198-Home Garden-Style Community Offers Value-Add Opportunity in a Supply-Constrained Market SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfield, a nationally recognized leader in property management and development, recently acquired The Resort at Encinitas, located at 1320 Via Terrassa in Encinitas, Calif., a 198-home garden-style community of one- and two-bedroom apartments. With a significant portion of the homes still in original condition, Fairfield plans to implement a renovation program that enhances both apartment interiors and shared community amenities. “The Resort at Encinitas presents a compelling value‑add opportunity,” said Kristen Maris, Vice President of Asset Management. “Our thoughtful renovation plan will introduce refreshed common areas, high‑end appliances, and elevated design elements that enhance the resident...

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) (“Lamar” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising assets, announced today that it had acquired the assets of Cleveland Outdoor Advertising for cash. The transaction adds 31 high-profile bulletin faces and more than 40 junior bulletin faces to Lamar’s Cleveland portfolio. COA was founded 47 years ago by Debra Abdalian-Thompson and Stephen Thompson as a junior poster plant and grew to include numerous premium bulletin locations in the Cleveland metro area.  “Debbie has been a pioneer in the OOH industry, and we are honored that she and Steve trust Lamar to build upon the strong foundation that they have established,” said Ross Reilly, president of Lamar’s outdoor division. Abdalian-Thompson,...

Acquisition Extends Rocket’s Modernization Portfolio into High-Performance Analytics and AI WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Software, a global technology leader in modernization software, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Vertica analytics database from OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX). Vertica is an enterprise-grade analytics database platform trusted by leading global organizations for its proven technology and industrial-strength performance for mission-critical analytical workloads. The technology sits at the center of many of today’s investments and helps enterprises drive better business outcomes while balancing cloud innovation with regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, performance, and cost requirements. By adding Vertica to its portfolio, Rocket Software...

Project ranks among the largest solar projects in the United States NEW YORK and CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TerraForm Power (TerraForm), an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management and a leading renewable energy company in North America, today announced the acquisition of Steward Creek Solar, a 1.56 gigawatt (GW) solar project under development in Lee County, Illinois, from Hexagon Energy (Hexagon), the project’s original developer. Steward Creek Solar is among the largest solar PV projects in the United States. The acquisition expands TerraForm’s pre-construction pipeline of solar and battery storage projects to nearly 7 GW, primarily located in PJM and SERC. “This landmark project highlights our ability to deliver renewable energy at scale during a period of unprecedented power demand and grid constraints,”...

BOSTON, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation. The transaction follows the announcement of a definitive agreement in August and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.  Cabot has long supplied Bridgestone with reinforcing carbon products, and this acquisition further strengthens the partnership between the two companies. In addition, this acquisition expands Cabot’s global manufacturing footprint and reinforces its position as a leading provider of reinforcing carbons. Strategically located near Cabot’s existing facility in Altamira, Mexico, MXCB not only enhances production capacity and operational flexibility but also offers the capability to manufacture...

Newly formed connectivity-focused data center platform will establish initial portfolio in four U.S. markets, including Buffalo, Nashville and Tampa MONTREAL and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novacap and H5 Data Centers are pleased to announce the formation of HyscaleIX Data Centers (“HyscaleIX” or the “JV”), a joint venture focused on acquiring and operating mission-critical carrier hotels to deliver highly interconnected data center services throughout North America. The JV will be anchored by four carrier hotel facilities, including three acquired from 365 Data Centers located in Buffalo, New York; Nashville, Tennessee; and Tampa, Florida, each of which represents the most carrier-connected data center in its respective market. The JV will also acquire a fourth facility in the Midwestern U.S. Each of...

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Dental Labs Inc. (“SDL”), a Florida-based dental laboratory platform focused on high-quality clinical outcomes and long-term practitioner relationships, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of BRLIT Dental Laboratory, Inc., a family-owned, full-service dental laboratory headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1977 by Emil Brlit, Sr. and Frank Pechar, BRLIT has operated continuously for nearly five decades and is widely regarded for its craftsmanship, reliability, and enduring client relationships. Now a third-generation family-owned laboratory, BRLIT has built its reputation by combining generations of technical experience with modern dental materials and techniques, while maintaining a strong commitment to personalized service. BRLIT is a full-service...

Company Confirms Merger with MBody AI Remains on Track following regaining Compliance with NASDAQ Listing Standards;  Provides Update Regarding Recently Filed MBody AI Financials ISFIYA, Israel, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI) (“Check-Cap” or the “Company”) today announced key regulatory milestones supporting the completion of its previously announced merger with MBody AI Corp. (“MBody AI”), the filing of a Form F-1 Registration Statement and the furnishing of MBody AI’s audited financial statements on Form 6-K. These filings follow the Company’s return to compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements and represent significant steps toward closing the merger in the first half of 2026.F-1 Filing Supports Strategic Capital Flexibility The Form F-1 registers...

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. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). 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 a separate form for each offeror/offeree Pinewood...

Columbia to Undertake Second-Step Conversion in Connection with Transaction FAIR LAWN, N.J. and WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Columbia Financial, Inc. (“Columbia”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank (the “Bank”), and Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (“Northfield”) (NASDAQ: NFBK), the holding company for Northfield Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement and plan of merger for Columbia to acquire Northfield in a transaction valued at approximately $597 million. The combination of the two organizations will create the third largest regional bank headquartered in New Jersey, with pro forma total assets of $18 billion based on financial data as of December 31, 2025. In connection with the announcement of the merger, Columbia also announced that its Board of Directors,...