SYDNEY: Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX:CAT), a global leader in sports performance technology, said on Monday it will acquire German soccer analytics firm IMPECT GmbH for up to €78 million (US$91 million), as part of a strategic push to expand its data-driven scouting and tactical analysis capabilities. The acquisition will be funded through a fully underwritten…
HELSINKI: Finnish food company Apetit Plc said on Thursday it has agreed to acquire Sweden-based frozen pea producer Foodhills AB, in a move aimed at strengthening its Nordic footprint and boosting its vegetable-based food operations. The deal, expected to close by Nov. 30 pending regulatory approval from Sweden’s Inspektionen för strategiska produkter (ISP), will see…
PARIS: Legrand SA has acquired a controlling interest in Cogelec, a French access control systems specialist, through the purchase of Cogelec Développement, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal, finalized Oct. 7, 2025, gives Legrand indirect ownership of 60.09% of Cogelec’s share capital and 75.07% of its voting rights. The acquisition was made at €29 per…
SAN DIEGO: Chipmaking giant Qualcomm said Tuesday it is acquiring Arduino, a move aimed at embedding its technology with the tinkerers and startups who are building the next generation of robots and intelligent devices. Arduino, an Italy-based maker of inexpensive, programmable circuit boards, is a staple in university labs, hardware startups and hobbyist workshops for…
SAN FRANCISCO: Digital analytics firm Mixpanel said on Tuesday it has acquired DoubleLoop, a startup specializing in AI-powered business value frameworks, as it seeks to help companies quickly identify key growth drivers. The deal aims to integrate DoubleLoop’s artificial intelligence technology directly into Mixpanel’s platform, accelerating how product and marketing teams connect their daily work…
LONDON: Ricardo PLC said Tuesday that the High Court of Justice has sanctioned its recommended final cash acquisition by WSP Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of WSP Global Inc., paving the way for the deal to become effective on Oct. 9. The acquisition, first announced on June 11, will be implemented through a scheme…
SÃO PAULO; HireRight, a global leader in background screening and workforce solutions, has acquired BGC Brasil, a premier Brazilian provider of background screening services with access to more than 200 national and international research sources. The acquisition strengthens HireRight’s footprint in Latin America and enhances its ability to deliver faster, more compliant screening services across…
ROTTERDAM: Dutch food ingredients group Acomo N.V. has agreed to acquire Italian nuts and dried fruits business Manuzzi S.r.l. from private equity firm Hyle Capital Partners and other shareholders, the company said on Monday, marking its latest move to expand in Southern Europe. The acquisition, for which no financial details were disclosed, will bolster Acomo’s…
AMSTERDAM: Pan-European stock exchange operator Euronext (ENX.PA) said on Monday it had received regulatory approval to launch a voluntary share exchange offer for all shares of the Hellenic Exchanges-ATHEX Stock Exchange (ATHEX.AT), a move it said would create a financial hub for Southeastern Europe. The acceptance period for the tender offer commences on Oct. 6, 2025, and…
BRISBANE: Pacgold Limited announced Tuesday it has executed an agreement to acquire 100% of the White Dam Gold Operation in South Australia from GBM Resources Ltd., a move the company says provides a clear pathway to near-term gold production and cash flow. The acquisition includes significant existing infrastructure, such as open pit mines, a heap…
INDIANAPOLIS: Theatre Capital has acquired AllPaid Inc., a leading provider of secure digital payment solutions for government agencies and municipalities across the United States. The acquisition marks a strategic move by Theatre Capital to expand its portfolio of transformative technology investments. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Indianapolis, AllPaid enables citizens to make secure payments…
PARIS: Legrand (Paris:LR), a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, announced Friday it has acquired Avtron Power Solutions (Avtron), a Cleveland-based provider of load banks and power quality solutions, in a deal valued at $1.125 billion. The acquisition strengthens Legrand’s footprint in energy transition-related technologies, particularly in high-growth verticals such as datacenters, microgrids…