MONTERREY, Mexico, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) today announced that it has completed the separation of the Grupo Nós joint venture in Brazil with Raízen S.A. (“Raízen”). As a result of this transaction, FEMSA retained the OXXO stores in Brazil, as well as the distribution center located in Cajamar, São Paulo. The remaining assets and liabilities of Grupo Nós have been allocated between FEMSA and Raízen in accordance with their business. About FEMSAFEMSA is a company that creates economic and social value through companies and institutions and strives to be the best employer and neighbor to the communities in which it operates. It participates in the retail industry through a Proximity Americas Division operating OXXO,...

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 PINEWOOD 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...

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Milepost AB, Sweden’s first independent EV-charging operator, acquires Toveks Bil’s EV-charging stations operated on parking sites owned by municipalities. Toveks Bil operates in 18 cities in western Sweden, providing wholesale services and support for vehicles. Since 2022 Toveks Bil has also provided EV-charging services in Lidköping, Sotenäs and Falköping municipalities. Milepost has earlier also established its services in Lidköping on 3 sites. Milepost and Toveks Bil has now entered into an agreement whereby Milepost acquires all public EV-charging sites currently owned and operated by Toveks Bil at these municipalities. Altogether, the sites contain more than 60 charge points, making it Milepost’s largest acquisition to date. Lars Isaksson, head of business development and operations...

SVCV’s HypedMedia PortfolioSVCVHeadquarter prototypeNew York City, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global financial hybrid firm BCKD Capital is acquiring Hyped Media, a Hong Kong-based media company with news outlets including its portfolio of digital media brands TheBritExpress, CelebDispatch, TheWorldExpress, The Pose, Le Protagonist and others, as the first company under the media portfolio for its newly launched multinational holding company “SVCV.” The acquisition strengthens SVCV’s global media and content platform, expanding its footprint across news, culture, entertainment, and digital publishing. The Firm has also identified roughly one thousand private companies as potential targets for its 100+ acquisitions over the next ten years, as it expands its vertically integrated ecosystem portfolio across...

BCKD Capital and Multinational SVCV Announces Its First Fund and Listing Plans in Tokyo and Hong KongSVCVPortfolio LabelsBCKD CapitalLogoNew York City, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BCKD Capital (“BCKD” / “The Firm”), a newly relaunched global hybrid financial firm based in New York City and Tokyo, is announcing its listing plans for both the financial firm and its newly formed multinational holding firm “SVCV”. The announcement comes ahead of its first fund, “The Next Gen Leaders,” which will raise capital to acquire emerging brands for its portfolios. The firm has expressed its intent to execute a partial listing of the financial firm on the Tokyo Pro Market and a partial listing of “SVCV” on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by the end of 2027. “The core value of both firms is the people behind and around it;...

SHANGHAI, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Headquartered in Shanghai, Arctic Vision (Cayman) Limited (“Arctic Vision”), a global ophthalmic company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the innovative ophthalmic device business of MDCO Technology, a Hangzhou-based ophthalmic medical-device company. The proposed transaction will bring MDCO’s premium intraocular lens (IOL), implantable contact lens (Phakic Lens), and refractive-device platforms into Arctic Vision’s global ophthalmic innovation framework. It strengthens Arctic Vision’s global ophthalmic business by integrating advanced device engineering and intelligent manufacturing with its existing innovation capabilities. Accelerating Ophthalmic Innovation Globally across Drug & DeviceThe proposed transaction aligns with the long-term strategy of Arctic...

CRANFORD, N.J., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: ENZN) (“Enzon” or the “Company”), today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer (the “Offer”) involving its Series C Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) identified in the Prospectus/Consent Solicitation/Offer to Exchange (as defined below) in connection with Enzon’s previously announced merger with Viskase Companies, Inc. (“Viskase”). What’s Being Offered Enzon is offering all holders of outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock the chance to exchange their shares for shares of Enzon’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”). Each share of Series C Preferred Stock can be exchanged for an amount of Common Stock equal to (i) the aggregate liquidation preference of each share...

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) today announced that its subsidiary, Tidewater Utilities, Inc. (TUI), has completed the acquisition of the water system assets serving 360 customers in Pinewood Acres in Delaware. “We are pleased to welcome Pinewood Acres residents into the Tidewater family,” said Bruce E. Patrick, President of TUI. “A smooth and transparent transition for our new Pinewood Acres customers is our top priority. Our team remains dedicated to delivering safe and reliable water service and to continue our long tradition of being strong partners to the communities we serve.” Approval for the acquisition was granted by the Delaware Public Service Commission, authorizing TUI to become the owner and operator of the Pinewood Acres water utility assets. “Partnering with...

Veloce, Nook, and Ant Media Transactions Expected to Close in Q1 FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) (the “Company” or “SEGG Media”), the global sports, entertainment, and gaming group, today provided an update on its previously announced 90-day execution plan, reaffirming its near-term focus on completing announced acquisitions, strengthening core operations, and allocating capital with discipline and accountability. As part of the Company’s execution roadmap, SEGG Media expects to close on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Veloce Esports Limited (“Veloce”) in February, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company also expects to complete the acquisition of Nook Holdings, Limited (“Nook”) in March, further advancing its strategy...

It’s Official!Heineken & Imperial – It’s OfficialShaping what’s nextHeineken & Imperial – shaping what’s nextHEINEKEN completes acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses The closing of the landmark transaction reinforces HEINEKEN’s strategic position in Central America and unlocks significant new growth opportunities. Amsterdam, January 30th, 2026, Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) today announced the completion of its acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, following the receipt of all regulatory and corporate approvals. With immediate effect, HEINEKEN starts the integration process, which is expected to be completed in 2026. Rolando Carvajal, FIFCO’s current CEO, will join HEINEKEN and continue to lead the operations, ensuring business continuity while...