Acquisition is Immediately Accretive to Cash Flow per Share Based on Current Development Expectations, Evolution Expects Production from the Acquisition to More Than Double by End of Fiscal 2029 HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) has closed its previously announced acquisition of mineral and royalty (“M&R”) interests in the core Midland Basin of the Permian Basin (the “Acquisition”). The total purchase price for the Acquisition was $16 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, with an effective date of August 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). The acquired interests span approximately 3,420 net royalty acres across Reagan, Upton, Glasscock, Midland, and Martin Counties,...

CAMARILLO, Calif. , Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Salem Media, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone, officially taking Salem private and beginning a new chapter focused on long-term growth and expanding its Christian and conservative media mission. Under the terms of the transaction, WaterStone acquired all outstanding shares of Salem Media common stock for $1.00 per share, representing approximately a 250% premium over Salem’s trading price prior to the announcement of the transaction. The partnership brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to Christian ministry and faithful stewardship. As a private company, Salem will continue operating its radio, digital, streaming, podcasting, television and publishing platforms while working...

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ : FSBW) FS Bancorp, Inc. (“FS Bancorp”), the parent company of 1st Security Bank of Washington, announced that effective August 19, 2026, it completed its previously announced acquisition of Pacific West Bancorp (“Pacific West”), an Oregon corporation and the merger of Pacific West Bank, the bank subsidiary of Pacific West, into 1st Security Bank of Washington. Matthew D. Mullet, President and Chief Executive Officer of FS Bancorp and 1st Security Bank of Washington, stated, “We are excited to welcome Pacific West Bank’s customers, employees, and communities to the 1st Security Bank family. Both organizations share a commitment to relationship banking, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting the local businesses and communities we serve. This...

Volaris Group expands its footprint in the security vertical TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of LoginRadius Global, a Canadian-based provider of enterprise-level customer identity and access management solutions. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, LoginRadius provides cloud-based customer identity and access management solutions that help enterprise organizations securely manage how external customers register, authenticate, access applications, and interact across digital channels. Its platform is designed to provide secure, scalable identity infrastructure while enabling seamless digital experiences for end users. “The addition of LoginRadius expands both our platform capabilities and our reach in the identity space,” said Becky Stout, Group Leader, Security, Volaris...

Proposed Acquisition Adds Oregon Nickel-Copper and Platinum Group Element Exploration Project to Company’s Growing Mineral Asset Portfolio SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Gold & Copper Inc. (OTC: AGCI) (the “Company” or “AGCI”) announced that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) with Homeland Nickel Inc. (TSX-V: SHL) (“Homeland”) for the proposed acquisition of Homeland’s Shamrock Nickel-Copper Project (“Shamrock”) located in Jackson County, southern Oregon. The LOI contemplates an asset acquisition pursuant to which American Gold & Copper would acquire Homeland’s interest in Shamrock following a 60-day due diligence period. Under the proposed terms, following satisfactory completion of due diligence, American Gold & Copper would make a cash payment of US$150,000 for...

SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InVert Graphite Limited (ASX: IVG) has achieved key milestones in establishing a vertically integrated, critical minerals supply chain to serve the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) battery and advanced defense technology sectors. Key Highlights:Technology Acquisition Completed: Secured exclusive worldwide rights to RapidPulse™ catalytic graphitization technology to produce high-purity battery anode materials. Fully Funded Testing: A successfully completed A$2.5 million capital raise will fast-track scaled-up commercialization and pre-pilot furnace trials. Maiden Mineral Resource: Delivered a 32.2 million tonne (Mt) Inferred Resource at 8.0% Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC) at the Morogoro Graphite Project, securing a robust upstream foundation.With all conditions precedent...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 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 Canadian-based engineering firm Cogswell Engineering, Ltd. (Cogswell), located in Dartmouth, near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cogswell is a full-service civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering firm serving builders, construction companies, public works authorities and multi-jurisdictional organizations across five provinces. The acquisition marks ZenaTech’s 28th Drone as a Service acquisition to date, its third in Canada, and its second in the Halifax region. “This acquisition strengthens...

This is a public announcement by WSP Global Inc. (“WSP“). This press release is issued pursuant to Section 7 paragraph 1 sub a of the Dutch Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) in connection with the intended public offer by WSP for the entire issued and outstanding share capital of Arcadis N.V. (“Arcadis”). This press release does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities. Any offer will be made only by means of an offer memorandum (the “Offer Memorandum“) approved by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, the “AFM”). This press release is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in, into or from, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction in which such release, publication...

World Services Group (WSG), the most prominent global network of independent firms and professional services organizations, is proud to announce that WSG has earned Band 1 rankings across all Chambers and Partners regional network listings, along with multiple recognitions in the Chambers Global Guide 2026. These top-tier rankings and recognitions reflect WSG’s continued leadership, depth of coverage, and strength in facilitating seamless service for member firm clients worldwide. HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World Services Group (WSG), the most prominent global network of independent firms and professional services organizations, is proud to announce that WSG has earned Band 1 rankings across all Chambers and Partners regional network listings, along with multiple recognitions in the Chambers Global Guide...

CHARLESTON, S.C. and TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expanding its FBO network into the New York metropolitan area, Infinity Aviation Group today announced the acquisition of the fixed base operations of FlightServ at Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). The new Infinity Aviation Group FBO at TTN combines modern facilities with a comprehensive suite of services, including aircraft detailing. “Trenton sits in one of the busiest business aviation markets in the country, and with the addition of this site, Infinity will be able to better serve the New York metropolitan business aviation community,” said Steven Levesque, CEO of Infinity Aviation Group. “The FlightServ team built a first-rate operation here and the team is continuing with us in Trenton. We plan to invest in the operation, adding more hangar capacity, more capability...