LONDON: John Wood Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to divest its 50 percent interest in RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited to Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG for $135 million in cash, marking another key step in Wood’s disposal program aimed at streamlining its portfolio and reducing net debt. The…
PARIS: Capgemini (Euronext Paris: CAP), a global leader in business and technology transformation, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WNS (NYSE: WNS), a top digital-led business process services firm, for $76.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $3.3 billion. The transaction, approved by both companies’ boards, represents a 28%…
NEW YORK: Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO), a leading open SaaS platform for restaurants, announced Friday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by software investment firm Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Olo shareholders will receive $10.25 per share in…
LONDON: Chesnara plc announced Thursday it has agreed to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Limited from HSBC Bank plc for £260 million, in a transaction that marks the UK life insurer’s largest acquisition to date. The deal is expected to significantly expand Chesnara’s scale in the United Kingdom, adding approximately £4 billion in assets under…
Euronext is in discussions to purchase up to 100% of the Athens Stock Exchange in a 399 million euro ($470 million) all-share deal, according to Reuters. The move would mark the latest expansion for the pan-European exchange operator, which already runs markets in France, the Netherlands and other countries. On Tuesday, Euronext announced plans…
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…
NEW YORK: Private equity firm Brightstar Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS), a global gaming supplier, in a deal valued at approximately $1.1 billion, company said on Monday. The transaction, first announced May 9, was finalized after receiving approval from AGS stockholders and necessary regulatory clearances. AGS shareholders will…
SYDNEY: Smartpay Holdings Ltd. said Monday it has entered into a scheme implementation agreement to be acquired by U.S.-based Shift4 Payments, LLC for NZ$1.20 per share in cash, valuing the New Zealand payment provider at approximately NZ$296.4 million. The deal, to be executed via a court-approved scheme of arrangement under Part 15 of New…
New York: Expert Institute, the legal industry’s top provider of expert witness services and litigation intelligence, has acquired ExpertConnect Litigation Support (ECLS), a boutique firm known for its high-profile network of specialists in complex regulatory, commercial, and IP disputes. The deal strengthens Expert Institute’s dominance in the expert witness market, adding ECLS’s roster of…
HELSINKI: Epassi Group has acquired Spain-based VIP District, a leading employee rewards and engagement platform, marking a key step in its European expansion strategy. The deal follows Epassi’s recent purchase of U.K. benefits provider Zest and strengthens its presence in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands. Founded in 2010, VIP District serves more…
SINGAPORE: ST Group Food Industries Holdings Ltd. has disposed of three indirect subsidiaries operating under the Gong Cha brand in the United Kingdom, citing ongoing losses and a strategic shift toward franchising and supply chain operations. The disposal, completed through ST Group’s indirect subsidiary GCTea Ltd., transfers ownership of GCTea Outlets Ltd., GCTea Outlets…
LONDON: Private equity firms KKR and Stonepeak have increased their cash offer for Assura plc, a UK-based healthcare property company, in a bid to outcompete a rival takeover attempt by Primary Health Properties (PHP). The consortium, operating through newly formed Sana Bidco Limited, announced Wednesday its “best and final” cash offer of 50.42 pence…