Recent Articles from Business Wire

Acuity Analytics today announced the launch of Agent Fleet Pro, its next-generation, domain-led Agentic AI platform designed to help financial institutions move from fragmented experimentation to scalable, enterprise-wide value.

Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT):

Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL), a clinical stage gene editing company utilizing its novel proprietary ARCUS® platform to develop in vivo gene editing therapies for high unmet need diseases, today announced that it will host an investor webcast to discuss new biopsy and clinical data from the ongoing Phase 1 ELIMINATE-B trial. The presentation will include new clinical data along with late-breaker biopsy data featured at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2026 on May 27, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. A news release with details of the clinical data will be available here after the conference embargo lifts on May 27, 2026. The ELIMINATE-B trial is evaluating PBGENE-HBV for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today announced a significant expansion of its operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and mission to improve outcomes for patients with cancer and other serious diseases.

Fresha, the leading AI-powered marketplace and business management platform for the beauty and wellness industry, today announced an $80 million primary growth investment from funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. The transaction values Fresha at over $1 billion, marking a defining milestone in its mission to transform how self-care businesses operate globally.

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (“Dream Finders”, “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), today made available an investor presentation in connection with its proposal to acquire Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (“Beazer”, “Beazer Homes”) (NYSE: BZH). The investor presentation is available at announcement.dreamfindershomes.com and will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Coforge, an AI-native engineering services leader, announced the launch of Aeronova.AI, a purpose-built framework designed to help airlines transition safely and predictably to Offer, Order, Settlement and Delivery (OOSD) operations. Aeronova.AI enables airlines to modernize their retailing capabilities while protecting revenue continuity, operational stability, and customer experience at every stage of the transformation journey.

Pipedrive, the easy and intelligent CRM for small and medium-sized businesses, today released its new UK report, Hard sell: How sales teams can reclaim the profession. This examines the gap between public perception and the reality of working in sales in 2026. Most notably, less than a quarter (21%) of the UK public trusts sales professionals, with a third (33%) viewing the profession negatively. At the same time, just 18% say they have a positive opinion of salespeople, compared with 48% who hold mixed views.

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: IDR) (“IDR”, “Idaho Strategic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that one of its participating project proposals submitted to the Department of Energy under Funding Opportunity 3105: Critical Material Innovation, Efficiency, and Alternatives was selected for funding. The announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy on May 19th is a welcomed achievement following the initial proposal submission in December of 2023.

Clariti – a leading provider of community development solutions – today announced the launch of Clariti AI Studio. The program gives local government teams direct access to Clariti’s expertise in applying AI across permitting and community development workflows.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock, payable on June 17, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2026. This dividend payment represents a 3.6% increase to the quarterly cash dividend paid in June 2025.

Farther, Intelligent Wealth Management, natively built to unlock greater client wealth, today announced it has raised $150 million in Series D funding led by General Atlantic, a leading global investor, with participation from existing investors.

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for May 2026 measured 1.56%, up from 1.26% in April.

Definium Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DFTX), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced that members of the Company’s management team will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:10 p.m. EDT.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS), which operates a multi-boutique asset management business, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.40 per common share for the second quarter of 2026.

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the presentation of accepted research at key scientific conferences this spring related to its psychiatry products—LYBALVI® (olanzapine and samidorphan) and ARISTADA® (aripiprazole lauroxil)—and its ongoing involvement in sleep medicine. The data presented reflect Alkermes’ ongoing commitment to contributing to the advancement of patient care and expanding the body of evidence in neuroscience. The meetings included:

Baszucki Group today announced a £1.17 million grant to support a randomized controlled trial at the University of Oxford assessing the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a ketogenic diet for patients at clinical high risk of psychosis (CHR-P). Researchers will test this nutritional therapy's ability to improve patients' mental and physical health. This project builds on a growing body of research suggesting the potential of metabolic therapies in treating serious mental illness.

Kingswood Capital Management, LP (together with its affiliates, “Kingswood”) is pleased to announce the sale of Lind Marine, a diversified marine services business headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, to Tallvine Partners, an infrastructure-focused investment firm based in Miami, Florida. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Kingswood acquired Lind Marine in 2022 in partnership with Seneca Partners and Lind Marine’s owners, Christian and Aaron Lind, who retained significant ownership in the company.

Animal Emergency Hospital Palm Coast (AEHPC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its permanent, state-of-the-art facility located at 124 Flagler Plaza Drive. After serving the community for the past 18 months from a specialized on-site mobile unit during construction, the hospital has officially transitioned into its modern, full-service building to provide a higher level of life-saving care.

