Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories
Will employee equity power Australia’s next wave of wealth?
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Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.
Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
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Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
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Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.
Litera unveils generative AI tools to transform Kira platform
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Litera has integrated generative AI into its Kira platform, enhancing contract review and due diligence for legal teams with faster, multilingual analysis.
W&I insurance claims rise for small deals across Pacific region
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W&I insurance claims are rising in the Pacific, with 80% from deals under AUD $500m and payouts totalling around AUD $30m in the past year.
Nearly 8% of UK & US staff use Chinese GenAI at work
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Nearly 8% of UK and US employees use Chinese generative AI tools at work, raising concerns over frequent exposure of sensitive corporate data, a study finds.
Dig Insights acquires OneCliq to boost AI-powered analysis
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Toronto-based AI platform OneCliq is set to enhance Dig's real-time analysis of social media trends and consumer sentiment.
Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal
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Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.
JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team
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JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.
Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up
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Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections
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InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
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Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
CFO role expands as finance leaders drive strategy & change
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Research reveals UK CFOs now lead beyond finance, driving strategy in recruitment, sustainability and digital transformation amid growing demand for fractional CFOs.
Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good
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Organisations face rising VPN breaches and slow speeds, prompting a shift to Zero Trust Network Access for safer, faster hybrid work and cloud migration.
Relativity expands aiR generative AI tools for legal teams in Asia
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Relativity has launched its generative AI tools aiR for Review and aiR for Privilege across five Asian markets, enhancing legal teams' document review and privilege identification.
Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth
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Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.
Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework
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The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
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Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.