Year: 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercury Acquisitions Corp. (TSXV: MERC.P) (“Mercury” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) has conditionally accepted the proposed qualifying transaction (the “Qualifying Transaction”) with Franchise Cannabis Corp. (“Franchise”), subject to the acceptance for filing of the filing statement in respect of the Qualifying Transaction and the satisfaction of the Exchange’s requirements to issue the final Exchange bulletin. The Qualifying Transaction will be completed by way of a “three-cornered” amalgamation between Franchise and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercury, and remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver, as applicable, of closing conditions. The completion of the Qualifying Transaction will result in a reverse takeover of Mercury...

Acquisition to accelerate delivery of the Dayforce platform in Mexico and drive value to multinational organizations operating in Latin America and the Caribbean TORONTO and MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ceridian (NYSE: CDAY; TSX: CDAY), a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, today announced it has acquired ADAM HCM, a leading payroll and HCM company serving customers in 33 countries across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. This acquisition positions Ceridian as a leading HCM provider in Latin America and will create value for existing and prospective customers in key markets, including Mexico and Brazil. Trusted by leading global brands, ADAM HCM has a strong and tenured leadership team and extensive regional knowledge and experience. Through this acquisition, ADAM HCM customers...

HOUSTON, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire The Coastal Companies, a leading fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from Continental Grain Company. Upon completion of the transaction, the acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce business. The acquisition will create a strong FreshPoint presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, provide significant value-added manufacturing capabilities and further diversify Sysco’s produce specialty business. Founded in 1992 and based in Laurel, MD, The Coastal Companies generates annual revenue of approximately $600 million, and is comprised of three integrated businesses:Foodservice Distribution – Coastal Sunbelt...

Anderson Arbor is located in the high-traffic Hwy 183 corridor, minutes from the new rapidly-expanding West Parmer Lane high-tech business center home to Apple, eBay, Oracle, PayPal, and PolycomStrengthens Whitestone’s Strategically Located High-Quality Open-Air Shopping Center PortfolioIncreases Scale and Presence in Fast-Growing Sunbelt MarketsProvides Additional Value-add Opportunities for Whitestone to Leverage for Shareholders HOUSTON, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (or “Whitestone” or the “Company”) (NYSE:WSR) today announced that it has acquired the multi-tenant in-line retail space of Anderson Arbor, an open-air shopping center in northwest Austin, Texas. The center is located in the intersection of Hwy 183 and Anderson Mills Road N., which has a traffic count of more than 165,000 vehicles...

WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equity Bank, a subsidiary of Equity Bancshares, Inc. (“Equity” or the “Company”), announced that it has completed its purchase and assumption agreement on December 3, 2021, acquiring the assets and assuming the deposits of three bank locations in St. Joseph, Missouri from Security Bank of Kansas City (“Security Bank”), a subsidiary of Valley View Bancshares, Inc. of Overland Park, Kansas. Equity announced the entrance into the St. Joseph, Missouri market on July 19, 2021. “St. Joseph is an excellent fit for our growing Equity Bank network,” said Brad Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. “We’re pleased to add bank locations to our Northern Missouri footprint, and we believe our local leadership and focus on our St. Joseph customers will appeal to a wide range of businesses and families...

PHOENIX, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a North American leader in modular space and portable storage solutions, today announced that it closed the acquisition of the rental assets of Hecht Trailers in New Jersey. The transaction was funded with cash on hand and borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit agreement. This acquisition adds over 2,000 storage units and over 200 modular units in the Company’s existing markets in the northeast United States. Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am excited to welcome new employees of Hecht Trailers to our team at WillScot Mobile Mini. Hecht Trailers’ rental operations expand our presence and capabilities in the greater northeast region. Consistent with our M&A strategy,...