We are pleased to announce that today, GCA and Houlihan Lokey, the global investment bank, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Houlihan Lokey will commence a tender offer to acquire GCA.

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GCA is pleased to share our 2019 transaction highlights.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Nippon Express Co., Ltd. (“Nippon Express”), one of Japan’s leading global logistics players, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 22% of Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd. (“Future Supply”), India’s leading third-party logistics service provider, for a consideration of approximately $90M.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised The Great Annual Savings Group on its growth investment from Tosca Debt Capital.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client Davisware, a leading provider of ERP software for field services businesses, has partnered with Serent Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in high-growth technology and services businesses.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Inside Real Estate, one of the fastest growing independently owned real estate software companies, on its majority recapitalization from Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm focused on investments in the global financial services industry.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to RGI, a leading insurtech provider, on the acquisition of Novum, a developer of core solutions for insurers.

GCA is pleased to announce our client, Piano Software, a leading provider of digital content monetization and audience intelligence software, has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of data management leader Cxense (OSE: Cxense) through a voluntary cash offer of NOK 16.00 per share.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Providence Strategic Growth on its acquisition of I’Car Systems and Datafirst, leading software providers for automotive manufacturers and dealers, from Argos Wityu, an independent private equity group.

GCA is pleased to announce that EnPro Industries, Inc. (“EnPro”) (NYSE: NPO) has entered into an agreement to acquire our client LeanTeq Co., Ltd. (“LeanTeq”), a leading provider of cleaning, testing and verification services for advanced semiconductor technology nodes.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Apiary Capital on the merger of its portfolio company G3 Comms with Connect Managed Services to create a leading customer experience and unified communications managed services provider.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Luminar Technologies, Inc. (“Luminar”), an autonomous vehicle sensor and software company, has received a recent $100 million investment which, along with previously unannounced capital, brings the company’s total raised to date to more than $250 million. Major financial investors include G2VP, two of the most prominent sovereign wealth funds, Moore Strategic Ventures LLC, Nick Woodman, The Westly Group, 1517 Fund / Peter Thiel and Canvas Ventures, along with strategic investors Corning Incorporated, Cornes and Volvo Cars Tech Fund.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Canon Italia on the sale of Integra Document Management (IDM) to ASC Investment.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Unily, a leading SaaS provider of digital workplaces and digital experience platforms, on its growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners and Farview Equity Partners. Following the investment, Silversmith and Farview will hold a significant minority stake in the business with board representation.

GCA is pleased to announce that EQT Partners, a leading global investment firm with $45B of assets under management, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire our client, cloud-native enterprise software provider Acumatica. The acquisition is being made through an investment vehicle owned by the same holding company that holds IFS AB (Industrial and Financial Systems). To further reinforce this coalition, following the closing of the transaction Jonas Persson will serve as chairman for both companies.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client, InTandem Capital Partners, LLC (“InTandem”), has held the first and final closing for its second buyout fund, InTandem Capital Partners Fund II, LP (“the Fund”), accepting a total of $250M in Limited Partner commitments. The Fund offering was well received and closed within three months of the formal launch.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Deutsche Private Equity on the business combination between its portfolio company, First Sensor, and TE Connectivity.

GCA advised the shareholders of Xovis, the Swiss 3D sensor and analytics company, on the sale to Capvis, a Switzerland-based private equity firm.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of ACTINEO on partnering with The Riverside Company. ACTINEO is the leading German InsurTech player specialized in bodily injury claims. The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Finanzen Group, a leading online marketplace for high-value customer leads in the insurance and financial services sectors, on its sale to Allianz SE via Allianz X.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Real Capital Markets (“RCM”), a global marketplace for commercial real estate (“CRE”), was acquired by LightBox, a portfolio company of Silver Lake and Battery Ventures. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Apiary Capital on its majority investment in G3 Comms, a business communications provider and network integrator.

Managing Director Joshua Wepman shares his insights on the changing dynamics of the TV advertising market at AdExchanger’s Programmatic I/O conference.

GCA is pleased to announce our client, Five Elms Capital, a leading investor in founder-owned software businesses, has closed Five Elms IV with more than $300 million in limited partner commitments.

GCA is pleased to announce our client zipLogix, a leading provider of transaction management, electronic forms and eSignature solutions for the real estate industry, has been acquired by Lone Wolf Technologies (“Lone Wolf”), the North American leader in residential real estate software. With this move, Lone Wolf expands its transaction management portfolio and accelerates the creation of an ecosystem of technology solutions that work together to simplify the transaction process.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client Affectiva, the global leader in Emotion AI and the pioneer of Human Perception AI, has closed a $26 million Series B financing, led by Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) and including Trend Forward Capital, Motley Fool Ventures and CAC. The funding will enable Affectiva to broaden the scope and accelerate the development of its perceptive technology in the automotive industry, as well as other areas such as conversational interfaces, social robotics and market research.

GCA is pleased to announce our client MultiView, a provider of B2B digital marketing solutions and portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, has been acquired by The Stagwell Group.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Mediatonic, a leading independent mobile live games developer, on an investment from private equity firm Synova Capital.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised private equity firm Bowmark Capital on its acquisition of Tax Systems Plc, a leading provider of tax software and services for corporations in the UK and Ireland. Tax Systems was listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange’s international market for growing companies.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Hitachi Chemical, a global leader in the production and distribution of functional materials and advanced components, on the acquisition of Apceth Biopharma, a contract manufacturer of regenerative medicine products, from Santo Holding.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised the shareholders of Kaleyra, a cloud communications software provider delivering secure APIs and connectivity solutions in the API / CPaaS market, on its business combination with GigCapital Inc., a NYSE-listed special purpose acquisition company.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to ALPLA, a world leader in the packaging solutions sector, on the acquisition of the remaining 51% stake in the joint venture Zamil Alpla Plastic and its subsidiary Zamil Gulf Plastics. This transaction marks GCA’s third with ALPLA, as we previously advised the company on the acquisitions of South Africa-based packaging manufacturer Boxmore and Argo, a packaging provider headquartered in Greece.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of CareerTeam, a leading executive search platform in the digital and IT sector, on the sale of a majority stake to Crosslantic Capital, an independent investment firm focused on fast-growing companies.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised the shareholders of Studydrive, a leading learning platform for students, on its acquisition by StepStone, one of the largest providers of online job boards worldwide.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised fintech company Loanboox, the leading Swiss money and capital markets platform, on its Series B financing round.

