InoBat has contracted or delivered 875 MWh of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) across Europe InoBat is positioning its platform to support the rapidly growing power demand from AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centers Business combination connects leading European manufacturer with Nasdaq and US institutional capital Combination provides $77.5 million in a committed PIPE and has no further cash conditions Combination values InoBat at $1.265 billion (~€1.1 billion) on a pre-money, pre-merger basis, including strategic- and EBITDA-based earnoutsNEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InoBat AS (“InoBat”), a leading European battery energy storage systems and battery technology company, and Cartesian Growth Corporation II (“Cartesian II”), a special purpose acquisition company (OTCPK: RENEF), today...

Builds a prediction markets ecosystem that serves both retail and institutional participants, bringing together differentiated market expertise and datasets that combine prediction market and financial market intelligence NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fanatics, a global sports platform, and BGC Group Inc, (Nasdaq: BGC) (“BGC”), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company servicing financial markets, announced today that they have entered into an agreement for Fanatics to acquire Water Street Labs, LLC and CX Clearinghouse L.P. from BGC. The acquisition of Water Street Labs, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered Designated Contract Market (DCM), and CX Clearinghouse, L.P., a CFTC registered Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), will enable Fanatics to offer its own federally regulated...

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 July 2026 217,283 649.21 141,061,923    Monday, 20 July 2026 1,000 634.00 634,000    Tuesday, 21 July 2026 1,000 629.00 629,000    Wednesday, 22 July 2026 1,000 626.60 626,596    Thursday, 23 July 2026 1,000 625.00 625,000    Friday,...

North America’s largest natural gas producer will become leading gas marketer, reaching customers across key demand markets in the United States and Canada Transaction will accelerate Expand’s marketing and commercial ambitions, combining industry-leading natural gas supply with sophisticated and experienced asset-backed gas marketing capabilities Immediately accretive transaction, initially expected to contribute more than $200 million of projected annual EBITDA; $150 million per year of synergies by year-end 2028SPRING, Texas and HOUSTON, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: EXE) (“Expand” or the “Company”), the largest natural gas producer in North America, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Twin Eagle Holdings, N.A., LLC (“Twin Eagle”), a leading...

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 WEALTH 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 ANIMALCARE 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 position...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Alternative Income REIT plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Alternative Income REIT plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 23 July 2026(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? No2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a)        Purchases...

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING MADE PURSUANT TO RULE 2.7 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER RULES THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24 July 2026 RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER FOR IRISH CONTINENTAL GROUP, PLC BY BLUEFIN BIDCO LIMITED TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY WAY OF A SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 1 OF PART 9 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2014 SummaryThe board of Bluefin Bidco Limited (“BidCo”) and the Independent Directors of Irish Continental Group, plc (“ICG”) are pleased to announce that they have agreed the terms of a cash offer by BidCo of €8.00 per ICG Share, which has been unanimously recommended by the...

ATHENS, Greece, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubico Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBI) (the “Company” or “Rubico”), a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, announced today it has entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) for the potential acquisition from Top Ships Inc., a related party controlled by Rubico’s controlling shareholder, of a shipowning company (“SPV”) that is party to a shipbuilding agreement with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited for the construction of a high specification MR chemical/product oil tanker (the “Newbuilding Tanker”) to be delivered in Q2 2029. The SPV has entered into a time charter agreement with Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte. Ltd. at a minimum fixed duration of 7 years at a time charter rate of $18,750 per day and is also party...

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 NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd(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...

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 A consortium comprising LondonMetric Property plc and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date...