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...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This press release is being issued in accordance with the early warning requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws. On December 23, 2025, Ronald P. Mathison together with MATCO Investments Ltd. (“MATCO”) acquired beneficial ownership and control of an aggregate of 508,322 common shares (“Common Shares”) in the capital of Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (“Calfrac” or the “Corporation”) pursuant to a rights offering to the Corporation’s shareholders (the “Rights Offering”). Mr. Mathison is the President, Chief Executive Officer and sole shareholder of MATCO. Mr. Mathison is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Calfrac. Together Mr. Mathison and MATCO exercised 3,355,548 rights (“Rights”), with...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology business solutions company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of Vara 3D Inc., a well established Salt Lake City-area surveying and 3D mapping company. Vara 3D serves clients across Utah with a strong footprint in California’s solar energy ecosystem. This acquisition marks the expansion of ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service business into the high-growth solar infrastructure market and provides a foundation to expand drone-enabled offerings to speed up new site planning and ongoing inspections and maintenance. “Closing the acquisition of Vara 3D both expands our service...

LONDON, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) (“Diginex” or the “Company”), announced a strategic update on its forward-looking acquisition roadmap, underscoring the Company’s commitment to accelerating growth, expanding market reach, and strengthening its competitive position in the rapidly evolving ESG and compliance landscape. Resulticks Update Diginex remains in active and constructive dialogue with Resulticks Global Companies Pte Limited (“Resulticks”), with final terms to the definitive transaction documentation now agreed to and deal documents in the process of being updated by counsels. It is anticipated that the closure of the cash consideration elements of the deal will be conditional upon the execution of a solely debt-based acquisition financing facility without further equity dilution. The...

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 IQE 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 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...

Elis strengthens its network through the acquisition of Adrett in Germany Puteaux, December 23, 2025 – Elis, the global leader in circular services at work, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Adrett Textilservice GmbH Wäscherei und Reinigung (« Adrett ») in Germany. Adrett operates a modern laundry located in Schuby, in northern Germany, close to the Danish border. The company offers rental services for flat linen and serves hospitality customers, a market that is particularly dynamic in Germany. This new acquisition will further consolidate Elis’ existing network. Adrett currently employs around 140 people, and its management team will remain in place to continue developing the business locally. The revenue from this acquisition, estimated at approximately €12 million in 2025, will be consolidated into Elis’ revenue from January...