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DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March

DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March

BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), a measure of dry van, refrigerated (“reefer”), and flatbed loads moved in a month, increased for all three equipment types compared to February:

  • Van TVI: 276, up 5% month over month
  • Reefer TVI: 218, up 1%
  • Flatbed TVI: 316, up 13%

With more business days and better weather, March typically has higher truckload freight volumes than February. Year-over-year comparisons stayed positive, with the Van TVI up 7%, Reefer TVI rising 8%, and Flatbed TVI 11% higher compared to March 2024.

Spot van, reefer rates decreased

Despite stronger volumes in March, average spot rates for van and reefer loads fell for the third straight month:

  • Van: $1.99 per mile, down 5 cents from February
  • Reefer: $2.27 per mile, down 9 cents
  • Flatbed: $2.53 per mile, up 8 cents

The van linehaul rate averaged $1.60 per mile (down 4 cents), the reefer rate was $1.85 (down 7 cents), and the flatbed rate was $2.06 (up 9 cents). Linehaul rates exclude an average fuel surcharge amount, which was 39 cents, 42 cents, and 47 cents for vans, reefers, and flatbeds, respectively.

Flatbed demand didn’t match March 2017 or 2018, but it was greater than carriers have been used to lately, explained Ken Adamo, DAT Chief of Analytics. “Tariff uncertainty was a factor but so was tighter capacity,” Adamo said. “Roughly 30% of flatbed loads move on the spot market compared to 12 to 15% for vans and reefers. The equipment and driver skills are specialized and spot-market demand is highly seasonal. When there are fewer trucks, it affects the flatbed market more than the others.”

Contract pricing stayed consistent

Contract truckload rates declined for all three equipment types:

  • Contract Van: $2.40 per mile, down 3 cents month over month and 7 cents lower than March 2024
  • Contract Reefer: $2.72 per mile, down 3 cents and 12 cents lower year over year
  • Contract Flatbed: $3.04 per mile, down 1 cent and 8 cents lower year over year

The difference between contract and spot rates for vans and reefers increased for the second month in a row.

“Compared to the spot market, contract pricing has been consistent for the last 12 to 15 months,” Adamo said. “That may change if tariffs and geopolitical issues disrupt supply chains and shippers turn to the spot market for available trucks. For now, though, shippers and brokers continue to hold on to pricing power.”

About the DAT Truckload Volume Index

The DAT Truckload Volume Index reflects the change in the number of loads with a pickup date during that month. A baseline of 100 equals the number of loads moved in January 2015, as recorded in DAT RateView, a database tracking rates paid on an average of 3 million loads per month.

DAT benchmark spot rates are derived from invoice data for hauls of 250 miles or more with a pickup date during the month reported. Linehaul rates exclude an amount equal to an average fuel surcharge.

About DAT Freight & Analytics

DAT Freight & Analytics operates DAT One, North America’s largest truckload freight marketplace; DAT iQ, the industry’s leading freight data analytics service; and Trucker Tools, the leader in load visibility. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights, informed by nearly 700,000 daily load posts and a database exceeding $1 trillion in freight market transactions.

Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Headquartered in Beaverton, Ore., DAT continues to set the standard for innovation in the trucking and logistics industry. Visit dat.com for more information.

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Empathy Collaboration with Voya Financial Brings Industry-First Legacy Planning to Millions

Empathy Collaboration with Voya Financial Brings Industry-First Legacy Planning to Millions

Voya Financial integrates Empathy LifeVault™ into its benefits ecosystem, marking a major expansion for Empathy’s newest product and redefining the future of legacy planning

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Empathy, the leading technology company transforming how the world plans for and manages life’s toughest moments, announced today a collaboration with Voya Financial to offer Empathy LifeVault™ to its clients. Voya is the first financial institution to implement LifeVault, providing policyholders, employees, and beneficiaries an innovative and robust platform for planning ahead. Empathy’s most recent annual research report, The Grief Tax, revealed the costs of loss and unveiled the extent and impacts of the lack of preparation in legacy planning. Two out of three of those surveyed reported they did not have access to essential and legal documents and details needed after the loss of a loved one, extending timelines for finalizing affairs to up to 20 months.

Through this collaboration, Empathy and Voya will be positioned to help people prepare their families ahead of loss. LifeVault will now be available to employees enrolled in Group Term Life Insurance and Lifetime Life Insurance and will serve as a useful tool as they work through and document important legacy decisions for themselves and for their families. LifeVault is designed to integrate with trusted financial institutions like Voya, providing families with a secure solution they can trust to hold on to critical information for years to come.

