CLEARFIELD, PA and STROUDSBURG, PA, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CNB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCNE) (“CNB”), parent company of CNB Bank, and ESSA Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESSA) (“ESSA”), parent company of ESSA Bank & Trust (“ESSA Bank”), jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ESSA will merge with and into CNB, and ESSA Bank will merge with and into CNB Bank. The combined company is expected to have approximately $8 billion in total assets, $7 billion in total deposits, and $6 billion in total loans. The transaction consideration is all common stock and is presently valued at approximately $214 million in the aggregate, or approximately $21.10 per ESSA share, based upon the 10-day volume weighted average stock price (VWAP) of $24.69 for CNB common stock as of January...

PHOENIX, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamond Lake Minerals, Inc. (OTC: DLMI) has acquired the highly regarded Solutions™ Naturopathic & SoftWave Acupuncture Clinics in Arizona. Led by the esteemed Dr. Steven Ehrlich, Solutions™ has become a trailblazer in holistic healthcare by integrating state-of-the-art SoftWave technology with a deeply personalized approach to wellness. This acquisition represents DLMI’s commitment to revolutionizing healthcare by offering non-invasive, drug-free pain management solutions and a clear path to vitality and longevity for patients across the United States.Leveraging Advanced SoftWave Technology to Heal Naturally The primary aim of this acquisition is to incorporate Solutions™’ innovative SoftWave technology into a scalable clinic model, enabling DLMI to bring effective,...

YOQNEAM, Israel, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MIND C.T.I. LTD. – (NasdaqGM: MNDO), a leading provider of convergent end-to-end prepaid/postpaid billing and customer care product based solutions for service providers, unified communications (UC) analytics for enterprises as well as enterprise messaging solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aurenz GmbH (aurenz), a leading provider of UC analytics and call accounting solutions in Germany. Founded in 1983, aurenz maintains a leading position in the field of call accounting and in recent years in UC analytics. aurenz solutions provide essential added value for unified communication systems, easily and quickly integrating into every UC implementation. aurenz prides itself on delivering outstanding service to ensure seamless installations...

Royalty Pharma plc to become an integrated company by acquiring its external manager, RP Management, LLC Significant annual cash savings of greater than $100 million in 2026 growing to over $175 million in 2030, with cumulative savings of more than $1.6 billion over ten years Simplified structure to benefit shareholders through strengthened shareholder alignment, enhanced governance and increased economic return on investments Board authorized a $3 billion share repurchase program; $2 billion of shares intended to be repurchased in 2025 subject to market conditions Maintain significant capacity for new royalty transactions and remain committed to mid-single digit percentage annual dividend growth and investment grade credit rating Royalty Pharma to host investor call today, Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8:30am ETNEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025...

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

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITYRule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.         KEY INFORMATION(a) Name of exempt principal trader: HSBC Bank Plc(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:     Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Team Internet Group plc(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: OFFEREE: Team Internet Group plc(d) Date dealing undertaken: 09 January 2025  (e) In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?     If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A” N/A      2.        ...

Columbus, OH, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blair Sharpe, Director at the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has brokered the sale of Daniels BMW and MINI owned by Gary and John Daniels, to Sloane Automotive Group. The deal, facilitated by Sharpe, closed on December 9, 2024. Daniels BMW and MINI has since been rebranded as BMW of Allentown and MINI of Allentown. Both stores are situated at 4600 Crackersport Road, in Allentown PA. The Daniels family opened for business in 1962 as a Cadillac franchise dealership. In 1974, the BMW franchise was awarded to the Daniels family. It then expanded to include a Certified Collision Center and in 2010 a MINI franchise. After 50 years in business, the brothers Gary and John Daniels, decided to retire and sell their BMW and MINI dealerships...

Acquisition strengthens company’s footprint in Germany and expands its industrial packaging offering MILAN, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Rixius AG, a German-based supplier specialized in rigid packaging for the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food & beverage markets across the DACH and Benelux regions. Rixius was founded in 1879 and has evolved from a traditional packaging wholesaler to a value-added supply partner that offers a wide catalog of high-quality packaging together with a range of such services as personalization, labeling, decoration, and sustainability consultancy. “Today, we completed the acquisition of Rixius, further reinforcing our position in EMEA. I am excited for...

StarRez has acquired College Pads, expanding its offerings to include off-campus housing solutions. The acquisition enables seamless access to housing options for students and property managers, supports higher education institutions’ key objectives, and positions StarRez as a leader in the end-to-end student housing journey. Denver, CO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — [DENVER] – January 9, 2025 – StarRez, the global leader in on-campus student housing software with more than 3 million beds under management, announced today that College Pads, a leader in off-campus student housing software, has joined the StarRez family. This acquisition expands StarRez’s Cloud offerings by providing seamless access to off-campus housing listings and resources that enable tailored and innovative solutions for students and property managers. Universities...

Advances CECO’s Position as the Leading Environmental Solutions Provider in Industrial Markets ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) (“CECO”), a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, today announced the closing of its acquisition of Profire Energy, Inc., as of January 3, 2025, (formerly NASDAQ: PFIE) (“Profire”), a technology company and industry-leading provider of intelligent control solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of industrial combustion appliances while mitigating potential environmental impacts related to the operation of these devices with its primary operations in Lindon, Utah and Acheson, Alberta. As previously announced, CECO, Combustion...