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Newmark Arranges $525 Million Refinancing for The Artise on Behalf of Schnitzer West and The Baupost Group
NEW YORK, April 2 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $525 Million Refinancing for The Artise on Behalf of Schnitzer West and The Baupost Group
Newmark announced the Company has arranged the $525 million refinancing of The Artise, a recently delivered, Class A+ 25-story trophy office tower in downtown Bellevue, WA, that is 99% leased. The transaction reflects Newmark's capital markets expertise and its ability to deliver large scale financing solutions for institutional owners in top tier office markets.
Newmark Co-President of Global Debt & Structured
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NEW YORK, April 2 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $525 Million Refinancing for The Artise on Behalf of Schnitzer West and The Baupost Group
Newmark announced the Company has arranged the $525 million refinancing of The Artise, a recently delivered, Class A+ 25-story trophy office tower in downtown Bellevue, WA, that is 99% leased. The transaction reflects Newmark's capital markets expertise and its ability to deliver large scale financing solutions for institutional owners in top tier office markets.
Newmark Co-President of Global Debt & StructuredFinance Jonathan Firestone and Vice Chairman Blake Thompson, in collaboration with Co-Head, U.S. Capital Markets Kevin Shannon, led the assignment, arranging the financing from Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank on behalf of Schnitzer West and The Baupost Group. The team partnered closely with the clients to structure a competitive refinancing that aligns with the asset's long term investment strategy.
"Securing this refinancing for The Artise underscores lender confidence in Bellevue's premier office market and the long-term durability of this tenancy," said Firestone. "Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank delivered a competitive structure that supports our clients' business plan and recognizes the exceptional quality and an investment-grade tenant."
"The Artise reinforces the strength of Bellevue as a critical business hub," said Jordan Suther, Senior Director, Schnitzer West. "The refinancing reflects the continued value of well-located, best-in-class office assets with strong tenancy. We're pleased to see ongoing confidence from the capital markets."
Completed in 2024, at the intersection of NE 8th Street and 106th Avenue, The Artise is a state-of-the-art, LEED Gold certified office tower featuring a prominent public plaza with a water feature, 927 below-grade parking stalls, self-tinting high-performance glazing, a 3,000-square-foot outdoor terrace and robust bike amenities including 196 vertical bike racks, 12 e-bike charging stations and dedicated locker rooms.
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About Schnitzer West
Schnitzer West LLC is one of the Seattle and Denver area's leading real estate investment, development and property management companies. Co-founded in 1997 by then Managing Investment Partner Dan Ivanoff of Seattle and Ken Novack, then President of Portland-based Schnitzer Investment Corp (now called MMGL Hold Co LLC), the company has built a successful track record in the commercial and multifamily housing markets through product innovation, disciplined management, and investment expertise. Known for its commitment to "Outperform the Expected," Schnitzer West has earned recognition for creating innovative workplaces and living spaces, delivering superior-to-market returns, and its value-creation approach to property management. To date, it has developed or acquired and repositioned more than 12.5 million square feet of Class-A office and suburban office, flex, industrial and bio-tech space, mixed-use, and 1,590 units of luxury multifamily residential in Seattle, Portland, and Denver. Currently, it has 2.0 million square feet of office and multifamily residential (380 units) in predevelopment. Schnitzer West's Asset Operations group actively manages 3.8 million square feet of office and industrial property for various clients. Learn more at www.schnitzerwest.com.
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About The Baupost Group
The Baupost Group is a Boston-based investment manager with a long-term, value-oriented approach. Since 1982, the firm has been thoughtfully stewarding and compounding capital on behalf of families, foundations, endowments, and other like-minded institutions, as well as employees who collectively are the firm's largest client.
Employing its value-focused discipline, Baupost has been successfully investing in real estate for more than 30 years. Working both independently and through joint ventures, the firm has deep experience in public and private real estate markets, in equity and credit positions, and across geographies and property types. Baupost's relationships, flexible capital, and ability to underwrite large, complex situations has made the firm a trusted counterparty to programmatic equity joint-ventures and bespoke debt financing structures alike.
