FORESIGHT ENTERPRISE VCT PLC (Company)Legal Entity Identity number: 213800MWJNR3WZZ3ZP42Offer and Prospectus The board of the Company (Board) is pleased to announce the launch of a new offer for subscription (Offer) to raise up to £20 million (with an over-allotment facility to raise up to a further £10 million) through the issue of new shares (Offer Shares). The Offer will provide shareholders and new investors with a further opportunity to invest in the Company and benefit from the VCT tax reliefs available to qualifying investors. The Offer opens today and will close for Applications at 12.00 noon on 2 April 2025 in respect of the 2024/2025 tax year and 12.00 noon on 30 April 2025 in respect of the 2025/2026 tax year (or, if earlier, as soon as the Offer is fully subscribed or otherwise at the Board’s discretion). The additional funds...

NEWARK, N.Y., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Electrochem Solutions, Inc. (“Electrochem”) for $50.0 million in cash from Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) on October 31, 2024. “I am thrilled to welcome Electrochem to the growing Ultralife Team as another valued member that shares our core values, operating philosophy and strong commitment to both our associates and our long-standing customers. Having achieved our target of closing the acquisition of Electrochem by the end of October, we now look forward to working closely with Khristine Carroll, President – Electrochem, and her experienced team to jointly implement our integration playbook. Together, we will advance our strategy of more fully realizing the operating leverage of...

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: Man Group PLC(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 Britvic plc(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:        For an opening position disclosure,...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (the “Company”) today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of the insurance operations of Quintes Holding B.V. Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, delivering risk management solutions to individuals and businesses since 1939. With over 16,000 teammates and 500+ locations worldwide, we are committed to providing innovative strategies to help protect what our customers value most. For more information or to find an office near you, please visit bbinsurance.com. This press release may contain certain statements relating to future results which are forward-looking statements, including those associated with this proposed acquisition. Examples of forward-looking statements regarding...

BC Partners Credit agreed to indirectly acquire a majority stake in Runway Growth Capital LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser, managing approximately $1.4 billion in private credit assets Mount Logan purchasing the remaining minority stake in Runway through the issuance of $5 million common shares of Mount Logan Runway focuses on providing $30 to $150 million senior loans to fast-growing North American companies Mount Logan and BC Partners’ investment benefits existing Runway investors through origination channel expansion, augmented capital availability and expanded investment solution capabilities Mount Logan benefits from the alignment with a best-in-class manager in the high-growth venture lending space, further diversifying Mount Logan’s private credit capabilities and positioning the platform for additional asset growth through...

ShareFile’s AI-powered, document-centric collaboration platform expands Progress’ industry-leading product portfolio and marks a major milestone in the company’s Total Growth Strategy BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered infrastructure software, today announced the completion of the acquisition of ShareFile, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, Inc., providing a SaaS-native, AI-powered, document-centric collaboration platform, focusing on industry segments including business and professional services, financial services, industrial and healthcare. “This acquisition marks the latest major milestone in Progress’ Total Growth Strategy, which is built on three pillars: Invest and Innovate, Acquire and Integrate and Drive Customer Success. The addition of...

Elis closes the acquisition of Wasned in the Netherlands Saint-Cloud, 31 October 2024 – Elis, the global leader in circular services at work, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Laundry Services B.V. (« Wasned ») in the Netherlands. Wasned operates a modern plant located close to Utrecht (in the center of the country) and employs around 40 people. The group is mainly addressing clients in Hospitality. Following the acquisition of Moderna in February 2024, this new acquisition will enable to further strengthen Elis’ network in the buoyant Dutch Hospitality market. Furthermore, the current management team will remain in place and will contribute to pursuing the business development of Hospitality in the country. In 2023, the revenue was c. €7m. The acquisition will be consolidated from 1 November 2024. About Elis As the leader in...

Strengthens First Advantage’s global reach Extends First Advantage’s high-quality and cost-effective background screening, identity, and verification technology solutions for the benefit of both companies’ customers across industry verticals and geographies Enables increased investment in Artificial Intelligence and next-generation Digital Identification technologies for enhanced customer and applicant experienceATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. (the “transaction”). Valued at $2.2 billion, including the assumption of Sterling’s outstanding debt, the acquisition combines industry leading platforms and innovative...

Strategic Acquisition Deepens Samba TV’s Agency and Platform Partnerships and Expands Global Footprint With Semantic Analysis of the Open Web SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samba TV, the leading provider of TV technology for audience data and omniscreen measurement, today announced its acquisition of Semasio, a global provider of contextual targeting and audience data solutions. This strategic acquisition enhances Samba TV’s capabilities in delivering privacy-first targeting across digital and connected TV (CTV) platforms, further solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered omniscreen advertising. By acquiring Semasio, Samba TV will expand its global footprint as well as its capabilities for advertisers to define and reach granular audience segments through a unified approach that combines contextual, behavioral,...

Merger to create a company focused on advancing Jade Biosciences’ portfolio of novel therapies that aim to redefine the standard of care for patients with autoimmune diseases Jade Biosciences, the fourth company founded on assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics, expects to initiate a clinical trial for JADE-001 in the second half of 2025 Approximately $300 million raised to date, including anticipated proceeds from an oversubscribed pre-closing private financing, expected to fund operations through 2027 Conference call scheduled for October 31, 2024, at 8:30 AM EDT VANCOUVER, British Columbia and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTE) (“Aerovate”) and Jade Biosciences (“Jade”), a privately held biotechnology company focused on developing best-in-class therapies for autoimmune...