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 Brown (N) Group Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Brown (N) Group Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 17 October 2024(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...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) (CSX), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC), and Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today said the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved CSX’s and CPKC’s respective applications regarding their acquisition of the rail lines operated by G&W’s Meridian & Bigbee Railroad, L.L.C. (MNBR), which will result in the creation of a new direct CPKC-CSX interchange connection in Alabama. Through the now-approved transaction, which was previously announced in June 2023, CPKC will acquire and operate across the 52-mile segment between Meridian, Miss., and Myrtlewood, Ala., currently owned by MNBR, while CSX will operate the lines currently operated by MNBR east of Myrtlewood. As a result, CPKC and CSX will establish...

IPS Expands Depth in Canadian Market with Low-, Medium-, and High-voltage Electrical Equipment and ServicesMDL Énergie, An IPS CompanyMoving forward, MDL Énergie’s logo will include the endorser phrase, An IPS Company.On-site Preventive Maintenance of Electrical EquipmentMDL Énergie offers an extensive range of services, including inspection, maintenance, commissioning, repair, and modernization of power, control, and protection solutions.Greenville, SC, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has acquired MDL Énergie, effective October 16, 2024. A Canadian company, which specializes in low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical products and services, MDL Énergie, brings additional depth and expertise...

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Mining Inc. (“Osisko“) (TSX:OSK) is pleased to announce that shareholders of Osisko (“Shareholders“) overwhelmingly approved the Arrangement Resolution (as defined herein) at the special meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting“) held earlier today at the Offices of Bennett Jones LLP. The Meeting was called for Shareholders to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve the previously-announced plan of arrangement of Osisko (the “Plan of Arrangement“), pursuant to which Gold Fields Limited, through a 100% owned Canadian subsidiary (the “Purchaser” or “Gold Fields“), would, among other things, acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Osisko (“Osisko Shares“) for cash consideration of...

Paris, 17 October 2024, 06:30pm Following the final agreement signed on 10 April 2024, Rubis has completed on 16 October 2024 the sale of its 55% stake in the Rubis Terminal JV (now branded Tepsa) to I Squared Capital. As announced previously, Rubis has received a first payment of €124 million1 at closing, c. €77 million of which will be returned to shareholders through an exceptional interim dividend for 2024 of €0.75 per share. The interim dividend will be detached on 6 November 2024 and paid on 8 November 2024. This dividend is in addition to the usual annual dividend as per the Group’s dividend policy. The remainder of the proceeds will be dedicated to the acceleration of the development of both Energy Distribution and Renewable Electricity Production businesses.    Upcoming events Q3 & 9M 2024 trading update: 5 November...

Enlitic raises AU$22.5M to fund acquisition and ongoing operations HighlightsEnlitic’s acquisition of LAITEK advances Enlitic’s strategic roadmap and represents an inflection point for the Company Enlitic has raised AU$22.5M via an Equity Raising with funds applied to the purchase and ongoing operations Synergistic benefits have been identified for both Enlitic and LAITEK, particularly in relation to competitive positioningFORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enlitic, Inc. (ASX:ENL, the “Company”), a leader in healthcare data standardization, announced today it has acquired LAITEK Inc., a global leader in medical imaging solutions with over 40 years of experience. This strategic move bolsters Enlitic’s market position and expands its data management capabilities. Synergistic Fusion The acquisition merges...

The Company Anticipates Establishing a Major Presence in the Sector by Supplying Energy to Computing Power Industries NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) (“Antelope Enterprise,” “AEHL,” or the “Company”), a provider of energy infrastructure solutions through natural gas power generation, and majority interest owner of KylinCloud, a livestreaming e-commerce business in China, today announced its successful launch into the US market. The Company began supplying energy to meet the needs of computing power industries starting in September 2024. “The growing demand for energy in the US, driven by the explosive expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), presents an extraordinary opportunity. Through our acquisition, we have quickly developed the infrastructure...

Mr. Korenberg is a seasoned executive with significant operational and financial leadership experience, including senior roles at Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: LGND) and in healthcare investment banking at Goldman Sachs WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies to treat patients suffering from serious, rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no FDA-approved therapies, today announced the appointment of Matthew E. Korenberg as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Korenberg is a seasoned operational and financial leader with more than 27 years of senior executive experience in biotech companies and healthcare investment banking. Throughout his career, he has focused on capital...

– Conference Call Scheduled at 9:00 AM (ET) TODAY –Universal stockholders to receive $45.00 per share in cash, a 19% premium to three-month volume-weighted average stock price; 10.6x trailing 12-month Adjusted EBITDA Universal to become part of leader in stainless, specialty steel solutions and recycling, with complementary capabilities and strong financial resources Universal to maintain distinct U.S. identity; team and operations to remain intactBRIDGEVILLE, Pa., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAP) (“Universal” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Aperam in an all-cash transaction. Aperam is a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel and recycling, with customers in over...

FUKUOKA, Japan, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Astec, a global manufacturer of medical equipment for assisted reproduction, has acquired Life Whisperer, a non-invasive and rapid embryo and egg (oocyte) assessment tool designed to improve pregnancy outcomes for IVF patients. Life Whisperer comprises three AI algorithms. Life Whisperer Viability assesses images of embryos to determine the likelihood that the embryo will lead to a pregnancy. Life Whisperer Genetics evaluates an embryo’s morphological quality and its likelihood of being genetically normal (euploid). Life Whisperer Oocyte evaluates images of oocytes (single or group culture) to determine how likely the oocytes are to form a good quality embryo, or blastocyst. Multiple international studies have shown Life Whisperer can improve pregnancy and live birth outcomes. The...