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 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 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...

Seven attorneys at Goranson Bain Ausley – one of the largest family law firms in Texas – have been named to D Magazine’s 2026 ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’ list, the most honorees from any single family law firm. The recognition is determined through peer nomination and independent evaluation within the legal community. Dallas, Texas, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seven attorneys at Goranson Bain Ausley – one of the largest family law firms in Texas – have been named to D Magazine’s 2026 ‘Best Lawyers in Dallas’ list, the most honorees from any single family law firm. The recognition is determined through peer nomination and independent evaluation within the legal community. The attorneys recognized are Kevin Davidson, Esther Donald, Aimee Pingenot Key, Kathryn Murphy, Jeff Domen, Lindsey Obenhaus,...

Nexans to acquire Republic Wire, establishing a strategic platform in the United States Nexans significantly expands its presence in the attractive and strategic low voltage business in the U.S. through the acquisition of Republic Wire, a high-quality asset with a well-established nationwide sales network Transaction complements Nexans’ existing North American footprint, creating a compelling growth platform in the U.S.Paris, April 27th, 2026 – Nexans today announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Republic Wire, Inc. (“Republic Wire”), an established American manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminum wire products headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1982 and family-owned, Republic Wire is a recognized manufacturer of low-voltage wiring products...

Historic Merger of Kean University and New Jersey City University AdvancesThe Middle States Commission on Higher Education has advanced the merger between Kean University and New Jersey City University.UNION, N.J., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has advanced the merger between Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU), marking a historic milestone that will reshape public higher education in New Jersey. The merger will serve as a model for institutions nationwide pursuing partnerships that advance sustainability and expand student opportunities.   The merger will officially close on July 1, 2026, when Kean acquires control of NJCU. At that time, all NJCU employees will become new Kean employees. Following completion of the U.S. Department of Education’s...

NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp.” or the “Company”), a leading critical mineral mining company, today announced the signing of a letter of intent whereby Critical Metals has proposed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of European Lithium Ltd. (ASX: EUR) (“European Lithium”) (the “Proposed Transaction”). Under the Proposed Transaction, European Lithium shareholders will receive 0.035 shares of Critical Metals for each European Lithium share held (the “Exchange Ratio”). Based on the Exchange Ratio and considering the unaffected closing price of Critical Metals and the US Dollar to Australian Dollar exchange rate on April 22, 2026 (the “Measurement Date”), the total aggregate consideration payable to European Lithium equity holders is approximately...

Shell announces agreement to acquire Canadian energy company, ARC Resources Ltd (“ARC”).Acquisition accelerates Shell’s strategy by adding 370 kboe/d1 immediately across liquids and gas leading to a 4% production CAGR2 through to 2030, compared to 2025. Increases Shell’s exposure to long-duration, low-cost and top quartile low carbon intensity shale gas and liquids production in Canada’s Montney basin, delivering value for decades. Transaction expected to generate double digit returns, bolstering long-term cashflows, and is accretive to free cash flow per share from 2027 onwards.London, United Kingdom; Calgary, Canada; April 27, 2026 Shell plc (LSE, NYSE: Shel, Euronext: Shell) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARX), an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and...

RED BANK, N.J. and UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: “OCFC”) (“OceanFirst”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A., and Flushing Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: “FFIC”) (“Flushing”), the holding company for Flushing Bank, today jointly announced the receipt of regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) on April 24, 2026, to complete the proposed merger of Flushing with and into OceanFirst. The Federal Reserve approval follows recent approvals from the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on March 23, 2026, and April 6, 2026, respectively. All necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed transaction have now been received. In addition, as previously...

Transaction expands Ligand’s royalty portfolio to more than 200 assets and adds seven new commercial products Bolsters and diversifies Ligand’s long-term compounding growth, adding a complementary portfolio across development stages, therapeutic areas, and modalities to broaden patient access and improve lives Acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Ligand adjusted EPS; Ligand increases 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.50-$9.501 and expects the transaction to be accretive by $1.50 per share to adjusted EPS in 20272 Ligand to hold investor call at 8:00 a.m. ET today JUPITER, Fla. and EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) and XOMA Royalty Corporation (“XOMA Royalty”) (Nasdaq: XOMA), both biotechnology royalty aggregators, today announced that the companies...

Solna 2026-04-27 Fenix Outdoor International AG, a global leader in the development and sale of premium apparel and equipment for outdoor life has today signed a term sheet with the ambition to acquire the outstanding 35% minority of Devold of Norway AS. Fenix Outdoor holds 65% in Devold of Norway since March 2025. Fenix Outdoor will after an acquisition control 100% of the shares in Devold of Norway. The term sheet states that Fenix Outdoor will pay 9.6 MEUR for the 35% stake in Devold through cash. The seller is the Flakk Group, a Norwegian based family-owned business. An acquisition of these outstanding shares in Devold will further support Fenix Outdoor ability to faster expand the Brand outside its current two most important markets Norway and Germany. The report contains information which Fenix Outdoor International AG is obliged...

Transaction expands Ligand’s royalty portfolio to more than 200 assets and adds seven new commercial products Bolsters and diversifies Ligand’s long-term compounding growth, adding a complementary portfolio across development stages, therapeutic areas, and modalities to broaden patient access and improve lives Acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Ligand adjusted EPS; Ligand increases 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.50-$9.501 and expects the transaction to be accretive by $1.50 per share to adjusted EPS in 2027 2 Ligand to hold investor call at 8:00 a.m. ET today JUPITER, Fla. and EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) and XOMA Royalty Corporation (“XOMA Royalty”) (Nasdaq: XOMA), both biotechnology royalty aggregators, today announced that the companies...