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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement with the Fibonacci Group to acquire Cabel Industry, an Italian technology company that provides specialized core banking and IT managed services to mid-size financial institutions.

Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced an agreement to acquire a majority controlling interest in Castrol (or “the Company”), a global leader in lubricants, from BP p.l.c. (“bp”) (NYSE: BP) (LON: BP), in a transaction valuing the business at an enterprise value of approximately $10.1 billion. bp will retain a 35% minority interest in Castrol as part of the transaction. In connection with the transaction, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) will invest up to USD$1.05 billion in support of the transaction, resulting in an indirect stake in Castrol.

PAG, a leading Asia-based alternative investment firm, KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Sapporo Holdings Limited (“Sapporo Holdings”) today announced that funds managed by PAG and KKR have signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the shares of Sapporo Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Sapporo Real Estate” or the “Company”) from Sapporo Holdings (the “Transaction”). The acquisition will close in stages over three years, with the acquisition of the first tranche, representing a 51% stake, expected to close on June 1, 2026, to facilitate a smooth handover across all locations, including Ebisu, Tokyo and Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Global investment firm KKR today announced the completion of its tender offer for the common shares and share options of Forum Engineering Inc. (“Forum Engineering”; TSE stock code 7088) (the “Tender Offer”) on December 23, 2025. The Tender Offer was made through KJ003 Co., Ltd. (the “Offeror”), an entity owned by funds managed by KKR.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced the successful orbital launch of BlueBird 6.

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) have completed functional testing of their jointly developed next-generation gas turbine control system for thermal power plants.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched a CMOS dual comparator, "TC75W71FU." It features a high-speed response and a full input/output range (Rail to Rail), suiting it for use in overcurrent detection in industrial equipment[1]. Shipments start today.

Headline of release should read: Klarna Group plc Securities Class Action Result of Understated Risks and Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (instead of Klarna Group plc Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Understated Risks and Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC).

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced the acquisition of a 1.78-acre land parcel in Toronto, Ontario, for the planned development of a Class A self-storage facility. SmartStop will undertake the development in partnership with SmartCentres (TSX: SRU.UN).

Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (“Buenaventura” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru’s largest publicly-traded precious metals mining company, announced today that San Gabriel, its new gold operation located in Moquegua, has produced its first dore bar as part of the commissioning tests. This milestone was achieved in line with the planned timeline. The Company is progressing toward concluding the necessary arrangements with the Ministry of Energy and Mines to initiate full-scale production and commercialization.

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Klarna Group plc (“Klarna” or the “Company”) (NYSE:KLAR) securities during the period of September 7, 2025 through December 22, 2025, inclusive (“the Class Period”).

Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Voyage Benefits, LLC, a respected health and life insurance agency based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Motive Technologies, Inc., the AI platform for physical operations, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. Motive has applied to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MTVE.”

Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of an Olive Garden property for $2.2 million. The property is located in a highly trafficked corridor in Illinois and is corporate-operated under a long term, triple net lease with approximately eight years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 6.7% cap rate on rent as of the closing date and exclusive of transaction costs.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Klarna Group plc (“Klarna” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KLAR) securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company’s September 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”). Klarna investors have until February 20, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, has once again been lauded by ratings powerhouse Yelp. The growing pizza brand was ranked #7 among U.S. restaurant chains and #9 overall on Yelp’s Most Loved Brands of 2025 list. The list celebrates the national brands that have cultivated loyalty and love on Yelp, and the rankings are based on customer ratings and reviews for businesses with 150 or more locations and at least 500 total reviews. The prestigious Yelp recognition underscores Mountain Mike’s strong guest satisfaction and consistent performance across verified consumer reviews, reinforcing the brand’s growing national appeal. The accolade follows the brand’s debut at #6 on Yelp’s Top 25 Pizza Chains in America list. Mountain Mike’s has grown exponentially since 2017 while staying true to its roots. Along the way, the popular chain continues to add to a surge of industry acclaim.

Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Crash Champions property for $2.6 million. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in Ohio and is corporate-operated under a long term, net lease with approximately nine years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 7.2% cap rate including rent credits received at closing and exclusive of transaction costs.

Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP (“Labaton”) has filed a securities class action lawsuit (the “Complaint”) on behalf of its client Indiana Public Retirement System (“Indiana PRS”) against CarMax, Inc. (“CarMax” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KMX) and certain of its executives (collectively, “Defendants”). The Action, which is captioned Indiana Public Retirement System v. CarMax, Inc., No. 25-cv-01056 (E.D. Va. Dec. 23, 2025), asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired CarMax securities between June 20, 2025 and November 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

A subsidiary of Glenfarne Group , LLC (“Glenfarne”) today announced the completion of a previously announced acquisition of four energy projects in Chile with a combined 909 Megawatts (“MW”) of installed capacity comprised of 588 MW of solar and associated battery energy storage system (“BESS”) facilities with a capacity of 1.61 Gigawatt-hours (“GWh”) (321 MW equivalent). Glenfarne acquired the assets from METLEN Energy & Metals (“METLEN”).

Southern California Edison remains committed to meeting the needs of community members and delivering dedicated support to serve the high level of interest in its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. On-demand resources and one-on-one assistance are available in multiple languages to eligible individuals and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire through Nov. 30, 2026 – including the final weeks of December 2025.

GCI Liberty, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLIBA, GLIBK) (“GCI Liberty”) announced today the completion of its rights offering, which expired in accordance with its terms at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 17, 2025. GCI Liberty received approximately $300 million in proceeds, which will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures and repayment or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness. GCI Liberty may also use a portion of the net proceeds from the rights offering for potential strategic acquisitions, investments or partnerships.

BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE:BKU) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share. The dividend will be payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 9, 2026.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) has expanded its offerings of distinctive, actively managed exchange-traded funds with the introduction of the Virtus Silvant Growth Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: VGRO) managed by Silvant Capital Management. VGRO is the 26th ETF offering from Virtus’ multi-manager ETF platform, Virtus ETF Solutions.

Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified lemon and avocado growing and lemon packing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended October 31, 2025.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) (the “Company”), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced that it expects to appoint the Company’s next CEO by mid-January 2026.

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced the closing of the sale of the 27-year-old, 147-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Billerica, Ma., for $17.4 million. An approximate $6 million renovation of the hotel was planned for 2025 but was not completed due to the pending sale. The hotel was projected to have the third lowest RevPAR in the portfolio and earn approximately $1 million of net operating income in 2025, thus equating to a capitalization rate of approximately 4 percent.

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JANX) (Janux), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a broad pipeline of novel immunotherapies based on its proprietary Tumor Activated T Cell Engager (TRACTr), Tumor Activated Immunomodulator (TRACIr), and Adaptive Immune Response Modulator (ARM) platforms, today provided a program update on its ongoing Phase 1 study evaluating JANX008, its EGFR-targeted TRACTr, in multiple solid tumor indications.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq: GTIM), operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.14770 per share on the Fund’s outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on January 22, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 12, 2026. The ex-dividend date is January 12, 2026.

Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) will release financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended Nov. 29, 2025, before the market opens on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Albertsons Cos. will host a conference call that day at 8:30 a.m. (EST). The conference call will be available at the following address by accessing the "Events & Presentations" link included therein:

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has granted equity awards under its 2014 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") to new employees who joined Salesforce in connection with the acquisition of Regrello. The Plan was adopted by the Salesforce Board of Directors in July 2014, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08.

