SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Oak Bridge Financial, LLC have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. They reported serving approximately $230 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Ameriprise. Based in Houston, Oak Bridge is led by industry veterans Peter Goudeau Jr. LUTCF®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, APMA®, and Larry Boyd MBA, APMA®, LUTCF®, who bring a combined 45 years’ experience and founded the firm in 2007. The firm serves a nationwide clientele — spanning Houston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Seattle — focusing on high-net-worth professionals whether they are accumulating assets, approaching or in retirement, including physicians, attorneys, Olympic athletes, entrepreneurs...

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT 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 JTC 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...

Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quobly is a pioneer in quantum microelectronics, developing silicon-based quantum processors using proven semiconductor manufacturing processes SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a global leader in semiconductors security and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding leading to exclusive negotiations with the shareholders of Quobly SAS, a leading French technology company pioneering the development of silicon-based quantum computers (“QUOBLY”), to make an initial minority investment and then potentially acquire a majority stake in QUOBLY.   The proposed transaction remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, completion of...

WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ Announces Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Potential Strategic Investment and Acquisition of Quantum Computing Firm Quobly Quobly is a pioneer in quantum microelectronics, developing silicon-based quantum processors using proven semiconductor manufacturing processes Geneva, Switzerland, January 14, 2026 – Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a global leader in semiconductors security and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding leading to exclusive negotiations with the...

Board Unanimously Determined Proposal Significantly Undervalues Genco, Has Significant Execution Risk with No Committed Financing and is Not in Best Interest of Shareholders Board Sought to Discuss Alternative Transaction Structure to Benefit Both Companies’ Shareholders NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today confirmed that its Board of Directors, with the recommendation of a committee of independent directors, unanimously rejected Diana Shipping Inc.’s non-binding indicative proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana for $20.60 per share in cash, as the proposal materially undervalues Genco. Genco issued...

Strategic acquisition strengthens Everest’s position as leading Canadian school photography provider NORTH BAY, Ontario, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Everest Solutions and Imaging, a leading Canadian school photography company, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lifetouch Canada. The strategic transaction, expected to close in Q1 2026, positions Everest as the dominant provider of school photography services across Canada while ensuring seamless continuity for all existing customers. The acquisition brings together Everest’s cutting-edge technology innovations and proprietary Digital ID software platform with Lifetouch Canada’s established customer relationships and recognized brand. Most Lifetouch Canada employees, particularly those in field operations, customer service and sales, will be joining...

QUÉBEC CITY, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robex Resources Inc. (“Robex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has obtained a final order from the Québec Superior Court (Commercial Division) approving the previously announced merger with Predictive Discovery Limited (“Predictive”) pursuant to which Predictive, through its direct wholly-owned subsidiary, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Robex (“Robex Shares”) by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Québec) (“Arrangement”). Receipt of the final orders follows Robex’s special meeting of shareholders held on 30 December 2025, where a special resolution approving the Arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders. Next StepsThe transaction remains subject to the remaining closing conditions including...

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”), a leading steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial, energy and government sectors, today announced that at its special meeting of shareholders held earlier today (the “Special Meeting”), Gulf Island’s shareholders approved the acquisition of Gulf Island by IES Holdings, Inc. (the “Merger”). Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement, the parties intend to complete the Merger on January 16, 2026. If the Merger is completed, the Company’s common stock will no longer be publicly traded and will be delisted from Nasdaq. ABOUT GULF ISLAND Gulf Island is a leading fabricator of complex steel structures, modules and...

Deeply Disappointed that After Weeks of Delay, the Genco Board has Rejected and Communicated an Unwillingness to Engage Regarding Diana’s Acquisition Proposal Diana Reiterates Attractive All Cash Offer Providing Immediate, Certain Value for Genco’s Shareholders Diana Urges Good-Faith Engagement by Genco Board ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) (“Diana” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, that owns approximately 14.8% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) (“Genco”), announced that it has received a letter from the Genco Board of Directors (the “Board”) rejecting Diana’s non-binding indicative proposal to acquire all of the issued and outstanding...

VERO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bimini Capital Management, Inc. (OTCQX:BMNM) (“Bimini” or the “Company”) today announced that Bimini Advisors Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimini, has entered into an agreement to purchase eighty percent (80%) of the fully diluted equity interests of Tom Johnson Investment Management, LLC (“TJIM”), a privately held registered investment adviser. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The purchase price to be paid in the transaction will equal 2.5 times 80% of TJIM’s revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and will be paid in cash at the closing. To the extent that the purchase price exceeds $12,000,000, the excess will be paid in three equal annual installments, or, if the excess is less than $1,000,000, on...