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  <title>Bartlett and Shell Rock Soy Processing, LLC intend to combine  soy processing businesses</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Kansas City, MO &amp;amp; Shell Rock, IA, June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bartlett, a Savage Company (Bartlett), and Shell Rock Soy Processing, LLC (SRSP) today announced their intent to combine their soybean crush businesses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The combination brings together two highly complementary organizations with a shared commitment to connecting U.S. farmers to expanding markets for food, feed and renewable fuels. Together, the companies will create a larger, more robust platform for long-term growth, while preserving the operational strengths and relationships that have driven their success.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;Shell Rock fits perfectly in the Bartlett network. This combination will offer growth opportunities for our business and our team members, creates efficiencies and resilience, and will allow us to better serve our customers,&quot; said Bartlett&amp;#039;s Executive Director Bob Knief. &quot;We have known the team at SRSP for years and are excited to welcome them and build on the strengths of both our companies.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The joined company will adopt Bartlett&amp;#039;s branding, leveraging its 118-year history of sourcing, processing and transporting grains and oilseeds while gaining SRSP&amp;#039;s extensive oilseed crush industry ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53293473/bartlett-and-shell-rock-soy-processing-llc-intend-to-combine-soy-processing-businesses?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Bartlett and Shell Rock Soy Processing, LLC intend to combine  soy processing businesses&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces State of Maryland&#039;s Decision to Acquire the Preakness IP Rights</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;LOUISVILLE, Ky., June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHDN&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;CHDN&lt;/a&gt;) (&quot;CDI&quot;, &quot;we&quot;) announced today that we have has been notified by the State of Maryland of the State&amp;#039;s intention to exercise rights under Maryland Code Ann. Bus. Reg. §11-520(d) to acquire the intellectual property, including all trademarks and associated rights, of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (the &quot;Preakness IP Rights&quot;) from 1/ST Maryland LLC, an affiliate of 1/ST Racing, by matching the purchase price of CDI&amp;#039;s previously-announced agreement to acquire the Preakness IP Rights for $85 million.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&quot;We understand why the state of Maryland would decide to acquire the Preakness IP rights as a state-owned asset from 1/ST Maryland LLC,&quot; said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI. &quot;We remain committed to working with the Governor and other elected leaders and horse racing constituents in Maryland to fully realize the potential of a redeveloped Pimlico and Preakness Stakes within the Triple Crown and the broader sports and entertainment landscape.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Churchill Downs Incorporated &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Churchill Downs Incorporated (&quot;CDI&quot;) (NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHDN&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;CHDN&lt;/a&gt;) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for over 150 years, beginning with the company&amp;#039;s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the acquisition, development, and operation of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of online wagering businesses, and the acquisition, development, and operation of regional casino gaming properties. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=jiA2AalOU7N4hbfV7Ztv9JEqaQvdkNjX2sjMHeWIwFirMyXVjGQ1sCk-tbJVozFU9hhJVJegdwvJp1R3JiA7c1KYvZ1cb6SOhdFhd7U9KyIHavXo7Ha6eNQGhzBvwKT02V6fOxcM8YXGacWV9EDKIg==&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;www.churchilldownsincorporated.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;This news release contains various &amp;#34;forward-looking statements&amp;#34; within the meaning of the &amp;#34;safe harbor&amp;#34; provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as &amp;#34;anticipate,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;believe,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;could,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;estimate,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;expect,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;intend,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;may,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;might,&amp;#34; &amp;#34;plan,&amp;#34; ...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53293457/churchill-downs-incorporated-announces-state-of-marylands-decision-to-acquire-the-preakness-ip-rig?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces State of Maryland&amp;#039;s Decision to Acquire the Preakness IP Rights&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>Vireo Growth Inc. Completes Acquisition of Equity Interest in Maryland Dispensaries</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MINNEAPOLIS, June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VREO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;VREO&lt;/a&gt;) (OTCQX:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VREOD&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;VREOD&lt;/a&gt;) (&quot;Vireo&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;), today announced the closing of its &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ALavq5SG3dYdNLg1Af5i7GeA0dl20foi_DnyJwHRypdjW7hK0HrhvBB_IxsLPlUWzT2WWerfLG29Dfl7uabIsbqPQhQKbl-Un3dt7vOdh1pvCssZ1JqkYnCQIMsGDiqU9QbI82J_ebwB1bdyQRDaSN6ySeAQK420eRHKurPC6F-JPyGX_HemUm1qeOLxQ-PcIUeGSYREl4GNz02ENMRFwUe95xGl4N1gJWqe_JTO8sllKOqh_Y_9H59YFitO3_y7Kr7XJBGSmH56j0SrMJo7TBa_DVPxVeuJ8yFkSE2elPkjtEPQNbh7yFiRGh9VE7x9Ihoz8Zv8WDoy84RmZ7X3VA==&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;previously announced acquisition&lt;/a&gt; to acquire an indirect 49% equity interest in HA-MD, LLC (&quot;HA-MD&quot;), the sole owner of Chesapeake Integrated Health Institute, LLC and Maryland Alternative Relief, LLC, pursuant to a membership interest purchase agreement dated November 3, 2025 (the &quot;Transaction&quot;).