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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin BSP Capital Corporation (“FBCC” or the “Company”) announced today that it has priced an offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on October 2, 2030, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at FBCC’s option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about October 2, 2025. FBCC exp

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EquityBankUSA--Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), (“Equity”), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its third quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central

CARMEL, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) has announced today that popular driver and broadcaster Jack Harvey, along with financial wealth builder INVST, will partner with DRR to field the No. 24 INVST DRR Chevrolet Dallara Firestone entry in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24, for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” DRR, based in Carmel, Ind., will compete in its 27th Indy 500 this May with the 100-year legacy of the Dreyer and Reinbold

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HomeMeansEverything--loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) (together with its subsidiaries, "loanDepot" or the "Company") today announced the promotion of Mary Bane to Senior Vice President of Production for the Northeast/Central division. Bane brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including as a top producing originator and sales leader at companies such as Prospect Mortgage, Countrywide Home Loans and American Home Mortgage. Based in Chicago, she joined loanDepot in 2015 as a Re

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to six classes of BX 2025-OMG, a CMBS single-borrower securitization. The collateral for the transaction will be a $435.0 million floating rate, interest-only mortgage loan. The loan is expected to have an initial two-year term with three, one-year extension options and require monthly interest-only payments. There is also expected to be $30.0 million of mezzanine debt in place. The loan is secured by the borrower’s

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of K1+ to the San Diego Unified School District (San Diego County, California): 2025 General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Unlimited Ad Valorem Property Tax Bonds) (Election of 2008, Series P-1) (Federally Taxable); 2025 General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Unlimited Ad Valorem Property Tax Bonds) (Election of 2018, Series I-1) (Federally Taxable); and, 2025 General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Unlimited Ad Valorem Property Tax Bonds) (Elec

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Fortinet, Inc. (“Fortinet”) (NASDAQ: FTNT) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Fortinet common stock between November 8, 2024, and August 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is November 21, 2025. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: If you suffered Fortine

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Inc. (Lewiston, ID). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a” (Excellent) of Regence BlueShield (Renton, WA), Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (Regence BCBSO) (Portland, OR), Regence BlueCros

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each of Pioneer Diversified High Income Fund, Inc. (HNW) and Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (PHT) announced today that the fund liquidated as planned on September 25, 2025 and the proportionate interests of stockholders in the assets of each fund were determined as of that date. Prior to the opening of business on September 26, 2025, HNW will cease trading on the NYSE American (NYSEAMER) and PHT will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Each fund’s prima

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Pubmatic, Inc. (“Pubmatic” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:PUBM) investors of the October 20, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a pending federal securities class action. If you purchased or otherwise acquired Pubmatic securities, have information, or would like to learn more, please contact Thomas W. Elrod of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the form below, to discuss your rights or interest

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.33 as of August 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be paid on September 30, 2025 to holders of record on August 29, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per common share

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating whether the board of directors of TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the company to Blackstone and TaskUs Co-Founders (collectively, the “Buyer Group”). On May 9, 2025, TaskUs entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Buyer Group will acquire all outstanding shares of the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, each holder

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bitwise Asset Management, a leading crypto asset manager, today announced the monthly distributions for its suite of Option Income Strategy ETFs: IMST, ICOI, IMRA, and IGME. Fund Ticker Distribution Per Share Distribution Rate 30-Day SEC Yield Return of Capital Ex-Date / Record Date Payment Date 1-Month Return 1-Year Return Since Inception Return Bitwise MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF IMST $3.74999 120.29% 0.00% 100.00% 9/26/2025 9/30/2025 -1.79% N/A 2.40% Bitwi

HUDSON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avidia Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: AVBC), parent of Avidia Bank, today announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Gilles to its Board of Directors and to the Board of Directors of Avidia Bank, effective September 25, 2025. “We are thrilled to have Mike join our Board as we transition to a public company. His financial expertise and decades of local community banking experience will be invaluable to Avidia,” said Michael Murphy, Chairman of the Board. “I am delighted to

LONGVIEW, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four attorneys with trial boutique Miller Fair Henry have once again been honored by Texas Super Lawyers for expertise in intellectual property litigation in the legal guide’s 2025 edition. The recognition from Super Lawyers, which highlights the top 5% of attorneys in the state, is the latest in a year that has included similar honors from other legal publications. In addition, the firm’s attorneys have achieved a series of courthouse victories that include tw

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA affirms its insurance financial strength ratings (IFSR) of BBB+ for Nassau Life Insurance Company (NNY), Nassau Life and Annuity Company (NLA), Nassau Life Insurance Company of Kansas (NKS), and Nassau Re (Cayman) Ltd. (NKY). At the same time, KBRA affirms the BB+ issuer rating for Nassau Financial Group, L.P. (NFG) and the B+ long-term credit rating on NFG’s $100 million of Class C non-voting redeemable perpetual preferred units. KBRA has also assigned a BB+ rat

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LTC #LTC--LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC) (“LTC” or the “Company”), a real estate investment trust that invests in seniors housing and health care properties, today announced the closing of a $40 million Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (“SHOP”) acquisition of two assisted living and memory care communities operated by Charter Senior Living. Investment Highlights Investment: $40 million off-market acquisition of two recently built assisted living and memory c

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNLC), the parent company of First National Bank, today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 37 cents per share. This third quarter dividend is payable October 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2025. "The Board of Directors today authorized a dividend of 37 cents per share for the third quarter of 2025," remarked President & Chief Executive Officer, Tony C. McKim. "The dividend continues to be an important c

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiserv announced the acquisition of Smith Consulting Group, an operational consulting service utilized by community banks and credit unions in the US

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datavault AI Secures $150 Million Strategic Investment from Scilex Holding Company to Build Supercomputer and Launch Independent Data Exchanges