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GCA is pleased to announce we advised UKFast, the UK’s leading cloud hosting provider, on a landmark investment from Inflexion Private Equity.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised General Atlantic on its strategic minority investment in Powercloud, a fast-growing provider of comprehensive cloud solutions for the energy sector.

We are pleased to announce we advised Piano, a leading content monetization and audience technology company, on a $22 million Series B Preferred Stock financing. The round was led by Updata Partners, an active investor in technology companies.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client ATTOM Data Solutions, a leading provider of national real estate data and analytics, was acquired by Lovell Minnick Partners. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised BPE and the managing shareholders of BE-terna Group, one of Europe’s leading full-service IT solutions providers, on the sale to Deutsche Private Equity (DPE).

GCA is pleased to announce our client Adaptly, a digital media services company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by leading professional services provider Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

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GCA is pleased to announce we advised Tablet, an online travel agency which specializes in boutique and luxury hotels, on its acquisition by Michelin, the leading global tire and travel company.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised health tech leader GOQii on its Series B financing round led by Mitsui, one of the most active healthcare investors globally. Existing investors including NEA and DSG Consumer Partners, and several new investors including Galaxy Digital and Denlow Investment Trust, participated in the round.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised the shareholders of Moneypenny, a leading outsourced communications provider, on its investment from ECI, a growth-focused private equity firm.

GCA Managing Director Joshua Wepman sits down with Zach Rodgers to discuss the changes afoot in television: the dynamics of the TV ads market, the rise of connected TV and addressable TV, and new opportunities around identity and data.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Advantest Corporation (“Advantest”) (TSE: 6857), a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial Semiconductor System Level Test business (“Test Systems”), a provider of system level test for semiconductor components and modules, from Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO).

GCA is pleased to announce our role as the exclusive financial advisor to Datawatch (NASDAQ: DWCH), a leading data intelligence software company, on its sale to Altair (NASDAQ: ALTR). Altair has agreed to acquire Datawatch for $13.10 per share in cash, a 35% premium to the closing price of Datawatch’s common stock on November 2, 2018, or approximately $176 million.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Mesgo, a leading compounder of high-performance elastomers, on its sale of a majority stake to Hexpol (CPH: HPOL B), a Swedish industrial group focused on advanced polymer compounds.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silver Investment Partners on the majority acquisition of Alvara Cash Management Group, a leading secure cash-cycle software vendor.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Deep Sea Electronics, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of controllers for diesel-powered electricity generators and intelligent battery chargers, on its sale to Caledonia Investments.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client, QuoteWizard, one of the largest insurance comparison marketplaces in the US, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by LendingTree (NasdaqGS: TREE) for a total consideration of up to $370.2M, consisting of $300M in cash at closing and contingent payments of up to $70.2M, subject to achieving certain growth targets over a three-year period.

Liqid, one of the largest and fastest-growing digital wealth managers in Europe, announced a €33 million ($39 million) Series C financing round led by Toscafund Asset Management LLP, a multi-asset alternative investment management firm with over $4 billion of assets under management. GCA acted as financial advisor to Liqid’s shareholder HQ Trust.

GCA has advised Exceet Group (XETRA: EXC), an international technology group specializing in intelligent electronics and security technology, on the sale of its subsidiary AEMtec, a leading full-service provider of micro- and opto-electronic systems, to Capiton.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised AI technology provider Fracta on its sale to Kurita Water Industries Ltd., a global leader in industrial water treatment.

GCA, a global investment bank that provides strategic M&A and capital markets advisory services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ido Zakai as Managing Director of its office in Tel Aviv. Ido, who will focus on further strengthening the ...

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Fund VI on the successful sale of its investment in Cleanpart to Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to FuelsPricing, the leading independent provider and integrator of retail and wholesale fuel pricing software solutions, on its strategic agreement with Professional Datasolutions Inc. (“PDI”), a Genstar Capital and TA Associates portfolio company.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Phoenix Equity Partners on its investment in Nexus Vehicle Rental, a leading vehicle rental technology platform, in a transaction that values Nexus at £142M ($183M).

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Bexio, a leading cloud-based business and accounting software solution provider for SMEs, on its sale to Mobiliar, a leading Swiss insurance company.

We are pleased to announce that our client, business intelligence and media company Uzabase Inc. (TSE: 3966), has acquired a 100% stake in Quartz Media LLC., a global business news platform.

Sportradar, the global leader in analyzing and leveraging the power of sports data, has announced a strategic partnership with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Silicon Valley-based growth equity firm TCV. GCA acted as financial advisor to TCV.

GCA is pleased to announce we advised Watchfinder.co.uk, the leading pre-owned premium watch authority and marketplace, on its sale to Richemont SA, the global luxury goods group.

We are pleased to announce we advised Acumatica, the world’s fastest-growing cloud ERP company, on a $25 million Series C Preferred Stock financing. The round was led by institutional investor Accel-KKR, a prominent Silicon Valley technology-focused investment firm, and existing investors. Acumatica will use this investment to further accelerate its rapid growth in the $28 billion cloud ERP market and help extend its lead in AI, machine learning and cloud/SaaS technologies for business management and financial applications.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Aptiv PLC (“Aptiv”), a global technology company enabling the future of mobility, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winchester Interconnect from an affiliate of Snow Phipps Group for $650 million.

We are pleased to announce that we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sumitomo Heavy Industries on its acquisition of Lafert Group, a European leader in the design and production of electric motors and drivers customized for industrial use. This cross-border transaction is our latest in the industrials sector, as we recently advised NorthEdge Capital on its investment in Cutwel and TMC on its sale to IMA.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Risk International, a global, independent risk and benefits management firm, has secured equity financing from BV Investment Partners, a private equity firm focused on the business services, software and IT services sectors. This is our latest tech-enabled services transaction, as we recently advised RPX on its $555M sale to HGGC, Finanzen on its sale to Eli Global and RGI on its sale to Corsair Capital.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG), a global financial investment management and insurance company, on its agreement to acquire RobustWealth, a leading financial technology company in the wealth tech sector.

We are pleased to announce that we acted as exclusive financial advisor to our client Livingstone, a leading independent provider of software asset management services, on its sale to The Carlyle Group.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as financial advisor and nominated advisor on the IPO of Team17 Group Plc, a leading video game label for independent developers.