Akumin Inc. (together with its subsidiaries “Akumin” or the “Company”) announced today that it entered into an agreement (the “Support Agreement”) with certain noteholders representing over 95% of outstanding senior secured notes due in 2027 and 2028 (together, the “Senior Secured Notes”), and Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm, that will reduce debt, enhance liquidity and extend its debt maturities related to the Senior Secured Notes. Under the agreement (i) the Company will launch an exchange offer to issue new senior secured notes due 2031 (the “New Notes”) in exchange for outstanding Senior Secured Notes, which will be retired, and (ii) Stonepeak will continue to provide incremental growth capital to the Company.

As families ease back into everyday routines after the holidays, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue franchise, is helping make family meals more affordable. To kick off its 85th anniversary, Dickey’s is offering its fan-favorite Kids Eat Free promotion, every day nationwide beginning December 26, 2025, through January 31, 2026.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of KEPCO, Inc. to High Performance Metal Finishing. The acquisition closed December 4, 2025.

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced a new partnership with Global Game Jam (GGJ) as the Headline Sponsor for the 2026 event cycle. This collaboration reinforces Xsolla’s commitment to supporting developers of all experience levels and expanding opportunities for creators across the international game development community.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) (“MSG Sports”), Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (“MSG Entertainment”), and Sphere Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: SPHR) (together, the “MSG Family of Companies”) announced today a new marketing partnership with PwC US, which includes naming the multinational professional services network The Official Business Consulting Partner of the Arena at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (“SLM” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLM) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Charming Medical Limited (“Charming” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MCTA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Klarna Group plc (“Klarna” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KLAR) and reminds investors of the February 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Making Science, the global digital acceleration consultancy, today announced the launch of AWAKE Venture Studio. This "AI-first" model represents a new era in systematic innovation, designed to identify, prototype, and scale both internal proprietary solutions and independent AI-native startups with global reach.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Maffey’s Security Group to Guardian Fire Protection Services. The acquisition closed March 31, 2025.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into ASP Isotopes, Inc. (NasdaqCM: ASPI).

Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare and a leading provider of personalized infusion therapy, is pleased to announce the opening of another Advanced Infusion Care Center (AICC). This latest one is in Marietta, GA represents a significant step forward in AIC’s ongoing expansion and its commitment to increasing access to compassionate, high-quality infusion services across the country.

S.S. Lazio announces that Nasdaq has reserved the ticker symbol “LZO” for S.S. Lazio S.p.A., a significant milestone that marks a new chapter in the Club’s path of growth and international expansion.

IntouchCX, a global leader in customer experience management and automation, announced that IntouchAI, and its solution suite, has been named a Major Contender in the Everest Group Conversational AI and AI Agents in CXM Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

BorderPlex Digital Assets (BorderPlex) today announced the launch of Project Green, a market process to source up to 500 MW of renewable energy generation capacity by 2028 and scaling to a total of 1 GW of renewable energy generation capacity by 2032 to support economic growth and development in southern New Mexico.

The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) (“CoreWeave”).

Huber Capital Management, LLC today announced that the Huber Select Large Cap Value Fund, Institutional Class, (HULEX), has acquired the assets of the Coho Relative Value Fund (COHOX).

Dazzle AI, a new company founded by entrepreneur, executive, and technologist Marissa Mayer, today announced it has raised $8 million in seed funding at a $35 million post-money valuation. The round was led by Kirsten Green of Forerunner with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Greycroft, Offline Ventures, Slow Ventures, and Bling Capital.

Hibbett, Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer and global sports brand, PUMA continued their shared commitment to community impact this holiday season with a sixth consecutive annual donation to Children’s of Alabama, one of the nation’s largest pediatric medical centers.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is honored to be recognized by the Daily Journal as one of California’s Top Securities Litigation Boutiques for 2025. For more than three decades, our firm has remained singularly focused on representing investors and consumers in complex, high-stakes securities matters nationwide. This profile highlights recent landmark recoveries, including our role as sole lead counsel in the $433.5 million Alibaba securities class action and as co-lead counsel in the $120 million ViacomCBS recovery arising from the Archegos collapse. We are grateful to our clients, colleagues, and team whose trust and dedication make these results possible.

