Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point

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Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point to accelerate leadership in defense and public safety environments.

Cegeka today announced that it has acquired 3Point, a Belgium-based cybersecurity and IT consulting company specialized in defense and public safety environments. Financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed.

Hasselt, Belgium – June 23, 2026  This acquisition represents an important next step in Cegeka’s strategy to build a leading position in the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors. By combining 3Point’s deep expertise and strong track record in highly classified environments with Cegeka’s scale and execution power, the company is significantly strengthening its ability to support these sectors in addressing increasingly complex, mission-critical challenges.

As geopolitical tensions rise and investments in defense and public safety accelerate across Europe, Cegeka is positioning itself as a long-term partner for governments and critical organizations, capable of designing, securing, and operating the digital backbone of the most sensitive environments.

Advancing Cegeka’s position in defense and high-security environments
Koen Deryckere, CEO of Cegeka, said: “This acquisition marks an important milestone in our strategy. We are building a leading position in defense, intelligence, and highly classified environments. Europe’s security and sovereignty increasingly depend on resilient digital infrastructure, and on partners who are trusted to protect it. With 3Point, we are building Cegeka’s position as a long-term partner for the defense, intelligence and public safety sectors, in the environments where trust and discretion matter most.”  

Headquartered in Antwerp, 3Point provides advisory and project-based services in security architecture, cyber defense operations, and customized IT solutions. The company also developed proprietary threat monitoring solutions, like Pointguard, that support organizations in protecting their critical infrastructure and operations.

3Point’s solution Pointguard will further strengthen Cegeka’s capabilities in pre-emptive threat monitoring. In today’s landscape, where cybersecurity threats are increasingly amplified by the use of AI, having comprehensive and up-to-date intelligence on potential attack vectors is critical. Pointguard enables advanced monitoring, including dark web analysis and threat hunting, allowing organizations to proactively detect and respond to cyber threats at an earlier stage.

Combining expertise and scale to address rising demand  
3Point has built a strong reputation in the Belgian defense and public safety ecosystem, operating in highly sensitive and classified environments and supporting key national initiatives.

With this acquisition, Cegeka gains immediate access to specialized expertise, security-cleared talent, and deep domain knowledge and experience in defense and public safety. At the same time, 3Point will benefit from Cegeka’s scale, operational backbone, and international footprint to further accelerate its growth.

The combination will enable both companies to better respond to the growing demand for large-scale, high-security IT and cybersecurity projects driven by increased investments in defense and critical infrastructure.

Scaling capabilities in defense, intelligence and space
Following the transaction, 3Point will work closely with Cegeka to further expand its Defense, Intelligence, and Space activities. The combined teams will focus on delivering complex, highly classified programs and supporting governments and organizations in safeguarding their most critical operations.

Brandon De Waele, Managing Director Defense, Intelligence & Space at Cegeka, says: “3Point brings exactly the capabilities we need to accelerate in this domain: deep technical expertise, the right security clearances, and strong credibility in highly classified environments. Together, we are uniquely positioned to support large-scale, mission-critical programs and to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of defense and public safety in Belgium and across Europe.” 

Paul Meys, Co-founder of 3Point: “This marks an important step in the next phase of 3Point’s growth. By joining forces with a partner like Cegeka, we gain the scale, reach, and complementary capabilities needed to further develop our expertise and support larger, more complex programs across critical environments. We remain fully committed to the same high standards of quality, independence, and close collaboration that our customers expect from us, while creating new opportunities for our people and our business to grow as part of a broader international platform.”

Stijn Haemhouts, Co-founder of 3Point: “For our clients, this combination strengthens our ability to deliver end-to-end support while preserving the trusted, specialist approach that has always defined 3Point. Our work often takes place in environments where reliability, security, and deep domain expertise are essential, and those principles will remain at the core of how we operate. With Cegeka, we will be able to broaden our offering, access additional expertise, and continue supporting our customers with the same commitment and proximity, now backed by the strength of a larger international group.” 

Cegeka Closes 2025 With a Solid Foundation, Ready for Further Growth

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The international ICT group reports stable revenue of €1.28 billion in a cautious market, concludes a year of transition with structural measures designed to deliver long-term benefits, and prepares its next phase of growth under incoming CEO Koen Deryckere.

Hasselt, Belgium – May 7, 2026   Cegeka Group today reported full-year 2025 consolidated revenue of €1.28 billion, broadly stable compared with 2024, in an ICT market shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, extended client decision cycles and disciplined spending. Cash generation remained healthy and underlying financial solidity was preserved. Over the year, the group completed a series of structural measures expected to deliver lasting benefits, reinforced its Board of Directors, and prepared its next phase of growth under incoming CEO Koen Deryckere, who took office on May 1, 2026.

Digital technology has never been more central to how organizations operate, compete and serve society. Artificial intelligence, cyber resilience and the sovereign management of data and critical systems have moved from the IT agenda to the heart of board-level priorities across industry, financial services, healthcare, government and the public sector. In that context, Cegeka’s role as a trusted, long-term technology partner to more than 2,500 clients across three continents has never been more important.

