The global parenteral nutrition market is growing due to rising chronic diseases and gastrointestinal disorders, with continued expansion expected in the coming years. Westford, USA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the global parenteral nutrition market size will reach a value of USD 12,324.1 Million by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Shorter hospital stays, a lower risk of infection, the development of technically sophisticated parenteral nutrition (PN) products with barcode assistance, and the growing preference of PN over enteral nutrition in COVID-19 patients are some of the factors driving the market’s growth. According to the ASPEN20 virtual conference, optimizing results for individuals with COVID-19 still entails proper nutrition. This involved overcoming a...

Cool Roof Coatings Market size was valued at USD 4.75 Billion in 2023 to reach USD 8.28 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.20% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Westford, USA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that cool roof coatings market size will attain the value of USD 8.28 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.20% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The cool roof coatings industry has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years and is expected to expand further in the coming years. This growth can be attributed to several factors such as increasing demand for energy efficient solutions, growing environmental concerns and supportive government regulations. One of the major drivers of the market is the increasing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency in the construction industry. Cold roof coatings...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expanding its operations on The Garden Isle, California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) subsidiary Hawaii Water Service (Hawaii Water) finalized the acquisition of Kukui’ula South Shore Community Services’ (KSSCS) wastewater system assets yesterday. Hawaii Water will now own and manage the collection-only wastewater utility, which currently serves about 440 residential, commercial, and resort customers. The system, which is located in southeast Kauai, is expected to be able to serve up to 1,500 connections upon the completion of a planned resort buildout. Wastewater from KSSCS is discharged to the Poipu Water Reclamation Facility, which Hawaii Water acquired in its purchase of HOH Utilities at the end of 2023. Hawaii Water plans to invest in the local wastewater infrastructure...

DALLAS, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (“Ben” or the “Company”),  a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets through its proprietary online platform AltAccess, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mercantile Bank International Corp. (“Mercantile Bank”), a Puerto Rico-based International Financial Entity (“IFE”), in exchange for an aggregate purchase price of $1.5 million, which is payable in up to approximately 2.1 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and cash. “We are very excited about the potential avenues for revenue growth that would be facilitated through this acquisition,” said Beneficient. “Acquiring Mercantile Bank would enable the Company to...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ExGen Resources Inc. (TSX.V: EXG; OTC: BXXRF) (“ExGen”, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (the “Binding LOI”) to acquire the Spark North lithium project in Elko County, Nevada consisting of 111 claims totaling approximately 2300 acres prospective for lithium (the “Spark North Lithium Project”) from an arm’s length private company (the “Vendor”). The property is north of Surge Battery Metals Inc.’s (TSXV: NILI) “Nevada North Lithium Project” in Elko County, Nevada. In a news release dated September 24, 2024, Surge Battery Metals Inc. announced that the Nevada North Lithium Project had the highest grade lithium clay deposit...

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...

Apollo Funds serve as financing partner; Apollo and Relevate look to partner on future hydropower opportunities MANHATTAN, N.Y., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Relevate Power (“Relevate”), a leader in the redevelopment of run-of-river hydropower assets, announced its acquisition of Gravity Renewables, with financing provided by funds managed by Apollo (NYSE: APO). The acquisition adds 40 MW of high-quality assets to Relevate Power’s portfolio, more than doubling the company’s power generation capacity and bringing on board an experienced operating team. This acquisition strengthens Relevate Power’s footprint in the Northeastern United States, where the company’s 21 legacy plants are located, and where it plans to locate its new remote operations center. Along with Gravity’s 15 hydroelectric plants and one solar project, the acquired...

Adds Discrete Events Simulation, Digital Twin and Process Mining Capabilities State College, PA and Glasgow, Scotland, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minitab, LLC, the market leader in data analysis, predictive analytics and continuous process improvement, announced the acquisition of Simul8 Corporation, a renowned simulation software company based in Glasgow, Scotland. This strategic move strengthens Minitab’s global presence and enhances its capabilities in delivering powerful, comprehensive analytical solutions to clients worldwide. The acquisition of Simul8, known for its advanced simulation modeling software that optimizes processes and enhances decision-making, aligns with Minitab’s commitment to offering best-in-class analytics and process improvement capabilities.  Simul8’s easy-to-use and cutting-edge discrete events...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Invesco 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 PRS REIT plc, The  (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:For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior...

Westford, USA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the global steam turbine market will attain a value of USD 20.32 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The global steam turbine market will witness substantial growth in the forecast period owing to high energy demand coupled with constant investments for capacity expansions. Steam turbines are machines that capture steam thermal energy onto a rotating output shaft and transform it to mechanical work. Also, the rapid expansion of marine excavation will greatly influence the steam the growth of steam turbine market size. Future growth of global steam turbine market will be due to the necessity to minimize energy demand and supply gaps, as well as current development in thermal power projects. Rising economic and environmental...