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Original text here: https://www.nmrk.com/insights/press-releases/newmark-arranges-525-million-refinancing-for-the-artise-on-behalf-of-schnitzer-west-and-the-baupost-group
[Category: BizReal Estate]
IDC Joined the World Data Organization as One of Its First Members to Jointly Chart a New Blueprint for Global Digital Governance
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, April 2 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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IDC joined the World Data Organization as one of its first members to jointly chart a new blueprint for global digital governance.
On March 30, 2026, the World Data Organization (WDO), the world's first professional international organization dedicated to promoting data development and governance practices, was officially established in Beijing. As a globally renowned technology market research and data analysis institution,
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NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, April 2 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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IDC joined the World Data Organization as one of its first members to jointly chart a new blueprint for global digital governance.
On March 30, 2026, the World Data Organization (WDO), the world's first professional international organization dedicated to promoting data development and governance practices, was officially established in Beijing. As a globally renowned technology market research and data analysis institution,IDC (International Data Corporation) was invited to become one of the organization's first members. Mr. Matthew Eastwood, Senior Vice President of Global Research at IDC, and Ms. Huo Jinjie, President of IDC China, jointly attended the inaugural meeting and witnessed this historic moment.
Currently, data, as a key production factor in the digital economy era, faces the critical challenge of global governance and efficient circulation. IDC's latest forecast indicates that by 2029, the total amount of data generated globally each year will exceed 500 ZB, representing explosive growth. However, barriers to cross-border data flows, difficulties in mutual recognition of standards, and increasing compliance pressures are becoming core bottlenecks restricting the development of the global digital economy. The World Data Organization (WDO), with its mission to "bridge the data gap, unlock the value of data, and foster the digital economy," aims to promote the efficient, secure, and orderly flow of global data. Its establishment marks a new stage in global data governance, moving from fragmented exploration to collaborative governance.
At the WDO founding conference , Matthew Eastwood, Senior Vice President of Global Research at IDC, stated that the biggest challenge facing global data governance is the issue of data control surrounding security and trust. The establishment of the World Data Organization provides a framework that all parties can follow, creating more opportunities to build trust and prompting us to seek mutually beneficial ways to utilize data, ensuring that data is fairly and equitably protected and utilized globally.
Ms. Huo Jinjie, President of IDC China, stated that China is one of the most active regions in the global data element market. Since entering the Chinese market in 1986, IDC has continuously provided data-driven insights and services to local technology companies and investment institutions. "As one of the first members of the World Data Organization, IDC China will actively play a bridging role, introducing global best practices in data governance to China on the one hand, and helping Chinese companies better understand overseas markets and build international influence on the other, jointly promoting the efficient flow and value release of data in a compliant, secure, and open environment."
As a globally renowned technology market research and data analytics firm, IDC is committed to driving value through high-quality data. In the future, IDC will collaborate with the World Data Organization and its member institutions to promote data resource utilization, value creation, and cross-border collaboration. Driven by both institutional innovation and technological advancement, we will build a global data governance cooperation mechanism to facilitate the efficient flow and utilization of data in a compliant, secure, and open environment.
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Original text here: https://www.idc.com/resource-center/press-releases/idc%e4%bd%9c%e4%b8%ba%e9%a6%96%e6%89%b9%e4%bc%9a%e5%91%98%e5%8a%a0%e5%85%a5%e4%b8%96%e7%95%8c%e6%95%b0%e6%8d%ae%e7%bb%84%e7%bb%87-%e5%85%b1%e7%bb%98%e5%85%a8%e7%90%83%e6%95%b0%e5%ad%97%e6%b2%bb/
[Category: BizConsulting]
FirstEnergy to Webcast First Quarter Earnings Teleconference
AKRON, Ohio, April 2 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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FirstEnergy to Webcast First Quarter Earnings Teleconference
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, April 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 29. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Investors, customers and other interested parties are invited to listen to a live webcast of the call and view presentation
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AKRON, Ohio, April 2 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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FirstEnergy to Webcast First Quarter Earnings Teleconference
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, April 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 29. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Investors, customers and other interested parties are invited to listen to a live webcast of the call and view presentationslides via FirstEnergy's Investor Information website, www.firstenergycorp.com/ir. The webcast and presentation will be available for replay on the site for up to one year.
