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Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC Enters Into Definitive Purchase Agreement With Diamondback Energy, Inc.

Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC Enters Into Definitive Purchase Agreement With Diamondback Energy, Inc.

— Diamondback Energy Acquires Certain Midland Basin Entities from Double Eagle —

FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC (“Double Eagle”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to divest its equity interest in certain subsidiaries to Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback”) in exchange for $3 billion of cash and approximately 6.9 million shares of Diamondback common stock.

Cody Campbell and John Sellers, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Double Eagle, commented “We are excited to announce our agreement with Diamondback. We believe our team has built a truly standout asset that further increases Diamondback’s high-quality inventory. It was important to us that we maintain the stewardship of this asset going forward not only with a world-class Midland operator but also a group that shares our core values and understands the importance of community impact in West Texas.”

Kyle Kafka, Partner of EnCap, added “We congratulate John, Cody and the entire Double Eagle team on another exceptional outcome and look forward to continuing our partnership. This high-quality asset base is a natural fit with Diamondback, the leading public operator in the Midland Basin, and we are excited to be a significant shareholder going forward.”

Timing and Approvals

Transaction is expected to close on April 1, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Advisors

RBC Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Double Eagle. Vinson & Elkins LLP is serving as legal advisor.

TPH&Co, the energy business of Perella Weinberg Partners, is serving as financial advisor to Diamondback. Kirkland & Ellis is acting as legal advisor to Diamondback.

About Double Eagle

Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on development and production throughout the Permian Basin. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Double Eagle IV was formed in 2022 by the same management team that successfully led its predecessor companies. The Company was formed with equity capital commitments from EnCap Investments L.P., Apollo Natural Resources, Elda River Capital, Double Eagle Management, and other strategic institutional investors.

About EnCap Investments L.P.

Since 1988, EnCap Investments has been a leading provider of growth capital to the independent sector of the U.S. energy industry. The firm has raised 25 institutional funds totalling approximately $47 billion and currently manages capital on behalf of more than 350 U.S. and international investors. For more information, please visit www.encapinvestments.com.

For Double Eagle:

Jordan Huelse

Vice President – Finance

817-928-3260

[email protected]

For EnCap:

Meredith Hargrove Howard

Redbird Communications Group

210-737-4478

[email protected]

For other investor inquiries regarding EnCap:

Charles W. Bauer

Partner – Investor Relations

713-659-6100

[email protected]

Matt Crystal

Managing Director – Investor Relations

713-659-6100

[email protected]

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ALAR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Alarum Technologies Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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NEW YORK
, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Alarum Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALAR) between March 14, 2024 and August 26, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 15, 2025.

So What: If you purchased Alarum securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Alarum class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=35175 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 15, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Alarum was less effective in retaining and/or expanding customer engagements than it had represented to investors; (2) the foregoing would impair Alarum’s ability to generate consistent revenue growth; (3) accordingly, Alarum’s business and/or financial prospects were overstated; and (4) as a result, Alarum’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Alarum class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=35175 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.

Phillip Kim, Esq.

The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
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Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
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INVESTOR ALERT: Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Elastic N.V. (NYSE: ESTC); DiCello Levitt LLP Encourages Investors with Losses to Discuss Their Options with Counsel

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired ELASTIC N.V. (NYSE: ESTC) (“Elastic” or the “Company”) securities between May 31, 2024 and August 29, 2024 (the “Class Period”), charging the Company and certain senior executives with violations of the federal securities laws (collectively, “Defendants”).  

Elastic investors have until April 14, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Elastic class action lawsuit.


If you purchased or acquired Elastic securities between May 31, 2024 and August 29, 2024, and suffered substantial losses
, and you wish to obtain additional information or serve as lead plaintiff in this lawsuit, you may submit your information and contact us here: https://dicellolevitt.com/securities/elastic/.

You can also contact DiCello Levitt attorneys Brian O’Mara or Ruben Peña by calling (888) 287-9005 or emailing [email protected].   Those who inquire by email are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

No Class Has Been Certified.   Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one.   You may select counsel of your choice.

Case Allegations

Elastic is an American-Dutch software company that provides a platform for real-time search, observability, security, and generative artificial intelligence (“AI”).   The Company’s platform enables customers to find insights and drive AI and machine learning use cases from large amounts of data.