A Year of Transition
2025 was a transitional year for Cegeka, and management chose to focus on transition rather than chase short-term momentum. Revenue held broadly stable at €1.28 billion – a contraction of 2.3% versus 2024 – demonstrating the resilience of demand across the group’s core activities in a cautious market. EBITDA amounted to €118.4 million, compared with €130.4 million a year earlier, with adjusted EBIT (IFRS) €59 million, versus €74 million.

The evolution in profitability reflects cautious client spending, the cost of structural measures implemented during the year, and temporary underperformance in several geographies that are now stabilizing. Importantly, the group’s cash generation remained robust throughout the year, underpinning continued investment capacity and a healthy balance sheet.

“In a demanding market, Cegeka delivered stable revenue, while completing a series of structural measures whose benefits will accrue over the coming years. We enter 2026 with the financial foundation intact and with a clearer operating model to build on,” says Stephan Daems, CFO at Cegeka Group.”

Regional Picture: Stabilization Underway across the Footprint
Performance varied across the group. Belgium and the Netherlands – Cegeka’s largest markets – held up broadly in line with the wider European ICT services sector, with extended sales cycles weighing on growth rather than on competitive position. Italy improved progressively through the year and returned to positive operational performance in the fourth quarter. In the United States – an important pillar of the group alongside its European footprint – results shifted from profit to loss; new client wins and accelerated delivery in the fourth quarter point to a recovering trajectory.

None of these dynamics are considered structural. By year-end, early signs of stabilization were visible across the footprint, and the group entered 2026 with a healthier pipeline and a leaner delivery base.

A Sharper Organization, With Improvements Carried By Our People
Throughout 2025 Cegeka completed a series of integration, simplification and performance initiatives across the group. Team structures were streamlined, delivery excellence reinforced, and the portfolio concentrated on activities with the strongest client value and long-term potential. The full benefit of these measures is expected to materialize progressively from 2026 onwards.

“The improvement decisions we took together in 2025 have made us sharper, even more collaborative and better equipped to serve our clients where it matters most. Our people carried this transition with professionalism and commitment, and they are the reason we enter 2026 with genuine confidence,” adds Bart Watteeuw, COO at Cegeka Group.”

The group also reinforced its governance. The Board of Directors was strengthened during the year, and Koen Deryckere assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2026, providing clear leadership for Cegeka’s next phase of growth. The incoming CEO will build on the group’s distinctive culture of entrepreneurship, craftsmanship and client intimacy.

Technology Has Never Mattered More to Cegeka’s Clients
The challenging macroeconomic backdrop of 2025 should not obscure a deeper shift underway across every sector Cegeka serves. For organizations in industry, financial services, healthcare, defense, energy, government and the public sector, technology is no longer a support function but a precondition for competitiveness, resilience and trust. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how work gets done and how value is created. Cybersecurity has become a matter of operational continuity and public confidence. And the question of sovereignty – over data, over critical systems, and over the management of technology itself – has moved firmly onto the strategic agenda of boards and governments alike.

This is particularly true as organizations enter the AI era – where the real prize lies in combining enhanced computing power with robust, secure data management to turn opportunities in their core businesses into genuine, value-creating use cases. This is the environment in which Cegeka has built its business for more than three decades – working shoulder to shoulder with its clients, across Europe and the United States, as a trusted partner committed for the long term. The group’s ambition for the years ahead is to deepen that role: to help organizations turn technological change into lasting advantage, on terms they can trust.

Outlook 2026: Building From a Solid Foundation
Cegeka enters 2026 with confidence. The operating model is adapted to current market conditions, the cost base is better aligned, financial solidity is preserved, and the group’s strategic direction is clear. The measures taken in 2025 were designed to stay ahead of the curve rather than behind it – and management expects a progressive return to growth over the course of the year, with margin improvement building through 2026 and 2027 as the structural benefits flow through.

Under the leadership of incoming CEO Koen Deryckere, Cegeka will continue to invest in the areas where client demand is most resilient and where the group is most differentiated. Important strategic battlegrounds include, among others:

  • Applied artificial intelligence: embedding AI into mission-critical business processes and industry-specific solutions, from healthcare to financial services, defense, manufacturing, and the public sector.
  • Cyber resilience: helping organizations raise their resilience in a threat landscape that only grows more demanding.
  • Sovereign and hybrid cloud: delivering scalable, compliant infrastructure and managed services for clients that need their data and critical systems operated to European standards of trust.

The new leadership will have the space to further articulate and refine the group’s strategic priorities in the coming period.

“Cegeka was built over more than three decades on a simple conviction: shaping digital together, alongside our clients, for the long term. That conviction is more relevant today than ever. 2025 has given us a solid foundation; 2026 is the year we build on it – and to keep pushing Cegeka to evolve and transform in a fast-moving industry. Our teams are excited, fully focused, committed and future-ready – and so am I,” emphasizes Koen Deryckere, CEO at Cegeka Group.”

