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iLending Industry Insights – State of Auto/Car Loan Refinance

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Englewood, CO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iLending , a national leader in automotive refinancing, is pleased to announce the next installment of our report on the State of the Car Loan Refinance Industry.

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  • Englewood, CO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iLending , a national leader in automotive refinancing, is pleased to announce the next installment of our report on the State of the Car Loan Refinance Industry.
  • As the conclusion of 2023 approached, iLending engaged in a comprehensive review of the demanding landscape within the Auto Refinance Industry spanning the previous 12-18 months.
  • This introspection centered on identifying pivotal insights and strategic investments aimed at enhancing and fortifying the business for the times ahead.
  • The Auto Refinance Industry is on the precipice of a strong recovery as all indications are that interest rate reductions are on the short-term horizon.

Parks Associates: Only 24% of Security Dealers are Familiar with Matter

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest security dealer survey, Security Dealer Perspectives: Views from the Front Line, reveals dealer familiarity with the Matter standard has increased to 24% in 2023, up from 16% in 2022, but the overall rate is still low, with the standard officially launched in December 2019. Security companies need more awareness of this initiative given the implications of the standard for the future of the industry.

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  • Security companies need more awareness of this initiative given the implications of the standard for the future of the industry.
  • The annual study surveys security dealers across the US to gain insights on their view of the market and their current strategies to grow professional monitored home services.
  • Greater interoperability between products benefits all adopters but can also attract new entrants that will compete with established security vendors.
  • It also lowers the barriers to offering a smart security solution, thus encouraging even more competition from DIY players.

LCN Capital Partners Purchases Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's New School Campus in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LCN Capital Partners ("LCN"), a recognized leader in the primary sale-leaseback and build-to-suit market, has reached an agreement with Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ("Lincoln Tech") to purchase Lincoln Tech's Levittown, PA campus.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LCN Capital Partners ("LCN"), a recognized leader in the primary sale-leaseback and build-to-suit market, has reached an agreement with Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ("Lincoln Tech") to purchase Lincoln Tech's Levittown, PA campus.
  • Simultaneously, LCN leased the property back to Lincoln under a 20-year absolute triple-net lease.
  • It will replace Lincoln Tech's existing campus in Philadelphia and expand the school's areas of study to include HVAC, welding, electrical, and automotive technology.
  • Jared Ciejek, Partner at LCN, said: "We are pleased to partner once again with Lincoln Tech as it expands its Philadelphia presence by relocating to a larger and more modern suburban campus.

GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. (NYSE: EAF) DEADLINE ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline to File a Lead Plaintiff Motion in a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against GrafTech International Ltd.

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

If you purchased or acquired GrafTech common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit GrafTech International Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • If you purchased or acquired GrafTech common stock, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit GrafTech International Ltd.
  • If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 25, 2024.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Bernstein Liebhard LLP, 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York 10016, (212) 779-1414.

Benefits of Heat Pumps Detailed in New NREL Report

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The findings, detailed in the journal Joule, quantify the costs and benefits of air-source heat pumps across the United States and consider various climates, heating sources, and types of homes.

Key Points: 
  • The findings, detailed in the journal Joule, quantify the costs and benefits of air-source heat pumps across the United States and consider various climates, heating sources, and types of homes.
  • Their analysis considered such factors as the performance of different heat pumps and whether additional steps to upgrade the insulation had occurred.
  • However, due to high installation costs, heat pumps may only be financially feasible for a smaller portion of households.
  • Nationally, heat pumps would cut residential sector greenhouse gas emissions by 36%–64%, including the emissions from new electricity generation.

Innosphere Ventures Leads Hiring Initiative to Propel Climate Innovation: Two Key Leadership Positions Open

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Monday, February 12, 2024

With the recent acquisition of grant funding for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures is poised to expand its team and deepen its impact across the Colorado-Wyoming region.

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  • With the recent acquisition of grant funding for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures is poised to expand its team and deepen its impact across the Colorado-Wyoming region.
  • The Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine), a collaborative initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency and sustainability across the Colorado-Wyoming region, is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • The Use-Inspired R&D Director will play a central role in steering the direction of the CO-WY Engine's innovative climate research and solutions program.
  • This visionary leader will drive strategic roadmaps for climate science and technology projects, facilitate multidisciplinary research teams, and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders.

ISA Wins Multiple Vfairs Eventeer Awards, Recognizing the Best-in-Class Events in 2023

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Durham, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2024) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) today announced wins in multiple categories in the annual Eventeer Awards.

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  • Durham, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2024) - The International Society of Automation (ISA) today announced wins in multiple categories in the annual Eventeer Awards.
  • The wins recognize two ISA events - the Automation and Leadership Conference and the OT Cybersecurity Summit - and mark the second year in a row that Society events have been awarded.
  • The awards ISA won showcase the association's adaptability for events after COVID and their commitment to bringing the best-in-class technical events to the automation industry.
  • ISA events placed in the following categories:
    "ISA is honored to continue to be recognized for the high quality of our events," said Claire Fallon, ISA executive director.

Healthpeak Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Healthpeak began construction on the 185,000 square foot Callan Ridge campus in 2021.

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  • Healthpeak began construction on the 185,000 square foot Callan Ridge campus in 2021.
  • The additional entitlements represent double the allowable density compared to when Healthpeak originally acquired the land.
  • During the fourth quarter, Healthpeak added two on-campus outpatient developments with total expected development costs of $90 million to its program with HCA.
  • As previously announced on October 30, 2023, Healthpeak and Physicians Realty Trust entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.

Important NIH INCLUDE Legislation Aimed at Increasing Lifespan and Dramatically Improving Health Outcomes for People with Down Syndrome Introduced by GLOBAL Champion, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

“Working with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” says Michelle Sie Whitten, GLOBAL President & CEO.

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  • “Working with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” says Michelle Sie Whitten, GLOBAL President & CEO.
  • “With this bill, named in memory of our beloved Ambassador DeOndra Dixon, Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers is helping to create a powerful future for a population that has been largely ignored and neglected.
  • “I remember DeOndra keynoting alongside Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Congressman Patrick Kennedy, and she was cracking everybody up with her jokes.
  • To read about the impactful research that the INCLUDE Project has funded visit the NIH Down Syndrome Coordinating Center Website at: https://includedcc.org/.

Colorado 911 Governing Authority Expands with Knightscope

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208671602/en/
    Colorado 911 Governing Authority Expands with Knightscope (Photo: Business Wire)
    The K1 Call Box is the Company’s smallest emergency call box system that delivers crystal clear communications even in isolated locations that experience weak cellular signals.
  • It is built with a ruggedized housing that provides enhanced protection against harsh environmental conditions such as dust, moisture, extreme temperatures, and physical impact.
  • In addition, the K1’s simple user interface is crucial in rural areas where users may have varying levels of technological proficiency.
  • Like all Knightscope K1 emergency communication products, it provides a completely wireless solution for emergency phone calls, or it can be adapted to work with existing wiring nearby.