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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 IQE 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...

PRAGUE, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTMO, a global leader in modern prop trading, has completed the acquisition of OANDA Global Corporation (“OANDA”), one of the world’s leading online trading groups. The transaction has been in process since the beginning of this year, when FTMO signed a purchase agreement with the previous owner, CVC Asia Fund IV (“CVC”), subject to customary regulatory approvals. In November, FTMO secured the last necessary regulatory approval, and on December 1, successfully finalized the deal. According to FTMO founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček, this marks a key milestone in their journey to build a global trading powerhouse covering modern prop trading, brokerage and other relevant services. OANDA is a leading global digital platform for active traders, offering multi-asset trading, currency...

STRATFORD, Conn., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top Dog Holdings is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dogfather Grooming, a leading mobile and salon grooming company serving pet families across the Northeast. Founded in 2006 by Matt Harwood, Dogfather Grooming has grown from a single van into a trusted regional brand that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Matt will remain an Owner and Partner, staying close to day-to-day operations and helping guide this next stage of growth. Today, Dogfather Grooming operates 25 fully equipped mobile vans and two premium salons in Stratford and Meriden, Connecticut. Some clients prefer a van at their doorstep. Others love the spa-like, luxury salon experience. Either way, every dog receives one-on-one attention in a calm, low-stress environment. As Dogfather Grooming moves forward...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Point Energy Inc. (TSX-V: CWV) (“Crown Point” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Crown Point Energia S.A., has closed the previously announced acquisition from Tecpetrol S.A. and YPF S.A of a 59.32947% interest in the El Tordillo, La Tapera and Puesto Quiroga hydrocarbon exploitation concessions (the “Chubut Concessions“) and certain related infrastructure. Combined with the previously announced acquisition of a 35.6706% interest in the Chubut Concessions from Pampa Energía S.A. (“Pampa“) that closed on October 1, the Company has now acquired an aggregate 95% interest in the Chubut Concessions (collectively, the “Acquisitions“). The Chubut Concessions are located in the Province...

LUBBOCK, Texas, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPFI) (“South Plains” or the “Company”), the parent company of City Bank, today announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with BOH Holdings, Inc., Houston, Texas (“BOH”), the parent company of Bank of Houston, whereby South Plains will acquire BOH in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $105.9 million. As a result of the proposed transaction, BOH will be merged with and into SPFI, with SPFI continuing as the surviving entity. As of September 30, 2025, BOH had approximately $772 million in assets, $633 million in loans, and $629 million in deposits.  The proposed transaction will strengthen South Plains’ position as a leading Texas community bank with 26 branches across Texas upon completion of the proposed transaction,...

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SHELF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, THE CORRESPONDING BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENT TO THE DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+ OR WILL BE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+ WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS, AS APPLICABLE OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BluMetric Environmental Inc. (TSXV: BLM) (OTCQX: BLMWF) (“BluMetric” or the “Company”), an engineering WaterTech and full-service environmental consulting firm, is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of DS Consultants Inc. (the “DS Acquisition”). The Company intends to finance the initial cash portion...

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory and solutions company, today announced the acquisition of FlowStone Partners, LLC, an alternative investment firm with highly specialized expertise in private equity secondaries for individual wealth and institutional clients. This acquisition will expand innovative, high-quality access to private equity for individual wealth investors, while enhancing WTW’s ability to bring leading private markets investment capabilities and innovation to institutional clients.   “We are excited to expand the opportunity set for both institutional and individual wealth investors, pairing FlowStone’s seasoned expertise in secondaries investing with WTW’s global scale, sourcing network and research engine. The acquisition meaningfully expands WTW’s ability to...

BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Columbus Organization, the nation’s leading provider of outcomes-based care coordination services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with aging, and complex health concerns, today announced its acquisition of the assets of Agro Transition & Consulting, LLC (Agro). Agro provides coordination and support services for individuals with special needs and disabilities in New Jersey, focusing on their transition from school to adult life. Established in 2016, Agro is dedicated to assisting individuals and families through the provision of comprehensive training, the advocacy of effective transition services, and active participation in IEP meetings to ensure efficient and seamless processes. As The Columbus Organization continues...

On 5 May 2025, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 20 of 2 May 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 120 million during the period 5 May to 31 December 2025. The buy-back will be structured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (MAR) and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (“Safe Harbour” rules).Trading day No. of shares Average price Amount    Accumulated until 21 November 2025 189,200 597.48 113,042,595    Monday, 24 November 2025 1,400 585.90 820,260    Tuesday, 25 November 2025 1,400 592.72 829,808    Wednesday, 26 November 2025 1,400 600.63 840,882    Thursday, 27 November 2025 1,400 605.70 847,980    Friday,...

The acquisition adds automated bare metal, nine data centers, and expanded private cloud capabilities across VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox to Summit’s portfolio. ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit, a leader in managed IT infrastructure, today announced its acquisition of HorizonIQ, a provider of high-performance bare-metal and private cloud platforms with a legacy rooted in Internap and SingleHop. Backed by Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC, this partnership brings together Summit’s data-center and managed services expertise with HorizonIQ’s automation-driven provisioning platform, making it easier for businesses to get the performance of bare metal with the speed and simplicity of the cloud. By integrating HorizonIQ’s platform, Summit adds Proxmox to its private cloud portfolio, broadening deployment flexibility...