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In response to the devastating floods currently impacting communities across Texas, EveryLife, America’s fastest-growing pro-life diaper company, is mobilizing immediate support to help families in need. Through its Buy For a Cause initiative, EveryLife is allocating all Buy For a Cause diaper and wipe bundles to those directly affected by the disaster.

Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (NYSE: INGM) (“Ingram Micro” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement with respect to an ongoing system outage:

U-Haul® has expanded an existing disaster relief offering in metro San Antonio to include its Company centers across metro Austin, where Central Texas flood victims needing a dry and secure place to stow belongings can receive 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® services.

As first responders continue their efforts amid destructive flooding in Central Texas, USAA has committed $500,000 in philanthropic grants to help with search and recovery efforts and will activate employee volunteers to serve local communities.

Today, Lively, Inc. marks the signature of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law, a major bill that expands access and flexibility for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Under the new law, millions of Americans enrolled in Bronze or Catastrophic ACA plans are now eligible to contribute to HSAs starting January 1, 2026, and key innovations like telehealth services and Direct Primary Care are officially HSA-qualified expenses.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO) to Thoma Bravo. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Olo will receive $10.25 in cash for each share of Olo that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of SpartanNash Company (NasdaqGS: SPTN) to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of SpartanNash will receive $26.90 in cash for each share of SpartanNash that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 8, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI), if they purchased the Company’s securities between March 1, 2023 and May 7, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). These actions are pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

The "Manufacturing and Supply Deals in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 2020-2025" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "2025 Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers Strategy Playbook: Daimler, Volvo, Traton, PACCAR, Iveco - Strategy Focus, Key Strategies & Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Opportunities, Business and Market Outlook" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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

The "Cardiovascular Collaboration and Licensing Deals 2016-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Distribution Deals in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Joint Replacement Devices Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Technique (Traditional Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Computer Assisted Surgery), By Product Type, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Klick Group today announced a growth investment from preeminent healthcare investors Linden Capital Partners and GIC following a successful term with GTCR. Klick co-founders Leerom Segal and Aaron Goldstein will continue to lead the company they established nearly three decades ago with the same entrepreneurial spirit, vision, operational control, and excellence that have made it a powerhouse in life sciences commercialization.

The "Probiotics Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Product Type (Functional Food & Beverages, Dietary Supplements, and Animal Feed), By Ingredient, By Application, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Paper Bags Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Material Type (Brown Kraft Paper, White Kraft Paper, and Recycled Paper), By Application, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Biopesticides Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Type (Bioinsecticide, Biofungicide, Bionematicide, and Others), By Crop Type, By Mode of Application: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Traffic Management Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By System Type, By Deployment Mode, By Application: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Taiwan Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Cancer Vaccine Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Type (Preventative, Therapeutic), By Technology Type, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Electric Commercial Vehicle Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Vehicle Type (Light Commercial Vehicles, Medium Commercial Vehicles, and Heavy Commercial Vehicles), By Propulsion Type, By Application, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

RoomUnity, a vertically-integrated real estate firm, finalized its Premium Lock transaction across its US rental portfolio. This transaction secures RoomUnity’s long-term visibility into future insurance pricing and provides meaningful downside protection. Premium Lock enables multi-year insurance pricing predictability for real estate owners and operators, and is sold by Eventual, an insurance technology company based in New York City.

The "Army Drone Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Type (Fixed-Wing Drones, Rotary-Wing Drones, and Hybrid/Transitional Drones), By Range, By Application, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Janitorial Services Market (2025 Edition): Analysis By Service Type (Standard Cleaning, Floor Care Service, Exterior Window Cleaning, Damage Restoration Cleaning, and Other Service Type), By End Use Industry, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2021-2031)." report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Modern Employer Branding Virtual Certificate Series: Unlock the Power of Modern Employer Branding: Attract Top Talent, Boost Employee Engagement, and Build a Strong Corporate Culture in Today's Workforce Era" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "AI Transformation 2025- Global Adoption, Innovation, and Impact in Digital Payments and E-Commerce" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "U.S. Jewelry Market - Focused Insights 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "China Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - Q2 2025 Update" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Geopolymer Binders Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Type, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

BitcoinIRA¹, the world's first and most trusted digital asset IRA platform, today announced the launch of Ethereum (ETH) staking within its tax-advantaged retirement accounts. This follows the recent introduction of Cardano (ADA) staking, marking a significant expansion of BitcoinIRA's staking services. Looking ahead, the platform plans to introduce staking options for Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT), further broadening investment opportunities for its users.

