Secures Rights to Sell and Market Iconic All-Beef Hot Dog Brand into Perpetuity Strengthens Ability to Grow Nathan’s Famous Brand Across Retail and Foodservice Channels Transaction Immediately AccretiveSMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) (“Smithfield Foods” or “Smithfield”), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, and Nathan’s Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATH) (“Nathan’s Famous”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Smithfield Foods to acquire all of Nathan’s Famous’ issued and outstanding shares for $102.00 per share in cash, which represents an enterprise value of approximately $450 million1. Since March 2014, Smithfield Foods has held an exclusive license from Nathan’s Famous within...

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced it has received the final $1 million from Mackay Precious Metals Inc. (“Mackay”), completing an agreement to sell its residual 1.5% net smelter returns (“NSR”) royalty associated with the recently sold northern claim targets to for an aggregate purchase price of $1.1 million in cash. This transaction increases the total cash proceeds from the sale of those properties, leasehold interests, and royalties to over $4 million in cash. On June 30, 2023, Comstock executed a Mineral Exploration and Mining Lease Agreement (“Mackay Lease”) with Mackay. The Mackay Lease was terminated on December 18, 2024, in favor of the MIPA. Since June 30, 2023, Comstock received approximately $3.8 million in initial and ongoing...

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...

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...

Deepening Our Presence Across North Carolina’s Mountain Region CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is pleased to announce its most recent acquisition in Canton, North Carolina, continuing the company’s expansion across Western North Carolina. This acquisition furthers FG Communities’ growth in the Asheville market and reflects the company’s focus on well-located communities with long-term demand. The Canton community is located approximately 15 miles west of downtown Asheville, offering residents convenient access to both the city and the surrounding mountain region. Canton is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor lifestyle, with nearby opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and...

Serve Robotics to Acquire Diligent Robotics, Expanding Physical AI Platform Beyond the SidewalkThe transaction marks the first expansion of Serve’s autonomy platform into indoor environments, with hospitals as one of the most high-impact settings for robotics.Acquisition broadens Serve’s autonomous robotics platform, expanding market opportunity beyond last-mile delivery, and delivering non-organic revenueAcquisition broadens Serve’s autonomous robotics platform, expanding market opportunity beyond last-mile delivery, and delivering non-organic revenue  Diligent’s Moxi robot among the largest autonomous robot deployments in hospitals nationwide: Over 1.25 million deliveries completed by nearly 100 robots in over 25 hospital facilities, with annual sales at each hospital expected to range between $200k to...

Oklahoma energy asset acquisition, UAE digital asset mining MOU with Greenbelt Industries, and equity financing from Aegis Capital advance integrated energy and infrastructure strategy IBG and BlockFuel continue to progress toward completion of previously announced merger, expected to close by end of Q1 2026 pending Nasdaq listing approval SYDNEY, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd (“IBG” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today provided a business update highlighting progress across several strategic initiatives tied to its proposed merger with BlockFuel Energy Inc. (“BlockFuel”). These developments include energy asset acquisitions, international digital...

NAARDEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forbion, a leading life sciences venture capital firm with deep roots in Europe, today announces that GSK (NYSE: GSK) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Forbion Growth Fund III portfolio company RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAPT) in a transaction valued at $2.2 billion. RAPT Therapeutics was a recent, undisclosed investment within Forbion Growth Fund III’s public value opportunities strategy and represents the fund’s second exit. The transaction follows the acquisition of Astria Therapeutics by BioCryst for $920 million in October 2025, further underscoring the fund’s strong momentum and execution capabilities. The acquisition highlights significant strategic interest in RAPT’s lead therapeutic candidate, ozureprubart, a long-acting monoclonal antibody...

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vector Informatik, a leading solution provider for software-defined systems in automotive and beyond, has acquired the RocqStat software technology and the expert team from StatInf. This acquisition enhances Vector’s capabilities in timing analysis and worst-case execution time (WCET) estimation, supporting the growing demand for reliable software verification in safety-critical systems. The integration of StatInf’s experienced team ensures continuity of expertise and accelerates innovation in timing analysis, verification workflows, and advanced analytics within Vector’s code testing tool chain. Existing StatInf customers will experience full business continuity. In the medium term, Vector plans to integrate RocqStat into the VectorCAST toolchain, creating a unified environment for...

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CIP Real Estate this month acquired an industrial project adjacent to the Jacksonville International Airport for $51.6 million. The two-building complex consists of 425,000 square feet of state-of-the-art logistics space, divisible to unit sizes of 25,000 to 225,000 square feet.  The 30.18-acre logistics center at 14825 International Airport Blvd is situated immediately adjacent to the Jacksonville International Airport. The center was developed by Pan American Company, which is owned by former Florida Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, and delivered in December 2025. The buildings are equipped with four spec office suites, dock packages and ramps, excess trailer parking, 250-foot building depths, and 32-foot warehouse clear heights. “We are very excited to purchase this rare mid-bay...