ST. LOUIS, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saint Louis, MO, December 2025 – The M&A Advisor has announced the award winner for the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. ButcherJoseph & Co. was selected for the sale of GO Wireline to Its Employees for the Energy Deal of the Year.  The 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala celebrated with the professionals whose work has set a remarkable standard for excellence in dealmaking. This year, finalists were selected from among more than 1,000 nominations, showcasing the breadth and quality of talent across the industry. “Celebrating our wins—both the small milestones and, for many of us here, the truly significant achievements—is essential to building lasting success,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “The challenges, complexities, and unforeseen...

Joint Press Release of Constellation Software Inc. and Lumine Group Inc. TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) and Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group”) (TSXV: LMN), a global buy-and-hold forever acquirer of communications and media software businesses, today announced that, Lumine Group, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(Nasdaq: SNCR) (“Synchronoss” or “Company”). Under the terms of the agreement, Lumine Group will acquire Synchronoss for a purchase price of approximately $116.4 million (based on a cash price of $9.00 per share,) which may be adjusted by a proportionate amount of certain Synchronoss transaction expenses, if any, in excess of a certain threshold. This transaction is an all-cash transaction...

Synchronoss Shareholders to Receive $9.00 Per Share in Cash Synchronoss to Become a Privately Held Company, Well Positioned to Accelerate Growth and Innovation for Customers BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCR) (“Synchronoss” or the “Company”), a global leader and innovator in Personal Cloud platforms, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group”), a global buy-and-hold forever acquirer of communications and media software businesses, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries in an all-cash transaction that values the Company at an implied equity value of approximately $116.4 million and an enterprise value of approximately $258.4 million. Upon closing of the transaction, Synchronoss will become...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) (“Astec” or “Company”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire CWMF Corporation (“CWMF”). CWMF (https://cwmfcorp.com/) is a manufacturer of portable and stationary asphalt plant equipment and parts with annual revenues of approximately $50 million. The distribution of CWMF products is primarily concentrated in the Midwest, South-Central and Great Lakes regions of the United States. Jaco van der Merwe, Astec President and Chief Executive Officer said, “The pending CWMF acquisition is consistent with our disciplined growth strategy. Based on the extensive product and manufacturing knowledge of our combined teams, we anticipate integration to be efficient. Our organizations are a strong cultural fit, and we look forward...

Through this acquisition and appointment, BairesDev is accelerating its expansion and building the foundation for sustained AI-driven growth MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BairesDev®, a leading nearshore software development company, today announced the acquisition of Modal Learning, the high-impact AI upskilling platform. As part of the acquisition, Modal® founder Darren Shimkus joins BairesDev as President of North America, deepening its executive bench. This move follows a year of sustained momentum for BairesDev, which reported an 18% increase in hires and continued demand from enterprise clients, who now represent over half of the company’s total revenue. The addition of Modal strengthens BairesDev’s service capabilities and technology assets, enhancing its ability to meet rising enterprise needs,...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

“Expanding Participation in a Digital Ecosystem With Real-World Utility” Mesquite, NV, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesquite, NV December 4, 2025 — Dogecoin Cash, Inc. (OTCQB: DOGP) today announced that its controlled subsidiary, MEMECOINS, Inc., has entered into an agreement with Tipestry, Inc. to acquire 4 billion Dogecoin Cash (MEMECOIN:DOG) tokens. The transaction, structured through the issuance of preferred shares at the subsidiary level, does not dilute DOGP shareholders. Upon closing, the Company’s combined direct and indirect DOG token exposure — through MEMECOINS, DogeSPAC LLC, and Dogecoin Treasury Inc. — is expected to exceed 8 billion DOG. “This isn’t just an asset transaction,” said David Tobias, CEO of Dogecoin Cash, Inc. “This agreement fits into our broader strategy. Our goal is to align digital-asset exposure...

Vodafone’s African subsidiary, Vodacom, to acquire 20% of Safaricom, taking its stake to 55% 15% will be acquired from the Government of Kenya and 5% from VodafoneLONDON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vodafone Group’s African subsidiary, Vodacom Group Ltd (“Vodacom”) has agreed to acquire an effective 20% of the issued share capital in Safaricom Plc (“Safaricom”), Kenya’s leading telecoms operator (the “Acquisition”). Vodacom will acquire 15% from the Government of Kenya (the “GOK”) for a cash consideration of €1.36 billion1 (KES 204 billion2), and 5% from Vodafone3 for a cash consideration of €0.45 billion (KES 68 billion). Following completion of the Acquisition, Safaricom will be owned by Vodacom (55%), the GOK (20%) and public investors4 (25%) and will be consolidated by both Vodacom and Vodafone. Transaction rationale The...

WALTHAM, Mass. and DUBLIN, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mural Oncology plc, (Nasdaq: MURA) (“Mural”) announces that the High Court of Ireland has today sanctioned the scheme of arrangement between Mural and its shareholders under Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Companies Act 2014 (the “Scheme”) pursuant to which XRA 5 Corp. (“Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA) (“XOMA Royalty”), will acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Mural (the “Acquisition”). The Scheme and the Acquisition will become effective on delivery of the Court Order to the Irish Registrar of Companies. Delivery of the Court Order to the Irish Registrar of Companies is expected to occur, and the Acquisition is expected to become effective, on 5 December 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Accordingly, 4 December...

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION. THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT MADE UNDER RULE 17(B) (AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3 OF APPENDIX 4) OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 (THE “IRISH TAKEOVER RULES”) DUBLIN, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As previously announced, the board of directors of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: AVDL), a public limited company incorporated in Ireland (the “Company” or “Avadel”) and the board of directors of Alkermes plc, a public limited company incorporated in Ireland (“Alkermes”), reached agreement on the terms of an offer for the Company by Alkermes, pursuant to which Alkermes will acquire the entire issued and to be issued...