BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / In a move that signals a significant shift in the legal industry landscape, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers has finalized a strategic partnership with private equity firm Uplift Investors. The transaction utilizes a Managed Service Organization (MSO) structure.
Tim McKey, CEO of Vista Consulting, served as a key strategic advisor on the deal, guiding the firm through the complexities of the transaction. The partnership positions Dudley DeBosier to expand its operations and establishes a potential roadmap for other plaintiff firms seeking growth in a consolidating market.
The deal separates the firm’s legal practice from its non-legal business operations. The legal practice remains entirely attorney-owned. Meanwhile, the newly formed MSO handles business functions such as technology, marketing, and finance. This structure provides the firm with the capital resources necessary to scale nationally.
“This transaction represents a pivotal moment for plaintiff law firms,” said Tim McKey. “We are seeing a maturity in the market where successful firms are looking beyond traditional growth models. By leveraging an MSO structure, firms can unlock the value of their operational excellence without compromising their legal independence. The focus is on securing the resources to build a legacy that lasts.”
Navigating this new territory required precise financial structuring and strategic alignment. McKey worked closely with the Dudley DeBosier leadership team to ensure the partnership met both their immediate financial goals and long-term vision.
“Tim brought uncommon clarity to a complex MSO transaction,” said James Peltier, Partner at Dudley DeBosier. “He helped negotiate the partnership with Uplift, stress-tested the economics, and ensured the structure made sense both from a tax and long-term growth perspective. His experience advising law firms and his financial expertise were instrumental in aligning the partners and moving the deal forward with confidence.”
As the legal sector faces increasing disruption and consolidation, this deal serves as a case study for firm owners evaluating their future options. It highlights the importance of operational readiness (having documented processes and strong leadership) as a prerequisite for attracting significant investment.
About Vista Consulting Vista Consulting is the premier business resource for plaintiff law firms. Specializing in operational optimization, Vista helps firms streamline processes, strengthen culture, and achieve data-driven growth. From comprehensive assessments to strategic transaction advisory, Vista empowers law firm owners to build more profitable and sustainable businesses. For more information about Vista Consulting, visit vistact.com.
Targeting Ore Reserves, PFS and ML application by the end of 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
May 2025 Optimised Scoping Study (OSS) outlined a compelling Tunkillia development project:1
Annual production: ~120,000oz gold and ~250,000oz silver
Total LoM operating cash: ~A$2.7 billion (unlevered, pre-tax)
Net Present Value (NPV7.5%): ~A$1.4 billion (unlevered, pre-tax)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR): ~73.2% (unlevered, pre-tax); and
Payback period: ~0.8 years (unlevered, pre-tax)
Barton expediting Tunkillia toward Mining Lease (ML) application, with AUD gold and silver prices now over $1,500/oz and $50/oz higher (respectively) than used for OSS revenue estimates1
~900m water drilling has started, targeting potential new water sources near OSS open pits
~28,000m second phase reverse circulation (RC) Resource upgrade drilling to begin March 2026, with ~3,000m Resource, geotechnical & metallurgical diamond drilling (DD) to start in parallel
Targeting JORC (2012) Ore Reserves, pre-feasibility study (PFS) & ML application by end of 2026
ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(OTCQB:BGDFF)(FRA:BGD3) (Barton or Company) is pleased to announce the start of water bore drilling at its South Australian Tunkillia Gold Project (Tunkillia). Underdale Drillers has been engaged to complete a program totalling ~900m drilling for preliminary water testing. Success in locating additional sources of nearby water has the potential to both de-risk and improve project economics.
Barton is also pleased to confirm that Tunkillia’s planned second phase JORC (2012) Mineral Resource upgrade drilling will start as planned during March 2026, with ~28,000m RC drilling targeting the conversion of the balance of Tunkillia’s OSS modelled open pit mineralisation (beyond S1 / S2) to JORC (2012) ‘Indicated’ category.2
A ~3,000m diamond drilling (DD) program is planned to run in parallel with phase 2 RC drilling, targeting the infill and expansion of Tunkillia’s geotechnical and metallurgical databases in support of further open pit design optimisation, detailed recovery and production modelling, and a PFS and ML application by the end of 2026.
