Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo managed funds (“Apollo”) and Brookfield, today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Air Lease Corporation (“Air Lease”), a leading aircraft lessor founded by Steven F. Udvar-Házy and John L. Plueger with a portfolio primarily comprised of new technology aircraft. Upon closing, Air Lease will be renamed Sumisho Air Lease, a newly established entity. Apollo and Brookfield have agreed to provide capital to support th...
Andersen Consulting expands its digital transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Charter, a Canadian consulting firm that specializes in IT strategy, managed services, and application delivery. Established in 1997, Charter delivers technology projects with a business-first mindset and deep technical expertise, offering IT advisory, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, project delivery, and business architecture. Charter supports traditional e...
According to the latest analysis from Omdia’s Large-area display market tracker – 2Q25 with 1Q25 results, large-area display (above 9-inch) unit shipments are forecast to increase by 2.9% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025. While growth in 2025 is expected to be smaller than that of 2024, this increase comes in the face of global economic uncertainty and US tariff concerns. Notably, TV and monitor applications are projected to experience negative growth in 2025. Chinese panel makers, who are expe...
Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health, today announced the publication of results from an open-label Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and tolerability of a single-dose of 25 mg of investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment in 22 patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Phase 2 study findings, previously disclosed in May 2024, show that COMP360 was well tol...
IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, will showcase how it is helping the global baking industry overcome some of its toughest challenges at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) 2025 in Las Vegas. From soaring cocoa and egg prices to stricter regulations and rising demand for healthier baked goods, IFF is stepping forward with bold, science-led solutions designed to keep industrial bakers ahead of the curve. This press...
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Calastone, the largest global funds network and leading provider of technology solutions to the wealth and asset management industries, from global investment firm Carlyle. The purchase price is approximately £766 million (approximately US $1.03 billion), subject to certain adjustments. Headquartered in London, Calastone operates the largest global funds network, connecting more than 4,500 of...
500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, today announced the appointment of Dr. Alaa Murabit as Managing Partner of Sustainable Growth. She will oversee the firm’s Sustainable Growth practice created to accelerate economic resilience by mobilizing capital and capabilities across climate, health and human development in frontier and emerging markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2025072146420...
Zero Networks, a leader in zero trust security solutions, today announced the appointment of Tony Hadzima as Vice President of Sales for EMEA and LATAM. This strategic hire supports the company’s global expansion goals and rising demand for its innovative microsegmentation and zero trust offerings. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250721956495/en/Tony Hadzima joins Zero Networks as Vice President, Sales EMEA & LATA...
