Strategic acquisition expands GPC’s fiber network and strengthens its long-standing commitment to Nebraska communities Blair, Nebraska, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Plains Communications (GPC), the leading Midwestern digital infrastructure provider and a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with American Broadband Holding Company dba Fastwyre Broadband (Fastwyre), an internet service provider serving customers across multiple states, to acquire Fastwyre’s business in Nebraska, which serves more than two dozen communities. Through this acquisition, current Nebraska Fastwyre customers will gain access to expanded service options, future network upgrades and the benefits of the GPC MEF-certified 20,000+ mile fiber network designed for speed, reliability and...

This investment strengthens the company’s presence in key growth markets.Concrete in actionHeidelberg Materials North America acquires a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas.Irving, Texas, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a leading provider of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast concrete products in Texas. The company operates one of the largest reinforced concrete pipe manufacturing networks in Texas, with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the greater San Antonio/Austin area, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and Houston. “This strategic investment in AmeriTex...

Shareholders to receive $51.00 in cash per share, representing a premium of 55% over the closing unaffected market price prior to the Strategic Review  Values ISC at an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion The Transaction provides ISC with long-term, stable capital to support its growth ambitions with continuity of ISC’s proven leadership ISC will remain a strong, independent Saskatchewan company headquartered in Regina, maintaining its commitment to customers and stakeholders through continued service standards, pricing and data protection The Transaction was unanimously approved by a Special Committee of independent directors and by the Board of Directors and represents the successful conclusion of ISC’s previously announced Strategic Review processAll amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.  REGINA,...

Transaction Expands Phoenix Lighting’s Industrial and Commercial Lighting Portfolio and Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Manufacturer of Specification-Grade Lighting Solutions MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phoenix Lighting, a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Rig-A-Lite LLC, a Texas-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial lighting solutions. The transaction closed effective May 14, 2026. Rig-A-Lite has built a reputation as a trusted supplier of specification-grade lighting products for industrial, hazardous location, and commercial applications, serving its customers through a nationwide network of electrical distributors and representative agencies. “Bringing together two long-standing U.S. manufacturers of harsh and hazardous industrial...

MCLEAN, Va., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Worldwide NFT, Inc. (OTC: WNFTD; WNFT) announces that Jay Wright has acquired majority voting control of the company from George Sharp in a privately negotiated transaction, effective immediately. Mr. Wright most recently was co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Castellum, Inc., a NYSE-American listed company focused on technology and defense. He started his career as a mergers and acquisitions attorney at Foley & Lardner and Skadden, Arps in the mid-1990s. He then worked on Wall Street as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch. He served as CFO of Nasdaq-listed Speedcom Wireless and CEO of publicly traded MobilePro Corp. He has also advised over thirty companies on M&A strategy and execution. At Castellum, he helped negotiate 7 defense-oriented acquisitions over a four-year...

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: Man Group PLC(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 AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:        For...

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...

Proposed transaction expected to more than triple production to 4,500 BOE/d and more than double self-powered off-grid compute capacity to 35 MW Company plans to expand off-grid compute beyond bitcoin mining into high-density HPC and AI CALGARY, Alberta, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New West Data Corp. (“New West Data”), North America’s first vertically integrated oil and gas producer and off-grid digital infrastructure operator, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Azimuth Capital Management (“Azimuth”) to acquire Entrada Resources Inc. (“Entrada Resources”). Through the proposed Transaction, New West Data intends to purchase all of the shares of Entrada Resources, acquiring a concentrated, high-quality oil and gas production asset base located near Rocky Mountain House in Central Alberta. The Transaction,...

Transaction Would Create a Diversified, NYSE-Listed Energy Royalty and Surface Estate Company FORT WORTH, Texas, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SoftVest, L.P. (“SoftVest”), a significant unitholder of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT) (“PBT “), and Blackbeard Holdings, LLC (“Blackbeard”) today announced that they have entered into a preliminary non-binding term sheet contemplating a business combination of PBT and certain Blackbeard assets (the “Transaction”). The Transaction would result in the formation of a new Texas-incorporated, NYSE-listed company (“New PubCo”). Transaction Overview Under the terms of the proposed Transaction, New PubCo would acquire and own (i) all of the assets and operations of PBT and (ii) US Land Guild, LLC (“USLG”), a wholly...

EAGLE, Idaho, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies, announces the acquisition of the real estate and operations of an established senior living community, Copper Canyon Memory Care in Tucson, Arizona. The newly acquired community offers memory care services and increases Pennant’s Arizona operations by 40 units. “This Tucson acquisition reflects Pennant’s disciplined approach to capital deployment and our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the Arizona senior housing market,” said Brent Guerisoli, Chief Executive Officer of Pennant. “By selectively expanding in markets where we already have operating scale and proven leadership, we believe we can drive sustainable performance...