W. Capra, the leading professional services firm in commerce, technology, and consumer programs, and Impact 21, a globally recognized business transformation firm, have signed a letter of intent for W. Capra to acquire Impact 21. The deal is expected to close in early Q2 2024. The acquisition will create the premier end-to-end consulting and services…
TouchTunes acquires Arachnid, the leader in electronic darts
TouchTunes Music Company, LLC, the largest in-venue music and entertainment platform, has acquired Arachnid 360, LLC, the pioneer and innovator of soft-tip electronic darts. The deal will create a combined company with nearly 100,000 connected devices, offering a wide range of interactive entertainment options for bars and restaurants in North America and Europe. TouchTunes plans…
Ava Risk Group and Telstra Group sign a deal to use fibre sensing technology
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Ava Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA) has announced a Telstra Supply Agreement (TSA) with Telstra Group, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. The TSA is the result of 10 months of collaboration and product trials, which showed the versatility and performance of Ava Risk Group’s fibre sensing technology. The technology…
NOVONIX and Panasonic Energy sign deal for battery materials
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: NOVONIX Limited, a leading battery materials and technology company, and Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries in North America, have signed a binding agreement for the supply of high-performance synthetic graphite anode material. The agreement covers at least 10,000 tonnes of anode material to be delivered to Panasonic…
CPChem names Steve Prusak as new CEO, announces other leadership changes
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies, announced today that Steve Prusak will become its new president and chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2024. Prusak will replace Bruce Chinn, who will retire after more than 40 years in the energy industry. Prusak is a 30-plus year veteran of the chemical…
Top 10 international luxury travel agencies
The business of international luxury travel agencies is to provide premium and customized travel services to affluent and discerning travelers who seek exclusive and unique experiences. These agencies offer a range of services, such as private jet planes, spas, special menus, private island rentals, private yacht, adventure and safari, cruise and ship expedition, small group…
MidOcean Energy buys 20% stake in Peru LNG from SK Earthon
MidOcean Energy, a LNG company backed by EIG, has agreed to acquire a 20 percent stake in Peru LNG, the first and only LNG export plant in South America, from SK Earthon for an undisclosed amount. The deal will expand MidOcean’s global LNG portfolio, which also includes four Australian LNG projects that the company is…
WPP Plc acquires stakes in new German agency OH-SO Digital
LONDON, UK: WPP Plc has acquired a minority stake through a capital investment in OH-SO Digital, a new digital-first agency launching on 1 March. The agency aims to revolutionise how brands deploy digital marketing as a key driver for growth, using innovative creative solutions that are customer-centric and powered by the latest tech developments. OH-SO…
Aldar and Carlyle join forces to invest in European logistics and self-storage assets
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Aldar Properties, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager, has announced a strategic partnership with Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), a global investment firm, to invest in logistics and self-storage assets in Europe. The partnership is part of Aldar’s international expansion plan, which aims to diversify its portfolio and tap into high-growth…
Data4Industry-X: A New Data Exchange Solution for the Industry Sector
Data4Industry-X, a new data exchange solution for the Industry sector, was officially launched today. The solution aims to improve competitiveness and reduce the carbon footprint of major global industrial organizations with operations spread across multiple countries. Data4Industry-X will enable organizations to innovate and operate services on distributed data, coming from various factories, organizations or countries,…
AstraZeneca reports strong growth in 2023 despite COVID-19 challenges
AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, announced its financial results for the full year 2023, showing a 6% increase in total revenue and a 15% increase in core earnings per share. The company’s total revenue reached $45,811 million, up from $43,075 million in 2022, despite a decline of $3,736 million from COVID-19 medicines. Excluding COVID-19 medicines,…
Blue Yonder acquires flexis AG to boost production and transportation optimization
Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of flexis AG, a software technology company that specializes in production optimization and transportation planning and execution. The acquisition strengthens Blue Yonder’s capabilities to help companies with highly configurable products and expansive suppliers to plan and optimize their complex production facilities and network…