PHOENIX, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NCS Engineers (“NCS”) today announced that it is partnering with Houston-Based LightPoint Engineering, LLC and SpearPoint Engineering, LLC. NCS is a trusted nationwide leader in providing water, wastewater, and environmental engineering solutions for public and private sector clients across North America. The company’s commitment to technical expertise, client success, and sustainable outcomes drives every project it undertakes. For nearly a decade, LightPoint Engineering and SpearPoint Engineering have been recognized as reliable partners in Texas infrastructure development, leveraging an innovative yet pragmatic results-oriented approach. “We are thrilled to welcome LightPoint and SpearPoint Engineering into the NCS family,” said Ram Narasimhan, CEO of NCS. “Their talented team and quality...

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Petrus Resources Ltd. (“Petrus” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRQ) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced acquisition of operated, oil-weighted Cardium assets in the Harmattan area of Alberta (the “Acquisition”), the closing of its associated equity financings, and the approval of its 2026 capital budget and guidance. CLOSING OF HARMATTAN ACQUISITION Petrus is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced Acquisition of oil-weighted Cardium light oil assets in the Harmattan area of central Alberta from a third-party for total consideration of approximately $33.4 million, subject to customary adjustments and the assumption by Petrus of certain pre-estimated post-closing obligations of the Vendor. For further details on the Acquisition, see Petrus’...

Firm’s multi-transaction solution provides long-term path forward for historic brand Boston, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, provided a comprehensive, capital-led solution for Chinese Laundry to sell the company’s footwear inventory through an assignment for the benefit of creditors and winddown physical operations. In addition, the firm acquired the Chinese Laundry brand and related trademarks from CELS Brands and will provide a growth platform for the contemporary footwear brand. Founded in 1971 in Los Angeles, Chinese Laundry grew from a small company into a globally recognized portfolio of four distinct labels: Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, CL by Laundry, and the luxury line 42 Gold. Each brand shares the common focus of delivering high-quality, trend-driven footwear that meets...

Acquisition Completes SUSE’s Edge Solutions, enabling market leading interoperability and automation at the Industrial Tiny Edge with open source economics LUXEMBOURG, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SUSE, a global leader in enterprise open source solutions, today announced it has acquired Losant, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform. This strategic move completes SUSE’s Edge vision by extending its reach from the Near and Far Edge directly to the Tiny Edge. With Losant, SUSE will break down the traditional silos of the industrial landscape and be the first to offer a full-stack open process automation platform for IIoT, providing real-time insights and actionable intelligence. With a focus on interoperability, SUSE’s Edge portfolio will enable customers to modernize operations and move faster, as well as benefit from...

Strategic Transaction Advances Company’s Growth SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INVO Fertility, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVF) (“INVO” or the “Company”), a healthcare fertility company focused on the establishment, acquisition, and operation of fertility clinics and related businesses and technologies, today announced that it has successfully closed the previously announced acquisition of Family Beginnings, P.C., a respected fertility clinic serving patients across Indiana and the broader Midwest. The transaction was completed in accordance with the terms of the definitive purchase agreement first announced on December 17, 2025. Founded more than a decade ago, Family Beginnings has built a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive fertility services with a highly personalized, patient-first approach. The clinic offers...

19 February 2026 On 7 January 2026, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH (“Freudenberg” or the “Offeror”) published an offer document (the “Offer Document”) approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (the “Danish FSA”) regarding an all-cash voluntary recommended public takeover offer for the shares in Nilfisk Holding A/S (“Nilfisk”) (the “Offer”). Today, the Offeror has published a supplement (the “Supplement”) to the Offer Document, which extends the offer period until 8 April 2026 at 23:59 (CEST) (the “Extended Offer Period”). The Extended Offer Period is intended to allow additional time for obtaining the Regulatory Approvals (as defined in the Offer Document). As of the date of this announcement, Freudenberg has obtained merger control clearance in the United States. All other required Regulatory Approvals remain...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL Freudenberg extends offer period until 8 April 2026 and issues an update on the regulatory approvals and acceptances related to its takeover offer for Nilfisk Holding’s shareholders On 7 January 2026, Nilfisk Holding A/S (Nilfisk) published announcement no. 1/2026 regarding the publication of the offer document (the Offer Document) on the voluntary takeover offer made by Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH (the Offeror), a part of the German family-owned Freudenberg group (the Offeror Group), to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares (except for treasury shares and shared held by the Offeror) in Nilfisk (the Offer). Following the announcement of the Offer Document, the Offeror...

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...

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce that the previously announced merger (the “Merger”) of Purpose Ether Staking Corp. ETF (the “Terminating Fund”, “ETHC.B”) into Purpose Ether ETF (the “Continuing Fund”, “ETHH.B”) was completed after the close of business on February 13, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). The Merger was completed on a tax-deferred basis. Merger Implementation “We are pleased to welcome ETHC.B shareholders to ETHH.B. We believe this merger offers meaningful benefits for investors,” said Vlad Tasevski, Chief Innovation Officer at Purpose Investments. “Clients now have access to a single, scaled spot Ether ETF that combines direct ether exposure with staking...

BALTIMORE, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or the “Company”) today confirmed that Monument & Cathedral Holdings, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “M&C”) has withdrawn its previously disclosed unsolicited non-binding proposal (the “Proposal”) to acquire all the outstanding securities of the Company and MarketWise, LLC that are not owned by M&C for cash consideration of $17.25 per share, contingent upon termination of the Company’s tax receivable agreement (the “Proposal”). The Proposal was previously announced by the Company on October 29, 2025. M&C withdrew its Proposal after feedback from the Special Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors that its offer price per share undervalued the Company’s stock. The Special Committee of the Company’s Board of...