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Burlington Sells Sokol to French Strategic Buyer Solina

Private Equity Professional

Burlington Capital Partners (BCP) has sold Sokol Custom Food Ingredients to Solina , a France-based global provider of ingredient solutions for the food industry. BCP acquired family-owned Sokolin September 2022. Sokol manufactures and formulates custom and standard wet-fill, liquid food ingredient products, including sweet and savory sauces, almond paste, and anchovy paste.

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Elon Musk-led consortium offers $100bn to take control of OpenAI

Financial Times M&A

Bid complicates CEO Sam Altmans plans to turn artificial intelligence group into for-profit company

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Truelink’s Trulite Adds On with Insulite Buy

Private Equity Professional

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions has closed the add-on acquisition of Insulite Glass. Trulite Glass has been a portfolio company of Truelink Capital since October 2022, when it was acquired from Sun Capital Partners. Trulite is a fabricator of architectural glass and aluminum products for commercial and residential construction. The companys offerings include insulating glass units for energy-efficient windows, tempered and laminated safety glass for impact resistance, and aluminum storefr

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Fox in deal to buy podcast producer Red Seat

Financial Times M&A

New York-based group makes shows for conservative influencers such as Bill OReilly and Megyn Kelly

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BPGC Acquires Aggregate Roll Up from WL Ross

Private Equity Professional

BPGC Management has acquired a controlling interest in PB Materials , a producer of construction aggregates and ready-mix concrete, from WL Ross & Co. PB Materials (PBM), headquartered in Midland, Texas, produces construction aggregates, sand and gravel, and ready-mix concrete, primarily serving the Permian Basin region in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

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Blackstone Life Sciences and Anthos Therapeutics Announce Agreement for Anthos to be Acquired by Novartis for up to $3.1 Billion

Blackstone News

The post Blackstone Life Sciences and Anthos Therapeutics Announce Agreement for Anthos to be Acquired by Novartis for up to $3.1 Billion appeared first on Blackstone.

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Gemspring’s Latest Platform Looks “Mahvelous”

Private Equity Professional

Gemspring Capital has acquired Creative Labs and United Hair Care (together, Creative Labs) in partnership with the companys senior management team. Creative Labs develops and manufactures branded and contract haircare and skincare products, including shampoos and conditioners, hairsprays and mousses, cleansers and exfoliators, moisturizers and serums, as well as masks and overnight skincare treatments.

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Musk vs Altman: conflict secured

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Morgan Stanley slips in the financial advisory fee rankings and how Palantir secured its place in the lucrative US defence industry

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Fifteenth Raises $8.25M in Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Fifteenth, a San Francisco, CA-based tax solution company, raised $8.25M in Seed funding. The round was led by A* and General Catalyst with participation from SV Angel and angel investors including Swapnil Jain (Co-Founder and CEO of Observe.AI), Ryan Eisenman (co-founder and CEO at Arch), and Akash Garg (advisor at Electric Capital). The company intends […] The post Fifteenth Raises $8.25M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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A case study in the rollercoaster trajectory of clean tech

Financial Times: Moral Money

LanzaTechs story reflects a slump in spending on industrial decarbonisation, even as wider green energy investment surges

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How to evaluate startups

SuperAngel.Fund

A lot of investors tell me they only invest in companies where they can be "helpful" or "value-add." I think they're looking at it backwards… I want to invest in founders who don't NEED my help to be successful. The best founders rarely do. Instead, I look for opportunities where I have a uniquely competitive advantage in EVALUATING the company.

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How Might Behavioral Finance Impact Your Equity Compensation?

Zajac Group

When you think of equity compensation, you might think about incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, and restricted stock units. If you dig even deeper, you may also think about tax implications, including the alternative minimum tax and qualified holding periods. Perhaps youve even thought about the possibilities of striking it rich as a senior executive or the possibilities of an IPO.

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MuskIt Launches Major 100M Token Buyback to Strengthen Utility and Drive Growth

FinSMEs

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10th February 2025, Chainwire The post MuskIt Launches Major 100M Token Buyback to Strengthen Utility and Drive Growth appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Stocks begin 2025 on a positive note

SEI

January market commentary.

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Bhad Bhabie Launches $BHAD: A Community Token Built with Purpose

FinSMEs

Los Angeles, CA, 10th February 2025, Chainwire The post Bhad Bhabie Launches $BHAD: A Community Token Built with Purpose appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Central bank depository February 2025

SEI

Monetary policy is all over the map.

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RedotPay Partners with StraitsX and Visa to Transform Digital Spending

FinSMEs

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 10th February 2025, Chainwire The post RedotPay Partners with StraitsX and Visa to Transform Digital Spending appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Why bank investors are standing up to ‘knockout’ bids

Financial Times M&A

Eurozone mergers make a good pitch but they sometimes disappoint in practice

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PU Prime Launches ‘Feather Your Trades’ Promotion to Support Traders and Enhance Confidence

FinSMEs

Singapore, Singapore, 10th February 2025, FinanceWire The post PU Prime Launches ‘Feather Your Trades’ Promotion to Support Traders and Enhance Confidence appeared first on FinSMEs.

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BCI Takes BBGI Global Infrastructure Private, Completes Sale of Hayfin

Pension Pulse

Reuters reports that Canadas BCI to buy BBGI infrastructure fund in US$1.32-billion deal: Canadas BCI, one of the countrys largest asset managers, will buy BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A. in a deal valuing the Luxembourg-based investment firm at 1.06-billion ($1.32-billion), the companies said on Thursday. BCIs offer for BBGI of 147.5 pence per share in cash, represents a premium of 21 per cent to the London-listed stocks closing price on Wednesday.