Commenting on Tunkillia’s 2026 development drilling programs, Barton MD Alexander Scanlon said:
“The Tunkillia OSS demonstrated the financial and capital leverage available to large-scale bulk processing operations, with the major advantage of a higher-grade ‘Starter Pit’ that can pay back development costs 2x over in the first year.
“With recent Resource upgrade drilling results further de-risking this profile, we are advancing our other development drilling programs in support of planned JORC Ore Reserves, a PFS, and a Mining Lease application by the end of 2026.
“Following the submission of our Mining Lease application, we will expedite Tunkillia’s project finance discussions in parallel with our targeted reinstatement of ‘Stage 1′ operations at our neighbouring Challenger Gold Project. Our objective is to bring Tunkillia online as soon as possible to realise our gold production target of 150,000oz annually.”
Program background
Tunkillia’s May 2025 OSS outlined a compelling development profile, with its S1 and S2 pits modelled to produce 365,000oz gold, 923,000oz silver and $1.3bn operating free cash during the first ~27 months alone at an average cash cost of only A$1,429/oz Au.1 These pit could therefore pay back development 3x over in this time. 2026 development drilling programs follow recent ‘phase 1′ RC upgrade drilling (key detailed results below).2
Fig. 1 – Location of 2025 Phase 1 RC upgrade drilling (green polygon) on main optimised open pit4
Hole ID
Interval
Including:
TKB0257
23m @ 2.25 g/t Au from 62 metres
2m @ 5.45 g/t Au from 69 metres, and
1m @ 7.50 g/t Au from 75 metres, and
1m @ 8.90 g/t Au from 81 metres
TKB0268
22m @ 2.43 g/t Au from 100 metres
1m @ 17.6 g/t Au from 107 metres
TKB0269
28m @ 2.60 g/t Au from 129 metres
2m @ 20.9 g/t Au from 144 metres
TKB0282
27m @ 2.68 g/t Au from 60 metres, and
44m @ 3.68 g/t Au from 103 metres
2m @ 38.7 g/t Au from 73 metres
3m @ 23.5 g/t Au from 123 metres, and
1m @ 18.9 g/t Au from 131 metres, and
2m @ 13.2 g/t Au from 136 metres
TKB0285
47m @ 2.67 g/t Au from 97 metres
16m @ 5.03 g/t Au from 126 metres
TKB0292
41m @ 2.21 g/t Au from 47 metres
7m @ 9.61 g/t Au from 47 metres
TKB0301
10m @ 7.37 g/t Au from 65 metres
1m @ 28.8 g/t Au from 67 metres
TKB0306
10m @ 5.03 g/t Au from 152 metres, and
13m @ 3.75 g/t Au from 165 metres
1m @ 43.2 g/t Au from 154 metres
1m @ 37.1 g/t Au from 165 metres
TKB0375
10m @ 5.21 g/t Au from 45 metres
3m @ 9.70 g/t Au from 49 metres
TKB0376
17m @ 2.23 g/t Au from 53 metres
3m @ 8.97 g/t Au from 58 metres
TKB0390
20m @ 2.72 g/t Au from 44 metres
3m @ 9.33 g/t Au from 50 metres
TKB0422
24m @ 4.49 g/t Au from 127 metres, and
22m @ 3.17 g/t Au from 156 metres
1m @ 15.4 g/t Au from 137 metres, and
5m @ 11.5 g/t Au from 143 metres
8m @ 6.89 g/t Au from 157 metres
TKB0434
22m @ 2.58 g/t Au from 68 metres
1m @ 6.3 g/t Au from 73 metres, and
3m @ 9.2 g/t Au from 75 metres
Table 1 – Key significant assays from Tunkillia Phase 1 Mineral Resource upgrade RC drilling4
Further details of Tunkillia’s planned phase 2 RC upgrade drilling and DD drilling will be published in due course.
Authorised by the Board of Directors of Barton Gold Holdings Limited.
2 Refer to ASX announcements dated 2 / 16 December 2025 and 21 January 2026
3 Refer to ASX announcements dated 2 / 16 December 2025 and 21 January 2026
About Barton Gold
Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.2Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (79.9Mt @ 0.87g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region’s only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.*
Challenger Gold Project
313koz Au + fully permitted Central Gawler Mill (CGM)
Tarcoola Gold Project
20koz Au in fully permitted open pit mine near CGM
Tolmer discovery grades up to 84g/t Au & 17,600g/t Ag
Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information
The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).
Activity
Competent Person
Membership
Status
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Stockpiles)
Dr Andrew Fowler (Consultant)
AusIMM
Member
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Perseverance Mine)
Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)
AusIMM
Fellow
Tarcoola Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021)
Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant)
AIG
Member
Tarcoola Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021)
Mr Marc Twining (Employee)
AusIMM
Member
Tunkillia Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021)
Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant)
AIG
Member
Tunkillia Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021)
Mr Marc Twining (Employee)
AusIMM
Member
Tunkillia Mineral Resource
Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)
AusIMM
Fellow
Challenger Mineral Resource (above 215mRL)
Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)
AusIMM
Fellow
Challenger Mineral Resource (below 90mRL)
Mr Dale Sims
AusIMM / AIG
Fellow / Member
Wudinna Mineral Resource (Clarke Deposit)
Ms Justine Tracey
AusIMM
Member
Wudinna Mineral Resource (all other Deposits)
Mrs Christine Standing
AusIMM / AIG
Member / Member
The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company’s Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted, available from the Company’s website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.19.2, the Company further confirms that the material assumptions underpinning any production targets and the forecast financial information derived therefrom continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “target” and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
* Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 8 September 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,186koz Au (40.2Mt @ 0.92 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources.
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (TSXV:WI) (“Western” or the “Company“) today announced the sale of the Company’s equity investment (the “Transaction“) in GlassMasters ARG Autoglass Two Inc. (“GlassMasters” or the “Business“).
Western’s proceeds from the Transaction were approximately $23.2 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, including working capital true-ups and escrow arrangements. The Transaction represents an approximate 2.3 times multiple of the carrying value of Western’s investment in GlassMasters (Western carries its three private equity investments, including GlassMasters, with an aggregate book value of approximately $17.0 million).
Western initially invested in GlassMasters in 2016. Since that time, the Business has achieved meaningful growth, expanding its footprint from seven to nineteen operating locations while driving increased scale in its wholesale division. The Transaction is aligned with Western’s broader strategy as an insurance and investment holding company.
“This disposition is an important transactional step in our stated strategic transformation of Western,” said Paul Rivett, Chief Executive Officer of Western. “The successful sale of GlassMasters is a testament to the initial vision of our Chair, Scott Tannas, and the strength of the entire Business team, led by Roger Tulk and Jamie Goddard. We are pleased that Roger and Jamie will continue to lead GlassMasters alongside its new partners, and we are confident they are well positioned for continued growth.”
Mr. Rivett added, “This transaction provides additional capital to deploy toward insurance investments and long-term value creation for our Western shareholders.”
About The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited Western is an insurance and investments holding company focused on decentralized ownership of insurance businesses and centralized investment management. Western’s shares are traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol WI.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / FatPipe, Inc. (NASDAQ:FATN) (“FatPipe” or the “Company”), a pioneer and multiple patents holder in enterprise-class, application-aware, secure software-defined wide area network (“SD-WAN”) and single-stack cybersecurity solutions, today announced its third quarter fiscal year 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025.
