Day: June 2, 2025

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (Nasdaq: FLIC) (“First of Long Island”), parent company of The First National Bank of Long Island. With the completion of the transaction, the combined company is operating under the ConnectOne brand, with approximately $14 billion in total assets, $11 billion in total deposits and $11 billion in total loans. “We are pleased to conclude this complementary, financially savvy transaction, expanding the ConnectOne mission,” commented Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With greater scale, enhanced capabilities and a...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA, B3: AURA33 and OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Aura, AngloGold Ashanti plc (“AngloGold”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aura have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) pursuant to which Aura’s wholly owned subsidiary will acquire from AngloGold all of the issued and outstanding securities of Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (“MSG”), owner of the Mineração Serra Grande gold mine located in Crixás, in the state of Goiás, Brazil (the “Transaction”). Transaction Highlights:In consideration for the acquisition of MSG, Aura will pay to AngloGold: (i) an upfront cash consideration of US$ 76 million on closing subject to certain working capital adjustments as at the closing date; plus (ii) deferred...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):        The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree GLOBALDATA PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date position held/dealing...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):        The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree CRANEWARE PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date position held/dealing...

Press Release dsm-firmenich completes sale of its stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance to Novonesis for €1.5 billion Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), June 2, 2025 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces the successful completion of the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its partner Novonesis, a global leader in biosolutions, for €1.5 billion. The sale agreement was announced on February 11, 2025. dsm-firmenich received approximately €1.4 billion net in cash, after transaction costs. About dsm-firmenichAs innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned...