STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2022 - Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) to complete its acquisition of Vonage Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: VG) ("Vonage"). This represents the final requisite approval to complete the deal. The parties now expect the Merger to close no later than July 21, … [Read more...] about Ericsson receives regulatory approval to complete acquisition of Vonage
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Sandvik completes the acquisition of Preziss, a solutions provider for aluminum and composite machining
SANDVIKEN, Sweden , July 4, 2022 - Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of the Spain-based company Preziss, a cutting tools and solutions provider within high-precision drilling, reaming, milling and tooling systems. The company will be reported in Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. In 2021, Preziss had … [Read more...] about Sandvik completes the acquisition of Preziss, a solutions provider for aluminum and composite machining
Hellman & Friedman to Acquire Cybersecurity Leader Checkmarx at a $1.15B Valuation
Checkmarx, the global leader in software security solutions for DevOps, today announced that Hellman & Friedman (“H&F”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Company from Insight Partners, which will continue to own a substantial minority interest. The deal represents the largest acquisition of an application security company to date. The acquisition will … [Read more...] about Hellman & Friedman to Acquire Cybersecurity Leader Checkmarx at a $1.15B Valuation
Ericsson to Acquire Genaker to Strengthen Mission Critical Push-to-talk Offering
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Genaker, a provider of Mission Critical Push-to-talk (MC-PTT) solutions, based in Barcelona, Spain. The acquisition strengthens Ericsson's MC-PTT offering as the mission critical communications and private network market is going through a significant technology shift. Traditionally, public … [Read more...] about Ericsson to Acquire Genaker to Strengthen Mission Critical Push-to-talk Offering
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire QIAGEN N.V.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, and QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA), a leading global provider of molecular diagnostics and sample preparation technologies, today announced that their boards of directors, as well as the managing board of QIAGEN N.V., have unanimously approved Thermo Fisher's proposal to … [Read more...] about Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire QIAGEN N.V.
Morgan Stanley to acquire E*TRADE in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $13 billion
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) and E*TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: ETFC) have entered into a definitive agreement under which Morgan Stanley will acquire E*TRADE, a leading financial services company and pioneer in the online brokerage industry, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $13 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, E*TRADE stockholders will receive … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley to acquire E*TRADE in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $13 billion
Cognizant Intends to Acquire EI-Technologies, a Leading European Salesforce Platform Specialist
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the French operations of EI-Technologies, a Paris-based, privately-held digital technology consulting firm and leading independent Salesforce specialist in France. The proposed acquisition would complement Cognizant's global Salesforce practice, expanding client resources in Europe. The planned … [Read more...] about Cognizant Intends to Acquire EI-Technologies, a Leading European Salesforce Platform Specialist
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. to Acquire Gilat Satellite Networks for $532.5 Million
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) (“Comtech”) and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT; TASE: GILT) (“Gilat”) jointly announced today that Comtech has agreed to acquire Gilat in a cash and stock transaction for $10.25 per Gilat ordinary share of which 70% will be paid in cash and 30% in Comtech common stock, resulting in an enterprise value of approximately … [Read more...] about Comtech Telecommunications Corp. to Acquire Gilat Satellite Networks for $532.5 Million
Nestlé acquires Zenpep, expanding its medical nutrition business
Nestlé today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Allergan to acquire the gastrointestinal medication Zenpep. This move aims to expand the company's medical nutrition business and complement its portfolio of therapeutic products. Zenpep, available in the United States, is a medication for people who cannot digest food properly because their … [Read more...] about Nestlé acquires Zenpep, expanding its medical nutrition business
Duff & Phelps to be Acquired by Global Investor Consortium for $4.2 Billion
Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, today announced that a global investor consortium led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Further Global has agreed to acquire Duff & Phelps for $4.2 billion. The equity sellers include the Permira funds, which will continue to hold a significant stake in the company as part of … [Read more...] about Duff & Phelps to be Acquired by Global Investor Consortium for $4.2 Billion
