PRESS RELEASECourbevoie – January 23, 2026 Bureau Veritas to acquire a leading Sustainability specialist for consumer products in Italy Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces the acquisition of SPIN360, a leading Italian consulting firm specialized in sustainable innovation and development across primary premium fashion and luxury brands. This acquisition aligns with Bureau Veritas’ LEAP | 28 strategy to create new strongholds in the Consumer Pr ...

Core Viewpoint - Aspo Plc has conducted a share repurchase, acquiring 1,000 shares at an average price of €7.59 per share, totaling €7,590, which increases its total holdings to 126,552 shares [1]. Group 1: Share Repurchase Details - The share repurchase occurred on January 23, 2026, on the Helsinki Stock Exchange [1]. - The total cost of the repurchased shares was €7,590 [1]. - The repurchase is in compliance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 [1]. Group 2: Company Information - For further inquiries, the CFO of Aspo Plc, Erkka Repo, can be contacted at +358 40 5827 971 or via email at erkka.repo@aspo.com [2]. - Additional information can be found on the company's website www.aspo.com [2].

Core Insights - CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. reported a decline in net income for 2025, with net income allocated to common shareholders at $1.6 million, down from $2.5 million in 2024, primarily due to increased provisions for credit losses in the fourth quarter [2][4]. Financial Performance - The net interest margin improved to 2.72% for the full year 2025, up from 2.42% in 2024, driven by a reduction in the cost of funds [4][12]. - Provisions for credit losses were $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to reversals of $0.3 million in the same quarter of 2024 [4][10]. - The company experienced net charge-offs of 0.20% for the year, compared to 0.01% in the prior year [4][12]. Loan and Asset Quality - Non-performing assets represented 1.04% of total assets as of December 31, 2025, an increase from 0.68% a year earlier [4][12]. - The allowance for credit losses on loans was 1.27% as of December 31, 2025, compared to 1.26% a year earlier [4][12]. - Outstanding loan balances in the NAICS Transportation and Warehousing category declined from $15.9 million to $13.7 million since year-end 2024 [3][4]. Operational Highlights - The Banking Division reported an income increase of $0.9 million in 2025, excluding provisions and the prior year's sale-leaseback gain, driven by higher net interest income [4][12]. - The Mortgage Division achieved a modest profit in 2025, recovering from a loss of $0.2 million in 2024 [4][12]. Shareholder Actions - The company authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $2.5 million through December 31, 2026, repurchasing 36,383 shares for $1.3 million in 2025 [5][12].

The size of the RIKS 26 0216 series after the buyback on January 23, 2026 is 47,383,080,943 (nominal value). ...

Key Information - The discloser is Man Group PLC, which has interests in Beazley plc securities [1] - The position was held as of January 22, 2026 [1] Positions of the Discloser - Man Group PLC holds 7,712,060 shares of Beazley plc, representing 1.28% of the relevant securities [3] - Additionally, it has cash-settled derivatives amounting to 5,032,902 shares (0.83%) and stock-settled derivatives of 12,744,962 shares (2.12%) [3] Dealings by the Discloser - A series of sales of Beazley plc's 5p ordinary shares were executed at a price of 11.1969 GBP per unit, totaling 4263, 15820, 16340, 92010, 24740, 19720, 4770, 31980, 129570, 6943, 2980, 2210, 13450, 8580, 4920, 35350, 16420, 4440, 5400, 6220, 1300, 16790, and 5958 shares [7] - Cash-settled derivative transactions included reducing long positions and increasing short positions, with various transactions at prices ranging from 10.8346 GBP to 11.2178 GBP [8][9] Other Information - No indemnity or other dealing arrangements were reported [13] - The disclosure was made on January 23, 2026, by Graham Keene [14]

EquipmentShare Rings Bell at Nasdaq - 1/23/2026 EquipmentShare's Jabbok and Willy Schlacks Ring Bell at Nasdaq - 1/23/2026 COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EquipmentShare.com Inc (Nasdaq: EQPT) (“EquipmentShare”), a leader in connected jobsite technology and one of the largest equipment rental providers in the United States, today announced that its Class A common stock has begun trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “EQPT.” The listing follows a decade of gr ...

Frøya, 23 January 2026: Reference is made to Kaldvik AS' (the "Company") Q3 2025 results, as published on 21 November 2025. Following the Q3 presentation, multiple factors have negatively affected the outlook for the Company in Q1 2026, including but not limited to early harvest and external factors such as a reduction in salmon prices. As a result, the Company may be in risk of breaching one or more of its financial covenants in its senior bank debt facility, in Q1 or at a later stage in 2026. For the purp ...

Core Insights - C&F Financial Corporation has appointed Dr. David H. Downs as a director, effective February 24, 2026, enhancing its board with expertise in real estate and investments [1][3] Group 1: Appointment Details - Dr. Downs has been a member of the C&F Central Virginia Advisory Board for over 12 years, indicating a long-standing relationship with the company [1] - His academic role includes being the Alfred L. Blake Endowed Chair Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, focusing on finance, insurance, and real estate [2] - The appointment is expected to add significant value to the Corporation due to Dr. Downs' expertise in investments and risk management [3] Group 2: Company Overview - C&F Bank operates 31 banking offices and five commercial loan offices across Virginia, providing a range of financial services [4] - The company offers wealth management services through its subsidiary, C&F Wealth Management, Inc., and mortgage loan origination services via C&F Mortgage Corporation [4] - C&F Finance Company specializes in automobile, marine, and recreational vehicle loans, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southern United States [4]

Core Viewpoint - Virtune AB (Publ) is implementing a 10:1 share split for the Virtune Bitcoin Prime ETP (ticker: VIRBTCP) to enhance trading liquidity and accessibility for investors [1][2]. Share Split Details - The share split will take effect on February 2, 2026, across all markets where the product is available [2]. - Each existing share will be divided into ten new shares, resulting in a tenfold increase in the number of shares and a corresponding decrease in the NAV per share [3][4]. - The total value of each investor's holdings will remain unchanged post-split [3][4]. Product Information - The product name and ticker will remain the same, but a new ISIN and WKN will be assigned [5]. - The last day of trading with the old ISIN is January 30, 2026, and trading with the new ISIN will commence on February 2, 2026 [6]. - The ETP is traded on Nasdaq Stockholm and Deutsche Börse Xetra, with settlement currency in SEK and trading currencies in SEK and EUR [6]. Company Overview - Virtune AB is a fully regulated Swedish digital asset manager and issuer of crypto exchange-traded products on regulated European exchanges [8]. - The company emphasizes regulatory compliance and strategic collaborations to empower global investors with innovative investment products [9].

Core Viewpoint - NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. has announced an increase in the size of its bought deal private placement to 30 million common shares at a price of US$10.00 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately US$300 million, with a cornerstone order of US$140 million from a European institution [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering will consist of 30 million common shares priced at US$10.00 each, resulting in gross proceeds of about US$300 million [1]. - An over-allotment option has been granted to underwriters, allowing them to purchase an additional 15% of the shares for up to approximately US$45 million, potentially raising total gross proceeds to about US$345 million [1]. - The expected closing date for the offering is on or about February 5, 2026, pending necessary regulatory approvals [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated for expenditures related to Donlin Gold activities, settlement of a promissory note with Barrick Mining Corporation, and general corporate purposes [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - NOVAGOLD is focused on the development of the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, which is recognized as one of the largest and highest-grade open-pit gold deposits globally, with approximately 40 million ounces of gold in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource categories [6]. - The Donlin Gold project is projected to produce over one million ounces of gold annually over a 27-year mine life once in production [6].