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TÜV Rheinland Group on course for growth 📈 Yesterday, we held this year's annual press conference in a hybrid format! I am proud to report that 2023 was a very successful year for us - with significant revenue growth and acquisitions. TÜV Rheinland acquired ten new companies which is a record in our company’s history and increased revenues by 7.2% to more than EUR 2.4 billion. The number of employees also increased by 5.9% (> 1.200 new employees). The acquisitions have strengthened our service portfolio in a targeted manner. As a result of the acquisitions, around 400 experts have joined the company, strengthening TÜV Rheinland's consulting and testing services in various areas with their expertise. 💡 TÜV Rheinland's growth is also reflected in its revenue development. The testing services provider closed the fiscal year 2023 with revenues of EUR 2.439 billion (2022: EUR 2.275 billion) - once again, the strongest growth was recorded in Greater China and India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). The number of employees increased to an annual average of 22,092 worldwide - spread across all continents, of which 13,407 (60.7%) are based outside Germany. TÜV Rheinland continued to invest heavily in sustainability and artificial intelligence and generated strong revenues from ESG-related services. The company is well positioned for further growth and aims to help its customers achieve their sustainability goals while continuing to play a significant role in the global testing services market. 🌐 The start into 2024 was very successful for TÜV Rheinland. In the first three months, we recorded revenue growth of around 9%. TÜV Rheinland is very well and solidly positioned. We aim to grow significantly again in 2024 - also with services that effectively support our customers in achieving their ESG goals, including the launch of products or services with a sustainable impact on the market. Additionally, we will focus on artificial intelligence services such as intelligent damage detection of vehicles or automated driving. We will also continue to play an important role in the consolidation of the highly fragmented global market for testing services and to execute on our strategic growth plans. 🚀 #todayfortomorrow #tuvrheinland #KI #AI #sustainablity

Excited to share the news that Silicon Foundry has been acquired by Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm! We are thrilled to be working alongside the incredible group of leaders at Kearney to scale SiF's ability to support corporate leadership teams and catalyze the next frontier of global innovation. Let's keep building together! 🛠 🚀 #corporateinnovation #corporateventurecapital #cvc #technology #startups #venturecapital

KIOXIA Group and Western Digital Resume Merger Negotiations? Rumors of Bain Capital Negotiating with SK hynix Surface 💡 #NANDflash #memory giants #Kioxia and #WesternDigital (#WD) were reported to be in negotiations with intentions to merge. However, the merger talks between Kioxia and WD were halted in October last year due to opposition from SK Hynix, the #SouthKorean memory giant indirectly invested in Kioxia. As per a report from Japanese media 47news, Kioxia has been making adjustments behind the scenes and is interested in restarting merger negotiations with WD. Kioxia’s major shareholder, Bain Capital, is reportedly in negotiations with SK Hynix. It is reported that Kioxia is also exploring the possibility of cooperation with SK Hynix, but this may pose risks of violating anti-monopoly laws. If Kioxia and WD ultimately fail to merge, going public independently is also an option for Kioxia. Thanks again to TrendForce Corporation for the full article with more background and insights via the link below 💡🙏👇 https://lnkd.in/e7tkWqNy #semiconductorindustry #semiconductors #technology #tech #ic #flash #ai #flashmemory #smartphone #japan #geopolitics #usa #china #computer #it

✍ Yole Group writes - Renesas & Transphorm: Infineon Technologies opens the doors for bold #acquisitions in power GaN In the power GaN industry’s second major acquisition in a year, following Infineon Technologies’ purchase of GaN Systems, US-based Transphorm Inc. is to be acquired by a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics of Tokyo, Japan. The acquisition adds to the billions of dollars invested in the power #GaN (#galliumnitride) industry since 2019 through partnerships, the construction of facilities, and M&As. But what is driving this activity, and what does this new acquisition signal for the future of power GaN? Yole Group’s experts Dr. Milan ROSINA and Taha Ayari, PhD provide their insights. Full Yole Group's analysis on https://lnkd.in/eqMREiTZ #powerelectronics #mergersandacquisitions #sic #siliconcarbide

discoverIE Group plc a designer and manufacturer of customised electronics, said it is on course to deliver full-year underlying earnings in line with its recently upgraded expectations. In a first-half trading update, the group reported a 4% increase in sales at constant exchange rates compared to the previous year. This growth comprises 1% organic growth and 3% attributed to acquisitions. After accounting for foreign exchange effects of 3%, the reported sales were 1% higher than last year. Notably, sales in the Magnetics & Controls division grew by 2% organically, while the Sensing & Connectivity division saw a 1% organic increase. discoverIE's diversified focus on four target markets — renewable energy, electrification of transportation, medical, and industrial, and connectivity — has contributed to resilient demand and sustained positive trading momentum. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #LSE #DSCV #DiscoverIE #Electronics http://ow.ly/HPaM104Xr57

