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CNET Group To Unveil 23 ‘Best of CES™ 2026’ Awards, Host Exclusive Event, and Deliver Unrivaled On-the-Ground Coverage at CES® 2026

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CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET, and Lifehacker team with the CTA to double the size of the prestigious awards program with eleven new categories, cementing CNET Group’s role as the definitive voice for tech storytelling and analysis

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNET Group, the premier suite of technology publishers – CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET and Lifehacker – will be the definitive storyteller of CES 2026, providing its vast global audience with in-depth coverage and analysis of the coming year’s top technology, products, services and trends.

Entering its second year as the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA)® official partner for the “Best of CES™ 2026,” CNET Group’s journalists will formally choose the top innovations at CES, unveiling a record number of new award categories. The recipients of this prestigious recognition will be revealed during a live ceremony, produced and hosted by CNET Group, directly from the CES show floor.

For industry executives and attendees, CNET Group will throw an exclusive event, offer expert-led Show Floor Tours, and host a series of panels with top technology leaders.

On-the-ground Editorial Coverage

CNET Group’s journalists will deliver hands-on reporting from the 2026 show for its global audience of 71M monthly visitors and a collective 65M social followers with unbiased, immersive looks at the technology developments for the year ahead. Coverage will extend to each of the brand’s video and social channels, which recently surpassed over 1 billion collective vertical annual views. Video content will include on-the-ground expert analysis, live Q&A sessions with reporters, and cross-branded collaborations, giving audiences a glimpse behind the scenes directly from the show floor. CNET Group editors will also host and participate in eleven thought-provoking panels featuring executives from top technology companies, covering key topics in tech for 2026.

‘Best of CES™ 2026 by CNET Group in Partnership With the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

As the official partner for the CTA’s “Best of CES™ 2026,” CNET Group is doubling the size of the awards program, introducing eleven new award categories this year. These include Best Parent Tech, Best Kitchen Tech, Best Age Tech, Gaming Tech, and more, reflecting how technology is transforming nearly every industry, as revealed at CES.

The 23 Best of CES Awards will be revealed during an in-person event on Wednesday, Jan 7, at 4 p.m. PST on the CTA Stage at LVCC Central Hall Grand Lobby. The hosts will be two of CNET Group’s most notable faces, CNET Editor at Large Bridget Carey and PCMag Mobile Editor Iyaz Akhtar. Winners will also be posted on CNET.com.

“The journalists and creators at CNET Group brands work in labs across the country to test and review the tech you care about, so we know an exciting new product when we see it,” said Lindsey Turrentine, Executive Vice President of Content at CNET Group. “This year, we’re thrilled to partner with friends at IGN and Everyday Health to add their expertise to the mix, awarding the very best of CES with the highest show honors.”

After-Hours Event: The Lab by CNET Group

Inspired by CNET Group’s legendary product testing and editorial rigor, The Lab is an after-hours playground for people who make tech tick. Sponsored by H&R Block, and Acer, The Lab pulls back the curtain and invites attendees to step directly into the pulse of tech culture, offering a hands-on, high-energy experience that is as smart as it is unforgettable. The event will take place at 8 p.m. PT at Zouk on the Las Vegas Strip.

The Lab will feature an electrifying musical performance alongside interactive, future-facing brand activations designed to echo CNET Group’s spirit of experimentation. Immersive visual environments, shifting lightscapes, and fast-motion playback will transform the venue into a chamber of creativity, where guests become both subjects and scientists in the storytelling of modern tech.

H&R Block and CNET will debut a co-branded hyperlapse videobooth experience, inviting guests to Step Into the Block, Think Outside the Box. This interactive installation blends innovation and play, creating a standout moment on the floor. Acer will engage attendees with an AI-powered character generator, allowing guests to transform themselves into custom “Ace” cards inspired by the event’s Vegas venue and Acer’s commitment to innovation. Set against the excitement of CES, The Lab is designed to ignite curiosity, spark conversation, and set the tone for the year ahead.

