Wendel completes the acquisition of a controlling stake in Monroe Capital LLC, a transformational transaction in line with its strategic roadmapWendel’s Asset Management platform now represents c.€34 billion1 of AuM in private assets and is expected to generate, on a full year basis, c.€160 million2 of Fee Related Earnings and c.€185 million of total pre-tax profit in 2025Wendel (MF-FP) today announced that it has completed the definitive partnership agreement including the acquisition, together with AXA IM Prime, of 75% of Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe Capital” or “the Company”), and a sponsoring program of $800 million to accelerate Monroe Capital’s growth, and will invest in GP commitment for up to $200 million. As part of the initial transaction, Wendel has invested $1.133 billion to acquire 72% of Monroe Capital’s shares (from...

The project will preserve 49 affordable housing units in Baldwin Park, Calif.Ramona Park, an affordable housing complex in Baldwin Park, Calif.CPP(Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Ramona Park, an affordable housing complex in Baldwin Park, Calif. This is CPP’s fourth project in the Los Angeles area in the past year.BALDWIN PARK, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Ramona Park, an affordable housing complex in Baldwin Park, Calif. This is CPP’s fourth project in the Los Angeles area in the past year. Ramona Park is located at 13870 Ramona Boulevard...

Ipsos has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire The BVA Family Paris, March 31, 2025 – Ipsos, one of the world’s leading market research companies, announces it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire The BVA Family, a prominent French market research group renowned for its expertise in packaging testing, customer experience, mystery shopping and research for government and public services. It also boasts research methodologies in services, luxury, consumer goods and behavioral sciences. With more than 900 employees globally, The BVA Family has a significant presence in the UK and Italy as well. Its brands include BVA (France), Doxa (Italy), BDRC (UK), and PRS IN VIVO (one of the world leaders in packaging testing). Ben Page, Chief Executive Officer of Ipsos, commented: “This acquisition strengthens our...

Cyberint, rebranded as Check Point External Risk Management, offers a comprehensive view of an organization’s cyber threats across the open, deep, and dark web REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has emerged as a leading player in Attack Surface Management (ASM) with its acquisition of Cyberint, as highlighted in the recent GigaOm Radar report. Cyberint, recognized as a top performer in the Maturity/Platform Play quadrant, now brings its ASM expertise to Check Point’s External Risk Management solution. This combination of automated asset discovery and continuous risk monitoring with advanced threat intelligence provides customers with superior attack surface oversight and enhanced security...

Integration of StormForge’s ML-driven optimization capabilities into CloudBolt’s award-winning FinOps platform to further reduce Insight-to-Action time in container environments ROCKVILLE, Md., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CloudBolt Software, The Cloud ROI Company™ and a recognized leader in cloud cost management, today announced its acquisition of StormForge, a pioneer in machine learning-powered Kubernetes resource optimization. CloudBolt first partnered with StormForge in early 2024, when the company became the inaugural member of CloudBolt’s Technical Alliance Program (TAP). With this acquisition, CloudBolt will fully integrate StormForge’s patent-pending machine learning capabilities into its award-winning FinOps platform, creating one of the most advanced Kubernetes cost management solutions...

BANGKOK, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ: NIVF) (“NewGen” or the “Company”), a comprehensive fertility services provider in Asia helping couples and individuals obtain access to fertility treatments, today announced that it has terminated the binding term sheet with healthcare company European Wellness Investment Holdings Limited (“EWIHL”) regarding their previously announced reverse merger transaction. On December 11, 2024, the Company announced its entry into a binding term sheet with EWIHL for a reverse merger, in which EWIHL would on completion hold approximately 61.6% of the Company’s equity (the “EWIHL Proposed Transaction”). The completion of the EWIHL Proposed Transaction was subject to, among other matters, the completion of due diligence, the delivery of draft audited financials...

Strategic transaction combines industry-leading systems and rack-level expertise with AMD GPU, CPU and networking silicon and open-source software to address the $500 billion data center AI accelerator opportunity in 2028 SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the completion of its acquisition of ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI and general-purpose compute infrastructure for the world’s largest hyperscale providers. The acquisition will enable a new class of end-to-end AI solutions based on the combination of AMD CPU, GPU and networking silicon, open-source AMD ROCm™ software and rack-scale systems capabilities. It will also accelerate the design and deployment of AMD-powered AI infrastructure at scale optimized for the cloud. AMD expects the transaction to be accretive...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindwell Solutions Group Holdings (“MSGH” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of TransGlobal Assets Inc. (OTC: TMSH) focused on innovative technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Manifest Technologies Group, a company specializing in the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the accounts receivable (AR) and debt recovery industry. This strategic acquisition will integrate Manifest Technologies Group’s cutting-edge AI capabilities, including its automated AR management, compliance monitoring, and sentiment/emotion analysis tools, into MSGH’s growing suite of technology offerings. The move is expected to significantly enhance MSGH’s ability to provide comprehensive and intelligent...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Full name of discloser: OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD(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 Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc(d)        If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)        Date position...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ANNISTON, Ala., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FB Financial Corporation (“FB Financial”) (NYSE: FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (“Southern States”) (Nasdaq: SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, with 15 branches across Alabama and Georgia, along with two loan production offices in the Atlanta MSA. Southern States’ core markets include a mix of community and metropolitan markets that match FB Financial’s desired areas for growth, including Atlanta, Auburn-Opelika, Birmingham, Columbus, and Huntsville. Southern States reported total assets of $2.8 billion,...