Transaction broadens Wawanesa’s commercial insurance capabilities and reinforces its commitment to serving more Canadians WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa”) announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada (“Everest Canada”), the Canadian Retail Insurance operations of Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”) – a global specialty reinsurance and insurance leader. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Wawanesa’s influence in the Canadian market. Everest Canada brings an extensive portfolio of specialty commercial insurance products, including cyber, accident and health, aviation, marine, professional liability, and property and casualty for larger businesses with unique, emerging, or complex needs. The addition of these...

ConnectAndSell is a Leading AI Sales Acceleration Platform Serving B2B Organizations Across Healthcare, Financial Services & Technology Industries Proposed Acquisition Strengthens Banzai’s Marketing and Sales Software Platform with Established Revenue-Generating Business Expected to Close in Q2 – 2026 and Management to Review on Upcoming Conference Call on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time SEATTLE, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banzai International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading AI marketing technology company, today announced that it has reached an agreement on terms to acquire assets of ConnectAndSell, Inc. (“ConnectandSell”), an AI-powered sales enablement platform serving B2B organizations across financial services, healthcare, technology, and other industries. The...

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The dedicated North American control buyout fund of A&M Capital, A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), and Asurint (“Asurint”), an industry-leading provider of background screening solutions and an AMCP portfolio company, today announced AMCP’s acquisition of Contemporary Information Corporation (“CIC”), a Georgia–based provider of transactional criminal public records and housing data for tenant screening.  CIC champions over 36 million housing court records and 1 billion FCRA compliant criminal records, complete with proprietary heuristic matching methodology and exclusive regulatory filtering tool.  The combination of CIC’s proprietary data asset, highly actionable intelligence and automated compliance tools with Asurint’s exclusive data-driven, tech-forward platform will...

Matthew Fisher appointed CEO as Katana deepens its vertically integrated trading stack. Acquire.Fi served as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor and deal introducer to IDEX NEW YORK, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Katana has completed the acquisition of IDEX, a veteran on-chain trading infrastructure team, and launched Katana Perps, its native perpetual futures platform, now live at perps.katana.network. Acquire.Fi, the Web3-native M&A advisory firm, served as exclusive sell-side advisor to IDEX and the original deal introducer.The acquisition marks a significant step in Katana’s strategy to own the core economic engines of its chain rather than rely on third-party applications for trading volume. Katana Perps will be integrated directly into the Katana App alongside spot and routing, making derivatives a native...

New guidance recognizes that not all digital assets are securities. A meaningful step forward for assets built around real-world utility and everyday use NEW YORK and MIAMI, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — House of Doge, the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, along with merger partner Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH), today welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) providing greater clarity on how crypto assets are evaluated under U.S. law.¹ Clarity That Supports Long-Term Innovation The guidance marks an important step forward for the industry, recognizing that not all digital assets are designed or function as investment contracts. Some operate more like commodities or digital goods, depending on how they are used and structured,...

Boca Raton, FL, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Powell Max Limited (Nasdaq: PMAX) (“Powell Max” or the “Company”), a financial communications services provider, has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent, subject to certain customary provisions (the “LOI”) to acquire The Boston Solar Company (“Boston Solar”), a vertically-integrated regional EPC solar installer, focused in Massachusetts and the broader New England area. Pursuant to the LOI, the transaction is valued at $9.0 million, including the assumption of up to $7.0 million debt. Subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence, the parties expect to execute a definitive agreement no later than May 16, 2026. Following closing, Powell Max expects to provide to Boston Solar up to $20 million in working capital funding subject to the finalization of the definitive agreement...

NEW YORK, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, has today entered into an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in 60° North Greenland ApS, a Greenlandic construction, exploration, logistics and project development company. The acquisition will strengthen Critical Metals Corp.’s strategic position in southern Greenland, where the company already holds a controlling interest in the Tanbreez rare earth project, one of the world’s largest rare earth deposits. 60° North Greenland ApS brings additional exploration assets, operational capabilities and local expertise in Greenland’s mining sector to Critical Metals Corp.’s growing portfolio of critical mineral projects. As part of the acquisition,...

Earnings accretive; expands UK advisory and economics capabilities WASHINGTON, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., (Nasdaq: PPHC) (AIM: PPHC), a leading global strategic communications provider offering a comprehensive range of advisory services in the areas of government relations, public affairs and corporate communications, announces that it has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of Westminster Policy Partners Limited (“WPI Strategy”, or “the Acquisition”), a leading UK public affairs and economics consultancy. WPI Strategy will become part of Pagefield Group, PPHC’s London-based strategic communications subsidiary, upon closing which is expected on or around April 1, 2026. HighlightsThe Acquisition is expected to be immediately earnings accretive. Expands Group capabilities...

Commercial rights holder charts expansion into Bangladesh and UAE after completing NASDAQ-governed merger COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (“IPG”) has completed its strategic all-stock merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc. (“Flash”) bringing its portfolio of T20 league commercial rights — including the Lanka Premier League (“LPL”) — to the NASDAQ-listed platform UGRO (NASDAQ: UGRO). The move marks a significant moment for IPG and the leagues it manages, positioning them within a publicly governed structure built for scale. Backed by this new institutional structure, the new entity has outlined expansion plans into Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, extending its footprint across high-growth cricket markets. For the LPL, as well as the Malaysia and Zimbabwe T20...

Press release – Paris, March 23, 2026, 8:45 AM CET Danone to acquire Huel, extending its portfolio in Functional Nutrition Danone today announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, a leading player in complete, nutritionally balanced meal solutions. In line with its Renew Danone strategy, the acquisition will enhance Danone’s presence in functional nutrition and extend its portfolio into the fast-growing Complete Nutrition space. Huel’s complementary range, spanning various food forms including ready-to-drink and powders, is supported by best‑in‑class digital execution, strong digital direct-to-consumer sales and a fan-base in the UK, Europe and the US. Combining Huel with Danone’s scale, capabilities and global reach will accelerate growth, innovation and international expansion. Huel’s mission to make nutritionally...