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Aquila Air Capital Announces Acquisition by Wafra
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading engine lessor, announced today an investment from funds managed by Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), a New York-based, global alternative asset manager. Wafra has entered into definitive documentation to acquire the Aquila platform from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. As part of the transaction, Wafra will acquire a controlling interest in Aquila and provide substantial capital to support Aquila’s continued growth, furthering its
Thirty-Two Percent of Life Science Marketing and Analytics Teams Report Not Knowing About or Not Using KPIs to Inform Shifts in Investment in Customer Engagement
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Life Sciences, the leader in strategy, insights and analytics for the life sciences industry, finds that thirty-two percent of life science marketing and analytics teams report not knowing about or not using key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform shifts in investment.* According to Nancy Phelan, SVP of Customer Engagement at Trinity Life Sciences, there are a variety of reasons why life science executives might not be using KPIs to guide decisions o
Bradley L. Radoff Issues Open Letter to GSE Systems’ Board of Directors to State Opposition to Proposed Sale to Pelican Energy Partners
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bradley L. Radoff, who collectively with his affiliates owns approximately 9.9% of the outstanding shares of GSE Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: GVP) (“GSE” or the “Company”), today sent the below letter to GSE Systems’ Board of Directors (the “Board”) indicating its opposition to the proposed take-private merger with Pelican Energy Partners (“Pelican”). *** GSE Systems, Inc. 6940 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 470 Columbia, MD 21046 Attention: The Board of Directors October 18,
Sierra Bancorp Announces Share Repurchase Program and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PORTERVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sierra Bancorp Announces Share Repurchase Program and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Republic Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Net Income of $26.5 Million, a 23% Increase Over the Third Quarter of 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic” or the “Company”) reported third quarter 2024 net income and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) of $26.5 million and $1.37 per share, representing increases of 23% and 25% over the third quarter of 2023. Year-to-date net income was $82.4 million, an $11.6 million, or 16%, increase from the same period in 2023, resulting in return on average assets (“ROA”) and return on average equity (“ROE”) of 1.60% and
Audax Private Equity Completes Carveout of Avantor, Inc.’s Clinical Services Business and Rebrands the Company as Resonant Clinical Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) has completed its acquisition of the clinical services business of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) and, in close collaboration with the employees, has re-branded the business as Resonant Clinical Solutions (“Resonant” or “the Company”). Resonant is comprised of three well-respected brands – EPL Archives, MESM, and Therapak. These long-standing brands, whose roots and lineage extend as far back as the 1970s, provide a comprehensi
American Express Reports Third-Quarter Earnings Per Share of $3.49, and Raises Full-Year 2024 EPS Guidance
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported third-quarter net income of $2.51 billion, or $3.49 per share, compared with net income of $2.45 billion, or $3.30 per share, a year ago. (Millions, except per share amounts, and where indicated) Quarters Ended September 30, Percentage Inc/(Dec) Nine Months Ended September 30, Percentage Inc/(Dec) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Billed Business (Billions) $387.3 $366.2 6% $1,142.5 $1,079.8 6% FX-adjusted1 $366.4 6% $
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (“Company”): Director/PDMR Shareholding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (“PDMRs”) IN COMMON STOCK OF PAR VALUE $0.0001 EACH IN THE COMPANY (“Shares”) Vesting of the Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan 2019 (“LTIP”), Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Ordinary Share Plan 2019 (“OSP”) and Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Performance Ordinary Share Plan 2019 (“POSP”) (together, “the Plans”) The conditional shares granted under the Plans on October 14, 202
Fifth Third Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2024 Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.78
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB): Key Financial Data Key Highlights $ in millions for all balance sheet and income statement items 3Q24 2Q24 3Q23 Stability: Sequential growth in net interest income and net interest margin driven by the repricing benefit on fixed rate loan portfolio and moderating deposit costs Strong profitability resulted in CET1 increasing to 10.75% while executing a $200 million share repurchase and raising common sto
Regions reports third quarter 2024 earnings of $446 million, earnings per diluted share of $0.49
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) today reported earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The company reported third quarter net income available to common shareholders of $446 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.49. The company reported $1.8 billion in total revenue during the quarter, including $721 million in reported pre-tax pre-provision income(1) and $799 million in adjusted pre-tax pre-provision income(1). Third quarter results
ACHC Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACHC Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
CSX Investors Have Opportunity to Join CSX Corporation Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSX Investors Have Opportunity to Join CSX Corporation Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Xiao-I Corporation (AIXI) on Behalf of Investors
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Xiao-I Corporation (“Xiao-I” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AIXI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. On or about March 9, 2023, Xiao-I conducted its IPO, issuing 5.7 million of its American depository shares (“ADSs”) to the public at the Offering price of $6.80 per ADS for gross proceeds of $38.76 million. On September 25, 2023, Xiao-I issued a press
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Xiao-I Corporation (AIXI) on Behalf of Investors
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Xiao-I Corporation (“Xiao-I” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AIXI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your Xiao-I investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws
LRN Investors Have Opportunity to Join Stride, Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LRN Investors Have Opportunity to Join Stride, Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
ZUO Investors Have the Opportunity to Join Investigation of Zuora, Inc. with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZUO Investors Have the Opportunity to Join Investigation of Zuora, Inc. with the Schall Law Firm
Study Shows Direct Regulation of California Dairy Sector Harmful to Economy and Climate Priorities
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CA Cattle Council releases “Economic Analysis of CA Dairy Consolidation, Attrition, and Policy Leakage” focusing on dairy methane reduction efforts
EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Files Securities Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of WM Technology, Inc. Investors– MAPS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of WM Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAPS) between May 25, 2021, and September 24, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for WM Technology investors under the federal securities laws. To join the WM Technology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=29177 or call Ph
TD INVESTIGATION ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Investigation into The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Encourages Investors with Substantial Losses or Witnesses with Relevant Information to Contact the Firm
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) focused on whether the company and certain of its top executives made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material information to investors. If you have information that could assist in the TD Bank investigation or if you are a The Toronto-Dominion Bank investor who suffered a loss and would
Kirby McInerney LLP Reminds Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) Investors of Looming Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SMCI #CLASSACTIONLAWSUIT--The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of those who acquired Super Micro Computer, Inc. (“Super Micro Computer” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMCI) securities during the period of February 2, 2021 to August 28, 2024, inclusive (“the Class Period”). Investors have until October 29, 2024 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plainti