PepGen Inc. (Nasdaq: PEPG), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases, today announced that data from its PGN-EDODM1 program will be presented in a poster and late-breaking oral presentation at the 15th International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium (IDMC-15) being held May 26-30, 2026, in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. The late-breaking oral presentation will include analyses of individual patient mis-splicing data from the PGN-EDODM1 program, as well as natural history data characterizing mis-splicing in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).

AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANTX), a biopharmaceutical company advancing novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform, today announced that Eric Easom, Co-Founder, Chairman, President and CEO will present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET, and members of management will be available for 1x1 meetings.

Oceaneering International, Inc. (“Oceaneering”) (NYSE:OII) announced that its Offshore Projects Group has been awarded an integrated offshore installation contract at the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) gas field development project offshore Egypt from Burullus Gas Company. The contract is expected to generate meaningful revenue in 2026.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been awarded the top position on Defence Construction Canada’s (DCC) National Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Source List. This multi-year program, with a total potential value of up to $270 million CAD, will support the Department of National Defence (DND) in delivering critical infrastructure across Canada.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Lee® business to Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) for up to $1 billion, including an initial transaction value of $750 million and a $250 million earnout opportunity in future years based on the performance of Lee under Authentic’s ownership. The transaction is subject to required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, announced it signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Research and Development Office for $100 million in proposed funding contingent on achievement of certain development milestones to accelerate U.S. based quantum computing technologies. The investment will accelerate Infleqtion’s development of neutral-atom quantum systems as the United States expands domestic computing capabilities critical to economic competitiveness and national security.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for $100 million of proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In connection with executing final award documents, D-Wave would issue $100 million in shares of its common stock to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The LOI marks a significant endorsement by the U.S. government of D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and their potential impact on the U.S. economy.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, today announced an expanded energy trading intelligence offering comprising a full forecast stack — from intraday wind ramps to 45-day sub-seasonal regime shifts — delivered through Cirrus, Spire's trader-grade decision platform.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) ("ADS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved a total annual cash dividend to its shareholders in the amount of $0.80 per share, an 11% increase over the prior year dividend amount.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) ("ADS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and wastewater industries today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 25, 2026.

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) (“SINOVAC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced that it has extended the deadline for shareholders and nominee brokers to submit payment instructions relating to the Company’s previously declared special cash dividend.

Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, today announced the Interventional Urology Business Unit has released new clinical data across two major urological congresses, reinforcing the value of the UroLift™ System and Barrigel™ rectal spacer in improving patient-centered outcomes across benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer care. Teleflex Interventional Urology innovations help urologists treat medical needs while ensuring patients can recover and maintain their quality of life long after treatment.

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) today announced that its financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2026 will be released Thursday, June 4, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the financial results.

GuidePoint Security, the cybersecurity advisor and services partner organizations rely on to protect what matters most, today announced it has been recognized as SentinelOne® 's 2026 North America Vision Partner of the Year. GuidePoint Security was selected for its technical expertise, commitment to innovation and proven track record of delivering superior protection to customers through SentinelOne’s Singularity Platform.

Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Commvault Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVLT) and certain of the company’s senior executives for securities fraud after its significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.

Innovaccer Inc., a leading healthcare AI company, today announced the asset acquisition of CaduceusHealth, a nationally recognized revenue cycle management services provider. The acquisition expands Innovaccer's Flow suite to full-stack revenue cycle capabilities, making Flow the first AI-native platform that unifies scheduling, patient engagement, and end-to-end revenue cycle management into a single operating layer for ambulatory care. This marks Innovaccer's fifth acquisition, and establishes Innovaccer as the leading AI company delivering a comprehensive agentic stack for health systems and provider groups.

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading omnichannel retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, today reported results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026.

Euna Solutions®, the leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software for the public sector, today announced it has won a Gold Globee® Award and the “Best of Category” distinction in the category of Most Innovative AI in Public Sector Services at the 2nd Annual 2026 Globee® Awards for Artificial Intelligence. The award program recognizes organizations and technologies advancing AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent systems across industries worldwide.

Object First, the ransomware-proof on-premises backup storage company, today announced 118% year-over-year (YoY) bookings growth in Q1 2026, reflecting expanding global adoption of immutable backup storage as organizations harden their last line of defense against ransomware and other destructive cyberattacks.

Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) today announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals creating one of the country's leading real estate companies with the differentiated scale, capabilities, and balance sheet strength to expand margins, accelerate growth, and redefine leadership in rental housing. The new company will have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $52 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $69 billion, with more than 180,000 rental apartments.

Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced a new long-term partnership with Hyundai WIA, a subsidiary of Hyundai Corporation and a leading mobility and manufacturing company, to supply the landing gear system for Valo, Vertical’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Türkiye’s leading mobility super app Marti Technologies, Inc. (“Marti” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MRT) today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, delivering strong revenue growth and continued operating leverage across its multi-service mobility platform.

Ouster, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUST) (“Ouster” or the “Company”), a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced today that Gecko Robotics, a leader in combining advanced robotics and AI-powered software, is leveraging Ouster’s new Rev8 digital lidar sensors to integrate novel data layers into its Cantilever operating platform.

BeOne Medicines Ltd. (Nasdaq: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced that more than 60 abstracts across hematologic malignancies and solid tumors have been accepted for presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (May 29–June 2, Chicago) and the 2026 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress (June 11–14, Stockholm).

Cognite, the leader in Industrial AI, today announced a collaboration with ABB to assess how advanced industrial AI and data capabilities can be integrated to solve key use cases in the energy sector. By adding an agentic layer to established industrial applications, including ABB Ability™ SafetyInsight™ and ABB Ability™ AlarmInsight™, using the Cognite Industrial AI and Data platform, the collaboration aims to enable "agent-to-agent" orchestration. Leading energy producer Aker BP has signed on as the first customer to implement this new generation of intelligent offerings as part of its strategy to further increase its current production efficiency of 96% and achieve a production growth target of 525,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2028.

Cranium AI, the leading end-to-end AI Security and Governance platform, and ISTARI, a leading cyber resilience advisory firm, today announced a strategic partnership to provide global organizations with an end-to-end AI security & governance solution.

N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), a global cybersecurity company delivering business resilience, today announced a new native integration between Cove Data Protection and HaloPSA, designed to automate ticket creation, accelerate response times, and minimize operational risk. This capability builds on N‑able’s existing integrations with HaloPSA, including its unified endpoint management (UEM) platforms, by extending PSA workflows to incorporate backup alerts for faster triage and response, fueling greater business resilience.

inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform and the world’s second-most-downloaded ride-hailing app, today announced a strategic partnership with GoCab, a high-growth mobility fintech, to expand access to cars for drivers on its platform. Launching initially in Morocco and Chile, with possible expansion to other international markets, the collaboration aims to make gig economy work more accessible across these fast-growing markets.

Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced the formation of Elevation Landscape Group (“Elevation”), a commercial landscaping platform serving the Western United States. Landscape Endeavors, Inc. (“LEI”), based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, represents Elevation’s foundational investment.

Today, Artisight announced that The MetroHealth System, Northeast Ohio’s largest safety net health system, has selected the Artisight Smart Hospital Platform for deployment across nearly 500 patient rooms spanning five facilities in the Cleveland area. The deployment will bring Virtual Nursing, Virtual Sitting, and integrated AI services to MetroHealth’s clinical teams, starting at The Glick Center, the state-of-the-art hospital that opened in late 2022 on the health system's main campus. Over the next two years, the deployment will expand to MetroHealth’s three other hospital locations in Brecksville, Cleveland Heights and Parma; and the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute in Old Brooklyn.

Advantage Distribution Holdings (“ADH”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of cfm Distributors (“cfm” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies. cfm operates six locations and a distribution center throughout Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska, serving both residential and commercial end-markets. The acquisition expands ADH’s footprint to 13 locations across 6 states throughout the Southeast and Midwestern United States.

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, will host its 2026 Investor Day in New York City, followed by participation in the Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony, on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Xairos UK, Ltd. (Xairos), a UK-based leader in Quantum Time Transfer (QTT) technology, today announced the successful conclusion of Phase 1 of the Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation: Quantum Sensors and PNT Missions Primer.

Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by Great British Energy – Nuclear to provide environmental services for the Oldbury site in South Gloucestershire, supporting the potential development of new nuclear generation in the U.K.

L&T Technology Services (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in AI, Digital & ER&D Consulting Services, today announced the inauguration of its first Engineering Intelligence Center of Excellence (EI CoE) in Europe, located in Munich, Germany. The Munich EI CoE marks a strategic milestone in LTTS’ Engineering Intelligence (EI) approach - leveraging deep-tech and embedding AI across the engineering lifecycle to enable intelligent products, autonomous operations and next-generation manufacturing systems.

Toast (NYSE: TOST), the global technology platform built for restaurant and retail businesses, today announced its participation as a proud sponsor of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) UK Trade & Export initiative.

