With this strategic acquisition, US Capital Global unveils its Micro-Cap Program, offering smaller businesses customized financing and strategic support across debt, equity, and M&A.Charles Towle and Jullion Taylor“I am delighted to welcome Jullion as a Partner and Managing Director at US Capital Global,” said Charles Towle, COO and Managing Partner at US Capital GlobalSan Francisco, California, USA, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — US Capital Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of TC Capital Advisors LLC, a premier business consulting and advisory firm founded in 2012. As part of the acquisition, Jullion Taylor, Founder and Managing Director of TC Capital Advisors, has been appointed Partner and Managing Director at US Capital Global. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York,...

DALLAS, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Energy Corporation (OTC: AGYP) (the “Company”), a diversified energy and resource development company, today announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Puma Gold LLC regarding the potential acquisition of an interest in the Silver Reef Gold Property, located in San Bernardino County, California. The MOU outlines the framework for a proposed Option Agreement, which the parties intend to finalize within the coming weeks. If completed, the definitive Option Agreement would grant Allied the right to earn a controlling interest in the Silver Reef Property through a three-phase earn-in program, including staged cash payments, share issuances, and multi-million-dollar work commitments. “While this is not yet a definitive option agreement, the signing of this...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that it has signed an offer to acquire a long-established Colorado-based land surveying firm with a portfolio developers, municipalities, and utilities customers. When closed, this will mark ZenaTech’s first DaaS location in its Central West US region, expanding the company’s rapidly growing national presence. The firm to be acquired has a well-respected reputation of providing surveying services, including monumented land surveys, comprehensive property surveys, topographic surveys, and drone aerial topographic...

Increases total holdings to 1,712,195 HYPE LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) (“Hyperion DeFi” or the “Company”), today announced that it has acquired an additional 176,422 HYPE tokens, expanding its total holdings to 1,712,195 HYPE purchased at an average price of $38.25 per token. “The Hyperliquid ecosystem continues to demonstrate the central role that HYPE has in both on-chain governance and enabling the associated governance outcomes, as seen with the recent USDH stablecoin proposals,” said Hyunsu Jung, Interim Chief Executive Officer. “Following the upcoming mainnet upgrade, a minimum stake of 200,000 HYPE will be required to qualify as an eligible quote asset on HyperCore. We see this as an opportunity for Hyperion DeFi to directly participate in new ecosystem deployments.” This...

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 IQE 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: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 IQE 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...

The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant Will Now Operate as Part of Hearst DallasNews to Cease Trading as a Public Company DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) (the “Company” or “DallasNews”), the holding company of The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant, announced today that the Company’s pending merger with Hearst (the “Hearst Merger”) has now been completed and DallasNews shareholders will receive an all cash consideration of $16.50 per share of DallasNews common stock. The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant will now operate as part of Hearst, one of the nation’s leading information, services and media companies. As a result of the closing of the transaction, shares of DallasNews Series A common stock ceased trading following the closing of trading on Nasdaq on September 24, 2025. The...

New manufactured housing community in Lenoir adds to Western North Carolina Footprint CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 24, 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 Lenoir, NC. Lenoir is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, less than a half hour from both Blowing Rock, a popular mountain town tourist destination, and Morganton. Residents have access to outdoor activities including hiking in the mountains and watersport activities at nearby Lake Rhodhiss. Western North Carolina has a shortage of affordable housing. The Lenoir manufactured housing community offers our residents an affordable solution. Michael Anise, CEO of FG Communities, commented, “We...

Kodiak AI, Inc. is expected to commence trading on Nasdaq under ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW” on September 25, 2025Kodiak’s ~$2.5 billion valuation is among the largest operating company de-SPAC transactions of 2025 to dateThis milestone, together with Kodiak’s track record in deploying revenue generating autonomous technology, underscores its leadership in the autonomous vehicle sectorKodiak and Ares Acquisition Corporation II have raised over $275 million before expenses to help Kodiak accelerate its go-to-market strategyMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kodiak AI, Inc. (“Kodiak” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, today announced that Kodiak Robotics, Inc. successfully completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation...

Transaction expected to close on October 7, 2025 LONDON, U.K., and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, which entered into a definitive agreement on July 8, 2025 relating to its proposed acquisition by Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) (“Merck”) through a wholly owned subsidiary or a nominee, today announced that its shareholders have approved the proposal for Merck to acquire Verona Pharma for $107 per American Depository Share (ADS), each of which represents eight Verona Pharma ordinary shares, for a total transaction value of approximately $10 billion (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is being implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement under English law (the “Scheme”) and remains subject to the...