Mergers & Acquisitions
Twitter snaps up lock-screen startup Cover for Android
Social media giant Twitter snapped up Cover, a startup that offers a lock screen and app drawer for Android devices, for an undisclosed amount, to boost its popularity among Android users.
Former Zenith chairman buys stake in UK fleet management firm FMG
Former Zenith executive Andrew Cope bought a significant stake in Huddersfield, UK-based fleet management firm FMG for an undisclosed amount and will become part of the company's board.
Biotech firm ArborGen purchases Edendale Nursery in New Zealand
Ridgeville, US-based biotech forestry firm ArborGen purchased Southland, New Zealand-based seedling grower Edendale Nursery for an undisclosed amount to tap the markets in the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
Israeli 3D printing firm Stratasys buys American filament maker Interfacial Solutions
Rehovot, Israel-based 3D printing firm Stratasys bought Wisconsin, US-based plastic filament maker Interfacial Solutions for an undisclosed sum to streamline its operations through hardware and filament production.