We are pleased to announce that our client Silverton Partners, a leading Austin, Texas-based venture capital firm, successfully closed its oversubscribed Fund V at $108 million.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Grapeshot, a provider of brand safety and pre-bid contextual solutions, has been acquired by Oracle.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to funds managed by ECM Equity Capital Management and the management shareholders of MediFox, a leading provider of software solutions to outpatient and inpatient care providers and therapy practices, on the sale to Hg, a private equity investor committed to helping build ambitious businesses in the technology, services and industrial technology spaces. This is our latest software transaction, as we recently advised ResDiary on its sale to AccorHotels, NorthEdge on its investment in Cloud Technology Solutions and FieldEdge on its sale to Advent International.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to HQ Equita on its sale of MEN, a leading provider of rugged computer boards and systems for harsh environments, to DB for a merger with its portfolio company Duagon, a leading provider of train control and communication solutions. This is our latest technology transaction, as we recently advised ResDiary on its sale to AccorHotels, FieldEdge on its sale to Advent and Nuki on its investment from Allegion.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client RPX Corporation, the leading provider of patent risk and discovery management solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by HGGC, a leading middle market private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $555M.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to FTSE 100-listed Croda on its acquisition of research and development company Plant Impact. The transaction is our latest industrials transaction, as we recently advised TEPCO on its integration with Chubu, Mitsubishi Chemical on its acquisition of Dutch Filaments and Dunamis on its sale to Fulcrum Utility Services.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to ResDiary, a provider of online restaurant reservation software, on its sale to global hospitality group AccorHotels. This acquisition is our latest hospitality technology transaction, as we advised Guestline on its sale to Riverside and TouchBistro on its Series B and C financings.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client, the Chicago Stock Exchange, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Intercontinental Exchange, a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses. This acquisition is our latest in the Financial Services and Technology sector, as we recently advised Finanzen on its sale to Eli Global and Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance on its sale to Rakuten.

GCA is pleased to announce that Daphne Cheng has joined GCA as a Managing Director and head of the firm’s newly established Taipei office.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Nordic Capital, has announced it will acquire Ober Scharrer Group, a leading ophthalmology outpatient chain, from Palamon Capital Partners. This acquisition is our latest sponsor-to-sponsor success story, as we recently advised Blackfin on its sale of Finanzen to Eli Global and Waterland on its sale of A-ROSA to Duke Street.

GCA is pleased to announce that Masahiro Miyamoto has joined GCA as a Managing Director of GCA Corporation. Masahiro has approximately 30 years’ experience in M&A and finance in the industrial sector.

GCA is pleased to announce our client, FieldEdge, a leading provider of field services management software, has been acquired by Advent International, a global private equity firm. The transaction, which closed this month, extends our deep software sector expertise.

GCA is pleased to announce that we advised NorthEdge Capital, a leading private equity firm based in the UK, on its investment in cloud transformation and infrastructure specialist Cloud Technology Solutions. This is our latest technology transaction, as we recently advised WorkMarket on its sale to ADP, Finanzen on its sale to Eli Global and Nuki on its investment from Allegion.

GCA is pleased to announce that we advised Bowmark Capital, a leading private equity firm, on its investment in ASK4, an industry-leading international internet service provider. This is our latest transaction in the tech-enabled services and telecommunications space, as we recently advised Livingbridge on its investment in Giacom and Metronet on its acquisition of M247.

GCA is pleased to announce that we have advised Nuki, a smart-home innovator, on a minority investment from a subsidiary of Allegion, a leading global security products and solutions provider. This is our latest transaction in the IoT space, as we recently advised Blink on its sale to Amazon.com.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client Finanzen Group (“Finanzen”), a leading European online marketplace for high-value consumer traffic in the insurance and financial services sectors, has agreed to be acquired by Eli Global (“Eli”), a federation of over 100 independent technology, insurance, financial services and healthcare portfolio companies in 18 countries. This acquisition represents our latest InsurTech transaction, having recently advised Asahi on its sale to Rakuten, RGI on its sale to Corsair Capital and ControlExpert on its strategic partnership with General Atlantic.

- Over 350 Transactions in the Last 36 Months
- 35% Cross-Border

- 145 Transactions Closed in 2018

GCA is pleased to announce our client Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance, a property and casualty insurer, agreed to be acquired by global e-commerce company Rakuten for approximately $412 million.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ardian, the founding partner and the managing shareholders on the sale of RGI, a leading EMEA provider of insurance software products and technology services, to Corsair Capital.

GCA Advisors is pleased to announce our 57th technology transaction since the start of 2017. We acted as exclusive financial advisor to WorkMarket, a leading cloud-based workforce management solution provider that allows companies to build and manage an integrated workforce across W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, vendors and other types of workers, on its sale to ADP (NASDAQ: ADP).

GCA is pleased to announce our 56th technology transaction in the last 12 months. We acted as exclusive financial advisor to Gimv and the managing shareholders of Mackevision, a leading producer of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and immersive content, on the sale of Mackevision to Accenture.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Livingbridge on its investment in Europe’s largest reseller channel for cloud services, Giacom, a portfolio company of LDC.

GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Blink, a provider of wireless home security cameras and monitoring systems, on its sale to Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN).

GCA is pleased to announce our 23rd financial technology and tech-enabled services transaction of 2017. We advised Radius, a leading provider of fuel payment solutions and telematics, and funds managed by Inflexion on their partnership capital investment in Radius.

GCA, a premier global investment bank, is pleased to announce that Rupert Sadler has joined the firm as Managing Director. Based in New York, Rupert will be responsible for advising clients on their most critical M&A assignments, as well as enhancing the firm’s software, automotive technology and travel technology sector coverage.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mobysoft, a leading provider of predictive analytics software for the affordable housing market, on its minority investment from private equity firm Livingbridge. This deal represents GCA's 36th software and tech-enabled services transaction of 2017 and ninth advisory in the real estate technology sector.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client Bazaarvoice, a provider of consumer-generated content, advertising and personalization solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by entities affiliated with the global investment firm Marlin Equity Partners. This deal represents GCA's 24th software transaction since the start of 2017.

GCA announces that it has hired James Craven to join its Global Technology team as Managing Director, based in London. James has 17 years’ M&A experience in the technology sector, having previously been with Canaccord Genuity, DC Advisory, and PwC. ...

GCA acted as financial advisor and nominated advisor (Nomad) on the IPO of Footasylum plc, a fast-growing fashion retailer of brand name footwear and apparel. This marks our 28th transaction in the e-commerce and consumer retail sectors since the start of 2017.

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We are pleased to announce that our client Synova Capital, an award-winning growth investor, has acquired Syslink Group, a leading provider of SAP services and software for enterprise customers. This is GCA’s 19th software transaction of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Delphi Automotive PLC (“Delphi”), a high-technology company that integrates safer, greener and more connected solutions for the automotive and transportation sectors, has agreed to acquire nuTonomy, Inc. (“nuTonomy”), a leading developer of autonomous driving (AD) technology, for an upfront purchase price of $400 million and potential earn-outs totaling approximately $50 million.

