LONDON: Elixirr International plc (ELIX.L), a UK-based challenger consultancy, said on Monday it has acquired TRC Advisory LLC, a fast-growing US consultancy focused on growth strategy and commercial effectiveness, for up to $125 million. The deal, which includes performance-based top-up and earn-out payments, will be settled through a mix of cash and newly issued ordinary…
Saunders International appoints Angelo De Angelis as new CEO
SYDNEY: Saunders International Ltd. (ASX:SND) has named Angelo De Angelis as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1, 2025, following the planned departure of current CEO Mark Benson. De Angelis, who has served as chief operating officer since 2021, will assume the top role after a transition period during which Benson…
Global Lithium sells stake in Kairos Minerals, boosts cash reserves
PERTH: Global Lithium Resources Ltd. (ASX: GL1) announced Monday it has sold its entire stake in Kairos Minerals Ltd. (ASX: KAI), generating $7.1 million before costs and strengthening its cash position to $21.8 million. The divestment, executed through GLR Australia Investments Pty Ltd, included the sale of 264 million shares and marks the end of…
Freelance or frustrated? Real talk on finding gigs without getting burned
In the ever-expanding universe of freelance platforms, finding the right place to showcase your skills—and actually get paid fairly—feels like navigating a maze blindfolded. Developers, illustrators, designers, writers… everyone’s asking the same question: Where do I post my work to land real jobs without getting ripped off? Let’s dive into the raw, unfiltered experiences shared…
Hellenic Telecommunications sells Telekom Romania Mobile Communications for €70 million
LONDON: Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (OTE) has signed binding agreements with Vodafone Romania S.A. and Digi Romania S.A. for the disposal of its 100% stake in Telekom Romania Mobile Communications (TKRM) following the approval by the Romanian Competition Commission in July 2025. Accordingly, TKRM will transfer to Digi the prepaid business, certain spectrum rights and…
Helios Underwriting appointments Louis Tucker as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON: Helios Underwriting, the only publicly traded investment vehicle offering access to a diverse portfolio of syndicates at Lloyd’s, the world’s largest insurance market, announced the appointment of Louis Tucker as Chief Executive Officer. Subject to regulatory approval, it is anticipated that Louis will assume the role as CEO and join the Board in October. Louis…
Savannah Energy to acquire Norfund’s stake in Klinchenberg for $65.4 million
LONDON: Savannah Energy PLC, a British independent energy company focused on African infrastructure, announced Friday that its subsidiary, Savannah Energy EA Limited, will sign a Share Purchase Agreement with Norfund to acquire the Norwegian fund’s 50.1% stake in Klinchenberg BV for up to $65.4 million. The agreement, expected to be signed later Friday during a…
IG Group Holdings has acquired Independent Reserve for £86.8 million
LONDON: IG Group Holdings plc announced the acquisition of Independent Reserve, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in Australia, for an initial enterprise value of A$178 million (£86.8m). The bolt-on transaction accelerates IG’s entry into cryptocurrency markets in the Asia Pacific region and brings a talented team of crypto-native specialists to the Group. It complements the…
Dow Jones acquires Eco-Movement to expand EV charging data portfolio
NEW YORK: Dow Jones has acquired Eco-Movement, a leading global platform for EV charging station data. Eco-Movement will operate as part of OPIS, Dow Jones’s growing energy business. Headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, Eco-Movement is a leading charge point data platform. The company collects, optimizes and enriches EV charging station data, and has built an extensive data…
KKR sells insurance platform ISC to Onex Partners; employees to receive cash payouts
NEW York: Private equity firms KKR and Onex announced Friday that Onex Partners will acquire Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a tech-enabled insurance platform specializing in underwriting and distribution. The deal includes substantial cash payouts for all ISC employees based on their ownership stakes. KKR, which invested in ISC in 2021 through its Americas XII Fund,…
Intel shares jump 23% as Nvidia to invest $5 billion co-develop chips for PCs and AI data centers
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA.O) said on Thursday it will invest $5 billion in Intel Corp. (INTC.O) and jointly develop chips for personal computers and data centers, a surprise move that sent Intel shares surging 22.8% to $30.57 — their best single-day gain since October 1987. The deal marks a strategic pivot for both companies, with Nvidia…
Umalis Group partners with Bizme.fr, only freelancing platform powered by AI and ChatGPT-5
PARIS: Umalis Group, specialist in wage portage, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Bizme.fr, the only freelancing platform fully powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and integrating ChatGPT-5. The partnership aims to: Thanks to the integration of this AI module — set to be deployed by the end of the month — Bizme.fr will…