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(World Cancer Day) — Dana-Farber Cancer Institute today announced the largest single gift in its history through a new joint commitment from Josh and Anita Bekenstein and the Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine family. The transformational gift for the future cancer hospital builds on the two families’ decades-long dedication to Dana-Farber’s mission of delivering expert, compassionate patient care while accelerating discoveries that improve outcomes for people with cancer around the world.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NFBK) and Columbia Financial, Inc. (NasdaqGS: CLBK). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, each Northfield share will be converted into either stock or cash, at the holder’s election, with consideration tied to the final independent valuation: from 1.425–1.465 holding company shares or $14.25–$14.65 in cash per share, with cash capped at 30% of outstanding shares. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to Northfield shareholders.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) of MLMIC Insurance Company (MLMIC) (Albany, NY). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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 Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE: CTRA) to Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Coterra will receive 0.70 share of Devon common stock for each share of Coterra 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.

The February issue of Best’s Review examines the state of insurance education:

AM Best will participate and speak at the CPCU Europe Conference, London 2026, which is taking place 13 February 2026, in London.

BMG Money today announced its latest strategic partnership with Sqwire, the #1 financial wellness platform for work and school, marking a major milestone in the company's mission to deliver comprehensive financial empowerment.

FoodReady announced a new AI feature designed to speed up HACCP plan development and reduce the documentation burden that slows down food safety teams. The AI HACCP Builder helps food manufacturers create HACCP plans up to 70% faster by generating core plan components and supporting procedures based on facility inputs, identified hazards, and control points. FoodReady also provides HACCP guidance and templates to support plan development.

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company and Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), the largest veteran service organization in the United States, have announced a new mission-driven partnership. The multiyear agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes Vet Tix an official partner of the LA Kings (NHL) and the Ontario Reign (AHL) and will see the organizations working closely together to bring the military community expanded access to professional hockey games. This marks Vet Tix’s first official partnership with a professional hockey franchise, deepening its reach across Southern California.

Cosentus, a healthcare revenue cycle management leader, today announced the launch of Cosentus.ai, a new platform showcasing the company's in-house RCM Al capabilities built specifically for healthcare operations. Cosentus.ai reflects Cosentus' continued investment in practical, workflow-driven Al designed to help medical practices and anesthesia groups operate more efficiently while maintaining a high standard of patient and payer communication.

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced it has received four Global 2026 Best in KLAS awards. The company earned a #1 ranking for Acute Care EHR in Asia, Oceania, and France, as well as for Shared Care Records in Europe.

USA TODAY, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY), launched the 38th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment about Super Bowl commercials. Since its debut in 1989, USA TODAY Ad Meter has remained a leading authority on Super Bowl advertising, addressing how the brands and spots drive sentiment and conversations related to sports, pop culture and the world of entertainment. Presented by State Farm®, the 2026 Ad Meter program delivers interactive rating tools, exclusive video content, and deep-dive analysis on the Super Bowl’s most talked‑about commercials.

Nexsan®, the pioneer of highly reliable, cost-effective enterprise-class storage solutions, today announced that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company— has selected Judy Kaldenberg, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.

KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to seven classes of LBTY 2026-225L, a CMBS single-borrower securitization. The collateral for the transaction will be a $800.0 million fixed rate, interest-only mortgage loan. The loan is expected to have an initial five-year term and will require monthly interest-only payments. The loan will be secured by the borrower’s leasehold interest in 225 Liberty, a 44-story, Class-A, LEED Gold certified office tower containing 2.4 million sf. The building is located in the Financial District of New York City’s borough of Manhattan. The property was developed in 1987 and acquired by the sponsors in 1996 and as of November 2025, the property was 90.1% leased to 19 unique tenants. The five largest tenants by base rent consist of Brookfield (27.0%), Confidential Tenant (14.9%), People Inc (13.3%), Invesco (10.1%), and Bank of America (6.7%). Together, these top five tenants account for 72.1% of total base rent and 65.8% of the total sf.

