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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens is expanding its specialty pharmacy services and investing in its capabilities as the company further grows its core pharmacy business to improve patient outcomes and provide greater value to payers and partners. The company today introduced Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, a holistic offering that expands access to care for patients with complex, chronic conditions and enables partnerships that drive profitability for Walgreens’ pharmacy business. The c

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF), the most comprehensive international financial and insurance conference in Puerto Rico, celebrates its fourth edition on October 21 and 22, 2024 in San Juan. Local and international experts in the international banking and insurance industries will converge, addressing the most current topics on compliance, financial crimes, regulations, and opportunities, presenting Puerto Rico as a premiere center for inte

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BankonBetter--American Riviera Bancorp (“Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank (“Bank”), announced today unaudited net income was $2.2 million ($0.37 per share) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to $2.2 million ($0.38 per share) in the previous quarter, and $3.0 million ($0.52 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year. Earnings for the last two quarters have remained stable despite the continued high-ra

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubrik, Inc. today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 23,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $32.00 per share. In addition, Rubrik has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,525,000 shares of its Class A common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stoc

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of HashiCorp Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP) to IBM for $35.00 per share in cash is fair to HashiCorp shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages HashiCorp shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether HashiCorp and its board of d

NEW YORK & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, an investor group (“the Investor Group,” the “Group” or “we”) led by Nihon Global Growth Partners Management Inc. (“NHGGP”) announced it has submitted four shareholder proposals (the “Shareholder Proposals”) for consideration at Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.’s (2875.T) (“Toyo Suisan” or the “Company”) upcoming 2024 General Shareholders’ Meeting. NHGGP and the Investor Group collectively own approximately 3.8% of Toyo Suisan’s common shares. NHGGP also release

HATTIESBURG, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancshares, Inc. (“FBMS” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First Bank, (www.thefirstbank.com) reported today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Highlights for the Quarter: Net income available to common shareholders totaled $20.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, representing an increase of 86.7% when compared to $11.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Several one-time items ar

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the appointment of Dan Leiter as Head of International for Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI). In this role, reporting to Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of BXCI, Mr. Leiter will lead the activity and expansion of BXCI in EMEA and APAC. Additionally, Michael Carruthers is appointed as European Head of Private Credit, reporting to Mr. Leiter. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading credit investors with nearly $420 billion in asse

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 Compass Minerals International Inc. (NYSE: CMP) between November 29, 2023 and March 22, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Compass Minerals investors under the federal securities laws. To join the Compass Minerals class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) today reported net income attributable to the Company of $10.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to the Company of $17.1 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2023. “We continued to invest in our future in the first quarter of 2024, opening new locations in Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale, while adding 12 new tea

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company TSC Intermediate, Inc. (“Tropical Smoothie Cafe” or the “Company”) to private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”). Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a leading franchisor of fast casual restaurants built on a mission to Inspire Better® with more than 1,400 locations across 44 states.

ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading franchisor of fast casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. This would be the first transaction from Blackstone’s most recent vintage of its flagship private equity vehicle, and is intended to help accelerate Tropical Smoothie Cafe's already-rapid expansion through c

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On April 24, 2024, the Board of Trustees of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (NYSE: DHF) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.0175 per share of beneficial interest, payable on May 22, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 8, 2024. The ex-dividend date is May 7, 2024. The previous dividend declared in March was $0.0175 per share of beneficial interest. Important Information BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.,

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the “Company”), a national owner and developer of retail, residential and mixed-use properties, today announced that between April 23, 2024 and April 24, 2024, the Company has made voluntary prepayments aggregating $50 million toward its $1.6 billion term loan facility provided by Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska (“Berkshire Hathaway”). With the prepayments, the Company has now repaid a total of $1.32 billio

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ouro, a global fintech company founded in 1999 by former University of Texas (UT) students and Netspend founders Roy and Bertrand Sosa, today announced a game changing partnership with Texas One Fund, the Official NIL Collective of University of Texas Athletics, that is inclusive of benefits for all UT student-athletes. The multi-year partnership offers financial literacy training and money management programs, and the opportunity for all eligible student-athlete

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB) (“Siebert” or the “Company”), a diversified provider of financial services, announced that it has received a notice (the "Notice") from the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") on April 18, 2024 notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the periodic filing requirements for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Listing Rule") because the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.69 as of March 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on April 25, 2024 to holders of record on March 29, 2024, with an ex-dividend date of March 28, 2024. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”, the “Exchange”) announced today that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each representing one fifth of an ordinary share of VIA optronics AG (the “Company”) — ticker symbol VIAO — from the NYSE. Trading in the Company’s ADSs will be suspended immediately. NYSE Regulation reached its decision to delist the Company’s ADSs pursuant to Section 802.01B o

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investors Capital Group (ICG), a firm focused on multifamily real estate investments, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Desert Village Townhomes, in St. George, Utah, from CW Group for an undisclosed price above $50 million. This acquisition adds 184 high-quality units in the St. George submarket of Santa Clara, Utah, to ICG’s expanding portfolio, further solidifying their presence in rapidly growing regions. Desert Village will be the fourth property that ICG