Blackline Safety Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Francisco Partners for up to $850 Million April 8, 2026 Shareholders to Receive $9.00 Cash Per Share Plus a Contingent Value Right of up to $0.50 Per Share $9.00 Cash Consideration per Share and up to $9.50 Total Consideration per Share represents a 28% and 35% premium to the 20-day VWAP of Blackline’s Shares on the TSX as of April 7, 2026 The cash-plus-CVR structure provides immediate value and liquidity for Shareholders while preserving the opportunity to potentially receive an additional cash payment if the Company achieves its near-term ARR target Voting support agreements have been entered into by certain shareholders, as well as Blackline’s directors and senior officers, representing approximately 34% of the outstanding Shares, including irrevocable voting support agreements from several of the Company’s largest shareholders representing approximately 30% of the outstanding Shares Blackline’s largest shareholder, DAK Capital Inc., owned by Daryl Katz, has agreed to exchange all of its Shares for shares of the Purchaser Board unanimously recommends Shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction
Instagram account featuring Faf de Klerk recruiting players for North Korea April 8, 2026 North Korea is looking to attract British English teachers by enticing them to the dictatorial state with the promise of elite rugby contracts. A social media account that features a similar recruitment drive for Chinese rugby has posted an advert, seeking rugby players for the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (North Korea)’s Pyongyang Reds team. [...]
Carbone London review: Electric vibes, but the food… April 8, 2026 Carbone London restaurant review It is the job of a restaurant to blast you as far away as possible from reality, and for all its flaws, Carbone – the most hyped London restaurant opening since the Chiltern Firehouse – rocket launches you to the Garden of Eden. Colour palettes of crimson and burgundy present in [...]
Iran conflict sparks worst month of outflows since Autumn Budget April 8, 2026 The Middle Eastern conflict has triggered the worst bout of equity market outflows in months as investors retreated from stocks over fears of soaring inflation and fuel shortages. Equity fund outflows jumped to £1.4bn in March, a jump of 55.3 per cent compared to February, marking March as the worst month since November 2025, when [...]
Londonmaxxing could save the capital’s jobs market April 8, 2026 Can Londonmaxxing help revive the capital's flailing job market? Employment expert Kevin Fitzgerald thinks so.
‘Make the process look less scary’: UK banking licence applications hit zero in 2025 April 8, 2026 The number of applicants for UK banking licences plummeted to zero in 2025, raising questions over the government and regulators’ capacity to foster competition and attract overseas investment. The fresh figures – revealed in a Freedom of Information request by financial regulation consultancy Pathlight Associates – show a steep fall from the 11 licence bids [...]
Argan, Inc. Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program, Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.50 Per Common Share April 8, 2026 Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) today announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved an increase to the Company’s existing share repurchase program from $150 million to $200 million and extended the expiration date through January 31, 2030. The Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of [...]
Gucci, BYD, Netflix: Who replaces gambling on Premier League shirts? April 8, 2026 The end of the Premier League season is in sight, and for some clubs it could spell a financial nightmare. Not because they’ll inevitably part with millions of pounds to bring in the world’s top talent, but because a key revenue stream could be left vacant come the start of next season. Premier League clubs [...]
Workers’ rights laws couldn’t come at a worse time for businesses April 8, 2026 The government’s Employment Rights agenda is becoming a reality, and the timing could scarcely be worse. As the first provisions of the Employment Rights Act come into force, Britain’s economic outlook is darkening rapidly. Growth is faltering under the weight of an energy shock, inflation is stirring again and businesses are staring down a period [...]
MiQ Acquires Rocket Lab to Accelerate AI-Powered App Growth Globally April 7, 2026 Deal brings in-app growth and total-market reach together in one unified advertising solution