Deal marks tribe’s first direct entry into utility services sector Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cherokee Nation Businesses (“CNB”) today announced its first material, direct investment in the utility and infrastructure services sector. The move reflects a strategic focus as the tribally owned company deploys capital into counter-cyclical, long-duration industries with durable demand. CNB partnered with Ariel Alternatives, LLC to invest in Front Line Power Construction (“Front Line Power”), a Texas-based provider of electrical construction and power infrastructure services. “We remain dedicated to fostering growth and a sustainable economic advantage for our tribe and its businesses,” said CNB Chief Executive Officer Chuck Garrett. “This partnership reflects our continued commitment to responsibly stewarding the...

Located in Halifax and Bertie counties, the two projects will have a combined capacity of 222.2 MWdc and bring the clean energy company’s total generation capacity to 331.99MWdc WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CleanChoice Energy (“CleanChoice”), the first U.S. company to bring ‘farm-to-table’ clean energy to consumers: both owning renewable energy facilities and delivering 100% clean electricity directly to homes and businesses, announced today it will extend its energy generation footprint into North Carolina with the acquisition of two solar projects located in Halifax and Bertie counties. The projects will generate a combined 222.2 MWdc of clean electricity, equivalent to the amount of electricity needed to power approximately 130,000 homes each year. Significance of These ProjectsThis marks an important...

TOKYO and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sompo Holdings, Inc. (“Sompo” or the “Company”) (Stock Code: 8630, TSE Prime Market) announced today that it has received the necessary antitrust and insurance regulatory approvals required to complete its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”) through a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (“SIH”). The transaction is expected to close in the next several days, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Aspen brings to Sompo a well-established insurance and reinsurance franchise with a strong underwriting culture. Further, Aspen’s top-tier Lloyd’s syndicate provides Sompo additional access to support complex risks and reinsurance licensing across...

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ST. LOUIS, MO – February 2026 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Western Specialty Contractors, a leading national provider of specialty construction, restoration, and concrete services, on its sale to its employees. The transaction enables Western Specialty Contractors’ employees to acquire a meaningful ownership stake in the company, ensuring long-term continuity, reinforcing the firm’s employee-centric culture, and preserving its independence for future generations. Founded in 1915, Western Specialty Contractors has built a national reputation for technical excellence, safety, and craftsmanship across building restoration, concrete repair, and specialty construction services. The ESOP transaction reflects...

The acquisition positions the nation’s largest and most experienced pure-play community solar company for continued growth, signaling its financial strength and scalability as the preferred partner for solar project developers and asset owners BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Perch Energy today announced the acquisition of Solstice, a leading and fast-growing service provider specializing in customer acquisition and management for community solar development, formerly owned by MyPower, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. This deal further establishes Perch as the most experienced and largest pure-play community solar acquisition and management servicing platform in the U.S. This dynamic combination strengthens Perch’s acquisition and management capabilities and its market footprint across all community solar...

Following the Addition of General Jack Keane, REalloys Further Strengthens Board with Addition of Former Vice Chairman of UBS Investment Bank  Blackboxstocks/REalloys Form S-4 has been declared effective by the SEC, and, pending NASDAQ listing approval, the company expects to close the merger DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX) (“Blackboxstocks” or the “Company”) today announced that its merger target, REalloys Inc. (“REalloys”), has entered into a designate director agreement with Bob Foresman. Mr. Foresman will formally join the REalloys Board of Directors upon the closing of the merger between Blackboxstocks and REalloys. Blackboxstocks’ registration statement on Form S-4 has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the companies expect to complete the...

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ST. LOUIS, MO – February 2026 – Western Specialty Contractors, a leading national provider of specialty construction, restoration, and concrete services, is proud to announce its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 110 years of family ownership. This significant milestone allows Western Specialty Contractors’ employees to acquire a meaningful ownership stake in the company, ensuring long-term continuity, reinforcing the firm’s employee-centric culture, and preserving its independence for future generations. The ESOP structure provides Western Specialty Contractors with a new ownership solution that supports ongoing investment in operations, leadership development, and strategic growth initiatives, while aligning employees directly with the company’s long-term performance. “Our...

Auddia proposes to merge with Thramann Holdings and restructure into a holding company called McCarthy Finney with ticker symbol changing to MCFN Auddia shareholders to own approximately 20% of MCFN at closing Company estimates base case DCF valuation of McCarthy Finney to be $250 million BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD) (NASDAQ: AUUDW) (“Auddia” or the “Company”), today announced that in a follow up to the business combination LOI previously announced in August 2025, the Company’s board, acting upon the recommendation of its special committee of independent directors, has approved a definitive merger agreement for a business combination between Auddia and Thramann Holdings, LLC (“Thramann Holdings”). Thramann Holdings is a privately held holding company that controls LT350, Influence...

San Francisco, CA, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SpatialChat, a rapidly scaling video communication platform redefining how distributed teams collaborate and execute work, today announced the acquisition of Teemyco, a European company in the virtual collaboration space with more than five years of operating history. Temyco has supported thousands of teams across more than 150 countries and raised over $5 million in venture funding, establishing itself as one of the earliest innovators in presence-driven digital collaboration. The acquisition marks a major milestone in SpatialChat’s expansion and follows a breakout year of 10× year-over-year growth, driven by accelerating adoption of remote, hybrid, and fully distributed Cloud HQ operating models. By combining Teemyco’s product maturity and long-term user insights with SpatialChat’s...

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...