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Sidley said it represented Stonepeak in certain aspects of its acquisition of BMO’s transportation and vendor finance businesses in the United States and Canada. The firm said the transaction included launching the independent business as Longview Capital Solutions, a commercial equipment finance platform serving customers across North America.
Sidley said it published its October 2026 UK Insurance Newsletter reviewing regulatory developments from July through September in the United Kingdom and European Union. The firm said the newsletter examines supervisory initiatives, proposed changes and implementation work relevant to insurers and the Lloyd’s market.
Sidley said it represented Markel Insurance in an adverse development cover reinsurance agreement with Enstar. The firm said the agreement covers a portfolio of Markel’s run-off global reinsurance business and certain exited insurance lines, supporting Markel’s focus on its core specialty insurance business.
Sidley said it published an update on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final payment stablecoin framework under the GENIUS Act. The firm said the guide compares the final rule with the proposal and examines practical considerations for issuers, banks, custodians and other market participants.
Sidley said it published an update on the SEC Division of Examinations’ 2027 priorities for investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers and other market participants. The firm said the guide compares the new priorities with the previous year’s and considers preparations for examinations across different business models.
Sidley said it represented the initial purchasers in a $750 million senior notes offering by Citadel Limited Partnership, which closed on October 28, 2026. The firm said the offering consisted of two tranches and that capital markets partners Andy Baker and Natalie Karam led its team, with support from capital markets, tax and investment funds lawyers.
Sidley said it received rankings in LSEG’s Global Capital Markets Q3 2026 league tables for US straight debt involving asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The firm said the results covered its work advising managers and issuers, reflecting activity across its Global Finance practice.
Sidley said it represented the Driftwood Capital and MV Real Estate Holdings partnership on a $145 million construction loan from Centennial Bank for Riverside Wharf in Miami. The firm said the Miami River development would combine a hotel, entertainment and restaurant space with improvements along the waterfront.
Sidley said it published a life sciences analysis of Treasury’s proposed outbound investment restrictions and their implications for China licensing transactions. The firm said its update examined how biotechnology activities, ownership structures and deal terms could bring investments within the proposed framework, which had not yet become final.
Sidley said it published an analysis of Treasury’s proposed expansion of outbound investment restrictions. The firm said the update examined changes to covered countries, technologies and transactions, including biotechnology and super intelligence, and discussed how the proposal would affect investment screening and transaction planning.
Sidley said it launched SidleyCatalyst, a resource for leaders of high-growth technology and life sciences companies. The firm said the resource brings together its global platform with guidance on the legal, regulatory and strategic issues scaling companies face, covering corporate governance, regulatory developments, expansion, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intellectual property, employment and exit strategies.
Sidley said it received six practice rankings in The Legal 500 Latin America guide. The firm said the recognitions covered its work for clients in the region and included individual distinctions for lawyers in international arbitration and corporate transactions, drawing on its longstanding Latin America practice.
Sidley said Kai Liekefett appeared on Bloomberg TV’s Bloomberg Deals to debate shareholder activism with an activist-side lawyer from Olshan Frome Wolosky. The firm said the discussion covered proxy contests, the difference between public rhetoric and private negotiations in activist campaigns, and what happens behind the scenes when companies and activist investors face off.
Sidley Austin said it published an update on proposed Medicare Part D pharmacy benefit manager reforms, focusing on implications for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The firm’s article examined proposed compensation limits, rebate arrangements, reporting and federal oversight, distinguishing the Medicare proposals from separate changes affecting the commercial insurance market.
Sidley Austin said it released the second half of its annual Supreme Court podcast episode, examining cases on the new term’s docket. The firm said the discussion covered business-related litigation and other pending disputes, including election rules, executive authority and challenges involving cultural and social issues.
Sidley Austin said Los Angeles partner Lisa Gilford was selected for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ Maynard Toll Award for Distinguished Public Service. The firm said the honor recognized her pro bono advocacy and work to expand access to justice for underserved communities.
