CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) ("Snail Games" or the "Company"), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, is excited to announce the acquisition of publishing rights for three new titles: Honeycomb, a sci-fi survival adventure, as well as Castle of Secrets and Stoneguard, through its indie-focused branch, Wandering Wizard. This expansion reflects Snail Games' commitment to delivering diverse, innovative gaming experiences across both mainstream and indie markets. Honeycomb: The World Beyond, is an upcoming sci-fi survival adventure set to be published by Snail Games, where players assume the role of a bioengineer navigating the mysterious planet Sota7. Players will explore vast biomes, crossbreed alien species, and build a base to support their mission to save humanity. With its focus on bioengineering and exploration, Honeycomb represents Snail Games' dedication to providing a unique gameplay experience within the survival genre. Snail Games' indie publishing branch, Wandering Wizard, has also acquired the publishing rights for Castle of Secrets and Stoneguard. These acquisitions align with the Company's mission to support innovative indie developers while tapping into unique storytelling and gameplay experiences that resonate with broad audiences. Castle of Secrets takes players into the shadowy depths of a psychological horror narrative. Following young Susan's journey through a cursed family legacy, players will navigate eerie 3D environments and unravel dark secrets that bind her family's tragic past. With hand-drawn 2D characters, player-driven story choices, and challenging puzzles, we believe Castle of Secrets delivers an emotionally intense experience potentially making it a powerful, high-engagement title in the indie horror market. Stoneguard is an immersive survival strategy game set in a dark medieval world where players must protect the magical Lifestone from relentless enemies. Managing resources, building defenses, and crafting weapons are essential to surviving nightly assaults. Developed by a dedicated duo with a deep passion for gaming, Stoneguard combines an indie spirit with innovative design, delivering strategic depth and high replayability. Its distinctive blend of challenging combat and thoughtful strategy could generate broad player appeal, while its strong production model makes it a standout title in the genre and a valuable addition to the Wandering Wizard portfolio. The addition of Honeycomb, alongside Wandering Wizard's acquisitions, highlights Snail Games' multi-genre approach to broadening its portfolio. This expansion not only diversifies the Company's offerings but also reinforces its focus on strategic growth within the indie gaming sector through lower production costs and potentially high-reward opportunities. Snail Games' commitment to fostering creativity and innovation positions the Company as a key player in both mainstream and indie gaming markets. Wandering Wizard DiscordCastle of Secrets Press KitStoneguard Press Kit For Creators interested in collaboration opportunities please reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg About Wandering Wizard https://www.wanderingwizard.com/ Wandering Wizard is passionately committed to championing indie game developers. We provide a platform for fresh voices, revolutionary ideas, and daring experiments within the indie gaming realm. Embracing the inherent risks of indie game development, we partner with creators worldwide to enrich the global gaming community with inclusive, inspiring, and innovative gaming experiences. About Snail, Inc. https://snail.com/ Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "should," "plan," "intend," "may," "predict," "continue," "estimate" and "potential," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Wandering Wizard's mission to support innovative indie developers and the overall appeal of the subject of these games. These forward-looking statements also include information about the game's potential as low-risk, high-reward opportunities for Wandering Wizard to continue to expand, which would enhance future results of Snail's business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on April 1, 2024 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company's Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. 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SK bioscience invested USD 3 million in FinaBio, a U.S. company specializing in next-generation conjugate vaccine technology. With the agreement, SK bioscience expects to improve the immunogenicity and productivity of conjugate vaccines, including those for pneumoniae and typhoid. The company will accelerate its future growth strategies by exploring and investing in promising global companies. SEONGNAM, South Korea and ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, announced today that the company has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in Fina Biosolutions (FinaBio), a promising R&D biotechnology company based in Rockville, Maryland, United States, by investing USD 3 million. With this acquisition, SK bioscience will become FinaBio's first and sole strategic investor. Korea’s SK bioscience Acquires Stake in U.S. Biotech Fina Biosolutions Founded in 2006, FinaBio specializes in the research and development of conjugate vaccines for pneumoniae, meningococcal, typhoid, and other diseases. Among other assets, FinaBio has developed FinaXpress, a proprietary E. coli expression system which they use for producing proteins not previously made in these bacteria, including many carrier proteins like CRM197. Marketed as EcoCRM®, FinaBio has expanded access to this critical protein. FinaBio is also developing a next-generation conjugation technology that is site-specific and targets the desired location for antigen binding, hence boosting immunogenicity and productivity. FinaBio collaborates with a number of global biotech companies and institutions, including The Serum Institute of India, The Chengdu Institute of Biology in China, and Inventprise in the U.S. to supply conjugation technology and carrier proteins, including CRM197. Leveraging its expertise in