Mergers and acquisitions

Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Fogo de Chão property for $5.7 million. Fogo de Chão is a casual dining Brazilian steakhouse concept with over 90 locations across 27 U.S. states and more than 20 additional international locations. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in Illinois and is corporate-operated under a long term, net lease with approximately 14 years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 7.0% cap rate on rent as of the closing date an

NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the "Company" or "ARI") (NYSE:ARI) today announced the completion of the sale of the Company's $9 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio to Athene Holding Ltd. pursuant to the definitive agreement announced on January 28, 2026. The transaction received approval from holders of a majority of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock at a special meeting held on April 21, 2026, reflecting broad stockholder support for the transaction. Following repayment of ARI's financing facilities, other indebtedness, and transaction expenses, ARI's total assets, consisting primarily of cash, will tota

Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc., Starfighters Space, Inc., Avaí Bio, Inc., Lake Victoria Gold Ltd., and QSE – Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. Five small-cap companies operating in very different sectors share one trait that tends to precede re-ratings: near-term catalysts that have already started to land. Companies Mentioned in this Article: VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VWAV), Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE:FJET), Avaí Bio, Inc. (OTCQB:AVAI), Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV:LVG) (OTCQB:LVGLF) (FSE: E1K), QSE – Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE:QSE) (OTCQB:QSEGF) (FSE: VN80) Key Takeaways: VisionWave Holdings (NASDAQ:VWAV) closed a $20 million senior loan in late Febr

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary — The world needs copper faster than it can find it. Latin America's mining sector is pulling in record investment as analysts project a 10 million metric ton supply gap by 2040, and the pipeline of new discoveries keeps falling short despite exploration budgets that have quadrupled since 2005. That gap is already showing up in prices and in boardrooms. Wood Mackenzie's head of copper research recently told Bloomberg that supply constraints remain the dominant force across the sector, with limited production growth keeping prices elevated even through periods of sharp volatility. Five companies

Issued on behalf of Salazar Resources Ltd. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary — The International Energy Agency confirmed in March that copper prices have blown past $13,000 per metric ton[1]. That alone would be notable, but the real story is what happened on the supply side: smelter processing fees fell to zero, meaning refiners are now working for free just to keep the lights on. ING Group puts the 2026 refined copper deficit at 600,000 tons, the widest gap in two decades, as mine disruptions and tariff-driven stockpiling continue to drain inventories outside the United States[2]. In that environment, capital is rotating t

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overview VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VWAV) is a defense and advanced sensing technology company building an integrated multi-domain intelligence platform spanning autonomous systems, RF-based sensing, artificial intelligence infrastructure, visual perception, and computational acceleration technologies. Since the Company's last corporate update on March 30, 2026, VisionWave has continued to advance its platform through certain strategic transactions, initial new commercial revenue bookings, expanded capabilities, and enhanced corporate governance. Key Milestones Since March 30, 2026 CategoryKey Milestones Si

Adds Critical Data to Global Logistics Network and Advances AI-Powered Fleet Safety and Performance Management Capabilities WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired Idelic, a leading provider of AI-powered driver safety and performance management solutions. Idelic's safety intelligence platform unifies day-to-day safety management activities such as training, monitoring, reporting and coaching into a single solution. With an AI analytics workflow designed to measurably impact driver behavior, fleets can proac

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. ("FirstCash" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FCFS), the leading international operator of more than 3,300 retail pawn stores, today announced record revenue and earnings results for the three month period ended March 31, 2026. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, which will be paid in May 2026. Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, "FirstCash is pleased to report its first quarter results highlighted by record revenue, net income and earnings per share. Consolidated revenues again exceeded $1 billion for the quarter, representing an

SUFFOLK, Va., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (the "Company" or "Towne") (NASDAQ:TOWN) today reported earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 of $40.99 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $43.71 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Excluding certain items affecting comparability, core earnings (non-GAAP) were $66.73 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the current quarter compared to $44.10 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. "TowneBank posted a strong first quarter achieving record total revenues of $246 million. We continue to invest in top talent across our Carolina footprint

