IRVINE, Calif., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apple iSports (OTC-QB: AAPI) (“Company” or “Apple iSports” or “AiS”), a gaming, entertainment, and technology services company, is pleased to announce it has signed a Definitive Agreement with LBC Enterprises Pty Ltd (“LBC” or “Lucky Bet”), an online gaming, wagering, and payment systems company. Key HighlightsLBC Enterprises Pty Ltd, a Queensland, Australia corporation, will sell all its shares to Apple iSports. The Board of Directors of both LBC and Apple iSports have unanimously approved the proposed transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to any regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions in the Definitive Agreement. LBC will continue to operate under its brand and will be led by Mr. Ian Parke, the CEO of LBC. Messrs....

LOS ANGELES and ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transom Capital Group, LLC (“Transom”) and SigmaTron International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGMA) (“SigmaTron”), today announced that the tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Shares”) of SigmaTron at a purchase price of $3.02 per Share, net to the stockholder in cash without interest and less any required tax withholding (the “Offer”), expired as scheduled at one minute past 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on July 24, 2025 and was not extended (such date and time, the “Expiration Date”). Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, the depositary and paying agent for the Offer, has advised Transom that, as of the Expiration Date, 4,401,189 Shares were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Offer, representing...

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 MARLOWE 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 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 Ricardo...

LONDON, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marex Group plc (‘Marex’ or the ‘Group’; NASDAQ: MRX), the diversified global financial services platform, today announces that it has agreed to acquire UK equity market maker Winterflood Securities (Winterflood) from Close Brothers Group plc (Close Brothers) for approximately £103.9 million in cash, which represents a premium of £15 million. Winterflood is one of the UK’s leading equity market makers, delivering execution services to over 400 institutional clients and ranking consistently as a top three market counterparty with a market share of about 15% by volume on the London Stock Exchange1. Winterflood has well-established client connectivity through its proprietary technology platform. The acquisition is expected to enhance Marex’s existing UK cash equities business, consistent with...

PRESS RELEASE Paris – July 25th, 2025 Bureau Veritas expands its footprint in new strongholds through acquisitions in Cybersecurity, Nuclear and Transition Services Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces three targeted acquisitions in the fast-growing sectors of Cybersecurity, Nuclear, and Transition Services as the company creates new portfolio strongholds. Bureau Veritas has signed an agreement with Dornier Group to acquire its Dornier Hinneburg subsidiary in Germany to strengthen its nuclear industry capabilities. It also signed agreements to acquire Institute For Cyber Risk (IFCR) to establish a foothold in Nordic cybersecurity markets, and EcoPlus in South Korea to expand its sustainability consulting services.The intended acquisition of Dornier Hinneburg in Germany would...

Uniti Receives Favorable Private Letter Ruling from IRS LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) and New Windstream, LLC (“Windstream”) jointly announced today the receipt of regulatory approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to complete the previously announced merger (the “Merger”) between Uniti and an affiliate of Windstream. All other state and federal regulatory approvals necessary for completion of the Merger were previously received, and the Company’s stockholders approved the Merger at a special meeting held on April 2, 2025. As a result, Uniti and Windstream expect the Merger to be completed after market close on or around August 1, 2025. “We are thrilled to be crossing the finish line on our transformational merger with Windstream....

PR N°C3350C STMicroelectronics to strengthen position in sensors with acquisition of NXP’s MEMS sensors businessST enters into agreement for acquisition of NXP’s MEMS sensor business for a purchase price of up to US$950 million in cash, including US$900 million upfront and US$50 million subject to the achievement of technical milestones The MEMS businesses of ST and NXP are strongly complementary in terms of technology and product portfolio, with the combined product offering to be well balanced across automotive, industrial and consumer end markets NXP’s MEMS Business generated revenue of about US$300 million in calendar year 2024 with gross and operating margins significantly accretive for ST All-cash transaction to be financed from existing liquidity and expected to be accretive to ST Earnings Per Share from completionGeneva, Switzerland,...

NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — eSignature Guarantee, a trusted online medallion stamp verification solution platform that simplified a traditionally complex financial process, has been acquired by entrepreneur and operator Jess Heron. Since its launch, eSignatureGuarantee.com has been a valued resource for tens of thousands of shareholders and investors across the country who need a compliant and more convenient way to get things done. As banks pulled back from branch-based services, the platform filled the gap with a digital approach that made things faster, easier, and accessible from anywhere. For co-founder Seth Farbman, this was more than another exit: “One of the most important things I look for when selling a company is identifying someone who sees the value in what has already been built and...

ING completes acquisition of Van Lanschot Kempen stake  ING announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a 17.6% stake in Van Lanschot Kempen N.V., bringing the total interest in the company to 20.3%. The agreement to acquire the stake from Reggeborgh Groep B.V. was announced on 3 March 2025.  Under the terms of the agreement, ING directly acquired a stake of 7.2% in March 2025, bringing its stake in Van Lanschot Kempen to 9.9%. After receiving regulatory approval, the remaining 10.4% was transferred, bringing ING’s stake to 20.3%. The transaction has a minimal impact on ING’s CET1 ratio.   Note for editorsFor further information on ING, please visit www.ing.com. Frequent news updates can be found in the Newsroom. Photos of ING operations, buildings and its executives are available for download at Flickr.Press enquiries...