On May 30, 2024, Elastic issued a press release providing financial guidance for the Company’s fiscal year (“FY”) 2025, including revenue of $1.468 billion to $1.48 billion, representing 16% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.

The Elastic lawsuit alleges that Defendants issued materially false and misleading statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects during the Class Period.   Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose that: (i) Elastic had significantly transformed its sales operations, particularly with respect to its customer segments in the Americas; (ii) the alterations were likely to, and did, disrupt Elastic’s sales operations during the first quarter of FY 2025; (iii) consequently, Defendants had exaggerated the stability of Elastic’s sales operations; and (iv) as a result, Elastic would probably not meet its previously issued revenue guidance for FY 2025.

The truth emerged on August 29, 2024, when Defendants issued a press release announcing they were lowering Elastic’s FY 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $1.436 billion to $1.444 billion from a previously issued FY 2025 revenue guidance of $1.468 billion to $1.48 billion. In the press release, Defendants explained the reduction in FY 2025 guidance was because Elastic had experienced “a slower start to the year with the volume of customer commitments impacted by segmentation changes that we made at the beginning of the year, which are taking longer than expected to settle. We have been taking steps to address this, but it will impact our revenue this year.”

That same day, during an earnings call to discuss Elastic’s first quarter financial results for FY 2025, Defendants clarified the nature, scope, and timing of the “segmentation changes” that had affected Elastic’s FY 2025 revenue guidance. In particular, Defendants disclosed that they had “created more focus on selling into our largest accounts by reducing the number of accounts per sales rep and created distinct greenfield territories to focus on landing new customers, both in the enterprise and commercial segments”; that they had implemented these changes too suddenly and should have “stagger[ed]” and implemented them “a little more gradually”; that these changes had impacted “pretty much all [of] the [Company’s] teams” in the Americas; that they had “anticipated some degree of change associated with” or were aware of these changes when they issued their initial FY 2025 revenue guidance; and that they had implemented these changes before the start of the Class Period.

On this news, the price of Elastic’s ordinary shares fell by $27.45 per share, or 26.49%, to close at $76.19 per share on August 30, 2024.

About DiCello Levitt

At DiCello Levitt, we are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients through class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil and human rights, and mass tort litigation. Our lawyers are highly respected for their ability to litigate and win cases – whether by trial, settlement, or otherwise – for people who have suffered harm, global corporations that have sustained significant economic losses, and public clients seeking to protect their citizens’ rights and interests. Every day, we put our reputations – and our capital – on the line for our clients.

DiCello Levitt has achieved top recognition as Plaintiffs Firm of the Year and Trial Innovation Firm of the Year by the National Law Journal, in addition to its top-tier Chambers and Benchmark ratings. The New York Law Journal also recently recognized DiCello Levitt as a Distinguished Leader in trial innovation. For more information about the Firm, including recent trial victories and case resolutions, please visit www.dicellolevitt.com.

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UBS Advisor Team The Matthews Group Named to Forbes Top Wealth Management Teams and Best-in-State Lists

UBS Advisor Team The Matthews Group Named to Forbes Top Wealth Management Teams and Best-in-State Lists

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
UBS announced today that The Matthews Group, an advisor team based in the firm’s Bellevue office, has been named to the Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams – Private Wealth 2024 list and the Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025 list.

The 19-member team, led by Michael Matthews, Tyler Matthews, Melanie Matthews, Kathryn Sciba, Tanner Peelen, Kim Muska, Mandy Ho, Shawn Meeks, Renee Hawkes and Mike Bockner, have been entrusted with over $3 billion in client investable assets. Together, they provide a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering holistic advice to ultra-high net worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and multi-generational families. The team is known for taking a detailed and highly customized approach to managing client portfolios, leveraging UBS’s global reach to help clients pursue what matters most to them.

“It is my pleasure to work with such an incredible group of professionals, and I am proud to see them recognized for their dedication to clients,” said Robert Giordano, Pacific Northwest Market Executive at UBS. “Clients rely on the team’s advice for a host of financial needs. They work closely together to offer the intimate and personal service you would expect from such a top-level team.”

