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The ET Foundation and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have announced the Call for Abstracts for ET '27, the Fourteenth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar and Exposition. Scheduled for April 26–30, 2027, ET ‘27 will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, with the core technical and exposition events taking place April 27–29.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW) announced today the closing of the previously announced sale of its Diamond Power International business to Austria-based Andritz AG for $177 million, subject to customary adjustments and expenses.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Lloyd’s (United Kingdom), Lloyd’s Insurance Company (China) Limited (Lloyd’s China) and Lloyd’s Insurance Company S.A. (Lloyd’s Europe) (Belgium). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of Society of Lloyd’s (the Society) (United Kingdom) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) on the GBP 300 million 4.875% subordinated notes, maturing 7 February 2047. The outlooks of these Credit Ratings (ratings) are stable.

A diverse group of global companies across the video ecosystem has joined Access Advance's Video Distribution Patent ("VDP") Pool and is now sharing why they selected this pool. Positioned as a balanced, transparent, and comprehensive video codec licensing solution for the video streaming industry, the pool brings together major patent holders, video platform operators, and stakeholders in the consumer device market in an effort to help the industry navigate the complex licensing challenges in the rapidly evolving video distribution markets.

KBRA releases research discussing the potential impact of Texas' new Educational Savings Account (ESA) program (i.e., private school vouchers) on public school district credit quality.

Quality Engine, the administrative measure logic and sample processing component of Cotiviti’s Quality Intelligence solution, has earned HEDIS® Certified Measures™ status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for Measurement Year (MY) 2025. HEDIS Measure Certification validates that Cotiviti’s measures have been put through the thorough testing required to effectively support health plans with the HEDIS MY 2025 season. This milestone marks an industry-leading 25 consecutive years of certification, demonstrating Cotiviti’s ability to adapt and serve as a long-term partner to health plans as the HEDIS program continually evolves.

The City of Los Angeles has officially designated August 1, 2025, as “KCON Day,” in recognition of the world’s largest K-POP Fan and Artist festival for its cultural, social, and economic contributions since its debut in 2012.

Applied Data Finance (ADF), a fintech innovator dedicated to expanding fair and responsible credit access for underestimated U.S. consumers through AI-powered underwriting, today announced appointments to its executive and leadership teams, further solidifying its commitment to providing scalable, transparent, and data-driven lending solutions.

Basking.io, a leading provider of workplace occupancy analytics, today announced the launch of LeaseOps, a next-generation platform designed to transform how companies manage their workplace lease portfolios.

DeepTempo, a pioneer in behavioral threat detection powered by deep learning, will be on the ground at Black Hat USA 2025, DEF CON 33, and BSides Las Vegas. As the cybersecurity landscape evolves with polymorphic and AI-powered threats, DeepTempo’s presence will focus on empowering defenders through community, collaboration, and context-rich detection. Join DeepTempo experts for panel discussions and talks starting August 4.

KBRA releases its Q2 2025 Middle Market Borrower Surveillance Compendium. Private credit may well be in a “Waiting for Godot” moment—marked by growing anticipation of some unknown reckoning that continues to be deferred. As the industry continues to adapt to various market uncertainties, KBRA notes signs of improving credit quality for some borrowers, while still observing a subset of borrowers that face maturities over the next two years without the growth their sponsors and borrowers had expected.

The "Cold Chain Market for Pharmaceuticals - Industry Trends and Global Forecasts to 2035: Distribution by Type of Primary Packaging, Type of Secondary Packaging, Type of Usability and Key Geographical Regions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Materna Medical, a women’s health company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for pelvic floor disorders, today announced the successful completion of enrollment in its EASE pivotal trial (NCT03973281). The trial enrolled 420 first-time mothers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the investigational Ellora™ Obstetrical System for reducing pelvic muscle injury during vaginal delivery in first-time mothers.

