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RILY Investor News: Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by the Directors and Officers of B. Riley Financial, Inc. – RILY
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the directors and officers of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY).
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
CORRECTING and REPLACING LibertyStream Announces Closing of Second and Final Tranche of LIFE Offering
First paragraph, first sentence should read: 1,676,923 Units (instead of 13,701,691 Units). First paragraph, second sentence should read: Pursuant to the Offering, total gross proceeds of $9,999,999.10 were raised through the issuance of an aggregate of 15,384,614 Units. (instead of Total gross proceeds of the Offering were $9,999,999.10.)
OWL ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Blue Owl Capital Inc. Investors
The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Blue Owl Capital (“Blue Owl” or the “Company”) (NYSE:OWL) securities during the period of February 6, 2025 through November 16, 2025, inclusive (“the Class Period”).
By Kirby McInerney LLP · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $163 Million Loan for Revitalized Manhattan Mixed-Use Property
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged a $163,427,059 permanent loan to refinance 122 Fifth Avenue, a 278,000-square-foot, Class A mixed-use office and retail property located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.
By Walker & Dunlop, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Grindr Amends, Extends, and Upsizes Credit Facility to $600 Million
Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™, today announced that it amended, extended and upsized its syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility from $350 million to $600 million. The Term Loan A was upsized by $100 million to $400 million, while the revolving credit facility was upsized by $150 million to $200 million, and the maturities were extended from November 2028 to January 2031.
By Grindr Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Scylos Raises $3M Oversubscribed Seed Round to Advance Stateless Endpoint Infrastructure
Scylos, a next-generation stateless endpoint infrastructure company, today announced the close of a $3 million oversubscribed seed financing round. The round was led by Galgano family investments, with participation from multiple private investors.
By Scylos · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Humana Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) for the health and dental insurance subsidiaries of Humana Inc. (Humana) (headquartered in Louisville, KY) [NYSE: HUM]. These subsidiaries collectively are referred to as Humana Health Group. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Humana Inc. (Humana). AM Best also has affirmed the Short-Term Issue Credit Rating of AMB-2 (Satisfactory) for Humana. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of Humana Health Group members and Long-Term IRs.)
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
IRON HORSE ACQUISITION II CORP. Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering
IRON HORSE ACQUISITION II CORP. (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the Nasdaq and will trade under the ticker symbol “IRHOU” beginning December 17, 2025. Each unit consists of one ordinary share of the Company, $0.0001 par value per share, and one-tenth of a right, each right entitling the holder to one-tenth of an ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and rights are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “IRHO” and “IRHOR,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on December 18, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
By Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
NerdWallet Announces $50 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Program
NerdWallet, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), which provides trustworthy financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $50 million for the Company’s share repurchase program to repurchase its Class A common stock.
By NerdWallet, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Alair Decatur Has a Banner Year: Local Construction Firm Wins Twenty-Five National and Regional Industry Awards in 2025!
Alair Decatur is wrapping up the year with a surplus of gratitude for being recognized with twenty-five hard-earned industry awards in 2025.
By Alair Decatur · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Jeffrey J. Jones II to Board of Directors
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSE: LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Jeffrey J. Jones II to serve as a member of the board, effective January 21, 2026, at which time he’ll serve as a member of the board’s Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committee as well as the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. Mr. Jones has served as President and CEO and Director of H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) since 2017 and brings more than 30 years of experience across five industries.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.29 Per Share
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTCID: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, which will be paid on January 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2026. The dividend represents a 7.4% increase compared with the cash dividend paid during the same period last year.
NGL Energy Partners LP Announces Quarterly Cash Distribution for Class B, Class C, and Class D Preferred Units
NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE: NGL) announced today that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a distribution for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 to be paid to the holders of the Partnership’s 11.460% Class B Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“Class B Preferred Units”) and the 11.369% Class C Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“Class C Preferred Units”) in accordance with the terms outlined in NGL’s partnership agreement. Each of the Class B Preferred Units will receive a quarterly distribution of $0.7162 and each of the Class C Preferred Units will receive a quarterly distribution of $0.7106 per unit on January 15, 2026, to holders of record on January 1, 2026.
By NGL Energy Partners LP · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Natuzzi Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2025
Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) (“we”, “Natuzzi” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), one of the most renowned brands in the production and distribution of design and luxury furniture, today reports its unaudited financial information for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
By Natuzzi S.p.A. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
MGP Ingredients Announces Board Transition
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGPI), a leading provider of branded and distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, announced that following over 15 years of distinguished service, Karen Seaberg retired from the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 14, 2025.
