NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bishop Street Underwriters (“Bishop Street”), a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, today announced that it has acquired Avid Insurance (“Avid”), a niche multi-disciplined managing general agent (“MGA”) based in London. This acquisition marks Bishop Street’s second strategic business expansion in the U.K. this year, further developing the capabilities of its platform with a deeper footprint in a core growth market. The transaction closed on October 3, 2025, with all requisite regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2006, Avid delivers specialized insurance solutions for complex and underserved markets across sectors including construction, social housing and leasehold, with additional capabilities in equine, motor sport, gadget, student contents and...

GUELPH, Ontario, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest of George Fischer’s Leipzig Casting Facility. The transaction, valued at €45 million, diversifies Linamar’s casting solutions to include large ductile iron castings for Heavy Industrial On and Off-Highway applications. Leipzig is a technology leader in ductile iron castings with unique technical capabilities, including Europe’s largest molding box for machine-molded iron castings, providing solid growth opportunities for Linamar around highly complex cast components for a broad range of end markets.  The addition of the facility offers a significant amount of technology under one roof – from prototyping & 3D-printing to series...

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Urbint, Inc. (“Urbint”), a privately held software company based in Miami, Florida. The purchase price for the acquisition is $325 million and will be funded through cash on hand. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2025. “The addition of Urbint to Itron’s portfolio signifies another step in the execution of our strategy to enable Itron’s customers to address the most pressing issues in the industry today,” commented Tom Deitrich, Itron’s president and CEO. “Urbint’s AI-powered operational resilience solutions enhance Itron’s existing offerings. We are thrilled to welcome the...

NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (“Eagle Creek” or the “Company”), a leading independent owner and operator of hydroelectric facilities across the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed. Eagle Creek owns and operates 85 hydroelectric facilities across 18 states, providing renewable power to support rapidly growing energy demand from data center infrastructure and the Industrial Renaissance in the U.S. Hydropower is differentiated as a low carbon reliable energy source with baseload capabilities. The Company’s nearly 700 MW portfolio makes it one of the largest and most diversified independent hydro platforms in the country, and its facilities produce...

Move bolsters SAIC’s leading role of bringing commercial-grade technologies and solutions to advance national security missions and operations RESTON, Va., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC), a leading mission integrator supporting defense, space, intelligence and civilian agencies, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SilverEdge Government Solutions (“SilverEdge”) from private equity firm Godspeed Capital for $205 million in cash. SilverEdge is an innovative provider of mission-driven technology solutions and products. The company’s seasoned team of cybersecurity experts, software developers, engineers, and intelligence analysts work to empower America’s defenders with the technology solutions needed to address our national security community’s...

LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, which entered into a definitive agreement on July 8, 2025 relating to its proposed acquisition by MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA), known as Merck in the U.S. and Canada, through a wholly owned subsidiary or a nominee, today announced that the High Court of Justice of England and Wales has approved the proposal for MSD to acquire Verona Pharma for $107 per American Depository Share (ADS), each of which represents eight Verona Pharma ordinary shares, for a total transaction value of approximately $10 billion (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is being implemented by way of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under English law...

Westland expands its Alberta presence with the acquisition of Calgary-based legacy brokerage Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance, one of Canada’s largest independent insurance brokerages, today announced that it acquired Beneficial Insurance Solutions (BIS), effective October 1. This acquisition reflects Westland’s strategic focus on deepening its presence in Alberta and expanding its ability to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions to clients within their local communities.   Based in Calgary, Beneficial Insurance Solutions has been serving clients for over 20 years, building a strong reputation for trusted advice, tailored insurance products, and long-standing community relationships. The firm offers a full...

Acquisition strengthens Wellthy’s leadership in family care, bringing new options for employers with in-person and hybrid workforces New York, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wellthy, the leading platform helping families navigate care across all stages of life, today announced it has acquired Patch Caregiving, an innovative childcare company specializing in on-site and near-site backup care solutions for employers. The acquisition builds on Wellthy’s momentum in expanding child care and backup care offerings, and accelerates the company’s mission to support employees and families with comprehensive, flexible care benefits. “Patch has cracked one of the toughest challenges for today’s employers: reliable childcare for employees who can’t work remotely. Their model works across industries — from hospitals and warehouses to retail,...

Reinforces and expands Cyber Incident Response across North America, UK, EMEA, Australia, and APAC NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epiq announced today it has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC from First Watch Technologies making it the largest and most capable breach response provider in the world. This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone for the Epiq Cyber Incident Response Team, one of the most trusted breach response providers available. It reinforces and expands the team’s ability to deliver the most complete end-to-end notification and monitoring services across North America, UK, EMEA, Australia, and APAC. First Watch Data Breach Solutions adds specific expertise in breach response services, including credit monitoring, call center, print and mail, SSN look up, and website hosting...

ATLANTA, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart” or the “Company”) today announced that its shareholders voted to approve the Company’s acquisition by Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR). At the special meeting of Chart shareholders held today, a majority of the outstanding shares of Chart common stock were voted in favor of the adoption of the definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Chart shareholders will be entitled to receive $210.00 per share of common stock in cash upon the completion of the transaction. “We are pleased to deliver this transaction to Chart shareholders and thank them for their support,” said Chart President and CEO Jill Evanko. “With this important milestone now achieved, we look forward to moving forward with the completion of the transaction.” The...