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH), one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, today announced the opening of its first-ever community in Utah, Polaris at Terraine in West Jordan. This debut marks the beginning of a larger presence in the state, with a total of five upcoming communities opening across Salt Lake, Utah, and Wasatch counties.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Flywire Corporation (“Flywire” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLYW) securities between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Flywire investors have until September 23, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

The "Application Security Market Opportunity and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast, Spend Analysis by Industry, Security Type, Deployment, and Enterprise Size - Q1 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Television Academy, renowned for its annual Emmy® Awards honoring excellence in television, today announced a slate of exclusive new programming and top stars added to the lineup for its inaugural Televerse, with tickets and All Access Passes on sale now for all sessions available.

The Wuerffel Foundation today announced a record 116 nominees to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement.

edatanetworks Inc. announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved a continuation of patent 12,039,562. This continuation further strengthens edatanetworks' intellectual property portfolio, reinforcing the company's leadership in bridging online advertising to offline commerce through its proprietary Click2Sale technology.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 26, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed Martin” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LMT) securities between January 23, 2024 and July 21, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Salem Media Group, Inc. (OTCQX: SALM) announced today the exclusive release of What Is a Doctor?, a hard-hitting new documentary now streaming on SalemNOW. Produced in partnership with America’s Frontline Doctors, the film exposes the dangerous shift in modern medicine as ideology and censorship replace ethics and trust.

Blockstream, the global leader in Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, has announced the public launch of Simplicity, a groundbreaking smart contracting language, on the Liquid Network. Simplicity introduces powerful, Bitcoin-native programmability, designed for a new generation of decentralized financial contracts and advanced forms of self-custody, while staying true to Bitcoin’s core values of security and auditability.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 22, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Fiserv, Inc. (“Fiserv” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FI) common stock between July 24, 2024 and July 22, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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 Flywire Corporation (“Flywire” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLYW) securities between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Flywire investors have until September 23, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming September 22, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund f/k/a Principal Street High Income Municipal Fund (“Easterly” or the “Fund”) (NASDAQ: RMHIX, RMHVX, RMJAX) shares between July 29, 2022 and June 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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 Sable Offshore Corp. (“Sable” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SOC) securities between May 19, 2025 and June 3, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), and/or pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s May 21, 2025 secondary public offering (the “SPO”). Sable investors have until September 26, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

COVU, Inc., the leader in AI-native customer servicing for the insurance industry, today announced the acquisition of Aduna Insurance Agency, a long-time partner agency based in Norwalk, California. Aduna becomes the seventh acquisition in COVU’s national expansion, further cementing its commitment to serve customers through trusted local partners—while providing agency owners with tailored exit and transition options.

The Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world’s largest and longest-running event serving professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, has appointed longtime GDC advisor and videogame advocate Mark DeLoura as the Executive Director of Innovation & Growth, a new leadership role to ensure GDC’s strategy, programming and presence are future-facing and deeply connected to the industry it serves. Heading into its 40th edition, GDC is transforming into a Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to represent the full game-making ecosystem and better meet the needs of the contemporary games industry. GDC 2026 will return to the Moscone Center in San Francisco next year, Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13, 2026.

A new consumer study conducted by SPAR Group, Inc. reveals that product availability is the single most important factor for shoppers when choosing to shop in-store, with 74% of respondents citing it as their top priority. At the same time, 73% of shoppers identify out-of-stocks as a leading barrier to the in-store experience, underscoring the critical need for retailers to maintain well-stocked shelves.

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA to the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles (LADWP or the Department) Water System Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A and 2025 Series B. Concurrently, KBRA affirms the AA rating on the Department's Water System Revenue Bonds, approximately $5.79 billion of which were outstanding as of August 1, 2025. The rating Outlook on all Water System debt is Stable.

KBRA releases its latest 12 Things in Credit report, highlighting timely credit market themes drawn from our weekly podcast, 3 Things in Credit, hosted by KBRA’s Chief Strategist, Van Hesser. Among the wide-ranging topics Van discusses in this issue are growth catalysts, the implications of the tariff baseline bumping to 15%, and the market reaction to Delta Airlines earnings.

Regulatory News:

The board of directors of Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has declared a quarterly dividend of 66.75 cents per share of common stock.

