ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the ethanol production plant and carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) assets of Red Trail Energy, LLC (“Red Trail Energy”) for $210 million. Acquisition highlights:The Adjusted EBITDA1 from Red Trail Energy ethanol and CCS assets, when combined with Adjusted EBITDA1 from Gevo’s renewable natural gas (“RNG”) business, and other businesses, including Verity, is expected to make Gevo’s Adjusted EBITDA positive in 2025. The purchase price includes the ethanol production asset and the CCS asset. Gevo expects that its capability of marketing carbon abatement in conjunction with delivery of advanced liquid...

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW), a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States and Latin America, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 53 pawn stores in Mexico. The seller, Presta Dinero, S.A. de C.V. and doing business as “Auto Dinero,” currently operates across 21 states in Mexico and specializes in two types of auto pawn transactions – auto (vehicle) pawn, where the pawnbroker takes possession of the vehicle, and title pawn, where the vehicle title document is pawned, allowing the customer to retain use of their vehicle while repaying the pawn transaction. Auto Dinero was founded in 2005 by Jorge Hernandez, an outstanding pawn executive with extensive experience in the industry, who will join EZCORP as a result of the transaction. Lachie...

MIDLAND, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced it and its operating subsidiary Viper Energy Partners LLC (“OpCo”) have entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire certain mineral and royalty interest- owning subsidiaries of Tumbleweed Royalty IV, LLC in exchange for $461.0 million of cash and approximately 10.1 million OpCo units, subject to customary adjustments. The cash portion of this transaction is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand, borrowings under the Company’s credit facility, and proceeds from one or more capital markets transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors. The issuance of OpCo units will be accompanied...

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: Man 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 AngloGold Ashanti 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...

ANI and Alimera Scheduled the Closing for September 16, 2024 PRINCETON, N.J. and ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIP) (“ANI”) and Alimera Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALIM) (“Alimera” or the “Company”) today jointly announced that they have scheduled the closing of their transaction pursuant to the companies’ previously announced Merger Agreement for before the market opens on Monday, September 16, 2024. About ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIP) is a diversified biopharmaceutical company serving patients in need by developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality branded and generic prescription pharmaceutical products, including for diseases with high unmet medical need. ANI is focused on delivering sustainable growth by scaling up its Rare Disease business...

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectWise, a leading software company dedicated to the success of managed service providers (MSPs), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axcient, an award-winning provider of data protection and disaster recovery solutions, with the transaction expected to close in the coming weeks. In addition, ConnectWise has acquired SkyKick, a pioneer and leader in cloud backup and management software. These acquisitions significantly enhance ConnectWise’s cybersecurity and data protection offerings, reinforcing the critical role of data protection as the last line of defense against cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing. “At ConnectWise, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower MSPs to drive profitability and efficiency,”...

Leading Canadian Electrotechnical Service Provider Expands IPS Power Management Business in Canada and Northeastern U.S.DUAL-Électrotech is now “AN IPS COMPANY”Moving forward, DUAL-Électrotech will use a revised logo, which will include the phrase, “AN IPS COMPANY.”Greenville, SC, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Power Services (IPS), one of the foremost independent solutions providers of electromechanical equipment, rotating equipment, and power management systems, has strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of DUAL-Électrotech Inc. “This strategic move expands our power management product and service capabilities and adds depth to our substation engineering, maintenance, repair and field services offerings throughout Canada and the Northeastern United States,” said Shannon...

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“ANI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: ANIP) today provided an update on the status of the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Alimera Sciences, Inc. (“Alimera”) (Nasdaq: ALIM). We note the Alimera press release issued today. The Company continues to work in good faith toward closing of the acquisition. Any delay is a result of discussions regarding closing conditions, which the Company expects to resolve promptly. About ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIP) is a diversified biopharmaceutical company serving patients in need by developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality branded and generic prescription pharmaceutical products, including for diseases with high unmet medical need. ANI is focused on delivering...

Tim Lamb Group Facilitates Sale of Forest City Mazda To Leavens Automotive GroupPictured left to right: Gordie Gerbrandt, VP of Canada for the Tim Lamb Group congratulates Chris Leavens, Owner of Leavens Automotive Group, outside of Forest City Mazda marking the sale of the dealership on August 20, 2024.Columbus, OH, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On August 20, 2024 Gordie Gerbrandt, VP of Canada for the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, brokered the sale of Forest City Mazda in London, Ontario, Canada to Leavens Automotive Group. Under its new ownership, the dealership, located at 652 Wharncliffe Road S., London ON N6J 2N4, has changed its name to Leavens Forest City Mazda. Gerbrandt, has worked with both the seller, Mark Leoppky Owner of FFun Automotive Group...

SAMPO PLC                STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE        10 September 2024 at 7:30 pm NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA OR SINGAPORE OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. Sampo plc: Preliminary result of the exchange offer to the shareholders of Topdanmark The offer period for the recommended best and final public exchange offer made by Sampo plc (“Sampo“) to acquire all of the outstanding shares in Topdanmark A/S (“Topdanmark“) not already owned by Sampo (the “Offer“) expired on 9 September 2024 at 23:59 (CEST). Based on the preliminary result and non-binding summation of acceptances, Sampo would together with its current Topdanmark holding,...