The acquisition expands Atomic Data’s capacity to deliver integrated IT, security, and infrastructure solutions for large-scale stadiums, arenas, public facilities, and entertainment venues MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atomic Data, a leading IT services provider and technology teammate, has announced the acquisition of Venue Wireless, a specialized IT service provider for sports and entertainment venues. Venue Wireless has built a strong reputation across North America for delivering technology solutions to large, complex venues. Its expertise in high-density wireless network deployments and IT infrastructure projects makes it a strong complement to Atomic Data’s full-service managed IT capabilities. The acquisition, Atomic Data’s first since its 2024 recapitalization with Dubin Clark, marks a major milestone in...

DENVER, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NxGen Brands, Inc. (OTC: NXGB) (“NxGen” or the “Company”) (www.nxgenbrands.com) – It is with great pleasure to announce that the company’s newly acquired business is Genesee Candy Land. Genesee Candy Land has been a fully operational business for over 8 years now and specializes in Handmade/Hand poured Fude as well as its famous Animal Trackers candy bags. Genesee Candy Land’s product lines are sold in over 2000 retail outlets across the US with Large hotels, The Gaylord of the Rockies Resort and Convention Center, Garden of the Gods, YMCA as well as many gas stations and mom and pop shops. Genesee Candy Land started in the back room of the original owners Country Store and grew so fast that it is now in its 3rd location to keep up with demand. The brand has seen...

ZimVie Inc. Becomes Privately Held Company PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZimVie Inc. (“ZimVie”), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, today announced that ARCHIMED, an investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries, has completed its previously announced acquisition of ZimVie. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction announced on July 20, 2025, ARCHIMED acquired all of the outstanding shares of ZimVie stock. ZimVie stockholders are entitled to receive $19.00 in cash for each share of ZimVie common stock owned. As a result of the transaction completion, ZimVie’s common stock no longer trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange. “We are excited to partner with ZimVie to accelerate its growth as a global leader in the dental implant market,” said André-Michel Ballester, Managing...

Cohen and Associates has more than a decade of leadership in interventional psychiatry and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Dr. Rebecca Cohen has joined HOPE as Medical Director Immediate expansion is planned in Western Florida and Palm Beach Acquisition expected to be accretive to HOPE Therapeutics revenue and EBITDAMIAMI, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HOPE Therapeutics™, Inc. (“HOPE”), an interventional psychiatry network owned by NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRXP), today announced the acquisition of a strategic interest in Cohen and Associates, LLC (“Cohen, LLC”) and its incorporation into the HOPE Network. Additionally, Rebecca Cohen, MD has joined HOPE as Medical Director, overseeing medical standards of care throughout HOPE’s Florida locations. Cohen, LLC is one of the premier interventional...

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of the UK arm of Fintilect, a US and UK-based provider of front-end digital banking platforms. With 40 years of experience, Fintilect provides a modular, cloud-hosted suite of products which sit between the consumers and their banking data, allowing legacy financial services companies to have a digital front-end. The GDPR and FCA-compliant solutions reduce compliance risks for the financial services sector while enabling them to become more digitally capable. “We are excited to welcome Fintilect into the Volaris family,” says Christian Lanng Nielsen, Portfolio Manager, Volaris Group. “Their commitment to strengthening financial institutions’ ability to mitigate risk and maintain compliance aligns perfectly with Volaris’ philosophy of building...

This acquisition is the latest step in Heidelberg Materials’ pure-play growth strategy in North America Irving, Texas, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America has acquired the assets and reserves of Island Aggregates, one of the last remaining permitted aggregates sites on Vancouver Island. The transaction also includes three mobile crushing plants, loaders, excavators and related equipment. Island Aggregates is a producer of high-quality sand & gravel and a long-term supplier to Heidelberg Materials’ ready-mixed concrete operations in the market. “The addition of the Island Aggregates business further strengthens our existing integrated footprint in this important market and is the latest step in our pure-play growth strategy in North America,” said Oliver Patsch, President of the Northwest...

On 5 May 2025, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 20 of 2 May 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 120 million during the period 5 May to 31 December 2025. 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 Amount    Accumulated until 10 October 2025 152,600 597.51 91,179,795    Monday, 13 October 2025 1,000 607.82 607,820    Tuesday, 14 October 2025 1,000 602.09 602,090    Wednesday, 15 October 2025 1,200 606.80 728,160    Thursday, 16 October 2025 1,200 610.28 732,336    Friday,...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. and CARLINVILLE, Ill., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the “Company” or “HBT Financial” or “HBT”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company (“Heartland Bank”), and CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (OTC: CNBN) (“CNBN”), the holding company for CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (“CNB Bank”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which CNBN will merge with and into HBT in a combined common stock/cash transaction valued at approximately $170.2 million, based on HBT’s 15-day volume weighted average stock price of $24.44 as of October 17, 2025. The combined company will have approximately $6.9 billion in total assets, $4.7 billion in total loans, and approximately $5.9 billion in total deposits, with 84 branch locations across Illinois, Eastern Iowa...

Press release – Kering and L’Oréal forge a beauty alliance – 20251019PRESS RELEASE KERING AND L’ORÉAL FORGE AN ALLIANCE IN BEAUTY AND WELLNESS Paris and Clichy, France. October 19, 2025 – Kering and L’Oréal announced today that they are entering a long-term strategic partnership in luxury beauty and wellness. This binding agreement encompasses the acquisition of the House of Creed by L’Oréal, the beauty and fragrance licenses of iconic Houses of Kering and an exclusive venture to explore business opportunities in the field of wellness and longevity. Building on the success of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, this alliance further consolidates the long history of collaboration of two global leaders with complementary strengths — iconic luxury brands of Kering and the world-class expertise of L’Oréal in beauty — to...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNITED LITHIUM CORP. (“United” or the “Company”) (CSE: ULTH; OTCQX: ULTHF; FWB: 0UL)  is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Swedish Minerals AB (“SM”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of SM (the “Transaction”). The combination of United and SM will seek to establish a leading Nordic-based strategic-metals explorer with a diversified portfolio of lithium, uranium, and rare-earth assets positioned to support Europe’s accelerating clean-energy transition and nuclear-power resurgence. Transaction SummaryAcquisition: United will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares (each, a “SM Share”) of SM. Consideration: In consideration for the SM Shares, SM shareholders will receive an aggregate of 25,000,000...