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29 October 2026

As previously rumoured: Scan Global acquires OIA Global, its ‘largest-ever investment’

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As previously rumoured: Scan Global acquires OIA Global, its ‘largest-ever investment’

Out on DeskOne y’day well ahead of the announcement: (Here under ‘Market’, M&A) “M&A RUMOURS build around Portland-based OIA Global, which sources say ‘has been on the market for a while’ – it’s unknown yet whether a sale of that business has been agreed. This comes as Denmark’s Scan Global is expected to disclose the identity of its latest purchase soon (more background concerning “an acquisition”, identity unknown, can be found here). ... The post As previously rumoured: Scan Global acquires OIA Global, its ‘largest-ever investment’ appeared first on The Loadstar .

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