The Forbes rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, are based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, including revenue trends, assets under management and compliance records. The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025 list features more than 5,300 teams with cumulative assets of $7 trillion. The Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams Private Wealth list features 100 teams with cumulative assets of nearly $1.2 trillion.

For the full Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list, visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state/

For the full Top Wealth Management Teams Private Wealth list, visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-wealth-management-teams-private-wealth/

Notes to Editors

About UBS

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. With the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS manages 5.7 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2023. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

© UBS 2025. All rights reserved. The key symbol and UBS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of UBS. Although neither UBS Financial Services Inc. or its employees pay a fee in exchange for these ratings, UBS may hire RJ Shook to be a speaker for events. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For press use only.

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Christina Aquilina

[email protected]

https://www.ubs.com

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BIOA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead BioAge Labs, Inc. Securities Lawsuit

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NEW YORK
, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of stock of BioAge Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOA) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement for BioAge’s initial public offering conducted on September 26, 2024 (the “IPO”), of the important March 10, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased BioAge stock you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the BioAge class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=33167 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 10, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants touted its lead product candidate azelaprag in connection with BioAge’s ongoing STRIDES clinical trial with expectations of topline results in 2025. Defendants also mentioned its collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company’s (“Lilly”) Chorus clinical development organization who would be advising and assisting on all aspects of the STRIDES trial design and execution. Defendants further discussed the potential for a second Phase 2 clinical trial combining azelaprag and semaglutide to treat obesity in individuals ages 18 years and older. Therefore, the IPO represented to the public that there were no safety concerns and BioAge expected top line results and to meet its primary endpoint goals in connection with its STRIDES clinical trial.

Contrary to these representations, BioAge discontinued the ongoing STRIDES Phase 2 study of its investigational drug candidate azelaprag after several subjects showed elevated levels of liver enzymes warning of potential organ damage. As a result, defendants discontinued the clinical trial and halted further enrollment. Given the fact that defendants failure to disclose the potential for liver transaminitis in any of its previous clinical Phase 1 trials and various preclinical tox studies, defendants’ statements in BioAge’s registration statement were false and/or materially misleading at the time of the IPO. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the BioAge class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=33167 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.

Phillip Kim, Esq.

The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
[email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com

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MRK Purchasers Have Opportunity to Lead Merck & Co., Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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NEW YORK
, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) between February 3, 2022 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 14, 2025.

So what: If you purchased Merck securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Merck class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=34975 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 14, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Merck’s expected revenue of $11 billion from sales of Gardasil by 2030. Defendants’ statements included, among other things, confidence in Merck’s purported ability to utilize successful consumer activation and education efforts on the benefits of Gardasil in order to drive demand and capitalize on eligible populations for vaccination, resulting in confidently optimistic reports and forecasts of Gardasil’s growth in China. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Gardasil’s demand in China; notably, that Merck lacked visibility into demand for Gardasil in China among eligible and otherwise targeted populations, resulting in the inflated inventory of its distributor, Zhifei. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Merck class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=34975 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.

Phillip Kim, Esq.

The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
[email protected]
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U.S. Soccer and Westwood One Reach English-Language Audio Rights Agreement

Westwood One Sports to Bring U.S. Soccer to Audio Listeners Nationwide;

First Broadcast Set for 10

th

Annual SheBelieves Cup

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Soccer and Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One have reached an agreement for Westwood One Sports to serve as the new domestic English-language audio partner of U.S. Soccer. The multi-year exclusive partnership gives Westwood One Sports broadcast rights to all U.S. Soccer Federation-hosted matches, including all USWNT and USMNT friendlies, Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal matches, and the SheBelieves Cup. The first broadcast will be Thursday night’s SheBelieves Cup game featuring the USWNT vs. Colombia at 8 pm ET.

With more than 9,800 affiliated radio stations, Westwood One is the largest audio network in the United States. Westwood One’s expansive reach will include Westwood One’s audio distribution network and the Cumulus Podcast Network and affiliated platforms. Westwood One Sports will be the home of U.S. Soccer podcasts on radio and other audio platforms in the U.S. through 2030.

“We want U.S. Soccer fans to have as many avenues as possible to engage with our matches, players, and coaches, and this partnership allows them to find us on Westwood One Sports’ vast network,” said David Wright, Chief Commercial Officer for U.S. Soccer. “Westwood One will bring our matches to life in exciting ways while meeting our fans wherever they are listening.”

