Pasqal Holding SA expects its ordinary shares to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “PSQL” on August 28th Transaction establishes a strong capital foundation for Pasqal as a public company, with approximately $360 million of cash available at closing to accelerate global quantum-system deployment, commercial adoption and Pasqal’s path toward fault-tolerant quantum computing Public listing creates a long-term capital platform for one of the world’s leading neutral-atom quantum computing companies PARIS and NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pasqal Holding SA (“Pasqal”), a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, and Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: BBCQ), a special purpose acquisition company (“Bleichroeder”), today announced the successful completion of their previously announced business combination. Bleichroeder...

Transaction Strengthens First Financial’s Illinois Franchise Through Addition of Hickory Point Bank and Trust TERRE HAUTE, Ind. and DECATUR, Ill., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) (“First Financial”), the holding company for First Financial Bank, N.A. (“First Financial Bank”), and First Illinois Corporation (“First Illinois”), the holding company for Hickory Point Bank and Trust (“Hickory Point Bank”), jointly announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which First Illinois will merge with and into First Financial in a stock/cash transaction valued at approximately $111.3 million based on First Financial’s stock price of $79.07 on August 26, 2026. The transaction will complement First Financial’s existing Illinois franchise by adding Hickory Point Bank’s strong community...

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND OR SOUTH AFRICA OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE TENDER OFFER WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE SECTION ENTITLED “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” BELOW. S-Bank Plc has received required merger control clearance for its voluntary public cash tender offer for all the shares in Oma Savings Bank Plc OMA SAVINGS BANK PLC        STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE        27.8.2026 at 9:05 a.m. (EEST) On 9 July 2026, S-Bank Plc (“S-Bank” or the “Offeror”), announced a voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the issued and outstanding shares in Oma Savings Bank Plc (“Oma Savings Bank”) that are not held by Oma Savings Bank or its subsidiaries (the “Shares”...

AUDUBON, Pa., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a leading musculoskeletal technology company, today announced the acquisition of Higgs Boson Health, a digital healthcare experience company based in Durham, NC and incubated out of Duke University. With a mission to transform healthcare experience through digital innovation, Higgs Boson will position Globus Medical to shape patient and provider experience throughout the full episode of care. “Higgs Boson employs highly experienced teams of software developers and AI scientists who will be joining our team to power our vision of a seamless digital healthcare environment to simplify a patient’s journey through our healthcare system while enhancing real-time information and surgical intelligence available to healthcare providers with the ultimate goal...

Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Study Finds Huge Leap in Afterschool Programs Providing STEM Education, But Students in Rural Communities and Low-Income Families Lag Behind; More Computer Science & Tech Education Needed in Afterschool Many more parents than ever before report there are STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities in their child’s afterschool program. Ninety-two percent of parents of afterschool students now say their child’s program offers STEM learning – a significant increase from a decade ago. But there are disparities in afterschool access to STEM based on family income and community type, and more than three in four children and youth whose parents want afterschool programs for them are not enrolled at all. Afterschool STEM Takes Off, released today by...

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF IRISH CONTINENTAL GROUP, PLC ONLY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION OF IRISH CONTINENTAL GROUP, PLC BY BLUEFIN BIDCO LIMITED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 August 2026 INDEPENDENT BOARD UPDATE ON OFFER Irish Continental Group, plc (“ICG” or the “Company”) Further to its announcement of 20 August 2026, the Independent ICG Board announces that, based on proxy votes received to date, a clear majority of shareholders are supportive of and have voted in favour of the resolutions to be put to the Scheme Meetings and EGM (the “Resolutions”). In order for...

CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Complimentary pre-day event in Chicago is nearing capacity as FIELDBOSS provides elevator contractor owners and back-office staff with real benchmark data and a governance framework for AI ahead of the industry’s largest annual gathering. FIELDBOSS, the field service platform built specifically for HVAC and elevator contractors, today announced Unfair Advantage, a complimentary half-day session held ahead of the 2026 NAEC Convention & Expo. The event runs Monday, September 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, immediately preceding NAEC’s four-day convention (September 28 to October 1), which draws roughly 2,000 elevator industry owners and professionals each year. Seats are limited, and registration is nearing capacity ahead of...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Karman Line Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: XTERU) (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, commencing on August 27, 2026, holders of the units (the “Units”) sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company’s Class A ordinary shares (the “Ordinary Shares”) and warrants (the “Warrants”) included in the Units. The Ordinary Shares and Warrants received from the separated Units will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “XTER” and “XTERW,” respectively. Units that are not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “XTERU.” No fractional Warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole Warrants will trade. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers...

TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoreHealth Technologies, a leading provider of configurable wellness technology and health assessment solutions, today announced the acquisition of Konnected Workplace Wellness Inc., expanding the company’s wellness expertise and program delivery capabilities. The acquisition advances CoreHealth’s evolution into a system-enabled wellness partner, combining technology and health intelligence with the expertise and operational support needed to help organizations and solution providers deliver and continually improve their wellness programs. “This acquisition strengthens our ability to help clients move from wellness strategy to execution,” said Charles Martin, CEO of CoreHealth. “By bringing Konnected’s wellness expertise and delivery capabilities into CoreHealth, we can provide clients with...

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ST. LOUIS, MO — August 2026 — ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”), a leading middle-market investment bank specializing in M&A and employee ownership transactions, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Spec-Tech Industrial Electric (“Spec-Tech” or the “Company”), a leading industrial controls distributor and integrator, on its sale to its employees. The transaction enables Spec-Tech’s employees to acquire a meaningful ownership stake in the Company, ensuring long-term continuity, reinforcing its employee-centric culture, and preserving its independence for future generations. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, Spec-Tech has grown into a leading supplier of electrical, electronic, and automation components, serving...