ANN ARBOR: Rent-A-Container (RAC), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, has acquired The Eagle Leasing Company, a leading provider of portable storage containers, ground level offices (GLOs), semi-trailers, and mobile office solutions in the Northeast United States. Founded in 1967, Eagle Leasing has built a strong reputation for high-quality equipment and customer-first service across…
Elton Manufacturing acquires Decatur Plastic Products
NORTH VERNON: Elton Manufacturing, a leading North American supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage and entry doors, has acquired the assets of Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), a well-established injection molding company based in North Vernon, Indiana. The move marks a significant milestone in Elton’s 44-year history, signaling the company’s strategic expansion into the U.S….
Astronics acquires Envoy Aerospace to enhance aircraft certification capabilities
EAST AURORA: Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the aerospace and defense industries, announced the acquisition of Envoy Aerospace, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) services provider, in a deal valued at approximately $8 million. The acquisition strengthens Astronics’ ability to secure FAA certifications for aircraft connectivity, in-seat…
Pantera Lithium sells Smackover project to EnergyX in A$40 million deal
SYDNEY: Pantera Lithium Ltd. (ASX: PFE) has entered a binding agreement to sell its Smackover lithium brine project in Arkansas to U.S.-based Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) in a deal valued at A$40 million. The transaction includes A$6 million in cash and A$34 million in EnergyX common stock, giving Pantera shareholders exposure to the recovering…
Jet2 reports record revenue and profit growth in FY2025, Boosts dividend and launches share buyback
LEEDS: Jet2 plc, the UK-based leisure travel group, reported strong financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025, driven by increased passenger volumes, strategic expansion, and robust demand for holiday travel. The company posted a 15% year-over-year increase in revenue to £7.17 billion, while profit before taxation rose 12% to £593.2 million. Operating profit…
Oscillate Plc enters agreement to acquire copper exploration licences in Botswana
LONDON: Oscillate PLC announced Wednesday it has signed a non-binding Heads of Terms agreement with Kalahari Copper Ltd. to acquire a suite of copper and silver exploration licences in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt, marking a significant step in the company’s strategic metals expansion. The proposed acquisition, to be finalized through a share purchase agreement, would…
everplay Group acquires Hammerwatch franchise and publishing rights for two titles
LONDON: everplay Group plc, a leading global independent games developer and publisher, reported strong trading results for the first half of 2025, driven by successful new releases and continued performance from its back catalogue. The company highlighted the positive reception of its recently launched title, Date Everything!, which has delivered strong sales, high concurrent user…
Stocks mixed as investors weigh Trump’s tariff reprieve, tech shares waver
Dow Jones slips 0.4% as trade uncertainty lingers U.S. stocks closed narrowly mixed Tuesday as investors digested President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the return of sweeping tariffs while bracing for renewed trade tensions in August. The S&P 500 (GSPC) edged down less than 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) inched up less…
Saint-Gobain to sell prefabrication specialist Brüggemann to Germany’s Köster Group
PARIS: Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its prefabricated construction subsidiary Brüggemann to German construction firm Köster Group, the French building materials giant announced Tuesday. Brüggemann, which specializes in the production and installation of prefabricated solutions, operates a single plant in Neuenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company employs approximately 190 people and reported…
HgCapital Trust invests £48 million in cybersecurity compliance leader A-LIGN to fuel global expansion
LONDON: HgCapital Trust plc (LSE: HGT), a London-listed private equity investment trust, has announced a £48 million investment in A-LIGN, a Tampa-based cybersecurity compliance firm, as part of a broader strategic acquisition by Hg, a leading investor in software and services businesses. The transaction, funded through the Hg Genesis Fund alongside other institutional clients, marks…
Schroder British Opportunities Trust invests in UK insurance broker JMG Group
LONDON: Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc (SBO) has announced a new private equity investment in JMG Group, one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing insurance brokerages. The investment is being made through Synova, a long-standing private equity partner of Schroders Capital and the majority shareholder in JMG since 2020. Founded and headquartered in the UK, JMG…
Optima Health reports strong FY25 results, eyes growth in FY26
LONDON: Optima Health Plc (AIM: OPT), a leading UK provider of technology-enabled corporate health and wellbeing solutions, reported strong preliminary unaudited results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, highlighting strategic progress, international expansion, and a robust financial position. The company posted group revenue of £105 million, compared to £110.9 million in FY24, reflecting…