Dow Jones Acquires WorldECR

Kroll Acquires ABC economics to Expand Global Competition and Regulatory Advisory Capabilities

July 17, 2026

Financial Services

Kroll acquired ABC economics, a Berlin-based economics and competition advisory firm, to strengthen its global economic and econometric capabilities for competition, regulatory, disputes, and complex transactions. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition follows Kroll’s launch of Kroll Economics and Decision Intelligence and is intended to meet growing client demand for specialist economic expertise alongside traditional advisory services.

Dow Jones Acquires Eco-Movement

September 18, 2025

Data & Analytics

Dow Jones has acquired Eco-Movement, a Utrecht-based platform that provides global EV charging station location, pricing and availability data. Eco-Movement will operate within OPIS to bolster Dow Jones Energy's data and analytics offerings, adding nearly 2 million connectors across more than 80 countries to support retailers, fleets, charge point operators, utilities and financial institutions.

Equiniti Trust Company Acquires Compliance Division of ACCESS Newswire

March 3, 2025

Financial Services

Equiniti Trust Company, LLC (EQ) has acquired the corporate compliance division of ACCESS Newswire Inc., including substantially all assets of Direct Transfer LLC (the stock transfer agent brand). The acquisition adds EDGAR filing capabilities and iProxy Direct proxy management tools to EQ's shareholder services suite, expanding its transfer agent and compliance offerings.

ECI Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Croud

October 31, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

ECI Partners has taken a majority stake in Croud, the UK-headquartered global digital marketing agency, in a deal that marks LDC's exit after a five-year partnership. The investment will support Croud's continued organic growth and further acquisitions, enabling expansion of its media, data and technology capabilities while the business maintains operational independence.

Descartes Systems Group Acquires OCR Services for About $90 Million

March 28, 2024

Software

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Rockville, Maryland–based OCR Services, a provider of global trade compliance solutions and content, for approximately $90 million in cash. The acquisition adds OCR’s GlobalEASE platform and controlled export data to Descartes’ Global Trade Intelligence offerings, expanding content and capability to better serve multinational customers and partners.

Thomson Reuters Acquires World Business Media Limited

January 16, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Thomson Reuters has acquired World Business Media Limited, a London-based cross-platform, subscription provider of editorial coverage, events and video for the (re)insurance industry (including The Insurer and The Insurer TV). The business will be integrated into the Reuters News division reporting to Reuters Professional as Thomson Reuters looks to expand its reach and offerings into the insurance and reinsurance vertical.