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In accordance with Section 31 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, it is hereby announced that on 18 August 2026, Schouw & Co. crossed the 10% threshold of the company’s treasury shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme.

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minn., has joined CPAmerica, Inc.

The viral vector CDMO market is witnessing robust growth, fueled by the rapid expansion of gene and cell therapy development and the increasing number of clinical trials worldwide. Rising demand for scalable, high-quality viral vector manufacturing has encouraged biopharmaceutical companies to partner with specialized CDMOs to accelerate product development and commercialization. Continuous investments in manufacturing capacity, advanced production technologies, and regulatory-compliant facilities are further strengthening market expansion. Additionally, growing approvals of advanced therapies and a strong pipeline of gene-based treatments are expected to sustain long-term growth in the viral vector CDMO market.

The viral vector CDMO market is witnessing robust growth, fueled by the rapid expansion of gene and cell therapy development and the increasing number of clinical trials worldwide. Rising demand for scalable, high-quality viral vector manufacturing has encouraged biopharmaceutical companies to partner with specialized CDMOs to accelerate product development and commercialization. Continuous investments in manufacturing capacity, advanced production technologies, and regulatory-compliant facilities are further strengthening market expansion. Additionally, growing approvals of advanced therapies and a strong pipeline of gene-based treatments are expected to sustain long-term growth in the viral vector CDMO market.

Cellution Biologics acquires SimpliDerm®, expanding its human tissue portfolio and entering the U.S. reconstructive surgery market.

Nashville, TN 37210, United States, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bastion USA and BUNTIN Merge to Create a New Global Independent Powerhouse

Company to accelerate investment across research, media measurement, data and AI while maintaining a continued focus on trusted human intelligence

Company to accelerate investment across research, media measurement, data and AI while maintaining a continued focus on trusted human intelligence

Acquisition Removes Friction from Complex Prior Authorizations to Benefit Patients, Clinicians, Providers, and Payers

Acquisition Removes Friction from Complex Prior Authorizations to Benefit Patients, Clinicians, Providers, and Payers

Super League to be renamed “Superplanet, Inc.” and become Metaplanet’s U.S. Bitcoin treasury platform, backed by the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with 43,000 BTC

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acorn Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACFN), a provider of remote monitoring and control solutions for critical infrastructure, announced that it has acquired the remaining outstanding 1% ownership interest in OmniMetrix, its principal operating subsidiary, bringing Acorn’s ownership to 100%. The interest was acquired from OmniMetrix’ former CEO, Walter Czarnecki, in exchange for 25,096 newly-issued shares of Acorn common stock, a number of shares equal to approximately 1% of Acorn’s shares outstanding immediately prior to the transaction. Following the exchange, Acorn has 2,534,714 shares outstanding.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skull Ridge Gold Corp. (CSE: SKUL) (“Skull Ridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired, through an arm’s-length Newfoundland prospector 689 mineral claims covering approximately 17,225 hectares in Central Newfoundland. The claims were acquired through the reimbursement of staking and related acquisition costs.

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MANAMA, Bahrain, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance has announced the launch of the inaugural edition of the King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance, carrying a monetary prize of US$1 million. Nominations are open worldwide to individuals and institutions until 10 October 2026 through the Award’s official website.

DENVER, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MegaSurge Capital has recently officially launched its European market assessment program, focusing on preliminary research into institutional trading services, cross-market investment solutions, and related business models. The initiative is currently in the testing and market validation stage, with the company conducting small-scale pilot programs to gain a better understanding of market demand in Europe and the future direction of institutional investment services.

Allot launches and chairs a post-quantum communications (PQC) consortium, uniting industry and academia to advance quantum-safe security.

In the coming years, Statkraft will invest approximately NOK 460 million in new control systems at the power plants comprising Vikfalli. The upgrades will strengthen operational reliability and ensure stable and dependable power generation for decades to come. 

De neste årene skal Statkraft investere om lag 460 millioner kroner i nye kontrollanlegg ved kraftverkene i Vikfalli. Oppgraderingene skal styrke driftssikkerheten og sikre stabil og pålitelig kraftproduksjon i mange tiår fremover. 

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, Desperados has teamed up with acclaimed LVMH Prize-nominated designer Paolina Russo to create the ultimate festival jacket: the Freeze-Fit: a limited-edition festival jacket powered by Desperados Freeze, the brand’s latest liquid innovation that transforms Desperados into an ice-cold slush.