A Word To Our People, Clients and Partners
The progress made in 2025 was, above all, the work of Cegeka’s more than 9,000 colleagues across Europe, the United States and beyond. Their engagement, expertise and craftsmanship carried the group through a demanding year and built the platform from which the next chapter begins. To them, and to the 2,500+ clients and partners who continued to move forward with Cegeka during a cautious year for the sector, the group extends its sincere thanks.

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Hg doubles down on Teamworks as a leading AI platform for elite sports

HG Capital

DURHAM, N.C. – April 28, 2026 – Teamworks, The Operating System for Sports™ powering more than 7,000 elite sports organizations globally, today announced a significant growth investment led by Hg, a leading investor in technology, data and services businesses, more than doubling Hg’s total investment in Teamworks to $200 million. This latest growth investment, which includes participation from global asset manager AllianceBernstein, moves Teamworks’ valuation to above $1.5B and represents a material increase from the company’s previously achieved valuation.

The investment comes as Teamworks deepens its focus on making sports organizations smarter by connecting data, context, and decision-making across every layer of the organization. Alongside its investment, Hg brings significant operational resources to support AI development, including their AI product incubation program, Hg Catalyst, and other proprietary AI and data platforms used to rapidly deploy AI capabilities across 60+ technology and services companies. The partnership fast-tracks Teamworks’ progress embedding advanced AI across its platform, further cementing its position as the leader in sports technology.

“When we built Teamworks, the vision was always bigger than communication software. It was about giving elite organizations an operating system that connects every department and powers objective decision-making across sports organizations,” said Zach Maurides, CEO and Founder of Teamworks. “This investment, and the partnership with Hg, confirms that we are executing on that vision. We are investing aggressively in AI and data infrastructure, and making the right acquisitions to build the most intelligent operating system in sports.”

“Teamworks is exceptionally well positioned at the intersection of sports, data, and AI. We believe the next phase of value creation will come from embedding AI deeply into core workflows to drive faster, smarter decision-making,” said Stef Raiola, Director at Hg. “Teamworks is a category-defining business. We’re excited to partner with Zach and the team to support their continued growth, product innovation, and global expansion.”

This growth investment, a combination of primary and secondary, accelerates Teamworks’ strategic priorities: expanding its world-class data science and AI team, deepening its proprietary sports data infrastructure, and continuing a disciplined M&A strategy that adds data and intelligence capabilities across sports verticals. Acquisitions, including Zelus Analytics, Telemetry Sports, Sportlogiq, and most recently the enterprise business of Pro Football Focus (PFF) reflect the company’s commitment to owning a vertically integrated tech stack across every sport.

Teamworks is the preferred technology partner for 100% of NFL, NHL, and Premier League teams, 90% of MLB, 87% of NBA, 83% of MLS teams, 99% of DI NCAA athletic departments, and 65+ Olympic federations across 24 countries.


About Teamworks

Teamworks is the leading operating system for elite sports, trusted by more than 7,000 organizations worldwide. The company combines enterprise SaaS software with proprietary data and advanced analytics to deliver intelligent products that power player evaluation, game strategy, performance development, and daily operations. By unifying workflows, video, and trusted data sources into a single AI-driven platform, Teamworks serves as both the technology backbone and the intelligence engine for modern sports organizations.

Founded in 2004, Teamworks has expanded its data and AI capabilities through strategic acquisitions including Zelus Analytics, Telemetry Sports, Sportlogiq, and the enterprise business of Pro Football Focus (PFF).

About Hg

Hg is an investor in European and transatlantic technology and services businesses. We are an AI leader in private equity, helping to build sector-leading enterprises that supply critical applications or workflow services to deliver intelligent automation for their customers. We take an active approach to value creation, combining deep end-market knowledge with world class operational resources to support entrepreneurial leaders looking to scale and drive AI transformation. With a vast European network and strong presence across North America, Hg has c.$110 billion in assets under management and more than 400 employees. Our portfolio spans around 60 businesses worth over $195 billion in aggregate enterprise value, employing more than 130,000 people and consistently growing revenues at more than 18% annually.

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KKR and Samsung SDS Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Long-Term Value Creation

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KKR to become active minority investor through KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) investment

SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Samsung SDS, a leading enterprise IT solutions company (the “Company”) and a member of Samsung Group, today announced a strategic partnership to support Samsung SDS’ next phase of growth and long-term value creation.

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Under the strategic partnership, KKR, through funds managed by KKR, and Samsung SDS will closely collaborate on a range of value creation initiatives for the Company, including supporting organic and inorganic growth strategies, accelerating the Company’s expansion as a full‑stack AI solutions provider, and expanding into new business areas. KKR will also serve in an active advisory capacity to Samsung SDS’ management team, particularly in areas including M&A, capital allocation, and supporting the Company’s efforts to pursue strategic growth opportunities globally.

In connection with the strategic partnership, funds managed by KKR have entered into definitive agreements to acquire KRW 1.22 trillion ($820 million) of convertible bonds newly issued by Samsung SDS. The Company intends to utilize the investment, together with its existing resources, to strengthen its infrastructure and capabilities and reinforce its competitive position in key growth areas, including end-to-end AI transformation services.

