Nayax announces strategic acquisition of Brazil-based UPPay, strengthening its position in the Latin American market HERZLIYA, Israel, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business by simplifying payments and maximizing loyalty, today announced the acquisition of UPPay, a leading digital payment and telemetry provider for automated self-service coffee machines in Brazil. This strategic acquisition will significantly increase Nayax’s Brazilian footprint and unlock new market opportunities across Latin America with a sophisticated suite of affordable solutions. UPPay offers an economical, scalable, customizable, and comprehensive telemetry solution for automated self-service machines, making it ideal for businesses...

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 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES 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...

Bekaert announces the sale of its Steel Wire Solutions businesses in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Venezuela Bekaert today announces it has reached an agreement on the sale of its Steel Wire Solutions businesses in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Venezuela to Grupo AG. This transaction values the underlying entities at a consolidated enterprise value of approximately US$ 73 million and is expected to result in net proceeds for Bekaert of approximately US$ 37 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. RationaleBekaert’s strategy in recent years, has been to transform its business portfolio by reducing the Group’s exposure to more commoditized and volatile markets, while increasing its presence in faster growing markets, which typically offer...

Innovative model will preserve and strengthen community banking powered by values-driven financial services TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH, TSLEIL-WAUTUTH, K’ÒMOKS, KLAHOOSE, AND TLA’AMIN NATIONS, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vancity and First Credit Union are excited to share their intention to explore a potential merger. This merger would strengthen local community banking in British Columbia and enhance member access to financial services in communities on the North Sunshine Coast; Vancouver Island; and on Bowen, Texada and Hornby Islands. First Credit Union and Vancity both share a long history of putting people first, creating positive financial impact, and delivering values-based services that empower communities.  This partnership will support an innovative vision for the collective future of community banking. With...

— Advances Pacira’s “5×30” path to becoming an innovative biopharmaceutical organization — — Adds novel, high-capacity, local-delivery platform for the development of genetic medicines with disease-modifying potential for prevalent musculoskeletal diseases with significant unmet needs — — Brings preclinical portfolio and research and development talent — — Provides expected near-term and long-term financial benefits with elimination of future milestone payments — PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), the industry leader in its commitment to deliver innovative, non-opioid pain therapies to transform the lives of patients, today announced it has acquired the remaining 81 percent equity stake of GQ Bio Therapeutics GmbH for approximately...

Bolt-on Acquisition Increases Coal Mine Methane Environmental Credit Cash Flow, Expands Midstream Infrastructure, and Enhances Southern Appalachia Prices Strategic Refinance Incorporates 40% Improvement in Cash Flow from New Hedges and an Innovative Master Trust Structure Solidifies Diversified as the Leading Issuer of Oil & Gas Securitizations BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC; NYSE:DEC) (“Diversified” or the “Company”) announces the close of its previously announced acquisition of operated natural gas properties and related midstream pipeline infrastructure located within Virginia, West Virginia, and Alabama (the “Assets”) from Summit Natural Resources (the “Seller”) (together with the assets, the “Acquisition”). Additionally, the Company closed on an asset backed...

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) (“Stronghold”, the “Company”, or “we”) today announced that its stockholders have overwhelmingly voted “FOR” the pending merger (the “Merger”) between Stronghold and Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) (“Bitfarms”). “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished at Stronghold,” said Gregory Beard, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Stronghold. “We are thrilled by the strong endorsement from our stockholders, who recognize the significant value and potential of this merger and look forward to the next chapter for our stockholders as a part of Bitfarms.” On February 27, 2025, Stronghold held a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on and...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today announced the acquisition of 40 former Big Lots store leases from Gordon Brothers. The acquisition of the additional store leases is subject to final bankruptcy court approval and customary closing conditions. Including the 40 additional Big Lots locations, the Company has acquired a total of 63 former Big Lots store leases to date. Eric van der Valk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ollie’s stated, “We are excited to announce the acquisition of an additional 40 former Big Lot store locations. Everything about these stores lines up well with our business and growth strategy. These locations are the right size, come with favorable lease terms, are located in existing and adjacent trade areas, and have...

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 ALLIANCE PHARMA 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: 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 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES 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...