Move strengthens SME’s long history and mission of building the talent pipeline and connecting education with industry SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SME is taking a bold step toward transforming the future of manufacturing education with the acquisition of Milestone C, a Connecticut-based leader in K–12 STEM programs that brings technology, engineering, and manufacturing to life in the classroom. This strategic acquisition expands SME’s national footprint in early workforce development and reinforces its nearly century-long mission to connect education and industry—ensuring students are prepared to meet the needs of the modern economy. It further enables SME to engage learners at earlier ages, extending its high school and post-secondary workforce pipeline programs into the foundational years where curiosity...

GinkgoVestA pure play on workforce residential rental housing in two of the most dynamic population growth states – North & South CarolinaCHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ginkgo Residential (“Ginkgo”) announced that it has acquired The Kelston Apartments, a 310-unit multifamily community located in East Charlotte, North Carolina. The acquisition further strengthens Ginkgo’s presence in the Charlotte metropolitan area, where the company now owns approximately 2,000 units across its growing portfolio. Positioned near the transformative Eastland Yard redevelopment, a public-private partnership of an 80-acre multi-phase mixed use development designed to revitalize the former Eastland Mall property. The Kelston Apartments offer immediate operational and value-enhancement opportunities in a rapidly developing...

COLUMBIA, Md. and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntress has acquired Inside Agent, a London-based company committed to hardening Microsoft 365 environments against external and insider threats. This strategic acquisition expands Huntress’ identity security offerings and accelerates the development of a new Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) solution designed to proactively strengthen defenses for businesses of all sizes. Identity-based attacks are a significant and growing threat. According to the 2025 Huntress Managed ITDR Report, these attacks account for 40% of all security incidents, and 67% of organizations report an increase in identity-related incidents over the past three years. A concerning 68% of organizations confirmed they are unable to detect these threats until after persistence has been...

ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Distribution Holdings (“HDH”), the U.S. platform for global HVAC/R wholesaler Beijer Ref, has signed agreements to acquire Key Refrigeration Supply (“Key Refrigeration”) and Dennis Supply Company (“Dennis Supply”), two well-established HVAC/R distributors serving contractors in the Midwestern and Western United States. Together, the companies have combined annual sales of approximately $85 million and strengthen HDH’s presence across both existing and adjacent geographies. Key Refrigeration, founded in 1999 and based in North Kansas City, Missouri, operates six branches across Kansas and Missouri; strengthening HDH’s position in existing markets. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, Dennis Supply operates 13 branches across Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming;...

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, announced they provided acquisition financing for, and arranged the sale of, respectively, the 173-unit Magnolia Preserve, a multifamily apartment community in Dothan, Alabama. The $22,311,000 Fannie Mae DUS® loan was originated by Elliott Mulkin of Greystone, while Craig Hey and Andrew Brown of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale on behalf of Oakley Group. Magnolia Preserve is a garden-style apartment community located on 11.2 acres in Dothan, Alabama. Built in 2014, the property encompasses over 191,000 square feet of rentable space across nine residential buildings. Units feature modern interiors, with many renovated to include stainless steel appliances, granite...

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) (“Artisan”), with approximately $182.6 billion in assets under management as of October 31, 2025, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of equity interest of Grandview Property Partners (“Grandview”), a real estate private equity firm specializing in originating, developing, acquiring and managing middle market properties across the United States. This partnership underscores Artisan’s commitment to high value-added investments, talent-driven businesses and thoughtful growth. It aligns with the firm’s long-standing record of methodically expanding its investment capabilities across equities, credit and alternative asset classes through the addition of exceptional talent and differentiated strategies. Grandview...

TYSONS, Va., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced that at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today, its shareholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 18, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which TEGNA will be acquired by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (“Nexstar”). According to the preliminary results announced at the special meeting, subject to certification by the independent Inspector of Election, approximately 98% of the total shares of TEGNA’s common stock voted at the special meeting were voted to adopt the Merger Agreement, which represented approximately 83% of the total outstanding shares of TEGNA’s common stock as of October 10, 2025, the record date for the special meeting. Certified results will be filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K with...

OTR Solutions Acquires TruckSmarter Factoring and Banking DivisionOTR Solutions Expands Its Leadership in Freight Finance and TechnologyROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTR Solutions, the leader in logistics-focused financial technology and back-office solutions, today announced the acquisition of TruckSmarter’s factoring and banking division, marking a pivotal move that strengthens both companies’ focus on their core expertise while advancing innovation and efficiency for carriers across the freight industry.  Under the agreement, OTR Solutions will assume all TruckSmarter factoring and business banking operations, and ensure a seamless, one-to-one transition for existing clients. This transition will deliver immediate access to OTR’s Truly Instant Funding, nationwide customer support, and intelligent financial...

Dispelix I AAC TechnologiesAccelerating the Global Commercialization of AR Waveguide Technology with AAC TechnologiesEspoo, Finland, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd. (the “AAC”), a world-leading smart device solution provider and a company incorporated in Singapore and a fully-owned subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc., whose shares are listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the shares and other equity securities in Dispelix Oy, a technology leader in diffractive waveguide displays for augmented reality (AR). The transaction is expected to close within the first half of 2026; upon completion Dispelix will become a subsidiary of AAC. This acquisition builds on a long-standing strategic relationship between Dispelix and AAC, developed...

PHOENIX, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesa Air Group, Inc. (“Mesa” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MESA) announced today that shareholders approved all proposals presented at the Company’s special meeting of shareholders, including the proposal to adopt the agreement and plan of merger with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (“Republic”) The merger proposal received 29,695,963 votes for, 185,635 votes against, and 37,271 abstentions, representing approximately 99.25% of votes cast. No broker non-votes were recorded. Shareholders representing approximately 71.4% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote were present in person or by proxy. “We appreciate the strong and clear support our shareholders have provided,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa Chairman and CEO. “This vote confirms the strategic value of combining Mesa and Republic and...