The acquistion is already closed. This is the last step which occurred last week. Wouldn't hold your breath for an official NR. The shares have already been issued.

Poet Technologies acquisition of BB Photonics

2016-06-06 15:04 PT - Acquisition

The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation relating to a share purchase agreement dated May 16, 2016, between several arm's-length parties and Poet Technologies Inc. Pursuant to the agreement, the company shall acquire 100 per cent of the shares of BB Photonics Inc.

As consideration, the company shall issue an aggregate of 2,015,000 shares to the vendors.