Viant Technology has bought Lockr, a first-party data collaboration platform,

IRVINE: Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP), a leader in connected TV (CTV) and AI-powered programmatic advertising, has announced the acquisition of Lockr, a pioneering first-party data collaboration platform. Lockr enables content owners to collect, enrich, and activate first-party data efficiently. Keith Petri, the founder of Lockr, will continue to serve as its CEO. “Addressability is the…

Cotiviti to acquire Edifecs, enhancing healthcare data interoperability

SALT LAKE CITY: Cotiviti, a leader in data-driven healthcare solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Edifecs, a pioneer in healthcare data interoperability. The combined platform aims to enhance connectivity between payers and providers, increase collaboration in the delivery of care, and accelerate the deployment of value-added solutions within the…

The Codan Group acquires US-based Kägwerks for an initial $33.6 million

SYDNEY: The Codan Group (ASX:CDA), through a wholly owned subsidiary Codan US Inc., has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of US-based organisation SKT2 LLC dba Kägwerks. Completion is expected to occur in early December 2024. Kägwerks is a global leader in tactical operator-worn neworking communications technologies that enable connectivity and integrated secure…

Informa PLC offers to acquire Ascential Plc for £1.2 billion

LONDON: Informa PLC reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Ascential Plc. Under the terms of the offer, each Ascential shareholder will be entitled to receive 568 pence in cash/share valuing the share capital of Ascential at approximately £1.2 billion…

Urban & Civic is set to acquire L&Q Estates from London & Quadrant Housing Trust

LONDON: Urban & Civic is set to acquire L&Q Estates from London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q). The sale, now unconditional, will soon be completed. L&Q Estates, a strategic land business, promotes sites through the planning process and delivers serviced land to the market. Urban & Civic, a leading UK Master Developer, was chosen to…

EssilorLuxottica to acquire Supreme brand from VF Corporation for $1.5 billion

PARIS, FRANCE: EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the optical industry, and VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, have entered into a definitive agreement for EssilorLuxottica to acquire the Supreme brand from VF for $1.5 billion in cash. Francesco Milleri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Paul du…

Qantas will acquire remaining 49% of TripADeal for $211 million

SYDNEY: Qantas today announced it will purchase the remaining 49 per cent of Byron Bay born online travel business TripADeal, accelerating Qantas Loyalty’s exposure to the growing $13 billion online holiday packages market. The acquisition will enable the Group to deepen synergies by combining Qantas and Jetstar’s extensive network with the growing curated tour market.…

Bloomsbury Publishing has acquired Rowman & Littlefield Publishing for $83 million

LONDON, UK: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (LSE: BMY), the leading independent publisher, announced the acquisition of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group’s academic publishing business. It is the biggest acquisition by Bloomsbury to date, and significantly accelerates and strengthens Bloomsbury’s academic publishing in North America and Bloomsbury Digital Resources (BDR). The transaction is structured as a…

Touchstone Exploration to acquire Trinity Exploration and Production for £24.1 million

LONDON: Touchstone Exploration has agreed to acquire Trinity Exploration and Production, with the boards of both companies expressing their satisfaction over the terms of the all-share offer. The acquisition, structured as a scheme of arrangement under the Companies Act, will result in Trinity shareholders receiving 1.5 new Touchstone shares for each share they hold. Upon…

IMCD Spain to acquire Cobapharma

ROTTERDAM: IMCD Spain has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Cobapharma S.L.U, a European distributor in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Cobapharma provides an extensive portfolio of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) as well as nutraceutical ingredients. With 20 employees, Cobapharma represents leading suppliers…