Elsewhere, the flat operating profit in the UK has been more than adequately covered by strong performances in Prudential's other key geographies, namely Asia and the US.
The need for an overarching strategy which could be delivered from our UK offices had to be balanced with local knowledge in the clients' key geographies.
This acquisition will give Smiths Detection clear global leadership across all key geographies and technologies, and a much expanded aftermarket revenue stream.
That situation has improved some, but we're still short in key geographies".
Europe and Japan have been the key geographies outside of the U.S. for DeWolfe and Jam City as it looks to grow its gaming empire.
7. Expand strategic partnerships – In addition to our organic innovation agenda, we will expand strategic partnerships that increase inventory on our display ad platform, enable new paradigms in search and accelerate growth in key geographies.
8. Pursue small, targeted acquisitions – Looking forward, we will focus on small, targeted acquisitions that support our work in search, complement our value in the ad platform and help us grow scale in key geographies.
"Over the past four years, Sygic has witnessed revenue growth of nearly 250%, and we feel that by continuing to invest development resources in key geographies like India, and maintaining a customer focused strategy, we will be able to extend our leadership position globally".
"The acquisitions from Rocket Internet and foodpanda represent a positive step forward for the global online takeaway industry enabling all parties to focus their resources on building bigger and better long term businesses in their key geographies," said David Buttress, CEO, Just Eat, in a statement.
