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Nextracker Inc. (NXT) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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LOS ANGELES
, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Nextracker Inc. (“Nextracker” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NXT) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN NEXTRACKER INC. (NXT), CLICK HERE BEFORE FEBRUARY 25, 2025 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

 
What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between February 1, 2024 and August 1, 2024, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the impact of project delays on Nextracker’s business, financial results, and prospects was far more severe than represented to investors; (2) that permitting and interconnection delays had materially impaired Nextracker’s ability to convert backlog into revenue at historical conversion rates; (3) that Nextracker had been unable to offset the negative impact from project delays through increased client demand and the purported ability to pull forward its other projects in the manner represented by defendants; (4) that Nextracker did not possess the competitive advantages which purportedly shielded it from industry-wide headwinds or the ability to effectively offset the adverse effects of project delays as claimed by defendants; and (5) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 
Email us at: [email protected]
Call us at: 310-914-5007
Visit our website at: www.frankcruzlaw.com
Follow us for updates on Twitter: twitter.com/FRC_LAW.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.  

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contact Us:

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles
Frank R. Cruz,
Telephone: 310-914-5007
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website at: www.frankcruzlaw.com

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Summit Materials Announces Stockholder Approval of Quikrete Transaction

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DENVER
, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) (“Summit,” “Summit Materials” or the “Company”), a leading producer of aggregates and cement, today announced that the Company has obtained all requisite stockholder approvals in connection with the proposed acquisition by Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (“Quikrete”). Summit will disclose the final, certified voting results on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

As previously announced, the proposed transaction is expected to close within the first quarter of 2025, subject to the satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Summit will become a privately held subsidiary of Quikrete and its common stock will no longer be traded on the NYSE.

Advisors
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Evercore are acting as financial advisors to Summit, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is acting as legal advisor. Wells Fargo is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Quikrete, and Troutman Pepper Locke LLP and Covington & Burling LLP are acting as legal counsel. Wells Fargo has provided a debt financing commitment for the Merger.

About Summit Materials, Inc.
Summit Materials is a market-leading producer of aggregates and cement with vertically integrated operations that supply ready-mix concrete and asphalt in select markets. Summit is a geographically diverse, materials-led business of scale that offers customers in the United States and British Columbia, Canada high quality products and services for the public infrastructure, residential and non-residential end markets. Summit has a strong track record of successful acquisitions since its founding and continues to pursue high-return growth opportunities in new and existing markets. For more information about Summit Materials, please visit www.summit-materials.com.

About Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) is a privately owned family business founded in 1940. It is a leading building materials company based in Atlanta, Georgia. From the original yellow bag of premixed concrete, today Quikrete’s portfolio of brands includes Quikrete, Spec Mix, Rinker Materials, U.S. Pipe, Contech Engineered Solutions, Keystone Hardscapes, Pavestone, Custom Building Products, QPR, and other leading brands. The products produced by the collection of brands include packaged cementitious products, pavers, retaining wall systems, masonry units, tile grouts and thin sets, concrete pipe, box culverts, corrugated metal pipe, ductile iron pipe, engineered storm water systems, structural precast, and steel pedestrian and vehicular bridges. The company services the US and Canadian commercial construction, residential, and infrastructure markets. This broad array of products and expertise allows Quikrete to provide nearly every product required for most any type of construction project.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “intends,” “trends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects” or “anticipates” or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans, expectations or intentions. All statements made relating to our estimated and projected earnings, margins, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about the Merger, including statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, it is very difficult to predict the effect of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or our objectives and plans will be realized. Important factors could affect our results and could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2024, each as filed with the SEC, and any factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in any of our subsequently filed SEC filings; and the following:  (i) the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive transaction agreement between the Company and Purchaser, including in circumstances requiring the Company to pay a termination fee; (ii) potential litigation relating to the Merger that could be instituted against the parties to the definitive transaction agreement or their respective directors or officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (iii) the possibility that the Merger does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; (iv) reputational risk and potential adverse reactions of customers, employees or other business partners and the businesses generally, including those resulting from the announcement of the Merger; (v) the risk that any announcements relating to the Merger could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company’s common stock; (vi) significant transaction costs associated with the Merger; and (vii) the diversion of management’s attention and time from ongoing business operations and opportunities on Merger-related matters. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Any forward-looking statement that we make herein speaks only as of the date of this communication. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Any forward-looking statement that we make herein speaks only as of the date of this communication. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contacts:

Andy Larkin

VP, Investor Relations
Summit Materials, Inc.
[email protected] 
720-618-6013

Jim Barron/Benjamin Spicehandler/Danielle Berg
FGS Global
[email protected]  

Patrick Lenow

Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
404-634-9100
[email protected]  

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BioAge Labs, Inc. (BIOA) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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LOS ANGELES
, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to BioAge Labs, Inc. (“BioAge” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BIOA) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN BIOAGE LABS, INC., CLICK HERE BEFORE MARCH 10, 2025 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

What Is The Lawsuit About? 
The complaint filed alleges that, between pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with the Company’s September 2024 initial public offering, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the potential for liver transaminitis in any of its previous clinical Phase 1 trials and various preclinical tox studies; (2) potential safety concerns with the Company’s ongoing STRIDES clinical trial; (3) that, as a result, the Company overstated the likelihood the ongoing STRIDES study would be completed; (4) that, as a result, the Company overstated the potential of a second Phase 2 clinical trial combining azelaprag and semaglutide to treat obesity in individuals ages 18 years and older; and (5) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 
Email us at: [email protected]
Call us at: 310-914-5007
Visit our website at: www.frankcruzlaw.com
Follow us for updates on Twitter: twitter.com/FRC_LAW.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.  

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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LOS ANGELES
, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against FTAI Aviation Ltd. (“FTAI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FTAI).

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR FTAI INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE
BEFORE MARCH 18, 2025 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed alleges that, between July 23, 2024 and January 15, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company reported one-time engine sales as Maintenance Repair & Overhaul revenue when FTAI only performs limited repair and maintenance work on the engine assets sold; (2) FTAI presents whole engine sales as individual module sales, thereby overstating sales and demand; (3) the Company depreciates engines that are not on lease, which misleadingly lowers the reported cost of goods sold and inflates EBITDA; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More: 
If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
Charles Linehan, Esq.,
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP,
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles California 90067
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224)
Visit our website at www.glancylaw.com.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. 

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contact Us: 

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP,  
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles, CA 90067


Charles Linehan

Email:  [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150
Toll-Free: 888-773-9224
Visit our website at: www.glancylaw.com.

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TCBP to Implement ADS Ratio Change

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EDINBURGH, Scotland
, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TC BioPharm (Holdings) PLC (“TC BioPharm” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TCBP) a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing platform allogeneic gamma-delta T cell therapies for cancer and other indications, today announced that it will change its ratio of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) to ordinary shares from one (1) ADS representing two hundred (200) ordinary shares to one ADS representing four thousand (4,000) ordinary shares (the “ADS Ratio Change”). The ADS Ratio Change is expected to become effective on February 10, 2025, U.S. Eastern Time.

The ADS Ratio Change will have the same effect as a 1-for-20 reverse ADS split for the ADS holders. The ADS Ratio Change will not impact the Company’s underlying ordinary shares, and no ordinary shares will be issued or canceled in connection with the ADS Ratio Change. 

On the Effective Date, holders of the ADSs will be required to surrender and exchange every twenty (20) ADSs, held for one (1) new ADS. The Bank of New York Mellon, as the depositary bank for the Company’s ADS program (the “Depositary”), will arrange for the exchange. The ADSs will continue to be traded on Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “TCBP.”

No fractional new ADSs will be issued in connection with the change in the ADS ratio. Instead, fractional entitlements to new ADSs will be aggregated and sold by the Depositary and the net cash proceeds from the sale of the fractional ADS entitlements (after deduction of fees, taxes, and expenses) will be distributed to the applicable ADS holders by the Depositary.

As a result of the ADS Ratio Change, the ADS trading price is expected to increase proportionally. However, the Company can give no assurance that the ADS trading price after the ADS Ratio Change will be proportionally equal to or greater than the previous’ ADS trading price before the change.

About TC BioPharm (Holdings) PLC

TC BioPharm is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing gamma-delta T-cell therapies for cancer treatment with human efficacy data in acute myeloid leukemia. Gamma-delta T cells are naturally occurring immune cells that embody properties of both the innate and adaptive immune systems and can intrinsically differentiate between healthy and diseased tissue.

