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Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: NPB), the holding company of Northpointe Bank, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after market close. The earnings release will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website, ir.northpointe.com.

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As exclusively revealed in Forbes, independent venue Anzie Blue closes out the year with Anzie Blue New Year’s Eve Live presented by Honda Powersports, its first-ever New Year’s Eve live musical event featuring a genre-spanning lineup headlined by Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak. The event, headquartered in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village, is presented by Honda Powersports and sponsored by Visit Music City and Dreamliner.

Lindsay Goldberg, a leading private investment firm focused on partnering with families and founders, today announced it has completed the sale of its interest in Pike Corporation, a provider of services to the electric utility industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) securities between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025. Bitdeer is a Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) data-center infrastructure company with locations in Singapore, the United States, Bhutan, and Norway.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Klarna Group plc (“Klarna” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KLAR) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Inspirato Incorporated (NasdaqGM: ISPO) to Exclusive Investments LLC. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Inspirato will receive $4.27 in cash for each share of Inspirato that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Deutsche Bank announced today its appointment as depositary bank for the American Depositary Receipt program of Metaplanet Inc.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of United Security Bancshares (NasdaqGS: UBFO) to Community West Bancshares (NasdaqCM: CWBC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of United will receive 0.4520 shares of Community West for each share of United that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Orano and Perpetual Atomics announced an agreement to develop a supply of americium-241 (Am-241) sourced from Orano’s La Hague spent nuclear fuel reprocessing site in France.

Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”), which together own 30.2% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), today responded to the fourth postponement of STAAR’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC).

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Heritage Commerce Corp (NasdaqGS: HTBK) to CVB Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: CVBF). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Heritage will receive 0.6500 shares of CVB common stock for each share of Heritage that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

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Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) to UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Two Harbors will receive 2.3328 shares of UWM Class A Common Stock for each share of Two Harbors that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Michelin, a pioneering tire manufacturer and innovative expert in composites, together with Sonatus, a leader in intelligence-driven software-defined vehicle technology, will demonstrate the latest developments of predictive tire health and maintenance at CES 2026. The collaboration highlights how Michelin’s proven SmartLoad and SmartWear technologies, deployed via Sonatus AI Director, deliver real-time insights into tire performance directly within the vehicle.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Udemy, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UDMY) to Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Udemy will receive 0.800 shares of Coursera common stock for each share of Udemy that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until December 23, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between May 20, 2025, and August 18, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú S.A. (“TgP”) from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board today.

Strada, a people, payroll and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management, today celebrates a series of major achievements that made 2025 a defining year for the organization. Following its divestiture in 2024, Strada closes 2025 as a fully independent business with momentum and a clear path into 2026.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues its growth across Canada with the grand opening of its newest location in the heart of Erin Mills. Located at 5100 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, ON, L5M 4Z5, the restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Muhammad Faisal and business partner Imran Muzaffa, who is bringing the world famous, slow smoked barbecue experience into one of Ontario’s most vibrant communities. This location proudly offers halal menu options, strengthening Dickey’s commitment to serve diverse neighborhoods with meals that fit their lifestyles, values, and celebrations.

The Charleston-based personal injury law firm of Yarborough Applegate, having secured the nation’s first-ever jury verdict holding Amazon liable for delivery driver negligence, is now leading national efforts to enforce that precedent. The firm is actively pursuing multi-state litigation against the e-commerce giant for catastrophic harm caused by its massive Delivery Service Partner (DSP) fleet, a public safety risk amplified by the billions of packages delivered during the peak holiday season.

KBRA releases a new single-borrower (SB) CMBS default and loss study that updates our previous observations on the credit behavior of SB loans.

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American Ventures announced that the Elgin City Council has approved an Economic Development Agreement allowing the Elgin development project to move forward in partnership with the Elgin Economic Development Corporation (“EEDC”) and the City of Elgin. The approval represents a significant milestone for American Ventures and reflects the Company’s long-term commitment to responsible growth, job creation, and economic development in Elgin.

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has partnered with Coinbase to add stablecoin funding to its broad range of traditional sources of funding, which include consumer deposits, long-term loans and short-dated commercial paper. The digital bank plans to raise short-term funding from institutional investors denominated in USDC utilizing Coinbase’s digitally native infrastructure.

ComEd today presented a $500,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate check to bp pulse, delivering funds and technical support to deliver onsite infrastructure upgrades to support the livening of 40 new ultrafast EV charging ports near O’Hare Airport (ORD). The charging hub aims to provide local vehicle operators and rideshare drivers with fast and convenient charging options and advances key goals of ComEd and the state to increase EV charging access in public sites.

NRE & TAO Entertainment Partners LLC., a joint venture established by Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and TAO Entertainment Co., Ltd. to engage in the entertainment business, JTB Communication Design, Inc. (JCD), and Nomura Real Estate Retail Properties Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce that DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO, a dedicated theater for the Japanese taiko drumming performance group DRUM TAO, is scheduled to open in Kyoto in April 2026.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming February 9, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Integer Holdings Corporation (“Integer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ITGR) common stock between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (“Ramaco” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: METC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Above Food Ingredients Inc. (“Above Food” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABVE) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

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STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) today announced that Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) has exercised its right under the Alcon merger agreement to require STAAR to adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders in connection with the Alcon merger agreement (the “Special Meeting”). As a result, the Special Meeting, which was scheduled for December 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time, has been adjourned to January 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The record date for STAAR stockholders eligible to vote at the Special Meeting remains the close of business on October 24, 2025.

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Teledyne LeCroy, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announces support for DisplayPort™ 2.1 physical layer (PHY) compliance testing in its second-generation QualiPHY 2 automated compliance test framework. Teledyne’s QualiPHY 2 software runs on Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes, performing standardized physical layer tests of high-speed serial data technologies such as PCI Express®, USB, Thunderbolt™, DisplayPort and HDMI®. The new QPHY2-DP2-SOURCE-TX and QPHY2-DP2-SINK-RX products run either on a Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscope or offline on a host PC installed with the QPHY2-PC option.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 (T3) Tracking Layer. The contract, valued up to $843 million, includes ground software, operations and sustainment functions.

Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) welcomed more than 1,000 pediatric patients and families to its Downtown Los Angeles campus for the nonprofit’s 36th Annual Toys & Joy Holiday Party - a tradition rooted in compassion, care, and community support.

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Promus Capital Management, LLC (“Promus Capital Management”), a Chicago-based investment firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tersus Solutions, LLC (“Tersus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of proprietary liquid CO₂-based, waterless cleaning, recommerce, and repair solutions. This marks the third platform acquisition on the Promus Access platform in the last twelve months and deepens our experience in partnering with founder-owned businesses and management teams.

GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) will release its fourth quarter and calendar year 2025 operating results on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Shelby Pierson to its Geopolitical Intelligence Group. The Academy GIG consists of 35 US and UK Admirals & Generals, former NASA Astronauts, and former CIA/FBI Leadership. Academy has been advising clients for over a decade and is the preeminent Advisory on geostrategic risk to the markets.

Payactiv, the creator of Earned Wage Access (EWA) and a Certified B Corporation, announced its official listing on the SAP® Store, enabling SAP SuccessFactors HCM customers to seamlessly integrate financial wellness benefits into their HR technology ecosystem. The listing provides enterprise organizations with direct access to Payactiv's comprehensive financial wellness platform, which has helped millions of employees avoid predatory fees and gain financial stability.

Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced its commitment to the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), declaring it the essential pathway for achieving early commercial operations of its autonomous Gen 6 aircraft. This program, established by a Presidential Executive Order, is intended to accelerate the deployment of safe eVTOL operations, ensuring the United States maintains its global leadership in AAM and aviation.

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Solutions for Identity Security 2025 Vendor Assessment. CyberArk extends dynamic privilege controls across all identity types with its unified platform, enabling organizations to improve efficiencies and streamline security operations.

The Utah State Board of Education has selected Kiddom IM® v.360 Utah as a state-recommended math instructional resource for Utah’s fall 2025 instructional materials adoption. The IM Certified® curriculum earned the board’s highest rating, “Recommended Primary,” for alignment with the Utah Core Standards for Mathematics.

