Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. Announces $500 Million Secured Term Loan Credit Facility
Businesswire· 2026-02-02 13:31
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CMTG) (the "Company†or "CMTG†) today announced the closing of a $500.0 million, four-year secured term loan credit facility provided by investment funds and accounts managed by HPS Investment Partners, LLC ("HPS†). The term loan credit facility has an annual variable rate of SOFR plus 675 basis points and may be prepaid at any time, subject to certain conditions. Net proceeds from the closing, together with cash on hand, were used t. ...
Purcari Wineries bids for rival Romanian group Serve Ceptura
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-02 13:30
Purcari Wineries has lodged a binding offer to acquire Romanian competitor Serve Ceptura in full for an undisclosed sum. In a statement, Victor Bostan, founder and CEO of Bucharest-listed Purcari, said if completed, the transaction would expand the group’s vineyard footprint by around 60ha in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region and add “complementary production capacity”. He described the deal as a “a natural step in strengthening Purcari's presence in the prestigious Dealu Mare wine region". Serve's wine ...
Klarna Backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to Enable Agentic Commerce Across Platforms
Businesswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is joining Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to help AI agents and commerce systems work together across the full shopping lifecycle, from discovery and purchase through post-purchase support. UCP enables consumers to shop seamlessly in AI conversations while giving agents, merchant systems, and payment providers a standardized way to interact across multiple AI platfor. ...
Johnson Controls previews YORK YK-HT two-stage economized centrifugal chiller at AHR Expo, delivering energy, water and space savings
Prnewswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
Beyond advanced heatrejection performance, the YKHT delivers expanded functionality in a single packaged unit. As a unified heating and cooling platform for large buildings, it can produce 44°F chilled water and 140°F hot water at the same time, a normal operating condition for heat pumps, while delivering efficiency levels that exceed ASHRAE requirements. This unified feature eliminates the need for cascaded systems, extra electrical infrastructure or major mechanical room redesigns. By using a single driv ...
Trust Stamp provides a business update highlighting progress in focus areas
Globenewswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp, a global provider of AI-powered trust, identity and security solutions provided an overview of business progress for January 2026. Gareth N. Genner, Chief Executive Officer of Trust Stamp reported: “In Q4 of 2025 we completed a financing round using a combination of market placements of stock using our S3 capacity and a warrant inducement agreement. The objective of the financing was to provide working capital to give us the ability to achieve sign ...
Aeries Secures Multi-Year Engagement to Accelerate Next-Generation Platform Development for a Global Financial Services Leader
Globenewswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
Core Insights - Aeries Technology, Inc. has announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar engagement with a leading global financial services firm to establish a Global Capability Center in Bangalore [1][2] - The center will focus on developing the client's next-generation platform and modernizing its core digital infrastructure, leveraging India's engineering talent [2][3] - This partnership reflects the trend among global financial institutions to adopt cloud solutions and undergo large-scale digital transformations [3] Company Strategy - Aeries is building a specialized engineering team in Bangalore that will enhance platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data capabilities [4] - The establishment of the center is part of Aeries' broader strategy to scale premium technology delivery through innovation-led Global Capability Center operations [4] - The partnership includes a structured growth pathway, allowing the center to expand based on delivery performance and client priorities, ensuring long-term value creation [4] Company Background - Aeries Technology is recognized as a leader in AI-enabled value creation and business transformation, particularly for private equity portfolio companies [5] - Founded in 2012, the company has received Great Place to Work Certification for three consecutive years, highlighting its commitment to workforce development [5]
Off The Hook Yachts Expands into the Great Lakes Through Strategic Partnership with Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
Globenewswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
Right of First Refusal Agreement Expands National Used-Boat Platform into the Great Lakes Wilmington, NC, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Off The Hook YS Inc. (NYSE American: OTH) (“Off the Hook Yachts” or “Off the Hook” or “the Company”), a technology-driven marine transaction platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (“JBYS”), a premier Michigan-based yacht brokerage with more than 50 years of operating history and nine locations across the Great Lakes and Florid ...
Simmons Bank Announces Key Executive Appointments
Prnewswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
"The unique skills, experiences and perspectives Brian and Jonathan bring will be invaluable as we embark on our next phase of growth and shape the future of how we serve our clients and create sustainable value for our shareholders," said Jay Brogdon, president and chief executive officer at Simmons. "Our ability to attract top talent is a testament to our strong culture and attractive industry positioning. Adding to the depth of our leadership team will accelerate the results of our transformation effort ...
Donaldson to Acquire Facet, an Innovator in Mission-Critical Fuel and Fluid Filtration Solutions
Businesswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) (Donaldson or the Company), a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Filtration Group's Facet Filtration business in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $820 million. The purchase price represents approximately 20.0x calendar year 2025 EBITDA, or 16.6x when adjusted for the present value of expected tax benefits and cost synergies. De ...
Twin Vee PowerCats Co. Launches Black Line Defense, a New Wholly Owned Subsidiary Focused on Autonomous and Government Maritime Solutions
Accessnewswire· 2026-02-02 13:30
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Twin Vee PowerCats Co. (Nasdaq:VEEE),("Twin Vee" or the "Company"), a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of power sport boats, today announced the launch of Black Line Defense , a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to advancing crewed and autonomous missionready maritime solutions for defense and government customers. Demand for reliable, highperformance platforms continues to grow across federal, state, and municipal agencies, creating a signi ...