TORONTO, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX: CVG) (“CVG”), today announced that it, together with Clairvest Equity Partners VI (“CEP VI”, collectively “Clairvest”), and the equity holders of Star Waste Systems, LLC (“Star Waste” or the “Company”) have sold their interests in Star Waste to Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Star Waste is a leading independent provider of solid waste collection, processing and recycling services to commercial, residential, and roll-off customers in the Greater Boston Area. The Company also operates a construction and demolition material recovery facility and a commercial solid waste transfer station located north of Boston. In July 2022, Clairvest partnered with Patsy Sperduto, Founder & CEO of Star Waste, to help accelerate the growth trajectory of the business. Over the last...

ONTARIO, CA, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: CVBF) announced that CVBF has received the necessary regulatory approvals for its merger with Heritage Commerce Corp. (“HTBK”). This includes (1) the receipt of a Section 3 waiver and non-objection letter from the Federal Reserve concerning HTBK’s proposed merger into CVBF and (2) a letter of approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the merger of HTBK’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Heritage Bank of Commerce (“HBC” and, together with HTBK, “Heritage”) into CVBF’s wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Citizens Business Bank, National Association, (“CBB” and, together with CVBF, “Citizens”). The closing of the respective mergers of HTBK into CVBF and of HBC into CBB, which is presently expected to occur on April 17, 2026, remains...

EAGLE, Idaho, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies, today announced the acquisition of the real estate and operations of Arbor Rose Senior Living, an established senior living community located in Mesa, Arizona, which will now be known as Lavender Lane Senior Living. The Lavender Lane campus includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, with 74 licensed beds comprised of 44 assisted living beds and 30 memory care beds, in addition to 25 independent living units. The acquisition strengthens Pennant’s Arizona senior living portfolio, reinforcing its presence in the East Valley market. “The Lavender Lane acquisition reflects our commitment to disciplined growth...

MONTRÉAL, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announces today the acquisition of Phipps Dickson Integria Group Inc. (“PDI Group” or “PDI”), a company based in Kirkland and Laval, Quebec, which provides production services for large-format signage and displays, commercial printing, as well as specialized distribution (Harling Marketing). PDI employs 180 people and boasts state-of-the-art production facilities, which will extend TC Transcontinental’s capabilities in Quebec. This transaction follows the acquisitions of Middleton Group in June of last year, and Intergraphics and Mirazed in August. “The PDI acquisition reflects our targeted growth strategy aimed at making TC Transcontinental a partner of choice for In-Store Marketing in Canada,” said Sam Bendavid, Chief Executive Officer-designate...

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patria Investments Limited (“Patria”) (NASDAQ: PAX), a leading alternative asset manager, confirmed today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of WP Global Partners (“WP”), a U.S. based private equity solutions manager focused on the lower-middle-market. The acquisition enhances Patria’s Global Private Market Solutions’ (“GPMS”) scale and capabilities in the U.S. middle-market primaries and co-investment private equity segment, broadening GP relationships and client reach. Pro-forma for the transaction, Patria’s GPMS Fee Earning Assets under Management (“FEAUM”) reaches more than $13.6 bn as of 4Q25, with nearly 40% of investments in U.S. assets. The acquisition enables GPMS to address its local and global clients’ demand for U.S. exposure, complementing...

VERO BEACH, Fla., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bimini Capital Management, Inc. (OTCQX:BMNM) (“Bimini” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bimini Advisors Holdings, LLC, has completed the purchase of eighty percent (80%) of the fully diluted equity interests of Tom Johnson Investment Management, LLC (“TJIM”), a privately held registered investment adviser. The purchase price paid in the transaction was $12,318,492, of which $12 million was paid in cash at the closing, with the balance to be paid on or before the first anniversary of the closing.   In addition, subject to certain conditions, (1) Bimini may be required to purchase the remaining 20% of TJIM’s equity interests upon the later to occur of (a) the third anniversary of the closing and (b) the principal seller ceasing to be an employee...

LUBBOCK, Texas, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPFI) (“South Plains” or the “Company”), the parent company of City Bank (“City Bank”), today announced the completion of the merger of BOH Holdings, Inc. (“BOH”) with and into South Plains, with South Plains continuing as the surviving corporation, and the merger of BOH’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Houston, with and into City Bank, with City Bank continuing as the surviving bank. The mergers became effective on April 1, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, BOH had total assets of $744 million, total loans of $624 million, and total deposits of $603 million. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. served as financial advisor to South Plains and rendered a fairness opinion to its board of directors. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as South Plains’...

CHICAGO, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the mobile division of RealNetworks. This acquisition is expected to augment TransUnion’s communications solutions capabilities with advanced telecom technology that uses artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and enhance customer engagement via real-time text, multi-media messages and phone calls analysis. “TransUnion remains committed to fostering innovation within the telecommunications sector and enabling secure, trusted interactions between businesses and consumers,” said Mohamed Abdelsadek, Chief Global Solutions Officer, TransUnion. “As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, we are strengthening our solutions for businesses seeking reliable, scalable messaging.” “For more than 20 years, our...

RUTLAND, Vt., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company (the “Company”), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Star Waste Systems, LLC (“Star Waste”), a privately held waste collection company with operations in eastern Massachusetts, including the greater Boston area, and southern New Hampshire. The transaction closed on April 1, 2026, and is expected to generate approximately $100 million of annualized revenue. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand and available capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility. Star Waste provides residential, commercial, and roll-off collection services to approximately 80,000 locations across its operating footprint. The acquired business includes...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtree Investments Ltd. (the “Company”) (CSE: BRCH), is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated December 30, 2025, it has executed an arm’s length definitive share exchange agreement dated March 22, 2026 (the “Definitive Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the equity of Digital Motion Corporation (“Digital Motion”), a private Delaware-based corporation. Digital Motion is focused on the innovative creation of Web3 products which look to bring advanced financial technologies across capital formation, credit infrastructure, and real-world assets (RWA’s). Digital Motion, through these creations is looking to ultimately modernize traditional business execution while also democratizing access to high-growth digital financial markets. Through platforms like...