Q3 Highlights
Total revenue, including professional services, was $4.1 million, representing 30% growth compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025
Monthly Recurring Billings grew 48% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025, reflecting continued adoption of FatPipe’s subscription offerings
Total Quarterly Billings increased 27% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31 was $0.59 million, representing an EBITDA margin of approximately 14%, reflecting operating leverage as the Company scales and invests in growth, compared to $0.57 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025
Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025, were $6.2 million, providing flexibility to support continued growth initiatives
Continued expansion of the sales organization and channel partner network to support growing pipeline activity
Closed multiple large multi-site SD-WAN deployments across education, financial services, and enterprise verticals
Financial Performance
Revenue growth during the quarter was driven by increased recurring billings, customer renewals, and new customer wins. FatPipe continued to see strong demand from customers seeking secure, high-performance alternatives to legacy networking and security vendors.
Management Commentary
“This quarter reflects continued momentum in our business as we execute on our growth strategy,” said Dr. Ragula Bhaskar, CEO of FatPipe. “We are seeing strong demand for our secure, high-performance SD-WAN and cybersecurity solutions, particularly from customers looking to modernize critical infrastructure while reducing complexity and cost. With growing recurring billings, expanding sales coverage, and a differentiated single-stack cybersecurity offering, we believe FatPipe is well-positioned for sustained long-term growth.”
“Our customers continue to deploy FatPipe at scale,” added Sanchaita Datta, President and CTO of FatPipe. “During the quarter, we supported multiple large, complex deployments that highlight the reliability, performance, and security advantages of our platform. As organizations prioritize resilient connectivity and integrated security, our technology continues to stand out.”
Forward-Looking Statements
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About FatPipe, Inc.
FatPipe pioneered the concept of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and hybrid WANs that eliminate the need for cooperation from ISPs and allow enterprises and service providers to control multi-link network traffic. FatPipe offers a single-stack networking and cybersecurity platform backed by 13 U.S. patents related to multipath and software-defined networking. FatPipe products are sold through more than 200 resellers worldwide.
VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Organto Foods Incorporated (TSX-V:OGO)(OTCQX:OGOFF)(FSE:OGF0) (“Organto” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that key commercial and operational personnel will be in attendance at Fruit Logistica 2026, a leading trade show for the global fresh produce business connecting industry professionals, markets and innovations, being held February 4-6, 2026, in Berlin, Germany.
Fruit Logistica attracts thousands of industry professionals from across the global fresh produce value chain. At Fruit Logistica 2025, more than 2,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries presented their products, services, and technical solutions. The event attracted 67,000 buyers and trade visitors from 151 countries, making it a premier annual gathering for growers, exporters, importers, retailers, service providers, and innovators in the fresh produce industry.
“As we continue to build and grow our integrated platform and product portfolio, we look forward to reconnecting with our existing partners and engaging with potential new partners as we advance our commercial relationships, explore new market opportunities, and deepen our supply chain capabilities, in turn strengthening our fast-growing global footprint. Fruit Logistica is an important opportunity for us to deepen these relationships and align on the year ahead,” commented Gian Ferreiras, VP Commercial & Sourcing, Organto Foods. “Over the past two years, we have made significant progress scaling our business, particularly across logistics and operations, which we believe positions us well to support continued strong growth in 2026.”
Backed by a capital-efficient business model and strong category expertise in fresh organic and fairtrade fruit and vegetable products, Organto is well positioned to capitalize on accelerating demand in these categories. The global organic food and beverage market is projected to reach around US $1 trillion by 20341, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13.7% from 2025 to 20341, driven by increasing consumer awareness, retailer sustainability commitments, and regulatory support for traceable food systems. Amid a period of inflationary pressures, supply chain consolidation, and tightening ESG standards, Organto’s integrated model has delivered strong sales in 2025 with year-over-year growth through the third quarter of approximately 222%.
