FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITYRule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.         KEY INFORMATION(a) Name of exempt principal trader: HSBC Bank Plc(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:     Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree TT Electronics PLC(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: OFFEROR: Volex plc(d) Date dealing undertaken: 15 November 2024(e) In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?     If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A” Volex plc          2.         DEALINGS...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITYRule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.         KEY INFORMATION(a) Name of exempt principal trader: HSBC Bank Plc(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:     Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Volex PLC(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: OFFEROR: Volex plc(d) Date dealing undertaken: 15 November 2024(e) In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?     If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A” TT Electronics plc2.         DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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.    (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Volex...

Press Release Refresco completes acquisition of Frías, enhancing Plant-Based beverage portfolio Rotterdam, The Netherlands, November 18, 2024 – Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, today announces the successful closing of its acquisition of Frías Nutrición (“Frías”), a leading manufacturer of plant-based drinks in Spain. This transaction, first announced on July 22, 2024, strengthens Refresco’s position in the rapidly growing plant-based beverage category.  Frías, located in Burgos, Spain, employs approximately 250 people and specializes in producing private label plant-based drinks, including almond, rice, hazelnut, and soy options for key retailers in Spain and beyond. This acquisition complements Refresco’s...

EXOSENS ENTERS INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS TO ACQUIRE NOXANT, SPECIALIZED IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COOLED INFRARED CAMERAS PRESS RELEASEMÉRIGNAC – PALAISEAU, FRANCE – NOVEMBER, 18th 2024Exosens announces it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Noxant, a specialist in high-performance cooled infrared cameras. This acquisition would enhance Exosens’ technology platform by adding advanced cooled infrared camera cores for OEM partners, particularly in the Midwave Infrared (MWIR) range. This new acquisition would mark another milestone in Exosens’ growth strategy, with significant synergies anticipated between Noxant and its imaging business, including Telops (acquired in 2023).Exosens (Euronext FR001400Q9V2 – EXENS), a high-tech company dedicated to mission-critical amplification, detection, and imaging technology,...

HERTS, United Kingdom, Nov. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zhuding International Limited (OTC: ZHUD), a Nevada corporation, and Automated Water Solutions Inc., (AWS), a Texas corporation, are pleased to announce the signing of a Reverse Merger Agreement for the acquisition of AWS by ZHUD that will result in AWS having control over ZHUD. The effective date of the merger is 10/31/24.An application for name change has been filed and the new name of the entity will be Automated Water Solutions Inc.. A stock symbol change will be forthcoming also. The new board of directors will be W. Kyle Lewis, John H. Slocum, Dennis M Sheib, Josh Cohen, and Jon M. Andrews. Automated Water Solutions Inc. “AWS” started as a vision over five years ago of where produced water recycling efficiency needed to be. Research and observation of the technologies...

Bouygues Telecom acquires the MVNO La Poste Mobile and announces an exclusive distribution agreement with La Poste group Paris, 15 November 2024 – Bouygues Telecom announced today that it has completed the acquisition, from La Poste group and SFR, of La Poste Telecom, France’s leading mobile virtual network operator, which operates under the La Poste Mobile brand, as well as an exclusive distribution partnership between La Poste Telecom, La Poste and La Banque Postale. This transaction will boost Bouygues Telecom’s Mobile customers by around 2.4 million and allow it to sell its products and services through La Poste’s distribution network, which is recognised for its loyal and local customer base thanks to its 7,000 post offices. La Poste Telecom, whose Chairman is Julien Tétu, therefore becomes a subsidiary of the Bouygues Telecom...

PRESS RELEASE Ivry-sur-Seine, France — November 15, 2024, 5.45 pm CEST THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PRESS RELEASE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IS NOT PERMITTED IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY WHERE SUCH COMMUNICATION WOULD VIOLATE THE RELEVANT APPLICABLE REGULATION VOLUNTARY PUBLIC TENDER AND EXCHANGE OFFER FOR ALL THE SHARES OF UNIEURO SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE PROCEDURE TO COMPLY WITH THE OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE UNDER ART. 108, PAR. 2, OF THE CFAFull Cash Alternative Consideration equal to 11.67208 Euro The Procedure to Comply with the Obligation to Purchase under Art. 108, Par. 2, of the CFA will start on 18 November 2024 and will end on 6 December 2024 The payment of the consideration for the Procedure to Comply with the Obligation...

The North American Leader in Technology-Enabled Water Solutions Continues Expansion ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Azuria Water Solutions™, the leading provider of infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation and technology-enabled water solutions, today announced the acquisition of North American Pipeline Management, Inc. (NAPM), a utility contractor serving customers in the Carolinas and Georgia. NAPM will continue to operate independently as a division of Azuria.  The company was founded in 2005 by Shannon Herford and Dorelly Herford in Marietta, Georgia. With more than 15 years of experience, NAPM specializes in complex sewer rehabilitation and replacement projects requiring creative trenchless solutions. The company’s in-house capabilities range from open cut to pipe inspection and trenchless rehabilitation...

Westford USA, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the Penetration Testing market will attain a value of USD 2.29 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 17.12% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Increasing emphasis on detecting weaknesses in security systems and solutions is projected to primarily drive the demand for penetration testing over the coming years. Growing availability of penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) is also expected to bolster penetration testing market development across the study period and beyond. Download a detailed overview: https://www.skyquestt.com/sample-request/penetration-testing-market Browse in-depth TOC on “Penetration Testing Market”Pages – 196 Tables – 90 Figures – 71Penetration Testing Market Overview:Report Coverage DetailsMarket Revenue...