RALEIGH, N.C., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of outstanding shares of common stock under a new stock repurchase program. The Company anticipates funding any stock repurchases on a leverage-neutral basis using the net proceeds from the sale of non-core assets. The Company may purchase shares of common stock from time to time in amounts and at prices determined by the Company in its discretion. Shares of common stock may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions (which may include block trades). The common stock

RALEIGH, N.C., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) announces its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which equates to an annualized dividend of $2.00 per share. This quarterly dividend is payable on June 9, 2026 to all holders of record as of May 18, 2026. The Board also declared a cash dividend of $21.5625 per share of the Company's 8 5/8% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2026 which is the next regularly scheduled dividend payment date, to all holders of record as of May 15, 2026. About HighwoodsHighwoods Properties,

Adds Plasmonics-based Modulation Technology and a Team with Deep Silicon Photonics Expertise to Advance Marvell's Optical Roadmap Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced the acquisition of Polariton Technologies, a developer of high-speed, low-power plasmonics-based silicon photonics devices. The acquisition strengthens Marvell's optical technology portfolio by adding advanced modulation capabilities that enable continued scaling in bandwidth, power efficiency, and integration for next-generation coherent and optical interconnect platforms. As artificial intelligence workloads drive exponential increases in bandwid

Board Takes Action to Protect the Best Interests of All Blaize Stockholders Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BZAI, NASDAQ:BZAIW) ("Blaize" or "the Company"), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, today announced that it has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan, which is scheduled to expire on April 21, 2027. The Board of Directors of the Company ("Board") adopted the rights plan in response to a specific threat of stockholders seeking to form a group the size of which would pose the risk of negative or actual control of the Company without appropriately compensating all the Company's stockholders. The rights plan is designed to allow all stockholders the

Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPB) ("Mid Penn"), the parent company of Mid Penn Bank (the "Bank") and MPB Financial Services, LLC, today reported net income available to common shareholders ("earnings") of $8.7 million, or $0.36 per basic and diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $13.7 million, or $0.71 per basic and diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings per common share, excluding non-recurring income and expenses(1), was $0.64 for the first quarter of 2026. Adjustments exclude $7.7 million of merger-related expenses and $370 thousand of non-recurring compensation expenses, net of tax. Key Highlights of the First Quarter

Total passenger traffic up 5.5% YoY in March International passenger traffic up 12.2% YoY in March; up 15.6% YoY in Argentina Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE:CAAP), ("CAAP" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading private airport operators, reported today a 5.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passenger traffic in March 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260421313653/en/Monthly Passenger Traffic Performance (In million PAX) Passenger Traffic, Cargo Volume and Aircraft Movements Highlights (2026 vs. 2025) Statistics Mar'26 Mar'25 % Var.   YTD'26 YTD'2

Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc.VisionWave Holdings (NASDAQ:VWAV) signs a non-binding term sheet to acquire up to 51% of Foresight Autonomous Holdings (NASDAQ:FRSX), adding camera-based stereo vision and thermal perception to its existing RF sensing core and the xClibre™ AI video intelligence platform — building toward a three-layer counter-UAS architecture targeting its Argus™ platform and intended to reduce false-positive engagement rates.Companies mentioned in this article:VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VWAV), Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:FRSX), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LHX), Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:E

Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE:LSF) ("Laird Superfood" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods, LLC ("Terrasoul Superfoods" or "Terrasoul"), a vertically integrated superfoods brand for $48.0 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, with an additional earnout of up to $5.0 million payable in cash if certain performance-based milestones are achieved (the "Terrasoul Acquisition"). For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Terrasoul generated unaudited Net Sales of approximately $65.8 million. The Terrasoul Acquisition was funded through a concurrent private placement of $60 million of Series A Convertible Prefe

