MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") Achieved record full‑year results, including net income available to common stockholders of $224.1 million and diluted EPS of $3.88 for 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $56.6 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.99, compared to $56.3 million and $0.98 in the third quarter of 2025, and $63.9 million and $1.10 in the fourth qua ...

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Air, Inc. (NASDAQ: XAIR) (“Beyond Air” or the “Company”), a commercial stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company focused on harnessing the power of nitric oxide (NO) to improve the lives of patients, today announced that it will report financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025 on Friday, February 13, 2026. The Company's management team is scheduled to host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 am Eastern Time t ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outset Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: OM) (“Outset”), a medical technology company pioneering a first-of-its-kind technology to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. On the same day, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time), Leslie Trigg, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and Renee Gaeta, Chie ...

Core Viewpoint - Praetorian Acquisition Corp. successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of 22,000,000 units, raising gross proceeds of $220,000,000 at a price of $10.00 per unit [1][2]. Group 1: IPO Details - The units began trading on January 23, 2026, on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "PTORU" [2]. - Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the purchase of one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 [2]. - The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,300,000 additional units at the IPO price to cover over-allotments [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Praetorian Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company aimed at executing a business combination with one or more businesses, focusing on sectors that can benefit from automation and artificial intelligence [4]. - The management team includes Justin Di Rezze M.D. as CEO and Peter Ondishin as CFO, along with other board members [5]. Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Information - Clear Street LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering, with Reed Smith LLP and Walkers (Cayman) LLP serving as legal counsel [6]. - The registration statement for the Company's securities was declared effective by the SEC on January 22, 2026 [8].

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Art Technology Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ARTCU) (the “Company”) today announced that the underwriter of its previously announced initial public offering exercised its option in full to purchase an additional 3,300,000 units at the public offering price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in additional gross proceeds of approximately $33,000,000. After giving effect to this full exercise of the overallotment option, the total number of units sold in the public of ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legato Merger Corp. IV (the “Company”) announced today that it closed its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, including the full 3,000,000 units subject to the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at $10.00 per unit. The offering resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of $230,000,000. The Company’s units are listed on the NYSE American Market (“NYSE American”) and are trading under the ticker symbol “LEGO U.” Each unit consists of one ordinary share an ...

Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative Ballistics Corporation (“Alternative Ballistics” or the “Company”), a public safety technology company, today announced a significant corporate milestone with its transition to having its shares quoted under the stock symbol ALBC. Becoming a publicly quoted company marks a transformative step in Alternative Ballistics’ growth strategy and reflects years of disciplined execution, innovation, and commitment to delivering next-generation public safet ...

Core Insights - Thomasville Bancshares, Inc. reported strong financial performance for 2025, achieving record earnings and growth driven by significant loan growth, an expanding margin, and excellent operating efficiency [3][5] - The company aims to be the best community bank in the country and has been recognized as a top-ranked community bank in Georgia and among the top 10 banks in America [3] Financial Performance - Net income for 2025 was $44,704,791, a 14% increase from $39,270,458 in 2024 [5] - Earnings per share were $6.94 (basic) and $6.73 (diluted) [5] - Pre-tax pre-provision income rose to $63.4 million, an increase of $10.4 million or 20% compared to 2024 [5] - Total revenue reached $148,834,557, including $21.6 million from the Trust & Investment Division [5] Asset and Loan Growth - Total assets at year-end were $2.09 billion, an increase of $195 million over 2024 [5] - Loans increased by $226 million to $1.765 billion, representing a 15% year-over-year growth [5] - Deposits grew by $149 million to $1.8 billion, a 9% year-over-year increase [5] Credit Quality and Capital - Credit metrics remained strong, with classified assets to average outstanding loans at 0.43% and non-performing loans at only 0.25% [5] - The bank expensed $6 million to its loan loss reserve, bringing it to a robust 2.42% [5] - Capital increased by $32 million to $197 million, a 16.2% rise [5] Dividends and Client Assets - Total dividends paid for the year were $2.70, marking a 17% increase over 2024 and the 26th consecutive year of dividend growth [5] - TNB Financial Services now manages client assets exceeding $5.5 billion [5]

Core Viewpoint - United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) is set to release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings results on February 10, 2026, with a subsequent earnings call scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. CT to discuss these results [1]. Group 1 - The earnings results will be announced after market close on February 10, 2026 [1]. - An earnings call will take place on February 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. CT for analysts and shareholders [1]. - The teleconference can be accessed via a toll-free number, and will be archived for replay until February 25, 2026 [2]. Group 2 - A webcast of the teleconference will be available on the company's investor relations website, with an archived audio version accessible for one year [3]. - A transcript of the teleconference will be published on the company's website shortly after the event [3]. Group 3 - United Fire Group, founded in 1946, operates in the property and casualty insurance sector and is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia [4]. - The company is represented by approximately 850 independent agencies and has an "A-" (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Company [4].

Strategic move aligns with record $6.8 trillion global wellness market surge - forecasted to hit $9.8 trillion by 2029 - and drives major company-wide rebrandVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB; OTCQB: HAPBF) (“Hapbee” or the “Company”), a leader in frequency wellness technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bally Singh to its Board of Directors. Mr. Singh, a globally recognized creative strategist and marketing expert, joins the ...