LONDON: CVS, a leading UK-listed veterinary group, has announced the sale of its Crematoria operations to Anima Care UK Limited, a subsidiary of Anima Care Holding and part of the Funecap Group, a major European funeral services provider. The transaction,…
LONDON: Admiral Group plc has agreed to sell its U.S. motor insurance business, including Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services, to J.C. Flowers & Co., a private investment firm specializing in the financial services sector. The transaction, valued at…
Migrant workers in Canada are experiencing severe delays in processing their work permits and residency applications, leaving many without legal status, access to health care, or the right to work—forcing some into exploitative situations, according to interviews and government data…
PARIS: TotalEnergies announces the start of production from the deepwater Ballymore field offshore U.S., in which the Company has a 40% interest alongside operator Chevron (60%). Located 120 kilometers off the Louisiana coast and launched in May 2022, Ballymore has…
LONDON: DCC plc announced Monday it has agreed to sell its healthcare division to HealthCo Investment Limited, a subsidiary of funds managed by Investindustrial Advisors Limited. The deal values DCC Healthcare at £1.05 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The…
MELBOURNE: Australian technology firm Iress Limited (ASX:IRE) announced Tuesday it has agreed to sell its European market data subsidiary, QuantHouse, to Vienna-based BAHA Tech Holding AG for €17.5 million (A$31.4 million) in cash. The deal, part of Iress’ strategic transformation…
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the Sustainable Investment (SI) Sukuk Framework, marking a significant step toward financing climate-resilient and socially impactful projects through Islamic bonds. The framework, introduced by the Ministry of Finance, enables the issuance of Green Sukuk, Social Sukuk,…
LONDON: Investment firm True is in advanced discussions to acquire a major stake in German Doner Kebab (GDK), according to Sky News. GDK, led by Chief Executive Simon Wallis, is currently part of Hero Brands, a Glasgow-based incubator specializing in food and…
LONDON: Chocolate lovers are paying significantly more for their favorite treat as global cocoa production struggles under extreme weather conditions, according to the latest inflation data. The price of chocolate has jumped 43% since 2022, according to an analysis of new figures…
HOUSTON: Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) acknowledged the announcement Thursday from bp plc that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been successfully loaded from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, located offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The shipment was transferred…
PARIS: Capgemini has acquired Delta Capita BV and its subsidiary Delta Capita Academy BV, expanding its foothold in financial crime compliance (FCC) services. The Netherlands-based companies, part of Delta Capita Group Ltd., specialize in regulatory services including Know Your Customer…
LONDON: European logistics giant InPost has expanded its presence in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Yodel, one of the country’s largest parcel delivery companies. The move positions InPost as the third-largest agnostic e-commerce logistics provider in the UK,…