In the $207 million deal, Infinite Reality will expand and reimagine Napster, empowering artists with new audience monetization and engagement capabilities, underpinned by iR’s immersive technology, AI-powered tools, and audience networkInfinite Reality Acquires Iconic Music Service NapsterIn the $207 million deal, Infinite Reality will expand and reimagine Napster, empowering artists with new audience monetization and engagement capabilities, underpinned by iR’s immersive technology, AI-powered tools, and audience network.NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinite Reality™ (iR), an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and other immersive technologies, announced today the company has entered into a definitive...

Kevin Miller and Darryl Worrell PHOTO(left to right) Kevin Miller, President and CEO of Addition Financial Credit Union; Darryl Worrell, President and CEO of Envision Credit UnionLAKE MARY, Fla. and TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union are pleased to announce they have submitted their merger application to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). This marks a significant step forward in the planned merger of these two award-winning institutions, which aims to expand service to members across Central Florida, North Florida, and South Georgia. Under the terms of the agreement, the combined credit union will continue to operate as Addition Financial Credit Union under the leadership of current...

Strengthens Transportation Management Capabilities for Shippers and Logistics Services Providers WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (TSX: DSG) (Nasdaq: DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired 3GTMS (3G), a leading provider of transportation management solutions. Based in the US, 3G’s transportation management solutions combine modern cloud architecture, an expansive carrier network, and planning-driven automation to help customers improve costs, customer satisfaction, and efficiency. Shippers, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers leverage 3G’s platform to optimize domestic over-the-road shipments with tools for planning, rating, consolidation, and routing that cover the entire shipment lifecycle. “3G’s...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Serinus Energy Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Serinus Energy Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 24 March 2025(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? No2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a)        Purchases and salesClass...

The acquisition aims to accelerate both firms’ commitment to deliver an exemplary client experience to Canadian investors TORONTO, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Unlimited Inc. (“Purpose”), a rapidly growing Canadian financial services firm known for helping advisors deliver outstanding client experiences through its asset management and wealth platforms, announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. (“ShIM”) and Steadyhand Investment Funds, Inc. (“SIFI,” and together with ShIM, “Steadyhand” or the “Company”), an independent wealth management firm serving Canadian investors based in Vancouver (the “Transaction”).   Founded in 2006, with more than $1.3 billion in assets across 3,900 investors, Steadyhand is a trusted...

Rev SmartDepoRev has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industry’s most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries.Rev, the world’s most accurate speech-to-text technology company, has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industry’s most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries Both companies have established successful track records serving leading law firms and court reporting agencies The acquisition combines Rev’s >99% accurate transcription with SmartDepo’s 100% accurate page-line citations, delivering comprehensive legal document solutions This strategic move is designed to increase attorney and court reporter productivity, reduce fatigue, and optimize client outcomesAUSTIN, Texas, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rev, the world’s most accurate speech-to-text technology company, today announced it...

Film & TV Distribution Tech Provider Joins TransPerfect Media NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, today announced it has acquired Blu Digital Group, a leader in digital media services, cloud-based workflow automation, and content distribution technology for the media and entertainment industry. Blu Digital Group will operate as a division of TransPerfect Media, a leading provider of post-production and localization services. For 18 years, Blu Digital Group has provided digital media services and cloud-based software solutions to streamline content processing, quality control, and distribution for major studios and streaming platforms. As the company expanded into localization services, the need for additional...

Interactive, Research-based Writing Solution Will Enhance McGraw Hill’s Personalized Learning Capabilities for K-12McGraw Hill Acquires EssaypopEssaypop adds to McGraw Hill’s growing portfolio of digital tools an interactive, cloud-based writing solution that offers a personalized teaching and learning experience.COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, announced the acquisition of Essaypop, an interactive, cloud-based writing solution built by teachers to demystify writing in a way that is user-friendly and intuitive for both educators and students.   A research-based solution that offers a personalized teaching and learning experience that applies the science of writing, Essaypop adds to McGraw Hill’s growing portfolio of digital tools a comprehensive K-12 writing...

Leading provider of SaaS solutions for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CentralReach from Insight Partners for a net purchase price of approximately $1.65 billion, including a $200 million tax benefit resulting from the transaction. Roper expects CentralReach to deliver sustainable 20%+ organic revenue and EBITDA growth. CentralReach is a leading provider of cloud-native software enabling the workflow and administration of Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) therapy. Over 200,000 professionals utilize CentralReach’s purpose-built solutions to help provide care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (“IDD”)....

Evan RutchikLocalFactor Founder & CEO Evan Rutchik Named Viamedia President & Chief Strategy OfficerLocalFactor Founder & CEO Evan Rutchik Named Viamedia President & Chief Strategy Officer Acquisition Combines Viamedia’s Extensive Infrastructure with LocalFactor’s Data-Driven Targeting and Programmatic Expertise to Deliver More Scalable, Privacy-Compliant Ad Solutions for Brands and Agencies LEXINGTON, K.Y., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viamedia, the country’s largest independent digital and linear advertising rep firm, today announced the acquisition of LocalFactor, a Westport, Connecticut-based, tech-enabled digital advertising company specializing in omnichannel programmatic advertising solutions for large regional and national brands and agencies. LocalFactor founder and CEO Evan Rutchik has...