We are pleased to announce that our client Kabuku, a provider of cloud-based solutions for 3-D printing and other manufacturing methods, sold a 90% majority stake to Futaba, a manufacturer and distributor of electronic components and systems. This marks our 19th transaction in the software and industrial technology sectors since the start of 2017.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client Onvia, a leader in sales intelligence and acceleration for businesses selling to the public sector, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Deltek, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies. This marks our 24th transaction in the software and tech-enabled services sectors since the start of 2017.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client SkySlope, a leading provider of digital transaction management and closing solutions to real estate professionals, sold a majority equity stake to Fidelity National Financial (“FNF Group”), a key provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. This transaction extends our deep real estate and real estate technology sector expertise and is our 14th software transaction since the start of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silverfleet Capital, a European private equity firm that specializes in buy-to-build, on its acquisition of Pumpenfabrik Wangen, a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality progressing cavity and twin screw pumps. This transaction represents our 23rd industrials and industrial technology transaction since the start of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that GCA has recently advised Equistone on the financing of the acquisition of DefShop and Sofology on its sale to DFS Furniture. Since the start of 2017, GCA has advised on 25 e-commerce and consumer retail sector transactions.

We are pleased to announce that our client LeddarTech Inc., a leader in solid-state LiDAR for autonomous driving, has completed a $101 million Series C financing round led by Osram and including Delphi, Magneti Marelli and IDT as strategic investors, as well as Fonds de Solidarité FTQ.

GCA acted as sole placement agent for this transaction, our 16th automotive and auto-tech related transaction in the last two years.

GCA is pleased to announce that our client Kyocera, a global manufacturer of electronic equipment and components, has acquired Senco, a manufacturer of fasteners and power fastening tools. We have advised on 28 cross-border and 21 industrials/industrial technology sector transactions since the beginning of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Austrian packaging supplier Alpla on its acquisition of Boxmore Packaging, a leading African plastics manufacturer. Since the start of 2017, GCA has advised on 28 cross-border deals.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Cross, the majority shareholder of micronization services provider Micro-Macinazione, on the sale to Lonza, a global supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. This deal represents GCA’s eighth healthcare transaction since the start of 2017.

More than 180 Transactions Since the Beginning of 2016

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Abit Europe GmbH, a leading claims and credit management software provider, on its acquisition by Marlin Equity Partners. This marks GCA’s 20th transaction in the software and tech-enabled services sectors since the start of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Radian Capital Partners, LLC, successfully closed its inaugural private equity fund at $150 million, exceeding its original $75 million target.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Konica Minolta, Inc. (TSE:4902), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ambry Genetics Corporation. This transaction marks GCA’s 26th cross-border deal of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Bitly Inc., the world’s first link management platform, has received a $63 million investment from Spectrum Equity, a leading growth equity firm. This marks GCA’s 16th transaction in the software and digital media sectors since the start of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that our client, CapVest Partners LLP, a leading mid-market private equity firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NextPharma Group, a pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization. This marks GCA’s seventh healthcare advisory of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Jochen Schweizer GmbH, a leading online platform for adventure and experience gifts, on its sale to ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, one of the largest independent media corporations in Europe. This deal adds to GCA’s extensive track record as a leading financial advisor for e-commerce and consumer retail clients, with the firm advising on 20 transactions since the start of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Peakwork AG, a travel technology provider, on its investment by Brockhaus Private Equity. This transaction marks GCA’s 17th software and tech-enabled services advisory of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (TSE: 5214), a manufacturer of specialty glass products headquartered in Otsu, Japan, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US fiberglass operations of PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG) for $545 million.

We are pleased to announce that our client, InTandem Capital Partners, LLC, a newly formed private equity firm, closed its inaugural healthcare services buyout fund at $186.2 million, exceeding its original $150 million target.

We are pleased to announce that GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to TouchBistro, Inc., a leader in iPad mobile point-of-sale technology for the food and beverage industry, on its Series C financing. The round was led by Napier Park Financial Partners and Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., with participation from existing investors, including BDC IT Venture Fund, Relay Ventures, and Kensington Capital Partners.

We are pleased to announce that GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Brand Addition, a leading global service provider in the design, sourcing and distribution of promotional merchandise, on the sale by H.I.G. Capital to existing management and funds managed by private equity company Elysian Capital.

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GCA is pleased to announce that we advised ControlExpert, a technology solution provider to the auto insurance industry and one of Europe’s largest InsurTech companies, on its strategic partnership with General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. General Atlantic joins the founder and management teams as a new shareholder in the company. This transaction marks GCA’s 12th tech-enabled services and software advisory of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Parallels Group on the sale of the assets and operations of web hosting platform Plesk to Oakley Capital. This transaction marks GCA’s sixth software advisory of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Solopress, one of the UK's largest independent online printers, on its sale to Onlineprinters, a portfolio company of Bregal Unternehmerkapital. This transaction is GCA’s seventh advisory in the business and tech-enabled services sector since the start of 2017.

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Breitling SA, a leading independent, family-owned manufacturer of Swiss luxury watches and an internationally renowned premium brand, on its sale of an 80% stake to CVC Capital Partners' CVC Fund VI. This transaction is GCA’s 14th advisory in the consumer retail and e-commerce sector since the start of 2017.

32 Transactions in Q1 | Over 160 Transactions in the Last 15 Months

We are pleased to share that GCA has successfully advised our clients on 32 transactions in North America, Europe and Asia during the first quarter of 2017.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, Switzerland’s largest retail company, has sold a majority stake in Probikeshop to Internetstores Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of SIGNA Sports Group.

We are pleased to announce that GCA advised our client, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, a leading industrial machinery manufacturer, on the acquisition of robotics and 3D printed motor technology company Persimmon Technologies Corporation and the acquisition of Amec Foster Wheeler’s CFB boiler business.

We are pleased to announce that GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of gestigon GmbH, a leading AR/VR software vendor for cabin 3D image processing, on the sale of gestigon to Valeo SA.

GCA has opened a new office in New Delhi, India, to accommodate further expansion of its business. The office is GCA’s 15th office worldwide and the second office in India after Mumbai. It will operate as GCA India Investment Advisers Private Limited.

We are pleased to announce that GCA has recently advised on the sale of Travelopia to KKR and the sale of AXIO’s OAG to Vitruvian Partners.

