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TH Global Capital Named 'Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year' for the Third Year Running at the 16th Annual International M&A Awards
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TH Global Capital, a global boutique investment banking firm with operations across 13 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with a track record of closing transactions in 29 countries, has won four prestigious awards at the 16th Annual International M&A Awards, including ‘Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year’ for the third consecutive year. TH Global Capital’s awards include: Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year 2025 Corporate/Strateg
SURMOUNT Advises VIVE Collision on Sale-Leaseback Portfolio Transaction with Four Corners Property Trust
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SURMOUNT, a leading full-service net lease real estate advisory and investment platform, is proud to announce that it served as the exclusive real estate advisor to VIVE Collision in the successful sale-leaseback of a portfolio of automotive service properties to Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT) for $4.7 million. This portfolio includes well‑located facilities in prime retail corridors across Maine and Vermont, all leased back under triple‑net leases with 20 ye
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, MS Transverse Insurance Company and TRM Specialty Insurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “aa” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company, MS Transverse Insurance Company and TRM Specialty Insurance Company, collectively referred to as MS Transverse Insurance Group (MS Transverse). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. These companies are domiciled in Dallas, TX, and are
LongWater Completes First SBIC Fund Investment with Valley Lighting
FARGO, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LowerMiddleMarket--LongWater is pleased to announce its investment in Valley Lighting. This marks the first deployment of capital from LongWater’s inaugural SBIC fund.
Milliman analysis: Public pension funding surges in May after pause in tariffs drives 2.4% monthly investment gain
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #employeebenefits--Milliman has just released its latest monthly Public Pension Funding Index.
BASE STOCK ALERT: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Couchbase, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE) to Haveli Investments for $24.50 per share in cash is fair to Couchbase shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Couchbase 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 Couchbase a
AM Best Named a Top Workplace in New Jersey
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in New Jersey by NJ Advance Media. The award is based on employee feedback collected via a confidential survey, which measures workplace experience and engagement. New Jersey’s Top Workplaces highlights organizations with positive workplace culture and employee response. “We’re proud to be recognized with this award, especially because we prioritize employee experience and workplace culture,” said Arthur Snyder III, pre
Aya Healthcare Acquires Locum’s Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #APPs--Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Locum’s Nest, a leading workforce solutions provider in the United Kingdom (U.K.) that connects healthcare professionals with open shifts at National Health Service (NHS) hospitals through a powerful mobile app. This combination unites two leading providers in their respective countries to share best practices and innovations, enhancing
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ADDISON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #gnty--The Board of Directors of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: GNTY), the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., declared a quarterly cash dividend on Wednesday in the amount of $0.25 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2025. About Guaranty Bancshares Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. and has 33 banking loc
SHOEBOX Wins Inaugural AIHA Connect Spirit of Innovation Award for PureTest Product
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #aihaconnect--AIHA is proud to announce that SHOEBOX has been named the winner of the inaugural Spirit of Innovation Award—the SPINNY—at AIHA Connect 2025.
NetXD Unveils End-to-End TradFi-DeFi Infrastructure Platform
LAWRENCE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NetXD, the financial-technology company powering banks and institutions across 10 countries, is excited to announce its full-stack infrastructure bridging traditional (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform unifies its programmable ledger, global payments hub including stablecoins with a proof of reserve, bank-grade HD wallet (for self-custody), Large Action Model (LAM) and an AI engine allowing institutions to launch and manage tokenized product
The MCS Group Earns Relativity aiR for Review Competency, Expanding AI Capabilities in Legal Tech
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MCS Group, a leading eDiscovery and legal technology solution provider, today announced it has earned the Relativity aiR for Review Competency from global legal technology company Relativity. Relativity’s solution competencies highlight specialized skills and expertise in leveraging specific RelativityOne solutions, ensuring the highest level of service. Partners who have received this unique distinction have demonstrated exceptional expertise in leveraging th
Stackup Raises $4.2 Million in Seed Round to Streamline Operations for Crypto Businesses
CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stackup, the digital asset management platform designed to streamline crypto operations for crypto businesses, today announced that it has secured $4.2 million in seed funding. The round was led by 1kx, with participation from Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital, Soma Capital, Amino Capital, and Digital Currency Group (DCG). The investment will accelerate the development of the Stackup platform, allowing the team to continue developing solutions that simplify c
Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. Announces Date of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EarningsCall--Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after market close.
Leading Office Capital Markets Team of Russell Ingrum, Jared Chua and Matt Murphy Joins Cushman & Wakefield
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #cre--Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Russell Ingrum, Jared Chua and Matt Murphy have joined the firm.
J.P. Morgan Unveils New Features, Fixed Income Experience for Retail Investors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.P. Morgan revealed a wave of new features including a cutting-edge fixed income experience on the J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform. The enhancements make it easier for investors to explore and invest in corporate bonds, Treasuries and more. By simply logging into the Chase mobile app or Chase.com, investors can now access user-friendly tools that simplify the process of finding and trading fixed income products. Here’s what’s new: Yield Comparison Table:
AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of Daily Underwriters of America
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of Daily Underwriters of America (DUOA) (Carlisle, PA). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSR is stable. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect DUOA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as i
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Veterinary Professional Insurance Society Incorporated
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb+” (Fair) of Veterinary Professional Insurance Society Incorporated (VPIS) (New Zealand). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect VPIS’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. VPIS’ balance
HarbourVest Partners Appoints Elizabeth Pritchard as a Managing Director
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets investment specialist with more than $147 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Pritchard as managing director and Head of Data and Analytics. In this role, Elizabeth will lead and grow the firm’s data vision and strategy. “We are excited to welcome Elizabeth to HarbourVest,” said John M. Toomey Jr., CEO, HarbourVest Partners. “Data-driven decision making has a
KindlyMD and Nakamoto Announce an Additional $51.5 Million In PIPE Financing To Support Bitcoin Treasury Efforts
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kindly MD, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) (“KindlyMD”), which previously announced its anticipated merger with Nakamoto Holdings Inc. (“Nakamoto”), a Bitcoin-native holding company, today announced the close of an additional $51.5 million in private placement in public equity (“PIPE financing”) to support its efforts to establish a Bitcoin treasury. To date, KindlyMD has raised a total of approximately $563 million in PIPE financing and $763 million including convertible n