SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Legence Corp. (Nasdaq: LGN) (“Legence” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of The Bowers Group (“Bowers”), a premier mechanical contractor headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with over 40 years of proven expertise in delivering high quality mechanical, plumbing, and process system solutions to clients in the Northern Virginia and DC Metro area.   “We are excited to officially welcome Bowers to the Legence organization and look forward to combining our expertise to enhance our service offering for our valued customers,” said Jeff Sprau, Chief Executive Officer of Legence. “The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone in our growth strategy, and we are confident that together, we will achieve even greater...

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patria Investments Limited (“Patria”) (NASDAQ: PAX), a global alternative asset manager, confirmed today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of a 51% stake in Solis Investimentos, a leading Brazilian investment manager specializing in the structuring and management of CLOs. Pro-forma as of 3Q25, the addition of Solis’ approximate US$ 3.5 bn of Fee-Earning AUM (“FEAUM”) will increase Patria’s total Credit FEAUM by over 40% to more than US$ 11.7 bn, solidifying its position as a leading Credit platform in Latin America. The partnership positions Solis for a new cycle of growth by connecting its high-quality credit origination, analysis, and monitoring capabilities to Patria’s platform, expanding its access to both local and global capital. Following...

Eco-friendly LED lighting brand strengthens Feit Electric’s growing house of trusted lighting brands PICO RIVERA, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feit Electric, a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting, home safety, and smart home products, has acquired the assets and brand of Good Earth Lighting, a well-established LED lighting brand recognized for combining sustainability, design, and everyday practicality. The acquisition expands Feit Electric’s growing house of brands, including Feit Electric, Cree Lighting, LIFX, and Universal Security Instruments, and reinforces the company’s commitment to serving a broad range of lighting needs across residential and light commercial markets. Founded in 1992, Good Earth Lighting has built a strong reputation over more than three decades for delivering stylish,...

PRESS RELEASEKLÉPIERRE ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF A MALL IN ITALY Paris – January 2, 2026 Klépierre, the European leader in shopping malls, with an exclusive focus on continental Europe, announces the closing at the end of 2025 of the acquisition of Casamassima, the leading mall in the Bari metropolitan area of 1.4 million inhabitants. The mall records an annual footfall of 7.5 million, with a loyalty rate exceeding 90%, a testament to the asset’s unique market position in the catchment area. The Casamassima shopping mall is part of the largest retail destination in the Apulia region with 100,000 sqm of retail and leisure, including Spazio Conad as food anchor, Leroy Merlin, Decathlon, MediaWorld, Sephora, Foot Locker, Rituals and a 9-screen movie theater. The fashion segment is anchored by a flagship Zara store, the only Primark in...

On November 17, 2025, HMS Networks AB (publ) (“HMS”) announced that an agreement had been signed with Molex to acquire part of their Industrial Solutions Business, consisting of several strategic assets. The acquisition has now been completed and will be consolidated into HMS as of January 2, 2026. For more information, please contact:Staffan Dahlström, CEO HMS, +46 (0)35 17 29 01Joakim Nideborn, CFO HMS, +46 (0)35 710 69 83 HMS Networks AB (publ) is a market-leading provider of solutions in Industrial Information and Communication Technology (Industrial ICT) and employs over 1,100 people. Local sales and support are handled through over 20 sales offices all over the world, as well as through a wide network of distributors and partners. HMS reported sales of SEK 3,059 million in 2024 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm in the...

Banijay Group announces the sale of itsstake in Bet-at-home Banijay Group has completed today the sale of its entire 53.9% stake in bet-at-home.com AG (ISIN: DE000A0DNAY5), in application of its announcement on 28 October. In this context, François Riahi, Chief Executive Officer of Banijay Group, and Véronique Giraudon, Chief Financial Officer of Betclic, have resigned from their positions as members of the Supervisory Board of bet-at-home AG, with immediate effect. ************** Investor Relationsinvestors@group.banijay.com Press Relations Banijay Groupbanijaygroup@brunswickgroup.com Hugues Boëton – Phone: +33 6 79 99 27 15 Nicolas Grange – Phone: +33 6 29 56 20 19 About Banijay GroupBanijay Group is a global entertainment leader founded by Stéphane Courbit, a 30-year entrepreneur and entertainment industry pioneer. Our mission is to...

Revenue growth potential, margin expansion, EPS accretive Purchase price of $67.5 million in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis Synergies expected by end of year one Expected proforma net leverage ratio of 1.5 – 2.5x net debt/adjusted EBITDACHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) (“Astec” or “Company”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of CWMF, LLC (“CWMF”). Astec anticipates the acquisition will increase gross profit margins, adjusted EBITDA margins and earnings per share. Jaco van der Merwe, Astec President and CEO said: “We are pleased to welcome the CWMF employees into the Astec family. CWMF has strong customer relationships in the Midwest, South-Central and Great Lakes regions of the United States and is an excellent cultural fit with Astec. The...

BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (“Lantheus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LNTH), the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company dedicated to helping clinicians Find, Fight, and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) business to SHINE Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary of Illuminated Holdings, Inc. (collectively, “SHINE”). Under the terms of the agreement, SHINE has acquired Lantheus’ SPECT business, including its diagnostic agents (TechneLite® (Technetium Tc 99m generator), NEUROLITE® (Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Bicisate for Injection), Xenon Xe-133 Gas (Xenon Xe-133 Gas), and Cardiolite® (Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc99m Sestamibi for...

EL MONTE, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) (“GigaCloud” or the “Company”), a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B technology solutions for large parcel merchandise, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of New Classic Home Furnishings, Inc. (“New Classic”), a U.S.-based distributor serving the home furnishings market. Founded more than 25 years ago in Fontana, California, New Classic serves over 1,000 retailer customers and offers a broad portfolio of more than 2,000 SKUs. The acquisition strengthens GigaCloud’s growing ecosystem by adding a well-established wholesale business with broadened retailer relationships and a proven product assortment. “Closing this acquisition represents another important step in executing our strategy to streamline large-parcel commerce,” said...

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