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RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. (“First Carolina” or the “Company”), the holding company for First Carolina Bank (“Bank”), announced today that it had the distinct opportunity to visit the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) last week in celebration of its initial public offering (“IPO”). The Company's Chairman, President, and CEO, Ron Day, led the occasion by ringing the bell for the Company's first trade and then the closing bell on Thursday, joined by members of the executive leadership team and representatives from the Board of Directors. “Listing on the NYSE is an exciting step for First Carolina, and we are thrilled to kick off our IPO with key members of our team present for the ringing of the closing bell,” Day said. “This is a meaningful and commemorative milestone for the Company, as it reflects the strength of our business and gives us the resources to continue growing in the markets we serve.” First Carolina is now listed on th...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has named Andrew L. Wattula Executive Vice President, Outpatient Medical & Research and CEO of Lillibridge Healthcare Services, a wholly-owned property management and leasing subsidiary of Ventas, effective August 2026. He will oversee the Company's differentiated outpatient medical and research business, which is a leading owner and manager of properties operating at the intersection of medicine, research and universities. He succeeds Peter J. Bulgarelli, who retired from Ventas in May 2026. Wattula brings deep operational, leasing and tenant engagement expertise to Ventas. Working with the Company's in-place expert teams, Andy will focus on driving operational excellence and maximizing the performance of our portfolio. He will report to Debra A. Cafaro, Ventas Chairman and CEO. “Andy has an exceptional combination of leadership, operational rigor, real estate expertise and client f...

SUGAR LAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI or “CVR Energy”) and CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN or “CVR Partners”) are pleased to announce that Dane Neumann, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of CVI and the general partner of UAN (collectively, the “CVR Entities”), as well as to their Boards of Directors, effective June 18, 2026, following Mark Pytosh's resignation from the CVR Entities for personal reasons. “On behalf of our Boards of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Dane to the helm of our companies,” said Robert Flint, Chairman of the Boards of Directors of each of the CVR Entities. “Since joining CVR, Dane's exceptional leadership, financial discipline and deep expertise in all aspects of our businesses, combined with his unwavering commitment to our Mission and Values, have enabled him to serve as a critical catalyst for process improvements, setting the stage for the ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$KARD #Kardigan--Kardigan™, Inc. (Nasdaq: KARD) (“Kardigan”), a clinical-stage precision therapeutics company developing medicines that target the root cause of specific cardiovascular diseases where no approved treatments exist, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of an aggregate 28,750,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase 3,750,000 additional shares, at an initial public offering price of $16.00 per share. All of the shares of common stock were offered by Kardigan. The aggregate gross proceeds from the offering of the initial shares and the additional shares described above, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were $460 million. Kardigan's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “KARD." J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Jefferies LLC, Leerink Partners LLC, a...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a BBB long-term credit rating (LTCR) to Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.'s (UVE's) $100 million, 7.75% Senior Unsecured Notes (Notes) due 2031, with a Stable outlook. UVE intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including redemption of its existing $100 million 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due November 30, 2026, extending UVE's debt maturity profile to 2031. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of UVE and rank equally with the company's current and future senior unsecured indebtedness, while remaining structurally subordinated to policyholder obligations and other liabilities of UVE's subsidiaries. UVE is a holding company offering property and casualty insurance and value-added insurance services, including risk management, claims management, and distribution. The primary insurance entities, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) and American Platinum Property and Casualty ...

