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MIL-OSI Russia: About 700 US Marines deployed to Los Angeles over protests

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

LOS ANGELES, June 9 (Xinhua) — About 700 US Marines have been mobilized in connection with protests in Los Angeles, the country’s second-largest city, CNN reported on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the situation.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, will join thousands of National Guard troops who were activated by U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of the California governor or the mayor of Los Angeles, the statement said.

CNN noted that the deployment of a full battalion of Marines marks a significant expansion in the scale of Trump’s use of the military to demonstrate force against protesters.

Like National Guard troops, the Marines are prohibited from engaging in law enforcement activities, such as making arrests, unless Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, which allows the president to use the armed forces to stop an insurrection or rebellion against federal government, the statement said.

The city of Twentynine Palms is located approximately 220 kilometers east of downtown Los Angeles.

The Marines deployed to Los Angeles will be tasked with protecting federal property and personnel, NBC News quoted two U.S. Defense Department officials as saying, while ABC News reported they are expected to arrive within the next 24 hours.

On Saturday, Trump took emergency action by calling in 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in the Los Angeles area, invoking rarely used federal powers and bypassing the authority of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

About 300 National Guard troops arrived early Sunday in downtown Los Angeles. More than 1,000 protesters clashed with National Guard troops in the city Sunday during demonstrations against immigration enforcement raids that took place across California over the weekend. –0–

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi congratulates Javier Efrain Bu Soto on taking office as Honduran Foreign Minister

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday congratulated Javier Efrain Bu Soto on his assumption of office as Honduran Foreign Minister.

In his message, he noted that in March 2023, the heads of the two states made a far-sighted strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the history of relations between China and Honduras.

In the more than two years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have witnessed rapid development of bilateral relations and achieved fruitful results in bilateral cooperation, which has brought tangible benefits to both peoples, the minister said.

Facts have proven that the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras is a significant modern achievement with long-term benefits, Wang added.

He said Beijing highly values Tegucigalpa’s commitment to the one-China principle and will continue to support Honduras as much as possible in developing its economy and improving the well-being of its people.

Wang Yi expressed his willingness to establish a strong working relationship with J.E. Bu Soto, jointly implement the important agreements reached by the two heads of state, and continuously improve the level of relations between China and Honduras. –0–

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll in Austrian school shooting rises to nine – media

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

VIENNA, June 10 (Xinhua) — At least nine people were killed in a shooting at a school in Austria’s second-largest city of Graz, local media reported on Tuesday.

Several students and teachers were seriously injured, local media reported, citing police. The suspect apparently committed suicide, the reports added.

According to Austria’s largest newspaper, Kronen Zeitung, the incident took place at a school in the Lend district at around 10:00 /08:00 GMT/ on Tuesday.

Local police have been mobilized and a helicopter has been dispatched. The school has been evacuated and there is no further danger, local police said on social media X. –0–

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June 11, 2025
India’s space ambitions soar with historic Axiom Mission 4 and Gaganyaan Programme

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

India is poised to make history as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force prepares to become the first Indian astronaut in over four decades to travel to space. Selected under the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Human Spaceflight Programme, Shukla will serve as Mission Pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS), launching aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on June 11, 2025. This mission, reviving the legacy of Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 spaceflight, underscores India’s bold ambition to lead in global space exploration.

Managed by Axiom Space and led by Commander Peggy Whitson of the USA, Ax-4 is a landmark collaboration involving India, Poland, and Hungary, each sending government-sponsored astronauts to the ISS for the first time. Shukla’s role highlights India’s growing prominence in the global space community, focusing on operational readiness, microgravity adaptation, and advanced scientific experiments in space biology and life support systems. His work will include pioneering studies on edible microalgae to explore their growth under microgravity and space radiation, alongside research on cyanobacteria like Spirulina and Synechococcus for self-sustaining life support systems. An ISRO-led project, Voyager Tardigrades, will investigate the resilience of tardigrades in space, aiming to uncover molecular mechanisms for surviving extreme environments. Additional experiments on crop seeds, myogenesis, STEM demonstrations, and sprouts will further bolster India’s space science expertise. These efforts, developed in partnership with ISRO, NASA, and the Department of Biotechnology, are vital for long-duration missions and align with India’s Gaganyaan Programme, targeting a crewed mission to Low Earth Orbit by 2027.

The Gaganyaan Programme, backed by a ₹20,193 crore budget, is India’s flagship initiative for indigenous human spaceflight. It aims to develop and validate technologies for safe crewed missions, with a vision to establish the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and achieve a crewed lunar landing by 2040. Four Indian Air Force test pilots—Group Captains PB Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Shukla—have completed rigorous training. As of May 2025, the programme is in its final phase, with the Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, Crew Escape System, and Crew Module undergoing final testing for a planned 2027 launch. Gaganyaan is expected to drive technological innovation, industrial growth, and high-tech job creation, while inspiring future generations in STEM fields.

India’s space programme has already achieved remarkable milestones. Between January 2015 and December 2024, ISRO launched 393 foreign satellites and three Indian customer satellites, serving 34 countries, including the USA, UK, and Singapore. In 2017, ISRO set a world record by launching 104 satellites in a single mission. The Chandrayaan-3 mission made India the first nation to land on the Moon’s southern pole, with the Pragyan rover confirming sulphur presence. The Aditya L-1 solar mission, launched in 2017, captured unprecedented solar flare data in February 2025. Upcoming initiatives like the SpaDeX mission in December 2024 will demonstrate indigenous docking technology, while ISRO’s Orbital Re-entry Vehicle will enable autonomous re-entry and landing capabilities.

International collaborations are central to India’s space strategy. Partnerships with NASA on the NISAR mission, ESA on astronaut training and microgravity research, CNES on the TRISHNA satellite, and JAXA on lunar exploration studies highlight India’s global role. The India Space Policy 2023 and liberalized FDI norms, allowing up to 100% investment in certain space activities, have fueled private sector growth, with over 328 space startups emerging in recent years. Central Public Sector Enterprises like Antrix Corporation Limited and NewSpace India Limited, alongside IN-SPACe, are driving innovation and commercialization. The space budget has nearly tripled over the past decade, from ₹5,615 crore in 2013-14 to ₹13,416 crore in 2025-26, reflecting strong government commitment.

India’s Space Vision 2047 outlines ambitious goals, including the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, lunar landings, and missions to Venus.

June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Housing Authority recognises outstanding estate management services contractors and frontline staff (with photos)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Housing Authority recognises outstanding estate management services contractors and frontline staff
The HA introduced a new award this year to recognise the significant contributions of outstanding frontline staff on combating tenancy abuse, in appreciation of their efforts in safeguarding this valuable housing resource.

Officiating at the presentation ceremony, the Deputy Director of Housing (Estate Management), Mr Ricky Yeung, said, “Public housing resources are precious and should be allocated appropriately and rationally to those in genuine need of housing. The HA has been committed to combating tenancy abuse in public housing. We are encouraging services contractors to collaborate with us in safeguarding these housing resources.

“We have implemented a reward mechanism in the service contractor evaluation system, whereby services contractors who perform well in combating tenancy abuse will receive additional points, enhancing their bidding and contracting opportunities. Indeed, the effectiveness of the assistance provided by frontline staff of services contractors to our colleagues in detecting cases has been significant, helping our work in combating tenancy abuse achieve the desired results.”

The EMSC Awards in 2024 went to 17 services contractors providing property management, cleaning, security and car park operating services. Eight property services managers and 56 frontline staff members were also commended. The full list of awardees is in the Annex.
Currently, the management of more than half of the HA’s public rental housing estates is outsourced to property services contractors, and many major maintenance tasks in the HA estates are being supervised by them. By leveraging the private sector’s resources and experience in managing private properties, the HA seeks to continuously raise the quality of its estate management services and provide a pleasant living environment for its tenants.
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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL PLC – 09 06 2025] – (CGAML)

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser:	CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.	N/A
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL PLC
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:	N/A
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	09 JUNE 2025
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	N/A

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

Class of relevant security:	0.2p ORDINARY
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:	1,469,500	3.4736
(2) Cash-settled derivatives:
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	1,469,500	3.4736

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a) Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchase/sale	Number of securities	Price per unit
0.2p ORDINARY	SALE	33,000	3064.4697p

(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
NONE

(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
NONE

(ii) Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description
e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
NONE

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

NONE

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

NONE

(c) Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

Date of disclosure:	10 JUNE 2025
Contact name:	MARK ELLIOTT
Telephone number:	01253 376539

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [CRANEWARE PLC – 09 06 2025] – (CGWL)

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser:	CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.	N/A
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	CRANEWARE PLC
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:	N/A
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	09 JUNE 2025
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	N/A

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

Class of relevant security:	1p ORDINARY
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:	1,696,458	4.7909
(2) Cash-settled derivatives:
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	1,696,458	4.7909

NOTE: On 09/06/2025 there was a transfer out of 395 shares by a discretionary client.

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a) Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchase/sale	Number of securities	Price per unit
1p ORDINARY	SALE	340	2051p
1p ORDINARY	SALE	360	2061p
1p ORDINARY	PURCHASE	625	2052p
1p ORDINARY	PURCHASE	3,500	2056p

(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
NONE

(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
NONE

(ii) Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description
e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
NONE

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

NONE

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

NONE

(c) Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

Date of disclosure:	10 JUNE 2025
Contact name:	MARK ELLIOTT
Telephone number:	01253 376539

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: It’s a three-peat! Questrade leads annual ranking as MoneySense’s Best Online Broker in Canada again for 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

TORONTO, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questrade (www.questrade.com) — Canada’s #1 rated* online brokerage — is honoured to share that it has retained the title of MoneySense’s Best Online Broker in Canada for 2025, landing atop the ranking for a third consecutive year. The annual MoneySense review, conducted in partnership with research firm Surviscor, assesses and compares Canadian online brokerages across four pillars of investor experience including desktop and mobile platforms, service efficacy, and commissions and fees.