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;The total consideration for the Transaction was $1.55 million, $400,000 of which was settled in cash on the closing date, $400,000 of which will be paid under a promissory note over a term of 5 years at 8% annual interest, with the remaining $750,000 balance satisfied by the issuance of 37,035 subordinate voting shares of Vireo, on a post-share consolidation basis, at a deemed issue price per share of $20.25.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Vireo Growth Inc. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VREO&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;VREO&lt;/a&gt;, OTCQX:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VREOD&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;VREOD&lt;/a&gt;) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company building a broad platform across cannabis and adjacent agricultural markets. The Company operates cultivation, manufacturing, retail dispensaries, home delivery, distribution, and agricultural supply businesses across the United States, creating exposure to both cannabis and complementary adjacent markets. With operations in 10 states and more than 170 dispensaries nationwide, Vireo combines disciplined capital allocation, strategic acquisitions, and local market execution to scale its platform and drive long-term shareholder value. The Company is focused on expanding market share and strengthening its portfolio of consumer brands and services, while supporting the customers, employees, shareholders, and communities it serves. For more information about Vireo, visit &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6gfUXCe6xPuh8HVcIwZTbnmHxjy48KHK0YUDrOLxR3Q8M_LNfILZIJO-e22n_S_JbvtZ95l_ERHbajB44bBpdCSqRgzRRc_h1aCdkn9D0gw=&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;u&gt;www.vireogrowth.com&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Deal Dispatch: Yum! Brands Sells Pizza Hut, Fox Corp. Buys Roku For $22 Billion, Salesforce Acquires Fin</title>
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  <description>&lt;h2 class=&quot;wp-block-heading&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New On The Block&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Following a review of strategic alternatives initiated earlier this year, &lt;strong&gt;Domo, Inc.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;DOMO&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NASDAQ&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOMO&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOMO&quot;&gt;DOMO&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; said its board has &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260609601835/en/Domo-Announces-First-Quarter-Fiscal-2027-Financial-Results-and-Provides-Strategic-Alternatives-Process-Update&quot;&gt;determined&lt;/a&gt; that pursuing a strategic transaction is the most effective path to maximize shareholder value. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;      • Domo stock is showing exceptional strength. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOMO&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;What&amp;#8217;s fueling DOMO momentum?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company is currently engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential transaction. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Domo also recently entered into a forbearance agreement with its lender after failing to comply with the minimum annualized recurring revenue covenant under its credit facility. The agreement provides additional financial flexibility as the company continues its strategic review and pursues a potential transaction.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Private equity firm &lt;strong&gt;LongRange Capital&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.longrangecapital.com/news-article/longrange-capital-to-acquire-pizza-hut-excluding-mainland-china-from-yum-brands&quot;&gt;bought&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Pizza Hut &lt;/strong&gt;from&lt;strong&gt; Yum! Brands&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Inc&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;YUM&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NYSE&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YUM&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NYSE:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YUM&quot;&gt;YUM&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; for approximately $1.5 billion. The deal excludes Pizza Hut&amp;#039;s China locations, which Yum China will acquire in a separate transaction for $1.2 billion. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approval.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fox Corp &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;FOX&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NASDAQ&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FOX&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FOX&quot;&gt;FOX&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; agreed to acquire &lt;strong&gt;Roku&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Inc&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;ROKU&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NASDAQ&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROKU&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROKU&quot;&gt;ROKU&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; in a cash and stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion or $160 per share. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;The combination pairs FOX&amp;#8217;s live entertainment, news and sports portfolios, including The Tubi service, the NFL, MLB and FOX News Media, with the top television streaming platform in the U.S. by hours streamed, accelerating the company&amp;#8217;s expansion into connected TV advertising,&quot; Fox Business &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/fox-corporation-announces-22b-acquisition-roku-landmark-streaming-live-tv-deal&quot;&gt;reported.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Roku founder Anthony Wood will continue working at the company following the merger and ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/26/06/53287115/deal-dispatch-yum-brands-sells-pizza-hut-fox-corp-buys-roku-for-22-billion-salesforce-acquires-fin?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Deal Dispatch: Yum! Brands Sells Pizza Hut, Fox Corp. Buys Roku For $22 Billion, Salesforce Acquires Fin&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>Why Ondas Is Spending $125 Million To Buy Cyberhawk</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ondas Inc. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONDS&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONDS&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;ONDS&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NASDAQ&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONDS&quot;&gt;ONDS&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt; said Thursday it has &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/ac53271618/ondas-to-acquire-cyberhawk-expanding-into-critical-infrastructure-intelligence-through-software-d&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;agreed to acquire&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cyberhawk &lt;/strong&gt;for about $125 million, expanding its presence in critical infrastructure intelligence by combining autonomous systems with AI-powered inspection software and analytics.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;wp-block-heading&quot;&gt;Acquisition Expands AI And Infrastructure Capabilities&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transaction, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approvals and customary conditions, will be funded about 95% in cash. Certain Cyberhawk executives will reinvest about $5 million into Ondas common stock under a one-year lock-up agreement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At the end of the first quarter, Ondas &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/05/52590584/whats-going-on-with-ondas-stock-friday-2&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;reported&lt;/a&gt; approximately $1.48 billion in cash, restricted cash, and short-term investments.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cyberhawk serves more than 300 customers across 40 countries, including PG&amp;amp;E, Southern California Edison, Shell, SSE, ESB, Qatar Energy, and Bechtel. The company ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/26/06/53285724/why-ondas-is-spending-125-million-to-buy-cyberhawk?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Why Ondas Is Spending $125 Million To Buy Cyberhawk&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>Independent Bank Corporation Announces Shareholder Approval to Acquire HCB Financial Corp. and Highpoint Community Bank</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBCP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;IBCP&lt;/a&gt;), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.5 billion, and HCB Financial Corp. (&quot;HCB&quot;), the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $590 million, previously announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026 for IBCP to acquire HCB.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;The proposed transaction has been approved by HCB shareholders. As previously announced, the proposed transaction has also been approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The merger of IBCP and HCB is currently expected to be effective on July 1, 2026.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;start&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Independent Bank Corporation&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBCP&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;IBCP&lt;/a&gt;) is a Grand Rapids-based bank holding company with approximately $5.5 billion in assets. Founded in 1864 as First National Bank of Ionia, the company operates 59 locations across Michigan&amp;#039;s Lower Peninsula. Independent offers a full suite of retail and commercial banking, mortgage lending, and investment services designed to empower the communities it ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53285524/independent-bank-corporation-announces-shareholder-approval-to-acquire-hcb-financial-corp-and-high?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Independent Bank Corporation Announces Shareholder Approval to Acquire HCB Financial Corp. and Highpoint Community Bank&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>Robo.ai To Acquire QC Capital In $60 Million All-Stock Deal</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Robo.ai Inc. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;AIIO&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NASDAQ&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIIO&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIIO&quot;&gt;AIIO&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; announced Thursday that it has signed an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53267941/robo-ai-announces-proposed-acquisition-of-qc-capital-an-ai-driven-technology-holding-and-venture-b&quot;&gt;agreement to acquire&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;QC Capital Limited &lt;/strong&gt;in a proposed $60 million all-stock deal. The acquisition supports the company&amp;#8217;s plan to expand its global artificial intelligence robotics network platform.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Following the announcement, the stock jumped nearly 19%.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The purchase price will be paid in newly issued Class B ordinary shares. Those shares will vest over as long as eight years. Their release depends on performance targets. The transaction is expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary closing conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;wp-block-heading&quot;&gt;Deal Expands AI Investment Capabilities&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Robo.ai said the acquisition builds on its earlier purchase of ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/26/06/53280958/robo-ai-to-acquire-qc-capital-in-60-million-all-stock-deal?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Robo.ai To Acquire QC Capital In $60 Million All-Stock Deal&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Biogen To Acquire RayThera For Up To $1 Billion, Expanding Immunology Pipeline</title>
  <link>https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/26/06/53280277/biogen-to-acquire-raythera-for-up-to-1-billion-expanding-immunology-pipeline?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;utm_campaign=channel</link>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Biogen Inc. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;BIIB&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NASDAQ&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIIB&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIIB&quot;&gt;BIIB&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; on Wednesday agreed to acquire private biotechnology company &lt;strong&gt;RayThera Inc.&lt;/strong&gt; for up to $1 billion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company looks to further expand its immunology pipeline and broaden its reach into &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;additional disease areas&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The deal includes an upfront payment to RayThera shareholders, with the majority of the consideration tied to future clinical and regulatory milestone achievements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transaction is expected to close in the &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53266361/biogen-expands-immunology-pipeline-with-agreement-to-acquire-raythera-inc&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;third quarter of 2026&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2 class=&quot;wp-block-heading&quot;&gt;Acquisition Adds Early-Stage Immunology Assets&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RayThera focuses on discovering and developing small-molecule therapies for &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;immunological ...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/26/06/53280277/biogen-to-acquire-raythera-for-up-to-1-billion-expanding-immunology-pipeline?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Biogen To Acquire RayThera For Up To $1 Billion, Expanding Immunology Pipeline&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>FG Communities Completes Acquisition of Mobile Home Community in Waynesville, NC</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;CHARLOTTE, N.C., June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce its most recent acquisition of a community located in Waynesville, NC.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Located in the mountains of western North Carolina just outside of Asheville, Waynesville has become a sought-after ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53279105/fg-communities-completes-acquisition-of-mobile-home-community-in-waynesville-nc?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=FG Communities Completes Acquisition of Mobile Home Community in Waynesville, NC&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Accenture Stock Crashes To 52-Week Low On Weak Outlook, Fed Jitters</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accenture plc &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;ticker-link&quot; data-ticker=&quot;ACN&quot; data-exchange=&quot;NYSE&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;(NYSE:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN&quot;&gt;ACN&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/a&gt; stock tumbled in Thursday&amp;#8217;s trading after the consulting and technology services company reported fiscal &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/b53270270/accenture-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2026-results&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;third-quarter 2026&lt;/a&gt; results that beat earnings estimates but missed revenue expectations and issued a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The stock came under pressure as investors focused on the company&amp;#8217;s softer guidance, a &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/26/06/53264024/warsh-hawkish-fed-debut-scraps-forward-guidance-inflation-market-reactions&quot;&gt;hawkish Federal Reserve&lt;/a&gt; stance that has pressured IT stocks, and its planned $4.18 billion cybersecurity acquisition spree.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;wp-block-heading&quot;&gt;Accenture Third-Quarter Earnings&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Accenture reported third-quarter earnings of $3.80 per share, exceeding analysts&amp;#8217; estimates &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;of $3.69&lt;/a&gt;. Revenue rose 6% year over year in U.S. dollars, or 3% in local currency, to $18.72 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $18.75 billion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;wp-block-heading&quot;&gt;Segment Performance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Consulting revenue increased 4% in U.S. dollars, or 1% in local currency, to $9.33 billion. Managed Services revenue climbed 8% in U.S. dollars, or 5% in local currency, to $9.39 billion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Among industry groups, Products revenue rose 6% to $5.67 billion. Health &amp;amp; Public Service revenue increased 2% to $3.85 billion. Financial Services revenue grew 6% to $3.49 ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/26/06/53277604/accenture-stock-crashes-to-52-week-low-on-weak-outlook-fed-jitters?