Houston-based MGA and wholesale platform strengthens Revau’s U.S. footprint, marking Revau’s 3rd MGA acquisition in the country MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revau, a North American managing general agent (MGA) specializing in property and casualty insurance, today announced the acquisition of Triad Oilfield Underwriters, a Houston-based MGA and wholesale insurance brokerage focused on oil & gas and marine risks. Established in 2017 and expanded through its 2022 merger with Bayshore Underwriters, Triad works closely with retail and wholesale brokers to underwrite and place complex upstream oil & gas and marine risks. As a Lloyd’s of London coverholder, Triad holds delegated underwriting authority and maintains longstanding relationships with leading specialty capacity providers. Triad also offers a specialty...

Stockholders to Receive $5.80 Per Share in Cash PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) (the “Company” or “European Wax Center”), a leading franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic, a leading global investor, in an all-cash transaction with an implied equity value of approximately $330 million. General Atlantic has been a strategic partner to the Company since its initial investment in 2018 and is currently the beneficial owner of approximately 42% of the Company’s outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, General Atlantic will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of class A common stock that it does...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E.F. Hutton & Co. (“E.F. Hutton”), a leading investment banking and financial advisory firm, announced that it served as financial advisor to Two Texas Presidents, the strategic capital partner to AVKHA Equity Holdings and Constellation Equity Holdings, in connection with AVKHA’s acquisition of Dart Transit Group, including Dart Transit, Dart Express, and affiliated subsidiaries. The transaction became effective January 1, 2026 and marks the conclusion of more than 90 years of family ownership by the Oren family. Founded in 1934, Dart Transit Group has grown from a single-truck operation into a nationally recognized transportation and logistics provider headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, offering truckload, dedicated, and logistics services across North America. The company operates...

Expanding Our Presence in the Greater Charlotte Region CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is pleased to announce its most recent acquisition in Gastonia, North Carolina. The community is located in Gaston County, approximately 25 miles west of uptown Charlotte along the I-85 corridor. Gastonia has a population of over 85,000 and is a historic textile manufacturing center that has evolved into a diverse economy with strong healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. The city offers small-town affordability while maintaining excellent connectivity to Charlotte’s urban amenities and employment opportunities. The Charlotte metropolitan area is one of the fastest-growing...

General Keane, a Four-Star General (Ret), Joins REalloys on its Mission to Scale North-America’s Most Advanced Heavy Rare Earth Supply Chain & Technology Platform REalloys’ Form S-4 has been declared effective by the SEC, and, pending NASDAQ listing approval, the company expects to close its merger with Blackboxstocks, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX) DALLAS, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX) (“Blackboxstocks” or the “Company”) today announced that its merger target, REalloys Inc. (“REalloys”), has appointed General John M. “Jack” Keane (U.S. Army, Ret.) as a Designate Director. General Keane will formally join the Board of Directors upon the closing of the merger between Blackboxstocks and REalloys. Blackboxstocks’ registration statement on Form S-4 has been declared effective by the Securities and...

SVCV Launches NextRock Investment Group as Flagship Financial Firm and Global Asset Manager for Its Portfolio and BCKD Capital Alternative AssetsLogoNEXTROCK INVESTMENT GROUPLogo companiiesBCKD Capital, NextRock Investment Group, SVCV GlobalNew York City, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SVCV (“the Firm,” “SVCV Global”) announces the completion of its corporate restructuring with the launch of its flagship financial firm, NextRock Investment Group (“NextRock”). NextRock will operate as the asset and portfolio manager for the group’s holdings, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, venture capital, and real estate. BCKD Capital will operate under NextRock as the group’s asset-creation platform, while SVCV will continue to operate as the multinational holding company. This launch marks the conclusion...

Accretive Transaction with Combined Companies’ Pro-Forma Revenue in Excess of $70.00 Million and EBITDA(1) in Excess of $15.75 Million (TTM Sept 30, 2025) MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture (TSXV): RX) announced today that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) dated February 8, 2026 to acquire Oral Science Inc. (“Oral Science”), a privately-owned Canadian distributor of specialized healthcare products for dental hygiene and oral health based in Brossard, Quebec.   THE TRANSACTION Pursuant to the SPA, BioSyent will acquire from the shareholders of Oral Science (the “Sellers”), in an arm’s length transaction, 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Oral Science Inc. for a $25.5 million purchase price consisting of $22.5 million of cash and 234,192 BioSyent...

Creates the world’s highest-quality, highest-specification offshore drilling fleet Companies to host conference call today at 8 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. ET STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) and Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to combine the two companies under which Transocean will acquire Valaris in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion (all currency in USD). The shareholding percentages of the combined company, on a fully diluted basis1, will be approximately 53% for Transocean and 47% for Valaris. The enterprise value of the pro forma company is approximately $17 billion. HighlightsCreates an industry leader with a diversified offshore fleet of 73 rigs, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships,...

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 IDOX PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: IDOX PLC AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE CANACCORD...

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 INSPECS 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 position...