JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (“Hawthorn”) (NASDAQ: HWBK), the Missouri-based holding company of Hawthorn Bank, today announced the completion of the merger of FSC Bancshares, Inc. (“FSC”) with and into Hawthorn, with Hawthorn continuing as the surviving corporation, and the merger of FSC’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Farmers State Bank, Cameron, Missouri, with and into Hawthorn Bank, with Hawthorn Bank continuing as the surviving bank. The mergers became effective on September 3, 2026. “We welcome the Farmers State Bank team, customers and communities to Hawthorn. This partnership allows us to bring greater resources, expanded financial solutions, and enhanced capabilities to customers while preserving the relationship-based service and community focus that define both organizations,”...

Combined company appoints John Collins as Chief Financial OfficerSANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and agentic AI, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of LivePerson, Inc., and the appointment of John Collins as the combined company’s Chief Financial Officer. With the transaction officially closed, SoundHound AI immediately expands its market footprint, with a customer base that includes 25 of the Fortune 100, and a strengthened IP portfolio of over 750 patents. The combination brings together LivePerson’s extensive enterprise digital messaging infrastructure with SoundHound’s proprietary voice agentic AI. LivePerson’s platform will be integrated into OASYS, SoundHound’s self-learning Orchestrated Agent System,...

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 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regimen Equity Partners (“Regimen”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of substantially all the operating assets of Lumberworld Operations Ltd. (“Lumberworld” or the “Company”) and the underlying real estate by its portfolio company, Central Builders’ Supply (“CBS”). Centrally located within Victoria near the intersection of Quadra and MacKenzie, Lumberworld was established more than 50 years ago and represents an important Canadian business and a true Vancouver Island success story, guided by the Flaig family and their relentless commitment to the community. The Company has built a strong reputation as a full-service supplier of building materials and construction products, serving homeowners, contractors and commercial customers throughout the Greater Victoria...

Acquisition expands FGC’s footprint in the Upstate South Carolina market CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a manufactured housing community in Easley, South Carolina. The community totals 59 homesites, further strengthening FGC’s footprint in South Carolina. Easley sits approximately 12 miles west of downtown Greenville, giving residents convenient access to the region’s employment centers, Clemson University, and Greenville Technical College, while maintaining a comparatively lower cost of living. Easley’s population has grown roughly 20% since the 2020 Census, reflecting the broader growth of the Greenville metro...

Following a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division challenge brought by VeSync US Corporation, d/b/a Levoit, DREO Incorporated voluntarily discontinued the challenged claims for its pedestal and tower fan products. New York, NY, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division challenge brought by VeSync US Corporation, d/b/a Levoit, DREO Incorporated voluntarily discontinued the challenged claims for its pedestal and tower fan products. Levoit and DREO are competitors in the household fan market. Levoit challenged express and implied claims made by DREO regarding the noise levels, comparative performance, sleep benefits, and value of its pedestal and tower fan products. During the proceeding, DREO informed the National Advertising Division (NAD) that it had made the...

BOCA RATON, Fla. and GOSSELIES, Belgium, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equivu  Capital, a South Florida-based private investment firm, today announced the sale of S2 Manufacturing (“S2”), a leading manufacturer of Aljon landfill compactors, car crushers and metal baling equipment, to LEFORT. Based in Gosselies, Belgium, LEFORT is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of metal recycling equipment. S2, based in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a leading manufacturer of the Aljon brand landfill compactors, car crushers and metal baling equipment with service and support worldwide. It also manufactures the high-quality Vammas airport snow removal equipment and is a Bonfiglioli distributor. “LEFORT is the ideal partner for S2, combining its strong product line and North American presence with the expertise of a global metal recycling company,”...

—Combination connects equipment owners, repair providers and operators on a single platform, replacing manual, document-driven processes with automated, AI-ready workflows— ATLANTA, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaleris, a global leader in supply chain execution software, today announced the acquisition of Newport Systems Inc. (NSI), a category-leading provider of maintenance and repair (M&R) and depot management software. The combination creates the industry’s only end-to-end M&R platform, connecting the full asset lifecycle across marine terminals, inland depots, rail terminals, equipment owners and repair providers on a single operating model. Maintenance and repair remain one of the least automated workflows in global logistics. Estimates, approvals, exceptions and invoices still move between equipment owners...

Strategic Acquisition Establishes Hillman’s Long-Tail Master Distributor Presence in the U.S. Industrial Market CINCINNATI, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hillman Solutions Corp. (Nasdaq: HLMN) (the “Company” or “Hillman”), a leading provider of hardware products, announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Kanebridge, LLC (“Kanebridge”), a leading master distributor of industrial fasteners, for a purchase price of approximately $315 million, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition was first announced on August 3, 2026. Kanebridge supplies more than 44,000 commercial and military-grade fastener SKUs to distributors across the U.S. and Canada, giving Hillman its first U.S. master distribution platform in the industrial fastener market and expanding the Company’s industrial addressable market...

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) (“MCC” or the “Corporation“) is pleased to announce that it has entered on September 2, 2026 into a revised property purchase and option agreement (the “Agreement”) with Visible Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VGD) (“Visible Gold”) pursuant to which Visible Gold acquired a 51% interest in the Sakami Property (“Sakami” or the “Property”) and was granted an exclusive option to acquire the 49% remaining interest therein subject to the receipt of the Corporation’s shareholders approval (the “Transaction”). The Agreement revises the initial agreement previously announced on May 26, 2026, to provide for completion of the Transaction in two closings. The Property is located in the James Bay region of Québec. The Transaction is...