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eCamps Sports Network Exits PlayMetrics in CEO-Led Investor Buyout

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eCamps Sports Network Exits PlayMetrics in CEO-Led Investor Buyout

Fairfield, Conn. – November 06, 2026 -- An investor group led by longtime Chief Executive Officer Charley Biggs has completed the acquisition of eCamps Sports Network from PlayMetrics, returning the youth sports camp operator to independent ownership. The announcement did not disclose financial terms.

PlayMetrics portfolio review drives the divestiture

PlayMetrics sold the business after reviewing its entire portfolio to determine which units support its core youth sports operations platform. eCamps had belonged to the Stack Sports portfolio before that company combined with PlayMetrics in 2025.

Investor group combines existing stakeholders and private backers

The buyers include existing strategic stakeholders and private investors with experience in youth sports, experiential businesses and digital marketing. Biggs remains CEO and will lead the company's next expansion phase.

GomSpace Targets SEK 1.6 Billion Revenue and 20% EBITDA Margin by 2030

Stockholm – November 05, 2026 -- GomSpace has set a medium-term target of SEK 1.6 billion in annual revenue by 2030, implying a compound annual growth rate of at least 30% from last-twelve-month (LTM) Q3 2026. The small-satellite provider also aims for an EBITDA margin above 20% over the same period and expects to supplement internally generated funds with additional capital.

Revenue has doubled to SEK 515 million in two years

On a rolling 12-month basis, GomSpace revenue rose from SEK 257 million in Q3 2024 to SEK 515 million in Q3 2026, an annualized growth rate of about 42%. EBITDA margin exceeded 10% at the end of that period. The company attributes the progress to dedicated business units with defined market focus, accountability and go-to-market responsibility, introduced over the past three years.

APTIM Names Ex-V2X CEO Chuck Prow Chief Executive and Chairman

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APTIM Names Ex-V2X CEO Chuck Prow Chief Executive and Chairman

Baton Rouge – November 03, 2026 -- APTIM has appointed Chuck Prow, former CEO of defense infrastructure firm V2X, as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman effective November 9, 2026. He succeeds Mark Fallon, who is stepping down from both roles to pursue other ventures.

Prow arrives from a V2X business with more than $4.0 billion in revenues

Prow most recently led V2X, which the source describes as a defense infrastructure management and technology firm with more than $4.0 billion in revenues. He led its formation through the merger of The Vertex Company with Vectrus, where he had been CEO since 2017.

His résumé spans more than three decades of leading global enterprises. He previously held executive leadership roles in the government and public sector businesses of IBM and PwC, has served on multiple boards in the government technology market, and is a 10-time Wash100 Award winner.

Cordatus Capital Takes Majority Stake in Floor Abrasives Maker Diamabrush

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Cordatus Capital Takes Majority Stake in Floor Abrasives Maker Diamabrush

Dallas – November 03, 2026 -- Dallas-based private equity firm Cordatus Capital has acquired a majority investment in Diamabrush, a Sterling Heights, Michigan, manufacturer of consumable abrasive products for concrete and terrazzo floor preparation, polishing and maintenance. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Co-founder and CEO Mike Sancimino will stay in his role and continue to lead the existing management team.

Cordatus targets product innovation, new markets and acquisitions at Diamabrush

Cordatus plans to accelerate growth through continued product innovation, expansion into new markets, deeper penetration of existing customer relationships and strategic acquisitions. Diamabrush, founded in 2007, serves retail, industrial, commercial and institutional end markets across North America and select global markets.

TriNet Q3 Revenue Falls 5% as Worksite Employees Drop 11%

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TriNet Q3 Revenue Falls 5% as Worksite Employees Drop 11%

Dublin, California – October 29, 2026 -- TriNet Group (NYSE: TNET) reported a 5% year-over-year decline in third-quarter revenue to $1.2 billion, while worksite employees fell 11% to approximately 295,000, yet the HR outsourcing provider reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.

Earnings and margins contract year over year

Net income fell to $31 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, from $34 million, or $0.70, a year earlier. Adjusted Net Income dropped to $44 million ($0.94 per diluted share) from $55 million ($1.11).

