AppHub, an ecommerce enablement platform, announced the acquisition of REVIEWS.io today. REVIEWS.io, founded in 2012 by Callum McKeefery and Nicole Albano, uses its review, loyalty, survey, and user-generated content (UGC) solution to help businesses leverage the power of their customers’ voices to improve sales and establish brand trust. The acquisition is AppHub’s ninth and largest … Read more
Cision, a global comprehensive communications platform, has acquired Factmata Limited, a cutting-edge social and news media monitoring and analytics product that employs artificial intelligence to identify and track narratives online via articles, blogs, tweets, and other social chatter, highlighting those that could help or hurt brand reputation and value. Factmata, led by CEO Antony Cousins, … Read more
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Imago BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGO) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire Imago for $36.00 per share in cash, for a total equity value of approximately $1.35 billion. Imago is a … Read more
Palo Alto Networks announced Thursday that it will buy Cider Security, a supplier of application protection and software supply chain security, for about $195 million in cash. According to Melinda Marks, a senior analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, this acquisition is a solid step toward enabling security to scale with modern software development. PAN stated … Read more
Centene bought Magellan Specialty Health, also known as NIA, as part of its acquisition of Magellan Health, Inc. in January 2022. Magellan Specialty Health is a premier specialty benefit management company that provides health plans with industry-leading utilization management solutions such as radiology management, musculoskeletal management, physical medicine management, and genetic testing solutions. Centene Corporation … Read more
Helbiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLBZ), a leader in micro-mobility, said today that the previously announced merger with Wheels Labs, Inc. (“Wheels”) has been completed. The acquisition is projected to boost the Company’s ability to function by expanding Helbiz’s footprint to 67 markets worldwide, creating a more diverse business model, and improving the Company’s financial profiles. Wheels … Read more
Atwell supplied financing to a private investment group that purchased Cross Surveying, LLC, a 28-person Florida land surveying firm. As part of the deal, Atwell will collaborate with Cross Surveying on future expansion plans and all Florida surveying operations. Cross Surveying specializes in surveying and mapping tasks that require a thorough approach. The transaction’s terms … Read more
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB), a global leader in freight and transit rail, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Super Metal, a provider of automated vehicles and equipment solutions for rail operations. Super Metal is a leading Brazilian company in the rail industry’s maintenance of way segment. This acquisition complements our Nordco acquisition and accelerates … Read more
DEFINITION 6 (“D6”), a prominent digital customer experience agency located in Atlanta and New York City, was acquired by funds managed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”). The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. D6 is a digital customer experience agency that uses technology, analytics, and content to build unique solutions for clients that … Read more
Modus Create, a digital transformation consulting business, announced today the acquisition of Twybee, a French Atlassian Gold Solution Partner specializing in Atlassian solution training and implementation. Modus Create has now purchased four companies this year, having bought Atlas Authority, Tweag, and Promptworks in May, June, and October, respectively. It’s also Modus’ second Atlassian solution partner … Read more