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M&A / Mergers and Acquisitions stories

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AUCloud to invest $30m in acquisitions for expansion
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AUCloud, a recognised cybersecurity provider, plans to utilise $30m for strategic acquisitions, aiming to expand its business and achieve profitability by 2025.
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Digital remittance market to exceed USD $64bn by 2032 says report
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The global digital remittance market is set to exceed USD $64 billion by 2032, driven by an escalated demand for cross-border remittances through digital platforms, according to Fact.MR.
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Cloudflare launches Magic Cloud Networking following new acquisition
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Cloudflare's new product, Magic Cloud Networking, provides unified network management by leveraging Nefeli's technology.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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Deel acquires Zavvy to enhance payroll, HR services
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Deel acquires people enablement platform Zavvy, bringing AI-driven performance management and learning and development functionalities.
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Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice
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In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.
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FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition
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FranConnect enhances its position as a market leader by acquiring RizePoint, an international QMS provider, marking its third take-over in four years in its ongoing expansion strategy.
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Nemetschek Group's ALLPLAN, FRILO, & SCIA brands merge in AEC sector overhaul
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Nemetschek Group reveals merger of its AEC brands, ALLPLAN, FRILO, and SCIA, to heighten data-driven design-to-build workflows under the ALLPLAN umbrella and boost productivity in the construction sector.
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Fintech Xalts acquires banking platform Contour Network
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Singapore's Xalts acquires Contour Network in a strategic move to augment its trade finance solution ecosystem and digitise the $30tn sector.
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Motorola acquires London surveillance firm Silent Sentinel
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Motorola Solutions acquires UK-based Silent Sentinel, a leading provider of advanced video surveillance solutions, in a strategic move that enhances its video security portfolio.
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HiBob acquires Pento to advance UK payroll services
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HiBob takes major leap in UK payroll services with Pento acquisition, integrating the cloud-based automation platform with its HR offering 'Bob' to tackle payroll complexities.
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PaperCut earns prestigious ISO 27001 Certification for security
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Global print management provider PaperCut secures the prestigious ISO 27001 Certification, marking a significant milestone in their Information Security Management System.
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Cohesity & Veritas combine to form new AI data security titan
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Cohesity and Veritas Data Protection Business are set to merge, ushering in a new leader in AI-powered data security and management, under CEO Sanjay Poonen, with revenues estimated at $1.6 billion.
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Vertiv doubles capacity after acquisition, forecasts further expansion by 2025
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Vertiv, a global digital infrastructure provider, reports over 100% capacity expansion since its 2021 acquisition of E&I Engineering and PowerBar Gulf, with future plans to double these figures by 2025.
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Aparajitha set to acquire Allsec Technologies' labour law business
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Aparajitha Corporate Services is set to bolster its market leadership in compliance solutions with the acquisition of Allsec Technologies' 'labour law' compliance arm, valued at Rs 27 crore.
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Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS
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The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.
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ACOME Group solidifies Europe foothold with LYNDDAHL Telecom acquisition
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French telecom giant, ACOME Group, has beefed up its European presence by acquiring Danish microduct manufacturer, LYNDDAHL Telecom, in a strategic push to dominate the fibre network materials sector.
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Fusemachines to be listed on Nasdaq, valued at $200M
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Fusemachines is set to be listed on Nasdaq following a deal with CSLM Acquisition Corp. This marks the first listing of a Nepalese company on Nasdaq.
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Diligent reports record sanctions in 2023, and evolving ESG risks
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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In 2023, GRC SaaS company Diligent observed a record high of 21,784 new sanctions and a decline in FCPA enforcement actions.
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Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom in noteworthy expansion
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom Technology, marking its first expansion into Australia and New Zealand in the managed IT and software services sector.
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Encompass acquires CoorpID & Blacksmith KYC for digital identity goal
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Encompass Corporation acquires CoorpID and Blacksmith KYC from ING, in a strategic move to establish a revolutionary Corporate Digital Identity platform.
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Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
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HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.
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Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.