We are pleased to announce that our client, DeviantArt, one of the world's largest online communities dedicated to artists, art enthusiasts and designers, has been acquired by Wix.com ("Wix"), a leading cloud-based web development platform.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Skyward, a leading drone operations management company, has been acquired by Verizon.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Vector Capital, successfully closed its fifth technology-focused private equity fund at $1.4 billion, exceeding its original $1.2 billion target.

We are pleased to announce that our client, Delphi Automotive PLC (“Delphi”), has sold a portion of its mechatronics business and related assets (newly incorporated as “Merit Automotive Electronics Systems S.L.” or “Merit”) to an investment consortium led by Northeast ...

We are pleased to announce that on January 17, 2017, our client, Takara Bio USA Holdings, Inc., completed the acquisition of Rubicon Genomics, Inc. Takara Bio USA Holdings, Inc. is a US-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., a ...

We are pleased to announce that our client TIDAL, a global music and entertainment platform, has sold 33 percent of the company to Sprint (NYSE: S) while establishing a strategic partnership. The partnership will soon give Sprint’s 45 million retail ...

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We are pleased to announce that our client GS Yuasa Corporation (TSE:6674), the world leader in batteries and power supply systems, has entered into a basic agreement with Panasonic Corporation (TSE:6752) to acquire Panasonic’s lead-acid battery business for an estimated ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Operative Media, Inc. (“Operative”), has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by SintecMedia, a portfolio company of Francisco Partners. Operative provides a leading SaaS-based platform that maximizes advertising revenue and ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Collective Bias, Inc., has been acquired by Inmar, Inc.  The transaction expands the companies’ capabilities for connecting brands with consumers to drive in-store sales and enhance focus on campaign measurement and analytics. ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, CrowdStar, has sold a controlling interest in the Company to Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) in an all-cash transaction. Both Glu and CrowdStar develop free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets, and the combination of ...

We are pleased to announce that GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of AutoForm, a leading provider of software solutions for die design and sheet metal forming simulation, on the sale of a majority stake to French ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Soha Systems, Inc. (“Soha”), a leading cloud-based enterprise application security software company, entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM). Soha has built an innovative security ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Sportvision, Inc, has been acquired by SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology). The acquisition gives SMT a broader and deeper reach to a host of new clients and sectors in the highly competitive global sports ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, TouchBistro, Inc. (“TouchBistro”), a leader in iPad point-of-sale (“POS”) technology for the Food and Beverage industry, has completed a Series B funding. The round was led by BDC IT Venture Fund, with ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Vindicia, Inc., a leading SaaS, subscription billing platform that enables clients to more effectively acquire, retain and expand their customer base, has been acquired by Amdocs Limited (NasdaqGS: DOX). Vindicia has built ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Urban Engines, Inc. (“Urban Engines” or the “Company”), a leading mapping, visualization, analytics, and optimization platform specifically designed for movement data, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google, ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSRA or “Tessera”), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI or “DTS”) for $42.50 per share, or approximately $850 million in equity value, ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. (TSE:2212 or “Yamazaki”), one of the largest bakery companies in the world, acquired Bakewise Brands, Inc. (“Bakewise”), a leading national producer of bagels and artisan breads, from Ancor ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Commissions, Inc. (“CINC” or the “Company”) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) (“FNF”), a leading provider of title insurance, technology and transaction ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR), a leading provider of technology-enabled financial solutions to consumers, small businesses and tax professionals, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Infospace and ...

GCA Savvian and Altium have completed their merger and formed GCA, a leading independent global investment bank (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, TSE: 2174). GCA, which operates as GCA in the US, Japan and its other Asian locations and GCA Altium in Europe, is now the seventh-largest listed M&A advisory firm in the world.

We are enthused to announce that we are moving our San Francisco office as of Monday, July 11th. Our new location is in the Maritime Plaza Building. However, our phone number remains the same at (415) 318-3600.  

We are pleased to announce that our client, Revolution Growth Management, Inc. (“Revolution Growth”), has closed $525M for its third institutional growth capital fund. The fund offering was well received by the market and was oversubscribed to its original $450M ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Capsilon Corporation (“Capsilon”), a provider of cloud-based document and data management solutions for the mortgage industry, has announced an investment from Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm. The growth investment will ...

We are pleased to announce that Scott Patrick joins GCA Savvian as a Managing Director in our Financial Technology practice. Scott has 20 years of experience covering financial technology firms and financial services as both an investment banker and an ...

Combination creates leading independent global Investment Bank Goal is to be the pre-eminent global investment bank focused on growth companies New company operates as GCA Altium in Europe and GCA in the United States and Asia GCA will be ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Huneeus Vintners, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to sell The Prisoner Wine Company portfolio (“TPWC”) of brands to Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ or “Constellation”), in an all-cash transaction, for ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (NSEI:GODREJCP or “Godrej” or “GCPL”), a $7Bn market cap provider of personal and household care products headquartered in Mumbai, India, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Kyocera Corporation (TSE:6971 or “Kyocera”), a leading manufacturer of cutting tools and ceramics headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has acquired SGS Tool Company and its group companies (“SGS Tool” or the “Company”), a ...

GCA names Richard C. Kramlich, the renowned US venture capitalist, as an outside director of the Company, at the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders March 30th. Mr. Kramlich will be the second outside director of GCA and the first from the United States.

We are pleased to announce that on February 12, 2016, JGC Corporation (JGC), global leading plant engineering contractor, has signed a definitive agreement with Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), a leading IT services provider / ICT company, on the sale of JGC’s ...

We are pleased to announce that our client KISCO Ltd. (“KISCO”), a Japanese chemicals materials specialist, acquired Indianapolis-based Specialty Coating Systems (“SCS”), the global leader in Parylene coating services, from the Berwind family trusts. This acquisition will combine SCS’s strong ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. (“Chicago Stock Exchange ” or “CHX”), has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by Chongqing Casin Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. (“Casin ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Centric Digital LLC, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions that help traditional businesses become digital leaders, has successfully completed a minority private equity investment from Bookend Capital. The transaction will help ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, RPX Corporation (NASDAQ: RPXC or “RPX”), has acquired Inventus for a purchase price of $232 million, financed with cash. The transaction closed in January 2016. This acquisition will enhance and expand RPX’s ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Total System Services, Inc. (NYSE: TSS or “TSYS”), has acquired TransFirst, a Vista Equity portfolio company, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.35 billion. TSYS expects the transaction to be accretive ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Geofeedia, Inc., a leader in social media intelligence and analytics, has successfully completed a growth equity funding round led by Silversmith Capital with participation from existing investors.   The capital will help fund ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, MotorsportNetwork.com, a leading global network of online racing content, has entered into global strategic partnerships with AOL Inc.’s Autoblog.com and VICE Sports, VICE Media’s channel dedicated to sports and the personalities that ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Kurion, Inc. (“Kurion”), a leader in nuclear waste management and detritiation systems, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Veolia Environnement S.A. (ENXTPA: VIE or “Veolia”), a global provider ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Speyside Private Fund Advisers, LLC (“Speyside”), has closed $130M for its first institutional private equity fund. GCA Savvian acted as exclusive placement agent to Speyside in connection with this fundraise.   Speyside ...

