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Arkema Acquires Stake in Tiamat

January 12, 2024

Energy

Arkema has become a shareholder in Tiamat, a French start-up spun off from CNRS that develops sodium‑ion battery cells, participating in a €22 million fundraising alongside strategic investors Stellantis Ventures and MBDA. The funding will support Tiamat's plan to build a 5 GWh gigafactory in France (with an initial 0.7 GWh tranche targeted by end‑2025) and accelerate Arkema's development of battery‑materials solutions for lithium‑free storage technologies.

Lithium Americas Acquires Millennial Lithium

November 17, 2021

Energy

Lithium Americas Corp. agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Millennial Lithium Corp. in a definitive arrangement valued at C$4.70 per share (approximately US$400 million in total consideration), payable mostly in Lithium Americas common shares. The transaction adds Millennial's Pastos Grandes lithium brine project in Salta, Argentina to Lithium Americas' portfolio and is expected to close after customary shareholder, regulatory and court approvals in early 2022.

Winnebago Industries Acquires Lithionics Battery

March 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Winnebago Industries has agreed to acquire Lithionics Battery, a Clearwater, Florida-based lithium-ion battery solutions provider to the recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. The acquisition is intended to expand Winnebago's electrical and electrification capabilities, secure a critical supply chain component, and accelerate product innovation across its RV, marine and specialty vehicle brands.

ArcelorMittal Acquires John Lawrie Metals Ltd

February 28, 2022

Industrial Services

ArcelorMittal acquired Scottish scrap metal recycler John Lawrie Metals Ltd from Rubicon Partners, completing the deal on 28 February 2022. The acquisition secures access to high-quality ferrous scrap (notably from North Sea oil & gas decommissioning) to support ArcelorMittal's strategy to increase scrap use and lower CO2 emissions across its steelmaking operations.

Arcesium Acquires Limina to Build a Unified Front-to-Back Investment Platform

February 2, 2026

Software

Arcesium has acquired Stockholm-based P/OMS provider Limina to integrate front-office portfolio and order management capabilities with Arcesium's middle- and back-office technology, creating a unified front-to-back investment platform. The entire Limina team will join Arcesium, strengthening Arcesium's product capabilities and European presence while positioning the firm for further global expansion.

Lincoln Electric Acquires Remaining Interest in Alloy Steel

April 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. acquired the remaining 65% interest in Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd, bringing Alloy Steel into full ownership. Alloy Steel, a Perth-based manufacturer of proprietary wear plate solutions, engineering services and digital monitoring for the mining sector (primarily Asia Pacific), generates approximately USD 50 million in annual revenue and will be reported in Lincoln Electric’s International Welding segment.