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 ANIMALCARE 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 position...

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...

Bekaert completes acquisition of tire cord business from Bridgestone in China and Thailand Bekaert has successfully completed the acquisition of Bridgestone’s tire reinforcement business in China and Thailand, following the successful completion of all customary closing conditions and the receipt of regulatory approvals. The transaction includes the tire cord production facilities in China (Bridgestone (Shenyang) Steel Cord Co., Ltd.) and Thailand (Bridgestone Metalpha (Thailand) Co. Ltd.), that manufacture high-quality tire cord products for Bridgestone tires. The completion of this transaction further strengthens the long-standing strategic partnership between Bekaert and Bridgestone. The acquired operations will continue to supply Bridgestone. The transaction is estimated to add approximately € 80 million to Bekaert’s consolidated...

Acquisition marks Svitla’s entry into the Australian market and strengthens capabilities in low-code, Microsoft technologies, and enterprise software engineering SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Svitla Systems, a global software engineering and digital solutions company, today announced the acquisition of Kiandra IT, an Australia-based software engineering firm with more than 30 years of experience delivering solutions for highly regulated and mission-critical industries. The acquisition marks Svitla Systems’ formal entry into the Australian market and expands its global delivery capabilities across North America and Asia-Pacific. By combining Svitla’s international scale with Kiandra IT’s deep regional expertise, the company aims to accelerate the delivery of AI-enabled, low-code, and enterprise software solutions...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ExGen Resources Inc. (TSX.V: EXG; OTC: BXXRF) (“ExGen” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated October 17, 2025, the Company has signed an asset purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated April 29, 2026 to acquire from an arm’s length private company and its wholly owned subsidiary (the “Vendors”, and each a “Vendor”) an interest in three lithium properties in Nevada, including claims pursuant to two option agreements, and other associated assets (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition will greatly expand ExGen’s Nevada lithium interests, presently focused on the Spark North Lithium property (the “Spark North Property”). The...

GUELPH, Ontario, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) today announced the successful completion of WinningBLW’s Remscheid and Penzberg manufacturing facilities, further strengthening Linamar’s technology platform, vertical integration, and long-term growth outlook. The transaction was originally announced on March 27th, 2026. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market, while the Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and high-precision components serving the commercial and off-highway sectors. Through these acquisitions, Linamar significantly expands its forging expertise to include warm forging, expanding its already significant offering of precision gears to include precision bevel and helical gears...

Acquisition unites Bakkt’s regulated institutional rails with DTR’s agentic technology and compliance stack to address a $44T global payments market ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bakkt, Inc. (“Bakkt” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BKKT) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research (“DTR”), a developer of agentic payments and stablecoin infrastructure. The acquisition combines Bakkt’s regulated, institutional-grade infrastructure and nationwide licensing footprint with DTR’s AI-native engine and scalable compliance stack, creating a unified platform purpose-built for institutions and fintechs seeking simplicity, programmability, and global scale. By embedding stablecoin capabilities directly into Bakkt’s core infrastructure, the combined company is establishing...

TORONTO, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Interplayers, one of Brazil’s leading technology companies serving the health and wellness ecosystem. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in São Paulo, Interplayers is a digital solutions hub that integrates the key players across Brazil’s healthcare value chain, connecting more than 70,000 pharmacies, clinics, and laboratories and impacting over 50 million patients annually, with a strong focus on access, operational efficiency, and value creation for the ecosystem. With the transaction, Interplayers becomes part of Volaris’ international ecosystem, expanding its capacity to invest, exchange global best practices, and benefit from strategic support to accelerate innovation, product development, and the expansion of solutions that connect the...

AELF-owned 737-800 Leased to Aerolineas ArgentinasIn 2026, AELF acquired 737-800 MSN 41339 on lease to Aerolineas Argentinas.CHICAGO, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (“AELF”) has acquired a 2016 vintage 737-800 aircraft currently on lease to Aerolineas Argentinas. This acquisition marks AELF’s third 737-800 leased to the Argentinian flag carrier. “As we continue to deploy capital strategically into mid-life assets, the acquisition of MSN 41339 is uniquely in line with our goals. We believe in the strength of the asset class and are pleased to expand our relationship with Aerolineas Argentinas,” said Stephen Haire, Vice President, Commercial for AELF. “We remain focused on expanding our fleet this year and look forward to continued opportunities.” AELF previously announced that it raised...

Bill Hutchinson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dunhill Partners, Inc.,Bill Hutchinson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dunhill Partners, Inc.,STILLWATER, Okla., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bill Hutchinson, CEO of Dunhill Partners, Inc., has officially announced the acquisition of Bradford Plaza, a premier retail shopping center located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The acquisition encompasses a 93,755-square-foot facility situated on approximately 8.87 acres within one of the region’s most active commercial corridors. The acquisition marks a significant addition to the Dunhill Partners portfolio, securing a 100% leased asset in a high-demand market. Bradford Plaza is strategically positioned just one-half mile from Oklahoma State University, the city’s primary economic driver and largest employer. Located...