SUFFOLK, Va., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TowneBank (Nasdaq: TOWN) today announced it has completed a transaction to sell its Resort Property Management segment, Towne Vacations, to Belcrest Vacations Acquisitions, LLC for a transaction value of $250 million. “The sale of Towne Vacations marks yet another opportunity for creating shareholder value through TowneBank’s unique strategy of investing and building companies outside of traditional banking activities,” said G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman. “The transaction is financially compelling and provides the business with a partner who is well positioned to support its future growth. I would like to personally thank the dedicated teams that worked hard to complete the deal,” said William T. Morrison, President and CEO Towne Financial Services Group. “As we look to...

BECOMES ONE OF CANADA’S LARGEST MHC OWNERSFOCUSED ON GROCERY RETAIL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTI-RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE       CREATION OF GEOGRAPHICALLY BALANCED & DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIOINCREASED EXPOSURE TO NON-RENT CONTROLLED WESTERN CANADIAN ECONOMIES TORONTO, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Property Trust (“FCPT” or the “Trust“) (TSX : FCD.UN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into binding agreements to purchase a 50% interest in a 10 property, 1,649 site Manufactured Housing Community (“MHC”) located in Alberta and Saskatchewan for a purchase price of $218 million (100% ownership), excluding transaction costs plus a 50% interest in one additional MHC comprised of 103 MHC sites located in Alberta for a purchase price of $8.5 million (100% ownership), excluding transaction costs (collectively...

CINCINNATI, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hillman Solutions Corp. (Nasdaq: HLMN) (the “Company” or “Hillman”), a leading provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, announced that it has acquired the Campbell Chain & Fittings (“Campbell”) business, a premier manufacturer and supplier of industrial chain and chain-related products, from Apex Tool Group, LLC. The acquisition of Campbell adds US-based manufacturing, complements our existing chain business and increases Hillman’s breadth of chain offerings to include commercial and industrial applications, adding grade 70, grade 80, and grade 100 chain to its product portfolio. This acquisition expands Hillman’s position within the industrial MRO sector of the market, a key focus area for its future growth. “With over 105 years in the business, Campbell is a...

Strategic investments in Orlando and Tampa increase the firm’s Central Florida footprint to 35 properties spanning 145.2 usable acresTAMPA, Fla., April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alterra IOS (“Alterra”), a prominent player in the industrial outdoor storage (“IOS”) sector that has acquired over 450 sites nationwide, today announced the acquisition of five IOS properties totaling 23 usable acres and 96,500 square feet of accompanying warehouse space. Three of the sites are located in Tampa and the remaining two are in Orlando, Florida, expanding the firm’s footprint in Central Florida to 35 properties. Nearly all of the newly acquired properties are fully leased to tenants across diverse sectors, including logistics, infrastructure and utilities. “Orlando and Tampa both continue to demonstrate strong growth and reinforce their...

ISG expands into Rapid City with the addition of ARC International.ISGRAPID CITY, S.D., April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ISG, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, has acquired ARC International, a Rapid City architecture firm. Known for place-sensitive design, ARC International delivers solutions that do more with less and feel native to their surroundings. With 27 years serving Rapid City, the team deepens ISG’s commitment to local clients and represents a strategic investment in growing ISG’s architecture team, enhancing the firm’s ability to serve communities across South Dakota. ARC International’s portfolio includes the Black Hills Energy Horizon Point Headquarters in Rapid City, numerous projects at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB) in support of EAFBs mission with the B-21, ongoing work with schools in...

– Enbumyst, First and Only FDA-Approved Nasal Spray Loop Diuretic Now Integrated into Esperion’s Cardiovascular Franchise, Anticipated to Drive Portfolio Expansion, Commercial Leverage, and Continued Revenue Growth – ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) (the Company) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Corstasis Therapeutics Inc., a privately-held, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative outpatient therapies for the treatment of edema associated with cardiovascular and hepatic and renal disease. “The closing of this acquisition marks an important milestone in advancing our Vision 2040 and strengthens our commitment to delivering differentiated therapies that address the growing global burden of cardiometabolic disease,” said Sheldon Koenig, President and...

Athyrium Funds purchased a portion of the royalties payable to Esperion on Japan net sales of Otsuka’s bempedoic acid products, together with related milestone payments, subject to a cap, for total consideration of $50 million Athyrium Funds to receive tiered royalties ranging from 12% to 33%, as well as milestone payments, until receiving aggregate payments equal to 2.0x their investment, after which all rights revert to Esperion Financing supports Esperion’s acquisition of Corstasis Therapeutics Inc., which developed and is commercializing Enbumyst™, the first FDA-approved intranasal loop diuretic for treatment of edema associated with cardiovascular and hepatic and renal diseaseNEW YORK and ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athyrium Capital Management, LP and Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESPR)...

Acquisition brings Asheville portfolio to seven communities CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce its most recent acquisition of two manufactured housing communities in Asheville, NC, totaling 45 homesites. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is one of the most distinctive and desirable cities in the Southeast. Known for its thriving arts and music culture, culinary scene, and unmatched access to hiking, rafting, and outdoor adventure, both communities are just minutes from the heart of downtown Asheville, putting residents close to everything the city has to offer. With demand consistently outpacing new supply, Asheville has become one of the most...

RAPID CITY, S.D. and BUTTE, Mont. and SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) announced today that shareholders of each company voted to approve the proposed all-stock merger and other related shareholder proposals at their Special Shareholder Meetings held earlier today. The shareholder approvals represent a significant milestone toward the completion of the transaction, which was announced on Aug. 19, 2025. Upon closing of the merger, the two companies will combine to form Bright Horizon Energy Corporation, a premier regional regulated energy company serving customers across eight states. “Shareholder approval underscores the compelling strategic rationale of this merger,” said Linn Evans, president and CEO of...

Cergy, April 2nd, 2026 – SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of BLOCK Group, a Czech-based provider of cleanroom design, engineering, procurement and construction solutions. Founded in 1991, BLOCK Group is an experienced provider of turnkey cleanroom solutions and a well-established market leader in the Czech Republic. The Group supports clients operating in highly demanding sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, microelectronics and optics. BLOCK Group delivers comprehensive services across the full project lifecycle – from design and engineering through implementation to service and validation. Its area of expertise includes also process automation systems and high voltage installations....