MSCI Inc. (“MSCI” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MSCI) announced today that Andrew Wiechmann, Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in fireside chats at the following investor conferences:

Under the leadership of President and Partner Rich Bursek, Certuity, a multi-family office serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, has announced four strategic additions to its team. These appointments reflect Certuity’s commitment to investing in human capital to support its most recent growth, assist in the analysis and execution of future growth opportunities and its dedication to technology to expand brand reach and drive operational scale and efficiencies.

Intella today announced results from its 2026 Forklift Dealer Labor Rate Survey, highlighting what businesses across the U.S. can expect to pay for forklift repair labor and service call fees. After surveying customers nationwide, Intella Parts found the national average labor rate for forklift repairs is now $180 per hour, with most dealers also charging an additional travel or service call fee.

CLERHP, a Spanish group specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction development, has participated in the International Tourism Trade Fair of Madrid (FITUR), one of the world’s leading international industry events, where it presented Larimar City & Resort, the new city currently under development in the Dominican Republic.

Moxe Health, the leading EHR-agnostic partner for clinical data exchange, has been awarded the inaugural 2026 Best in KLAS award for Payer-Provider Data Exchange by KLAS Research. This recognition validates Moxe’s commitment to building a trusted, interoperable solution that serves the unique needs of both health plans and health systems.

Attentive®, the omnichannel marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining how brands and people connect, released findings from two new surveys revealing Q1 as a critical window for brands to engage new shoppers. The research shows now is the time to build brand affinity and turn Black Friday/Cyber Monday first-time buyers into repeat customers.

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2026/2027 academic scholarship program. This annual initiative provides financial support to residents pursuing higher education, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to empowering students and strengthening communities.

System1, the Creative Effectiveness Platform, has revealed which Big Game ads U.S. audiences love most so far and which have the greatest potential to drive long-term growth and profit.

Repairify, which improves automotive industry workflows by combining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket tools and data with sophisticated analytics, announces new feature upgrades to its BlueDriver MAX tool at NADA 2026. BlueDriver MAX is built to serve the commercial diagnostic needs of auction houses, dealerships, fleets, and inspection businesses conducting high-volume scans and diagnostics. In addition to updated reporting and communication protocols, BlueDriver MAX is announcing integrations with CDK, VINCUE, and PAVE.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, proudly announces its continued sponsorship of Engineers Week (EWeek) at the Fort Worth (Texas) Museum of Science and History, featuring three days of fun and engaging activities. For over a decade, Mouser has been a major sponsor of this important annual event designed to increase public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. By working together to develop new technologies, products, and opportunities, engineers create new possibilities that make the world better.

Timber Bay Partners (“Timber Bay”), a private equity firm focused on GP-led secondary transactions, today announced the final closing of Timber Bay Fund III (the “Fund”), its third flagship fund, with $281 million in total capital commitments.

Future Doctor, a China-based AI healthcare technology company, together with 32 clinical experts, has published new research in Nature Portfolio’s npj Digital Medicine proposing a “Clinical Safety-Effectiveness Dual-Track Benchmark” (CSEDB). The framework is designed to measure whether medical AI systems are safe and effective in real-world clinical decision-making. A comparative evaluation of leading large language models, including OpenAI’s o3, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet, found the company’s own MedGPT scoring highest across all key categories.

Cerebras Systems today announced the closing of a $1 billion Series H financing at a post-money valuation of approximately $23 billion. The round was led by Tiger Global, with participation from Benchmark, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Atreides Management, Alpha Wave Global, Altimeter, AMD, Coatue, and 1789 Capital, among others.

Hyphen Solutions, the leading provider of residential construction software powering 1 in 3 new homes build in America, will exhibit at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees are invited to visit Booth S4049 to experience Hyphen’s connected construction network and test their skills on the putting green for a chance to win a Scotty Cameron® putter.

