PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) today announced that its shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve its previously announced all-stock merger of equals (the “Merger”) with Akzo Nobel N.V. (“AkzoNobel”) at the Company’s Special General Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today. AkzoNobel also held its Extraordinary General Meeting today, where AkzoNobel shareholders voted to approve the Merger. “We appreciate the strong support we have received for our merger of equals with AkzoNobel and we are excited about the opportunity to deliver significant value to shareholders, customers and employees,” said Chris Villavarayan, Chief Executive Officer of Axalta. “Building on our record second quarter, we are excited to embark on our next phase with real momentum in the business....

SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Phillip Millman joined the firm as Managing Director. New York, NY, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Phillip Millman joined the firm as Managing Director. “We are delighted to bring Philip’s extensive public and private sector experience to the clients of SEDA Experts,” said Peter Selman, Managing Partner of SEDA Experts. Phillip H. Millman is an expert in mortgage finance, structured products, capital markets, financial regulation, and risk management. He held senior positions at FHFA for more than two decades. His experience spans residential and commercial mortgage-backed...

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ATIS today announced the acquisition of Buckley Belcher & Company, LLC, a respected elevator consulting firm known for its expertise in modernization, new construction consulting, contract strategy, and long-term asset planning. Building owners are increasingly challenged to manage aging equipment, rising costs, and long-term capital investments across complex elevator portfolios. ATIS has built its business around helping clients navigate those challenges through consulting, inspections, and managed services. The addition of Buckley Belcher expands those capabilities and strengthens ATIS’s ability to support clients throughout the full lifecycle of their vertical transportation assets. Buckley Belcher brings decades of experience advising owners on modernization projects,...

Combined company creates a premier partner for government healthcare programs with end-to-end clinical services and modern health technology solutions MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions company dedicated to accelerating better health outcomes for government and commercial clients and the populations they serve, today announced the acquisition of FEI Systems, significantly expanding its healthcare technology platform and establishing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of Medicaid Enterprise System, care management, long-term services and supports (LTSS), home- and community-based services (HCBS), and behavioral health solutions. The acquisition unites two organizations with decades of experience helping state and federal agencies modernize healthcare...

Industrial-technological group CSG has become a strategic investor in Canadian technology company North Vector Dynamics (NVD), which develops advanced air defence technologies, precision-guided missiles, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and next-generation hypersonic technologies.     The investment represents another step in CSG’s long-term strategy to expand its technological capabilities in fields that will shape the future of modern defence over the coming decades. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the investment. The company’s valuation now surpasses USD 90 million. “The nature of modern conflicts is changing rapidly. Autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, precision guidance, and cost-effective air defence are becoming increasingly important. North Vector Dynamics is developing...

The momentum at Tarte Family Office continues with new activity at TPD Design House and Genergy. Palm Beach, FL, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For 25 years, Tarte Capital has invested in founder-run companies operating in niche, relationship-driven industries who need operational support to expand their market footprint. As the firm enters a new chapter of growth, its latest portfolio companies are hitting their stride. The Investment Lens Amongst the select companies in the Tarte Capital portfolio, they all have developed proven track records in the areas of quality and customer service. These companies are often run by teams with real culture and craft, but require additional operational infrastructure or financial resources to scale.  The Portfolio in Motion That thesis is playing out in real time across two current investments....

gChem will become ContextLogic’s second operating business, following the acquisition of US Salt in February 2026 gChem is a sixty-four-year-old, vertically-integrated specialty chemicals company whose products serve highly specialized niches across diverse end markets, with decades-long customer relationships built on tailored, high-quality solutions ContextLogic shareholders will have the opportunity to commit additional capital in the Transaction via a rights offering, which has been fully backstopped at $9 per unit Transaction is expected to be materially accretive to free cash flow per unitOAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ContextLogic Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LOGC) (“ContextLogic”) today announced that ContextLogic Holdings, LLC and its newly formed subsidiary GCH Buyer, Inc. have entered...

ASN-001 targets the substantially larger population of moderate infantile hemangiomas currently treated off-label with topical timolol Complementary product to HEMANGEOL® (propranolol hydrochloride) oral solution, positioning Eton, if approved, to treat full spectrum of infantile hemangioma patients ASN-001 Phase II/III trial results showed week 24 elimination or near-elimination rates of 56% (BID) and 42% (TID) compared with 15% for placebo Anticipate NDA submission in 2H 2027 for potential approval and launch in 2028 Estimated 20,000 to 30,000 patients annually could be candidates for ASN-001, pathway to potentially be the largest revenue generating product in Eton’s portfolio Leverages Eton’s existing pediatric dermatology commercial infrastructure and expands Company’s leadership in infantile hemangioma spaceDEER PARK, Ill., Aug....

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 GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date position...

TORONTO and PERTH, Western Australia, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX:CY5, TSXV:CYG, OTCQB:CYGGF) (Cygnus or the Company) refers to its proposed scheme of arrangement under which Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML) (CAML) will acquire 100% of the shares in Cygnus pursuant to a scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act), (Scheme). Lodgement of draft Scheme Booklet with ASIC Cygnus is pleased to confirm that a draft scheme booklet, containing the draft independent expert’s report, has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for its review. Lodgement of the draft scheme booklet with ASIC is a key milestone towards giving effect to the Scheme. ASIC’s review of the draft scheme booklet will be followed by an initial court...