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 ECKOH 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 held/dealing...

NEW YORK and DUBAI, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZRG today announced the acquisition of Linked4HR Solutions’ Executive Interim & HR Advisory services in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region and the addition of Hicham Hachkal as Managing Director for Interim and HR Advisory. Hicham Hachkal is a seasoned Human Resources executive with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, marked by leadership in diverse, multinational environments. His deep expertise, combined with a strong academic background, has made him a recognized leader in the HR field. As the Founder and CEO of Linked4HR, Hicham leveraged his extensive expertise to drive innovative HR consulting and interim executive placements, building from scratch a modern and innovative organization that experienced an exponential growth across the Middle...

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 REA...

PRESS RELEASE Paris – September 04, 2024 Bureau Veritas acquires ArcVera Renewables to accelerate growth and create a new stronghold in the renewables sector in North America Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, today announced the acquisition of ArcVera Renewables, a specialized provider in finance–grade consulting and technical services for wind, solar, and battery storage projects worldwide. This acquisition is aligned with Bureau Veritas LEAP | 28 strategy to create a new stronghold in the fast-growing sector of renewables. Bureau Veritas contributes to the energy transition by providing the power sector customers end-to-end solutions to meet the immediate and future challenges of developing and operating renewable assets. This acquisition will expand Bureau Veritas’s capabilities,...

Press release Lochem, 4th of September 2024 ForFarmers and team agrar join forces in the feed business in Germany ForFarmers and team agrar, part of the DLG Group, have agreed to combine their feed operations in Germany. The joint venture, which will continue under the name ForFarmers team agrar, has a comprehensive feed portfolio across various species. This agreement is subject to applicable regulatory approvals from the relevant authorities. ForFarmers and team agrar have been working together for a long time in Germany via their joint venture HaBeMa, a company active in trading, storage and transshipment of raw materials and compound feed production in Hamburg, Germany. The agreement to expand this joint venture is therefore a logical next step. Profiles of the partners ForFarmers is a European company that offers feed solutions...

Acquisition Adds Electric Motor, Generator, Mechanical, Switchgear & Circuit Breaker Service Centers to IPS’s Growing North American NetworkIPS President and CEO John ZulegerJohn Zuleger is president and CEO of Integrated Power Services, a North American leader in the servicing, engineering, and remanufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems.GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Power Services (IPS), a North American leader in the servicing, engineering, and remanufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has finalized the acquisition of ABB’s Industrial Services business, effective August 31, 2024. With locations in Arizona, Indiana, North Carolina, Alberta, and Ontario, ABB Industrial Services provides the highest-quality repair and field...

BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Business First) (Nasdaq: BFST), the holding company for b1BANK, announced it has received all required regulatory approvals and non-objections to complete its merger with Oakwood Bancshares, Inc. (Oakwood), the holding company for Oakwood Bank, a Texas banking association. On August 27, 2024, Oakwood’s shareholders voted to approve the merger. “We appreciate our regulatory partners’ efficient review of the proposed transaction as well as the strong affirmation expressed by the Oakwood shareholder base,” said Jude Melville, chairman, president and CEO of Business First and b1BANK. “We are even more excited about the long-term potential of this relationship than when we first announced it and look forward to together growing b1’s impact across the...

TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) (TSX: GCG; GCG.A) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Galibier Capital Management Ltd. (Galibier), a Toronto, Canada-based investment management firm. Guardian completed the transaction on the terms announced on June 20, 2024. The addition of Galibier increases Guardian’s assets under management by approximately C$1 billion and adds a team of high-quality, experienced investment professionals focused on fundamental equity research and valuation. “We are truly pleased that Galibier founder, Joe Sirdevan, and his team are joining Guardian and look forward to jointly building on the opportunities ahead. There is a good cultural alignment between the firms, and we welcome incorporating Galibier’s distinctive investment approach...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of home and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced that it completed the acquisition of the assets of North Central Florida Hospice, Inc. and Haven Medical Group, LLC (collectively “Haven Hospice”), a Florida-based company holding a Certificate of Need (CON) for comprehensive hospice care services in 18 counties in north central Florida, effective September 1, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Haven Hospice into BrightSpring, expanding our existing hospice services into the CON state of Florida,” said BrightSpring’s President and CEO Jon Rousseau. “The delivery of compassionate hospice care is critical for patients and their families, and we’re committed...

Federal contracting leader completes first investment under new firm, Sovereign CapitalCherokee Federal’s Growth Capital Division Acquires Majority Stake in ATA, LLCSovereign Capital is a growth capital firm created to leverage Cherokee Federal’s deep experience in the federal contracting market. For the initial investment, it has acquired a majority stake in Advanced Technology Applications (ATA).Cherokee Federal Launches Growth Capital DivisionSovereign Capital specializes in funding founder-led companies in the government contracting marketplace, investing both capital and proven strategies for rapid growth and market dominance.TULSA, Okla., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), today announced the launch of Sovereign Capital, a growth capital...