We are pleased to announce that MIRAIT Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“MIRAIT Singapore”), a subsidiary of our client, MIRAIT Holdings Corporation (“MIRAIT”)(TSE:1417), a leading Japanese telecommunication construction engineering and services group specializing in communication facilities installation, has entered into an agreement ...

We are pleased to announce that our client Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:4634) has entered into a definitive agreement with  Yaşar Holding Anonim Şirketi (located in İzmir, Turkey; “Yasar”) to acquire 75% of outstanding shares of the Turkey-based ink ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Morita Holdings Corporation (TSE:6455, “Morita”), has acquired Bronto Skylift (“Bronto”) from Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) for € 76 million. Bronto is recognized as a market leader in truck mounted hydraulic platforms ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Signostics Limited (“Signostics”), has successfully completed a $35 million Series A Preferred equity investment from KKR & Co. L.P. (“KKR”), a leading global investment firm. Signostics is a start-up innovator in the ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 49-percent share in MEDCOM Sp. Z.o.o., a Polish manufacturer of railcar electrical equipment. The capital alliance with MEDCOM ...

We are pleased to announce that our client METAWATER Co., Inc. (TSE:9551), the comprehensive engineering company engaged in the water and environmental business field with prominent presence in Japan’s water and wastewater market, has entered into a Merger Agreement with ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR or “Blucora”), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HD Vest Financial Services (“HD Vest”) for an estimated purchase price of $580 million, financed with cash and ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Hitachi Systems, Ltd. (“HISYS”, wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd.), a leading global IT services company specializing in system operation, monitoring and maintenance, has completed the acquisition of Above Security Inc. (“Above Security”).   Above Security, based ...

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCMP) announced the launch of an all-cash tender offer in Japan by Sucampo’s Japanese subsidiary and the execution of a separate share purchase agreement with certain shareholders of R-Tech Ueno (TSE:4573:JP) to acquire all outstanding shares of ...

Chris Gough, Director of M&A at GCA Savvian, discusses trends in the Technology & Real Estate Tech Mergers and Acquisitions in a recent interview on Unlisted with Brad Inman.        Chris has over 11 years of technology M&A ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, CE Info Systems Private Limited (“MapmyIndia”) has agreed to a minority investment round by Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce company. Concurrent with the minority investment, the two companies have also entered into a commercial ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Skylight Healthcare Systems, Inc. (“Skylight”), a leading patient engagement platform for hospitals and healthcare organizations, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GetWellNetwork, Inc. (“GetWellNetwork”), a provider of interactive patient ...

We are pleased to announce that on September 9, 2015, our client, Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.(TSE: 7230, “NK”) signed a definitive agreement to carve out its brake control and brake apply business for automobiles to form 4 new companies in ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Nissha Printing Co., Ltd. (TSE:  7915, “Nissha”), an industrial conglomerate in Japan offering printing and in-mold decorating, has acquired AR Metallizing (“ARM”) from H.I.G. Europe “H.I.G.”), the European arm of global private ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Ziptronix, Inc., has been acquired by Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA).The acquisition expands on Tessera’s advanced packaging capabilities by adding a low-temperature wafer bonding technology platform that will accelerate delivery of 2.5D ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, dotloop, Inc., provider of a leading workflow and document collaboration platform focused on the real estate market, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zillow Group ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Shoutlet, Inc., an enterprise-class, cloud-based social software platform, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Spredfast, Inc., a leader in smart social software. The transaction serves to bring together ...

Our client, ROHM Co., Ltd. (TSE:6963, “ROHM”), a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, has acquired Powervation Limited (“Powervation”).  Powervation, based in Cork, Ireland and San Jose, CA, is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and develops digital power IC solutions (DC ...

We are pleased to announce that our client, Eden Rock Communications, a leading innovator of dynamic resource optimization solutions that improve the capacity and performance of mobile networks, has completed its sale to Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK). Through this acquisition, ...

Great Hill Partners and Genstar Capital announced today the sale of All Web Leads (AWL) to Genstar Capital.  AWL is the premier customer acquisition marketing business focused on the U.S. property and casualty, health, and life insurance markets. Using its ...

Wallingford, Connecticut.  Amphenol Corporation (NYSE-APH) announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations and has made a binding offer to acquire 100% of the shares of FCI Asia Pte Ltd (FCI) for $1.275 billion (subject to a closing adjustment).  ...

LiveIntent, Inc., an industry-leading platform for advertising and marketing in email, has successfully completed a $32.5 million growth equity funding round led by FTV Capital. The financing will be used to enhance LiveIntent’s technology platform that offers marketers a privacy-safe ...

GCA Savvian congratulates our client, MC-Seamax Management Limited (“MC-Seamax”), who announced the successful close of its first private-equity fund, MC-Seamax Shipping Opportunities Fund, L.P.,  with commitments of $300 million from institutional investors in North America, Asia and Europe. The fund ...

Centro, a leader in enterprise-class software for digital advertising, has completed a $30M Series B financing from Neuberger Berman Private Equity Funds. Centro will use the proceeds from the investment to: Accelerate the development and expand the adoption of ...

OSAKA, Japan — Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Santen”) announced today that it has resolved at its board of directors meeting held on May 12, 2015 to enter an agreement with Showa Yakuhin Kakou Co., Ltd. (“Showa Yakuhin”) and Hyperion Pharma ...

Life Science Institute, Inc. (LSII) has entered into an agreement with Clio, Inc. (Clio) to acquire all the shares of Clio collectively at JPY 2.6 billion.  With this strategic acquisition, LSII will be playing a crucial role in the regenerative ...

Tokyo-Haneda – Integral Corporation (Integral) and ANA Holdings Inc. (ANAHD) have today agreed with Skymark Airlines execution of memorandum of understanding (the “Memorandum”) stating that Integral and ANAHD will jointly support Skymark which is currently undergoing civil rehabilitation proceedings. Since ...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of critical information and insight, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RootMetrics, a U.S.-based independent mobile networks analytics firm that offers insights into the mobile ...

