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Pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “ SPA ”), by and among MSA, Safety Holdings, Autronica Finco Lux S.À.R.L. (“ Seller ”) and Spectrum Safety Solutions Purchaser, LLC (“ Seller Parent ”), Safety Holdings will acquire the entire issued share capital of Autronica (the “ Transaction ”).","source_evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66570/000114036126019007/0001140361-26-019007-index.htm","comparable_excerpt":"(“Contango” or the “Company”), entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and executed a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”) with Alaska Hardrock Inc. 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Pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “ SPA ”), by and among MSA, Safety Holdings, Autronica Finco Lux S.À.R.L. (“ Seller ”) and Spectrum Safety Solutions Purchaser, LLC (“ Seller Parent ”), Safety Holdings will acquire the entire issued share capital of Autronica (the “ Transaction ”).","source_evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66570/000114036126019007/0001140361-26-019007-index.htm","comparable_excerpt":"On May 6, 2026, Suncrete, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), through its subsidiary Hope Concrete, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Purchaser”), entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and related agreements with the owners of Nelson Bros. 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