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,...

Acquisition welcomes nearly 400 IP management software (IPMS) customers into Anaqua’s client community BOSTON, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, today announced the acquisition of Patrix®, a long-standing provider of IP management software and services, whose Patricia® platform has proudly served its law firm-centric customer base for the last thirty years. Strategic acquisitions have long been a cornerstone of Anaqua’s growth plan, now accelerating under Nordic Capital’s ownership. This acquisition further expands Anaqua’s law firm and European presence, building off its 2025 purchase of RightHub. Anaqua serves IP professionals across both corporations and law firms through continued innovation, expanded service offerings,...

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 8.3 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 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...

Seven attorneys at Goranson Bain Ausley – one of the largest family law firms in Texas – have been named to D Magazine’s 2026 ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’ list, the most honorees from any single family law firm. The recognition is determined through peer nomination and independent evaluation within the legal community. Dallas, Texas, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seven attorneys at Goranson Bain Ausley – one of the largest family law firms in Texas – have been named to D Magazine’s 2026 ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’ list, the most honorees from any single family law firm. The recognition is determined through peer nomination and independent evaluation within the legal community. The attorneys recognized are Kevin Davidson, Esther Donald, Aimee Pingenot Key, Kathryn Murphy, Jeff Domen, Lindsey Obenhaus,...

Nexans to acquire Republic Wire, establishing a strategic platform in the United States Nexans significantly expands its presence in the attractive and strategic low voltage business in the U.S. through the acquisition of Republic Wire, a high-quality asset with a well-established nationwide sales network Transaction complements Nexans’ existing North American footprint, creating a compelling growth platform in the U.S.Paris, April 27th, 2026 – Nexans today announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Republic Wire, Inc. (“Republic Wire”), an established American manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminum wire products headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1982 and family-owned, Republic Wire is a recognized manufacturer of low-voltage wiring products...

Historic Merger of Kean University and New Jersey City University AdvancesThe Middle States Commission on Higher Education has advanced the merger between Kean University and New Jersey City University.UNION, N.J., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has advanced the merger between Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU), marking a historic milestone that will reshape public higher education in New Jersey. The merger will serve as a model for institutions nationwide pursuing partnerships that advance sustainability and expand student opportunities.   The merger will officially close on July 1, 2026, when Kean acquires control of NJCU. At that time, all NJCU employees will become new Kean employees. Following completion of the U.S. Department of Education’s...