Semiconductor Solutions: Silvaco Group's Strategic IPO Move Silvaco Inc's recent IPO filing, aiming to raise up to $100 million, marks a transformative phase in the semiconductor industry. This strategic move is set to enhance design automation software and semiconductor IP solutions, fueling innovation, streamlining productivity, and driving cost efficiencies across semiconductor and photonics sectors. Strategic Impact and Market Dynamics: 🌐 Synergistic Solutions Portfolio: Silvaco's integration of TCAD software, EDA software, and SIP is revolutionizing time-to-market speeds, optimizing production flows, and simplifying complex design challenges. This technological convergence is poised to set new industry standards and catalyze market disruptions. 🌐 Competitive Edge Amplification: By empowering sectors like display, power devices, and automotive, Silvaco is not just participating in the market but is positioned to lead it. The IPO is a strategic play to expand market share and solidify its presence in crucial markets. 🌐 Industry Landscape Transformation: The IPO reflects Silvaco's growth trajectory and signals a broader industry trend towards digital transformation and accelerated development cycles, fostering a climate ripe for innovation and efficiency. Innovation and Technological Advances: 🔧 Driving Technological Evolution: Silvaco's advanced solutions are spearheading a shift in semiconductor design and manufacturing processes, setting the stage for how companies innovate and compete globally. 🔧 Redefining Industry Standards: With a focus on enhancing productivity and reducing costs, Silvaco is trailblazing new benchmarks for industry best practices. Investor Insights and Recommendations: 💡 Strategic Investment Opportunities: Investors should watch Silvaco Group's IPO closely. With strong revenue performance and a diversified customer base, Silvaco stands as a compelling investment with robust long-term returns. 💡 Risk Mitigation Strategies: Awareness of market volatility and competitive pressures is crucial. Diversifying investment portfolios and thorough due diligence are recommended. 💡 Long-Term Growth Prospects: The Nasdaq listing under the symbol SVCO offers a gateway to investors aiming for exposure to dynamic tech-driven markets, with expert backing from Jefferies and TD Securities. As Silvaco Group charts its IPO course, it's not just a financial milestone but a beacon for future semiconductor innovations. This is where strategic foresight meets market-leading prowess. Stay updated with Market Unwinded for more insights into semiconductor advancements and strategic investment opportunities. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gSZTkK8g #SilvacoGroup #SemiconductorInnovation #IPOInsights #MarketDisruption #TechInvestments #IndustryTransformation #NasdaqListing #StrategicGrowth

📰 Business services, industry & infra mid-weekly transactions selection : Aledia (🇫🇷), a pioneer in microLED display technologies, raises €120m. MantiSpectra (🇳🇱) secures €4m in seed from Innovation Industries and PhotonVentures. Innovation Industries invests in EnOcean (🇩🇪). 🧪 Atinary Technologies Inc. (🇨🇭 🇺🇸) raise a $5m seed round from AgFunder and Cherubic Ventures. 🌐 Backed by Kartesia, Nomotech (KERTEL) (🇫🇷) finalize its merger previously announced this summer with Voip Telecom (🇫🇷). ⚡ EPSA (🇫🇷) reinforces its Energy & Environment speciality with the acquistion of OMNEGY (🇫🇷). 🏢 Syntagma Capital to acquire Lennox International’ (🇺🇸) European Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration divisions (🇫🇷). ⛵ AYRO (🇫🇷) raise a €19.2m Series B, led by Blue Ocean, managed by SWEN Capital Partners. 🚗 e.GO Mobile’s (🇩🇪) Registration Statement on Form F-4 in Connection With Its Proposed Business Combination With Athena SPAC Declared Effective by the U.S. SEC. Search your next deal among #privateequity #investments and millions of company profiles on Tsylana app for #investmentbanking #corporatefinance and #capitalinvestissement professionals.

