CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (“AvidXchange” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVDX), a leading provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions, today announced that TPG and Corpay have completed their previously announced acquisition of the Company for $10.00 per share. The acquisition established AvidXchange as a private company valued at approximately $2.2 billion. “We are truly excited to chart the next chapter in AvidXchange’s growth trajectory with the support of TPG and Corpay. As a private company, we look forward to building upon our 25+ years of industry leadership by accelerating innovation, delivering new and enhanced solutions to our customers, and creating further opportunities for our team,” said Mike Praeger, CEO of AvidXchange. “TPG and Corpay’s...

Building the Future of AI-Powered Media, Marketing & Digital Assets CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Alliance Creative Group, Inc. (OTC:ACGX) is pleased to announce the expansion of its growing digital portfolio with the acquisition of three established online websites serving the Hospitality, Education, and Legal industries. These acquisitions represent a strategic step forward in ACGX’s mission to build an AI-driven, cross-platform media ecosystem that modernizes and monetizes digital assets across multiple sectors. The transaction was completed using a combination of cash and restricted stock, and includes a consulting agreement aligning long-term interests between ACGX and the sellers. The decision by the sellers to accept restricted shares—held for over a year before being eligible for resale—demonstrates...

Transaction expected to close in fourth quarter with combined company to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker “FUEL” Vertically Integrated business model combines state-of-the-art power generation with oil & gas production to power Bitcoin mining operations Post-Transaction combined entity expected to have an equity valuation range between US$220M-$343M SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for a reverse triangular merger transaction with BlockFuel Energy Inc., a Texas corporation (“BlockFuel” or “BFE”) engaged in oil and gas exploration...

According to the agreement, SciSparc’s pharmaceuticals assets and equity stake in SciSparc Nutraceuticals Inc. are valued at approximately US$11.6 million TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“Company” or “SciSparc”), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced today that on October 9, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive asset and share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which it will receive a controlling interest in Miza III Ventures Inc. (“Miza”) (TSXV: MIZA.P), a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) in Canada, and transfer to Miza its advanced clinical stage pharmaceutical portfolio and its equity stake of...

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: AXA Investment Managers S.A.(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 Big Yellow Group plc(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...

Avioparts Headquarters MadridAvioparts new Headquarters in Madrid, SpainBREA, Calif. and MADRID, Spain , Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proponent, the world’s leading independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, is acquiring Avioparts from investment firm ProA Capital, a mid-market PE fund established in the south of Europe, to expand its portfolio and better serve customers. Avioparts is a global leader in aircraft tires, aviation lubricants, chemicals, and logistics solutions. The addition of Avioparts to the Proponent family will give current customers access to an expanded product portfolio, offering unmatched global reach, operational efficiency, and customer-centric innovation Proponent, known for its deep customer relationships, agile supply chain solutions, and expansive inventory of aircraft parts,...

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 10, 2025, Hymson Laser Technology Group Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shenzhen, China, announced the full acquisition of Xteg, a German laser cutting equipment and service provider, strengthening the company’s footprint in the European laser cutting market. Expanding Presence in Europe Founded in 2008, Hymson has accumulated experience for nearly 20 years in laser and intelligent manufacturing services. The company provides specialized, high-quality product portfolios and solutions tailored to sheet metal applications across multiple industries.As a fiber laser cutting equipment specialist rooted in Germany, Xteg’s competitive advantage stems from its deep localization in Europe. Its core team comprises seasoned experts with decades of experience in the metal sheet cutting...

Press release Paris, 14 October 2025 Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange submit a joint non-binding offer to acquire a large part of Altice’s activities in France Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange announce they have submitted a non-binding offer to acquire a large part of the telecommunications activities of the Altice group in France.  While ensuring continuity of service for SFR customers and in a mature market, the deal would make it possible to:step up investments in superfast network resilience, in cyber security and in new technologies such as artificial intelligence; consolidate control over strategic infrastructure in France; and maintain a competitive ecosystem for the benefit of consumers.Today, Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange submitted a joint non-binding offer to enter into negotiations...

Integration of Verosint Identity Threat Detection & Response with Imprivata Enterprise Access Management will strengthen the company’s advanced and passwordless access strategy to bolster security, improve workflow efficiency, and drive ROI at enterprise scale WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imprivata, a leading provider of access management solutions for healthcare and other mission-critical industries, today announced the acquisition of Verosint, a leader in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solutions. The acquisition represents Imprivata’s latest strategic investment in modernizing enterprise access management with solutions that deliver advanced, frictionless, and passwordless access for every user type, including frontline staff, knowledge workers, and third-party identities, while strengthening...

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CallRevu, the automotive industry’s leading call intelligence platform, today announced that it has been acquired by Astira Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on scaling technology-enabled and data-driven services businesses. The acquisition marks a major milestone in CallRevu’s continued growth, providing the company with strategic support to expand its platform, deepen innovation, and further strengthen its position in the automotive ecosystem. “CallRevu has always been committed to helping dealers connect better, perform smarter, and grow faster,” said Ben Chodor, CEO of CallRevu. “With Astira’s partnership, we’re entering a new chapter of investment and scale—building on the strong foundation we’ve created and accelerating our ability to deliver transformative solutions...