acquisitions

EC Opens Investigation of Amazon’s Planned Acquisition of iRobot
EC Opens Investigation of Amazon’s Planned Acquisition of iRobot
July 06, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth investigation into Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot. The commission has identified initial competition concerns and will now investigate them in greater depth, the...

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Merchant Lynx Acquires NCCP to Expand Into Trucking and Construction
Merchant Lynx Acquires NCCP to Expand Into Trucking and Construction
July 06, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Merchant acquirer Merchant Lynx Services says it is expanding into new industries. To that end, the Florida-based company has purchased National Credit Card Processing Group (NCCP), according to a...

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FIS Sells Worldpay Stake to GTCR For $18.5 Billion
FIS Sells Worldpay Stake to GTCR For $18.5 Billion
July 06, 2023  |  Acquisitions

FIS is selling its majority stake in Worldpay to private equity group GTCR for $18.5 billion. The payments company announced the sale Thursday (July 6), days after reports that GTCR and Advent...

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Report: BuzzFeed Looking to Sell Complex Networks Websites for $150 Million
Report: BuzzFeed Looking to Sell Complex Networks Websites for $150 Million
July 05, 2023  |  Acquisitions

BuzzFeed is reportedly looking to sell Complex Networks for 50 cents on the dollar. The digital media organization purchased the group of websites for $300...

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Jenny Craig to Get New Life as eCommerce Brand
Jenny Craig to Get New Life as eCommerce Brand
July 05, 2023  |  eCommerce

Bankrupt weight-loss company Jenny Craig is getting a new lease on life. As CNBC reported Wednesday (July 5), rival weight-loss meal firm Wellful has purchased Jenny Craig’s assets and will revive...

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Mars Acquires Omnichannel Meal Company Amid Rising Demand for Ready-to-Eat
Mars Acquires Omnichannel Meal Company Amid Rising Demand for Ready-to-Eat
July 05, 2023  |  Acquisitions

As consumers increasingly seek out quick, simple meal options in stores and online, Mars is getting into the space with its latest acquisition. On Wednesday...

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Sabre Acquires Techsembly as Hospitality Sector Seeks Digital Help
Sabre Acquires Techsembly as Hospitality Sector Seeks Digital Help
July 05, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Travel software firm Sabre has acquired Techsembley to boost its hospitality eCommerce offerings. The deal, announced Wednesday (July 5), comes as hotels and restaurants are increasingly turning to digital solutions to...

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Report: GTCR Close to Buying Majority Stake in Worldpay
Report: GTCR Close to Buying Majority Stake in Worldpay
July 04, 2023  |  Acquisitions

GTCR is reportedly in advanced discussions to purchase a majority of FIS’ merchant business. The offer by the Chicago-based private equity group would value the payments...

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FIS Could Sell Majority Stake of Worldpay in $15 Billion Deal
FIS Could Sell Majority Stake of Worldpay in $15 Billion Deal
July 02, 2023  |  Acquisitions

FIS is reportedly considering selling a majority stake in Worldpay to private equity groups. The deal, as reported Friday (June 30) by the Financial Times (FT), would worth...

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