VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Commodities & Resources PTE Ltd. (“C&R”), a private investment company incorporated in Singapore, announces that on May 12, 2026, C&R sold 18,000,000 Common Shares of Belmont Resources Inc. (TSX-V: BEA) (the “Issuer”) to HMS Bergbau AG (the “Acquiror”) pursuant to a private agreement. The purchase price was $0.045 per share, for total purchase proceeds paid by the Acquiror to C&R of $810,000.    Immediately prior to the closing of the purchase transaction, C&R held 18,000,000 Common Shares of the Issuer, representing approximately 13.6% of the Issuer’s issued and outstanding Common Shares. As a result of the completion of the purchase transaction, C&R no longer holds any Common Shares of the Issuer. C&R disposed of the Common Shares...

Elis continues to expand its network through the acquisition of Wäscher Perle in Switzerland Puteaux, May 13, 2026 – Elis, a global leader in circular services, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Wäsche Perle in Switzerland. Wäsche Perle operates a modern laundry facility in Interlaken, near Bern, at the heart of one of Switzerland’s leading tourist destinations, and employs 120 staff members. The company provides flat linen rental and maintenance services to Hospitality clients and generated revenue of approximately €13.5 million in 2025. This new acquisition will further consolidate Elis’ existing network in the country, and the management team will remain in place to continue developing the business locally. Wäsche Perle will be consolidated as of May 1, 2026. About Elis As the leader in circular services, thanks to a rental-maintenance...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HMS Bergbau AG (the “Acquiror”), a public commodities marketing company incorporated in Germany, announces that on May 12, 2026, the Acquiror acquired a total of 43,300,000 Common Shares of Belmont Resources Inc. (the “Issuer”) from three existing shareholders of the Issuer (the “Vendors”), pursuant to private agreements, for total purchase proceeds paid by the Acquiror to the Vendors of $1,737,940. The Acquiror purchased 18,000,000 Common Shares from ERAG Energie & Rohstoff AG PCC (“ERAG”) for a purchase price of $0.0333 per share, 7,300,000 Common Shares from LaVo Verwaltungsgesellschaft MBH (“LaVo”) for a purchase price of $0.045 per share, and 18,000,000 Common Shares from Commodities and Resources Pte. Ltd. (“C&R”) for a purchase price of $0.045 per share. ERAG...

CAMARILLO, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Salem Media, Inc. (OTCQX: SALM) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone in a transaction that will take the company private and strengthen Salem’s long-term mission across radio, digital media, streaming, podcasting, television, and publishing. Under the terms of the agreement, WaterStone will acquire all outstanding shares of Salem Media common stock for $1.00 per share, representing approximately a 250% premium over Salem’s recent trading price. Edward Atsinger III, Salem co-founder and board member, said finding the right long-term steward for the company was a priority. “For the last ten years the Atsinger and Epperson families have been looking for a successor that would continue...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. and WAUKEGAN, Ill., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Bancshares, Inc. (“Brookfield”), the holding company for First National Bank of Brookfield (“FNBB”), and NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTS) (“NSTS”), the holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (“North Shore”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement in which Brookfield will acquire NSTS and North Shore in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $73.7 million. North Shore will continue to operate under its existing name and federal savings association charter as a subsidiary of Brookfield. North Shore’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen G. Lear, will remain on North Shore’s board of directors after the acquisition. One additional individual, to be mutually agreed to by the parties, from North...

CHARLESTON, S.C. and VERO BEACH, Fla., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expanding its FBO network into South Florida, Infinity Aviation today announced the acquisition of Corporate Air at Vero Beach, FL (VRB). The new Infinity Aviation Group FBO at VRB delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including on-site customs and hangaring along with general aviation and commercial fueling services. “With the acquisition of the Corporate Air FBO, we are adding a key South Florida location to our growing network,” said Steven Levesque, CEO of Infinity Aviation Group. “Vero Beach offers outstanding infrastructure with extensive modern hangar space capable of accommodating heavy jets, and additional hangar capacity is on the way. We are confident our Vero Beach FBO will quickly become South Florida’s preferred destination for private jet...

Acquisition expands FG Communities’ Western North Carolina footprint CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce its most recent acquisition of a manufactured housing community located in Hendersonville, NC. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hendersonville is a town known for its four beautiful seasons, brick-paved Main Street, apple orchards, and small-town feel. The community sits just minutes from downtown with easy access to I-26, putting residents about 25 miles south of Asheville, and a short drive from DuPont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest. The mild climate and quality of life have made Hendersonville a magnet for retirees and remote workers....

TORONTO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AYCE Capital, a leading acquirer of small to medium-sized Managed Service Providers in North America, is pleased to announce its acquisition of a Canadian-based cybersecurity advisory firm (“the Firm”) recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and a trusted partner to enterprise security leaders. This transaction establishes a dedicated cybersecurity center of excellence within AYCE that will serve every MSP in the AYCE family of companies. Cybersecurity has become one of the most consequential service categories for the customers that AYCE’s MSPs support, and bringing world-class cyber capabilities in-house ensures every portfolio company can deliver enterprise-grade protection without compromise. The Firm specializes in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, including virtual CISO...

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: Rathbones 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 A consortium comprising LondonMetric Property plc and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date...

TRIER, Germany and TORONTO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of socoto gmbh & co. kg, the leading provider of marketing software solutions for decentralized companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). With this acquisition, Volaris continues to expand its German portfolio in a high-growth segment. As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., Volaris focuses on supporting the development of software companies in vertical markets. I-ADVISE from Düsseldorf advised socoto on the transaction. socoto is a specialized software and service provider based in Trier, Germany. For many years, the company has developed and implemented software solutions for managing marketing materials and campaigns for decentralized organizations. Its clients include numerous national and...