Raleigh, NC, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VitalSource announced today it has acquired RedShelf, the Chicago-based course materials distributor servicing hundreds of US higher education institutions. The acquisition expands VitalSource’s network of institutional and publisher partners, providing additional scale and talent to drive affordability and outcomes in a rapidly evolving landscape.   “We’re witnessing unprecedented change across higher education. Meeting the evolving needs of students, instructors, institutions, campus stores, and publishers requires deep investment only made possible by scale and stability,” said Kent Freeman, CEO of VitalSource. “We have long admired the RedShelf team, and we’re thrilled to combine efforts to deliver tomorrow’s technology to our shared partner network.”   The course materials market...

A Leader of Technology-Enabled Water Solutions Has Welcomed Three Companies This Year ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Azuria Water Solutions™, a leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the recent acquisition of three companies: TSW Utility Solutions, Inc., AM-Liner East, Inc., and C.K. Masonry Company, Inc. Founded in 2012, TSW Utility Solutions specializes in potable pipeline services, including lead service replacement, for customers throughout Indiana. The company executes trenchless and open-cut rehabilitation through single and multi-year maintenance contracts. AM-Liner East is based in Northern Virginia, and has provided quality, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation for more than three decades. The company serves customers in...

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PX Energy (“PX” or the “Company”), a vertically-integrated refined products manufacturer serving the Brazilian market for refined oil and agricultural grade products (through its parent company, Forbes & Manhattan Resources Inc.), and Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I (“PPYA”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “BCA” and the transactions contemplated under the BCA, the “Business Combination” or the “Transaction”). Upon the completion of the Business Combination, the combined company will retain its name “PX Energy” and its headquarters in Brazil, and its ordinary shares to be listed on Nasdaq. PX Energy website is located at: https://pxenergy.com.brPhotograph of the PXenergy refinery facilities located in Parana State, BrazilPX...

AMG to acquire a minority equity interest in Verition, a global multi-strategy investment firm with $12.6 billion in AUM Verition’s management will retain a substantial majority of the firm’s equity and continue to lead Verition as an independent firm, in line with AMG’s partnership approach Partnership further diversifies AMG’s business and increases its exposure to alternative strategiesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMG, a strategic partner to leading independent investment management firms globally, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a minority equity interest in Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”), a global multi-strategy investment firm. Under the terms of the transaction, Verition’s management will retain a substantial majority of the firm’s equity,...

ACELYRIN stockholders to receive increased ownership in the combined company through revised exchange ratio; Alumis and ACELYRIN stockholders to now own approximately 52% and 48%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis Merger maximizes the potential value for ACELYRIN stockholders and creates a stronger combined company, best-positioned to realize long-term value of multiple late-stage assets ACELYRIN files investor presentation highlighting benefits of proposed merger and comprehensive Board process Special Meeting of Stockholders for both companies to be held May 13, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies using a precision approach to optimize clinical outcomes and...

ACELYRIN stockholders to receive increased ownership in the combined company through revised exchange ratio; Alumis and ACELYRIN stockholders to now own approximately 52% and 48%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis Merger maximizes the potential value for ACELYRIN stockholders and creates a stronger combined company, best-positioned to realize long-term value of multiple late-stage assets ACELYRIN files investor presentation highlighting benefits of proposed merger and comprehensive Board process Special Meeting of Stockholders for both companies to be held May 13, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies using a precision approach to optimize clinical outcomes and...

The agreement would facilitate providing Tevogen Bio with in-house cell therapy production capabilities Formalized agreement aligns with previously announced topline forecastsWARREN, N.J., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tevogen Bio (“Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc.” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: TVGN), today announced it has entered into an agreement with CD 8 Technology Services LLC (“CD8”) for the development and/or acquisition of a turn-key facility that is intended to support both in-house pre-clinical research and GMP cell therapy production capabilities. Tevogen Bio will provide the primary staff and operations for the facility, which is a key component of the company’s long-term strategy to accelerate development timelines, maintain operational agility, and control cost. Tevogen Bio believes that this agreement should allow the...

100% ownership of Easy Modular Manufacturing subsidiary strengthens operational platform as DUTV prepares for accelerating commercial execution and expanded market activity MANKATO, Minn., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), a leader in regenerative agriculture and clean water technologies, today announced it now holds 100% ownership of its previously majority-owned subsidiary, Easy Modular Manufacturing, Inc. “As DUTV prepares for a new phase of commercialization and investor engagement, achieving full ownership of Easy Modular Manufacturing helps ensure that the value created from our manufacturing operations accrues entirely to our shareholders,” said Mark K. Gaalswyk, CEO of DUTV. “This move strengthens the foundation we’ve built and positions us to better scale production in response...

BOLLORÉ PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2025 On September 13, 2024, Bolloré SE had filed three alternative buyout offers followed by mandatory squeeze-outs on the shares of Compagnie du Cambodge, Financière Moncey, and Société Industrielle et Financière de l’Artois (SIF Artois). As compared to the 1-month VWAP of the target companies prior to the announcement of the tender offers, the cash offer, pursuant to the price increase decided on December 23, 2024, represented the following premiums:50.5% for Compagnie du Cambodge shares; 61.8% for Financière Moncey shares; 95.3% for SIF Artois shares.The exchange offer, whose ratio was also increased on December 23, 2024, offered shareholders of the three target companies an opportunity rarely granted in such a context , enabling them to convert their investment into UMG NV shares under favorable...

BOLLORÉ PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2025 On September 13, 2024, Bolloré SE had filed three alternative buyout offers followed by mandatory squeeze-outs on the shares of Compagnie du Cambodge, Financière Moncey, and Société Industrielle et Financière de l’Artois (SIF Artois). As compared to the 1-month VWAP of the target companies prior to the announcement of the tender offers, the cash offer, pursuant to the price increase decided on December 23, 2024, represented the following premiums:50.5% for Compagnie du Cambodge shares; 61.8% for Financière Moncey shares; 95.3% for SIF Artois shares.The exchange offer, whose ratio was also increased on December 23, 2024, offered shareholders of the three target companies an opportunity rarely granted in such a context , enabling them to convert their investment into UMG NV shares under favorable...