The acquisition brings engineering expertise and proven product performance in a strategic segment of the metallic coupling marketDodge Industrial, Inc. Announces AcquistionDodge Industrial Aquires PSC CouplingsSIMPSONVILLE SC, August 11, 2026, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dodge Industrial, Inc. has acquired PSC Couplings, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance disc couplings based in Richfield, Wisconsin. The acquisition adds disc coupling engineering innovation, product design, and manufacturing capabilities to the Dodge portfolio and represents a significant investment in the growth of the Dodge coupling business. PSC has built a strong reputation in the disc coupling market, particularly in gas compression applications, and is rapidly expanding its presence in power generation, data center infrastructure,...

Scaled Omnichannel Platform Expands Opportunities to Reach More Consumers Through Complementary Retail, Digital, and Lease-to-Own Capabilities Combined Company Will Continue to Serve Consumers Through the Trusted Aaron’s, CCFI, and Katapult Brands Combined Company Generated More Than $4bn in 2025 Pro Forma Revenue and More Than $460mn in 2025 Adjusted EBITDA ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult Holdings” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), a scaled, technology and data-driven platform serving nonprime consumers seeking greater financial flexibility, today announced it has completed the previously announced all-stock combination with The Aaron’s Company, Inc. (“Aaron’s”) and CCF Holdings LLC (“CCFI”). With the close of the merger transactions, Aaron’s and CCFI, together with Katapult’s operating...

MIAMI and LIMERICK, Ireland, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thoma Bravo, the world’s largest software-focused investment firm, today announced the completion of its affiliate’s acquisition of kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF), (“Kneat” or the “Company”), the global leader in digital validation and quality process automation, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately C$650 million. The agreement to acquire Kneat was previously announced on June 8, 2026, and overwhelmingly approved by shareholders of Kneat at the Company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders held on July 30, 2026. With the completion of the transaction, shareholders of Kneat (other than the Rolling Shareholder) are entitled to receive C$6.50 per share in cash for each Kneat share they owned. Shares of Kneat have ceased trading and will be delisted...

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: HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) PLC(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.  (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:     Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Bodycote plc(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:     For an opening position...

Pending acquisition would make ChefKart a wholly owned subsidiary of GEAT, adding its technology-enabled home-chef platform and expanding GreetEat’s consumer-services operations into India RENO, Nev., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreetEat Corporation (OTC: GEAT) (“GreetEat” or the “Company”), a technology company focused on developing and expanding technology-enabled platforms across consumer services, hospitality, and market intelligence, today announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) with ChefKart Hospitality Private Limited (“ChefKart“) to acquire the India-based, technology-enabled platform through which households can book trained and verified home chefs for recurring in-home cooking services. Under the LOI, GreetEat would acquire, subject...

Toronto, Ontario, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fort Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: FRTT, TSXV: FORT) (“Fort” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a share transfer agreement dated August 11, 2026 (the “Share Transfer Agreement”), with Logia USA Inc. (“Logia USA”), a company focused on selling advanced fuel integrity solutions for data centers and other mission-critical facilities in the US, and its founder and sole shareholder, Yair Harel (the “Founder”), to acquire 50.1% of the issued and outstanding shares of Logia USA (the “Acquisition”). The Founder is an arm’s length party to the Company. Under the Share Transfer Agreement, Fort will acquire 50.1% of the issued and outstanding equity of Logia USA in exchange for common shares of Fort (the “Common Shares”, and 132,603 Common Shares issued as consideration,...

Featuring companies including SpaceX, ShopMy, and Whatnot, this year’s Inc. 5000 honorees collectively generated more than $385 billion in revenue and 627,000+ jobs New York, NY, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inc., the media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, today revealed the 2026 Inc. 5000, the prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Together, this year’s honorees generated more than $385 billion in 2025 revenue, created 627,208 jobs in the past three years, and posted over $200 billion in revenue growth since 2022—underscoring the vital role that entrepreneurial businesses play in driving the U.S. economy.  Ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, the Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately...

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — etoro Group Ltd. (“etoro”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ETOR), the trading and investing platform, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TradeZero, a US-focused online brokerage serving active traders. TradeZero is a highly complementary business that strengthens etoro’s presence in the US. Founded in 2015, TradeZero brings next generation trading platforms, global broker-dealer infrastructure, a highly engaged community of traders, plus access to the Canadian market. Together, these capabilities create opportunities to accelerate product innovation, enhance the client experience, and broaden the products and services offered across both platforms. TradeZero has operations across the US, Canada and international markets. “Today’s announcement...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. whose parent is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and also on behalf their investment advisory affiliates (“Dimensional”). The Dimensional entities are investment advisors and Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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.    (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. whose parent is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and also on behalf their investment advisory affiliates (“Dimensional”). The Dimensional entities are investment advisors and Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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.    (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use...