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Dagens PS and News55 plan to join forces! Yesterday, it was publicly announced that the NGM listed media company News55 declares intent to acquire Dagens PS, with payment in newly emitted shares. "I am thrilled that we have found each other. The merger gives us an opportunity to be proactive in a media climate where everyone is playing defensively," says Fredrik Lundberg. Fredrik will remain as CEO after the merger. "We have had a growth of active readers of over 500% since when we initiated our data-driven methodology, translating into approximately 700,000 unique readers each week and ranking us as Sweden's second largest news channel in economics and business. We have shown "proof of concept" and the merger with N55 is the first step towards creating a dynamic growth platform for business and financial media with associated services." says Mikael Gullström, who will pivot into the roles of Editor-in-Chief and Head of Business- and Technology Development. EB Invest who recently increased their ownership of Dagens PS will remain as share holders through the merger and Max Donatello (EB Invest) who currently sits as Chairman of Dagens PS will remain with a seat at the board in the new constellation. "As part of the vision that Mikael Gullström painted for us when we made our first investment in Dagens PS, we as owners have continued to look for structural synergies that continue to build them and their excellent development. We see this acquisition, with Dagens PS as a base, as a natural step in the ambition to create a dominant player in business press and other markets where relevance management, first-party data and skillful management become crucial factors in creating customer satisfaction and commercial success. Through our ownership, after the acquisition, we look forward to continuing to follow the development of Dagens PS and the new group." says Max Donatello Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEXgvdfn https://lnkd.in/gR2pd4CC https://lnkd.in/g9vE3Cdr https://lnkd.in/gzRcbqBE

Healthpeak Properties Finalizes Merger with Physicians Realty Trust - HIT Consultant #HealthpeakPropertiesMerger Healthpeak Properties has successfully completed its merger with Physicians Realty Trust, creating a stronger presence in the healthcare real estate market. #PhysiciansRealtyTrust #BenefitsOfMerger The merger will result in increased efficiencies, improved patient care, and enhanced financial performance for both companies. #HealthcareRealEstate #ImpactOnHealthcareIT Healthcare IT professionals can expect to see changes in technology infrastructure, data management, and cybersecurity protocols as a result of the merger. #HealthIT #FutureGrowthStrategies Healthpeak Properties and Physicians Realty Trust are now focused on implementing growth strategies to expand their portfolio and reach new markets in the healthcare industry. #HealthcareExpansion #Collabor ai.mediformatica.com #physicians #this #trust #merger #stock #newyork #york #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3V4KIgO)

accesso Technology Group PLC (AIM:ACSO, OTC:LOQPF) said first-half results were in line with expectations as three acquisitions were bedded-in that it anticipates will “kickstart [the] strategic evolution” and pave the way for future growth. Revenue for the leisure sector technology provider came to US$65.8 million in the first six months of the year, an increase of 3.2% from a year ago as visitor demand stabilised after the pandemic rebound. A 14.3% revenue increase from accesso #LoQueue and 15.1% from assigned seating product accesso ShoWare in the Americas were offset by the ongoing impact of lower-than-expected revenues from a key customer and an increasingly competitive UK distribution market. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #AIM #OTC #ACSO #LOQPF #accesso #accessoLoQueue #accessoShoWare #ShoWare http://ow.ly/Xi3o104UI9S

Here is yet another example of #privateequity involvement in #govcon. Here we examine SMX. SMX may seem like a rebrand of Smartronix, but when you dig a bit deeper, OceanSound Partners' impact on SMX and subsequent acquisitions should have a resounding effect. https://lnkd.in/eH7RQnnp

There have been many major merger and acquisition announcements, which could only mean one thing: dealmaking will happen in high volumes this year. After the slow start this year, this is good news. Experts believe we're in the middle of a sustainable recovery based on the data they studied. Healthcare, technology, and other industries all have fertile M&A conditions, so eyes are on them. #MA #Dealmaking #Acquisition

Last years we have witnessed high dynamics in the Centralized #SON market with many consolidations and acquisitions. Despite this C-SON, RIC, #xApp and #rApp ecosystem has continued to grow. Today Omdia report indicates that the number of CSP engagements in the #RIC ecosystem has doubled from last year. Latest forecast show that the ecosystem will exceed $1bn in revenue in 2028. I'm interested to hear your views whether RIC ecosystem will fundamentally transform RAN networks for good. Link to Omdia report: https://lnkd.in/ecKtik8s https://lnkd.in/dMBt4UAS