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Accenture Stock Crashes To 52-Week Low On Weak Outlook, Fed Jitters&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>SRx Health Solutions Closes EMJX Acquisition and Launches AI-Driven Platform Strategy Under New Name and Brand, SRX Global, Focused on Investments in High-Conviction Operating Companies and Assets</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Company announces name change to SRX Global in conjunction with transaction closing&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;Company&amp;#039;s stock to remain trading on the NYSE American (&quot;NYSE&quot;) under ticker symbol &quot;SRXH&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRx Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRXH&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;SRXH&lt;/a&gt;) (the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;, or &quot;SRX&quot;) today announced it has completed the acquisition of EMJ Crypto Technologies, Inc. (&amp;#34;EMJX&amp;#34;) and is launching its new AI-driven platform strategy, which will focus on driving returns for shareholders through the allocation of capital into high-conviction operating companies and assets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;In conjunction with the transaction closing, the Company has changed its legal name and branding to SRX Global Inc. The Company&amp;#039;s stock will remain trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol &quot;SRXH&quot; and will continue to trade under the existing name for up to 10 business days.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;EMJX is a &quot;Gen2&quot; digital-asset treasury that now operates under the SRX Global platform, along with its Halo consumer brands. EMJX is structured as a multi-asset digital holdings platform that governs how capital is allocated, hedged, and reinvested across market cycles, rather than functioning as a passive balance ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53272552/srx-health-solutions-closes-emjx-acquisition-and-launches-ai-driven-platform-strategy-under-new-na?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=SRx Health Solutions Closes EMJX Acquisition and Launches AI-Driven Platform Strategy Under New Name and Brand, SRX Global, Focused on Investments in High-Conviction Operating Companies and Assets&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>JuneX Capital Partners and New End Associates Back AENDRE&#039;s Inaugural Hospitality Acquisition Through GP Seeding and GP Capital Solutions</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=d5kC3_tHtLrvhF6gFb9SBljUzUVbWg1OMyX4EjGS9UGbiYrVhWrmLDPQvxj65ZDqxqTrTo8vdKIoAjqrzAGQ6k5OyqIakNlI0Hpvz9Zx0Zw=&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;JuneX Capital Partners&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RjCiGTe8Cz0zKg0I_EeNEud0kK-xtX3scoS5_s-o9b_ZtQ-mLmxxnGwdwHBDrecYfpkevtDSDQZqzREKt9_j1MsdYm-bf21cz1uRPTHj9Is=&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;New End Associates&lt;/a&gt; today announced the successful deployment of GP capital solutions in support of AENDRE&amp;#39;s inaugural hospitality acquisition, a three-property Central London hospitality portfolio acquired from APG, the Dutch pension asset manager.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the full transaction announcement, please see: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_wAToL6IP1JvIKx-KTDU98yMnrrxHNPg6HvxL11iNocUy16v2RghAYRDfVI3xEEsXmsix1r18bHH14uU_oNx1ldv9vI2n5Est07BMwJMyGoEQKGVh3bATpzFwAbD2baalgz-qOJQsMBVqY18XhgnEmKn2Pjsz9xR0P4CaSMooe1puvvUvhh1NWaNo-IZd457&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;here  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transaction comprises 587 keys across freehold assets in South Kensington, Covent Garden and Belgravia and represents one of the largest hospitality transactions completed in Central London this year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The acquisition marks an important milestone in AENDRE&amp;#39;s development as a specialist investmentand operating platform focused on the luxury extended-stay hospitality segment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;JuneX Capital Partners and New End Associates partnered with &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8p07B1FNt9LGkR_E6dC6O9yqpmvaXxnmBIaoMDR91zu80ZcL1oBRP9dxGiLbqKFAM05g-Q2KsYHyhYAqe_37Yw==&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;AENDRE&lt;/a&gt; at an early stage through a strategic GP seeding investment and have subsequently expanded their support through tailored GP capital solutions, including financing provided in connection with this transaction and other strategic growth initiatives in Europe.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The portfolio will be repositioned into a new wellness-led luxury hospitality platform combining luxury extended-stay residences, social wellness clubs and culture-led hospitality concepts across some of London&amp;#39;s most sought-after neighbourhoods.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transaction illustrates the value of combining entrepreneurial talent, specialist sector expertise and flexible long-term capital. It also ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53271084/junex-capital-partners-and-new-end-associates-back-aendres-inaugural-hospitality-acquisition-throu?