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AM Best Affirms A+ Ratings Across MSIG USA Platform and Assigns A+ Rating to New E&S Company

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NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MSIG USA today announced that AM Best has affirmed the A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Ratings and “aa” (Superior) Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings for its existing U.S. insurance companies and assigned an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating and “aa” (Superior) Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc., the company’s newly established excess and surplus lines (E&S) insurer. The outlook for all ratings is stable.

The affirmation applies to Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA, Inc., and MSIG Specialty Insurance USA, Inc., while the newly assigned rating extends that same level of financial strength to MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc. Together, these ratings reinforce MSIG USA’s ability to support brokers and clients across both admitted and excess and surplus lines markets.

In its assessment, AM Best cited the strategic importance of MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc. to MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., as well as the group’s strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, strong operating performance, favorable business profile, and enterprise risk management framework. AM Best also highlighted MS&AD’s continued investment in expanding its specialty insurance capabilities and growing its presence in the United States.

The ratings are further supported by MSIG USA’s approximately $2.1 billion in policyholder surplus, and the financial strength of one of the world’s largest property and casualty insurance organizations.

“The affirmation of our existing A+ ratings and the assignment of an A+ rating to MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc. demonstrate the strength of our platform and confidence in our long-term strategy,” said Peter McKenna, chief executive officer of MSIG USA. “As we continue to grow across both admitted and E&S markets, we are building the capabilities our broker partners and clients need while maintaining the financial strength, underwriting expertise, and global reach that have long been the foundation of our business.”

MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc. was established to support the company’s growing E&S business and has been incorporated into the existing pooling agreement alongside MSIG USA’s other insurance subsidiaries. The addition of the new insurer strengthens MSIG USA’s ability to provide flexible non-admitted solutions while complementing its admitted offerings and broader specialty capabilities.

About MSIG USA

MSIG USA is the marketing term used to refer to MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. (“MSIGH”), its insurance subsidiaries, and their manager. MSIGH’s insurers are Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc., MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc. and MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc.  The insurers are managed by Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management (U.S.A.), Inc. MSIGH is a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers with a 350-year heritage, A+, Class 15 ratings, and a global reach that spans 48 countries and regions. MSIG USA brings the financial strength, underwriting expertise, exceptional claims management, global footprint, and innovation necessary to offer commercial insurance solutions that address the unique risks businesses face in today’s market. Its nationwide network of professionals provides responsive and personalized service for clients and brokers. The U.S.-based insurance subsidiaries are admitted in all P&C lines in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Not all insurers do business in all jurisdictions. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policies as issued. To learn more, visit www.msigusa.com.

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Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. Declares Distributions for July, August, and September 2026

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NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) announced today the monthly distributions for July, August and September 2026, as summarized in the charts below:

Ticker

Fund Name

Monthly Dividend

RQI

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc.

$0.090

The distribution will be made on the following schedule:

Month

Ex-Dividend/ Record Date

Payable Date

July

Jul. 6, 2026

Jul. 31, 2026

August

Aug. 11, 2026

Aug. 31, 2026

September

Sept. 8, 2026

Sept. 30, 2026

The Fund declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan. The Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. Information can also be found on the Funds’ website at cohenandsteers.com. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund’s shares.

Distributions of the Fund’s investment in real estate investment trusts (REITs), master limited partnerships (MLPs) and/or closed-end funds (CEFs), if any, may later be characterized as capital gains and/or a return of capital, depending on the character of the dividends reported to the Fund after year-end by the REITs, MLPs and CEFs held by the Fund.

The Fund’s distributions may include net investment income, long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains and/or return of capital. Under the plan, prior to the payment date of the distribution every month, the Fund will issue a press release and a notice containing information about the amount and sources of the distribution and other related information to shareholders of record on the record date. Please note that the notice is not provided for tax reporting purposes but for informational purposes only. Information can also be found on the Fund’s website at cohenandsteers.com.

Shareholders should not use the information provided in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of a fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund’s most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect the company’s current views with respect to, among other things, its operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.

Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com/
Symbol: (NYSE: CNS)

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New Dawn Franchising Emerges from Stealth with Multi-Industry E-2 Franchise Platform

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New Dawn Franchising offers investor-directed franchises with professional operating support, in-house technology infrastructure and partner-focused referral program to provide a unique opportunity for E-2 compliant U.S. business ownership in the real estate, telecom, and insurance industries

EL PASO, Texas, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New Dawn Franchising (NDF) announced its emergence from stealth with a comprehensive franchise platform designed specifically for E-2 visa investors and the professional advisors who serve them. Built around three carefully selected industries — real estate, telecom, and insurance — NDF’s business model gives international investors a structured and intuitive path to business ownership in the United States.

