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Casey’s Brings Classic Italian Deli Flavors to New Pizza Just in Time for National Pizza Week

New Casey’s Italian Deli Pizza combines rich, hearty flavors for an authentic taste of Italy

ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Craving something full of classic deli flavors, but easy to pick up and enjoy? Casey’s (NASDAQ: CASY) has you covered with our all-new limited time Italian Deli Pizza, just in time for National Pizza Week.

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Available on Casey’s crispy thin crust or made-from-scratch traditional crust, Casey’s Italian Deli Pizza is topped with rich, savory classic marinara, and then loaded with the flavor-packed deli salami, creamy 100% real mozzarella, chopped smokey bacon, tangy banana peppers and sprinkled with Casey’s delicious signature parmesan blend.

“Casey’s all new Italian Deli Pizza combines rich, hearty ingredients that come together in a savory, tangy bite full of classic deli flavors,” said Brad Haga, senior vice president of prepared food and dispensed beverages at Casey’s. “Recommended on our crispy thin crust, this limited time offer pushes the boundaries of craveability slice after slice and brings the authentic flavors of Italy straight to your table.”

Casey’s is also offering the perfect way to pack all the classic Italian deli flavors into a handheld sandwich. The new King’s Hawaiian^® Italian Deli Sliders start with a soft roll, perfectly toasted and packed with warm Italian deli meats and melty provolone cheese. To balance out these rich, hearty flavors, taste the tangy banana peppers and enjoy Casey’s signature parmesan blend sprinkled on top.

Now through April 29, the Italian Deli Pizza and the King’s Hawaiian^® Italian Deli Sliders, served three to an order, are available by ordering in-store, online or through the Casey’s app.

Our Italian Deli offerings aren’t the only way we’re kicking off the new year. Casey’s recently unveiled its all-new Darn Good Coffee, featuring better beans and eight blends with a variety of roasts and caffeine levels.

To learn more about Casey’s new Italian Deli menu items and our Darn Good Coffee, visit www.caseys.com.

About Casey’s

Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating approximately 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

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First American Financial Corporation Named a Most Innovative Company of the Year Winner at Best in Biz Awards 2024

—Company’s advanced digital tools and unmatched data assets earn it recognition as a leading innovator among the broader business community—

SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that it was named the silver winner in the Most Innovative Company of the Year (large company) category at the Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America. The 14th annual program saw intense competition among hundreds of entries from public and private companies, representing all industries and regions in the U.S. and Canada, and ranging from Fortune 100 and the most iconic global brands to some of the most innovative start-ups.

“Receiving recognition as a leading innovator from our peers in the broader business community further validates our commitment to the digital transformation of our industry,” said Ken DeGiorgio, CEO of First American. “This honor is a testament to the talent and teamwork of our people who deliver the certainty and trust needed to power seamless real estate transactions for our customers.”

First American’s focus on providing its customers and employees with digital tools designed to enhance efficiency and streamline operations, combined with its ongoing efforts to further deploy AI, machine learning and other technologies, distinguished the company among its competitors. For example, the company has improved productivity through its proprietary map-based underwriting tool that assists First American underwriters reach faster and better coverage decisions. Additionally, the company has pioneered the use of AI and machine learning in property data extraction to help build the industry’s largest property and ownership dataset, which fuels automated title production.

Since the program’s inception in 2011, winners in Best in Biz Awards have been determined by independent judging panels assembled each year from some of the most respected national and local newspapers, TV and radio outlets, and business, consumer, technology and trade publications in North America. For a full list of gold, silver, and bronze winners in Best in Biz Awards 2024, visit www.bestinbizawards.com/2024-winners.