New York – Nielsen today announced that it has completed its acquisition of eXelate, a leading provider of data and technology to facilitate the buying and selling of advertising across programmatic platforms. This acquisition allows Nielsen to enable its clients ...

A consortium consisting of Imagica Robot Holdings Inc. (TSE:6879), Cool Japan Fund and Sumitomo Corporation (TSE:8053) (“the Consortium”), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SDI Media (“SDI” or the “Company”), a global market-leading localization company serving the media and ...

King Digital Entertainment  signed an agreement, to acquire Z2Live, Inc. (“Z2”), a game development company based in Seattle, Washington. Total consideration for the acquisition consists of $45 million in cash, and up to $105 million of additional cash linked to future ...

Daikin Industries, Ltd. has decided to acquire the refrigerant business in Europe of major Belgian chemical group Solvay S.A. In Europe, due to the F-gas Regulation, conversion to refrigerants that have a lower environmental impact is an important goal. For ...

GCA Savvian Corporation is please to announce that Jonathan F. Jameson joins GCA Savvian as a Managing Director in the Private Funds Group of GCA Savvian Advisors, LLC.  He will be based in the firm’s New York offices.  Jonathan brings ...

Addition of advanced HD media delivery technology helps Freescale improve security for Internet of Things applications AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) has acquired Zenverge, a fabless semiconductor company and a leading developer of advanced HD content processing ICs.  Zenverge’s ...

FREMONT, Calif., October 29,  2014— Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: IKAN), a provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the connected home, today announced that the company’s largest investor, Tallwood Venture Capital (Tallwood), and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., LONDON and SYDNEY (October 20, 2014) – Ooyala, a Telstra subsidiary and the leading innovator in video streaming, personalization and analytics, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Videoplaza, a leader in video advertising technology and monetization. Videoplaza ...

(October 1, 2014) – Freeman, the leading global partner for integrated marketing solutions for live engagements, announced today that they will acquire the audiovisual equipment rental, staging and hotel operations of Tampa, Fla., based AVI-SPL. Specializing in association trade shows, business ...

GILLINGHAM, England — Sept. 30, 2014 — Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire media connectivity module supplier, Unwired Technology LLC, expanding its data and media connectivity capabilities. The acquisition of Unwired follows the recently ...

Baltimore, MD (September 23, 2014) – To accelerate its leading position in mobile advertising, Millennial Media (NYSE: MM) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nexage for approximately $107.5 million in cash and stock, subject to certain ...

GILLINGHAM, England —   Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Antaya Technologies Corp. (“Antaya”), a leading provider of proprietary on-glass connectors, enhancing the company’s portfolio in the rapidly growing automotive electrical connectors business. ...

Dentsu Aegis Network today announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Covario’s search and content marketing agency business. Covario is an independent search and content performance marketing agency, with a standalone SEO software unit, headquartered in San Diego, California. ...

Press+, the world’s largest provider of digital subscription services and Piano Media, Europe’s leading media content monetization solutions provider, are combining forces. A group of investors led by 3TS Capital Partners has acquired Press+ from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. ...

WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company, Millward Brown, a global leader in brand, media and communications research, has acquired InsightExpress, Inc., a provider of media analytics and marketing accountability solutions in the United States. InsightExpress will be combined with ...

PetSmart Announces Second Quarter 2014 Results Earnings up 10.1% to $0.98 per Share; Total Sales up 1.4% Affirms Guidance for Fiscal Year 2014 Company to Acquire Pet360; Leading Online Pet Specialty Retailer Outlines Cost Reduction Program and Other Performance Improvement ...

Notice regarding the status of share repurchase activity (Pursuant to the provisions contained in the Article of Incorporation established under Article 459, section 1 of Japanese Corporate Law)

Oracle Buys TOA Technologies Adds Leading Field Service SaaS to Oracle Service Cloud and Oracle ERP Cloud Solutions to Deliver Effective and Timely Home- and Facility-based Customer Service News Facts Oracle today announced that it has signed an agreement ...

Notice regarding Cancellation of Treasury Stock

Financial Results for Q2 2014 (Jan.–Jun.2014)

Notice regarding Interim Dividends Distribution

Notification of Purchase of shares of US Company by a Subsidiary of KITO in US In a meeting of the Board of the Directors today, KITO CORPORATION decided that its wholly owned subsidiary, KITO Americas, INC will enter into a ...

Strategic Addition of Brokerage Operations and Innovative Technology Platform Expected to Drive Incremental Revenue for Company-Owned, Franchise and Title Business Segments MADISON, N.J. and EMERYVILLE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) and ZipRealty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPR) today announced that Realogy has entered into a definitive agreement ...

Acquisition to vastly expand ON Semiconductor’s image-sensor business and establish the company as a leader in the fast growing image sensor segment of automotive and industrial semiconductor market Key Transaction Highlights: Accelerates ON Semiconductor’s growth in the automotive and ...

MediaMath,  the creator of the TerminalOne Marketing Operating System for digital marketers, today announced a USD 73.5m Series C financing round, led by Boston-based growth equity firm Spring Lake Equity Partners, formerly the private equity arm of Tudor Investment. In ...

Notice regarding the status of share repurchase activity (Pursuant to the provisions contained in the Article of Incorporation established under Article 459, section 1 of Japanese Corporate Law)

JT Herman Joins GCA Savvian as a Managing Director

ZirMed®, a leading health information connectivity and management solutions company, today announced that it has acquired California-based Intelligent Healthcare, a data-driven clinical integration and population health management company. ZirMed will immediately begin integrating Intelligent Healthcare’s population health management analytics platform into ...

Financial Results for Q1 2014

Pending of voluntary adoption of IFRS and reporting financial statements under Japan GAAP on a fund‐unconsolidated basis

Notice of Share Repurchase (Pursuant to the provisions contained in the Articles of Incorporation established under Article 459, section 1 of Japanese Corporate Law)

Tessera to Receive $50 Million, Comprised of Fotonation Prepaid Royalties, MEMS IP License, Equipment Sale and Sale of Selected Non-Core Patents SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRA) (“Tessera” or the “Company”) announced that the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary DigitalOptics Corporation (together with ...

Peter Bang joins GCA Savvian as a Managing Director specializing in Financial Institutions

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon.com today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire ComiXology, the company that revolutionized the digital comics reading experience with their immersive Guided View technology and makes discovering, buying, and reading comic books and graphic novels easier ...