“Reclaiming the title of Best Online Broker in Canada adds to an already eventful year for Questrade with our move to offer $0 commission trading alongside our introduction of real-time fractional trading and Questrade Plus,” said Rob Galaski, Chief Journey Officer, Questrade. “This recognition stands as another powerful acknowledgement of our team’s work to deliver Canada’s most complete and compelling investment offering, furthering our mission to help all Canadians become much more financially successful and secure.”

In another standout year where Questrade outperformed its peers across many of the investor experience categories, it was applauded for its surprise move to introduce $0 commission trading, as well as its reliable customer service experience, industry-leading digital investment platforms, and ongoing commitment to investor education.

“We’re proud to once again name Questrade as MoneySense’s Best Online Broker in Canada for 2025,” said Natasha Macmillan, Senior Business Director, MoneySense. “Questrade leads the way with a robust, user-focused platform that prioritizes accessibility, innovation, and exceptional service, delivering genuine value to investors at every experience level. Its unwavering commitment to enhancing the investor experience, education, and ongoing support truly sets Questrade apart from the competition.”

Adding to the repeat recognition, MoneySense’s 2025 review also named Questrade as best broker for new and seasoned investors, $0 commission trading, user experience, and account experience, highlighting the online brokerage’s attention to the evolving needs and preferences of active and passive investors alike.

For a full breakdown of the rankings and explanation of all the criteria used, please visit the following link: https://www.moneysense.ca/save/investing/best-online-brokers-in-canada/.

About Questrade

Questrade, Inc. (“Questrade”) is changing the Canadian financial services industry by leveraging technology to lower fees while providing a viable alternative to traditional financial investment options, thereby allowing Canadians to Keep More of their Money. As a leader and innovator in financial services, Questrade is a trusted ally that advocates for consumers, focused on improving value. With 25 years of challenging the status quo as one of Canada’s leading, non-bank online brokerages and over $50 billion in assets under administration, Questrade and its affiliates provide financial products and services, including securities and foreign currency investments. For more information, visit www.questrade.com or on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @Questrade. Questrade, Inc. is a registered investment dealer, a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Questrade is a wholly owned subsidiary of Questrade Financial Group Inc.

*MoneySense 2025

Media Contact

For more information, please contact J.R Gabriel, Questrade Financial Group at: jgabriel@questrade.com.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/620d1e9c-156f-4ff2-a10f-86b40da8f80a

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [GLOBALDATA PLC – 09 06 2025] – (CGWL)

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser:	CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.	N/A
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	GLOBALDATA PLC
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:	N/A
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	09 JUNE 2025
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	N/A

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

Class of relevant security:	0.01p ORDINARY
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:	11,042,509	1.3691
(2) Cash-settled derivatives:
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	11,042,509	1.3691

NOTE: On 09/06/2025 there was a transfer out of 6,100 shares by a discretionary client.

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a) Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchase/sale	Number of securities	Price per unit
0.01p ORDINARY	SALE	3,825	171.68p
0.01p ORDINARY	SALE	7,300	171.85p

(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
NONE

(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
NONE

(ii) Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description
e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
NONE

4. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

NONE

(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

NONE

(c) Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

Date of disclosure:	10 JUNE 2025
Contact name:	MARK ELLIOTT
Telephone number:	01253 376539

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [MARLOWE PLC – 09 06 2025] – (CGWL)

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1. KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser:	CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.	N/A
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	MARLOWE PLC
(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:	N/A
(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	09 JUNE 2025
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	No

2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

Class of relevant security:	50p ORDINARY
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:	3,116,402	3.9688
(2) Cash-settled derivatives:
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	3,116,402	3.9688

NOTE: On 09/06/2025 there was a transfer out of 820 shares by a discretionary client.

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a) Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchase/sale	Number of securities	Price per unit
50p ORDINARY	SALE	1,150	434.05p
50p ORDINARY	SALE	1,130	435p

(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
NONE

(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
NONE

(ii) Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description
e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
NONE

4. OTHER INFORMATION

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI Global: 100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Christina Littlefield, Associate Professor of Communication and Religion, Pepperdine University

Immigrant children from Central Europe at a settlement house in St. Louis. Thomasa.nagel/Wikimedia Commons

President Donald Trump has praised the Gilded Age, which he believes was a time of immense national prosperity thanks to tariffs, no income tax, and few regulations on business.

Similar to today, the late 19th century was a time where a small group of men enjoyed immense wealth, privilege and power to shape the nation. It was a time of immense inequality, as factory and housing conditions crushed the lives of the poor.

And it was a time of white Christian nationalism.

In Northern cities, reformers saw the wealth gap, the plight of workers and the squalid conditions in tenements as undermining their vision of a Christian America. Fueled by faith, the Social Gospel movement worked to expand labor rights and improve living conditions at the turn of the 20th century.

At the same time, many of these white Protestant activists believed their own culture and race to be superior, and this prejudice hindered their efforts. They often spouted anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant rhetoric, and mostly ignored Black workers’ plight.

One of Jacob Riis’ many photographs of living conditions on New York’s Lower East Side.
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Ever since the Puritans landed, white Christian nationalism has informed how many Protestants try to shape their country – a history I trace with church historian Richard T. Hughes in the book “Christian America and the Kingdom of God.” But Christian nationalism has taken dramatically different forms over time. The progressive Social Gospellers of a century ago are a particularly striking contrast to the conservative Christian right that has shaped U.S. politics for half a century, up to today.

Guardians of a Christian nation

There are many differences between Christian nationalism then and now. Like many conservative Christians today, however, the Social Gospellers believed that the United States was uniquely chosen and blessed by God, and called to be a Christian nation. They saw themselves as the rightful guardians of that mission. And though the country was still overwhelmingly Protestant, they feared they were losing influence.

New research explored the history of the Bible – research that many Christians feared would undermine people’s trust in Scripture as the word of God, by emphasizing its human composition. New scientific ideas about the Earth’s creation and human evolution challenged their visions of an all-powerful, all-knowing God. Meanwhile, rapid industrialization and urbanization had created new social challenges, such as workers’ safety and living conditions, leading some to reject faith as irrelevant to their needs.

Social Gospellers wanted to vindicate Christianity and show it was still relevant to modern life. But white leaders’ vision of what a Christian America should look like conflated their Protestant faith with their race and culture.

Josiah Strong, for example, was a Congregationalist minister known for promoting factory safety. But he stoked fear of Catholic immigrants and endorsed the expansion of the U.S. as a benevolent empire. The Anglo-Saxon race “is destined to dispossess many weaker races, assimilate others, and mold the remainder,” Strong argued in his 1885 book, “Our Country.”

Baptist reformer Walter Rauschenbusch.
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Another Social Gospel reformer, Northern Baptist theologian Walter Rauschenbusch, railed against unrestrained greed, political corruption, militarism and contempt between elites and the working class. But he shared the white supremacy of his age. God was favoring Germanic and Anglo-Saxon people, he claimed, to enact God’s purposes.

“Other races are as dear to God as we and he may be holding them in reserve to carry His banner when we drop it,” he wrote in an undated article. But it was part of God’s plan, he believed, for Northern Europeans to “hold the larger part of the world’s wealth and power in the hollow of their hands and the larger share of the world’s intellectual and spiritual possessions in the hollow of their heads.”

The ‘right’ kind of Christian

Though many white Protestants felt threatened by the challenges of immigration, they were still a clear majority, and they presumed that most Americans would endorse applying Christian ethics to public policy and social reform.

Jane Addams speaks to visitors in 1935 at Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that she co-founded in 1889.
National Archives via Wikimedia Commons

What’s more, women gaining the right to vote in 1920 meant Social Gospel leaders expanded Protestants’ power at the ballot box. Many Social Gospel leaders embraced women’s suffrage because women were already leading supporters for their causes: For example, Frances Willard, who promoted temperance and workers’ rights; and Jane Addams, who ran a Christian “settlement house,” or community center, for the poor.

But in another sense, demographics were not on their side. The U.S. might have been a very white and Christian country, but in some Social Gospellers’ minds, the era’s waves of immigrants were not the “right” kind of Christian: Northern European and Protestant. Immigration was shifting from Great Britain, Ireland and Germany to Russia, Poland, Hungary and Italy. While Protestants far outnumbered Catholics nationally, Strong wrote that they were double the Protestant population in major cities like New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.

A Polish mother and her nine children waiting at Ellis Island.
U.S. National Park Service

Strong argued that Catholic immigrants were lazy, prone to alcoholism and criminal activity, and willing to sell their vote to corrupt city politicians. He claimed they would corrupt the morals of Anglo-Saxon Americans, and that if the Catholic population grew, it would undermine Protestants’ religious liberty.

Nativist views like these led to the National Origins Act of 1924, which restricted the number of immigrants. Quotas for each country were based on the profile of the American population in 1890 – an attempt to maintain Protestant dominance against Catholic and Jewish immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe. That distrust also kept Social Gospellers from partnering with Roman Catholic leaders on shared concern for workers.

Flourishing for all, or some?

