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 MARLOWE 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...

Full acquisition marks the successful completion of a strategic integration process LLYC strengthens its footprint in the U.S., the world’s most important communications market Lambert Global Leadership Reinvests 30% Stake into LLYC, U.S. leadership team remains unchanged, with Mike Houston as CEO and Jeff Lambert as ChairmanMADRID, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LLYC (BME:LLYC), the global Marketing and Corporate Affairs consultancy, has acquired the remaining 30% stake in Lambert Global, completing its full ownership of the Michigan-based strategic communications firm ahead of schedule. The acquisition follows the successful integration of the initial 70% stake, announced in February 2024, and further strengthens LLYC’s position in the United States. The purchase price for the remaining 30% will be paid all in LLYC...

Acquisition is first in popular beach vacation destination MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce its most recent acquisition in Myrtle Beach, SC. Myrtle Beach is a popular vacation destination. Residents of the community can take advantage of the area’s numerous amenities including its beaches and boardwalk, golf courses, restaurants, and amusement park. Myrtle Beach has seen an influx of new residents over the past several years which has led to an increase in real estate prices. The Myrtle Beach manufactured housing community offers our residents an affordable solution. Michael Anise, CEO of FG Communities, commented, “In addition to being a popular tourist...

Transaction supports leading global insurance group’s next chapter as a private company HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced the closing of its acquisition by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, for $338.00 in cash per ordinary share, representing a total equity value of $5.1 billion. Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors also participated in the transaction. “This is a major moment for Enstar as we begin our next chapter as a private company,” said Enstar’s Chief Executive Officer Dominic Silvester. “Together with Sixth Street, we will build on our position as a leading global (re)insurance group, delivering innovative solutions to our partners...

Extendicare increases Senior Secured Credit Facility to $375 million MARKHAM, Ontario, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) announced today that its wholly owned home healthcare subsidiary, ParaMed Inc. (“ParaMed” or the “Purchaser”), completed the previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Closing the Gap Healthcare Group Inc. and certain affiliates (collectively, “Closing the Gap”) from the ultimate shareholders of Closing the Gap effective July 1, 2025 (the “Transaction”). ParaMed acquired Closing the Gap on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The aggregate cash consideration for the Transaction was $75.5 million, subject to customary working capital and other adjustments. The Transaction also includes an earnout tied to new business revenue...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and enterprise SaaS, has signed an offer to acquire a California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm with a well established history of operations. This marks ZenaTech’s first proposed transaction in the US West Coast or Southwest region, creating a strategic entry point into California ─ a high-value market for drone-based precision agriculture due to a massive agriculture economy, crop diversity, labor and water challenges, and an openness to innovation. With a commercial, construction and sustainability solution customer base and a deep regional presence, the proposed acquisition...

RESTON, Va., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and project management firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire e3i Engineers, a Boston, Massachusetts-based firm specializing in the design of data centers, energy infrastructure and emerging technology applications. The acquisition enhances Bowman’s ability to support clients with increasingly complex inside-the-data-center engineering needs, building on its existing strength in site planning, civil design and utility infrastructure. e3i Engineers has built a solid reputation over the past decade for its work supporting data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure across the U.S. The firm’s portfolio includes more than 3.2 million square feet of...

Acquisition Expands Infrastructure Outreach Firm’s Reach throughout the Western U.S. SAN DIEGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading California communications firm Southwest Strategies Group announced today the acquisition of Kiterocket, one of the nation’s leading public relations agencies for emerging technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy and sustainability. “Kiterocket’s client-centric philosophy and commitment to investing in their team align with our core values,” said Southwest Strategies Group CEO Chris Wahl. “Semiconductors are the lifeblood of modern American infrastructure, and this partnership positions Southwest Strategies Group to be on the leading edge of communications on the West Coast.” With offices in Phoenix, Ariz., and Seattle, Wash., Kiterocket extends Southwest Strategies Group’s reach throughout...

NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotus Technology Inc. (“Lotus Tech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOT), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, today announced that Etika Automotive Sdn Bhd (“Etika”) exercised its put option on June 30, 2025, requiring us to purchase 49% of the equity interests in Lotus Advance Technologies Sdn Bhd (“Lotus UK”) held by Etika pursuant to the Put Option Agreement dated January 31, 2023 between the parties. Lotus UK is currently owned by Geely International (Hong Kong) Limited (“Geely HK”) and Etika. As announced on April 14, 2025, Geely HK exercised a similar put option granted to it by the Company. With Etika having exercised its put option, the Company is expected to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Lotus UK through non-cash transactions based on pre-agreed prices....

Continues the company’s disciplined capital allocation strategy of targeted bolt-on acquisitions and proven ability to build trusted, proprietary partnerships with family-owned businesses Acquisition expands Ingersoll Rand competencies and capabilities in high-growth end markets Purchase made at an attractive low-double-digit multiple with expected post-synergy multiple in the mid-to-high single digitsDAVIDSON, N.C., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ingersoll Rand Inc., (NYSE: IR) a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, has acquired Termomeccanica Industrial Compressors S.p.A. (“TMIC”) and its subsidiary Adicomp S.p.A. (“Adicomp”) (collectively “TMIC/Adicomp”) with a purchase price of approximately €160 million. TMIC is an international leader in the design and production...