ST. LOUIS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ST. LOUIS, MO – December 2025 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to SGPS/ShowRig (“SGPS”), a global leader in entertainment rigging, staging, automation, and custom fabrication, on its acquisition of Niscon Inc., a Canada-based innovator in advanced motion-control software and automation systems. This strategic move, led by SGPS President Ned Collett, brings together two of the most respected names in the industry—organizations whose technologies and capabilities have powered many of the world’s most complex and visually captivating productions. Niscon, best known for its Raynok Motion Control System, will operate as a division of SGPS/ShowRig, enhancing the company’s integrated offering across touring...

Cronos to acquire CanAdelaar for up-front cash consideration of US$67.0M1 plus cash earnout of 0.5x normalized EBITDA in 2026 and 2027 Up-front consideration represents approximately 1.4x CanAdelaar LTM revenue and 2.4x LTM EBITDA2 Will give Cronos #1 market share3 in the largest adult-use cannabis market in Europe Enables borderless product strategy, leveraging investments in genetics, R&D, and product development TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos” or the “Company”), an innovative global cannabinoid company, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a definitive share sale and purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of CanAdelaar B.V. (“CanAdelaar”), the largest cannabis company3 operating...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of Casado Design Ltd., a survey and design company located in the South West of England with a strong reputation and expertise in 3D modeling and scanning services for tower and infrastructure building in the telecom sector. This acquisition marks the entry of Drone as a Service to the UK and the company’s expansion into telecom infrastructure, an area experiencing new investment and transformation in the UK and across Europe. “Acquiring Casado Design is an important milestone expanding our Drone as...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) today announced that it has halted discussions with GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark”) (NYSE: GPRK) regarding the acquisition of GeoPark by Parex. Based on Parex’s review of information provided by GeoPark since November 14, 2025, as well as virtual and in-person discussions with GeoPark management, Parex has determined that there is no basis to increase its view on the value of GeoPark common shares relative to the proposal to acquire all GeoPark shares for US$9.00 per share in cash, which Parex submitted to the GeoPark board of directors on September 4, 2025 (the “September Proposal”). Following its engagement with Geopark over the past month, Parex concluded, given the gap in perceived value, that further discussions were unlikely...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mawson Finland Limited (“Mawson” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MFL) is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has granted the final order (the “Final Order“) in connection with the proposed business combination of Mawson and First Nordic Metals Corp. (TSX-V: FNM, FNSE: FNMC SDB, OTCQX: FNMCF, FRA: HEG0) (“First Nordic”), pursuant to which it is proposed that First Nordic will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Mawson by way of a plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”), pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the arrangement agreement between Mawson and First Nordic dated September 14, 2025. As previously announced, the Arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by Mawson’s shareholders at a special...

Positions Rio2 as a Diversified Latin American Gold Miner with Copper Exposure Concurrent C$140 Million Bought Deal Equity Financing to Support the Acquisition NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) with Southern Peaks Mining L.P. (“Southern Peaks”) to acquire its 99.1% interest in the Condestable mine (“Condestable Mine” or “Condestable”) located in Peru (the “Transaction”). Southern Peaks is a private business that is owned by management and funds advised by Global Natural Resource Investments. On closing, Southern Peaks will receive total upfront consideration...

Strengthens presence in growing healthcare manufacturing and innovation hubs. CRANSTON, R.I., Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak”), a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Merrill’s Packaging. Merrill’s Packaging specializes in custom thermoformed packaging solutions for medical device, pharmaceutical, life science, and other demanding applications. Merrill’s also offers complementary products and services such as die-cut pouch/mounting cards and value-added design, development, and tooling services. Merrill’s operating footprint includes production sites in Burlingame, CA and Alajuela, Costa Rica which are ISO 13485 certified and equipped with ISO Class 8 cleanrooms. Merrill’s Packaging was founded in 1961 and over more than...

On 5 May 2025, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 20 of 2 May 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 120 million during the period 5 May to 31 December 2025. The buy-back will be structured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (“Safe Harbour” rules).Trading day No. of shares Average price Amount    Accumulated until 28 November 2025 196,200 597.51 117,231,745    Monday, 1 December 2025 600 609.41 365,646    Tuesday, 2 December 2025 400 614.38 245,752    Wednesday, 3 December 2025 400 623.50 249,400    Thursday, 4 December 2025 400 621.84 248,736    Friday,...

Strategic agreement broadens Xanadu’s presence in Singapore TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (“A*STAR”) in Singapore. This agreement builds on Xanadu’s existing partnership with A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) and extends to include the A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC) and A*STAR Quantum Innovation Centre (A*STAR Q.InC). Together, Xanadu and A*STAR intend to advance research and development in quantum technologies, with the goal of establishing long-term research collaborations and exploring the potential of creating joint quantum laboratories and operations in Singapore. Quantum...

HONG KONG, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intercont (Cayman) Limited (Nasdaq: NCT)(“NCT” or “the Group”), a global carbon-neutral shipping company, announced that, it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire a less than 50% minority stake of Starks Network Ltd (“Starks Network” or “the Company”) , a leading Singapore-based Web3 technology service provider and will co-develop the Project zCloak Network (“zCloak”). This strategic agreement marks a significant milestone, positioning NCT and zCloak to jointly advance the integration of maritime services and blockchain technology. Starks Network, incorporated in the Cayman Islands with operational headquarters in Singapore, has established strong competitive advantages in the global Web3 ecosystem with Project zCloak Network. The company’s proprietary frameworks...