Wintrust chooses leader for NWI expansion • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 exhibit9912026-q2.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Wintrust Financial Corporation 9700 W. Higgins Road, Suite 800, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Dykstra, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating

Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC) said its unit, Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A., agreed to acquire Northern Trust’s guardianship services business. The companies did not disclose deal terms. The announcement was made late Monday, according to the report.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) and Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) said Wintrust Private Trust Company will buy Northern Trust’s guardianship services business. The deal is expected to close later in 2026; terms weren’t disclosed. The guardianship unit manages about $1.2B in assets, and Northern Trust’s team is expected to move to Wintrust.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.