People-First Culture and Operational Excellence Unite to Enhance Scale, Talent, and Service Innovation FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQor CXBPO™ (“iQor”), a global leader in customer experience business process outsourcing (“BPO”), today announced its acquisition of OP360, a high-performing BPO provider known for its people-first culture, operational excellence, and exceptional service delivery. This strategic combination strengthens iQor’s delivery of seamless, tech-enabled CX and back-office solutions while expanding global scale across key markets. Founded with a commitment to employee engagement and high-quality service, OP360 provides a wide range of customer support, back-office, sales, and technical services to global clients across diverse industries. With strong operational depth and trusted...

All-share acquisition positions Inspira to expand into a multi-billion dollar diagnostics market with a development-ready innovative technology; transaction structured to include significant protections for existing shareholders of Inspira relating to its existing technologies RA’ANANA, Israel, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspira™ Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) (“Inspira” or the “Company”), a pioneer in innovative life-support and diagnostic technologies, today announced it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”), outlining the principal terms of a proposed two-part transaction that would include the acquisition of an advanced liquid biopsy diagnostics business, together with a concurrent $15 million strategic equity investment into the Company, subject...

All-share acquisition positions Inspira to expand into a multi-billion dollar diagnostics market with a development-ready innovative technology; transaction structured to include significant protections for existing shareholders of Inspira relating to its existing technologies RA’ANANA, Israel, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspira™ Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) (“Inspira” or the “Company”), a pioneer in innovative life-support and diagnostic technologies, today announced it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”), outlining the principal terms of a proposed two-part transaction that would include the acquisition of an advanced liquid biopsy diagnostics business, together with a concurrent $15 million strategic equity investment into the Company, subject...

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. (Progressive) and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Progressive Bank. “We love this opportunity to build upon the investments we’ve made for many years in this important part of our footprint,” said Jude Melville, chairman, president and CEO of Business First. “Our teams have known each other for a long time and, given the similar cultural approaches and priorities of our respective organizations, it feels to me very much like coming home. We look forward to contributing to North Louisiana’s success by together serving clients across the region more deeply than either of us...

Two Of The Cannabis Industry’s Most Acclaimed And Successful Edibles Brands Are Joining Forces, Combining Their Market Expertise, Distribution Networks And Product Innovation Pipelines To Create The Unquestioned Leader In Cannabis Edibles PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wyld, the most recognized and widely available cannabis edibles brand in North America, today announced the acquisition of Grön, a pioneering women-led edibles company known for its innovation, craftsmanship, and premium product portfolio. Both companies were founded in Oregon and remain proudly headquartered in the state, sharing deep roots in the market that helped shape the cannabis edible category. The transaction is expected to go into effect in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. This combination of Wyld and Grön brings together two...

Family connection company crosses key milestone as it begins integrating Nativo’s ad technology and premium publisher network to create the leading platform for brands to reach families SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Life360 (Nasdaq: LIF; ASX: 360), the leading family connection and safety company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nativo, a leading advertising technology company, for approximately $120 million, comprised of 65% cash and 35% stock. With this acquisition, Life360 will help brands reach families with more relevant messages in more relevant places, both inside the Life360 app and across Connected TV, mobile, and premium digital environments. With more than 50 million Monthly Active Users (MAU) in the United States, Life360 represents one of the largest and most engaged first-party...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gold.com, Inc. (NYSE: GOLD) (“Gold.com” or the “Company”), a fully integrated alternative assets platform that offers an extensive range of precious metals, numismatic coins, and collectibles to consumers, collectors, and institutional clients worldwide, announced the following, today:Closed the acquisition of Monex Deposit Company and certain related entities (Monex) on January 2, 2026; Acquired an additional 24.5% equity interest in United Kingdom-based Atkinsons Bullion & Coins (Atkinsons), increasing its total ownership to 49.5%; and The sale by Stack’s Bowers Galleries of the final “Omega” pennies for approximately $16.8 million.Monex Transaction UpdateGold.com closed its previously announced acquisition of Monex, a leading precious metals dealer providing investors...

HONESDALE, Pa., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norwood Financial Corp (NASDAQ Global Market: NWFL) (“Norwood”), the holding company for Wayne Bank, announced today that it had completed its acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc. (“PB Bankshares”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Presence Bank effective as of January 5, 2026. Presence Bank has been merged into Wayne Bank. At their election, PB Bankshares shareholders are receiving either $19.75 in cash or 0.7850 shares of Norwood common stock for each share of PB Bankshares common stock held subject to the allocation and proration procedures set forth in the Merger Agreement. In lieu of fractional shares of Norwood common stock, PB Bankshares shareholders will receive cash at the rate of approximately $29.08 per share of Norwood common stock. PB Bankshares’ shareholders who have not...

Acquisition adds complementary asset to the Pelthos commercial portfolio Xeglyze is a novel, FDA-approved prescription medication indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and olderDURHAM, N.C., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pelthos Therapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: PTHS), a biopharmaceutical company committed to commercializing innovative therapeutic products for unmet patient needs (“Pelthos”), today announced it has acquired Xeglyze® (abametapir) from Hatchtech Pty Ltd., an Australian biotech company, for $1.8 million. Xeglyze is a pediculicide indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients 6 months of age and older. The prescription medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in July 2020. The acquisition will provide...

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