Today’s M&A deals include announcements on Vodafone, Metiss, SE Group, Publicis Groupe, among others.
Vodafone Acquires Skaylink for $204 million
Vodafone acquired Skaylink, a Germany-based cloud and digital transformation services firm, from Waterland Private Equity Investments for $204 million. The acquisition strengthens Vodafone’s enterprise division by enhancing its multi-cloud, data, and digital transformation capabilities. Skaylink’s expertise in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud modernization complements Vodafone’s strategy to accelerate enterprise digitalization across Europe. The deal aligns with Vodafone’s ambition to evolve beyond telecom into a cloud-first technology services provider. Combining Skaylink’s consultancy and managed services with Vodafone’s infrastructure enables scalable innovation for businesses seeking secure, agile, and compliant cloud solutions.
SE Group Acquires FutureLabs
SE Group, a consulting and planning firm, acquired FutureLabs, a digital marketing and creative strategy agency, to strengthen its digital engagement and branding capabilities. The acquisition aims to integrate data-driven marketing, social media strategy, and content innovation into SE Group’s community and destination development projects. FutureLabs’ digital expertise enhances SE Group’s ability to deliver immersive experiences and promote client brands more effectively. This strategic deal supports SE Group’s broader goal of combining technology, storytelling, and sustainable development. Although the financial terms were not disclosed, the acquisition underscores SE Group’s push toward digital innovation in place-making and marketing strategy.
Publicis Groupe Acquires HEPMIL Media Group
Publicis Groupe acquired HEPMIL Media Group, a Southeast Asian influencer marketing and digital entertainment agency, to strengthen its regional and social media presence. The acquisition aims to expand Publicis’s reach among Gen Z and millennial audiences through creator-driven content, social commerce, and performance marketing. HEPMIL’s technology-driven influencer network and AI-powered engagement analytics complement Publicis’s data and media capabilities. This strategic deal enhances Publicis’s positioning in the fast-growing creator economy and digital advertising ecosystem. While the deal value was undisclosed, it underscores Publicis’s commitment to innovation in content, community building, and next-generation brand storytelling.
Ondas Acquires majority stake in Insight Intelligent Sensors
Ondas Holdings acquired a majority stake in Insight Intelligent Sensors (IIS), a developer of electro-optical sensing systems. The deal aims to accelerate Ondas’s expansion into AI-powered imaging, sensing, and autonomous monitoring technologies for defense, transportation, and industrial sectors. IIS’s advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor innovations will integrate with Ondas’s wireless connectivity and autonomous drone platforms, enhancing situational awareness and safety. While deal terms were not disclosed, this strategic investment strengthens Ondas’s position in the sensor-driven industrial intelligence market, supporting its long-term vision of enabling connected, data-rich, and automated infrastructure systems.
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