VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AIP Realty Trust (the “Trust” or “AIP”) (TSXV: AIP.U) today announces that it, through its subsidiary AIP OP, LP (“OP LP”), has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with 2024 ATIP, Inc. (“ATIP”) pursuant to which the Trust proposes to acquire (the “AllTrades Transaction”) all of the issued and outstanding membership interests (“Membership Interests”) of AllTrades Industrial Properties, LLC (“AllTrades”). OP LP is a Delaware limited partnership of which AIP Realty USA, Inc. (the “REIT”), a subsidiary of the Trust, serves as general partner. Pursuant to the AllTrades Transaction, among other things, OP LP will acquire all of the Membership Interests, the consideration for which is expected to be comprised of the following:Pending...

Natural Gas Storage Market size was valued at USD 10.72 billion in 2023 to USD 15.25 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% in the forecast period (2024-2031). Westford, USA, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that Natural Gas Storage Market size will attain the value of USD 15.25 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The factors such as increasing demand for natural gas from Asia-Pacific, especially in the pharmaceutical, industrial and transport sectors, are expected to drive the natural gas storage market forecast. In addition, the benefits of using natural gas as a cleaner, more versatile and more efficient fuel for the purposes of global efforts towards a low-carbon economy could drive demand for natural gas is increasing in the future. Weak demand and volatility trends,...

– Secures $3.2m in PIPE Financing –– $50m Term Sheet Obtained for Available Financing under Equity Line of Credit – BOSTON and LONDON, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akari Therapeutics, Plc (Nasdaq: AKTX) announces the completion of the merger (the Merger) of Akari Therapeutics, Plc (the Company) and Peak Bio, Inc. (Peak Bio), creating an innovative biotechnology company with a broader focus in the advancement of multiple disease therapies. The combined entity will continue the two companies’ significant progress in the development of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and advanced therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including Geographic Atrophy (GA). “We have worked throughout this year to bring these two exciting companies together and are thrilled that we have finally completed the merger,”...

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) (“MINK” or the “Company”) today announced that it has acquired a 100% interest in the Gambler property, consisting of 296 mining cell claims (59.2 km2), from Voltage Metals Corporation (CSE:VOLT). Total consideration for the claims is a 2% net smelter return royalty (NSR) on those claims, granted in favour of Voltage Metals Corporation. The Gambler property is contiguous to the Mink/Voltage Montcalm (80:20) joint venture property. Mink’s Montcalm and Gambler properties combined cover approximately 100 km2, across five townships. They are located, in the emerging Timmins Nickel District, approximately 55 road kilometers northwest of Timmins, Ontario (see Figure 1). HIGHLIGHTS:The Gambler claims acquisition is a strategic, non-dilutive addition...

Amundi acquires aixigo to accelerate the deployment of technological solutions to distributors of savings products Amundi announces the acquisition of aixigo, a technology company that has developed a high value-added modular service offering for distributors of savings solutions. Its platform, which is entirely based on API1, enables new services to be deployed quickly and easily into existing IT infrastructures of banks and financial intermediaries. Whilst digital technology has become a key lever to managing customer relations for wealth managers, the latter are also seeking to leverage technologies to enable their staff to advise, distribute and manage investment solutions more effectively. As a result, the market for technological services for wealth management players as well as private and retail banks, is growing significantly. Amundi,...

Knox Ford in Radcliff, KentuckyKnox Ford in Radcliff, Kentucky is sold to Eddie Franklin with Don Franklin Automotive Group on November 4, 2024 and will become Don Franklin Radcliff Ford.Columbus, OH, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chris Infantino, Director of the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has brokered the sale of Knox Ford in Radcliff, Kentucky to Don Franklin Automotive Group. The dealership was sold after owner Gary Haupt decided to simplify his portfolio and focus on his larger Ford dealership in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Chris Infantino helped to facilitate the transaction which closed on Monday, November 4, 2024. Knox Ford has been renamed to Don Franklin Radcliff Ford and is located at 461 S. Dixie Hwy., in Radcliff, Kentucky. Gary Haupt owned...

Combination enhances presence in the US West region to accelerate next phase of growth IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, today announced Summit Partners, an IT consulting and value-added reseller firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, has joined the company. “Together, Arctiq and Summit are combining to expand our collective presence in the US West region and our local capabilities to better serve clients,” said Paul Kerr, CEO of Arctiq. “Led by John Georges, Jon Lankert, and Chris Moon, the Summit Partners team brings a strong reputation for excellence, and I’m excited to build on their success. This partnership also opens the door to broader market opportunities, allowing us to accelerate growth in high-demand areas like...

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) (“LM Funding” or the “Company”), a cryptocurrency mining and technology-based specialty finance company, is pleased to announce the signing of an asset purchase agreement to acquire the business assets of a 15 MW mining site in Oklahoma from Tech Infrastructure JV I LLC (“JV”), a joint venture majority-owned by Arthur Inc., for $7.3 million. The Company currently operates 10 MW of machines actively mining Bitcoin (BTC) at this site. Bruce Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer of LM Funding, stated, “This acquisition is a pivotal first step in our strategic initiative to become a vertically integrated Bitcoin mining operation. The 15 MW hosting site enables us to transition our miners from Core to a cost-effective facility. As part of our expansion...

Leading Seattle-based marketing and PR agency shifts to all-women ownershipAnnie Alley, Partner, Firmani + AssociatesAnnie Alley and Kristi Herriott acquire Seattle-based marketing and PR agency, Firmani + AssociatesKristi Herriott, Managing Partner, Firmani + AssociatesKristi Herriott and Annie Alley acquire Seattle-based marketing and public relations agency, Firmani + AssociatesLongtime agency partners acquire Firmani + Associates integrated marketing and PR agencyKristi Herriott and Annie Alley acquire F+A, shifting Seattle-based agency to all-women ownership.SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today marks a new era of leadership at Firmani + Associates Inc. (F+A), as longtime equity partners Kristi Herriott and Annie Alley have fully acquired one of the Northwest’s most respected independent...

DENVER and HOUSTON, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FourPoint Resources, LLC (“FourPoint”), together with their partners Quantum Capital Group (“Quantum”) and Kayne Anderson, announced today the signing of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire Ovintiv Inc.’s (NYSE, TSX: OVV) Uinta Basin assets for a purchase price of $2.0 billion in cash. The asset includes 126,000 net acres and production of 29 Mbbls/d. “The opportunity to partner with Quantum and Kayne Anderson, two of the premier private equity firms in energy, will allow our team to immediately begin the work to grow production, cash flow and create value on one of the highest quality, inventory-rich assets in the Lower 48,” said George Solich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FourPoint. Eric Eichler, Chief Operating Officer of FourPoint, said, “The Uinta Basin boasts...