Sidley Austin said Matthew Thompson was recognized in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 Creator A-List coverage for representing Alex Cooper, the host of Call Her Daddy and founder of Unwell. The firm said Thompson advises Cooper on transactions, investments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
Sidley Austin said it published an update comparing two new Justice Department self-disclosure programs relevant to healthcare and life sciences companies, one criminal and one civil. The firm's article examined their different reporting routes and potential benefits, alongside questions about sequencing disclosures when conduct may create overlapping forms of exposure.
Sidley Austin said it represented Bolt Biotherapeutics in its acquisition of Prana Therapies and a concurrent private placement providing $120 million in upfront gross proceeds. The firm said the acquisition would advance Prana’s pipeline of antibody therapies for inflammatory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atopic dermatitis.
Sidley said it represented MidOcean Partners in forming a joint venture with Idea Financial to provide up to $225 million for small business lending. The firm said the arrangement would let Idea expand beyond its existing credit lines and offer established small businesses larger financing options to support growth.
Sidley said it published a life sciences update examining FDA’s finalized guidance on identity and safety information for new dietary ingredient notifications. The firm said the article explains the subjects covered by the final guidance and identifies questions still addressed by draft guidance, tracing the agency’s earlier publications on the notification process.
Sidley said it advised Churchill Asset Management on a single-asset continuation fund transaction for Whitsons Culinary Group sponsored by GenNx360 Capital Partners. The firm said Churchill led the transaction, which included approximately $285 million in total equity commitments and capital committed to support Whitsons’ continued growth.
Sidley said it represented ZAP Surgical Systems in connection with $36 million in financing for its robotic brain-surgery technology business. The firm said the proceeds will support continued growth and commercialization of technology for noninvasive robotic therapeutics in neuroscience, with financing from healthcare-focused investors.
Sidley said Washington office managing partner Kristin Graham Koehler received the Managing Partner of the Year award at the 2026 D.C. Legal Awards. The firm said the National Law Journal presented the honor in recognition of her work on firm culture and relationships across the organization.
Sidley said it represented the initial purchasers in Atlas Warehouse Lending Company’s $750 million senior notes offering. The firm said the transaction used Rule 144A with registration rights and involved the funding structure of ATLAS SP Partners, the warehouse finance and securitized-products business majority owned by Apollo funds.
Sidley said it represented Inspired Capital in closing Inspired Fund IV with $450 million in committed capital. The firm said the fund will continue the manager’s early-stage strategy, backing companies from their earliest stages through Series A, with investments generally between $1 million and $15 million.
Sidley said it published an update on approved FINRA rule changes concerning projected performance and targeted returns in broker-dealer communications. The firm’s article examines conditions for using the new exception, its limits and the compliance steps relevant to private fund sponsors, distributors and dual registrants.
Sidley said it was named an official legal services provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. The firm said its multidisciplinary teams will support commercial, operational and regulatory work as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Games, building on its existing relationship with the organizing committee.
Sidley said it published an insurance update examining Lloyd’s framework for broker-originated reinsurance structures. The firm’s article reviews requirements concerning concentration, ownership, capital, underwriting and governance, and discusses how prospective participants would address them through Lloyd’s approval process ahead of the stated January 1, 2027 effective date.
Sidley said partners David Grinberg, Amy Lally and Emily Zipperstein were named to LA Times Studios’ 2026 Consumer Goods Business Visionaries list. The firm said the three partners also co-lead its Beauty & Wellness industry group, which draws on 13 practice areas.
Sidley said it published an analysis of FDA’s Rare Disease Framework Initiative and its potential approach to reviewing rare disease therapies. The firm’s update examines cross-center consistency, evidentiary standards and opportunities for public input, while distinguishing possible regulatory changes from measures with a specified implementation timeline.
Sidley said 13 lawyers were recognized on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s 2025 Pro Bono Honor Roll and High Honor Roll. The firm said eight earned High Honor Roll recognition for at least 100 service hours, while five received Honor Roll recognition for 50 to 99 hours.
Sidley said it represented Savillex in its acquisition of Entegris’ life sciences fluid management business. The firm said the acquired business includes bioprocessing and pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, expanding Savillex’s portfolio serving pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers from early research through commercial manufacturing.