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 135 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $6.0 billion in 2023, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2024, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the ninth consecutive year, and named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company for the second consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Awarded Contract from Air Force Research Laboratory to Migrate Palladyne^™ Pilot Autonomous Drone Software to Next-Generation AI Computing Chipsets

Palladyne Pilot AI software platform provides closed-loop autonomous detection, tracking, and control for unmanned aerial vehicles

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the commercial and defense sectors, today announced that the Company has been awarded a new contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to migrate the Palladyne^™ Pilot AI software platform (“Pilot”) to next-generation, U.S. made AI computing chipsets. This project will take place over a 26-month period beginning in early 2025.

The Palladyne Pilot software platform is based on the Closed Loop Ubiquitous Tasking and Control of Heterogeneous Exploring Sensors (CLUTCHES) framework, which defines a novel AI structure that combines upstream multi-sensor fusion with adaptive real-time sensor management on individual unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms to facilitate shared situational awareness. Pilot has been designed to enable a network of collaborating unmanned systems and multi-modal sensors that self-orchestrate to provide superior capabilities for applications including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). This real-time sensor management requires a closed-loop system, a key feature of the Pilot platform.

“Our development work with AFRL on the Pilot AI software platform has been critical to evolving the technology to benefit our DoD customers,” said Ben Wolff, CEO, Palladyne AI. “By evolving Pilot to be able to operate on these next-generation AI chipsets, in addition to the AI chipsets from Nvidia and Qualcomm that we are already operating on, we believe we will have the opportunity to deliver the benefits of our enhanced autonomy Pilot platform to the vast majority of small drone platforms that will be deployed in the coming years.”

“Palladyne AI has already made significant progress by porting its Pilot software platform to some of the latest AI chipsets currently available. Initial tests of the Pilot software are demonstrating strong potential to reduce the operational and cognitive burden on the warfighter while substantially improving mission effectiveness,” said Dr. Peter Zulch, AFRL. “We believe that Pilot will offer our Air Force drone operators a powerful tool for improving tactical missions, and by funding the migration of Pilot onto new and emerging AI chipsets we hope to expand the universe of small UAV platforms on which Pilot will be available.”

For more information on Palladyne AI and its artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms, please visit www.palladyneai.com. For more information about AFRL, please visit www.afrl.af.mil.

About Palladyne AI Corp.

Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN) has developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) software platform poised to revolutionize the capabilities of robots, enabling them to observe, learn, reason, and act in a manner akin to human intelligence. Our AI/ML Software Platform empowers robots to perceive variations or changes in the real-world environment, enabling them to autonomously maneuver and manipulate objects accurately in response.

The Palladyne AI/ML Software Platform operates on the edge and dramatically reduces the significant effort required to program and deploy robots enabling industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots) to quickly achieve autonomous capabilities even in dynamic and or complex environments. Designed to achieve precise results with minimal training time, limited data sets, and lower power requirements, compared to current solutions, Palladyne AI believes its software has wide application, including in industries such as automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics and warehousing. Its applicability extends beyond traditional robotics to include Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Palladyne AI’s approach is expected to elevate the return on investment associated with a diverse range of machines that are fixed, fly, float or roll.

By enabling autonomy, reducing programming complexity and enhancing efficiency, we are paving the way for a future where machines can excel in tasks that were once considered beyond their reach. For more information, please visit www.palladyneai.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/palladyneaicorp.

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Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Palladyne AI has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in particular the risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections of those reports entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” for a description of risks facing Palladyne AI and that could cause actual events, results or performance to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements contained herein. The documents filed by Palladyne AI with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Masco Corporation Announces Date for Earnings Release and Conference Call for 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

LIVONIA, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced today that it will hold a conference call regarding 2024 fourth quarter and full year results on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Masco President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Allman. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time by dialing 800-549-8228 or 289-819-1520. Please use the conference identification number 48079.

The 2024 fourth quarter and full year results and supplemental material will be distributed at 7:00 a.m. ET on February 11 and will be available on the Company’s website at www.masco.com.

The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and in its entirety through the Masco Corporation website. Shareholders, media representatives and others interested in Masco may participate in the webcast by registering through the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website.

