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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Kore Potash Plc
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd (b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Kore Potash Plc (c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is c
Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Pharos Energy Plc
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code” 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd (b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree Pharos Energy Plc (c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Ratio P
Cygnus Announces Scheme becomes Effective
TORONTO and PERTH, Western Australia, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5; TSXV: CYG; OTCQB: CYGGF) ( Cygnus or the Company ) provides the following update in relation to its scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) pursuant to which Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML) ( CAML ) will acquire 100% of the shares in Cygnus ( Scheme ). Capitalised terms in this announcement that are not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in t
A.P. Moller Capital agrees to acquire Portek International from Mitsui & Co.
A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Singapore-based Portek International from Mitsui & Co. Portek is a feeder terminal operator with interests in seven port terminals across Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Latvia, Malta and Vietnam, alongside port engineering activities. Portek employs approximately 1,400 people and its multi-activity port terminals handle around seven million tonnes of bulk cargo, 700,000 containers and around 90,000 vehicles each year. COPENHAGEN, Denmark
Trace One and Carbon Maps partner to automate Product Carbon Footprint and LCA from PLM data for food and beverage
Joint offering will help food manufacturers and retailers use existing recipe, ingredient and packaging data to measure environmental impact earlier in product development PARIS, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trace One, a global provider of AI-native Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and regulatory compliance software for the food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care, and specialty chemical industries, today announced a partnership with Carbon Maps, a leading sustainability platform that h
DaltonTx awarded grant to accelerate AI-powered tuberculosis drug discovery
Funding from the Gates Foundation supports development of open-access AI models, workflows and datasets to help researchers identify new tuberculosis (TB) targets for faster and more cost-effective drug discovery Project will analyse hundreds of essential TB proteins at proteome scale, demonstrating Dalton’s ability to tackle complex scientific challenges Collaboration with Ersilia will make findings accessible to researchers across the Global South LONDON, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dalt
Growth Pushes Uncertainty Aside: 78% of Entrepreneurs Are Now Focused on Growing their Business Despite Volatility says BDC Small Business Week Survey
MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a year of trade and economic uncertainty, entrepreneurs are choosing to focus on what they can control according to a new survey by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). And 78% of them are getting on with the business of growth. The study launches Small Business Week ™ , created by BDC in 1979. Its findings reflect this year’s theme: It’s a two-speed world now. Fast or Finished . Although the tariff war remains relevant, it's not the on
Cerence AI and Geely Advance Human-Machine Interaction Through Robotics Technology Services Partnership
SUMMARY AND KEY POINTS: Cerence AI and Geely are expanding their collaboration from intelligent cockpits to service robotics, and showcasing the collaboration internationally for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The collaboration shows Cerence AI's expansion of its proven conversational AI technologies beyond automotive and into robotics and physical AI. At the Paris Motor Show, Geely and Cerence AI are demonstrating a humanoid robot, highlighting a shared vision for more natural and intu
Coro and Activa Digital Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Unified Workspace Cybersecurity
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coro , a leading workspace cybersecurity platform provider purpose-built for organizations with Lean IT teams, and Activa Digital, an Italian managed service provider (MSP) focused on delivering modular, integrated, and innovative digital workflow solutions, today announced their new partnership to bring the Coro Workspace Cybersecurity Platform to Activa Digital customers. This collaboration addresses the growing demand for comprehensive, streamlined
VyOS Announces Partnership with ADESTIS to Support Sovereign Cloud and Multi-Cloud Networking
The partnership pairs an enterprise-grade open source network operating system with German cloud integration expertise, so organizations can run one networking layer across private, sovereign, and public clouds while keeping control of their network and their data in Germany POWAY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VyOS Networks has partnered with ADESTIS, an ISO/IEC 27001-certified multi-cloud integrator based in Nuremberg, Germany, with more than 20 years of experience operating privat
IBA selected to support the US expansion of a leading radiopharmaceutical producer with an order for 12 Cyclone® KIUBE systems
IBA is preferred supplier for a 12-system national PET radiopharmaceutical production network, securing capacity ahead of demand across diagnostics and theranostics Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium – October 15, 2026, 7 a.m. – IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of radiopharmaceutical production solutions, today announced that a leading global producer and distributor of radiopharmaceuticals has selected IBA as
Huawei Proposes Next Generation OTN for AIDC-Centric All-Optical Network
VIENNA , Oct. 15, 2026 -- During NetworkX 2026, Huawei shared its vision for building the LIGHTS All-Optical Network at the Optical Transport Innovation Summit. Huawei outlined three waves of AI-driven opportunities for operators and explained how an AIDC-centric all-optical network, powered by Huawei s Next Generation OTN solution, enables them to drive business growth. AI Drives Three Waves of Opportunities for Operators The rapid evolution of AI unlocks three waves of opportunities for operators: DC interconnection for hyperscalers, private lines for enterprise computing power, and integrated computing and network services. This is reshaping optical transport: from a basic network serving consumer and home (ToC and ToH) users, to a business network serving enterprises (ToB) and AI; from administrative-division-based planning, to AIDC-centric planning.
HSBC India commits INR 200 crore to advance financial literacy
Four-year programme to strengthen financial capability, fraud prevention and livelihood resilience MUMBAI, India and NEW DELHI, Oct. 15, 2026 -- HSBC India today announced a INR 200 crore, four-year flagship philanthropy programme to strengthen financial literacy across India. The initiative will help communities move from access to active and informed participation in the formal financial system. The programme will build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills people need to use formal and digital financial services safely, make informed decisions, protect themselves from fraud and strengthen their livelihoods and financial resilience.
Relief from insolvency pressures unlikely before H2 2027, says Atradius
AMSTERDAM , Oct. 15, 2026 -- Global insolvencies are projected to increase by 5% in 2026, as businesses continue to face high input costs, trade tensions, elevated energy prices and tighter financing conditions. Insolvencies are expected to decline by 4% in 2027, with signs of normalisation expected to become visible during the second half of the year, according to the Atradius Insolvency Outlook published today. Atradius notes that insolvencies have proven more persistent than anticipated earlier this year, prompting an upward revision to its 2026 forecast and a more modest decline in 2027.
Proppy.ai Takes a Bengaluru-Bound Couple from Home Search to Booking in Just 72 Hours with AI-Led Discovery
How Proppy.ai helped two US-based buyers move from a six-month search to a Bengaluru home booking. BENGALURU, India , Oct. 15, 2026 -- After more than six months of searching, two software developers living in the US found a 3BHK apartment in Bengaluru within 72 hours using Proppy s AI-powered smart search, and were then guided by human experts to make a confident home-buying decision. For Prasad and Sandhya, buying a home in Bengaluru was about planning for their future in India while making a practical decision in the present. Both software developers living in the US had spent more than six months looking for a 3BHK apartment for under 1.5 crore.
Maaza Brings the Spirit of Aamontron to Bengal's Pujo Celebrations
Inspired by the traditional Bengali mango leaf toran, Maaza brings the spirit of aamontron to life, celebrating the joy of welcoming everyone home for Pujo KOLKATA, India, Oct. 15, 2026 -- This Pujo, Maaza , India s homegrown iconic mango drink, is bringing Bengal s tradition of aamontron , or invitation, to life through Maaza Aamontron . Drawing inspiration from the traditional mango leaf toran that adorns Bengali doorways during auspicious occasions, the initiative celebrates the spirit of homecoming and hospitality through a festive installation at the heart of Pujo celebrations.
TAT spotlights 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession on the Mekong
Signature event moves towards Must-Experience in Thailand status through celebration of faith, illuminated craftsmanship and Mekong culture BANGKOK , Oct. 15, 2026 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is bringing the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession to wider international audiences as one of Thailand s distinctive Mekong traditions. Taking place from 16 27 October around Nakhon Phanom Provincial Hall and the Mekong riverfront along Sunthorn Vijit Road, the celebration culminates on 26 October, marking the end of Buddhist Lent with illuminated boats, faith, craftsmanship and community spirit.
ALPS appoints Brian Turnbow to lead the development of next-generation AI data centers
The Italian scale-up has appointed Turnbow to lead its technical expansion into artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, with an energy-to-compute approach that aims to harness renewable energy sources and reuse existing assets to develop more sustainable compute infrastructure. TRENTO, Italy, Oct. 15, 2026 -- ALPS announces the appointment of Brian Turnbow as Technical Director for AI. Founded in Trentino in 2018 and operating across four continents, the company is applying its expertise in designing, building and operating data centers integrated with energy systems to AI and HPC.
D1 Approved and Central Michigan University Partner to Strengthen NIL Compliance and Grow Athlete Revenues
The Mid-American Conference school becomes a founding partner of the Austin-based platform, gaining real-time visibility into student-athlete NIL activity, streamlined compliance workflows, and the market intelligence to identify new NIL and revenue opportunities. Austin, TX, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- D1 Approved, an Austin-based technology company that gives college athletic departments better compliance and market intelligence for their student-athletes’ name, image and likeness (NIL)
Coastal Community Bank Commits $5 Million to Support Small Business Growth and Economic Opportunity
Investment in SBA loan fund expands access to capital for local businesses and job creation EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Community Bank (the “Bank”, “Coastal”, “us”, “our”, “we”) announced a $5 million investment in the Solomon Hess SBA Loan Fund, reinforcing the Bank's commitment to supporting small businesses, economic development, and job creation throughout Snohomish and King Counties. The investment advances Coastal's Federal Reserve-approved Community Reinvestm
Nedap's total revenue up 7% with growth in key markets of 9% in the third quarter of 2026
GROENLO, Netherlands , Oct. 15, 2026 -- Key points Revenue increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025. Revenue in the key markets grew by 9% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date growth to 12%. In the first nine months of 2026, recurring revenue increased by 17% compared with the same period in 2025, outpacing total revenue growth and representing 42% of total revenue for the period. Rob Schuurman, CEO:
NTL HEALTHCARE Launches On-Premises AI Solution 'CerviCARE® AI AT' Globally
Supports Local AI Analysis and Data Management, Retains Core CerviCARE AI Features, and Adds DICOM File Generation SEONGNAM, South Korea , Oct. 15, 2026 -- NTL HEALTHCARE, a women s health AI company, announced the global launch of CerviCARE AI AT, an on-premises version of its AI-powered cervical screening system, CerviCARE AI. CerviCARE AI uses artificial intelligence to analyze cervical images and support healthcare professionals in making clinical decisions for cervical screening. CerviCARE AI AT introduces an on-premises deployment option, enabling AI analysis and related data management within healthcare institutions IT environments.
Adv. Ashish Shelar Inaugurates First Milestone of Bandra Bay Transformation with Godrej Properties and RC Group
New pedestrian corridor on LK Mehta Marg marks the start of the BMC-led plan for a green, walkable waterfront MUMBAI, India , Oct. 13, 2026 -- Adv. Ashish Shelar, Hon ble Minister for Electronics, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, and MLA, Bandra West, today inaugurated the newly developed pedestrian corridor along LK Mehta Marg. Developed by Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) (BSE: GODREJPROP) and RC Group in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), it is the first completed public infrastructure project under the Bandra Bay Beautification Initiative.
Home BancShares Reports Record Third Quarter Net Income, Bringing the Company Closer to a Half-Billion-Dollar Year
CONWAY, Ark., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home BancShares, Inc. (NYSE: HOMB) (“Home” or the “Company”), parent company of Centennial Bank, released quarterly earnings today. Quarterly Highlights Metric Q3 2026 Q2 2026 Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Net income $129.5 million $119.3 million $118.2 million $118.2 million $123.6 million Net income, as adjusted (non-GAAP) (1) $129.1 million $128.1 million $118.2 million $117.9 million $119.7 million Total revenue (net) $288.4 million $295.1 million $2
Fairfax Declared “Strategic Buyer” in Auction to Acquire Interest in IDBI Bank; Plans to Contribute Digit Insurance and IIFL Capital to IDBI Bank
TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“ FFHL ”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) and Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“ FIH ”, and together with FFHL, collectively, “ Fairfax ”) (TSX: FIH.U) jointly announce today that the Government of India has declared a wholly-owned subsidiary of FFHL (the “ Fairfax Purchaser ”) the “Strategic Buyer” for a 60.72% equity stake in IDBI Bank Limited (“ IDBI Bank ”) pursuant to the Government of India’s proposed strategic disinves
Amaero Inc. Announces Pricing of U.S. Initial Public Offering
MCDONALD, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amaero Inc. (ASX:3DA) (“ Amaero ” or the “ Company ”), a leading U.S.-based producer of high-value refractory and titanium alloy spherical metal powders for additive manufacturing (“AM”) and advanced manufacturing, and a pioneer in Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (“PM-HIP”) manufacturing of large near-net-shape components, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 4,705,883 shares of its common stock
SMU Executive MBA enters global Top 50 in Financial Times ranking
Programme rises nine places to 46th worldwide and ranks 9th globally for International Course Experience SINGAPORE , Oct. 15, 2026 -- Singapore Management University s (SMU) Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) has entered the global Top 50 in the Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA Ranking 2026, rising nine places from its last ranked position in 2024 to 46th worldwide. The programme s strongest gains came in International Course Experience [1] and Career Progress [2] . SMU climbed 18 places to 9th globally for International Course Experience, its best result to date, and rose 27 places to 42nd globally for Career Progress, also a record for the programme.
Elite Express Holding Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Express Holding Inc. (“ETS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ETS), a California-based provider of last-mile delivery services, today reported results for the quarter ended August 31, 2026. For the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported revenue of $766,422, representing a 20.9% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Gross profit increased to $95,759, compared with $6,817 for the same period in 2025, reflecting cont
Teladoc Health to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teladoc Health Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, announced that it will release third quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after the market closes. In conjunction, the company will host a conference call to review results at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day. Conference Call Details The conference call can be accessed by dialing 833-461-5787 for U.S. participants and using the meeting ID # 404 870 451. For international p
Amid Divisive Rhetoric, Indian American Philanthropists Reaffirm Commitment to the Communities They Call Home
Indiaspora and the India Philanthropy Alliance convene leaders in Dallas to spotlight nonprofit capacity building, local giving, and the next generation of givers SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indiaspora was pleased to partner with the India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) to host our annual Philanthropy Summit in Dallas. Philanthropy is one of Indiaspora’s core pillars, and we are proud of the many organizations working to build a better world here in the United States and around
SIR MARCO ROBINSON ANNOUNCES MAJOR DEVELOPMENT OF ‘LEGACY OF SPIES’ MUSICAL, WITH MUSICAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED AND 2027 WORLD PREMIERE PLANNED
The entrepreneur, bestselling author and Channel 4 television creator known as “The Comeback King” is bringing his extraordinary life story to the stage, with a March 2027 workshop and November 2027 live debut planned, alongside an expanding slate of fully funded film and television productions. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sir Marco Robinson, the British entrepreneur, bestselling author, filmmaker and television personality known as “The Comeback King,” has announce
New Poll: BC Voters Want Public Safety Investments
Strong support for public safety plans, frontline policing investments and long-term RCMP funding as British Columbians prepare to vote VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As British Columbians prepare to head to the polls this October, new public opinion research shows public safety remains a key election issue, with voters looking for clear plans to keep communities across the province safe, and ensure police have the resources needed to meet growing demands. A Polla
KBS CFO Acquired by Numera as Part of Brand Expansion
Leading financial services firm expands its professional team PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numera, an accounting & finance-as-a-service platform backed by Astira Capital Partners, announces that it has acquired KBS CFO, a longstanding accounting firm, led by founder Robin Thieme, CITP, CGMA, CPA #futurereadycpa, that provides fractional CFO , bookkeeping, and Client Advisory Services for small- and medium-sized businesses. Numera brings together specialized accounting, tax, an
NCMS Releases White Paper on Recent Advances in Additive Manufacturing
Report demonstrates how government, industry and academia collaborate to achieve great impact NCMS Releases White Paper on Recent Advances in Additive Manufacturing The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has released a white paper that highlights the numerous initiatives it oversees that have resulted in rapid advances in the capabilities, performance, and impact of additive manufacturing (AM). ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for Manufacturi
National Stem Cell Foundation Joins with Axiom Space and the Saudi Space Agency to Expand Study of Neurodegenerative Disease in Microgravity
Mission will investigate whether genetic ancestry and population-specific differences influence responses to therapies for Parkinson's disease, Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease The extended NSCF team, including advisors and partners, Axiom Space, BioServe Space Technologies, Leo Biosciences, Confluent Horizons and Genomics Consult, celebrate from the balcony at Kennedy Space Center OSB II (Operations Support Building II) shortly after the launch of SpaceX CRS-35, w
Global Microbiology Testing Market to Grow Rapidly at a CAGR of ~9% by 2034 | DelveInsight
The microbiology testing market is experiencing steady growth, driven by the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases and the rising demand for rapid and accurate diagnostic testing. Growing healthcare expenditure and improvements in laboratory infrastructure are supporting the adoption of advanced microbiological testing technologies. In addition, stringent food, pharmaceutical, and environmental safety regulations are increasing the need for routine microbial testing. Technological advance
French debt concern exceeds past crisis peaks as US worries ease, Permutable analysis finds
Permutable's Global Macro Sentiment Indices show France at its most extreme reading since 2015, with higher bond yields producing different responses across major economies London, LONDON, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concern about France’s public finances has surpassed the peaks recorded during its 2024 snap election and 2025 government crisis, while U.S. debt sentiment has returned to normal, according to research from market intelligence provider Permutable . Image above: France leads G2
Traffik.ai Launches Global Yacht Movement and Market Intelligence Platform Built on 185 Million Recorded Positions
The platform combines superyacht tracking, historical analysis, arrival forecasts, and AI visibility monitoring to help marine businesses identify market shifts across global yachting hubs and uncover commercial opportunities. Fort Lauderdale, FL, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traffik.ai today launched a global yacht movement and market intelligence platform designed to help marine enterprises monitor vessel activity, compare destinations, anticipate arrivals, and identify commercial opportu
NSF ASCEND Engine Launches ASCEND Commercialization Partners to Put Business Expertise Behind Resilience Technologies
Funded engagements open to experienced entrepreneurs and early-career fellows who can help technology teams in Colorado and Wyoming find their path to market Fort Collins, CO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great research doesn’t always have a clear path to market — and the people who could bridge that gap aren’t always the ones developing the technology. The NSF ASCEND Engine in Colorado and Wyoming, led by Innosphere, launched today the ASCEND Commercialization Partners to close that gap. I
The MicDrop Agency Extends ClimateTech Connect PR Agency of Record Partnership Through 2028
Renewal Builds on Successful Media Campaigns and MicDrop’s Growing Presence Across Climate Tech, Insurtech and Construction Tech TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The MicDrop Agency , an award-winning PR and marketing agency specializing in technology-driven industries and named to The PR Net 100 for 2026, has officially extended its partnership through 2028 as public relations agency of record for ClimateTech Connect , the premier conference uniting insurers, real estate, corporate ris