TC BioPharm is the leader in developing gamma-delta T cell therapies and the first company to conduct phase II/pivotal clinical studies in oncology. The Company is conducting two investigator-initiated clinical trials for its unmodified gamma-delta T cell product line – Phase 2b/3 pivotal trial in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia using the Company’s proprietary allogeneic CryoTC technology to provide frozen product to clinics worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements for TC BioPharm

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the Company’s intent or ability to affect any budget savings or execute on any M&A or capital raising strategy. These statements are based on management’s current assumptions and are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. For other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K, please see the risks and uncertainties identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and our other reports filed with the SEC, all of which is available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.tcbiopharm.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

 

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TBD TV Celebrates SNL 50 With 50 Iconic Episodes of Saturday Night Live

TBD TV Celebrates SNL 50 With 50 Iconic Episodes of Saturday Night Live

Airing Non-Stop February 14th to 16th

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
TBD TV, Sinclair’s free broadcast TV home of big stars and big comedy, today announced the network will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live with a 50-episode non-stop marathon of iconic, previously aired episodes from the series.

The 50-episode weekend marathon will kick off on Friday, February 14 at 6 pm ET and run continuously through Sunday, February 16, wrapping up at 8 pm ET as the much-anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs on NBC.

Viewers can look forward to groundbreaking SNL sketches including More Cowbell, The Californians, What’s Up With That?, Wayne’s World, Hanz & Franz, The Church Lady, Revolutionary Weights & Measures, Weekend Update, and so many more with legendary performers John Belushi, Dana Carvey, Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Adam Sandler, Kristen Wiig, and more.

TBD TV added previously aired seasons of SNL to its lineup in 2024 and has seen a 50% year-over-year increase in Prime P25-54 viewers* with Jan’25 the network’s highest Prime P25-54 month** ever.

“We’re excited to honor the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live with this special marathon on TBD,” said Adam Ware, SVP, Growth Networks. “SNL’s iconic sketches and performers have defined comedy for generations, and its addition to TBD’s lineup perfectly complements our growing collection of beloved comedy franchises. This event highlights our mission to bring audiences unparalleled entertainment experiences, showcasing some of the most memorable moments in television history.”

Saturday Night Live is distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Category: General

*Source: Nielsen L+SD P25-54 Imp, Prime (M-Su/8pm-1am), Oct’24-Jan’25 vs Oct’23-Jan’24

** Source: Nielsen L+SD P25-54 Imp, Prime (M-Su/8pm-1am), Jan’25

Media Contact: Jessica Bellucci, [email protected]

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution – Jennifer Hahn, [email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Communications Media Entertainment Celebrity TV and Radio

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Unum Group to Present at the 2025 UBS Financial Services Conference

Unum Group to Present at the 2025 UBS Financial Services Conference

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Unum Group’s (NYSE: UNM) President & CEO, Rick McKenney, will represent the company at the 2025 UBS Financial Services Conference.

McKenney is scheduled to speak at the conference at 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2025. He will discuss the company’s business strategy and future growth prospects. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors section of Unum’s website, www.investors.unum.com, on the News and Events page.

ABOUT UNUM

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), a leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. In 2024, Unum Group reported revenues of $12.9 billion and paid $8.0 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere®.

Visit the Unum newsroom for more information, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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[email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Professional Services Health Other Professional Services Insurance Health Insurance Human Resources

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Chase to Open 24 Branches in Alabama, Create More Than 170 Jobs

Chase to Open 24 Branches in Alabama, Create More Than 170 Jobs

JPMorganChase plans to more than triple the number of branches in Alabama by 2030

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
JPMorganChase plans to triple the number of branches in Alabama and hire an additional 170 bankers by 2030 as part of the firm’s broader efforts to increase access to financial services across the state.

The expansion will bring the total number of Chase branches in Alabama to 35, putting more than half of the state’s population within an accessible drive time to a Chase branch.

“Alabama is a vibrant state with a strong manufacturing economy, good small business growth, and burgeoning aerospace and technology sectors. Our mission is to support economic growth and foster opportunity for all,” said Jennifer Roberts, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking. “This is the right time and the right place for an expansion of Chase branches and jobs in communities all across this state- from Mobile to Montgomery and Muscle Shoals.”

Chase opened its first Alabama branch five years ago near Auburn University. There are currently seven Chase branches in Greater Birmingham and 11 statewide, including Auburn, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville.

