Majority stake acquisition strengthens BitFuFu’s operational scale and efficiency with low-cost power and enhanced hosting capacity Net electricity cost at this facility is very competitive at about $0.03 per kWh With the deployment of AntMiner S21 series miners, the average cash cost to mine one Bitcoin at this site is as low as $18,000, excluding depreciationSINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitFuFu Inc. (“BitFuFu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FUFU), a global leader in Bitcoin mining and comprehensive mining services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement and acquired a majority ownership in a 51-megawatt (MW) operational Bitcoin mining data center in Oklahoma. The transaction, priced at $400,000 per MW, is funded with cash from BitFuFu’s balance sheet and common stock. Strategic Benefits of the...

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quisitive Technology Solutions, Inc. (“Quisitive” or the “Company”) (TSXV: QUIS; OTCQX: QUISF) is pleased to announce that two leading independent proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), have recommended that holders (the “Shareholders”) of common shares of Quisitive (the “Shares”) vote “FOR” the resolution approving the proposed acquisition of Quisitive by an affiliate of funds managed by H.I.G. Capital, LLC pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Arrangement”). The ISS report states that, among other things, “the offer represents a meaningful premium to the unaffected price, the special committee appears to have run a robust process…As such, support for the proposal is warranted.” The ISS report...

Founder & President Tom VanVeckhoven Joins UPSTACK as Partner NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UPSTACK, the leading full-service technology advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of Arkansas-based V3 Technology Inc., an IT advisory firm providing innovative technology strategies for midmarket businesses. As part of the deal, V3 Technology President Tom VanVeckhoven will join UPSTACK as a Partner. The V3 team, including Miles VanVeckhoven, V3’s Vice President of Sales and Operations, also will join UPSTACK. Founded in 2012, V3 Technology is a powerful group of telecom and IT veterans with more than 70 years of combined experience working with service providers to help customers maximize the benefits of their IT and telecom infrastructure while minimizing the use of their time and resources. “Tom,...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Note: All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars, except as otherwise noted). TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“Fairfax India” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIH.U) announces that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% equity interest in Bangalore International Airport Limited (“BIAL”) from Siemens Project Ventures GmbH, part of Siemens Financial Services for, in aggregate, $255.0 million (the “Purchase Price”). As previously announced, the Purchase Price is payable in three installments, with the initial installment paid on closing of the transaction and the balance to be paid on August 31, 2025 and July 31, 2026. As a result...

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 ALLIANCE PHARMA 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 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 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date...

Secure, Remote Access, Monitoring, and Control for Manufacturing Equipment at Nearly 200 Semiconductor Factories Will Be Added to the PDF Solutions Data Network SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire secureWISE, LLC, the most widely used secure, remote connectivity solution in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry, from Telit IOT Solutions Inc. The secureWISE global network enables equipment manufacturers to bring up new equipment faster, provide operational support, and maximize the value derived from the equipment customers’ investments. It is currently used by over 100 equipment vendors to connect and control their tools located in over 190 semiconductor fabs and to manage the exchange of multiple...

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) (“Stronghold”, the “Company”, or “we”) today announced that the world’s leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”), have each recommended that Stronghold stockholders vote “FOR” the pending merger (the “Merger”) between Stronghold and Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) at the upcoming special meeting of the Company’s stockholders on February 27, 2025. In its report dated February 14, 2025, ISS stated, “[T]he company’s sale process was thorough, cost savings are expected as a result of the transaction, and the share form of consideration will allow SDIG shareholders to participate in the upside potential of a larger entity. On balance, support for the transaction...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HUB Technology Solutions Ltd., a leading provider of managed IT services and technology solutions in Manitoba, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the IT division of Synchena Consulting Inc., a professional consulting firm specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and IT services. This strategic acquisition strengthens HUB’s position as a premier IT partner for businesses and municipal government in Manitoba.Integrating Synchena’s IT division into HUB Technology Solutions will allow HUB to expand its service offerings and provide enhanced client support. Synchena’s IT division complements HUB’s existing portfolio, which includes managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud-computing and strategic consulting. The acquisition is expected to deliver significant benefits...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Full name of discloser: OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD(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 Crimson Tide 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:...