Organto representatives Gian Ferreiras, Martje Raaijmakers, and Álvaro de Mingo Castro will attend the Fruit Logistica tradeshow and are available for meetings. To schedule a meeting, please contact info@orangto.com.
About Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica is widely regarded as the leading global trade show for the fresh produce sector, showcasing the full value chain from production to point of sale and facilitating essential business development, innovation exchange, and international networking opportunities.
On Behalf of the Company
Steve Bromley Co-Chair and CEO
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Organto Foods Inc. (TSX-V:OGO)(OTCQX:OGOFF)(FSE:OGF0) is a Canadian-headquartered company supplying certified organic and fairtrade produce to leading international retailers. Organto manages global sourcing, logistics and distribution through an integrated, capital-efficient model that connects the farmgate and consumers with transparency, sustainability and operational excellence.
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MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund (“Gladstone Alternative” or the “Fund”) announced today that its board of trustees declared monthly cash distributions to shareholders for the month of February. The February distribution amount is $0.001966 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning February 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2026 (for shareholders who own shares all 28 days in February, the distribution will total $0.055 per share). The distributions will be paid on February 27, 2026 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”) participants and March 2, 2026 for non-DRIP participants.
John Sateri, President of Gladstone Alternative, noted, “We are pleased to announce the twelfth consecutive monthly dividend for Gladstone Alternative, continuing our commitment to delivering consistent income to our investors. We look forward to continuing to create long-term value in the months and years ahead by generating sustainable returns for our shareholders while providing them access to a diversified portfolio of private credit and equity investments.”
About Gladstone Alternative Income Fund
Gladstone Alternative Income Fund is a non-diversified, unlisted, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is operating as an interval fund. The Fund seeks to achieve and grow current income by investing primarily in directly originated loans to lower and middle market private businesses in the United States, broadly syndicated loans and commercial real estate loans.
Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objectives, risks and charges, and expenses of Gladstone Alternative Income Fund before investing. The prospectus, dated July 29, 2025, which has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as supplemented from time to time, contains this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. You may get these documents for free by visiting the Fund’s website at www.gladstoneintervalfund.com or by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To obtain a copy of the prospectus, you may also contact Gladstone Securities, LLC, the dealer manager and distributor for this offering, which will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free at (833) 849-5993.
OXNARD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Quality Dental Services functions as a foundational component supplier within the dental industry, sustaining the mechanical integrity of clinical handpieces through precision bearings, turbines, and engineered subassemblies. By bridging the widening gap between high-cost original equipment manufacturer components and rigorously vetted aftermarket solutions, the company has contributed to stabilizing the long-term economics of dental practice maintenance through decades of specialized technical expertise.
The Invisible Architecture of the Operatory
The modern dental operatory represents an intricate convergence of clinical skill and mechanical precision. While patient attention naturally centers on the clinician’s expertise, the true continuity of care is often determined by the unseen performance of sub-millimeter mechanical components. High-speed handpieces operate at rotational velocities that leave little margin for tolerance failure, vibration instability, or thermal inconsistency.
Since 1984, Quality Dental Services has occupied a critical position within this hidden infrastructure, supplying precision bearings and turbine components that enable predictable, safe, and repeatable performance. Their role extends beyond distribution. It functions as a reliability node within a global supply chain that supports millions of annual dental procedures where mechanical failure is not merely inconvenient, but clinically disruptive.
The Economics of Precision and Maintenance
The financial sustainability of a dental practice is closely linked to equipment uptime. Handpiece failure carries cascading costs, including lost chair time, delayed procedures, emergency repairs, and diminished patient confidence. Market analyses from firms such as Precedence Research indicate sustained growth in the dental equipment maintenance sector, driven in large part by the demand for cost-effective, high-quality alternatives to manufacturer-exclusive repair cycles.