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Afya Limited, or “Afya” (Nasdaq: AFYA) announced today that the resolution set out in its Notice of Annual General Meeting dated June 2, 2026 was duly passed at its Annual General Meeting held today: the approval and ratification of Afya's financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. About Afya Limited Afya is a leading medical education group in Brazil based on the number of medical school seats, delivering an end-to-end physician-centric ecosystem that serves and empowers students and physicians to transform their ambitions into rewarding lifelong experiences from the moment they join us as medical students through their medical residency preparation, graduation program, continuing medical education activities and offering medical practice solutions to help doctors enhance their healthcare services through their whole career. Contacts Investor Contact: ir@afya.com.brIR Website: ir.afya.com.br...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NVE Corporation (Nasdaq: NVEC) announced today that Daniel A. Baker, Ph.D. will retire as president and CEO effective as of the company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting on August 6, 2026. The Board of Directors has appointed Peter G. Eames, Ph.D., currently vice president of advanced technology, as president and CEO effective at that time. Subject to shareholder approval, Dr. Baker will remain on the Company's Board of Directors as Chairman, current Chairman Terrence W. Glarner will remain on the Board, and Dr. Eames will join the Board. In addition to the incumbent directors and Dr. Eames, the Board nominated a new director, Carolyn W. Valentine. Pending shareholder approval, the Board will expand from five to seven directors. “Leading NVE has been the privilege of a lifetime,” said Dr. Baker. “I am proud of what our team has accomplished and confident the company is well-positioned for continued success under Pete's leadership,” Baker added, “The Board c...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#NPB--Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: NPB), the holding company of Northpointe Bank, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after market close. The earnings release will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website, ir.northpointe.com. The Company will host a conference call for investors and analysts at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on July 22, 2026. During the call, management will discuss the second quarter 2026 financial results and provide an update on recent activities. There will be a live question-and-answer session following the presentation. It is recommended you join 10 minutes prior to the start time. Participants may access the live conference call by dialing 1-877-413-2414 and requesting “Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. Conference Call”. The conference call will also be webcast live at ir.northpointe.com. An audio archive will be available on the website fol...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will release its financial results for the second quarter 2026 (2Q26), as well as prepared management remarks (in PDF format), at 6:00 a.m. Eastern time on July 29, 2026. The company will host a live question-and-answer session at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time that morning to discuss its financial results for the quarter and earnings guidance for 2026. A webcast of the 2Q26 earnings call may be accessed via Humana's Investor Relations page at https://humana.gcs-web.com/. If you anticipate asking a question during the question-and-answer session, please register in advance using this link, https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI18085d824058461aa3c6b8b2af27cb40. Upon registration, telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number and a unique registrant ID. The company suggests participants listening via the web or the conference call sign in or dial in at least 15 mi...

Executive Vice President Kendall Forbes to Retire on July 1, 2026Guardian Names David Morris as Chief Operating Officer and Will Mudd as Chief Financial OfficerATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: GRDN) today announced that Kendall Forbes, who has served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Operations since 2004, has decided to retire, effective as of July 1, 2026. Upon Mr. Forbes's retirement, David Morris, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Guardian will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. In connection with Mr. Morris' new role, Will Mudd, Senior Vice President, Finance, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Guardian. The leadership changes will be effective July 1, 2026.Fred Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian said: “Kendall Forbes has been an integral part of Guardian since its inception, and his impact on the company has been significant. Over the past 22 years, Kendall played a key role in buildin...

Strategic acquisition of 3rd largest self-storage platform in Canada expected to create long-term internal and external growth opportunities Transaction valued at $1.2 billion and primarily funded with Public Storage Operating Partnership Units (“OPUs”) Acquisition to provide attractive going-in NOI yield in the high-5's, significant operational upside on 83% occupied portfolio, and double-digit IRR potentialFRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) (“Public Storage” or the “Company”), the largest owner of self-storage facilities, today announced that its operating partnership, Public Storage OP, L.P. (“Public Storage OP”), and Public Storage Operating Company (“PSOC”) have entered into an agreement to acquire Public Storage Canada (“PS Canada”) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion USD ($1.67 billion CAD). The PS Canada platform was built by industry visionary and Public Storage founder Wayne Hughes and has been independently owned and operated by...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) (the “Company”), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced that Craig Sasser, currently Regional Vice President – Atlantic Region, will be appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Trent T. McKenna will continue to serve as President of the Company. Mr. Lane commented, “I'm thrilled to congratulate Craig on his new role. Craig is an ideal fit to be COO, as he is a proven leader whose contributions and deep industry knowledge have been invaluable to Comfort Systems. He will serve a pivotal role in positioning the Company for long-term growth and success.” The Company further announced that Briston Blair will transition from his current role as the Company's Senior Vice President – Innovation & Strategy to the role of the Company's Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, effective as of July 1...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share that will be payable on July 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026. “We are pleased to announce another quarterly cash dividend,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “This decision underscores the strength and resilience of our business. Also reflecting our continued commitment to a balanced approach to capital allocation and delivering long-term value for shareholders is our purchase of 1.2 million shares during the quarter, bringing total FY'26 buybacks to 1.8 million shares.” About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward-thinking companie...

