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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Li-FT Power Ltd. (“Li-FT”) (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF) (Frankfurt: WS0) is pleased to announce, further to its December 14, 2025 press release regarding Li-FT entering into a binding scheme implementation deed with Winsome Resources Ltd. (“Winsome”) and non-binding letter of intent with Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) and SOQUEM Inc., that it has entered into a definitive project acquisition agreement with Azimut to acquire Azimut’s interest in the exclusive exploration rights commonly known as the Galinée property (“Galinée Property”), representing 50% of the total interest in the Galinée Property (the “Galinée Transaction“), subject to the satisfaction of various conditions. Key Conditions and Terms of the Definitive Project...

DENVER, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC, “NBHC” or the “Company”), the holding company for NBH Bank, today announced that it has now received regulatory approvals from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Colorado Division of Banking for the previously announced merger of Vista Bancshares, Inc. (“Vista”), the holding company for Vista Bank, with operations in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, and Lubbock, Texas, as well as Palm Beach, Florida, with and into NBHC and the merger of Vista Bank with and into NBH Bank (collectively, the “Mergers”). All required regulatory approvals to complete the Mergers have now been received. In addition, Vista received shareholder approval for the transaction on December 19, 2025. NBHC and Vista expect to close the Mergers on January...

BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT), the leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, today announced the acquisition of the intellectual property (IP), equipment assets and technical expertise from X Display Company Technology Limited (XDC), a recognized leader in mass-transfer processes and MicroLED (Micro Light-Emitting Diode) technology. Daktronics believes that the acquisition will continue to differentiate Daktronics in all segments of its business, and that it represents another step forward in Daktronics’ product innovation strategy, which is designed to accelerate growth and enhance competitive positioning. MicroLED is a display technology that provides higher brightness, enhanced contrast, greater...

PRESS RELEASE | December 23rd, 2025 – 5.45pm SYNERGIE STRENGTHENS ITS SWISS BASED OPERATIONS WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A MAJORITY STAKE IN HOUSE OF FLEXWORK GROUP. The SYNERGIE Group has signed on 23rd December 2025 an agreement to acquire a majority stake in House of Flexwork AG. The signing of this agreement does not result in the transfer of control at this stage. Closing of the transaction is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2026, once all conditions precedents have been met. Founded in 1998, House of Flexwork is a leading Swiss staffing agency operating under the brands Induserv, Hardworker and Payroll House. With a network of 7 branches, House of Flexwork provides temporary staffing, Permanent recruitment and payroll services to a diversified clients base. Thanks to its regional network and long-established clients portfolio,...

                                               Viroflay, December 22,  2025 Press ReleaseSavencia Fromage & Dairy Signs Purchase Agreement to acquire Quatá Alimentos in Brazil          Savencia Fromage & Dairy, an independent, family-owned group, and global reference in the cheese and dairy industry, announces today the signing of an agreement to acquire Quatá Alimentos (Quatá), a cheese and dairy products manufacturer in Brazil. This development will strengthen Savencia’s local portfolio by adding Quatá’s well-established brands, such as Glória and Quatá, which have long been part of Brazilian households and offer a wide, complementary range of cheese and dairy products. Quatá, a family-owned company, has distinguished itself through its commitment to quality and tradition. The company sources high-quality milk from...

Acquisition preserves a 70-year legacy of family-owned automotive care in Northwood NORTHWOOD, NH — [December 23, 2025], Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Auto Care Plus, a trusted name in full-service automotive repair across New England, announced today the acquisition of Northwood Garage, a family-owned repair shop that has proudly served the Northwood community since 1955. Founded by the Grant family and most recently led by Jim and Linda Grant, Northwood Garage has been a cornerstone of the community for seven decades, earning the trust of generations of families through honest work, local relationships, and a deep commitment to their integrity. The acquisition marks Auto Care Plus’s 19th location across New England, and its 14th in New Hampshire. “Northwood Garage is exactly the kind of business we’re proud to welcome into...

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ATIS, a premier provider of elevator and escalator inspections, consulting, and managed services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bayline Lift Technologies, a respected leader in independent elevator inspections and consulting services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, Bayline Lift Technologies has built a reputation for integrity, technical expertise, and client-focused service. With more than 250 years of combined experience, its QEI-certified inspectors support federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private-sector clients, in maintaining safe and reliable vertical transportation systems. Bayline provides inspections, specifications, consulting, and training, complemented by architectural and engineering capabilities for modernization and new...

NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E.F. Hutton & Co., a leading investment bank providing strategic advisory and capital markets services, today is proud to have served as exclusive financial advisor to RPM Interactive, Inc. (“RPM”) in its acquisition by Avalon GloboCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ALBT). The transaction, completed as an all-stock merger, represents a significant strategic milestone for RPM and underscores E.F. Hutton’s continued leadership in advising innovative, high-growth companies across technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Under the terms of the transaction, RPM merged with and into Avalon Quantum AI, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon GloboCare, in a transaction valued at approximately $19.5 million. As part of the merger, Avalon acquired RPM’s proprietary Catch-Up™ Software-as-a-Service...

Site acquisition includes 195 acres of land in Ohio and all necessary interconnection approvals to participate in the PJM market Site is well-suited for HPC applications and expected to energize in 2027 NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today announced the acquisition of a 200-megawatt (“MW”) site in Ohio, called “Ulysses.” The transaction includes 195 acres of land and secured capacity from AEP Ohio. All utility agreements required to support the development of the site are in place, and the site is on track to energize in the fourth quarter of 2027. When energized, the site will give Cipher direct access to PJM, the nation’s largest wholesale electricity market. The site is well-suited for HPC given its acreage, energization timeline, availability of diverse...