As an authorized distributor for specialized bearing manufacturers including NHBB and Myonic, Quality Dental Services provides access to components engineered for aerospace-level tolerances and adapted for dental applications. This approach allows practices to preserve clinical standards while avoiding the cost compression imposed by closed manufacturer ecosystems. Historically, similar distribution models reshaped industries ranging from automotive repair to industrial manufacturing, where specialized component access broadened operational resilience without compromising performance.
Navigating the Dialectics of Component Sourcing
Within dentistry, the debate between original equipment manufacturer parts and aftermarket components remains persistent. Concerns regarding performance variability and safety are valid within unregulated supply chains. However, verified wholesale distributors operating within established quality assurance frameworks significantly mitigate these risks.
Guidance from the American Dental Association underscores that patient safety is determined less by brand exclusivity and more by adherence to maintenance protocols, material integrity, and component compatibility. For many practices, the decision is not a binary choice between cost and quality. It is the selection of a technically competent partner capable of supporting high-speed mechanical systems with consistency, documentation, and responsive technical support, a role long associated with Quality Dental Services.
Founder-Led Infrastructure and Institutional Memory The operational philosophy of Quality Dental Services reflects a continuity of leadership and institutional knowledge that spans generations. While the company was originally established under family ownership, its present-day direction, scale, and operating discipline are shaped by Bill Davis Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Under Davis’s leadership, Quality Dental Services has evolved into a comprehensive wholesale supplier for dental handpiece parts and accessories, consolidating what had traditionally been a fragmented sourcing process into a single, dependable channel. The company operates from its headquarters in Oxnard, California, serving dental practices nationwide as a one-stop shop for replacement bearings, turbines, and related components, while also manufacturing its own line of high-speed handpieces under the QualityPLUS brand. This dual role as both supplier and manufacturer reflects a practical understanding of clinical demands and mechanical failure points, informed by decades of sustained industry engagement. By maintaining centralized operations and preserving hands-on technical oversight, Quality Dental Services has retained institutional knowledge that is increasingly rare in an era of rapid consolidation. The result is an organization where technical continuity, product accountability, and supply reliability are treated not as differentiators, but as operational fundamentals.
A Legacy of Reliability in a Digital Age
As dentistry accelerates toward a future shaped by artificial intelligence, digital diagnostics, and robotic assistance, the physical mechanics of care delivery remain indispensable. Advanced imaging and decision support systems ultimately converge at the handpiece, where mechanical precision translates digital insight into clinical action.
Robotic and computer-guided procedures still depend on bearings, turbines, and mechanical assemblies that must withstand continuous stress under exacting conditions. The longevity of Quality Dental Services illustrates a broader truth within healthcare technology. Innovation does not eliminate foundational infrastructure. It increases the demand for its reliability.
The durability of the dental profession, therefore, rests not only on technological advancement but on the integrity of its smallest moving parts. Sustained mechanical excellence ensures that human skill is never compromised by preventable equipment failure.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Brookstone Capital Management (“Brookstone”), a leading SEC-Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm and an affiliate of AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), today announced that it has engaged MarketGrader, as a strategic research partner to provide systematic signals supporting several of its growth, value- and income-oriented investment strategies.
MarketGrader’s proprietary fundamentals-based equity research framework is now being utilized to help inform security selection and ongoing portfolio evaluation for Brookstone’s Growth Stock ETF (BAMG), Value Stock ETF (BAMV) and Dividend Stock ETF (BAMD), as well as the firm’s Growth Stock Basket, Value Stock Basket and Dividend Stock Basket separately managed account (SMA) offerings.
MarketGrader’s quantitative research engine evaluates more than 41,000 global equities using a consistent set of fundamental indicators designed to identify companies exhibiting strong growth, quality balance sheets, sustainable cash flows, and attractive valuations. Brookstone integrates these signals into its broader investment process to enhance idea generation, reinforce discipline, and support long-term portfolio objectives.
“Partnering with MarketGrader strengthens our ability to apply a consistent, data-driven lens across our growth, value and dividend equity strategies,” said Mark DiOrio, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Brookstone Capital Management. “Their research signals provide valuable insight into company fundamentals and help us identify opportunities that align with the long-term goals of our strategies.”
