Baring PE Asia nears $1b deal to acquire Philippines-based outsourcing firm Straive

Alternative investment major Baring Private Equity Asia is said to be edging closer to acquire Philippine-based content technology outsourcing firm Straive (formerly known as SPi Global) from Swiss fund manager Partners Group for $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. The report said Baring PE Asia and Partners Group are already finalising the details of the… Continue reading Baring PE Asia nears $1b deal to acquire Philippines-based outsourcing firm Straive

@Hyundai: Kia America Appoints Eric Watson as Vice President of Sales Operations

Promotion Supports the Fast-Growing Organization’s Needs as Kia’s Customer Base and Units in Operation Continue to Expand Kia America today announced the immediate appointment of Eric Watson as vice president, sales operations. Watson will oversee Kia’s regional and corporate sales operations in the United States and will report to Sean Yoon, the president and CEO… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia America Appoints Eric Watson as Vice President of Sales Operations

DTRA Awards Prime Contract to Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has awarded Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. a $185 million prime contract for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Subject Matter Expertise Advisory and Assistance Support. SPA’s responsibilities in support of the Research and Development Directorate include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear… Continue reading DTRA Awards Prime Contract to Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

Washington Football Team Becomes First NFL Team to Launch AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting Initiative

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Washington Football Team has joined the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™ public service campaign, making it the first National Football League (NFL) team to partner with the AGA to promote responsible sports betting. The Washington Football Team will connect Have A Game Plan in-stadium activations, sponsored… Continue reading Washington Football Team Becomes First NFL Team to Launch AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting Initiative

Pentagon Leaders, VA Secretary To Address Guard Conference in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Senior Army and Air Force leaders and the new secretary of veterans affairs will top the agenda when more than 3,000 current and retired National Guard officers and their guests gather Aug. 27 to 30 in Las Vegas for the 143th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition.   Conference sessions… Continue reading Pentagon Leaders, VA Secretary To Address Guard Conference in Las Vegas

Perrone Robotics Hires International Transportation and Transit Veteran Joseph Holmes as Vice President of Global Business Development

In his role at Perrone Robotics, Holmes will lead the company’s sales efforts to expand AV customer deployments and focus on end-to-end mobility solutions to increase efficiencies across the transit and transportation value chain. Holmes joins Perrone after recently serving as director of sales for North America for EasyMile where he was responsible for driving… Continue reading Perrone Robotics Hires International Transportation and Transit Veteran Joseph Holmes as Vice President of Global Business Development

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition Of Global Aerospace Supply Chain Services Provider Unical Aviation

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. and certain of the company’s affiliates (“Unical”), a leading provider of aircraft parts and components to the global commercial aerospace market, from affiliates of the company’s founders. The acquisition includes Unical Aviation, Unical MRO, Unical 145… Continue reading Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition Of Global Aerospace Supply Chain Services Provider Unical Aviation

SPA Appoints Leonard Zentz as Technical Fellow for Hypersonic Systems

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. is pleased to announce Leonard Zentz as an SPA Technical Fellow for Hypersonic Systems. Mr. Zentz brings more than 30 years’ experience in program management, acquisition, and technical support to Navy programs. Before joining SPA, Mr. Zentz served in the Department of… Continue reading SPA Appoints Leonard Zentz as Technical Fellow for Hypersonic Systems

Alion Awarded $18 Million Task Order for Spectrum Management Research and Analysis for Air Force (AF) Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alion Science and Technology has been awarded a $18 million task order with a 60-month period of performance for Spectrum Management Research and Analysis for Air Force (AF) Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO). Work to be performed includes technical and analytical spectrum research, analysis, and assessments pertaining to national and international spectrum… Continue reading Alion Awarded $18 Million Task Order for Spectrum Management Research and Analysis for Air Force (AF) Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO)

Patanjali-owned Ruchi Soya gets Indian regulator’s nod for $580m FPO to pare debt

“The approval came in on Saturday,” the person said. With the regulator’s approval in hand, the company is looking to launch the share sale soon, as early as next week, he added. “They are in a rush to launch. The pricing will be finalized close to the launch date,” he said. Ruchi Soya had filed… Continue reading Patanjali-owned Ruchi Soya gets Indian regulator’s nod for $580m FPO to pare debt