Downing LLPLEI: 213800G3X76VBG9SB50429 October 2025Form 8.3 re. Inspecs Group Plc PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)   Full name of discloser: Downing LLP(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):Client funds managed by Downing LLP(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Inspecs 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 held/dealing undertaken:28 October 2025(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect...

TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital Group Limited (“Guardian”) (TSX: GCG) (TSX: GCG.A) is pleased to announce that today it has obtained a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the previously-announced plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”), pursuant to which Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (the “Purchaser”), an affiliate of Desjardins Group, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding Common shares and Class A shares of Guardian (together, the “Shares”), other than certain Shares owned by specified Shareholders who entered into equity rollover agreements, for C$68.00 per Share in cash. Receipt of the final order follows Guardian’s special meeting of holders of Shares (the “Shareholders”) held on October...

Terrestrial Energy to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under ticker symbol “IMSR” on October 29, 2025 The transaction closed with gross proceeds exceeding $292 million before expenses, reflecting previously placed $50 million common stock PIPE and a negligible level of redemptions Transaction proceeds to accelerate commercial deployment of Terrestrial Energy’s proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) nuclear technology CHARLOTTE, N.C. and STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terrestrial Energy Inc. (“Terrestrial Energy” or the “Company”), a developer of small modular nuclear plants using advanced reactor technology, announced today that it has completed its business combination with HCM II Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: HOND; HONDW) (“HCM II”). The business combination was approved by HCM II’s shareholders...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xali Gold Corp. (TSXV:XGC) (“Xali Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce plans to advance the Pico Machay Gold Project (“Pico Machay” or the “Project”) in Central Peru. The Project is under acquisition through a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS) (NYSE:PAAS) (“Pan American”) and its subsidiary, Aquiline Resources Inc. (“Aquiline”) as per the October 24th, 2025 news release. The Pico Machay transaction is considered a fundamental acquisition for Xali Gold and therefore, pursuant to Policy 5.3, was pending the receipt and review of acceptable documentation by the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”). The TSX-V has now advised the Company that with this news release issued, the requirements in section 5.6(d) of Policy 5.3...

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maase Inc. (NASDAQ: MAAS) (“MAAS” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of its strategic acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in Real Prospect Limited (the “Target Company” or “Real Prospect”). The transaction, previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 6-K furnished on July 18, 2025, was formally consummated on October 28, 2025. Pursuant to the transaction agreement dated July 18, 2025, MAAS has acquired all equity interests in the Target Company from its existing shareholders, Arts Wing Limited (“AWL”) and Ace Long Limited (“ALL”) (collectively as the “Sellers”). As consideration, MAAS issued an aggregate of 98,002,174 Class A ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.09 per share (the “Consideration Shares”), at an issue price of US$1.50 per share....

Technology provider API selects Datavault AI to continue building its leading culture of tech innovation PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), a leader in patented data tokenization and monetization technologies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive acquisition agreement to acquire API Media in December of this year. Through API’s strength of technology culture and seasoned leadership team, Datavault AI and API will enhance enterprise data activation, expand AI-powered capabilities, and drive new monetization opportunities across global markets. The API brand will remain, and operations will be enhanced with the addition of patented capabilities and technologies developed and patented by Datavault AI. API Media, headquartered in New Jersey, is a leading provider...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Full name of discloser: OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD(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 IDOX plc(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:...

Project Unites NOMOBO and OS Studios as a Unified Powerhouse — Combining World-Class Creativity, Broadcast Expertise, and Production Excellence to Deliver at Scale for Global BrandsProject Worldwide Completes NOMOBO AcquisitionLeft to Right: Robert Buisman, John Higgins, Constantijn van DurenNEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Project, the award-winning alliance of global creative agencies, today announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of NOMOBO, a leading international creative and production company. The acquisition brings together two best-in-class production leaders—NOMOBO and OS Studios—under the Project Alliance, forming a global powerhouse in live broadcast, experiential, and digital content production. The move expands Project’s footprint across Europe and the U.S., strengthening its ability...

Executes First Phase of Strategic Plan, Expanding XFC’s National Presence in MMA GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTCPink: XONI), the parent company of Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), today announced the acquisition of Borroka Promotions, a rapidly growing Las Vegas–based mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Xtreme One’s nationwide expansion across the U.S. combat sports landscape. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the acquisition will be accretive to Xtreme One’s revenue and EBITDA in 2026. Xtreme One will immediately integrate Borroka’s infrastructure, content, partnerships, and key personnel into its MMA division under the XFC brand. The addition of Borroka strengthens Xtreme One’s West Coast...

Strategic Acquisition Accelerates PMGC’s U.S. Manufacturing Roll-Up, Expanding Footprint Across Aerospace and Industrial Supply Chains Acquisition Adds Profitable CNC Platform with Established Customer Relationships to drive earnings scalability and operational synergiesNEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PMGC) (“PMGC” or the “Company”), a diversified public holding company executing a targeted roll-up strategy in U.S.-based manufacturing, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AGA Precision Systems LLC (“AGA”), has acquired all operating assets of Indarg Engineering, Inc., a precision computer numerical control (“CNC”) machining company based in Hawthorne, California. Founded in 1985, Indarg Engineering, Inc. (“Indarg Engineering” or “Indarg”) has a four-decade track...