For Brookstone’s growth- and value-oriented strategies, including BAMG, BAMV and the corresponding Growth and Value Stock Basket SMAs, MarketGrader’s growth-at-a-reasonable price (GARP) + Quality signals are used to help identify companies demonstrating durable earnings growth, strong profitability, and improving fundamentals, as well as cash-flow metrics for value stocks. For income-focused strategies, including BAMD and the Dividend Stock Basket, MarketGrader’s analytics support the evaluation of dividend sustainability, cash-flow strength, and balance-sheet quality.
“MarketGrader is honored to be supporting Brookstone’s active equity strategies with our proven fundamentals-based stock selection process. Our GARP + Quality framework, which blends growth, value, profitability, and cash flow indicators, aims to identify the world’s best businesses-true long-term compounders of shareholder value,” said Carlos Diez, Founder and CEO of MarketGrader.
By incorporating MarketGrader as a strategic research partner, Brookstone reinforces its commitment to blending quantitative insights with fundamental oversight and portfolio risk management.
“This partnership reflects our ongoing effort to enhance transparency, consistency, and discipline across all of our investment solutions,” added Dean Zayed, Chief Executive Officer, Brookstone Capital Management. “MarketGrader’s systematic approach complements our philosophy and supports our mission of helping clients pursue long-term growth and income with confidence.”
About Brookstone Capital Management Founded in 2006, Brookstone Capital Management (BCM) is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisory firm with over $12B in Assets Under Management (AUM). It provides fee-based investment management services through its network of more than 600 financial advisors and firms. Brookstone is an innovator and industry leader and empowers independent financial advisors of all sizes to scale their business by providing access to a Turnkey Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and a dedicated team to support every aspect of an advisor’s practice. Visit BrookstoneCM.com for more information.
About MarketGrader Founded in 1999, MarketGrader saw the opportunity to redefine equity indexing through a disciplined, fundamentals-based approach long before the term “smart beta” entered the mainstream. Today, its indexes power investment products distributed by leading financial institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Australia. MarketGrader’s global equity research platform analyzes over 41,000 publicly traded companies in 93 countries, providing the foundation for a scalable lineup of indexes designed to help investors capture long-term, compounding returns. Its insights are trusted by financial professionals and investors in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Agreement Expands Access to Evonik’s CARE Brand Medical Grades in the U.S. and Canada
ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced an expanded distribution agreement that brings Evonik’s CARE brand healthcare grades into Formerra’s medical portfolio. Covering the United States and Canada, the agreement creates new access points for high-performance polyamides used in essential healthcare applications.
This expansion kicks off at MD&M West 2026 this week, and underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting the healthcare market with high-performance materials, responsive service, and continuity of supply. It also builds on the companies’ two-year partnership, which introduced Evonik’s VESTAMID® and TROGAMID® families to Formerra’s engineered materials lineup.
With this expansion, Formerra will support Evonik healthcare grades designed for fluid handling, drug delivery, diagnostic systems, surgical instrument parts, medical device housings, components that see short-term body contact (< 30 days), and other non-implantable applications requiring strength, clarity, chemical resistance, and consistent processing.
Key medical grade materials include:
VESTAMID® Care ML PA12
VESTAMID® Care ME PEBA elastomer
TROGAMID® Care MX microcrystalline PA
“Our healthcare customers rely on stable supply, world-class regulatory support, and materials that perform under demanding conditions,” said Steve Harmon, Director, Key Accounts, Formerra. “Evonik’s healthcare grades bring the combination of durability, processing consistency, and documentation support that medical manufacturers require. This expansion lets us strengthen the technical resources and materials pipeline available to teams developing next-generation devices.”
