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Haig Partners LLC, a leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto retailers in the U.S., served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of Santa Monica BMW, a highly regarded BMW dealership owned and operated by Del Montell for more than 40 years.

OverDrive Support Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Derek Wilcox to the OverDrive family of businesses as Chief Growth Officer for the four OverDrive business units. These include Virtual Paralegal Pros®, Sales OverDrive®, OverDrive Services®, and Sales Outsourcing Pros®.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, and AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, are growing their relationship with the launch of a new strategic, multi-year partnership. The deal will see Twilio’s customer engagement technology implemented by Crypto.com Arena, the LA Kings, and AXS – AEG’s global ticketing platform – to create more streamlined and elevated customer communication from ticket purchase, to in-venue experience, and beyond.

Pomeroy Technologies, LLC (“Pomeroy”), an industry leader in technology solutions and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Kitzmiller, a results-driven industry executive, as President of U.S. Sales, effective immediately. With a laser focus on accelerating disciplined, data-driven growth across the organization, Kitzmiller will guide the company’s national sales strategy with a focus on expanding the reach and impact of Pomeroy’s managed services portfolio and rapidly growing Smart Services powered by BanzAITM, its AI platform.

Progress Residential, a leading provider of professional property management services for single-family rental homes, has been recognized as a 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer, earning a Top 10 ranking in both categories for the fifth consecutive year.

1stDibs, the leading marketplace for extraordinary design, has released its 2025 Luxury E-Commerce Report, drawing on unique data and insights from its global marketplace. The report unveils the defining trends of 1stDibs’ discerning audience across the following core luxury categories: Furniture & Lighting, Art, Watches & Jewelry, Handbags, and Fashion.

AI security startup Dam Secure has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Washington, D.C.-based cyber and AI investor, Paladin Capital Group, to solve for the security risks created by AI-generated code entering production at scale.

Volato Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR) and M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO) (“M2i Global”) today reaffirmed their expectation to complete their targeted first-quarter 2026 closing timeline for the previously announced business combination, citing steady advancement through the SEC review process alongside continued progress in operational planning and integration readiness.

X-Caliber Rural Capital (“XRC”) a licensed USDA OneRD lender and affiliate of X-Caliber Capital Holdings LLC, (“X-Caliber”), announced that its affiliate XRL-ALC, together with American Lending Center (“ALC”), closed on a $107.2MM Rural PACE-X financing for the ground-up construction of Marcella Landing at Deer Valley, a luxury ski community in Park City, Utah, developed by Reef Capital Partners.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a global AI-powered skills acceleration platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Entri, a leading learning platform focused on India’s 400 million vernacular learners, to expand upskilling opportunities in India. The partnership brings together Udemy's expert-led courses with Entri's job training programs in multiple Indian languages to help learners across India reach their career goals.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is proud to announce its collaboration on the Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN demonstrator, a pioneering initiative aimed at exploring the capabilities of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) using advanced software-defined satellite technology, both on the ground and in orbit.

World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its third quarter conference call to be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call.

Avnos, the global leader developing novel Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™) systems that capture CO2 while producing clean water, today issued its 2026 market outlook, highlighting accelerating demand from data centers, industrial hubs, fuel producers, and other sectors.

Great American Insurance Group’s Specialty Human Services Division, a leader in insurance solutions for the human services sector, and Novacore, a specialty program administrator, are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide comprehensive insurance solutions for sports and wellness organizations nationwide.

Big Joe Forklifts is pleased to announce the launch of Big Joe Financial Services (BJFS), created to provide dealers and end-users with competitive options for financing Big Joe’s full line of forklifts, warehouse equipment and autonomous solutions. BJFS is offering financing from trusted and well-established financing providers, PNC Vendor Finance, Verdant Commercial Capital and Mitsubishi HC Capital America, to help dealers and customers access equipment, drive sales, and build stronger businesses.

ClickHouse, a leader in real-time analytics, data warehousing, observability, and AI/ML, announced today the close of its Series D financing, raising $400 million. The round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, GIC, Index Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and WCM Investment Management.

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NSF, a leading global organization dedicated to protecting human health, announced key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its global capabilities and accelerate the delivery of its new Blueprint 2030 strategy. Effective January 1, NSF has appointed Steve Haan to an Officer role as Senior Vice President, Global Divisions; Vincent Boks as Vice President, Water; and Hampton Shiver as Vice President, Corporate Development.

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Esker, the leading AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO, announced today it has been crowned a winner in The 2025/26 Cloud Awards program in the Best Cloud Payment, Finance or Billing Solution category. Esker’s solutions help Finance teams streamline their processes, strengthen control and accelerate cash conversion through AI-driven automation.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) today announced the launch of the World Liberty Forum, an invitation-only convening of global leaders shaping the future of finance, technology, and policy. Hosted by World Liberty Financial, the forum will take place on February 18, 2026, at Mar-a-Lago, one of the most historically significant private venues in the United States.

