The acquisition aims to accelerate both firms’ commitment to deliver an exemplary client experience to Canadian investors TORONTO, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Unlimited Inc. (“Purpose”), a rapidly growing Canadian financial services firm known for helping advisors deliver outstanding client experiences through its asset management and wealth platforms, announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. (“ShIM”) and Steadyhand Investment Funds, Inc. (“SIFI,” and together with ShIM, “Steadyhand” or the “Company”), an independent wealth management firm serving Canadian investors based in Vancouver (the “Transaction”).   Founded in 2006, with more than $1.3 billion in assets across 3,900 investors, Steadyhand is a trusted...

Rev SmartDepoRev has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industry’s most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries.Rev, the world’s most accurate speech-to-text technology company, has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industry’s most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries Both companies have established successful track records serving leading law firms and court reporting agencies The acquisition combines Rev’s >99% accurate transcription with SmartDepo’s 100% accurate page-line citations, delivering comprehensive legal document solutions This strategic move is designed to increase attorney and court reporter productivity, reduce fatigue, and optimize client outcomesAUSTIN, Texas, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rev, the world’s most accurate speech-to-text technology company, today announced it...

Film & TV Distribution Tech Provider Joins TransPerfect Media NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, today announced it has acquired Blu Digital Group, a leader in digital media services, cloud-based workflow automation, and content distribution technology for the media and entertainment industry. Blu Digital Group will operate as a division of TransPerfect Media, a leading provider of post-production and localization services. For 18 years, Blu Digital Group has provided digital media services and cloud-based software solutions to streamline content processing, quality control, and distribution for major studios and streaming platforms. As the company expanded into localization services, the need for additional...

Interactive, Research-based Writing Solution Will Enhance McGraw Hill’s Personalized Learning Capabilities for K-12McGraw Hill Acquires EssaypopEssaypop adds to McGraw Hill’s growing portfolio of digital tools an interactive, cloud-based writing solution that offers a personalized teaching and learning experience.COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, announced the acquisition of Essaypop, an interactive, cloud-based writing solution built by teachers to demystify writing in a way that is user-friendly and intuitive for both educators and students.   A research-based solution that offers a personalized teaching and learning experience that applies the science of writing, Essaypop adds to McGraw Hill’s growing portfolio of digital tools a comprehensive K-12 writing...

Leading provider of SaaS solutions for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CentralReach from Insight Partners for a net purchase price of approximately $1.65 billion, including a $200 million tax benefit resulting from the transaction. Roper expects CentralReach to deliver sustainable 20%+ organic revenue and EBITDA growth. CentralReach is a leading provider of cloud-native software enabling the workflow and administration of Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) therapy. Over 200,000 professionals utilize CentralReach’s purpose-built solutions to help provide care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (“IDD”)....

Evan RutchikLocalFactor Founder & CEO Evan Rutchik Named Viamedia President & Chief Strategy OfficerLocalFactor Founder & CEO Evan Rutchik Named Viamedia President & Chief Strategy Officer Acquisition Combines Viamedia’s Extensive Infrastructure with LocalFactor’s Data-Driven Targeting and Programmatic Expertise to Deliver More Scalable, Privacy-Compliant Ad Solutions for Brands and Agencies LEXINGTON, K.Y., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viamedia, the country’s largest independent digital and linear advertising rep firm, today announced the acquisition of LocalFactor, a Westport, Connecticut-based, tech-enabled digital advertising company specializing in omnichannel programmatic advertising solutions for large regional and national brands and agencies. LocalFactor founder and CEO Evan Rutchik has...

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions in recent weeks (the “Acquisitions”), ThreeD acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of 106,000 common shares (the “Subject Shares”) of Avicanna Inc. (the “Company” or “AVCN”). The Subject Shares represented approximately 0.1% of all issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. As a result of the Acquisitions, the percentage ownership held by ThreeD and Sheldon Inwentash (the “Joint Actor”) increased above 2%, on a partially diluted basis, from the last early warning report filed. Immediately prior to the Acquisitions, ThreeD...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Full name of discloser: OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD(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 One Health Group plc(d)        If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)        Date position held/dealing...

– Filing of Definitive Information Circular and receipt of shareholder approval mark key milestones in closing process – – Missouri, Nevada and Utah transactions on track to close during the second quarter of 2025 – MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vireo Growth Inc. (“Vireo” or the “Company”) (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF), today announced several updates regarding its previously-announced acquisition transactions (collectively, the “Merger Transactions”), which are now expected to close during the second quarter following satisfaction of customary closing conditions. On March 21, 2025, the Company filed its Definitive Information Circular with respect to its proposed Merger Transactions. The Circular contains proforma financial information for the combined company as well as 2023 and 2024 audited...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NV5, a provider of technology, certification, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of CRS Survey PLLC (CRS Survey), a provider of land surveying and mapping services for transportation infrastructure and land development to expand and support NV5’s existing operation in North Carolina. CRS Survey specializes in conventional and geospatial aerial surveys to support roadway and bridge maintenance and improvements. “NV5 has been a leader in infrastructure design and testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipalities across the state for over 20 years. The adoption of new surveying and geospatial technologies, along with a shortage of licensed surveyors, has...