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UPDATE B.C.’s Tru Cooperative Bank and Ontario’s Libro Credit Union propose landmark merger to create a national cooperative banking option for Canadians

Combination will bring together two strong member-owned financial institutions with greater capacity to serve members, invest in communities and grow across Canada LANGLEY, B.C and LONDON, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tru Cooperative Bank, a federally regulated credit union, and Libro Credit Union today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a proposed merger. If approved by members, the combination would bring together two of Canada’s largest financial cooperatives in one of the largest mergers of its kind in Canadian history, and create a stronger, made-in-Canada choice in financial services. The proposed merger would bring together two member-owned financial cooperatives with complementary strengths and deep roots in the communities they serve. The combined organization would serve approximately...

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Progress Software Completes Acquisition of Domo’s AI and Data Platform Business

Acquisition advances Progress’ strategy to deliver the context and control organizations need to achieve trusted AI and agentic outcomes with confidence BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS), an AI infrastructure software leader, today announced it has completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Domo’s AI and data platform business, as well as assumed certain liabilities. “As organizations pursue AI initiatives, the challenge is no longer simply access to AI technology,” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO of Progress Software. “It is creating the right context, grounded in trusted data and knowledge, and maintaining the right control through governance, security and oversight. Together, context and control enable organizations to adopt and scale AI with confidence. We are excited...

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BrightTower Advises Healthcare Media & Events Leader Becker’s Healthcare in Sale to Forge

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forge, the B2B events and media company formed by the combination of Emerald and Questex and backed by Apollo, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Becker’s Healthcare, a leading media and events platform serving hospital, health system, and healthcare executives, from Pamlico Capital. BrightTower, a New York City headquartered investment banking and M&A advisory services firm, served as lead financial advisor to Pamlico Capital and Becker’s Healthcare in the transaction. The acquisition brings Becker’s together with Forge’s existing healthcare portfolio, Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences, to create a scaled, 365-day omnichannel platform reaching key decisionmakers across the full continuum of care – from biotech and pharma to hospitals, health...

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Forge to Acquire Becker’s Healthcare, the #1 Events and Digital Media Portfolio Shaping U.S. Healthcare Industry

Becker’s to Join Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences to Create a Scaled Platform Across Healthcare, Life Sciences and the Full Care Continuum NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forge, the B2B events and media company [formed by the combination of Emerald and Questex after the acquisition by Apollo Funds in July 2026], today announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Becker’s Healthcare (“Becker’s”), a leading media and events platform serving hospital, health system and healthcare executives, from Pamlico Capital. The acquisition will include all of Becker’s media and events assets, including its 16 annual conferences, more than a dozen digital publications, and its portfolio of newsletters, podcasts and executive communities. The acquisition will significantly expand Forge’s presence in healthcare...

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WSP announces decision to withdraw proposed offer for Arcadis N.V.

MONTREAL, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”), one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, today announces, following careful consideration, that it will not pursue a public offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Arcadis N.V. (“Arcadis”). WSP remains convinced that a combination of WSP and Arcadis would offer a compelling strategic rationale and generate substantial benefits for all stakeholders, including shareholders, clients and employees of Arcadis and WSP. WSP was unable to engage with Arcadis regarding the terms of a potential transaction. WSP continues to believe that the value creation opportunity underlying a combination of Arcadis and WSP can only be realized through a negotiated transaction...

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Tru Cooperative Bank and Libro Credit Union to merge, creating a stronger cooperative bank for Canadians

Combination will bring together two strong member-owned financial institutions with greater capacity to serve members, invest in communities and grow across Canada LANGLEY, B.C. and LONDON, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tru Cooperative Bank, a federally regulated credit union, and Libro Credit Union today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a proposed merger. If approved by members, the combination would bring together two of Canada’s largest financial cooperatives in one of the largest mergers of its kind in Canadian history, and create a stronger, made-in-Canada choice in financial services.   The proposed merger would bring together two member-owned financial cooperatives with complementary strengths and deep roots in the communities they serve. The combined organization would serve approximately...

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CIP Real Estate Acquires Los Angeles-Area Walnut Tech Business Center for $60.65 Million

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CIP Real Estate this month acquired a multi-use business center in the highly supply-constrained Los Angeles submarket of San Gabriel Valley for $60.65 million. The Walnut Tech Business Center at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Lemon Avenue in Walnut is a 200,049-square-foot shallow bay complex comprising 11 buildings. The property offers 109 individual industrial, flex office, and service commercial suites with flexible configurations ranging from 640 to 8,400 square feet and is currently 92% leased. It is conveniently located just one mile from the 60 freeway in the extremely supply constrained City of Industry MSA for small bay industrial space. CIP Real Estate will be commencing a new $3.5 million capital market program in 2026 to upgrade both the exterior and interior...

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Superior Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Welltec International, Expanding Its Intervention and Completions Portfolio and Global Reach

Positions Superior as a leading provider of robotic well intervention and adds to Superior’s proprietary completions technologies Increases the combined company’s international and offshore capabilities and customer base Expands Superior’s participation in the less cyclical customer operating spending space Enhances Superior’s financial profile through the addition of a business with demonstrated resilience through industry cyclesHOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Energy Services, Inc. (“Superior”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Welltec International ApS (“Welltec”). Headquartered in Allerød, Denmark, Welltec is an industry leading global provider of proprietary robotic, wireline-conveyed well intervention solutions and metal expandable packer (“MEP”) technologies...

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National Advertising Division Recommends Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment’s Disclose Testing Conditions for Max PSI and GPM Claims

Following a reopened inquiry, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment provided a reasonable basis for its maximum pressure and flow rate claims for certain electric pressure washers under the conditions tested and recommended that it clearly and conspicuously disclose the specific operating conditions to achieve maximum PSI and GPM claims. New York, NY, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a reopened inquiry, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment provided a reasonable basis for its maximum pressure and flow rate claims for certain electric pressure washers under the conditions tested and recommended that it clearly and conspicuously disclose the specific operating conditions to achieve maximum...

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Water Tower Research (WTR) Kicks Off Virtual Insights Conference

Water Tower Research (www.watertowerresearch.com) is pleased to announce today’s kickoff of its Virtual Insights Conference. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water Tower Research (www.watertowerresearch.com) is pleased to announce today’s kickoff of its Virtual Insights Conference. This two-day event will provide investors with direct access to company leadership teams across the sectors covered by Water Tower Research. The conference will feature over 40 participating companies spanning Chemicals & Materials Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Energy Transition & Sustainable Investing, Technology, Mobility & Industrial Technology, and Natural Resources. The event will open with welcome remarks from Shawn Severson, CEO and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research. Throughout the conference, WTR analysts...

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