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Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) today announced the closing of its merger with PotlatchDeltic Corporation. The combined company owns over four million acres of geographically diverse timberland in the United States, and operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, residential and commercial real estate developments, and a rural land sales program.

Texas LNG Brownsville LLC ("Texas LNG"), the four million tonnes per annum ("MTPA") liquefied natural gas ("LNG") export terminal being developed in the Port of Brownsville, Texas, by an affiliate of Glenfarne Group, LLC ("Glenfarne"), today announced a significant milestone in assembling a debt financing package of $5.7 billion for the construction of Texas LNG. The project remains on schedule for an early 2026 Final Investment Decision (“FID”).

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa” (Superior) of Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FMIC) (Johnston, RI) and its subsidiaries, which are collectively referred to as FM or FM Group. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Velocity Specialty Insurance Company (VSIC) (Wilmington, Delaware), an affiliate of FM Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

SmartFinancial, Inc. (“SmartFinancial”) (NYSE: SMBK), the parent company for SmartBank, announced that on January 29, 2026, the board of directors of SmartFinancial declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of SmartFinancial common stock payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026.

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced the launch of a winter 7 Days of Savings event, offering customers one new, limited-time deal each day February 1–7, 2026. The promotion is designed to give customers even more value, building on Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others by providing affordable offerings across its more than 20,000 stores nationwide.

Simplify Asset Management Inc. announces that the previously disclosed net asset values (NAVs) per share of the Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (NYSE Arca: PCR) from January 20 to January 26, 2026 have been restated effective January 30, 2026, as follows:

Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the “Company” or “FPI”) today announced the tax treatment of our 2025 common stock distributions, as summarized in the following table.

Today, SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of the Company’s common stock to be paid on March 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2026.

Rithm Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that it had received written notice on January 26, 2026 (the “Notice”) from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the Company is not in compliance with Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual (the “Listing Rule”) which requires the Company to maintain a minimum of 300 public stockholders on a continuous basis. In accordance with applicable NYSE procedures, the Company has 45 days from receipt of the Notice to submit a plan that would bring it into compliance with the minimum stockholder requirement by no later than March 12, 2026.

Flowco Holdings Inc. (NYSE: FLOC) (“Flowco” or the “Company”), a provider of production optimization, artificial lift and methane abatement solutions for the oil and natural gas industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of Class A common stock payable on February 25, 2026 to Class A common stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026. Flowco MergeCo LLC, the Company’s operating subsidiary, will make a corresponding distribution of $0.08 per unit to holders of its common units.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been selected by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to develop, test and manufacture Red WolfTM vehicles for the Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program. L3Harris’ Red Wolf systems will fill a gap in modern warfare with long-range precision weapons capabilities.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., the investment adviser for the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® World Low Vol Plus Equity ETF (the “Fund”), announced that the Fund’s Board of Trustees, at the recommendation of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has approved changes to the Fund’s name, ticker, management fee and underlying index, together with related changes to the investment objective and principal investment strategy.

Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE: BTX), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (collectively, the “Funds”) paid the following distributions per share:

Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) (“Delek US”) today announced that the Company intends to issue a press release summarizing fourth quarter 2025 results before the U.S. stock market opens on Friday, February 27, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET) on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics”) today announced that the Partnership intends to issue a press release summarizing fourth quarter 2025 results before the U.S. stock market opens on Friday, February 27, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. CT (12:30 p.m. ET) on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) (the “Company”) today announced the 2025 tax treatment for the Company’s common stock distributions (CUSIP # 04013V-10-8).

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the “Company” or “KREF”) (NYSE: KREF) today announced the tax treatment of its 2025 common stock and 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) dividends. The following table summarizes KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock dividend payments for the tax year ended December 31, 2025:

Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) ("Summit," "we," or the "Company") today announced the grant of inducement awards of options to purchase a collective total of up to 257,368 shares of common stock. Awards were made to 20 new employees of the Company. The awards were granted as an inducement material to the new employees becoming employees of the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and have been approved by the Company’s Compensation Committee. The inducement awards were granted on January 26, 2026. The options have a ten (10) year term and an exercise price of $16.56 per share, the closing price per share of the Company’s common stock as reported by Nasdaq on January 26, 2026. The options were granted from a pool of equity incentives reserved by the Compensation Committee on January 22, 2025 for issuance as inducements to new employees in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The Principal Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:PGZ) announces the sources of a distribution paid on January 30, 2026 of $0.1050 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2026, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and includes the notice below sent to shareholders regarding the source of the distribution.