Chase Continues to Build New Branches Across the Country

Chase is the only U.S. bank with branches in all 48 contiguous U.S. states. In 2024, Chase built more than 150 new branches across 34 states, including the Madison Boulevard location near Huntsville where Chase will officially cut the ribbon on February 8. The Madison branch will be staffed with a team of bankers and specialists who can help customers with banking, lending and wealth management services.

“Since we opened the first branch in our state, Alabama has greeted Chase with open arms. Together, we’ve helped people make the most of their money to improve their financial lives and grow their businesses,” said Jennifer DiSalvo, head of Chase branches in Alabama. “Now that we’re tripling the size of our Alabama branch network, we’ll be able to help more people, lift up more small businesses and make a difference all across our beautiful state.”

JPMorganChase serves as the bank of choice for 22,000 Alabama-based businesses, including small, midsize and large corporate clients in critical industries like business services, machinery and equipment manufacturing, consumer and retail, healthcare and higher education institutions. The bank serves more than 555,000 consumer customers. As part of its expansion, the bank will continue to build partnerships with local organizations to strengthen communities and support economic growth.

“Huntsville welcomes the firm’s expansion to serve more industries, communities and residents,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “This news will also help to create more job opportunities for the hardworking people of Huntsville, strengthening our local economy.”

“North Alabama continues to attract investment from the public and private sector. The news about JPMorganChase’s expansion is the latest example of the power of this economy,” said Representative Dale Strong (R-Huntsville).

The firm hired Geno Gardner as the first dedicated community manager for Birmingham, Alabama. Gardner is a retired U.S. Army veteran with more than two decades of honorable service. Gardner is a community leader and small business owner with strong ties to Birmingham.

In his role as a dedicated Community Manager, he will serve as a local ambassador to build relationships with community leaders and non-profits. The firm also intends to hire a Small Business Consultant to help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow and scale. Together, these specialized employees will further the firm’s commitment to understanding the opportunities for support, growth and expansion.

Bolstering our Commitment to the Community

In addition to new business commitments, the firm will listen, learn and work alongside community leaders, the public and private sectors and local nonprofit organizations to advance economic growth and opportunity, building on work the firm is doing across the country to support workforce development and small business growth. The firm will also apply insights gained from research like JPMorganChase Institute’s latest report on how small businesses outside metro areas fare in scaling to $1 million in annual revenues, a key milestone of business growth and sustainability.

JPMorganChase has long supported nonprofits across the state, providing more than $1.3M in philanthropic commitments since 2021 to local nonprofits and national organizations that support Alabama. Key organizations include the Alabama Small Business Development Initiative, the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund and the Lee County Literacy Coalition.

JPMorganChase in Alabama

JPMorganChase has supported economic opportunity and provided banking and financial services to consumers and businesses across Alabama since 1973. This includes:

  • Supporting more than 160 medium and large clients in industries including business services, machinery and equipment manufacturing, and medical services companies

  • Supporting vital institutions, including local governments; higher education and healthcare institutions and over 20 of Alabama’s local financial institutions

  • Financing the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing units

  • Investing in local industry and job growth by financing the construction of recycling, manufacturing and wholesale distribution facilities

About JPMorganChase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorganChase had $4.0 trillion in assets and $345 billion in stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

Additional support for JPMorganChase’s expansion in Alabama:

“At ¡HICA!, we believe that economic opportunity should be within reach for every family we serve. JPMorganChase’s support helps us to empower Latino and all communities to take part in Alabama’s economic growth, unlocking pathways to entrepreneurship, homeownership, and financial stability. Together, we are investing in the future of our state—ensuring all families contribute to Alabama’s prosperity,” said Carlos E. Alemán, Ph.D., CEO, ¡HICA!.

“When a bank with the influence and reputation of JPMorganChase signals that it’s sharpening its focus on Birmingham and Alabama, it strengthens my optimism about how our organizations, communities, and financial institutions can collaborate for meaningful progress,” said Bob Dickerson, Executive Director, Birmingham Business Resource Center, an affiliate of the Alabama Small Business Development Initiative.

Greg Hassell

713.419.9208

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Finance Banking Professional Services Small Business Asset Management

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USA TODAY’s 37th Ad Meter Competition Opens

USA TODAY’s 37th Ad Meter Competition Opens

Ad Meter invites participants to rate Super Bowl LIX commercials

NEW YORK, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 37th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment about Super Bowl commercials. Since launching in 1989, USA TODAY Ad Meter’s popularity and relevance remains highly influential across the Super Bowl advertising landscape as it relates to sports, entertainment and pop culture on Super Bowl Sunday. The 2025 Ad Meter program features interactive ratings, exclusive video programming and analysis around the most anticipated and exciting commercials.