“This is a defining moment for Empathy and for the future of legacy planning,” said Ron Gura, Co-Founder & CEO of Empathy. “What the Grief Tax uncovered is the very real impact a lack of preparation can have on the next generation. We built LifeVault so that everyone, no matter their financial situation, can take care of their families and proactively plan for the future. Voya’s decision to bring this to their vast network, including their own organization, speaks volumes about the growing demand for compassionate technology solutions that help families at every stage, before, during, and after loss.”

LifeVault offers an intuitive digital platform designed to comprehensively store affairs, quickly create legal documents like wills, healthcare directives, and power of attorney, and securely share essential information with loved ones. Through LifeVault, Voya will offer people a streamlined way to prepare for the future, ensuring that important, and often difficult decisions are documented, created and stored. In doing so, families can feel prepared in their legacy planning, no matter what stage of life they may be in.

“We are committed to supporting our policyholders and employees in meaningful ways, and that includes giving them resources to plan for all of life’s transitions,” said Maleiha Russell, VP, Life, Absence & Disability Product at Voya Financial. “Collaborating with Empathy allows us to provide more than just financial protections—we are offering proactive steps and peace of mind for families who want to be prepared for whatever the future holds. By combining our group insurance offerings with Empathy’s human-centered technology, we are able to offer comprehensive support that truly makes a difference.”

Despite the growing importance of estate and legacy planning, many Americans still do not have the necessary legal documents in place. In fact, only 241 percent of U.S. adults report having a will—a number that is even lower among middle and lower-income families. As the country approaches the largest wealth transfer in history, with $84 trillion expected to pass from baby boomers to younger generations over the next two decades, the need for accessible planning tools is increasing. LifeVault and Voya are setting a new industry standard for legacy planning as it becomes an integral part of life insurance adoption.

With the anticipated success of LifeVault, Empathy is expanding beyond its initial focus on bereavement care, to be a trusted technology provider for helping financial institutions, life insurance carriers, employers, and families around the world prepare for their financial future. Empathy helps financial institutions and insurers expand their breadth of care services with technology that modernizes legacy planning and loss support making them more intuitive and accessible to all.

For more information about LifeVault and Empathy’s services, visit www.empathy.com.

About Empathy

Empathy is a leading technology company transforming the way people plan for and navigate life’s toughest moments. Available to over 40 million people across North America, Empathy currently partners with seven of the top ten U.S. life insurance carriers and serves one in five life insurance claims nationwide. With $90 million in funding from top-tier venture firms including Index Ventures and General Catalyst, as well as strategic investment from global insurance leaders including Allianz, MassMutual, MetLife, New York Life, Securian, and Sumitomo, Empathy combines cutting-edge innovation with compassion to provide unparalleled support for bereavement, estate management, legacy planning, and more. Recognized by Apple, Google Play, and Fast Company, Empathy is setting the standard for modern family care and workplace benefits. Learn more at www.empathy.com.

About Voya Financial®

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) is a leading health, wealth and investment company with approximately 10,000 employees who are focused on achieving Voya’s aspirational vision: “Clearing your path to financial confidence and a more fulfilling life.” Through products, solutions and technologies, Voya helps its approximately 15.7 million individual, workplace and institutional clients become well planned, well invested and well protected. Benefitfocus, a Voya company and a leading benefits administration provider, extends the reach of Voya’s workplace benefits and savings offerings by engaging directly with approximately 11.9 million employees in the U.S. Certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Voya is purpose-driven and committed to conducting business in a way that is economically, ethically, socially and environmentally responsible. Voya has earned recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere; a member of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the Disability Equality Index. For more information, visit voya.com. Follow Voya Financial on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Group Term Life Insurance is issued by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (Minneapolis, MN) and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York (Woodbury, NY). Within the State of New York, only ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York is admitted, and its products issued. Both are members of the Voya® family of companies. Voya Employee Benefits is a division of both companies. Product availability and specific provisions may vary by state. Lifetime Life Insurance is not approved in New York.

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Bradesco Foundation and ServiceNow Modernize the Teacher and Student Experience

Bradesco Foundation and ServiceNow Modernize the Teacher and Student Experience

The ABC Project digitizes education management and increases operational efficiency, security, and scalability in 40 schools across Brazil

SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Bradesco Foundation, the largest private social investment project in Brazil, and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, together are modernizing education digital operations and services across Brazil through the ABC Project. This initiative strengthens operational governance and delivers greater efficiency, agility, and security to enhance the experience of teachers, administrative staff, and students.

