Press releaseParis, 15 May 2026 Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange On 17 April, Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange announced the submission of a new offer reflecting a total enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros for the Altice France assets under consideration. The Altice France group had granted the Consortium with an initial exclusivity period until 15 May 2026. The parties are pursuing their constructive discussions and in this context Altice France has agreed to extend the exclusivity period until 5 June 2026. At this stage, there is no certainty that these discussions will result in an agreement. About Bouygues Telecom A subsidiary of the Bouygues group, Bouygues Telecom is a global French telecommunications and digital services...

Nexans receives clearance from US antitrust authorities for Republic Wire acquisition _PRESS RELEASE_ Paris La Défense, on May 15th, 2026 – Nexans announced today that it has received notification from the Premerger Notification Office of the US Federal Trade Commission of early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for its proposed acquisition of Republic Wire Inc. Early termination permits Nexans to proceed with the proposed acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Republic Wire Inc. “The receipt of antitrust clearance represents a key milestone toward closing this highly strategic acquisition. Bringing Republic Wire Inc. into the Nexans Group will substantially accelerate our expansion in the United States and create significant long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders alike.” said Julien Hueber, Nexans...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV, DIV.DB.A and DIV.DB.B) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) is pleased to announce that it, and its newly formed wholly owned subsidiary (the “Purchaser”), have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) with Mr. Lube Canada Limited Partnership and Mr. Lube Canada GP Inc. (collectively, “Mr. Lube + Tires”) for the strategic acquisition of the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor business in Canada (the “Acquisition”) for an aggregate purchase price of $235 million, subject to customary closing and post-closing adjustments (the “Purchase Price”). Sean Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of DIV, stated, “DIV looks forward to completing the Acquisition and increasing its economic exposure to Mr. Lube + Tires, our largest and best...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Point Partners, on behalf of Rubicon Point Fund II (“Rubicon”) and Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC (“Canyon”) today announced its partnership for the acquisition of a 201,078 square foot, four-building research and development campus (the “Property”) located in Santa Clara, California, one of the leading innovation hubs within Silicon Valley. Located in Santa Clara, the Property benefits from its position within one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems and a market experiencing accelerating demand for Flex/R&D space driven by growth across artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. “This is the beginning of a billion-dollar investment strategy that we plan to deploy over the coming few years throughout the...

TORONTO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a special meeting of securityholders today, AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) (TSX:AGF.B) announced that securityholders have approved the proposed merger of AGF China Focus Class into AGF Emerging Markets Class on a taxable basis. The merger will take effect on or about May 22, 2026. Additional information regarding the merger is provided in the funds’ management information circular, which is available on www.AGF.com and www.sedarplus.ca. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. All World Tax Advantage Group is a mutual fund corporation that currently...

Deal Provides Greater Scale, Strategic Shift Toward Higher Value Service-based Revenues, and Critical IP to Further Strengthen The NEW Data I/O REDMOND, Wash., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO) (the “Company”), the leading global provider of data provisioning solutions for flash memory, microcontrollers and security ICs, today announced the execution of a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a leading manufacturer of semiconductor handling and packaging solutions. Upon closing of the transaction, the acquisition is expected to nearly double the annual revenues of Data I/O as well as be accretive to earnings and cash flow. “We are incredibly excited to announce this strategic transaction which will broaden Data I/O’s suite of products and services and position the combined company to address a larger,...

Global medical manufacturing combination strengthens scale, technical capabilities, global footprint, and supply resilience to support OEM customers Woburn, MA, and Mason, MI, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (“Orchid”) today announced the successful closing of their merger, forming a scaled global manufacturing partner serving MedTech and Aerospace & Defense customers. The combined company will operate under the Tecomet name. Tecomet will offer expanded capabilities across precision machining, additive manufacturing, forging, casting, and advanced finishing, supported by a more integrated and innovation-focused global manufacturing platform. This combination positions Tecomet to support customers across the product lifecycle from product development through full-scale production with...

Strengthens service footprint and customer support across California PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northwest Pump & Equipment Co. (Northwest Pump), a leading provider of petroleum, industrial, and service solutions, today announced the acquisition of Total Petroleum Services (TPS), a respected provider of petroleum service and maintenance solutions based in California. The acquisition strengthens Northwest Pump’s existing presence in California and expands its ability to serve customers with enhanced service coverage, technical expertise, and integrated solutions across the state. “Total Petroleum Services has built a strong reputation for responsive service and deep customer relationships. That service-first mindset aligns directly with how we support our customers every day,” said Bob Mathews, President...

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 ANIMALCARE 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 position...

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 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 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...