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Transaction to Further Accelerate Bold’s Growth Amid Increasing Demand for U.S. Natural Gas and Required Treatment Solutions HOUSTON and NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE:APO), today announced that funds managed by Apollo affiliates (the “Apollo Funds”) have acquired a majority interest in Bold Production Services, LLC (“Bold” or the “Company”), a provider of production-linked, contracted natural gas treatment solutions that enable the downstream use of natural gas, while reducing excess emissions and waste through proprietary equipment design. Founded in 2013, Bold’s fleet of 700+ owned assets, including dehydration units, H2S treating units and total flow coolers, serves a blue-chip customer base across the Permian and Eagle Ford basins. The investment from the Apollo Funds will support Bold’s continued...

Calls on Beacon to Remove Shareholder-Unfriendly Poison Pill GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced today that it has obtained antitrust clearance in both the U.S. and Canada for its acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN), paving the way for QXO to close the transaction quickly. The company confirmed that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act has expired and that it has received early termination of the waiting period from the Canadian Competition Bureau. “With committed financing in place and these necessary regulatory approvals secured, QXO is prepared to complete this acquisition and deliver immediate, compelling value to Beacon shareholders,” said Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of QXO. “Beacon should remove...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eminent Gold Corp. (TSXV: EMNT) (OTCQB: EMGDF) (the “Company” or “Eminent“) is pleased to announce that, pursuant to a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) among the Company, Hot Springs Resources Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Hot Springs”), Renaissance Exploration Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Orogen Royalties Inc. (“Orogen”) and Altius Resources Inc. (“Altius” and, together with Orogen, the “Sellers”) previously announced on December 12, 2024, the Company has completed its acquisition of the Celts mineral property (the “Celts Project“) in Nevada, USA, from the Sellers for an aggregate purchase price of US$400,000 (the “Acquisition”). Following completion of the Acquisition, the Company holds a...

Combination intended to create significant shareholder value in pursuit of a sustainable future MESA, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company focused on energy storage and charging solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, and Verde Bioresins, Inc. (“Verde”), a leader in sustainable product innovation and full-service bioplastics production, announced the approval of the merger by Nxu stockholders after completing a stockholder vote on February 11th, 2025. Verde pioneered PolyEarthylene™, an innovative and proprietary bioresin that has the potential to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics and disrupt the plastics industry. It is an economically feasible alternative that is intended to be dropped into existing...

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SportGait, a leading innovator in prehabilitation, performance, and recovery solutions, proudly announces its merger with Branelie Health, Inc., operating as Heads Together Health (HTH). This strategic partnership marks a groundbreaking step forward in neurological care, combining advanced technologies to create a comprehensive platform for assessment, treatment, and recovery. The newly formed entity, NeuroTech Insights, will revolutionize the landscape of neurofunctional health with its cutting-edge, AI-driven approach to prehabilitation and recovery. “This merger unites two organizations committed to improving lives through innovative neurological health solutions,” said Chris Newton, CEO of NeuroTech Insights. “Together, we’re redefining how neurofunctional conditions are managed,...

Landmark deal and strategic expansion solidifies Mint House as the category leader in residential hospitality NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Mint House, a premium residential hospitality operator offering long and short-term accommodations, announced its acquisition of Locale, a leading player in the residential hospitality industry. This deal marks a pivotal moment for Mint House, driving operational scale and solidifying its position within the industry as the preferred choice for travelers seeking high-quality accommodations and multifamily owners to maximize building profitability. The transaction consideration includes both cash and stock and Mint House investors are supporting the deal through the investment of additional capital. “The alternative lodging sector is at an inflection point and as we kick off...

Market-leading data integration technology enables nCino to accelerate project timelines and offer increased connectivity and data sources across onboarding, loan origination, account opening and more WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, today announced the acquisition of Sandbox Banking, a digital transformation leader serving the financial services industry. This acquisition strengthens nCino’s ability to enhance data connectivity and streamline operations for banks and credit unions through an industry-leading Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution for a more intelligent and harmonious technology platform. Financial institutions frequently build new connections to support emerging products, user workflows,...

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMX, a leader in next-generation mission support, digital transformation, and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of cBEYONData. cBEYONData is a provider of implementation, design, and managed service capabilities, as well as a proprietary portfolio of budget management and financial analytics solutions that provide real-time data visibility and transparency to customers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian agencies. Together, SMX and cBEYONData (collectively the “Company”) are well-positioned to support customers across the public sector, helping them achieve enhanced visibility, operational efficiency, and financial transparency, each key priorities of Congress and the new administration. The acquisition creates a leading provider of differentiated...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marimaca Copper Corp. (“Marimaca” or the “Company”) (TSX: MARI) is pleased to announce that it has commenced an Integration Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for its Pampa Medina Project Area (“Pampa Medina”), located approximately 25km from the planned development at the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (“MOD”) for which the Company is completing a Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”). The study will be completed by Stantec and the Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) by Caracle Creek Chile SpA. Pampa Medina includes the recently acquired Pampa Medina Main and Madrugador copper deposits, which have historical non-NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimates that are detailed below in Tables 1 and 2, alongside relevant technical and regulatory disclosure. The mineralization...