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SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 11, 2026 -- Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) has scheduled its second quarter 2026 earnings release for after the market closes on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The McLean, Virginia-based company said it will follow the release with a conference call and audio webcast for analysts and investors at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, July 24. The announcement gives B2B stakeholders a clear timetable for reviewing the company’s next quarterly disclosure and for preparing questions around its reported balance sheet, lending activity, deposit base and digital service footprint. Primis disclosed that, as of March 31, 2026, it had $4.3 billion in total assets, $3.4 billion in loans held for investment and $3.4 billion in deposits.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Biogena founder and CEO Dr. Albert Schmidbauer outlined the strategic rationale behind his company's planned stock market listing in a recent podcast interview, positioning preventive health as a major European growth sector. The Salzburg-based micronutrient and preventive health company aims to raise up to 25 million euros through its listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange Direct Market Plus. Schmidbauer discussed the company's evolution from a niche market pioneer to an international health brand serving approximately one million customers across 70 countries.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Entain plc, parent company of sports betting brand bwin and one of the world's largest online sports betting and gaming operators, has welcomed a regulatory decision by Germany's Joint Gaming Authority (GGL) to raise stake limits for virtual slot machine games. The adjustment takes effect July 1, 2026, following approval by state representatives on the GGL's administrative council. The change allows maximum stakes of three or five euros per game depending on individual player qualifications, replacing the previous one-euro limit established under Germany's Interstate Treaty on Gambling.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Nootropics Depot released a white paper challenging conventional Reishi mushroom quality standards and proposing a new framework centered on bioactive compound groups rather than single marker molecules. CEO Paul Eftang authored the paper, titled "Beyond the Marker: A Bioactives-First Standard for Reishi Quality," which argues that current industry practices prioritize measurement convenience over functional relevance. The company announced the publication on July 9, 2026, positioning the framework as a practical tool for laboratories, manufacturers, and quality assurance teams evaluating mushroom extracts.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN80), a Vancouver-based post-quantum cybersecurity company, announced a partner-led sales and channel initiative for QAuth, its quantum-ready identity and authentication platform, across Indonesia and Malaysia. The expansion targets enterprise, government and regulated-industry buyers in financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing and critical infrastructure sectors. QSE positions the rollout as a strategic entry into two of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing cybersecurity markets, where digital transformation and regulatory requirements are driving demand for modernized authentication and access control.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- MSP360, a provider of backup, RMM, and remote access software for managed service providers, has released a public API for MSP360 RMM that enables external platforms to access endpoint data directly. The API provides read-only access to RMM data, allowing MSPs to connect MSP360 RMM to existing dashboards, PSA systems, and business intelligence tools without manual data transfers. The release addresses operational inefficiencies that forced mid-sized and larger MSPs to either split visibility across multiple consoles or allocate staff time to manual data export and import workflows.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- The German Bundestag has passed the Healthcare Contribution Rate Stabilization Act, exempting supply-critical active pharmaceutical ingredients from an additional 8.5 percent manufacturer surcharge. The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Deutschland e.V. (PPTA) welcomed the legislative decision, which recognizes the unique production and supply realities of blood plasma products essential for patients with severe and rare diseases. The exemption addresses operational concerns about maintaining access to medications that cannot be synthetically manufactured and require seven to twelve months from donation to finished product.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- AOK-Bundesverband, Germany's largest statutory health insurance federation, has criticized the newly passed GKV-Beitragssatzstabilisierungsgesetz (Healthcare Contribution Rate Stabilization Law) as necessary but insufficient for long-term financial stability. Dr. Carola Reimann, CEO of AOK-Bundesverband, stated that while the legislation addresses immediate funding gaps in Germany's statutory health insurance system, it fails to provide sustainable solutions for projected deficits in 2029 and 2030. The German Bundestag and Bundesrat approved the law following second and third readings, implementing savings measures totaling nearly 19 billion euros.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- TÜV-Verband, the German association representing technical inspection organizations, has endorsed the federal government's decision to consolidate artificial intelligence market surveillance under the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency) following approval of the AI Implementation Act (KI-MIG) by the Bundesrat. The legislative framework establishes Germany's enforcement structure for the European Union AI Act, centralizing oversight while preserving sector-specific inspection protocols for products requiring third-party verification. TÜV-Verband now calls for rapid deployment of operational capacity at the Bundesnetzagentur to ensure enforcement readiness when EU AI Act obligations take effect.