12 workshops will help more than 350 business owners understand what buyers look for, prepare for a potential sale and improve their chances of a successful transaction Singapore, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Many SME owners only start learning how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) work when they are ready to sell their business. By then, it could be too late, as many of the factors that determine buyer interest and valuation may be difficult to change.Practical M&A Education Across Southeast Asia  Based on match.asia’s experience overseeing hundreds of buyer-seller discussions, misalignment between buyers and sellers is by far the most common reason potential M&A transactions fail to progress. Following requests from business owners and investment firms seeking practical M&A guidance for themselves and their...

Diversified Announces Accretive Acquisition of Birch Creates a Scaled, Vertically Integrated Position in the Permian Basin, Anchored by a High-Quality Producing Asset Base Acquisition Expected to Increase Production by ~35% and Adjusted EBITDA by ~55% Carlyle and Diversified Expand Strategic Partnership to Pursue up to $10 Billion in Future Opportunities, Supporting the Next Phase of Growth by Combining Attractive Financing and Operational Expertise BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) (“Diversified”, “DEC”, or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the execution of definitive acquisition agreements to acquire Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies (collectively “Birch”), a leading independent oil and gas...

Calgary, September 2, 2026 − Shell plc has completed the previously announced agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. (“ARC”) (TSX: ARX), an energy company focused in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, following receipt of all required shareholder, court and regulatory approvals. The acquisition accelerates Shell’s strategy by adding approximately 370 kboe/d immediately across liquids and gas, supporting a production compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4% through to 2030 compared with 2025. “Today we welcome ARC colleagues to Shell and look forward to building on their high-performance culture, operational excellence and technical expertise in Canada’s Montney basin,” said Shell’s Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan. “The acquisition increases Shell’s exposure to long-duration, low-cost...

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greystone Servicing Company LLC (“Greystone”) and C-IV Asset Management LLC (“C-IV”) today announced the completion of C-IV’s acquisition of Greystone’s commercial real estate loan special servicing business. The transaction closed on September 1, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Completing this transaction allows Greystone to focus our resources on the continued growth of our lending and primary servicing businesses, including our approximately $80 billion primary servicing portfolio,” said Steve Rosenberg, CEO of Greystone. “This is an important strategic step for Greystone and positions us well to continue investing in and growing these businesses. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and wish the Special Servicing team continued success...

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Water Tower Research (www.watertowerresearch.com) is pleased to announce its Virtual Insights Conference, taking place September 22-23, 2026. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water Tower Research (www.watertowerresearch.com) is pleased to announce its Virtual Insights Conference, taking place September 22-23, 2026. This two-day event will provide investors with direct access to company leadership teams across the sectors covered by Water Tower Research. The conference will feature presentations from nearly fifty companies spanning Chemicals & Materials Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Energy Transition & Sustainable Investing, Technology, Mobility & Industrial Technology, and Natural Resources. The event will open with welcome remarks from Shawn Severson, CEO and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research....

New company launches, creating one of the nation’s largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states Washington, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grain Management (Grain), a leading private investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and communications, has announced the completion of the strategic combination of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications to create Rightfiber. The combination was previously announced in June of this year. Rightfiber unites two highly respected telecommunications providers, each with more than 100 years of successful history. Rightfiber is positioned to accelerate fiber broadband expansion, strengthen local communities, and deliver exceptional customer experiences across its expanded regional footprint. “Today marks an exciting new...

Partnership brings Marcelo Mendoza and the Central Family Advisors team into Prime Quadrant US, LLC, deepening the firm’s presence serving ultra-affluent families in the United StatesPrime Quadrant and CenFamily Announce Official PartnershipPrime Quadrant, and CenFam, have officially partnered. Both serve high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, and provide complementary consulting and advisory servicesTORONTO and NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mo Lidsky, Chief Executive Officer of Prime Quadrant Corp. (“Prime Quadrant”), and Marcelo Mendoza, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Central Family Advisors, LLC (“CenFam”), are pleased to announce that CenFam has joined with Prime Quadrant, effective September 1, 2026. Prime Quadrant, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and CenFam,...

Strategic acquisition solidifies FDH Electronics as a leader in electromechanical distribution, delivering a comprehensive portfolio and enhanced value-added solutions to simplify the global supply chain COMMERCE, Calif., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FDH Aero, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today that FDH Electronics, an FDH Aero division serving the mil-aero market’s electronic component needs, has acquired Peerless Electronics Inc., a franchised distributor of electromechanical components. “This is an exciting step for our FDH Electronics team as it meaningfully expands our electromechanical line card while deepening our supplier relationships,” said Bob Earley, President of FDH Electronics. “By combining our deep strength in interconnect and wire and...

NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INNOVATE CORP.® (NYSE: VATE) (“INNOVATE” or the “Company”) announced today the successful closing of the previously announced transaction between INNOVATE and CONX Corp. (“CONX”), pursuant to which CONX acquired a controlling interest in HC2 Broadcasting Holdings Inc. (“HC2”), a holding company for INNOVATE’s Broadcasting segment. The transaction follows the completion of the Broadcasting segment’s refinancing announced on June 1, 2026. CONX has acquired a controlling interest in HC2 and now holds a 75% ownership interest in HC2, while INNOVATE retains a 25% ownership interest, subject to potential reduction in connection with post-closing purchase price adjustments and certain expense and indemnification obligations. “We are pleased to successfully complete this transaction and further...