A replay of the call will be available on Masco’s website or by phone by dialing 888-660-6264 or 289-819-1325. Please use the playback passcode 48079 #. The telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and continue through March 11, 2025.

Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr^® paint; Delta^® and hansgrohe^® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; Liberty^® branded decorative and functional hardware; and HotSpring^® spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit www.masco.com.

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AbCellera Expands Collaboration with AbbVie to Develop Novel T-Cell Engagers for Oncology

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) announced today that it has expanded its existing collaboration with AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) to include the discovery of T-cell engagers (TCE) in oncology. The expansion builds upon the successful partnership established in December 2022 and includes access to AbCellera’s TCE platform to develop therapeutic antibodies for tumor targets.

“We are pleased to broaden our AbbVie collaboration and look forward to using AbCellera’s TCE platform to bring novel cancer immunotherapies to patients in need,” said Carl Hansen, Ph.D., founder and CEO of AbCellera.

Under the terms of the agreement, AbCellera will lead discovery activities and AbbVie has the right to develop and commercialize therapeutic antibodies resulting from the collaboration. AbCellera will receive upfront and research payments and is eligible to receive downstream milestone payments as well as tiered royalty payments on net sales.

About AbCellera’s T-Cell Engager Platform

CD3 T-cell engagers have the potential to be a cornerstone of cancer treatment. They guide the immune system to find and eliminate cancer cells by binding tumor targets and the CD3 protein on cancer-killing T cells at the same time. However, the development of T-cell engagers has been limited due to challenges with efficacy and safety. To address these challenges, AbCellera developed a T-cell engager platform that includes novel CD3-binding antibodies to expand the therapeutic window for this modality and costimulatory building blocks to enhance efficacy for difficult-to-treat cancers.

About AbCellera Biologics Inc.

AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) discovers and develops antibody medicines for indications across therapeutic areas, including cancer, metabolic and endocrine conditions, and autoimmune disorders. AbCellera’s engine integrates technology, data science, infrastructure, and interdisciplinary teams to solve the most challenging antibody discovery problems. AbCellera is focused on advancing an internal pipeline of first-in-class and best-in-class programs and collaborating on innovative drug development programs with partners. For more information, please visit www.abcellera.com.

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Piper Sandler Expands Healthcare Investment Banking Team with the Addition of John Kerins

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of John Kerins as a managing director to the healthcare investment banking team. Kerins will continue to serve and support clients within the pharma services sector from the firm’s New York office.

“We are excited to welcome John to the team. His transaction experience combined with strong relationships across the pharma services landscape and with the leading healthcare private equity funds investing in the category are highly complementary to our healthcare investment banking practice. Pharma services is a rapidly growing segment of the market and a key focus for our healthcare investment banking platform. We are confident John’s skillset will enhance our ability to serve our clients and position Piper Sandler for long-term success in this market,” said J.P. Peltier, global group head of healthcare investment banking at Piper Sandler.

Prior to joining the firm, Kerins spent 10 years at Cain Brothers & Company, most recently as a managing director on their healthcare team advising clients on mergers and acquisitions. Before that, he was an investment banker at Deloitte for six years providing M&A advisory services. He received his bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College and his Master of Business Administration degree from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business.

“I am thrilled to be joining Piper Sandler. Their healthcare investment banking team has a trusted reputation of M&A leadership in addition to their deep healthcare services and biopharma research presence. I look forward to working with my new partners to further drive best-in-class client service,” said Kerins.

ABOUT PIPER SANDLER

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co., member SIPC and NYSE; in the U.K. through Piper Sandler Ltd., authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; in the EU through Aviditi Capital Advisors Europe GmbH, a tied agent of AHP Capital Management GmbH, authorized and regulated by BaFin; and in Hong Kong through Piper Sandler Hong Kong Ltd., authorized and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission. Alternative asset management and fixed income advisory services are offered through separately registered advisory affiliates.

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