RIYADH: Almasar, the Amanat Education platform, announced plans to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) of 30,720,400 ordinary shares—representing 30% of its total issued share capital—on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), following regulatory clearance. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia granted approval on Sept. 29, 2025, for the listing, marking a key milestone…
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DYWIDAG to sell France’s TAM Groupe to Private Assets SE & Co.
MUNICH: DYWIDAG Systems International (DYWIDAG) has agreed to sell 100% of its shares in TAM Groupe, a French construction products maker, to German investment firm Private Assets SE & Co. KGaA, the companies said on Tuesday. The transaction, which is subject to closing conditions, is expected to be completed by early December 2025. TAM Groupe is…
Riverstone Energy to sell Onyx Power to ResInvest Group for $49 million
LONDON: Riverstone Energy Limited (REL) announced the proposed sale of 100% of its interest in Onyx Power to ResInvest Group, a privately owned trading and investment company, supplying key commodities for global markets. Onyx Power is a European-based independent power producer that owns and operates approximately 2,350 MW of gross installed capacity of coal-, gas-,…
Oakley Capital invests in premium padel equipment brand NOX
LONDON: Oakley Capital, a leading pan-European mid-market private equity investor, announced that Oakley Origin Fund II is investing in NOX, a premium padel equipment brand. Oakley is partnering with founder Jesús Ballvé and GPF Partners, who together will retain a significant minority stake in the business. Founded in 2008 in Barcelona, Spain, NOX has become…
Princes Group plans initial public offering on London Stock Exchange
LONDON: Princes Group, a leading international platform in the United Kingdom and European food and beverage sector, announces that it is considering an initial public offering (IPO). The company is considering applying for admission of its ordinary shares to the equity shares (ESCC) category of the official list of the FCA and to trading on…
Pacific Current Group sells Victory Park Capital stake to CNO Financial
MELBOURNE: Australia’s Pacific Current Group (PAC.AX) said on Thursday it has agreed to sell a portion of its stake in U.S.-based asset manager Victory Park Capital (VPC) to insurer CNO Financial Group (CNO.N) for $5.5 million. The deal involves the sale of 18% of PAC’s remaining 11.2% equity interest in VPC’s management company and a…
Tavistock refocuses business on underserved UK consumers with Lifetime Financial Management acquisition
LONDON: Tavistock Investments has announced a strategic refocus of its business to target the “neglected 91%” of UK adults lacking access to full financial advice, following its acquisition of Lifetime Financial Management Intermediaries Limited. The move comes amid mounting regulatory pressures and rising operational costs that have made it commercially unsustainable for advisory firms to…
Your roadmap to success: How to craft a business plan that attracts angel investors
For any aspiring entrepreneur, turning a brilliant idea into a thriving business requires more than just passion—it demands a strategic roadmap. This is where a well-crafted business plan comes in. A comprehensive plan is the foundation upon which you build your company, but it’s also a powerful tool for attracting the funding you need to…
Spark sells 75% stake in data center business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million
SYDNEY: Spark New Zealand has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its data center business to Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). The deal values the business at up to $705 million. This sale is intended to provide a funding pathway for Spark’s planned data center development pipeline of over 130MW+. Spark will retain a 25%…
Tech surge powers Wall Street to weekly gains amid tariff turmoil
Dow Jones climbs 207 points as investors shake off tariff fears; Apple leads tech rally with best week since 2020 NEW YORK: Stocks climbed Friday, capping a strong week for Wall Street as tech shares led the charge and investors shrugged off fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.98% to…
Just Group reports dip in first-half profit, forecasts strong rebound in second half of 2025
CEO cites quieter DB market, announces 20% dividend increase amid strategic investments for future growth LONDON: Just Group PLC, a specialist in retirement solutions, reported mixed financial results for the first half of 2025, with a dip in underlying operating profit and sales attributed to a quieter market at the start of the year. However,…
KKR to acquire Zenith Energy in major infrastructure investment
SYDNEY: Global investment firm KKR has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zenith Energy, an independent power producer specializing in hybrid power solutions, from a consortium of investors. Zenith’s founder and management will retain a minority stake in the company. The deal positions Zenith for long-term growth, supported by strong sector fundamentals and macroeconomic tailwinds. The…