Sidley said it ranked first among legal advisers for company defense in FactSet’s global and U.S. activism and defense league tables for the first three quarters of 2026. The firm said FactSet credited it with 46 campaigns globally and 40 in the United States.
Sidley said it published the first part of a detailed analysis of the revised EU Product Liability Directive. The firm’s article examines the directive’s scope, changes to liability rules and compliance considerations for businesses, including the treatment of software and the roles of participants in product supply chains.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the HHS secretary’s extension of exclusion authority to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The firm’s article examines the relationship between CMS and the HHS Office of Inspector General and discusses questions about how the delegated authority will operate.
Sidley said it was advising a partnership between Silgan Holdings and American Industrial Partners on acquiring Trivium Packaging and combining it with Silgan’s metal operations. The firm said the resulting business would be called Silgan Metal Containers and Closures and supply metal packaging for consumer products.
Sidley said it represented Carlyle’s Global Credit platform on a definitive agreement to acquire approximately $7.7 billion in unsecured personal loans from Truist. The firm said the portfolio primarily comprises fixed-rate, fully amortizing loans to super-prime and prime borrowers, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Sidley said it represented Cipher Digital in an $850 million offering of zero-interest convertible senior notes due in 2032. The firm said it also advised the Nasdaq-listed data center developer on capped call transactions and exchanges of some outstanding notes for common stock.
Sidley said it represented Aquestive Therapeutics in licensing and supply agreements with Eton Pharmaceuticals for Libervant, a diazepam buccal film for seizure clusters in patients with epilepsy. The firm said Eton received exclusive commercialization rights in the United States and its territories.
Sidley said it secured several top-10 rankings in mergers and acquisitions and private equity league tables covering the first three quarters of 2026. The firm said the results came from tables published by Bloomberg, Mergermarket and LSEG and reflected work across its global practices.
Sidley said it published an Investment Funds Update examining the SEC’s proposed crypto custody framework and broader custody reforms. The firm said its analysis covers registered investment advisers, registered investment companies and business development companies, including proposed changes affecting advisers without crypto exposure.
Sidley said Jess Sanchez joined its Washington, D.C., office as a partner in its Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy practice. The firm said she previously served as acting principal deputy assistant general counsel at the U.S. Treasury Department and will advise on national security-related trade matters.
Sidley said it will relocate its San Diego office to Torrey Pines at Science Park in 2028. The firm said it will be an anchor tenant at 11077 North Torrey Pines Road, expanding an office that it opened two years ago.
Sidley said it published a Securities Enforcement and Regulatory Update examining the CFTC’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on retail crypto transactions. The firm said the article addresses the contemplated transaction framework and a proposed federal registration pathway for exchanges offering covered crypto transactions.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the SEC’s September 30 proposals on interval funds, performance fees and accredited investor eligibility. The firm said the proposals address how private-market strategies are offered through registered products and remain subject to rulemaking rather than constituting final changes.
Sidley said it is representing GE HealthCare in its $945 million acquisition of radiopharmaceutical company SOFIE Biosciences. The firm said the acquisition will broaden GE HealthCare’s U.S. radiopharmaceutical footprint and that Sharon Flanagan and Dan Belke are leading its transaction team.
Sidley Austin said it analyzed the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026, introduced in Congress on September 16. The firm said the proposal would generally bar entities not majority-owned and controlled by licensed providers from owning medical practices, employing providers or practicing medicine.
Sidley Austin said it published updated research on contingent value rights in public life sciences transactions through the first half of 2026. The firm said 28 of 59 transactions announced in 2025 included a CVR, a 47% share and the highest annual proportion in its survey.
Sidley Austin said it published an analysis of the SEC Division of Examinations’ October 1 handbook, which replaces the brochure previously sent with examination notices. The firm said the handbook is a staff statement without legal force and largely records existing examination practices rather than new substantive positions.
Sidley said it represented Diversis Capital in acquiring majority ownership of Tideworks Technology, a provider of terminal operating systems for marine and intermodal rail operations worldwide. The firm said Diversis plans to support product development, commercial capabilities and growth while Tideworks operates as an independent business.
