Vastned (Vastned NV, Euronext Brussels and Euronext Amsterdam: VASTB – previously known as Vastned Belgium NV) announces that the reverse cross-border legal merger in which Vastned Retail N.V. merges with and into Vastned (the Merger) was completed on 1 January 2025 at 00:00 CET. The combined company is now named ‘Vastned’ and is headquartered in Belgium. The Vastned Group will continue its activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Spain.  Full press release:AttachmentCompletion of the reverse cross-border legal merger on 1 January 2025

Results from recent copper exploration program expected early in new year TORONTO, Jan. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HIGHLIGHTS:ASX-listed Cygnus and TSXV-listed Doré have completed a merger by way of a Canadian statutory plan of arrangement, with Cygnus acquiring 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Doré Merger of equals has created a dual-listed Quebec-focused critical minerals company with two core assets in Quebec: the Chibougamau Copper and Gold Project, and the James Bay Lithium Projects The merged entity has more than A$14m in cash, underpinning the upcoming copper exploration and resource extension program The six-member board is now led by David Southam as Executive Chair; with Ernest Mast as President & Managing Director based in Canada During the period leading up to the closing of the merger, Doré...

Shifts Western Further Towards Being an Insurance-Focused Investment Holding Company CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (TSXV: WI) (“Western” or “WICC“), today announced that, further to Western’s news release of October 1, 2024, WICC has completed the previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition“) of Fortress Insurance Company (“Fortress“). WICC has acquired all the remaining shares (the “Final Closing“) for $3 million. Unless otherwise indicated, financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars and rounded. On October 1, 2024 Western issued 25,193,922 common shares in the capital of the Corporation (the “Common Shares”) at a deemed price of $0.40 per Common Share, for an aggregate deemed...

SEOUL, South Korea and NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Star Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: GLST) (“Global Star”), a special purpose acquisition company and K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K Enter”), a holding company with an internal K drama production team and contracts to acquire controlling interests in six diversified entertainment operating companies based in Korea and engaged in the entertainment content and IP creation businesses, today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has declared effective the registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”) filed with the SEC in connection with the previously announced business combination agreement between Global Star and K Enter. Upon closing of the transaction contemplated by the business combination agreement,...

DETROIT, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DT Midstream, Inc. (NYSE: DTM) today announced that it has successfully closed on the acquisition of a portfolio of three FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipelines from ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE), effective as of 11:59 p.m. CT on Dec. 31, 2024, for a total cash consideration of $1.2 billion. “The bolt-on acquisition of these premier pipelines is fully aligned with our pure play natural gas strategy,” said David Slater, DT Midstream President and CEO. “This acquisition also increases the revenue contribution from our pipeline segment, supported by take-or-pay contracts with strong credit quality utility customers.” “We are happy to have on board the team members that support these assets, both in field operations and in DT Midstream’s new Tulsa office,” added Slater. DT Midstream has...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NewtekOne, Inc. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: NEWT) and Paltalk, Inc. (“Paltalk”) (Nasdaq: PALT) will host a conference call on January 2, 2025, to discuss the anticipated January 2, 2025 closing of Paltalk’s acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Newtek Technology Solutions, Inc. (“NTS”). Earlier today, Paltalk announced that Paltalk’s shareholders voted to approve proposals required to close the Acquisition, which closing is presently scheduled for January 2, 2025. As previously disclosed, in connection with NewtekOne’s acquisition of Newtek Bank and transition to a financial holding company, NewtekOne made a commitment to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to divest or terminate the activities of NTS, which manages information technology hardware and software for approximately...

TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avid Bioservices, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDMO) (“Avid” or the “Company”), a dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) working to improve patient lives by providing high quality development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 with respect to the previously announced agreement for Avid to be acquired by GHO Capital Partners LLP (“GHO”) and Ampersand Capital Partners (“Ampersand”). “With this milestone behind us, we are one step closer to completing this transaction and delivering significant, immediate and certain value to our stockholders,” stated Nick Green, president and CEO of...

WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today the simultaneous entry into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) and completion of its sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. (“Ergobaby”), to Highlander Partners, L.P. (“Highlander”), a Dallas-based private investment firm. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes. “We are proud of Ergobaby’s position as a global leader in premium juvenile products and are grateful for Jason and the team’s contributions over the years,” said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. “Looking ahead, we plan to use the proceeds from this sale to continue to acquire and manage innovative and disruptive...

MONTREAL, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kintavar Exploration Inc. (the “Corporation” or “Kintavar”) (TSX-V: KTR), is pleased to announce that it has signed a share purchase offer (the “Offer”) pursuant to which a private, Quebec based company, would purchase 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, 9194-3126 Québec Inc., doing business as the Fer à Cheval Outfitter (“FaC”), in consideration for $3M in cash less any amounts owing as part of the closing considerations. All the conditions precedent set forth in the Offer have been satisfied and a closing is expected to take place on January 1, 2025. The closing is conditional to receiving all the funds and the approval of the TSX Venture exchange. Kintavar retains all the rights to continue exploration on the Mitchi property. The Fer...

TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altus Group Limited (ʺAltus Group”) (TSX: AIF), a leading provider of asset and fund intelligence for commercial real estate (“CRE”), today announced the expiration of the regulatory waiting periods in connection with the previously announced sale of Altus Group’s global Property Tax business to Ryan, LLC. The parties expect the transaction to close on or about January 1, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. About Altus Group Altus Group delivers intelligence as a service to our global client base through a connected platform of industry-leading technology, advanced analytics, and advisory services. Trusted by the largest CRE leaders, our capabilities help commercial real estate investors, developers, lenders, and advisors manage risks and improve performance returns...