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 LOUNGERS 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: Man Group 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/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree International Distribution Services plc(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:        For...

The market expansion will be driven by the provision of diagnostic products to contracting organizations primarily due to the continued rise in healthcare costs, especially in emerging markets. Westford, USA, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the global IVD contract manufacturing market size will reach a value of USD 39.74 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 11.60% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The healthcare industry’s rapid advancements are expected to propel the global market growth, and the growing need for quick and precise diagnostic testing has fuelled an increase in demand for in vitro diagnostics to enhance the speed and quality of patient care diagnosis, detection, and prevention. The increasing cases of chronic diseases, the demand for targeted treatment and the strict regulations are...

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(1) OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 636 OF 15 MAY 2020 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. Publication of recommended voluntary public tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S 10 December 2024 Nykredit intends to make a recommended voluntary public tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S Nykredit Realkredit A/S (“Nykredit”) and Spar Nord Bank A/S (“Spar Nord Bank”) have today signed a publication agreement (the “Publication Agreement”), under which Nykredit commits to make a voluntary public tender offer (the “Offer”) to acquire all shares in Spar Nord Bank (with the exception of Spar Nord Bank’s holding of treasury shares) for a cash price of...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Brand Architekts Group plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Warpaint London Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 09 December 2024(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? Yes – Warpaint London Plc2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a)        Purchases...

TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (formerly, Scaling Capital 1 Corp.) (TSXV: SKAL.P) (the “Corporation”) announces the completion of its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” as defined under Policy 2.4 – Capital Pool Companies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”). The Qualifying Transaction was effected through a reverse takeover structured as a court approved plan of arrangement under Section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”) on the terms and conditions set out in the merger agreement dated October 16, 2024 among the Corporation and Matador Gold Technologies Inc. (“Matador Gold“). For further information on the Qualifying Transaction, please refer to the filing statement of the Corporation dated November 29, 2024 (the “Filing Statement”)...

The indoor farming market is growing globally, driven by increased demand for fresh produce, technology advancements, and expanding populations in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia. Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the indoor farming market size will attain a value of USD 101.92 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 12.9% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Diminishing availability of arable land around the world and advancements in grow light and LED technologies are expected to primarily drive global indoor farming market growth in the future. Growing emphasis on improving food security and maximizing crop yields from urban farming practices are expected to further bolster the demand for indoor farming over the coming years. The global indoor farming market is experiencing significant...

Rising use of carbon dioxide in industries like oil recovery, carbonated drinks, and food freezing is driving demand and creating new opportunities for carbon dioxide companies in the future. Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the carbon dioxide market size will attain a value of USD 15.93 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Increasing use of carbon dioxide in the food and beverage industry and rising adoption of enhanced oil recovery technologies are expected to drive the global carbon dioxide market growth in the future. Rising adoption of carbon capture and storage technologies around the world are also expected to promote the demand for carbon dioxide in the long run.   The global carbon dioxide market is expanding rapidly across all regions due to increasing...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) Amendment – this form replaces the Rule 8.5 Disclosure published at 10:03am on 09/12/24. Changes have been made to Sections 2(a) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Warpaint London Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Warpaint London Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 06 December 2024(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code...

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) (“LM Funding” or the “Company”), a cryptocurrency mining and technology-based specialty finance company, today announced the acquisition of the business assets of a 15 MW mining site in Oklahoma from Tech Infrastructure JV I LLC (“JV”), a joint venture majority-owned by Arthur Inc., for $7.3 million. “We are thrilled to have acquired this site with 60MW of mining potential through a series of financings to the JV,” said Bruce M. Rodgers, Chairman and CEO of LM Funding. “The financing terms allowed us to operate approximately 2,880 S19J Pros using $0.04/kwh power at the site since June 2024. This transaction is in furtherance of our previously disclosed transition from an “infrastructure light” mining model with minimal infrastructure investments...