The "Pregnancy Detection Kits Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

CyberCube, the global leader in cyber risk analytics, has identified Manufacturing, Education, IT, and Retail as the sectors most at risk of attacks from Scattered Spider, the versatile extortion crew behind the recent spate of high-profile hacks.

Axos Financial (“Axos”) celebrates twenty-five years of successful evolution from a consumer-focused digital bank into a leading full-spectrum financial services firm. Today, Axos serves consumers, small businesses, and commercial and institutional clients nationwide across with a comprehensive range of deposit, lending, and securities services, all delivered with a focus on technological excellence. Over its 25-year history Axos Financial has been widely recognized for its innovation in digital banking and strong financial performance.

The "Global Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Market: Focus on Type, End User, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Fusion Energy Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Technology, Fuel Cycle, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Immunomodulator Therapeutics Market, Global, 2024-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Medium and Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicle (CV) Electronic Service Tools (EST) Market, North America, 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of June 2025.

Circus SE (XETRA: CA1), a global technology leader in AI software and robotics for the food service industry, has been awarded the prestigious international Red Dot Award for outstanding industrial design in the “Best of the Best” category – the highest recognition in the annual Red Dot Awards.

AM Best has maintained its negative outlook on France’s non-life insurance segment.

Regulatory News:

Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced that Raphe mPhibr, India’s most innovative aircraft manufacturing company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles, has adopted its 3DEXPERIENCE platform to transform how aircraft systems are conceived, validated and built, substantially reducing the design cycle.

SkyDrive Inc. (‘SkyDrive'), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, today announced that it has raised ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding through a third-party allotment. This funding round was led by MUFG Bank, Ltd. (‘MUFG’), with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation (‘Suzuki’), East Japan Railway Company (‘JR East’), Kyushu Railway Company (‘JR Kyushu’), and seven other companies. With this latest round, SkyDrive's cumulative funding now exceeds ¥43 billion.

The Ghost in the Shell Exhibition: Ghost and the Shell Production Committee (Kodansha Ltd., Mori Building Co., Ltd., KDDI Corporation, Production I.G, and PARCO Co., Ltd.) hereby announces that “Ghost in the Shell The Exhibition Ghost and the Shell 攻殻機動隊展” will be held at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, April 5, 2026. This exhibition is the first of its kind to span the entire Ghost in the Shell anime series. Starting from Shirow Masamune’s original 1989 manga, it showcases the full franchise, including the 1995 theatrical film GHOST IN THE SHELL and all subsequent anime productions by Production I.G, fully supported from both Production I.G and Science SARU, the studio behind the new anime series set to air in 2026. The exhibition will feature the 30-year history of the Ghost in the Shell series, including titles directed by Mamoru Oshii, Kenji Kamiyama, Kazuchika Kise, and Shinji Aramaki, as well as content from the upcoming 2026 anime, produced by Science SARU. Visitors will be able to explore the unique themes and worlds of each installment in the franchise. In addition, a wide range of exclusive exhibition-only merchandise will be available during the event. The exhibition is also set to tour internationally, so fans around the world can look forward to this exciting new chapter of Ghost in the Shell. (Further updates will be announced as they become available.)

GeeXPlus, Inc., a creator management and integrated marketing agency based in Tokyo, is thrilled to announce the new GeeXProductions division, which expands the agency’s ability to support creators in fully leveraging their intellectual property (IP). GeeXProductions’ flagship projects — Gigguk’s anime short movie Bâan -大人の彊界- (Bâan -The Boundaries of Adulthood-), DillonGoo’s original 12-episode 3D Blender animation Soul Mart, and OtakuVS’ long-running indie anime short series Otachan! — were introduced during a panel this evening at Anime Expo (AX).

Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII) (ASX: AII) (OTCQX: ALMTF) (Frankfurt: ALI), a leading global producer of tungsten concentrate, is pleased to announce that it has filed an updated technical report (the “Technical Report”) for its Sangdong Tungsten Mine (the “Sangdong Mine”) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced today the approval of the Investigational New Drug (IND) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct the clinical trial of a novel B7-H3 targeted ADC ICP-B794.

Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) ("Quantum-Si," "QSI" or the "Company"), a proteomics technology company redefining protein analysis through single-molecule detection, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 29,940,119 shares of common stock (and common stock equivalents) at a purchase price of $1.67 per share, pursuant to a registered direct offering, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $50 million, before deducting placement agent commissions and other offering expenses. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about July 8, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: QTIH), a medical device company engaged in research, development, and commercialization of innovative body imaging systems, today announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held as a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. PDT). Stockholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2025 shall be entitled to vote at the 2025 Annual Meeting.

