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: Man Group PLC(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 Urban Logistics REIT 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 an opening...

Singapore, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group,” “YYGH,” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM), is proud to announce its official acquisition of the YY Circle Hong Kong outfit maintaining Anthony Ip as the Country Director and Co-founder. As part of this strategic move, YY Circle Hong Kong, which previously operated independently under the YY Circle brand through a platform fee arrangement, will now transition to being a majority-owned subsidiary of YY Group. This change strengthens YY Group’s presence in the region while retaining local expertise, with the current Country Director maintaining a 10% equity stake and continuing to lead operations to ensure seamless continuity and effective execution. The...

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 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date...

IRVINE,Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SBC Medical Group Holdings (Headquarters: California, USA; CEO: Yoshiyuki Aikawa) hereby announces that, based on the announcement of a decision to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) disclosed on February 12, 2025, it has completed its purchase of 5 BTC as of April 14, 2025. This acquisition is part of our strategic financial policy aimed at responding flexibly and proactively to fluctuations in macroeconomic conditions and enhancing long-term corporate value. Bitcoin is gaining attention as a new means of preserving value, and we recognize its potential to maintain asset value, particularly during inflationary periods, while contributing to improved financial stability through diversified investments. Moving forward, we will continue to adhere strictly to the principle of asset diversification...

Transformational acquisition strengthens StoneX’s position as a leading Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with a premier global derivatives platform R.J. O’Brien is the oldest futures brokerage in the United States, founded in 1914 Firms share a complementary focus on client service and prudent risk management Transaction adds over 75,000 clients and grows StoneX client float to over $13 billion Cross-sell opportunities will drive material revenue synergies, particularly in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, physical commodity trading, and fixed income products Acquisition expected to enhance margins, EPS, and return on equity Consolidation of operations expected to drive more than $50mm in expense synergies and unlock at least $50mm in capital synergiesNEW YORK, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:...

ACQUISITION BY BNP PARIBAS CARDIF OF AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS – UPDATE PRESS RELEASE Paris, 14 April 2025 After entering into exclusive negotiations on 1 August 2024, AXA and BNP Paribas Cardif signed a Share Purchase Agreement for AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). The closing is expected in early July 2025. In this context, the BNP Paribas Group fully confirms the strategic and industrial interest of the transaction to build a leading platform in asset management that will allow the Group to become the forefront European player in the management of long-term savings assets for insurers and pension funds. This platform will benefit from AXA IM’s leading market position and its team’s expertise specialised in private assets, which will drive further growth with both institutional and retail investors. This acquisition aligns perfectly with...

MONTREAL, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, wishes to address its shareholders in response to a press release issued today by Future Pak, LLC (“Future Pak”) regarding its proposals to acquire the Company. The Company believes its shareholders should be aware of the following:In August 2024, the Company received a first unsolicited non-binding proposal from Future Pak to acquire the Company. The proposed closing cash consideration of US$100 million was not attractive to the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) and the proposal was rejected by the Company. The Company received a second unsolicited non-binding proposal from Future Pak in January 2025, which could not be entertained as the...

RENTON, Wash., April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: FFNW) (the “Company”), the former holding company of First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the closing, effective April 11, 2025, of the previously announced transaction whereby Global Federal Credit Union (“Global”), headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed substantially all of the liabilities (including deposit liabilities) of First Financial Northwest Bank. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the Company received $228.7 million in cash pursuant to the Purchase and Assumption Agreement by and among the Company, Global and the Bank, dated January 10, 2024. The Company also notified the Nasdaq Stock Market of its intent to delist shares of Company common...

Acquisition will create an advanced operating system with Applied AI to help improve returns for real assets investors, advisors, and operators PALO ALTO, Calif., April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), a leading global provider of AI-powered solutions for professionals at advisory, capital markets, and legal firms, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire TermSheet, a provider of software for real estate teams. TermSheet, LLC is an affiliate of Platform Ventures, a Kansas City-based investment firm. The transaction is subject to regular and customary closing conditions and is expected to close within the next 45 days. “This acquisition is an investment in better serving the tens of thousands of firms in the real assets market,” said Erin Guinan, General Manager of DealCloud at Intapp. “Bringing...

NEW YORK, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A portfolio company of Prospect Capital Corporation (“Prospect”) (NASDAQ: PSEC) and QC Holdings, Inc. (“QC Holdings” or the “Company”) (OTCPK:QCCO) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which, subject to certain conditions and on the terms set forth in the merger agreement, Prospect would acquire QC Holdings in an all-cash transaction, for $2.00 per share, for a total enterprise value of approximately $115 million (the “Merger”). The Merger was unanimously approved by the board of directors of QC Holdings and by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. No other stockholder approval is required. Completion of the Merger is subject to the receipt of certain required regulatory approvals, as well as certain...