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Momentum on Cost Optimization Powers Strong Expansion of Operating EBITDA Margin WM Increases Full-Year Financial Outlook for Earnings and Cash FlowHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   March 31, 2024 (in millions, except…

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company TSC Intermediate, Inc. (“Tropical Smoothie Cafe” or the “Company”) to private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”). Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a…

ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading franchisor of fast casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. This would be the first transaction from Blackstone’s most recent vintage of…

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch Group,” “Porch” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PRCH), a homeowners insurance and vertical software platform, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, after markets close on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Conference Call Porch management will host a live…

COS COB, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE, CSSEP, CSSEL, CSSEN) (the “Company”), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced that on April 18, 2024, the Company received a letter (the “Delinquency Letter”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) informing…

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB) (“Siebert” or the “Company”), a diversified provider of financial services, announced that it has received a notice (the "Notice") from the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") on April 18, 2024 notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the periodic filing requirements…

Investors Include Sutter Hill Ventures, Index Ventures, Innovation Endeavors, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Meritech CapitalPALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AI coding assistance startup Augment Inc. emerged from stealth today and announced its $227 million Series B round at a $977 million post-money valuation with investments from Sutter Hill Ventures, Index Ventures, Innovation…

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced its estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.69 as of March 31, 2024. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on April 25,…

Board of Directors approves quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per shareNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that its board of directors declared a $0.42 second-quarter 2024 dividend on the company’s common stock, payable June 14, 2024, to holders of the Common Stock of record at the close of…

ICG Bolsters Real Estate Holdings with Notable Acquisition in Utah's Growing MarketSEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investors Capital Group (ICG), a firm focused on multifamily real estate investments, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Desert Village Townhomes, in St. George, Utah, from CW Group for an undisclosed price above $50 million. This acquisition…