Today through February 10 at 1 a.m. EST, registered Ad Meter participants can log in, watch and rate this year’s Super Bowl commercials to determine their favorites and ultimately, this year’s Ad Meter winner. Each participant must rate all Ad Meter-eligible Super Bowl advertisements on a scale from 1-5 for their submission to count. The 2025 Super Bowl Ad Meter winner will be announced live on the “NBC’s TODAY” and at admeter.usatoday.com the morning after the big game.

“For 37 years, USA TODAY Ad Meter continues to hold significant influence in the Super Bowl advertising market serving as the benchmark for these innovative and exciting commercials,” said USA TODAY Senior Vice President, Monica Richardson. “This year, we applaud these amazing creative fetes as we encourage the USA TODAY Network of 147 million visitors to register and rate their favorite ads.”

Collegiate marketing and advertising students from Marist College, Tulane University, Middle Tennessee State University, Michigan State University, Texas Tech University,Virginia Commonwealth University (Brandcenter), Franklin College,Coastal Carolina University,Texas Christian University,Bentley University,Suffolk University, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Xavier University of Louisiana will participate and rate the national commercials on the Ad Meter platform, noting what resonated with them, what they liked and what commercials they believe missed the mark. These students will select their top 5 and bottom 5 commercials and these results will be published in an article with post-Super Bowl coverage.

The 4th annual USA TODAY Ad Meter Summit hosted in partnership with cultural marketing agency 160over90 will take place on February 6, in New Orleans, LA at the Endeavor x TKO Lounge. Brand panels moderated by USA TODAY Ad Meter Editor Rick Suter, USA TODAY “Entertain This!” Host and Producer Ralphie Aversa and Axios Media Correspondent Sara Fischer, will include industry leaders and marketers from the NFL, Dove, Anheuser-Busch, Uber Eats, Hellmann’s, Instacart and Häagen-Dazs who will discuss advertising strategies and share insight regarding their respective Super Bowl commercials.

Programming to support this year’s Ad Meter will include behind-the-scenes interviews featuring celebrity guests including Matthew McConaughey, Patrick Mahomes, Catherine O’Hara and more on admeter.usatoday.com and the USA TODAY channel available on multiple streaming platforms online, smartphones, or on TV, including Prime Video, Philo, Plex, XUMO, The Roku Channel, Vizio, Samsung TV Plus and more.

To register as an Ad Meter panelist and receive updates on commercials, rate the ads and more, visit admeter.usatoday.com. Kia is an associate sponsor of the 2025 Ad Meter competition.

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Blend Wins HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Blend Wins HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Editors Recognize Blend’s Innovation and Leadership in Helping Lenders with Digital Transformation Across Mortgage Loan Origination and Servicing

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Blend (NYSE: BLND), a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions, today announced that it has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage award winner. This marks the sixth-consecutive year Blend has received this prestigious honor, recognizing its continued innovation and significant results achieved by lenders using its mortgage lending technology.

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“I’m incredibly proud to be part of a team that’s so focused on building technology that delivers real, tangible value for our lenders – and for their customers,” said John Whipple, Product Manager at Blend. “This award from HousingWire is a testament to that dedication. We’re constantly innovating and pushing boundaries to simplify the loan process, making it faster, more efficient, and transparent for everyone involved.”

This year, HousingWire’s editorial team highlighted the measurable impact of Blend’s Mortgage Suite, citing an independent customer ROI study that found lenders using Blend achieved an average return of 10.67x their technology investment. Blend customers further saved $650 and eliminated 18.78 hours per loan while cutting 9.41 days from the loan cycle.

A Leader in Digital Origination

In 2024, Blend powered nearly $1.2 trillion in loan applications across hundreds of banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks (IMBs). According to 2023 HMDA data, 18 of the top 50 U.S. mortgage originators by loan volume rely on Blend. In addition, 7 of the top 10 home equity lenders use the Blend platform to improve the digital customer experience across their home equity products.

About Blend

Blend Labs Inc., (NYSE: BLND) is the leading origination platform for digital banking solutions. Financial providers— from large banks, fintechs, and credit unions to community and independent mortgage banks—use Blend’s platform to transform banking experiences for their customers. Better banking starts on Blend. To learn more, visit blend.com.

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