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Entegris Acquires Advanced Abrasives; TKO Miller Advised Seller

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Entegris Acquires Advanced Abrasives; TKO Miller Advised Seller

Milwaukee – November 10, 2026 -- Entegris, Inc., a supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry with about 9,000 employees, has acquired Advanced Abrasives Corporation, a maker of precision abrasive products for high-tech manufacturing. TKO Miller, a middle market investment bank, announced the transaction and said it acted as exclusive investment banking advisor to Advanced Abrasives. The announcement did not include deal terms.

Advanced Abrasives brings diamond-based grinding and polishing products to Entegris

Advanced Abrasives develops and manufactures diamond-based abrasive products used in precision grinding, polishing and surface finishing. It serves the semiconductor, advanced manufacturing and other high-tech industries and offers customized solutions built around demanding performance and precision requirements.

Bailey Acquires Northwest Forklift, Doubling Pacific Northwest Team

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Bailey Acquires Northwest Forklift, Doubling Pacific Northwest Team

Nashville – November 10, 2026 -- Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics has acquired Northwest Forklift, Inc., doubling the size of its Pacific Northwest team following its entry into the region in January 2026.

Northwest Forklift is a material handling dealership serving customers in Washington state and northern Idaho. The deal extends Bailey's support footprint across Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana. The two companies bring more than 130 years of combined industry experience.

Northwest Forklift operations move into Bailey's Kent, Washington headquarters

Northwest Forklift operations will be consolidated into Bailey's Pacific Northwest headquarters at 23206 66th Ave S in Kent, Washington. The acquisition adds local sales, service, parts, rental and material handling staff to Bailey's regional organization.

RBC Agrees to Buy Australian Manager Yarra, A$18 Billion in AUM

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RBC Agrees to Buy Australian Manager Yarra, A$18 Billion in AUM

TORONTO – November 10, 2026 -- Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY; NYSE: RY) has agreed to acquire Yarra Capital Management Limited, an Australian active manager with about A$18 billion in assets under management, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2027.

RBC to take full ownership of Yarra, subject to regulatory approval

Under the agreement, RBC will acquire full ownership of Yarra, subject to closing conditions that include regulatory approval. RBC said the transaction is not expected to have a significant impact on its common equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio or future run rate earnings. The announcement included no purchase price.

Rosti Group Buys Alvi Group, Adding 400 Staff and EUR 50M Revenue

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Rosti Group Buys Alvi Group, Adding 400 Staff and EUR 50M Revenue

Malmö – November 09, 2026 -- Rosti Group has acquired Alvi Group, lifting its combined revenue to EUR 450 million and its workforce to about 3,000 employees. The Swedish plastic injection moulding and contract manufacturer closed the deal on November 2, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Alvi adds EUR 50 million to Rosti's EUR 400 million base

Alvi's five sites in Leksvik (Norway), Tyresö (Sweden), Wrocław (Poland) and Suzhou (China), along with about 400 employees, now belong to Rosti. The deal adds Norway to Rosti's footprint and expands its capabilities in Sweden, Poland and China. Rosti already operates across the USA, Europe and Asia.

In Leksvik, toolmaker Industriverktøy continues as Rosti Industriverktøy.

Strathcona to Buy Greenfire in $2.7-2.9B Oil Sands Deal

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Strathcona to Buy Greenfire in $2.7-2.9B Oil Sands Deal

CALGARY – – November 08, 2026 -- Strathcona Resources Ltd. agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Greenfire Resources Ltd. in a transaction valued at approximately $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion, including Greenfire's roughly $550 million of net debt as of September 30, 2026. The combined company would hold over 3.0 billion barrels of proved plus probable reserves.

Greenfire shareholders choose between shares and a 39% cash premium

Greenfire holders can elect 0.25 Strathcona shares per Greenfire share, equal to $9.09 and a 15% premium to the November 6, 2026 close. The alternative is $11.00 in cash, a 39% premium to that close and 26% above the trailing 30-day volume-weighted average price. Neither option is subject to proration.

Depending on elections by non-WEF holders, Strathcona expects to issue 43 million to 60 million shares, or 17% to 22% of the pro forma business. Cash consideration could reach about $740 million.

Zylox-Tonbridge, GL Capital Take 16.7% LifeTech Stake for HK$1.48B

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Zylox-Tonbridge, GL Capital Take 16.7% LifeTech Stake for HK$1.48B

HANGZHOU – November 06, 2026 -- Zylox-Tonbridge Medical Technology (HKEX: 2190) and GL Capital will jointly invest about HK$1.482 billion in LifeTech Scientific (HKEX: 1302) for roughly 16.7% of its enlarged share capital. Zylox-Tonbridge also intends to pursue a potential merger with LifeTech.

Lighthouse Two vehicle becomes LifeTech's largest shareholder

The investment runs through GL Lighthouse Two Investment Limited, which will subscribe for newly issued LifeTech shares. On completion, Lighthouse Two becomes LifeTech's largest single shareholder. Zylox-Tonbridge holds 60% of the vehicle through an investment of about HK$889 million.

Both investors may acquire additional LifeTech shares to support closer collaboration.

Texas Community Bancshares to Buy San Jacinto Bank for $9.5M Cash

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Texas Community Bancshares to Buy San Jacinto Bank for $9.5M Cash

MINEOLA – October 30, 2026 -- Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBS) agreed to acquire The Banc of San Jacinto County Bancshares, Inc. (SJCB) in an all-cash deal worth $9.5 million, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027.

SJCB shareholders split a $9.5 million cash pool

Under the merger agreement, SJCB shareholders will receive aggregate cash consideration of $9.5 million. Each outstanding share of SJCB common stock converts into a pro rata portion of that amount at closing. The deal includes SJCB's wholly owned subsidiary, The Bank of San Jacinto County, a Texas non-member bank.

CPL Acquires Bailey Edward, Adding 50 Staff in Chicago Push

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CPL Acquires Bailey Edward, Adding 50 Staff in Chicago Push

Rochester, N.Y. – October 22, 2026 -- CPL, a design firm with 500-plus professionals, has acquired Illinois-based Bailey Edward, adding 50 staff and strengthening its presence in Chicago and across the Midwest. The announcement did not include financial terms.

Acquisition widens CPL's sector coverage to government and cultural work

Bailey Edward brings architecture, engineering, interior design and planning capabilities in education, government, healthcare, research, community and cultural practices. CPL already serves the Community & Culture, Healthcare, Higher Education, Infrastructure, K-12 Education, and Science & Technology sectors.

CPL says the added technical capacity will let the combined firm take on a wider range of project needs. Ellen Bailey Dickson, President and CEO of Bailey Edward, said the deal allows the firm to pursue larger, more complex work.

Multiconsult Shareholders Approve Merger Into Rejlers AB

Oslo – October 19, 2026 -- Multiconsult ASA shareholders approved the company's merger with Rejlers AB (publ) at an extraordinary general meeting on 19 October 2026, clearing every item on the agenda as proposed.

Merger plan dated 7 September 2026 passes without amendment

The adopted resolution states that the merger plan dated 7 September 2026 is approved, with Multiconsult as the transferring company and Rejlers AB as the acquiring company.

Under that structure, Multiconsult (Oslo: MULTI) is the entity being absorbed, while Rejlers AB is the surviving acquirer.

Meeting records published on company website

Multiconsult said the minutes of the meeting, including the record of attending shareholders and the voting protocol, are attached to its disclosure and available on its website. The company issued the information under the disclosure requirements of section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Capacity Sports Group Buys 78-Acre LakePoint Site, Leases Champions Center

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Capacity Sports Group Buys 78-Acre LakePoint Site, Leases Champions Center

Atlanta – October 15, 2026 -- Capacity Sports Group now owns the 78-acre LakePoint Sports property in Emerson, Ga., comprising the Baseball Village and Publix Fields, and holds a lease to operate the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center Indoor Pavilion.

Capacity takes ownership of two venues and leases a third at LakePoint

The transaction expands the multisport operations of the youth sports company, which brings together event brands, operators and facilities. The source does not disclose financial terms. LakePoint Sports sits near Atlanta and welcomes millions of guests annually.

Three venues anchor the destination. The Baseball Village has eight major league-sized synthetic turf fields. The Champions Center accommodates 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts. Publix Fields offers three multiuse turf fields for soccer, lacrosse and football.