By MGP Ingredients, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. today announced that once merged with Synovus in January 2026, the newly combined firm will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results for both Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) and Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, after market close. Leaders will also host a live webcast on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review financial results, business outlook for the newly combined firm and other matters. The fourth quarter 2025 earnings release will be available on the investor relations page of Pinnacle's website at investors.pnfp.com.
By Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
CBRE Announces Promotions in Advisory and Real Estate Investments Business Segments and Trammell Crow Company Business Line
CBRE today announced promotions for senior executives in its Real Estate Investments and Advisory Services business segments and Trammell Crow Company business line, effective January 1, 2026.
By CBRE Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
JPMorganChase to Host Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Call
As previously announced, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (“JPMorganChase” or the “Firm”) will host a conference call to review fouth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (ET). The results are scheduled to be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. (ET). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events & Presentations.
By JPMorgan Chase & Co. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
First Internet Bancorp to Pay Cash Dividend
The Board of Directors of First Internet Bancorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: INBK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share. The dividend will be payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2025.
By First Internet Bancorp · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Mativ Appoints Scott Minder as New Chief Financial Officer
Mativ Holdings, Inc. ("Mativ" or the "Company") (NYSE: MATV) today announced the appointment of Scott Minder as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Minder will succeed Greg Weitzel, who will remain with the Company through December 31, 2025.
By Mativ Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
insitro Validates AI-Enabled POSH Platform in Nature Communications, Bridging Critical Gap in Drug Discovery
insitro, the AI therapeutics company built on causal biology, today announced the publication of research in Nature Communications validating its POSH (Pooled Optical Screening in Human cells) platform. The study details the development of CellPaint-POSH, a scalable approach that integrates pooled CRISPR screening, high-content imaging, and advanced machine learning to map gene function at scale without relying on predefined biomarkers or human-engineered hypotheses.
By insitro · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
JBG SMITH Declares a Quarterly Common Dividend of $0.175 Per Share
JBG SMITH (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner, operator, and developer of mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per common share. The dividend will be paid on January 13, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of December 30, 2025.
By JBG SMITH · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Hilton Grand Vacations Completes $400 Million Term Note Securitization
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces today the completion of a $400 million securitization of timeshare loans through Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2025-3EXT (“the Trust”). Four classes of Notes were issued by the Trust, including approximately $141.2 million of Class A Notes, approximately $146.6 million of Class B Notes, approximately $81.4 million of Class C Notes and approximately $30.7 million of Class D Notes.
By Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Polestar Secures New Term Loan Facility of Up To USD 600 Million
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY), as borrower, entered into a credit agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary, as lender, of Geely Sweden Holdings AB in relation to a subordinated term loan facility of up to USD 600 million, of which the last USD 300 million would require lender consent based on Polestar’s future liquidity needs. The term loan facility is available to Polestar for general corporate purposes.
By Polestar · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Sylvamo Announces Dividend
Sylvamo's (NYSE: SLVM) board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share for the period of Jan. 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. The dividend is payable Jan. 23, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business Jan. 5, 2026.
By Sylvamo · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Evers & Sons Provides Update for NG3 Project
Evers & Sons Inc. is providing an update on the ongoing expansion of the Gillis Treating Plant, part of Momentum Midstream’s NG3 project. The facility was originally constructed to process approximately 1.7 Bcf/day of natural gas and includes treating, dehydration, compression, and associated utility systems that support the movement of gas from the Haynesville Shale to Gulf Coast markets.
By Evers & Sons Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Robert W. Salisbury, CFA as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2026.
Vir Biotechnology Grants Norgine Exclusive Commercial License to Chronic Hepatitis Delta Treatment Candidate in Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Including Global Cost Sharing Agreement for Ongoing ECLIPSE Clinical Development Program
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the Company has granted Norgine Pharma UK Limited, an affiliate of Norgine, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company, an exclusive license for the commercial rights to the combination of tobevibart and elebsiran for the treatment of chronic hepatitis delta (CHD) in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
By Vir Biotechnology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
CRH Acquires New Jersey Business North American Aggregates
CRH today announced the acquisition of North American Aggregates (“NAA”), a leading supplier of aggregates headquartered in Perth Amboy, NJ. This strategic acquisition further expands CRH Americas Materials' aggregates business in New York and New Jersey and enhances the company’s ability to meet the long-term supply needs of customers in the region.