conjugation, the company will continue to grow its business units, including conjugate vaccine development services, reagents and technologies. SK bioscience, which already manufactures conjugate vaccines such as pneumococcal and typhoid vaccines, will actively utilize FinaBio's CRM197 technology. It aims to secure the high effectiveness of diverse conjugate vaccines while increasing profitability through high-yield processes. Dr. Andrew Lees, Founder and CEO of FinaBio, said, "We appreciate SK's confidence in Fina Biosolutions. The investment will accelerate the global commercialization of EcoCRM®(CRM197). Combined with our efficient conjugation technology, this will enable the development of the next generation conjugate vaccines. It will also allow us to continue our mission of promoting affordable vaccines." Jaeyong Ahn, CEO and President of SK bioscience, said, "We are delighted to continue developing partnerships with global firms that have next-generation vaccine technology. Through our mid- to long-term collaboration with FinaBio, we will advance the vaccines we are developing to the next level and strengthen our competitiveness for global market expansion." Recently, SK bioscience has been actively investing in global companies to create synergies in business. In June 2024, the company signed an agreement to acquire the controlling stake in a German company, IDT Biologika, one of the top 10 global vaccine contract manufacturers and completed the acquisition earlier this month. In July 2024, SK bioscience inked a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) with Sunflower Therapeutics, a U.S. biotech company known for its own yeast-based protein manufacturing technology, which facilitates the development and production of diverse antigens and antibodies. SK bioscience continues to secure its competitiveness through strategic investments in promising companies with exceptional technology and M&As to lay the foundation for a great leap forward into a leading global company. About SK bioscience SK bioscience is an innovative vaccine and biotech company, committed to vaccine development and manufacturing to enable more equitable access to vaccines around the world. Leveraging strengths on cutting-edge technologies, SK bioscience has been dedicated to promoting human health from prevention to cure across the globe. With the cooperation of domestic and international governments, regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, doctors, and medical experts, all of the SK colleagues are passionately committed to providing high-quality vaccines to those who need them and better public healthcare solutions. - SK bioscience Website- SK bioscience Linkedin Contact SK bioscience Communications TeamChanghyun Jin (jin99@sk.com) Jeannie S. Pak (j.pak@sk.com) Fina BiosolutionsAndrew Lees (ALees@finabio.com)
Woolpert's footprint and global mission critical architecture expertise expand with the addition of Greenbox, a firm specializing in data center design, workplace interiors, commercial architecture, health and life sciences, and residential architecture. DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolpert has acquired Greenbox Architecture, a Sydney, Australia-based, full-service architecture firm that specializes in providing interior and exterior design services for data centers and commercial, health care, and residential clients. This move expands the global reach, advances the capabilities, and increases the bench strength of both firms. Woolpert—a full-service architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting firm—has been a leader in data center design in the U.S. and the U.K. since 2022 when it acquired Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects (SNHA). Greenbox CEO Andrew Owens said that he wanted to join an organization that had an agile, entrepreneurial culture where Greenbox would have impact and a voice in shaping architecture strategy to advance the industry. "By joining a tech-driven company like Woolpert, we will be able to accelerate growth in AI, optimization, 3D modeling, and other related technologies," Owens said. "But also, we want to continue to have fun. We want our people to do work they love in an environment where they can thrive. We found that in Woolpert." Woolpert President Neil Churman said that cultural alignment was a key consideration in joining forces. Both Greenbox and Woolpert are certified by Great Place to Work and share an emphasis on staff satisfaction. "From our first meeting with Andrew and the Greenbox team, it was clear that their values are aligned with ours," Churman said. "Like Woolpert, they are focused on a balanced approach toward industry leadership, high performance, and creating an outstanding employee experience for their team." With the addition of Greenbox, Woolpert expands its architecture services in the Asia-Pacific. Woolpert began providing geospatial services in the region in 2021, after acquiring Australia-based AAM. Woolpert has offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, as well as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The addition of the Greenbox team will expand Woolpert's service offerings across the region. Churman said the acquisition will further establish Woolpert as a global leader in data center design and geospatial solutions. "Andrew and the Greenbox team have established themselves as the clear Asia-Pacific market leader in data center design and solidify our ability to deliver design and geospatial solutions on a truly global scale to the mission critical industry," Churman said. "Data centers have become essential infrastructure supporting nearly all aspects of our daily lives, and we're focused on better supporting our clients as they continue to expand globally." About Greenbox ArchitectureGreenbox Architecture is a leading architecture and interior design practice operating across the Asia-Pacific region. We specialise in the data centre, workplace interiors, commercial architecture, health and life sciences, and residential architecture sectors. Since our inception in 2009, our team our team has grown to approximately 70 people who bring extensive local and global