Presentation material for Shareholders’ Meeting

Bobby Sood Joins GCA Savvian as Managing Director

San Francisco, CA – LiveVox Inc., a leading provider of cloud contact center solutions for enterprise operations, announced that it has received a majority investment by Golden Gate Capital, a private equity investment firm with over $12 billion in committed capital ...

Certain Anticipated Effects of Voluntary Adoption of IFRS

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kabam, the leader in the western world for free-to-play games for traditional players, today announced it has acquired San Francisco-based game studio Phoenix Age. The acquisition bolsters Kabam’s games catalogue with durable franchises in the role-playing game ...

Notice regarding the Amendment to the Exercise Price of the Stock Acquisition Rights (Stock Options with Charge)

GCA Savvian establishes a digital media advisory service company

Notice concerning voluntary adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Issuance of Stock Acquisition Rights (Stock Options with Charge) (Feb 20, 2014)

Notice Regarding Changes to Management Executive Council Members (Japan Region)

Notice regarding Changes to Directors

TOKYO—Canon Inc. (“Canon”; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Chairman, President and CEO: Fujio Mitarai;) and Molecular Imprints, Inc. (“MII”; Headquarters: Austin, Texas, U.S.A.; CEO: Mark Melliar-Smith) today announced that the two companies reached an agreement on February 5 under which MII would ...

Financial Results for FY2013 (January 1 to December 31, 2013)

LOS GATOS, Calif. – SuVolta, Inc., a developer of scalable semiconductor technologies for low-power, high-performance integrated circuits (ICs), today announced that it has secured $10.6 million in funding. New investor Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited participated in the round along with existing ...

Englewood, CO – October 25, 2013 Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (“Ascent” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASCMA) (OTCQB: ASCMB) announced today that it has purchased 351, 734 shares of Ascent’s Series B common stock from Dr. John Malone for aggregate cash ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.– Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA) (the “Company” or “Tessera”) announced today that FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR”) has acquired a significant portion of the assets of Tessera’s Micro-Optics business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Total consideration paid by FLIR was approximately $15 ...

TOA Technologies has raised $66 million from Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), a leading provider of growth-stage capital to technology businesses. This investment will power the company’s continued global expansion as it pursues a broadening variety of organizations with mobile employees. ...

ATLANTA, Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) announced today it has acquired TrustedID®, an innovative leader in the fast-growing identity protection market among U.S. consumers. TrustedID® will become part of Equifax Personal Solutions, Equifax’s direct-to-consumer business unit offering credit monitoring and identity protection ...

Keynote®(NASDAQ:KEYN), a global leader in Internet and mobile cloud testing & monitoring, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $395 ...

Medicines360, a non-profit pharmaceutical company, and Actavis, Inc., a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced a historic partnership to support Medicines360’s mission to reduce cost as a barrier to accessing women’s birth control.  The Medicines360 and Actavispartnership will make the IUD ...

Trulia, Inc. (NYSE: TRLA, “Trulia”), a leading online marketplace for homebuyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Market Leader, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEDR, “Market Leader”), a leading provider of ...

Daikin Industries, Ltd. announces the completion of its acquisition of Goodman Global Group, Inc. (Head Office: Houston, Texas, USA – hereinafter “Goodman”), which was announced on August 29, 2012, for a purchase price of 3.7 billion dollars (including the refinancing ...

Nihon Kohden Corporation announced that it agreed with Defibtech, LLC (“Defibtech”), a U.S. manufacturer of resuscitation equipment, on October 26, 2012 (U.S. time), to acquire Defibtech through Nihon Kohden’s U.S. subsidiary. Nihon Kohden has been marketing AED*1 devices since 2002 and ...

Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crossing Automation Inc. (“Crossing”). Crossing, based in Fremont, California, provides automation products primarily to global Semiconductor Front End markets. The cash purchase price is $63 million, ...

Greenwich, CT – Presstek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST),  a leading supplier of digital offset printing solutions to the printing and communications industries (“Presstek”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which it would be acquired by MAI ...

Company Expands Digital Capabilities by Adding Leading Mobile Game Developer LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ — Saban Brands is adding serious game to its digital capabilities. The company announced today its acquisition of The Playforge business, a leading mobile games developer and publisher, known for ...

Toshi Mitsuzawa, Managing Director, participated as a panelist in the “Bloomberg Global Executive Forum”, held on July 6, 2012 in Tokyo.

Acquisition Would Bring Branch Office and Small Office Solutions to Expand Sonus’ Portfolio for the Enterprise Market   Key Takeaways: Intended purchase of Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. (NET) is expected to accelerate Sonus’ ability to serve the enterprise market ...

PubMatic (www.pubmatic.com), the digital media platform for publishers, today announced that it has raised $45 million in mezzanine financing. New investor, August Capital, is leading the financing with participation from all existing investors including Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Nexus Venture Partners, ...

Buddy Media, the world’s leading social media marketing platform, enables the world’s top brands and advertisers, including Ford, Hewlett Packard, L’Oreal and Mattel, to connect with more than a billion customers on Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and more Combining ...

Redwood Shores, CA – News Facts Oracle announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Vitrue, a leading cloud-based social marketing and engagement platform that enables marketers to centrally create, publish, moderate, manage, measure and report ...

SANTA CLARA, CA and BELLEVUE, WA–(Marketwire)- NVIDIA (NVDA) and Intellectual Ventures (IV®) today announced that they have jointly acquired a set of patents developed and owned by IPWireless. The portfolio comprises approximately 500 patents granted and pending in the wireless ...

CAMPBELL, Calif., (BUSINESS WIRE) — Coulomb Technologies, Inc, the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced that it has secured $47.5 million of financing. Braemar Energy Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers led the financing and were ...

San Francisco, CA – GREE, a leader in the mobile social gaming industry, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Funzio, Inc., a trailblazer in developing mid-core mobile game titles. The acquisition will strengthen GREE’s ability ...

Palo Alto, Calif. – TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LogLogic Inc., a privately held company based in San Jose, California that offers one of the industry’s leading scalable ...

Mountain View, Calif. – Violin Memory, Inc., provider of one of the world’s fastest and most scalable flash Memory Arrays, today announced $50 million in Series D funding, putting the company at a market value of more than $800 million ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tessera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSRA) (the “Company”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, DigitalOptics CorporationTM (“DOC”), has agreed to acquire certain assets of Vista Point Technologies, a Tier One qualified camera module manufacturing business, from Flextronics ...

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Crystal IS Inc. today announced its merger with Asahi Kasei. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, the merger will enable Crystal IS to accelerate commercialization of its UVC LEDs leveraging Asahi Kasei’s strength’s in ...