GREENWICH: Atlas Holdings, a private investment & equity firm, has bought substantially all of the assets of LSC Communications Inc., a North American leader in print and digital media solutions, a news release said. The transaction concludes a court-supervised sale process, pursuant to Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. LSC is the largest producer…
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AT&T Communications CEO Jeff McElfresh urges Congress to fund Broadband DATA Act
DALLAS: Jeff McElfresh, CEO of AT&T Communications, has discussed country’s digital divide at the USTelecom Broadband Investment Forum, and urged Congress to fully fund the Broadband DATA Act. He discussed the country’s digital divide, touching on the following areas: Current state of broadband: Since 1996, U.S. providers have invested nearly $2 trillion to build and…
Takashi Nagao appointed President and CEO of Medicago
QUEBEC CITY: Medicago, a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, announced Takashi Nagao as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to becoming President and CEO, Mr. Nagao served as the Chairman of the Board of Medicago, where for the last four years, he has guided Medicago executives to get the company…
Polycor Inc. to acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation
QUEBEC CITY: Polycor Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation (NCGC), a leading quarrier and producer of granite for the construction, curbing and aggregate industries, a news release said. “The acquisition of NCGC is yet another important strategic milestone for Polycor as we continue to expand our geographic footprint, and further…
ZoomInfo launches privacy clusters to future-proof intent data
VANCOUVER: ZoomInfo, a global leader in go-to-market intelligence solutions, has launched Privacy Clusters as a part of its premium Streaming Intent offering, a news release said. Privacy Clusters enable the cookieless production of business intent signals and preserve the anonymity of individuals while offering the company-specific behavioral signals needed to identify early-stage opportunities. With the…
Syngency acquires Melomax, appoints Glen Ward as CEO
LOS ANGELES: Syngency, premier talent management platform, has acquired pre-production management platform Melomax (formerly YouMe&Co), while appointing former Casting Networks and Virgin CEO, Glen Ward to lead the company into its next phase of evolution – creating an operating system for the global entertainment industry. Los Angeles-based Syngency – the preeminent talent management platform across…
Accenture nominates Beth E. Mooney to join its Board of Directors
NEW YORK: Accenture announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Beth E. Mooney for election to the Board at Accenture’s annual general meeting of shareholders on Feb. 3, 2021. Ms. Mooney, 65, was chairman and CEO of KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), one of the 20 largest U.S. banks, based on assets, for nine years prior…
Spectrum Plastics Group appoints Thomas J. Sullivan President & CEO
ALPHARETTA: Spectrum Plastics Group announced that Neil Shillingford, the company’s President & Chief Executive Officer, has decided to retire and Thomas J. Sullivan is being appointed President & Chief Executive Officer effective December 15, 2020. Mr. Shillingford will continue to contribute to Spectrum’s success as a Director on the Board. Mr. Sullivan brings 25 years…
WSP Global signs arrangement for $1.14 billion acquisition of Golder Associates
MISSISSAUGA: Golder Associates Corporation’s parent company, Enterra Holdings Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Global Inc., pursuant to which WSP will acquire Golder by way of a plan of arrangement under the Companies Act (Nova Scotia) for aggregate consideration of $1.14 Billion (USD). The Transaction is expected to…
Steele Compliance Solutions acquires info4c
SAN FRANCISCO: Steele Compliance Solutions Inc. has announced the acquisition of info4c. info4c delivers the most trusted and robust Politically Exposed Person, State Owned Entity, Sanction Lists and Watchlists & Blacklists databases available. This acquisition positions Steele’s patented AI-driven platform, Risk Intelligence Data, as the most comprehensive source for real-time, high-quality risk and compliance data…
Rodgers Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. announces $200 million IPO
WOODSIDE: Rodgers Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20 million units at an offering price of $10 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one share of…
Columbia Care completes $52.5 million acquisition of Project Cannabis
NEW YORK: Columbia Care Inc. has completed its acquisition of Project Cannabis, a leading cannabis cultivator, wholesaler and retailer based in Los Angeles, California. Total transaction consideration includes approximately $52.5 million in Columbia Care stock and an additional consideration of $16.5 million anticipated to be paid to the sellers from the proceeds of a subsequent…