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- BNP Paribas Real Estate reports that Germany's hotel investment market recorded approximately 790 million EUR in transaction volume during the first half of 2026, matching prior-year performance despite a shift toward smaller deal sizes. The market registered more than 50 completed transactions by mid-year, the highest count since 2019, reflecting broader market participation even as average deal size declined to approximately 15 million EUR. International investors accounted for 52 percent of market activity, drawn by strong performance indicators and guest occupancy levels at or above pre-pandemic benchmarks across key German hospitality markets.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Michelscom GmbH, a Koblenz-based recruiting services provider, has repositioned its business model away from traditional social recruiting toward a data-driven hiring system designed to make skilled worker acquisition predictable for mid-market companies. The company's MichelscomOS platform combines artificial intelligence, candidate pre-qualification, and a database of over 80,000 candidate profiles to address persistent staffing shortages in industrial, skilled trades, and construction sectors across Germany. Operational Managing Director Michael Fink reports the system has facilitated more than 4,100 successful hires across 800 client companies in 42 industries, with an average time-to-hire of 28 days.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Schwarz Digits, the technology division of Germany's Schwarz Group, announced a leadership restructuring effective today as Christian Müller assumes sole responsibility as CEO. Rolf Schumann, who served as Co-CEO since 2020, is departing the company by mutual agreement after seven years leading the digital transformation of the retail conglomerate. The consolidation of leadership authority continues the strategic focus of the division, which operates as an integrated technology provider for digital independence in Germany and Europe.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Germany's Bundesrat has approved the Infrastructure Future Act, clearing the way for faster planning and construction approvals on federal highways. The legislation, already passed by the Bundestag, establishes priority status for critical transport projects and strengthens authority for road construction agencies. Felix Pakleppa, Managing Director of the Central Association of the German Construction Industry (ZDB), described the approval as a breakthrough for infrastructure modernization after recent bridge failures exposed the cost of delayed maintenance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- The ABDA Federal Association of German Pharmacist Associations has issued a statement addressing two concurrent legislative actions affecting pharmacy operations and pharmaceutical supply in Germany. The organization supports regulatory changes expanding pharmacy services while opposing measures that would increase financial burdens on pharmacies. The dual legislative actions, one in the Bundesrat and another in the Bundestag, present contrasting implications for the country's pharmaceutical distribution network and the 160,000 pharmacy employees nationwide.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- SaphirACon GmbH will host a webinar on July 22, 2026, examining the operational prerequisites for implementing SAP's Autonomous Enterprise framework, which uses agent-based artificial intelligence to automate processes in finance, procurement, and logistics. Andreas Krieg, founder of SaphirACon, will present the session in partnership with IT-Director and IT-Mittelstand, both Springer Professional publications. The focus centers on data quality, process harmonization, and organizational readiness rather than technology features alone.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- PrimeBOT, a robotics brand focused on consumer applications, participated in the United Nations' AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. The company presented its Personal Robot category—machines designed for home use and daily life rather than industrial production—at the event organized by the International Telecommunication Union with over 50 UN agencies. PrimeBOT positioned its appearance as an opportunity to engage in discussions about education, inclusion, and how robotics can support human development rather than simply demonstrating technical capabilities.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- ClaimsFiler has announced that investors who purchased Hub Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: HUBG) securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026 have until August 28, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The case centers on allegations that Hub Group and certain executives failed to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. Investors with losses exceeding $100,000 may have significant recovery opportunities through this litigation.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (KSF) continues its investigation into Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) and its officers and directors for potential breaches of fiduciary duties following significant product launch failures and an 80% reduction in earnings guidance. The law firm, led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is examining whether company leadership violated federal securities laws or state fiduciary obligations when disclosing information about the Inspire V device launch.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- ClaimsFiler has issued a reminder to Erasca, Inc. shareholders who suffered losses exceeding $100,000 that they have until August 10, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit targets Erasca (NasdaqGS: ERAS) and certain executives for alleged violations of federal securities laws during the period from January 14, 2025 to April 26, 2026. The case is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and centers on claims that the company failed to disclose material information about its ERAS-0015 product candidate.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- July 10, 2026 -- ClaimsFiler has announced that investors who purchased Class A ordinary shares of Sportradar Group AG (NasdaqGS: SRAD) between November 7, 2024 and April 21, 2026 have until July 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The free shareholder information service is reminding eligible investors with losses exceeding $100,000 to consider their legal options before the deadline passes.