PayPoint completes acquisition of AperiData, strengthening its Open Banking capabilitiesPayPoint has announced it has completed the acquisition of AperiData following a previous £1 million strategic investment The move bolsters PayPoint’s Open Banking offering by adding Aperidata’s real-time financial assessment capabilities, making it easier for organisations to gain high quality insight into their customer’s financial circumstances when agreeing payment plansWelwyn Garden City, 24 June 2026: PayPoint has announced it has completed the acquisition of AperiData, strengthening its capabilities in Open Banking for customers. AperiData is a real-time credit reference agency and Open Banking platform, focused on modernising the consumer credit market through the use of transaction-level data and advanced financial assessment...

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) will hold a special meeting of shareholders (“Meeting”) on July 22, 2026 commencing at 9:00 am Vancouver time.Your vote is important, regardless of how many shares you own. The board of directors of both companies unanimously recommend a vote FOR the Arrangement. Shareholders with questions or requiring assistance in voting are asked to contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by calling 1-877-452-7184 (North America toll-free) or 1-416-304-0211 (international), by texting “INFO” to either 1-877-452-7184 or 1-416-304-0211, or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com.At the Meeting, Equinox Gold shareholders will be asked to consider, and if deemed advisable, to approve, an ordinary resolution...

Company’s Nasdaq listing and ticker symbol “CBAT” remain unchanged DALIAN, China, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy” or the “Company”), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today announced that it has completed its previously announced merger to redomicile from Nevada to the Cayman Islands (the “Redomicile Merger”). The Redomicile Merger became effective at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on June 23, 2026. Pursuant to the Redomicile Merger, each outstanding share of the common stock of the Company was converted into the right to receive one ordinary share of CBAK Energy Technology Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“CBAK Cayman”) and the successor issuer of the Company pursuant to Rule...

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”) Amendment – this form replaces RNS 301391130, published at 06:21 on 19/06/26. Changes have been made to Section(s) 1 (c) and 2 (a). 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)   Full name of discloser: Jupiter Fund Management 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 A consortium comprising LondonMetric Property plc and Schroder Real Estate...

ST. LOUIS, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Azuria Water Solutions, a leader in technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of TeleVac South, based in Pompano Beach, Florida. Founded by Dennis Simmons in 1993, TeleVac South has delivered high quality sewer and storm drain services in the Southeast for more than 30 years. Today, the company offers trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services, vactor and vacuum services, clean & TV, grouting and more. TeleVac South offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning vactor operations, hydro excavating, lift station cleaning, root cutting, manhole rehabilitation, smoke testing, laser profiling per Florida DOT standards, and trenchless pipe repair through sectional cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology using the PipePatch system. The multidisciplinary team...

NAPLES, Fla., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shepherd Insurance is pleased to announce the addition of Responsive Insurance, an established Southwest Florida agency with offices in Naples and Estero. This milestone marks another step in Shepherd’s continued expansion across Florida. Responsive Insurance has built a strong reputation in the Naples and Estero communities for delivering personalized insurance solutions and exceptional client service. Through this partnership, Responsive clients will continue working with the same team they know and trust at both the Naples and Estero locations, while benefiting from broader coverage options and continued high-touch service. “I’m excited to merge the Responsive Insurance culture with the culture that Shepherd has built,” said Matt Nance, Owner of Responsive Insurance. “I’m hopeful...

Acquisition of Korean Drone Intellectual Property Portfolio Establishes Foundation for Expansion into U.S. and Allied Markets NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Hallmark Venture Group, Inc. (OTC: HLLK) (“Hallmark Venture Group”) today announced the completion of a strategic transaction that transforms the company into an operating drone technology business focused on unmanned aerial systems, defense technology and related commercial applications. The transaction positions the company with a comprehensive, worldwide-deployable drone technology platform acquired from South Korea-based Sundori Drone Co., Ltd. (“Sundori Drone”). At the core of the portfolio is a deep body of proprietary technology — trade secrets, advanced manufacturing know-how, software and firmware, AI and machine-learning...

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: Rathbones Group 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 IP Group 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 disclosure,...

Dubai, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement released 18 June 2026 by Vantage Drilling International Ltd. (the “Company“), regarding a Special General Meeting in the Company approving a merger pursuant to which a wholly owned subsidiary of Eldorado Drilling AS is to merge with and into the Company, with the Company surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Eldorado Drilling AS (the “Merger“). Completion of the Merger remains subject to certain conditions, and prior to completion of the approved Merger, the Company intends to repurchase or cause to be repurchased certain shares in the Company held by certain primary insiders and management in the Company. The anticipated number of shares subject to the intended repurchase is 319,037. The purchase price is equal...