Mergers & Acquisitions

Social Good Companies Encast and Soceana Join Forces

Social Good Companies Encast and Soceana Join Forces Novel Digital Currency Expected to Boost Philanthropy PR Newswire AUSTIN, Texas and PLANO, Texas, Sept. 5, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas and PLANO, Texas , Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Austin social good startup Encast and Soceana, a complementary giving platform launched in Philadelphia , today announced the signing of a merger agreement […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Friendly All-Cash Agreement for Nevsun to be Acquired by Zijin Mining for US$1.41 billion

Friendly All-Cash Agreement for Nevsun to be Acquired by Zijin Mining for US$1.41 billion PR Newswire VANCOUVER and FUJIAN, China, Sept. 5, 2018 Consideration of C$6.00 per share represents 57% premium to unaffected Nevsun share price Board of Directors unanimously recommends Nevsun shareholders ACCEPT the Offer VANCOUVER and FUJIAN, China , Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Nevsun Resources Ltd . […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Wunderman acquires Amazon-focussed content and campaign agency 2Sales

Wunderman acquires Amazon-focussed content and campaign agency 2Sales PR Newswire LONDON, Sept. 5, 2018 LONDON , Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Wunderman, the leading global digital agency and a WPP company, today announced that it has acquired 2Sales International S.A., an ecommerce consulting agency that supports global brands in building their business on Amazon and other online marketplaces […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Akaan Lombard International to Acquire Principal Seguros, SA de C.V.’s Life Insurance Business in Mexico to Fuel Further Growth in the Region

Akaan Lombard International to Acquire Principal Seguros, SA de C.V.’s Life Insurance Business in Mexico to Fuel Further Growth in the Region PR Newswire PHILADELPHIA, September 5, 2018 PHILADELPHIA , September 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lombard International, a global leader in wealth structuring solutions for high net worth individuals and institutions, today announced that its Mexican joint venture business, Akaan Lombard International (the Company), has entered into an agreement to acquire Principal Seguros, SA of C.V.’s Life Insurance business. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close later this year. This acquisition will enable Akaan Lombard International to accelerate its growth plans for Mexico and Latin America , serving the needs of high net worth individuals, their families and institutions across the region. […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Soft-Tex International Announces Strategic Reorganization; Hires Bedding Industry Veteran Chris Marsh as New Chief Marketing Officer

Soft-Tex International Announces Strategic Reorganization; Hires Bedding Industry Veteran Chris Marsh as New Chief Marketing Officer Former YogaBed CEO and Mattress Firm executive Chris Marsh joins Soft-Tex as Chief Marketing Officer to provide new strategies and drive growth for Soft-Tex’s portfolio of brands and product lines. PR Newswire NEW YORK, Sept. […]

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Hospice Source, LLC Completes Its 7th Acquisition

Hospice Source, LLC Completes Its 7th Acquisition Transaction expands Hospice Source’s geographical footprint into an additional state PR Newswire CARROLLTON, Texas, Sept. 4, 2018 CARROLLTON, Texas , Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hospice Source, the National Leader in Hospice DME, announced today that it has purchased Oklahoma City, OK -based Redrock Medical […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

IndiGrid Issues First AAA Debentures by an InvIT; Completes its First Investment in a Third-party Asset

IndiGrid Issues First AAA Debentures by an InvIT; Completes its First Investment in a Third-party Asset PR Newswire MUMBAI, India, September 4, 2018 MUMBAI, India , September 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Key Highlights Assets Under Management (AUM) reached INR 5 4.2 Bn 4 th accretive acquisition in last 12 months IndiGrid, India’s first Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”) in the power sector, successfully completed an investment in Patran Transmission Company Limited (“PTCL”). This is IndiGrid’s first investment in a third-party asset. IndiGrid had earlier signed definitive agreements with Techno Electric for the transaction in February 2018 […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Staples Files Preliminary Proxy Statement Recommending Shareholders of Essendant to Vote Against the Proposed Merger with S.P. Richards

Staples Files Preliminary Proxy Statement Recommending Shareholders of Essendant to Vote Against the Proposed Merger with S.P. Richards Staples files investor presentation for its superior $11.50 all cash, fully financed offer for Essendant Staples willing to provide significant regulatory protection Staples believes Essendant stock is trading on takeover speculation with unrealistic price expectations PR Newswire FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. […]

Stock Analysts

Moody’s (MCO) Loses Appeal Against SFC’s Order in Hong Kong

Moody’s MCO appeal against the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC), which regulates Hong Kong's securities and futures markets, regulatory proceedings has been dismissed by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal. These proceedings relate to a report issued by the company in 2011 for which the SFC had alleged that the report violated the regulatory body’s code of conduct. […]