Still, when it came to workers’ basic needs, reformers cared deeply about improving circumstances for the “least of these.” The movement was strongly influenced by the biblical parable of the sheep and the goats: verses in the Book of Matthew where Jesus promotes feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, clothing the naked and visiting those in prison.

Social Gospellers aimed to prove that Christianity could answer the social challenges caused by industrialization, urbanization and immigration. For the most part, they sought to use their privilege in ways that promoted the flourishing of all Americans, such as expanding labor rights and providing services to the poor through settlement houses.

A photograph by Jacob Riis in a small New York City sweatshop in the 1880s.
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In 1908, for example, the Federal Council of Churches adopted a 14-point statement called the “Social Creed,” affirming that churches should support reforms “to lift the crushing burdens of the poor, and to reduce the hardships and uphold the dignity of labor.” While some of the reforms they called for are taken for granted today — like one day off per week — other calls, like a living wage for all, are yet to be realized.

Over the past half-century, the modern Christian right, too, has feared that its vision for the nation is eroding. Conservative churches have seen their influence drop as more Americans move away from organized religion and reject their rejection of LGBTQ+ people.

I — along with other scholars — argue that these fears have helped fuel resurgent Christian nationalism today. Since merging with the tea party movement during the Obama administration, the Christian right has increasingly embraced an anti-immigration and anti-minority stance, fearing the loss of its own standing.

Like the Social Gospellers of a century ago, the Christian nationalists of recent decades are wary of religious and racial change in their country. Yet the movement’s priorities – often focused around its vision of families, sex and gender – are starkly more limited than the broader quality-of-life issues that Social Gospellers addressed.

Both groups desired an America rooted in biblical values. But each interpreted Scripture through its own lens, seeking to remake America in its own, white Protestant image.

Christina Littlefield does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. 100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America – https://theconversation.com/100-years-ago-the-social-gospel-movement-pushed-to-improve-workers-lives-but-also-to-promote-its-vision-of-christian-america-255216

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Partnering for Prosperity: Beatty Boosts Small Financial Institutions Nationwide

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (3rd District of Ohio)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beatty reintroduced H.R. 3709 the ‘Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act’ to codify the Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The program pairs up small and rural financial institutions with large banks and credit unions, providing resources, training, and technical assistance to help them better serve their communities and become Financial Agents to Treasury.

Small financial institutions, including Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), play a critical role in their communities, yet there are only 151 MDI banks left in the United States, and the number of minority-owned banks has dropped more than 30% since its peak in 2008. Although their numbers have largely stabilized in recent years, MDIs generally have much higher expenses and are often forced to merge with other minority-owned banks to survive.

“Small financial institutions are anchors of local economies across the U.S., providing mortgage credit, small business lending, and other critical banking services to their communities ,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “These institutions know the financial needs of their communities best, and codifying the mentor-protégé program at Treasury will go a long way toward preserving and strengthening their impact across America —and advancing our mission of an inclusive financial system.”

“The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is pleased to support Congresswoman Joyce Beatty’s Advancing the Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act, which would establish a Treasury Financial Agent program enabling partnerships between MDIs, rural community banks, and other financial institutions,” said Rebeca Romero Rainey, ICBA President and CEO. “This legislation reinforces and supports the critical role MDIs and rural community banks serve as a lifeline in their communities, providing tailored financial products, and fostering greater economic growth.”

“The American Bankers Association is pleased to support Rep. Beatty’s Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act, which would increase the ability of community banks, rural financial institutions and MDIs to meet the financial service needs of their customers, clients and communities,” said Rob Nichols, ABA President and CEO. “By strengthening partnerships between large banks and these community financial institutions with the help of the Treasury Department, this bill will provide significant benefit to consumers across the country and the broader economy.”

“The National Bankers Association (NBA) proudly supports Congresswoman Joyce Beatty’s Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act, which takes a critical step toward strengthening small, mission-driven banks,” said Nicole Elam, President and CEO of the NBA. “This legislation builds on existing Treasury efforts by expanding the scope of support for Minority and Rural Depository Institutions—ensuring they have greater access to federal resources and opportunities. Through the establishment of a Financial Agent Mentor-Protégé Program, larger financial institutions will be able to mentor and support small, mission-driven banks in enhancing their operational capacity, deepening community impact, and qualifying to serve as financial agents of the U.S. government.”

“America’s Credit Unions applauds Rep. Joyce Beatty’s efforts to promote programs that support minority depository institution (MDI) credit unions and other credit unions. We are pleased to see the reintroduction of the Advancing the Mentor Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act. This bill would empower MDI and other smaller credit unions to collaborate with larger credit unions in these mentorship efforts. This builds on the credit union culture of ‘people helping people’ and working cooperatively to ensure the success of communities they serve,” said Jim Nussle, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO.

The full bill text can be found HERE.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: HTX Crypto Gem Hunt #6: Identify 7 Premium Assets with Strong Market Potential

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SINGAPORE, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of the sixth phase of its Crypto Gem Hunt program. Amidst a crypto market characterized by persistent volatility, with Bitcoin fluctuating between $100,000 and $110,000, market sentiment remains largely influenced by macroeconomic policies, regulatory developments, and speculative behavior. Against this backdrop, HTX’s Crypto Gem Hunt leverages rigorous data analysis and a meticulous selection process to spotlight seven standout projects. These projects are strategically positioned for growth and demonstrate strong community engagement. The selected assets span some of today’s most dynamic sectors—including RWA/DeFi, AI, Meme, LSD, and SocialFi—and feature both promising new entrants and well-established projects that have recently outperformed broader market trends.

New Listings Shine Across a Well-Balanced Sector Mix

In May, HTX listed 23 new assets, including six stablecoins, an approach that underscores its commitment to staying at the forefront of the stablecoin trend and expanding its asset offerings. Notably, USD1 made its global debut on HTX. The token, issued by World Liberty Financial (a company backed by the Trump family), focuses on building a DeFi lending ecosystem in the United States. USD1 quickly gained traction as one of May’s most discussed projects on social media and received an S rating.

Besides USD1, two other new assets in Crypto Gem Hunt #6 have stood out:

SYRUP (Maple Finance), a key player in the RWA/DeFi sector, experienced an impressive 117.7% surge following its listing on May 8, earning an A rating. SYRUP is the native token of Maple, a decentralized lending protocol that allows users to deposit USDC, receive syrupUSDC, and earn yield. All loans are collateralized by digital assets, ensuring both strong security and sustainable returns.

KAITO, an innovator in the InfoFi/AI sector, recorded a remarkable 263.6% increase since its listing on HTX on February 23, securing an A rating. KAITO is building an AI-driven crypto information network that streamlines content distribution among creators, users, and capital. By empowering the content ecosystem, KAITO is positioning itself at the forefront of the convergence between crypto and AI.

Veteran Projects Regain Momentum, Fueling Compelling Narratives

Despite continuous shifts in market dynamics, a select group of earlier-launched projects are demonstrating remarkable resilience. Backed by strong product fundamentals and vibrant community support, they’ve recently returned to the spotlight with evolving narratives and renewed momentum, capturing the attention of both investors and users.

Two Meme projects from last September, MOODENG and NEIROCTO, serve as notable examples:

MOODENG, built on the Solana (SOL) chain, surged an incredible 961.5% and received an A rating. Inspired by the famous pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand, MOODENG’s unique design, strong community, and viral momentum propelled it to a nearly tenfold increase post-launch.

NEIROCTO (First Neiro On Ethereum) is community-driven and carries on the spirit of Doge. Since its launch on September 7, 2024, it has seen a peak increase of 235%. Through consistent operational efforts and content-driven initiatives, NEIROCTO has cultivated a highly engaged Meme community.

ETHFI (ether.fi), launched in March 2024, emerged during the boom of the LSD sector and has since recorded a 258.7% increase. With rising interest in LSD solutions within the Ethereum ecosystem, ETHFI shows strong growth potential and a solid track record.

MASK (Mask Network), launched in 2021, is a SocialFi project that recently gained 187.3%. Acting as a bridge between Web2 (traditional internet) and Web3 (decentralized internet), MASK integrates decentralized applications into mainstream social media via a browser plugin. Recent feature updates and community efforts have significantly contributed to its price recovery.

HTX Crypto Gem Hunt Empowers Users Across Market Cycles

To date, HTX has launched six rounds of its Crypto Gem Hunt program. The latest selection features not only high-growth new assets from emerging sectors but also established projects that have recently delivered strong performance. Together, these assets offer users a well-balanced portfolio—combining defensive stability with high-upside potential.

Looking ahead, HTX Crypto Gem Hunt will continue to empower users through professional, intuitive asset discovery supported by robust data and forward-looking analysis.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Overland AI Demonstrates Soldier-Led Autonomy Across Day and Night Operations

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Overland AI’s fully autonomous tactical vehicles, ULTRA, were deployed across 15 live mission scenarios to comprehensively demonstrate end-to-end, Soldier-operated ground autonomy.

ULTRA, Overland’s fully autonomous tactical vehicle, operating in dense forest and utilizing tree line for cover during mission scenarios at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Soldiers from the 555th, 36th, and 20th Engineer Brigades, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, executed these 15 missions using two ULTRAs. They also leveraged Overland’s tactical C2 interface, OverWatch, to plan, execute, and adapt operations on the fly. From pre-operation vehicle checks, payload swaps and munition loading, to mission planning and execution in OverWatch, the experimentation event was conducted almost entirely by end users.

“This was a particularly unique event,” said Chris Merz, who serves as the director of product at Overland AI. “Nearly every phase of the operation—from munition loading to software-based replanning—was in the hands of the Soldier. We saw real independence from the operator, not just in planning and execution, but in adapting tactics in real time.”

