Employee Benefits specialist adds to leading national specialty practice BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Risk Strategies, a leading North American specialty insurance brokerage and risk management and consulting firm, today announced it has acquired the assets of Ohio-based employee benefits specialty organization Cornerstone Broker Insurance Services Agency, Inc., an Ohio-based national provider of employee benefits solutions. The sale also included the assets of ARC Benefit Solutions, which provides ongoing support to employee benefit clients. Terms of the deal were not announced. Founded in 1985 as Cornerstone Broker Insurance Services Agency, Inc., the firm is a brokerage general agency (BGA) providing wholesale health insurance purchasing and general agency services to independent brokers across group, individual,...

DUBLIN, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (“reAlpha” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIRE), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, today announces the acquisition of USRealty Brokerage Solutions, LLC (“US Realty”) and an investment into Unreal Estate Inc. (“Unreal”). In connection with the acquisition and investment, US Realty entered into a services agreement with a broker from Unreal Estate LLC to provide broker services and facilitate access to brokerage licenses in up to 33 U.S. states. This agreement is expected to enable reAlpha’s expansion into such states, subject to the completion of all applicable regulatory and legal requirements. reAlpha expects to continue seeking additional brokerage licenses to expand its services nationwide...

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 VOLEX 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...

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 ECKOH 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...

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 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES 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...

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apolo IV Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: AIV.P) (“Apolo”) and Marviken Ontario Inc. (“Marviken”) in cooperation with BotOptions (UK) PLC, a financial institution specialising in the issuing of debt instruments, are pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated October 22, 2024, it has entered into a definitive merger agreement dated November 19, 2024 (the “Merger Agreement”) with Marviken, Marviken ONE AB (“Marviken Sweden”) and Apolo IV Amalco Inc. (“Apolo Subco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apolo, in connection with the proposed business combination of Apolo Subco and Marviken, which transaction (the “Proposed Transaction”) is intended to constitute Apolo’s “Qualifying Transaction” (within the meaning of Policy 2.4 – Capital Pool Companies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”)). The...

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A group of private investors based in Toronto has announced the launch of QSR Enterprises, a private equity-backed platform dedicated to acquiring and managing franchise businesses across Canada. This platform is positioned to reshape the quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape by providing franchise operators with the financial and operational resources needed to achieve long-term growth and success. Strategic VisionQSR Enterprises is designed to strategically acquire and consolidate high-performing franchise businesses, focusing on optimizing operations, expanding market reach, and fostering innovation. By building a cohesive network of franchise brands, the platform aims to deliver significant value to both franchise owners and customers across Canada. Investor-Driven ApproachQSR Enterprises...

Mechanical Insulation Distributor Expands TopBuild’s Commercial and Industrial Offerings and Builds on Metro Supply’s Strong Customer Relationships; Approximately $35 Million in Annual Revenue DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, has entered into an agreement to acquire Metro Supply Company, a leading commercial and industrial mechanical insulation distributor with approximately $35 million in annual revenue. Metro Supply Company operates two branches and serves the New York/New Jersey and Baltimore/Washington metropolitan areas. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter. Robert Buck, President and CEO of TopBuild, said,...

Acquisition to strengthen company’s industrial packaging offering MILAN, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rixius AG, a German-based supplier specialized in rigid packaging for the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food & beverage markets across the DACH and Benelux regions. Founded 145 years ago by Peter Rixius in Mannheim, Germany, Rixius AG transformed from a traditional packaging wholesaler into a 360° supply partner. Now, the company offers a wide portfolio of packaging products as well as a range of value-added services, such as personalization, labeling, decoration, and sustainability consultancy. “Rixius is synonymous with constant innovation, sustainability, and high-quality...

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ilustrato Pictures International Inc. (OTC: ILUS) (“ILUS” or the “Company”) is a mergers and acquisitions company focused on acquiring and growing businesses in the public safety and industrial sectors. On November 18, 2024, the Company signed a Stock Purchase Agreement with Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel”) and certain other shareholders of Quality Industrial Corp. for Fusion Fuel to acquire a 69.36% stake in Quality Industrial Corp. (OTC: QIND)(“QIND”). As consideration for the ILUS stake in QIND, Fusion Fuel will issue a combination of ordinary shares and convertible preferred shares, resulting in ILUS holding a stake of 55.38% of Fusion Fuel on an as-converted, fully diluted basis. The preferred shares, however, will not be converted until Fusion Fuel’s shareholders...