ST. LOUIS, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co. (“Bryan Garnier”), a leading independent full-service investment bank specializing in the European technology and healthcare sectors. “Bryan Garnier brings focused sector expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong reputation for trusted advice—qualities that align closely with Stifel’s values and strategy,” said Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel. “This partnership enhances our European capabilities and moves us closer to our goal of being the premier global investment bank for the middle market. Together, we’re creating a transatlantic advisory platform built for long-term growth.” Founded in 1996, Bryan Garnier offers a comprehensive suite of services,...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (Nasdaq: FLIC) (“First of Long Island”), parent company of The First National Bank of Long Island. With the completion of the transaction, the combined company is operating under the ConnectOne brand, with approximately $14 billion in total assets, $11 billion in total deposits and $11 billion in total loans. “We are pleased to conclude this complementary, financially savvy transaction, expanding the ConnectOne mission,” commented Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With greater scale, enhanced capabilities and a...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA, B3: AURA33 and OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Aura, AngloGold Ashanti plc (“AngloGold”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aura have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) pursuant to which Aura’s wholly owned subsidiary will acquire from AngloGold all of the issued and outstanding securities of Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (“MSG”), owner of the Mineração Serra Grande gold mine located in Crixás, in the state of Goiás, Brazil (the “Transaction”). Transaction Highlights:In consideration for the acquisition of MSG, Aura will pay to AngloGold: (i) an upfront cash consideration of US$ 76 million on closing subject to certain working capital adjustments as at the closing date; plus (ii) deferred...

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 GLOBALDATA 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...

Press Release dsm-firmenich completes sale of its stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance to Novonesis for €1.5 billion Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), June 2, 2025 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces the successful completion of the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its partner Novonesis, a global leader in biosolutions, for €1.5 billion. The sale agreement was announced on February 11, 2025. dsm-firmenich received approximately €1.4 billion net in cash, after transaction costs. About dsm-firmenichAs innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned...

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 CRANEWARE 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...

Novonesis has successfully completed the acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s share of the Feed Enzyme Alliance following the satisfaction of all closing conditions. The acquisition was initially announced on February 11, 2025 (announcement No 2). Please read the full announcement in PDF.Attachment2025_Closing_of_the_Feed_Enzyme_Alliance

Press release Atos Group receives confirmatory offer from the French State to acquire part of its former Advanced Computing business Vision AI activities excluded from the transactionConfirmatory offer received from the French State to acquire Eviden’s Advanced Computing business excluding newly separated Vision AI activities Enterprise Value of €410 million including €110 million contingent earn outs, following the exclusion of Vision AI activities Vision AI activities, contributing to more than one third of the operating margin of the formerly considered perimeter, repositioned in Eviden to structure a new business unit The Parties aim to sign a binding agreement1 in the coming weeks, with a closing of the transaction expected in 2026Paris, France – June 2, 2025 – Following its press release dated November 25, 2024, Atos SE (“Atos”...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lancaster Resources Inc. (CSE:LCR) (OTC Pink:LANRF) (FRA:6UF0) (“Lancaster”), is pleased to announce it has received approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange to complete the acquisition of the Lake Cargelligo Gold Project and has today completed the $400,000 non-brokered private placement financing as announced on April 23, 2025, which was fully subscribed. With all key conditions met, Lancaster expects the acquisition to close imminently. Lake Cargelligo Gold Project Highlights:District-scale opportunity: 28,768 hectares in a single, contiguous claim with over 25 km of prospective strike and three primary target zones.High-grade results: Historical sampling includes results up to 204 g/t Au and 273 g/t Ag from rock chips, and up to 16m @ 5.83 g/t Au and 7.20...

Acquisition will help more organizations transition to the IGEL OS Platform and the IGEL Adaptive Secure DesktopIGEL Acquires Stratodesk, Expanding its Customer Base and Strengthening its Team in Secure Endpoint ComputingIGEL Acquires Stratodesk, Expanding its Customer Base and Strengthening its Team in Secure Endpoint ComputingFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IGEL, the transformative secure endpoint OS Platform designed for Enterprise Browser, SaaS, DaaS and VDI environments, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Stratodesk, a recognized provider of endpoint OS software and management solutions. The acquisition will expand IGEL’s customer base, accelerating its mission to help enterprises modernize their endpoint strategy with a more secure, cost-effective, and cloud-ready OS....