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Applications for Kickfurther’s CPGrow ’25 Competition are closing soon on January 31, 2025!
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kickfurther, the leading inventory funding platform for consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) companies, announced it is accepting applications for the CPGrow 2025 pitch competition, where Kickfurther provides a platform for emerging CPG brands to showcase their groundbreaking products and growth stories. The application window is open until January 31, 2025. Contesting brands compete for the winning prize of up to $250,000 in no-cost inventory funding, valued at up to
Roark and Kohlberg Announce Strategic Partnership With GPRS
ATLANTA & MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roark Capital (“Roark”) and Kohlberg announced a strategic partnership with GPRS Holdings ("GPRS" or the "Company”). Kohlberg, the previous majority owner of the Company, will remain a minority investor and partner with Roark to further accelerate growth. The Company’s management team, led by CEO Matt Aston, will continue to lead GPRS and remain significant owners of the business. Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, GPRS provides subsurface damage preven
Ramirez Asset Management Acquires $500 Million Private Credit Strategy Team From Avenue Capital Group
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GrowWithUs--Ramirez Asset Management acquires $500M private credit strategy team led by William Maier from hedge fund manager Avenue Capital Group
Persium Group Announces Promotion of Stephen Griner to Chief Executive Officer
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Persium Group announces Promotion of Stephen Griner to Chief Executive Officer
Kestra Financial Promotes John Amore to President of Leading Wealth Management Platform
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kestra Financial, an industry-leading wealth management platform, today announced that John V. Amore, the firm’s current head of wealth management, will assume the role of Kestra Financial president effective the beginning of April 2025. Stephen R. Langlois, the current president of Kestra Financial, will retire at the end of 2025. Langlois will remain on staff as a senior advisor through the end of the year, sharing his valuable expertise while ensuring a smooth
reverifi LoanLynx.ai Launches, Revolutionizing Real Estate Financing
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LoanLynx.ai, a cutting-edge lending platform, officially launches today, redefining the real estate financing landscape. Founded by real estate veteran Jeff VanNote, LoanLynx.ai harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to make the borrowing and lending process faster, smarter, and more accessible. LoanLynx.ai is the first platform of its kind, offering an end-to-end digital experience for real estate investors, agents, and borrowers. With advanced algorithms and
Principal® to Host World Cancer Day Event Featuring ESPN’s V Foundation CEO
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on World Cancer Day, Thursday, February 4, for an educational event with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event will feature a keynote from Shane Jacobson, V Foundation Chief Executive Officer and Susanna Greer, Ph.D., V Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, as they provide education on the importance of cancer research, its impact on everyday health and welln
Adams Outdoor Advertising Expands Midwest Reach with Acquisition of Cee Media
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adams Outdoor Advertising Expands Midwest Reach with Acquisition of Cee Media.
Mason Capital Management Sends Letter to Spanish National Securities Market Commission Regarding Lack of Transparency by Grifols
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mason Capital Management LLC (“Mason”), a registered investment advisor to funds and accounts holding approximately 2.5% of Grifols S.A. (“Grifols” or the “Company”) (BME: GRF) (NASDAQ: GRFS) class A shares, today sent a letter to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (the “CNMV”) calling the CNMV’s attention to the troubling and value destructive lack of transparency by Grifols and its Board of Directors (the “Board”). In the letter, Mason urges the CNMV
Smartmatic Applauds Ruling Denying Fox Corporation’s Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartmatic lauds a New York appeals court decision to reject Fox Corporation’s attempts to dismiss a historic defamation lawsuit.
William Blair Expands Biopharma Investment Banking Group With Senior Hire
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terence Tan Joins William Blair's Biopharma Investment Banking Group in New York
BlackRock Launches New Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $IBIT #Cboe--The iShares ETF now trades on Cboe Canada under the symbol IBIT, with U.S. dollar denominated units trading under the symbol IBIT.U.
Triventure Group Files Summary Judgment Motion to Recover Commissions Owed by Claire’s Boutiques
NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triventure Group is asking the Circuit Court of Cook County to rule in its favor and recover millions of dollars in commissions from Claire’s
Focus Financial Partners Announces Rebrand and Introduces New Brand Architecture for Its Hubs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Focus Financial Partners Inc., an interdependent network of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, today introduced a refreshed corporate brand and a new brand architecture for its advisory hubs under the name Focus Partners. The rebrand will enable Focus to go to market with a refreshed, stronger, and more cohesive brand identity consistent with the company’s evolved strategy and vision. As part of this rebrand, the firm launche
Churchill’s Junior Capital & Private Equity Solutions Team Completes Direct Investment Alongside Tenex Capital Management in Strategic Merger of Rose Paving with Atlantic Southern Paving
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”), an investment-specialist of Nuveen that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market-focused private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, announced a second lien debt and minority equity investment to support Tenex Capital Management (“Tenex” or the “Sponsor”) in the strategic merger of Rose Paving (“Rose”) with Atlantic Southern Paving (“ASP”). Rose has been a portfolio company of Tenex s
AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. 2025 Stockholder Letter Clarification
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (“AtlasClear Holdings” or the “Company”) (NYSEAMEX: ATCH), plans to build a cutting-edge technology enabled financial services firm that would create a more efficient platform for trading, clearing, settlement and banking of evolving and innovative financial products with a focus on the small and middle market financial services firms. Dear Valued Stockholders, We have received a number of inquiries for clarification related to our 2025 St
Synovus to participate at BofA Securities Financial Services Conference
COLUMBUS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synovus Financial Corp. Chairman, CEO and President Kevin Blair to participate in fireside chat at 2025 BofA Securities Financial Services Conference.
IAMPHENOM 2025 Expands All-Star Lineup with Enterprise HR Pioneers
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HRTech--IAMPHENOM 2025 Expands All-Star Lineup with Enterprise HR Pioneers
Starr Names Peter Hirs to Succeed Howard Smith as CFO
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr announced that Peter Hirs has been named the company’s chief financial officer, effective January 13, succeeding Howard I. Smith, who is retiring after more than 40 years at Starr and related entities. Hirs brings significant finance and insurance experience to Starr, having spent the past 20 years at a global insurance carrier, where he managed regional finance teams across the world and led mergers and acquisitions activities. In his new role, Hirs will overse
Walmart Introduces Updated Look and Feel: A Testament to Heritage and Innovation
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart is excited to announce a comprehensive brand refresh that reflects its evolution as a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer. From its humble beginnings in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1951, Walmart has grown into a global leader dedicated to helping people save money and live better. As Walmart has grown, this commitment extends from providing affordable prices on products to serving customers and members in ways that make the shopping experience