About CNET Group: 

CNET Group is a collective of premium technology publishers, CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET, ExtremeTech, Spiceworks and Lifehacker, each providing a unique perspective on a unified belief: tech is today’s lifestyle. Its brands empower the world to use tech for personal development in all areas of life, and seamlessly guide its readers toward the products and services that make their lives better.

CNET Group is part of the shopping and technology division of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD). Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech.

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Interactive Brokers’ Individual and Hedge Fund Clients Outperformed the S&P 500 on Average in 2025

Interactive Brokers’ Individual and Hedge Fund Clients Outperformed the S&P 500 on Average in 2025

Lower costs, global market access, and efficient execution contributed to stronger client outcomes.

GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced that its clients outperformed the S&P 500 Index in 2025, reflecting the benefits of cost efficiency, execution quality, and broad access to global markets.

In 2025, Interactive Brokers’ individual clients achieved an average return of 19.20%, compared with the 17.9% return of the S&P 500 Index. During the same period, Interactive Brokers’ hedge fund clients achieved an average return of 28.91%, outperforming the index by approximately 11 percentage points.

These results demonstrate how Interactive Brokers helps enhance client returns across the investment lifecycle. Global market access enables clients to allocate capital across various regions and asset classes, while lower trading and financing costs, along with efficient execution, help IBKR investors retain more of their returns over time.

“Investment returns are not just about picking the right trades. They are influenced by the costs you pay, the prices you get, and how efficiently your capital is put to work,” said Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers. “When investors pay less in fees and trade with efficient execution, those advantages add up and compound over time. All of this is more evidence that the best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers.”

How Interactive Brokers Helped Support Client Success in 2025:

  • Interest on uninvested cash

    IBKR clients can earn interest of up to USD 3.14% on uninvested cash balances, helping capital remain productive even when not fully invested.

  • Low margin and financing costs

    IBKR clients benefit from margin rates as low as USD 4.14%, which is up to 55% lower than industry averages, improving capital efficiency over time.

  • Global market access

    IBKR clients can trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds across 160+ global markets from a single, integrated platform.

  • Professional-grade execution and tools

    IBKR clients have access to advanced order types, smart routing, and institutional-quality trading tools that support efficient execution, transparency, and disciplined risk management.

IBKR is Nasdaq-listed, a member of the S&P 500, and serves more than 4 million clients worldwide, with over $750 billion in client assets.

The best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers.

To learn more about how IBKR helps clients invest efficiently, visit:

For Individuals:

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United States and all other countries served: IBKR Hedge Fund Outperformance

Returns shown are based on aggregate data for Interactive Brokers accounts meeting minimum thresholds as of January 1, 2025 ($50,000 for individual accounts and $1,000,000 for hedge fund accounts). Results may vary significantly among clients. Comparisons to the S&P 500 are for informational purposes only.

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) is a member of the S&P 500. Its affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and forecast contracts around the clock on over 160 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation have enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Interactive Brokers has consistently earned recognition as a top broker, garnering multiple awards and accolades from respected industry sources such as Barron’s, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and many others.

Follow Interactive Brokers on social media:

US and World (except Europe): Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok

UK and Europe: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok

Contacts for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Media: Katherine Ewert, [email protected]

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Willdan Completes Acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors

Willdan Completes Acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors

ANAHEIM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors, LLC (“Compass”) by its subsidiary, Willdan Financial Services. Compass is an independent municipal advisory firm headquartered in the Southeastern U.S. The terms of this transaction were not disclosed. Willdan expects the acquisition of Compass to expand its geographic footprint and enhance its municipal advisory and public finance capabilities for clients.