Egan-Jones released an analysis exploring how the future impact of artificial intelligence may differ significantly from common expectations. The commentary notes that while AI is often portrayed as eliminating work and ushering in broad prosperity, Egan-Jones holds a different view on how gains from AI adoption are likely to be distributed.

AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Vantage Risk Ltd. (Bermuda) and its affiliates, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company and Vantage Risk Assurance Company (both domiciled in Wilmington, DE), which do business as Vantage Group.

AeroFarms, an indoor vertical farming company and a leading supplier of microgreens to the U.S. retail market, today announced that the company is continuing to operate and supply microgreens to customers and shoppers.

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NBCUniversal (NBCU), in partnership with longtime global mobility partner Graebel Companies, Inc., won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Silver award for excellence in the Talent Mobility category. The 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Action Awards™ recognize organizations of all sizes and industries that are committed to enhancing employee engagement, fostering a people-centric culture, and enhancing productivity through employee feedback.

VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s largest high-value, low-price fitness operators, is opening a new location at 2601 N Mulford Rd in Rockford on Saturday, December 20. This marks VASA’s 68th club nationwide and continues the brand’s strong expansion across Illinois. With recent openings in Crystal Lake, Matteson, and additional markets throughout the state, the new Rockford club reflects VASA’s commitment to delivering high-quality fitness options and creating welcoming spaces that support healthier, more active communities.

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved Math Nation and STEMscopes Math for statewide adoption in the fall 2025 mathematics instructional materials adoption. The core math curriculum programs from Accelerate Learning earned the state’s top recommendation rating — Recommended Primary — for alignment with the content, philosophy, and instructional strategies of the Utah Core Standards for Mathematics. Math Nation received the Recommended Primary rating for grades K-12, and STEMscopes Math received the rating for grades K-8.

Oakline Properties (“Oakline”) today announced a new partnership with Drucker + Falk (“DF”), a Top-50 NMHC multifamily and commercial property management firm with over 43,000 apartment units under management.1 The partnership will enable the continued longevity of DF's successful legacy in the property management industry.

Analytics software is being transformed into an AI-powered asset that is essential to business strategies in all industries, enhancing organizations’ ability to prepare and use data for competitive advantage, according to new research from global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III).

AiOpti Media, LLC (AiOpti), a data, media, and measurement platform, has been named the 2025 Top AI-Powered Marketing Attribution Platform by MarTech Outlook, recognizing its innovation, performance, and measurable impact across marketing technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. MarTech Outlook is a leading B2B publication for marketing leaders navigating today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) (the “Company”) will host a conference call to discuss its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s largest high-value, low-price fitness operators, is opening two new locations in Boulder County, CO: Longmont and Lafayette, to close out 2025. These clubs mark VASA’s 66th and 67th locations nationwide and further the company’s mission to bring affordable, premium fitness experiences to more communities across Colorado and the United States. The Longmont club will open on Friday, December 19, followed by Lafayette on Saturday, December 27.

Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “Company”) [NYSE:EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced significant progress in its piloted transition flight testing phase, achieving key milestones since receiving its Permit to Fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on 13 November 2025.

BNSF President & CEO Katie Farmer issued the following statement on the UP merger application filing:

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Abu Dhabi National Takaful Company P.S.C. (ADNTC) (United Arab Emirates) [UAE]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC) (“LTC” or the “Company”), a real estate investment trust that invests in seniors housing and health care properties, today announced two Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (“SHOP”) acquisitions in Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOLD) to BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. for $14.50 per share is fair to Amicus shareholders.

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 Hartz Automotive in the sale of its ownership interests in three dealerships in Southern California to Franchise Equity Partners.

Path Robotics, the global leader in physical AI for manufacturing, announced today the appointment of two industry leaders as independent members of its board of directors: Frank Klein, chief operations officer at Rocket Lab Corporation, and Geoffrey Chatas, senior vice president for operations at Yale University. The appointments reflect Path’s continued momentum and reinforce the company’s mission to integrate physical AI into traditional manufacturing processes, enabling manufacturers to build more, reshore production, and improve quality, despite increasing labor constraints.