For all those at the Self Storage Association (SSA) - USA show in Las Vages: Unfortunately I couldn’t make it there this time, I look forward to meeting you at the next one! - - - The first time I went to this show was in 2018. The changes that occurred within the business since then are surreal! There had been some large acquisitions and mergers: - The StorageMart acquisition of Manhatten mini. - The Extra Space Storage acquisition of Storage Express. - The merger of Extra Space Storage and Life Storage. - The Public Storage acquisition of Simply Self Storage. - Many more that wasn’t listed here. There has also been a big change of general players in the market. In ‘18, ‘19 and ‘20, I went to almost every show or conference and I always met the same few people. When the show started again after Covid, there was a whole new crowd. And that still changes from event to event. The rise of rental rates and its decline. The rise in cost of capital and construction. Now more than ever, it’s important to go out there, network and learn. The markets, product demands and trends are changing, not every deal is a ‘no brainer’ anymore. We are in a constantly growing business and in a constantly evolving market. Being in the know of what’s going on, is the most important factor to be successful in this (or any) business.

Ord Minnett is pleased to be acting as Sole Corporate Advisor to BlueBet Holdings Limited (ASX:BBT) on its transformational all-scrip merger with betr and Sole Lead Manager, Bookrunner and Underwriter on its accompanying $20 million institutional placement. The proposed merger will create a leading Australian online wagering operator of scale and profitability, combining BlueBet’s proprietary technology platform with betr’s large and high-quality customer database, resulting in significant cost and revenue synergies. Proceeds of the institutional placement will be used to fund strategic growth initiatives of the combined business, including a migration/promotional allowance to maximise customer engagement on the platform and support the reactivation of betr’s large customer database, as well as one-off synergy realisation and transaction costs. Gavan Carroll, CFA CA, Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets & Technology Coverage and Steven Boggiano, Managing Director and Head of M&A, Healthcare & Sponsors Coverage said: “Ord Minnett is pleased to be advising BlueBet on its proposed merger with betr and associated equity raising. The proposed merger combines two highly complementary businesses, delivering increased market share with a leading wagering technology platform, and positions the combined business with a highly attractive growth outlook.” Gavan and Steven are leading Ord Minnett’s team with support from Callum Champion de Crespigny, Robert Dowling, Alex Dennis, Lucie Michelakis and Tim Wikman, and investor engagement driven by Angus Esslemont. Michael SULLIVAN Bill Richmond Darren Holley Alexander Richmond Blake Matthews   #ASX

Technology Holdings is pleased to announce the merger of Brainvire Infotech Inc. a leading global Digital Commerce and Digital Marketing agency with Said Differently, a Falfurrias Management Partners portfolio company. Chintan Shah, CEO of Brainvire said, “Engaging Technology Holdings as our advisor marked a pivotal moment for us. We were seeking a partner for the next phase of our growth and this merger with Said Differently is the perfect strategic partnership for us. From the outset, TH’s exceptional expertise in the Digital Transformation, Digital Commerce and Digital Marketing sectors, meticulous attention to detail, and comprehensive understanding of the global buyer landscape was outstanding. Technology Holdings’ team effortlessly navigated complex negotiations with ease, providing invaluable advice throughout the process. We are deeply grateful to the entire Technology Holdings team for their support and guidance.” Vivek Subramanyam, Founder and CEO of Technology Holdings said “We are absolutely delighted to advise the all-star Brainvire team on this marquee transaction – our 44th Digital Transformation deal. At Technology Holdings, we pride ourselves on leaving no stone unturned for our clients. This deal resonates with that philosophy and further demonstrates Technology Holdings’ deep coverage of the global strategic and private equity buyer markets. We wish Brainvire every success in this strategic partnership with Said Differently.” Find out more about this transaction here: https://lnkd.in/dEyAiayb Vivek Subramanyam, Geeta Ramanathan, CFA, Aditya Heda, Mitul Shah, Mansi Mittal, CA Kevin Doshi #digitalmarketing #digitalcommerce #mergersandacquisitions #digitaltransformation #technologyholdings

⭐️ Precision and alignment drive our acquisition strategy at The 20 MSP. As CEO Tim Conkle emphasizes, there's no rush in our process—we prioritize alignment to build a national MSP with consistently excellent service. With 150+ MSP members across smaller US markets, we leverage shared resources to compete nationwide. Recent acquisitions highlight our commitment to growth, with 20 rollups completed in the last 18 months and three more underway. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow together! Full Channel Futures Article ➡️ https://bit.ly/4b0hRPA The 20 MSP - Your Managed IT Department #MSPAcquisitions #ManagedITServices #NationalExpansion 🚀