experience in understanding user needs and the interior and exterior built form. We are proud of the valued partnerships we have cultivated with a number of our clients for more than 10 years. We attribute this to the talent, dedication, and loyalty of our team—who are here for our clients and to get things done. We want others to enjoy working with us—we always have fun. Our certification by Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, is evidence of this. We are committed to treading lightly and minimising our environmental impact, both through the buildings and spaces we design as well as the actions of our business. About WoolpertWoolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private, and government clients worldwide. Woolpert is a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm, has earned eight Great Place to Work certifications, and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America's fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015. Woolpert has over 2,500 employees and more than 60 offices on five continents. For more, visit woolpert.com. Media ContactLynn Rossilynn.rossi@woolpert.com312-837-2017
Vizimax, the global point-on-wave leader for transformer energization announces it has been acquired by Power Grid Components LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vizimax Inc., a leading provider of innovative solutions for electric power systems today announced that it has been acquired by Power Grid Components ("PGC"), a Blackstone portfolio company. Vizimax's controlled switching device is the market-leading solution for managing and optimizing inrush currents, thereby extending the useful life of critical equipment, including power transformers and circuit breakers. Headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, Vizimax is led by President Jean-Guy Lacombe. "We, at Vizimax, are very excited to join the Power Grid Components family," said Jean-Guy Lacombe, President of Vizimax. "This transaction represents a key step towards strengthening Vizimax's capabilities in our goal to help ensure grid reliability around the world and we view PGC as the perfect partner to help us continue to provide best-in-class service to our customers and further expand our presence in the U.S. market." "At PGC, we seek partners who share our values and commitment to delivering innovative solutions to build, maintain, and protect the electrical grid," said Rick McClure, founder and CEO of Power Grid Components. "By adding Vizimax to our portfolio of companies, we gain exceptional talent, including an experienced leadership team led by Jean-Guy, and a product that offers unparalleled protection for critical power devices utilized in electrical systems around the world. We look forward to helping Jean-Guy and his team accelerate the growth of Vizimax." The acquisition of Vizimax will expand PGC's footprint both in North America and internationally, as Vizimax sells into diverse markets around the world. About Vizimax: Vizimax Inc, originally founded in 1988, is a leader in developing innovative solutions to address key challenges related to electrical grid switching, measuring, and controlling. Vizimax About Power Grid Components: Power Grid Components, Inc. was formed by electrical utility veteran Rick McClure in 2017 to acquire and grow companies that supply highly-engineered, quality products used in the North American electric power grid and adjacent industries. Since its founding, PGC has acquired six businesses. Power Grid Components About Blackstone Energy Transition Partners: Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is Blackstone's energy-focused private equity business, a leading energy investor with a successful long-term record, having invested approximately $22 billion of equity globally across a broad range of sectors within the energy industry. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Media Contacts: Nicolas Major-Lacombe, Nmlacombe@vizimax.com; Elisabeth Law, Elisabeth.law@powergridcomponents.com
ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RCG Global Services, a leader in technology consulting and business-first engineering and part of the Frontenac portfolio, is excited to announce its acquisition of Aethereus, an award-winning Salesforce Summit Partner specializing in advisory, experience design, and multi-cloud transformation. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in RCG's growth strategy, strengthening its Salesforce consulting capabilities, expanding its industry and core cloud offerings, and increasing its presence in India. RCG Global Services acquires Aethereus Strengthened Capabilities to Service Clients BetterAethereus, known for its expertise in Salesforce platform solutions such as, AI + Data cloud, industry clouds, and multi-cloud implementations, will further strengthen RCG's cloud, data, and AI capabilities. This integration empowers RCG to deliver advanced tools for intelligent automation, sophisticated analytics, and actionable insights, helping clients improve efficiency and make data-driven decisions that drive measurable business outcomes."Our acquisition of Aethereus brings together two highly complementary companies, creating a powerful force that can deliver unmatched value to our clients," said Ramesh Ramani, CEO of RCG Global Services. "By combining RCG's engineering experience with Aethereus' extensive Salesforce expertise, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses innovate and transform faster, with greater precision and measurable outcomes." A Shared Commitment to Innovation and Industry-Focused SolutionsRCG and Aethereus share a strong commitment to delivering business-driven technology solutions that help clients adapt and thrive in today's evolving digital landscape. Together, they will enhance their ability to provide data-driven, AI-powered solutions tailored to industry-specific needs. Vijay Gupta, Co-Founder of Aethereus emphasized, "Partnering with RCG opens up incredible opportunities for us to expand the reach of our Salesforce expertise. We are excited to combine our capabilities with RCG's deep industry knowledge and engineering capabilities, creating