Year: 2025

NEW YORK, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StoneX Group Inc. (the “Company”; NASDAQ: SNEX) has signed an agreement to acquire The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”). This strategic acquisition will strengthen StoneX’s offerings in equity and debt capital markets, with significant enhancements in equity research and investment banking. The Benchmark Company is a full-service investment banking firm offering a robust sales and trading platform, award-winning equity research, and a highly experienced investment banking team. Headquartered in New York City and operating nationwide, Benchmark has been delivering exceptional client service, market access, and deep market and industry expertise for over 35 years. Richard Messina, Founder and CEO of Benchmark, will continue in his role, leading the division within StoneX. Jacob Rappaport,...

Strategic acquisition expands zSpace’s immersive learning solutions with BlocksCAD’s 3D design platform for STEM education SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — zSpace (NASDAQ: ZSPC), a leader in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) education, today announced the acquisition of BlocksCAD, a cutting-edge platform specializing in 3D design and modeling for STEM education. The acquisition strengthens zSpace’s commitment to transforming education through innovative technology and expands its capabilities to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students worldwide. BlocksCAD’s intuitive design platform empowers students and educators to explore coding, mathematics, and engineering concepts through 3D modeling and design. By integrating BlocksCAD’s powerful tools into zSpace’s immersive learning ecosystem,...

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 ALLIANCE PHARMA 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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire a sixth land survey engineering company located in Arizona. Upon completion, this will be the first acquisition in the Southwest Region and will serve as a launchpad to further regional development and the Company’s national DaaS business model bringing the speed and precision of AI drone solutions in a convenient subscription or pay-per-use model for businesses and government users. “Arizona is a strategic location for our first potential Southwest region acquisition as we currently...

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 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date...