With an annual investment of R$1.5 billion in free, high-quality education and 40 proprietary schools throughout Brazil, Bradesco Foundation sought a solution to make its administrative processes more agile and scalable, allowing its team to focus on the experience of more than 42,000 students and approximately 1,500 educators. In just five months, the Bradesco Foundation’s ABC Project implemented the ServiceNow Platform, leveraging its comprehensive suite of products and automated workflows to centralize and streamline essential services across its education system.

At the heart of this transformation is Conecta, a unified portal that centralizes administrative services, and FaBi, Bradesco Foundation’s AI-powered virtual assistant, which enables faster and more personalized interactions. Since its implementation, the platform has been available to over 4,000 employees across Brazil and has already delivered significant improvements. The number of service requests has doubled, while the average resolution time has decreased 12-fold, without requiring an increase in staff.

Additionally, more than 30,000 tickets have been processed in five months, optimizing administration and accelerating internal issue resolution. The time required to complete purchasing processes, which previously took 72 hours, has been reduced to just 30 minutes through an SAP integration, enabling the immediate creation of orders. More than 18,000 devices are now monitored in real time, ensuring greater control and security.

With the platform already consolidated, Bradesco Foundation is preparing for the next steps. The adoption of artificial intelligence is on the institution’s roadmap for ServiceNow’s continued evolution, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, automation, and efficiency in educational management.

“Technology is not just an operational support tool; it is a strategic pillar for education. With ServiceNow, we ensure that our processes keep pace with the scale and complexity of our operations, allowing our team to focus on what truly makes a difference: student development,” says Marcos Stahl, CIO of Bradesco Foundation.

“Together, ServiceNow and the Bradesco Foundation have set a new standard for efficiency and productivity, serving as an inspiration for institutions across Brazil and Latin America,” says Federico Grosso, Group Vice President, Latin America at ServiceNow. “We are incredibly proud to partner with them on their digital transformation journey and to help shape the future of education in Brazil.”

With the implementation of the ABC Project, Bradesco Foundation and ServiceNow are committed to innovation and the use of technology to strengthen educational management, making it more efficient, connected, and prepared for the future.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is putting AI to work for people. We keep pace with innovation to help customers transform organizations across all industries while maintaining a trusted, human-centric approach to deploying our products and services at scale. Our AI platform for business transformation connects people, processes, data, and devices to increase productivity and maximize business results. For more information, visit: https://www.servicenow.com/br/

About Bradesco Foundation

Bradesco Foundation is the largest private social investment project in the country, being the first in Brazil to offer free, high-quality education from basic education for children, young people, and adults from socioeconomically vulnerable communities. Currently, it operates a network of 40 proprietary schools across the country.

Founded in 1956 by Amador Aguiar, also the founder of Banco Bradesco, the institution focuses on the comprehensive development of its students. Its mission is to transform lives through education by combining didactic and methodological strategies aimed at forming citizens who are aware of their role in society and equipped with skills that create future opportunities.

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Emily Scher

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Bradesco Foundation Media Relations

Paulo Fortes

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Newmont Completes Its Non-Core Divestiture Program With the Sale of Akyem and Porcupine

Newmont Completes Its Non-Core Divestiture Program With the Sale of Akyem and Porcupine

Received More Than $2.5 Billion in Cash Proceeds to Date in 20251

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont” or the “Company”) announced today that it has finalized the previously disclosed sales of its Akyem operation in Ghana and its Porcupine operation in Canada. With these transactions now closed, the Company has completed the divestiture program announced in February 20242.

“Today, I am pleased to announce the successful completion of our non-core asset divestiture program with the sale of Akyem and Porcupine, generating total after-tax cash proceeds of approximately $850 million before closing adjustments,” said Tom Palmer, Newmont’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This is a significant milestone for Newmont, as we have now divested all six of our non-core operations from the program announced in early-2024. With the cash proceeds received this year, we remain committed to continuing to strengthen our balance sheet and return capital to shareholders through ongoing share repurchases.”

Total gross proceeds from announced divestitures are expected to total up to $4.3 billion, which includes $3.8 billion from non-core divestitures and $527 million from the sale of other investments.

Porcupine Early Warning Disclosure

Under the terms of Newmont’s sale of the Porcupine operation in Ontario, Canada, the consideration received included 119,716,667 common shares of Discovery (the “Consideration Shares”) in the capital of Discovery Silver Corp. (“Discovery”).

The Consideration Shares are held by Goldcorp Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Newmont. As a result of the closing, Newmont, which did not hold any common shares of Discovery prior to the transaction, now beneficially owns shares representing approximately 15% of Discovery’s issued and outstanding common shares.

Newmont will evaluate its investment in Discovery from time to time and may, based on such evaluation, market conditions and other circumstances, increase or decrease its shareholdings as circumstances require through market transactions, private agreements, or otherwise.

This press release is issued pursuant to the early warning provisions of Canadian securities legislation. To obtain a copy of the Early Warning Report filed by Newmont under National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, please contact Neil Backhouse at +1 (303) 837-5002 or [email protected].

Newmont’s address is 6900 E Layton Avenue, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80237. Discovery is listed on the TSX and its address is 55 University Avenue, Suite 701, Toronto, ON Canada, M5J 2H7.

About Newmont

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and silver. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. Newmont is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical expertise. Founded in 1921, the Company has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. To learn more about Newmont’s sustainability strategy and initiatives, go to www.newmont.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws. Where a forward-looking statement expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, (i) expectations regarding total proceeds estimates, including receipt of any deferred consideration in the future, (ii) future financial conditions and balance sheet strength, (iii) future return of capital to shareholders, including share repurchases, and (iv) other statements regarding future events or results. Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions include, but are not limited to: (i) certain exchange rate assumptions approximately consistent with current levels; (ii) certain price assumptions for gold, copper, silver, zinc, lead and oil; (iii) with respect to disclosed sales that have not yet completed, all closing conditions for such sales being satisfied; and (iv) conditions necessary for receipt of deferred consideration being met in the future. For additional information regarding the terms and conditions for receipt of deferred consideration payments and total consideration estimates, refer to the press releases available on the Company’s website at www.newmont.com (see the September 10, 2024 press release for further details regarding the agreement to divest Telfer and Havieron, the October 8, 2024 press release for further details regarding the agreement to divest Akyem, the November 18, 2024 press release for further details regarding the agreement to divest Musslewhite, the November 25, 2024 press release for further details regarding the agreement to divest Éléonore, the December 6, 2024 press release for further details regarding the agreement to divest CC&V, and the January 27, 2025 press release for further details regarding the agreement to divest Porcupine). No assurances can be provided with respect to the receipt of deferred consideration. For a discussion of risks and other factors that might impact future looking statements , see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 21, 2025, under the heading “Risk Factors” (including without limitation under the subheading the headings “Assets held for sale may not ultimately be divested and we may not receive any or all deferred consideration” and “The Company’s asset divestitures place demands on the Company’s management and resources, the sale of divested assets may not occur as planned or at all, and the Company may not realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures”), available on the SEC website or at www.newmont.com. Investors are also cautioned that the extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, and the timing of such repurchases, will depend upon a variety of factors, including trading volume, market conditions, legal requirements, business conditions and other factors. The repurchase program may be discontinued at any time, and the program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any “forward-looking statement,” including, without limitation, outlook, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued “forward-looking statement” constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement.

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1 Represents after-tax cash proceeds before closing adjustments.

2All previously announced operating sites having been divested, with the Coffee development project remaining designated as held for sale. No agreement has been reached with respect to Coffee as of the date of this release.

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AI-Powered Workplaces the Subject of Upcoming ISG Event

AI-Powered Workplaces the Subject of Upcoming ISG Event

Leaders with Princess Cruises, Mondelez, McCann Worldgroup, Vantage Risk, Saatva and more will join the ISG Future Workplace Summit in New York, May 6–7

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Leaders with Princess Cruises, Mondelez, McCann Worldgroup, Vantage Risk, Saatva and other companies will join the ISG Future Workplace Summit to discuss strategies for adopting AI in the workplace, optimizing productivity and managing through economic uncertainty.

Hosted by global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), the event will be held May 6–7 at Ease Hospitality in New York. ISG and industry experts will participate in panel discussions, fireside chats and interactive sessions on how to use AI and other new technologies to connect, collaborate and innovate, create engaged and empowered employees and power human capital management programs.

The event will also address the impact of tariffs on the American workplace, with a session led by ISG Distinguished Analyst Alex Bakker on how tariffs might affect strategic technology initiatives and how enterprises can maintain momentum toward long-term goals.

“AI-driven transformation continues to be one of the most powerful growth engines in the market, with the potential to drive next-level productivity,” said Stacey Cadigan, ISG partner and host of the ISG Future Workplace Summit. “While weaker discretionary spending could delay many AI projects, organizations that can access the same ingenuity, agility and problem-solving expertise they deployed during the pandemic can leverage AI to boost efficiency and solve workplace challenges during this period of uncertainty.”

The opening day of the two-day event will feature a panel discussion on “Digital First, Office Second, Hybrid, or All-In.” Jennifer Philbrook, director of people, Jackbox Games; Phyllis Huang, senior director of organizational effectiveness, Mondelez International; Laura Courrau, global head, people empowerment, Our World Energy; Vishal Brown, global digital offering strategy and go-to-market leader, NTT DATA, and Nicole McIntosh, manager and HR business partner, Princess Cruises, will share how their organizations are navigating decisions on workplace locations, flexibility, accountability and managing a distributed workforce.

The day will also include a panel discussion on how to “Think Before You Click: Building a Cyber-Smart Workforce,” with Jeff Neuburger, partner and co-chair of the technology, media and telecom group at Proskauer Rose, and Priya Nathan, senior vice president at NFP Aon. In the ISG Startup Challenge, entrepreneurs with PeduL, a platform for employer branding and talent acquisition; PhoneScreen AI, an AI-driven hiring solution that automates candidate screening and evaluation, and Giggr Technologies Inc., which aims to digitally orchestrate hybrid work and intelligent processes, will pitch their business innovations to a panel of judges for an audience vote.

On the second day of the event, Justin Gress, chief operating officer, insurance at Vantage Risk will join the “Energizing Your Team in a Tech Driven Era” keynote conversation, exploring the art and science of virtual employee engagement, along with strategies to cultivate a resilient, high-performing culture in a remote-first world.

Maureen Cawley, chief people officer, Saatva, and Emma Plouffe, senior vice president of people and business operations, Vicarious Surgical, will assess the best and worst use cases of workplace AI, in the “Practical Usage of AI: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategies” panel discussion.

A second keynote conversation on day two will cover “Creating a Thriving Workplace,” with Singleton Beato, global EVP and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at McCann Worldgroup, who will discuss creating a sense of connection, belonging and shared purpose among employees in uncertain times.

In the “Upskilling for an AI-Driven Future: Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow” panel discussion, Eric Treschuk, vice president, people strategy and development at Edgewell Personal Care, and Julie Kantor, CEO of Twomentor, will discuss critical skill gaps, continuous learning and inclusive upskilling initiatives to equip individuals for an AI-powered economy.

“The shift to AI as a ‘co-worker’ has a broad impact on organizations, requiring people management expertise to navigate the effect on the workforce and to promote employee engagement and adoption,” Cadigan said. “Organizations cannot transform unless people are engaged. For the new, AI-enabled workplace to succeed, IT must deepen its understanding of the human impacts of technology and HR must boost its knowledge of AI.”

Atos, DXC Technology, NTT DATA and Accenture are ISG Future Workplace Summit event sponsors. The Global Voice of CX is an influencer partner, and CIO Applications and Hifo.co are media partners.

Additional information and registration are available on the event website.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III ) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

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Dine Brands Global, Inc. to Release First Quarter 2025 Earnings On May 7, 2025

Dine Brands Global, Inc. to Release First Quarter 2025 Earnings On May 7, 2025

PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, will announce its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 7, 2025, before the stock market opens.

In conjunction with this announcement, Dine Brands will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) that morning to discuss the Company’s financial results and business outlook.

A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at the Events and Presentations page under the site’s Investors section at https://investors.dinebrands.com/. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Company’s website above.

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 31, 2024, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 19 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

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Dine Brands Global, Inc.

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Dine Brands Global, Inc.

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Reynolds Consumer Products to Report First Quarter Financial Results on April 30, 2025

Reynolds Consumer Products to Report First Quarter Financial Results on April 30, 2025

LAKE FOREST, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (Nasdaq: REYN) (the “Company”) announced it will report first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Huckins, and Chief Financial Officer, Nathan Lowe, will host a live webcast to discuss the results at 7:00 a.m. CT (8:00 a.m. ET) that same day. A link to the webcast and all related earnings materials will be available at https://investors.reynoldsconsumerproducts.com/.

About Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.

Reynolds Consumer Products is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so consumers can enjoy what matters most. With a presence in 95% of households across the United States, Reynolds Consumer Products manufactures and sells products that people use in their homes for cooking, serving, cleanup and storage. Iconic brands include Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil and Hefty® trash bags and disposable tableware, as well as dedicated store brands which are strategically important to retail customers. Overall, Reynolds Consumer Products holds the No. 1 or No. 2 U.S. market share position in majority of product categories it serves. For more information, visit https://investors.reynoldsconsumerproducts.com/.

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Forrester Opens Nominations For Its 2025 Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award

Forrester Opens Nominations For Its 2025 Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award

The award recognizes organizations that establish comprehensive security and risk strategies to both safeguard their enterprises and cultivate trust among key stakeholders

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today opened calls for nominations for its Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award, which recognizes organizations that implement a robust security, privacy, and risk strategy that protects their enterprise against threats while fostering trust with their customers, employees, and partners.

Open to private- and public-sector organizations with 1,000 or more employees globally, the award evaluates companies across the following key criteria:

  • Providing secure, private, and resilient customer experiences and offerings
  • Instituting employee practices that safeguard the organization and position it for long-term success
  • Collaborating with partners to unlock and foster innovation
  • Assessing and mitigating the risks of emerging technologies to deploy them successfully
  • Embodying Forrester’s principles of high-performance IT and deep collaboration across the enterprise to ensure that security, privacy, and risk considerations are embedded throughout the organization

“In today’s volatile business climate, security and risk leaders are facing challenges that demand adaptive and innovative approaches to proactively managing risk,” said Stephanie Balaouras, VP and group research director at Forrester. “Organizations that build a culture of continuous risk management and strengthen resilience against unpredictable threats are the ones that will thrive. We encourage high-performing organizations that live by these principles to apply for this year’s Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award.”

Organizations can visit here to review complete award nomination criteria and submit an entry, with a submission deadline of July 23, 2025. The winning organization will be announced prior to Forrester’s Security & Risk Summit, taking place on November 5–7, 2025 in Austin, Texas, and digitally, and will be honored on stage at the event.

Resources:

  • Learn more about Forrester’s Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award and how to apply.
  • Register to attend Forrester’s Security & Risk Summit.
  • Discover best practices for how security leaders can thrive in volatile times.

About Forrester

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AmeriServ Financial Announces Signing of New Advisory Agreement with Significant Shareholder SB Value Partners, L.P.

AmeriServ Financial Announces Signing of New Advisory Agreement with Significant Shareholder SB Value Partners, L.P.

AmeriServ and SB Value Have Also Agreed to Extend Cooperation Agreement Through 2029

JOHNSTOWN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRV) (“AmeriServ” or the “Company”) today announced it has signed a new advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with significant shareholder SB Value Partners L.P. (“SBV”) to help grow and optimize its $2.4 billion assets under management in its trust and wealth management business. Also, both AmeriServ and SBV have mutually agreed to extend their Cooperation Agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”), originally signed on April 18, 2024, through 2029. SBV currently owns approximately 8.2% of the Company’s outstanding common stock (the “Common Stock”).

“Over the past year, we have benefitted greatly from our collaborative engagement with SBV around ways to improve performance and enhance AmeriServ’s value,” said J. Michael Adams, Jr., AmeriServ’s Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”). “As we’ve consistently stated, our Board is always open to the views of our investors, and the Cooperation Agreement with SBV has allowed us to benefit from the constructive feedback of one our largest shareholders. We will continue to focus on executing our strategy to enhance value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities we serve.”

“We believe that AmeriServ has the unique opportunity to grow all business lines – and to significantly increase the assets under management and corresponding free cash flow from its trust and wealth management division,” said Scott Barnes, Managing Partner of SBV. “Moreover, we appreciate the constructive dialogue we have had with AmeriServ’s Board and management since entering into the initial Cooperation Agreement, and strongly feel the SB Value-AmeriServ affiliation will expand and create meaningful client, investor and employee opportunities in the high net worth and union-based investment markets.”

The complete Advisory Agreement, which details all relevant financial and contractual terms between the Company and SBV, as well as details around the extension of the Cooperation Agreement, will be included on the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

About AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is the parent of AmeriServ Financial Bank, located in Johnstown, PA. The bank provides full-service banking and wealth management services through 16 community offices in southwestern Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Maryland. The Company also operates loan production offices in Altoona and Monroeville, Pennsylvania. At December 31, 2024, AmeriServ had total assets of $1.4 billion and a book value of $6.49 per common share. AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol ASRV.

