Acquisitions
Qualcomm acquires Arduino and unveils Uno Q board
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Qualcomm has acquired Arduino, positioning the open-source hardware pioneer as a subsidiary while promising continued independence. The deal coincides with the launch of the Arduino Uno Q, a Linux-capable single-board computer in the classic Uno form factor. Featuring a hybrid processor setup, the board targets makers with enhanced AI and real-time capabilities.
Capital Markets Advisors concludes advisory role in Al Baraka Bank's acquisition
Capital Markets Advisors, a subsidiary of Synergy Capital, has completed its role as the exclusive buy-side advisor to Al Baraka Bank Egypt in its full acquisition of Amlak Finance Egypt. The deal marks a significant milestone in Egypt's financial services sector. The firm guided the bank through valuation analysis, financial due diligence, and transaction structuring.
Mastercard declines comment on reported zerohash acquisition
Mastercard executives sidestepped questions about a reported $2 billion deal to acquire crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash during their third-quarter earnings call. The card network emphasized a broad acquisition strategy without confirming the speculation. This comes amid accelerating mergers and acquisitions in the digital assets sector.
Geopark directors reject parex resources offer
GeoPark's board unanimously rejected an unsolicited proposal from Parex Resources to acquire the company for US$9 per share. The offer, received on September 4, 2025, is seen as undervaluing GeoPark and failing to account for its growth potential after the Vaca Muerta acquisition. The company stresses its commitment to a strategic plan boosting production and EBITDA.
Ripple acquires GTreasury for $1 billion in corporate treasury push
Ripple Labs announced on October 16, 2025, the acquisition of cloud-based treasury management platform GTreasury for $1 billion. The deal aims to integrate Ripple's cryptocurrency solutions, including XRP, into mainstream corporate finance workflows.