By CRH · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Ecolab Closes Acquisition of Ovivo's Electronics Ultrapure Water Business
Ecolab Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Ovivo’s electronics business, a leading and fast-growing global provider of breakthrough ultrapure water technologies for semiconductor manufacturing.
By Ecolab Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Penguin Solutions Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Conference Call
Penguin Solutions, Inc. ("Penguin Solutions") (Nasdaq: PENG), a leading designer and developer of high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, today announced that the company will host its quarterly financial webcast and conference call for its first quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings after market close on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the conference call.
By Penguin Solutions, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
CareTrust REIT Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.335 per Share
CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.335 per common share. The current dividend will be payable to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025. The Company intends to pay the dividend on or about January 15, 2026.
By CareTrust REIT, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Apogee Enterprises Announces Date for Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) a leading provider of architectural building products and services, as well as high-performance coated materials used in a variety of applications, today announced the company will report its fiscal 2026 third quarter results on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, before the market opens. The Company will also host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Central Time that day.
By Apogee Enterprises, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
KORU Medical Systems, Inc. Appoints Eric Schiller as Chief Technology Officer
KORU Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRMD) (“KORU Medical” or the “Company”), a leading medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative and patient-centric large volume subcutaneous infusion solutions, today announced the appointment of Eric Schiller as Chief Technology Officer, effective December 29, 2025.
By KORU Medical Systems, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
GoodRx to Participate in the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GDRX) (“GoodRx” or the “Company”), the leading platform for medication savings in the U.S., today announced that executives from the Company will participate in a fireside chat at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time), during which GoodRx will discuss business updates.
By GoodRx Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Accenture and Palantir Expand Global Strategic Partnership to Drive AI Reinvention
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) have formed the Accenture Palantir Business Group designed to accelerate the delivery of advanced AI and data solutions that power new value and drive growth for global clients. As part of the relationship, Accenture has been named a Palantir preferred global partner for enterprise transformation.
By Accenture · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Leonardo DRS Achieves Major Milestone with First Space-Based Test of Next-Generation Secure Data Transport Capability
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today the successful first on-orbit test of its revolutionary multi-channel software-defined radio (SDR) with integrated advanced cryptography. This milestone marks a significant advance in validating a technology poised to establish a new standard for secure U.S. military satellite data transport at the tactical edge.
By Leonardo DRS, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Stoke Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine and has a lead investigational medicine, zorevunersen, in development as a first-in-class potential disease-modifying treatment for Dravet syndrome. The Company today announced that, effective on December 15, 2025, it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 131,280 shares of common stock to eleven new employees, as a material inducement to their employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
NYSE to Commence Delisting Proceedings with Respect to Warrants of Vicarious Surgical Inc. (RBOT WS)
The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”, the “Exchange”) announced today that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the warrants (“Warrants”) — ticker symbol RBOT WS — thirty (30) whole warrants are exercisable to purchase one share of Class A common stock of Vicarious Surgical Inc. (the “Company”) from the NYSE. Trading in these Warrants on the NYSE will be suspended immediately. Trading in the Company’s Class A common stock — ticker symbol RBOT — will continue on the NYSE.
By NYSE Regulation · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
One Equity Partners’ Portfolio Company EthosEnergy to Sell Aerospace & Defense Business
One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle market private equity firm, today announced that portfolio company EthosEnergy (“Ethos”) has agreed to sell its aerospace and defense business comprised of EthosEnergy Accessories and Components Limited and EthosEnergy Accessories and Components, LLC (collectively referred to as “Ethos A&C” or “Ethos’ A&D Business”), to Wencor Group LLC, a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A). Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
By One Equity Partners · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to PMT Loan Trust 2025-CNF2 (PMTLT 2025-CNF2)
KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 56 classes of mortgage-backed notes from PMT Loan Trust 2025-CNF2 (PMTLT 2025-CNF2), a prime RMBS transaction sponsored by PennyMac Corp. (PennyMac), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT). PMTLT 2025-CNF2 comprises 574 agency-eligible, conforming mortgage loans with an aggregate stated principal balance of approximately $292.8 million as of the December 1, 2025 cut-off date. The underlying collateral consists of fully amortizing, mostly 30-year fixed-rate mortgages originated under the general QM designation. The pool is characterized by a weighted average (WA) original loan-to-value (LTV) of 74.7%, a WA original combined LTV (CLTV) of 75.4% and a WA original credit score of 770.
By Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Outseer Appoints Chief Revenue Officer to Lead Growing Global Sales Organization
Outseer, a global leader in all-cause digital fraud prevention for financial institutions, today announced the appointment of Shane Cumming as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With more than two decades of experience scaling global revenue organizations, Cumming will lead Outseer’s worldwide sales as the company delivers breakthrough innovations in scam prevention, next-generation behavioral biometrics, and money mule detection to a growing market.
By Outseer · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
PeopleGrove and CORE Higher Education Group Rebrand as One Company, Launch Unified Website and Product Suite
Following the merger of PeopleGrove and CORE Higher Education Group in 2024, the combined company (now known as PeopleGrove) has launched a new website, brand, and connected product suite to better reflect the combined capabilities and solutions now available after the last year of integration. Operating under the refreshed PeopleGrove brand and offering the trusted CORE product suite, the unified company delivers a comprehensive platform built to help institutions drive measurable outcomes across experiential learning, accreditation, yield and retention, alumni engagement, career readiness, and mentorship.
By PeopleGrove · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Spinol Medical™ Advances OctaSeal™ Into FDA Review — A Minimally Invasive, Intradiscal Annular Closure Technology Backed by Five-Year Clinical Data
Spinol Medical™ today announced the advancement of its OctaSeal™ Annular Closure System into U.S. FDA review. OctaSeal represents a novel, tubular-based, intradiscal technology designed to close annular defects following lumbar discectomy. Delivered through a 5mm minimally invasive working channel, the implant expands within the disc space to create a stable, tissue-preserving, motion preserving repair.
By Spinol Medical · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL
Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced the successful completion of the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk’s journey to deliver the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the U.S. Wisk is the only company to have designed, built, and flown six generations of eVTOL aircraft.
By Wisk Aero · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Surf Internet Celebrates 250,000 Fiber-Optic Passings After Record-Breaking Year of Growth
Surf Internet® has reached 250,000 homes passed with fiber-optic internet across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, its strongest construction year to date and a defining milestone in the company’s 25th anniversary year.
By Surf Internet · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Supply Technologies Announces New Dayton Distribution Center to Support North American Customers
Supply Technologies LLC, a Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH) company, today announced plans to significantly expand its North American distribution network with a new state-of-the-art facility in Union, Ohio.
By Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Two of 18 CMS-Covered Skin Substitute Products are Medical-Fish-Skin Grafts from Kerecis
Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of sustainably sourced fish-skin in cellular therapy and tissue regeneration, welcomes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of final Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for skin substitutes, effective January 1st, 2026.
By Kerecis · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
The Presidio Group Exclusively Advised Five Star Automotive on the Sale of Five Dealerships in Georgia to ALM Automotive Group
The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Five Star Automotive Group (“Five Star”) in the sale of five dealerships in Macon, Ga., and Warner Robins, Ga., to ALM Automotive Group (“ALM”).
By The Presidio Group LLC · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Hospital for Special Surgery Again Receives Nation’s Highest Honor for Nursing Excellence
For an astounding sixth time, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has earned the nation’s top honor for nursing excellence from the Magnet Recognition Program® of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.
By Hospital for Special Surgery · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Crux Capital Announces Formation of Veridian Service Partners with Acquisitions of Pool Works and Freedom Pool Plastering
Crux Capital (“Crux”), a Dallas-based private equity firm, announced today that it has launched Veridian Service Partners (“Veridian”) through the acquisitions of Houston-based Pool Works and Austin-based Freedom Pool Plastering (“Freedom”). Founded in 1991 by the Williams family, Pool Works provides construction services and direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) outdoor renovation across Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Crux Capital partnered with the owners of Pool Works and Freedom to provide operational and financial resources in support of the Company’s next phase of growth.
By Crux Capital · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
IDWS 2025 Concludes with Focus on Global Knowledge Exchange, Financial Opportunities, and Scalable Water Solutions
The 4th Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS) 2025 concluded on Wednesday in Jeddah, confirming its status as one of the world’s most influential platforms for shaping the future of water innovation, sustainability, and security. Gathering senior global policymakers and international industry leaders, this year’s edition has advanced critical dialogue on safeguarding the planet’s most vital resource, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront.