comprehensive solutions that transform customer experiences, elevate operations, and deliver significant value for our clients." Looking Ahead | A Future of Sustained Growth and DifferentiationRCG Global Services and Aethereus are joining forces to help clients overcome their most complex customer experience challenges by harnessing Salesforce's cutting-edge technologies, including AI-powered solutions and data cloud transformations. By combining their expertise, the companies are poised to lead digital transformation across industries, empowering clients to maximize their technology and data investments.This acquisition marks a new chapter in RCG's growth, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional value to its clients. For more information, visit www.rcglobalservices.com and www.aethereus.com. About RCG Global ServicesRCG Global Services has been delivering expert business-first solutions across major industries for over five decades. With core expertise in cloud engineering, quality assurance, data analytics, AI, and business automation, RCG is dedicated to driving digital transformation for its clients with innovative solutions. About AethereusAethereus , a 6X award winning Salesforce Summit Partner with over 500 Salesforce certifications and more than 120 AI, Data and Industry cloud certifications , boasts a perfect 5/5 CSAT score on Appexchange As catalysts for Salesforce-driven transformations, Aethereus is renowned for its expertise in Salesforce advisory, architecture, and experience design. With a strong focus on Salesforce's Data Cloud and industry-specific solutions, Aethereus has successfully helped global clients modernize applications, enhance customer experiences, and achieve business results through innovative technology. About FrontenacFrontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST®, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 50+ years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over 300 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com.
The transaction will create a business with $1bn in revenue, significantly reinforcing Mérieux NutriSciences' position as a global leader in food testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). It expands Mérieux NutriSciences' geographic footprint, doubling its presence in Asia Pacific and Canada, and providing access to new regions with considerable growth potential. CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mérieux NutriSciences, a world leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the food testing business of Bureau Veritas for an Enterprise Value of EUR 360 million. This strategic acquisition, supported by its parent company, Institut Mérieux, reinforces Mérieux NutriSciences' commitment to promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems on a global scale. Mérieux NutriSciences Announces Worldwide Acquisition The scope of this deal covers Bureau Veritas' food laboratory testing activities —microbiological and chemical analysis, and molecular testing. These serve food sector customers through a network of 34 laboratories and 1,900 technical staff across 15 countries in the Americas, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Additionally, Mérieux NutriSciences is in advanced discussions with AsureQuality, the New Zealand-based food assurance provider, to continue the joint ventures which currently exist between Bureau Veritas and AsureQuality in Australia and Southeast Asia. Building on Mérieux NutriSciences' existing worldwide presence and reputation for delivering high-value, science-based solutions to its customers, this acquisition will enhance its global footprint, extending its operations to 32 countries, and doubling its presence in Canada and the Asia Pacific region. Mérieux NutriSciences is a leader in the ~US$15B global food TIC market, which is experiencing steady growth of around 5% annually, largely driven by rising consumer demand for food safety and quality, heightened stringency in regulations, sustainability and traceability of the food supply chain, and innovation in food technology. With a collaborative network of nearly 140 laboratories and over 10,000 employees, the company will be even better positioned to meet the evolving needs of this growing industry through its comprehensive services, including testing, auditing, consultancy, research, environmental footprinting, training, and digital solutions. "The acquisition of Bureau Veritas' food testing business marks a pivotal milestone for Mérieux NutriSciences. It will significantly enhance our ability to serve our customers, and ultimately increase our contribution to the safety, quality, and sustainability of global food systems. After closing of the transaction, together with the 1,900 future colleagues joining us from Bureau Veritas, we will be even stronger in fulfilling our purpose: 'Better Food. Better Health. Better World.'" said Nicolas Cartier, CEO of Mérieux NutriSciences. "We are pleased to partner with Mérieux NutriSciences, a leader in Food testing, whose global footprint and proven expertise is the perfect fit for our food business and would allow it to thrive and to contribute to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable." added Hinda Gharbi, CEO of Bureau Veritas. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, once customary closing conditions have been met, including regulatory clearance in certain geographies. About Mérieux NutriSciences: At Mérieux NutriSciences, we leverage over 50 years of scientific and entrepreneurial expertise to answer food industry needs. Today's global challenges transform the way food is produced, marketed and consumed, which is why we know our clients need more than reliable analytical results; they need practical and innovative solutions that will contribute to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Present worldwide, we are more than 100 accredited laboratories and a team of over 8,000 committed employees. We strongly believe that together, we can create solutions to offer our planet: BETTER FOOD. BETTER HEALTH. BETTER WORLD. www.merieuxnutrisciences.com
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