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of its payments solution in Portugal with the addition of MB Way.

EliseAI, the leading AI startup automating complex housing and healthcare systems, announced today the signing of a 10-year lease agreement with Chetrit Organization at 401 Fifth Avenue, establishing the building as its New York headquarters.

Small businesses across the country will continue to have the opportunity to access critical funding and professional support as Citizens announced today the opening of its ninth annual Small Business Community Champion Award Contest. The program is designed to recognize and empower the business owners whose work strengthens neighborhoods and drives economic growth.

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Belmont Village Senior Living, in partnership with Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC., announces the topping out of their latest project, Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe. This construction milestone underscores the project's continued momentum, bringing the first and only luxury senior living community to Rancho Santa Fe in 2026. The highly anticipated community will offer Rancho Santa Fe residents a senior living solution that embodies the spirit of Rancho Santa Fe while providing expert senior care.

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced an expansion of its initial investment in a new Holly Springs, North Carolina manufacturing facility. The increased investment will more than double the total commitment for the company’s first-ever East Coast manufacturing facility to approximately $2 billion. The expansion builds on the company’s May 2025 investment announcement, as well as the project’s August 2025 groundbreaking, and reflects Genentech’s continued confidence in the region’s community, workforce, and long-term growth potential.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2025 fourth quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026, followed by a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public.

M1 Support Services (M1) announced today it was awarded a contract by the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Aviation Logistical Services – Pilots and Mechanics. The value of this contract is $699,287,973 if all options are exercised over a five-year period beginning April 15, 2026.

Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), and Blizzard Lighting LLC (‘Blizzard’) today announced that they have reached a mutually beneficial settlement resolving a patent infringement dispute involving Cree LED’s patents related to LED components commonly used in LED displays. As part of the settlement, Cree LED has granted Blizzard a limited license to certain Cree LED patents covering LED components.

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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) solutions, today announced the opening of the Barnacle Point seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant. The second WaaS® desalination plant inaugurated in Antigua within a year, has a production capacity of 2 million imperial gallons per day (IMGD) and will serve communities in the island’s northwestern corridor. The plant is located adjacent to APUA’s existing Ivan Rodrigues desalination plant, leveraging existing infrastructure and enabling efficient integration.

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MB2 Dental, the nation's first and largest dental partnership organization (DPO), closed out 2025 with notable achievements in growth, innovation, and impactful initiatives. The year was a pivotal moment in the company's mission to uphold the integrity of private practice and empower dental professionals nationwide.

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Comcast’s Universal Ads today announced the appointment of David Shaw as Head of Global Expansion. Universal Ads, which launched last year in the U.S., enables brands of any size to create, buy, and measure ads across premium video. In his new role, Shaw will lead the commercial rollout of the platform, globally.

Statusphere, an AI marketing platform that helps enterprise retailers and consumer brands turn micro-influencers into a scalable, trusted growth channel, today announced it has secured $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to date to $27 million. Volition Capital led the new funding round, with participation from HearstLab, 1984 Ventures, and How Women Invest.

Harpak-ULMA announced a new application of the Mondini Trave Sinfonia® tray-sealing platform designed explicitly for high-volume ground-meat production. The solution delivers a higher-output, fully automated alternative to conventional tray-sealing methods — setting a new performance benchmark for producers.

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Dwight Capital, Dwight Mortgage Trust (“DMT”), and affiliates closed 2025 with $4.7 billion in total real estate financings across 35 states, reflecting continued growth across the firm’s lending, servicing, and capital markets platforms.

Linnworks, the leading Connected CommerceOps platform, today announces the launch of Spotlight AI, the first product within its new Commerce Ops Intelligence portfolio. Spotlight AI is a new AI-powered capability designed to help retailers automate repetitive operational tasks, reduce risk as they scale, and make data-driven decisions.

Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy's service areas are invited to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) will host its Investor Day on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in person in New York City and via webcast at 9 a.m. ET. Instructions for streaming the event live can be found at Investorday.L3Harris.com.

AI-driven demand for cloud services propelled the Americas technology services and software market to a record high in the fourth quarter, the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, finds.

CareScout, a growing platform designed to help families navigate aging with greater confidence and ease, has expanded its service offerings nationwide. Families across the country can now access two powerful tools through CareScout: a personalized Care Plan created by a licensed nurse and a credentialed network of home care providers through the CareScout Quality Network.

Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001 company, today announced the addition of the BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index to its fixed index annuity (FIA) portfolio, making Delaware Life the first insurance carrier to offer an index that contains cryptocurrency. This strategic addition enables investors to diversify their portfolios and gain exposure to Bitcoin, while providing full protection of the principal contributed to the FIA.

Legion Technologies, an innovator in workforce management, and Rebus, a real-time warehouse analytics and labor management system (LMS), today announced a partnership to enable continuous alignment between real-time operational data and labor plans for warehouses. The new integration combines Rebus’ LMS with Legion’s AI-driven labor forecasting and scheduling to connect planning to execution, optimizing labor efficiency, reducing labor costs, and enhancing employee engagement.

Merchant announced today the appointment of Clayton Chandler as Chief Data Officer. In this role, Chandler will lead Merchant’s enterprise data and artificial intelligence strategy, helping to deepen the firm’s ability to use data as a strategic asset across its growing ecosystem of partner firms. Chandler brings extensive experience helping financial services organizations use data more effectively to inform decisions, improve operations, and better serve clients.

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the nation’s leading academic medical center specializing in musculoskeletal health, has appointed Anne Marie McDonald, EdD, RN, FACHE, CPHQ, as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE). HSS is ranked #1 in Orthopedics for the 16th consecutive year and is the first hospital in New York State—and among fewer than one-half of one percent of hospitals nationwide—to earn Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the profession’s highest honor, six times in a row.

Kapfenberger SV 1919 (“KSV 1919”) today announced an investment partnership with Vestible, a U.S.-based sports investment platform that lets the public invest in a club’s potential future sale.

MNTN (NYSE: MNTN), the technology platform that brings performance marketing to Connected TV, has been named one of the 2026 Ad Age Best Places to Work, an annual ranking of companies that lead the pack in factors ranging from pay and benefits to corporate culture and leadership.

Grammy® Award-winning artists Billy Porter, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Laufey, along with Grammy-nominated artists Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, and Teddy Swims, as well as record-breaking frontwoman Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, will perform at the 2026 MusiCares® Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Mariah Carey — music icon, five-time Grammy Award winner and a recipient of the Recording Academy Global Impact Award in 2024. The evening will open with a special curated DJ set by Grammy Award winner Jermaine Dupri. The event will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, celebrating Carey’s storied career and philanthropic impact. Additional artists will be announced leading up to the event.

NeuroQure, a pioneering leader in neurological diagnostics, announces the launch of ASD Insight, a first-of-its-kind test designed to identify autism risk as early as birth. Representing a critical step in redefining autism as a biologically measurable condition, ASD Insight provides clinicians and families with unprecedented early insight into autism risk, enabling earlier, targeted interventions during the most critical stages of neurodevelopment.

Crescent Capital Group LP, one of the leading alternative credit investment firms, and Pantheon, one of the leading global private markets investors, today announced the closing of Crescent Credit Solutions VII CV (“CCS VII CV”), a $3.2 billion private credit continuation vehicle. CCS VII CV was established to acquire a diversified portfolio of performing sponsor-backed loans and securities and other equity interests from Crescent Mezzanine Partners VII, a 2016-vintage fund.

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CITEL, a global expert in surge protection, is proud to announce the launch of its new LAN Series PoE Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). Designed to protect Ethernet-powered devices from transient surges caused by lightning, power cross and switching events, the LAN Series delivers robust and reliable protection for critical equipment such as IP cameras, midspans and switches in demanding outdoor environments.

Oakline Properties (“Oakline”) today announced the acquisition of Four Star Realty (“Four Star”), a leading multifamily property management firm based in Colorado. The acquisition expands Oakline’s footprint into the Mountain West and further diversifies its residential management platform, including a meaningful student housing presence.

Patra, a leading provider of AI-powered software solutions and technology-enabled insurance outsourcing services, today announced four major milestones for its Patra AI platform: industry-first support for Commercial Package policies (CPP), AI model performance improvements, the launch of monthly subscription pricing, and new operational reporting.

CADDi, the pioneer in AI data intelligence platforms designed exclusively for manufacturing, today released new research revealing 79% of manufacturing leaders say the skilled labor shortage remains their greatest challenge. In addition, 90% say manufacturing departments are the most impacted by the labor shortage, followed by operations (48%) and design and engineering (40%).

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KEO World Inc, a leading global B2B fintech specializing in digital payments, embedded credit, and AI-driven supply chain finance, today announced that it has fully repaid the outstanding amount of its secured loan facility of up to US$500 million provided by Hayfin Capital Management (“Hayfin”), a leading alternative asset management firm, in January 2022, in line with the facility’s original four-year term.

