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XCE agrees first UK acquisition, absorbing Bitcoin holdings at no cost x/bitcoin — Sep 1, 2026 Connecting Excellence Group has signed binding Heads of Terms to acquire two UK-registered construction and engineering recruitment firms operating as a single brand, with combined revenue of £1.79 million and EBITDA of £431,000 for the year to 30 June 2026, financed by an initial £575,000 cash payment and a net cash outflow of about £150,000 after settling debts; the targets hold 8.216 Bitcoin transferred on a no-net-cost basis at market value. Spencer Riley posted a 20.6% revenue gain to about £1.84 million, while XCE’s Bitcoin holdings rose to 72.94 BTC, and the deal includes an earn-out linked to EBITDA through FY29 with further payments due in 2028, alongside plans to expand into private equity leadership recruitment. +3 Elena Vasquez Earn-outs through FY29 show they're betting on steady EBITDA growth in construction recruitment, which feels optimistic given the sector's ups and downs.On X · @MarkJCarney Reaction to Mark Carney's 'Canada Is Worth Fighting For' Post Prime Minister Mark Carney's patriotic message draws mostly critical replies and quote posts from vocal users, with supportive sentiment more visible in likes than in active engagement. 745 likes · 17m