CIM Real Assets & Credit Fund (“CIM RACR” or the “Fund”) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared monthly cash dividends of $0.132 per share of Class A Common Shares (ARACX), $0.127 per share of Class C Common Shares (RACRX), $0.134 per share of Class I Common Shares (IRACX) and $0.130 per share of Class L Common Shares (LRACX) for each of January, February, and March 2026, representing an annual distribution rate of 7.5% of NAV (as of December 17, 2025) per share.

Identis Group, a global leader in Secure Identity and Payment technologies, places a strategic investment in Credence ID, a leader in mobile identity, biometrics, and standards-based digital ID solutions.

Cardiff, Inc. (Cardiff), a leading tech-enabled provider of financing for small and mid-sized businesses, today released "The Economic Advantage of Speed-First Capital," a comprehensive industry report analyzing the hidden costs of traditional lending timelines. The report, based on anonymized loan performance data from Q1-Q4 2025, reveals a fundamental shift in how American small businesses evaluate financing decisions.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Charming Medical Limited (“Charming” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MCTA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired F5, Inc. (“F5” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FFIV) securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). F5 investors have until February 17, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco today announced the release of its 2024–2025 Annual Report, Bridge Builders – Connecting Communities, highlighting a year of large-scale impact and strategic investment that positioned the organization as a critical partner in the Bay Area’s social and economic wellbeing.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (“SLM” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLM) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

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ClickUp, the platform that converges all software, humans, and agents, today announced the acquisition of Codegen, a leading platform for AI-powered code generation and agentic AI. This move brings Codegen’s pioneering technology and team into ClickUp to accelerate ClickUp's latest AI development: Super Agents that build, think, and collaborate like human coworkers.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased F5, Inc. (“F5” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FFIV) securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). F5 investors have until February 17, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

The Cataltheia Group and its U.S. subsidiary, Bruno Vision Care LLC, a leader in eye health innovation, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first and only Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lens for Presbyopia utilizing patented Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) optical design technology, enabling commercial distribution in the United States.

Sugar Foods, a privately held, customer-centric food manufacturer serving foodservice, retail and private label customers across North America, announced it has secured a 617,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art production and distribution facility in Whiteland, Indiana. The new facility expands Sugar Foods’ national footprint and positions the company for continued growth with customers throughout the United States and beyond.

Vyriad, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted genetic therapies for cancer and other serious diseases, today announced the closing of the $25M final tranche to its Series B financing, bringing the total Series B round to $85M. This additional funding supports the imminent first-in-human testing of VV169, Vyriad’s in vivo CAR-T candidate, in patients with relapsed or treatment-refractory multiple myeloma.

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AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Jet Insurance Company (Jet) (Charlotte, NC), following the close of the acquisition of Jet by Amherst Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) on Dec. 15, 2025.

First BanCorp (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced today that it expects to report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, before the market opens on January 27, 2026.

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Phosio is excited to announce that Andrew Grenville, former CEO of Inpria, has joined its Board of Directors. Grenville is a recognized leader in advanced materials and semiconductor innovation, with deep experience guiding materials platforms from early-stage development through manufacturing scale-up and strategic acquisition, including the successful sale of Inpria to JSR Corporation.

Behavox, the AI company that transforms structured and unstructured corporate data into insights that safeguard and enhance businesses, today announced the latest upgrades to Behavox Quantum, its flagship compliance platform. This caps off a year of over 30% growth in ARR for 2025, driven by demand for AI-powered surveillance solutions that deliver transparency, control, and measurable outcomes.

MinIO, the data foundation for enterprise AI, today announced new subscription tiers for MinIO AIStor: AIStor Free and AIStor Enterprise Lite. These new tiers join the existing AIStor Enterprise subscription, and give organizations more flexible ways to adopt an object-based data foundation built for modern AI, from early experimentation to mission-critical exascale production environments.

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