Legend.org will operate as Mastery.org, helping schools turn authentic student work into trusted records of learning that go beyond grades, courses, and seat time NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Legend.org, an AI-native education assessment platform, today announced its acquisition of the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC) from ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization. The new entity will operate as Mastery.org. MTC pioneered the Mastery Transcript and MTC Learning Record, competency-based digital records that go beyond traditional grades and GPAs, giving schools a more modern way to communicate what students know. Mastery.org will continue MTC’s mission to support its member schools, which include public, private, charter, and international schools, while investing in building a more modern transcript...

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arax Advisory Partners (“Arax”), a national wealth management company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Transcend Capital Advisors (“Transcend”), a multi-state registered investment advisor providing comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families. With more than $3 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, Transcend will be the seventh firm to join Arax in 2026, further expanding the firm’s presence across a nationally growing footprint. “At Arax, we’ve always believed that exceptional wealth management firms are built around exceptional advisors,” said Haig Ariyan, Chief Executive Officer of Arax. “From our earliest conversations,...

First location based in Ohio and the 12th U.S. state expands DaaS to additional construction, infrastructure, energy and public works customer opportunities VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Dayton, Ohio-based BA Land Professionals LLC, a surveying firm licensed to operate in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. The acquisition marks ZenaTech’s 26th Drone as a Service acquisition to date and first location in Ohio, also further expanding the Company’s U.S. footprint to 12 states covering the construction, infrastructure,...

Formalizes the Strategic Investment and Commercial Framework Between the Companies Announced in April 2026 Strengthens USA Rare Earth’s Midstream Rare Earth Platform in Europe and the Integrated Industrial Ecosystem Forming in Lacq, France Carester’s Caremag Facility to Commence Operations in Q4 2026 Provides LCM Europe and USA Rare Earth Access to Carester’s Rare Earth Oxides; Gives Carester Access to USA Rare Earth Feedstock from Serra Verde and Round Top STILLWATER, Okla., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire strategic minority stakes representing approximately 13.6 percent each in Carester SAS (“Carester”), a French leader in rare earth processing and separation. InfraVia, acting through its Critical...

Strategic Executive Meetings in Israel Advance Pre-Closing Integration Planning, Technology Alignment and Commercial Planning Following VisionWave’s Previously Announced Acquisition Agreement TEL AVIV, Israel, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) (“VisionWave” or the “Company”), a defense technology company developing advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and next-generation security technologies, today announced that its executive leadership team has completed a strategic technology and integration working session with the leadership of Meteor Aerospace Ltd. in Israel following the Company’s previously announced acquisition agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Meteor Aerospace. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the closing...

Expands SPX Technologies’ HVAC Capabilities with Custom HVAC Control and Engineered Air Management Solutions CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SPXC) (“SPX” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Neptronic Inc. (“Neptronic”) for a total cash consideration of CA$ 605 million (approximately US$ 430 million), subject to customary closing adjustments. The multiple of enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA multiple”) implied in the transaction is modestly above the upper-end of the Company’s recently transacted range of 8-12x. Neptronic designs and manufactures highly engineered HVAC solutions including intelligent controls, electric duct heaters, humidifiers, actuators and valves. Neptronic serves customers...

All-share transaction creating a combined company to operate as Scancell advancing a pipeline of targeted, off-the-shelf, active immunotherapies Combined company to be listed on Nasdaq, in addition to Scancell’s existing AIM listing Agreed pro forma merger ownership split: existing Scancell shareholders to own 85.5 per cent. of the combined company, with Neuphoria existing shareholders owning 14.5 per cent.1 Financing to fund the global registrational Phase 3 trial for lead programme, iSCIB1+ active immunotherapy in advanced melanomaOXFORD, United Kingdom and BURLINGTON, Mass., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scancell Holdings plc (AIM: SCLP) (“Scancell”) and Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: NEUP) (“Neuphoria”) today announce an all-share merger in which Scancell will acquire Neuphoria. Upon completion of the         Transaction,...

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...

Press ReleaseVELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France — July 23, 2026 Dassault Systèmes to acquire ArisGlobal, creating a unified AI intelligence platform for the Life Sciences industry connecting molecule, patient and real-world outcomesArisGlobal brings a mission-critical, AI-native platform spanning regulatory, safety, quality and medical affairs that serves as a single source of truth for the Life Sciences industryCombining ArisGlobal’s real-world patient insights with Dassault Systèmes’ leading domain expertise in research and development, clinical development and manufacturing establishes the industry’s first unified intelligence platformAs part of the company’s industrial AI roadmap, it uniquely positions Dassault Systèmes to deliver clinical-grade AI at scale, allowing the Life Sciences industry to deliver better health outcomes to patients...

Highlights of the Announced TransactionCombines Two Strong Community Banks. Merges two relationship-driven deposit franchises with deep community roots and a shared commitment to superior customer service. Both institutions maintain over one-quarter of total deposits in non-interest-bearing deposits and carry a total cost of deposits under 1.40%, underscoring the strength and stability of their customer relationships. Strategic Geographic Alignment. This transaction marks Northrim’s first out-of-state branch expansion, extending its community banking franchise into attractive, relationship-oriented markets across Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. The expansion reflects a significant strategic investment to diversify Northrim’s geographic footprint and position the company for continued growth while preserving its Alaska-based...