Companies

Saratoga Investment to Issue 8% Notes Due 2031 in Public Offering
The specialty finance company plans to sell additional 8% senior notes trading under the SAX ticker, with net proceeds aimed at debt repayment or redemption of existing obligations.

Blue Owl Credit Income raises $1.3bn, expands credit facility to $4.2bn
Blue Owl Credit Income Corp increased its senior secured revolving credit facility to $4.2bn, extended its maturity to 2031 and completed a $1bn notes offering, bringing total new financing to about $1.3bn.

Hamilton Lane Hires UBS's Diana Celotto to Lead European Private Markets
The investment manager has appointed the former UBS Unified Global Alternatives executive as managing director to head prime-market GP relations in Europe.

Arrive AI appoints Bill Karwoski as CRO, promotes Michael Trovato to CTO
Arrive AI (NASDAQ: ARAI) named Bill Karwoski chief revenue officer and promoted Michael Trovato to chief technology officer, effective Sept. 21, 2026, as the firm expands its Arrive Point delivery platform.

How Unions Are Confronting AI Threats in the Workplace
Unions are seeking input on how artificial intelligence is deployed in their jobs, as illustrated by the machinists union's negotiations.

Nauticus Robotics outlines path to commercial scale at Water Tower event
The subsea robotics firm highlighted a 20% efficiency gain from its ToolKITT software, Middle East expansion, and a shift toward prime-contractor roles as it pursues larger margins.

Evolution Petroleum Reports Cash Flow Strength Amid Midland Basin Growth
Oil producer posts $86.3 million revenue and more than doubled EBITDA as it expands its mineral and royalty portfolio in the Midland Basin and SCOOP/STACK.

Optimum to launch 8 Gbps fiber service in East Brunswick and South River by early 2027
Optimum Communications plans to extend its fiber-to-the-home network to two New Jersey towns, offering symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps and targeting residential and business customers.

Italian Wine Brands Report H1 2026 Revenue Drop Amid Global Market Pressures
Revenue fell 5.3% year-over-year to EUR 175 million despite export growth and brand expansion, with U.S. tariffs and B2C declines offsetting gains in Italy and Canada.

Meren Outlines Nigeria, Namibia Growth Plans at Water Tower Research Conference
Meren Energy targets 1.0x net debt/EBITDA and resumes drilling in Q4 as it advances Preowei, Venus and Orange Basin projects.

Cloudastructure expands AI surveillance platform into industrial security market
Palo Alto‑based Cloudastructure announced its entry into industrial and supply‑chain security, adding a third enterprise vertical after multifamily and commercial real estate.

LPA raises $145M in Peru sale, targets Mexico redeployment
Logistic Properties of the Americas sold a Lima logistics asset for $145M to Fibra Prime and plans to redeploy roughly $85M into Mexican developments over the next 12 to 18 months.

Brigitte Bardot’s personal items fetch near-million-euro sums in posthumous auction
A posthumous auction of Brigitte Bardot’s personal belongings generated €953,531, far exceeding initial estimates of €50,000, with items like dog collars and a self-drawn portrait selling for hundreds of times their valuation.

Instacart Adds Gopuff to Marketplace, Expands Ad Reach
Instacart partners with Gopuff to list the convenience retailer on its marketplace and integrate its Carrot Ads platform, giving over 9,000 advertisers access to Gopuff and BevMo! consumers.

Sally Beauty Partners with Dallas Cowboys as Official Retailer
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SBH) has announced a multiyear partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, designating it as the Official Beauty Retailer for the team and its cheerleaders. The collaboration includes in-stadium advertising, digital media, and activations, with a focus on hair color, hair care, and nail products.

Ally Financial Unveils Fee-Free Loyalty Program for 9.6M Customers
Ally Financial’s new Loyally program offers up to $10,000 in VIP experiences and partner perks with no fees or minimums.

Sydnexis Sells Ryjunea Royalty Rights to Ligand for $23 Million
Sydnexis Inc. agreed to sell royalty rights on its SYD-101 eye-drop treatment in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to Ligand Pharmaceuticals for $23M, retaining U.S. rights.

Optimi Health names Michael Blough as chief clinical development officer
Optimi Health Corp appointed Dr. Michael Blough as its new chief clinical development officer. Blough will lead the company's psilocybin and MDMA trial programs slated to start enrolling patients next year.

Teradata Unveils AI Agent System for Enterprise Data Work
The San Diego-based database vendor expanded its Tera product into an AI agent platform offering context orchestration, workflow execution, and pre-built skills for data tasks across multiple platforms.

SEALSQ Expands Quantum Infrastructure Across Five Countries
SEALSQ Corp and WISeKey announce a quantum infrastructure push spanning Switzerland, Spain, France, the US, and India, with tens of millions in planned investments.

Roivant Pipeline Momentum Builds at Bank of America Healthcare Conference
Roivant Sciences CEO Matt Gline highlighted brepocitinib launch progress, strong Immunovant Phase II data, and a pipeline he says positions the company uniquely among biotechs.

Aon Names Jane Drummond Global Chief Commercial Officer Effective 2027
The appointment, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027, sees Drummond overseeing global go-to-market strategy and reporting to Deputy CEO Andy Marcell.

Columbus McKinnon reprices $1.95 billion in debt facilities, cuts spreads
Industrial manufacturer reduces interest costs by 50 basis points on both its term loan and revolver, expecting at least $7.3 million in annual savings.

Itron and Crytica Collaborate on Grid Cybersecurity
Itron Inc. partners with Crytica Security to integrate rapid cyber threat detection into grid infrastructure systems, enhancing cybersecurity for utility grid-edge infrastructure.

