Acquisition Extends “No Friction, No Boundaries” Vision with Enterprise-Class Automation for Treasury, Finance, and ComplianceGTreasury Acquires SolvexiaAcquisition extends “No Friction, No Boundaries” vision with enterprise-class automation for treasury, finance, and compliance.CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO and SYDNEY, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GTreasury, a Ripple Solution, today announced the acquisition of Solvexia, a leading provider of no-code financial automation, data management, and analytics solutions. The acquisition expands GTreasury’s platform to automate reconciliation and regulatory reporting across treasury, finance, and compliance operations, addressing one of the most persistent challenges facing finance teams: manual, spreadsheet-driven processes that increase operational risk...

The sale to Main Capital Partners will drive accelerated international growth for IQ Messenger, whilst allowing AnywhereNow to focus on its core Customer Experience SaaS activities. Rotterdam, Netherlands. 6th January, 2026 – Anywhere365 Group B.V. (“AnywhereNow”), a global pioneer and innovator in AI-first customer experience solutions today announced the decision to sell IQ Messenger (“IQM”), a leading provider of a vendor-neutral critical communication platform for healthcare institutions, to Main Capital Partners (“Main”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and the acquisition is subject to customary approvals and completion of the consultation process with the works council of AnywhereNow. AnywhereNow helps brands deliver exceptional customer experiences through enhanced engagement, efficient workforce collaboration,...

Mount Laurel, NJ, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vulcan and Burgmaster, today announced their merger under a new unified brand: Mastrex. This milestone represents more than a name change. It marks a renewed commitment to building advanced manufacturing solutions in the United States, solutions designed for precision, reliability, and long-term performance.Mastrex brings together American manufacturing expertise with modern engineering and production technology. By uniting machining heritage with advanced manufacturing systems, the company is positioned to deliver the next generation of production solutions: stronger, smarter, and built to last. Mastrex designs and manufactures industrial production equipment, primarily metal additive manufacturing systems built for real-world manufacturing environments. The central part of...

Bolt-on acquisition supports the company’s growth strategy with scalable opportunities for innovation and market expansion within life sciences Enables Ingersoll Rand to provide more comprehensive solutions using technologies that help streamline workflows with greater automation and increased accuracy for customers Adds another founder-owned company to the Ingersoll Rand portfolio and highlights the ability to identify and cultivate acquisitions on a proprietary basis Investment made at attractive pre-synergy purchase multiple of approximately 10x 2025 Adjusted EBITDADAVIDSON, N.C., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ingersoll Rand Inc., (NYSE: IR) a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, has acquired Scinomix, Inc., expanding the company’s life sciences portfolio. Based in...

Investment Underscores Quantum’s Commitment to Advancing the Reliability, Resiliency, and Affordability of the U.S. Electricity Market HOUSTON, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Capital Group (“Quantum”) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell approximately 90% of the modern natural gas generation assets owned by Cogentrix Energy (“Cogentrix” or the “Company”), a premier U.S. independent power producer, to Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) for a total consideration of approximately $4.7 billion. The Company will retain its ownership interest in Cedar Bayou 4, a 550 MW natural gas-fired plant in Baytown, Texas. Cogentrix is a leading developer, owner, and operator of power generation assets across the country, with a more than four-decade track record of delivering dependable power to communities and...

People-First Culture and Operational Excellence Unite to Enhance Scale, Talent, and Service Innovation FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQor CXBPO™ (“iQor”), a global leader in customer experience business process outsourcing (“BPO”), today announced its acquisition of OP360, a high-performing BPO provider known for its people-first culture, operational excellence, and exceptional service delivery. This strategic combination strengthens iQor’s delivery of seamless, tech-enabled CX and back-office solutions while expanding global scale across key markets. Founded with a commitment to employee engagement and high-quality service, OP360 provides a wide range of customer support, back-office, sales, and technical services to global clients across diverse industries. With strong operational depth and trusted...

All-share acquisition positions Inspira to expand into a multi-billion dollar diagnostics market with a development-ready innovative technology; transaction structured to include significant protections for existing shareholders of Inspira relating to its existing technologies RA’ANANA, Israel, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspira™ Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) (“Inspira” or the “Company”), a pioneer in innovative life-support and diagnostic technologies, today announced it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”), outlining the principal terms of a proposed two-part transaction that would include the acquisition of an advanced liquid biopsy diagnostics business, together with a concurrent $15 million strategic equity investment into the Company, subject...

All-share acquisition positions Inspira to expand into a multi-billion dollar diagnostics market with a development-ready innovative technology; transaction structured to include significant protections for existing shareholders of Inspira relating to its existing technologies RA’ANANA, Israel, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspira™ Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) (“Inspira” or the “Company”), a pioneer in innovative life-support and diagnostic technologies, today announced it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”), outlining the principal terms of a proposed two-part transaction that would include the acquisition of an advanced liquid biopsy diagnostics business, together with a concurrent $15 million strategic equity investment into the Company, subject...

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. (Progressive) and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Progressive Bank. “We love this opportunity to build upon the investments we’ve made for many years in this important part of our footprint,” said Jude Melville, chairman, president and CEO of Business First. “Our teams have known each other for a long time and, given the similar cultural approaches and priorities of our respective organizations, it feels to me very much like coming home. We look forward to contributing to North Louisiana’s success by together serving clients across the region more deeply than either of us...

Two Of The Cannabis Industry’s Most Acclaimed And Successful Edibles Brands Are Joining Forces, Combining Their Market Expertise, Distribution Networks And Product Innovation Pipelines To Create The Unquestioned Leader In Cannabis Edibles PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wyld, the most recognized and widely available cannabis edibles brand in North America, today announced the acquisition of Grön, a pioneering women-led edibles company known for its innovation, craftsmanship, and premium product portfolio. Both companies were founded in Oregon and remain proudly headquartered in the state, sharing deep roots in the market that helped shape the cannabis edible category. The transaction is expected to go into effect in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. This combination of Wyld and Grön brings together two...