ST. LOUIS, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co. (“Bryan Garnier”), a leading independent full-service investment bank specializing in the European technology and healthcare sectors. “Bryan Garnier brings focused sector expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong reputation for trusted advice—qualities that align closely with Stifel’s values and strategy,” said Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and C ...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (Nasdaq: FLIC) (“First of Long Island”), parent company of The First National Bank of Long Island. With the completion of the transaction, the combined company is operating under the ConnectOne brand, with approximately $14 b ...

Group 1 - The company has a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as its core business [1] - In addition to M&A, the company has developed non-M&A revenue streams such as Liability Management & Restructuring [1]

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. and BATON ROUGE, La., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc” or “the Company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”) announced today the expiration of the tender offer to exchange each outstanding share of H&E common stock (the “H&E Shares”) for $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock, in each case without interest (the “Offer”, and such consideration, the “Offer Price”), pursuant to the terms of the prev ...

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Group 1: Acquisition Details - Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) acquired Kudu Dynamics for approximately $300 million in cash, enhancing its focus on AI-powered offensive cyber operations and vulnerability research [1] - The acquisition is expected to improve LDOS's customer base and product offerings, particularly in AI-enabled cyber capabilities for defense, intelligence, and homeland security clients [2] Group 2: Strategic Alignment - The acquisition aligns with Leidos' strategy to expand its offensive cyber technology capabilities through AI-driven innovation, reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced cyber tools [3] - Amid rising global cybersecurity threats, the acquisition positions Leidos to capitalize on increasing demand for advanced cyber defense solutions, potentially boosting sales [4] Group 3: Industry Context - The defense industry is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions due to cost-reduction initiatives and the need to diversify portfolios amid intensifying competition [5] - Other defense companies, such as TransDigm Group, HEICO Corporation, and Teledyne Technologies, have also engaged in recent acquisitions to enhance their market positions [6][7][8] Group 4: Stock Performance - Over the past three months, Leidos shares have increased by 14.7%, outperforming the industry growth of 10.9% [9] - Leidos currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating positive market sentiment [10]

Core Points - Donald Trump and Paramount are in negotiations regarding a $20 billion lawsuit related to a 60 Minutes segment, with Paramount reportedly offering $15 million while Trump's team demands $25 million and an apology [1][4][8] - The lawsuit alleges violations of Texas' Deceptive Trade Practices Act, typically used for false advertising claims, and is seen as meritless by many observers [3][8] - The ongoing negotiations are critical for Paramount as they seek regulatory approval for a multi-billion dollar merger with Skydance, which has faced delays [10][8] Group 1 - Paramount has made an opening offer of $15 million, while Trump's team is seeking $25 million and an apology from CBS News [4][2] - The lawsuit was filed in October 2024, alleging deceptive practices related to an edited interview with Kamala Harris [2][5] - The outcome of the negotiations could impact CBS News, as leadership changes and concerns over the settlement have arisen [7][6] Group 2 - The merger between Paramount and Skydance requires approval from the FCC, which has been slow, leading to a 90-day extension [10][8] - Trump's legal team has indicated that further legal action may be pursued if CBS and Paramount continue to air segments they deem defamatory [12][8] - The situation has created tension within CBS News, with staff interpreting leadership changes as a sign that a settlement may be imminent [7][6]

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Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of Discover Financial Services by Capital One Financial Corporation is expected to reshape the credit card industry, despite a recent decline in Capital One's stock price since the deal's completion [1][31]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition deal, valued at $35 billion, allows Discover Financial shareholders to receive 1.0192 Capital One shares for each Discover share, positioning Capital One to capture a larger market share in card spending and control Discover's payments network [2][3]. - The merger is projected to deliver significant financial benefits, including $1.5 billion in expense synergies and $1.2 billion in network synergies by 2027, leading to over 15% accretion to adjusted non-GAAP EPS by that year [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Capital One has demonstrated a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% in net interest income (NII) over the past five years, with NIM expanding to 6.88% in 2024 from 6.63% in 2023 [6]. - Despite a slight revenue decline in 2020, the company has achieved a five-year CAGR of 6.5% in revenues and 4.3% in net loans held for investment [7]. Group 3: Market Position and Strategy - The rising demand for credit card loans and online banking is expected to support both NII and NIM, with Capital One continuing to offer Discover-branded credit card products [10][11]. - The "Digital First" banking model of Capital One, enhanced by Discover's national direct savings bank, will strengthen its competitive position against larger banks [12]. Group 4: Balance Sheet and Capital Management - As of March 31, 2025, Capital One reported total debt of $41.8 billion and cash and cash equivalents of $48.6 billion, maintaining investment-grade long-term senior debt ratings [15][16]. - The company has a common equity tier 1 ratio of 13.6% and a total capital ratio of 17%, both exceeding regulatory requirements, indicating a strong capital position [17]. Group 5: Dividend and Share Repurchase - Capital One has maintained a dividend of 60 cents per share since a 50% increase in July 2021, with a dividend payout ratio of 16% [19]. - The company has approximately $3.88 billion available for share repurchase as of March 31, 2025 [22]. Group 6: Analyst Sentiment and Stock Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has decreased by 3.1% to $14.77, while the estimate for 2026 has increased by 1.4% to $18.49 per share [24]. - Capital One's stock has outperformed peers and the broader market, rising 35.5% over the past year [27][31].