NDF addresses a persistent gap in the E-2 market: investors are looking for legitimate, high-quality operating businesses that can support their immigration goals, while brokers, attorneys, consultants, and wealth advisors need credible and reliable options they can confidently introduce to clients. The Company’s platform combines owner control with local operating infrastructure, proprietary technology, and professional support to help clients navigate the business-building process from initial application through long-term growth and operations, providing continuity beyond the renewal process.

“E-2 investors are not simply buying a business, they are making a personal life decision, a family decision, an a long-term financial decision all at once,” said Dylan Delaney, Co-Founder of New Dawn Franchising. “We started NDF to bring stability, transparency and confidence to that process, while giving referral partners a platform they can stand behind.”

NDF operates in industries known for their consistency and stability providing opportunities for technology-enabled oversight and operational excellence while generating strong recurring revenue— qualities that align with the needs of E-2 investors and the practical realities of international business owners and the advisors who support them.

The NDF model is designed to be owner-directed and professionally supported. Clients manage the businesses while specially trained local teams and AI-enabled technology systems assist with day-to-day operations including communication, reporting, analysis, compliance and documentation. The result is an tech-enabled franchise platform that provides franchisees with control, visibility and reliable cash flows without requiring them to personally manage every operational task.

At the center of the platform is NDF’s best-in-class AI-driven proprietary technology platform – a single unified system through which E-2 investors can handle operations, oversight, and reporting from anywhere in the world. In addition, owners have access to NDF’s team of operational experts with deep domain expertise to help with all aspects of the business.

The company’s product suite also includes structured onboarding, interactive training resources, client tutorials, broker-facing materials, ongoing communication and domain-specific support tools designed to make the franchise ownership highly accessible and systemized. 

The E-2 framework remains a long-standing treaty-based pathway for qualified investors from eligible countries seeking to own and direct a U.S. business and NDF is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the well established opportunity while future-proofing the operations of the business.

The team of professionals at NDF and their partners have decades of experience across private equity, franchise operations, technology product development, corporate law and E-2 Visa processing grounding the Company’s approach in risk management, fiduciary responsibility, and long-term operational excellence.

“Our goal is to be the platform that serious advisors trust when their clients need more than a business listing,” said Chris von Pohlot. “They need a thoughtful structure, an experienced team, practical support, and a model designed around the life of an E-2 owner and everything that comes with it.”

Website: www.newdawnfranchising.com

This release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. Franchises are offered solely through a Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule and applicable state law, and only in states where New Dawn Franchising is registered, exempt, or otherwise authorized. New Dawn Franchising does not provide legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee any E-2 visa approval or any financial result. Prospective investors should consult independent legal, immigration, and financial advisors

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Banner Capital Welcomes McKay Potter as Principal

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Hire Adds Senior Investment Leadership as Firm Scales and Deploys Fund II

LEHI, Utah, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Banner Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm focused on founder-led and family-owned businesses across the Western United States, today announced the hire of McKay Potter as Principal. 

Potter brings over a decade of investment and advisory experience focused on the lower middle market. He joins Banner from Tower Arch Capital, a Salt Lake City-based private equity firm, where he served as Vice President and was active in evaluating, executing, and managing investments in founder-owned businesses across business services and industrials. Earlier in his career, Potter held roles at Bain & Company and L.E.K. Consulting, where he advised companies and investors on growth strategy, market entry, and operational improvement.

In his role as Principal at Banner, Potter will help lead sourcing, transaction execution, and portfolio value creation, with a focus on Banner’s core service sectors and Western U.S. geography. 

“McKay is exactly the kind of investor we want on our team — disciplined, founder-oriented, and deeply rooted in the region we know best,” said Tanner Ainge, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Banner Capital. “He has built a strong track record partnering with the kind of businesses we focus on, and his addition meaningfully strengthens our ability to source, win, and support more investment opportunities.”

Potter holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University.

About Banner Capital

Banner Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with founder-led and family-owned businesses across the Western United States. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with an office in Phoenix, Arizona, Banner targets companies with $4 million to $15 million of EBITDA across service sectors that form the backbone of the American economy. The Firm has completed 16 transactions since inception and manages approximately $630 million in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. More information is available at www.bannercap.com.

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