MYOB acquires Flare as it expands its platform far beyond accounting
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.
Algolia acquires Sydney startup Search.io
French software company Algolia will build a hybrid API that combines its own keyword search with Search.io’s vector-based semantic search.
Bega, RM Williams and now David Jones? ‘Twiggy’ Forrest in rumours to purchase the retail icon
A number of interested firms have entered talks to purchase David Jones, rumoured among them is 'Twiggy' Forrest's private investment arm
How Aussie tech consultancy startup Transpire came to be acquired by a Brazilian unicorn for $23.4 million
Transpire is the technology partner of some of Australia’s biggest businesses, including Vodafone and Virgin Australia.
Flora & Fauna founder Julie Mathers acquires Snuggle Hunny, takes on CEO role
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.
Vac to the future: Privacy advocates accuse Amazon of buying Roomba company iRobot for data-gathering abilities
Industry observers say the US$1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot will add household mapping capabilities to Amazon's already significant data-gathering arsenal.
Sans Drinks merges with major competitor Craftzero to tap into male-dominated market
Non-alcoholic superstore Sans Drinks has now merged with Craftzero, as the business looks to turnover a possible $15 million this financial year and reach a new demographic.
Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest ups stake in Bega Cheese. Which Aussie icon will he buy next?
If it's fair-dinkum Australian and has a price tag, chances are it's heading for Twiggy's shopping cart.
Why the $4.9 billion ANZ takeover of Suncorp is a test for both the government and ACCC
ANZ's proposed acquisition of Suncorp's banking arm is bad news for competition and should be axed by regulators.
John Durie: ACCC unlikely to rule against ANZ’s Suncorp takeover despite increased market strength
The ACCC will closely investigate the ANZ's $4.9 billion takeover of Queensland-based Suncorp Bank, but will ultimately clear the deal because it doesn’t substantially lessen competition, says John Durie.
Modibodi acquired by Swedish multinational Essity for $140 million
Modibodi will join Essity's existing brands in the sector, including Libresse, Bodyform, Saba and Tom Organic.
Superhero and Swyftx reveal $1.5 billion merger and super app to promote asset fluidity
Share trading startup Superhero and cryptocurrency broker Swyftx have revealed plans to merge, combining 800,000 customers onto one platform.