ULTRA deploying smoke deception to confuse the enemy and create an element of surprise during a day mission in wooded terrain.

Participating units were tasked with planning complex, multi-vehicle missions. Soldiers used ULTRA’s modular platform for kinetic and electronic warfare breaching, terrain shaping with XM204s, deception, obscuration, and delivery of third-party payloads, including uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.

Overland’s autonomy stack is highly adaptable in the field. Some operators re-tasked vehicles mid-mission in response to enemy activity and adjusted payload configurations under time pressure with little notice. Other operators, planning two simultaneous terrain-shaping missions with over 20 checkpoints and five tasks per vehicle, took less than three minutes to plan.

A Soldier from the 555th Engineer Brigade plans a series of missions with ULTRAs using OverWatch, Overland’s intuitive, tactical command and control (C2) interface.

“Our mission is to empower the Armed Forces to dominate any and all missions they need to accomplish,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and chief executive officer of Overland AI. “This wide-ranging event showed that Soldiers both trust our autonomous land systems and can leverage our versatile capability from start to finish.”

Overland AI remains committed to advancing autonomous military technologies, having previously secured an $18.6 million contract with the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop autonomy software for the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program. The company continues to support a range of U.S. military programs, including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command.

To learn more about Overland AI and see open roles, visit www.overland.ai.

About Overland AI
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is powering ground operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver advanced autonomy for unit commanders. Hazardous missions in austere and electronically denied environments demand that this technology is reliable and resilient. Overland AI’s SPARK autonomy upfit and OverDrive stack enable ground vehicles to navigate off-road without GPS or direct operator control. The company built its fully autonomous tactical vehicle, ULTRA, in-house by integrating SPARK and OverDrive into a modular and attritable platform that is currently in production. Overland AI developed OverWatch, its intuitive C2 interface, to provide commanders with the precise coordination of autonomous ground systems that is vital for complex missions to succeed. Overland AI has achieved the end-to-end integration of ground autonomy, from operator to effect, and is putting this capability into the hands of tactical operators today.

Contact
Cameron Langford
overland@1stprinciples.io
First Principles Communications

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: RTI Named one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area 2025 by Fortune and Great Place to Work

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the software framework company for physical AI systems, is proud to announce its recognition as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area by Fortune magazine and Great Place To Work^®. This marks RTI’s third appearance on the prestigious list, ranking No. 26 in 2025. Earning a spot means that RTI has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best workplaces among companies headquartered in the San Francisco Bay region.

“This region is a hub of innovation, creativity and collaboration, and those transformative values are woven into the very fabric of our culture,” said Stan Schneider, CEO of RTI. “This recognition as a leading workplace isn’t just about our achievements; it’s a direct reflection of the incredible dedication and spirit of the people at RTI. They are the ones who make our mission a reality, bringing it to life day after day. To be celebrated as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area for the third time is a tremendous honor, and something we are deeply proud of.”

RTI’s culture, known internally as “1RTI,” focuses on inclusion, transparency, and connection, uniting a globally distributed workforce under shared values. Through regular company-wide events, flexible work policies, and open communication, RTI encourages meaningful engagement and career growth. In 2025, 93% of U.S.-based employees said RTI is a great place to work—36 points higher than the national average.

The Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were rewarded based on their ability to deliver positive outcomes for employees regardless of role or status within the organization.

“Congratulations to the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place To Work. “These companies prove that prioritizing people leads to better performance, and that leaders who invest in their people are rewarded with more sustainable and profitable businesses.”

In addition to this recognition, RTI was also Great Place To Work Certified™ in both the U.S. and Spain earlier this year for the seventh consecutive time, further underscoring its global reputation for workplace excellence.

WE’RE HIRING!
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: rti.com/company/careers

Don’t meet every single requirement? At RTI, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with all qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another one of our open roles.

About RTI

RTI is the software framework company for physical AI systems, with a mission to run a smarter world. RTI Connext^® provides the data architecture for over 2,000 designs in Aerospace and Defense, Medtech, Automotive, and Robotics – running in more than $1T of total deployed systems worldwide. Only RTI combines decades of technical expertise with industry-leading software and tools to develop smarter systems, faster. Learn more at www.rti.com.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: CUSIP Global Services Teams with Aumni, Inc., a J.P. Morgan company, to Offer CUSIP Identifiers for Private Companies

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NORWALK, Conn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CUSIP Global Services (CGS) today announced a collaboration with Aumni, Inc. (“Aumni”), a J.P. Morgan company specializing in venture capital data solutions, to expand CUSIP coverage for venture-backed and private equity-owned private companies. This expanded coverage provides standardized identifiers for company issuers and their financial instruments, thereby increasing efficiency, accuracy, and security in reporting, settlement, and analytics for venture capital firms, private equity firms, and their investors.

The CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric security identifier that captures the unique attributes of issuers and their financial instruments throughout the U.S. and Canada. Widely recognized as a trusted standard in the financial markets, the CUSIP is a foundational building block that allows for efficient trading, clearing, and settlement across dozens of asset classes. Private equity markets have historically not had a standard identifier, resulting in the use of manual, error-prone solutions for security tracking and identity resolution.

“This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enabling the same level of efficiency in private markets that public markets have enjoyed for decades. By standardizing private company identifiers, we are paving the way for more streamlined operations and better decision-making for all market participants, which we feel is becoming ever more important as these alternative asset classes continue to grow,” said Scott Preiss, Senior Vice President and Global Head, CGS. “This exciting collaboration with Aumni helps CGS fulfill its mission, as directed by our industry-appointed Board of Trustees, to keep innovating and expanding the depth and breadth of CUSIP coverage as new market needs develop.”

Aumni is a leading software platform for private market investors to manage investment portfolio data, analytics, and insights. By combining Aumni’s expertise in private market data structuring with CGS’s Private CUSIP assignment capabilities and reputation as a trusted provider of capital markets reference data, customers will benefit from rich company- and security-level metadata to support portfolio management.

“We are excited to work with CGS on providing standardized security identifiers to the venture capital and private equity space,” said Alex Woodgate, Head of Corporate Development and Data Solutions at Aumni. “Consistent reference data for private securities will simplify reporting and enable efficiencies for GPs and LPs, and unlock further innovation opportunities for the private markets ecosystem.”

Beginning today, existing CGS customers will gain access to a free version of the Private CUSIP feed alongside their existing products and services. Customers can choose to upgrade to a premium service, adding a larger pool of company and security identifiers, additional metadata for each identifier, and the ability to request new identifiers.

For more information, please visit https://www.cusip.com/cusip/privateEquityData.

About CUSIP Global Services
CUSIP Global Services (CGS) is the global leader in securities identification. The financial services industry relies on CGS’ unrivaled experience in uniquely identifying instruments and entities to support efficient global capital markets. Its extensive focus on standardization over the past 50 plus years has helped CGS earn its reputation as the industry standard provider of reliable, timely reference data. CGS is also a founding member of the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) and co-operates ANNA’s hub of ISIN data, the ANNA Service Bureau. CGS is managed on behalf of the American Bankers Association (ABA) by FactSet Research Systems Inc., with a Board of Trustees that represents the voices of leading financial institutions. For more information, visit www.cusip.com.

For More Information:

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Agilitas Energy Commissions Energy Storage System in Houston

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

WAKEFIELD, Mass., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Agilitas Energy, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, today announced the commissioning of a 9.96 megawatt (MW) / 22.4 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Houston, Texas. This project marks the first distributed generation BESS interconnected to CenterPoint Energy’s distribution system and participating in Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)’s wholesale delivery market.

A leading independent power producer (IPP), Agilitas Energy, will leverage its expertise in energy storage to operate the BESS to provide essential services to ERCOT. The newly operational BESS will strengthen grid resiliency during peak events and will lower electric system costs by participating in the ERCOT energy and ancillary services markets.

By providing diverse and reliable energy reserves, the BESS supports ERCOT’s efforts to maintain a stable and resilient power grid and provide options to the peaker and fossil-fuel-based plants that grid operators traditionally call upon during peak demand periods.

“This project underscores our confidence that ERCOT—long recognized as one of the premier energy markets in the U.S.—will increasingly value the unique benefits that only energy storage can provide,” said Barrett Bilotta, President, CEO and Co-founder of Agilitas Energy. “This project not only underscores our commitment to improving grid reliability with cost-effective energy but is also a significant step in our continued national expansion.”

“CenterPoint Energy is happy to serve Agilitas Energy as a customer, helping to support a diverse and reliable portfolio of generation available to our customers,” said Tony Gardner, SVP and Chief Customer Officer at CenterPoint Energy.

Looking ahead, Agilitas Energy is on track to commission a similar project, scheduled for commercial operation later this year. This project will add another 9.96 MW and 22.4 MWh of energy storage capacity to the grid, further expanding the Agilitas Energy footprint in Texas and fulfilling its commitment to delivering distributed energy solutions to the region.

For more information about Agilitas Energy and its projects, please visit https://agilitasenergy.com/.

