As part of this acquisition, Sword Health will collaborate with 18 NHS trusts serving 10 million people to implement its AI Care model, enhancing care delivery and management while significantly reducing costs LONDON and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sword Health, a global leader in AI Care, making world-class, life-changing care accessible anytime, anywhere, today announced its acquisition of Surgery Hero, a UK-based innovator in prehabilitation digital health. This acquisition bolsters Sword’s investment in the UK, where the National Health Service (NHS) faces the challenge of long musculoskeletal care waitlists and high healthcare costs. It also underscores the company’s commitment to improving patient outcomes and expanding its impact while expanding their global footprint. Surgery Hero’s expertise in prehabilitation...

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumine Group Inc. (“Lumine Group” or “the Company”) (TSXV: LMN), a global buy-and-hold forever acquirer of communications and media software businesses, announced today that, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets related to the Vidispine brand and business (“Vidispine”) from Arvato Systems, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. Vidispine, a brand within Arvato Systems, helps companies streamline their sales and core operations by offering Broadcast management solutions for Media Asset Management. Vidispine focuses on innovation, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maximizing content potential. Vidispine is based in Germany. Once the acquisition is completed, it will be Lumine Group’s 15th corporate carve-out transaction...

SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RF Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RFAC) (“RFAC”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that at its Special Meeting earlier today, January 23, 2025, its stockholders approved the previously announced business combination with GCL Global Limited (“GCL”), one of Asia’s leading video game distributors and publishers. Complete official results of the vote will be included in a current report on Form 8-K to be filed by RFAC with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, the business combination is expected to close in the coming weeks, resulting in each of GCL and RFAC becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (the “Combined Company”), with its ordinary shares and warrants...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fresche Solutions, a global leader in IBM i modernization and transformation, acquires OmniData Insights, a Microsoft Gold-certified leader specializing in AI-enabled Data and Analytics modernization. This strategic move marks a significant step forward in diversifying Fresche’s portfolio of solutions and services and reinforces its dedication to address the growing customer demand for advanced AI-enabled Data Analytics. The acquisition of a leading data solutions company was key to Fresche’s strategic plan to expand beyond its IBM i roots. OmniData was designed and built for Microsoft Fabric for AI-enabled Data and Analytics modernization. This merger enhances Fresche’s capabilities, offering advanced AI and modernization tools, and positions Fresche to bridge the AI-enabled Data...

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (“Universal” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its previously-announced acquisition by Aperam S.A. (the “Acquisition”), pursuant to which Universal stockholders are entitled to receive $45.00 per share of Universal’s common stock in the all-cash transaction. The combination brings together Aperam, a global leader in stainless, specialty steel solutions, and recycling, with Universal, a leading manufacturer of specialty steel products for key aerospace and industrial applications in the U.S. The Acquisition was announced on October 17, 2024 and was approved by Universal stockholders at a Special Meeting held on January 15, 2025. With completion of the Acquisition, Universal has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of...

Five-property deal strengthens Greyhill’s position in Northern Ontario adding 236 units. TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greyhill Real Estate LP (“Greyhill”), a leading private equity firm specializing in multi-family and commercial real estate investments, today announced the successful acquisition of a portfolio comprising five properties for $38.4 million. This strategic move, completed in two phases during 2024, significantly enhances Greyhill’s presence in Northern Ontario The acquired portfolio includes:367 Sutherland Way, Haileybury 1214 Riverside Drive, Timmins 641 Cedar Street N, Timmins 820 Suzanne Street, Timmins 860 Suzanne Street, TimminsThis acquisition adds 236 residential units and 6,770 square feet of commercial space to Greyhill’s portfolio, increasing its assets under...

Market-leading clinical software to join the comprehensive Cority Health Cloud TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software, today announced its acquisition of Meddbase, a pioneer in cloud-native occupational medicine and enterprise medical practice management software solutions. This acquisition strengthens Cority’s 40-year commitment to the betterment of workforce well-being, accelerating the development of a comprehensive occupational health offering that improves employee outcomes and creates revenue growth opportunities for occupational health service providers. Founded in 2004, Meddbase was the first cloud-native clinical software solution designed for healthcare providers in the UK. The company has since expanded its...

Private placement of $6.5 million with a global investor and entrepreneur, Mr. Alejandro Weinstein, who will join Pluri’s Board of Directors Pluri to purchase approximately 71% of Kokomodo Ltd.’s shares, a leading AgTech company focused on the production of cacao, subject to shareholder approvalHAIFA, Israel, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pluri Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUR) (TASE:PLUR) (“Pluri” or the “Company”), a leading biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary platform for cell-based solutions to create a collaborative network of ventures, today announced a $6.5 million strategic private investment (“the Investment”) led by global investor Alejandro Weinstein (the “Investor”), who will join Pluri’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, Pluri is acquiring a 71% stake in Kokomodo Ltd. (“Kokomodo”), an AgTech...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Brand Architekts Group plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Warpaint London Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 22 January 2025(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? Yes – Warpaint London Plc2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a)        Purchases...

Mails Letter to Stockholders Highlighting the Significant, Immediate and Certain Cash Value the Transaction Delivers to Stockholders TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDMO) (“Avid” or the “Company”), a dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) working to improve patient lives by providing high quality development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced that it has mailed a letter to stockholders in connection with its pending transaction with GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”) and Ampersand Capital Partners (“Ampersand”). The Special Meeting to vote on the transaction is scheduled for January 30, 2025, and Avid stockholders of record as of December 11, 2024, are eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. The...