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=JuneX Capital Partners and New End Associates Back AENDRE&amp;#039;s Inaugural Hospitality Acquisition Through GP Seeding and GP Capital Solutions&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;NEW YORK, June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (&quot;REFI&quot;) (NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/REFI&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;REFI&lt;/a&gt;), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (the &quot;LIEN&quot;) (NASDAQ:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LIEN&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;LIEN&lt;/a&gt;), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (&quot;BDC&quot;), today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement (the &quot;Merger Agreement&quot;) under which REFI will elect to be regulated as a BDC, and merge with and into LIEN in an all-stock, strategic combination (the &quot;Merger&quot;). Upon closing of the Merger, LIEN will be the surviving public entity and will continue to operate as a BDC and trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol &quot;LIEN.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;The Board of Directors of both companies, each acting on the unanimous recommendation of their respective special committee comprised solely of independent directors, unanimously approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, REFI stockholders will receive a number of shares of LIEN common stock based on the ratio of REFI&amp;#39;s adjusted net asset value (&amp;#34;NAV&amp;#34;) per share to LIEN&amp;#39;s adjusted NAV per share, in each case as determined shortly prior to closing in accordance with the Merger Agreement. Based on the respective net asset values of REFI and LIEN as of March 31, 2026, the former REFI stockholders would be expected to own approximately 50.5% of LIEN immediately following the Merger; the actual ownership percentage will depend on the NAV ratio calculated shortly prior to closing. The Merger is structured as an adjusted NAV-for-NAV exchange of shares.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Peter Sack, Co-Chief Executive Officer of REFI and, Chief Executive Officer of LIEN stated &quot;The merger of REFI and LIEN brings together two platforms with a shared foundation of disciplined, senior secured lending to the cannabis industry and underserved segments of the lower middle markets. For REFI, this transaction is a path to unlock value that would be difficult to achieve independently in the current evolving cannabis investment landscape. For LIEN, this transaction accelerates the core strategy.&quot; Mr. Sack continued, &quot;Together, we believe the combined platform will be better positioned to pursue attractive risk-adjusted returns across cannabis and the broader lower middle market.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Scott Gordon, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of LIEN remarked, &quot;The merger of REFI and LIEN is a strategic transaction that we believe will enhance value for stockholders. We view this as an important step on our path to pursuing greater scale, supporting earnings over time and maintaining strong credit quality for the combined company.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Strategic Benefits of the Merger:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increases Competitive Positioning – &lt;/strong&gt;The Merger creates a vehicle with a pro-forma NAV of $613 million&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, and a pro-forma portfolio of $771 million&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt; in investments, which the parties believe could expand the combined company&amp;#39;s reach with a broader universe of borrowers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enhances Portfolio Diversification and Collateral Base – &lt;/strong&gt;The pro forma vehicle is expected to include an attractive mix of cash-flow loans, real estate–backed loans, and diversified direct lending.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Improves Access to Debt Capital – &lt;/strong&gt;Increased scale is expected to expand access to larger, lower-cost, and more diversified leverage, which the boards believe could support more efficient balance sheet management over time, driving incremental earnings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enhances Liquidity and Investor Visibility – &lt;/strong&gt;Increased scale may support improved trading liquidity, increased institutional engagement and visibility.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential for Earnings Accretion–&lt;/strong&gt;The boards believe the combination has the potential to drive operating efficiencies through the elimination of overlapping expense categories and may support increased earnings capacity over time through prudent use of leverage.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Strong Pro Forma Portfolio Metrics&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;– &lt;/strong&gt;Results in a pro-forma portfolio with strong credit metrics, reflecting the aligned investment and underwriting philosophies of the combined platforms.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;text-align:justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stock Repurchase Program –&lt;/strong&gt; The Merger agreement provides that the LIEN board will consider in good faith, the adoption of a stock repurchase program of up to $25.0 million to be implemented following the closing of the transaction, subject to market conditions and other factors the LIEN Board determines to be relevant at that time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Management and Governance&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Chicago Atlantic BDC Advisers, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Chicago Atlantic Group, LP, will continue to serve as the investment adviser of LIEN following the closing of the Merger.