Combined company expected to produce 1.1 million ounces of gold annually with a clear path to more than 1.9 million ounces of gold from North American growth assets VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox”) and Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA, NYSE American: ORLA) (“Orla”, and together with Equinox, the “Companies”) are pleased to announce that the Companies have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Agreement”) for an at-market combination to create a new North American senior gold producer with approximately 1.1 million ouncesi of expected annual gold production and an $18.5 billion implied market capitalization. The combined company will be anchored by three long-life Canadian gold mines, with a clear path to more than 1.9 million ouncesii...

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. and WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZRG, the fastest-growing global talent advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of Sterling Martin Associates, a Washington, DC–based executive search firm specializing in professional associations, trade organizations, and mission-driven nonprofit organizations. The acquisition expands ZRG’s Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact (ENSI) practice and deepens its leadership advisory capabilities where governance, mission, and external stakeholders shape executive decision-making. Sterling Martin is recognized for a highly personalized, high-touch approach and deep credibility in the association space, advising organizations where leadership must balance industry influence with organizational stewardship.  Founded by David Martin in 2006, Sterling Martin...

13 May 2026Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH (“Freudenberg”) submitted, by way of an offer document published on 7 January 2026, as supplemented by a subsequent supplement of 19 February 2026, a recommended all-cash voluntary takeover offer (the “Offer”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares (other than treasury shares) in Nilfisk Holding A/S (“Nilfisk”) at a price of DKK 140 per share (the “Offer price”). The offer period expired on 8 April 2026. On 15 April 2026, Freudenberg announced that the Offer had been completed as planned and on the same day notified Nilfisk that, following completion of the Offer, Freudenberg held a total ownership interest of 25,626,161 Nilfisk shares with a nominal value of DKK 20 each, corresponding to 94.47 per cent of the total share capital and the associated voting rights (excluding...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Commodities & Resources PTE Ltd. (“C&R”), a private investment company incorporated in Singapore, announces that on May 12, 2026, C&R sold 18,000,000 Common Shares of Belmont Resources Inc. (TSX-V: BEA) (the “Issuer”) to HMS Bergbau AG (the “Acquiror”) pursuant to a private agreement. The purchase price was $0.045 per share, for total purchase proceeds paid by the Acquiror to C&R of $810,000.    Immediately prior to the closing of the purchase transaction, C&R held 18,000,000 Common Shares of the Issuer, representing approximately 13.6% of the Issuer’s issued and outstanding Common Shares. As a result of the completion of the purchase transaction, C&R no longer holds any Common Shares of the Issuer. C&R disposed of the Common Shares...

Elis continues to expand its network through the acquisition of Wäscher Perle in Switzerland Puteaux, May 13, 2026 – Elis, a global leader in circular services, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Wäsche Perle in Switzerland. Wäsche Perle operates a modern laundry facility in Interlaken, near Bern, at the heart of one of Switzerland’s leading tourist destinations, and employs 120 staff members. The company provides flat linen rental and maintenance services to Hospitality clients and generated revenue of approximately €13.5 million in 2025. This new acquisition will further consolidate Elis’ existing network in the country, and the management team will remain in place to continue developing the business locally. Wäsche Perle will be consolidated as of May 1, 2026. About Elis As the leader in circular services, thanks to a rental-maintenance...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HMS Bergbau AG (the “Acquiror”), a public commodities marketing company incorporated in Germany, announces that on May 12, 2026, the Acquiror acquired a total of 43,300,000 Common Shares of Belmont Resources Inc. (the “Issuer”) from three existing shareholders of the Issuer (the “Vendors”), pursuant to private agreements, for total purchase proceeds paid by the Acquiror to the Vendors of $1,737,940. The Acquiror purchased 18,000,000 Common Shares from ERAG Energie & Rohstoff AG PCC (“ERAG”) for a purchase price of $0.0333 per share, 7,300,000 Common Shares from LaVo Verwaltungsgesellschaft MBH (“LaVo”) for a purchase price of $0.045 per share, and 18,000,000 Common Shares from Commodities and Resources Pte. Ltd. (“C&R”) for a purchase price of $0.045 per share. ERAG...

CAMARILLO, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Salem Media, Inc. (OTCQX: SALM) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone in a transaction that will take the company private and strengthen Salem’s long-term mission across radio, digital media, streaming, podcasting, television, and publishing. Under the terms of the agreement, WaterStone will acquire all outstanding shares of Salem Media common stock for $1.00 per share, representing approximately a 250% premium over Salem’s recent trading price. Edward Atsinger III, Salem co-founder and board member, said finding the right long-term steward for the company was a priority. “For the last ten years the Atsinger and Epperson families have been looking for a successor that would continue...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. and WAUKEGAN, Ill., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Bancshares, Inc. (“Brookfield”), the holding company for First National Bank of Brookfield (“FNBB”), and NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTS) (“NSTS”), the holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (“North Shore”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement in which Brookfield will acquire NSTS and North Shore in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $73.7 million. North Shore will continue to operate under its existing name and federal savings association charter as a subsidiary of Brookfield. North Shore’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen G. Lear, will remain on North Shore’s board of directors after the acquisition. One additional individual, to be mutually agreed to by the parties, from North...

CHARLESTON, S.C. and VERO BEACH, Fla., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expanding its FBO network into South Florida, Infinity Aviation today announced the acquisition of Corporate Air at Vero Beach, FL (VRB). The new Infinity Aviation Group FBO at VRB delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including on-site customs and hangaring along with general aviation and commercial fueling services. “With the acquisition of the Corporate Air FBO, we are adding a key South Florida location to our growing network,” said Steven Levesque, CEO of Infinity Aviation Group. “Vero Beach offers outstanding infrastructure with extensive modern hangar space capable of accommodating heavy jets, and additional hangar capacity is on the way. We are confident our Vero Beach FBO will quickly become South Florida’s preferred destination for private jet...

Acquisition expands FG Communities’ Western North Carolina footprint CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce its most recent acquisition of a manufactured housing community located in Hendersonville, NC. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hendersonville is a town known for its four beautiful seasons, brick-paved Main Street, apple orchards, and small-town feel. The community sits just minutes from downtown with easy access to I-26, putting residents about 25 miles south of Asheville, and a short drive from DuPont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest. The mild climate and quality of life have made Hendersonville a magnet for retirees and remote workers....