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Exploring the New PU Prime Website: A Fresh Look for a Prime Experience

FinSMEs

Singapore, Singapore, 10th February 2025, FinanceWire The post Exploring the New PU Prime Website: A Fresh Look for a Prime Experience appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Should You Buy Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock After Its 49% Drop?

The Motley Fool

Despite supplying some of the world's most sought-after chips, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has declined 49% since it peaked in March 2024. Over the same period, Nvidia stock has increased about 40%. Nvidia makes the most advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, which are used to develop artificial intelligence (AI) models.

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ACT-ion Raises $7.5M in Pre-Series A Funding Round

FinSMEs

ACT-ion, a Dallas, TX-based battery technology company, raised $7.5M in Pre-Series A funding. The round was led by BASF Venture Capital, with participation from Hunt Energy Enterprises, Mirae Asset Capital, Arosa Capital Management, and LG Technology Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its innovative CAM production technology, aiming to establish an […] The post ACT-ion Raises $7.5M in Pre-Series A Funding Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Here's Why Nu Holdings Stock Is a Buy Before Feb. 20

The Motley Fool

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) , the leading digital bank in Latin America, has been a divisive stock since its public debut three years ago. It went public at $9, dropped below $4 in 2022, but since then it has more than tripled to about $14 per share. The bulls loved Nu because it was growing like a weed, it had plenty of room to expand, and it was backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

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Air Aware Labs Raises Pre-Seed Funding

FinSMEs

Air Aware Labs, a London, UK-based air quality data startup, raised an undisclosed amount in Pre-Seed funding. Backers were not disclosed. The company intends to use the funds to enhance its AI-powered solution and expand its reach globally. Founded in January 2024, Air Aware Labs is a company dedicated to transforming how people interact with […] The post Air Aware Labs Raises Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Bob Iger Just Delivered Fantastic News for Disney Investors

The Motley Fool

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) just reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended Dec. 28). Revenue totaled $24.7 billion (up 5% year over year), while diluted earnings per share came in at $1.40 (up 35%). Both of these headline figures exceeded Wall Street analyst expectations. However, the top- and bottom-line beats can easily mask a positive trend happening within this media and entertainment juggernaut.

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Bain Capital to Buy Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation

FinSMEs

Bain Capital, a Boston, MA-based global private investment firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, an Osaka, Japan-based company developing drugs, in a carve-out transaction from Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation. The investment is being led by Bain Capitals Private Equity teams in Asia and North America together with […] The post Bain Capital to Buy Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Does Warren Buffett Know Something That Wall Street Doesn't? The Billionaire Investor Is Piling Into a High-Yield Stock That Certain Analysts Recommend Selling.

The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway are some of if not the best investors ever. That's why it shouldn't surprise investors to learn that Buffett is often a step or two ahead of the broader market. Buffett has always had a knack for largely avoiding recessions or market downturns and making asymmetric investments that seem to work out when given time.

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Smile Digital Health Receives $15M in Credit Financing

FinSMEs

Smile Digital Health, a Toronto, Canada-based company which specializes in FHIR-based health data solutions, received $15M in credit financing. The round was led by FirePower Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the growth and development of its health data platform and further expand its solutions for the healthcare sector. Led by […] The post Smile Digital Health Receives $15M in Credit Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.

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3 Top Dividend Stocks You Shouldn't Hesitate to Buy This February

The Motley Fool

Dividend stocks can be terrific investments. The best ones provide investors with passive income and upside potential. That adds up over the long term. Over the last 50 years, dividend stocks have outperformed non-payers by more than 2-to-1, according to data from Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research. Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) (NYSE: BEP) , MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) , and Waste Management (NYSE: WM) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors as great dividend stocks to buy this month.

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Gaw Capital leads $1bn acquisition of Tokyo’s Tokyu Plaza Ginza

Private Equity Insights

Hong Kong-based real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital, in partnership with Singapores Patience Capital Group, acquired the iconic Tokyu Plaza Ginza in central Tokyo for over $1bn. This deal ranks among the largest property transactions in Japans thriving real estate sector. Gaw Capital, which holds a 91% stake in the asset, partnered with Patience Capital Group, which owns the remaining 9%.

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It's Official. Starlink Is SpaceX's Biggest Money-Maker Now.

The Motley Fool

If there's one thing that really jumped out at me from Payload Space's just-released report " Estimating SpaceX's 2024 Revenue ," it's the sheer size of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet business -- and its growth rate. It's been less than five years now since SpaceX first announced the opening of beta service for Starlink. Less than five years ago, this business was making $0 revenue, $0 profit.

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CP Group and Maharlika Investment Corp. to launch $1bn private equity fund for the Philippines

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Bought $2.3 Billion Worth of This Incredible Growth Stock, Which Could Make It His Hedge Fund's Biggest Bet

The Motley Fool

Bill Ackman is one of the most widely followed investment managers in the world. He's in charge of Pershing Square Capital, a hedge fund focused on investing in just a handful of Ackman's best ideas. His highly concentrated portfolio is full of great companies, but he might have just made one stock the biggest holding at Pershing Square. Starting in January, Ackman and his team strategically acquired 30.3 million shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER).

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Bluewater sells Apex International Energy after rapid growth in Egypt’s upstream market

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1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock to Buy on the Dip Right Now (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

The Motley Fool

Over the past year, a number of semiconductor stocks have witnessed meteoric gains thanks to ongoing euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). The share prices of Nvidia , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing , and Broadcom have all risen approximately 80% over the last 12 months -- handily outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

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