WINTER PARK, Fla., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) an owner and operator of high-quality, open-air shopping centers located in the higher growth Southeast and Southwest markets of the United States (the “Company”), today announced the addition of its second grocery anchored property in the Tampa, Florida market with the acquisition of Granada Plaza for $16.8 million, prior to closing costs and adjustments. Granada Plaza is a 74,000 square-foot shopping center, anchored by a high-performing Publix, and located in the city of Dunedin, Florida, a densely populated and growing retail market in the Tampa metro area. The property is situated on seven acres and is 95% occupied. “This acquisition adds another grocery anchored shopping center to our portfolio and further expands our presence in...

WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Portage Biotech, Inc. (“Portage” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PRTG), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company with a portfolio of novel multi-targeted therapies for use as monotherapy and in combination, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Immunova, LLC, (“Immunova”) a private Connecticut-based biotechnology company. Under the terms of the LOI, Portage and Immunova have agreed to negotiate a definitive option agreement for Immunova or an affiliate to acquire the entire share capital of iOx Therapeutics, Ltd (“iOx”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Portage. iOx is focused on developing liposomal iNKT agonists, and its lead candidate, PORT-2, has demonstrated promising preliminary clinical activity. Alex Pickett, CEO of Portage Biotech, commented:...

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 LOUNGERS 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...

Addition of J.W. Dielmann will expand Sciens platform across the United States, offering broader scope of business in the south Texas region SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sciens Building Solutions (“Sciens”) today announced it has welcomed Bulverde-based J.W. Dielmann to its growing portfolio of companies. This is the latest acquisition announcement from Sciens and helps expand their presence in south Texas, while providing J.W. Dielmann and its customers with even deeper resources and expertise, as well as the ability to leverage Sciens’ growing footprint across North America. Sciens’ existing Fire Alarm Control Systems, in nearby San Antonio, will partner closely with the J.W. Dielmann team to create synergies and enhanced service for its valued customers. “I’m thrilled about J.W. Dielmann’s partnership with...

Press release16 December 2024 – N° 23  NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO ANY U.S. PERSON (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S OF THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED) OR ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS (INCLUDING PUERTO RICO, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, WAKE ISLAND AND THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS), ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RELEASE, PUBLISH OR DISTRIBUTE THIS DOCUMENT.    SCOR announces the successful placement of EUR 500 million Restricted Tier 1 Notes    SCOR SE today announces that it has successfully completed the placement with institutional investors of perpetual fixed rate resettable restricted Tier 1 notes being eligible...

EssilorLuxottica signs an agreement to acquire Espansione Groupfor accelerating its growth in the med-tech space EssilorLuxottica strengthens its portfolio of advanced high-quality vision care instruments and certified medical technologies, with innovative solutions for dry-eye and other diseases    Paris, France (16 December 2024) – EssilorLuxottica announces that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Espansione Group, an Italy-based company specialized in the design and manufacturing of non-invasive medical devices, protected by international patents, for the diagnosis and treatment of dry-eye, ocular surface and retinal diseases. Espansione Group is a med-tech pioneer delivering the highest medical standards in over 40 countries. with the photobiomodulation (PBM) technology – the Light Modulation Low-level Light Therapy...

The 20-unit property will preserve affordable housing for the south-central Los Angeles community LOS ANGELES , Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of MCA III Apartments, an affordable housing complex in Los Angeles. The property is situated in the highly desirable south-central region of Los Angeles, which has a significant demand for affordable housing. This is the seventh community in the greater Los Angeles region for CPP.MCA III Apartments is located nearby the desirable Baldwin Hills and Crenshaw neighborhoods, which offer residents convenient access to public transportation, groceries, and recreational activities. Originally built in 1958, the property has experienced significant...

The project will preserve 25 affordable housing units for families in popular Adams Normandie neighborhood LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned renovation of Normandie Villas, an affordable housing complex in Los Angeles. The property is situated in the highly desirable Adams Normandie neighborhood of Los Angeles. This is the sixth community in the greater Los Angeles region for CPP.Normandie Villas is located approximately one mile from the campus of the University of Southern California and five miles from downtown Los Angeles. The transit-oriented location allows residents easy access to a bus stop, grocery store, public park and elementary school. Originally built in 1983, the...

TROY, Mich., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq: AGFY) (“Agrify” or the “Company”), a leading provider of branded innovative solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries, has closed on its previously announced acquisition of certain assets from Double or Nothing LLC, the owner and creator of the Señorita brand of hemp-derived THC (“HD9”) drinks. “This is great news for Agrify shareholders! We believe Señorita is the best tasting drink in the fastest growing, most exciting beverage category in the country,” said Agrify Chairman and Interim CEO Ben Kovler. “Cannabis-based beverages like Señorita deliver consumers an enjoyable experience without the downsides of alcohol. This high demand is propelling Señorita founders Joel Gott and Charles Bieler with the team towards innovation and product development...