The company plans to post its first quarter presentation and supporting materials to the investor section of the website after markets close on April 28.
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FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.
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Original text here: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/fecorp/newsroom/news_articles/fe-to-webcast-first-quarter-2026-earnings-teleconference.html
[Category: BizEnergy]
Experian's People-First Culture Earns #38 Ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026 List
COSTA MESA, California, April 2 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian's People-First Culture Earns #38 Ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) in 2026 list
Inclusive, collaborative culture drives data and technology solutions, and positive impact on financial health
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Rising 22 spots, Fortune has named Experian North America to its 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list. Ranked 38 on the 2026 list, this is the seventh consecutive year Experian has been recognized for its inclusive workplace culture that inspires innovation
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COSTA MESA, California, April 2 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian's People-First Culture Earns #38 Ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) in 2026 list
Inclusive, collaborative culture drives data and technology solutions, and positive impact on financial health
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Rising 22 spots, Fortune has named Experian North America to its 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list. Ranked 38 on the 2026 list, this is the seventh consecutive year Experian has been recognized for its inclusive workplace culture that inspires innovationand collaboration.
"Being named to Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For - our highest ranking ever - is a powerful validation of the people-first culture our teams create every day," said Jeff Softley, chief executive officer of Experian North America. "This recognition is especially meaningful because it's driven by employee feedback and reflects an environment where people feel respected, trusted, and able to do work that truly matters."
Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list is based on the results of the Great Place to Work survey: 94% of employees agree they feel welcome when they join Experian, 93% of colleagues say Experian's flexible ways of working enable them to work productively and 91% are proud to tell others they work for Experian.
Experian's culture combines innovation with purpose. From employee hackathons that spark financially inclusive products and services, to the award-winning use of AI to accelerate career growth and leadership development, Experian empowers employees to develop solutions that help people clients and consumers thrive. The strong communities of employee resource groups deepen a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
For this year's 100 Best list, Great Place to Work(R) surveyed more than 1.3 million employees and gathered data from companies representing more than 7.3 million employees. The survey enabled employees to share confidential feedback about their organization's culture by responding to 60 statements that - when put together - describe a great employee experience, defined by high levels of trust, respect and credibility.
Experian has also been honored with the 2026 BIG Innovation Award for groundbreaking generative AI-powered tool, Experian Assistant, Top Score in the 2026 Equality 100, Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, and as one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces(TM) 2025. Learn more in the Experian 2025 Power of YOU Reports: English | Portuguese | Spanish
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About Experian
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
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Original text here: https://www.experianplc.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/experian-s-people-first-culture-earns--38-ranking-on-fortune-s-1
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
Demon Falls for a Human in 'Long Vacation': Netflix Greenlights New Romance Series From Director of 'Crash Landing on You'
LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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A Demon Falls for a Human in 'Long Vacation': Netflix Greenlights New Romance Series from Director of 'Crash Landing on You'
Netflix has confirmed production of its new series Long Vacation, a romance series led by Choo Young-woo and Lee Se-young.
The series follows Demon 3375, a powerful being who has lived for centuries without ever understanding love, and Deul-pan, a sharp, capable hotel room attendant whose life skills are maxed out but whose world is anything but easy. When the two repeatedly
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LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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A Demon Falls for a Human in 'Long Vacation': Netflix Greenlights New Romance Series from Director of 'Crash Landing on You'
Netflix has confirmed production of its new series Long Vacation, a romance series led by Choo Young-woo and Lee Se-young.
The series follows Demon 3375, a powerful being who has lived for centuries without ever understanding love, and Deul-pan, a sharp, capable hotel room attendant whose life skills are maxed out but whose world is anything but easy. When the two repeatedlycross paths at a seaside hotel, an unexpected relationship begins to shake everything Demon 3375 thought he knew.