About Agilitas Energy

Agilitas Energy is a leading independent power producer (IPP) in renewables and energy storage with a mission to propagate clean energy on a national scale. As the largest integrated developer, builder, owner and operator of energy storage and solar PV systems in the northeastern U.S., Agilitas Energy specializes in distributed energy solutions, and manages the entire end-to-end lifecycle of the projects that deliver predictable, cost-efficient, clean energy for off-takers, utilities and municipalities. The company has more than one gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy and energy storage projects in its pipeline across the U.S. To learn more, please visit: https://agilitasenergy.com/.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

Contact

Alex Banat
agilitas@v2comms.com

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Subscription brand executives ditch digital ad spend for new business models
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Subscription brands are pulling away from digital advertising. According to a new industry-wide study from Bango (AIM: BGO), 48% of subscription leaders report diminishing returns from traditional direct acquisition methods like paid search and paid social media. A further 53% warn that direct marketing is becoming “unsustainable” as customer acquisition costs spiral.

The report — Gravity Shift: Subscribers, bundles, and the acquisition black hole — captures responses from more than 200 senior executives at subscription-based businesses, spanning sectors from AI productivity apps to streaming services, retail, and finance. It reveals a stark reality: the performance marketing model that powered subscription growth over the last decade is under serious strain.

“Direct marketing used to be a reliable engine for growth. Now it’s a black hole,” said Anil Malhotra, CMO at Bango. “When nearly half your industry says ROI is vanishing, alarm bells should be ringing. It’s time to rethink how subscriptions go to market.”

Key findings:
- 88% of subscription brands expect direct acquisition costs to rise in 2025, with nearly one in three forecasting increases of over 25%.
- 80% are cutting back on at least one paid channel, including:
  - Paid search ads (33%)
  - Display advertising (30%)
  - Paid social ads (29%)
- 46% of leaders describe direct marketing spend as a “black hole” for their budgets.
- 53% believe direct channels are no longer a sustainable path to growth.
What’s driving the pullback?

Executives cited rising ad costs, algorithm changes, data privacy limits, and subscriber fatigue as the most pressing challenges. Compounding this, many brands report hitting the ceiling on their ability to profitably scale one-to-one acquisition.

“Netflix spends nearly $3 billion a year on marketing. That’s simply not feasible for the rest of the market,” said Giles Tongue, subscription expert at Bango. “Most brands don’t have the scale to absorb that kind of spend, especially when the returns are eroding. Direct-to-consumer marketing is hitting diminishing returns, and leaders are now looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to grow.”

Where the money is going

Rather than doubling down, brands are reallocating budget toward indirect acquisition strategies, such as bundling, partnerships, and aggregator platforms. According to the report:
- 82% of brands plan to increase investment in indirect channels this year.
- 90% are already bundling — or plan to — in 2025.
- 72% say indirect routes bring in higher quality subscribers than direct channels.
Among the fastest-growing channels: partnerships with telcos, banks, device platforms, and social media platforms. Over a quarter of brands (27%) are joining “Super Bundling” platforms like Verizon myPlan and myHome to reach new audiences without high upfront acquisition costs.

Bango’s recent consumer data also supports the shift: 62% of U.S. subscribers would prefer to manage multiple subscriptions through a single bundle, and 44% already get at least one subscription free as part of a packaged deal. Among younger users, these numbers are even higher — 55% of 18–24-year-olds now receive a bundled subscription they previously paid for directly.

Tongue added: “We’re seeing a clear shift from the subscription economy to the bundle economy. Consumers don’t want to manage ten separate subscriptions — they want value, convenience, and flexibility. The brands that win in this next phase will be the ones that package their offerings in ways that reflect how people actually want to buy.”

Implications beyond the subscription market

The findings come at a critical time for digital advertising giants like Google, Meta, and TikTok — whose earnings rely heavily on performance ad spend. If subscription leaders are a bellwether, Bango’s findings suggest we could be entering a post-performance marketing era, where distribution partnerships replace ad impressions as the metric that matters.

Bango expects the pivot to indirect acquisition and bundling to drive a wave of commercial opportunity for its Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™) platform. Bango’s DVM currently powers many of the world’s leading Super Bundling platforms, including Verizon myPlan and myHome, and supports acquisition for major services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Uber, YouTube, and Xbox. With 90% of subscription leaders now investing in bundling, the DVM is well placed to capitalize on the wider industry adoption and accelerated growth of indirect marketing through 2025 and beyond.

View the full report at Gravity Shift: Subscribers, bundles, and the acquisition black hole.

About Bango

Bango enables content providers to reach more paying customers through global partnerships. Bango revolutionized the monetization of digital content and services, by opening-up online payments to mobile phone users worldwide. Today, the Digital Vending Machine® is driving the rapid growth of the subscription economy, powering choice and control for subscribers.

The world’s largest content providers, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, trust Bango technology to reach subscribers everywhere.

Bango, where people subscribe. For more information, visit www.bango.com

Media contact

For US enquiries, contact SamsonPR: bango@samsonpr.com
For all other enquiries, contact Wildfire: bango@wildfirepr.com

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: GraniteShares 2x Long MSTR Daily ETF (MSTP), and 2x Short MSTR Daily ETF (MSDD) Launch.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GraniteShares, a provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of two new leveraged single-stock ETFs: GraniteShares 2x Long MSTR Daily ETF (NASDAQ: MSTP), and GraniteShares 2x Short MSTR Daily ETF (NASDAQ: MSDD).

An investment in the ETFs provides investors daily leveraged & short exposure to the underlying stock: Strategy (MSTR).

GraniteShares’s leveraged ETFs seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to 2 times (200%) the daily percentage change of the respective common stocks. GraniteShares’s short ETFs seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to -2 times (-200%) the daily percentage change of the respective common stocks. These funds are designed for sophisticated investors looking to capitalize on short-term movements in the underlying stocks.

High-Conviction Exposure to the Technology Company
- MicroStrategy Incorporated, based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, delivers AI-powered enterprise analytics software and services to clients worldwide across various industries. Known as Strategy, the company offers tools like Strategy One and HyperIntelligence to provide actionable insights and seamless data access. Alongside its analytics solutions, MicroStrategy has adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, accumulating it through financing and offering investors exposure to Bitcoin via its securities.
Designed for Tactical Traders

The new leveraged ETFs provide traders with a tool to gain leveraged exposure to these stocks, making them a potential consideration for those looking to execute short-term tactical trades.

“We continue to expand our suite of leveraged ETFs to meet the demand for high-conviction trading opportunities,” said Will Rhind, Founder of GraniteShares. “With the launch of MSTP and MSDD, we are providing investors with targeted tools to access some of the most exciting companies in AI, cloud computing, and Consumer Discretionary.”

For more information on the new GraniteShares leveraged ETFs, read the company’s prospectus.

About GraniteShares

GraniteShares is an entrepreneurial ETF provider focused on high-conviction investment solutions. The firm offers a range of innovative ETFs spanning leveraged, inverse, and high-yield strategies, empowering investors with differentiated tools for portfolio construction. Founded in 2016, GraniteShares has grown rapidly by delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to modern market needs. For more information, visit www.graniteshares.com.

Media Contact:
GraniteShares Inc.
Attn: Media Relations
222 Broadway, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10038
844-476-8747
info@graniteshares.com

RISK FACTORS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This material must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus. Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. Please read the prospectus before investing.

The Fund is recently organized June 09,2025. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions. There can be no assurance that the Funds will grow to or maintain an economically viable size.

The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The investment program of the funds is speculative, entails substantial risks and include asset classes and investment techniques not employed by most ETFs and mutual funds. Investments in the ETFs are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if the Underlying Stock’s performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if the Underlying Stock’s performance increases over a period longer than a single day. An investor could lose the full principal value of his/her investment within a single day.

The Fund seeks daily leveraged investment results and are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles. This Fund attempts to provide daily investment results that correspond to the respective long leveraged multiple of the performance of its underlying stock (a Leverage Long Fund).

Investors should note that such Leverage Long Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means that the Fund is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage because the Fund magnifies the performance of its underlying stock. The volatility of the underlying security may affect a Funds’ return as much as, or more than, the return of the underlying security.

Because of daily rebalancing and the compounding of each day’s return over time, the return of the Fund for periods longer than a single day will be the result of each day’s returns compounded over the period, which will very likely differ from 200% of the return of the Underlying Stock over the same period. The Fund will lose money if the Underlying Stock’s performance is flat over time, and as a result of daily rebalancing, the Underlying Stock volatility and the effects of compounding, it is even possible that the Fund will lose money over time while the Underlying Stock’s performance increases over a period longer than a single day.

Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. There can be no guarantee that an active trading market for ETF shares will develop or be maintained, or that their listing will continue or remain unchanged. Buying or selling ETF shares on an exchange may require the payment of brokerage commissions and frequent trading may incur brokerage costs that detract significantly from investment returns.

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified and includes risks associated with the Fund concentrating its investments in a particular industry, sector, or geographic region which can result in increased volatility. The use of derivatives such as futures contracts and swaps are subject to market risks that may cause their price to fluctuate over time. Risks of the Fund include Effects of Compounding and Market Volatility Risk, Leverage Risk, Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, Rebalancing Risk, Intra-Day Investment Risk, Other Investment Companies (including ETFs) Risk, and risks specific to the securities of the Underlying Stock and the sector in which it operates. These and other risks can be found in the prospectus.

This information is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any Funds to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Please consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of an investment in Fund shares, including the possible application of foreign, state, and local tax laws. You could lose money by investing in the ETFs. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Funds will be achieved. None of the Funds should be relied upon as a complete investment program.

The Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc, which is not affiliated with GraniteShares or any of its affiliates ©2024 GraniteShares Inc. All rights reserved. GraniteShares, GraniteShares Trusts, and the GraniteShares logo are registered and unregistered trademarks of GraniteShares Inc., in the United States and elsewhere. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: TurnOnGreen Expands Contract Portfolio with $7.5 Million Backlog

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

MILPITAS, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TurnOnGreen, Inc. (OTC: TOGI) (“TurnOnGreen” or the “Company”), together with its division Digital Power Corporation (“DPC”), a recognized leader in custom-engineered power solutions, announced that its contract backlog has grown to $7.5 million.