About SB Value Partners, L.P.

SB Value Partners, L.P. (“SBV”) provides transparent portfolio advisory services and FinTech investing to community financial institutions across the country and specializes in assisting these institutions to generate additional ROA and ROE from their investment portfolios. Founded in January 2000, SBV has grown to advise over $5.9 billion of community investment portfolios and $296 million directly for banks and its customers.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management’s confidence and strategies and management’s current views and expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships, opportunities, technology, market conditions, dividend program, and future payment obligations. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “continuing,” “expect,” “look,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “strategy,” or similar statements. Actual results may differ materially from such forward- looking statements, and no reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, unanticipated changes in the financial markets, the level of inflation, and the direction of interest rates; volatility in earnings due to certain financial assets and liabilities held at fair value; competition levels; loan and investment prepayments differing from our assumptions; insufficient allowance for credit losses; a higher level of loan charge-offs and delinquencies than anticipated; material adverse changes in our operations or earnings; a decline in the economy in our market areas; changes in relationships with major customers; changes in effective income tax rates; higher or lower cash flow levels than anticipated; inability to hire or retain qualified employees; a decline in the levels of deposits or loss of alternate funding sources; a decrease in loan origination volume or an inability to close loans currently in the pipeline; changes in laws and regulations; adoption, interpretation and implementation of accounting pronouncements; ability to successfully execute the Earnings Improvement Program and achieve the anticipated benefits in the amounts and at times estimated; operational risks, including the risk of fraud by employees, customers or outsiders; unanticipated effects to our banking platform; expense and reputational impact on the Company as a result of litigation and other expenses related to the continuing activities of an activist shareholder; and the inability to successfully implement or expand new lines of business or new products and services. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause AmeriServ’s results to differ materially from management’s current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties are detailed in AmeriServ’s filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on March 19, 2025. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of AmeriServ’s management and on currently available information. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by AmeriServ on its website or otherwise. AmeriServ undertakes no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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First Commonwealth Expands Access to Personal Loans Through Partnership with Upstart

First Commonwealth Expands Access to Personal Loans Through Partnership with Upstart

ALLENTOWN, Pa. & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace, to expand access to personal loans and better serve its growing membership across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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“At First Commonwealth, we’re committed to financial empowerment for all,” said Terry Grier, Chief Lending Officer at First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union. “By partnering with Upstart, we can leverage AI-powered credit decisioning to lend more inclusively—helping more low- and moderate-income borrowers access the funds they need while connecting them with our Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors for personalized financial guidance.”

As an Upstart Referral Network lending partner since December 2024, First Commonwealth can now provide eligible personal loan applicants on Upstart.com with tailored loan offers. Qualified applicants seamlessly transition into a First Commonwealth-branded experience to complete the online membership application and closing process. Through Upstart APIs, new member and loan data integrate into First Commonwealth’s core banking platform—ensuring a seamless member onboarding process and enhancing opportunities to serve members beyond their initial loan needs.

“We are excited to welcome First Commonwealth to the family of Upstart lending partners,” said Michael Lock, Senior Vice President of Lending Partnerships at Upstart. “By being part of the Upstart Referral Network, First Commonwealth is expanding access to affordable credit to more creditworthy borrowers through personal lending and their financial counseling programs.”

To learn more about Upstart for Credit Unions and the Upstart Referral Network, please watch this video.

About Upstart

Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is the leading AI lending marketplace, connecting millions of consumers to more than 100 banks and credit unions that leverage Upstart’s AI models and cloud applications to deliver superior credit products. With Upstart AI, lenders can approve more borrowers at lower rates while delivering the exceptional digital-first experience customers demand. More than 90% of loans are fully automated, with no human intervention by Upstart. Founded in 2012, Upstart’s platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar “relief” loans. Upstart is based in San Mateo, California.

About First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

First Commonwealth, headquartered in Allentown, PA, is one of the most accomplished and preeminent credit unions serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With 14 locations and a top-tier digital banking experience, it serves over 95,000 members and 2,400 companies. Since 1959, First Commonwealth has prioritized growth, innovation, technology, and friendly service. First Commonwealth has 260+ employees and over $1.3 billion in assets, operating as a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative embodying purpose-driven values.

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