Fabio Fritelli
Acquisitions

Nextchem acquires 70% of ETEK, Fabio Fritelli: turning waste into value is an industrial opportunity

Nextchem, MAIRE’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions led by Fabio Fritelli, has acquired a 70% stake in ETEK, which holds 100% of its subsidiary SISEMTEK. Both companies are active in the large-scale recycling of precious metals and critical raw materials from end-of-life products like e-waste, mineral waste, EV batteries and photovoltaic panels. Thanks to […]

SoftBank
Companies Growth

SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company

A share price increase exceeding 14% has enabled SoftBank to become Japan’s largest company by market capitalization. The rally for the holding company led by Masayoshi Son was triggered by the announcement of a $75 billion investment plan earmarked for the development and management of artificial intelligence data centers in France. Following this transaction, SoftBank’s […]

Fabrizio Di Amato
Companies

Fabrizio Di Amato targets a new energy era as MAIRE posts record results

Fabrizio Di Amato, founder and chairman of MAIRE, has outlined an ambitious vision for the Italian engineering group following a year of record-breaking financial performance. With revenues reaching €7.1 billion in 2025, the company is now aiming to nearly double its size by 2035 while positioning itself at the forefront of the global energy transition. […]

eBay
Acquisitions

eBay’s strategic shift: acquisitions and the future of e-commerce

The acquisition of Depop by eBay for $1.2 billion marks a significant turning point in the e-commerce landscape. By absorbing the fashion marketplace from Etsy, eBay aims to capture a younger demographic and capitalize on the booming pre-loved second-hand market. However, success is not guaranteed – analysts warn that competitors like Vinted offer simpler, more […]

Elis
Acquisitions

Environmental hygiene: Elis acquires full ownership of Dodo Srl

Dodo Srl, an Italian company with over three decades of experience in environmental hygiene, has officially joined the multinational French group Elis. The European leader has acquired 100% of the corporate shares previously held by the founder and sole administrator, Marco Santini. The completion of this acquisition has led to an immediate restructuring of the […]