Square and Thrive Expand Partnership to Simplify Multi-Channel Inventory Management for Retailers
Square today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Thrive, the leading inventory management reporting system, to give sellers a seamless way to manage their catalogs, sales, and stock between their in-store and e-commerce platforms, including Shopify. The new integration enables retailers to create and edit products within Square, and have those updates automatically reflected on Shopify. With Square serving as the source of truth, sellers can avoid overselling, automate re-ordering, and save time managing multiple systems.
By Block, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Larridin Wins 2025 Intellyx Digital Innovator Award for Redefining How Enterprises Measure AI Value
Larridin, the AI measurement and scaling platform, today announced it has been awarded a 2025 Intellyx Digital Innovator Award for standout innovation in digital transformation. Presented by analyst firm Intellyx, known for spotlighting disruptive vendors that rise above the noise in today’s crowded technology landscape.
By Larridin · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Aurelian Launches Cora, an AI Copilot for 911 Call-Takers, with Snohomish County 911
Aurelian, the AI platform built exclusively for emergency communications centers (ECCs) and public safety answering points (PSAPs), today announced the launch of Cora, an on-screen AI copilot designed to support 911 call-takers during live emergency calls. SNO911, which handles emergency communications for nearly 850,000 residents in Snohomish County, Washington, is one of the first agencies in the nation to deploy Cora.
By Aurelian · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Coin-operated Laundries Market Worth $4 Billion by 2032: Industry Shifting Towards Micro Laundromats Designed for Urban Neighborhoods and Student Housing With Flexible Open Hours - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Coin-operated Laundries Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
By Research and Markets · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Clinton & Dresden; Constellation Investing $370 Million in State-of-the-Art Upgrades to Keep These Illinois Nuclear Facilities Online, Meet Rising Power Demand and Support Economic Growth
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a 20-year initial license renewal for Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center and a 20-year subsequent license renewal for its Dresden Clean Energy Center, following a rigorous review of maintenance activities, plant equipment and safety systems at the two Illinois facilities. The approvals allow Clinton to operate through 2047 and the Dresden reactors to operate through 2049 and 2051. Constellation, the nation’s largest operator of clean, reliable nuclear power, is investing more than $370 million to relicense the plants, installing state-of-the-art upgrades to increase efficiency and ensure safety and reliability for decades to come.
By Constellation Energy Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Sharjah Achieves Outstanding Success in the UAE 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) Celebrations
The 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations in the Emirate of Sharjah showcased a successful model for a national event with a global cultural dimension. These celebrations extended beyond local boundaries to convey shared humanitarian messages while highlighting the UAE’s commitment to balancing its rich cultural heritage with ongoing development and innovation.
TemperPack Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Michigan
TemperPack®, the leader in sustainable thermal packaging, announced the relocation of its Green Cell Foam® manufacturing facility from Holt, Michigan to a larger and upgraded facility in Lansing. The 135,000-square-foot site represents a significant expansion in space, with upgrades in equipment and operational flow that will increase production capacity and streamline distribution operations.
By TemperPack · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Commercial Dryer Market Outlook and Competition Benchmark 2025-2032 Featuring Alliance Laundry Systems, Electrolux Professional, Haier Smart Home Co., Dexter Laundry, Girbau and More - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Commercial Dryer Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
By Research and Markets · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
EMV Cards Market and Companies Analysis Report 2025-2030: Rising Incidence of Card Fraud Expands Market Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "EMV Cards - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
By Research and Markets · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
impact.com and Evertune Partnership Helps Brands Influence AI Search Results, Supported by Strategic impact.com Investment
impact.com, the world’s leading and largest commerce partnership marketing platform, and Evertune, a pioneer in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI marketing, today announced a partnership to give brands a clear view into how they appear in AI-generated search results, and a way to act on those insights. The partnership showcases AI search visibility metrics within impact.com, along with built-in partnership activation, showing brands how Large Language Models (LLMs) reference them and which creators and publishers most influence those recommendations.
By impact.com · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Yunqi Capital Comments on Proxy Advisors’ Updated Recommendations, Urges Shareholders to Continue to Back the Company’s Standalone Trajectory
Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, “Yunqi Capital”), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), today released the following letter to STAAR shareholders in response to the updated reports of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) regarding the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (SIX/NYSE: ALC).
By Yunqi Capital Limited · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Trends Shaping the $6.29 Billion Syringe Pumps Market, 2025-2032: Adoption of Smart Infusion Pump Platforms Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Syringe Pumps Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
By Research and Markets · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Sangoma Technologies Corporation Announces Voting Results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) (“Sangoma” or the “Company”), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, announced today the results of voting at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on December 16, 2025 (the “Meeting”).
