Acquisitions

Acquisitions
Thermic Science Adds Hybrid Banking Platform VIPOnline
December 29, 2021

Hemp-based health and wellness firm Thermic Science International Corporation, formerly known as Omnicanna Health Solutions, Inc., on Wednesday (Dec. 29) announced it has acquired an international hybrid banking company VIPOnline. Thermic Science is expanding its footprint and launching the International Thermic Banking System as part...

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Zoom Snaps up Luminal’s Assets to Advance Virtual Events
December 28, 2021

Video-conferencing platform Zoom is snapping up assets from event production platform Liminal, a startup that was largely developed on Zoom’s software development toolkit (SDK). The announcement came in a company blog post on Tuesday (Dec. 28) which also notes that Andy Carluccio and Jonathan Kokotajlo,...

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Vista Outdoor Acquires Hunting Gear Brand Stone Glacier 
December 28, 2021

Outdoor sports and recreation company Vista Outdoor Inc. on Tuesday (Dec. 28) acquired backcountry hunting gear company Stone Glacier, giving Vista a foothold in the packs, camping equipment and technical apparel categories.  “I am excited to welcome the Stone Glacier team into the Vista Outdoor...

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FactSet Acquires CUSIP Global Services for $1.9B 
December 27, 2021

The financial information and analysis provider FactSet announced Monday (Dec. 27) in a press release it will acquire CUSIP Global Services (CGS) from S&P Global for $1.925 billion in cash. The company said it expects to also gain an estimated tax benefit of approximately $200...

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CCI Acquires Keystone Equipment Finance  
December 27, 2021

The equipment and accounts receivable finance company Commercial Credit, Inc. (CCI) announced Monday (Dec. 27) it had acquired Keystone Equipment Finance Corp.  According to a news release, Conneticut-based Keystone “provides small-ticket equipment financing, specializing in the transportation and construction related industries.” The deal will see...

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Healthcare Marketplace Aumet Acquires Healthcare Supply Chain Startup Platform One
December 27, 2021

B2B healthcare marketplace Aumet on Sunday (Dec. 26) announced that it’s acquired Egypt-based healthcare supply chain solution offering Platform One, giving the U.S.-based company that serves the Middle East and northern Africa more than 5,000 pharmacies in its portfolio.  The acquisition gives Aumet a foothold...

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FinTech Oportun Completes Acquisition of Banking Platform Digit
December 22, 2021

Fintech Oportun has acquired neobanking platform Digit, which provides automated savings, investing and banking tools, the companies announced Wednesday (Dec. 22). Oportun works in low- to moderate-income lending. By buying Digit, Oportun will boost its artificial intelligence (AI) and digital capabilities to further help its...

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New Maersk Acquisition is Latest Move in Creating More Resilient Supply Chain Ecosystems
December 22, 2021

In a year overshadowed by supply chain snags, Denmark’s shipping giant A.P.-Moller Maersk A/S (Maersk) is acquiring Hong Kong-based distribution firm LF Logistics to strengthen the former’s capabilities beyond ports, giving it reach into inland distribution and last-mile delivery. With a reported price tag of...

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Morningstar to Buy Wealth Management Platform Provider Praemium’s UK, International Business for $46.3M
December 21, 2021

Independent investment research firm Morningstar has agreed to purchase wealth management platform provider Praemium Limited’s operations in the United Kingdom, Jersey, Hong Kong and Dubai for 35 million pounds ($46.3 million), according to a Tuesday (Dec. 21) press release.  The companies expect to finalize the...