NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION  WALTHAM, Mass. and DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mural Oncology plc (Nasdaq: MURA) (“Mural”) today announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the previously announced proposed acquisition of Mural by XRA 5 Corp. (“Sub”), a wholly owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA) (“XOMA Royalty”). As described in more detail below, a majority in number of the shareholders of record present and voting, either in person or by proxy and more than 99 percent of the votes cast at both a scheme meeting of shareholders (the “Scheme Meeting”) and an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the...

Acquisition makes Wright Flood the largest flood insurance provider in the United States CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wright National Flood Insurance Company (“Wright Flood”) announced today that its affiliate, Wright National Flood Insurance Services LLC, an operating company of Arrowhead Programs, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Poulton Associates LLC (“Poulton”), one of the top providers of private flood insurance in the nation. This strategic acquisition makes Wright Flood the largest provider of flood insurance in the United States. The transaction is expected to close in November 2025, subject to certain conditions. Poulton Associates, headquartered in Salt Lake City, owns and operates the web platform, www.CATcoverage.com, and has been a leader in provisioning risk services since...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wendel and Committed Advisors enter exclusive negotiations to form a strategic partnership These exclusive negotiations would see Wendel acquire a controlling stake in Committed Advisors along with commitments to support its future development A transaction specifically designed by both parties to align the strategic interests of all stakeholders over the long term:Wendel would acquire at closing 56% of Committed Advisors (“CA”) from its founders In line with Wendel Investment Managers model, CA’s teams would continue to operate autonomously with the same management and investment strategies, in the same markets and under...

Growing Our Footprint in a Thriving Market CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23, 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 Granite Falls, NC. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Granite Falls offers a growing population base and a central location between Asheville, Charlotte, and the Piedmont Triad. Its stable housing demand and strong regional connectivity make it an attractive market for long term investment and sustained community growth. This acquisition expands FG Communities’ presence in the Catawba Valley region, a historically significant hub for furniture making, textiles, and food processing. Today, the area boasts a diversified economy driven...

Combination creates premier community banking franchise in the Upper Midwest GREEN BAY, Wis. and IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) (“Nicolet”) and MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: MOFG) (“MidWestOne”) jointly announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Nicolet will acquire MidWestOne and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, MidWestOne Bank. Based on the financial results as of September 30, 2025, the combined company will have pro forma total assets of $15.3 billion, deposits of $13.1 billion, and loans of $11.3 billion. Upon closing of the transaction, Nicolet will have more than 110 branches, as well as loan production offices, across the Upper Midwest, Denver, Colorado and Naples, Florida, among other areas. Under the terms of...

Sword Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Full On Net, a technology consulting firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain, recognised for its expertise in data science, artificial intelligence and social network analysis. Founded in 2001, Full On Net has built a strong reputation in the Spanish telecoms and insurance market. Its team of experts brings deep technical knowledge and a culture of agility and innovation that aligns perfectly with Sword Group’s strategic vision. This acquisition marks a new step in Sword Group’s growth strategy, reinforcing its capabilities in advanced data technologies and expanding its footprint in Southern Europe. By integrating Full On Net’s talent and solutions, Sword aims to deliver even greater value to its clients and accelerate innovation across its service offerings. This acquisition will increase...

FORM 8.3 IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2013 DEALINGS BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE 1. KEY INFORMATIONName of person dealing (Note 1) State Street Global Advisors & AffiliatesCompany dealt in Avadel Pharmaceuticals plcClass of relevant security to whichthe dealings being disclosed relate (Note 2)$0.01 ordinary sharesDate of dealing 22nd October 20252. INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS(110)   Interests and short positions (following dealing) in the class of relevant security dealt in (Note 3)  Long Short  Number (%) Number (%)(1) Relevant securities 2,288,294 2.34930%    (2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A    (3) Options and agreements topurchase/sell N/A N/A    Total 2,288,294 2.34930%                    (b)...

Combination Creates a Global Powerhouse Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — House of Doge Inc., the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, congratulates 21Shares, the world’s leading provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, on its announced acquisition by FalconX. The transaction represents a significant step in the effort to align listed markets with digital assets and expands FalconX’s global presence across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. House of Doge formed a partnership with 21Shares earlier this year to help broaden regulated access to Foundation-backed Dogecoin products for mainstream investors. FalconX is an investor in CleanCore Solutions, which operates the Official Dogecoin Treasury. Together, these relationships connect House of...

100 MW Data Center Expansion Targeted for Completion in Second Half of 2026Financing Transaction Raises Total Asset-Backed Securities to Nearly $2 Billion ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TierPoint, a leading, national enterprise data center company and provider of secure, connected IT platform solutions that power digital transformation initiatives, today announced the completion of a new $240 million asset-backed securities issuance and the acquisition of its largest, formerly leased data center, along with the Eastern Pennsylvania campus on which that data center is located. On the acquired 137-acre campus, commonly known as TekPark, TierPoint has started a 100-Megawatt (MW) power expansion that it expects to complete in the second half of 2026. TierPoint clients at TekPark include large, technology service providers...

Acquisition brings beloved neighborhood sandwich shop concept into RaceTrac family of brands ATLANTA , Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RaceTrac, Inc., (“RaceTrac”) a family-owned, high-growth leader in the convenience store industry, confirms it has completed the acquisition of Potbelly Corporation (“Potbelly”) previously announced in September. As part of the transaction, RaceTrac acquires Potbelly’s iconic neighborhood sandwich shop brand, which includes more than 445 company and franchise-owned shops across the United States, and Potbelly’s proven franchise development platform with a long-term goal of reaching 2,000 shops. “Potbelly has spent more than 40 years creating the neighborhood sandwich shop experience customers love, and we are excited to welcome this beloved brand to the RaceTrac family,” said RaceTrac CEO and Chairman...