First Keystone Corporation (OTC: FKYS), parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, reported an increase in interest income by $5,843,000 or 8.2%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was predominantly due to growth in commercial real estate loans. Total interest expense increased by $405,000 or 1.0% overall mainly due to an increase of $2,225,000 in interest expense related to deposits offset by a decrease of $1,820,000 in interest expense related to short- and long-term borrowings. Interest on short-term borrowings decreased by $1,731,000 as compared to December 31, 2024 mainly due to lower average balances of short-term borrowings throughout 2025 at $132,726,000 vs. $158,422,000 in 2024. The increased deposit interest for the year ended December 31, 2025 is mainly due to an increase of $3,152,000 in expense related to retail CDs and an increase of $1,226,000 in expense related to brokered CDs offset by a decrease of $2,153,000 in expense related to other retail deposits. Retail CD balances have increased $135,733,000 at December 31, 2025 vs. December 31, 2024, with migration of funds from other retail deposit products into CD products throughout 2025. Average brokered CD balances were $108,398,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 vs. $77,357,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The net effect of derivative agreements increased net interest income by $583,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $1,623,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The provision for credit losses increased by $1,273,000 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 mainly due to a large charge-off completed during the fourth quarter of 2025 which was isolated and not indicative of any deterioration in the loan portfolio.

UDR, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Monday, February 9, 2026, after the market closes. A webcast and conference call that will be open to the public will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the “Company” or “KREF”) (NYSE: KREF) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.40625 per each issued and outstanding share of the Company’s 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, which represents an annual dividend of $1.625 per share. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026 to KREF’s preferred stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

ELMER BANCORP, INC. (“Elmer Bancorp” or the “Company”) (OTCID: ELMA), the parent company of The First National Bank of Elmer (the “Bank”), announces its operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: IROQ) (the “Company”) the holding company for Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”), announced unaudited net income of $1.3 million, or $0.41 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.38 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MITT) (the “Company”) announced today the tax treatment of common and preferred stock distributions paid to stockholders. This information is provided to assist stockholders with tax reporting requirements related to distributions of taxable income by the Company.

Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) will hold its earnings call and webcast to discuss 2025 fourth quarter and year-end results at 8:30 a.m. CST on Friday, February 13, 2026. Investors may access the live webcast on the Company’s web site at investor.sensient.com. Alternatively, investors may join the conference call by contacting Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078.

Velocity Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VEL) (“Velocity” or the “Company”), a leader in investor real estate loans, today announced the closing of Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC’s, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Velocity (the “Issuer”), previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 9.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) which was sold at an offering price equal to 100% of the principal thereof in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) to individuals reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act (the “Offering”).

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC), a leading cloud platform provider powering the P&C insurance economy, today announced the appointment of Josh Valdez as Chief Product Officer. Valdez will lead CCC’s product strategy, design, and delivery, with responsibility for scaling AI-driven technology and innovation across the company’s platform to accelerate value for customers.

ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced the closing of the previously announced registered direct offering with institutional investors of approximately $15 million of shares of Common Stock and pre-funded warrants at a price of $1.75 per share of Common Stock, which price was a premium to the closing price on January 28, 2026.

Arcos Dorados B.V. (the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to $150 million aggregate principal amount (such amount, as the same may be increased in the sole discretion of the Company, the “Maximum Tender Amount”) of its outstanding 6.125% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) (the “Offer”). The complete terms and conditions of the Offer are set forth in the offer to purchase dated January 30, 2026 (the “Offer to Purchase”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Certain information related to the Notes and the Offer is listed in the table below.

Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today the tax treatment of the Company’s 2025 common stock distributions (CUSIP #: 04010L103).

Ocean Bank today announced double-digit growth in assets, deposits and stockholder’s equity for 2025, compared to year-end 2024.

Willdan Group, Inc. (“Willdan”) (Nasdaq: WLDN), today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter 2025 after the close of the stock market on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Following the release, Willdan will host its investor conference call at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025. Bitdeer is a bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) data-center infrastructure company.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of World Resource Solutions, Corp. to an Individual Buyer. The acquisition closed January 6, 2026.

ComEd today joined Rockford leaders and community partners to highlight the availability and benefits of the newly launched Low-Income Discount (LID) program. The LID program, created in alignment with the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, provides qualifying income-eligible customers with a percentage-based discount on their monthly electric bill based on income level. These discounts are designed to lower energy costs to 3% to 6% of total household income.

Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFSI) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, is proud to share that the GE Appliances brand has been named the #1 Most Reliable for appliances in America based on the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Appliance Reliability & Service Study. GE Appliances received the highest number of awards in the study across categories, which measured the reliability of major household appliances purchased within the past one to three years, as well as the overall service experience of customers who had an in-home service technician visit coordinated by the appliance brand.

