LONDON, UK: On 2 June 2022, the Apax X Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha Limited (AGA) is a limited partner, announced that it has reached an agreement with the Board of EcoOnline Holding AS, an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) SaaS company listed on Euronext Growth (Ticker: ECO) to acquire the entire issued, and…
Sarah Jones appointed new Chief Executive of Anchor Hanover Group
LONDON, UK: Anchor Hanover Group announced the appointment of Sarah Jones as Chief Executive from 1 August 2022. It follows Jane Ashcroft’s decision to step down from the role at England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. Sarah is currently Anchor’s Chief Financial Officer and has been a member of the…
Moneyme launches transaction and savings accounts to SocietyOne customers
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Moneyme Limited has launched transaction and savings accounts to its SocietyOne customers, powered by Westpac’s Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). The BaaS product launch follows MONEYME’s acquisition of SocietyOne on 15 March 2022, creating a $1.2b loan book at 31 March 2022 and a significantly increased customer base. The launch contributes to the Group’s mission of…
CRH Plc to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living for $1.9 billion
LONDON, UK: CRH plc has reached an agreement with TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion, representing an acquisition multiple of c.10x EBITDA pre-synergies. Albert Manifold, Chief Executive of CRH, commented: “Barrette is an excellent addition to CRH….
valU partnership to offer consumer finance in KSA
RIYADH, KSA: FAS Labs, owned by Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co., the leading franchise retailer in Saudi Arabia, and Arabian Centres Company (ACC), the leading owner, developer, and operator of lifestyle shopping centers in Saudi Arabia, have entered into a strategic partnership with valU for Consumer Finance S.A.E. (“valU”) on the 5th of June 2022. The…
DP World and CDPQ announce $5 billion investment in UAE
DUBAI, UAE: DP World and CDPQ, a global investment group, announced today an investment of US$5 billion (CA$6.3 billion) in three of DP World’s flagship UAE assets. CDPQ will invest US$2.5 billion in the Jebel Ali Port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park through a new joint venture in which it will hold…
Don’t Start A Home Renovation Project Before Checking This Out
Home renovations can be an expensive and daunting task to take on. You are the one who has to deal with the dust and the mess, not to mention the money. But, you don’t need to feel overwhelmed by this project as long as you do your homework. This post will cover some crucial aspects…
Nordec Group Corporation plans IPO on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market
MUNICH: Nordec Group Corporation, a portfolio company of Mutares SE & Co KGaA, intends an initial public offering (IPO) with subsequent listing on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland, a multilateral marketplace maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Trading of the shares on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland is expected to commence on or…
Next Fifteen acquires Green Leads Holdings and Telemarketing Services Limited
LONDON, UK: Next Fifteen Communications Group announced two acquisitions that strengthen its largest businesses in its Customer Delivery segment: Activate and Agent3. This area of business drives lead generation and Account-based Marketing (ABM) programmes using digital channels for customers in the B2B technology sector. Under the respective terms of the deals, Activate Marketing Services LLC…
Melrose Industries selling Ergotron business to The Sterling Group for $650mn
LONDON, UK: Melrose Industries Plc has entered into an agreement to sell its Ergotron business, to funds managed by The Sterling Group for total consideration of approximately $650 million, payable in cash on completion. Ergotron is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of ergonomic products for use in a variety of working, learning and healthcare…
CMO Group acquires clickbasin.co.uk
LONDON, UK: CMO Group PLC, the UK’s largest online-only retailer of building materials, announced the acquisition of Whiteholme Limited, a specialist bathroom basin e-commerce company which trades as clickbasin.co.uk. Founded in 2010 and based in Preston, clickbasin.co.uk currently has a range of c. 320 SKUs comprising bathroom vanity units, bathroom cabinets, wall hung basins, bathroom…
Complii FinTech Solutions to acquire Registry Direct Limited
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Complii FinTech Solutions (ASX: CF1) has exchanged a Bid Implementation Agreement (BIA) to acquire all of the fully paid ordinary shares in with Registry Direct Limited (ASX: RD1) by way of an off-market, all-scrip takeover. As set out in the BIA, Complii will offer holders of fully paid ordinary shares in Registry Direct…