Firm will serve as integration agent providing asset intelligent capital, real estate optimization and inventory rationalization Boston, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, provided $175 million in strategic financing to support Phillips Pet Food’s (Phillips) acquisition of the pet distribution arm of Central Garden & Pet Co., Central Pet. Gordon Brothers will serve as the integration agent providing asset intelligent capital, real estate optimization and inventory rationalization. Phillips, which is owned by Axar Capital Management (Axar), and Central Pet will together form the largest pet distribution company in the United States. The financing from Gordon Brothers, consisting of a $175 million unitranche asset-based lending revolver structured with a RILO℠ tranche embedded within...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAGA Metals Corp. (“SAGA” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discoveries, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement dated April 13, 2026 (the “SPA”) with Catalyst Rare Metals Ltd. (“Catalyst”) and each of the shareholders thereof (collectively, the “Vendors”), pursuant to which SAGA will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Catalyst, which itself holds a 100% interest in the Wolverine rare earth element (“REE”) project (the “Wolverine REE Project”), a royalty-free, heavy rare earth project located near the coast of central Labrador, Canada (the “Acquisition”). Wolverine REE Project Highlights:2025 reverse circulation...

Acquisition to enhance Euronet’s merchant services footprint in Spain and Portugal and deliver advanced omnichannel payment solutions in global markets. LEAWOOD, Kan., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech company recognized for its digital-first, online payment solutions serving businesses of all sizes—from SMEs to large enterprises—across industries including e-commerce, hospitality, microfinance, and marketplace platforms. The acquisition strengthens Euronet’s direct merchant acquiring footprint in Spain and Portugal and supports the global expansion of omnichannel online payments and alternative payment methods. The transaction is expected...

Private Advisor Group to Acquire Hybrid RIA Business SAN DIEGO, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA) (together with its subsidiaries, including LPL Capital Partners, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC, “LPL” or “LPL Financial”), today announced that the firm has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Mariner Advisor Network, a segment of Mariner. In partnership with LPL, Private Advisor Group, LLC will acquire Mariner Advisor Network’s hybrid advisors and align those advisors under their hybrid Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Affiliated with LPL Financial, Mariner Advisor Network supports 367 financial advisors who collectively manage $31 billion in assets. As part of this transaction, 223 advisors will remain directly affiliated with LPL, continuing to operate on their existing...

The acquisition provides stability and continuity for hundreds of clients MONTREAL, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arton Capital, the world-leading investment migration consultancy, has today announced that its regulated subsidiary, Arton Investments, has acquired the client portfolio of AURAY Capital Canada (ACC), marking ACC’s exit from the Quebec Investor Immigration Program (QIIP). Through this transaction, Arton Investments acquires ACC’s roster of existing clients. The transaction also sees Arton acquire a comprehensive portfolio of ±20,000 historic relationships, built over time since ACC’s creation in 2013 following Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton’s acquisition of Desjardins’ Immigrant Investor Program business. This strategic move ensures uninterrupted service and continuity for hundreds of clients currently in transition...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of all material assets of NOW Solutions Inc., a Richardson, Texas-based, HR and payroll software company with a long-standing list of customers including schools, hospitals, municipal organizations, and government entities across the U.S. and Canada. The material assets of the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) company, which serves small to mid-market-sized customers with workforces of 1000 to 20,000 employees, was acquired through a bankruptcy sale process under U.S. bankruptcy law. This acquisition...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX:ELD) (NYSE:EGO) (“Eldorado”) is pleased to announce the completion of Eldorado’s acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Foran Mining Corporation (“Foran”) pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”). “Closing this transaction marks an important milestone for Eldorado,” said George Burns, Chief Executive Officer. The acquisition of Foran enhances our portfolio with the addition of McIlvenna Bay a high-quality, long-life asset in a premier mining jurisdiction, further strengthening the balance and resilience of our existing asset base. McIlvenna Bay also provides Eldorado with additional exposure to copper, a recognized critical mineral, and offers exceptional exploration potential, enhancing the long‑term growth of our...

Adds Paul Davis Restoration and California Closets Company-Owned Operations in Key Midwest U.S. Markets TORONTO, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstService Corporation (TSX and NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) today announced that it has completed two acquisitions which further add to the company-owned operations within its Paul Davis Restoration and California Closets business lines. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Paul Davis Restoration recently expanded its company-owned platform with the acquisition of its franchised operation covering the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio markets. This business provides mitigation, contents, reconstruction and mold remediation services to residential property owners, as well as commercial and institutional accounts. The existing leadership team will retain an ownership interest and continue...

Worldline announces the proposed divestment of its New Zealand payment activities to Cuscal Paris La Défense, 14 April 2026 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a European leader in payment services, announces it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Cuscal for the proposed sale of its New Zealand payment activities, for an estimated enterprise value of c.€17M. Worldline’s New Zealand payments business is a key player in New Zealand’s ecosystem, processing c. 70% of all in-store transactions, serving all four major acquirers and ~40 issuers. This activity has been run independently from Worldline’s core European operations. This contemplated transaction marks another milestone in the execution of Worldline’s strategy to sharpen the Group’s focus on payment activities in Europe, streamline operations and optimise resource allocation. The...

ZURICH, Switzerland, April 14, 2026: gategroup, the leading global player in airline catering and hospitality, and TAP Air Portugal have reached an agreement for gategroup to acquire a majority stake in Cateringpor – Catering de Portugal S.A., following a public tender process. The transaction relates to the acquisition of an additional 51% stake in Cateringpor, leading to full ownership, and remains subject to the completion of all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including clearance by the Portuguese Competition Authority. Cateringpor will continue to provide inflight catering services to TAP Air Portugal under the contractual framework defined as part of the tender. Building on an established partnership gategroup has been a minority shareholder in Cateringpor since 2020 and has worked closely with TAP Air Portugal as their...