Results from a recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial show that supplementation with Brightseed® BioMetaControl, containing the naturally occurring bioactive compounds N-trans caffeoyltyramine (NCT) and N-trans feruloyltyramine (NFT), significantly improved markers of glycemic control in adults with prediabetes. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease.

NomadGo, the industry leader in Inventory AI, today announced its NomadGo Early Access Program of NomadGo’s new intelligence layer that expands NomadGo Inventory AI from observing the physical world to actionable reasoning. This new offering provides even greater access to live, location-level inventory data from NomadGo, while adding a reasoning engine that helps operators and businesses ask better questions, understand conditions, receive recommendations, and take action based on what is actually happening on the ground. Select customers can now trial the physical-world reasoning engine, ahead of full availability in Q2 2026.

AiStrike, an AI-native cyber defense platform built for modern security operations, today announced the launch of AiStrike MDR, an AI-powered Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service designed to replace traditional, human-heavy MDR with an AI-led, expert-guided operating model built for scale, speed, and measurable outcomes.

Cranium AI, a leader in AI security and AI governance, today announced the discovery of a high-to-critical severity exploitation technique that allows attackers to hijack agentic AI coding assistants. This class of exploits has also been confirmed by others in the security industry. The findings detail how a multi-stage attack can achieve persistent arbitrary code execution across several popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).

Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) today announced that it will webcast its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 conference call.

Turner Supply, a leading independent industrial distributor, announced today the acquisition of Progressive Supply, a Woodstock, Georgia-based provider of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) solutions. The transaction closed on January 31, 2026, marking Turner Supply's entry into the Atlanta and North Georgia markets.

Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ: KARO), the global provider of mobility and operational intelligence solutions and parent company of Cartrack, today announced that it earned a place on Singapore’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026, an annual ranking compiled by global research firm Statista, in collaboration with The Straits Times, Singapore’s leading newspaper.

HGreg announces the opening of its newest HGreg Lux dealership, located at 8505 NW 12th St in Doral, Florida. This marks the sixth HGreg Lux location for the company, with other sites in Miami, West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Orlando and Costa Mesa, California.

eClerx Services Ltd (ECLERX.NS), a leading productized services company, today announced that it has been recognized as a Gold Partner for the Americas region within the Adobe Solution Partner Program.

Turn, the AI-native workforce screening and compliance infrastructure company, today announced that it has been selected by Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a leading global cannabis operator, to support background screening across Curaleaf’s workforce.

The 2026-2027 Payments Innovation Alliance Advisory Committee is now official. Payments Innovation Alliance Participating Members have been elected to the five committees which, combined, form the Advisory Committee.

Gridware, a leading provider of grid monitoring technology through Active Grid Response (AGR), today announced the results of a comprehensive research partnership with Cody Warner, project scientist, Haas Business School, University of California, Berkeley, entitled Quantifying the Economic Value of Active Grid Response in High Fire-Risk Areas.

Dropzone AI, the leading provider of the Agentic SOC with AI agents that collaborate, today announced that Shashi Nair, Head of Channel, has been named to the 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs List. This annual list from The Channel Company brand highlights the top leaders in the IT channel ecosystem who relentlessly champion partnerships and drive mutual success for partners, solution providers, and customers.

The Bump, a leading pregnancy and parenting technology platform, today announced an updated registry experience available on The Bump app and TheBump.com, designed to make it easier for expecting parents to involve family, discover trusted products, and plan collaboratively as they prepare for a new baby.

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) is proud to announce that the Honorable Arthur F. Engoron (Ret.), former Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, New York County, has joined NAM’s award-winning panel of neutrals. He is available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout New York.

Grungo Law, a personal injury firm headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, is pleased to announce that Alec Pereira, Esq., has joined the firm. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Alec will contribute to the firm’s litigation team in advocating for individuals injured due to negligence.

