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The potential new app feature would allow Snapchat users to compare steps they have taken with the steps taken by friends via data overlays that could be added to their snaps, according to the patent awarded on Nov. 7.

The acquisition of ABC Financial by Thoma Bravo, which has $17 billion in capital investments primarily in technology-enabled services sectors, will occur in the fourth quarter.

The acquisition of Indoor Cycling Group in July 2016 contributed to growth in the second quarter for Life Fitness, even though its international sales decreased for the first time this year.

Fitbit reported 3.6 million devices sold during the quarter, a 7 percent sequential increase. The newly introduced Fitbit Ionic and Fitbit Alta accounted for 32 percent of the quarter's total revenue.

Amer Sports President and CEO Heikki Takala attributed Precor's "accelerated" growth to new product initiatives, despite "short-term market softness."

Technogym's growth in the first three quarters of the year was spurred by 37.7 percent growth in Latin America, followed by 11.2 percent growth in North America.

Despite a strong third quarter, Nautilus CEO Bruce Cazenave is projecting a year-end 2017 revenue decrease of approximately 13 percent to 18 percent, or $44 million to $46 million.

MINDBODY executives are expecting at least 27 percent growth in fourth-quarter revenue, as well as 2017 year-end growth of approximately 31 percent over 2016.

Wexer's acquisition of the application development company gives Wexer sole control of the Wexer Mobile.

Gold's Gym International has introduced a digital personal training app that offers workouts created by its trainers and allows franchisees to sell the app as an additional revenue source for them.