CHICAGO, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the mobile division of RealNetworks. This acquisition is expected to augment TransUnion’s communications solutions capabilities with advanced telecom technology that uses artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and enhance customer engagement via real-time text, multi-media messages and phone calls analysis. “TransUnion remains committed to fostering innovation within the telecommunications sector and enabling secure, trusted interactions between businesses and consumers,” said Mohamed Abdelsadek, Chief Global Solutions Officer, TransUnion. “As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, we are strengthening our solutions for businesses seeking reliable, scalable messaging.” “For more than 20 years, our...

RUTLAND, Vt., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company (the “Company”), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Star Waste Systems, LLC (“Star Waste”), a privately held waste collection company with operations in eastern Massachusetts, including the greater Boston area, and southern New Hampshire. The transaction closed on April 1, 2026, and is expected to generate approximately $100 million of annualized revenue. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand and available capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility. Star Waste provides residential, commercial, and roll-off collection services to approximately 80,000 locations across its operating footprint. The acquired business includes...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtree Investments Ltd. (the “Company”) (CSE: BRCH), is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated December 30, 2025, it has executed an arm’s length definitive share exchange agreement dated March 22, 2026 (the “Definitive Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the equity of Digital Motion Corporation (“Digital Motion”), a private Delaware-based corporation. Digital Motion is focused on the innovative creation of Web3 products which look to bring advanced financial technologies across capital formation, credit infrastructure, and real-world assets (RWA’s). Digital Motion, through these creations is looking to ultimately modernize traditional business execution while also democratizing access to high-growth digital financial markets. Through platforms like...

NEW YORK, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of FlowStone Partners, LLC, an alternative investment firm with highly specialized expertise in private equity secondaries for individual wealth and institutional clients.  “We’re pleased to welcome FlowStone Partners to WTW as part of our Investments business,” said Julie Gebauer, President, Health, Wealth & Career, WTW. “FlowStone meaningfully expands our capabilities and commitment to the wealth space with new private market solutions.”   The acquisition expands the company’s ability to offer better access to private equity for individual wealth investors and bring advanced investment capabilities and innovation to institutional clients.   About WTW  At...

This acquisition strengthens the company’s existing integrated footprint and expands its product portfolio in this key growth market.BURNCO Ready Mixed Concrete PlantHeidelberg Materials North America completes the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company.Irving, Texas, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO, a successful fifth-generation family-owned construction materials company with locations in Canada and the United States. The assets acquired include six aggregates sites; two asphalt plants and a bitumen storage terminal; three ready-mixed concrete plants; and one rail-served cement distribution terminal....

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpine Infrastructure Partners, LLC (“Alpine”), a leading provider of critical engineering, asset management, and administrative services to utility and telecommunications customers throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hexad Solutions Group LLC (“Hexad”). Headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, Hexad is a turnkey provider of engineering and development services to telecommunications companies and contractors across the United States. Hexad has scaled rapidly through technology-led engineering operations, deep industry experience, and a commitment to quality. The addition of Hexad further expands Alpine’s market presence as a comprehensive infrastructure services platform, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency for utilities and telecommunications...

Press Release1 April 2026 AFL reports an agreement to purchase a French covered bond vehicle AFL, the bank for local governments, announces the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of GE SCF S.C.A., a French covered bond issuer (société de crédit foncier). This transaction is part of AFL’s strategy to diversify its funding tools, with the aim of optimising its access to financial markets while preserving competitive, stable and sustainable financing conditions for French local governments, at a time when the country’s sovereign credit rating is deteriorating. Diversification of AFL’s funding tools Since 2024, AFL’s bond market funding costs – and more broadly those of French public-sector issuers – have increased significantly in the wake of the downgrade of France’s sovereign rating, which has weighed on financing conditions. Against...

A message from the founders of Topstep and The Futures Desk.Key HighlightsThe Futures Desk Acquisition: Topstep has officially acquired The Futures Desk (TFD), bringing together two trader-obsessed teams to build the Ultimate Trading Experience. Tech Integration: We’re integrating TFD’s advanced tech directly into TopstepX, giving traders more developmental tools designed to help them learn and build better habits while they trade. Next Level Trading Expertise: TFD Co-founders Josh Schwartzberg and Brian Ford are joining Topstep, bringing their “hard hat” mentality and deep experience in moving traders from sim to live accounts. Accelerating the Mission: This move is about more than growth; it’s about providing the best support, tech, and coaching in the industry to help our community get funded and stay funded.CHICAGO,...

SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Steve Masterson joined the firm as Managing Director. New York, NY, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Steve Masterson joined the firm as Managing Director. “We are delighted to offer Steve extensive experience in trust and fiduciary-related matters to our clients,” said Peter Selman, Managing Partner of SEDA Experts. Steve Masterson is an expert witness in trust and fiduciary litigation. He has served in court-appointed fiduciary roles, including Trustee and Personal Representative. His experience includes trust administration, trust accounting, and fiduciary duty issues in probate...

CINCINNATI, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On March 31, Roto-Rooter Services Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (“Chemed”) (NYSE: CHE) announced it has purchased the territory and assets of the franchises operating in San Francisco, California and Fort Worth, Texas in two separate transactions. The aggregated, combined purchase price of these transactions was approximately $20.6 million. Collectively, these Roto-Rooter locations serve a population of approximately 3.3 million people. This purchase is part of Roto-Rooter’s ongoing strategy of acquiring franchises to boost productivity, market share and profitability. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation (www.chemed.com) operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter....