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Newmark Group arranged a $675 million refinancing for Independence Plaza, a 1,328-unit residential complex in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, on behalf of Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management. This deal highlights investor confidence in the New York City multifamily market. Vornado and Stellar are key players in NYC real estate, with Vornado also focusing on sustainability. Newmark’s global presence and financial performance are also noted.

First BanCorp (FBP) will release its Q2 2025 financial results on July 22, 2025, followed by a conference call and webcast at 10:00 AM ET. The presentation will be accessible via the company’s investor relations website. Replays will be available via telephone and on the website until August 21, 2025, and July 22, 2026, respectively. First BanCorp, through FirstBank Puerto Rico, operates in Puerto Rico, the U.S., British Virgin Islands, and Florida.

Duluth Trading Company (DLTH) announced a workforce reduction of 51 positions (3% of its workforce) on June 4, 2025, to streamline operations. The move aims to optimize the business model, sharpen brand messaging, and improve the customer experience. The company, known for durable workwear and humorous marketing, caters to a hands-on lifestyle through online, catalog, and retail channels. Anticipated costs are less than $1 million.

Global Partners LP plans a private offering of $400 million in senior unsecured notes due 2033 to refinance existing debt. Proceeds will fund a cash tender offer for outstanding 2027 notes, with any remaining notes redeemed around August 1, 2025. The offering is exclusively for qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons. This strategic move aims to optimize Global’s capital structure and manage its debt profile.

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) expands its footprint by acquiring two Southeast Mercedes-Benz dealerships, expecting $220 million in annualized revenue. This acquisition brings LAD’s total 2024 acquired revenue to $400 million. Further demonstrating confidence, LAD updated its share repurchase program, investing $230 million to repurchase shares. This balanced approach combines strategic acquisitions and share repurchases, signaling positive growth and shareholder value.

ASML Holding executed a share buyback program from June 2-6, 2025, repurchasing 94,040 shares at prices between €643.47 and €663.09. The total value of the repurchases was approximately €61.47 million. This buyback is part of the existing capital return strategy announced on November 10, 2022, and complies with Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014).

Elliptic Labs and Ceva are collaborating to integrate Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform with Ceva’s NeuPro-Nano NPU. This partnership empowers Ceva customers to create context-aware, intelligent features in edge devices. The combined solution will enable precise, optimized AI models for improved user experience in applications such as wearables and industrial sensors, accelerating intelligent sensing development across various AIoT applications.

Barton Gold is prioritizing silver exploration at the Tolmer discovery in South Australia, following promising initial drilling results in the western “silver zone.” The company has shifted focus, expanding silver zone drilling and planning follow-up programs after reallocating resources from planned gold exploration. High-grade silver intercepts of up to 4,747 g/t Ag have been encountered.

Sunnova Energy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 8, 2025, aiming to sell assets and secure its future via a court-supervised process expected to take about 45 days. Agreements with TEPH Subsidiary and Lennar Homes will provide liquidity during the process. Existing tax equity partnerships and asset-backed securities are largely unaffected. Sunnova will continue operations and customer service, with interim court approvals in place to ensure continuity.

TWFG’s CEO, Gordy Bunch, will present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on June 11, 2025, at 4 PM EDT. He’ll participate in a fireside chat, offering insights into TWFG’s strategic vision and growth. A live webcast will be available, with a replay accessible on TWFG’s website under the Investors section. This is a chance to learn about TWFG’s strategy in the insurance industry.