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Solar Landscape, a leading commercial rooftop solar developer, has secured a $175 million private placement from PGIM Private Capital to finance its distributed rooftop solar projects. The partnership will fund 74 projects across Maryland and Illinois, covering 3 million square feet of commercial rooftops and creating 43 megawatts (DC) of solar capacity.

The institutional shelf debt facility complements Walmart's previous tax equity investment announced in October 2024. The initiative includes projects already generating electricity in Maryland, with the remaining portfolio expected to be operational in 2025. PGIM Private Capital, the private capital arm of PGIM (Prudential Financial's $1.4 trillion global investment management business), views this as part of its long-term investment strategy in clean energy.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has released its 2025 Benefits & Beyond study, revealing a significant disconnect between employer-provided benefits and employee needs. The study shows that while 75% of employers believe their benefits help with retirement savings, only 35% think they assist with daily financial pressures.

Key employee challenges include retirement savings (45%), everyday goods costs (44%), housing costs (29%), and paycheck-to-paycheck living (26%). While 86% of employers consider their benefits modern, only 59% of employees agree. Employees are seeking flexible benefits, with 41% wanting a four-day workweek and 23% desiring "pawternity" leave. Despite 97% of employers claiming well-being is a priority, only 69% of employees perceive this commitment.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has joined the Industry Advisory Board of the Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT) at Stevens Institute of Technology. The partnership will focus on addressing fintech opportunities and challenges, with initial research concentrating on insurance technology, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

The collaboration involves leading research universities including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Connecticut. Prudential will be represented by Ian Mehok, VP of strategy for Global Retirement and Insurance businesses. CRAFT's Industry Board includes major financial institutions like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo, and is funded by the National Science Foundation.

American Capital Group (ACG) and PGIM Real Estate (PRU) have formed a joint venture to develop The Foundry at Totem Lake, a premium multifamily project in Kirkland, Seattle. The development will feature 453 units across a seven-story building, offering various floor plans from studios to three-bedrooms. Construction will begin in Q2 2025, with completion expected by Q4 2027.

The property will include extensive amenities such as a 7,000 square foot fitness center, resident lounge, co-working spaces, and recreational areas. Strategically located within the Eastside's Innovation Triangle, the development provides easy access to major tech employers including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. The project is walking distance to the Village at Totem Lake, featuring 400,000 square feet of retail space.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on June 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 20, 2025. The company, a global financial services leader, manages approximately $1.5 trillion in assets as of March 31, 2025, with operations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Prudential Financial reported first quarter 2025 results with net income of $707 million ($1.96 per share), down from $1.138 billion ($3.12 per share) in Q1 2024. However, after-tax adjusted operating income increased to $1.188 billion ($3.29 per share) from $1.115 billion.

Key highlights:

• Assets under management reached $1.522 trillion
• Returned $736 million to shareholders ($250M in share repurchases, $486M in dividends)
• Book value per share: $83.59
• Strong sales across global retirement and insurance businesses
• PGIM reported $156M operating income with $4.3B total net flows

CEO Andy Sullivan noted strong sales performance despite lower alternative investment results from weaker private equity and real estate returns. The company maintains focus on strategy execution, business growth, and maintaining robust financial strength in the current macroeconomic environment.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has announced plans to redeem $1 billion of its 5.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2045. The redemption is scheduled for May 15, 2025, with noteholders receiving 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The Bank of New York Mellon, serving as trustee, will distribute redemption notices to current noteholders. The company, a global financial services leader with $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, maintains operations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results with investors.

The earnings release, financial supplement, and related materials will be available on Prudential's Investor Relations website. The conference call will be broadcast live online, with replay access available through May 15. Prudential, with approximately $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, operates across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, providing investing, insurance, and retirement security services.