During the year following the acquisition of The Shyft Group and its NASDAQ listing, Aebi Schmidt Group delivered on its strategic and financial commitments, successfully executing the integration, increasing its annual synergy target, and advancing multiple strategic initiatives including new product launches, acquisitions, partnerships, simplified brand architecture, and expansion of facilities Company outlines its long-term strategy to realize more than $3b of annual revenue and a mid-teen adjusted EBITDA margin by 2030, leveraging its global market leadership, resilient business model and profitable growth tailwinds, as detailed in its accompanying investor presentation, which is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.aebi-schmidt.com/investorsFRAUENFELD, Switzerland, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE...

The transaction creates the leading Pacific banking franchise, accelerating mainland growth while combining strong deposit platforms and delivering compelling shareholder value HONOLULU and CHICO, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) (“First Hawaiian”), parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, and TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) (“TriCo”), parent company of Tri Counties Bank, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First Hawaiian will acquire TriCo in an all-stock transaction. This partnership combines two culturally aligned, relationship-driven banking franchises with attractive deposit bases, disciplined credit cultures and deep local market positions. On a combined basis, the company will have approximately $34 billion of assets...

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. whose parent is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and also on behalf their investment advisory affiliates (“Dimensional”). The Dimensional entities are investment advisors and 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...

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Safestay Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Safestay Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 10 July 2026(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? No2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a)        Purchases and salesClass of relevant...

San Francisco-Based Firm Adds Institutionally Managed, High-Occupancy Asset to Growing Bay Area Portfolio CUPERTINO, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Point Partners (“RPP”) today announced the acquisition of Wolfe Square, a Class A, 117,795 square foot multi-tenant office and medical campus located in Cupertino, California. Wolfe Square is situated directly adjacent to Apple’s global headquarters, one of Silicon Valley’s most coveted addresses, and steps from Main Street Cupertino, where the community gathers daily to connect, grab lunch, coffee, or tea. This rare convergence of corporate proximity and neighborhood vitality makes Wolfe Square one of the few truly community-serving Class A assets in the region, surrounded by the restaurants, cafes, retail, and services that today’s...

General Fusion Group Ltd. to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “GFUZ” on July 13, becoming the first publicly listed fusion company VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General Fusion Group Ltd. (“General Fusion” or the “Company”), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today announced the successful completion of the previously announced business combination between Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (“Spring Valley” or “SVAC”) (NASDAQ: SVAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and General Fusion Inc. General Fusion is entering the public markets with approximately US$150 million in cash, inclusive of net transaction proceeds from the private placement and trust capital, to advance its practical fusion energy technology. This capital is expected...

Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cross Keys Capital, LLC, a leading independent investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services to physician practices and healthcare services companies, is pleased to announce it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Solinsky EyeCare on its partnership with ReFocus Eye Health (“ReFocus”). Solinsky EyeCare is an 11-location comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice serving Greater Hartford, Connecticut. Founded by Dr. Alan Solinsky and now led by Managing Partner Dr. David Jeng, the practice’s team of six ophthalmologists and seven optometrists provides compassionate, personalized treatment across the full spectrum of eye care. Solinsky Eyecare’s services include cataract surgery, glaucoma, and retina treatment, LASIK, lid surgery, dry eye management,...

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...

Paris, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE “UK TAKEOVER CODE”)Investment in Vodafone Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, announces today that it has entered into a binding agreement with Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC (“e&”) in relation to the acquisition of approximately 16.2% of the issued share capital of Vodafone Group Plc, one of the largest telecom operators in Europe and Africa, for a total cash consideration of approximately £4.4 billion (€5.1 billion). Vega, established solely for the purpose of holding...

HOUSTON, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) announced that today its shareholders approved the all-cash acquisition of Whitestone by certain Ares Real Estate funds (“Ares”) at the special meeting of shareholders held for such purpose. Whitestone will provide final vote results for the special meeting, as certified by the independent Inspector of Election, on a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). As previously announced, on April 8, 2026, the Company, Ares and the other parties thereto entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which Ares has agreed to acquire all outstanding Whitestone common shares and all outstanding operating partnership units of Whitestone REIT Operating...