Adds international network of law enforcement and intelligence professionals, meeting market need for Managed Safety and Response, Training, Tactics, and American Technology-Driven Professional Services This news follows: Wrap Unveils Managed Safety and Response (MSR) Connected Ecosystem in Virginia TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”) today announced it has completed the acquisition of W1 Global, LLC (“W1”) a preeminent professional services and consulting firm led by an executive team of former high-ranking law enforcement and U.S. Intelligence Community professionals, with deep competencies in complex international criminal investigation, regulatory matters and compliance issues. The acquisition of W1 is expected to increase Wraps access to the skill and experience...

reAlpha Strengthens Mortgage Operations with Acquisition of GTG Financial, Inc. DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (“reAlpha”) (Nasdaq: AIRE), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, today announced the acquisition of GTG Financial, Inc. (“GTG Financial”), a mortgage brokerage company founded by Glenn Groves, a U.S. Marine and industry leader. GTG Financial is licensed to operate in seven U.S. states, including California, which will expand reAlpha’s geographic footprint to a total of 28 U.S. states and strengthen its operational capacity. The acquisition of GTG Financial marks another step in reAlpha’s strategy to further enhance its mortgage operations and provide a more seamless home financing experience within the reAlpha platform,...

Scaled Investment Platform Expands Apollo’s Origination Capabilities in Residential and Industrial Real Estate Bridge Manages $50 Billion of High-Quality AUM in Complementary Sectors Aligned with Apollo’s Long-Term Growth Strategy NEW YORK and SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge” or the “Company”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo to acquire Bridge in an all-stock transaction with an equity value of approximately $1.5 billion. Founded in 2009, Bridge is an established leader in residential and industrial real estate as well as other specialized real estate asset classes. Led by an experienced senior leadership team and over 300 dedicated investment professionals with significant real estate investment...

PARIS, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProductLife Group (PLG), a global leader in regulatory, scientific, compliance, and digital transformation consulting for the life sciences industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of HERAX Life Science, a leading Danish business and technology consultancy providing tailored services and solutions for the life sciences industry. Founded in Copenhagen in 2009, HERAX Life Science has established itself as a highly specialized business and IT consultancy, supporting life sciences companies in digitizing R&D activities, selecting and delivering technology solutions, and optimizing business processes within clinical development. Supported by a team of industry experts, HERAX Life Science leverages methodology, deep process understanding and technology to help clients enhance their...

Milan, Luxembourg, 23 February 2025 – Saipem and Subsea7 announce that today they have reached an agreement in principle on the key terms of a possible merger of the two companies1 (the “Proposed Combination”) through the execution of a memorandum of understanding (the “MoU”). The Proposed Combination is expected to create a global leader in energy services. HighlightsThe combination of Saipem and Subsea7 (the “Combined Company”) will be renamed Saipem7, and will have a combined backlog of €43 billion2, Revenue of approx. €20 billion3 and EBITDA in excess of €2 billion4 A global organisation of over 45,000 people, including more than 9,000 engineers and project managers Highly complementary geographical footprints, competencies and capabilities, vessel fleets and technologies that will benefit the Combined Company’s global client...

RRAM, an Affiliate of Apollo, to add ~$11 billion of CLO assets bringing total AUM to ~$38 billion Irradiant’s John Eanes Named Incoming CIO of RRAM US NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Redding Ridge Asset Management (RRAM), an independently managed affiliate of Apollo (NYSE: APO), today announced it has agreed to acquire Irradiant Partners, an alternative investment manager specializing in liquid credit, private credit and renewables. As a result of the acquisition, RRAM will add $10.7 billion of CLO AUM, further scaling the business and creating a top five CLO manager with approximately $38 billion of AUM. In addition, Apollo will add $2.2 billion of private credit and renewables AUM from Irradiant. Irradiant was established in 2021 and was founded by Michael Levitt, John Eanes and Jon Levinson. Following close of the...

Barb Fuller joins as Vice President of Luxury to lead strategy and drive brand growthBarbara FullerBarbara Fuller HeadshotBrizoBrizo logoBrizoBrizo Product DisplayNewport BrassNewport Brass Product DisplayNewport BrassNewport Brass LogoINDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delta Faucet Company, a leader in branded kitchen and bathroom products including faucet fixtures, sinks and accessories, is proud to announce the addition of Newport Brass®, a brand known for its high-quality, custom finish brass faucets and fixtures, to its portfolio. This addition enables Delta Faucet Company’s entry into the luxury segment while complementing the ongoing growth of its upper premium brand, Brizo®. This strategic growth initiative strengthens Delta Faucet Company’s ability to serve the...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMIC), a company leveraging novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) and spatial multiomics technologies to empower researchers and clinicians, announced today the closing of its acquisition by an affiliate of Deerfield Management Company, L.P.    On December 23, 2024, Singular Genomics announced that Deerfield had signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Singular Genomics common stock not currently owned by Deerfield for $20.00 per share in cash. Following the satisfaction of customary conditions, including a vote of the holders of Singular Genomics’ common stock to approve the transaction, which occurred on February 19, 2025, the transaction has now closed. Effective as of closing, Singular Genomics now operates...

Board Approves Exploration of Funding Options for Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq: DJT) (“TMTG” or the “Company”), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, has voted to authorize the Company’s leaders to create a strategic acquisition fund with select investors. The fund’s purpose is to devise and implement financing strategies for possible mergers and acquisitions in accord with TMTG’s existing growth strategy. TMTG is exploring opportunities to partner, merge with and/or acquire other participants in the growing America First Economy that would benefit from the Corporation’s technology and branding—and that...

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