CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kronos Bio, Inc. (“Kronos Bio”) (Nasdaq: KRON), a biotechnology company that has been developing small molecule therapeutics to address cancers and other diseases driven by deregulated transcription, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Concentra Biosciences, LLC ( “Concentra”), whereby Concentra will acquire Kronos Bio for $0.57 in cash per share of Kronos Bio common stock (“Kronos Bio Common Stock”), plus one non-tradeable contingent value right (“CVR”), which represents the right to receive: (i) 50% of the net proceeds in the case of a disposition of the Company’s product candidates known as KB-9558 and KB-7898 that occurs within 2 years following closing; (ii) 100% of the net proceeds in...

MARKHAM, Ontario, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) announced today that its wholly owned home health care subsidiary, ParaMed Inc. (“ParaMed” or the “Purchaser”), has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Closing the Gap Healthcare Group Inc. and certain affiliates (collectively, “Closing the Gap”) from the ultimate shareholders of Closing the Gap (the “Transaction”). Closing of the Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of consents from third parties, including the Minister of Health for Ontario and the Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care for Nova Scotia, and is not conditional on financing or due diligence. The Transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2025. ParaMed is...

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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 GLOBALDATA 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...

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 GLOBALDATA 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...

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PHARMACORP RX INC. (“PharmaCorp” or the “Corporation”) (TSXV: PCRX) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated April 3, 2025, it has completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of a pre-1954 charter company (the “Charter Company”) in Ontario, Canada (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition of the Charter Company is an arm’s length transaction and no finder’s fees were paid in respect of the Acquisition. The Acquisition of the Charter Company represents a major milestone for PharmaCorp. As previously disclosed, due to ownership restrictions under the Drug and Pharmacies Regulations Act (Ontario), a corporation that is not owned by pharmacists – including a public company – may not own or operate a pharmacy in Ontario unless it operates through...

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) (“United”) completed its merger with ANB Holdings, Inc. (“ANB”) effective May 1, 2025. In this transaction, ANB’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, American National Bank (“ANB Bank”), was also merged into United’s bank subsidiary, United Community Bank (“United Community”). ANB Bank will operate under the United Community brand after all core systems, signage, and branding are converted to those of United Community on the weekend of July 11, 2025. ANB Bank is headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, a northern and fast-growing part of the Miami metropolitan area. Founded in 1985, ANB Bank primarily services Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. It is a premier franchise with an experienced management team led by President and Chief Executive...

WALTHAM, Mass., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) (“Crane NXT” or the “Company”), a premier industrial technology company, today announced it has completed its acquisition of De La Rue Authentication Solutions, a global leader in security and authentication technologies, complementing the authentication and online brand protection solutions of OpSec Security (“OpSec”) and expanding the Company’s portfolio to include security technologies for government-issued identification documents and credentials. Aaron W. Saak, Crane NXT’s President and CEO, stated: “We are excited to welcome the De La Rue Authentication Solutions team to Crane NXT. The Authentication Solutions business is an excellent strategic fit with our Security and Authentication Technologies segment, and further enhances...

INDIANA, Pa., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) (“First Commonwealth”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CenterGroup Financial, Inc. (“CenterGroup”), the parent company of Milford, Ohio-based CenterBank. “We are pleased to announce the completion of the merger with CenterBank and are excited to expand our presence in the Cincinnati market,” said President and Chief Executive Officer T. Michael Price. “CenterBank has built a strong reputation as a business-focused community bank, and we look forward to welcoming our new CenterBank teammates and clients as we build upon their success.” Following a full systems conversion in June 2025, CenterBank customers will be able to access First Commonwealth’s network of 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL Reference is made to the company announcement dated 2 April 2025 regarding APMH Invest A/S’ (APMHI), a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P. Møller Holding A/S, all-cash voluntary recommended purchase offer to acquire all of the issued shares (the “Shares”) in Svitzer Group A/S (“Svitzer”), except for Shares owned by APMHI and Shares held by Svitzer and/or its subsidiaries in treasury, if any (the “Offer”).  APMHI has today informed Svitzer of its decision to extend the offer period of the Offer to expire on 14 May 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CEST. Such an extension is required to obtain the necessary approval and clearance from the Secretary of State in the United Kingdom in accordance with the National Security...