Walmart and the Elton John AIDS Foundation to change course of HIV in the United States

BENTONVILLE: Walmart and the Elton John AIDS Foundation are joining forces to change the course of HIV in the United States with the launch of “Breakthrough.” This new initiative aims to…

NNR June 5, 2021

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Aon divesting U.S. retirement business and Aon Retiree Health Exchange for a total of $1.4 billion

DUBLIN: Aon plc (NYSE: AON) has signed definitive agreements to sell its U.S. retirement business to Aquiline and its Aon Retiree Health Exchange business to Alight for total gross consideration…

NNR June 3, 2021

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Unisys Corporation agrees to acquire Unify Square for $152.5 million

Creating the Most Advanced and Flexible Enterprise-wide Solution to Optimize the Collaboration Experience BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), has entered into an agreement to acquire Unify Square, the leading…

NNR June 3, 2021

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Amazon Inc. acquires MGM movie company for $8.45 billion

SEATTLE: Amazon Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie company (MGM) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for a purchase price of $8.45 billion, a news release said MGM has nearly…

NNR May 26, 2021

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HomeServices of America appoints Christy Budnick as CEO of HSF Affiliates

MINNEAPOLIS: HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, announced that Christy Budnick, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, has been named chief executive officer of HSF…

NNR May 25, 2021

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Ares Management to acquire Black Creek Group’s U.S. real estate investment management business

LOS ANGELES: A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Black Creek Group’s U.S. real estate investment management firm (Black…

NNR May 21, 2021

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Nanosys acquires glō

SILICON VALLEY: Nanosys Inc., supplier of quantum dot light emitting materials and technology, announced the acquisition of glō, the leading technology company for microLED displays. The transaction significantly expands Nanosys’…

NNR May 21, 2021

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H.I.G. Capital to acquire Travis Perkins’s plumbing & heating business for £325 million

LONDON: H.I.G. Capital’s affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Travis Perkins Plc’s Plumbing & Heating business, a news release said. The divestiture is valued at approximately £325 million,…

NNR May 21, 2021

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Steven Schneider appointed CEO of Phone2Action

ARLINGTON: Steven Schneider, former chief executive at Logi Analytics, joined Phone2Action as CEO while Co-Founder Jeb Ory transitions into a new role as President and Chief Strategy Officer. Phone2Action, the…

NNR May 21, 2021

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Urban Elevator Service acquires Aventura Elevator

MIAMI: Urban Elevator Service announced its acquisition of Aventura Elevator. Urban Elevator completed the acquisition through its subsidiary Urban Elevator Service FL. Aventura Elevator is a full-service elevator contractor specializing…

NNR May 19, 2021

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Abu Dhabi National Energy Company to host World Utilities Congress

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) will be the official host of the World Utilities Congress, a new global exhibition and conference addressing the future of low…

NNR May 19, 2021

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Twilio Inc. will buy Zipwhip in a $850 million deal

Zipwhip will become part of Twilio’s Messaging Business Unit. NEW YORK: Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO) will buy Zipwhip for approximately $850 million, which would enable Twilio to deliver more secure,…

NNR May 18, 2021