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Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Veritiv, Federal Agricultural Mortgage, Community Bank System, First Midwest, Knoll, and TransCanada — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

NEW YORK, May 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV ), Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: AGM ), Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU ), First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI ), Knoll, Inc. (NYSE: KNL ), and TransCanada Corporation (NYSE: TRP ), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

VRTV DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VRTV AGM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AGM CBU DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CBU FMBI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FMBI KNL DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KNL TRP DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TRP

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV ), Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: AGM ), Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU ), First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI ), Knoll, Inc. (NYSE: KNL ), and TransCanada Corporation (NYSE: TRP ) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed May 16th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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Veritiv Corporation (VRTV) REPORT OVERVIEW

Veritiv's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Veritiv reported revenue of $2,101.00MM vs $1,994.60MM (up 5.33%) and basic earnings per share -$1.00 vs -$0.14. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Veritiv reported revenue of $8,364.70MM vs $8,326.60MM (up 0.46%) and basic earnings per share -$0.85 vs $1.31. Veritiv is expected to report earnings on August 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.88. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $4.26 and is expected to report on March 7th, 2019.

To read the full Veritiv Corporation (VRTV) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VRTV

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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Federal Agricultural Mortgage reported interest income of $119.55MM vs $86.62MM (up 38.02%) and basic earnings per share $2.12 vs $1.76 (up 20.45%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Federal Agricultural Mortgage reported interest income of $400.53MM vs $311.90MM (up 28.42%) and basic earnings per share $6.73 vs $6.12 (up 9.97%). Federal Agricultural Mortgage is expected to report earnings on August 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018.

To read the full Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=AGM

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Community Bank System, Inc. (CBU) REPORT OVERVIEW

Community Bank System's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Community Bank System reported interest income of $88.40MM vs $69.96MM (up 26.37%) and basic earnings per share $0.78 vs $0.58 (up 34.48%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Community Bank System reported interest income of $329.46MM vs $285.19MM (up 15.52%) and basic earnings per share $3.07 vs $2.34 (up 31.20%). Community Bank System is expected to report earnings on July 30th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.73. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.16 and is expected to report on January 28th, 2019.

To read the full Community Bank System, Inc. (CBU) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CBU

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First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (FMBI) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Midwest's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, First Midwest reported interest income of $131.35MM vs $123.70MM (up 6.18%) and basic earnings per share $0.33 vs $0.23 (up 43.48%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Midwest reported interest income of $509.72MM vs $378.33MM (up 34.73%) and basic earnings per share $0.96 vs $1.14 (down 15.79%). First Midwest is expected to report earnings on July 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.35. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.97 and is expected to report on February 4th, 2019.

To read the full First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (FMBI) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FMBI

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Knoll, Inc. (KNL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Knoll's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Knoll reported revenue of $296.56MM vs $256.82MM (up 15.47%) and basic earnings per share $0.31 vs $0.32 (down 3.13%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Knoll reported revenue of $1,132.89MM vs $1,164.29MM (down 2.70%) and basic earnings per share $1.66 vs $1.71 (down 2.92%). Knoll is expected to report earnings on July 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.29. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.00 and is expected to report on February 14th, 2019.

To read the full Knoll, Inc. (KNL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KNL

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TransCanada Corporation (TRP) REPORT OVERVIEW

TransCanada's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, TransCanada reported revenue of $2,709.07MM vs $2,562.24MM (up 5.73%) and basic earnings per share $0.66 vs $0.56 (up 17.48%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, TransCanada reported revenue of $10,374.56MM vs $9,443.78MM (up 9.86%) and basic earnings per share $2.65 vs $0.12 (up 2,093.06%). TransCanada is expected to report earnings on July 27th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.56. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.78 and is expected to report on February 21st, 2019.

To read the full TransCanada Corporation (TRP) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=TRP

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