Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“CAPREIT”) (TSX: CAR.UN) announced today its November 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.12916 per Unit (or $1.55 on an annualized basis). The November 2025 distribution will be payable on December 15, 2025 to Unitholders of record at the close of business on November 28, 2025. About CAPREIT CAPREIT is Cana ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embecta Corp. (“embecta”) (Nasdaq: EMBC), a global company that is advancing its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to become a broad-based medical supplies company, today announced that David J. Albritton, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of embecta, has resigned from the Board due to personal reasons, effective immediately. In addition, LTG (Ret.) David F. Melcher, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, has informed the company that he wil ...

The Pacifica by LGI Homes at Orchard Park The five-bed, three-bath Pacifica features a chef-ready kitchen and an expansive open-concept layout. SHAFTER, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the upcoming release of its newest community in the Bakersfield, California area, Orchard Park. This thoughtfully designed neighborhood is located in a prime location in Shafter and will offer a wide selection of spacious, upgraded homes with exceptional value incl ...

Core Viewpoint - ASP Isotopes Inc. is set to hold a quarterly business update conference call on November 21, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EST, focusing on its advancements in isotope production technologies for various industries [1][3]. Company Overview - ASP Isotopes Inc. is a development stage advanced materials company that specializes in the production of isotopes using proprietary technology known as the Aerodynamic Separation Process (ASP technology) [4]. - The company aims to produce and commercialize highly enriched isotopes primarily for the healthcare and technology sectors, with plans to also enrich isotopes for the nuclear energy sector using its developing Quantum Enrichment technology [4]. Industry Demand - There is an increasing demand for specific isotopes such as Silicon-28 for quantum computing, Molybdenum-100, Molybdenum-98, Zinc-68, Ytterbium-176, and Nickel-64 for emerging healthcare applications, as well as Chlorine-37, Lithium-6, and Uranium-235 for green energy applications [5]. - The ASP technology is considered suitable for enriching both low and heavy atomic mass molecules, indicating its potential in meeting the growing needs of various industries [5].

Core Insights - Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. announced the grant of inducement equity awards to three new employees, totaling 114,000 nonstatutory stock options [1][2] Group 1: Inducement Equity Awards - The options were granted on November 4, November 10, and November 17, 2025, with recipients entitled to purchase 24,000, 72,000, and 18,000 shares of common stock respectively [2] - The exercise price for the options is set at the closing price on the respective grant dates, and the options will vest over four years [2] - Vesting schedule includes 25% of shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of each employee's start date, with the remaining shares vesting monthly over the following 36 months [2] Group 2: Company Overview - Avalo Therapeutics is focused on developing IL-1β-based treatments for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, with its lead asset AVTX-009 currently in a Phase 2 clinical trial for hidradenitis suppurativa [3] - The company is exploring additional opportunities in prevalent indications with significant unmet needs [3] Group 3: Product Information - AVTX-009 is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and neutralizes its activity, playing a central role in the pathogenesis of various human diseases [4] - Dysregulated IL-1β signaling is a major driver of inflammation, and its inhibition has shown effectiveness in multiple immune-mediated inflammatory diseases [4]

Core Points - Middlefield Banc Corp. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, payable on December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 28, 2025 [1] - The company has total assets of $1.98 billion as of September 30, 2025, and operates 21 full-service banking centers and a brokerage office [2] Company Overview - Middlefield Banc Corp. is headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, and serves various locations through its banking centers and a Loan Production Office in Mentor, Ohio [2] - The company is the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company [2]

Core Insights - Highwoods Properties, Inc. has agreed to acquire 6Hundred at Legacy Union, a Class AA office tower in Charlotte, for a total expected investment of $223 million [2][3] - The property is 84% leased with a weighted average lease term exceeding 12 years and encompasses 411,000 square feet [3] - The acquisition is expected to close within the next 30 days, with a non-refundable earnest money deposit of $10 million already posted [7] Financial Overview - The total investment includes $8.5 million for near-term building improvements and leasing capital expenditures, net of $15.7 million in anticipated rent-related credits from the seller [4] - Upon stabilization, estimated annual net operating income (NOI) is projected to be between $17.5 million and $18.5 million on both GAAP and cash basis, with stabilization expected in 2027 on a GAAP basis and 2028 on a cash basis [4] - For 2026, the property is expected to generate approximately $10 million of GAAP net operating income [4] Strategic Positioning - The acquisition will increase Highwoods' portfolio at Legacy Union to 1.6 million square feet of Class AA office space, enhancing its presence in a high-demand area [3][6] - The company plans to fund the acquisition on a leverage-neutral basis using proceeds from non-core asset sales, having already sold $37 million of such assets since October 1, 2025 [5][7] - The CEO expressed confidence that the acquisition will be neutral to 2027 funds from operations (FFO) and accretive to cash flow, while improving portfolio quality [6][7]

Core Insights - reAlpha Tech Corp. has launched an AI-powered Engagement Assistant aimed at enhancing mortgage operations by improving lead qualification and appointment booking processes [1][2][3] Company Overview - reAlpha Tech Corp. is an AI-driven real estate technology company focused on transforming the U.S. real estate services market through an integrated platform that includes brokerage, mortgage, and title services [7] Performance Metrics - The Engagement Assistant has demonstrated significant improvements: over 90% increase in borrower lead engagement, more than 200% improvement in appointment conversion, and over 140% increase in completed applications compared to manual processes [2][4][10] System Functionality - The internal system integrates with reAlpha's CRM, featuring a customer support assistant for initial inquiries, a loan application assistant for guiding borrowers, and an appointment booking assistant for scheduling consultations [3][5] Market Insights - A 2024 consumer survey indicates that the first professional to engage a motivated borrower is likely to secure the business, with 78% of customers choosing the first company to respond to their inquiry [4] Strategic Goals - The Engagement Assistant is designed to automate early interactions, allowing loan officers to focus on building relationships and guiding borrowers through the application process [6][5] Future Outlook - The system is expected to evolve with new capabilities as reAlpha expands, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing administrative burdens for loan officers [6]

Core Insights - Eviden, a product brand of Atos Group, has announced the rankings of its 58 supercomputers in the TOP500 and Green500 lists, highlighting its leadership in advanced computing and energy efficiency [1][3]. Group 1: Supercomputer Rankings - JUPITER, through its Booster partition, is ranked as the 4th most powerful supercomputer globally and the 1st in Europe, marking a historic achievement as the first European system to surpass the ExaFlop barrier, performing one billion billion calculations per second [2][5]. - JUPITER is recognized as the most energy-efficient exascale-class supercomputer, achieving 63 GigaFlops per watt, which demonstrates superior performance-per-watt compared to its competitors [6][9]. Group 2: Green500 Leadership - Eviden has maintained its lead in the Green500 rankings for the fourth consecutive edition, with KAIROS, ROMEO, and Levante GPU extension occupying the top three positions, achieving 73, 70, and 69 GFlops per watt respectively [3][8]. - The Green500 ranking emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency in high-performance computing, with higher GFlops per watt indicating lower energy consumption and costs [8]. Group 3: Innovation and Sustainability - The achievements of Eviden underscore its commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability, facilitating the adoption of AI and large-scale simulations for various scientific and technological advancements [4][9]. - JUPITER's development involved sustainable design practices and aims to set global efficiency standards, forming the core of the JUPITER AI Factory, which will provide secure access to AI models for research and industry [7][9]. Group 4: Company Overview - Eviden operates in 36 countries with approximately €1 billion in revenue, focusing on advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and vision AI [10]. - The company employs over 4,500 professionals and holds more than 2,100 patents, offering a robust portfolio of innovative and eco-efficient solutions in AI, computing, security, data, and applications [11]. Group 5: Atos Group Context - Atos Group, with around 67,000 employees and annual revenue of approximately €10 billion, is a global leader in digital transformation, emphasizing a secure and decarbonized future [12]. - The Group operates under two brands, Atos for services and Eviden for products, and is committed to providing tailored AI-powered solutions across various industries [12][13].

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MTY Food Group Inc. ("MTY", "MTY Group" or the "Company") (TSX: MTY), one of the largest franchisors and operators of multiple restaurant concepts worldwide, is responding to certain statements in the media. Following a recent press article, MTY Group confirms that the Board of Directors of the Company has initiated a strategic review process and engaged a financial advisor to identify, review and evaluate potential strategic alternatives with a view toward contin ...