Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Baxley, II, has joined its panel of mediators, bringing with him one of the most distinguished and wide-ranging legal careers in Alabama history. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Baxley, II, has joined its panel of mediators, bringing with him one of the most distinguished and wide-ranging legal careers in Alabama history.A former attorney general and lieutenant governor of Alabama, Mr. Baxley has spent decades at the forefront of complex litigation, public service and high-stakes dispute resolution. Over the course of his career, he has tried and supervised cases across virtually every substantive area of law, appearing in every...

Continuing our growth in the Piedmont Triad Area CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is pleased to announce its most recent acquisition in Lexington, North Carolina. The community is well-positioned in the heart of the Piedmont Triad — just under 15 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem and 30 minutes from Greensboro, putting two of North Carolina’s most active job markets within easy reach. Lexington and Davidson County are home to a strong manufacturing base, a growing healthcare sector, and Davidson County Community College, all of which continue to bring jobs and investment to the area. Lexington offers an exceptional quality of life at a cost well below larger metro areas....

BNP PARIBAS ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH AGEAS PRESS RELEASE Paris, 28 April 2026 Following the signature on 7th December 2025 of a framework agreement between the BNP Paribas and Ageas Groups, BNP Paribas Fortis sold today its 25% stake in AG Insurance for a total amount of EUR 1.9 billion and renewed its historical partnership in bancassurance (savings, protection and property & casualty insurance) with AG Insurance in Belgium. AG Insurance and BNP Paribas Asset Management signed a long-term partnership covering AG insurance investments in certain asset classes, leveraging BNP Paribas Asset Management’s offering for insurers and pension funds. BNP Paribas Cardif, BNP Paribas’ insurance subsidiary, increased its stake from 14.9% to 22.5% in Ageas following a EUR 1.1 billion investment,...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR, OTCQB: LFLRF, FSE: 3WK0) (“LaFleur Minerals” or the “Company”) announces it has entered into an arm’s-length agreement to acquire the McKenzie East Gold Project, strategically located in the prolific Val-d’Or mining district of Québec, Canada’s largest gold producing region. Strategic Acquisition in a Proven Gold Camp: McKenzie Gold Area The McKenzie East Gold Project is contiguous with the McKenzie Break Gold Deposit, currently owned by Fresnillo plc, the world’s leading primary silver producer and a major global gold miner, listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 100. Fresnillo acquired the McKenzie Break asset as part of its takeover of Probe Gold Inc. in January 2026 (Link). Fresnillo’s McKenzie Break Deposit...

Largest firm to date debuts on Mariner Independent as three senior advisors pair investment expertise with a rebuilt research platform Overland Park, Kansas, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mariner, a national financial services firm, today announced the launch of Mosaic Value Partners (MVP), a $1.3 billion wealth management firm founded by John Buckingham, Jason Clark and Christopher Quigley. The team commenced operations through Mariner Independent beginning April 24, supported by three additional team members including two licensed professionals.  MVP is built on a disciplined value investing foundation paired with a growing focus on delivering a personalized, holistic wealth management experience. In addition to its advisory business, the team had built a widely followed investment research platform which reached tens of...

Acquisition strengthens Trilliad’s ability to deliver bespoke enterprise sales performance solutions while complementing the Sandler sales methodology ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trilliad, a market-leading growth services provider (GSP), today announced the acquisition of Accelerate Performance, a global sales development and leadership training firm trusted around the world by enterprise organizations including Google, Adobe, and PIMCO. The acquisition expands Trilliad’s Sales Performance Solutions portfolio with a consulting-led model built specifically for large enterprise organizations that require fully customized programs. Founded in 2006 by Adam Shaivitz, Accelerate Performance designs and delivers custom sales, service, and leadership development programs for complex global organizations. Over...

RELX Group is planning to acquire Doctrine, strengthening authoritative legal AI workflows in France and across Europe. Paris, France / New York, NY, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RELX Group, which owns LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a global leader in information, analytics, and AI-powered legal workflow solutions, today announced it has offered to acquire Doctrine, France-based Legal AI platform recognized for its advanced AI tools in legal search, analysis, drafting and practitioner workflows, including Flow Litigate and Flow Counsel. This proposed acquisition would accelerate the delivery of enhanced, trusted, intuitive and authoritative legal AI workflow solutions in France and across key European jurisdictions, including Germany, Spain and Italy and should assist customers to improve productivity and achieve better...

$230 Million Distributor Adds 25 Locations in Core Sunbelt Markets Buy-and-Build Opportunity Adds Scale and Leverages Long-Term Technology Advantage MIAMI, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company. Founded in 1972, Jackson Supply Company is one of the Sunbelt’s largest HVAC distributors with sales of $230 million in 2025. The Company serves approximately 5,000 customers from 25 locations in high-growth Sunbelt markets such as Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arizona. Its diversified, balanced product offering includes Goodman and Amana brand HVAC equipment manufactured by Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. along with a broad array of supplies, accessories, and parts sourced from approximately...

Company to Acquire Jackson Supply Company, Leading Sunbelt Distributor with Annual Sales of $230 Million MIAMI, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Watsco also announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company, one of the largest Sunbelt HVAC distributors, with annual sales of $230 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, pending completion of customary closing conditions. Following closing, Jackson Supply will continue to be led by its existing management team, in keeping with Watsco’s long-standing approach of investing in great leaders and successful cultures. Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since...

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. The buy-back will be structured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (“Safe Harbour” rules).Trading day No. of shares Average price Amount DKK    Accumulated until 17 April 2026 113,283 668.21 75,697,216    Monday, 20 April 2026 1,000 662.23 662,232    Tuesday, 21 April 2026 1,000 662.60 662,600    Wednesday, 22 April 2026 1,000 656.00 656,000    Thursday, 23 April 2026 1,000 645.00 645,000    Friday,...