IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Universal®, the world’s leading security and facility services provider, today announced its further expansion in the northeast region of the U.S. with the acquisition of Mulligan Security. For more than 30 years, Mulligan Security has provided security and fire safety services to clients in and around New York City. Its clients range from commercial properties and corporate facilities to hospitals and museums.   “Combining the strength of our businesses and leadership teams, will create new opportunities to expand our innovative security solutions to meet the needs of our clients,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “Mulligan Security’s deep expertise and strong presence in Greater New York City helps strengthen Allied Universal’s footprint in...

Acquisition of Majority Equity Interest in LayerBio and its OcuRing™-K Technology Targets Growing Demand for ‘Dropless’ Solutions in Ophthalmic Surgery TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PainReform Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRFX), today announced, through its pharmaceutical division, the closing of its previously announced investment in LayerBio, Inc., a privately held Boston-based biotechnology company advancing sustained-release drug delivery technologies in ophthalmology. With this transaction, PainReform has acquired a majority equity interest in LayerBio and plans to initiate the next clinical trial of OcuRing™-K, LayerBio’s lead investigational product for pain and inflammation control following cataract surgery. This transaction positions PainReform to potentially address a large and growing clinical need...

Not for distribution to U.S. News wire services or dissemination in the U.S. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) and 1543965 B.C. Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (collectively with its affiliates, “Fairfax”) are pleased to announce the successful closing of the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”) pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired all of the issued and outstanding units of the Fund (the “Units”) not otherwise owned directly or indirectly by Fairfax. In connection with the completion of the Transaction, 1543966 B.C. Ltd. is now the sole trustee of the Fund (the “Trustee”) and the Units were delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) as of the close of trading on August...

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 (all amounts are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated)(1) Please refer to “Non-GAAP financial measures and related ratios” in this press release(2) Enterprise value is calculated as fully diluted equity value, plus financial debt, plus underfunded pension liabilities, less cash and equivalents Combination will create a global basic apparel leader, with access to iconic innerwear brands and a further strengthened low-cost vertically integrated manufacturing network Highly complementary acquisition expands Gildan’s scale, increasing the strength of our business in basic apparel Proven operational model expected to enable the realization of at least $200 million of annual run-rate cost synergies within three years of closing: ~$50 million in 2026, ~$100 million in 2027, ~$50 million in 2028 Expected...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Mark N. Otto, the owner of Tire Shield, Inc. (“Tire Shield”), today announced that Brown & Brown Dealer Services (“BBDS”) has acquired the assets of Tire Shield. Founded in 1997, Tire Shield offers administrative services for dealers and agents providing tire and wheel road hazard products and GAP waiver products for the RV, Automotive and Power Sports Industries. The Tire Shield team will join Brown & Brown Dealer Services and continue to operate from their offices in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team will report to William Kelly, president of BBDS’s administrative services. Mike Neal, president of BBDS, stated, “We are excited to welcome the Tire Shield team and their valued customers...

LONDON, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diginex Limited (“Diginex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions, today announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire 100% of the equity interests of IDRRA Cyber Security Ltd., which operates under the trade name Findings. Findings is backed by Magenta Venture Partners and provides innovative category leading supply chain risk monitoring and vendor risk automation solutions in the cybersecurity and sustainability regulatory domains. Diginex believes this strategic acquisition aligns with Diginex’s mission to enhance its technological capabilities and expand its footprint in the cybersecurity sector, and build a global leader in compliance data verification and regulatory compliance automation. Utilizing...

LIVERMORE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN), an innovation-driven company in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, announced today that it has entered into a new enhanced license agreement with TRIAD National Security for the Ion Pair technology originally developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In the new enhanced license, Advent acquired exclusivity to the technology in the marine, aviation, and portable power fields while retaining its non-exclusive rights in all other fields. Dr. Emory DeCastro, Advent’s Chief Technology Officer, stated: “We are very excited to leverage the Los Alamos technology into areas that will make a real difference in Defense, Homeland Security, marine, and aviation systems. We look forward to working with our partners in implementing...

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TWFG Insurance (NASDAQ: TWFG), a high-growth independent insurance distribution platform, has expanded its national footprint with the strategic acquisition of Angers & Litz Associates, Inc., a well-established agency based in Schenectady, New York. This move marks a key milestone in TWFG’s Northeast growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to scaling through high-quality, legacy-rich partnerships. Founded in 1963, Angers & Litz has built a strong reputation for delivering both commercial and personal lines insurance solutions. Its deep regional presence and multi-generational client relationships provide TWFG with immediate market penetration and long-term growth potential in the Northeast. Michael F. Litz, who will be staying on as branch manager, stated, “We...

Addition of Alarmtechs enhances Sciens’ Texas presence and adds to its growing nationwide platform SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sciens Building Solutions (“Sciens”) today announced it has welcomed Katy, Texas-based Alarmtechs, Inc. (“Alarmtechs”) to its growing portfolio of companies. This is the latest acquisition announcement from Sciens and helps further expand their presence in the Texas market, while providing Alarmtechs and its customers with even deeper resources and expertise, as well as the ability to leverage Sciens’ growing presence across North America. “I am looking forward to partnering with Sciens to help take the Alarmtechs team to the next level,” said Bill Waters, Alarmtechs founder. “We have wonderful employees and great customers and to see this partnership drive more success for those folks...