Established in 1985, Samsung SDS is a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions. The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of services spanning cloud, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and logistics to a global customer base across industries. As a core strategic priority, the Company continues to expand its AI transformation (AX) business through sustained investments in AI infrastructure, platforms, and capabilities. With approximately 26,000 employees and annual revenue of KRW 14 trillion, Samsung SDS combines scaled delivery capabilities with deep technical expertise and is well positioned to support its customers’ evolving needs for cloud adoption and digital transformation.

Chung Ho Park, Partner and Head of Korea at KKR, said, “This unique strategic partnership brings together Samsung SDS, part of one of Korea’s most established conglomerates, with KKR’s global experience in long-term value creation. Against a backdrop of increasing demand for digital transformation and AI solutions, we have strong conviction in Samsung SDS’ market leadership and growth potential by playing a critical role in advancing Korea’s digital capabilities and infrastructure. We look forward to leveraging KKR’s global network, deep local experience, and operational expertise to take the Company to its next stage of transformation as hands-on, active investors to drive long-term value creation for all shareholders and stakeholders.”

Jun Hee Lee, President and CEO of Samsung SDS, commented, “We are delighted to welcome KKR as a strategic investor as we continue to advance our growth strategy. Through this strategic collaboration, we will actively explore a wide range of growth opportunities, including M&A, by leveraging KKR’s expertise accumulated in global capital markets. Through cooperation between the two companies, we will continue to work closely together to enhance Samsung SDS’ corporate value and strengthen its foundation for global growth.”

KKR is making this investment primarily from its Asia Fund IV. This investment builds on KKR’s long-standing track record of investing in leading Korean companies with recent examples including SamhwaMUSINSAHD Hyundai Marine Solution, and SK Eternix. It also adds to KKR’s experience in the IT services sector globally, including FUJI SOFT, a leading system integrator in Japan; DATAGROUP, a leading IT solutions provider in Germany; a global full-lifecycle digital services transformation company Ness Digital EngineeringDevoteam, an IT and cloud services company focused on enabling digital transformation in France; and leading hybrid IT services provider Ensono in the US.

The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Additional details of the transaction were not disclosed.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About Samsung SDS

Founded in 1985, Samsung SDS is an ICT company with solutions which have been leading the digital transformation and innovation of clients for over 30 years across a wide range of industries. With operations in more than 40 countries, Samsung SDS’ solutions utilize advanced analytics platforms, AI, blockchain, cloud technologies to serve a diverse range of industries including financial services, smart manufacturing, global logistics, and retail.

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EQT to Launch USD 371 million Tender Offer for MAMEZO

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  • QT has announced the launch of a USD 371 million tender offer to privatize MAMEZO, a Japanese IT services company that supports enterprises in modernizing IT systems and adopting artificial intelligence more effectively
  • The transaction marks EQT’s first IT services investment in Japan, reinforcing the firm’s ambition to expand its presence in the market and aligning with its global thematic focus on technology and technology-enabled services
  • Following a successful completion of the acquisition, EQT will support MAMEZO’s ongoing operations and strategic priorities through its mid-market buyout strategy, drawing on its long-standing presence in Japan and experience in scaling technology services companies

TOKYO – 23 January 2026 – EQT today announced that BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (the “MMG Fund” or “EQT”) will launch a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to acquire MAMEZO Co., Ltd. (“MAMEZO” or the “Company”; ticker symbol: TSE 202A), a Japanese IT services company that supports enterprises in modernizing IT systems and adopting artificial intelligence, at an offer price of JPY 3,551 per share.

Headquartered in Tokyo, MAMEZO is a leading IT consulting firm that helps companies modernize IT systems, design digital platforms and system architecture, and enhance their organization capabilities to work with new technologies, including AI and cloud adoption. The Company works closely with clients in the manufacturing, automotive, and financial services sectors, helping them improve operational efficiency and address labor and productivity challenges by implementing AI, Robotics, and other digital technology.

Following the successful completion of the acquisition, EQT expects to acquire full ownership of MAMEZO to support the Company’s ongoing operations and strategic priorities, leveraging EQT’s extensive track record in technology-enabled services and its long-standing presence in Japan. EQT will collaborate with Itochu Corporation as a strategic partner to drive long-term value for the company.

Tetsuro Onitsuka, Partner, EQT Private Capital Asia, said: “Japan is entering a pivotal phase in its digital and AI transformation, and MAMEZO is well-positioned to support enterprises navigating this shift. This investment reflects EQT’s long-standing presence in Japan and the deep relationships we have built with founders, management teams and advisors over many years. It also marks EQT’s first entry into the IT services sector in Japan and aligns with our conviction in the structural growth of technology-enabled services and the increasing importance of AI-driven digital transformation across industries. Through our mid-market strategy, EQT is able to partner with high quality companies across the full spectrum of growth. We look forward to supporting the Company’s continued development as part of EQT’s broader presence in Japan.”