About Willdan

Willdan is a nationwide provider of professional technical and consulting services to utilities, government agencies, and private industry. Willdan’s service offerings span a broad set of complementary disciplines that include electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, energy policy planning and advisory, engineering and planning, and municipal financial consulting. For additional information, visit Willdan’s website at www.willdan.com or follow Willdan on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It is important to note that Willdan’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in Willdan’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 27, 2024. Willdan cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Willdan disclaims any obligation to, and does not undertake to, update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

Al Kaschalk

Vice President

310-922-5643

[email protected]

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Popular, Inc. Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock and Announces Distribution on Trust Preferred Securities

Popular, Inc. Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock and Announces Distribution on Trust Preferred Securities

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced today that it has declared the following monthly cash dividend on its outstanding shares of Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock:

  • a monthly cash dividend of $0.132813 per share of 6.375% Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, 2003 Series A, payable on February 2, 2026 to holders of record as of January 15, 2026.

The Corporation also announced the following monthly distribution on its outstanding Trust Preferred Securities:

  • a monthly distribution of $0.127604 per security of 6.125% Cumulative Monthly Income Trust Preferred Securities issued by Popular Capital Trust II, payable on February 2, 2026 to holders of record as of January 15, 2026.

About Popular, Inc.

Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is the leading financial institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico and ranks among the top 50 U.S. bank holding companies by assets. Founded in 1893, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Popular’s principal subsidiary, provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as auto and equipment leasing and financing in Puerto Rico. Popular also offers broker-dealer and insurance services in Puerto Rico through specialized subsidiaries. In the mainland United States, Popular provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services through its New York-chartered banking subsidiary, Popular Bank, which has branches located in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

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Investor Relations:

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[email protected]

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Media Relations:

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Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

[email protected]

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Occidental Completes Sale of OxyChem

HOUSTON, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today it has completed the sale of its chemical business, OxyChem, to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) for $9.7 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

“This transaction accelerates our strategy to strengthen Occidental’s balance sheet and focus on our deep and diverse oil and gas portfolio which we have transformed over the last decade. We expect to operate our high-return oil and gas assets to deliver long-term value while driving innovation across our businesses,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub. “We thank the OxyChem team for their decades of excellence and commitment to building a world-class enterprise, and we look forward to their continued success in the years ahead.”

As previously disclosed, an Occidental subsidiary, Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC (ERH), has retained OxyChem’s legacy tort claims and environmental liabilities primarily associated with historical operations outside of the footprint of the operating facilities that were sold. Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc. will continue to manage the remedial activities at environmental sites on behalf of ERH. Occidental expects to expend funds for remediation over many years based on the approved workplans.

