Proposed combination positions EVTV at the forefront of sovereign and emerging-market AI infrastructure, spanning data centers, enterprise compute, AI-powered agriculture, and drone-enabled systems, anchored by AZIO AI’s $50M+ active pipeline within its first two months of operation HOUSTON and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) (“EVTV” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive strategic acquisition framework with AZIO AI Corporation (www.azioai.ai), a rapidly scaling AI infrastructure company delivering high-performance compute, modular data-center solutions, and applied AI platforms for governments, institutions, and enterprises worldwide. The framework outlines a proposed combination that...

Acquisition Expands Line Intervention Capabilities Along the East Coast HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Colt Group (“Colt”), a provider of on-line industrial leak repair solutions, today announced that it has acquired Garrison Enterprise Inc. (“Garrison” or “the Company”), a provider of critical line intervention services with longstanding operations along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Colt is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm. Headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey, with operations in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida, Garrison Enterprise supports utilities, contractors, and infrastructure stakeholders with reliable, responsive, and technically advanced line intervention solutions. The Company’s expertise and strong...

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: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(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. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

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: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(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. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree NCC GROUP PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date position...

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: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(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. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree IQE PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date position held/dealing...

Investment Supports Growth of Prosol’s Proprietary Fresh Food Model and Distinctive Customer Proposition NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prosol Group (“Prosol” or the “Company”), the multi-specialist in fresh food businesses and food retail in France, from Ardian. Prosol’s existing shareholders and management team will reinvest alongside the Apollo Funds. Founded in 1992, Prosol has differentiated itself by building a proprietary, vertically integrated supply chain, sourcing fresh, quality products resulting in a highly loyal and fast-growing customer base. Prosol operates nearly 450 stores across France under two main banners: Grand Frais, where it provides the fruits, vegetables, dairy and fish;...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) and Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) have received regulatory approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act (“ICA”) for the merger of equals between Anglo American and Teck which was announced on September 9, 2025. Anglo American and Teck believe that the formation of Anglo Teck in a merger of equals will provide exceptional and enduring benefits for Canada, founded upon establishing a global critical minerals champion headquartered in Canada. Anglo American and Teck set out a number of proposed commitments in their September transaction announcements which have been further defined into a set of binding commitments under the ICA. The commitments include that Anglo Teck...

Company to merge with FLG Merger Sub to Continue Mission of Delivering Next Generation of Accident & Health, Life, and Annuity Products CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Federal Life Group, Inc. (“Federal Life”), a leading provider, through its affiliates, of insurance and retirement solutions founded in 1899, announced its intent to engage in a short-form merger with its parent. Federal Life’s parent currently owns more than 90% of the common stock of Federal Life (Trading Symbol FLFG). The short-form merger will result in Federal Life becoming 100% owned by its parent. Upon closing of the short-form merger, stockholders, other than the parent, will be entitled to receive $15.25 per share as provided in the merger agreement. The merger is anticipated to close prior to the end of the year. About Federal LifeFederal...

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: WTW) (the “Company” or “WTW”), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the pricing of a registered offering (the “Offering”) by Willis North America Inc. (“Willis North America”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.550% senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes”) and $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.150% senior unsecured notes due 2036 (the “2036 notes” together with the 2031 notes, the “notes”). Payment of principal and interest on the notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company, and certain direct and indirect subsidiary entities of the Company. The Company expects the Offering to close on December...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX: BNE) (“Bonterra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its latest Charlie Lake well results, a strategic Charlie Lake acquisition and its 2026 preliminary budget guidance.LATEST TWO CHARLIE LAKE WELLS ONSTREAM IN Q4 2025 WITH AVERAGE 30-DAY SINGLE WELL PEAK RATES OF APPROXIMATELY 1,325 BOE PER DAY ENTERED INTO A DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO EXPAND CORE AREA POSITION IN THE CHARLIE LAKE THROUGH A PROPERTY ACQUISITION ADJACENT TO EXISTING OPERATIONS ADDING APPROXIMATELY 760 BOE/D OF PRODUCTION AND 21 TOP TIER DRILLING LOCATIONS PRELIMINARY 2026 BUDGET GUIDANCE OF 16,200 TO 16,400 BOE PER DAY SUPPORTED BY $75 TO $80 MILLION CAPITAL PROGRAMCHARLIE LAKE WELL RESULTS The Company has finished completion operations on its latest two gross (1.8 net) wells...