The Eaton Vance closed-end funds listed below released today the estimated sources of their January distributions (each a “Fund”). This press release is issued as required by the Funds’ managed distribution plan (Plan) and an exemptive order received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board of Trustees has approved the implementation of the Plan to make monthly, as noted below, cash distributions to common shareholders, stated in terms of a fixed amount per common share. This information is sent to you for informational purposes only and is an estimate of the sources of the January distribution. It is not determinative of the tax character of a Fund’s distributions for the 2026 calendar year. Shareholders should note that each Fund’s total regular distribution amount is subject to change as a result of market conditions or other factors.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 107,000 CFP® professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical standards, imposing sanctions on 9 individuals.

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of generation assets and CPower from LS Power. The transaction strengthens NRG’s platform to deliver reliable and affordable energy and flexible demand solutions as load growth continues.

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Deutsche Bank announced today its appointment as successor depositary bank for the sponsored American Depositary Receipt program of Swisscom AG.

AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B (Fair) and the Long-Term ICRs of “bb+” (Fair) of Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Company (OHCIC) (Tallahassee, FL) and its affiliates, Great Northwest Insurance Company (Shoreview, MN) and Hawaiian Insurance and Guaranty Insurance Company, Limited (Honolulu, HI). The outlook of the FSR is stable.

Offerpad Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OPAD) today announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Brian Bair has been named to Inman’s 2026 Power Players list, a prestigious annual recognition honoring influential leaders driving innovation and progress across the residential real estate industry.

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Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K26, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be available starting March 6 for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam.

Prometheum Inc. (“Prometheum”), a market infrastructure provider for digital assets, today announced that since the start of 2025, it has secured an additional $23 million from a group of high-net-worth investors and institutions. This funding reflects continued investor confidence in Prometheum’s role building next-generation market infrastructure for U.S. capital markets.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) securities between February 6, 2025 and November 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until Monday, February 2, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Blue Owl class action lawsuit. Captioned Goldman v. Blue Owl Capital Inc., No. 25-cv-10047 (S.D.N.Y.), the Blue Owl class action lawsuit charges Blue Owl and certain of Blue Owl’s top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Gregg Metcalf has joined the firm as Executive Director.

Corvias Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the educational goals of military-connected families, today opened applications for its 2026 Purple Tassel College Scholarship, offering up to $20,000 in awards to high school seniors from active-duty military families. The announcement kicks off the Foundation’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration, commemorating two decades of educational support and opportunities. Since its founding in 2006, Corvias Foundation has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to military families and children of Corvias team members.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Etiqa General Insurance Berhad (EGIB) (Malaysia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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Jackson Healthcare®, the trusted authority in healthcare talent and workforce solutions, today announced it has been named to Forbes’ latest list of America’s Top Private Companies, marking the third year it has earned the distinction.

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Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT) resulting from allegations that Corcept may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Amtelco, a leader in the call center industry, announced it is celebrating its 50th anniversary, recognizing half a century of commitment to providing innovative communication tools and software built on tradition.

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Carma Technology Corporation (Carma), in partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), today announced the successful completion of the nation’s largest road usage charge (RUC) pilot, demonstrating the ability of smartphone-based systems to operate at unprecedented scale.

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TraXtion, a leading provider of automated tire and vehicle inspection solutions, today announced the appointment of Brad Kokesh as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Kokesh, who previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeds Roger Tracy, who recently announced his retirement.

FICO (NYSE: FICO), a global analytics software leader, today announced that Gartner recognized FICO in the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Decision Intelligence Platforms. The Critical Capabilities report evaluated FICO, which ranked vendors in the following four Critical Capabilities Use Cases: Decision Analysis, Decision Engineering, Decision Science, and Decision Stewardship. FICO ranked 2nd across all Use Cases and sees this recognition as validation of the strategy to meet today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities with agility and speed.

Origami Therapeutics, a biotech company developing small molecule protein degraders and conformation correctors to treat neurodegenerative diseases, today announced a global collaboration and option agreement with Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) to develop a small-molecule protein degrader program targeting a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.

Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining the rapidly evolving ecosystem of service providers that help insurance companies run their daily operations while addressing complex enterprise needs.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Nippon Life Insurance Company (Nissay) (Japan). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of Nissay’s subsidiary, Nippon Life Insurance Company of America (NLB) (West Des Moines, Iowa, USA). The outlook of all of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Fractyl Health, Inc. (“Fractyl Health” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GUTS) for violations of the securities laws.

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As the Big Game arrives in San Francisco, a national movement is turning the spotlight on Bay Area families facing food insecurity. Now in its 36th year, Souper Bowl of Caring will host several local events this week to help ensure that no one in the community goes without a bowl of soup to eat.

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Abrigo, a leading provider of growth and risk management software for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced the acquisition of Journey Technology Solutions, a banking data, strategy, and analytics firm known for its deep expertise in data aggregation, reporting, and behavioral analytics for community financial institutions.