“Formerra’s ability to serve the whole supply chain in the medical space, from design companies to compounders to medical device OEMs, with technical rigor and exceptional logistics and with already-proven successful demonstration in the industrial space, made this expansion with CARE brand Polyamide 12 products a natural step,” said Basker Lalgudi, Business Manager, Global Medical Devices, Evonik. “Their healthcare expertise and focus help customers select and implement our materials with confidence across a range of critical applications.”
By adding Evonik’s healthcare CARE brand materials, Formerra will offer customers a proven set of polyamide solutions that support regulatory pathways, design requirements, and long-term reliability. Formerra’s team will provide material selection guidance, processing support, and regional supply chain readiness to help OEMs and molders accelerate development cycles.
Formerra will exhibit at MD&M West in Booth 2266 in Anaheim, California, Feb. 3-5, 2026.
Key Details:
Formerra will distribute Evonik’s CARE brand healthcare grades across the U.S. and Canada.
Materials include healthcare grades within the VESTAMID® L, VESTAMID® E, and TROGAMID® CX families, plus designated sustainable options.
The agreement strengthens Formerra’s medical portfolio and expands its support for fluid management, diagnostics, wearables, and device housings.
Formerra will provide application guidance, regulatory documentation support, and supply chain continuity for medical customers.
About Formerra
Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways, driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.
About Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries and generated sales of €15.2 billion and earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.1 billion in 2024. The common motivation of the approximately 32,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people’s lives. In all markets. Every day. To learn more, visit www.evonik.com.
Businesses get last-minute filing support without surge pricing or rush fees
ROCK HILL, SC / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / TaxBandits, an IRS-authorized e-file provider, is providing e-filing support for 1099, W-2 and 94x forms for the filing deadline on Feb. 2, 2026.
“Filing accurately isn’t just about meeting a deadline. It’s about having the right checks in place from start to finish,” said Naga Palanisamy, co-founder and CEO of SPAN Enterprises. “By building compliance solutions directly into the filing process, we help businesses review, validate and submit correctly even when time is tight, reflecting The Bandit Commitment’s dedication to standing behind every filing.”
Electronic Delivery for Recipient Copies
TaxBandits offers electronic delivery of recipient copies through an online access portal. Copies are available once forms are transmitted, providing recipients with timely access to their tax documents.
Postal mailing is also offered through TaxBandits’ partnership with Pitney Bowes. However, the cutoff for guaranteed timely delivery by mail was Feb. 1.
Compliance-Focused Filing Support
Filing Accuracy Supported from Start to Finish: TaxBandits offers a comprehensive e-filing experience for the entire tax reporting process, providing built-in compliance checks like TIN Matching, USPS address validation and smart review tools to catch potential errors before submission.
No Surge Pricing or Rush-Hour Fees: TaxBandits does not implement surge pricing or additional fees during busy filing periods. The platform remains consistent in pricing with no hidden costs.
The Bandit Commitment: TaxBandits stands behind every filing with no-cost corrections and free retransmissions, reducing additional charges if users need to adjust and refile their submissions.
To assist businesses and tax professionals during this peak filing deadline, TaxBandits provides customer support via live chat, phone, and email, with extended hours from 8 AM to 8 PM ET.
To get started, businesses and tax professionals can create a free TaxBandits account at https://www.taxbandits.com.
About TaxBandits
TaxBandits is a compliance-focused, SOC 2-certified, and IRS-authorized e-file provider that delivers a streamlined filing experience for businesses, enterprises and tax professionals of all sizes. The company supports a wide range of forms, including Forms 1099, W-2, 940, 941, 1095-B, 1095-C and W-9.
For high-volume filers and software providers, TaxBandits API enables seamless automation of tax forms right from the existing systems.
About SPAN Enterprises
SPAN Enterprises, TaxBandits’ parent company, is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and has been developing industry-leading software tools for e-filing and business management solutions for over a decade. The SPAN portfolio of products includes TaxBandits, Tax990, ACAwise, ExpressExtension, 123PayStubs, and TruckLogics.
