Astek scores double!Thanks to two new strategic acquisitions, Astek has strengthened its nearshore and offshore capabilities and now employs 10,000 people worldwide. Astek, a global player in engineering and technology consulting, is accelerating its international expansion with the integration of two strategic players: Decskill in Portugal and Aspire in Jordan. These acquisitions bring the Group over 1,000 additional talents, broadening its expertise and considerably strengthening its nearshore and offshore capabilities to meet the growing needs of its customers worldwide. Decskill, a key player in Portugal Founded in Lisbon, Decskill is an IT solutions provider specializing in outsourcing and digital transformation, particularly renowned for its skills in software development, IT infrastructure management and cloud services. With 640...

ST HELIER, Jersey, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL; VFEX: CMCL) (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a conditional sale agreement for the entire issued share capital of its Zimbabwe subsidiary, Caledonia Mining Services (Private) Limited (“CMS”), which owns and operates the 12.2MWac solar plant that supplies power to Blanket Mine. CMS is to be sold to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings (“CBE”) for $22.35 million, payable in cash, and the power generation of the solar plant will continue to be sold to Blanket Mine by way of a power purchase agreement. HighlightsUpon completion of the sale, Caledonia will realise a profit on the $14.3 million construction cost by selling the plant for $22.35 million. Completion of the sale will return...

JCDecaux Top Media Publigrafik and IMC merge their activities in Central America Paris, October 1st, 2024 – JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces that its majority-owned subsidiary JCDecaux Top Media SA has acquired from its founders 70% of IMC, a leading OOH company in Central America and the number one outdoor advertising company in Costa Rica. As part of the transaction, the remaining IMC’s shareholders contributed their 30% shares in IMC in exchange for a 9% stake in a newly-formed joint-venture regrouping all JCDecaux activities in Central America which include 6 countries (Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua). This new joint-venture will be owned by JCDecaux SE (51%), Publigrafik, Top Partners and former IMC’s shareholders. Created in 2004...

U.S. Clients in Mountain West and Great Plains to benefit from expanded resources OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terracon, an employee-owned firm with a long history of providing excellence in engineering consulting services, is pleased to announce it has acquired Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (Metcalf), a long established employee-owned firm providing environmental planning and cultural resource management services in the Rocky Mountains, and Central and Northern Great Plains. By joining Terracon, Metcalf will gain significantly more support regionally and nationwide, while continuing to provide their clients with services including archaeology, architectural history, and software applications. The combined services will deliver solutions for commercial development, energy, federal, state, and tribal...

Aalst, Belgium, September 30, 2024 – Ontex Group NV (Euronext: Ontex), a leading international developer and producer of personal care products, announces that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Brazilian business activities to Softys S.A. for an enterprise value of BRL 671 million (or approximately €110 million*). Softys is a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America, that also acquired Ontex’s Mexican business activities in 2023. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., which is headquartered in Chile. Gustavo Calvo Paz, Ontex’s CEO, said: “This divestment represents another major milestone towards Ontex’s ambitioned portfolio, focusing on retail brands and healthcare in Europe and North America. Moreover, the proceeds from the sale will further reduce our indebtedness, putting us in...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Woodbridge International, a global mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Cercone Exterior Restoration by The Valcourt Group. Cercone Exterior Restoration, LLC is a leader in commercial, industrial, and residential exterior restoration, known for its attention to detail, timely project completion, and financial efficiency. Founded in 2006 by Architect Henry Cercone, Cercone specializes in high-rise restoration and combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of building construction. The company operates out of Manhattan and Queens, managing large-scale projects with a skilled, safety-conscious workforce. “We chose to partner with The Valcourt Group because of our mutual dedication to high-quality service, a strong...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Woodbridge International, a global mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, All Bright Electric by Kiely Family of Companies. Founded in 1969, All Bright Electric provides trade union electricians to commercial, industrial, and residential projects across Hudson Valley, Bergen, and Westchester Counties. The company’s mission is rooted in upholding the highest standards of workmanship, safety, ethics, and customer service. All Bright Electric specializes in a wide array of sectors, including highways and bridges, disaster recovery, communications, environmental, medical and hospitals, pharmaceutical, government, education, multi-family, manufacturing, retail, assisted living, solar power, and utilities. Established in 1952, Kiely...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)        Full name of discloser: OCTOPUS INVESTMENTS LTD(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 Learning Technologies Group plc(d)        If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)        Date position...

TROY, Mich., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Networks (OTCPK: VPER) has applied for the necessary regulatory approvals from the Federal Communications Commission and various state authorities in order to complete the acquisition of the telecommunications assets of Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp. The acquisition includes Endstream Communications, LLC and 1stPoint Communications, LLC and all of its subsidiaries. The closing date is anticipated to be in the fourth quarter of this year, subject to obtaining regulatory approval. “We are very pleased with the progress we are making toward closing the acquisition,” said Erik Levitt, CEO of 1stPoint Communications and Endstream Communications. “We anticipate being able to complete the process in the timeframes originally contemplated by management and Viper’s Board of Directors.” With...

Again Rejects Blue Hill Proposal as Remaining Highly Uncertain, Inferior to Hope Merger Agreement and Unlikely to Benefit Territorial Shareholders HONOLULU, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Territorial Bancorp Inc. (“Territorial”) again reaffirmed the commitment of its Board of Directors to the proposed merger with Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“Hope”) that was announced on April 29, 2024. The announcement was made in response to additional information provided to Territorial from, and further information released by, Blue Hill Advisors LLC (“Blue Hill”) on September 26, 2024 regarding the Hope merger and the proposal by unidentified investors and Blue Hill (the “Blue Hill Group”). “While the latest Blue Hill Group information indicates an increase in their offer by 4%, the proposal continues to leave so many unanswered questions, such...