Rapaport, the trusted pricing and market data authority for the natural diamond market, today announced a comprehensive company rebrand designed to unify its pricing, trading, market intelligence, auctions, and news platforms under a single master brand.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced a renewed five-year collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), committing funding, strategic support and product donations to accelerate progress toward eliminating visceral leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar. VL, the second deadliest parasitic disease after malaria, is a sandfly-borne illness that attacks internal organs and can be fatal if untreated.

Palliser Capital (“Palliser”), a global multi-strategy fund with a top 15 shareholding in Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd (“JPH”), today responded to JPH’s new Group Medium-Term Management Plan, “JP Plan 2028”.

On May 4, 2026, Russell Quality Roofing completed a donated roof installation for U.S. Navy veteran and retired law enforcement sergeant Patrick Santos Jr. at his home in Lewiston, Idaho. The project was part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, a nationwide initiative that honors military veterans and their families with new roofs.

Imperagen, a Manchester-based techbio company using AI and quantum physics to engineer better enzymes faster, has closed a £5 million seed funding round led by PXN Ventures with participation from Imperagen’s existing investors IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.

AppsFlyer, the Modern Marketing Cloud, today launched Web Performance Measurement, extending the attribution standard that defined mobile performance marketing to web. The release gives marketers one independent source of truth across web and mobile, with the same signal infrastructure that mobile teams have relied on for years.

Audiencerate Ltd, one of the few globally certified Google Customer Match Upload Partners and a Microsoft IP Co-sell certified partner with MACC eligibility, today announced the appointment of Riccardo Fabbri as Chief Technology Officer. The appointment marks a phase of dual expansion: the Audiencerate–Postel–Microsoft platform for Italian SMEs, and the Data platform integrated with Google DV360 for Agencies and Data Providers — both evolving toward a model that natively leverages first-party and third-party data through AI and machine learning.

Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint has released a new study on the future of the finance function, revealing a widening gap between AI ambition and execution. While CFOs expect artificial intelligence to fundamentally reshape finance, most organizations continue to struggle to move beyond isolated pilots.

Bayer

Telness Tech, the telecom software company behind Seamless OS, today announced that Truecaller’s newly launched Travel eSIM service is powered by its platform.

Phison Electronics (8299TT), a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, today announced that its Pascari D206V PCIe Gen5 data center SSD has received the prestigious COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award, recognizing the next generation of innovation in ultra-high-capacity enterprise storage for AI and modern data center infrastructure.

While global real estate capital recalibrates, Abbas Sajwani is accelerating.

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with UBX Tanzania Limited, Tanzania’s leading national payment service provider. The extended partnership marks a significant milestone in a relationship that spans nearly two decades and is focused on strengthening infrastructure resilience, enhancing scalability and enabling innovation to support Tanzania’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, and the Dubai Games Commissioner, in coordination with the Dubai Films and Games Commission, announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the development of the video game industry and expand commercial access for developers operating across the Middle East and North Africa. The announcement was made at GamesBeat Summit 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The partnership will unite Xsolla's global commerce infrastructure, including direct-to-consumer storefronts, intelligent payments across 1,000+ payment methods in 200+ geographies, and player engagement tools, with DFGC's mandate to establish Dubai as a world-class destination for video game development and publishing.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its environmental efforts related to supply chains have earned a 2025 “Supplier Engagement Assessment A score,” the highest ranking in the Supplier Engagement Assessment program operated by CDP, an international non-profit organization that supports environmental disclosure. Since 2020, this is the sixth consecutive year and ninth time overall in which Mitsubishi Electric has earned a top ranking for excellent actions and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate-change risks throughout its supply chain.

Molson Coors Beverage Company (“MCBC,” “Molson Coors” or “the Company”) (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A, TAP 32; TSX: TPX.A, TPX.B) announced today the pricing of the previously announced private placement offering in Canada by Molson Coors International LP, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Molson Coors, of CAD $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.300% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on or about May 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Molson Coors Beverage Company ("MCBC," "Molson Coors" or "the Company") (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A, TAP 32; TSX: TPX.A, TPX.B) announced today that it has priced its previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior notes, consisting of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.900% Senior Notes due 2031 and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on or about May 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") today started shipping test samples of “TW007D120E,” a 1200V trench-gate SiC MOSFET primarily intended for power supply systems in next-generation AI data centers that is also suitable for use in renewable energy-related equipment.

American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AHR; the “Company”) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 14,000,000 shares of its common stock, all of which are being offered in connection with the forward sale agreement described below. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the offering, before deducting estimated offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $705.6 million. The offering is expected to close May 22, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.