DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), and Paul Bender, the owner of The Protectorate Group Insurance Agency, Inc., doing business as American Adventure Insurance (“American Adventure”), today announced that Brown & Brown Dealer Services (“BBDS”) has acquired the assets of American Adventure. American Adventure specializes in providing insurance solutions at the dealership for all types of vehicles, including motor homes, travel trailers, campers, boats, personal watercrafts, motorcycles and more. American Adventure also provides F&I products to automotive dealers and commercial insurance solutions. American Adventure is led by Paul Bender, who has over 30 years of experience partnering with dealers to provide on-the-spot...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

BAKER HUGHES AND VALLOUREC SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON UNDERGROUND HYDROGEN STORAGE WITH THE DELPHY SOLUTION Meudon (France), on February 17, 2026 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, focused on advancing hydrogen storage solutions for the green hydrogen market.  The collaboration is intended to build a closer, long-term cooperation to better serve customers across the industrial green hydrogen value chain – including green ammonia, sustainable fuels and green steel manufacturing – as well as the clean power sector, such as data centers. This MOU includes the future integration of Vallourec’s Delphy storage solution with Baker Hughes compression solutions. The areas of collaboration will...

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. 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 DKK    Accumulated until 6 February 2026 61,283 671.82 41,171,105    Monday, 9 February 2026 1,000 701.00 701,000    Tuesday, 10 February 2026 4,000 700.00 2,800,000    Wednesday, 11 February 2026 2,000 704.00 1,408,000    Thursday, 12 February 2026 1,000 705.00 705,000    Friday,...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

Birmingham, MI, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Angle Advisors is pleased to announce that Brunner Manufacturing Company (“Brunner”) has been acquired by Howmet Aerospace (“Howmet”) and will become part of Howmet Fastening Systems.  Angle Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Brunner in completing the transaction.Howmet Aerospace has acquired Brunner Manufacturing Located in Mauston, WI, Brunner is a leading manufacturer of agricultural, industrial and commercial vehicle fasteners and high-strength components.  Operating some of the largest cold-heading machines in the world, Brunner has grown in the Mauston community for over 60 years and became a critical supplier to the largest producers of agricultural and other industrial equipment. Headquartered in Waco, TX, Howmet Fastening Systems, a business...

Transaction Closing Date Set for Next Tuesday, February 17 FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) (the “Company” or “SEGG Media”), the global sports, entertainment, and gaming group, today announced that it has agreed to binding terms to acquire at least a majority interest in Veloce Media Group (“Veloce”), one of the fastest-growing and market leading platforms operating at the intersection of sport, gaming and digital media.The completion date for consummating the acquisition is set for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, which will result in SEGG Media acquiring a controlling interest of Veloce, enabling consolidation for accounting and reporting purposes and direct control. The transaction values Veloce at approximately $61 million (£45...

Irving, TX, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Flow Technologies (UFT), a leading technical distributor and solutions provider serving the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment markets, today announced the strategic acquisitions of CS3 Water Works and Principle Environmental. These additions significantly strengthen UFT’s presence across the Southeast and Florida, expanding the Company’s valve and process equipment capabilities in key growth markets.UFT Acquires CS3 Water Works and Principle Environmental The acquisitions reinforce UFT’s strategy to deepen regional expertise while broadening its portfolio of solutions to better serve municipal and industrial customers throughout the Southeast. CS3 Water Works CS3 Water Works is a Florida-based provider of valves and related waterworks solutions, serving...

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”), a leading global insurance and reinsurance group backed by investment vehicles managed by affiliates of Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. (“AF Group”) from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (“Blue Cross”). Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, AF Group has been a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions through its affiliate brands for more than a century. Since its acquisition by Blue Cross in 1994, the organisation has strengthened its position in the US property and casualty market and now delivers commercial and specialty insurance solutions in all 50 states, backed by a longstanding...

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 JTC 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 position disclosure,...