Posts tagged "acquisitions"

Jake Carp, who co-founded Steppen in late 2020 with Cara Davies and Dave Slutzkin, shares what he learnt from the sale process of the business. 

International companies and investment groups have snapped up some of Australia's most prominent brand names through 2023.

Scaling a global brand means founders must become "obsessed" with all facets of their business and "get the right people around the company", says Bondi Sands co-founder Shaun Wilson.

A UK regulator has blocked Microsoft's $104 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard. But the gaming giants are fighting back.

Bain Capital has sold its stake in Retail Zoo — which operates Boost Juice and Betty’s Burgers — to private equity firm Admantem Capital.

Carman’s acquired Australian-owned and made snacking brand Fruit Wise for an undisclosed sum after a year of discussions.

It is understood Frasers Group will retain Sneakerboy’s staff and assume employee entitlements, but will not take on any other liabilities from the business.

What determines if an acquisition is successful or not? The answer is often emotion, but that's not the only reason a deal will fall through.

Not every business acquisition is a success, with three out of four deals deemed a failure by those involved.

MYOB CEO Greg Ellis says the acquisition represents a significant evolution of MYOB’s payroll capabilities to deeply connect SMEs with everything they need to run and grow their entire business.

Transpire is the technology partner of some of Australia’s biggest businesses, including Vodafone and Virgin Australia.

After selling Flora & Fauna last year for nearly $28 million, Julie Mathers has now acquired babywear business Snuggle Hunny in partnership with Arcus Partners, and taken on the role of CEO.