“An eventful quarter ended a successful year. During the fourth quarter, two inaugurations took place: a robotized sheet metal line in Sweden and a brand-new assembly plant in Estonia. We also expand through strategic acquisitions. On December 1, we signed an agreement to acquire Orbit One. Financially, the fourth quarter developed according to expectations. Sales exceeded SEK 1 billion and thus increased the turnover for the full year 2023 by approximately 17% to SEK 4.1 billion. With Orbit One, HANZA reaches a pro forma turnover of SEK 5.2 billion for 2023. This exceeds our financial target for 2025 and the Board has therefore decided to increase the target by 30% to SEK 6.5 billion for 2025. A goal that HANZA is ready to fulfill.” Our CEO Erik Stenfors comments on HANZA's year-end report for 2023 published this morning, directly after we published our revised financial targets for 2025, where our sales target is increased to SEK 6.5 billion and the operating margin target of 8% is increased to apply to the full year 2025. At 13.00 CET today, HANZA is organizing a capital markets day combined with a live presentation of the year-end report for 2023 and the new financial targets. The event will be broadcast live and can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/dTW54sgi The program includes presentation of the report, presentation of HANZA's new and long-term financial targets and presentations from representatives from different parts of the organization. Here you find the report in Swedish: https://lnkd.in/dh2BYY5K Here you find the report in English: https://lnkd.in/dX-Twepm #report #hanza #hanzagroup #wearehanza

WT Microelectronics to Acquire Future Electronics for US$3.8 Billion There are some mergers and acquisitions among companies since market downturn, which may increase the acquisitions as the economic situation. WT Microelectronics is a Taiwanese company. Future Electronics has many codes in Europe and the United States. By acquiring Future Electronics, WT Microelectronics can directly intervene in many European and American markets. Future Electronics is highly complementary to WT Microelectronics in terms of product supply, customer coverage and global presence. The industry pointed out that Future Electronics has been rumored to be acquired and sold for a long time, and many domestic ICs have been in contact with it. However, the situation was eventually broken due to financial and price factors. In the second half of last year, the semiconductor boom began to freeze and terminal inventories increased significantly. Many manufacturers have to help stockpile inventory at the request of the original manufacturers. In addition, interest rates in the United States have increased, interest expenses have increased, and financial pressure has doubled. This may be an important factor in accelerating the completion of this merger. In addition, WT Microelectronics acquired Future Electronics this year and acquired Singapore-based Business World Technology last year. WT Microelectronics was able to strengthen its product line and expand its business rapidly, which is also a behavior that is firmly bullish on the following market. #wtmicroelectronicsfutureelectronics #semiconductoric #componentelectronics #botrond #icmarket #markettrend #supplychainanalysis Picture is from Future Electronics

🌐🚀 Exciting movements in the Private Equity world! Check out these latest deals that are reshaping industries: 🤖 Angeles Equity Partners takes over Acieta, a robotics pioneer, boosting advanced manufacturing capabilities. 🎥 Apollo Global Management eyes a game-changing bid for Paramount Global's parent, National Amusements. 🧴 Bridgepoint rejuvenates its portfolio with the acquisition of anti-aging skin care leader RoC for a smooth $500m. 🌸 Eurazeo infuses French fragrance brand Ex Nihilo with a fresh €25m minority stake. 🏗️ H.I.G. Capital builds on its expertise, acquiring infrastructure consultancy CHA Consulting. ❄️ Monomoy Capital Partners gears up for winter with EnviroTech Services, a road maintenance specialist. ☀️🔋 BlackRock empowers Recurrent Energy with a shining $500m equity commitment for solar and energy storage. 🚧 RoadSafe Traffic Systems expands its road to safety, merging with B.C. Cannon. 💼 TPG invests in G&A Partners, a major player in professional employment organization. 🔥 TTDS heats up its portfolio by acquiring Proheat, an expert in heaters and controls. ✈️ Visit Group, a Swedish SaaS leader in hospitality and travel, secures a €100m investment from PSG Equity. 📈 Stay tuned for more industry-defining moves. #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #IndustryTrends #BusinessGrowth 🌟💼📊