FREMONT, Calif. & CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) today announced the appointment of Douglas Britt to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective June 17, 2026, increasing the size of the Board from ten to eleven members. Britt will serve on the Board's Audit Committee and Technology Committee. A seasoned technology executive, Britt brings more than 30 years of experience leading global technology, manufacturing and supply chain businesses and a strong track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Britt currently serves as Executive Chairman of Boyd, where he previously served as Chief Executive Officer and led the sale of Boyd Thermal business to Eaton Corporation in 2026. He currently oversees the Boyd Thermal business within Eaton. “TD SYNNEX has built a strong reputation for helping partners navigate complexity across the technology landscape,” said Britt. “I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team as the company continue...

BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deep Fission, Inc. (Nasdaq: FISN) (“Deep Fission” or the “Company”), an advanced nuclear energy company developing small modular pressurized water reactors installed one mile underground, today announced the closing of its public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, for total gross proceeds of $40 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company. In addition, Deep Fission has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of its common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company's common stock began trading on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FISN” on June 18, 2026.Deep Fission intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general working capital and corporate purposes, including towards the engineering, research and devel...

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SDRL) today announced that it has extended its share repurchase program, as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver shareholder returns. As previously announced, the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a $500 million share repurchase program that would terminate on June 25, 2026 (as extended, the “Repurchase Program”). As of June 19, 2026, approximately $208 million of the $500 million authorized amount remained available under the Repurchase Program. On June 22, 2026, the Board authorized an extension of the Repurchase Program to run through December 31, 2026. While the Repurchase Program has a fixed expiration, it may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. Shares may be repurchased at any time and from time to time under the program in open market purchases, privately negotiated purchases, block trades, tender offers, accelerated share repurchase transactions or oth...

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#adc--One Biosciences, a techbio company pioneering clinical-grade single-cell tumor profiling, today announced financial support via a Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster (PSCC) BOOST grant to develop the first single-cell assay for antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) therapies in oncology. The rapid growth of ADCs is driving demand for more sophisticated biomarker strategies. By capturing tumor complexity at cellular resolution, single-cell profiling has the potential to enhance patient selection and support the development of next-generation ADCs. Ultimately, it will help match the right patients to the right therapies, maximizing therapeutic benefit. The PSCC BOOST-funded project seeks to bring a new level of precision to ADC development. It will be conducted in collaboration with Adcytherix, a clinical-stage biotech company developing differentiated ADCs for cancers with high unmet medical need. The collaboration will combine Adcytherix's expertise in ADC development with One Biosciences...

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company's website at www.berkley.com. The Company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. A live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed via the Company's website at www. berkley.com. Please log on early to register. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the end of the call. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Contacts Karen A. Horvath Vice Presid...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM, “Rithm Capital” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared its second quarter 2026 common and preferred stock dividends. Common Stock Dividend The Board declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock for the second quarter 2026. The second quarter common stock dividend is payable on July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 2, 2026. Preferred Stock Dividends In accordance with the terms of Rithm Capital's Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series A”), the Board declared a Series A dividend for the second quarter 2026 of $0.6206601 per share, which reflects a rate of 9.715%. The Series A Preferred Stock accrues dividends at a floating rate equal to three-month CME SOFR (plus a spread adjustment of 0.262%) plus a spread of 5.802%. In accordance with the terms of Rithm Capital's Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series B”), the Board declar...

Matt Bilunas to step down on July 31 after 20 years with the company, including seven as CFOCompany is conducting an external search for a successor to partner with incoming CEO Jason BonfigMINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced that Matt Bilunas will step down as Chief Financial Officer and depart the company at the end of July.Best Buy has engaged an external search firm for its next chief financial officer and expects to name a successor with previous CFO experience. Current CEO Corie Barry, who previously served as CFO, will provide financial oversight during the transition if needed."I am truly honored to have been part of this great company and grateful to those who have made a lasting impact on my life and career. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and even more proud of the people and teams I have had the privilege to work alongside,” said Bilunas. “Best Buy is well positioned for the future, and I have tremendous confidence in Jason an...