Swiss commodity trading major Gunvor is considering asset purchases in the U.S. oil and gas space, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed sources, in a bid to build a better relationship with the Trump administration. President Trump called Gunvor a “Russian puppet” after the Swiss company made a bid for the international business of Russian oil major Lukoil. The bid was worth $22 billion and there were no rivals but the U.S. sent a strong signal it would block the deal. Following that signal, Gunvor droppe ...

Group 1 - Orbic North America, LLC has made a non-binding proposal to acquire substantially all of Sonim Technologies, Inc.'s assets for a cash purchase price of $25 million, equating to a price per share of $2.418 [1][2] - The acquisition proposal is supported by a $50 million financing commitment from a third-party lender, indicating Orbic's readiness to proceed with confirmatory due diligence and negotiate a definitive asset purchase agreement [2] - Orbic, along with AJP Holding Company, LLC, beneficially owns approximately 19% of Sonim's outstanding common stock, which may influence the acquisition process [2] Group 2 - The acquisition offer does not prevent Sonim from pursuing a parallel Reverse Take-Over transaction, as mentioned in Sonim's press release dated June 25, 2025 [2] - Orbic is positioned as a leader in mobile technology innovation, providing a range of connected solutions including smartphones, tablets, and mobile hotspots, aimed at delivering high-quality technology to a broader audience [4]