EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB), the holding company for Coastal Community Bank, today announced that it has acquired ownership of the GreenFi brand of climate-friendly consumer financial services products from Mission Financial Partners. As part of the transaction, Mission Financial Partners will continue to partner with Coastal to operate and market the GreenFi program through its existing technology platform. This structure is designed to maintain operational continuity while enabling Coastal to guide the brand over time. Mission Financial Partners will also continue to offer customers access to sustainable investment options through its Redwood Fund family of mutual fund products. Coastal will continue to serve as the banking partner for GreenFi’s consumer financial...

PRESS RELEASE Wolters Kluwer acquires StandardFusion Acquisition strengthens Wolters Kluwer’s global leadership in audit and GRC by delivering a unified platform for audit, risk, control, and compliance management Alphen aan den Rijn — January 9, 2026 — Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) has today signed and completed the acquisition of StandardFusion, a global provider of cloud-based governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, based in Vancouver, Canada, for approximately €32 million in cash.  Integrated Platform, Driving Risk and Compliance Oversight  StandardFusion will be integrated into CP & ESG’s leading audit and assurance platform, TeamMate, creating a comprehensive offering that delivers a unified solution for audit and GRC. This strategic acquisition positions TeamMate to meet growing demand...

Cincinnati, OH, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced today that it has acquired American Holt, DMA Solution, and Pride Engineering (collectively, AmHolt) from Arcline Investment Management. Respected technology partners for many of North America’s best-known consumer packaged goods and packaging material producers, American Holt and DMA Solution are leaders in the design and manufacture of packaging-related components for the beverage, food, protein, and home care industries. Pride Engineering is a leading precision-engineered component manufacturer for aluminum can production. The acquisitions further expand ProMach’s significant capabilities in the consumer-packaged goods market. “We are excited to welcome the American Holt, DMA Solution,...

Proposed Transaction Expected to Expand Ready-to-Drink Product Portfolio, Enhance White Tea Value Chain, and Broaden Health-Oriented Consumption Scenarios NINGDE, China, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oriental Rise Holdings Limited (“Oriental Rise” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ORIS), an integrated tea supplier in mainland China, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire the PoDu (“破独”) white tea beverage brand and certain related assets (the “Proposed Transaction”). PoDu is a ready-to-drink (“RTD”) botanical tea beverage positioned around high-altitude white tea from Zherong County, Fujian Province. The Company believes the Proposed Transaction is highly aligned with its long-term strategic objectives, with a focus on extending the value chain of its core white tea category into...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. and NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dark Horse Consulting Group (“DHCG” or “the Group”), a leader in strategic and operational biotherapeutics consulting, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bruder Consulting & Venture Group (“Bruder” or “BCVG”), a strategic advisory and consulting firm with a global footprint in biotech and biopharma, known for their expertise in the discovery, development, clinical design, and regulatory approval process of biologics, devices and combination products in the orthopedic, wound care, and plastic & reconstructive surgery markets. BCVG is now a department within Dark Horse Consulting (DHC) known as DHC Regenerative Medicine. This acquisition further strengthens DHCG’s patient-centered commitment to accelerating the development and commercialization of...

Strategic Transaction Accelerates iHerb’s U.S. Business and Solidifies Commitment to the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements Category IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iHerb Holdings, LLC, one of the world’s largest online retailers specializing in health and wellness, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vitacost.com, Inc. (“Vitacost”) from The Kroger Co. (“Kroger”). This acquisition is expected to significantly accelerate iHerb’s market presence in the U.S. and firmly establish the combined entity as a top online destination for health, nutrition and wellness products. Vitacost: A Trusted Name in WellnessVitacost is a highly respected e-commerce brand specializing in a curated assortment of over 40,000 health-conscious products, including vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) and natural,...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree PPHE Hotel Group Ltd(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: PPHE Hotel Group Ltd(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 08 January 2026(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? No2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a)        Purchases and salesClass...

Hauppauge, NY, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cemtrex, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETX), a diversified industrial and technology company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Invocon, Inc., a Texas based aerospace and defense engineering firm. The closing follows recent operational momentum across the company and marks the formal launch of Cemtrex’s Aerospace & Defense segment, anchored by a profitable, mission critical platform with long-standing U.S. government and prime contractor relationships. Invocon brings nearly four decades of experience designing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced instrumentation, wireless sensing, and telemetry systems deployed across satellites, launch vehicles, target missiles, and space-based platforms. Its technologies have supported numerous government and prime contractor programs,...

Acquisition marks the sixth purchase of an authorised VMware partner for 11:11 Systems, now one of the largest private VMware Cloud Service Provider partners   LONDON – January 8, 2026 11:11 Systems (“11:11”), a leading managed infrastructure provider, today announced the acquisition of Ntirety, a managed and professional IT services firm.   Recent changes made by Broadcom to the VMware Cloud Service Provider (“VCSP”) ecosystem have optimised the number of authorised VMware partners. This has led former VCSPs to choose the best approach for them to assure their customers have ongoing access to VMware cloud infrastructure. Options include creating new partnerships, migrating or joining forces with a VCSP.    “11:11 has been actively working with many former VCSPs to guarantee secure, compliant, high-performing cloud services and determine...