This expanded backlog reflects strong demand for DPC’s innovative, mission-critical power systems across multiple industries, including military and defense, industrial, medical, e-mobility, and telecommunications. The awarded contracts involve the design and production of advanced, ruggedized power systems engineered to perform reliably in extreme environments while meeting stringent operational requirements.

TurnOnGreen and DPC specialize in custom, scalable solutions tailored to the unique needs of its global customer base. Their high-grade uninterruptible power supplies and integrated power platforms are deployed across diverse sectors, including land, sea, and airborne applications. These systems especially support essential military operations by meeting strict environmental and operational standards required by global defense OEMs.

“Digital Power’s proven track record in delivering complex and bespoke power solutions is a testament to our commitment to technical innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Amos Kohn, Chairman and CEO of TurnOnGreen. “This growing backlog not only reflects the trust our customers place in us, but also reinforces our dedication to consistently meet demanding specifications, tight timelines, and budget requirements across diverse industries and market sectors.”

About TurnOnGreen

TurnOnGreen Inc. (OTC:TOGI) designs and manufactures innovative, high-performance power solutions for mission-critical applications in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Serving diverse industries, including defense and aerospace, medical and healthcare, industrial, telecommunications, and e-Mobility, TurnOnGreen seeks to deliver cutting-edge, reliable power technologies tailored to meet complex operational needs. With over 50 years of expertise, TurnOnGreen leverages decades of experience to develop customer-driven solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. The company collaborates closely with clients to engineer advanced products that enhance performance, sustainability, and reliability across multiple sectors.

TurnOnGreen is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. For more information, visit https://www.turnongreen.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors including a change in future projected revenue due to modification or cancellation of orders. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at www.TurnOnGreen.com.

TurnOnGreen Investor Contact:
IR@TurnOnGreen.com or (877) 634-0982

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: LM Funding America Announces May 2025 Production and Operational Update

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

– Bitcoin treasury as of May 31, 2025 valued at $16.2 million or $3.16 per share¹

TAMPA, Fla., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) (“LM Funding” or the “Company”), a Bitcoin mining and technology-based specialty finance company, today announced its preliminary, unaudited Bitcoin mining and operational update for the month ended May 31, 2025.

Metric	Apr 2025	May 2025
– Bitcoin²
– Mined, net	6.6	6.3
– Sold	(18.0)	–
– Purchased	–	–
– Service Fee	(0.1)	–
– Bitcoin HODL	148.7	155.0
– Machines²
– Operational	5,121	4,320
– Storage	496	1,297
– Total Machines	5,617	5,617
– Hashrate (EH/s²)
– Oklahoma	0.43	0.48
– Hosted	0.13	–
– Energized	0.56	0.48
– Storage	0.05	0.13
– Total	0.61	0.61

“In May, we remained focused on increasing the output of our mining operations in support of our Bitcoin treasury strategy,” said Bruce Rodgers, Chairman and CEO of LM Funding. “Although the number of Bitcoin mined was modestly lower due to the relocation of machines from our hosted Kentucky site to our wholly owned Oklahoma facility, our Bitcoin holdings grew both in volume and value, ending the month at 155 Bitcoin worth over $16 million, or $3.16 per share. We believe the revenue generated from power curtailment activities meaningfully reduces our exposure to both energy and Bitcoin price volatility. This risk-managed approach provides our shareholders with a capital-efficient, Bitcoin-aligned platform that supports our long-term treasury accumulation strategy.”

The reduction in BTC mined is due in part to approximately 800 machines being repositioned from the Core Kentucky site to the Company’s Oklahoma site. Estimated curtailment and energy sales for May 2025 were approximately $70,000.

The Company estimates that the value of its 155 Bitcoin holdings on May 31, 2025, was approximately $16.2 million or $3.16¹ per share, based on a Bitcoin price of approximately $104,600 as of May 31, 2025, compared to a stock share price of $1.93 as of May 30, 2025.

“Our focus remains on capital efficiency and asset optimization,” added Richard Russell, CFO of LM Funding. “The ability to monetize power curtailment while growing our Bitcoin holdings strengthens our balance sheet and supports long-term shareholder value.”

About LM Funding America
LM Funding America, Inc. (Nasdaq: LMFA), operates as a Bitcoin mining and specialty finance company. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Tampa, Florida. For more information, please visit https://www.lmfunding.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” and “project” and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks of operating in the cryptocurrency mining business, our limited operating history in the cryptocurrency mining business and our ability to grow that business, the capacity of our Bitcoin mining machines and our related ability to purchase power at reasonable prices, our ability to identify and acquire additional mining sites, the ability to finance our site acquisitions and cryptocurrency mining operations, our ability to acquire new accounts in our specialty finance business at appropriate prices, changes in governmental regulations that affect our ability to collected sufficient amounts on defaulted consumer receivables, changes in the credit or capital markets, changes in interest rates, and negative press regarding the debt collection industry. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
Orange Group
Yujia Zhai
LMFundingIR@orangegroupadvisors.com

¹Bitcoin treasury calculated using 155 Bitcoin held as of 5/31/25 and Bitcoin price of approximately $104,600 as of 5/31/25. Bitcoin per share calculated using 5,133,412 shares outstanding as of 3/31/25 from SEC Form 10-Q filed May 15, 2025
²Unaudited

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June 11, 2025

MIL-OSI: Adia Nutrition Inc. to Present at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum June 11th
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

WINTER PARK, Fla., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adia Nutrition Inc. (OTCQB: ADIA), based in Winter Park, Florida, focused on advancing regenerative medicine through stem cell therapies and nutritional solutions, today announced that Larry Powalisz, Chief Executive Officer, will present live at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum, hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 11th, 2025.

DATE: June 11th, 2025
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LINK: REGISTER HERE
Available for 1×1 meetings: June 12-13

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

Recent Company Highlights
- Opened Adia Med clinic in Winter Park, FL, in January 2025, offering Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (aHSCT) for multiple sclerosis and autoimmune conditions.
- Expanded regenerative therapies with two premier stem cell and exosome products, Adia Vita, an FDA-registered 361 HCT/P umbilical cord stem cell product containing 100 million viable cells and 3 trillion exosomes per unit and AdiaLink, an FDA-registered 361 HCT/P exosome product containing 3.5 trillion exosomes per unit.
- Secured licensing agreements to meet global demand for Adia Med’s regenerative therapies, announced June 9, 2025.
- Established subsidiaries Adia Labs LLC and Adia Med of Tinton Falls LLC to distribute and provide innovative treatments nationwide.
For questions, inquiries or further information, please contact Larry Powalisz at ceo@adiamed.com or 321-788-0850.

About ADIA Nutrition Inc.:
Adia Nutrition Inc. is a publicly traded company (OTCQB: ADIA) dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare and supplementation. With a focus on innovation and quality, the company has established two key divisions: a supplement division providing premium, organic supplements, and a medical division establishing Clinics that specialize in leading-edge stem cell therapies, most significantly Umbilical Cord Stem Cells (UCB-SC) and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (aHSCT) treatments. Through these divisions, Adia Nutrition Inc. is committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives by addressing both nutritional needs and groundbreaking medical treatments.

Website: www.adianutrition.com
Website: www.adiamed.com
Website: www.adialabs.com
Website: www.biolete.com
Website: www.cementfactory.co
Twitter (X): @ADIA_Nutrition

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About Virtual Investor Conferences^®
Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings, and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

Virtual Investor Conferences
John M. Viglotti
SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
OTC Markets Group
(212) 220-2221
johnv@otcmarkets.com

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Dave Cantin Group’s Brandon Werley Named M&A Advisor Emerging Leader

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brandon Werley, Managing Director at Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail automotive groups and their owners, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Emerging Leaders Award from M&A Advisor magazine.

The 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards celebrate the accomplishments of M&A, finance and turnaround professionals whose significant level of success while still under the age of 40 establishes them as the industry’s emerging leaders. Brandon is the second DCG team member to receive this honor: in 2023, Brian Traugott, Chief of Staff, was also named an Emerging Leader.

“Brandon’s recognition as an Emerging Leader by M&A Advisor is a proud moment for all of us at DCG,” said CEO Dave Cantin. “His rapid rise and the trust he’s earned from major clients reflect not only his deep industry knowledge, but also his relentless work ethic and integrity. Brandon embodies the next generation of leadership in automotive M&A, and we’re honored to have him helping shape the future of our company and our industry.”

Since starting his professional career in 2018, Brandon’s path has taken him from Big Four accounting firm KPMG to Haig Partners, Withum and now Dave Cantin Group, where he helps companies strategically grow through acquisitions and optimize their portfolios through divestitures.

Brandon has advised on more than 70 completed transactions, overseeing everything from valuations and financial due diligence to negotiations and closings. He played pivotal roles in landmark deals such as Apollo Global Management’s $585 million acquisition of 34 dealership properties from Capital Automotive Real Estate Services Inc. (2019) and the sale of 17 Prime Automotive Group stores across six states (2020-2021). His expertise has contributed to strategic transactions with major dealership groups such as Lithia Motors, Asbury Automotive Group, Atlantic Coast Automotive and Open Road Capital, among several other Top 150 Dealership Groups.

