Mergers and acquisitions

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of ESM Software, a Boston-based strategy execution and performance management software company. ESM serves government, school systems, healthcare, utilities and energy, financial services and retail customers across the United States and globally in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. In operation since 1998, the company now supports over 8,000 users and has spent more t

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founder Group Limited ("Founder Group" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FGL), a Malaysia-headquartered, pure-play end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 19.90% equity interest in Nichcom Go Sdn. Bhd. ("Nichcom Go"), the Malaysian Charge Point Operator (CPO) behind the SpacePlus EV charging brand. Nichcom Go primarily provides services in relation to electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities. Malaysia's Electric Vehicle Charging Market: A Fast-Growing Opportunity Malaysia's underlying EV market is expanding fast as battery EV sales rose 109% year-on-year to 30,850 un

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of ESM Software, a Boston-based strategy execution and performance management software company. ESM serves government, school systems, healthcare, utilities and energy, financial services and retail customers across the United States and globally in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. In operation since 1998, the company now supports over 120,000 users and has spent more

Lotus Tech completed the acquisition of 100% equity interest in Lotus UK following the exercises of put options by Geely and Etika.Lotus becomes one integrated global business under One Lotus with legendary British heritage and next-generation electrified mobility technologies.The integration is expected to unify the brand globally, accelerate collaboration, streamline governance and support long-term growth. NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:LOT) ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, today announced that it completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in Lotus Advance Technologies S

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that, as of August 23, 2026, it held 278.0314 Bitcoin representing an aggregate value of approximately $21.6 million based on the Bitcoin closing price of $77,755 on August 23, 2026. In aggregate, the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. ("Sentinum") and Ault Capital Group, Inc. ("ACG"), held 278.0314 Bitcoin as of August 23, 2026. During the week ended August 23, 2026, the Company neither purchased nor sold any

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESCA), a leader in sporting goods, safety, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment, today announced the acquisition of the assets of ASL Solutions, a leading manufacturer of premium insulated dog houses. Founded in 2000 and based in Ste. Marie, Illinois, ASL Solutions' product offering includes insulated dog and cat houses and accessory products, including the Dog Palace®, CRB Palace™, RB Palace™, and DP Hunter™ product lines. This strategic acquisition expands Escalade's ability to develop and grow compelling product lines by adding complementary manufactur

KKR, a leading global investment firm, L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused investment firm, and Ci FLAVORS Co., Ltd. ("Ci FLAVORS" or the "Company"), a Japanese beauty and lifestyle brand platform, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR will acquire Ci FLAVORS from all existing shareholders, including Ci FLAVORS founder Yusaku Horiuchi, L Catterton, eBeauty Group ("eBeauty"), and Yanagi Capital Partners ("Yanagi"). Yusaku Horiuchi and Representative Director and CEO Yoshiaki Okura will both be investing alongside KKR in the transaction. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.co

Acquisition advances Elastic Observability with AI-powered root cause analysis that learns and improves with every incident Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) has completed the acquisition of Deductive AI, an AI-powered investigation platform that helps engineering teams identify and resolve production issues faster. The acquisition advances Elastic's goal to set the standard for production incident investigation by bringing more AI-powered investigation and automation to Elastic Observability. As modern applications grow more distributed, interconnected and complex, engineers have more telemetry than ever, but spend too much time manually piecing together information across tools to understand what h

Acquisition Accelerates Cloud Services Growth and Expands Northeast PresenceHERNDON, Va., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets of Daymark Solutions (Daymark), a Massachusetts-based IT solutions and professional services provider focused on architecting, implementing, and supporting complex hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, compliance, and modern data center environments. Founded in 2001, Daymark primarily serves highly regulated and data-intensive industries including energy/utilities, healthcare, life sciences, defense, and financial servi

Expands Transportation Management Capabilities and Global Logistics Network with AI-Enabled Freight Brokerage Platform WATERLOO, Ontario, and ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, today announced the acquisition of Tai, a leading provider of advanced transportation management solutions for freight brokers. Tai provides an AI-powered transportation management platform that serves as the system of action for freight brokers, orchestrating the entire shipment lifecycle across truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, and cross-border operations. By uni

