Ag Growth Should be Responsive to Widespread Shareholder Demands and Immediately Commence a Strategic Review and Sales Process Tim Close, Transformative Former-CEO of Ag Growth, and Neil Desai, an Experienced Corporate Director, are Prepared to Join the Board, with Mr. Close Providing Interim Leadership throughout a Sales Process Abrupt Departure of Longtime CFO Highlights Urgent Need for Action ST. HELIER, Jersey, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tim Close and Plantro Ltd. (“Plantro”), (together the “Concerned Shareholders”) today call upon the board of directors (the “Board”) of Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI” or the “Company”) to effect immediate Board changes and appoint two highly-qualified individuals who will enjoy the confidence of shareholders, namely: Tim Close and Neil Desai (the “Proposed Directors”)....

MARKHAM, Ontario, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) announced that its wholly-owned home health care subsidiary, ParaMed Inc. (“ParaMed” or the “Purchaser”), today completed the previously announced acquisition of the equity interests of CBI Home Health LP and CBI (GP) 3 Inc. and their respective subsidiaries (collectively, “CBI Home Health”), from CBI Health LP and CBI GP Holdco Inc. (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was completed for a cash purchase price of $570.0 million, subject to customary adjustments, plus approximately $13.6 million in estimated lease liabilities in accordance with IFRS 16 – Leases. The Acquisition was funded using a combination of the net proceeds of approximately $191.5 million from the Company’s previously announced private placement of...

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, today announced it has acquired View Point Medical, Inc. (View Point). Through a merger transaction, View Point is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merit. View Point, located in Carlsbad, California, manufactures the OneMark® Detection Imaging System and OneMark Tissue Markers. The aggregate transaction consideration, including the assumption of ViewPoint liabilities, is approximately $140 million. Of that amount, $90 million was paid in cash at closing and two deferred payments of $25 million each are scheduled to be paid not later than the first and second anniversaries of the closing date, respectively. “This acquisition expands Merit’s portfolio of therapeutic oncology products dedicated...

NEW YORK, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds have acquired Gatehouse Living Group (“GLG” or “the Group”), a vertically integrated UK residential investment and management platform, from Gatehouse Bank (“GHB”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Group is comprised of its investment arm, Gatehouse Investment Management (“GIM”), as well as its property management arm, Ascend Properties (“Ascend”). Together, the Group provides institutional investors with a comprehensive suite of operational services to originate and manage new build-to-rent single family housing. As a leader in the UK, the Group has established five platforms and successfully exited three, acquiring more than 5,000 homes from the UK’s largest housebuilders. Through Ascend, the Group...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTC: ECOX) (“ECOX” or the “Company”), which is in the process of rebranding under the name American EcoFuels, has completed all closing items related to its previously disclosed transaction with Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. (“Kepler GTL”), following the execution of definitive agreements announced on March 5, 2026. All material closing conditions have been satisfied and the associated corporate actions completed. The closing reflects the completion of the transaction structure previously outlined, including the Master Sales Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreement, and Share Exchange Agreement. In connection with the closing, the Company transferred control through the issuance of its Series A super voting preferred shares, effectuating a change of control...

CONWAY, Ark., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE: HOMB) (“Home” or “the Company”), parent company of Centennial Bank (“Centennial”), today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (“Mountain Commerce” or “MCBI”), parent company of Mountain Commerce Bank, pursuant to the terms of a definitive agreement and plan of merger. The acquisition was completed through a series of mergers resulting in Mountain Commerce merging into Home and Mountain Commerce Bank merging into Centennial. The acquisition is effective today, April 1, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, MCBI had approximately $1.77 billion in total assets, $1.49 billion in loans, and $1.54 billion in deposits. Actual balances at the time of closing may differ from these figures. With the completion...

Transaction expands Vireo’s operating footprint to 10 states with over 160 dispensaries and approximately 800,000 sq. ft. of cultivation and production Acquisition adds two new markets, California and Florida, and an incremental 15 dispensaries to the Company’s retail footprint in Colorado Eaze’s delivery platform expected to enhance Company’s IP portfolio with a robust presence in California Cory Azzalino announced as the CEO of Vireo’s California business MINNEAPOLIS, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF) (“Vireo” or the “Company”) today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Eaze Inc. (“Eaze”), a vertically-integrated cannabis retailer and delivery technology platform with operations in California, Florida and Colorado. Eaze has 67 active retail locations and has completed over...

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bullion International Group (BIG), part of the MKS PAMP GROUP, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of a majority stake in SOLIT Group AG, effective April 1, 2026. This milestone marks the completion of a transformative step in BIG’s international growth strategy, materially expanding its European footprint and reinforcing its position as a global leader in the precious metals industry. Europe’s Precious Metals Leader: Now a Reality With the transaction now closed, BIG formally integrates SOLIT Group into its global operating model and infrastructure, securing a commanding presence across all key segments including: retail, wholesale, banking partnerships, embedded finance, digital, physical logistics, and comparison & information platforms. The combined...

STOCKHOLM, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Milepost AB, Sweden’s first independent EV-charging operator focusing on every-day charging (AC), has acquired Mer’s Swedish network of charging stations for every-day charging. The acquisition comprises approximately 250 charge points across Sweden – from Åre in the north to Malmö in the south. Most of the charge points deliver up to 22 kW, however, a few charge points support up to 50 kW. The agreement follows Mer’s strategy to fully focus on public fast charging. At the same time, it enables Milepost to strengthen its position in every-day charging and increases Milepost’s charging network that prior to the acquisition included approximately 750 charge points. The integration of the acquired charging stations in Milepost’s network has commenced and is planned to be completed during...

Adds Market-Leading Capabilities in Detection, Inspection, and Traceability Technologies Expands Crane NXT’s Portfolio into the ~$3 Billion Life Sciences and Food & Beverage Sectors WALTHAM, Mass., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT) (“Crane NXT” or the “Company”), a global leader in authentication and traceability technologies, today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Antares Vision S.p.A. (“Antares Vision”). Antares Vision has been delisted from the Euronext Milan stock exchange and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Aaron W. Saak, Crane NXT’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “The acquisition of Antares Vision is an important milestone in the continued evolution of Crane NXT. Antares Vision’s market-leading technology, software, and service offerings...