RENO, Nev. and SEATTLE, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ai Technology Group Inc. (OTCID:AIPG) (the “Company”) and AVM Biotechnology Inc. (“AVM”, the Washington State company that is the subject of the proposed merger) provide this joint press release. The Company continues with the funding of their proposed merger with AVM on an exclusive basis and announces we are in the process of extending funding dates to accommodate extended merger and financial audit timelines. The Company and AVM look forward to the planned merger during 2026 to continue and facilitate corporate growth of the combined entities. In addition, AVM has re-commenced its FDA Phase 2 Clinical Trial on relapsed and refractory Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (“OPAL Trial”) for their small molecule immunomodulatory drug, AVM0703, working with Insight68 an innovative Ai-driven...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Rio...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Rio...

Completed business combination with Husky Technologies creating a $7.4 billion best-in-class, diversified compounder Rebrands corporate entity to GPGI, Inc. (“Great Positions in Good Industries”) with two reporting segments CompoSecure and HuskyCompleted Business Combination SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompoSecure, Inc. (NYSE: CMPO) completed its previously announced business combination with Husky Technologies Limited (“Husky”), a leader in highly engineered equipment and aftermarket services. The combination of Husky and CompoSecure creates a best-in-class, diversified compounder featuring two global market leaders with ~70% recurring revenues, high margins, and strong free cash flow generation. As previously disclosed, the combined business is valued at $7.4 billion1, representing ~11.6x 2026E Pro Forma...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Rio...

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. The buy-back will be structured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (“Safe Harbour” rules).Trading day No. of shares Average price DKK AmountDKK    Friday, 2 January 2026 1,500 661.65 992,470    Monday, 5 January 2026 3,000 665.00 1,995,000    Tuesday, 6 January 2026 1,500 669.00 1,003,500    Wednesday, 7 January 2026 3,000 675.00 2,025,000    Thursday, 8 January 2026 3,000 675.00 2,025,000    Friday,...

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: Jupiter Fund Management Plc(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 Offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Glencore plc(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date dealing undertaken:        For an opening position disclosure,...

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: Jupiter Fund Management Plc(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 in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree The Unite Group plc(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date dealing undertaken:        For an opening position disclosure,...

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB), the holding company for Coastal Community Bank, today announced that it has acquired ownership of the GreenFi brand of climate-friendly consumer financial services products from Mission Financial Partners. As part of the transaction, Mission Financial Partners will continue to partner with Coastal to operate and market the GreenFi program through its existing technology platform. This structure is designed to maintain operational continuity while enabling Coastal to guide the brand over time. Mission Financial Partners will also continue to offer customers access to sustainable investment options through its Redwood Fund family of mutual fund products. Coastal will continue to serve as the banking partner for GreenFi’s consumer financial...

PRESS RELEASE Wolters Kluwer acquires StandardFusion Acquisition strengthens Wolters Kluwer’s global leadership in audit and GRC by delivering a unified platform for audit, risk, control, and compliance management Alphen aan den Rijn — January 9, 2026 — Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) has today signed and completed the acquisition of StandardFusion, a global provider of cloud-based governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, based in Vancouver, Canada, for approximately €32 million in cash.  Integrated Platform, Driving Risk and Compliance Oversight  StandardFusion will be integrated into CP & ESG’s leading audit and assurance platform, TeamMate, creating a comprehensive offering that delivers a unified solution for audit and GRC. This strategic acquisition positions TeamMate to meet growing demand...