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UK M&A activity spans bread, LNG, and aerospace this week. Deals include ABF’s planned Hovis acquisition, Centrica’s LNG investment, Evelyn Partners’ sale plans, Boeing’s merger clearance, and EG Group’s international divestments.
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AI-enabled European stocks fell sharply after major model launches. Market anxiety rose amid valuation concerns as investors questioned whether these companies can maintain their edge.
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US State Attorneys General challenge SBTi over antitrust concerns. A coalition of 23 US State Attorneys General has raised concerns about potential legal violations linked to the Science Based Targets initiative. They demand transparency regarding its recent net-zero standards and member communications….
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Achmea launches private equity fund for sustainable investments. Netherlands-based Achmea Investment Management has introduced a private equity fund focused on climate, biodiversity, nutrition, and health, aiming to provide sustainable investment opportunities for institutional investors….
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The U.S. Department of Energy to allocate $1 billion for critical minerals. The funding aims to enhance U.S. production and supply of critical minerals, focusing heavily on battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling, aligning with energy transition and cleantech sectors….
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Diginex to acquire Findings in a $305 million transaction. The acquisition aims to enhance Diginex’s technological capabilities and cybersecurity prowess, integrating Findings’ expertise in AI vendor risk management and cloud security, thus expanding its footprint in the cybersecurity sector….
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Nuveen secures $1.3 billion for infrastructure credit strategy. The fund, anchored by commitments from a Canadian pension manager and TIAA, aims to address energy demand driven by digitalisation and electrification in North America, Europe, and OECD countries….
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Apollo to acquire Kelvion from Triton in strategic deal. Global investment manager Apollo will acquire Kelvion, a German thermal management firm, from Triton. Kelvion is poised to address trends in data centre cooling and green technology….
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PwC UK unveils traffic-light dashboard to monitor office attendance. The tool uses data from badge swipes and Wi-Fi to flag low attendance, linking it to bonuses and reviews, while allowing exceptions for sickness and personal needs. Employees can view their own compliance levels in real time.
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Seaspan and Anew Climate partner to deliver renewable LNG. Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have formed a strategic agreement to supply renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to shipowners on North America’s West Coast, aligning with international emissions reduction frameworks….