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ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) and Hilco Global, a diversified global financial services firm headquartered outside of Chicago, IL, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) under which ORIX USA will acquire a majority equity ownership of Hilco Global. The proposed transaction will accelerate ORIX USA’s growth by adding Hilco Global’s extensive valuation expertise, advisory platform, and asset-based lending investment capabilities to complement and expand ORIX USA’s middle-market focused credit platform.

The Board of Directors of SINOVAC Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) (“SINOVAC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) has joined Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) in recommending that SINOVAC shareholders vote to KEEP the current SINOVAC Board in place by voting the WHITE proxy card “AGAINST” the election of the Reconstituted Imposter Former Board Slate at the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”).

IG Design Group Americas, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries (collectively, “DGA” or the “Company”), a design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution company of branded and private label consumer products, announced today that it has voluntarily filed for chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Court”) to facilitate a court-supervised marketing and sale process pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.

The World Economic Forum has today published a new report forecasting that the travel and tourism industry is projected to serve 30 billion tourist trips by 2034.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) and the Mexico National Scale Rating (NSR) of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Berkley International Compañía de Garantías Mexico S.A. de C.V. (BICGM) (Mexico City, Mexico). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive while the outlooks of the FSR and NSR are stable.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) and the Mexico National Scale Rating (NSR) of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Berkley International Seguros México S.A. (BISM) (Mexico City, Mexico). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive while the outlooks of the FSR and NSR are stable.

The Wells Fargo financial scandal in 2016 diminished consumer trust in traditional banks while driving homebuyers to fintech lenders for mortgages, a University of California, Davis, study suggests.

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, is deeply troubled by passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which implements damaging reforms to federal health insurance programs. The Congressional Budget Office estimates these changes, combined with the failure to renew health care tax credits, could cause nearly 17 million people to lose their insurance coverage, increasing the U.S. uninsured rate by 30%. As a direct result of the actions of Congress, many breast cancer patients and survivors will lose their health care - shut out by unaffordable costs or trapped in bureaucratic red tape.

AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE: WRB] and all associated Long-Term Issue Ratings (Long-Term IRs) and indicative Long-Term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) of Berkley Insurance Company (Wilmington, DE) and its reinsured subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively referred to as W. R. Berkley Insurance Group (Berkley Group). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of “aa-” (Superior) of Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company (Berkley Life and Health) (Urbandale, IA). The outlook of the FSR is stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive. (See below for a detailed list of the companies and ratings.)

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (“Shift4” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FOUR), announced today, in connection with the 10,000,000 shares of 6% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock issued on May 5, 2025, that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $1.45 per share to be paid in cash on August 1, 2025 to holders of record as of the close of business on July 15, 2025.

RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: RSF), a closed-end fund, announced the final results of its repurchase offer for up to 5% of its outstanding common shares. The repurchase offer expired at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on July 2, 2025.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”) today announced plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, August 8, 2025, before market open. AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. eastern time on Friday, August 8, 2025, hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Rod West, and Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Investor Relations, Brian Chin.

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, today issued a statement regarding the passage of a tax and spending package that includes significant changes and deep funding cuts to the Medicaid program which may result in nearly 12 million people losing access to coverage.

Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC) today announced it will release 2025 second quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results the following day on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Superior Petroleum Equipment, LLC to Ashe Beach Companies. The acquisition closed June 10, 2025.

Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Mountain Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Presenting the Company’s results will be Ron Gusek, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Stock, Chief Financial Officer.

MV Oil Trust (NYSE: MVO) announced the Trust distribution of net profits for the quarterly payment period ended June 30, 2025.

Immunome, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IMNM), a biotechnology company focused on developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies, announced today that on July 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-statutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 125,500 shares of common stock to 8 new employees under the Company’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the stock options as an inducement material to such employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that on July 2, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Acadia’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to purchase 35,607 shares of common stock and 29,571 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to seventeen new employees under Acadia’s 2024 Inducement Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Bank of Hawai‘i Corporation (NYSE: BOH) (the “Company”) will release second quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, July 28, 2025 before the market opens and hold its quarterly conference call at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Hawai‘i Time) on the same day.

Neurogene Inc. (Nasdaq: NGNE), a clinical-stage company founded to bring life-changing genetic medicines to patients and families affected by rare neurological diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 4,290 shares of the Company’s common stock to two new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on July 3, 2025 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2025 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with Neurogene in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced the addition of key executives to its leadership team as the Company accelerates through its Flightpath 2030 goals.

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern to review the company’s Fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results. Atmos Energy will release these results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following the market close.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of KBR, Inc. (“KBR” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KBR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.