Adjusted EBITDA declined to $89 million from $100 million, and the Adjusted EBITDA Margin narrowed to 7.6% from 8.2%. Professional service revenues decreased 7% to $157 million.

Operating cash flow rises 11% to $80 million

Net cash provided by operating activities increased 11% to $80 million, producing $53 million in Free Cash Flow.

Harford Mutual Surplus Hits $489M in CEO Linkous' 20th Year

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Harford Mutual Surplus Hits $489M in CEO Linkous' 20th Year

Bel Air – October 19, 2026 -- Harford Mutual Insurance Group's policyholders' surplus has grown from $89 million in 2006 to $489 million as of September 30, 2026, over the 20-year tenure of President and CEO Steven D. Linkous.

Linkous becomes third-longest-serving president in 1842 insurer's history

Linkous took the top job on October 16, 2006, as only the 10th president since the company was founded in 1842. Only John Carroll Walsh, who served 29 years, and Richard Dallam, who served 45 years, have led the company longer. Linkous joined HMIG in 1985 as a Microcomputer Programmer and Agency Support Specialist and also sits on the Board of Directors.

Rohrer Promotes Nadine Powell to VP, Joins Executive Team

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Rohrer Promotes Nadine Powell to VP, Joins Executive Team

Wadsworth – October 16, 2026 -- Rohrer Corporation has promoted Nadine Powell to Vice President, Product Strategy and Marketing, giving the thermoformed and contract packaging provider a new seat on its Executive Leadership Team. Powell will report directly to Danny Teixeira, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Powell takes charge of product, innovation and branding at Rohrer

Powell will lead Rohrer's Product Strategy and Marketing organization, which covers product management, innovation strategy, market development, branding and long-term business planning. She currently serves as Senior Director of Product Management and Marketing at the company.

CLERHP Targets $162M Net Income in 2026–28 Plan, Dividends from 2027

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CLERHP Targets $162M Net Income in 2026–28 Plan, Dividends from 2027

Punta Cana – October 15, 2026 -- CLERHP, the Spanish engineering and real estate group listed on BME Growth, projects $784 million in revenue, $252 million in EBITDA and $162 million in net income over 2026–28 under a new business plan, and will start paying dividends in 2027.

The Board of Directors approved the plan on September 30. It formalizes CLERHP's shift from an engineering-focused company into a vertically integrated group spanning the real estate value chain. The Dominican Republic becomes the group's primary strategic market.

Larimar City sales reach $400 million, about half of three-year revenue target

The Larimar City & Resort development in Punta Cana has booked $400 million in sales, roughly 50% of projected 2026–28 revenue. The project is designed as a destination city combining housing, infrastructure, commercial space, leisure and services.

Rosnet Opens Kansas City HQ as Platform Reaches 84 Franchise Brands

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Rosnet Opens Kansas City HQ as Platform Reaches 84 Franchise Brands

Kansas City – October 13, 2026 -- Rosnet, the restaurant data and operations platform serving 84 franchise brands across more than 6,000 locations, has moved into a new purpose-built headquarters in Kansas City's Northland after years in an underground business park in Parkville, Missouri.

Rosnet staffs more than 90 people across 13 states

The company has added clients, expanded its team and strengthened its leadership bench over the past year, according to the company. Derek Slayton leads the executive team as CEO. Kansas City remains the hub of operations, and Rosnet says it has been based in the city for more than 25 years.

M33 Growth completes majority investment earlier this year

Rosnet is backed by M33 Growth, which completed a majority investment in the company in 2026. Rosnet says the partnership gives it the capital to scale faster than at any other point in its history. The source does not disclose the transaction value.

Archer Lewis CEO Jake Nice Named to Crain's 40 Under 40

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Archer Lewis CEO Jake Nice Named to Crain's 40 Under 40

Chicago – – October 08, 2026 -- Archer Lewis CEO Jake Nice has been named to Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 class of 2026, recognizing his role in building the firm into a top-70 U.S. accounting practice in under two years.

Archer Lewis consolidated 42 firms into a single national brand since its 2024 launch

Since establishing Archer Lewis in 2024, Nice has led the integration of 42 accounting firms from across the country under one brand, with specialties spanning tax, attest and client accounting services. The firm now employs more than 600 team members serving 63,000 clients nationwide.