TORONTO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mandalay Resources Corporation (“Mandalay” or the “Company“) (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to announce that regulatory approval in Sweden has been obtained in connection with the Company’s previously announced plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), pursuant to which Alkane Resources Limited (“Alkane”) has agreed to indirectly acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Mandalay (the “Transaction”). The regulatory approval received by the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products under the Swedish FDI Act means that the authority has decided to take no further action in response to the FDI filing and will not initiate a review of the Transaction, thereby allowing the Transaction to proceed under Swedish law. The...

Williams Distributors Enters Its Next Phase of Growth Under KDSA Investment Partners’ Ownership SPOKANE, Wash., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KDSA Investment Partners (“KDSA”), a food and beverage-focused investment firm, announced today that it has acquired Spokane-based Williams Distributors (“Williams”), the leading direct-store-delivery (“DSD”) distributor of ice cream, frozen pizza and frozen foods in the Northwest. The transaction marks a significant milestone for both companies and a major step forward in KDSA’s strategy to build a rapidly growing and scaled independent DSD platform. The investment was completed in partnership with Greyrock Capital Group. Founded in 1992 by Roger Williams and led for the past six years by his son, Tony Williams, Williams operates a full-service DSD distribution network across Eastern...

Together for a Thriving Saskatchewan imageMembers of Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions have voted in favour of merging, marking a historic and exciting moment for credit union members across Saskatchewan.Regina, Saskatchewan, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Members of Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions have voted in favour of merging, marking a historic and exciting moment for credit union members across Saskatchewan. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for these credit unions and the communities we serve!  Effective January 1, 2026, these three credit unions will unite to form a new province-wide credit union. The new credit union will be governed by an inaugural board that will include twelve directors comprised of six directors from Conexus and three each from...

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: Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP(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.  (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Spectris PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:        For...

AUSTIN, Texas, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW), a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States and Latin America, announced today that it has acquired 40 pawn stores across 13 states in Mexico. The stores, operating under the names “Monte Providencia” and “Tu Empeño Efectivo” offer traditional pawn loans, as well as auto pawn transactions, some of which are in stand-alone auto pawn stores. With this acquisition, the Company also takes over the management of 7 additional Monte Providencia stores, which it plans to acquire in the coming months. Lachie Given, Chief Executive Officer, stated: “The Monte Providencia acquisition realizes our strategic objective of geographic expansion, increasing our footprint by 40 stores in Mexico. Mexico continues to be one of our most attractive markets with strong...

MARKHAM, Ontario, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sienna Senior Living Inc. (“Sienna” or the “Company“) (TSX: SIA) announced today that it has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Hazeldean Gardens Retirement Residence, a 172-suite retirement residence consisting of 129 independent living, 31 assisted living, and 12 memory care units in Stittsville, Ontario (“Acquisition”), a suburb located in Ottawa’s west end. Built in 2018, this high quality residence is expected to reach stabilized occupancy of 95% within the next 12 months, supported by the rapidly improving supply-demand fundamentals in the Ottawa market. The Acquisition is further expected to benefit from significant synergies with the Company’s nearby properties. “Hazeldean Gardens reflects our confidence to drive growth...

ACQUISITION INCREASES ORMAT’S ELECTRICTY SEGMENT GENERATING PORTFOLIO TO 1,268MW POTENTIAL TO UNLOCK ADDITIONAL VALUE THROUGH EXPECTED PPA RENEWAL AND ASSET UPGRADESRENO, Nev., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), (the “Company” or “Ormat”), a leading geothermal and renewable energy company, announced today that it has closed its previously disclosed acquisition of the Blue Mountain geothermal power plant from Cyrq Energy. Under the agreement, Ormat paid $88 million for 100% of the equity interest in the 20MW power plant. The Blue Mountain geothermal power plant is located in Nevada and was originally built with Ormat technology. The 20mw geothermal plant currently delivers power under a PPA with NV Energy (“NVE”), which is set to expire at the end of 2029. As part of the Company’s generation...

New York, New York, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) served as Administrative Agent and Lead Left Arranger for the private senior debt financing supporting the acquisition of Tyber Medical, LLC (“Tyber Medical”) by Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”). Tyber Medical is a leading orthopedic device manufacturer serving the spine and trauma end markets. As part of the transaction, Montagu will merge Tyber Medical with two of its existing portfolio companies, Resolve Surgical Technologies (“Resolve”) and Intech Medical (“Intech”), to create a scaled contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) offering end-to-end services that span product conceptualization, development, manufacturing and regulatory approval for advanced surgical systems. OHA is one of the largest holders across the new first...

The event management company is expanding to serve customers who want an all-in-one, RFP-to-invoicing event management solution NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LASSO, the leading operating system for the events and entertainment industry, announces the acquisition of Shoflo, a provider of run-of-show (ROS) and teleprompter management software. This strategic move expands LASSO’s solution, offering event managers the tools they need to more efficiently and cost-effectively run their operations. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The event management market is rapidly growing, expected to surpass $17.3 billion by 2030. Live events offer deeper connections, spontaneous networking and immersive brand experiences—qualities increasingly valued in a digitally saturated world. However, event producers still...

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 MARLOWE 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...