DUBLIN: Origin Enterprises plc, the international group championing sustainable land use solutions, announced the acquisition of Avian Ecology Limited and Bowland Ecology Limited. Both Avian and Bowland are specialist ecological consultancies working throughout the UK. Avian Ecology provides a broad range of services, particularly specialising in the areas of ornithology and renewable energy consenting, led by…
AFC Energy appoints John Wilson as CEO
LONDON: AFC Energy plc announced the appointment of John Wilson as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 6th January 2025, succeeding Adam Bond, whose decision to step down was previously announced. John brings a wealth of experience in leading technology-driven businesses through significant growth and transformation, making him exceptionally well-suited to guide AFC Energy as…
Spectris plc has acquired Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics GmbH for €133.5 million
LONDON: Spectris plc (SXS: LSE), the expert in providing insight through precision measurement, today announced the acquisition of Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics GmbH from AVL List GmbH (AVL) for €133.5 million (£112.2 million). The acquisition of Piezocryst builds on our long-standing relationship with AVL. Based in Graz, Austria, Piezocryst has been a leading provider of piezoelectric…
Trestle, construction industry’s vendor risk management platform, raises $2.3mn
Trestle, the construction industry’s only subcontractor and supplier data centralization and performance management solution, has secured $2.3M in pre-seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau with additional participation from MetaProp, Laconia Capital, Alumni Ventures, The LegalTech Fund, Redbud VC, and Meridian Ventures. “Developed by a team with over 15 years of construction experience, Trestle is uniquely…
Create Wellness Inc. raises $5 million in a Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures
Create Wellness, Inc., a leading innovator in creatine-based products, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Unilever Ventures. This latest round brings the company’s total funding to $7.3 million. The investment will accelerate Create’s mission to bring the benefits of proper creatine supplementation to a wider audience. Founded by CEO…
LPL Financial LLC to acquire The Investment Center Inc.
LPL Financial LLC (NASDAQ: LPLA) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Investment Center Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser based in Bedminster, N.J. “The Investment Center fosters an entrepreneurial approach that has driven their success in reaching nearly $9 billion in assets,” said Rich Steinmeier, managing director and chief growth officer…
ASUS Unveils New Vivobook S 15 and ProArt PZ13 Copilot+ PCs Featuring Snapdragon X Plus Processor
ASUS, a global leader in innovative and user-centric computing solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its latest ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ProArt PZ13 Copilot+ PCs, powered by the newly-announced Snapdragon® X Plus eight-core processor. These new devices mark a significant expansion of the ASUS Copilot+ PC series, bringing a breakthrough platform that…
Blackstone and CPP Investments agree to acquire AirTrunk at enterprise value of A$24bn
SYDNEY: Funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners, Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, and Blackstone’s private equity strategy for individual investors, along with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AirTrunk, the leading Asia Pacific data center platform, from Macquarie Asset Management and the Public Sector Pension…
Good Life Plus signs partnership agreement with leading UK mobile network operator
LONDON: Good Life Plus Plc (AQSE: GDLF), a leading luxury prize draw and rewards innovator, announced a landmark distribution partnership agreement accessing one of the UK’s largest mobile network operators. The agreement will give access to the operator who is among the most prominent global telecom companies, with a strong presence across Europe, and is…
Smarttech247 announces new sales strategy and workforce investment
LONDON: Smarttech247 (AIM: S247), a multi-award-winning provider of AI-enhanced cybersecurity services providing automated managed detection and response for a portfolio of international clients, announced the launch of a new route to market strategy as part of its wider growth plans supported by an increase in headcount across its key geographical markets over the next 12 months. This…
Apax Global Alpha to invest €12m in Altus Fire & Life Safety
LONDON: Apax Global Alpha Limited (AGA), the closed-ended investment company providing access to the Apax Private Equity Funds, today announced that it expects to invest approximately €12m in Altus Fire & Life Safety on a look-through basis. On 3rd September 2024, Apax XI, in which AGA is a limited partner, announced an investment in Altus…
Orora Limited to sell Orora Packaging Solutions to Veritiv Corporation for an enterprise value of $1.2 billion
SYDNEY: Orora Limited has entered into a binding agreement to sell Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) to Veritiv Corporation, an investee company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R) for an enterprise value of A$1.775 billion (US$1.2 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis. Veritiv’s offer fully values OPS and implies approximately 9.9x FY24A cash EBITDA, a premium…