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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 1, 2026 – First Financial Bancorp. says it will close its previously announced all-stock acquisition of Chicago-based BankFinancial Corporation, expanding into the Chicago market with its first retail consumer-focused locations there.

What’s Happening and Why Chicago Is the Center of This Deal

First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced that the acquisition is scheduled to close on January 1, 2026. The company says the transaction expands its presence in the Chicago market by adding consumer-facing retail locations, marking a new step for a bank that has been steadily growing its Midwest footprint.

The announcement frames the deal as both a scale move and a market move. With BankFinancial, First Financial says it gains a strong core deposit franchise and an on-the-ground presence in the Chicago area through BankFinancial’s network of financial centers.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – For anyone thinking about their next car, how you pay for it can be just as important as what you drive. Stellantis, the global automaker behind brands like Jeep®, Peugeot and FIAT, is sharpening its focus on finance, leasing and flexible mobility options by bringing back seasoned executive Jon Nelson in a new top role overseeing its financial services and leasing companies worldwide.

A new role designed around how we buy and use cars today

Starting in January 2026, Jon Nelson will step into the newly created position of Head of Stellantis Financial Services and Leasing companies, reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer Joao Laranjo. From Stellantis’ base in Amsterdam, he’ll lead the strategy behind the loans, leases and other financial tools that help people get behind the wheel of their next vehicle.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 12, 2025 – ERGO Group AG has once again proven its dedication to employee satisfaction and excellence in workplace culture, earning the prestigious ‘Top Employer Germany’ award for the third consecutive year. This impressive recognition from the internationally renowned Top Employers Institute cements ERGO’s status as one of Germany’s most desirable places to work.

A Hat-Trick of Excellence in Workplace Culture

Winning the award three years in a row is no small feat. In Germany, such a streak is proudly called a "hattrick"—and it’s exactly what ERGO has achieved. This consistent recognition reflects the insurer’s strong, people-first approach to human resources and company culture.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 3, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 3, 2025 – In a world of economic ups and downs, consumers and investors alike are looking for stability—and Procter & Gamble continues to deliver. The global consumer goods giant reported its fiscal year 2025 third-quarter results this week, showcasing modest yet meaningful gains in key areas, all while keeping its commitment to shareholders intact.

A Resilient Quarter in a Challenging World

Despite a 2% decline in net sales, P&G's organic sales ticked up 1%, buoyed by pricing strategies that offset flat volume growth. Earnings per share (EPS) and core EPS both rose by 1% to $1.54, a sign of steady financial stewardship in uncertain economic conditions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 2, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 2, 2025 – With an industry-wide push toward digital transformation, insureNXT 2025 returns to Cologne on May 14–15 with a sharpened focus on scaling insurance innovations for long-term impact. Positioned as a global thought leadership platform, the international congress and trade fair aims to equip insurers with the strategies, tools, and partnerships needed to transform promising pilots into scalable, market-ready solutions.

Driving Scalable Transformation in Insurance

Under the central theme “Scaling Innovation Through Insurance,” insureNXT 2025 offers a future-focused agenda tailored to insurers navigating evolving customer expectations, rapid technological change, and increasingly complex regulatory frameworks. The event connects executives, tech leaders, startups, and innovators to explore how to drive sustainable growth through innovation.