“The addition of U.S. Soccer to our Westwood One Sports platform is an exciting milestone for us. Bringing both the men’s and women’s national team programming to our listeners enhances our commitment to delivering world-class sports coverage,” said Collin Jones, President of Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Strategy and Development, Cumulus Media. “This partnership not only provides fans with unparalleled access to the action on the pitch but also creates valuable opportunities for our advertisers to connect with a passionate and engaged audience. We look forward to amplifying the excitement of U.S. Soccer across our network for many years to come.”

As part of the partnership, U.S. Soccer will be launching a new podcast series, the first of many that will bring exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes access to its senior national teams, youth national teams and extended national teams. The podcast will feature interviews from across the American soccer landscape, will focus on how U.S. Soccer is growing the game and will highlight the unprecedented lineup of upcoming events including the SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Open Cup and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.

Westwood One Sports joins Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal Telemundo and Fútbol de Primera, as U.S. Soccer’s domestic media rightsholders.

About Westwood One Sports

Westwood One Sports is home to some of the most exciting sports broadcasts on radio. In addition to being the exclusive network radio partner to the NFL since 1987 – featuring regular and post-season NFL football, including the playoffs and the Super Bowl – its other extensive properties include NCAA Basketball, including the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments and the Final Four®; The Masters; NCAA Football; U.S. Soccer Federation, both Men’s and Women’s National Teams, and other marquee sports events. Westwood One also distributes and represents Infinity Sports Network. On social media, join the Westwood One Sports community on Facebook at facebook.com/westwoodonesports, on Instagram at instagram.com/westwoodonesports, and Twitter at twitter.com/westwood1sports. For more information, visit www.westwoodonesports.com.

About Cumulus Media 

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

About U.S. Soccer 
Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer has been the official governing body of the sport in the United States for more than 100 years. As U.S. Soccer looks toward the future amid an unprecedented moment of opportunity, it has aligned its efforts around five strategic pillars: Grow the game by increasing youth and adult participation and accessibility to the sport; Foster best playing environments through quality of referees and coaches, and commitment to participant safety; Develop winning teams through solidified pathways and success of professional leagues; Grow the soccer economy to fuel reinvestment by increasing membership, fandom and commercial success; and Create a world-class organization through revitalized structure and culture, best-in-class talent and more. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision. 

Cumulus Media/Westwood One Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication, [email protected] and 512.633.4084



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American Water Continues Partnership with Scholarship America®

American Water Continues Partnership with Scholarship America®

Now accepting applications for annual scholarship program

CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it is continuing its partnership with Scholarship America® and accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. Awards totaling $100,000 will be distributed nationwide to students within America Water’s national footprint, continuing their education in a non-medical STEM or business-related field at an accredited four-year college or university.

“American Water is thrilled to continue its partnership with Scholarship America providing opportunities for students across our national footprint to continue their education and support our future leaders,” said Lori Sutton, Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer and Senior Vice President, Talent Management, American Water.

Scholarship America® is the nation’s leading nonprofit scholarship and educational support organization.

Since 2023, American Water has awarded 20 scholarships to eligible students. Awards are renewable up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, based on eligibility.

The scholarship is offered annually to eligible students through 2026, totaling over $1 million in awards. Learn more about eligibility and deadlines here.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Media Contact:

Alicia Barbieri

Director, Corporate Communications and External Affairs

American Water

(856) 676-8103

[email protected]

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SeaWorld San Diego Announces March 15 as Opening Date for All-New Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience

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Annual Pass Members will be the first to experience the new exhibit in March; for a limited time, guests can purchase an Annual Pass and upgrade to the next tier for free


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SAN DIEGO
, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce that its highly anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will officially open on March 15, with Pass Members receiving a preview before the official opening. This exciting new attraction is the first of its kind at any SeaWorld park, offering guests a unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species, and immersive media to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience never before encountered. This incredible experience provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of the unknown world of jellyfish, creatures that have existed since before the age of dinosaurs. Featuring exceptional educational components mixed with immersive fun, these jellyfish habitats allow visitors to learn, touch and encounter these fascinating animals like never before.

“After much anticipation, we are thrilled to officially announce the opening date of Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience,” said Tyler Carter, Park President of SeaWorld San Diego. “This exhibit represents a true milestone for SeaWorld, showcasing our commitment to innovation, conservation and education. We can’t wait to welcome guests on this extraordinary journey, where they will experience the captivating beauty of jellyfish up close, while learning about the vital role they play in our oceans. This exhibit is unlike any other exhibit in the park and will offer an unforgettable adventure that is interactive and educational to view mesmerizing and mysterious jellyfish.”

This gorgeous journey of discovery takes guests through three unique galleries with several species of jellyfish, including moon, pacific sea nettles and upside-down jellyfish, along with countless share worthy moments for children and adults alike. Highlights include one of the largest jelly cylinders in the country, a walk-through living archway filled with jellyfish and a mesmerizing and fully immersive LED room that brings the wonders of the ocean to life through eight digital chapters of ocean exploration. Each gallery invites visitors to explore the graceful elegance and mystery of these ethereal creatures, offering a unique perspective on their fascinating biology and ocean habitats.

Jewels of the Sea Galleries

Realm of Jellies – A Story of Water and Light – Step into the enchanting Realm of Jellies, where water and light reveal the delicate beauty of jellyfish. Interactive habitats allow guests to get up close, from observing upside-down jellyfish to touching a cascading water globe filled with moon jellies. Discover the fascinating jellyfish life cycle and anatomy and peek behind the scenes at the propagation process. 

The Jellyfish Passage – The Jellyfish Passage invites guests to step through a 10-foot-tall living archway of moon jellies, creating an ethereal, glowing atmosphere. Learn fascinating facts about jellyfish through interactive displays and witness one of the tallest jellyfish aquariums in the nation, reaching 14-feet-tall. With habitats featuring a variety of jellies, the space offers a serene, immersive experience, like walking through an otherworldly ocean.

Medusa Gallery – The Medusa Gallery offers a breathtaking finale to the jellyfish journey. Vibrant LED visuals uniquely transform the space in a 360-degree experience, unmatched by any other jellyfish encounter in the country, immersing guests in ocean depths, bioluminescence and a captivating jellyfish kaleidoscope. View species like comb jellies and sea nettles while panoramic windows offer a stunning view of the various life stages of moon jellies. This final space celebrates the beauty and mystery of ocean life.

The Jewels of the Sea exhibit is not only a beautiful showcase of marine life but also a testament to SeaWorld’s commitment to conservation. SeaWorld’s jellyfish are cultured through a conservation-focused propagation program. This innovative program allows guests to learn about the fascinating biology and life cycle of jellyfish, while also gaining insight into the importance of sustainable practices in marine conservation. Visitors will leave with a deeper understanding of how they can help protect the world’s oceans, making this exhibit a crucial educational experience.

For guests who would like to learn more and enhance their visit, SeaWorld offers an exclusive Jelly Up-Close Tour of its Jellyfish Propagation Program. Led by an expert aquarist, this walking tour offers a unique look at how SeaWorld cares for and propagates jellyfish, from their life cycle to their biology. Guests will also get a rare hands-on opportunity to touch and interact with these fascinating, translucent creatures, making for an unforgettable, educational experience. Guests can purchase here: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/animals/the-jellyfish-experience.

SeaWorld 2025 Annual Pass Members will be the First to View
The best way to view the all-new Jellyfish Experience and all that SeaWorld San Diego has to offer is with an Annual Pass, and right now for a limited time, guests can purchase an annual pass and upgrade to the next tier for free. All 2025 Pass Members will receive a preview of Jewels of the Sea and be one of the first to view and walk through the multi-gallery exhibit before the official opening. In addition, Annual Pass Members receive an incredible year of unlimited visits, exclusive event access and no blockout dates.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.

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Capital One and Discover Stockholders Approve Capital One’s Proposed Acquisition of Discover

Capital One and Discover Stockholders Approve Capital One’s Proposed Acquisition of Discover

MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that each company’s respective stockholders have voted to approve Capital One’s previously announced acquisition of Discover at each company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”).

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Special Meeting Stockholder Vote Results

  • Capital One: More than 99.8% of the Capital One shares voted at the Capital One Special Meeting were voted in favor of the transaction, representing 85.1% of the total number of outstanding shares of Capital One common stock as of December 27, 2024, the record date for Capital One’s Special Meeting.
  • Discover: More than 99.3% of the Discover shares voted at the Discover Special Meeting were voted in favor of the transaction, representing approximately 81.6% of the total number of outstanding shares of Discover common stock as of December 27, 2024, the record date for Discover’s Special Meeting.

Stockholder approval marks an important milestone in the process to combine Capital One and Discover, two mission-driven companies with proven track records of delivering best-in-class solutions for consumers, small businesses, merchants and communities.

Additional Merger Agreement Conditions

Capital One anticipates that the transaction will close in early 2025, subject to approval by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and other customary closing conditions.

As previously announced, the Delaware State Bank Commissioner approved Capital One’s proposed acquisition of Discover on December 18, 2024.

Further information on Capital One’s agreement to acquire Discover can be found at www.capitalonediscover.com.

About Capital One

Capital One Financial Corporation (www.capitalone.com) is a financial holding company which, along with its subsidiaries, had $362.7 billion in deposits and $490.1 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2024. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has branches and Cafés located primarily in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “COF” and is included in the S&P 100 index.

Additional information about Capital One can be found at Capital One About at www.capitalone.com/about.

About Discover

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. Discover issues the Discover® card, America’s cash rewards pioneer, and offers personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network® comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchants and cash access locations; PULSE®, one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International®, a global payments network with acceptance around the world. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.

Forward Looking Statements

Information in this communication, other than statements of historical facts, may constitute forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction between Capital One Financial Corporation (“Capital One”) and Discover Financial Services (“Discover”), statements related to the expected timing of the completion of the transaction, statements about the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “targets,” “scheduled,” “plans,” “intends,” “goal,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “outlook,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue” or negatives of such terms or other comparable terminology.

All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Capital One or Discover to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, (1) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies and other anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer than anticipated to be realized, the risk that revenues following the transaction may be lower than expected and/or the risk that certain expenses, such as the provision for credit losses, of Discover, or Capital One following the transaction, may be greater than expected, (2) disruption to the parties’ businesses as a result of the announcement and pendency of the transaction, (3) the risk that the integration of Discover’s business and operations into Capital One, including the integration into Capital One’s compliance management program, will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, or that Capital One is otherwise unable to successfully integrate Discover’s businesses into its own, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (4) the possibility that the requisite regulatory approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated (and the risk that requisite regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect Capital One or the expected benefits of the transaction following the closing of the transaction), (5) reputational risk and the reaction of each company’s customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the transaction, (6) the failure of the closing conditions in the merger agreement to be satisfied, or any unexpected delay in completing the transaction or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, (7) the dilution caused by the issuance of additional shares of Capital One’s common stock in connection with the transaction, (8) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, (9) risks related to management and oversight of the expanded business and operations of Capital One following the transaction due to the increased size and complexity of its business, (10) the possibility of increased scrutiny by, and/or additional regulatory requirements of, governmental authorities as a result of the transaction or the size, scope and complexity of Capital One’s business operations following the transaction, (11) the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings that may be currently pending or later instituted against Capital One before or after the transaction, or against Discover, (12) the risk that expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the transaction are not met, (13) the risk that any announcements relating to the transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Capital One’s common stock, (14) certain restrictions during the pendency of the transaction, (15) the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, (16) Capital One’s and Discover’s success in executing their respective business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing, (17) effects of the announcement, pendency or completion of the transaction on Capital One’s or Discover’s ability to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with Capital One’s and Discover’s suppliers and other business partners, and on Capital One’s and Discover’s operating results and businesses generally, (18) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions and other factors that may affect future results of Capital One and Discover, including changes in asset quality and credit risk; the inability to sustain revenue and earnings growth; changes in interest rates and capital markets; inflation; customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit practices; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; capital management activities and (19) any other factors that may affect Capital One’s future results or the future results of Discover; and other actions of the Federal Reserve Board and legislative and regulatory actions and reforms. Additional factors which could affect future results of Capital One and Discover can be found in Capital One’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and Discover’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K (and any amendments to those documents), in each case filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Capital One and Discover disclaim any obligation and do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this communication, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities laws.

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