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 IQE 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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (“Copper Quest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated October 30th, 2025, it has exercised its option under an agreement with Bernie Kreft dated October 29, 2025, and has acquired an undivided 100% right, title, and interest in the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project (the “Project”), located approximately 10 kilometers northwest of the deep-water port community of Kitimat, British Columbia. PROJECT OVERVIEW The Kitimat Copper-Gold Project covers approximately 2,954 hectares within the Skeena Mining Division of northwestern British Columbia. The Project is year-round road-accessible via a network of logging and mineral exploration roads extending north from Kitimat. The...

EQUASENS ACCELERATES ITS DIGITAL TRAINING STRATEGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EREVO, A LEADING PURE-PLAY E-LEARNING PROVIDERAcquisition of a controlling 80% stake in Erevo, which is expected to generate revenue of €7.4 million in 2025, with profitability in line with the Group’s performance Expansion of Equasens’ healthcare-professional training offering, alongside Atoopharm, to deliver best-in-class industry standards Further strengthening of Equasens’ services portfolio, complementing its software and hardware solutionsVillers-lès-Nancy, 5 January 2026, 08:00 CET – Equasens (ISIN: FR0012882389 – Ticker: EQS), a leading provider of digital solutions for healthcare professionals, today announced the acquisition of an 80% controlling interest in Erevo, a pure-play digital training company dedicated to healthcare...

HIAB CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 5 JANUARY 2026 AT 9:00 AM (EET)Hiab completes the acquisition of ING Cranes Hiab has today completed the acquisition of the Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, announced on 26 November 2025. The acquisition significantly enhances Hiab’s presence in Brazil, complementing its current portfolio in the market. The acquired operations will be included in Hiab’s financial reporting for the first time in the first quarter of 2026. ING Cranes’ sales in 2024 amounted to approximately EUR 50 million. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. “We are very pleased to welcome ING Cranes as part of Hiab. ING Cranes complements Hiab’s current brand portfolio of loader cranes in Brazil. With ING Cranes, Hiab offers a comprehensive range of loader cranes from light to heavy-duty, solidifying its...

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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...