IRVINE, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Irvine, CA headquartered Kanchi Technologies 2i LLC d.b.a KT2i, a trusted innovator in IT and Engineering consulting services, today announced a strategic acquisition of Denver, CO headquartered T4S Partners, a premier National IT and Business Solutions Consulting organization, specializing in seamless connections between people, processes, and systems with insight for client growth, to form a stronger, more dynamic organization with expanded capabilities, resources, and reach. This merger unites two companies with complementary strengths and a shared vision to deliver exceptional value to customers, employees, and partners. The combined organization will offer a broader suite of solutions, deeper technical expertise, and enhanced capacity to serve a growing global customer base....

Location Enhances Fundbox’s Presence in a Vibrant Financial Ecosystem and Reflects Its Growth as the Capital Engine Powering the Digital SMB Economy NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fundbox, the leading capital infrastructure provider for the digital SMB economy, today announced the opening of its New York City office. Located in the Meatpacking District, the new office underscores Fundbox’s continued investment in expanding its reach within one of the world’s most important financial centers. Since its founding in 2013, Fundbox has reimagined access to capital by integrating directly into the SMB platforms that business owners already use. With more than $6 billion in capital unlocked for over 150,000 SMBs, Fundbox continues to lead the industry in enabling fast, seamless access to capital. “Opening a New York...

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Acquisition will expand GF portfolio with cutting-edge RISC-V processor IP and software tools for real-time computing in autonomous mobility, industrial automation, datacenter and intelligent edge applications MALTA, N.Y. and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a leading supplier of AI and processor IP. This strategic acquisition will expand GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings, allowing it to further differentiate its process technologies with IP and software capabilities. “MIPS brings a strong heritage of delivering efficient, scalable compute IP tailored for performance-critical applications, which strategically aligns with the evolving demands of AI platforms across diverse markets,” said Niels Anderskouv, president...

Leading global MSP/MSSP doubles down on its compliance capabilities with latest purchase BOSTON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, today announced the acquisition of Abacode, a leading Managed Cybersecurity & Compliance Provider (MCCP) based in Tampa, Florida. Abacode specializes in holistic, outcome-driven cybersecurity solutions and governance programs that help businesses transform their cyber risk management strategies and turn compliance challenges into competitive advantages. This acquisition further strengthens Thrive’s compliance solutions and adds to its growing footprint in the Southeast U.S. As compliance mandates and cyber threats grow in complexity—including updates to standards like CMMC, changing AI legislation...

Secure Encryption Storage holds 129 encryption parents and has deployed certified devices across more than 100 institutions in Asia—including leading telecom providers, financial institutions, airlines, and smartphone manufacturers KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), today announced that its portfolio company, QuantGold Data Group Limited (“QuantGold”), acquires Secure Encryption Storage Limited (“SES”) — a leading encryption hardware company with 129 patents and institutional deployments across over 100 organizations in Asia. With this acquisition, VCIG is positioned to enter the encryption infrastructure sector, anchoring both commercial expansion and sovereign technology development. SES brings a track record of deployment across sensitive...

SEOUL, South Korea, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) (“DoubleDown” or the “Company”), a leading gaming company delivering exceptional player experiences across multiple genres, announced today that the Company entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement with Azerion Tech Holding B.V. to acquire WHOW Games GmbH, a social casino developer headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The initial consideration for 100% ownership interest in WHOW Games is €55 million (approximately $64.7 million(1)). An additional earn-out payment of up to €10 million, payable to Azerion at €5 million annually, is contingent upon WHOW Games meeting certain performance targets during each of the first and second year following the closing date. The acquisition will be financed through DoubleDown’s cash reserves...

More Than Doubles H2O America’s Connections in Texas and Increases Exposure to High Growth Houston Region Drives Scale, Increases Financial and Operational Diversification, and Enhances Value and Reliability for Customers, Communities, and All Stakeholders Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Long-Term EPS Growth Rate; Texas Projected to Become Second Largest Utility Operation of H2O America by 20281 Company to Host Investor Webcast Today at 5:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 a.m. CT / 8:30 a.m. ET; Files Investor Presentation Highlighting Benefits of Proposed Combination SAN JOSE, Calif. and MAGNOLIA, Texas, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) today announced that its regulated Texas water and wastewater utility, The Texas Water Company, Inc. (“TWC”), along with its affiliate Texas Water Operation Services, LLC (“TWOS”),...

Aligns with TopBuild’s Core Strengths Expands Building Envelope Installation Solutions to IncludeComprehensive Suite of Commercial Roofing Services Enables Significant Growth Potential in ~$75B Highly Fragmented, Largely Non-Discretionary Commercial Roofing Services Industry DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and related building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Progressive Roofing, a portfolio company of Bow River Capital, for $810 million in cash. This represents approximately 9.1x Progressive’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025,...

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. (“CARGO” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CRGX), a biotechnology company that has focused on developing CAR T-cell therapies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Concentra Biosciences, LLC (“Concentra”), whereby Concentra will acquire CARGO for $4.379 in cash per share of CARGO common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“CARGO Common Stock”), plus one non-transferable contingent value right (“CVR”), which represents the right to receive: (i) 100% of the closing net cash of CARGO in excess of $217.5 million; and (ii) 80% of any net proceeds received within two years following closing from any disposition of certain of CARGO’s product candidates that occurs within two years following closing, each...