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: Jupiter Fund Management 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 Offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Spectris plc(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)   Date dealing undertaken:        For an opening position disclosure,...

MONTREAL, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, announces that it has reached agreements to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Ricardo plc (“Ricardo”) for 430 pence (the “Offer Price”) per share (the “Acquisition”). This Acquisition underscores WSP’s commitment to expanding its footprint in high-growth sectors worldwide. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Ricardo is a global consulting firm delivering strategic, advisory, and engineering solutions that intersect the global transport, energy, and environment agendas. Operating in over 20 countries, Ricardo is home to approximately 2,700 experts based across Europe, Australia, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Its activities are...

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quest PharmaTech Inc. (TSX-V: QPT) (“Quest” or the “Company”), a Canadian based pharmaceutical company developing products to improve the quality of life through investee companies and proprietary technologies, announced today that Quest was not informed or consulted, opposes and will not support the recently announced acquisition by privately held South Korea-based OQPBIOM Inc. (“OQM”) of a controlling interest in AdBioTech Co., Ltd. (“AdBioTech”), a public company listed on KOSDAQ in South Korea. OQM has announced that AdBioTech is the corporate vehicle through which it wishes to pursue the funding and advancement of its immunotherapy assets. As announced by Quest on June 2, 2025, as a result of the conversion of bonds, Quest has acquired a 26.25% share ownership interest in...

TORONTO, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Unlimited Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Unlimited”), a rapidly growing Canadian financial services firm, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. and Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc. (collectively, “Steadyhand”), an independent Vancouver-based wealth management firm with approximately $1.3 billion in assets serving Canadian investors. “We’re excited to begin this new chapter with Steadyhand,” said Som Seif, founder and CEO of Purpose Unlimited. “Steadyhand has earned a remarkable reputation for putting investors first, with a disciplined, outcome-focused approach and exceptional client care. While Purpose brings a broader platform and an innovative mindset, we’ve long respected how Steadyhand serves its clients—and we’re...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (“CoreCivic”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Farmville Detention Center, a 736-bed facility constructed in 2010 and located in Farmville, Virginia. The transaction is expected to be consummated through the acquisition of 100% of the membership interests in entities that own the facility. Farmville Detention Center provides transportation, care, and civil detention services to adult male noncitizens through an Intergovernmental Service Agreement between Prince Edward County, Virginia and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), which expires in March 2029.      The total purchase price, amounting to $67.0 million, is expected to be funded with cash on hand and borrowing...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (“Ryman”) announced today it has closed the previously announced acquisition of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa (“JW Marriott Desert Ridge”) in Phoenix, Arizona. Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said, “I want to thank the Ryman team and the sellers, Trinity Investments, for their collaboration in executing an efficient and successful closing. We are excited to begin integrating this premier resort into our differentiated, group-focused portfolio, and we look forward to pursuing compelling value creation opportunities at this beautiful property and across our one-of-a-kind portfolio.” Located amid approximately 402 acres of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,...

Paul Minahan Jr. Director of the Midwest Region for the Tim Lamb GroupPaul Minahan Jr. Director of the Midwest Region for the Tim Lamb GroupColumbus, OH, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, is proud to announce the addition of Paul Minahan Jr. as Director of the Midwest Region. Minahan Jr. brings with him more than 40 years of automotive leadership experience, having held key regional and corporate roles with four major OEMs: Chrysler Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda USA, and most recently, 17 years with Nissan North America, Inc. In his new role, Minahan Jr. will serve clients across the Midwest from his dual residences in Perdido Key, Florida and Naperville, Illinois. He will assist clients with buying and selling dealerships,...

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: Rathbones 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 GlobalData 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...

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 MARLOWE 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 GLOBALDATA 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...