Earnings Digest: Feb 14, 2026 12:29 PM EST

Highlights:

• Tequila Capital Seeks to Curb Extortion After Alleged Shakedown - Mexican state government invests to repair damage after investigators uncovered extortion scheme by rogue mayor against world's oldest tequila maker. Source

• VW Faces Dieselgate Trial in Paris Over Alleged Deceit, AFP Says - Volkswagen AG ordered to face criminal trial in France related to diesel-emission scandal from over a decade ago. Source

• BDCs From Carlyle, Sixth Street Team Up on Venture to Issue CLOs - Business development companies from Carlyle Group Inc. and Sixth Street Partners create joint venture to issue collateralized loan obligations amid declining interest rates squeezing sector earnings. Source