The "Biosimilars Market by Drug Class (mAbs (Adalimumab, Infliximab, Rituximab, Trastuzumab), GCSF, Insulin, Anticoagulant, rhGH, Teriparatide, GLP-1), Indication (Oncology, Autoimmune, Diabetes, Obesity), Competitive Landscape, Region - Global Forecast to 2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) recently celebrated its 1,000th program completer, highlighting the program’s continued success in building the defense workforce.

The "Infant Fever Stickers - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

LucyRx, a fast-scaling, next-generation pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) known for simplifying and improving access to prescription care, has signed a definitive agreement to bring CerpassRx into the LucyRx organization. The combination brings together CerpassRx’s proven track record of exceptional service and cost containment with LucyRx’s technology-driven clinical approach, all under a shared vision for smarter, more transparent prescription care. CerpassRx is a division of Nomi Health, a direct healthcare company. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025.

Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation, a private real estate investment firm owned by Ben Ashkenazy, today announced that it has acquired The Shops at Atlas Park in Queens, NY from Macerich and a partner. The acquisition represents Ashkenazy’s format of acquiring and renovating best-in-class retail assets throughout the United States.

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is now accepting speaker proposals for The NAMA Show 2026, taking place April 22-24 in Los Angeles.

The "Clinical Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market Size, Growth, Share, Trends and Forecasts 2025-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

In the past 30 days, Best’s Review readers have been most interested in the following insurance news coverage:

Battelle, serving as a consensus-based entity (CBE), announced today the release of its 2024 Annual Report to Congress and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The report highlights the significant progress and process improvements Battelle and its Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) have made in advancing health care quality measurement and improvement.

Bahlam Capital (“Bahlam”), a Central American-based private equity firm focused on transformational growth opportunities, announced that it provided growth capital in the form of a mezzanine loan to Doselva Public Benefit Corporation (“Doselva” or “the Company”).

Driven by excellent business results and an associate-centric culture, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB) has been selected as the global winner in the Coca-Cola Candler Cup competition. The Candler Cup honors the Coca-Cola bottler demonstrating the highest level of executional excellence across the international Coca-Cola system. Arca Continental, the parent company of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, is one of the world's largest bottlers with a presence in five countries.

AM Best has released its revised criteria procedure, “Best’s National Scale Ratings” (NSR), which is effective immediately.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the property/casualty subsidiaries of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. [NYSE: THG], which are collectively referred to as The Hanover. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and all Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., which is the parent holding company. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are headquartered in Worcester, MA. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has been honored with HARTING's prestigious Global High Service Distributor of the Year Award. Mouser also received the Distinguished Award for New Product Sales Growth. The awards were presented at HARTING's recent 2025 Distribution Summit in Louisville, Kentucky.

Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, celebrates three years of investing in members by offering an evidence-based diabetes reversal initiative.

Payment Labs, a global fintech leader specializing in payment solutions for sports organizations, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Paul Brewer as Executive Vice President of Sales & Sports Partnerships. A former revenue leader at The Sporting News, Rival, and ESL, Brewer will spearhead Payment Labs’ continued expansion in the sports market, building on the startup’s success in automating complex payment processes for sports and gaming properties.

BioHub Maryland, powered by the Maryland Tech Council, is pleased to announce that over a dozen biopharmaceutical industry leaders have gifted critical and cutting-edge equipment to the BioHub Maryland Training and Education Center at Montgomery County. The contributions enhance BioHub Maryland’s immersive, lab-based workforce training at the 8,200 square-foot facility in Rockville that is designed to replicate real-world biopharma production environments.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., participated in the 2025 National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Summer Policy Summit, July 27 through July 30, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit brought together state regulators, utility industry leaders and stakeholders to explore pressing issues facing the utility sector, from workforce development to environmental innovation. Presenters from the company included:

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Color Service S.r.l. (“Color Service”) for €63 million, subject to customary adjustments. Color Service is a global leader in automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications. Color Service had revenue of €34 million in 2024, has approximately 140 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Italy.