Real American Beer (RAB) today announced it’s reached the 10-million-can milestone since launch 18 months ago, and unveiled a strategic relaunch of the brand positioning and partnerships. To accelerate this momentum, RAB is doubling down on its winning assets: refreshed high-impact visual brand identity (VBI), a premiumized liquid profile, and a massive war chest of marketing assets designed to drive significant trial and pull-through. Its new taglines “200% American” and “HITS DIFFERENT” will be integrated across packaging, retail, events, partnerships, and digital.

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), the nation’s third-largest homebuilder, has renewed its investment in scholarships of $3,000-$5,000 for individuals pursuing career paths related to residential homebuilding. This renewal reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to developing talent, particularly the skilled workforce of tomorrow.

Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point”), a private equity firm focused on control investments in middle-market companies in North America across the Business Services, Industrials and IT Services sectors, announced today the sale of Verinext Corp. (“Verinext” or the “Company”), a leading IT services platform providing end-to-end technology solutions for mid-market and enterprise clients, to Arctiq, Inc. (“Arctiq”), a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Richtech Robotics Inc. (“Richtech” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RR) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Unstructured today announced it has achieved an Authority to Operate (ATO) at Impact Level 5 (IL5), enabling the secure deployment of its AI-ready data platform in support of missions handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The authorization was achieved through Second Front Systems' (2F) Game Warden platform, marking a significant milestone in Unstructured’s ability to support operational artificial intelligence initiatives across defense environments.

Celonis, a global leader in Process Intelligence, a key enabler of Enterprise AI, today announced the appointment of Ewan Henderson as General Manager for North America. Henderson will lead regional go-to-market strategy and operations, helping Fortune 500 companies seeking to deliver measurable return on their AI investments.

Innovaccer Inc., a leading healthcare AI company, announced that it has achieved Best in KLAS scores across three categories in the latest 2026 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Services: Data Analytics Platform for Providers, Data Analytics Platform for Payers, and Customer Relationship Management Platforms. The scores are based on direct customer feedback collected through validated interviews with healthcare providers and payers.

TurbineOne announces that Keith C. Phillips, U.S. Army Major General (Ret.), has joined the company as an advisor, bringing more than three decades of operational, intelligence, and international defense experience.

Manufacturers are embedding digital systems in design, production and service operations to address multiple business and technology challenges, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

Shore Capital Partners (“Shore Capital” or “Shore”), a Chicago-based private equity firm with offices in Nashville, today announced the close of its second Shore Capital Industrial Partners Fund (“Industrials Fund II”). The fund closed with over $400 million in capital commitments, reflecting strong demand from existing and new limited partners for Shore’s differentiated, sector-focused strategy.

Cognitiv, the leading advanced performance partner powered by deep learning, today announced strong business momentum in 2025, highlighted by 388% growth in ContextGPT™ and the rapid adoption of the company’s deep learning advertising platform. This traction is attributed to accelerating customer growth, strategic investment in talent, and rising demand among brands and agencies for proven AI-driven performance marketing.

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 results on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, before the market opens. Acadia will also conduct a conference call with institutional investors and analysts on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available at www.acadiahealthcare.com in the “Investors” section of the website. The webcast of the conference call will be available for 30 days.

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) will host a webcast of its business presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enpro Inc. (NYSE: NPO) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Eric Vaillancourt, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Joe Bruderek, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review the company’s performance at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

BioSelective Capital Investments and Shayan Enterprises, LLC, a Utah-based risk-capital investment firm, today announced the successful acquisition of BioDuro’s drug product development and manufacturing operations in Irvine, California, resulting in the formation of Forma Life Sciences, Inc. (FORMA), a Delaware corporation established to hold and operate the acquired assets.

SPEC Innovations, a leader in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions, announced a new set of enhancements to Innoslate®, focused on improving impact analysis, collaboration, and system visibility across complex engineering environments.