Earlier in 2025, Brandon managed a significant transaction as the lead advisor on a mid-eight-figure strategic divestiture, facilitating Lithia’s sale of its West Virginia dealerships to Atlantic Coast Automotive.

Based in Pennsylvania, Brandon continues to play a key role at Dave Cantin Group, which is on track to have one of its most active advisory years in the company’s history.

About Dave Cantin Group

The Dave Cantin Group is a leading automotive M&A advisory company specializing in acquisitions, divestitures, intelligence, and other advisory services. The company is the M&A services provider of choice for North America’s top automotive dealership groups, advising on approximately 40 transactions annually. DCG is differentiated by its advisory approach, long-term lens on client relationships, and commitment to market intelligence tools that inform DCG and client strategies. In 2023, DCG became the only retail automotive M&A company with a significant strategic investor, welcoming Kaltroco to the DCG family.

Through its M&A intelligence division, DCG produces automotive content and delivers relevant, timely marketing intelligence, including the automotive industry Market Outlook Report (MOR). Together with CBT News, DCG produces the Inside M&A studio show and podcast to share stories, news and trends impacting the retail automotive industry. DCG’s proprietary AI-enabled software, Jump IQ, anchors its advisory services that support retail automotive dealers in developing informed M&A strategies and making smarter M&A decisions.

The company’s nonprofit initiative, DCG Giving, funds child and adolescent cancer research and treatment in communities nationwide and other worthy charitable initiatives. DCG team members regularly feature on the industry speaking circuit and are regularly cited by top national and global news outlets. For more information, please visit davecantingroup.com.

Media Contact:
Katie Merx
katiemerx@gmail.com
313.510.5090

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Provides May 2025 Net Asset Value Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

GREENWICH, Conn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: OXLC) (NasdaqGS: OXLCP) (NasdaqGS: OXLCL) (NasdaqGS: OXLCO) (NasdaqGS: OXLCZ) (NasdaqGS: OXLCN) (NasdaqGS: OXLCI) (NasdaqGS: OXLCG) (the “Company”) today announced the following net asset value (“NAV”) estimate as of May 31, 2025.
- Management’s unaudited estimate of the range of the NAV per share of our common stock as of May 31, 2025, is between $4.17 and $4.27. This estimate is not a comprehensive statement of our financial condition or results for the month ended May 31, 2025. This estimate did not undergo the Company’s typical quarter-end financial closing procedures and was not approved by the Company’s board of directors. We advise you that our NAV per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2025 may differ materially from this estimate, which is given only as of May 31, 2025.
- As of May 31, 2025, the Company had approximately 481.6 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
The fair value of the Company’s portfolio investments may be materially impacted after May 31, 2025 by circumstances and events that are not yet known. To the extent the Company’s portfolio investments are impacted by market volatility in the U.S. or worldwide, the Company may experience a material impact on its future net investment income, the fair value of its portfolio investments, its financial condition and the financial condition of its portfolio investments. Investing in our securities involves a number of significant risks. For a discussion of the additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities, please refer to the section titled “Risk Factors” in our prospectus and the section titled “Principal Risks” in our most recent annual report or semi-annual report, as applicable.

The preliminary financial data included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, Oxford Lane Capital Corp.’s management. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has not audited, reviewed, compiled, or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data. Accordingly, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto.

About Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is a publicly-traded registered closed-end management investment company principally investing in debt and equity tranches of CLO vehicles. CLO investments may also include warehouse facilities, which are financing structures intended to aggregate loans that may be used to form the basis of a CLO vehicle.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These factors are identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events, except as may be required by law.

Contact:
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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre: letters of support

Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Correspondence

UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre: letters of support

The UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation has received letters of support from leading figures in Holocaust education and remembrance, encouraging Peers to vote in favour of the UK Holocaust Memorial Bill.

Documents

Letter from ’45 Aid Society

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Letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews

PDF, 254 KB, 2 pages

Letter from Community Security Trust

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Letter from Holocaust Educational Trust

PDF, 299 KB, 1 page

Letter from Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

PDF, 151 KB, 2 pages

Letter from the Office of the Chief Rabbi

PDF, 185 KB, 1 page

Letter from Holocaust Centre North

PDF, 684 KB, 2 pages

Letter from the Jewish Leadership Council

PDF, 67.6 KB, 1 page

Letter from the Metropolitan Police

PDF, 342 KB, 2 pages

Letter from Lord Stevens

PDF, 195 KB, 2 pages

Letter from National Holocaust Museum

PDF, 4.35 MB, 3 pages

Letter from Shoah Foundation

PDF, 194 KB, 2 pages

Letter from UCL Institute of Education

PDF, 97.1 KB, 2 pages

Letter from the co-chairs of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation

PDF, 121 KB, 2 pages

Letter from UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre Academic Advisory Board

PDF, 143 KB, 4 pages

Letter from The Wiener Holocaust Library

PDF, 200 KB, 1 page

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The UK Holocaust Memorial Bill will return to the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 June. In anticipation, the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation has received letters of support from 16 individuals and organisations, urging Peers to support the Bill. Prominent figures in Holocaust education, Jewish organisations, and security services have voiced their support of the Bill and encourage Peers to do the same.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Mawer Investment Management Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

CALGARY, Alberta, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (Mawer) announced today the following executive leadership updates:

Bruce Geddes, CFA, Appointed Chief Executive Officer

Mawer is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Geddes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 2, 2025.

Mr. Geddes brings over 30 years of progressive leadership in capital markets and investment management to Mawer. Most recently, he spent 16 years with RBC Global Asset Management as President, PH&N Canadian Institutional. Renowned for his client-centric approach, talent management, and disciplined execution, Mr. Geddes has led high-performing teams, consistently achieving top industry recognition across the Canadian and North American markets.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bruce Geddes as Mawer’s new CEO,” says Craig Senyk, Board Chair. “Bruce’s proven leadership, deep industry expertise, and commitment to clients aligns directly with our strategic vision and values. I am confident that under his guidance, Mawer will continue to deliver exceptional results for our clients, employees, and community.”

Prior to RBC, Mr. Geddes held senior roles at TD Asset Management, where he was a key contributor to the growth of the Canadian Institutional Fixed Income franchise, and at RBC Capital Markets as a derivatives trader. He holds a CFA designation and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Carleton University. He is also recognized for his community leadership, notably as part of a top fundraising team for cancer research and other charitable initiatives.

“I’ve followed Mawer’s journey for some time and I’m excited for the opportunity to join this remarkable firm,” says Geddes. “I look forward to collaborating closely with the Board and the talented team to continue the firm’s legacy of long-term investment excellence, commitment to clients, and doing the right thing, always.”

Jim Hall, CFA, Appointed Chief Investment Officer

Mawer is pleased to announce that Jim Hall has been appointed Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective July 2, 2025. Christian Deckart will step down from the CIO role to focus his full attention as lead portfolio manager for the Mawer global equity strategy. As part of the transition, Mr. Hall will be stepping down from his role as President and as a member of the firm’s Executive Team and Board of Directors to focus directly on his role as CIO.

“It’s been a great honour to serve this term in the President role,” said Mr. Hall. “The Executive Team has done outstanding work during this period and is in great shape to carry on from here. I’m delighted to be picking back up the CIO position full-time, a role that I love.”

Mr. Hall brings extensive portfolio management experience as lead manager of the Mawer EAFE large cap strategy and previously as portfolio manager for the Mawer Canadian equity, global equity, and international equity strategies. Since joining Mawer in 1997, he has played a key role in shaping the firm’s investment philosophy and process, including serving as Chief Investment Officer from 2004 to 2018. Mr. Hall has served on the Board since 2000, chairing it from 2008 to 2023.

“Jim has been an integral part of Mawer’s growth and success for almost three decades. His deep investment expertise, steadfast commitment to the firm, and ability to bring out the best in those around him have set a standard for excellence at Mawer,” says Craig Senyk, Board Chair. “We are grateful for his leadership as President and Board member, and we look forward to his continued impact as Chief Investment Officer.”

About Mawer Investment Management Ltd.
Founded in 1974, Mawer is an independent investment firm managing portfolios for a broad range of foundations and not-for-profit organizations, pension plans, strategic alliances, and individual investors. For more information, visit Mawer at www.mawer.com.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Stoke-on-Trent remembers victims of Lidice atrocity on 83rd anniversary

Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

Published: Tuesday, 10th June 2025

The victims of one of the worst acts of brutality of the Second World War, have been remembered at a ceremony in the city centre.

The ceremony marked the 83rd anniversary of the Lidice atrocity, which took place on 10 June 1942, when Nazi forces entered the mining village of Lidice, Czechia.

In retaliation for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, ‘The Butcher of Prague’, by British-trained Czech resistance fighters, the Nazis executed 173 men, forcibly removed the women and children and destroyed the village.

Today (Tuesday 10 June) the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Steve Watkins and Honorary Custodian, Councillor Ross Irving laid a wreath at the Messenger of Hope pear tree – grown from a cutting from the only living thing to survive the atrocity.

Cheryl and Alan Gerrard – trustees of the Lidice Lives organisation – have donated a print of ‘Lidice Shall Live’ by Sid Kirkham to the city. The artwork – the original of which is in the prestigious Lidice Collection in Czechia – will be hung in the newly named Lidice Hall at the Civic Centre in Stoke as a lasting reminder of the enduring friendship between Stoke-on-Trent and Lidice.

The bond between the two communities goes back to September 1942, when news of the massacre sparked an extraordinary response in Stoke-on-Trent. Local GP and Councillor Barnett Stross, alongside the North Staffordshire Miners’ Federation led the “Lidice Shall Live” campaign in direct defiance of Adolf Hitler’s claim that “Lidice shall die”.

The campaign was launched at a mass meeting at the Victoria Hall in Hanley on 6 September 1942. It raised £32,000 – the equivalent of more than £1.5 million today – with most of the donations coming from local miners who gave part of their wages to help rebuild the village.

Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Steve Watkins, said: “I am incredibly proud to represent our city as we remember both the tragedy that took place in Lidice and the inspiring response of the people of Stoke-on-Trent.

“At the launch of the Lidice Shall Live campaign, at the Victoria Hall in Hanley, Dr Edvard Beneš, the Czech President in exile, said ‘From now on, Stoke-on-Trent will live forever in the heart of every Czech citizen.’ The newly named Lidice Hall will be another powerful reminder of this enduring friendship for generations to come.”

Honorary Custodian, Councillor Ross Irving, said: “As Lord Mayor, I was proud to plant the Messenger of Hope pear tree outside the Victoria Hall in Hanley in 2018, alongside Cheryl and Alan Gerrard.

“Seven years on, it’s an honour to be involved in continuing to remember the victims of this terrible atrocity and celebrating the strong links between our two mining communities in my role as Honorary Custodian of the city of Stoke-on-Trent.”

For more information on Lidice, go to www.stoke.gov.uk/Lidice

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Provident Bank Expands Newark Presence with New Branch, Reinforces Commitment to Local Community

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

ISELIN, N.J., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced the formal opening of its fourth branch in Newark, N.J., demonstrating its ongoing commitment to serving the financial needs of local businesses and consumers. The new branch, led by Israel Morales, Vice President, will be conveniently located on the ground floor of the Ironside Newark Building at 110 Edison Place (between the Prudential Center and train station) and includes an ATM.

“We are excited to announce the newest branch in the City of Newark,” said Vito Giannola, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at Provident Bank. “This new location is part of our extensive network of more than 140 branches and further demonstrates our deep commitment to the communities we serve. With this new office, we will be focused on providing the Newark community with a convenient in-person experience and access to experienced, knowledgeable bankers who will assist local residents with their banking and lending needs.”

As part of its ongoing community engagement program, Provident Bank also announced it has partnered with three local non-profit organizations: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, St. John’s Soup Kitchen, and Greater Life. Each organization received $2,500 during the bank’s ribbon cutting ceremony earlier this week, celebrating the city of Newark and this new branch office.

“This branch deepens Provident’s commitment and history of providing equitable access to credit and banking services to the consumers and small businesses of New Jersey’s largest city of more than 300,000 residents,” said Roxanne Camejo, Community Development Officer, Provident Bank. “Beyond banking, we are proud to directly invest in Newark’s future by donating to three impactful local charities, strengthening vital community programs.”

About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.22 billion as of March 31, 2025, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of more than 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI: Only 11% of Teams Have Scaled AI: Order.co’s 2025 Benchmark Report Reveals Urgent Gap in Procurement, Finance, and Ops
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Order.co, the world’s leading B2B Ecommerce Platform, today announced its release of an exclusive report, The State of AI in Procurement, Finance & Operations: 2025 Benchmark Report, detailing how back-office teams leverage AI based on a survey of 100+ professionals in procurement, finance, and accounting roles. Participants ranged from individual contributors to C-Suite leaders across a diverse range of industries, including retail, property management, health and wellness, nonprofits, and more.

The report breaks down the impressive results that early AI adopters have already achieved, analyzes the most common barriers to adoption, and offers a 7-stage AI adoption maturity model to help businesses succeed in their AI initiatives.

“AI transformation is happening in the back office faster than people might realize,” said Matt Garippa, Chief Business Officer and Co-founder at Order.co. “Whether teams are just getting started or are well into their AI adoption journey, understanding real-world use cases can help them move faster and avoid costly missteps. The businesses that will come out ahead are the ones taking action now, not waiting on the sidelines.”

Key findings from the report:
- 70% of organizations are actively exploring AI, yet only 11% have fully implemented it
- Early AI adopters report transformational results:
  - Up to 50% cost savings
  - 31–50% faster workflows
  - 75% fewer procurement errors
- 91.7% of procurement teams are leveraging or planning to use AI for advanced spend analysis
- 80% of finance teams use AI for fraud detection and anomaly monitoring
- 83% of operations teams report AI as essential for process optimization and workflow automation
The report also features direct quotes from survey respondents, offering firsthand insights into how they plan to leverage AI in their specific roles. One Billing & Supplies Coordinator at a Law Firm shared, “I’m hopeful that with Generative AI, we’ll be able to assess costs more quickly and develop a better spending plan with improved item organization.” From a procurement and operations perspective, a Senior Director of Operations in the Retail Industry noted, “AI-driven analytics will likely enhance our ability to forecast demand more accurately, optimize supply chains, and even predict maintenance needs for physical products.”

Download the report to access all findings and find out how to unlock measurable gains in speed, accuracy, and strategic decision-making with AI: https://get.order.co/content/ai-benchmark-report/

About Order.co

Order.co simplifies business buying by combining the ease of online shopping with the sophistication of world-class purchase order and AP automation. The result? Businesses cut costs and complexity with every order.

Hundreds of companies, like WeWork and Hugo Boss, leverage Order.co to centralize purchase-to-pay workflows, scale operations, and gain total control over spending – saving an average of 5% on products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, Order.co has raised $50M in funding from industry-leading investors like MIT, Stage 2 Capital, Rally Ventures, 645 Ventures, and more.

Media Contact

Allison Reich
Senior Manager of Brand, Content & Enablement
Allison.reich@order.co

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June 11, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Laser Focused: Keith Barr Leads Orion’s Lunar Docking Efforts

Source: NASA

Keith Barr was born only months before the historic Apollo 11 landing in 1969. While he was too young to witness that giant leap for mankind, the moment sparked a lifelong fascination that set him on a path to design technology that will carry astronauts farther into space than ever before.
Today, Barr serves as a chief engineer and Orion Docking Lidar Field Test lead at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. He spearheads the field testing of docking lidars for the Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts to the Moon on the Artemis III mission. These lidars are critical to enabling Orion to autonomously dock with the human landing system on Artemis III — the mission that will land astronauts near the Moon’s South Pole for the first time in history.

“The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions are some of humanity’s greatest technical achievements,” he said. “To be part of the Artemis chapter is a profound honor.”
In recognition of his contributions, Barr was selected as a NASA Space Flight Awareness Honoree in 2025 for his exceptional dedication to astronaut safety and mission success. Established in 1963, NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Program celebrates individuals who play a vital role in supporting human spaceflight. The award is one of the highest honors presented to the agency’s workforce.
With a career spanning over 25 years at Lockheed Martin, Barr is now recognized as a renowned leader in lidar systems—technologies that use laser light to measure distances. He has led numerous lidar deployments and test programs across commercial aviation, wind energy, and military markets.
In 2019, Barr and his team began planning a multi-phase field campaign to validate Orion’s docking lidars under real-world conditions. They repurposed existing hardware, developed a drone-based simulation system, and conducted dynamic testing at Lockheed Martin facilities in Littleton, Colorado, and Santa Cruz, California.
In Littleton, the team conducted two phases of testing at the Space Operations Simulation Center, evaluating performance across distances ranging from 50 meters to docking. At the Santa Cruz facility, they began much farther out at 6,500 meters and tested down to 10 meters, just before the final docking phase.
Of all these efforts, Barr is especially proud of the ingenuity behind the Santa Cruz tests. To simulate a spacecraft docking scenario, he repurposed a lidar pointing gimbal and test trailer from previous projects and designed a drone-based test system with unprecedented accuracy.
“An often-overlooked portion of any field campaign is the measurement and understanding of truth,” he said. “The system I designed allowed us to record lidar and target positions with accuracy never before demonstrated in outdoor docking lidar testing.”

The test stand at the Santa Cruz Facility had once been used for Agena upper stage rockets—a key piece of hardware used during the Gemini program in the 1960s. “We found a Gemini-era sticker on the door of the test bunker—likely from the time of Gemini VIII, the first space docking completed by Neil Armstrong and David Scott,” Barr said. “This really brought it home to me that we are simply part of the continuing story.”

Barr spent more than two decades working on WindTracer—a ground-based Doppler wind lidar system used to measure wind speed and turbulence at airports, wind farms, and in atmospheric research.
The transition from WindTracer to Orion presented new challenges. “Moving onto a space program has a steep learning curve, but I have found success in this new arena and I have learned that I can adapt and I shouldn’t be nervous about the unknown,” he said. “Learning new technologies, applications, and skills keeps my career fun and exciting and I look forward to the next giant leap—whatever it is.”

Barr’s passion for flight moves in tandem with his pursuit of innovation. Over his career, he has flown over 1.6 million miles on commercial airlines. “I often joke that I’m on my fourth trip to the Moon and back—just in economy class,” he said.
Before specializing in lidar systems, Barr flew as a captain and assistant chief pilot at New England Airlines, operating small aircraft like the Piper Cherokee 6 and the Britten-Norman Islander.
He also worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, contributing to several NASA airborne missions aimed at unraveling the science behind global ozone depletion.

As Barr reflects on his journey, he hopes to pass along a sense of legacy to the Artemis Generation. “We are in the process of writing the next chapter of human space exploration history, and our actions, successes, and troubles will be studied and analyzed well into the future,” he said. “We all need to consider how our actions will shape history.”

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