About Occidental

Occidental produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Occidental primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit oxy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about Occidental’s expectations, beliefs, plans or forecasts. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes or results may differ from anticipated results, sometimes materially. Factors that could cause results to differ from those projected or assumed in any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions, including slowdowns and recessions, domestically or internationally; Occidental’s indebtedness and other payment obligations, including the need to generate sufficient cash flows to fund operations; Occidental’s ability to successfully monetize select assets and repay or refinance debt and the impact of changes in Occidental’s credit ratings or future increases in interest rates; assumptions about energy markets; global and local commodity and commodity-futures pricing fluctuations and volatility; supply and demand considerations for, and the prices of, Occidental’s products and services; actions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC oil producing countries; results from operations and competitive conditions; future impairments of Occidental’s proved and unproved oil and gas properties or equity investments, or write-downs of productive assets, causing charges to earnings; unexpected changes in costs; government actions (including the effects of announced or future tariff increases and other geopolitical, trade, tariff, fiscal and regulatory uncertainties), war (including the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East) and political conditions and events; inflation, its impact on markets and economic activity and related monetary policy actions by governments in response to inflation; availability of capital resources, levels of capital expenditures and contractual obligations; the regulatory approval environment, including Occidental’s ability to timely obtain or maintain permits or other government approvals, including those necessary for drilling and/or development projects; Occidental’s ability to successfully complete, or any material delay of, field developments, expansion projects, capital expenditures, efficiency projects, acquisitions or divestitures; risks associated with acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures, such as difficulties integrating businesses, uncertainty associated with financial projections or projected synergies, restructuring, increased costs and adverse tax consequences; uncertainties and liabilities associated with acquired and divested properties and businesses, including retained liabilities and indemnification obligations associated with the chemical business; uncertainties about the estimated quantities of oil, natural gas liquids (NGL) and natural gas reserves; lower-than-expected production from development projects or acquisitions; Occidental’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits from prior or future streamlining actions to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes and improve Occidental’s competitiveness; exploration, drilling and other operational risks; disruptions to, capacity constraints in, or other limitations on the pipeline systems that deliver Occidental’s oil and natural gas and other processing and transportation considerations; volatility in the securities, capital or credit markets, including capital market disruptions and instability of financial institutions; health, safety and environmental (HSE) risks, costs and liability under existing or future federal, regional, state, provincial, tribal, local and international HSE laws, regulations and litigation (including related to climate change or remedial actions or assessments); legislative or regulatory changes, including changes relating to hydraulic fracturing or other oil and natural gas operations, retroactive royalty or production tax regimes, and deep-water and onshore drilling and permitting regulations; Occidental’s ability to recognize intended benefits from its business strategies and initiatives, such as the OxyChem divestiture, Occidental’s low-carbon ventures businesses or announced greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets or net-zero goals; changes in government grant or loan programs; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, government investigations and other proceedings; disruption or interruption of production or manufacturing or facility damage due to accidents, chemical releases, labor unrest, weather, power outages, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, terrorist acts or insurgent activity; the scope and duration of global or regional health pandemics or epidemics and actions taken by government authorities and other third parties in connection therewith; the creditworthiness and performance of Occidental’s counterparties, including financial institutions, operating partners and other parties; failure of risk management; Occidental’s ability to retain and hire key personnel; supply, transportation and labor constraints; reorganization or restructuring of Occidental’s operations; changes in state, federal or international tax rates, deductions, incentives or credits; and actions by third parties that are beyond Occidental’s control. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “goal,” “target,” “commit,” “advance,” “assumption” or similar expressions that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes generally indicate forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release unless an earlier date is specified. Unless legally required, Occidental does not undertake any obligation to update, modify or withdraw any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in any forward-looking statement appear in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of Occidental’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of Occidental’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 and in Occidental’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Completes Acquisition of OxyChem

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Completes Acquisition of OxyChem

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Berkshire Hathaway today announced it has completed the acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental for $9.7 billion, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. OxyChem is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem will continue to be managed by Wade Alleman, OxyChem president and CEO.

About Berkshire

Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services. Common stock of the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

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Bank First Corporation Announces Completion of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition

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MANITOWOC, Wis., Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bank First Corporation (Nasdaq: BFC) (“Bank First”) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. (“Centre”), parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company (“First National Bank and Trust”).

The closing marks an important milestone in bringing together two relationship-driven organizations. Effective immediately, Bank First is expanding its services to include trust and wealth management, integrating a skilled team from First National Bank and Trust. Customers now have access to a comprehensive suite of wealth planning, trust administration, and investment management services, provided by a team of professionals with deep expertise and a strong commitment to delivering personalized solutions.

First National Bank and Trust will continue to operate as a division of Bank First until the planned system conversion in May 2026. At that time, all locations will transition to the unified Bank First brand and digital banking platform. Throughout this process, customers will continue to work with familiar local teams, ensuring personalized service and a smooth transition as we move forward together.

The combined organization will operate 38 branch locations across Wisconsin and the Stateline area of Illinois, with approximately $6 billion in assets, strengthening its ability to serve individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the region.

Mike Molepske, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank First, stated, “This partnership brings together two long-standing, community-focused institutions committed to responsive, relationship-based banking. Together, we strengthen our ability to serve customers across Wisconsin and the Stateline area of Illinois with greater capabilities and expanded services.”

Following the closing, Steve Eldred, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Centre, will join the Board of Directors of Bank First and its banking subsidiary, Bank First, N.A.

Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor to Bank First, and Alston & Bird LLP served as legal counsel. Hovde Group, LLC served as financial advisor to Centre, and Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP served as legal counsel.

