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Avance advises Canatu Oy and its shareholders and option holders in the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc, whereby Lifeline SPAC I acquires all shares and option rights in Canatu by way of a directed share issue consisting of Lifeline SPAC I's new shares and option rights. Lifeline SPAC I will apply for the admission of the shares of the combined company to trading on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. The combination values Canatu at EUR 230 million in enterprise value at completion and also includes an additional earn-out component. Canatu is a leading deep technology company developing advanced carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and related products and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive and medical diagnostics industries. Lifeline SPAC I is listed on the SPAC segment of the regulated market of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Canatu has grown rapidly in recent years with significant breakthroughs, especially in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology within the semiconductor industry. The combination and collaboration with Lifeline SPAC I's team will help accelerate Canatu's growth in line with its strategy. The combination and listing are expected to be completed in September 2024. https://lnkd.in/dEMmxQJc #avanceattorneys #mergersandacquisitions #capitalmarkets #technology

🔍 Net Zero Infrastructure Plc: Strategic Acquisition of QuiaPEG AB 🔍 An interesting reverse-takeover deal completely changing the company's strategic direction. 💡 Net Zero Infrastructure Plc (NZI) has recently announced a strategic move towards acquiring QuiaPEG Pharmaceuticals Holding AD. This potential acquisition marks a significant shift from NZI's original focus on renewable energy to embracing opportunities in drug development. Details of the Deal: NZI has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with QuiaPEG, a company renowned for its patented drug delivery platform, Uni-Qleaver®. This LOI grants NZI a 12-month license to QuiaPEG's IP, with an option to purchase at the end of this period. 🔄 Understanding Reverse Takeovers: This deal is particularly interesting as it's set to be a reverse takeover. Unlike traditional mergers, a reverse takeover involves a private company (in this case, QuiaPEG) merging with a public company (NZI), effectively allowing the private company to go public without the usual IPO process. This method is often faster and less costly, providing private companies with access to capital markets and public company benefits. #Finance #MergersAndAcquisitions #Pharmaceuticals #ReverseTakeover #StrategicMoves #NZI #QuiaPEG

The Competition Commission South Africa recently announced significant rulings on MERGERS and ACQUISTIONS in healthcare, property, and agriculture. Notable decisions include Life Healthcare's acquisition of Fresenius Medical Care's dialysis services, subject to certain conditions to address competition concerns. Additionally, AIIH's acquisition of JIH and Hyprop's purchase of Table Bay Mall were approved without any competition or public interest concerns. These decisions demonstrate the Commission's dedication to upholding market fairness and public interest in South Africa's dynamic economic environment. Stay informed on the latest M&A news and how it impacts the competitive landscape. #MandA #CompetitionCommission #SouthAfrica #MarketFairness #EconomicEnvironment

LegaLogic Consulting Advises Infogen Labs "A Ciklum Company" Aanchal Lamba, Janhavi Jatar, Srishti Singh, Kunal Dodeja and Apurv Sardeshmukh represented Infogen with strategic guidance from Vivek Sadhale Read More: https://lnkd.in/gfi53JGu Annurag Batra Ashima Ohri BW Businessworld exchange4media #BWLegalWorld #Acquisition #LegalAdvice #LegalNews #EngineeringService #LawyersofLinkedin

Novo Holdings A/S Acquires Majority Stake in Single Use Support Novo Holdings will acquire an approximately 60% controlling stake, alongside the two company founders who will each retain 10% and Danaher which will retain 20% of the share capital. Johan Hueffer, Senior Partner, Principal Investments, Novo Holdings, said: “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Single Use Support, a leading provider of advanced fluid management solutions. This transaction marks an important and complimentary addition to our fast-growing life science tools & diagnostics portfolio and represents our first control investment in the DACH region, a vital hub for life sciences. This investment also underscores our commitment to advancing leading healthcare therapies and technologies.” The financial details of the deal have not been officially disclosed but Reuters reported that the transaction implied a "high triple-digit million euros" amount. https://lnkd.in/dDSEbZHr #aspenalert #biotech #bioprocess

