SoftBank Corp. and Cubic Telecom, a global leader in software-defined connected vehicle solutions, announced a definitive agreement wherein SoftBank will invest approximately 473 million EUR for a 51% stake in Cubic Telecom. This investment values Cubic Telecom at over 900 million EUR and establishes a strategic global partnership to innovate in connected vehicles and high-value […]
Ireland’s capital, Dublin, witnessed a shocking outbreak of violence following anti-immigrant protests, leading to Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s fierce condemnation. The riots, fueled by escalating tensions over immigration, saw up to 500 people engaging in widespread looting, setting fire to vehicles, and clashing with crowd control officers. Varadkar’s Strong Response to Unrest In a strong […]
In a shocking turn of events, Dublin witnessed unprecedented chaos on Thursday evening. A double-decker bus was set on fire, marking the beginning of a night filled with violence and terror. This alarming incident occurred after a stabbing in the city wounded five people, including three children. The aftermath saw public transport come to a […]
Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) has acquired First Ireland Risk Management Limited based in Dublin, Ireland for an undisclosed price. Established in 1982, First Ireland Risk Management is a retail insurance broker. The company serves clients across Ireland with a range of commercial and personal insurance products along with life and […]
AstraZeneca said that it will invest $360 million in Ireland for setting up an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility for small molecules near Dublin. The UK-based pharma giant said that the API manufacturing plant at the Alexion Campus in College Park will help ensure that its supply network around the world is fit for […]
US insurance broker and consultant NFP has acquired Aiken Insurances Limited (AIL), an Irish retail and commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance broker for an undisclosed price. The Dublin-based retail and commercial insurance broker is engaged in specialist sectors such as professional indemnity/directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, complex commercial liability and property risks, which include […]
ICON plc, an Ireland-based contract research organization (CRO), has agreed to acquire PRA Health Sciences in a cash-cum-stock deal worth around $12 billion. PRA Health Sciences is a US-based contract research organization. The consideration to be paid per share is $80 in cash plus 0.4125 shares of ICON plc. According to ICON plc, the deal […]
Wipro acquisition of Rational Interaction : Wipro’s digital business unit Wipro Digital has acquired US-based digital customer experience company (digital CX company) Rational Interaction for an undisclosed price. Rational Interaction is engaged in helping brands in creating sustainable CX program success. The core offerings of the digital CX firm are strategic advising, customer acquisition, and […]
Elsevier acquisition of 3D4Medical : Elsevier, a Dutch publishing and analytics company specialized in health and science, has acquired 3D4Medical, an Irish anatomy education company for an undisclosed amount. Headquartered in Dublin, 3D4Medical developed Complete Anatomy, a 3D anatomy platform to enable better understanding and interaction among students, health professionals, educators and patients with anatomy. […]