Acquisition further strengthens footprint in fast growing area MOORESVILLE, N.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce its most recent acquisition in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Flat Rock, part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area, is located within the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountain range, near many popular hiking and sightseeing destinations. Residents of the park can also reach downtown Asheville and the Biltmore Estate in just over a half hour. Growth in the Asheville market has led to a significant increase in housing prices. The Flat Rock manufactured housing community, along with our other communities in the nearby area, offers an affordable housing option...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) (“Silvaco” or the “Company”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation, today announced the strategic acquisition of Tech-X Corporation, a leading provider of multi-physics simulation software used in applications such as Photonics, Electromagnetics and Plasma Dynamics. Tech-X cutting-edge tools enable:Multi-physics simulation of electromagnetic, and electrostatics in complex dielectric and metallic environments; Combination of computational speed leveraging GPUs, and high-fidelity results for Photonics applications; Plasma Dynamics simulation trusted by engineers and researchers in aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing; and Monte...

FREEHOLD, N.J., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avalon GloboCare Corp. (“Avalon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ALBT), a commercial-stage company dedicated to developing and delivering precision diagnostic consumer products, and YOOV Group Holding Limited (“YOOV”), a provider of highly advanced artificial intelligence (“AI”) automation solutions, jointly announced the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the proposed Merger (as defined below). As previously announced, Avalon, Nexus MergerSub Limited, a business company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and a wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon (“Merger Sub”) and YOOV, a business company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 7,...

Pluggo acquisition strengthens Brick’s leadership in the European festival charging market following the earlier Volt deal.Brick Technology Logo STOCKHOLM, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brick Technology AB (“Brick”), a Swedish consumer tech company specializing in rentable power bank solutions, has acquired LaadMaar B.V., known by its consumer brand Pluggo. Pluggo is a leading provider of mobile charging services at festivals across the Netherlands and Belgium. This marks Brick’s second acquisition in just six months, reinforcing its rapid expansion strategy across Europe. The acquisition agreement was signed in December 2024 and is officially announced today, April 29, 2025. The deal grants Brick full ownership of Pluggo. The transaction value has not been disclosed. This strategic move follows Brick’s €2.5 million...

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 ALLIANCE PHARMA 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...

LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Human Magic, the global employer brand agency behind creative strategies for brands like Nike, Microsoft, Apple, LinkedIn, and AstraZeneca, today announces its expansion into the Australian market through the acquisition of the employer branding practice of Sydney-based agency Eloquent. This strategic move marks the next phase of Human Magic’s global growth – extending its footprint, strengthening its team, and accelerating its mission to deliver human-centered employer branding. “We’re building something rare – a truly global employer brand agency that leads with insight, delivers with heart, and is fearless in pushing creative boundaries,” said Mark Hardwicke, CEO of Human Magic. “Australia is a sophisticated, talent-rich market, and Eloquent’s team brings...

LONDON and NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed infrastructure funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire the European colocation business (the “Company”) developed and managed by STACK Infrastructure, a portfolio company of Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Advisors LLC (“BODI”) in a carve-out transaction. The Company comprises seven data center assets in strategic, highly interconnected locations across five key European markets – Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Milan and Geneva – serving the data center and connectivity needs of a diverse portfolio of blue-chip enterprise clients, including telecommunications carriers, IT and services companies and financial institutions. Sherif Rizkalla, CEO of the Company, said: “We are delighted to partner with Apollo...

MONTREAL and TORONTO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FURY GOLD MINES LIMITED (TSX: FURY, NYSE American: FURY) (“Fury”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its previously announced transaction with Québec Precious Metals Corporation (“QPM”), previously announced on February 26, 2025, whereby Fury acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of QPM (the “QPM Shares”) pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Arrangement”). Pursuant to the Arrangement, former shareholders of QPM received 0.0741 of a common share of Fury (each whole common share of Fury, a “Fury Share”) for each QPM Share held (the “Exchange Ratio”). As a result of the Arrangement, Fury issued an aggregate of 8,394,137 Fury Shares as of the completion of the Arrangement. In addition,...

Transaction Values Vesicor at a Pre-money Equity Value of $70 million Business Combination is Expected to be Completed in the Fourth Quarter of 2025DANVILLE, Calif., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Hawk Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: BKHAU, BKHA, BKHAR), a special purpose acquisition company, (“Black Hawk”) announced the signing of a Business Combination Agreement (“BCA”) on April 26, 2025, with Vesicor Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vesicor”, “Vesicor Therapeutics” or “the Company”), a California-based early development stage biotechnology corporation focused on the development of p53-based cancer therapeutics delivered via precision-engineered microvesicles. Vesicor Overview Vesicor was founded in 2008 in San Gabriel, California by Luo Feng, Ph.D. The Company is an early development stage biotechnology company focused on the development...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a landmark move, Faculty Group and Ghaf Capital today announced their merger to form Ghaf Group, a vertically integrated Web3 advisory business. This strategic union leverages Faculty Group’s full-stack Web3 execution capabilities alongside Ghaf Capital’s elite access to capital markets, sovereign networks, and strategic enterprise relationships across the MENA region and beyond. With operations spanning capital allocation, product development, token advisory, liquidity management and marketing, Ghaf Group is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of blockchain and Web3 growth. The new entity unites over 100 experts across eight subsidiaries under a single, scalable platform committed to delivering institutional-grade solutions and unlocking long-term value...