Proposed acquisition will add direct mortgage lending capabilities to complement the Company’s existing mortgage brokerage operations Expected to close in the first half of 2026 following regulatory approval DUBLIN, Ohio, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire InstaMortgage Inc. (“InstaMortgage”), an independent mortgage lender. reAlpha currently operates a mortgage brokerage. The proposed acquisition is intended to complement reAlpha’s existing mortgage brokerage operations by adding direct mortgage lending capabilities and extending reAlpha’s footprint into additional key markets, and enabling greater alignment between brokerage and lending workflows...

Acquisition adds three high-performing shops growing the company’s footprint to 27 locations MINNEAPOLIS, MN – [December 23, 2025], Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Victory Tire & Auto, a trusted Minnesota name in complete auto repair since 1997, has announced the acquisition of Twin River Tire & Auto, a three-unit auto repair operation in Minnesota. This milestone marks Victory’s 27th location in Minnesota. Twin River Tire & Auto operates under two well-established local brands, Granite City Tire & Auto, with locations in St. Cloud and Sartell, and Plaza Tire & Auto in Alexandria. The acquisition expands Victory Tire & Auto’s footprint in Northwest Minneapolis and establishes a presence in a new Minnesota market, further demonstrating the brand’s commitment to developing trusted automotive care...

ROSWELL, Ga., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DataGavel, the LegalTech platform built to give defendants a faster, data-driven edge in tort litigation, announced today that co-founders Johnny Friedman and Shane O’Neill have sold 100% of their equity to affiliates of Renvent Holdings LLC. Founded by veteran trial lawyers, DataGavel provides defendants and their counsel the structured data, real-time insights, and valuation intelligence they need to make faster, more confident decisions. By transforming fragmented legal information into organized, actionable data, DataGavel helps defense teams reduce costs, shorten evaluation cycles, and improve consistency across tort portfolios. In 2023, Friedman and O’Neill received ALM.Com’s “Legal Innovator” Awards for their work on DataGavel. A New Standard for Data-Driven DefenseDataGavel...

Sword Group confirms the sale of its subsidiary Tipik to mci group, an internationally recognised player in the field of event and institutional communication. This divestment marks the end of Sword’s involvement in event-related activities, fully aligned with its strategy to refocus on its core businesses: digital transformation and high value-added services. mci group, a long-standing partner of Sword, is accelerating its growth and strengthening its service portfolio as well as its communication expertise in support of European Institutions. From a financial perspective, the transaction will have a positive impact on the Group’s profitability, with a slight improvement in operating margins. It also takes place in the context of a realignment of the Group’s scope, following the recent acquisitions of Full On Net and Bubble Go. On a full-year...

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UniFirst Corporation (the “Company” or “UniFirst”) (NYSE: UNF) today confirmed it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Cintas Corporation (“Cintas”) (NASDAQ: CTAS) to acquire all the outstanding UniFirst common and Class B shares for $275.00 per share in cash on December 12, 2025. Upon receipt of Cintas’ proposal, the UniFirst Board of Directors engaged independent financial and legal advisors. Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its advisors – as communicated to Cintas – the Board is carefully reviewing and evaluating the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company, its shareholders and other stakeholders. UniFirst does not intend to comment further on Cintas’ proposal until the Board...

New MR and LR2 Additions Highlight the Scalability of Heidmar’s Commercial Management Platform ATHENS, Greece and NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Heidmar”) (NASDAQ: HMR) is further expanding its managed fleet through a series of recent vessel additions, reflecting shipowners’ increasing preference to leverage Heidmar’s commercial and technical expertise. The recent fleet additions include:One Super Eco LR2 Newbuilding: A state-of-the-art, super eco LR2 tanker built at a leading Vietnamese shipyard, which joined Heidmar’s fleet under commercial management in mid-November 2025. Two Super Eco MR Newbuildings on Time Charter: State-of-the-art, super eco MR tankers built at a leading Korean shipyard are expected to join Heidmar’s fleet under time charter agreements. The...

MONTREAL, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”), is pleased to announce that it has completed today its previously announced bought deal public offering (the “Offering”) of common shares of the Corporation (the “Offering Common Shares”) and private placement (the “Concurrent Private Placement”) of common shares of the Corporation (the “Placement Common Shares” and collectively with the Offering Common Shares, the “Common Shares”) for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $977.5 million, including full exercise of the over-allotment option and the additional subscription option. The Corporation issued 3,616,750 Offering Common Shares, including 471,750 Offering Common Shares issued as a result of the exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the syndicate of underwriters...

//NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES// VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; FRA: 3MX) (“Copper Quest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases of November 14, 2025 and December 10, 2025, it has completed its acquisition of the past producing Alpine Gold Property (the “Property”), located in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia (the “Acquisition”). “We are excited to offer our shareholders the opportunity to leverage a pure gold play in what has been a primarily copper-focused company. Having now successfully acquired this exceptional property with an existing historical gold resource, excellent expansion potential, and a seasoned technical team, including Alan...

Transaction Strengthens KWM’s EnterTech Strategy by Integrating AI, ICT, and Global Entertainment IP NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K Wave Media Ltd. (Nasdaq: “KWM”), a global entertainment and media company, today announced that it has entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 42.25% of Hansol Inticube Co., Ltd. (“Hansol Inticube”), a KOSDAQ-listed AI language and software development company, including managerial control, through K Wave Media’s wholly owned subsidiary, Play Company Co., Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. This strategic acquisition combines K Wave Media’s deep expertise in global entertainment IP and fandom-driven business models with Hansol Inticube’s advanced AI, cloud, and ICT solutions,...

TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revival Gold Inc. (TSXV: RVG, OTCQX: RVLGF) (“Revival Gold” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has delivered a notice to exercise its option (the “Option”) to acquire 100% of Barrick Mining Corporation’s (“Barrick”) interest in the Mercur Gold Project (“Mercur”) in Utah, marking a significant step forward on the path to re-starting production. The Option was granted and exercised pursuant to the Mineral Lease and Option to Purchase Agreement dated May 13th, 2021, as amended (“Option Agreement”) among certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and certain affiliates of Barrick. The Option Agreement covers mineral interests amounting to 996 hectares, bringing the total Mercur project area to approximately 7,200 hectares. Revival Gold and its affiliates had previously...