Contact:
Bank First: Mike Molepske, Chairman & CEO, [email protected], (920) 652-3202

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January 22, 2026

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February 20, 2026

February 27, 2026

$0.19 per common share

March 23, 2026

March 31, 2026

$0.19 per common share

About LTC Properties

LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on seniors housing and health care properties, investing through SHOP, triple-net leases, joint ventures, and structured finance solutions. The Company’s portfolio includes nearly 190 properties throughout the United States. Based on gross real estate investments, approximately 63% of the Company’s assets are seniors housing communities with the remainder skilled nursing centers. Learn more at www.ltcreit.com.

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This press release includes statements that are not purely historical and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. All statements other than historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Please see LTC’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its other publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and LTC assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Although the Company’s management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The actual results achieved by the Company may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to the risks and uncertainties of such statements.

For more information contact:

Mandi Hogan

(805) 981-8655

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ARE STOCK DROP: Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Stock Plummets 19% after Impairment Charge Disclosed — Contact BFA Law about the Securities Fraud Class Action

NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Alexandria Real Estate, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/alexandria-real-estate-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until January 26, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Alexandria Real Estate securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and is captioned Hern v. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., et al., No. 2:25-cv- 11319.

Why is Alexandria Real Estate Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Alexandria Real Estate is a real estate investment trust. Its tenants are concentrated in life science industries, such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

During the relevant period, Alexandria Real Estate touted its leasing volume and development pipeline, specifically regarding a property in Long Island City, New York, stating that leasing volume was “solid” and its pipeline was “well positioned to capture future demand when expansion needs arise.”

As alleged, in truth, Alexandria Real Estate was experiencing lower occupancy rates and slower leasing activity such that it was required to take a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its Long Island City property.

Why did Alexandria Real Estate’s Stock Drop?

On October 27, 2025, Alexandria Real Estate announced results below expectations for 3Q 2025 and cut guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year. The company attributed the results to lower occupancy rates and slower leasing activity. It also announced a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its Long Island City property, stating that the property was not a life science destination that could scale. Alexandria Real Estate also announced additional impairment charges that may be recognized in 4Q 25 ranging from $0 to $685 million. This news caused the price of Alexandria Real Estate stock to drop $14.93 per share, or more than 19%, from a closing price of $77.87 per share on October 27, 2025, to $62.94 per share on October 28, 2025.

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What Can You Do?

If you invested in Alexandria Real Estate you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

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212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.


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BRBR STOCK DROP: BellRing Brands Stock Plummets 18% after Inventory Levels Disclosed — Contact BFA Law about the Securities Fraud Class Action Investigation

NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in BellRing, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/bellring-brands-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

Why is BellRing Being Investigated?

BellRing Brands operates in the convenient nutrition category. The Company’s primary brands include Premier Protein and Dymatize, which offer ready-to-drink (“RTD”) protein shakes and powders. During the relevant period, the Company stated that Premier Protein “hit an all-time high in household penetration” and that “demand remains strong.” The Company also stated that its growth was “strong in all channels,” driven by “distribution expansion, accelerating velocities and incremental promotional activity.”

In truth, the Company’s sales growth during the relevant period may have been driven by temporary trade inventory loading at several key retailers, not sustainable end-consumer demand.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On May 5, 2025, after market hours, BellRing revealed that starting in Q2 2023, “several key retailers lowered their weeks of supply on hand,” which would create a headwind to Q3 2025 growth. The Company also announced it was expanding promotions to boost sales and “offset [] third quarter reductions in retailer trade inventory levels.” On this news, the price of BellRing stock fell $13.96 per share, or more than 18%, from $77.34 per share on May 5, 2025, to $63.38 per share on May 6, 2025.

Then, on August 4, 2025, after market hours, BellRing announced disappointing quarterly consumption of Premier Protein RTD Shakes, which had been expected to outpace shipments by a wider margin given previously announced retailer destocking, but instead came “more in line” with shipments. On this news, the price of BellRing Brands stock fell $17.46 per share, or nearly 33%, from $53.64 per share on August 4, 2025, to $36.18 per share on August 5, 2025.

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