LONDON: Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced Thursday its planned acquisition of WealthKernel, a U.K.-based wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment infrastructure and tax-advantaged products. The deal will expand Alpaca’s global reach by integrating WealthKernel’s U.K. and EU-regulated brokerage services. The acquisition enables Alpaca to offer licensed brokerage services in Europe, supporting its…
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Brillian UK’s acquisition of Trakm8 Holdings secures court approval
LONDON: The High Court of Justice in England and Wales has sanctioned the proposed acquisition of Trakm8 Holdings plc by Brillian UK Limited, clearing the way for the deal to become effective next week. The acquisition, first announced on May 1, 2025, involves Brillian UK—a company within the Omegro portfolio and wholly owned indirectly by…
Shift4 acquires Global Blue, expanding global commerce reach
ZURICH: Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has successfully completed its acquisition of Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE: GB), a leading provider of tax-free shopping and dynamic currency conversion solutions. The deal, valued at $7.50 per share, solidifies Shift4’s position as a global unified commerce provider. The tender offer, which expired…
Chesnara Plc to acquire HSBC Life (UK) in £260 million deal
LONDON: Chesnara plc announced Thursday it has agreed to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Limited from HSBC Bank plc for £260 million, in a transaction that marks the UK life insurer’s largest acquisition to date. The deal is expected to significantly expand Chesnara’s scale in the United Kingdom, adding approximately £4 billion in assets under administration…
ADVFN Plc acquires Capital Markets Group, expands retail investor reach
LONDON: ADVFN PLC (AFN:JPJ) announced Monday the acquisition of the Capital Markets Group, which includes two major investor engagement platforms: Stockhouse in Canada and HotCopper in Australia. The London-based financial information company said the deal strengthens its position in the small-cap investor space, combining one of the largest retail investor communities in both markets. As…
Civmec to acquire Luerssen Australia in $20 million deal, bolstering sovereign shipbuilding capability
PERTH: Civmec Limited has signed a binding agreement to acquire full ownership of Luerssen Australia Pty Ltd from NVL Australia GmbH for AUD 20 million in cash, in a strategic move to consolidate its position as a leading sovereign Australian shipbuilder. The acquisition, scheduled to close by July 1, 2025, will transfer all assets, employees…
Powder Monkey expands Australasian portfolio with acquisition of Akasha and Wayward Brewing
Akasha and Wayward Brewing, Powder Monkey , Expands Australasian Portfolio , Acquisition , LONDON: Powder Monkey Group LLC (JP Jenkins PMGL:JPJ) has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire the Australian businesses of Akasha and Wayward Brewing, including selected assets and retail operations, the company announced. The deal will integrate the two renowned craft beer brands…
Inventis sells electronic circuit design division to ANT Software for A$2.4 million
SYDNEY: Inventis Limited (ASX: IVT) has signed a binding agreement to sell its Electronic Circuit Designs (ECD) business and assets to ANT Software in a transaction valued at A$2.4 million, the company announced Wednesday. The sale is part of Inventis’ broader restructuring strategy aimed at improving financial flexibility and positioning the company for future growth….
Diskover secures $7.5 million seed funding; Partners with Snowflake and NetApp, acquires CloudSoda
LOS ANGELES: Diskover, a leader in helping enterprises manage unstructured data at exabyte scale, announced Tuesday a series of major milestones: closing a $7.5 million seed funding round, forming partnerships with Snowflake and NetApp — both of which are now investors — and acquiring data intelligence platform CloudSoda. The moves mark a significant expansion for Diskover,…
Stearman Resources to acquire NeoCore Uranium in share deal, announces financing
VANCOUVER: Stearman Resources Inc. (CSE:STMN) said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of NeoCore Uranium Ltd., a private British Columbia-based company holding a uranium property in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. Under the deal, Stearman will issue 7.5 million common shares at $0.05 per share to NeoCore shareholders. The transaction, expected to close by…
TALi Digital acquires You Can Do It! Education
MELBOURNE: TALi Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1), a digital health company, has announced the acquisition of You Can Do It! Education (YCDI!), a social-emotional learning program, for $1.34 million. The deal, funded by TALi’s existing cash reserves, includes an upfront payment of $1.14 million and $200,000 in installments over 24 months. YCDI!, an Australian-based program, focuses…
IonQ to acquire Oxford Ionics in $1.075 billion deal to advance quantum computing
OXFORD: IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing, announced Monday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Oxford Ionics in a deal valued at $1.075 billion, combining cash and stock to accelerate the development of high-performance quantum systems. The transaction includes $1.065 billion in IonQ common stock and approximately $10 million in cash, subject to…