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, announced today that it has acquired Libro, a leading Canadian reservation and table management platform. With Libro currently serving thousands of restaurant partners in the region, the acquisition will strengthen OpenTable's offering in Canada, specifically across Quebec. By joining forces, OpenTable and Libro will combine industry-leading discovery, table management systems (TMS), and guest relationship tools to better serve the Canadian hospitality industry. "Libro and OpenTable share a deep commitment to the success of local restaurants, making this a natural fit for both companies

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, announced today that it has acquired Libro, a leading Canadian reservation and table management platform. With Libro currently serving thousands of restaurant partners in the region, the acquisition will strengthen OpenTable's offering in Canada, specifically across Quebec. By joining forces, OpenTable and Libro will combine industry-leading discovery, table management systems (TMS), and guest relationship tools to better serve the Canadian hospitality industry."Libro and OpenTable share a deep commitment to the success of local restaurants, making this a natural fit for both companies," said D

Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE:INVX) (the "Company" or "Innovex") is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Drilling Innovative Solutions, LLC ("DIS"). Founded in 2013 by a team of industry experts, DIS has a proven track record of helping operators realize significant savings through innovative solutions that consolidate or eliminate costly operations. By integrating DIS's product offering and expertise into its broader platform, Innovex expects to enhance its portfolio of "big-impact, small ticket" products, allowing the Company to deliver additional value to its global customer base. DIS's unique float valves (Sentinel and Defender) represent significant ad

Armis adds real-time cyber asset discovery, prioritization, and protection across IT, OT, IoT, medical devices, physical AI, critical infrastructure, code, and cloud The Armis acquisition is expected to more than triple ServiceNow's market opportunity for security and risk solutions ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today completed its acquisition of Armis. Armis, a leading cyber exposure management and security company, delivers a comprehensive AI-powered solution that sees, protects, and manages cyber risk across every connected asset — from OT, IoT, medical devices, physical AI to code and cloud — in real time. The acquisition extends ServiceNow's

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (the "Fund") (NYSE:FCT) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be May 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT): Distribution per share:         $0.097  Distribution Rate based on the April 17, 2026 NAV of $9.90:         11.76% Distribution Rate based on the April 17, 2026 closing market price of $9.79:         11.89%  This distrib

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed a lease for a transshipment facility on 10.2 acres in Hayward, California with a fully autonomous all-electric ride-hailing provider. The lease commenced March 13, 2026 and will expire March 2031. Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: New York City/Northern New Jersey; Los Angeles; Miami; San Francisco Bay Area; Seattle; and Washington, D.C. Additional information about Terreno Realty Corporation is available on the company's web site at www.terr

Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) is steadily growing its network of ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) offering same-day surgical care. In the first part of 2026 alone, subsidiaries opened de novo centers in Birmingham and Foley, Alabama, and acquired a majority ownership interest in a center in Anchorage, Alaska, increasing the count to 36 affiliated ASCs. The ASC count will soon grow to 37, as a subsidiary of the Company recently signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority ownership interest in Surgical Clinic Solutions, LLC dba Surgical Institute of Alabama (SIA) in Vestavia, Alabama. The freestanding SIA performs more than 8,000 cases per year and is the largest multi-

TTP today announced the acquisition by QuidelOrtho Corporation (NASDAQ:QDEL), a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, of LEX Diagnostics Limited, a UK-based molecular diagnostics company and a spin-out of TTP Group. Founded in 2020, LEX Diagnostics originated from a TTP innovation programme to translate a breakthrough in ultra-fast thermal control into a commercially viable diagnostic solution. This work led to the development of a point-of-care molecular testing platform capable of delivering PCR results in minutes. "At TTP, we identified the opportunity for ultra-fast thermal cycling to unlock the real potential of PCR at the point-of-care," said Dr Andrew Baker-Campbell, Chair and f

