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iPipeline has partnered with Ethos, making Ethos the first insurtech on the iPipeline platform. This strategic alliance aims to enhance access to life insurance for consumers by providing instant underwriting through a tech-driven system. Agents can now utilize a 'speed score' to compare carriers, allowing them to offer customized insurance solutions efficiently. This innovation will help Ethos reach a broader clientele, addressing the industry's traditional lengthy underwriting processes.

Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP) has announced the sale of a majority stake in its industrial businesses to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for approximately $2.6 billion. This divestiture includes the entire Process Technologies segment and parts of the Measurement & Analytical Solutions segment, totaling about $940 million in revenue and $260 million in EBITDA in 2021. Roper retains a 49% minority interest and expects to enhance its portfolio for better organic growth. The transaction will close by the end of 2022, subject to customary conditions, expanding Roper's M&A firepower to over $7 billion.

Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP) will present at the Jefferies Software Conference on June 2, 2022, at 1:30 PM PT. The presentation will be accessible via a webcast on the Company’s website, www.ropertech.com. Roper is part of the S&P 500 and Fortune 500, recognized for its strong cash flow and shareholder value. The Company specializes in vertical software and application-specific products across niche markets and follows a disciplined acquisition strategy to enhance its offerings.

Truckload freight volumes declined in April 2023, with DAT Freight & Analytics reporting a 10% drop in dry van and refrigerated freight volumes. The Truckload Volume Index for dry van is at 273. Spot rates also fell significantly, with van rates dropping by 28 cents to $2.77 per mile, the lowest since August 2021. While year-over-year figures indicate strong demand, April saw a 27% decrease in spot load-posting activity. The national average diesel price increased to $5.12 per gallon, impacting small trucking companies facing rising operating costs.

Aderant has entered a strategic partnership with ZERO to enhance its iTimekeep software, integrating AI-powered automation for time tracking. This collaboration aims to alleviate the administrative burden on lawyers, who reportedly spend 30% of their time on non-billable tasks. The integration allows for automatic capture and categorization of billable hours without altering current workflows, promising improved accuracy in time logs and reduced revenue leakage. Aderant, part of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), aims to boost productivity in legal practices with this innovative solution.

Roper Technologies reported strong Q1 2022 financial results, with GAAP revenue rising 11% to $1.53 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share increasing 10% to $3.77. Adjusted EBITDA also saw an 8% rise, reaching $577 million. Operating cash flow was $474 million. The company has raised its full-year adjusted DEPS guidance to a range of $15.50 - $15.75, reflecting robust organic growth and ongoing acquisition strategies.

Roper completed divestitures of non-core operations, improving its portfolio quality.

In March, DAT Freight & Analytics reported an increase in truckload freight volumes, with the Truckload Volume Index for dry van freight rising 23% month-over-month. Contract rates reached record highs, with van rates averaging $3.28 per mile, up 19 cents. However, spot market rates softened, with the national average van rate dropping to $3.06 per mile. Fuel costs surged by $1.07 per gallon compared to February, significantly impacting operating costs for small trucking companies. The load-to-truck ratio fell, indicating excess truck supply on the spot market.

Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP) will announce its Q1 2022 financial results on April 26, 2022, prior to market opening. A conference call to discuss the results is set for 8:30 AM ET the same day. Investors can access the call via webcast or through a phone dial-in option. The company, a member of key indices like the S&P 500 and Fortune 500, specializes in software development and engineered products across niche markets. More information will be available on Roper's website.

Truckload freight volumes fell 12.8% in February, as fuel surcharges caused spot rates to rise. The average van rate decreased to $3.10 per mile, and reefer rates dropped to $3.53 per mile. Conversely, the national average fuel surcharge reached 46 cents per mile, a peak since September 2014. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) recorded 227, a 3% decline from January, despite a 24.1% increase in loads posted year-over-year. Higher fuel prices are expected to impact truckload rates significantly.