TWG AI, the advanced intelligence division of TWG Global, announced today a multi-year agreement to become the primary and exclusive AI partner of the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, where they will be foundational in the team’s pursuit of excellence at the pinnacle of global motorsport. TWG AI’s enterprise-grade technology will bring cutting edge intelligence capabilities and long-term value to the team ahead of its debut in the 2026 FIA Formula 1® World Championship™.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) and the Egypt National Scale Rating of aaa.EG (Exceptional) of Mohandes Insurance Company (Mohandes) (Egypt). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aaa” (Exceptional) to Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL) (United Kingdom). BHIIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Indemnity Company, the lead operating company of the National Indemnity Group (National Indemnity). The ultimate parent is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. [NYSE: BRK A and BRK B]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Allstates WorldCargo, a leader in logistics solutions, today announced its acquisition of Promptus, LLC, a Miami-based customs broker and logistics firm focused on trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC (“Gateway”), an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers (“Natixis IM”), today announced two strategic additions to its leadership team as the firm continues to expand its client offerings and accelerate growth across the advisor and institutional marketplace. Cincinnati-based Gateway has nearly 50 years of experience in options-based investment solutions and quantitatively driven equity strategies.

Wolters Kluwer Health announces that two UpToDate® solutions are ranked #1 in the 2026 Best in KLAS – Software and Services report released today. KLAS Research, which independently measures the performance of healthcare technology and services vendors based on provider feedback, rated UpToDate Patient-Driven Care Management and Patient Education as top performing solutions that enable patients to help manage and participate in their own care. This recognition marks the second consecutive year that UpToDate Patient Education has been ranked #1 in this category and the third time that UpToDate Patient-Driven Care Management solution (2023/2025) has earned the top ranking in this category.

Wolters Kluwer Health announces that KLAS Research has recognized Sentri7® clinical surveillance solutions as Best in KLAS® for both Pharmacy Surveillance as well as Infection Control and Monitoring in the 2026 Best in KLAS – Software and Services report released today. KLAS Research, which specializes in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare solution providers, rated the evidence-based Sentri7 solutions as market leaders for hospitals seeking to optimize infection prevention (IP) programs and hospital pharmacy performance.

Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with SHMA, a leading actuarial and financial advisory firm headquartered in the UAE.

Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm with over US$7 billion in assets under management, has signed an agreement to acquire PayByPhone, a global leader in mobile parking payments, from Corpay (NYSE: CPAY).

LTC Properties Inc. (NYSE: LTC) (“LTC” or the “Company”), will release fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 after market close.

ZOLL®, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that it has appointed Eric Knudsen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1. Knudsen will succeed Jon Rennert, who served as ZOLL’s CEO for the past 10 years and will assume a new role as Executive Chairman of ZOLL’s Board of Directors.

Synthpop, Inc., a healthcare AI company building agentic automation to eliminate administrative bottlenecks in payer, provider, and patient operations, announced today a $15 million Series A, bringing the company’s total funding to $23 million. The round was led by Ansa Capital, with Marco DeMeireles, Co‑Founder & Managing Partner at Ansa, joining Synthpop’s Board of Directors. Defy.vc and Peterson Ventures participated in the round, alongside Storm Ventures and strategic investor Bruce Broussard.

Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) announced that its development platform was recognized with two of the lodging industry’s most respected honors. The firm received the 2026 CONNECT Developer of the Year Award from Marriott International, and its Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore property was named Development of the Year (Select/Limited Service) at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS).

MEDITECH Expanse has once again achieved KLAS’s top honors, earning 2026 Best in KLAS recognition in the global research firm’s “2026 Best in KLAS: Software & Services Report.” This marks the 12th consecutive year of Best in KLAS recognition across Best in KLAS reports, including the Best in KLAS: Software & Services Report and the Best in KLAS Awards: Global Software Report. This recognition reflects the company’s sustained commitment to customer satisfaction and partnership.

This Valentine’s Day, Zales is reimagining one of the most iconic symbols of love with the launch of Zales x Sweethearts®, an exclusive capsule collection that transforms the beloved conversation hearts into a collectible piece of fine jewelry — and a reminder that the most meaningful affirmations are often the ones we give ourselves.