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Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on Friday, May 15, 2026. While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion, inc
AutoNation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $6.6 billion, a decrease of 2% compared to the same period a year ago. For the quarter, EPS was $5.85, compared to $4.45 a year ago, and Adjusted EPS was $4.69, compared to $4.68 a year ago. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are included in the attached financial tables. “We are pleased to report our strong first quarter results highlighted by record gross profit in Afte
Civeo Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Bradley J. Dodson, Civeo's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Disciplined execution powered our strong start to the year, helping to drive meaningful year-over-year growth in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. In Australia, our results reflect contributions from our recently acquired villages and continued revenue growth momentum in our int
Ares Management Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) today reported its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. GAAP net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation was $142.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. On a basic and diluted basis, net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation per share of Class A and non-voting common stock was $0.46 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. After-tax realized income was $452.4 million for the
Forbright Bank Purchases Headquarters Building in Chevy Chase, Maryland
CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forbright Bank announced that it has purchased Chase Tower, the building that houses its headquarters at 4445 Willard Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The acquisition marks an important phase in Forbright’s evolution as a growing digital bank and nationwide middle‑market lender by giving the bank long-term control of its headquarters space and the flexibility to scale as the bank expands. Chase Tower’s mix of office and retail space, combined with its proximit
WisdomTree Completes Acquisition of Atlantic House, Enhancing Active ETF and Defined Outcome Capabilities
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Atlantic House Holdings Limited (“Atlantic House”).
Genius Sports Announces Close of Acquisition of Legend
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI), a global leader in real-time sports data, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Legend, a global, digital sports and gaming media network. Legend provides a scaled media platform, with world-class marketing technology powering owned and operated digital properties including Covers.com, Casino.org and Casino Guru. In 2025, Legend generated 320 million annual visits from 118 million
Schwab Marks Second Annual National Investing Day with Industry and Community Partners
WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles Schwab today kicked off the second annual National Investing Day, bringing together organizations from the financial industry and nonprofit community to participate in the day dedicated to investor education and empowerment. National Investing Day is grounded in a simple idea: while millions of Americans participate in the markets, many still lack the confidence or resources to see themselves as investors. Expanding access to credible, early education r
UWMC Issues Open Letter to Two Harbors Stockholders Detailing New $12 Per Share Offer
PONTIAC, Mich. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #UWMC--UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWMC”) (NYSE: UWMC), today issued an open letter to the stockholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (“Two Harbors”) (NYSE: TWO). The letter sets out why UWMC’s new $12 per share offer is clearly superior to Two Harbors’ proposed transaction with CrossCountry. The letter also outlines how Two Harbors’ Board and management have not been working in the best interests of their shareholders, and have instituted provisions design
Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman and Ryan Israel to Host a Spaces Event on X
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pershing Square Inc. (NYSE: PS) (“Pershing Square”) today announced that Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman and CIO Ryan Israel will host a live Spaces event on X on Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the recently completed combined initial public offerings of PS and Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (NYSE:PSUS). The Spaces event on X will be open to the public and provide the opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage in dialogue with Bill and Ryan regarding P
Lone Star Funds Announces Transformational Dual Acquisitions of RadiciGroup’s High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals Businesses and DOMO Engineered Materials
DALLAS & NEW YORK & LONDON & TOKYO & MILAN & BERGAMO, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P. has completed the acquisition of RadiciGroup, with its High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals business areas, and has signed binding transaction agreements for the acquisition of DOMO Engineered Materials (“DOMO EM”), a business division of DOMO Group, with closing expected to occur imminently. The simultaneous and h
Inspirit Capital Completes Acquisition of Kaplan Languages Group
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inspirit Capital, a specialist investor in corporate carve-outs, and Kaplan, the global education company, have announced the completion of Inspirit’s acquisition of Kaplan Languages Group (KLG) from Kaplan. Financial terms are not being disclosed. KLG, a leading global language education platform, comprises Kaplan International Languages, Alpadia Language Schools, Azurlingua, and ESL Education. Inspirit Capital will support KLG in delivering on its ambitious growth pla
Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp (“Quantum Leap” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering ("IPO") of 20,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. The units are expecte
Banner Corporation to Acquire Pacific Financial Corporation
WALLA WALLA, Wash. & ABERDEEN, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banner Corporation (“Banner”) (NASDAQ: BANR), the holding company for Banner Bank, and Pacific Financial Corporation (“Pacific Financial”) (OTCQX: PFLC), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific, today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Banner will acquire Pacific Financial in an all-stock transaction, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. Follow
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Aspire Mortgage Trust 2026-2 (SPIRE 2026-2)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to eight classes of mortgage-backed notes from Aspire Mortgage Trust 2026-2 (SPIRE 2026-2), a $450.6 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 829 residential mortgages, is characterized by fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), which make up 99.3% and 0.7% of the pool, respectively. The loans are classified as Qualified Mortgages – Safe Harbor (APOR) (QM: Safe Harbor (A
KBRA Assigns Issuer Rating to Universal Insurance Holdings and Preliminary Rating to Senior Unsecured Note Offering
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a BBB issuer rating to Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) and a BBB preliminary long-term credit rating (LTCR) to UVE’s proposed $100 million fixed-rate senior unsecured notes (Notes) due 2031. The Outlook for both ratings is Stable. UVE intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering to refinance its existing $100 million 5.625% senior unsecured notes due November 30, 2026, thereby extending UVE’s debt maturity profile to 2031, as
Hilgers Dallas Managing Partner Grant Schmidt Named Among Nation’s Top Managing Partners
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National commercial litigation and discovery counsel law firm Hilgers PLLC is proud to announce that Grant Schmidt, the Dallas office managing partner, has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide. This is Mr. Schmidt’s second selection to the prestigious legal guide, which debuted last year and recognizes the nation’s top law firm leaders. In introducing this year’s honorees, Lawdragon described them as “impassioned, inclusive” and
FedPoint Joins Select Group of CMMC Level 2‑Certified Organizations
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FedPoint announced today that it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating full compliance with the security requirements of NIST Special Publication 800-171 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). FedPoint’s Level 2 certification places the company among a group of the nation’s most trusted, defense‑ready administrators for business services. FedPoint received its official CMMC certification
Pershing Square Announces the Closing of the Combined IPO of Pershing Square USA and Pershing Square Inc.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (“PSUS”), an investment company managed by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“PSCM”), and Pershing Square Inc. (“PSI”), the parent company of PSCM, today announced the closing of the combined initial public offering (the “PSUS IPO”) of the common shares of beneficial interest of PSUS (the “PSUS Shares”) and the initial public offering (the “PSI IPO”, and together with the PSUS IPO, the “Combined IPO”) of the common stock of PSI (the “
Windy City Wire Expands Hiring with Sales Class of 2026
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Windy City Wire, a leading manufacturer and distributor of low-voltage wire and cable solutions headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, announced expanded recruitment for its Sales Class of 2026, with applications now open. The company is actively reviewing candidates and extending offers on a rolling basis. The Sales Class of 2026 is a structured career development initiative designed to prepare college graduates and early-career professionals for long-term

