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Ares Raises $12.7 Billion to Invest in Asset-Based Finance Through the Pathfinder Closed-End Strategy
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today the final closing of Ares Pathfinder Fund III, L.P. and Ares Pathfinder Fund III (Offshore), L.P. (together, “Pathfinder III” or the “Fund”) at $8.5 billion in LP commitments. The Fund was oversubscribed and closed at its increased hard cap, well in excess of its $6.5 billion target and its $6.6 billion 2023 vintage Pathfinder II fund. The Fund held its
SK Capital Completes the Sale of Isolatek International to Catchment Capital
STANHOPE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affiliates of funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”), a private investment firm focused on the material sciences, specialty ingredients and life sciences sectors, announced today they have completed the sale of Isolatek International (“Isolatek” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive fireproofing technologies, to Catchment Capital (“Catchment”), a New York-based private equity firm. Isolatek is a market leader in the d
Ayar Labs Appoints Sejal Daswani as Chief People and Operations Officer
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ayar Labs, the leader in co-packaged optics (CPO) solutions for AI scale-up, announced the appointment of Sejal Daswani as Chief People and Operations Officer. In this newly created role, Daswani will oversee Ayar Labs’ people strategy as well as operations as the company continues to expand globally and advance its technology to meet hyperscaler deployment requirements.Daswani brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across people, operations and cor
Kian-Backed SPATCO Energy Solutions Expands Presence in Environmental Services with the Acquisitions of Discovery Tank Testing and Tank Wizards
ATLANTA & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kian Capital-backed SPATCO Energy Solutions (“SPATCO”), a forward-thinking provider of innovative, turnkey infrastructure services solutions to the fueling, environmental and EV charging market segments, has completed the acquisition of Discovery Tank Testing Inc. (“Discovery”) and Tank Wizards Inc. These acquisitions represent the platform's fifth and sixth partnerships following the closing of its single-asset continuation fund in July 2024. Discove
Canopy Launches Close Automation in Open Beta, Merging Ledger Visibility with Practice Management
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #accounting--Canopy Close Automation is now available to all customers. It unifies client workflows with general ledger data to automate monitoring and reporting.
Lewis & Clark Capital Announces the Formation of AirCore Environmental
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lewis & Clark Capital today announced the formation of AirCore Environmental, a new indoor air quality ("IAQ") platform built through the acquisitions of Radon Mitigation Services ("RMS") and Radon Professional Services ("RPS"). AirCore provides radon mitigation services predominantly to commercial customers across the Southeastern United States, with a mission to help property owners, managers, and builders create safer, healthier indoor environments. Formed by
KBRA Releases Global ABS 2026 Conference: Day 1 Recap
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases its Day 1 recap of the Global ABS 2026 conference, held from 9-11 June. Global ABS 2026 opened in Barcelona with record attendance, as the conference’s 30th anniversary edition attracted more than 5,570 on-site attendees, surpassing last year’s high-water mark. Participation was broad, with representation from issuers, investors, and attendees from more than 55 countries. The first day underscored the breadth of Europe’s securitisation agenda, beginning wi
Smead Capital Management Extends International Value Strategy to Global Investors Through New Fund
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smead Capital Management, a Phoenix-based investment management firm and a leader in value investing, today announced the launch of the Smead Global ex-US Value UCITS Fund designed to provide global investors with access to a product modeled after the firm’s long-standing Smead International Value Strategy. The Smead Global ex-US Value UCITS Fund is domiciled in Luxembourg. Investors can access the fund through Smead Capital Management’s website and it is available to
End the Global Debt Trap: Freedom from Debt Now, says AHF
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DebtJustice--As part of the global Freedom from Debt campaign launch, nearly 50 AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) country teams and partners will commence multiple in-person and virtual advocacy actions that call for urgent reforms to a global debt system that prevents developing countries from investing in healthcare, education, and other basic human needs. Debt injustice demands a global system that prioritizes people over profit and ensures countries can meet the basic needs
Europe’s Payments Leaders Gather in London as Control, Fraud and AI Reshape the Industry
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Europe’s payments industry enters a decisive phase marked by sovereignty pressures, new regulatory requirements and the rise of AI‑driven commerce, the industry’s most influential players will convene in London later this month to debate who controls the rails, bears the risk and shapes the future. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced Payments Unleashed EMEA, a two‑day, invitation‑only gathering of se
ERock Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ERock, Inc., a recognized leader in reliable, large-scale onsite power solutions (“ERock” or the “Company”), today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 27,906,977 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $21.50 per share. The Company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,186,046 shares of Class A common stock to cover over-allotments. The shares of Class A common stock are expected to be
Wolters Kluwer executive, Cathy Rowe, delivers address at AICPA ENGAGE highlighting AI-driven transformation of the accounting profession
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting executive Cathy Rowe delivered an address at AICPA® ENGAGE 2026, one of the profession’s largest annual events, attracting thousands of attendees nationwide, highlighting how artificial intelligence is transforming the accounting profession and accelerating the shift toward intelligent, autonomous workflows. Industry at an Inflection Point In her remarks, Rowe emphasized that the industry is at a pivotal inflection point, driven by
AVAV INVESTOR REMINDER: AeroVironment, Inc. Investors Have Until July 27, 2026 To Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If you have suffered a loss on your AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:AVAV) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost. Investors have until July 27, 2026 to ask the Court to appoint them as lead plaintiff. Courts do not consider applications filed after this de
D.A. Davidson Acts as Exclusive Advisor to Bridgewell Agribusiness in Sale to Vireo Growth
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Bridgewell Agribusiness LLC (“Bridgewell”), a provider of food and agricultural inputs and supply chain solutions, specializing in organic and non-GMO ingredients, in its sale to Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE:VREO) (“Vireo”), a platform focused on building a diversified agribusiness and specialty distribution portfolio. Bridgewell has built a differentiated business supported by lo
Cello and Lightspeed Announce the Winners of the GTM10 Awards — Honoring the World’s Best GTM Leaders in Software
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cello and Lightspeed Venture Partners today proudly unveiled the 50 winners of the GTM10 Awards 2026, the first global program recognizing the best Go-To-Market (GTM) leaders across Marketing, Sales, Growth, Customer, and Partnerships in software. The winners were selected by an esteemed jury of GTM legends, including Wade Foster (Co-founder & CEO, Zapier), Nadia Rashid (CRO, Outreach), and Keith Messick (CMO, Vercel) - each bringing decades of experience in
Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Via Transportation, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VIA #Logistics--Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA) securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with the Company's September 15, 2025 initial public statement ("IPO"). Via Transportation, Inc. provides a platform that transforms global transportation systems into digital networks in the United States,
WTF Investors Have Opportunity to Join Waton Financial Limited Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WTF--WTF Investors Have Opportunity to Join Waton Financial Limited Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the BitGo Holdings, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BTGO #BitGo--Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) securities between January 22, 2025 and May 13, 2026. BitGo operates as a digital asset infrastructure company, offering a platform on which its customers may store, trade, and stake digital assets.For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.The Alle
Customers Bank Named on Business Insider’s America's High Growth Companies 2026
WEST READING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Customers Bank, the $25.9 billion asset subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI), today announced it has been named to Business Insider's America's High Growth Companies 2026, an annual ranking produced in partnership with data firm Plant-A Insights Group that highlights the top U.S. organizations that have sustained rapid, profitable expansion while maintaining financial health. The recognition was determined through an extensive assessment of fina
Rosen Law Firm Urges Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) Stockholders with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) between October 30, 2025 and April 30, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Roblox is a gaming and creation platform.For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653.The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Allegations that Roblox Corporation (NYSE: R
