NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silver Spike Investment Corp. (“SSIC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SSIC), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition from Chicago Atlantic Loan Portfolio, LLC (“CALP”) of a portfolio of loans (the “CALP Loan Portfolio”) in exchange for newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Loan Portfolio Acquisition”). As a result of the Loan Portfolio Acquisition, the Company has net assets of approximately $300 million and investments in 28 portfolio companies. In connection with the Loan Portfolio Acquisition, the Company issued 16,605,372 shares of its common stock to CALP. Following the Loan Portfolio Acquisition, CALP and legacy SSIC stockholders own approximately...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Nightfood Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), an acquisition and development holding company, announces today that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Stratford Education Group Inc., doing business as the Los Angeles Cooking School. The Los Angeles Cooking School is renowned for its exceptional culinary training and education programs. Course offerings are being expanded to include state-of-the-art training for hospitality and food service operators wanting to leverage robotics and automation solutions. The vision is to establish the Los Angeles Cooking School as the world-class leader in integration of food preparation automation, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). This powerful synergy is what management envisioned when the initiative to acquire both...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHK) and Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) today closed on their previously announced combination. The combined company has been rebranded as Expand Energy Corporation. Expand Energy’s common stock will commence public trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker “EXE” at the open of trading on October 2, 2024, and will continue to trade today under the symbol “CHK”. “As America’s largest natural gas producer and a top producer globally, Expand Energy is built to disrupt the industry’s traditional cost and market delivery model,” said Nick Dell’Osso, Expand Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Behind our advantaged portfolio, peer-leading returns program and resilient financial foundation, we are poised to capture the significant...

(From left to right): Karim Sabbagh, Managing Director, Space42; Hasan Al Hosani, CEO, Bayanat Smart Services; Ali Al Hashemi, CEO, Yahsat Space Services; Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42; Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Vice Chairman, Space42; Abdullah Al Naimi,(From left to right): Karim Sabbagh, Managing Director, Space42; Hasan Al Hosani, CEO, Bayanat Smart Services; Ali Al Hashemi, CEO, Yahsat Space Services; Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42; Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Vice Chairman, Space42; Abdullah Al Naimi, Group CEO, ADX.Group photo during the ceremony.Group photo during the ceremony.Space42 is a new, UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach, integrating satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities Space42 advances the UAE’s Space and AI Strategies and will be a strategic...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today announced that it was the winning bidder in a bankruptcy sale process to acquire seven former Big Lots, Inc. (“Big Lots”) store leases. The seven stores were part of a bankruptcy auction for the first wave of Big Lots store closures, which included 143 stores. Six of the seven stores have already completed the sale hearing process and received final approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The remaining one store is subject to final bankruptcy court approval and customary closing conditions. John Swygert, Chief Executive Officer of Ollie’s stated, “We are very pleased to be the winning bidder for these store locations in the initial wave of Big Lots store closures. These...

Portage, Michigan, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE: SYK) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Vertos Medical Inc., a leader in interventional pain management solutions for chronic lower back pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis. “The acquisition of Vertos Medical enhances our unique, non-surgical solutions for interventionalists addressing chronic lower back pain, while broadening our presence in ambulatory surgery centers,” said Andy Pierce, Group President, MedSurg and Neurotechnology, Stryker. “We look forward to enabling physicians with the minimally invasive mild® procedure so patients can reclaim their quality of life.” The addition of Vertos Medical’s differentiated portfolio will strengthen Stryker’s impact in interventional solutions to address chronic pain. About StrykerStryker...

BUDD LAKE, NJ, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR) (“Emcore” or the “Company), the world’s largest independent provider of inertial navigation solutions to the aerospace and defense industry, today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Mobix Labs, Inc. (“Mobix”) to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding shares for $3.80 per share in cash. The Company’s Board of Directors continues to evaluate a range of strategic and financial options to enhance shareholder value. The Company’s Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of all shareholders. Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with the Company’s financial and legal advisors, the Company’s Board of Directors will carefully review Mobix’s proposal to determine...

LONDON, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marex Group Plc (NASDAQ: MRX), the diversified global financial services platform, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Dropet, a Spanish biofuels company, expanding its range of renewables products as it continues to grow its global environmental products business. The acquisition is aligned with Marex’s strategy to diversify its business and increase earnings resilience. Dropet offers execution services for both physical and paper biofuels products across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. It has more than 18 years’ experience in physical ethanol and related biofuel products, as well as exchange-traded ethanol products. It also operates a successful annual biofuels conference. Acquiring Dropet gives Marex additional capabilities in physical biofuels products...

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 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date...

Leading an extended Nearshore and Offshore CapabilityDecskill joins forces with Astek to Accelerate Leadership in IT Consulting and Digital Transformation worldwide Lisbon, 1 October 2024 – The Portuguese company DecSkill, Iberian leader in IT outsourcing and digital transformation, is now part of the Astek Group, the global technology company, founded in France, present on the five continents and, now, employing around 10,000 people worldwide. This operation, which involved the acquisition of 60% of Decskill by Astek, accelerates the internationalization of the Portuguese tech company, as, on the other hand, reinforces Astek Group’s Iberian offer, which is currently with a strong growth and globalization strategy. Portugal, Spain, and Italy will see Decskill playing a key role in the creation of nearshore services for Europe and beyond....