Wayne Savings Bancshares and Main Street Financial Services announced regulatory approval for their merger, aiming to form a premier community bank with improved offerings, targeting a second-quarter closure.

Brady Corp. is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Gravotech Holding for approximately $133 million, aiming to enhance its product identification offering with specialized engraving capabilities, expecting to close the deal by the end of fiscal year 2024, with no significant impact on earnings per share anticipated.

Novartis acquires IFM Due, a developer of STING antagonists for inflammatory diseases, for $90M upfront and up to $745M in milestone payments, with an option agreement initiated in 2019.

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) is set to acquire 100% economic interest in 9 Story Media Group for approximately USD $186 million, aiming to leverage 9 Story's industry-leading production and distribution capabilities to expand its reach across print, screens, and merchandising, solidifying a long-standing collaboration and anticipating substantial improvements in growth and bottom-line results.