Sidley said it advised Energy Transfer on an agreement to acquire Vaquero Midstream for approximately $2.625 billion. The firm said consideration comprises $1.95 billion in cash and approximately 33.3 million newly issued common units, with closing expected in the fourth quarter subject to approvals and customary conditions.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the final GLOBE drug pricing rule, which it said substantially narrows the proposed mandatory Medicare Part B model. The firm said new product exclusions and planned waivers for GENEROUS participants reduce the model’s reach, while its first performance year now begins April 1, 2027.
Sidley said it represented Invenergy in forming a strategic equity partnership with HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital to support a 2.7-gigawatt portfolio of U.S. projects. The firm said the ten-project portfolio includes utility-scale solar, solar paired with battery storage, and wind projects across six major power markets.
Sidley said it represented SlateView Capital in its joint venture’s acquisition of Parkview Estates, a 151-unit assisted living and memory care community in Fountain Valley, California. The firm said the property was acquired through a joint venture between SlateView and an institutional partner.
Sidley said it is representing Telix Pharmaceuticals in its $1.65 billion acquisition of Germany-based ITM Isotope Technologies Munich. The firm said ITM specializes in radioisotope production and radiopharmaceutical development, and the transaction will expand Telix’s manufacturing capabilities and add a complementary therapeutic pipeline.
Sidley said it represents Qualcomm in its acquisition of PickNik, a robotics software company that stewards the open-source MoveIt framework. The firm said the acquisition is intended to develop Qualcomm’s robotics ecosystem and integrate MoveIt more closely with Qualcomm Dragonwing robotics and Arduino platforms.
Sidley said it was named a finalist for Global Investigations Review’s Most Impressive Global Investigations Practice of the Year award for 2026. The firm said the annual awards recognize investigations work and described its practice as advising companies, boards and senior executives on enforcement and regulatory matters.
Sidley said it represented Pyxis Oncology in an underwritten offering of common stock, pre-funded warrants and accompanying common warrants. The firm said expected gross proceeds were approximately $110 million, with up to another $172.6 million possible if the warrants are exercised in full.
Sidley said it represented Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals in a licensing agreement with Novo Nordisk for HRS-1596, a phase 1-ready GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist. The firm said the agreement, which includes a $300 million upfront payment, has a potential value of up to $2.6 billion, contingent on development, regulatory and commercial milestones.
Sidley said the Chapter 11 plan of Alea Holdings US Company and its debtor affiliates became effective on September 30, 2026. The firm said it obtained confirmation on September 10 in the Southern District of Texas and described the restructuring as a consensual resolution of approximately $280 million in debt.
Sidley said it advised JM Financial, IIFL Capital and Morgan Stanley as book-running lead managers on Elevate Campuses’ approximately $220 million initial public offering. The firm described the transaction as India’s first listing of a student housing company and said Manoj Bhargava led its team.
Sidley said it received 24 practice area rankings and 30 lawyer rankings in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027. The firm said the results included eight London lawyers named to the Hall of Fame and 11 lawyers recognized as Leading Partners.
Sidley said it represented Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical in an agreement granting Somnivera rights outside China to a clinical-stage sleep disorder drug. The firm said the agreement provides for a $10.5 million upfront payment and up to $507 million in milestone payments, alongside additional economic interests.
Sidley said it represented InfraBridge in the completed sale of its 50% interest in Invenergy AMPCI Thermal Power to ArcLight Capital Partners. The firm said the investment covers a 5.4-gigawatt portfolio of 11 contracted power assets held in a joint venture with Invenergy across North American markets.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s September 1 stablecoin consultation. The firm said its article compared proposed treatment of issuer categories and addressed the obligations and implementation questions for businesses considering whether their arrangements fall within the regulatory framework.
Sidley said it published a reminder by Katie Klaben and Daniel Atchue for EDGAR account administrators about annual confirmation under EDGAR Next. The firm’s article explained the confirmation process, account access consequences and steps involved in restoring an account that has not completed the requirement.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission’s approach to enforcement outcomes. The firm’s article discussed a September 24 speech by Michael Duignan and examined the range of regulatory responses available beyond conventional proceedings and monetary penalties.
Sidley said it represented Bluevine in an agreement to be acquired by Valley National Bancorp for approximately US$340 million. The firm described Bluevine as a digital banking platform serving small businesses and said the transaction brings its technology and customer relationships into Valley’s business.
Sidley said James Sherlock joined its London M&A and Private Equity practice as a partner from Skadden’s private equity group. The firm said his work for financial sponsors includes acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, co-investments, consortium arrangements, joint ventures and restructuring transactions across different stages of investment.
Sidley said it advised bookrunning lead managers and a marketing bookrunner on the National Stock Exchange of India’s approximately US$2.36 billion initial public offering. The firm said the exchange’s equity shares began trading on BSE on September 24, 2026, following the offering.
Sidley said it represented Electronics for Imaging in an agreement to combine with Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business. The firm said a Siris affiliate would own 60% of the combined business and Agfa DPS would own 40%, under the terms described in its announcement.
Sidley Austin said it represented the special committee of independent trustees of Slate Grocery REIT in its sale to a joint venture between Brixmor and Everview Partners. The firm described the transaction as an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of approximately US$2.3 billion.
Sidley Austin said it is representing Rexel in its $1.4 billion acquisition of GCG from Audax Private Equity. The firm said the proposed transaction is expected to expand Rexel’s North American operations and increase its exposure to infrastructure markets, including data centers and power networks.
Sidley Austin said it represented Star51 Capital in its investment in UltraSight’s $24 million Series B2 financing. The firm described UltraSight as a developer of AI-guided cardiac workflows and said the financing would support U.S. commercial expansion and further development of its platform.
Sidley Austin said it advised Certares on closing a single-asset continuation fund that extends its investment partnership with Guardian Alarm. The firm said the transaction gave existing shareholders a liquidity option while committing additional capital for Guardian’s acquisition strategy and continued business growth.
Sidley Austin said it received the Best Law Firm: Private Markets honor at the 2026 U.S. Hedge Fund Services Awards. The firm said the awards, presented by With Intelligence and S&P Global, recognize service providers supporting the U.S. private funds industry.
Sidley Austin said it won two honors at the 2026 Benchmark Europe Awards, receiving recognition for its sanctions and trade disputes work and for London partner Jonathan Lafferty. The firm said the awards followed research into litigation and arbitration matters across Europe.
Sidley said it published an Accelerating Energy podcast episode asking whether energy supply can keep up with the AI boom, in which Ken Irvin spoke with Houlihan Lokey’s Xander Hector and Mario Manna. The firm said the discussion covered project bankability for data-center demand, equipment backlogs, rising costs, interconnection delays and regulatory timelines, and how to distinguish sustainable demand from speculative forecasts.
Sidley said it published its September Antitrust and Competition Bulletin covering the European Commission’s new guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance, California Assembly Bill 1776 expanding the Cartwright Act, FTC Chairman Ferguson’s support for behavioural remedies in vertical mergers, the EU General Court’s ruling upholding the block on Booking’s acquisition of Etraveli, and a Commission study on merger effects. The firm said an October 6 roundtable will feature DG COMP’s Eline Vanhollebeke, moderated by Iva Todorova.
Sidley said Holly J. Gregory and Kai H.E. Liekefett were included in the 2026 NACD Directorship 100. The firm said both lawyers were recognized in the Governance Professionals and Institutions category, which forms part of the National Association of Corporate Directors’ annual recognition program.
Sidley said Chicago Daily Law Bulletin named Jaime Simon to its 2026 40 Under Forty list. The firm’s announcement highlighted the Chicago partner’s litigation practice, including her work on product liability and life sciences disputes for pharmaceutical and other regulated businesses.
Sidley said it published a capital markets update on the SEC’s September 16 proposal to rescind Rule 14a-8 and modernise the proxy process. The firm said the proposal would leave shareholder proposals to state law and company charters, expand companies’ discretionary voting authority with a shareholder opt-out, end annual report delivery with proxy statements, shorten broker searches to five business days and rescind exempt-solicitation notices, with comments due November 20.