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Peter Sack will lead the combined company as Chief Executive Officer. Following the closing of the transaction, the LIEN Board of Directors will include three independent directors continuing from REFI and two independent directors continuing from LIEN, along with two directors affiliated with the LIEN Adviser or its affiliates (subject to finalization in accordance with the Merger Agreement and applicable ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53270645/chicago-atlantic-real-estate-finance-inc-and-chicago-atlantic-bdc-inc-announce-definitive-merger-a?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <title>A2MAC1 signs Agreement to acquire Tset in order to accelerate next phase of growth in AI-enabled Costing Intelligence</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 18.06.2026&lt;b&gt;  --- A2MAC1, the global leader in automotive technology and costing intelligence, today announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Tset, a Vienna-based provider of advanced cost engineering software for automotive and manufacturing. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The combination brings together A2MAC1&amp;#039;s industry-leading benchmarking and costing data platform with Tset&amp;#039;s cloud-native costing and simulation platform, creating a unified Costing Intelligence for the automotive and manufacturing industry.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Addressing a Transforming Cost Engineering Landscape&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As automotive manufacturers face rising cost pressure and increasing product complexity, cost engineering environments remain highly fragmented. Data is often disconnected, methodologies vary widely, and workflows lack integration, limiting the ability to generate reliable cost insights quickly. With this acquisition, A2MAC1 directly addresses these challenges by integrating its benchmarking and costing intelligence with Tset&amp;#039;s cost engineering platform.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;This acquisition is a natural next step in the journey we have been building over the past years,&quot; says Patrick Katenkamp, CEO of A2MAC1. &quot;By combining A2MAC1&amp;#039;s benchmarking data, costing expertise and advanced AI capabilities, with Tset&amp;#039;s advanced simulation technology, we are creating a unique platform that enables our customers to move from static analysis to dynamic, fact-driven decision-making. This is a key milestone in our strategy to become the leading AI-powered Costing Intelligence platform.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Kraken Robotics Announces Regulatory Approval of its Acquisition of Covelya Group</title>
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;ST. JOHN&amp;#39;S, Newfoundland and Labrador, June  18, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraken Robotics Inc. (&quot;Kraken&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSXV:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PNG&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;PNG&lt;/a&gt;, OTCQB:&lt;a class=&quot;ticker&quot; href=&quot;https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KRKNF&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;KRKNF&lt;/a&gt;) is pleased to announce that the Company has received all regulatory and stock exchange approvals required to complete its pending acquisition of Covelya Group Limited (&quot;Covelya Group&quot;) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dDYb14wNoVenmyTmYWpb0wE44_UBg2N_svnAAZPRoqRx7QO17qyw9pjo85mAMxwVN6XDHO7yiVZ4EdgvAEJaU-Ow0OBuXfhEGMp6KkzNizQWMe3oZDHVvPBvxRbfPgGpPFi5tFzJcv4aPP-ESrna252biMDFA0Ik5Lh2l5i_4jXp6Y8xYyeIDYEBHyVp7BUCtAB5Wp02laRJiJ0l7tu5rNRRZD_Add3VT9IIn59CecdW2OkocHfYEkMfOO5EG3gKK59cFhXOtfSDUN22l1oCBw==&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;announced on March 3, 2026&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;The Company expects the acquisition to close on July 2, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&quot;We are excited to have received final regulatory approval for our highly strategic and transformative acquisition of Covelya Group,&quot; said Greg Reid, President and CEO of Kraken Robotics. &quot;Upon closing, our focus will shift to welcoming Covelya&amp;#039;s employees and to creating a global leader in mission-critical solutions for underwater platforms and subsea sensors/monitoring systems.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Reg Approval Press Release Image&quot; src=&quot;https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a53d856e-02f9-4c93-91ee-38d3adfdd319/reg-approval-press-release-image.png&quot; data-dpi=&quot;300&quot; data-caption=&quot;Kraken Robotics Announces Regulatory Approval of its Acquisition of Covelya Group&quot; data-filename=&quot;Reg Approval Press Release Image.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Figure 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Kraken Robotics Announces Regulatory Approval of its Acquisition of Covelya Group&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Kraken Robotics Inc. is transforming subsea intelligence through 3D imaging sensors, power solutions, and robotic systems. Our products and services enable clients to overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;Kraken&amp;#039;s synthetic aperture sonar, sub-bottom imaging, and LiDAR systems offer best-in-class resolution, providing critical insights into ocean ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53270153/kraken-robotics-announces-regulatory-approval-of-its-acquisition-of-covelya-group?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss_feed_free&amp;amp;utm_content=taxonomy_rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=channel alt=Kraken Robotics Announces Regulatory Approval of its Acquisition of Covelya Group&gt;Full story available on Benzinga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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