•French authorities opened a judicial investigation in La Réunion against the captain of the tanker DF Peak for failing to prove the vessel's nationality.
•The Russian Embassy in France described the French Navy's interception of the tanker as a flagrant violation of international law and an act of piracy.
•Distribution Solutions Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire GradeEight Holdings, LLC, which includes the Winzer and FastServ Supply brands.
