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Together, we are well positioned to deliver even greater value to our customers and accelerate growth across key markets.” In North America, BUNN will operate as part of the Welbilt® portfolio. With the completion of the transaction, BUNN joins Ali Group’s global portfolio of leading foodservice equipment companies. “Italy has a unique combination of manufacturing excellence, engineering capabilities and innovation talent,” said Teodoro Lio, Market Unit Lead of Accenture Italy. The centers will bring together professionals with expertise in industrial software and advanced digital technologies to help clients improve how they design products, run factories, and manage supply chains by combining industrial software, AI and digital engineering capabilities. “Together with Siemens, we develop industrial AI-enabled solutions that shorten engineering time to market, increase manufacturing efficiencies and strengthen the digital core for our clients,” added Vivek Kaushik, global lead of Accenture Siemens Business Group at Accenture.

• Pending permitting approval, the redevelopment is designed to deliver hundreds of jobs and significant economic impact for the region.
• The UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum, in June 2023 inked its agreement to acquire Amedisys in an all-cash transaction of $101 per share, or about $3.3 billion.
• Through various financing strategies and strategic partnerships, we can develop, construct and manage housing for underserved communities.
• “This is a deliberate step to accelerate the expansion of our media platform and establish it as one of the largest print and digital news organizations in the United States,” said David Hoffmann, Founder and Chairman of HF Companies.

This positive long-term outlook is further supported by the expected increase in defence budgets globally, including growing investment in autonomous underwater systems.” Covelya Group designs, manufactures, sells and supports high-performance underwater technology for maritime defense and commercial customers, through its subsidiary companies Sonardyne International, EIVA, Forcys, Wavefront Systems, Voyis Imaging, and Chelsea Technologies. The experiential event agency has been selected to participate in Marriott Bonvoy® Convention & Resort Network’s (“CRN”) Elite Suite Experience, a premier industry showcase spotlighting innovation and excellence in event design. As part of the closing of the strategic equity investment, David Hoffmann is expected to assume the role of Chair of the Board. Pending permitting approval, the redevelopment is designed to deliver hundreds of jobs and significant economic impact for the region. Founded in 2012, LEO is a leading agency in the experiential event industry, serving clients nationwide from key offices in Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga.

Our offerings include enterprise technology applications, business process services, cybersecurity solutions, and automation-as-a-service – delivered with a strong commitment to responsible innovation. Mindsprint exists to responsibly engineer the next generation of enterprises driven by insight, innovation, and passion. With over 240,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. The Wipro Innovation Network – part of the Wipro Intelligence™ suite – underpins our commitment to client-centric co-innovation and co-creation by bringing together capabilities from the innovation labs and partner labs, academia, and global tech communities. Our strong domain expertise in food, agri-business, and supply chain intensive industries, combined with Wipro’s global reach and technology leadership, creates a powerful opportunity to deliver differentiated, end-to-end transformation for clients.

Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. Combined with our existing real estate capabilities, we believe this positions us to deliver for clients across market cycles with a full-service platform.” Timm Fields, Chief Executive Officer of PFG, added, "This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for PFG. H.I.G. brings significant capital and operational resources, and we share a common vision for the Company's future. Together, we will continue investing in our people, operations, and customer relationships while expanding our capabilities to support the next generation of aerospace, defense, and industrial platforms and programs." For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. By partnering with leading regional operators and providing shared resources, best practices, and a people-first culture, Osprey delivers exceptional service while supporting sustainable growth across its expanding footprint. If completed, the transaction would represent one of the larger recent private equity-backed healthcare services deals, underscoring continued investor appetite for scaled outsourcing platforms within the US healthcare system.

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Prior to the acquisition, Paddletek had been closely evaluating PIKKL and its unique approach to performance innovation as part of a strategy to expand its market footprint that already includes Paddletek, ProXR, and Yobow. Master's approach is grounded in growth, simplicity, teamwork and doing what's right — focusing on practical innovation, operational excellence and helping its partners succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. With now more than 2,000 dynamic and dedicated team members and a network of close to 100 branches, along with 9 distribution facilities across Canada and the United States, Master combines national scale with strong local presence. Anchored by its alignment with Carrier Corporation, DCNE provides HVAC residential & commercial equipment, replacement parts & supplies, ductless solutions, support services and ongoing training classes to contractors and technicians throughout New England. The acquisition supports Master's continued expansion in the United States and strengthens its presence in the Northeast U.S., an established HVAC market with sustained demand across both residential and commercial segments. % of people found this article valuable.

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Global Franchise Group, LLC is a strategic brand management company with a mission of championing franchise brands and the people who build them. Serruya has been a longtime supporter of our vision and we are grateful to be working with partners who share our enthusiasm for this diverse market.” “This acquisition is our largest deal yet, and further diversifies our iconic restaurant portfolio into new restaurant segments and categories. Acrisure's most recent acquisition – Efficient Insurance Solutions is a Provider of claims handling and anti-fraud solutions for insurance businesses, founded in 2008 and located in Sopot. The transaction was completed alongside a consortium of strategic investors, manufacturers, and operating partners aligned behind the strategic vision of the Group for the expansion of the Allbirds brand. Together, the group will focus on strengthening the brand's existing business while pursuing new opportunities across product categories, retail distribution, licensing, and international markets.

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Whalar will become part of Accenture Song—adding scaled creator and influencer engagement to its customer growth capabilities. Germany remains a strategic location for SCIL and by establishing its second global headquarters in the Frankfurt area, the company underscores the region’s role as a key pillar of its operations and future growth. The immediate priority will be to operate as ONE— unlocking efficiencies, driving synergies, and fully integrating legacy Clariant, Heubach, and Sudarshan into a unified, stronger organization with shared values. Together, we will drive continuous innovation and deliver breakthrough solutions that benefit each of our stakeholders.” With that, the new IT acquisition group Sudarshan is ideally positioned to deliver high-quality solutions that fit its global customers’ needs.

The acquisition of Global Franchise Group marks an important milestone for FAT Brands, increasing the Company’s portfolio from approximately 700 units to more than 2,000 units worldwide. Acrisure's most recent acquisition is Efficient Insurance Solutions, a Provider of claims handling and anti-fraud solutions for insurance businesses, acquired in December 2025. "The brand has built meaningful awareness and consumer affinity around the world. Our vision is to preserve what consumers love about Allbirds while expanding its reach into new categories, markets, and partnerships. Having successfully executed this strategy with Von Dutch, we are excited to begin the next chapter of growth alongside American Exchange Group." Under the Group's ownership, the brand will leverage an asset-light licensing model to unlock new opportunities across product categories, retail channels, and global markets.

Together, Master and DCNE will be better positioned to support contractors across New England with expanded resources, continued local expertise and a shared commitment to helping customers succeed. DCNE customers will continue to be supported by the experienced long-standing team they know and trust, while gaining the added benefit of Master's scale, resources and broader distribution capabilities. With a proven track record spanning two decades, we are the partner of choice for high-impact, AI-driven technology solutions for clients across the globe in industries such as retail, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and life sciences among others. Becoming part of Wipro provides our teams with a global platform, greater scale, and access to deep consulting, engineering, and AI-powered capabilities. Mindsprint’s deep domain expertise and IP‑led solutions, particularly across supply chain and commodity trading, combined with Wipro’s consulting‑led and AI‑powered capabilities, aim to unlock growth opportunities, catalyse innovation, and drive market‑ready transformation for Olam Group and Wipro’s global clients. The strategic engagement with Olam Group expands Wipro’s farm‑to‑fork capabilities, scaling the impact of Wipro Intelligence™ across the food and agri‑business industry.