Not for distribution to U.S. News wire services or dissemination in the U.S. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has issued a final order approving the statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) in respect of its previously announced acquisition (the “Transaction”) by 1543965 B.C. Ltd., a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, of all of the issued and outstanding units of the Fund (the “Units”) not otherwise owned by it and its affiliates (collectively, “Fairfax”). In accordance with the final order, the Transaction will become effective at 12:05 a.m. (Pacific Time) on August 13, 2025, subject to the terms and conditions of the arrangement...

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announces the acquisition of two Canva Group businesses, Mirazed Inc., located in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, and Intergraphics Decal Limited, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This strategic transaction follows the acquisition of Middleton Group in June and strengthens TC Transcontinental’s position as a leader in in-store marketing. Mirazed is recognized for its cutting-edge expertise in screen printing as well as large format digital printing, the production of promotional displays and point-of-purchase (POP) signage. Intergraphics specializes in industrial screen and digital printing. Together, these entities employ more than 200 skilled people and operate state-of-the-art production facilities that will significantly enhance TC Transcontinental’s...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Refined Energy Corp. (CSE: RUU | OTC: RRUUF | FRA: CWA0) (“Refined” or the “Company“) announces that it has signed a further amendment with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (“EPL“) on July 29, 2025 (the “Amended Agreement”), to the option agreement dated February 26, 2024, which was amended on January 30, 2025 (the “Agreement”), under which the Company has the right to acquire up to an undivided seventy-five percent (75%) interest in and to the Dufferin North and Dufferin West Property (the “Property”). The Company and EPL agree to extend the due dates of the following:(i)   the additional cash payment of $100,000 from December 31, 2025, to April 30, 2026;(ii)   the exploration expenditures on the Property of an additional $350,000 from...

Strengthens and expands Aecon’s Industrial footprint in the U.S. TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon” or the “Company”) announced today that it has acquired Bodell Construction Company (“Bodell”), an industrial construction company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah (the “Transaction”). Bodell’s management is committed to supporting Aecon’s growth in the United States and will lead the business in partnership with Aecon’s Industrial management team. Founded in 1972, Bodell is a privately-owned, non-union industrial construction company with approximately 150 employees. Bodell specializes in oil and gas, mining, water and wastewater, and power generation projects across the Western and Southern U.S. “This transaction strengthens our core industrial capabilities, increases recurring revenue,...

Completed Merger with Logan Ridge Finance Corporation Reports Net Investment Income of $4.6 Million, or $0.50 Per Share for the Second Quarter Announces Third Quarter 2025 Quarterly Base Distribution of $0.47 Per Share and Supplemental Distribution of $0.02 per share NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Transformational MilestoneOn July 15, 2025, Portman Ridge closed the previously announced merger of Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (“Logan Ridge”) with and into Portman Ridge, with Portman Ridge remaining as the surviving company. We believe the combined company’s enhanced scale with total assets in excess of $600 million (as of July 11, 2025), its further...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI-powered drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the closing of its eighth and largest Drone as a Service acquisition to date. The Company acquired Cardinal Civil Resources, a land surveying and engineering firm headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia with operations across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The acquisition deepens ZenaTech’s DaaS footprint in the Southeast region and portfolio of marquee major customers including the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). The acquisition also comes at a pivotal time for the domestic drone industry, aligning with...

HOUSTON and LONDON, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Thursday it has completed its all-cash, $540 million acquisition of Continental Disc Corporation (CDC) from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Incorporated. The transaction brings a complementary portfolio of products to Baker Hughes’ existing valves product line, expanding the company’s addressable market in the flow control market with the addition of CDC’s well-established critical pressure management solutions. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and cash flow per share and Industrial & Energy Technology’s segment margins. About Baker HughesBaker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide....

Saint-Cloud, August 7, 2025 – Elis, the global leader in circular services at work, today announces the signature of an agreement to acquire 100% of O.C.L. Laundry Services Limited (OCL) in Ireland. The closing of the transaction is subject to standard regulatory conditions. OCL operates an industrial laundry in Ballinrobe (Co. Mayo) in the Western part of the country, and services Hospitality customers. The company currently employs 170 people and delivered revenue of c. 17 million euros in 2024. About Elis As the leader in circular services, thanks to a rental-maintenance model optimized by traceability technologies, Elis innovates every day. In its 31 countries, Elis meets the needs of its customers in terms of protection, hygiene, and well-being, while assisting them in achieving their environmental objectives. With unique operational...

Underscores Value of AMG Partnership Model in Advancing Affiliates’ Long-Term Objectives WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMG, a strategic partner to leading independent investment management firms globally, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its interest in Comvest Partners’ (“Comvest”) private credit business as part of the announced acquisition of the business by Manulife Financial Corporation. Comvest is a leading private equity and direct lending investment firm that has supported the capital needs of North American middle-market companies for the past 25 years. AMG’s strategic engagement provided Comvest with growth capital and access to AMG’s capital formation capabilities, which accelerated the growth of Comvest’s credit franchise from $2 billion in assets under management...

BOSTON, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (“Berkshire”) (NYSE: BHLB), the parent company of Berkshire Bank, and Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (“Brookline”) (NASDAQ: BRKL), the parent company of Brookline Bank, Bank Rhode Island, and PCSB Bank, today announced that the combined holding company that will be created through their transformative merger of equals will be named Beacon Financial Corporation and remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange under a new ticker symbol BBT. While the legal name of the combined bank will be Beacon Bank & Trust, it will be more commonly referred to as Beacon Bank. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and normal closing conditions. Beacon Bank Logo The name Beacon Bank was carefully chosen to reflect...