HINGHAM, Mass., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS (NASDAQ:HIFS), Hingham, Massachusetts announced earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Earnings Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $2,851,000 or $1.30 per share basic and $1.29 per share diluted, as compared to $7,124,000 or $3.27 per share basic and $3.24 per share diluted for the same period last year. The Bank's annualized return on average equity for the first quarter of 2026 was 2.33%, and the annualized return on average assets was 0.25%, as compared to 6.46% and 0.64% for the same period in last year. Net income per share (diluted) for the first quarter of 2026 decreased by

KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) ("the Partnership"), an owner and operator of shuttle tankers, announced today that its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 has been filed with the SEC. The report can be accessed on the Partnership's website www.knotoffshorepartners.com in the "Investors" section under "Financial Information" then "Annual Report" or "SEC Filings", or on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Unitholders may also request a hard copy of the Annual Report, which includes the Partnership's complete audited financial statements, free of charge, by emailing: ir@knotoffshorepartners.com Or by writing to:

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed an early lease renewal for 68,000 square feet in Washington, D.C. with a provider of educational services. The lease will commence December 1, 2026 and expire December 2031. Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: New York City/Northern New Jersey; Los Angeles; Miami; San Francisco Bay Area; Seattle; and Washington, D.C. Additional information about Terreno Realty Corporation is available on the company's web site at www.terreno.com. Forward-Look

NEW YORK, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the second quarter of 2026 of $0.235 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026. About Royalty Pharma Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Roya

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forager Capital Management, LLC, the largest shareholder of Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:RPAY) (the "Company"), with beneficial ownership of approximately 13% of the issued and outstanding shares, sent the below letter to the Board of Directors of the Company, which details its $4.80 per share, all-cash proposal to acquire the Company. April 17, 2026 Repay Holdings Corporation3060 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 1100Atlanta, Georgia 30305Attention: Board of Directors Dear Members of the Board, I am writing to you on behalf of Forager Capital Management, LLC ("Forager"). We have followed Repay Holdings Corporation (the "Company") since

-Adding fire sprinkler and suppression capabilities across Europe, a key strategic growth area for APi- APi Group Corporation (NYSE:APG) ("APi" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wtech Fire Group ("Wtech"), a comprehensive provider of fire protection, suppression, and detection solutions across Europe. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. Wtech is headquartered in Ireland and serves various European markets, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Germany, and the Nordic region. As fire sprinkler and supp

VENICE, Fla., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freedom Boat Club, the world's largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) business, today announced it has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston & Cape Cod franchise operations, the largest current franchise in the Freedom network.  The acquisition includes 21 locations across Greater Boston, Cape Cod and surrounding areas, further expanding Freedom's growing corporate club portfolio in the Northeast. The transaction also includes a Maintenance Operations Center and Dealership anchored by a 7,200-square-foot facility, strengthening Freedom's regional maintenance and fleet resale capabilities to support continued grow

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (TSX:FVI) (NYSE:FSM) ("Fortuna" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the renewal of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") to purchase up to five percent of its outstanding common shares as at April 10, 2026. An aggregate of up to 15,227,869 common shares, representing five percent of the Company's outstanding 304,557,387 common shares as of April 10, 2026, have been authorized for repurchase commencing on May 4, 2026. The timing, number and value of any common shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including current market price, general business and

InvenTrust Properties Corp. ("InvenTrust" or the "Company") (NYSE:IVT) today announced that it has signed a definitive note purchase agreement providing for a private placement of $250 million senior unsecured notes of which $50 million are designated as 5.09% Series A senior notes due June 29, 2029, $100 million are designated as 5.32% Series B senior notes due June 29, 2031, and $100 million are designated as 5.60% Series C senior notes due June 29, 2033 (collectively, the "Notes"). Combined, the Notes are expected to have a weighted average tenor of approximately 5.4 years and a weighted average fixed interest rate of 5.44%. The Notes will be required to be absolutely and unconditional

