• VB4-P5 – novel new chemical entity with potential to address significant unmet need in rare and large-market chronic kidney disease • CALGARY, Alberta, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of the Vectus kidney anti-fibrotic asset (the “Acquisition”). The Company announced that it entered a binding term sheet on October 17, 2025 to acquire a Renal Anti-Fibrotic Therapeutic Program (the “Program”) from Vectus Biosystems Limited, an Australian Securities Exchange listed company (“Vectus”) and provided timing updates on December 31, 2025 and...

Luxembourg, Switzerland, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trasteel Holding S.A. (“Trasteel”), headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland) and Luxembourg, and Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: SZZL) (“Sizzle II”), a Cayman Islands publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, dated April 13, 2026, for a business combination (“Business Combination Agreement”) to form a new global steel trading and industrial public holding company (“Pubco”). Upon closing of the business combination, subject to approval by Trasteel and Sizzle II shareholders and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, Trasteel and Sizzle II intend to list Pubco on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, under the symbol “TSTL”, with each of Trasteel and Sizzle II becoming wholly owned subsidiaries...

Emblem Cannabis Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, was selected as the successful bidder for Ayurcann in a Court-supervised sale process TORONTO, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (“RWB” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Emblem Cannabis Corporation (“Emblem”), has been selected as the successful bidder in the Court-supervised sale and investment solicitation process (“SISP”) approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (“Court”) in connection with the insolvency proceedings of Ayurcann Holdings Corp. and Ayurcann Inc. (“Ayurcann”) under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”). Assets to be Acquired The transaction is structured as a share purchase (“Transaction”), pursuant to which Emblem will indirectly acquire...

Diehl Toyota of WoosterDiehl Automotive Group purchases Diehl Toyota of Wooster located at 1363 W. Old Lincoln Way in Wooster, OH on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.Diehl Volkswagen of WoosterDiehl Automotive Group purchases Diehl Volkswagen of Wooster located at 1423 W. Old Lincoln Way in Wooster, OH on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.Columbus, OH, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tim Lamb, President and Director of the Northeast Region of the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has brokered the sale of two dealerships in Wooster, Ohio to Diehl Automotive Group. The transaction includes Firelands Toyota of Wooster and Firelands Volkswagen of Wooster, as well as an off-site collision center. Tim Lamb facilitated both the sale of the Firelands dealerships and the acquisition...

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. The buy-back will be structured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (“Safe Harbour” rules).Trading day No. of shares Average price Amount DKK    Accumulated until 3 April 2026 104,283 668.37 69,699,813    Monday, 6 April 2026 – – –    Tuesday, 7 April 2026 1,000 659.00 659,000    Wednesday, 8 April 2026 1,000 663.20 663,200    Thursday, 9 April 2026 1,000 664.00 664,000    Friday,...

ATLANTA, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PureCars, the leader in customer data management and advertising solutions for automotive, today announced its acquisition of Kansas City-based AutoAlert, the leading provider of automotive data mining and customer engagement solutions. The strategic acquisition brings together two industry innovators to deliver the most comprehensive, AI-enabled, activation-ready data platform in automotive retail. By merging PureCars’ advertising technology, CDP, DMP, and agentic AI with AutoAlert’s data mining, CRM, marketing engagement, and customer loyalty capabilities, the unified company offers dealers and manufacturers unmatched visibility across the entire automotive lifecycle. This integration creates a powerhouse of data and activation, combining omnichannel marketing and AI-driven lead nurturing...

CHICAGO, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monroe Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MRCC) (the “Company” or “MRCC”) today announced that the amount of its final distribution will be $0.60 per share, contingent upon the closing of each of the Company’s proposed asset sale (the “Asset Sale”) to Monroe Capital Income Plus Corporation (“MCIP”) and the Company’s proposed merger (the “Merger”) with and into Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“HRZN”). The conditional distribution payment date is expected to be on or around April 17, 2026. The Company’s final aggregate distribution amount of $13.0 million will be sourced from a portion of the net proceeds expected to be received by MRCC in the Asset Sale. MRCC has no undistributed earnings or capital gains through the anticipated closing date of the Merger requiring distribution. As...

Acquisition expands BiomX’s defense portfolio with aligned capabilities designed to integrate across detection, analysis, and response, reinforcing its position in AI-enabled security systems NETANYA, Israel, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BiomX Inc. (NYSE: PHGE) (“BiomX” or the “Company”) today announced that it has accelerated the exercise of its previously disclosed exclusive option and entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in DFSL, an Israeli defense engineering company that develops a proprietary LADAR (Laser Radar)–based detection systems in the perimeter security, critical infrastructure and counter-UAS markets. This transaction marks the next step in BiomX’s expansion into the defense sector, adding a second, complementary capability to its portfolio. With DFSL’s deployed, high-precision...

Positions Combined Company to Lead in AI InfrastructureAcceptance Period Commences Today and Ends on May 9, 2026Rumble Has Secured Commitments for Approximately 72% of the Outstanding Northern Data Shares and there is No Minimum Acceptance ThresholdDelisting of Northern Data Shares to be Effected Promptly following the Closing of the OfferNorthern Data’s Management Board and Supervisory Board Intend to Support the Offer Longboat Key, FL, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ: RUM), the Freedom-First technology platform, today launched its previously announced exchange offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Northern Data AG (“Northern Data”). Northern Data shareholders can tender their shares starting today. The tender offer period ends on May 9, 2026 at 06:01 hrs (local time in Frankfurt am Main, Germany) /...

Filing Marks a Key Milestone in AtlasClear’s Strategy to Build a Vertically Integrated Financial Services PlatformFiling Marks a Key Milestone in AtlasClear’s Strategy to Build a Vertically Integrated Financial Services PlatformTAMPA, Fla., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: ATCH) (“AtlasClear” or the “Company”), a technology-enabled financial services holding company, today announced that it has submitted regulatory applications seeking approval to acquire Commercial Bancorp, a Bank Holding Company and the parent company of Farmers State Bank, a profitable, well-capitalized Federal Reserve member bank. The applications were filed with the Federal Reserve Board and the Wyoming Division of Banking, and represent the next step in the transaction process following the Company’s...