Nordic Climate Group continues to grow in Ireland through the acquisition of Northern Refrigeration Services, a Donegal-based specialist in refrigeration, heat pumps and heating solutions. Founded in 1965 and led by Gerald McGloin since 1997, the company has deep roots in the north-west of Ireland and a long tradition of technical know-how. Northern Refrigeration Services works across both commercial and domestic environments, supporting customers ranging from hotels and data centres to pubs, factories, warehouses and residential properties. Alongside service and maintenance, the company has strong experience delivering large scale projects alongside, heat pump installations and residential developments. Northern Refrigeration Services will continue to operate under its existing local brand and leadership as part of Nordic Climate Group. “Northern...

Pending acquisition supports program continuity, student success, and expansion of healthcare talent pipeline in Canada SACKVILLE, New Brunswick, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yorkville University has announced its intention to acquire Beal University Canada, subject to applicable regulatory approvals, conditional designation requirements, and other closing conditions. This transition in institutional ownership is designed to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of nursing education in the province at a time of increasing demand for healthcare professionals.  “This is a strong and exciting step forward for nursing education in New Brunswick,” said Julia Christensen Hughes, President and Vice-Chancellor of Yorkville University. “Our priority is ensuring stability for students and faculty while creating a foundation...

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 ANIMALCARE 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 position...

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 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 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...

SFE Group generated on a trailing twelve months basis sales of approximately $170 million and approximately $44 million of adjusted EBITDA1. Acquisition will expand Enerpac’s exposure to higher-growth geographies and end markets. Expect the acquisition to be accretive to fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS2. Enerpac to provide further details on earnings conference call on July 8th, 2026 at 7:30 am CT.MILWAUKEE, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (NYSE: EPAC) (the “Company” or “Enerpac”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with SFEG Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of Gladstone Investment Corporation, to acquire Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC (SFE Group) for approximately $472 million in cash. The purchase price represents a multiple of 10.6x trailing-twelve-month adjusted EBITDA...

Extraordinary General Meeting of BCAR Shareholders to Approve Business Combination Scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exascale Labs Inc. (“Exascale” or the “Company”), a provider of next-generation AI compute infrastructure, and D. Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp. (Nasdaq: BCAR) (“BCAR”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of BCAR (the “Meeting”) to approve the previously announced proposed business combination between Exascale and BCAR (the “Business Combination”), pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement between BCAR, Exascale and D. Boral ARC Merger Corporation (“Pubco”), among other parties, entered into as of January 11, 2026 (the “Business Combination Agreement”),...

Proposed Nasdaq listing under ticker symbol NWCL in connection with business combination  The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.PARIS and NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NewHold Investment Corp. III (NASDAQ: NHIC) (“NewHold”), and newcleo Ltd. (“newcleo”), a pioneer in advanced modular reactor (“AMR”) technology and nuclear fuel manufacturing, today announced that newcleo filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (as may be amended, the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on July 6, 2026 in connection with their previously announced proposed business combination. The Registration Statement contains a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the proposed business combination. While...

Veteran community bank consulting team brings more than five decades of experience to SSW and b1 Financial Services Group clients nationwide BATON ROUGE, La., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) today announced the acquisition of American Planning Corporation (American Planning), a financial consulting firm serving community banks since 1972. CEO T. Jefferson Fair and his team will join Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW), a b1BANK subsidiary, expanding SSW’s advisory platform to serve SSW and b1 Financial Services Group clients nationwide. American Planning brings more than five decades of experience advising community banks through outsourced CFO services, financial modeling, strategic planning, capital planning, asset/liability management, stock valuations, and regulatory consulting. “Jeff...

Acquisitions in Willow Springs, Angier, and Fuquay-Varina deepen FGC’s presence in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three communities located in Willow Springs, Angier, and Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina — all within the greater Raleigh metro area. Together, the three communities total 87 homesites, further strengthening FGC’s footprint in the Triangle region. The Raleigh MSA has consistently ranked among the top-growing metros in the United States, driven by a powerful combination of technology and life sciences job growth, world-class universities, and a relatively low cost of living...

The acquisition strengthens Sompo’s workers’ compensation franchise with expanded capabilities, distribution reach and scale in the U.S. market HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sompo International Holdings Ltd. today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Service Insurance Companies, one of the nation’s leading specialists exclusively focused on workers’ compensation insurance, by one of its U.S. subsidiaries. The transaction is subject to certain regulatory and other customary closing conditions. Service Insurance Companies brings together a differentiated distribution platform, “best-in-class” claims capabilities, and a complementary focus on the small and medium-sized enterprise (“SME”) segment. This acquisition creates a compelling opportunity to broaden Sompo’s underwriting capabilities and presence...