[#Portfolio 👏] SB Italia, a company supported by Argos Wityu, acquires Doxinet S.r.l.. * This acquisition is the second investment made by the group since 2022, when Argos Wityu acquired the company. * The integration of Doxinet marks a significant step forward in SB Italia's expansion strategy, strengthening the company's leadership and enriching its portfolio with innovative software solutions. 💬 "The integration of Doxinet's solutions allows us to respond even more effectively to the needs of companies seeking to undertake a digital transformation journey," says Massimo Missaglia, CEO of SB Italia. 💬 "This acquisition allows us to take our solutions to the next level, integrating them into a broader and more powerful digital ecosystem." added Antonio Vismara, CEO of Doxinet S.r.l. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eR4QGrYj 🔹 Supported by our dedicated Italian team Jean-Pierre Di Benedetto, Andrea Pavesi, Gabriele Scalco and Giacomo Egidi, SB Italia is a digital innovation company specialized in IT solutions and services for the management, integration, and digitisation of business processes.

🤝 We are glad to announce a co-investment agreement with EDF Invest, which acquires 50% of the vehicle OPPCI Parcolog Invest. The other 50% of the vehicle continues to be owned by the Generali Group mainly through the Generali Real Estate Logistic Fund (GRELF) managed by Generali Real Estate S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio. 🚚📦 OPPCI Parcolog Invest owns nine high-quality #logistics assets in France worth around €400 mln, with plans to grow the logistics portfolio over the next years through new acquisitions and developments. Generali Real Estate will continue investing in logistics: 🌍 in Europe through the Generali Real Estate Logistics Fund (GRELF) 🇫🇷 in France mainly through OPPCI Parcolog Invest. Thanks to the investment of the pan-European GRELF fund and to the co-investment of EDF Invest, this operation substantially contributes to the disciplined growth of the logistics portfolio managed by Generali Real Estate, by partnering with third-party capital. Read the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5K8EbS2

🚀 Achieving successful M&A outcomes means creating powerful synergies! At Dawgen Global, we understand that just combining entities is not enough – it's about integrating and enhancing for peak performance. 🌟 Our approach focuses on setting ambitious Synergy Targets, with industry research indicating that acquirers should aim for synergy ranges between 15-20% of a target company's revenue. 🏃♂️ Speed is crucial - those who act fast post-M&A are set to reap substantial growth. Initiatives taken within the first year can result in about 25% of the total revenue growth and total margin expansion targets achieved! With Dawgen Global, you're not just navigating M&A; you're setting the stage for sustained growth and profitability. Ready to take the leap? 🔗 Dive Deeper: https://dawgen.global 📧 Connect with Us: info@dawgen.global 📞 Caribbean Office: +1 876 926 5210 📱 WhatsApp Global: +1 876 493 4923 #MandA #BusinessSynergy #TurnaroundStrategy #DawgenGlobal #Profitability #GrowthMindset

🚀 Velsanet: Announcing Our Phased Investment Plan 🚀 Velsanet is committed to technological democratization through a phased investment plan, spanning from initial development to large-scale equipment production. Each investment stage is designed to maintain founder control while welcoming foreign investor participation, paving the way for scalable production and global expansion. 🔹 Key Highlights: Phased Investment from Development to Production: From initial development to equipment production (Series C), we ensure a stable growth trajectory with strategic investment at each stage. Collaborative Equipment Production & Supply Chain Expansion: In our Series C phase, we will expand equipment production and supply chains through global collaboration, allowing Velsanet to benefit more regions and communities. Founder Ownership & Foreign Investor Participation: Founder control is maintained, and foreign investor status is recognized when foreign ownership exceeds 10%. We invite partners and investors to join us on this journey towards global network innovation and technological democratization! #Velsanet #TechnologicalDemocratization #InvestmentPlan #GlobalCollaboration #NetworkInnovation #SupplyChainExpansion #SeriesA #SeriesB #SeriesC #TechForGood #Partnership #Innovation

The Avantax acquisition of GA Investment Management has added a 10-person, $400-million practice to our employee-based model, Avantax Planning Partners. Read more in this story from InvestmentNews: https://bit.ly/44JaUQG #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning