HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Expands into Attractive Virginia Markets Through Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

ASHEVILLE, NC and RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB) (“HomeTrust”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (NYSEAM: BRBS) (“Blue Ridge”), the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, National Association (“Blue Ridge Bank”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement (“Agreement”), pursuant to which HomeTrust will acquire Blue Ridge in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $448.1 million.

Schouw & Co. share buy-back programme, week 33 2026

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. As outlined in Company Announcement no. 48 of 14 August 2026, the programme was extended with up to DKK 170 million, increasing the total amount of which Schouw & Co. will acquire shares to up to DKK 410 million.

Volaris Group Announces the Acquisition of Alertacall, UK-based Provider of Tenant Engagement Technology for Social Housing

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Alertacall, a UK-based provider of customer engagement and communications technology for the social housing and retirement living sectors. Alertacall delivers a purpose-built combination of Software as a Service (SaaS) software, dedicated hardware, and a UK-based contact center, enabling housing providers to meet their regulatory obligations and improve contact with older and vulnerable customers.

Terra Clean Energy Corp. Announces Receipt of Utah Work Program Permits for the Marysvale Uranium Mines Project

Vancouver B.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0) is pleased to announce that it has received the required permits from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to commence its planned exploration work program at the Company’s 100%-owned Marysvale Uranium Mines Project located in Marysvale, Utah, United States.

Terra Clean Energy Corp. Announces Receipt of Utah Work Program Permits for the Marysvale Uranium Mines Project

Vancouver B.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0) is pleased to announce that it has received the required permits from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to commence its planned exploration work program at the Company’s 100%-owned Marysvale Uranium Mines Project located in Marysvale, Utah, United States.

Evolution Metals & Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Executed on the delivery of a defense-grade, non-China rare earth magnet supply chain: became one of the only known commercial-scale producers with OEM-qualified NdFeB magnet grades and took delivery of the first non-China NdPr metal shipment ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline and the July 20, 2026 Executive Order on Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains

Evolution Metals & Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Executed on the delivery of a defense-grade, non-China rare earth magnet supply chain: became one of the only known commercial-scale producers with OEM-qualified NdFeB magnet grades and took delivery of the first non-China NdPr metal shipment ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline and the July 20, 2026 Executive Order on Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains