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First Advantage Acquires the Background Screening Business of GBG, Further Strengthens Position .
First AdvantageApril 6, 2021 GMT
ATLANTA and NOTTINGHAM, U.K., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) First Advantage, a leading global provider of technology solutions for background screening, verifications and compliance, announced that it has acquired the U.K. background screening business of GB Group Plc (GBG), a global digital identity and location services provider. The acquisition expands First Advantage’s footprint and extends its capabilities in the U.K. and EMEA. Existing and new customers will benefit from First Advantage’s global coverage, customer-centric support model and ongoing commitment to investing in technology and innovation.
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Brink’s Acquires Largest Privately Owned Provider of ATM Services in the U.S.
The Brink’s CompanyApril 6, 2021 GMT
PAI Acquired for $213 Million, Expected to Generate Approximately $30 Million of Adjusted EBITDA in 2021 Provides Full Range of Managed Services for Approximately 100,000 ATMs Adds Management Depth and Technology, Expands Brink’s ATM Service Capabilities Strengthens “Strategy 2.3” Platform in North America
RICHMOND, Va., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO), the global leader in total cash management, route-based secure logistics and payment solutions, today announced its acquisition of PAI, Inc., the largest privately-held provider of ATM services in the U.S., for $213 million. On a current full-year basis, PAI is expected to generate revenue of approximately $320 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $30 million. Gi
IQVIA completes acquisition of Q2 Diagnostics The clinical research tech specialists, which had held 60% of Q2 Diagnostics, will now wholly own the comprehensive clinical laboratory services company.
IQVIA Holdings, which provides analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to life-science clients, has acquired the remaining 40% of Q2 Solutions from diagnostic information services provider Quest Diagnostics. The companies report that $760m changed hands in the deal, via cash on hand.
Brian O’Dwyer, Q2 Solutions CEO, spoke with Outsourcing-Pharma about the transaction and what it means for both firms, and their industry clients. According to O’Dwyer, IQVIA will benefit from the acquired company’s broad range of services and expertise.
Pinterest (
PINS) - Get Report shares rose after a report said the image-sharing social media platform was in discussions to buy VSCO (Visual Supply Company), a photography app popular with teens.
Two knowledgeable sources gave that information to The New York Times. They didn’t specify a value for the transaction. VSCO has garnered $90 million in funding and was last valued at $550 million, according to the Times.
Pinterest was at $79.50, up 2.28%, in premarket trading Monday. The stock has soared 77% over the last six months as consumers have turned heavily to social media during the COVID pandemic.
Julie Inouye, a spokeswoman for VSCO, told the Times that the company was focused on expanding its business.
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500.com Limited Announces Acquisition of a 7-nanometer Mining Machine Manufacturer and New Issuance of Preference Shares
April 5, 2021 GMT
SHENZHEN, China, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) (“500.com” or the “Company”), a cryptocurrency mining enterprise, today announced that it has entered into a share exchange agreement (“Share Exchange Agreement”) with shareholders (the “Selling Shareholders”) of Bee Computing (HK) Limited (“Bee Computing”). Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company expects to issue an aggregate of 45,825,530 of its Class A ordinary shares valued at US$2.182 per share, corresponding to US$21.82 per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) (based on the ratio of ten ordinary shares per ADS), representing a consideration of US$100 million in aggregate, to the Selling Shareholders and research and development team members