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Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICMB) (“ICMB” or the “Company”) announced its financial results today for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all purchasers of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) common stock between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Good Foods sells consumer packaged foods and snacking products under its various brands.

As Tropical Storm Lala approaches Hawaiʻi, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is activating T-Satellite and mobilizing teams and resources across the islands to help keep people, first responders and communities connected through the storm.

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired HDFC Bank Limited (“HDFC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB) securities during the period of July 17, 2023 through May 26, 2026, inclusive (“the Class Period”). Investors are encouraged to contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.

Robbins LLP reminds investors that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) securities between February 27, 2025 and July 8, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Bloom Energy designs, manufactures, sells, and installs solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation in the United States and internationally. Scandium is a rare earth metal used as a dopant to stabilize the zirconia-based ceramic electrolyte in the Company's solid oxide fuel cells.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AARD) (a) common stock pursuant to the Company's February 13, 2025 initial public offering ("IPO") and/or (b) securities between February 13, 2025 and May 14, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Aardvark is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing small-molecule therapies designed to inhibit hunger and treat metabolic diseases such as Prader-Willi Syndrome (“PWS”), a neurodevelopmental disorder condition that presents hyperphagia, or a feeling of extreme, insatiable hunger.

Robbins LLP informs investors that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Rackspace Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RXT) securities between May 7, 2026 and July 8, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Rackspace is a hybrid cloud and AI solutions company that owns and operates physical infrastructure to host cloud services and artificial intelligence.

Robbins LLP reminds investors that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) common stock between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period").

WEBs Investments Inc. (WEBs) announced today its intention to close 11 series within its Defined Volatility Sector ETFs suite of funds: WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Materials XLB Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Industrials XLI Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Consumer Discretionary XLY Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Consumer Staples XLP Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Health Care XLV Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Financial XLF Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Technology XLK Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Communication Services XLC Defined Volatility ETF, WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF and WEBs Real Estate XLRE Defined Volatility ETF (collectively, the “Funds”). The Board of Trustees of WEBs ETF Trust approved the Plan of Liquidation and Termination for the funds on or about August 14, 2026.

Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) today provided an update on the next scheduled dates in connection with certain litigation and arbitration proceedings involving the Company.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) publicly traded securities between June 26, 2025 and June 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until October 5, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Alibaba class action lawsuit. Captioned Wistisen v. Alibaba Group Holding Limited, No. 26-cv-06654 (S.D.N.Y.), the Alibaba class action lawsuit charges Alibaba as well as Alibaba’s Chief Executive Officer with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

U-Haul® Companies in Indiana announced Friday they are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use to aid residents affected by the continued storms and flash flooding slamming the Midwest this week.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. securities and experienced significant financial losses.

The back-to-school season is upon us, and with it, time filled with schedule changes and increased logistical planning for working parents. As young children begin their educational journey, many parents are thinking about the role early education plays in preparing them not only for kindergarten, but for lifelong success. Research from the 2025 Modern Family Index (MFI) study on school readiness, commissioned by Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) and conducted by The Harris Poll, revealed 82% of parents agree that children entering kindergarten with confidence is just as important as being able to say the alphabet.

Golf Entertainment Group Inc. (“GEG” or the “Company”) (OTC: GLFE) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, highlighted by revenue growth, improved operating performance and continued strength in its Traditional Golf business.

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) announced today that its board has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of the company's common stock. The declared dividend will be paid on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) (“MSG Sports” or the “Company”) today announced that it is continuing to make progress on the proposed spin-off of its New York Rangers business from its New York Knicks business, with the public filing of a Form 10 Registration Statement for the new Rangers company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Retractable Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: RVP) reports total net sales of $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2026 and an operating loss of $5.1 million for the period, as compared to total net sales for the same period last year of $10.4 million and an operating loss of $5.1 million. For the first half of the year, net sales were $14.4 million and operating losses were $11.3 million as compared to 2025 net revenues of $18.7 million and operating losses of $9.8 million.

OFS Credit Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCCI, OCCIM, OCCIN) (“OFS Credit”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), an investment company that primarily invests in collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) equity and debt securities, today announced the following net asset value (“NAV”) estimate at July 31, 2026.

World Liberty Financial today announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted preliminary conditional approval to organize World Liberty Trust Company, National Association (WLTC), a de novo national trust bank purpose-built for stablecoin operations. WLTC would be organized by its sponsor, WLTC Holdings LLC.

Pull out your boots and dust off your denim because one of North Texas' favorite nights of giving is back. The Dickey Foundation, the charitable arm of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, is proud to once again honor the brave men and women who protect our communities through its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser.

Silence Therapeutics plc, (Nasdaq: SLN), (“Silence” or the “Company”), a global clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel short interfering RNA (“siRNA”) therapies, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 14,907,407 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each representing three ordinary shares of £0.05 each in the capital of the Company, in the United States at a public offering price of $13.50 per ADS, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to an additional 1,944,444 ADSs. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were approximately $201.3 million.

Nerdy Inc. (NYSE: NRDY), a leading platform for delivering live online learning, today announced that a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock is expected to become effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on August 19, 2026. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis at the opening of the market on August 19, 2026, under the existing ticker symbol “NRDY” and with a new CUSIP number, 64081V208.

KBRA releases its second-quarter 2026 U.S. Bank Compendium, providing the latest view of the U.S. banking industry and analysis of 2Q26 results for publicly traded U.S. banks with KBRA ratings.

BlackRock today announced the planned termination of the iShares® iBonds® Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF. The following timeline outlines the key dates for trading, net asset value (NAV) calculation, and the fund’s expected liquidation.

Cirrus (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) today celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued investment in manufacturing excellence, safety and quality as well as long-term growth. The multi-million-dollar expansion provides the additional production capacity needed to optimize manufacturing flow, increase efficiency, and support demand across the Cirrus product portfolio including the best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series and best-selling jet in general aviation, the Vision Jet.

Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE: OPTU) today announced that on August 13, 2026, it received a notice (the “Notice”) from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) indicating the Company is not in compliance with Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual because the average closing price of the Company’s Class A common stock was less than $1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period (the “Price Criteria”).

Morgan Stanley today declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues:

Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust (“the Trust”) has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Nuvve Holding Corp. (“Nuvve”, “we”, the “Company”) (OTCQB Market: NVVE), a green energy technology company that provides a globally-available, commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform that enables electric vehicle (EV) and stationary batteries to store and resell unused energy back to the local electric grid and provides other grid services, today provided a second quarter 2026 update.

Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-eight cents per common share, payable on September 8, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2026.

The Board of Directors of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today authorized a 10% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.44 per share from $0.40 per share. The increased dividend is payable September 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 28, 2026. The new annual dividend rate for common stock is $1.76 per share.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (“JPMorganChase” or the “Firm”) has declared dividends on the outstanding shares of the Firm’s Series II, OO and PP preferred stock. Information can be found on the Firm’s Investor Relations website at https://www.jpmorganchase.com/ir/news.

Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the “Company”), a national owner and developer of retail, residential and mixed-use properties today reported financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (“Real”), a leading technology-powered real estate brokerage, and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) (“RE/MAX Holdings”), the parent company of RE/MAX, LLC (“REMAX”), one of the world’s leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, announced that securityholders of both companies approved Real's proposed acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings at their respective special meetings of securityholders held today.

Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK; the “Company”) today announced that the company granted inducement equity awards covering an aggregate of 51,947 shares of its common stock to twelve newly hired employees, consisting of inducement stock options to purchase an aggregate of 14,889 shares of common stock and inducement restricted stock units, covering an aggregate of 37,058 shares of its common stock.

Exzeo Group, Inc. (NYSE: XZO) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a program to purchase up to $25 million of the company’s common shares, subject to market conditions.

VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, VICI Properties L.P. (the “Issuer”), has completed its public offering of $1.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) consisting of:

Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EMMA), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company and leader in the treatment of sickle cell disease, today reported on its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded Amtrak two grants in support of the development of a new Midwest Maintenance Facility and to make vital bridge and viaduct repairs. The grants, in the amounts of up to $572 million and up to $87 million, respectively, will be used to address long-standing rail infrastructure needs in Chicago that directly improve safety, reliability, and neighborhood conditions.

Zevia PBC (“Zevia”) (NYSE:ZVIA), the Company that provides naturally delicious, zero sugar better-for-you beverages, today issued the following statement in response to the press release issued by Kanen Wealth Management LLC earlier today:

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, announced that the Compensation Committee of Lattice’s Board of Directors approved the grant of time-based restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) and performance-based restricted stock unit awards (“PRSUs”) covering an aggregate of 414,563 shares of its common stock to 1,344 new employees under Lattice’s 2025 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “Inducement Plan”). Each award was granted on August 10, 2026 (the “Grant Date”) as an inducement material to the employee’s commencement of employment with Lattice pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), including 389,513 RSUs and PRSUs granted to 1,299 employees in connection with Lattice’s acquisition of AMI.

Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) (“Enveric” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company advancing next-generation neuroplastogenic small molecules to address psychiatric and neurological disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a comprehensive business update.

Newton Golf Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWTG) (the “Company”), a technology-forward golf equipment company focused on physics-driven engineering, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Unless otherwise noted, comparisons are to the same period in the prior year.

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (NYSE American: EVV), Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE: EFR), and Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF) (each, a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”) announced today that each Fund will redeem, at liquidation preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, all remaining auction preferred shares (“APS”), pursuant to the terms of the Fund’s By-Laws classifying and designating the APS.

Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics”) announced today that it has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 4,600,000 common units representing limited partner interests in Delek Logistics, including 600,000 common units sold pursuant to the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase additional common units, at a price of $50.00 per unit. Delek Logistics intends to use the gross proceeds of approximately $220.8 million, after underwriting fees and commissions and before other offering-related expenses, to repay outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit agreement and for general partnership purposes.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the property/casualty subsidiaries of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. [NYSE: THG], which are collectively referred to as The Hanover. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and all Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., which is the parent holding company. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are headquartered in Worcester, MA. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating whether Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI) or certain of its executive officers violated federal securities laws in connection with the company’s revenue guidance and disclosures concerning customer agreements, purchase orders, accounts receivable, and pipeline metrics.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, informs investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (Capricor) (NASDAQ: CAPR) on behalf of those who purchased or acquired Capricor securities between December 17, 2025 and July 26, 2026, inclusive. The lawsuit is filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and is captioned Darren Ngasseu Nkamga v. Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., No. 26-cv-04385 (S.D. Cal.). Investors have until September 28, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against HDFC Bank Limited ("“HDFC Bank Limited” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB) and reminds investors of the October 12, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Ecopetrol S.A. (“Ecopetrol” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EC) concerning whether the board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

CID HoldCo, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAIC) (“Dot Ai” or the “Company”), an IoT and AI-based SaaS company redefining asset intelligence for industrial technology, today announced that on August 6, 2026, it received a written notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) informing the Company that Nasdaq’s staff had determined to delist the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), from Nasdaq pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) because the Company did not satisfy the minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) requirement of $50 million. The notification is referred to herein as the “Staff Determination”. The company is pursuing strategic alternatives to address the deficiencies.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWM” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UWMC) and reminds investors of the October 12, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

M1 Support Services (M1) announced today it has been awarded a single-award IDIQ contract with a ceiling value of $10 billion and a 26-year period of performance to provide Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) training under the Army’s Flight School Next (FSN) Program.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Accelerant Holdings (NYSE: ARX) to Thoma Bravo. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Accelerant will receive $20.25 in cash for each share of Accelerant that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB) securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026 (the "Class Period"). HDFC is an Indian financial services conglomerate and banking company headquartered in Mumbai.

The 2026 Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am, held Aug. 13 during FedEx St. Jude Championship week, welcomed St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® patients and families who joined athletes, entertainers, influencers and community leaders for a day of golf and philanthropy in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), BankPlus and the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI (MRHA VI) celebrated the re-opening of the newly rehabilitated Pattison Homes I & II, a 40-unit affordable housing community in Pattison, Mississippi. An $850,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant awarded by FHLB Dallas through member institution BankPlus helped fund the $2.5 million project.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB) between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). HDFC is a financial services conglomerate and banking company.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026 (the "Class Period"). UWM engages in the origination, sale, and servicing of residential mortgage loans in the United States.

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) today celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility while marking the company's 75th anniversary, highlighting a continued commitment to Western New York through advanced manufacturing investments, workforce development, economic growth, and STEM education.

CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) and its 50% joint venture partner announced today that it has closed on the sale of York Town Center, a dominant open-air retail destination in York, Pennsylvania, for $50.65 million. The transaction was completed at approximately an 8.5% capitalization rate.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP is investigating Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI) to determine whether certain Blaize Holdings, Inc. officers and directors violated securities laws and breached fiduciary duties to shareholders. Blaize Holdings, Inc. provides artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled edge computing solutions.

AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Accelerant Insurance Europe SA (Belgium), Accelerant Insurance UK Limited (United Kingdom), Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company (Little Rock, AR), Accelerant National Insurance Company (Little Rock, AR), Accelerant Insurance Company of Canada (Canada), Accelerant Re (Cayman) Ltd. (Cayman Islands) and Accelerant Re I.I. (Puerto Rico). The companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Accelerant Holdings (Accelerant), a non-operating holding company in the Accelerant group.

Below is the July 2026 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA).

CG Life, a specialized pharma agency built for the unique challenges of bringing therapies for rare, specialty, and hard-to-treat diseases to market, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). UWM Holdings engages in the origination, sale, and servicing of residential mortgage loans.

Below is the July 2026 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG).

DriveWealth, a global B2B Brokerage-as-a-Service platform designed to make investing easier for clients and their customers, today announced their partnership powering the launch of IOL Privé, a Uruguay-based premium wealth management offering designed to serve high-net-worth investors seeking to manage their global investments with a higher level of sophistication, advice and service.

BTS GROUP AB (publ), a global leader in strategy implementation, and its clients won 72 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in 2026, the company's highest total in recent years, surpassing the previous high of 64 set in 2024, including 46 gold, 16 silver, and 10 bronze. The awards recognize BTS's most effective learning, talent, and leadership development programs, each built in close collaboration with a client.

Westcliff University, a leading global institution in innovative, career-focused higher education, has acquired Pacific College, a private nursing school founded in 1993. Together, Westcliff University and Pacific College establish a powerful partnership that will broaden access to nursing education in Southern California, offering flexible pathways from entry-level vocational and RN programs to graduate degrees, including a family nurse practitioner program.

The hardcover volume The Art of Wildwood, the only publication accompanying LAIKA’s most ambitious film to date, is to be released by Rizzoli New York’s Rizzoli Universe imprint on October 6, 2026.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a+” (Excellent) of Highmark Inc. (Highmark) (headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA) and its life/health (L/H) subsidiaries, collectively known as Highmark Inc. Group. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a+” (Excellent) of Highmark’s dental subsidiaries, which operate under the United Concordia brand name. Lastly, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “a” (Excellent) of Highmark’s $250 million of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due in 2041. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies)