TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX: CSU) today announced that its Harris operating group has entered into an agreement to acquire TECVIA Holding GmbH. Completion of the acquisition remains subject to closing conditions. About Constellation: Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission critical software solutions. For more information, contact: Constellation Software Inc. Jamal BakshChief Financial Officer Tel: (416) 861-9677 jbaksh@csisoftware.com www.csisoftware.com 

EssilorLuxottica acquires RetinAI,accelerating transformative AI and data-powered eye health solutions Paris, France (15 October 2025) – EssilorLuxottica announces the acquisition of Ikerian AG, a health technology company, operating under the RetinAI brand, specializing in AI and data management in eyecare. This move reinforces the Group’s med-tech journey, adding advanced software powered by machine learning and computer vision. These solutions streamline clinical, research and pharmaceutical workflows, and deliver actionable AI-driven insights that empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient care. RetinAI develops advanced tools to collect, process and grade large-scale retinal images and biomarker datasets. Its FDA cleared 510(k) and CE-marked flagship platform, RetinAI Discovery, applies AI models to support diagnosis and...

Press release Paris, 15 October 2025 Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange joint statement following the rejection of their acquisition bid by Altice France Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange have taken note of the Altice group’s decision to reject their joint non-binding offer submitted on the evening of 14 October to acquire a large part of Altice France’s telecoms activities. The three operators remain convinced of the relevance of their bid and of the value of the project they are pursuing for the market and all its stakeholders, customers, employees, creditors and shareholders. Indeed, such a project would both preserve a competitive ecosystem to the benefit of consumers and support continued investment in national telecom infrastructure. Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange will therefore maintain...

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION COPENHAGEN, Denmark, October 15, 2025 – With reference to the announcement of 26 August 2025 (no. 24/2025) regarding the publication of the offer document (the “Offer Document“) concerning the all-cash voluntary recommended public takeover offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares (except treasury shares) in Bavarian Nordic A/S (“Bavarian Nordic”) by Innosera ApS (the “Offeror”), a company controlled by Nordic Capital Fund XI1 and funds managed and advised by Permira Beteiligungsberatung GmbH (the “Offer“), the Offeror has today published a second supplement (the “2nd Supplement“)...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (“AvidXchange” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVDX), a leading provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions, today announced that TPG and Corpay have completed their previously announced acquisition of the Company for $10.00 per share. The acquisition established AvidXchange as a private company valued at approximately $2.2 billion. “We are truly excited to chart the next chapter in AvidXchange’s growth trajectory with the support of TPG and Corpay. As a private company, we look forward to building upon our 25+ years of industry leadership by accelerating innovation, delivering new and enhanced solutions to our customers, and creating further opportunities for our team,” said Mike Praeger, CEO of AvidXchange. “TPG and Corpay’s...

Building the Future of AI-Powered Media, Marketing & Digital Assets CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Alliance Creative Group, Inc. (OTC:ACGX) is pleased to announce the expansion of its growing digital portfolio with the acquisition of three established online websites serving the Hospitality, Education, and Legal industries. These acquisitions represent a strategic step forward in ACGX’s mission to build an AI-driven, cross-platform media ecosystem that modernizes and monetizes digital assets across multiple sectors. The transaction was completed using a combination of cash and restricted stock, and includes a consulting agreement aligning long-term interests between ACGX and the sellers. The decision by the sellers to accept restricted shares—held for over a year before being eligible for resale—demonstrates...

Transaction expected to close in fourth quarter with combined company to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker “FUEL” Vertically Integrated business model combines state-of-the-art power generation with oil & gas production to power Bitcoin mining operations Post-Transaction combined entity expected to have an equity valuation range between US$220M-$343M SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for a reverse triangular merger transaction with BlockFuel Energy Inc., a Texas corporation (“BlockFuel” or “BFE”) engaged in oil and gas exploration...

According to the agreement, SciSparc’s pharmaceuticals assets and equity stake in SciSparc Nutraceuticals Inc. are valued at approximately US$11.6 million TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“Company” or “SciSparc”), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced today that on October 9, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive asset and share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which it will receive a controlling interest in Miza III Ventures Inc. (“Miza”) (TSXV: MIZA.P), a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) in Canada, and transfer to Miza its advanced clinical stage pharmaceutical portfolio and its equity stake of...

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: AXA Investment Managers S.A.(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 Big Yellow Group 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...

Avioparts Headquarters MadridAvioparts new Headquarters in Madrid, SpainBREA, Calif. and MADRID, Spain , Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proponent, the world’s leading independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, is acquiring Avioparts from investment firm ProA Capital, a mid-market PE fund established in the south of Europe, to expand its portfolio and better serve customers. Avioparts is a global leader in aircraft tires, aviation lubricants, chemicals, and logistics solutions. The addition of Avioparts to the Proponent family will give current customers access to an expanded product portfolio, offering unmatched global reach, operational efficiency, and customer-centric innovation Proponent, known for its deep customer relationships, agile supply chain solutions, and expansive inventory of aircraft parts,...