Acquisition will accelerate Arlo's reach into new markets with the addition of AI-powered care services to address fastest-growing age segment of adults 65 and older Transaction aligns with Arlo's strategy to leverage its strong capital position to further fuel growth as paid accounts surpass the 6 million mark Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ARLO), a leading provider of smart security services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Aloe Care Health, a leading AI-powered medical alert and fall prevention platform that delivers improved outcomes for patients and their caregivers. With 87% of adults over 65 looking to stay in their current home and 90% of U.S. homes not "

A Safe and Effective Non-Opioid Pain Management SolutionNASHVILLE, Tenn., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an expanded indication for its Caldolor® (ibuprofen) Injection product. The indication now includes the management of postoperative pain, and the approval coincides with the launch of a newly designed website for healthcare professionals highlighting this advancement and the evolving role of non-opioid pain management.   With this update, Caldolor is indicated for use in adult and pediatric patients ages 3 months a

NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GTIS Partners LP ("GTIS"), a global real estate investment firm managing $4.9 billion in gross assets with a focus on residential and industrial investments, announced the acquisition of a 116-acre industrial site in the Tampa, Florida MSA for the development of 4Ward Logistics Center. GTIS will develop 382,500 square feet of Class A industrial space across two rear-load distribution buildings, with delivery expected in the second half of 2027. JLL (NYSE:JLL), a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company, will handle leasing and marketing for the project.

Acquisition expands Teradyne's leadership in design to test software. Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER), a leading provider of automated test equipment (ATE) and advanced robotics, today announced it has acquired TestInsight, a leading provider of semiconductor test development, validation, and conversion software widely used across the industry. TestInsight's advanced tools and expert team will be pivotal in accelerating the development of test solutions on Teradyne platforms, enabling faster and more efficient time to ramp for complex AI devices. The acquisition strengthens Teradyne's ability to support customer design-in activities and accelerate time to market for the emerging AI and data

SRXH files Form S-4 with SEC in connection with EMJX merger  SRXH provides update on performance through mid-April with an approximate 3.5% gain in hedging pool, driven by EMJX's algorithm, and an approximate gain of 8% in its long treasury investment holdings NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRx Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:SRXH) (the "Company") and EMJ Crypto Technologies ("EMJX"), a digital-asset treasury operating platform with which the Company has entered into a definitive merger agreement, today announced acquiring shares in the open market of Compass Inc. and increasing its investment in Opendoor Technologies Inc. Further to additions to its portfolio,

WILMINGTON, Del., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onfolio Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONFO, ONFOW)) (OTC:ONFOP), an owner-operator of cash-generative online businesses, today announced that it has entered into a $100 million equity facility agreement (the "Facility") with an institutional investor.  The Facility provides the Company with flexible, discretionary capital – primarily for working capital and acquisitions targeting cash-generative online businesses that the Company believes are undervalued relative to their potential under an AI-native operating model – with a portion allocated to incrementally grow its existing digital asset reserve. Together with the existing convertible note

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantic International Corp. (NASDAQ:ATLN), a global provider of outsourced services and workforce solutions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Following the combination with Circle8 Group, Atlantic is evolving into a scaled, transatlantic workforce solutions platform with a pro forma revenue run-rate exceeding $1 billion, combining U.S. industrial staffing operations with high-margin European technology talent capabilities. Management Commentary and Outlook "In 2025, Atlantic navigated through a transitional period, taking decisive actions to realign our cost structur

$16.5M acquisition consolidates Dorothy campus control; positions Soluna to convert existing infrastructure to AI and market Dorothy 3 to prospective customers Soluna Holdings, Inc. ("Soluna" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, including Bitcoin mining and AI, today announced the acquisition of Spring Lane Capital's equity interest in Project Dorothy 1A ("D1A") for $16.5 million. The transaction gives Soluna complete equity ownership of D1A, located in Silverton, Texas, and marks the second major step in the Company's vertical integration of the Dorothy campus, following the $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Fa

Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to acquire all interests in botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec) for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP)MeiraGTx intends to immediately pursue global regulatory filings for approval of bota-vec LONDON and NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:MGTX), a vertically integrated, clinical-stage genetic medicines company, today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson & Johnson* (J&J) to acquire all interests in bota-vec for the treatment of XLRP. "We are extremely pleased to have reacquired bota-vec for the treatment of XLRP,"

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of UK-based Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited ("Bridge"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bridge is a commercial insurance broker specializing in real estate, construction, corporate and private client insurance, primarily for UK-based clients with a small international presence. The Bridge team, led by Roger Potts, Alex Cohen and Andre Backner, will continue to operate from its offices in Manchester and London."Bridge is an outstanding fit with our UK-base

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ozark Materials, LLC, a U.S.-based provider of pavement marking solutions, from Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT). The all-cash transaction includes a purchase price of $65 million, subject to customary adjustments. Ozark Materials serves customers across the United States and Canada and has a strong reputation for quality, service and operational excellence. The company has approximately 130 employees and well-established customer relationships that align closely with PPG's Traffic Solutions business. "This acquisition strengthens our business by enhancing our ability to serve customers throughout North America with

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky American Water announced today it has completed the acquisition of the Livingston Municipal Water Works system. The purchase of the water system, which serves approximately 162 customer connections, was approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) and reflects Kentucky American Water's ongoing commitment to strengthening water infrastructure and enhancing service in communities across the state."We are proud to officially transition Livingston Municipal Water Works to Kentucky American Water," said Sandi Singleton, Mayor of Livingston. "We are confident that this decision will provide long-term benefits to our customers thro

Expects Q1 2026 Revenue to be Approximately $4.2 MillionEnded Q1 2026 with a Backlog of Over $12.0 MillionReaffirms Full Year 2026 Revenue Guidance of $26 MillionHeightened Demand for Defense Drove Strong RFP Activity Across all Subsidiaries NEW YORK and NETANYA, Israel, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T3 Defense Inc. (NASDAQ:DFNS) ("T3 Defense" or the "Company"), a holding company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense businesses, today announces key financial and operational metrics for the first quarter ("Q1") of 2026 and updates its full-year revenue outlook. All numbers reported in this news release are unaudited and preliminary. The Company expects to announ

Celebration, FL, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:LRHC) ("La Rosa" or the "Company"), a real estate and PropTech enterprise, today announced that it has acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest in its franchisee, La Rosa Realty Orlando LLC ("LRRO"). With this transaction, LRRO is now a wholly owned subsidiary of La Rosa. Operating in Orlando, Florida, LRRO generated approximately $3.3 million in revenue and gross profit of over $0.3 million for 2025. The brokerage provides residential and commercial real estate services and offers coaching and support services to agents on a fee basis. Joe La Rosa, CEO of La Rosa, commented, "This acquisition represe

NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eToro, the trading and investing platform, has entered into an agreement to acquire Zengo, a leading self-custodial crypto wallet provider, in a move that deepens eToro's digital asset capabilities and accelerates its strategy of connecting traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure and the crypto native economy. The acquisition brings together eToro's global multi-asset platform and distribution with Zengo's non-custodial wallet technology, supporting Zengo's next phase of growth while expanding eToro's digital asset capabilities. The transaction strengthens eToro's ability to support evolving digital asset use cases, including tokenize

NEW YORK, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:MESO, ASX:MSB)), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has acquired an exclusive worldwide license to a patented chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) technology platform for precision-enhanced augmentation of therapeutic mesenchymal lineage stromal cell (MSC) products. Mesoblast plans to incorporate the engineered CARs to further boost effectiveness of Mesoblast's products, with the goal of enhancing the target specificity and augmenting inherent properties of immunomodulation and tissue regeneration. Mesoblast's MSC technology platforms, including the first and on

Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE:DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced the acquisition of the Bedford Collection, a premier 246,000-square-foot outpatient medical portfolio located on Bedford Drive in the prestigious Beverly Hills "Golden Triangle." This portfolio represents approximately 80% of the entire 400 block of Bedford with the exception of a public parking garage. The $260 million acquisition was executed through a newly formed $150 million equity joint venture managed by Douglas Emmett, who contributed 13% of the equity. The purchase was financed using a $130 million secured, non-recourse, interest-only, first trust deed loan. The loan matures in April 2031 and

