Lear Acquires StoneShield Engineering to Enhance Advanced Automation Capabilities Within its E-Systems Business

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it has purchased StoneShield Engineering, a privately held system integrator based in Castelo Branco, Portugal. Founded in 2017, StoneShield Engineering specializes in the design and development of automation technology for the wire harness… Continue reading Lear Acquires StoneShield Engineering to Enhance Advanced Automation Capabilities Within its E-Systems Business

Steve Young Blog: Are dealers in the driving seat?

Headline news in the Dutch press last week was that the Louwman Group had cut all ties with Stellantis, terminating the Opel and Peugeot franchises at retail level from March 1st.  This affects a number of dealerships including some acquired just two years ago, formerly Orange Motors.  I am not privy to the reasons behind… Continue reading Steve Young Blog: Are dealers in the driving seat?

Brookdale Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The Company also plans to discuss the results on a conference call scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).… Continue reading Brookdale Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

LILLIAN C. GIORNELLI TO RETIRE FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER 26 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO COUSINS

COUSINS APPOINTS SUSAN L. GIVENS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ATLANTA, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) announced today that Lillian C. Giornelli will retire at the end of her elected term, which will expire at the Company’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting, concluding her valuable and dedicated service as a member of… Continue reading LILLIAN C. GIORNELLI TO RETIRE FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER 26 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO COUSINS

BV Investment Partners Announces Sale of TopBloc To ASGN Incorporated

BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BV Investment Partners (BV), a middle-market private equity firm focused on the tech-enabled business services, software and IT services sectors, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for the sale of TopBloc, a leading, high-growth, tech-enabled Workday consultancy, to ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). Founded in 2016 and headquartered… Continue reading BV Investment Partners Announces Sale of TopBloc To ASGN Incorporated

The Hanover Reports Record Fourth Quarter Net Income and Operating Income of $4.59 and $5.32 per Diluted Share, Respectively; Full Year Net Income and Operating Income of $11.70 and $13.34 per Diluted Share, Respectively

Fourth Quarter Highlights Net and operating return on equity(1) of 23.5% and 24.4%, respectively Combined ratio of 89.2%; combined ratio, excluding catastrophes(2), of 87.5% Catastrophe losses of $26.0 million, or 1.7 points of the combined ratio Net premiums written increase of 7.4%* Renewal price increases(3) of 14.2% in Personal Lines, 11.8% in Core Commercial, and… Continue reading The Hanover Reports Record Fourth Quarter Net Income and Operating Income of $4.59 and $5.32 per Diluted Share, Respectively; Full Year Net Income and Operating Income of $11.70 and $13.34 per Diluted Share, Respectively

Envista to hold Capital Markets Day on March 5, 2025

BREA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) (“Envista”) today announced that the company will hold a Capital Markets Day on Wednesday, March 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. This event will include a management presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. In-person attendance requires advanced registration. Those interested in… Continue reading Envista to hold Capital Markets Day on March 5, 2025

German FAZ: China, Mexico and Canada terminate resistance An008677

Donald Trump makes his threat come true and imposes far -reaching tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. The American President signed corresponding orders. According to this, tariffs of ten percent will be charged on all imports from China from next Tuesday and 25 percent on imports from neighboring countries Mexico and Canada. A… Continue reading German FAZ: China, Mexico and Canada terminate resistance An008677

NXT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Nextracker Inc. (NXT)

RADNOR, Pa., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com)  informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Nextracker Inc. (“Nextracker”) (NASDAQ: NXT) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Nextracker common stock between February 1, 2024, and August 1, 2024, inclusive (the… Continue reading NXT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Nextracker Inc. (NXT)

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in BioAge Labs, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – BIOA

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against BioAge Labs, Inc. (“BioAge” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BIOA).   Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone… Continue reading INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in BioAge Labs, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – BIOA