LONDON, UK: Kelso Group Holdings, the main market listed investment company, has made an investment in NCC (LSE:NCC), having purchased 1.0 million ordinary shares at an average price of 108p, representing 0.3% of the issued share capital of NCC. NCC is a London listed company, with a market capitalisation of £347 million, with two divisions,…
San Leon Energy secures $187m investment from TRAM and becomes majority shareholder in ELI
LONDON, UK: San Leon Energy, a Nigerian-focused oil and gas company, has announced a US$187m investment from Tri Ri Asset Management Corp. (TRAM), a global investment firm. The deal includes a US$125m loan, a US$16m share subscription, and a potential US$46m warrant exercise. San Leon will use the proceeds of the investment to increase its…
Coro Energy signs 50MW solar power MoU with Mobile World Investment Corporation
LONDON, UK: Coro Energy PLC, the South East Asian energy company with a natural gas and clean energy portfolio, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mobile World Investment Corporation in Vietnam to install rooftop solar systems across their Vietnamese portfolio. Mobile World Investment Corporation is a white goods and consumer electronics retailer company…
Eagers Automotive buys Politis’ dealerships and properties for $245 million
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Eagers Automotive Limited (Eagers), an Australian car retailer, has agreed to buy a portfolio of dealerships and properties from a group of companies associated with its director Nick Politis for $245m. The deal will add 12 leading car brands and boost Eagers’ annual turnover in Melbourne by $1bn. The purchase price includes $111m…
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) acquires European lupin producer Prolupin GmbH for €2.5m
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), an Australian company that produces plant-based dairy alternatives from lupins, has announced the acquisition of Prolupin GmbH, a leading European lupin protein producer, for €2.5m (A$4.2m). The deal includes Prolupin’s manufacturing facility, patents, trademark, inventory, and raw materials. The acquisition will enable WOA to scale up its production of…
Qualus acquires GridBright to enhance grid integration solutions
ORLANDO: Qualus Corporation, a power consulting and engineering firm, has acquired GridBright, a technology solutions firm that specializes in grid integration. The acquisition will enable Qualus to offer end-to-end solutions for grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. GridBright provides software, systems integration, and advisory services for power utilities and renewable energy developers. The firm also…
American Vanguard acquires Punto Verde in Ecuador
NEWPORT BEACH: A subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), AMVAC LATAM, has acquired Punto Verde, a well-established distributor in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to strengthen its product portfolio and market access in the Latin American region. AMVAC LATAM is a key player in the Latin American agricultural sector and has become a leader in the commercialization…
Agilea Solutions acquires Workerbee, an online talent marketplace for software experts
LAS VEGAS: Agilea Solutions, a leading provider of HR and IT solutions, has announced the acquisition of Workerbee, an online talent marketplace that connects businesses with on-demand software experts. The acquisition will help Agilea address a critical challenge faced by HR and IT departments worldwide – finding specialized talent for ad hoc software needs in…
Tennessee Flight Training acquires Azure Flight Support’s Flight Training Division
NASHVILLE: Tennessee Flight Training, a leading provider of affordable flight instruction, has announced the purchase of the flight training division of Azure Flight Support, a company that offers aviation services and solutions. The acquisition includes Shelbyville Flight Academy as well as flight training locations in Crossville and Cleveland, TN. The acquisition will enable Tennessee Flight…
University of Phoenix launches new skills pathway on Generative AI
The University of Phoenix has announced a new Professional Development premade skills pathway that aims to equip professionals with artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge, called “Intro to AI Tools in the Workplace.” The skills pathway was created by the University’s Professional Development group, subject matter experts and experienced educators, to help learners understand the potential of…
Mendel launches Hypercube, an AI-Copilot for Health Data
Mendel, a leader in clinical artificial intelligence technology, has announced the launch of Hypercube, a new platform that allows life sciences and healthcare enterprises to access and analyze their patient data using natural language. Hypercube enables users to ask questions in plain English and get fast and accurate answers from both structured and unstructured data…
PagerDuty to raise $350 million in private placement of convertible notes
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD), a leading provider of digital operations management solutions, announced today that it plans to offer $350 million of convertible senior notes due 2028 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The company also intends to grant the initial purchasers an option to buy up to an additional $2.5 million of…