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG ("Mynaric"), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications. Rocket Lab paid an aggregate consideration value of $155.3 million consisting of a nominal cash payment and 2,277,002 shares of Rocket Lab's Common Stock. The acquisition further strengthens Rocket Lab's extensive capabilities as a leading launch provider, spacecraft manufacturer, and supplier of satellite components at scale to the global

– Additional Commitment will Expand Access to Lenacapavir to Reach Another Million People Over the Next 3 Years – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced that the U.S. State Department, the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and The Global Fund will further invest in Gilead's twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine, lenacapavir, to expand access for up to an additional 1 million people, bringing the total commitment up to 3 million people in high-incidence, resource-limited countries through 2028. Bringing together the resources and expertise of both PEPFAR and The Global Fund is a key component of Gilead's larger coordinated efforts to

Board Takes Action to Protect the Best Interests of All Stockholders in Response to Rapid Stock Accumulation Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:RPAY) ("REPAY" or the "Company"), a leading provider of integrated payment processing solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved the adoption of a limited-duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") to protect the interests of all stockholders. The Rights Plan is effective immediately and will expire on April 13, 2027, unless the Rights are earlier redeemed or exchanged. The Board intends to seek stockholder approval for any extension of the Rights Plan beyond its term. The Board adopted the Righ

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of all material assets of NOW Solutions Inc., a Richardson, Texas-based, HR and payroll software company with a long-standing list of customers including schools, hospitals, municipal organizations, and government entities across the U.S. and Canada. The material assets of the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) company, which serves small to mid-market-sized customers with w

Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will enable Amazon Leo to add Direct-to-Device (D2D) services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network New Amazon Leo D2D system will help mobile network operators extend voice, text, and data services to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks Amazon and Apple enter agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for supported iPhone and Apple Watch models, allowing users to text emergency services, message friends and family, request roadside assistance, and more Today Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT) announced that they have ente

AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commerce.com, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CMRC) (formerly BigCommerce Holdings, Inc.), a provider of an open, intelligent ecosystem of technology solutions that empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver seamless, personalized experiences at scale, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan"). The Rights Plan is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire on April 12, 2027. The Board adopted the Rights Plan in response to the unsolicited acquisition proposal made by Rezolve Ai PLC (NASDAQ:RZLV) on April 8, 2026 under which Rezolve Ai

Advanced Solar Tracking Project to Support Greece's Renewable Energy Goals While Enhancing Energy Security and Efficiency Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, together with its joint venture partner Sunel Group, today announced the launch of an 83 MW solar installation in Kozani, Greece. The large-scale renewable energy project is set to significantly enhance the region's energy resiliency while supporting Greece's transition toward a decarbonized future. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260414438005/en/Ameresco partners with Sunel Group on 83 MW solar installation to r

Joint Venture to produce Counter-drone Systems in EagleNXT's Global Headquarters in Allen, Texas ALLEN, Texas, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba, EagleNXT) (the "Company" or "EagleNXT") (NYSE:UAVS), a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced a key move aligned with its comprehensive growth strategy – a $10.0 million strategic investment in ThirdEye Systems Ltd., an Israeli developer of advanced counter-drone systems ("ThirdEye Systems"), and the establishment of a joint venture with ThirdEye Systems called ThirdEye USA, LLC (the "ThirdEye USA").

Acquisition strengthens Instacart's international footprint and builds momentum with leading grocery retailers across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle EastSAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced its acquisition of Instaleap, a global enablement and fulfillment solutions services platform that empowers retailers to streamline and scale their online operations. The acquisition supports Instacart's strategy to expand its enterprise offerings globally and build the technologies that can power every single grocery transaction.