First Seacoast merger expected to close October 1

First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc. (FSEA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. On September 24, 2026, the last of the regulatory approvals and waivers required to complete the merger of First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) with and into Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. and the merger of First Seacoast Bank with and into Cambri

Massachusetts banks are expanding into New Hampshire as residents and businesses migrate north. Cambridge Savings Bank ($7B) will buy First Seacoast Bank for $80.9M cash, pending approvals. The article cites other deals (Rockland Trust, Needham Bank, and Camden National). It notes NH has 42 deposit banks vs 120 in MA, and that NH gained six MA companies and 500 jobs last year.

IBM acquired Logiq Consulting, a cybersecurity and digital transformation firm, to bolster its IBM Consulting unit. The deal enhances IBM's cybersecurity and sovereign technology capabilities, complementing its hybrid cloud and AI offerings. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advised IBM on the transaction, highlighting the growing importance of security in digital transformation.

Onconetix Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCO) shares rose 17.47% on news of an all-stock acquisition of Realbotix LLC, an AI-powered humanoid robotics company. Realbotix has a pilot program with a major European telecom operator. Onconetix provided $5M in bridge financing for the deal, pending approvals. The company reported minimal revenue and significant losses, with a cash position of $5.94M. SRX Global invested, citing potential defense and surveillance applications.

Curaleaf rejected Aurora Cannabis's securities complaint, calling it a delay tactic. Aurora asked regulators to correct Curaleaf's bid circular on three points. Curaleaf responded, saying it would adjust the offer's expiration time and provide pro forma statements if due diligence is allowed. Aurora maintains the issues are about shareholder protection. The dispute involves a hostile takeover bid by Curaleaf.

Madison Dearborn Partners will acquire The Marygold Companies (MGLD) for $2 per share in cash. The deal, expected to close by mid-2027, will take MGLD private. MGLD shares rose 92.09% to $1.91 in pre-market trading.