EQT’s mid-market buyout strategy is a natural extension of EQT’s established large-cap buyout platform in Asia Pacific and leverages EQT’s pan-Asian presence to support portfolio companies. EQT has been an active investor in the technology and technology services sector in Asia Pacific through its mid-market and large-cap strategies. EQT’s mid-market portfolio includes, but is not limited to, CareNet and HRBrain in Japan, Compass Education in Australia, and WSO2 and Indium in India.

Please note that the consummation of the acquisition is subject to customary conditions.

The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or solicitation. Any offer or solicitation in respect of the BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership will be made only through a confidential private placement memorandum and related documents which will be furnished to qualified investors on a confidential basis in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution to persons in the United States of America. Any securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration thereunder or pursuant to an available exemption therefrom. Any offering of securities to be made in the United States would have to be made by means of an offering document obtainable from the issuer or its agents and would contain detailed information about the issuer and its management, as well as financial statements. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

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This press release is intended to provide information relating to the Tender Offer to the public and has not been prepared for the purpose of soliciting an offer to sell shares. If shareholders wish to sell their shares, they should first read the Tender Offer Explanation Statement concerning the Tender Offer for information on the means by which they may tender their shares in the Tender Offer. This press release shall neither be, nor constitute a part of, an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation to sell or purchase, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation may not be permitted, and neither this press release (or any part of it) nor its distribution shall be interpreted to constitute the basis of any agreement in relation to the Tender Offer, and this press release may not be relied upon at the time of entering into any such agreement.

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The Tender Offer will be implemented in compliance with the procedures and information disclosure standards of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan, which are not necessarily identical to the procedures and information disclosure standards applied in the United States. Specifically, the requirements of Section 13(e) and Section 14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Securities Exchange Act”) and the rules promulgated thereunder do not apply to this Tender Offer, and the Tender Offer is not necessarily in compliance with those procedures and standards. Any financial information contained in this press release has been prepared based on Japanese generally accepted accounting principles, which may not be comparable to the financial statements of U.S. companies. In addition, it may be difficult for shareholders to enforce their rights or make claims arising under U.S. securities laws, since the Company is incorporated outside the United States and all or some of its directors and officers are residents outside the United States. In addition, shareholders may not be able to commence legal proceedings in courts outside of the U.S. against a non-U.S. company or its directors or officers for violations of U.S. securities laws, and U.S. courts may not grant jurisdiction over a non-U.S. company or its directors or officers.

The Tender Offeror, its financial advisors and the tender offer agent (and their respective affiliates) may purchase or take actions to purchase, by means other than the Tender Offer, shares, or options representing shares, of the Company for their own account or for the account of their customers, to the extent permitted by Japanese financial instruments exchange laws and other applicable laws and regulations in Japan, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 14e-5(b) of Securities Exchange Act.

If any shareholder of the Company exercises their right to require the purchase of shares less than one unit as prescribed by the Japanese Companies Act, the Company may purchase its own shares during the Tender Offer period in accordance with applicable legal procedures.

All procedures relating to the Tender Offer will be conducted in the Japanese language. While some or all documents related to the Tender Offer may be prepared in English, the Japanese-language documents will prevail in the event of any discrepancies between the English and Japanese documents.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Actual results may differ materially from the projections or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. None of the tender offeror, the Company, or any of their respective affiliates guarantees that the forward-looking statements expressed or implied herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the tender offeror as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, neither the tender offeror nor any of its affiliates undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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The release, issue or distribution of this press release may be subject to legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. Persons who come into possession of this press release should inform themselves of and observe any applicable restrictions. In any jurisdiction where the conduct of the Tender Offer is unlawful or subject to regulatory restrictions, this press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities or a solicitation of such an offer, and shall be deemed to have been sent for information purposes only.

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EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 270 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 31 December 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership

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About MAMEZO
MAMEZO Co., Ltd. was founded in 1999 with the aim of promoting software engineering, including object-oriented technology, across industries and enterprises. Since its establishment, the company has focused on AI-driven software engineering, engaging in initiatives such as robotics, factory digitalization through AI and IoT, integration of in-vehicle ECUs, and the modernization of core enterprise systems using ERP and open-source technologies. With deep expertise in both hardware and software, as well as extensive experience in the development and application of AI, MAMEZO supports companies in enhancing their digital competitiveness.

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Gryphon Investors Completes Sale of 3Cloud to Cognizant

Gryphon Investors

Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed the sale of its portfolio company 3Cloud (“the Company”), a highly scaled dedicated Microsoft Azure services provider, to Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH).  The transaction was originally announced on November 13, 2025. Financial terms are not disclosed.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, 3Cloud offers comprehensive solutions that help customers optimize business outcomes within Microsoft Azure, including being a global leader in Azure-dedicated AI enablement solutions. 3Cloud’s offerings are purposely built to optimize the value of Microsoft’s Azure platform with a proven track record in modern data engineering, cloud-native AI application development, advanced analytics, and Azure managed services. 3Cloud is also an Elite Databricks partner. Since Gryphon’s initial investment in June 2020, the Company has completed multiple add-on acquisitions, while also growing organically at over 20% per year to increase its scale by approximately 12x.

Gabe Stephenson, Deal Partner and Co-Head of Gryphon’s Technology Solutions & Services Group, said, “We truly enjoyed the journey of working with CEO Mike Rocco, President Jim Dietrich, and the entire 3Cloud management team to build a preeminent Azure services provider. We are grateful for the hard work of the 3Cloud team and we appreciate the shared vision and ultimate success we had together. We wish the 3Cloud team well and expect them to continue to flourish and grow as a part of Cognizant.”

Gryphon was represented in sale by Lazard on transaction advisory and Kirkland & Ellis on legal. Cognizant was represented by Mayer Brown.

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About Gryphon Investors

Gryphon Investors is a leading middle-market private investment firm focused on growing competitively-advantaged companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, Software, and Technology Solutions & Services sectors. With more than $10 billion of assets under management, Gryphon prioritizes investments in which it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners, and management teams to accelerate the building of leading, high-quality companies and generate enduring value through its integrated deal and operations business model. Gryphon’s highly-differentiated model integrates since 1999 its well-proven Operations Resources Group, which is led by full-time, Gryphon senior operating executives with general management, artificial intelligence, human capital acquisition and development, acquisition due diligence and integration planning, treasury, finance, and accounting expertise. Gryphon’s three core investment strategies include its Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital strategies, each with dedicated funds of capital. The Flagship and Heritage strategies target equity investments of $50 million to $500 million per portfolio company. The Junior Capital strategy targets investments of $10 million to $25 million in junior securities of credit facilities, arranged by leading middle-market lenders, in both Gryphon-controlled companies, as well as in other private equity-backed companies operating in Gryphon’s targeted investment sectors.

About 3Cloud

3Cloud is a “born in the cloud,” Gold-certified Microsoft Azure technology consulting firm and Azure Expert Managed Services Provider that provides cloud strategy, design, implementation, and managed services to clients across multiple industries. Founded by former Microsoft executives, 3Cloud combines a team of highly-experienced cloud architects and technologists with a strong network of Microsoft sales and engineering relationships to deliver the ultimate Azure experience for clients. 3Cloud has been recognized as a top Microsoft Azure partner worldwide, earning multiple Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards across categories such as Data & AI, Health & Life Sciences, Migration to Azure, Solution Assessments, and Modernizing Applications. 3Cloud has more than 1,000 Azure experts and engineers and 1,500+ Microsoft certifications. 3Cloud is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices in Dallas, Texas and supports clients throughout North America.

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Ethos Capital Completes Continuation Vehicle for Identity Digital

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New investment partners join to support company’s next phase of growth

Ethos Capital LP (Ethos) announced today that it has completed a continuation vehicle (CV) transaction for its portfolio company Identity Digital, bringing in institutional investors including TPG GP Solutions, funds managed by Neuberger, Accel-KKR, Coller Capital, and CVC Secondary Partners, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), and 10 East, among others. The transaction enables Ethos to support Identity Digital’s next stage of growth, while offering existing investors the opportunity for liquidity.

“This transaction reflects our conviction in Identity Digital’s long-term potential,” said Erik Brooks, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ethos Capital. “We’re grateful to our new investment partners for joining us in this next phase and to our existing investors for their continued trust. Identity Digital’s leadership team has built a performant company that sits at the center of the digital-identity ecosystem, and we’re excited to support their next chapter. Ethos is committed to a long-term investment strategy that employs our deep operational experience to drive long-term profitability and growth.”

Identity Digital operates mission-critical internet domain name system infrastructure that powers trusted online identity and helps organizations establish and secure their digital presence. Since Ethos’ initial investment in 2021, the company has expanded its platform, integrated acquisitions and continued to innovate in response to evolving market opportunities.

“This new investment affirms the strength of our business and supports our continued focus on innovation and client success,” said Akram Atallah, CEO of Identity Digital. “We look forward to deepening our partnership with Ethos and welcoming our new investors as we pursue our next stage of growth.”

“We are delighted to partner with Ethos and the Identity Digital management team for the next chapter of the company’s growth,” said Michael Woolhouse, Co-Managing Partner TPG GP Solutions. “Internet and digital infrastructure has been a key thematic focus area for TPG for over a decade, and Identity Digital has established itself as a clear market leader within this highly attractive market.”

“Neuberger Private Markets has a longstanding, successful partnership with Ethos Capital,” said Frank Guglielmo, Managing Director of Neuberger. “We continue to be impressed with Ethos’ thoughtful approach to value creation. As an existing shareholder in Identity Digital, we are excited to continue supporting the company’s strategic growth through the continuation vehicle transaction.”

