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...

This disclosure supersedes the previous one which contained the wrong date in section 1(e) 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...

Combined firm positioned as global independent investment manager in Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), with USD 8.5 billion in assets under management ZURICH and LONDON, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Twelve Capital and Securis Investment Partners have completed the final steps of the merger, establishing Twelve Securis as a global leader in the field of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS). This strategic move unites a wealth of expertise, complementary skill sets, and a shared dedication to innovation in insurance investment. With USD 8.5 billion in assets under management, Twelve Securis is strategically positioned to expand investment opportunities in catastrophe bonds, private ILS, and broader insurance markets. With a strong focus on performance generation under rigid investment governance, the firm will continue to pioneer...

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by international private equity firm Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289 million in cash. Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steve Madden, commented, “With this acquisition, we are excited to add Kurt Geiger London, a brand that has exhibited exceptional growth over the last several years. Kurt Geiger London’s unique brand image, high-quality and statement-making styles and compelling value proposition have driven success across multiple product categories, led by handbags. Its differentiated and elevated positioning...

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced today that it has informed Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) that it will propose 10 independent director nominees at Beacon’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to replace Beacon’s Board of Directors. The slate of independent nominees includes current and former senior executives and directors of leading global companies who were selected for their deep expertise with large-scale corporate transformations, extensive knowledge of the building products and distribution sectors, and track records of unlocking shareholder value. “We are proposing a slate of high-caliber, independent director nominees who are astute at delivering value to shareholders of large public companies,” said Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of QXO....

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — G2 Goldfields Inc. (“G2” or the “Company”) (TSX: GTWO; OTCQX: GUYGF) is pleased to announce it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two highly prospective property packages in Region 7, Guyana. The alliances further expand and compliment the Company’s already extensive regional targets. The Oko-Aremu area hosts world class gold resources, with a total resource exceeding 7.8 million ounces. G2 expects to publish an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) in the coming weeks, whilst continuing to aggressively drill the corridors of high grade mineralization extending to the north. ‘Property A’ (5,457 acres) is adjacent to G2’s current holdings in the OKO-AREMU district. The properties include 4 km of strike length of a prominent North to North-east trending corridor along the...

The addition of Akers Fire Protection expands Sciens’ presence in the Northeast region, boosting its overall national footprint. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sciens Building Solutions (“Sciens”) today announced it has welcomed Lorton, Virginia-based Akers Fire Protection (“Akers”) to its continuously growing portfolio of companies in the United States. This latest acquisition by Sciens displays its commitment to becoming the largest independent fire-life safety and security integrator in the U.S. by officially adding the state of Virginia to its already broad U.S. presence. Akers will add to Sciens’ existing Divisions that perform life-safety work in the state, helping provide customers with even more comprehensive resources and expertise through commercial fire sprinkler work in Washington D.C., Virginia,...

Leading DACH-Region LSP Joins Industry’s Largest Provider of Language Solutions NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, today announced that it has acquired Apostroph Group, a Switzerland- and Germany-based language service provider (LSP). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Apostroph is a leading LSP in the DACH region, with its significant market share coming from a combination of organic growth and M&A, including its notable 2017 merger with Germany-based Wieners+Wieners. The company’s global headquarters are in Lucerne, Switzerland, with a total of 10 offices across Switzerland and Germany. Founded in 1994, Apostroph has been headed since 2010 by CEO Philipp Meier. Apostroph will operate as a division within...

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 CRIMSON TIDE 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...

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...