Choo Young-woo stars as Demon 3375, while Lee Se-young plays Deul-pan, setting up a fresh romantic pairing at the center of a supernatural love story with a grounded human emotional core.
Long Vacation is directed by Lee Jung-hyo, known for his stylish and emotionally resonant work on Crash Landing on You, Doona!, and The Price of Confession, and written by Jung Hyun-jung, a romance powerhouse whose credits include I Need Romance, Lovestruck in the City, Romance is a Bonus Book, and Discovery of Love.
Blending romance, and character-driven emotion, Long Vacation brings together a sought-after creative team and two of Korea's most compelling stars for a new love story, only on Netflix.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/long-vacation-start-of-production
[Category: Media]
All WWE Is Now Live Only on Netflix in Italy
LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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All WWE Is Now Live Only on Netflix in Italy
ALL WWE IS NOW LIVE
ON NETFLIX in ITALY
RAW, SmackDown, NXT and all Premium Live Events with Italian commentary by the legendary voices of "Il Godzilla" Luca Franchini and "Il Bardo" Michele Posa
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Starting today, Wednesday, April 1st, WWE officially lands in Italy live only on Netflix!
RAW, SmackDown, NXT and all WWE Premium Live Events - beginning with the highly anticipated WrestleMania 42, live from midnight (Italian timezone) on Saturday April
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LOS GATOS, California, April 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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All WWE Is Now Live Only on Netflix in Italy
ALL WWE IS NOW LIVE
ON NETFLIX in ITALY
RAW, SmackDown, NXT and all Premium Live Events with Italian commentary by the legendary voices of "Il Godzilla" Luca Franchini and "Il Bardo" Michele Posa
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Starting today, Wednesday, April 1st, WWE officially lands in Italy live only on Netflix!
RAW, SmackDown, NXT and all WWE Premium Live Events - beginning with the highly anticipated WrestleMania 42, live from midnight (Italian timezone) on Saturday April18th and Sunday April 19th from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas - are available live only on Netflix, with no additional cost beyond the subscription, along with Italian commentary provided by the legendary voices of "Il Godzilla" Luca Franchini and "Il Bardo" Michele Posa.
Starting from today, Netflix Italia also becomes the exclusive home of a curated selection of WWE's past content library, including episodes of RAW, SmackDown and NXT, as well as the Premium Live Events that made history, including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and more, along with new original shows and documentaries.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/all-wwe-is-now-live-only-on-netflix-in-italy
[Category: Media]
Akin Attorneys Author Corporate Disputes Article on Proposed Reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Attorneys Author Corporate Disputes Article on Proposed Reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement
Akin international arbitration partner Kabir Duggal and associate Radu Suciu have co-authored a Corporate Disputes article analyzing proposed reforms of the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system in response to legitimacy concerns around the current ad hoc arbitration system.
The article considers two recent developments at the United National Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working
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WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Attorneys Author Corporate Disputes Article on Proposed Reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement
Akin international arbitration partner Kabir Duggal and associate Radu Suciu have co-authored a Corporate Disputes article analyzing proposed reforms of the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system in response to legitimacy concerns around the current ad hoc arbitration system.
The article considers two recent developments at the United National Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) WorkingGroup III on ISDS reform (WGIII). Specifically, the authors examine the EU submissions on the drafting of the general statue for a standing mechanism and the recently published draft individual statues for the first instance and appeal ISDS tribunals.
The authors note that the reforms may fundamentally shift how states and investors negotiate treaties and resolve investment disputes, warranting close attention from stakeholders ahead of further WGIII sessions.
To read the article, click here (https://www.corporatedisputesmagazine.com/toward-a-judicial-model-of-isds-uncitral-wgiiis-tribunal-architecture) (subscription required).
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People Mentioned in This News
Dr. Kabir Duggal C.Arb
Partner
kduggal@akingump.com
+1 212.836.2018
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Radu Suciu
Associate
radu.suciu@akingump.com
+44 20.7661.5544
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/media-mentions/akin-attorneys-author-corporate-disputes-article-on-proposed-reform-of-investor-state-dispute-settlement
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
