Firm With Nearly $100 Billion in Assets Chooses Bond, Validating Bond’s Cutting-Edge Offering Deal Opens Door to Over 1,000 Portfolio Companies NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Our Bond, Inc. (“Bond”) (NASDAQ: OBAI), the creator of the world’s first AI-powered Preventative Personal Security platform, today announced that one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, with nearly $100 billion in assets under management, has selected Bond to help protect its employees and has begun introducing Bond’s platform to companies across its global portfolio of technology companies. The engagement represents another significant milestone for Bond within the high-technology sector, where employers are often early adopters of innovative solutions designed to attract, retain, and protect top talent. Bond believes the relationship...

$1.58 billion fund builds on StepStone’s credit platform to pursue relative value across the cycle NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP), a global private markets investment firm, today announced the final closing of StepStone Credit Opportunities Fund II (“SCOF II” or the “Fund”), with over $1.58 billion in commitments, exceeding its target of $750 million. The Fund held its final close on March 31, 2026. Through SCOF II, StepStone seeks to invest in various strategies across the private credit spectrum predominantly through secondaries and co-investment transactions. The investment strategy identifies attractive relative value through the credit cycle, addressing liquidity needs of companies, GPs, LPs and banks. Building on the strategy and experience of its predecessor fund, SCOF II is...

CTV HomeScreen exclusivity renews and expands in APAC and Europe NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teads, the omnichannel outcomes platform, and LG Ad Solutions, a global leader in connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising, today announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership in APAC and Europe, including expansion into several new markets. This collaboration enables advertisers to reach highly engaged, premium audiences on LG Smart TVs across global markets, now expanding into new territories to further leverage both companies’ global strengths. Available exclusively through Teads, advertisers in the following markets will have access to LG Ad Solutions’ high-impact native CTV formats, such as the prominent HomeScreen, to reach a relevant audience with high visibility and strong attention metrics:EU: France,...

WALTHAM, Mass., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today announced an abstract, exploring the patient characteristics associated with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) treatment patterns and their impact on gastrointestinal (GI) related healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), has been accepted as a poster presentation at the upcoming Digestive Disease Week Conference (DDW), to be held May 2-5, 2026, in Chicago. Information regarding DDW can be found here. Patient Factors Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) Treatment ChangesAuthors: Alan Fossa, Kyle Staller, Lavanya Viswanathan, Asma Khapra, Luisa...

Los Angeles, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dave Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVE) (“Dave” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s leading neobanks, will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company’s results will be reported in a press release on the same day, prior to the conference call. Dave management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period. The conference call details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern timeConference Call Registration: linkWebcast: link The conference call will also be available for replay in the Events section of the Company’s website, along with the transcript, at https://investors.dave.com.  If you have any difficulty registering for...

Veteran Infrastructure Finance and Carbon Markets Executive Brings Public Company Leadership, Hyperscale Data Center Development, and Capital Markets Structuring Expertise to AIHS Growth Platform Chengdu, China, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS) today announced the appointment of David Nichols as Strategic Advisor, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Nichols will drive the Company’s business development and strategic execution across its AI data center solutions, digital infrastructure, and new energy initiatives, with a particular focus on power infrastructure origination, capital formation, and institutional partnerships. Mr. Nichols joins Senmiao with more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of global energy markets, infrastructure...

Strategic Transaction to Support One of Canada’s Largest Natural Gas Processing Platforms in Next Phase of Growth NEW YORK and CALGARY, Alberta, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire a 40% stake in Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc. (“PGI” or the “Company”), a premier gas processing entity in Western Canada, from funds managed by KKR. Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina”) (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA), which operates and manages PGI’s facilities, will maintain its 60% stake in the Company and the existing governance structure will remain unchanged upon closing. Since its formation as a joint venture between Pembina and KKR in 2022, PGI has grown into one of the largest independent gas processing platforms in Western Canada, with a combined processing...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative temporary flexible space solutions, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, after market close. The Company’s management team will host a conference call and webcast on May 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the Company’s results. To access the live call by phone, use the following link by clicking here to obtain registration details. You will be provided with dial-in details after registering. To avoid delays, we recommend that participants dial into the conference call 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A live webcast will also be accessible via the “Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s website www.investors.willscot.com....

Kfar Saba, Israel, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the “company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, today announced the signing of a new reseller agreement with New Akord Security, a Romania-based defense and homeland security integrator. The agreement expands ParaZero’s commercial footprint in the region and reinforces its growing presence across Europe, particularly among NATO member states near the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. New Akord Security will market ParaZero’s DefendAir system across Romania and provide end users with training and local support. The new reseller agreement builds on ParaZero’s recent momentum in Europe, including a strategic distribution agreement...