BRIDGEVILLE, Pa., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:USAP) (“Universal” or the “Company”) today announced that its stockholders have voted at a special meeting of Universal stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) to approve the Company’s pending acquisition by Aperam S.A. Under the terms of the merger agreement governing the proposed acquisition, Universal stockholders are entitled to receive $45.00 per share in cash for every share of Universal common stock they own immediately prior to the effective time of the merger. At the Special Meeting, approximately 99% of the shares voted (excluding abstentions) were voted in favor of the merger, which represented approximately 68% of the total outstanding shares of Universal common stock as of November 22, 2024, the record date for the...

Taipei, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Femco Steel Technology Co., Ltd. (“FST” or the “Company”), an innovative golf shaft manufacturer, and Chenghe Acquisition I Co. (“Chenghe”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”). Ordinary shares of the newly formed holding company, FST Corp. (“PubCo”), are expected to commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “KBSX” on January 16, 2025. The Business Combination was approved at an extraordinary general meeting of Chenghe’s shareholders on December 23, 2024. Upon the closing of the Business Combination, trading of Chenghe’s ordinary shares and units ceased. Mr. David Chuang, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of FST commented, “We are thrilled...

WASHINGTON and EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BurTech Acquisition Corp. (“BurTech”) (NASDAQ: BRKH), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and Blaize, Inc. (“Blaize”), a provider of purpose-built, artificial intelligence (“AI”)-enabled edge computing solutions, today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”). The combined company will operate under the name Blaize Holdings, Inc. and began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols “BZAI” and “BZAIW” on January 14, 2025. The Business Combination, approved at a special meeting of BurTech shareholders on December 23, 2024, begins a new period in Blaize’s growth in bringing artificial intelligence to the edge. The Business Combination marks a major milestone for Blaize as it continues...

Acquisition strengthens ThoughtExchange’s position as the go-to engagement platform for K12, enterprise, and public organizationsThoughtExchange & Sparrow ConnectedFull-spectrum engagement and communications in one platformVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThoughtExchange, a market leader in survey and engagement solutions, has joined forces with Sparrow Connected’s omnichannel communications platform. This acquisition expands ThoughtExchange by allowing organizations the benefits of full-spectrum engagement and communications in one platform. Engagement has long been a strength of the ThoughtExchange platform, and now organizations can pair unparalleled engagement capabilities with Sparrow Connected’s omni-channel communications tools. Companies using Sparrow Connected experience a 300%...

Acquisition underscores AvePoint’s continued commitment to provide Managed Services Providers with an AI-driven platform to manage, optimize, and secure clients’ IT environments with greater operational efficiency, scalability, and new security-centric recurring revenue streams JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT), the global leader in data security, governance and resilience, today entered into an agreement to acquire Ydentic, a SaaS company specializing in centralized multi-tenant management for Microsoft Managed Services Providers (MSPs). This strategic acquisition will drive the continued evolution of Elements, AvePoint’s MSP Platform for greater MSP profitability, increased operational efficiency, scalability, and new security-centric recurring revenue streams.  “We are thrilled...

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Top-rated EPM platform enhances insightsoftware’s planning, consolidation, and reporting solutions with modern, agile, and user-centric architecture RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — insightsoftware, the most comprehensive provider of solutions for the Office of the CFO, today announced it acquired JustPerform, an intelligent, cloud-native planning, consolidation, and reporting platform. The acquisition brings next-generation enterprise performance management (EPM) capabilities, enhanced by AI-driven predictive analytics and automated insights, to insightsoftware’s portfolio. These advancements empower customers to have a unified, intelligent solution that connects strategy to outcomes, aligns teams with dynamic planning, streamlines complex financial processes, and enhances decision-making to drive business value. The...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stearman Resources Inc. (CSE:STMN) (“Stearman” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Brassie Creek Property, consisting of 9 mineral claims covering 1,862 hectares, located 48 kilometres (km) west of Kamloops, British Columbia, prospective for copper, gold and silver. The Property is located in a prolific copper producing area, including being 15 kms away for Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper Mine, the largest open-pit mine in Canada. Highland Valley has been producing copper, gold and molybdenum since 1962. The New Afton Mine is located 36 km east of the Property producing copper and gold since 2012 and Getty Copper’s Getty North prospect is located 17 km south of the Property. The Property has...

PRESS RELEASE Paris – January 15th, 2025 STATEMENT Following recent media commentary, Bureau Veritas indicates that it is in discussions with SGS regarding a potential business combination. There can be no assurance that these discussions will result in a transaction or other agreement. Bureau Veritas will not comment further and will only communicate in due course, if and when applicable. *** About Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, certification, and laboratory testing services with a powerful purpose: to shape a world of trust by ensuring responsible progress. With a vision to be the preferred partner for customers’ excellence and sustainability, the company innovates to help them navigate change.Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas’ 83,000 employees deliver services in 140 countries. The company’s technical...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE:GATO) (TSX:GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) today announced that Gatos Silver’s stockholders have voted to adopt the proposal related to the previously announced merger agreement between First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) and Gatos Silver (the “Merger Resolution”). The vote was held at Gatos Silver’s special stockholders meeting earlier today. The Merger Resolution was required to be approved by Gatos Silver stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of Gatos Silver (“Gatos Silver Shares”). Approximately 71.3% of the outstanding Gatos Silver Shares were voted in favor of the Merger Resolution. The final voting results will be reported on a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In...