PORTLAND – Global commerce platform WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX) on Wednesday reported stronger-than-anticipated financial results for the third quarter, citing its strategic execution as a catalyst for returning to revenue growth and prompting an increase to its full-year profit forecast. For the three months ended Sept. 30, revenue climbed nearly 4% to $691.8 million, exceeding…
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Celanese divests Micromax business to Element Solutions for $500 million
DALLAS – Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, has signed a definitive agreement to divest the Micromax portfolio of products to Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Under the terms of the agreement, Celanese will receive approximately $500 million in cash, subject to adjustments. “The agreement to divest Micromax benefits Celanese…
Banijay Group to acquire majority stake in Tipico to create gaming giant
PARIS: Entertainment conglomerate Banijay Group announced Monday it has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Tipico Group and combine it with its existing Betclic business, a move that will create a European leader in sports betting and online gaming. The deal, which values Betclic at €4.8 billion and Tipico at €4.6 billion,…
Taylor Corp. acquires print on demand firm Gooten Inc.
NORTH MANKATO — Taylor Corporation, a global print and communications company, announced Thursday it has acquired Gooten, Inc., a technology and fulfillment provider specializing in the print on demand market. The acquisition will combine Gooten’s OrderMesh technology platform and fulfillment network with Taylor’s national manufacturing footprint and global development expertise. Financial terms of the deal…
Signify lowers 2025 forecast amid challenging market conditions
EINDHOVEN: Signify, the world leader in lighting, reported a decline in third-quarter sales and profitability, prompting the company to lower its financial guidance for the full year due to a softer-than-expected U.S. market and ongoing challenges in its OEM component business. The company, known for its Philips lighting brands, announced third-quarter sales of 1.41 billion…
MythWorx raises $5 million in seed funding at a $100 million valuation
DALLAS: Artificial intelligence startup MythWorx said Tuesday it has raised $5 million in seed funding at a $100 million valuation, a figure the company attributes to its AI model’s superior speed, efficiency and reasoning capabilities. The funding round was led by Eagle Venture Fund along with its affiliated Eagle Freedom Funds. Other angel investors also participated….
Whitbread holds firm on profit goals despite dip, plans £2 billion shareholder return
LONDON: British hotel group Whitbread Plc on Thursday reported a dip in first-half profit, pressured by a softer German market and the restructuring of its food and beverage operations, but reaffirmed its ambitious five-year plan to boost profitability and return £2 billion to shareholders by 2030. The owner of the Premier Inn chain said adjusted profit…
Starbucks to close stores, cut jobs in $1 billion restructuring push
Key Points: Starbucks announced a major restructuring plan on Thursday that includes shuttering underperforming stores in North America and cutting 900 jobs, as Chief Executive Brian Niccol presses ahead with his strategy to streamline the coffee chain and reignite growth. The $1 billion effort comes as Starbucks grapples with six straight quarters of sales decline…
Essentra PLC reports first-half results in line with FY expectations
LONDON: Essentra PLC on Tuesday reported financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, with performance meeting the company’s expectations despite continued macroeconomic challenges across global markets. The components and solutions provider posted revenue of £152.4 million, a 1.1% decline on a constant currency basis from £159.7 million in the first half of…
Hawkins Inc. completes acquisition of PhillTech LLC
ROSEVILLE: Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company, announced Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of PhillTech, LLC, an Alabama-based manufacturer of coagulants and corrosion control products for water treatment. The acquisition aligns with Hawkins’ strategy to expand its water treatment business. PhillTech has been a long-standing strategic partner of Hawkins,…
Dotdigital acquires Social Snowball to expand marketing platform
LONDON: Dotdigital Group plc, a leading SaaS provider of customer experience and data platforms, announced Tuesday the acquisition of U.S.-based Social Snowball Holdings, Inc., an influencer, affiliate and referral marketing platform for e-commerce brands. The deal, worth up to $35 million, includes an initial $20 million cash payment and up to $15 million in performance-based earnouts….
Jayride launches SaaS platform for ground transportation industry
SYDNEY: Jayride Group Limited (ASX: JAY), a global ground transportation technology company, announced the launch of a new B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline operations for transport providers. The platform aims to address key industry challenges, including delayed payments, manual processes and fragmented systems. The SaaS offering, branded as “Powered by Jayride,” integrates payment…