Complementary strategic combination to expand Citizens Business Bank’s presence in the Bay Area and to enhance industry-leading financial performance ONTARIO, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: CVBF; together with Citizens Business Bank, National Association, “Citizens”) and Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK; together with Heritage Bank of Commerce, “Heritage”), today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Heritage will merge with and into Citizens in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $811 million, or $13.00 per HTBK share, based on CVBF’s closing stock price on December 16, 2025. The combination results in a top-performing California business bank with approximately $22 billion in assets,...

EPA-Certified reclaimer and refrigerant distributor expands recovery network and geographic footprintWOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDSN) a leading provider of innovative and sustainable refrigerant products and services to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry – and one of the nation’s largest refrigerant reclaimers – has announced the acquisition of Refrigerants Inc., an EPA- certified reclaimer and refrigerant distributor based in Denver, Colorado. The initial purchase price of $2.5 million is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. With more than two decades in the industry, Refrigerants Inc. offers a full range of refrigerant lifecycle management services including refrigerant buyback, sales and distribution, cylinder...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) continues to execute on its growth strategy with the acquisition of Ontario-based security services provider, Pillar Security. This latest move further strengthens SSRG’s presence in the Ontario market and reinforces its commitment to offering client-focused security, systems integration and risk management solutions across Canada. Pillar Security has built a strong reputation over the years for delivering high-quality concierge solutions across the province. With this acquisition, all Pillar staff and management will join the SSRG team. Pillar’s founder, Fatsah Bennai, will continue in a key role, ensuring continuity for clients and team members while contributing to the strategic integration and growth of the business. Patrick...

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SANDOW Companies announced that it has acquired Azure, Canada’s leading international voice in architecture and design. Azure will operate as part of SANDOW DESIGN GROUP, a collective of influential design brands spanning media, research, and creative services. Founded more than four decades ago by Sergio Sgaramella and the late Nelda Rodger, Azure has earned a global reputation for rigorous journalism, sharp point of view, and exceptional visual standards. With its international perspective and multidisciplinary lens across architecture, interiors, product design, landscape, and urbanism, Azure has played a defining role in elevating Canadian design while engaging a worldwide audience of design professionals. Elizabeth Pagliacolo will continue in her role as Editor in Chief. A National...

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC: CNTM) (“ConnectM” or the “Company”), brings together technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy, today announced that it has significantly reduced its convertible debt through equity conversions, expanded its roster of capital providers to support growth, and continued to build its technology and infrastructure platform through the strategic acquisitions of Amperics and Geo Impex. Recent activity included the issuance of an aggregate of approximately 39.5 million shares of common stock upon the conversion of various outstanding convertible promissory notes, retiring approximately $8.4 million of convertible note principal, plus accrued interest, and eliminating associated derivative liabilities from the Company’s...

Nexans Completes Acquisition of Electro Cables Inc. to Strengthen Low-Voltage Solutions (PWR-CONNECT) in North America Paris, December 17th, 2025 – Nexans announces today the completion of the acquisition of Electro Cables Inc. (“Electro Cables”), a well-positioned Canadian manufacturer of low-voltage cable systems, in a strategic move that expands the company’s footprint in one of North America’s most dynamic segments. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Nexans’ strategy to accelerate growth in North America and supports the region’s fast-expanding infrastructure, data center, and energy sectors. Following today’s completion, a team of roughly 200 highly skilled associates will join the Nexans Group. Electro Cables generated approximately 125 million euros in revenue over the twelve months ending July 2025. This acquisition...

Positive progress in operations at Renergen’s Virginia Gas Project with a production update expected at the end of January 2026 WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASP Isotopes Inc. NASDAQ: ASPI (“ASP Isotopes” or the “Company”), an advanced materials company dedicated to the development of technology and processes for the production of isotopes for use in multiple industries, today announced that all required regulatory approvals and clearances have been obtained for ASP Isotopes’ proposed offer to acquire all of the issued ordinary shares of JSE-listed Renergen Limited (“Renergen”), pursuant to a scheme of arrangement under South African law pursuant to which Renergen shareholders will receive 0.09196 new ASP Isotopes shares for each Renergen share held on the record date (the “Scheme”). Accordingly, all remaining...

DENVER, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato”) (Nasdaq: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club and property technology company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Exclusive Investments LLC (“Exclusive Investments”), the parent company of Exclusive Resorts. Under the terms of the agreement, Exclusive Investments will acquire all outstanding shares of Inspirato for $4.27 per share in an all-cash transaction, valuing Inspirato at an equity value of approximately $59 million on a fully diluted basis. The purchase price represents an approximately 50% premium to Inspirato’s closing price on December 16, 2025, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the transaction. Following the closing of the transaction, Inspirato will become a privately held...

Signing of definitive purchase agreement represents critical next step in completing previously announced acquisition SARASOTA, Fla. and INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INVO Fertility, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVF) (“INVO” or the “Company”), a healthcare fertility company focused on the establishment, acquisition, and operation of fertility clinics and related businesses and technologies, today announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Family Beginnings, P.C., a respected fertility clinic serving patients across Indiana and the broader Midwest. The execution of the purchase agreement marks a critical milestone following the Company’s November 27, 2025 announcement of its intent to acquire Family Beginnings, and represents the next key step toward completing the transaction and advancing INVO’s...

The nation’s largest Latino business network will integrate its global event and research capabilities into The Alumni Society Network San Diego, CA, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), with its 58,000 members and 100 chapters, announced that it has acquired The Alumni Society (TAS), a member organization of 5,700 business leaders who graduated from Ivy League and other elite universities, from Guerrero Media, publisher of Hispanic Executive. NAHREP plans to convert TAS into a non-profit organization, appoint a board of senior-level members, and operate it as an independent organization. TAS will now join NAHREP’s family of affiliated groups, which includes the National Hispanic Construction Alliance, AVANCE Sports, and the Hispanic Wealth Project. “The focus...