Core Insights - The Norwegian Research Council has awarded NOK 15 million to Borregaard for its Biomer innovation initiative aimed at developing bio-based alternatives to polycarboxylates [1][3] - Polycarboxylates are fossil-based polymers with a high carbon footprint and environmental persistence, which Borregaard seeks to replace with greener alternatives [2] - The Biomer project will utilize Borregaard's advanced biorefinery and expertise in wood chemistry to create sustainable solutions with a significantly lower environmental impact [2] Project Details - The Biomer project is set to run for four years, from January 2026 to December 2029 [3] - The initiative aims to create new high-value markets for Norwegian bioresources and contribute to reducing the carbon footprint across various sectors [3]

Group 1: Foot Locker, Inc. Merger - Foot Locker, Inc. is investigating a proposed merger with DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., where shareholders can choose to receive either $24.00 in cash or 0.1168 shares of DICK'S common stock for each share of Foot Locker common stock [1] - The shareholder vote for the merger is scheduled for August 22, 2025 [1] Group 2: Enzo Biochem, Inc. Sale - Enzo Biochem, Inc. is set to be sold to Battery Ventures for $0.70 per share in cash without interest to shareholders [2] - The shareholder vote for this transaction is scheduled for August 19, 2025 [2] Group 3: Hudson Global, Inc. Merger - Hudson Global, Inc. is involved in a merger with Star Equity Holdings, Inc., where Hudson shareholders will own approximately 79% of the combined company post-transaction [2] - The shareholder vote for this merger is scheduled for August 21, 2025 [2] Group 4: Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp. Merger - Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp. is proposing a merger with YD Biopharma Limited, where all ordinary shares of Breeze Holdings will convert into the right to receive one ordinary share of the surviving company [3] - The shareholder vote for this merger is scheduled for August 14, 2025 [3]