Sidley said its work on the acquisition of Electronic Arts received an Impact Deal of the Year award at the ITR Europe Tax Awards 2026. The firm said it advised Affinity Partners as part of the consortium acquiring the video game company.
Sidley Austin published an update analyzing the SEC’s innovation exemption for on-chain trading of tokenized U.S.-listed shares. The firm’s publication addressed issuers, investors, brokers, trading venues and liquidity providers, and examined operational conditions and questions involving custody, execution, disclosures and shareholder rights.
Sidley Austin said it represented Sheridan Capital Partners in an investment in PtEverywhere, which the firm described as a practice-management and integrated-payments software platform for outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation providers. The announcement identified Elazar Guttman as the leader of the legal team.
Sidley Austin said it represented Host Digital Infrastructure in a $425 million merger with Healthy Choice Wellness and advised Host Digital on a concurrent $17.5 million underwritten public offering. The firm said the combined company began operating as Host Digital, a developer and operator of data centers for AI and high-performance computing.
Sidley Austin said it represented CFP Energy in arranging $35 million in debt financing from Mediobanca Group for Vaulted Deep. The firm said the financing supported the waste-management company’s expansion of U.S. disposal sites and investment in technology for developing additional locations.
Sidley Austin published a client update on the SEC’s September 17 roundtable about preparations for 24-hour trading. The firm’s analysis examined the regulatory and operational questions raised by longer market hours, including execution quality, supervision, staffing, securities lending, resilience and the timing of issuer disclosures.
Sidley Austin said it represented underwriters in GlaxoSmithKline Capital’s $6.5 billion senior notes offering across six tranches, guaranteed by GSK. The firm said proceeds went toward repayment of acquisition-facility borrowing for GSK’s completed Nuvalent acquisition and other general corporate purposes.
Sidley Austin said it represented CDW Corporation and affiliates CDW LLC and CDW Finance Corporation in a $1.5 billion senior notes issuance. The firm said capital markets lawyers Rob Ryan and Nicole Garrett led its team, which also included tax lawyers.
Sidley announced that partners Michael Resch and Smitha Stansbury had joined from King & Spalding. The firm said Resch joined its Litigation group in San Francisco, while Stansbury joined its Food, Drug and Medical Device practice in Washington, D.C., adding litigation and regulatory capabilities for its clients.
Sidley said it advised on Transwarp Technology’s initial public offering and H share listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The firm said it acted as Hong Kong legal adviser to sole sponsor Haitong International Capital and the underwriters, and also served as prospectus drafting counsel.
Sidley said it represented Cymphony in a $30 million Series A financing, describing the company as a provider of an AI governance and security platform. The firm’s announcement identified lawyers in Palo Alto and Washington, DC, from its venture capital and banking practices as members of the transaction team.
Sidley announced that it had represented GSK on a €3.5 billion notes issuance by GSK Capital B.V., guaranteed by GSK plc. The firm said proceeds repaid acquisition-facility borrowings associated with Nuvalent and supported general corporate purposes, with David Howe and Omar Shafi leading its London team.
Sidley announced that it had represented Noetive AI in a $41 million seed financing led by Eclipse. The firm said the funding announcement accompanied Noetive’s emergence from stealth and described its client as developing specialized artificial intelligence systems for businesses operating in the physical economy.
Sidley announced that Forbes had included Yvette Ostolaza and Carter Phillips in its 2026 America’s Top Lawyers list. The firm described their work as encompassing business litigation, crisis management, internal investigations and appellate advocacy, and identified Ostolaza as chair of its management committee.
Sidley announced the launch of a Beauty & Wellness industry group bringing together lawyers from 13 practices. The firm said the group would advise businesses and investors across transactions, disputes and regulation, building on work it had already undertaken for clients in the sector.
Sidley announced that it was representing Tablet Command in an investment from The Rise Funds, TPG’s impact-investing strategy. The firm described Tablet Command as a provider of incident-management and response software for fire departments and emergency agencies, with the investment intended to support staffing, technology and customers.