Not for distribution to U.S. News Wire Services or dissemination in the United States TORONTO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — George Weston Limited (“GWL”) (TSX: WN) today announced it has committed to a $600 million equity investment in Choice Properties REIT (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN). The commitment has been made in connection with Choice Properties’ expected acquisition of approximately $5.0 billion of assets from First Capital REIT (“First Capital”), announced earlier today (the “Acquisition”). Richard Dufresne, President and Chief Financial Officer of GWL, said, “We are pleased to support Choice Properties in this strategic and defining transaction. This Acquisition is expected to enhance the quality of Choice Properties’ portfolio and strengthen its long-term growth profile. Our continued majority...

Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to acquire all interests in botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec) for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) MeiraGTx intends to immediately pursue global regulatory filings for approval of bota-vecLONDON and NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MeiraGTx Holdings plc (Nasdaq: MGTX), a vertically integrated, clinical-stage genetic medicines company, today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson & Johnson* (J&J) to acquire all interests in bota-vec for the treatment of XLRP. “We are extremely pleased to have reacquired bota-vec for the treatment of XLRP,” said Alexandria Forbes, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of MeiraGTx. “This is a unique opportunity to gain an...

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC; OTCQB: CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of certain proprietary project development and evaluation assets from CDL Biofuels Ltd. (“CDL Biofuels”), a subsidiary of Canadian Discovery Ltd. (“CDL”), pursuant to an asset purchase agreement dated April 15, 2026 (the “APA”). Transaction Overview Pursuant to the APA, Cielo acquired from CDL Biofuels a suite of proprietary, non-public project development and evaluation assets, including databases, data sets, models, analytical tools, technical reviews, and related intellectual property...

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...

EUROBIO SCIENTIFIC SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE CAREDX’s TRANSPLANT LAB PRODUCT DIVISION Acquisition of CareDx’s ‘lab products’ portfolio creates new opportunities for growth and innovation in the fast growing transplant diagnostics marketAcceleration of Eurobio’s strategic plan to become an in-vitro molecular diagnostics (“IVD”) leader Creation of a global leading provider of kits for transplantation genomics Acquisition of a 100% proprietary products portfolio Deeper capabilities and larger scale with technological and commercial complementaritiesParis, April 16, 2026 ,8 AM EST Eurobio Scientific (FR0013240934, ALERS, PEA-PME eligible), a leading French group in in-vitro medical diagnostics for transplantation, oncology and infectious diseases, today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire...

Nordic Climate Group has acquired Ten Have Installatie B.V., an Amsterdam-based company focused on energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions. The acquisition strengthens Nordic Climate Group’s presence in central Netherlands and adds further technical expertise to the Group’s operations in the region. Founded in 2002, Ten Have has built a strong position in the commercial segment and serves customers in industries such as automotive, retail and real estate. The company is known for its focus on quality, sustainable installations and long-term customer relationships. “Ten Have is a well-run company with solid technical capabilities and a strong position in its market. It complements our existing operations in the Netherlands and adds further expertise to the organisation. The company will continue to operate as it does today, with...

– Global Provider of Test, Monitoring and Data Analytics Solutions for Electric Power Assets – Adds Complementary Portfolio of Products Expanding Presence in International Markets – Continues Transformational Shift Towards High Margin/High Growth End-Markets – St. Louis, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) today announced that it has agreed to acquire the Megger Group Limited (Megger) business of TBG AG (TBG). Under the terms of the definitive agreement ESCO will acquire Megger for total consideration of $2.35 billion, consisting of $0.9 billion in cash and ESCO equity valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The cash portion will be funded through existing cash on hand and incremental debt, with committed financing in place. The value represents approximately 14x projected 2026...

DALLAS, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great American Food Chain, Inc. completes merger with GreenMatter Biotech Inc, an established materials science and biotechnology company commercializing plant-based, biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastics. A strategic milestone for the company, the merger brings existing R&D, distribution and retail partnerships in the regenerative materials space. “GreenMatter goes into this next chapter with real momentum”, said Joe H. Wicker Jr., CEO of GreenMatter Biotech Inc. “We closed 2025 with $2.5 million in revenue and the market is moving in our direction. The demand for biodegradable materials is not a future conversation. It’s happening now, and we’ve built the product platform and the partnerships to meet it at scale. Our goal is to become a leader in the plant-based biodegradable...

The Companies Provide Distinct but Complementary Software Solutions to Auto Dealerships CHICAGO, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dresner Partners, a leading FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to announce that it advised Sacramento-based Dealer Image Pro on its sale to Calgary-based PBS Systems. Dealer Image Pro will continue to operate under the leadership of CEO Peter Duffy and maintain its headquarters in Sacramento. Together, the companies represent distinct but complementary areas of auto dealership operations, with a shared focus on helping dealerships operate more efficiently and perform at a higher level. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dealer Image Pro helps dealerships bring inventory to market faster through in-house photography, video,...

Baumann Chevrolet of NorwalkThe purchase of Baumann Chevrolet of Norwalk, located at 300 Milan Ave., Norwalk, Ohio 44857, closed on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.Columbus, OH, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, is pleased to announce the sale of Firelands Chevrolet of Norwalk in Norwalk, Ohio to the Baumann Auto Group. The transaction, which closed on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, was facilitated by Tim Lamb, President and Director of the Northeast Region.  The dealership will now operate as Baumann Chevrolet of Norwalk, and is located at 300 Milan Ave., Norwalk, Ohio 44857. The store will continue serving customers throughout Norwalk, Sandusky, Bellevue, and Willard maintaining the same commitment to customer service the community has...