CapVest Partners LLP (“CapVest”), a leading global investment firm, has today signed a definitive agreement with Bain Capital and Cinven to acquire the majority stake in STADA Arzneimittel AG “(STADA” or “the Company”), a leading healthcare and pharmaceuticals company specializing in Consumer Healthcare, Generics and Specialty pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Bad Vilbel, Germany, STADA is a leading European pharmaceutical company focused on three strategic pillars: Consumer Healthcare, Gener...

In Venice, the language of cinema met the potential of artificial intelligence thanks to the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival, the international competition created by Reply and open to all creatives who have produced a short film using new technologies and AI tools. After a careful selection among over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries, the winners of the 2025 edition were announced during an engaging award ceremony held on Thursday, September 4th at the Mastercard Priceless Loun...

Axelspace Holdings Corporation (“Axelspace Holdings”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Axelspace Corporation, has been formally recognized as a Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Associate—the first private company from Japan to receive this distinction. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250909494725/en/ GEO is a global partnership that brings together over 100 governments including Japan and more than 150 org...

k-ID, the global compliance platform transforming age-appropriate digital experiences for young people worldwide, today announced the appointment of Mike Mongeau as Head of Product. Mongeau joins k-ID from Microsoft, where he spearheaded Xbox’s family gaming experience, ensuring millions of kids could game safely while giving parents the tools to feel confident about their play. Mongeau will leverage his extensive experience in youth safety technology and product development to advance k-ID's...

NielsenIQ (NIQ) (NYSE: NIQ), a leading global consumer intelligence company, today announced an enhancement of its GfKnewron® Consumer platform, now including AI-Powered Shopper Voice. The market, consumer, and brand intelligence platform now delivers the consumer voice in their own words – shopper’s verbatim comments about a brand, its retail partners, and potential competitors. By integrating the largest recent buyer survey for Tech & Durables with NIQ's robust point-of-sale tracking data...