NEW YORK and NETANYA, Israel, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T3 Defense Inc. (NASDAQ:DFNS) ("T3 Defense" or the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Rimon Agencies Ltd. ("Rimon"), has entered the UAV and counter-UAV platform market. The expansion builds on Rimon’s June 2026 delivery of a containerized (C-UAV) launch platform to the Active Defense Division of IMI Systems, part of Elbit Systems. Rimon is now applying that engineering experience to a configurable product line for UAV manufacturers, counter-UAV system developers, defense primes and end users in Israel and international markets. Rimon’s platforms are designed to transport, power and operate drone an

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroCloud Hologram Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLO) (the "Company" or "HOLO"), a technology services provider, today announced that the Company has completed the acquisition of assets through a structured note investment product, obtaining an aggregate of 140,268 shares of MSTR common stock. Based on MSTR’s closing price on the previous trading day, the market value of these shares was approximately $15.76 million. The acquisition of the shares resulted from the maturity and settlement of the structured note investment product held by the Company. In accordance with the terms of the product, the Company received the corresponding underlying stock asse

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE:SBEV) (the "Company") today announced that its corporate name will change to Endovia Health Sciences, Inc., and its common stock will begin trading on the NYSE American under the new ticker symbol "EDVA" effective at market open at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, August 24, 2026. The name and ticker change mark an important milestone in the Company’s ongoing strategic transformation from its legacy beverage operations into a diversified cannabinoid-based health sciences platform. The Company’s new corporate identity reflects its focus on three complementary areas: commercial pharmaceutical assets

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Paradium.AI (NYSE:AREN) (the "Company" or "Paradium.AI"), the technology, brand, data and IP company home to many of the nation's most recognizable brands, including Parade, TheStreet, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, ShopHQ and the Adventure Sports Network (including Surfer, Powder, Bike Magazine and more), today announced its intent to change its legal name and stock ticker symbol by August 31, 2026. The planned name change was previously announced in the Company’s Second Quarter 2026 earnings release, issued on August 10, 2026. The legal name and ticker change are expected to take effect on August 31, 2026, with the Company’s common stock, listed on th

Norwalk, CT, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Cyber N.V. (NASDAQ:QUCY) ("Quantum Cyber" or the "Company"), a Nasdaq-listed autonomous defense technology company assembling an AI-powered System-of-Systems platform for drone warfare, counter-UAS, and border security applications, disclosed today that it has received what the Company views as a blackmail-style threat, delivered by an unsolicited email dated August 14, 2026, from Adam Gefvert, a named defendant in the lawsuit the Company filed on August 10, 2026 in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against White Diamond Research LLC, Mr. Gefvert, and Stocktwits, Inc. In the email, sent through an email address affiliated wit

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Redmond, Washington on August 19, 2026 for a purchase price of approximately $8.0 million. The property consists of one industrial distribution building containing approximately 21,000 square feet on 1.5 acres. The property is at 9680 153rd Avenue NE, immediately adjacent to Terreno Realty Corporation’s property at 9660 153rd Avenue NE on Seattle’s Eastside, provides five grade-level loading positions and parking for 56 cars. The property is vacant and the estimated stabilized cap rate is 5.9%. Estimated stabilize

Accelerates airspace protection for public safety agencies and critical infrastructure with differentiated non-kinetic, RF cyber-takeover technology Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) has completed the acquisition of D-Fend Solutions (D-Fend), an industry leader in counter-drone technology, for a purchase price of $1.5 billion. This deal provides public safety and enterprise customers with access to advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) designed to safely neutralize rogue drone threats. "Safety on the ground demands security in the air," said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. "D-Fend's field-proven counter-drone technology is a powerful complement to our mission-cr

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Canadian-based engineering firm Cogswell Engineering, Ltd. (Cogswell), located in Dartmouth, near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cogswell is a full-service civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering firm serving builders, construction companies, public works authorities and multi-jurisdictional organizations across five provinces. The acquisition marks

The combination of Santander’s and Webster’s highly complementary businesses creates a leading retail and commercial bank in the United States with an expanded presence in the Northeast. Building on its decades-long commitment to the United States, this transaction demonstrates the significance of the U.S. market to Santander’s growth strategy. The transaction expands Santander’s scale and capabilities in the United States, growing its customer base to nearly eight million customers nationally and supporting its efforts to achieve around 18% return on tangible equity (RoTE) in the United States by 2028. For now, most everyday banking experiences will remain unchanged for Santander

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDSN) a leading provider of innovative and sustainable refrigerant products and services to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration industry – and one of the nation’s largest refrigerant reclaimers – today announced that it will host a panel discussion "Building a Resilient Refrigerant Supply for the Low-GWP Transition," on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET at NASDAQ MarketSite.   The event is part of Climate Week NYC 2026, the world’s largest climate event and a global platform for advancing climate and economic progress at scale. Each year, Climate Week NYC brings tog

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYCU) ("Cycurion" or the "Company"), a leading provider of AI-driven cybersecurity and public safety technology solutions, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Patent No. 12,711,989, "Computer Program, Method, and System for Managing Multiple Data Recording Devices," adding to the intellectual property portfolio acquired with the Digital Ally video solutions business. The grant follows the Company’s recently announced fleet-driver-analytics patent covering the same platform. The newly granted patent extends the Company’s VuLink® auto-activation family — originally covered by U.S. Pa

 NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) announced today that it has acquired Advanced Marketing Group, LLC ("AMG"), a merchandiser of ingredients for feed, pet food ingredients, and organic fertilizer. The business will be integrated into StoneX Supply & Trading’s feed ingredients capabilities. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, AMG trades animal protein-based feed ingredients and manufactures organic fertilizers, serving pet-food manufacturers, dairy and poultry producers, feed mills, feedlots, and fertilizer brands. AMG's roughly 20 trading and operations professionals operate in four U.S. states (Oregon, Kansas, Texas, and Vir

Hyperscale Data Also Declares Monthly Cash Dividend of $0.20833 per Share of 10.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred StockLAS VEGAS, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.2708333 per share of the Company's outstanding 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. Link to NYSE quote for the Company's 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC), has received an operating license from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB). Freedom Yatırım has become the first broadly authorized foreign brokerage firm to receive such a license in Türkiye since 1992. The license marks an important step in Freedom Holding Corp.’s expansion in Türkiye and supports its broader strategy to grow its brokerage business and international capital markets infrastructure in the country. "Receiving this operating license is an important milestone for Freedom Holding Corp. It marks our entry into the Turkish brok

13.9 MW of New York community solar projects expected to be construction-ready in 2026 and 2027TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ:PBK) (Cboe CA: PBK) (FSE: 103) ("PowerBank" or the "Company"), a leader in independent energy development and asset ownership in North America, is pleased to announce that it has executed repurchase agreements for the Gainesville and Highway 28 projects (the "Projects"), located in New York state through its US subsidiary Abundant Solar Power Inc. The Highway 28 project is 6.9 megawatts and is expected to be construction ready in Q3 2026. It has secured its interconnection

Company Sold Approximately 685 Bitcoin for Approximately $43 Million During Week Ended August 16, 2026LAS VEGAS, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that, as of August 16, 2026, it held 275.7362 Bitcoin representing an aggregate value of approximately $17.3 million based on the Bitcoin closing price of $62,819 on August 16, 2026. In aggregate, the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. ("Sentinum") and Ault Capital Group, Inc. ("ACG"), held 275.7362 Bitcoin as

Acquisition expands JVM’s Illinois portfolio as firm continues to capitalize on strong suburban Chicago apartment market JVM Realty Corp., a leading vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment and property management firm, announced today that it has acquired Springs at Oswego, a 280-unit luxury apartment community in Oswego, Illinois. The property was purchased from Continental Properties and brokered by Cushman & Wakefield. JVM Realty rebranded the property from Springs at Oswego to Trillium at Oswego. Located at 801 Fifth Street, the gated community was completed in 2019 and features townhome-style design across a collection of two-story residential buildings. The proper

