Day: October 7, 2021

           Press release Disposal of two non-strategic assetsSale of a logistics warehouse and a small vacant stand-alone property for a total of €4.9 million (excluding transfer taxes)Paris, 7 October 2021: MRM (Euronext code ISIN FR0000060196), a real estate investment company specialising in retail property, today announced the sale of two properties representing 10,200 sqm altogether for a total €4.9 million (excluding transfer taxes), 13% above the properties’ valuations as at end-June 2021. These disposals concern two non-strategic assets in the Gamm Vert sub-portfolio acquired in 2007. They are:A 8,600 sqm warehouse in Mer (Loir-et-Cher), currently let to Gamm Vert. The warehouse has been sold to a foreign investor specialising in industrial and logistics developments. A 1,600 sqm stand-alone property in Salbris (Loir-et-Cher)...

Acquisition of Blesk InCare’s Textile activity in Russia Saint-Cloud, October 7, 2021 – Elis, an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions, which is present in Europe and Latin America, today announces the signing of an agreement to acquire 100% of Blesk InCare’s Textile activity. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory conditions and is expected to occur by the end of 2021. Elis has been present in Russia since 2017 through the acquisition of Berendsen. After the acquisition of Blesk InCare’s Mats activity in 2019, the Group continues its development strategy to take over the Flat Linen and Workwear business of the Russian group. 2021 revenue is expected at 700m Russian rubles (c. €8 million), with Flat Linen and Workwear contributing c. 60% and 40% respectively....

Toronto, Canada, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreshBooks, a leading cloud accounting software provider with paying customers in 160+ countries, announced today the acquisition of FastBill, one of Germany’s leading cloud accounting and invoicing software solutions. Founded in 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany, FastBill helps self-employed professionals, small businesses, and startups maintain better control of their finances through electronic invoice management, reporting, and access to tax advisory services. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   “With its complementary mission and culture, we are extremely excited about our acquisition of FastBill and how it strengthens our global expansion plans,” said Don Epperson, CEO of FreshBooks. “This acquisition, paired with FreshBooks’ leadership in streamlining and...