VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces it has completed its 20th acquisition. The most recent acquisition is L.D. King, Inc., a well-established civil engineering and land surveying firm based in the Los Angeles area, further strengthening its footprint for drone solutions in one of the most wildfire-sensitive and natural disaster-prone regions in the US. This acquisition caps a successful first year executing its Drone as a Service expansion strategy to enable drone accessibility at scale for the innovation of legacy, low tech or manual work. Since January...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Jack Brubaker and L. Allan Boyd, owners of Shoemaker & Besser Associates, Inc. (“Shoemaker & Besser”), today announced that a Bridge Specialty Group company and subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. has acquired the assets of Shoemaker & Besser. Established in 1959, Shoemaker & Besser is a full-service managing general agent and wholesale insurance brokerage located in York, Pennsylvania. Shoemaker & Besser provides independent insurance agents with automation and access to variety of specialty personal insurance and niche business owner’s policy products. The Shoemaker & Besser team will continue to operate from York, Pennsylvania, reporting to Jason Haupt,...

Acquisition positions 2X as one of the first Marketing-as-a-Service (MaaS) firms with scale to deliver integrated revenue engineering, combining specialized talent, AI-powered workflows, and enterprise-grade delivery NEW YORK and MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2X, a global innovator in subscription-based go-to-market (GTM) services, today announced the acquisition of The Kiln, a top-performing Clay partner with deep expertise in GTM Engineering Services. This acquisition expands 2X’s capabilities from marketing execution to complete go-to-market orchestration, making it one of the first Marketing-as-a-Service operators with scale to deliver integrated strategy and execution across the entire marketing and revenue technology stack. The acquisition combines The Kiln’s proven GTM Engineering expertise with...

NEW YORK, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that it has acquired 3 East 54th Street, a demolition-ready asset situated on 18,400 square feet of land, for $141 million. Vornado acquired the mortgage on this property in two transactions in 2024 and 2025; the loan balance has accrued to $107 million, including default interest and advances. In connection with the acquisition, the $107 million loan balance was credited towards the purchase price. The site is located between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue on 54th Street, adjacent to the St. Regis Hotel and prime Upper Fifth Avenue retail properties owned by Vornado. The land is zoned for approximately 232,500 buildable square feet as-of-right and we intend to promptly demolish the existing buildings on the site. This acquisition further...

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Park Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: PARK) (the Company), a leading dental resource organization, announced the completion of two general dentistry practice acquisitions on December 31, 2025: Sunlight Dental in Phoenix, Ariz., and Weddell Dental in Bloomington, Minn. The addition of Sunlight Dental marks Park Dental Partners’ entry into its third state, expands the organization’s geographic reach, and strengthens its commitment to accessible, patient-centered care. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. “These partnerships reflect our dedication to identifying dentists who put patients first to join our growing organization,” said Pete Swenson, Park Dental Partners Chief Executive Officer. “Both of these acquisitions are consistent with our disciplined growth strategy and underscore...

Birmingham, MI, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Angle Advisors is pleased to announce that Forecast 3D, a division of GKN Powder Metallurgy and a leading additive manufacturer of complex polymer components, has been acquired by ADDMAN Engineering LLC (“ADDMAN”), a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners. The transaction closed on December 31, 2025. Angle Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to GKN Powder Metallurgy in completing the transaction. “Angle Advisors played a critical role in the successful sale of Forecast 3D, bringing both industry insight and rigorous transaction execution. Their team managed a complex process with professionalism and focus, resulting in a successful outcome for GKN,” said Alessandro Capaccio, Finance Director, GKN. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Forecast 3D...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vocodia Holdings Corp (OTC: VHAI) (“Vocodia” or the “Company”), a pioneer in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, today announced it has entered into a commitment letter to acquire 51% of Privacy Pal LLC., the developer of AI privacy solution PrivacyPal. PrivacyPal AI runs in your web browser and protects your sensitive data when using ChatGPT, Claude, and any AI tool. No complex setup. No learning curve. Just install and stay private. The strategic transaction aims to integrate Privacy Pal’s advanced AI data protection capabilities with Vocodia’s proprietary conversational AI technology, creating a powerhouse solution for the next generation of secure, automated enterprise engagement. Leadership Transition. Upon the closing of the transaction, Jason Melo, a renowned technology...

$99.6 Million Independent IP Valuation by BDO Consulting Group | Development Program Enters Proof-of-Concept and Architecture Phase, including a fairness opinion by BDO Consulting Group to the Company Board which approved the deal unanimously WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) today announced the acquisition of QuantumSpeed™, an early-stage, pre-commercial computational acceleration engine that is intended to explore new approaches to execute complex computations under extreme time constraints. QuantumSpeed is not yet a commercial product. The technology is currently in a proof-of-concept and system architecture phase, where core mathematical, algorithmic, and architectural principles have been defined and validated at a prototype level. VisionWave is initiating...