JPMorganChase today celebrated the construction of its 1,000th branch since launching its market expansion initiative in 2018, marking a significant milestone toward improving access to financial services across the nation.

Secret Bay, the Caribbean’s acclaimed six-star rainforest resort comprised of private villas, announces a landmark partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty, exclusively handling whole ownership sales of the new waterfront villas, and the progressive expansion of its real estate Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. This strategic alliance and the launch of these new open-to-astonishing-views residences mark a new era in luxury living, sustainable development and international investment in Dominica, known as the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Novo Nordisk A/S (“Novo Nordisk” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVO) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

MetroWall is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new headquarters facility adjacent to its current location in Congers, NY. Set to open in late 2026, the state-of-the-art building will be double the size of the existing headquarters, reflecting the company’s continued growth and commitment to innovation and domestic production.

Closure Systems International (CSI), a global leader in closure design and manufacturing, announces the launch of its new child-resistant closure (CRC) platform: Defender-Lok™. Engineered for OTC and nutraceutical applications, Defender-Lok delivers certified safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability in a drop-in, high-performance solution.

The "Insulin Pumps Market - Focused Insights 2021-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) published its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Inventory Workbook to assist organizations of all sizes in creating a centralized inventory to track cryptographic migration efforts.

Saviynt, the global leader in AI-based identity security and governance solutions, today announced that LIXIL Corporation (“LIXIL”), a global leader in the water and housing industries, has chosen Saviynt’s Identity Cloud to enhance its global identity management system that now provides more than 70,000 identities with improved user experience, compliance readiness, and centralized visibility across the organization.

The "Smart Metering in North America - 7th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) today announced the release of the second article in its groundbreaking Health Affairs series on the Physical Laws Framework (PLF)—a scientific approach that evaluates healthcare policies based on whether they align with the fundamental biological laws governing human health and disease.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of the members of The Hartford Steam Boiler Group (HSB). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies.)

KBRA releases a new conduit CMBS default and loss study that updates our previous observations on the credit behavior of conduit loans.

Staples and Verizon announced today the expansion of their strategic partnership, with Verizon kiosks now to be available in 35 Staples stores across key markets this summer. This collaboration combines the power of Verizon’s connectivity solutions with Staples’ trusted business services to deliver a seamless, all-in-one destination for small businesses and everyday consumers. The rollout marks the beginning of a broader effort to bring even more wireless and tech services to Staples customers this year.

Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that its 2024 Schedule K-3 reflecting items of international tax relevance is available online. Unitholders requiring this information may access their Schedule K-3 at www.taxpackagesupport.com/globalpartners.

Good Job Games, blazing a path as one of Türkiye’s fastest-growing mobile games companies, has raised a $60M Series A round, co-led by Menlo Ventures and Anthos Capital, with additional participation by Bessemer Venture Partners. The round brings the total investment amount to date to $83M, after a seed round of $23 million just six months ago, highlighting the studio’s breakout trajectory and ability to attract top-tier investors.

The "Poland Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "KIF18A Targeting Therapies Market Trends, Clinical Trials, Technology Platforms & Future Outlook 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Ratings to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. (Somerset Re) (Hamilton, Bermuda) and Somerset Reinsurance Company (SRC) (Orlando, FL). The outlook of Somerset Re’s Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive. The outlook of SRC’s ratings is stable.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of China Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association (China P&I or the Club) (China). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The "Denmark Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

After years of development and testing, PeriOptimization, a patient and staff management software system for hospitals, is poised to modernize and streamline operations across VA Healthcare settings. Based on initial feedback and pilot tests, it demonstrates significant success for improving overall efficiency and workflow. Early estimates project cost savings exceeding $200 million over 8 years and if broadly adopted over $500 million or more.

Opifex-Synergy, one of the largest independent equipment rental companies in the United States, has named Joseph “Jay” Vaughn III as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows the successful 2024 merger of Opifex LLC and Synergy Equipment, which brought together two high-performing operators to form a top-tier provider serving infrastructure, commercial, and industrial markets across the Southern U.S.

The "Cordless Power Tools Market Research Report 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.