SAN FRANCISCO and HYDERABAD, India, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediaMint, a San Francisco-based provider of AI-powered revenue operations and marketing services, has acquired DataBeat, a Hyderabad-based data engineering and analytics firm, in a strategic move to strengthen its technology offerings for media platforms and publishers. Founded in 2017, DataBeat brings a team of approximately 270 professionals with expertise in yield optimization, analytics, and data architecture. The team joins MediaMint’s global workforce of over 2,500 employees across North America, Europe, LATAM, and Asia. “Our clients are increasingly turning to advanced data pipelines and AI to drive business outcomes,” said Rajeev Butani, Chairman and CEO of MediaMint. “Bringing in DataBeat expands our capabilities in delivering smarter, faster, and more...

Marking 120th Dealership Sold in Ohio For Tim Lamb GroupToyota of WarrenToyota of Warren, in Warren, OhioToyota of WarrenToyota of Warren, in Warren, OhioColumbus, OH, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has announced the sale of Toyota of Warren to Rafih Auto Group, marking the 120th dealership sold in Ohio by Lamb and his team. The transaction, which closed on April 28, 2025, was personally brokered by Tim Lamb, President and Director of the Northeast Region. The dealership, located at 2657 Niles-Cortland Rd. SE in Warren, Ohio, will continue operating under Toyota of Warren. The sellers, Jim Whetstone, Joseph Marzullo, and Tim Marburger of Jim Whetstone Auto Group, will now focus on their remaining dealerships in...

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...

The strategic acquisition will strengthen access to care, enhance outcomes and support local healthcare teams OTTAWA, Ontario, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a trusted provider of mission-critical solutions for defence, space and healthcare announced today it has acquired Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS), a leading provider of remote and emergency healthcare services in Northern Canada. The acquisition is effective immediately. About AMS Headquartered in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (NWT), AMS is a Canadian-owned company that specializes in the delivery of 24/7/365 operational and medical support across Canada’s northern regions, including the NWT, Yukon, Nunavut and parts of Canada’s northern provinces. Founded in 1995, the company employs over 300 frontline medical personnel who deliver well-rounded,...

Marks FirstCash’s strategic entry into the UK market through an established, industry-leading brand;Provides further geographic diversification and unlocks additional growth opportunities;Expected to be meaningfully accretive to EBITDA and EPS;Strengthens FirstCash’s position as a global leader in pawn operations FORT WORTH, Texas, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), a leading international operator of over 3,000 retail pawn stores in the U.S. and Latin America, today announced that it has reached agreement on the terms of a final* recommended cash acquisition of H&T Group plc (“H&T”), the leading operator of pawn stores in the United Kingdom. Under the terms of the agreement, FirstCash (through a newly incorporated wholly-owned U.K. subsidiary, Chess...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES EDMONTON, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K-Bro Linen Inc. (“K-Bro” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:KBL) is pleased to announce that it has signed a share purchase agreement with STAR Capital Partnership LLP to acquire 100% of U.K.-based STAR Mayan Limited (“Star Mayan”) for a cash purchase price of £107.2 million (approximately C$199.1 million), on a cash-free, debt-free basis, including a normalized level of working capital (the “Acquisition“). The Acquisition is highly complementary to K-Bro’s existing U.K. businesses, Fishers and Shortridge. K-Bro’s combined U.K. platform creates a national footprint in the U.K.’s £1.6 billion commercial laundry and textile rental market. Star Mayan owns 100% interests in three...

K Wave Media Ltd. Shares to Begin Trading on Nasdaq on May 14, 2025 Under Ticker “KWM” SEOUL and NEW YORK, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Star Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: GLST) (“Global Star”), a special purpose acquisition company and K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K Enter”), a holding company with an internal K drama production team and controlling interest in six diversified entertainment operating companies based in Korea and engaged in the entertainment content and IP creation businesses, today announced the completion of the previously announced business combination that will result in the creation of K Wave Media Ltd. Accordingly, K Wave Media Ltd.’s ordinary shares and warrants are expected to commence trading on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols “KWM” and “KWMWW”, respectively on May 14, 2025. The business combination...

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACELYRIN, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLRN), a late-stage clinical biopharma company focused on accelerating the development and delivery of transformative medicines in immunology, today announced that at the Company’s special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, its stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the Company’s merger agreement with Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS). As previously announced, under the terms of the amended merger agreement, ACELYRIN stockholders will receive 0.4814 shares of Alumis common stock for each share of ACELYRIN common stock owned at the closing of the transaction. “We appreciate our stockholders’ support for our merger with Alumis, reflecting confidence that the merger is the most value-maximizing path forward,” said Mina Kim, Chief Executive Officer of ACELYRIN....

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies using a precision approach to optimize clinical outcomes and significantly improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated diseases, today announced that its stockholders voted to approve all proposals required to be approved in connection with the pending merger with ACELYRIN, INC. (Nasdaq: SLRN) at its Special Meeting of Stockholders. Martin Babler, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Alumis, said, “We thank our stockholders for their support for the merger and with this milestone now complete, we are moving expeditiously toward closing. We are looking forward to maximizing the value of our portfolio and advancing breakthroughs in immune-mediated diseases with...

Strategic investments in Austin and San Antonio markets increase the firm’s total Texas footprint to 42 locationsSAN ANTONIO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alterra IOS, a prominent player in the industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sector that has acquired over 300 sites nationwide, today announced the acquisition of two sites totaling 8.7 usable acres and 33,500 square feet of accompanying warehouse space in the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas. Located at 168 Park 35 Cove North in Buda and 5400 U.S. Highway 90 in San Antonio, the transactions underscore Alterra’s commitment to acquiring assets within high-growth economic hubs that attract national, creditworthy tenants. “The Austin-San Antonio corridor remains a central focus of our acquisition strategy due to its economic and population growth,” said Mark Gannon, Senior...