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”) Amendment – this form replaces the Rule 8.5 Disclosure published at 08:35am on 20/09/24. Changes have been made to Sections 2(a) 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 NewRiver REIT Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: NewRiver REIT Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken: 19 September 2024(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code...

SHANGHAI, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MultiMetaVerse Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MMV) (“MMV” or the “Company”), a leading animation and entertainment company for young consumers in China, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) with Bowong Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (the “Bowong Technology”) to acquire all of the shares of Bowong Technology. Pursuant to the Term Sheet, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions (including obtaining financing for the restructuring described below), MMV would acquire all of the outstanding shares of a holding company to be incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Bowong Cayman”), which through a restructuring will become the ultimate parent and controlling entity of Bowong Technology and all the subsidiaries and affiliates controlled...

Contacts Media Contact Investor RelationsAmsterdam +31 20 721 4133 Brussels +32 2 620 15 50 +33 1 70 48 24 17Dublin +39 02 72 42 62 13 Lisbon +351 210 600 614  Milan +39 02 72 42 62 12 Oslo +47 41 69 59 10  Paris +33 1 70 48 24 45      Euronext Securities expands its services offering with the acquisition of Acupay Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 2 October 2024 – Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, today announces that it has acquired substantially all the business of Acupay Group1, global leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. Founded in 2005, Acupay offers a suite of technology services which provide relief from double taxation to cross-border investors. Its unique proprietary solution, which...

EssilorLuxottica Completes Acquisition of Supreme® from VF Corporation Paris, France and Denver, Colorado (USA) (October 2, 2024 – 7am CEST) – EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the optical industry, announced that it has successfully closed the previously announced transaction to acquire the Supreme® brand from VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, for an aggregate base purchase price of $1.5 billion in cash subject to customary adjustments. The transaction has been cleared by all relevant competition authorities.AttachmentDOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE

EssilorLuxottica Completes Acquisitionof a Majority Stake in Heidelberg Engineering Paris, France and Heidelberg, Germany (October 2, 2024 – 7am CEST) – EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the optical industry, announced it has completed the previously announced transaction to acquire an 80% stake in Heidelberg Engineering, a Germany-based company specializing in diagnostic solutions, digital surgical technologies and healthcare IT for clinical ophthalmology. The transaction has been cleared by the relevant competition authorities.AttachmentDOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE

Acquisition marks Virtú’s entry into the Chicago marketMarloweVirtú Investments has acquired Marlowe, a 176-unit multifamily property in Chicago, IL.LARKSPUR, Calif., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtú Investments (“Virtú”), a multifamily real estate investment firm primarily engaged in the acquisition and management of apartment properties in the western United States, today announced it has acquired Marlowe, a 176-unit multifamily property in Chicago, IL. Marlowe is Virtú’s first acquisition in Chicago and marks the firm’s expansion into key cities beyond its traditional focus of western US markets. Virtú believes Chicago represents significant investment potential based on the city’s near-term scarcity of new apartment supply and steady renter demand. The Marlowe acquisition is part of Virtú’s broader strategy...

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Business First) (Nasdaq: BFST), the holding company for b1BANK, has completed its acquisition of Oakwood Bancshares, Inc. (Oakwood), the holding company for Oakwood Bank. The acquisition became effective Oct. 1, 2024. “b1 has been serving Dallas-Fort Worth market businesses with our boutique style banking for a number of years, as has Oakwood,” said Jude Melville, chairman, president and CEO of Business First and b1BANK. “This partnership accelerates the meaningfulness we can deliver as we impact small and growing companies in one of our country’s most vibrant markets.” With the completion of the acquisition, b1BANK has approximately $7.6 billion in assets, with $5.9 billion in loans and $6.3 billion in deposits and 55 full-service Banking Centers...

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crew Energy Inc. (TSX: CR; OTCQB: CWEGF) (“Crew” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition by Tourmaline Oil Corp. (“Tourmaline“) of all of the outstanding common shares of Crew (the “Crew Shares“) pursuant to a plan of arrangement under Section 193 of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the “Arrangement“). Under the Arrangement, holders of Crew Shares received 0.114802 of a common share of Tourmaline (“Tourmaline Shares“) for each one (1) Crew Share held. The Tourmaline Shares issued to former holders of Crew Shares have been approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It is anticipated that the Crew Shares will be delisted from trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange...

Acquisitions complement Ingersoll Rand’s product and technology offerings and increase geographic reach, while adding new pump technology and capabilities Execution of bolt-on acquisition strategy continues to enhance company’s durable financial profile by serving high-growth, sustainable end markets Demonstrates company’s commitment to capital allocation and expected achievement of mid-teens return on invested capital (ROIC) by third full year of ownershipDAVIDSON, N.C., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, has acquired Air Power Systems Co., LLC (“APSCO”), Blutek s.r.l. (“Blutek”), and UT Pumps & Systems Private Limited (“UT Pumps”) for a combined purchase price of approximately $135 million. These...

– Florida’s Premier Grocery-Anchored Lifestyle Center and Retail Landmark – – One of Florida’s Top Retail Destinations with Nearly 14 Million Annual Visits – JERICHO, New York, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Waterford Lakes Town Center, a 976,000-square-foot signature asset spanning 79 acres in Orlando, Florida for $322 million, including the assumption of a $164 million mortgage. The property, which is approximately 99% occupied, features a high-quality tenant mix that combines lifestyle and entertainment uses with essential goods and services.Located in Orlando’s upscale West University...