NEW DELHI: Blackstone portfolio company, R Systems International Limited, a global leader in digital product engineering, said Thursday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Novigo Solutions, a specialist in low-code/no-code (LCNC) development and intelligent automation services. The strategic acquisition will create a digital product engineering powerhouse with annual revenue of INR 20,600…
Provider of infrastructure resilience solutions posted an 11% rise in underlying operating profit to £73.5 million LONDON: Hill & Smith PLC (HILS.L) reported record first-half results on Wednesday, buoyed by robust demand in its US infrastructure markets and improved profitability in the UK, prompting the company to announce a £100 million share buyback. “We have…
MINNEAPOLIS: Datasite, a global software-as-a-service provider specializing in artificial intelligence-powered solutions for mergers and acquisitions, announced today it has acquired Sourcescrub, a California-based provider of deal-sourcing data and workflows. The acquisition from Francisco Partners is the latest move in Datasite’s strategy to enhance its offerings for M&A professionals. The Sourcescrub acquisition follows a $500 million…
Adjusted operating profit climbed 10.1% OCC to £80.8 million, with margins improving to 22.0%. LONDON: Rotork plc reported a resilient first-half performance for 2025, with strong order intake and steady revenue growth, underscoring the effectiveness of its Growth+ strategy despite macroeconomic volatility. The engineering group posted a 6.3% year-on-year increase in order intake on an…
PARIS: Bureau Veritas posted robust first-half results for 2025, fueled by strong organic revenue growth and margin expansion as the company accelerated the execution of its LEAP | 28 strategic plan. The inspection and certification giant reaffirmed its full-year outlook, citing resilient performance across regions and industries and tangible gains from ongoing performance programs. Key…
LONDON: Reckitt Benckiser Group reported a resilient first-half performance as it continued to reshape itself into a leaner, health- and hygiene-focused company, posting 4.2% like-for-like revenue growth in its Core business and announcing the divestment of its Essential Home division. Group net revenue fell 2.6% to £6.98 billion due to foreign exchange headwinds, but Core…
LONDON: Senior plc, an international manufacturer of high-technology components and systems, announced Friday it has reached a binding agreement to sell its Aerostructures business to UK-based private equity firm Sullivan Street Partners. The transaction carries a total potential enterprise value of up to £200 million ($259 million USD). The deal positions Senior to become a…
LONDON: Audioboom Group PLC (AIM: BOOM), a global podcast leader, announced Wednesday it will acquire British podcast network Adelicious Ltd for up to £10.0 million ($12.9 million), aiming to create the UK’s second-largest podcast network. The all-share transaction includes £4.5 million in initial consideration (60% cash, 40% shares), up to £3.0 million in deferred payments…
LONDON: Coats Group plc said Wednesday it will acquire OrthoLite Holdings LLC, the global leader in premium insoles, for $770 million, as part of its strategy to expand in the high-growth footwear component sector. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, will be funded through a mix of new debt facilities…
SYDNEY: Next Science Limited (ASX:NXS), an Australian medical technology company, announced Tuesday it has entered into a binding agreement to sell the majority of its assets to Italy-based Demetra Holdings S.p.A. for $50 million. The deal includes the sale of regulatory approvals, intellectual property, inventory, and other assets but excludes Next Science’s diabetic foot infection…
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….
MIAMI: Ardurra Group Inc., a top U.S. engineering firm, has acquired Tampa-based Janus Research Inc., a 40-year-old cultural resource management (CRM) specialist, in a move that strengthens its ability to handle preservation-related projects in Florida. The deal positions Ardurra, ranked #75 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 list, as one of the state’s top three CRM…