The "Philippines Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Philippines Data Center Market was valued at USD 735 Million in 2025, and is projected to reach USD 2.48 Billion by 2031, rising at a CAGR of 22.50%. Philippines has about 28 operational colocation data centers. Most colocation data centers are being developed according to Tier III standards. Manila remains the primary data center hub in the Philippines, accounting for the largest concentration of operational facilities. The city at present hosts around 20 active data centers and 5+ upcoming data centers in Manila. The cost of building data centers in the Philippines is relatively competitive, averaging $6.5-$7.5 million per MW, which is lower than in several other Southeast Asian markets such as Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. This cost advantage makes the Philippines an appealing destination for investors looking to maximize value in their regional expansion. The retail colocation market dominated the Philippines in 2025. During the forecast period, we expect this sector to decline as most of the companies are slated to migrate some of their workloads to the cloud, which is likely to increase the wholesale colocation market.

As Printemps New York enters its second year of operations powered by Jesta I.S., the iconic French luxury retailer continues to thrive on Jesta’s foundational Merchandising ERP, Mobile Store Inventory Management, and Analytics solutions. The flagship U.S. store, which successfully went live on Jesta’s Vision Suite in March 2025, is leveraging these tools to streamline operations, enable data-driven decision-making, and support its strategic expansion in the American market.

Vibrent Health, a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) data company in the field of precision medicine research, is collaborating with Fred Hutch Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) under a $17 million contract awarded through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s (BARDA) Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) Consortium. This collaboration drives critical research on correlates of protection (CoPs), which are measurable immune markers predicting protective immunity against disease, through decentralized clinical trials (DCTs).

DRINKS, the leading end-to-end digital distribution infrastructure for beverage alcohol, today announced a partnership with Commerce7, the leading DTC sales platform for the wine industry, that will make the entire Commerce7 winery portfolio—hundreds of premium wine brands—available through the DRINKS Anywhere supplier network. The partnership expands DRINKS' decentralized distribution model, which fundamentally transforms how wineries reach consumers online by providing the distribution and compliance infrastructure for regulated digital beverage alcohol commerce.

Monarch Financial Technology Solutions, Inc. (Monarch), a leading provider of implementation and enablement services for private capital markets firms and SaaS platforms, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Intapp. Under the agreement Monarch will now resell DealCloud and provide support for accelerated deployment. This update reflects Monarch’s strengthened market position and the continued expansion of its services ecosystem.

Mesocore Modular Homes is redefining homeownership by delivering expandable, energy-efficient homes that let people truly own their home and land over time. As housing affordability challenges intensify nationwide, Mesocore is advancing a housing platform designed to restore flexibility, resilience, and attainable ownership for first-time buyers, downsizers, and communities seeking long-term solutions.

DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT (TSX: DIR.UN) (the “Trust”) announced today its January 2026 monthly distribution in the amount of 5.833 cents per Unit (70 cents annualized). The January distribution will be payable on February 13, 2026 to unitholders of record as at January 30, 2026.

Aerospace Insurance Managers (AIM) and HDI Global Insurance Company, the U.S. subsidiary of international Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI), have announced an expansion of capacity and product offerings for general aviation coverage in California.

FDG Web today announced the addition of Drew Diskin, MS, a seasoned digital transformation and growth strategy senior executive, to its leadership team. With more than 20 years of experience driving enterprise digital transformation, Diskin extends FDG Web’s ability to help organizations align forward-thinking strategy, technology, and customer experience to achieve lucrative business outcomes.

Innovaccer Inc. a leading healthcare AI company, today released its State of Revenue Lifecycle in Healthcare 2026 report, based on a survey of 150 US healthcare professionals across 103 organizations. The peer-reviewed report, validated by Frost & Sullivan, finds that AI has firmly moved into live healthcare workflows, but fragmented data environments are now the primary constraint on scaling its impact.

Andersen Consulting extends its strategy and business transformation capabilities in Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Africa International Advisors (AIA), a Johannesburg-based firm focusing on enhancing business competitiveness through sector specific insights, innovation and advisory services.

Argano, the world’s first and largest Global Specialist Consultancy exclusively focused on the design and delivery of High-Performance Business Operations with an AI-forward approach to transformation, today announced the acquisition of Advantco International, LLC (“Advantco”), a leader in SAP and Oracle integration solutions, from Montage Partners. The transaction deepens Argano’s enterprise connectivity expertise, enhances its AI-driven transformation capabilities, and expands its Data and Integration practice with proven IP that accelerates digital performance across complex, multi-cloud environments.

Phenom today announced Simon Sinek will be a featured speaker among 100+ other powerhouse presenters throughout IAMPHENOM 2026, the only human resources conference dedicated to AI, automation and experience taking place March 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.