By Sangoma Technologies Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
M1 Awarded $445M Task Order to Support Nellis Air Force Base Aircraft Backshop Maintenance
M1 Support Services (M1) announced today it was awarded a task order under the United States Air Force (USAF) Aircraft Maintenance Enterprise Solutions (ACES) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) to provide aircraft backshop maintenance. The value of this contract is $444,978,788 if all options are exercised over a five-year period beginning March 1, 2026.
By M1 Support Services · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Navajo Transitional Energy Company Wins Prestigious Sentinels of Safety Award from the National Mining Association
Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) is proud to announce that our Antelope Mine in Douglas, Wyoming recently won the 2024 Sentinels of Safety Award for Large Surface Coal Mine. This prestigious award from the National Mining Association is given annually to mines that exhibit an exceptional safety record in one of several categories. NTEC was awarded the Sentinels of Safety Award for Large Surface Coal Mine on October 23 at a ceremony in Washington, DC.
By Navajo Transitional Energy Company · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Pernod Ricard and Trinchero in Definitive Agreement for the Sale of Mumm Napa Sparkling Wines
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By Pernod Ricard · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis Research & Technologies Announce Joint Venture to Build Nation’s First AI-Powered Smart Surgical Performance Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis Research & Technologies today announced a groundbreaking joint venture to establish the nation’s first AI-powered Smart Surgical Performance Center. The new Smart Surgical Performance Center—powered by the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis—will set a new national standard for innovation in surgical training, performance, and patient care.
TIME for Kids Features Zacky Muñoz on the Front Cover for Allergy Action, Recognizing His National Leadership in Advancing School Allergy Safety and Youth Public Health Advocacy
TIME for Kids recognizes Zacky Muñoz and features him on the front cover, highlighting him as one of the most influential young leaders in public health and youth advocacy. His work has transformed safety laws, expanded public awareness, and inspired youth across the country to take part in civic leadership.
By The Zacky Project · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
First Payment Made in Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program
Community members directly impacted by the Eaton Fire are getting compensation without delay to rebuild and recover. Just 45 days after Southern California Edison launched its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, the first payment has been made.
By Edison International · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Matcha Wholesale Japan: Japanese B2B Platform Offers U.S. Cafe Owners Direct Access to Authentic Matcha—With Guaranteed Stock Amid Industry Shortages
American cafe owners struggling to source authentic Japanese matcha now have a direct solution. Matcha Wholesale Japan today launches a members-only B2B wholesale platform at https://www.matcha-wholesale-japan.com/, offering U.S. cafes guaranteed inventory, flexible order quantities, and transparent pricing—at a time when major suppliers have implemented purchase restrictions and many products remain out of stock.
By Matcha Wholesale Japan · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
WIN Acquires Yakkertech and Launches SmartPark, Unlocking Pro-Caliber Tech for Every Diamond
WIN Reality, the leader in VR and AI-powered training for baseball and softball athletes, today announced the public launch of SmartPark, an automated performance capture system that brings professional-level game insight to any diamond. SmartPark captures real-time data from every pitch, swing, and ball-in-play and delivers actionable insights to umpires, coaches, players, fans, and recruiters.
By WIN Reality · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
Mundial Media Taps National Political Strategy Leader Junelle Cavero Harnal to Lead AI-Driven Political Campaign Division
Mundial Media, the industry’s leading AI-powered advertising platform for growth audiences, today announced the appointment of national political strategist Junelle Cavero Harnal as Head of Political. In this role, Cavero Harnal will lead the company’s political division, expanding partnerships with electoral campaigns, civic engagement organizations, issue-based advertisers, and nonprofits preparing for the 2026 midterms and 2028 general election.
By Mundial Media · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
PlaneSense Collaborates with CaptainJet Luxury Charter Service in Europe
PlaneSense, a premier U.S.-based fractional aircraft ownership operator for over thirty years, announces a new collaboration with CaptainJet, a luxury aircraft charter sourcing service based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Through this collaboration, the PlaneSense Sourcing Solution team will coordinate private aircraft charters for clients across Europe and beyond, ensuring seamless service and expanded travel options. Reciprocally, PlaneSense will assist CaptainJet in arranging flights for its clients visiting the U.S., enhancing the international travel experience for customers of both companies.
By PlaneSense · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2025
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