Strategic acquisition expands zSpace’s immersive learning solutions with BlocksCAD’s 3D design platform for STEM education SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — zSpace (NASDAQ: ZSPC), a leader in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) education, today announced the acquisition of BlocksCAD, a cutting-edge platform specializing in 3D design and modeling for STEM education. The acquisition strengthens zSpace’s commitment to transforming education through innovative technology and expands its capabilities to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for students worldwide. BlocksCAD’s intuitive design platform empowers students and educators to explore coding, mathematics, and engineering concepts through 3D modeling and design. By integrating BlocksCAD’s powerful tools into zSpace’s immersive learning ecosystem,...

NEW YORK, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StoneX Group Inc. (the “Company”; NASDAQ: SNEX) has signed an agreement to acquire The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”). This strategic acquisition will strengthen StoneX’s offerings in equity and debt capital markets, with significant enhancements in equity research and investment banking. The Benchmark Company is a full-service investment banking firm offering a robust sales and trading platform, award-winning equity research, and a highly experienced investment banking team. Headquartered in New York City and operating nationwide, Benchmark has been delivering exceptional client service, market access, and deep market and industry expertise for over 35 years. Richard Messina, Founder and CEO of Benchmark, will continue in his role, leading the division within StoneX. Jacob Rappaport,...

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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 11, 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), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire a sixth land survey engineering company located in Arizona. Upon completion, this will be the first acquisition in the Southwest Region and will serve as a launchpad to further regional development and the Company’s national DaaS business model bringing the speed and precision of AI drone solutions in a convenient subscription or pay-per-use model for businesses and government users. “Arizona is a strategic location for our first potential Southwest region acquisition as we currently...

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...

The company to be acquired operates an approximately 100,000 square foot logistics facility equipped with 20 loading docks situated near the third largest port in the United States and will also enable Jeffs’ Brands to provide services to third parties. Tel Aviv, Israel, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jeffs’ Brands Ltd (“Jeffs’ Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace, today announced that the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Smart Repair Pro, has entered on March 10, 2025 into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire Pure NJ Logistics LLC (“Pure Logistics”), a company that operates a strategically located approximately 100,000 square foot logistics center equipped with 20 loading docks in New Jersey. The acquisition is anticipated...

MONTREAL, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) (“Knight”), a pan-American (ex-US) specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) with Endo Operations Limited (“Endo”) and Paladin Pharma Inc., to acquire the Paladin business (“Paladin”). At closing, Knight will pay an upfront payment of $120 million in cash, including inventory with a value of $20 million. In addition, Knight may pay future contingent payments of up to US$15 million upon achieving certain sales milestones. In 2024, Paladin generated revenues of $70 million excluding products that Paladin has stopped commercializing or is in the process of discontinuing. “The reunion of Paladin and Knight, two companies dear to me, is both financially attractive and personally...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Primary...

Business includes approximately 351,000 horsepower, comprised of 316,000 operating horsepower and a 35,000 horsepower backlog of contracted new equipment Aligns with Archrock’s focus on large horsepower compression with blue-chip customers Complements and deepens Archrock’s existing operations in the Permian Basin Expands Archrock’s electric motor drive compression capabilities as customer demand for low carbon solutions continues to grow The $357 million transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Archrock’s earnings per share and cash available for dividend per shareHOUSTON and TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) (“Archrock”) and Natural Gas Compression Systems, Inc. (“NGCSI”), a high-quality provider of contract gas compression services, today announced that they...

SUWANEE, Ga., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avail Infrastructure Solutions (“Avail”), a Fernweh Group (“Fernweh”) portfolio Company, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Electrical Products Group (“EPG”) business unit to nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT) (“nVent”), for an Enterprise Value of $975 million, subject to customary adjustments. “This is a crucial step in solidifying EPG’s position as a leading provider of electrical products,” said Jeremy Hoffman, President of EPG. “The strategic combination with nVent will enhance EPG’s brand and create significant value for customers, employees and stakeholders. This transaction positions EPG to deliver best-in-class electrical products and solutions while benefiting from growth in the datacenter and utilities markets.” Siddarth Madhav, President...