Acquisition is Bishop Street’s First Entry into the Commercial P&C MGA Market NEW YORK and TROY, Mich., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bishop Street Underwriters (“Bishop Street”), a multi-boutique insurance platform owned by RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”), today announced it has acquired Conifer Insurance Services (“Conifer” or “CIS”), a specialty commercial managing general agency (“MGA”) from Conifer Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNFR). The acquisition of Conifer marks Bishop Street’s entry into commercial lines, expanding its multiline, differentiated MGA platform. Conifer operates a portfolio of three programs across several specialty lines of business, including main street small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), hospitality and auto dealers. Conifer’s existing infrastructure presents a significant growth opportunity...

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

Asset Management and Financial Services Leader Lou Maiuri Named Chairman and Group CEO CONCORD, Calif., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”), a leading wealth management technology platform for financial advisors, today began a new era of strategic growth and expansion by announcing the closing of its acquisition by GTCR, a leading private equity firm with substantial investment expertise in financial technology, wealth, and asset management. The closing of the acquisition marks a significant milestone in AssetMark’s journey and concludes a successful, multiyear partnership with Huatai Securities. With the completion of the go-private transaction, AssetMark will now operate as an independent, privately owned company. Concurrent with the closing, AssetMark announced the appointment...

Acquisition Brings New Customers, Revenues, Margins and Power Electronics Expertise SAN DIEGO, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM) (“Beam Global” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced the closing of the acquisition of Telcom, a European based company located in Belgrade (“Telcom”), which since 1990 engineers and manufacturers specialized power electronics including invertors, charge controllers, power supplies and LED lighting. Acquisition Expands Market Reach and Product Development while Providing Vital Power Electronics Expertise Beam Global expects that the acquisition of Telcom will enable the Company to enhance its products, improve quality, reduce warranty and service requirements,...

Expands fiber network to accelerate offering of premium broadband and mobility services to more customers nationwide Key Highlights:Increases scale with 2.2 million fiber subscribers and will extend Verizon’s network reach to 25 million premises across 31 states and Washington, D.C. Transaction valued at $20 billion, expected to be accretive to revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth upon closing Verizon reaffirms full-year 2024 guidance Projected to generate at least $500 million in annual run-rate cost synergies Verizon to host investor conference call today at 8:00 AM Eastern TimeNEW YORK and DALLAS, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FYBR) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Tritax...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Segro...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  (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 Rightmove...

Acquisition to expand Paylocity’s total addressable market to the Office of the CFO and provide capabilities for clients to holistically manage all business-related spend on a consolidated platformPaylocity Announces Intent to Acquire AirbasePaylocity Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Airbase Inc., a Leading Spend Management Software Solution ProviderAcquisition to expand Paylocity’s total addressable market to the Office of the CFO and provide capabilities for clients to holistically manage all business-related spend on a consolidated platformSCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leader in cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Airbase Inc., a modern finance and spend management software solution...

WARMINSTER, Pa., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — C&R Software (“C&R”),the world’s leading Cloud-native end-to-end software and solutions provider for the complete credit risk lifecycle and a CORA Group company, today announced the acquisition of SpringFour, the first-of-its-kind, leading financial health fintech. This acquisition further expands C&R Software’s offerings in the financial health sector and supports the company’s mission to deliver comprehensive collections and recovery solutions to customers worldwide. SpringFour will operate as a standalone brand, with Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey remaining as the CEO. This strategic acquisition will expand SpringFour’s reach, and position C&R Software to further support its clients in providing critical financial health resources and services that benefit both...