Largest transaction of its kind in more than 25 years; creates the fifth largest professional services, tax and advisory provider in the U.S. New Mountain Capital makes new equity investment to enable the transaction Enhances AI-enabled capabilities, multinational reach, industry specialization and service breadth — while creating strong cultural and strategic fit with a shared commitment to quality and client experience CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services segment to be set up for growth as independent company backed by New Mountain Capital CBIZ shareholders to receive $55.00 per share in cash CHICAGO and CLEVELAND and NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, “Grant Thornton Advisors”), New Mountain Capital and CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) (“CBIZ”) today announced that Grant...

Brings together leading engineering teams focused on AI and algorithmic image processing at the sensor edge, installed in more than 500 in-orbit satellites and thousands of downstream workflows Integrates dominant position in satellite image processing with world’s leading 3D elevation models to enable automated real-time downstream products, with assured positioning, data security, quality and sovereignty Extends technology leadership in edge-enabled SAR, optical image and GEOID processing Immediately accretive to commercial revenue growth, earnings, EBITDA and cash flow DENVER, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies, a global leader in geospatial intelligence powered by proprietary 3D data and AI-driven analytics, today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”)...

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...

TORONTO, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLUENT Corp. (“FLUENT”) (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF), a vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis company, is pleased to announce that at its annual general and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders (“Shareholders”) of common shares (the “Common Shares”) and proportionate voting shares (the “Proportionate Voting Shares”, together with the Common Shares, the “Voting Shares”) held earlier today, Shareholders approved the special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) authorizing the previously announced plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), pursuant to which Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO) (OTCQX: VREOF) (“Vireo”), a multi-state cannabis operator, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (after conversion of all of the issued and outstanding...

Tate & Lyle shareholders accept Ingredion’s recommended cash offer Shareholder acceptance marks an important milestone toward creating a global ingredient solutions leader with enhanced innovation and formulation capabilities Closing expected in H2 2027, subject to the satisfaction of regulatory conditionsWESTCHESTER, Ill., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) (“Ingredion”), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial applications, confirms that shareholders of Tate & Lyle PLC (“Tate & Lyle”), a global leader in mouthfeel, sweetening and fortification, have today accepted the terms of a recommended all-cash offer by Ingredion for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Tate & Lyle, as announced...

Acquisition adds new capabilities in open-architecture software and AI to support integrated mission solutions ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Raft LLC (“Raft”) in an all-cash transaction valued at $450 million. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Raft provides open-architecture mission software, specializing in multi-domain data fusion and artificial intelligence (AI) that supports real-time situational awareness and faster operational decision-making for national security customers. The acquisition is aligned with DRS’s strategy and enhances its ability to deliver integrated, mission-focused technologies that help customers operate with greater speed, clarity and confidence in complex...

Expands petroleum equipment sales and service capabilities across Northern California PORTLAND, Ore., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northwest Pump & Equipment Co. (“Northwest Pump”), a leading provider of petroleum, industrial, and service solutions across the Western United States, today announced the acquisition of Island Equipment Co., Inc. (IECI), a long-established petroleum equipment distributor serving the San Jose corridor and the broader Northern California market. Founded in 1969, Island Equipment Co. has served Northern California’s petroleum industry for more than five decades. Originally established as an air and water route maintenance company, the business evolved into a trusted provider of petroleum equipment sales and services. Vance Armstrong purchased the company in 1991 and has continued...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rio2 Limited (“Rio2”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) announces that it has participated in the Royal Road Minerals Limited (“Royal Road”) Brokered LIFE Offering which closed on July 28, 2026 with the purchase of 10,000,000 ordinary shares of Royal Road at the price of $0.20 per share ($2,000,000 in total). Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement announced on September 29, 2025, Rio2 has the right to participate in equity financings by Royal Road to maintain its pro rata ownership in Royal Road at the time of any such financing or acquire up to a 15% ownership interest in Royal Road (after giving effect to the financing) provided that Rio2 owns at least a 9.5% in Royal Road (calculated in accordance with the Investor Rights Agreement). Following the completion of...

SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Rakesh Manani joined the firm as Partner and Head of Asia Pacific. New York, NY, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Rakesh Manani joined the firm as Partner and Head of Asia Pacific. Mr. Manani’s appointment represents a significant step in SEDA’s continued international expansion. Based in Sydney, he will lead SEDA’s strategy and development across the Asia-Pacific region, developing the firm’s presence in key financial and legal markets, including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and other major APAC jurisdictions. “We are extraordinarily fortunate to welcome Rakesh to SEDA Experts....