TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VitalHub Corp. (TSX: VHI) (OTCQX: VHIBF) (“VitalHub” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced acquisition of MedCurrent Corporation (“MedCurrent”). Based in Toronto, MedCurrent is a physician-founded Clinical Decision Support company that is primarily focused on improving appropriateness of orders for medical imaging tests. MedCurrent’s flagship product, OrderWise, integrates evidence-based guidelines at the point of care, serving over 80 customers in Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia. VitalHub’s acquisition of MedCurrent aligns with VitalHub’s strategic vision to integrate cutting-edge technology solutions that streamline healthcare delivery. MedCurrent’s OrderWise platform will complement VitalHub’s existing Patient Flow software suite, providing...

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY) has announced it secured a number of new contracts in the fourth quarter for its nuclear and environmental services division, marking significant growth in the last quarter of FY2024 ending on September 30. The new contracts—19 in total—represent a 58% increase over Q3 FY2024, primarily driven by the successful integration of MDA’s nuclear assets and strong organic growth. The acquisition of MDA’s nuclear division in March 2024 has allowed Calian to capitalize on increased synergies across its nuclear business, through the addition of engineering, tooling and robotics expertise, enhancing its capacity to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for Canada’s growing nuclear sector. The new contracts span major new nuclear projects in Ontario,...

Innofactor Plc          Stock Exchange Release         October 8, 2024 at 8:35 a.m. (EEST) NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND OR SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE TENDER OFFER WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE SECTION ENTITLED “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” BELOW. Final result of the subsequent offer period of Onni Bidco Oy’s voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Innofactor Plc As announced on July 22, 2024, CapMan Growth Equity Fund III Ky, a fund managed by CapMan Group affiliated companies, (“CapMan Growth”), Sami Ensio, the founder, CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Innofactor Plc, through the holding company Ensio Investment...

GUELPH, Ontario, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of assets relating to the operations of Micron Industries Corporation (“Micron Industries”), a company based in the United States. The acquisition is structured as an asset purchase through HPS’ U.S. subsidiary. HPS will continue to operate the Micron Industries assets and continue to market the branded product offerings as previously sold by Micron Industries. “We are excited to welcome Micron Industries into the HPS family. The combined expertise of our teams is a significant step forward in our growth strategy to offer an even broader array of innovative solutions to our customers...

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Columbia Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLBK) (the “Company”), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank, announced today the completion of the merger of Freehold Bank with and into Columbia Bank, effective as of October 5, 2024. Prior to the bank merger, Freehold Bank and Columbia Bank were held and operated as separate subsidiaries of the Company. In connection with the completion of the bank merger, James H. Wainwright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freehold Bank, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Columbia Bank. About Columbia Financial, Inc. Columbia Financial, Inc. is a Delaware corporation organized as Columbia Bank’s mid-tier stock holding company. Columbia Financial, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Columbia Bank, MHC. Columbia Bank is a federally...

TOKYO, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MRM) (“Medirom” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it is capitalizing on its extensive experience operating wellness clinics and healthcare technology to expand into the rehabilitation industry. In doing so, MEDIROM established a wholly-owned subsidiary, MEDIROM Rehab Solutions Inc., which acquired all of the rehabilitation centers of Y’s, Inc. Prior to the acquisition by MEDIROM Rehab Solutions Inc., Y’s, Inc. owned and operated ten cerebral infarction rehabilitation centers in Tokyo and other major cities across Japan. Cerebral infarction rehabilitation is a comprehensive program designed to help individuals who have experienced various types of strokes. Such strokes occur when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked, leading...

PRESS RELEASE Ivry-sur-Seine, France — October 7, 2024, 18:00 CEST THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PRESS RELEASE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IS NOT PERMITTED IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY WHERE SUCH COMMUNICATION WOULD VIOLATE THE RELEVANT APPLICABLE REGULATION MINIMUM THRESHOLD CONDITION LOWERED FROM 90% TO 66.67% OF UNIEURO SHARE CAPITAL REFLECTING FNAC DARTY AND RUBY DETERMINATION TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE THE TENDER OFFER ON UNIEURO S.P.AConsideration equal to €9.0 in cash + 0.1 Fnac Darty share (implied monetary value of 12.0€1) representing a unique opportunity for Unieuro shareholders to benefit from an attractive value proposal:42% premium to unaffected share price2 20% premium to analysts’ average target price pre-announcementUnieuro’s...

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a strategic move set to redefine San Diego’s media landscape, Moe Rock, the CEO of the Los Angeles Tribune and a key figure in American news media, has acquired San Diego Weekly. The acquisition is expected to bring renewed focus on local journalism, particularly in covering San Diego’s burgeoning economy, vibrant small businesses, and political affairs. Moe Rock, who was recently named one of the top 50 most influential people in news media by MSN, aims to leverage San Diego Weekly as a platform for fostering robust conversations around San Diego’s local politics and economy. “The people of San Diego deserve a dedicated voice that not only reflects their unique culture but also holds power to account. We will ensure San Diego Weekly becomes that voice,” Rock said in a statement. San...

TRURO, United Kingdom, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colateral, a retail marketing platform, announced today the acquisition of Turbyne, a Delaware-based provider of omnichannel Retail Media capabilities, in a significant move set to transform how retailers compete with Amazon for retail media investment. The combined entity puts in-store first, removing friction for retailers and enabling them to leverage the full scale of their assets. The combined solution unifies any physical advertising inventory with digital by standardizing buying and automating workflow across all channels, including physical media. Together, their capabilities create the complete omnichannel operating system for retailers optimized for in-store and designed for the next wave of retail media. Integrating Turbyne’s revolutionary platform that simplifies...

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE:GTE) today announced that the shareholders of i3 Energy plc, a public limited company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“i3 Energy”), have approved Gran Tierra’s previously announced acquisition of i3 Energy (the “Acquisition”). This approval satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the Acquisition. The Acquisition remains subject to the satisfaction of additional regulatory closing conditions, as previously disclosed, and is expected to be effective on or about October 31, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange...