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...

Revised transaction structure enables immediate closing, accelerating the Company’s strategic pivot toward AI data centers, enterprise GPU compute, and digital power infrastructure HOUSTON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) (“EVTV” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of its merger with Azio AI Corporation (“Azio AI”) on July 2, 2026, paving the way for the Company to transform to an AI Datacenter Provider and meeting the growing market demand for artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure, enterprise GPU compute, digital power solutions, data center development, and digital asset infrastructure; a market that the International Data Corporation (IDC) projects will reach $487 billion in global spending in 2026 and exceed $1 trillion by 2029.[1] The transaction...

ATHENS, Greece and NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Heidmar”) (NASDAQ: HMR) today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Q-Shipping B.V., a ship management and crewing business, adding nine vessels to its managed fleet and establishing an operating presence in the Netherlands and Turkey, with a dedicated crewing capability in Ukraine. The transaction was completed for total consideration of approximately US$0.2 million, funded from cash on hand, and closed effective 1 July 2026, with no regulatory approvals or other post-closing conditions outstanding. Following the acquisition, Heidmar manages about 50 vessels under commercial management and 16 vessels under technical management. The transaction reflects Heidmar’s asset-light growth strategy: expanding the...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, ASX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to provide its production and cost guidance for its recently acquired Casa Berardi gold mine. The guidance reflects the Company’s 2026 operating plans for the mine subsequent to its acquisition on March 25, 2026. Patrick Downey, President and CEO, commented: “Since taking ownership, our focus at Casa Berardi has been on integrating the operation, gaining a deeper understanding of the asset and identifying opportunities to enhance its future performance. Ongoing work since the acquisition has reinforced our view that Casa Berardi is a long-life asset in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. Its substantial mineral endowment, extensive existing infrastructure and significant...

General Fusion expected to become the first publicly traded, pure-play fusion company Combined company expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol “GFUZ”  VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (“Spring Valley” or “SVAC”) (NASDAQ: SVAC) today announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced business combination with General Fusion Inc. (“General Fusion” or the “Company”), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy. General Fusion securityholders also voted to approve the transaction at a special meeting held on July 6, 2026. The approval represents another significant milestone toward completing the transaction and advancing General Fusion’s uniquely practical Magnetized Target Fusion (“MTF”) technology, which has the...

WellSpan Health and Cancer Care Associates of York mark first day of integrated cancer care partnershipTwo trusted organizations unite to deliver connected, patient-centered cancer care through one seamless program.York, PA, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WellSpan Health and Cancer Care Associates of York (CCAY) today marked the official start of their integrated operating arrangement, bringing together two trusted organizations to deliver a more connected, patient-centered cancer care experience across York County and the broader region. The arrangement brings CCAY’s medical oncology team into the WellSpan Cancer Institute, strengthening a coordinated approach that integrates medical oncology, infusion, radiation oncology, research and support services into one seamless program. “This is an important milestone for our...