FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Full name of discloser: OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD(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.  (c)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Gooch & Housego plc(d)        If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)        Date position held/dealing...

Represents a major milestone in Baker Hughes’ ongoing portfolio management strategy to become a higher-value, leading industrialized energy solutions company Expect $325 million in annualized cost synergies by year three after close; commercial synergy opportunities represent additional upside Chart Industries will be a third operating segment, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of its differentiated capabilitiesHOUSTON and LONDON, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ: BKR) (“Baker Hughes” or “the Company”) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”). This strategic transaction is a major milestone in Baker Hughes’ transformation into a higher-value, leading industrialized energy solutions company. The acquisition is expected...

Drone as a Service enters into a global oil and gas drone inspection services market growing at 28% per year as Company achieves stated interim goal from January 2025 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Grand Prairie Alberta-based Velocity Geomatics Inc. doing business as Velocity Group, with operations and offices across Alberta, British Colombia and Saskatchewan. The acquisition marks ZenaTech’s first acquisition in drone-based geomatics for environmental and regulatory compliance and services in the oil and gas industry, establishing...

Palomino Laboratories Acquires Vega Links Inc.Co-Founder & CEO Jeff Shealy (L) welcomes Vega Links CEO Karthik Gopalakrishnan (R) to Palomino Laboratories for the acquisition signing ceremony.Transaction Highlights:  (i)   Transforms Palomino beyond MicroLED optical interconnects into a comprehensive AI interconnect company spanning copper, MicroVCSEL and MicroLED data communication solutions;(ii)   Expand Palomino’s estimated addressable market by 10x—from approximately $6 billion to more than $60 billion; and(iii)   Expands Palomino’s engineering team and product development capabilities to deploy differentiated silicon and gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuit solutions for AI data centers, robotics and space applications.GOLETA, Calif., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Palomino Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB:...

Schindellegi, Switzerland – 16 July 2026 Trifork Group AGCompany announcement no. 41/2026 Trifork Group announces partial divestment of Trifork Labs portfolio assets to Verdane at a total cash consideration of EURm 22.8, above existing book values with additional earnout payments based on future portfolio performance. An extraordinary dividend of DKK 3.00 per share is proposed, subject to transaction completion. Further realization of portfolio values is being pursued. In reference to Company Announcement no. 13/2026, where Trifork Group (“Trifork”) announced a strategic review of Trifork Labs (“Labs”), Trifork today announces the signing of a binding agreement with Verdane concerning a portfolio of four investments held by Trifork Labs. Strategic rationale The Board of Directors and Executive Management’s overarching ambition for the...

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The Italian pharma company grows its presence in the U.S. market and strengthens its global leadership in Brain Health and Rare Diseases Completion of the transaction gives Angelini Pharma ownership of Catalyst’s product portfolio The transaction is being carried out with the participation of funds managed by Blackstone CDP Equity approves €1 billion investment in Angelini Pharma Italy remains a strategic production and scientific hubROME and CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Angelini Pharma S.p.A. (“Angelini Pharma”), international pharmaceutical company and part of Angelini Industries, announces today the completion of its acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Catalyst”) (Nasdaq: CPRX). Catalyst is now part of Angelini Pharma, integrating Catalyst’s portfolio and commercial...

Acquisition adds greater commercial and strategic depth across the market data lifecycle New York, NY, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRG Screen, the leading provider of market data and subscription management software for financial services and legal firms worldwide, has completed the acquisition of BST America, a New York-based specialist market data advisory and consultancy firm. The acquisition extends TRG Screen’s offering across the full market data value chain, from technology and managed services to strategic advisory and consultancy. BST America brings more than two decades of specialist market data expertise to TRG Screen, encompassing vendor benchmarking, demand management, sourcing and negotiation strategy, contract and renewal support, and best practices for running commercial operations. Its long-term customer...

Closing of Mercedes-Benz of BillingsFrom Left to Right: Director of Tim Lamb Group, Mike McMeeken, Previous Owner of Mercedes-Benz of Billings and Current Founder and CEO of WeatherTech, David MacNeil, as well as Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group, Teddy Morse stand together following the closing of Mercedes-Benz of Billings on July 8, 2026.Mercedes-Benz of BillingsMercedes-Benz of Billings, located at 3045 King Ave. West, in Billings Montana, was sold to Ed Morse Automotive Group on July 8, 2026 under the direction of the Tim Lamb Group.Columbus, OH, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Mercedes-Benz of Billings in Billings, Montana. The transaction, which closed on...

HOUSTON, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Energy Services, Inc. (“Superior”) today announced the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of Sonic Holdings, LLC (“Sonic”), a leading provider of proprietary electric feed through technologies (“EFT”), production equipment, drilling wellheads and associated aftermarket services. The transaction marks another important step in the growth of Superior’s Wellsite Solutions segment, expanding the company’s portfolio of specialized products and services while strengthening its capabilities across the well lifecycle. Sonic’s differentiated technology portfolio, direct-to-operator business model and strong position in the Permian Basin further enhance Superior’s ability to deliver mission-critical solutions...