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Trading Technologies Acquires OpenGamma, Leader in Margin and Capital Optimization Analytics

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CHICAGO and LONDONTrading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, today announced it has acquired OpenGamma, a market leader in derivatives margin analytics for buy-side and sell-side clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The integration of OpenGamma’s sophisticated margin optimization and capital efficiency tools directly into the TT platform will allow for automated trading and position transfer workflows that reduce risk and increase efficiency and will significantly enhance TT’s multi-asset platform.

Justin Llewellyn-Jones, CEO of TT, said: “The acquisition of OpenGamma is a transformative step that immediately deepens the value proposition we will offer our combined customer base. Global derivatives markets have undergone profound structural changes in recent years, particularly in the realm of margin requirements, resulting in an acute need to manage margin-driven liquidity risk without weakening safeguards around counterparty risk. OpenGamma’s real-time insights empower firms to maximize leverage and free up precious capital. This is a crucial strategic addition that aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the best multi-asset platform experience across the entire trade life cycle.”

Peter Rippon, CEO of OpenGamma, said: “Joining forces with Trading Technologies provides us with a massive opportunity to accelerate our growth. Leveraging TT’s scaled go-to-market and distribution capabilities will unlock new opportunities for the OpenGamma platform across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Our team is excited to integrate our leading analytics into the TT platform, bringing new capital efficiencies to a much broader audience. I would like to thank the OpenGamma team and our investors for their unwavering commitment and support over the last 10 years.”

OpenGamma’s platform boasts a significant footprint, with top-tier clients across hedge funds, commodities trading firms and sell-side banks. TT will leverage OpenGamma’s strong client relationships to accelerate its opportunities in the hedge fund and energy sectors, while TT’s extensive network will provide OpenGamma with access to a larger pool of sell-side bank clients.

The TT platform handled more than 2.9 billion derivatives transactions so far in 2025. Through its Execution Management System (EMS), TT provides access to more than 100 global exchanges and venues for cross-asset trading. Through TT’s Order Management System (OMS), firms can accept, manage and execute orders and conduct post-trade confirmations and allocations. The expansion of the platform to deliver multi-asset functionality enables clients to utilize sophisticated order and execution management tools in the E/OMS for high-, low- and no-touch workflows across their global trading operations in each of the asset classes. TT’s open architecture allows users to integrate their systems with TT to access their own market connections, private liquidity or execution algorithms and import data from external sources enterprise-wide.

Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor and Gunderson Dettmer as legal advisor to OpenGamma. Goodwin Procter served as legal advisor to Trading Technologies, Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE.

About Trading Technologies

Trading Technologies is a global capital markets platform services company providing market-leading technology for the end-to-end trading operations of Tier 1 banks, brokerages, money managers, hedge funds, proprietary traders, Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), commercial hedgers and risk managers. With its roots in listed derivatives, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company delivers “multi-X” solutions, with “X” representing asset classes, functions, workflows and geographies. This multi-X approach features trade execution services across futures and options, fixed income, foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrencies augmented by solutions for data and analytics, including transaction cost analysis (TCA); quantitative trading; compliance and trade surveillance; clearing and post-trade allocation; and infrastructure services. The award-winning TT platform ecosystem also helps exchanges deliver innovative solutions to their market participants, and technology companies to distribute their complementary offerings to Trading Technologies’ clients.

About OpenGamma

OpenGamma is a derivatives analytics firm with unparalleled expertise in over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) and prime broker margin methodologies. Its teams bring together a unique mix of practitioner, quantitative and software engineering expertise. Today, OpenGamma is trusted by the largest and most sophisticated global banks and fund managers, with thousands of users depending on its analytics. OpenGamma has been backed by Accel, CME Ventures, Dawn Capital, Allianz X and Cristóbal Conde.

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3i-backed Evernex strengthens its capabilities in EMEA with the acquisition of Sunrise Technologies

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3i Group plc (“3i”) announces that Evernex, a global leader in data centre maintenance services (“DCM”), has acquired Sunrise Technologies in Morocco, a key domestic player with high levels of technical expertise in complex IBM-based storage systems and virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Nutanix.

This acquisition represents a strategic reinforcement of Evernex’s presence in Morocco, home to one of its three Global Shared Service Centres (“SSC”) alongside Brazil and Malaysia. Established in 2022, the Moroccan SSC plays a central role in scaling Evernex’s global delivery platform. The integration of Sunrise will enhance Evernex’s local service desk and engineering capacity, expanding its technology coverage and strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality maintenance services.

The acquisition marks the eighth since 3i’s investment in Evernex in October 2019. Sunrise’s expertise in critical and complex infrastructure environments will enhance Evernex’s core offering, which focuses on reliability, sustainability and operational excellence in IT lifecycle services.

Stanislas Pilot, CEO, Evernex, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sunrise Technologies to Evernex. Morocco is a key market for us, both as a strategic operational hub and a growing DCM market. Sunrise’s technical expertise, local footprint and strong customer relationships will enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients in the EMEA region.”

Marc Ohayon, Partner and Co-Head of France Private Equity, 3i, said: “This acquisition reinforces Evernex’s leadership in North Africa and aligns strongly with our strategy to build a global, integrated platform for data centre maintenance. Sunrise’s reputation for excellence and deep technical know-how will strengthen Evernex’s delivery capabilities and support continued growth in a key region for the company.”

 

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About 3i Group

3i is a leading international investment manager focused on mid-market Private Equity and Infrastructure. Its core investment markets are northern Europe and North America.

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About Evernex

Evernex is a leading global provider of data centre maintenance services, helping companies extend the lifespan of hardware, minimise downtime, and improve sustainability. Its solutions include maintenance, spare parts management, recycling, secure data disposal, relocation, hardware rental, and financing solutions.

Operating in more than 165 countries, Evernex maintains over 500,000 IT systems and offers 24/7 support through a network of global service centres.

For further information, please visit: www.evernex.com

 

About Sunrise Technologies

Founded in 2014 in Casablanca, Sunrise Technologies is a leading provider of data centre maintenance services in Morocco. The company delivers comprehensive DCM solutions across servers, storage and networking, serving blue-chip corporates nationwide. Its team of certified engineers combines technical expertise with a reputation for superior service quality and reliability.

 

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This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc, advised by 3i France.

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Azul Acquires Payara, Strengthening Leadership in Enterprise Java Solutions

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Strategic acquisition bolsters Azul’s Java platform with complementary products, deep Java expertise and accelerated go-to-market capabilities

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & MALVERN, England—Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, today announced the acquisition of Payara, a global provider of enterprise-grade solutions for Jakarta EE (Java EE)-based applications and microservices for hybrid and cloud-native deployments. The combination of Azul and Payara addresses some of the most pressing challenges enterprises face today: accelerating application modernization, achieving cloud-native agility, and reducing dependencies on proprietary platforms. The integrated offering provides customers with a unified, enterprise-grade Java platform based on open-source that can support an organization’s entire Java fleet – from business-critical applications to IoT, microservices and modern Java frameworks.

Complementary Products and Expertise

This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in enterprise Java innovation and builds on nearly eight years of collaboration between Azul and Payara, which began with the introduction of Azul Platform Core embedded into Payara Server Enterprise in 2018. Payara adds deep engineering expertise and proven go-to-market experience in the Jakarta EE (Java EE) space, strengthening Azul’s Java platform with complementary products and enhanced market reach. With this acquisition, Azul now provides commercially supported, open-source solutions across the Java application stack, delivering faster, more efficient, secure and cost-effective Java deployments compared to proprietary alternatives such as Oracle.

In addition to their complementary technologies, both companies share a deep history working with and participating in open-source communities, including the OpenJDK and Eclipse Jakarta EE Platform projects.

Driving Innovation and Value for Enterprise Java Customers

“This strategic acquisition is further testament to Azul’s commitment to support the needs of our global enterprise customer base,” said Scott Sellers, co-founder and CEO of Azul. “Payara delivers proven products that are naturally synergistic with our existing offerings and brings additional deep technical expertise to the world’s largest independent Java engineering team. Together, we will accelerate growth and innovation, expand our roadmap and deliver even greater value to our customers.”

“This is a major new chapter for Payara,” said Steve Millidge, founder and CEO at Payara. “After a strong and long-standing partnership with Azul, combining forces is the natural next step and positions us for accelerated growth. Together, we will strengthen mission-critical solutions for enterprise Java customers and deliver greater performance, security and innovation across the Java ecosystem.”

Adding Payara’s solutions to Azul’s Java portfolio expands its offerings in the application server segment and adds an estimated $26 billion total addressable market (TAM) projected to grow at a CAGR of 11–14%1. This announcement follows Azul’s recently completed majority investment from Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, alongside renewed minority investments from the company’s existing private equity sponsors, Vitruvian Partners and Lead Edge Capital.

“The acquisition of Payara accelerates Azul’s growth and broadens the company’s reach across the global enterprise Java market,” said Adam Solomon, a partner at Thoma Bravo. “Azul’s category-defining innovations create a significant opportunity for global enterprises to leverage innovative and cost-effective open-source solutions to modernize their Java application fleets and reduce dependencies on proprietary platforms.”

Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal advisor and debt financing for the transaction was provided by funds affiliated with Ares Management LLC.

About Azul Systems (“Azul”)

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Azul provides the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise. Azul is the only company 100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices and the world’s most highly regarded businesses trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul customers include 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes top 10 World’s Most Valuable Brands, 10 of the world’s top 10 banks and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG, and Workday. Learn more at azul.com and follow us @azulsystems.

About Payara

Payara is a global provider of enterprise-grade solutions for Jakarta EE (Java EE)-based applications and microservices for hybrid and cloud-native deployments. With expert support and no vendor lock-in, the company powers mission-critical systems in finance, healthcare, and more. Trusted worldwide by leading organizations such as BMW Group, Rakuten, Swisscom, and KCB Bank Group, Payara enables modernization, migration, and scale with cloud-native, cost-effective Java solutions. Learn more at payara.fish.

1 IMARC Group – Application Server Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Deployment, End Use and Region, 2025-2033

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