The leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.FundThrough Acquires Ampla, Strengthening its Digital-First Invoice Funding SolutionThe leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.HOUSTON and TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FundThrough, the leading fintech invoice factoring platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced its acquisition of Ampla, the leading provider of financial technology solutions for consumer brands offering working capital, business banking, corporate cards, and analytics. Ampla surpassed +$2B of loan originations and handled +$5T of transaction volume through its platform. This strategic acquisition strengthens FundThrough’s digital-first...

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick”) today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the 50 percent interest in the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska held by Barrick’s subsidiary Barrick Gold U.S. Inc. to affiliates of Paulson Advisers LLC (“Paulson”) and NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. (NYSE American, TSX:NG) for $1 billion in cash. In addition, Barrick has granted NOVAGOLD an option to purchase the outstanding debt owed to Barrick in connection with the Donlin Gold Project for $90 million if purchased prior to closing, or for $100 million if purchased within 18 months from closing, when the option expires. If that option is not exercised, the debt will remain outstanding, substantially in accordance with its existing terms. Paulson...

SHIRLEY, Mass., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThermoFab, a trusted leader in thermoforming and injection molding heavy gauge plastic enclosures and single use components for medical device and other critical highly regulated industries, is pleased to announce the acquisition of key Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) assets from Mearthane Products Corporation. All RIM components will be manufactured in ThermoFab’s USMCA-compliant Mexicali facility, allowing for efficient delivery throughout North America with no tariffs. This strategic investment significantly enhances ThermoFab’s capabilities, allowing us to better serve our customers with expanded RIM molding capacity, improved production efficiency, and greater flexibility in manufacturing complex, high-performance enclosures. The newly acquired assets include multiple custom-built...

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Raleigh, NC, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VitalSource announced today it has acquired RedShelf, the Chicago-based course materials distributor servicing hundreds of US higher education institutions. The acquisition expands VitalSource’s network of institutional and publisher partners, providing additional scale and talent to drive affordability and outcomes in a rapidly evolving landscape.   “We’re witnessing unprecedented change across higher education. Meeting the evolving needs of students, instructors, institutions, campus stores, and publishers requires deep investment only made possible by scale and stability,” said Kent Freeman, CEO of VitalSource. “We have long admired the RedShelf team, and we’re thrilled to combine efforts to deliver tomorrow’s technology to our shared partner network.”   The course materials market...

A Leader of Technology-Enabled Water Solutions Has Welcomed Three Companies This Year ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Azuria Water Solutions™, a leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the recent acquisition of three companies: TSW Utility Solutions, Inc., AM-Liner East, Inc., and C.K. Masonry Company, Inc. Founded in 2012, TSW Utility Solutions specializes in potable pipeline services, including lead service replacement, for customers throughout Indiana. The company executes trenchless and open-cut rehabilitation through single and multi-year maintenance contracts. AM-Liner East is based in Northern Virginia, and has provided quality, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation for more than three decades. The company serves customers in...

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PX Energy (“PX” or the “Company”), a vertically-integrated refined products manufacturer serving the Brazilian market for refined oil and agricultural grade products (through its parent company, Forbes & Manhattan Resources Inc.), and Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I (“PPYA”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “BCA” and the transactions contemplated under the BCA, the “Business Combination” or the “Transaction”). Upon the completion of the Business Combination, the combined company will retain its name “PX Energy” and its headquarters in Brazil, and its ordinary shares to be listed on Nasdaq. PX Energy website is located at: https://pxenergy.com.brPhotograph of the PXenergy refinery facilities located in Parana State, BrazilPX...

AMG to acquire a minority equity interest in Verition, a global multi-strategy investment firm with $12.6 billion in AUM Verition’s management will retain a substantial majority of the firm’s equity and continue to lead Verition as an independent firm, in line with AMG’s partnership approach Partnership further diversifies AMG’s business and increases its exposure to alternative strategiesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMG, a strategic partner to leading independent investment management firms globally, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a minority equity interest in Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”), a global multi-strategy investment firm. Under the terms of the transaction, Verition’s management will retain a substantial majority of the firm’s equity,...

ACELYRIN stockholders to receive increased ownership in the combined company through revised exchange ratio; Alumis and ACELYRIN stockholders to now own approximately 52% and 48%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis Merger maximizes the potential value for ACELYRIN stockholders and creates a stronger combined company, best-positioned to realize long-term value of multiple late-stage assets ACELYRIN files investor presentation highlighting benefits of proposed merger and comprehensive Board process Special Meeting of Stockholders for both companies to be held May 13, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies using a precision approach to optimize clinical outcomes and...

ACELYRIN stockholders to receive increased ownership in the combined company through revised exchange ratio; Alumis and ACELYRIN stockholders to now own approximately 52% and 48%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis Merger maximizes the potential value for ACELYRIN stockholders and creates a stronger combined company, best-positioned to realize long-term value of multiple late-stage assets ACELYRIN files investor presentation highlighting benefits of proposed merger and comprehensive Board process Special Meeting of Stockholders for both companies to be held May 13, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alumis Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies using a precision approach to optimize clinical outcomes and...