Highlights Establishes new 20-year fee-based, integrated midstream agreements to support ExxonMobil’s development of its premier Permian Basin acreageEstablishes an extensive new area of mutual interest (AMI) across the Permian Delaware for gathering and processing, and downstream services for 20 yearsAdds new acreage to our existing AMI in the Permian MidlandExtends Targa’s current Permian Midland agreements to 20 years for gathering and processing, and downstream servicesAdds a new 20-year NGL dedication for transportation and fractionation services across both the Permian Delaware and Permian MidlandAnnounced today three new natural gas processing plants in the Permian Delaware to suppor

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, acquired an industrial property located in Red Hook Brooklyn, New York on August 13, 2026 for a purchase price of approximately $26.3 million. The property consists of one industrial distribution building containing approximately 28,000 square feet on 1.5 acres. The property is at 659 Court Street and provides two grade-level loading positions and parking for 70 cars. The property has riparian access, is 100% leased to a maritime goods and services provider and the estimated stabilized cap rate is 5.2%. Estimated stabilized cap rates are calculated as annu

Company acquired the properties ahead of its pending, transformative business combination with Cove Kaz ResourcesCove Kaz Resources is advancing strategic resource projects in Kazakhstan focused on tungstenCompany’s Nevada purchases diversify its property portfolio into precious metals -- and the world’s highest ranked mining jurisdiction -- with two properties GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:KAZR) ("the Company"), a holding company expecting to close its previously announced merger with Cove Kaz Resources (Cove Kaz) by year-end or early 2027, today announced it has acquired two highly  prospective gold and sil

Total passenger traffic up 1.4% YoY International passenger traffic up 7.1% YoY; up 4.5% YoY in Argentina Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE:CAAP), ("CAAP" or the "Company"), one of the world’s leading private airport operators, reported today a 1.4% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passenger traffic in July 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260817539945/en/Monthly Passenger Traffic Performance (In million PAX) Passenger Traffic, Cargo Volume and Aircraft Movements Highlights (2026 vs. 2025)             Statistics Jul'26 Jul'25 % Var.

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ever After Foods (EAF) today announced the strategic acquisition of Fishway, representing an important milestone in the company's long-term strategy to expand its industrial protein manufacturing platform through the integration of complementary technologies and scientific capabilities. Following a successful technology collaboration validating the compatibility of the two platforms, the acquisition adds a portfolio of aquatic cell lines, expertise in animal-component-free (ACF) media, and a highly experienced scientific team, strengthening Ever After Foods' industrial protein manufacturing platform while shortening development cycles and ac

Hauppauge, NY, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- – Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:CETX, CETXP)) today reported results for the 2026 third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. Key Highlights for Third Fiscal Quarter 2026 Revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $18.4 million, up 2% sequentially from the second fiscal quarter.Consolidated operating loss narrowed to $1.2 million from $2.2 million in Q2, the second consecutive quarter of sequential improvement.Operating EBITDA improved to a loss of $0.6 million, from a loss of $1.7 million in Q2 and a loss of $2.5 million in Q1. Operating EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined and reconciled below.Security segment operating loss narrowed to $0.3 million,

Acquisition of Kira Pharmaceuticals closed in July creating a combined company with a robust portfolio of clinical stage assets focused on immunologically-driven disorders  Completed a concurrent PIPE financing raising $132 million in gross proceeds REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:JSPR) ("Jasper"), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on the design and development of innovative therapies to treat immune-mediated diseases, today reported results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a corporate update. "We are excited to unite Jasper Therapeutics and Kira Pharmaceuticals to advance our shared mission o

– Perceptive Advisors provides approximately $7.0 million of additional investment to further support strategic growth initiatives including CGM+, Trinovium and the Company’s business transformation – – Trinity Biotech regains compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement – DUBLIN, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Biotech plc (NASDAQ:TRIB), a commercial stage biotechnology company focused on human diagnostics and the development of innovative solutions addressing unmet clinical and industrial needs, today announced it secured additional investment from funds managed by Perceptive Advisors, a leading life sciences investment firm and Trinity Biotech’s largest financial i

Company to Retain Approximately 275 Bitcoin, Continue Bitcoin Mining and Use Its Strengthened Balance Sheet to Support Execution of Its Michigan Data Center StrategyLAS VEGAS, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that it has completed the sale of approximately 685 Bitcoin generating approximately $43 million in cash, based on recent Bitcoin market prices. The Company intends to deploy the proceeds primarily toward the continued development and expansion of its Michigan data

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ContextLogic Holdings Inc. (OTCQB:LOGC) ("ContextLogic," the "Company," "we" or "our") today reported its financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Basis of Presentation  ContextLogic completed the acquisition of US Salt Parent Holdings, LLC and all its majority or wholly owned subsidiaries ("US Salt") on February 26, 2026 (the "US Salt Acquisition"). As a result of the significance of the relative operations acquired in the US Salt Acquisition, US Salt is reflected as the Predecessor to the combined entity for financial statement purposes. Accordingly, all periods presented through the closing date of the

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), a diversified holding company ("Hyperscale Data," or the "Company"), today announces the date of effectiveness and the ratio of a forthcoming reverse stock split (the "Reverse Split") of the Class A Common Stock (the "Common Stock"). On April 10, 2026, the Company announced, on a Current Report on Form 8-K, the voting results from the special meeting of stockholders (the "Meeting") held that day. At the Meeting, stockholders voted upon and approved Proposal 1, an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to effect a Reverse Split with a ra

MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dawson Geophysical Company (NASDAQ:DWSN) (the "Company") today reported unaudited financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second quarter 2026 HighlightsRecognized fee revenue of $14 million, a 60% increase over the second quarter of 2025Net loss of $3.4 million, $0.11 per share, which included $1.7 million of strategic transaction costsGenerated Adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 million, an improvement of $1.8 million over the second quarter of 2025Fourth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA, for the first time since the three months ended September 30, 2018Year-to-Date 2026 HighlightsIncreased fee revenue 94% to $46.5 mill

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Drones-as-a-Service is moving far beyond the idea of simply buying a drone and sending it into the sky. The real opportunity is turning drones into an on-demand business service — complete with pilots, autonomous flight, sensors, data collection, AI analytics, maintenance and mission support. And the numbers are getting hard to ignore. One recent market forecast puts the global Drone-as-a-Service market at $15.24 billion in 2025, rising to $17.27 billion in 2026 and reaching $37.02 billion by 2032. Another forecast is even more aggressive, projecting the market could reach $179.3 billion by 2030. That kind of

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR) ("Lamar" or the "Company"), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising assets, announced today that it has acquired the assets of AdSource Outdoor Advertising ("AdSource") in the second-ever UPREIT transaction in the billboard industry. The acquisition, which closed on August 12, adds more than 230 billboard faces in Louisiana, including 30 digital displays, to Lamar’s portfolio. The pending acquisition was disclosed on the Company’s recent earnings call. AdSource was launched in Lake Charles, LA, in 2003 by local entrepreneurs Paul Bonin, Keith Duplechin and Russell Tauzin, who later exp

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Cyber N.V. (NASDAQ:QUCY) ("Quantum Cyber" or the "Company"), a Nasdaq-listed autonomous defense technology company assembling an AI-powered System-of-Systems platform for drone warfare, counter-UAS, and border security applications, today unveiled the Quantum Photonic Antenna and published its inaugural technical whitepaper, "The Quantum Photonic Antenna: A New Way to Capture, Organize, and Use Light Across Autonomous and Defense Platforms" (the "Whitepaper"), detailing the patent-pending photonic architecture that anchors the quantum layer of the Company’s platform. The Whitepaper is available at https://quantum-cyber.ai/

Received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for AAV2-hAQP1 and reported positive three-year data from Phase 1 AQUAx clinical trial evaluating AAV2-hAQP1 for the treatment of moderate to severe grade 2/3 radiation-induced xerostomia Completed the acquisition of all interests and rights to botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec) for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) from Johnson & Johnson* (J&J) for $25 million  Strengthened balance sheet with $100 million equity financing concurrent with the bota-vec acquisition Secured up to $400 million strategic investment from Oberland Capital, with up to $375 million in non-dilutive capital to support development and commercialization

LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) notes the press release by its controlling shareholder, Ardagh Holdings S.A. (AHSA), and that AHSA has filed an amendment to its statement on Schedule 13D with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with respect to the ordinary shares of AMPSA. The press release and Schedule 13D amendment record that the board of directors of AHSA has instructed its advisers to prepare for a potential sale of Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMPSA) by AHSA and its affiliates. Under the contemplated process, AHSA would sell some or all of the equity interests in

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announces its results for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), reporting higher prices, stronger volumes and improvements in Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash generation compared to the previous quarter. The quarterly results reflect the competitiveness and resilience of Suzano’s operations in a quarter marked by foreign exchange headwinds and pressure on input costs driven by higher oil prices affecting the industry as a whole. Suzano sold 3.3 million tonnes of pulp and paper combined in 2Q26, comprising 2.9 million tonnes of pulp and 406 thousand tonnes of paper across the packaging, printing and writing, specialty and tissue segments. Net reven

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced preliminary financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Based on the Company's current financial review, which remains subject to completion of its financial closing procedures and customary review, Hyperscale Data expects to report: approximately $360 million in total assets, representing approximately $0.62 per outstanding Class A common share;approximately $110 million of stockholders' equity attributable to H

Merger expected to close on August 17, 2026 AvalonBay Communities, Inc. ("AvalonBay") (NYSE:AVB) and Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) today announced that at their respective special meetings, AvalonBay stockholders and Equity Residential shareholders overwhelmingly approved all of the proposals necessary to close the pending merger of equals between AvalonBay and Equity Residential (the "merger"). More than 99% of the votes cast at the AvalonBay special meeting voted to approve the merger, which represented approximately 90% of the outstanding shares of AvalonBay common stock, as of the record date, and more than 99% of the votes cast at Equity Residential’s special meeting voted to approve

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced an agreement for $100 million in funding to Zealand Pharma in exchange for Zealand Pharma’s economics related to rusfertide (PTG-300), a potential first-in-class therapy for polycythemia vera, a rare and chronic blood disorder. "We are delighted to expand our relationship with Zealand Pharma through a second collaboration, supporting the company as it continues to advance its innovative pipeline of medicines for obesity and metabolic health," said Pablo Legorreta, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Royalty Pharma. "This transaction underscores Royalty Pharma’s role as a long-term

Company announcement – No. 38 / 2026 Zealand Pharma enters into a USD 100 million royalty purchase and sale agreement with Royalty Pharma for the economics related to rusfertide Zealand Pharma will receive USD 100 million for the sale of its economic interests related to rusfertide, including royalty rights on the potential future global net sales of rusfertide.The agreement unlocks value from a non-core royalty entitlement for redeployment to Zealand Pharma’s key strategic priorities. Copenhagen, Denmark, August 12, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today announces that it has entered into a ro

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE:SBEV) (the "Company") today announced its intention to change its corporate name to Endovia Health Sciences, Inc., effective August 21, 2026. At that time, the Company will also adopt a new ticker symbol of "EDVA" and launch EndoviaSciences.com in connection with the rebranding. The name change reflects the Company's strategic transformation from a legacy beverage business into a diversified cannabinoid health sciences platform focused on commercializing pharmaceutical assets, advancing FDA-regulated human and veterinary therapeutics, and developing innovative cannabinoid wellness and beverage produ

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: The technology driving artificial intelligence is advancing faster than the physical systems required to support it. The International Energy Agency ("IEA") estimates that worldwide electricity consumption by data centers will double to approximately 945 terawatt-hours by 2030, identifying AI as the single most significant factor behind that surge. In response, investor focus is expanding beyond AI software and semiconductor design toward the foundational infrastructure layer: electrical power, hyperscale data-center capacity, high-bandwidth connectivity and next-generation GPU systems. AZIO AI Holdings Inc. (N

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Cypherpunk Technologies Inc., (NASDAQ:CYPH) ("Cypherpunk"), today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026."In the second quarter, Cypherpunk built upon the momentum established earlier this year through the disciplined execution of our Zcash digital asset treasury strategy, increasing our treasury holdings to 323,394.38 ZEC, and welcoming Dev Ojha, founder of Valar Group, as an Advisor," said Douglas E. Onsi, President and CEO of Cypherpunk Technologies. "Our Leap Therapeutics subsidiary reached alignment with the FDA on a proposed Phase 3 trial in a DKK1-high, second-line, metastatic colorectal cancer population, with ob

SIMPSONVILLE SC, August 11, 2026, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dodge Industrial, Inc. has acquired PSC Couplings, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance disc couplings based in Richfield, Wisconsin. The acquisition adds disc coupling engineering innovation, product design, and manufacturing capabilities to the Dodge portfolio and represents a significant investment in the growth of the Dodge coupling business. PSC has built a strong reputation in the disc coupling market, particularly in gas compression applications, and is rapidly expanding its presence in power generation, data center infrastructure, and other demanding industrial environments. The company is know

Two Deals Add Approximately $60 Million in Annualized Revenue, Bringing 2026 Signed Acquisitions to 16 Transactions Representing Approximately $134 Million in Annualized Revenue Andersen Group Inc. (NYSE:ANDG), one of the world's leading integrated professional services firms, today announced the acquisition of UK Andersen, LLP in Great Britain, a leading tax firm, along with SPR Consulting, further strengthening its integrated, multi-dimensional professional services platform while accelerating the growth of Andersen Consulting. The transactions are expected to contribute approximately $60 million in annualized revenue, increasing the total annualized revenue from 16 acquisitions annou

Talent partner for the AI era strengthens Gloo’s AI, engineering and global delivery capabilities Gloo (NASDAQ:GLOO), a leading technology platform serving the faith and flourishing ecosystem, announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining ownership stake in Midwestern Interactive, a prominent talent partner for the faith and flourishing ecosystem. The transaction, which was previously announced, marks a new phase in the relationship that has grown from strategic investment to operational collaboration, with Gloo now holding 100% ownership. "Midwestern brings a rare combination of technical depth, execution experience and a clear understanding of the talent needs at faith a

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a newly developed, 1.5 million-square-foot distribution facility in Kansas City, Missouri, for $158.5 million. The property was acquired from Hunt Midwest, which developed the Class A logistics facility as a build-to-suit in 2025 as the first phase at KCI 29 Logistics Park. The facility is subject to a long-term net lease with Ace Hardware, the world's largest hardware cooperative and one of the most recognized brands in the home improvement sector, with more than 5,300 locally owned and operated stores across over 60 countries. This prop

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Nocera, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCRA) ("Nocera" or the "Company") today announced that it has received written notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") confirming that the Company complies with the stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and that the matter is now closed. In its letter dated August 10, 2026, Nasdaq Staff determined that, based on the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026, evidencing stockholders' equity of $5,435,030, the Company complies with Nasdaq Listing Rules 5550(b)(1), 5550(b)(2)

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- Blue Moon Metals Inc. ("Blue Moon" or the "Company") (TSXV:MOON) (NASDAQ:BMM), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a portfolio of 33 tungsten and antimony projects in the western United States (collectively, the "Projects" and each, a "Project"), all of which are proximal to the Company's Springer complex. The Projects are generally located in the most prolific tungsten and antimony producing districts in the United States, with historical production on or adjacent to almost all Projects (see Figure 1). These projects are complementary to the Company's Springer tungsten complex in Nevada and Apex germanium-gallium-copper mine in Utah. The Projects are be

Strategic Alternatives Include a Sale for Cash and Strategic Partnerships, Among Other OptionsMore Than $3 Billion of Potential Contract Value Represents Approximately 20% of Contemplated Capacity of the Michigan Data Center, Leaving Approximately 80% Available for Future DevelopmentCompany Has Begun Discussions With a Major Investment Banking FirmLAS VEGAS, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), announced today that its Board of Directors is considering a variety of options to maximize stockholder value and has initiated a comprehensive review of strategi

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME," or the "Company") (NYSE:TME), the leading all-in-one music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial HighlightsTotal revenues were RMB8.93 billion (US$1.32 billion), representing a 5.8% year-over-year increase, primarily due to strong growth in revenues from music related services[1].Revenues from music related services[1] were RMB7.61 billion (US$1.12 billion), representing 11.0% year-over-year growth, driven by solid growth in revenues from marketing and consumption services[2], su