Brian A. Kenney to Succeed Hackett as Chairman CHICAGO, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) (“Wintrust”) today announced Board of Directors members H. Patrick Hackett Jr. and William J. Doyle will not stand for re-election and will conclude their service at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 28, 2026. It is anticipated that Brian A. Kenney, a Wintrust Board member since 2023, will succeed Hackett as Chairman of the Board, pending his re-election at the Annual Meeting. “We are grateful to Pat and Bill for their years of service on our Board, including Pat’s nine years of leadership as Chairman” said Tim Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wintrust Financial Corporation. “Pat and Bill, along with our entire board, have been instrumental in sharing their expertise...

Not For Distribution to United States News Wire Services or Dissemination in United States CALGARY, Alberta, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cavvy Energy Ltd. (“Cavvy” or the “Company”) (TSX:CVVY) will release its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, after market close. President & Chief Executive Officer Darcy Reding and Chief Financial Officer Adam Gray will discuss first quarter financial results and recent company developments on an investor conference call and webcast following the formal portion of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. MDT / 3:30 p.m. EDT. To register to participate via webcast please follow this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/24tjxx4n Alternatively, to register to participate by telephone please...

NEW YORK, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strata Critical Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRTA, “Strata” or the “Company”), today announced that management will present at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 1:30 pm ET. A webcast of the event will be available at the link here. A replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.stratacritical.com/. About Strata Critical Medical Strata Critical Medical provides time-critical logistics solutions and specialized medical services to healthcare providers across the United States, strategically expanding its portfolio of services through acquisition and organic growth. Strata’s subsidiary, Trinity Medical Solutions, is an industry leader in air...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Pacific Trust Company (the “Company”) announces that Smythe LLP (the “Former Auditor”) has resigned as auditor of the Company April 1, 2026. The resignation of the Former Auditor was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure. There were no “reportable events” (as defined in National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations) between the Company and the Former Auditor. The board of directors of the Company has appointed Manning Elliott LLP (the “Successor Auditor”) as the new auditor of the Company effective April 1, 2026, to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders. In accordance with National Instrument...

TORONTO, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG) (OTCQX: FTGFF) (“FTG” or the “Corporation”) today announced the results of its annual general meeting of shareholders (“AGM”), held in Toronto, Ontario on April 9, 2026. The Corporation reports that each of the six director nominees listed in its management information circular dated February 23, 2026, was elected as a director of FTG. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors of FTG are set out below.Nominee Votes For %Votes For Votes Against %Votes AgainstMike L. Andrade 13,915,116 98.48% 214,336 1.52%Robert J. Beutel 13,261,538 93.86% 867,914 6.14%Bradley C. Bourne 14,088,597 99.71% 40,855 0.29%Russell David 14,122,171 99.95% 7,281 0.05%Christine Forget 13,601,963 96.27% 527,489 3.73%Edward C. Hanna 13,082,351 92.59% 1,047,101 7.41%There...

SAN DIEGO, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”), the parent corporation of LPL Financial LLC, announced today it will report first quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, April 30. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 5 p.m. ET the same day. The conference call will be accessible and available for replay at investor.lpl.com/events. Contacts Investor Relationsinvestor.relations@lplfinancial.com Media Relationsmedia.relations@lplfinancial.com About LPL Financial LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200...

Pure Sunfarms brand is first to introduce THC ranges on top-selling flower in British Columbia Pilot program builds on the Company’s recent THC variability research, translating science into a more accurate way of communicating quality to consumers DELTA, British Columbia, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF), today announced that its Canadian cannabis brand, Pure Sunfarms, has implemented potency range labelling on cannabis packaging for Pink Kush in British Columbia as part of a pilot program, building on the Company’s recently published research into THC variability across cannabis flower1. This marks the first commercial introduction of THC potency ranges on dried flower in the Canadian recreational market and reinforces Village Farms’ leadership...

MONTRÉAL, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OR Royalties Inc. (“OR Royalties” or the “Company”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) announces the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report, Growing Responsibly (the “Report”). All monetary amounts included in this release are expressed in United States dollars. The Report marks the sixth edition of Growing Responsibly and details OR Royalties’ Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) initiatives and key performance metrics for the calendar year 2025. Heather Taylor, Vice President of Sustainability and Communications commented: “At OR Royalties, ESG considerations are embedded into how we allocate capital, evaluate opportunities and engage with our stakeholders. This year’s edition of Growing Responsibly is intended to reflect how that approach came to life in 2025, most notably in our...