BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM) (“DMC” or the “Company”) today acknowledged receipt of a non-binding proposal from Steel Connect to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, not already owned by Steel Connect, for $10.18 per share in cash (the “Proposal”). DMC’s board of directors (the “Board”) will consider the Proposal in consultation with its legal and financial advisors and in accordance with its fiduciary duties. In the meantime, stockholders need not take any action. The Proposal is subject to further due diligence by Steel Connect. There can be no assurance that any definitive agreement will be executed, or that the Proposal or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company will have no further comment on the Proposal until...

This press release is not an offer, whether directly or indirectly, in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand or South Africa or in any other jurisdiction where such offer pursuant to legislation and regulations in such relevant jurisdiction would be prohibited by applicable law. Shareholders not resident in Sweden who wish to accept the Offer (as defined below) must make inquiries concerning applicable legislation and possible tax consequences. Shareholders should refer to the offer restrictions included in the section titled “Important information” at the end of this press release and in the offer document published on the transaction website (www.raredisease-offer.com). Shareholders in the United States should also refer to the section titled “Special notice to shareholders in the United States” at the end of this press release. Leiden,...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (NASDAQ: ROIC) (“ROIC” or the “Company”) today announced that, at the concluded special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, its stockholders approved the all-cash acquisition of the Company by Blackstone Real Estate Partners X (“Blackstone”). The Company will provide final vote results for the special meeting, as certified by the independent Inspector of Election, on a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). As previously announced, the Company and affiliates of Blackstone have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which such affiliates of Blackstone have agreed to acquire the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company for $17.50 per share. The proposed acquisition...

Lexitas successfully built and now divests a leader in registered agent services for the SMB market HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled legal services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), today announced that Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance (“FCC”) has signed an agreement to acquire its registered agent and corporate services division, Registered Agent Solutions Inc. (“RASi”), for approximately $415 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close after the regulatory review process is completed in the coming months.   “Since acquiring RASi four years ago, we have successfully built a well-respected leader in the small and medium business segment,” said Nishat Mehta, Lexitas CEO. “We are excited for the additional...

Expanded Tenable One Exposure Management Platform capabilities will unify security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenable® Holdings, Inc., (“Tenable”) (Nasdaq: TENB) the exposure management company, today announced it has closed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber Ltd., (“Vulcan Cyber”), a leading innovator in exposure management. Vulcan Cyber’s capabilities will enhance Tenable’s industry-leading Exposure Management platform, delivering comprehensive visibility, prioritization and remediation across the entire attack surface. “As we welcome our new team members to Tenable, we will immediately begin working on the integration process to drive expanded data insights that will better prioritize risks and simplify remediation efforts for our customers,” said Steve...

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSC), a leader in retail cloud services, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Carbon6 Technologies, Inc. (Carbon6), a provider of software tools to Amazon sellers, including specialized offerings for revenue recovery for both first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) suppliers. “We are very excited to welcome Carbon6 employees and customers to SPS Commerce,” said Chad Collins, CEO of SPS Commerce. “Together, we believe we will deliver unmatched solutions for first-party and third-party sellers and establish SPS as a leading provider in the emerging category of revenue recovery.” About SPS Commerce SPS Commerce is the world’s leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail...

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: Man Group PLC(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 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:        For...

References are made to the stock exchange announcements by AKVA group ASA (AKVA) on 7 November 2024 and 17 December 2024 regarding the intragroup mergers of AKVA’s wholly owned subsidiaries AKVA group Software AS and Polarcirkel AS, both as the non-surviving entities with AKVA as the surviving entity. The mergers have now been completed upon the registration of the mergers by the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 4.2.4 of Oslo Rule Book II – Issuer Rules, cf. section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Dated: 7 February 2025AKVA group ASA Web: www.akvagroup.com CONTACTS:Knut Nesse Chief Executive OfficerPhone: +47 51 77 85 00Mobile: +47 91 37 62 20E-mail: knesse@akvagroup.comRonny Meinkøhn Chief Financial OfficerPhone: +47...

Topline data from Phase 3 ONWARD trials for Alumis’ ESK-001 in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis on track for readout in first half of 2026; Topline data from Phase 2b LUMUS trial in systemic lupus erythematosus on track for readout in 2026 Evaluation underway of development plan for ACELYRIN’s lonigutamab to confirm differentiation in a capital efficient manner Pro forma cash position of approximately $737 million as of December 31, 2024, provides runway into 2027, beyond expected multiple clinical readouts for highly differentiated late-stage portfolio Alumis and ACELYRIN stockholders to own ~55% and ~45%, respectively, of combined company on a fully diluted basis Combined company will operate under Alumis name with current Alumis executive team Conference call to be held today, February 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,...

Topline data from Phase 3 ONWARD trials for Alumis’ ESK-001 in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis on track for readout in first half of 2026; Topline data from Phase 2b LUMUS trial in systemic lupus erythematosus on track for readout in 2026 Evaluation underway of development plan for ACELYRIN’s lonigutamab to confirm differentiation in a capital efficient manner Pro forma cash position of approximately $737 million as of December 31, 2024, provides runway into 2027, beyond expected multiple clinical readouts for highly differentiated late-stage portfolio Alumis and ACELYRIN stockholders to own ~55% and ~45%, respectively, of combined company on a fully diluted basis Combined company will operate under Alumis name with current Alumis executive team Conference call to be held today, February 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,...