PERTH: Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has acquired exclusive global rights to a University of Edinburgh process that recovers gold and copper from electronic waste, a move the company says could reshape the recycling of discarded devices and circuit boards. The patented Gold Copper Diamide Extraction (GCDE) process uses recyclable organic compounds to selectively extract gold and copper from…
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…
COPENHAGEN: Danish IT firm Dataproces Group A/S on Monday appointed Kasper Lund Nødgaard as its permanent chief executive officer, effective immediately, following a period of strong financial performance under his interim leadership. Nødgaard, who took the role on an interim basis on Oct. 29, 2025, was confirmed by the board after reversing sales trends and delivering…
SAN FRANCISCO: Cvent, a major provider of meetings and events technology, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire intelligent engagement platform ON24 (ONTF.N) in an all-cash deal valued at about $400 million. The transaction brings together Cvent’s event management software with ON24’s webinar and digital experience platform, aiming to create a broader suite of…
SYDNEY – Australian investigative analytics software maker Nuix Ltd (NXL.AX) said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire French graph intelligence firm Linkurious for a maximum enterprise value of €20 million ($35.4 million), aiming to bolster its data visualisation and artificial intelligence capabilities. The acquisition of Linkurious, a Paris-based provider of a graph-powered AI decision…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s technology exports surged to an all-time high of $386 million in October, officials said on Monday, driven by regulatory reforms and growing global clientele, putting the sector on track to become a major source of foreign exchange. The October data, released by the central bank, marks a 17% increase from the same month…
HELSINKI — Nokia announced Tuesday that chipmaker Nvidia is acquiring a $1 billion stake in the Finnish networking company, a move that sent Nokia’s shares soaring and marks the latest in a series of strategic partnerships for the artificial intelligence giant. Under the deal, Nokia will issue more than 166 million new shares to Nvidia….
WINDSOR: SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC), a global provider of investment, financial, and healthcare software and software-enabled services, announced robust financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, highlighting significant revenue growth and a sharp increase in operating cash flow. The company reported a 7.0 percent growth in both GAAP and Adjusted…
Apple Inc on Wednesday unveiled refreshed versions of its MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro devices, all powered by a new in-house M5 chip that the company says significantly boosts performance, particularly for artificial intelligence tasks. The new lineup, available for pre-order immediately and set to go on sale October 22, is Apple’s latest…
LONDON: Halma Plc (HLMA.L), the global group of life-saving technology companies, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Brownline, a Netherlands-based provider of gyroscopic locating systems, for €150 million (approximately £129 million) in cash. The acquisition, funded from Halma’s existing facilities on a cash- and debt-free basis, is a strategic move to expand the company’s…
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%…
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…