SYDNEY: Digital safety provider Aura Consolidated Group Inc. has agreed to acquire Australia-listed Qoria Limited in an all-stock transaction that will create a combined entity with a pre-money equity value of approximately A$3.0 billion (US$1.96 billion), the companies announced on Monday. The deal, structured as an Australian scheme of arrangement, will see Boston-based Aura list…
LONDON: Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG), the AIM listed innovation and service-focused security solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of TLS Security Systems Limited (“TLS”), a family owned and operated business, located in Taunton, Somerset, providing specialist locksmith and access control services. The total consideration for the acquisition of TLS, subject to adjustments for cash, debt…
AUSTIN: Vixul said on Thursday its portfolio company ScaleSec has been acquired by RKON Technologies, a move aimed at strengthening RKON’s cloud security capabilities. Under Vixul’s guidance, ScaleSec achieved financial maturity and operationalized customer acquisition strategies, resulting in stable revenue growth that positioned the firm for a successful transaction. Marsha Wilson, former co-founder and CEO…
CHANTILLY — Technology transformation company Red River announced Thursday it has acquired Invictus, a mission-focused national security services provider. Invictus will operate as “Invictus, a Red River Company.” The acquisition strengthens Red River’s Government Technology Systems business unit and expands its ability to support sensitive missions across the Department of War, Intelligence Community and federal…
LONDON – Mirror Security, a cybersecurity firm specializing in data protection for artificial intelligence platforms, has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding led by funds including one tied to London-listed investor Mindflair plc, it announced on Wednesday. The Dublin-based startup, simultaneously announcing a multi-million dollar strategic partnership with UAE AI leader Inception AI, said the funding…
Verbrec to acquire Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, divests Competency Training business SYDNEY: Australian engineering services firm Verbrec Limited (VBC.AX) said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire automation and control company Alliance Automation from Telstra Group Limited (TLS.AX) for an upfront cash consideration of A$5.5 million ($3.6 million). The acquisition, outlined in a share purchase…
LONDON: BATM (LSE: BVC; TASE: BVC), a global provider of advanced network infrastructure, cybersecurity and diagnostic technologies, has entered into an agreement to sell A.M.S 2000 Trading Impex SRL (AMS), a subsidiary of the Group that distributes diagnostic laboratory equipment in Romania. The sale agreement marks a key milestone in the execution of the Group’s…
AUSTIN: CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CRWD) said on Wednesday it will acquire Madrid-based startup Onum, a specialist in real-time telemetry pipeline management, in a move aimed at enhancing its Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM platform and accelerating autonomous cybersecurity capabilities. The deal, valued at approximately $290 million, marks CrowdStrike’s latest strategic acquisition as it seeks to eliminate…
SYDNEY: Australian cybersecurity firm archTIS Ltd. (ASX:AR9) announced Wednesday it will acquire the technology, customer base, and employees of U.S.-based data security provider Spirion LLC in a $15.7 million AUD deal, marking a major step in its U.S. expansion strategy. The acquisition, priced at 0.9x Spirion’s FY25 annual recurring revenue (ARR), will boost archTIS’ pro-forma…
LONDON: Ikigai Ventures Limited (LSE: IKIV), a special purpose acquisition company targeting high-growth, scalable businesses, said Thursday it has entered into conditional, non-binding heads of terms to acquire Dotlines Global Plc and Audra Solutions Limited for approximately £67 million. The proposed acquisition, subject to due diligence and execution of definitive agreements, will be satisfied through…
Revenue rose to $60.4 million from $58.9 million a year earlier LONDON: BATM Advanced Communications Ltd. (LSE: BVC; TASE: BVC), a global provider of network infrastructure, cybersecurity and diagnostic technologies, reported interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, showing modest revenue growth and strategic execution across its core divisions. Revenue rose to…
PARIS: Bureau Veritas has stepped up its portfolio diversification strategy with three acquisitions designed to strengthen its presence across high-growth technical sectors. The global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) firm announced agreements to acquire specialized companies in Germany, Denmark, and South Korea, aligning with its LEAP I 28 growth strategy. Bureau Veritas will acquire Denmark’s…