BOSTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of specialty therapies for specialists and community care providers, that address important medical and public health threats, today announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of Optinose, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTN). This acquisition broadens Paratek’s commercial portfolio which now includes both its flagship antibiotic, NUZYRA® (omadacycline), and Optinose’s product XHANCE® (fluticasone propionate). “Adding XHANCE to our portfolio is a pivotal first step in achieving our long-term vision to become a multi‑product specialty therapeutics company, focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs,” said Evan Loh, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Paratek. “Our medical...

CINCINNATI, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quipt Home Medical Corp. (“Quipt” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: QIPT; TSX: QIPT), a U.S. based home medical equipment provider focused on end-to-end respiratory care, today announced that it has received an unsolicited non-binding and conditional and indicative proposal from Forager Capital Management, LLC (“FCM”) to acquire 100% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares at a price of $3.10 per common share (the “Non-Binding Proposal”). It is the Company’s policy not to comment on unsolicited offers and is confirming its receipt of the Non-Binding Proposal only because Forager has made it public. As previously disclosed, the Company entered into a Non-Disclosure and Standstill Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated February 1, 2025, with Forager Fund, L.P. (“Forager Fund”) and FCM...

Singapore, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group,” “YYGH,” or the “Company”), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM), is thrilled to announce its plans to establish a significant presence in Thailand through the acquisition of YY Circle Thailand. YY Group and YY Circle Thailand are in the process of reaching a definitive agreement, and the transaction is expected to close on June 2, 2025, with the completion of customary closing conditions. This acquisition marks a pivotal step in YY Group’s Southeast Asia expansion strategy. This strategic acquisition highlights YY Group’s commitment to empowering businesses and workers in Thailand’s vibrant casual labor market, currently estimated to be valued at THB170 billion (US$5 billion) annually. The...

 Nykredit has announced the preliminary result of the takeover offer NOT FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBU-TION WOULD BE CONTRARY TO APPLICABLE LEGISLATION OR RULES OF SUCH JURISDICTION With reference to Spar Nord Bank A/S’ (Spar Nord) company announcement no. 1/2025 concerning the all-cash voluntary takeover offer from Nykredit Realkredit A/S (Nykredit) for all shares (other than treasury shares held by Spar Nord) in Spar Nord (the Offer), Nykredit has today announced the preliminary result of the Offer. Nykredit’s announcement is attached. Preliminary resultAccording to the terms and conditions of the Offer, the offer period expired on 20 May 2025 at 23:59 (CEST). Based on a preliminary and non-binding summation of acceptances, Nykredit...

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 RENOLD 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...

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 CRANEWARE 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...

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: Jupiter Fund Management 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 Offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Renold plc(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date position held:        For an opening position disclosure, state...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ValOre Metals Corp. (“ValOre”) (TSX-V: VO, OTCQB: KVLQF, Frankfurt: KEQ0) and South Atlantic Gold Inc. (“South Atlantic”) (TSX-V: SAO), today announced, further to the joint news release of ValOre/South Atlantic dated March 26, 2025, the annual general and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of the shareholders of South Atlantic (the “South Atlantic Shareholders”) will be held on June 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Kelowna time) at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2B3. At the Meeting, South Atlantic Shareholders will be asked to approve, among other matters, a special resolution (the “Amalgamation Resolution”) approving an amalgamation (the “Amalgamation”) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) involving South Atlantic, ValOre and 1529317 B.C. Ltd. (“Subco”),...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Segra International (“Segra”), a global leader in cannabis agriculture technology, proudly announces its strategic amalgamation with Klonetics Plant Science Inc., a licensed cannabis nursery and cultivation company based in Kelowna, BC. This acquisition will significantly bolster Segra’s leadership as a cannabis tissue culture nursery and pathogen testing lab, enhancing the capabilities of the combined organizations to meet the growing global demand for clean, true-to-type cannabis clones. Leveraging Klonetics’ existing licenses and infrastructure, Segra plans to expand its nursery capacity and operational capabilities, enriched by Segra’s state-of-the-art tissue culture and molecular laboratories. Furthermore, the utilization of Klonetics’ flowering...

Tender Offer Amended to up to 9.9% of Class A Shares Tender Offer Extended Until 5:00pm Eastern Time on June 3, 2025 ST. HELIER, Jersey, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plantro Ltd. (“Plantro”) today announced that it is extending and amending its ongoing all-cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to acquire class A limited voting shares (the “Class A Shares”) in the capital of Information Services Corporation (TSX: ISC) (“ISC” or the “Company”). Pursuant to the terms of a third amended and restated offer document dated May 20, 2025 (the “Offer Document”), Plantro has increased the consideration under the Tender Offer to $30 per Class A Share, payable in cash (the “Tender Price”). Plantro has also extended the expiry date of the Tender Offer to 5:00pm (Eastern Time) on June 3, 2025, unless the Tender Offer is further varied, extended,...