Category: Business

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Changes to income tax return amendment period for business

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    Businesses with an annual aggregated turnover of less than $50 million now have up to 4 years from the date of their tax return assessment to request amendments. This applies to assessments for the 2024-25 and later income years.

    If you make a mistake on a tax return and need to request an amendment, you should lodge your requests well before the end of the amendment period to make sure we can process it within the time limit.

    You should keep accurate and complete records to support your amendment request.

    For more information about amending income tax returns, visit Request an amendment to a business or super tax return or speak to your registered tax practitioner.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Small business tax questions answered by joining ATO Community

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    That’s where ATO Community comes in. It’s the ATO’s online forum for general advice and support that can help with understanding your obligations.

    Whether you’re unsure about GSTExternal Link, PAYG Instalments, or when you need to pay superExternal Link, the community is ready to answer your questions. No jargon, no long waits – just practical advice to support you on your business journey.

    ATO Community also has a growing library of easy-to-read articlesExternal Link. It covers a wide range of topics tailored to small businesses. Our Getting your business ready for tax and superExternal Link article is a great place to start. It covers everything from structuring your business, to what you need to report to the ATO and the records you must keep.

    If you’ve got questions this tax time, simply head to ATO communityExternal Link to join and ask a question.

    Keep up to date

    We’ve set up tailored communication channels for small businesses. They will keep you updated on important information and changes.

    Read more articles in our Small business newsroom.

    Subscribe to our free to our monthly Small business email newsletterExternal Link.

    Get email notifications about new and updated information on our website. You can choose to receive updates that matter to you. Select the ‘Business and organisations’ category. This way, your subscription will get notifications for more Small business newsroom articles like this one.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Defense and Technology – Pacific Defense Secures Launch for MOSA Space RF Payload

    Source: Pacific Defense

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Pacific Defense, the leading provider of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) products, announced it has secured the inaugural launch for its Moonraker MOSA space Radio Frequency (RF) payload on board the K2 Space Gravitas Mission in February 2026. The mission includes a series of multi-orbit Space Situational Awareness (SSA) demonstrations showcasing the payload’s mission flexibility.

    Moonraker is a RF sensing and high-performance computing (HPC) Payload for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The payload demonstrates the rapidly deliverable, mission-flexible modular open systems approach (MOSA).

    Moonraker is a 3U Open VPX multi-function, RF payload with application software capable of performing a range of RF missions that fundamentally changes the cost, schedule, and deployment concept for responsive space missions. Designed for SSA, Moonraker payload architecture fully supports a range of receive and transmit Electromagnetic Spectrum Operation (EMSO) functions to command the electromagnetic operational environment.

    “We’re thrilled to take the United States Department of Defense’s MOSA initiative to new heights with Moonraker,” said Bryan Terlecky, Vice President of Space Systems at Pacific Defense. “As global space competition intensifies, there is a pressing need for adaptable, software-driven solutions that can rapidly evolve to counter emerging threats. This mission marks a significant step in our commitment to providing innovative and flexible solutions for space control”.

    The on-orbit demonstration, being completed under a contract with the Air Force Research Lab/Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV), is a critical milestone for Pacific Defense’s Space MOSA payloads and will inform future operational systems. For more information, please visit Space Systems (ref. https://www.pacific-defense.com/space-systems?utm_source=Business+Wire&utm_medium=Press+Release&utm_campaign=MoonrakerLaunch )

    About Pacific Defense

    Pacific Defense is purpose-built to drive the open systems transformation necessary to unlock rapid innovation and the power of commercial technology. Specializing in C5ISR and Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions for mission-critical environments, Pacific Defense leverages Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) standards to deliver innovative, adaptable technology that enables faster response to emerging threats and evolving mission requirements. Learn more at https://pacific-defense.com 

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Energy – Introducing Adura: The UK North Sea’s largest independent oil and gas producer

    Source: Equinor

    27 JUNE 2025 – The name of the UK North Sea’s largest independent oil and gas producer has been revealed today, marking a major milestone in the creation of the new company.

    Equinor and Shell made the joint announcement to staff this afternoon – with Adura chosen as the bold new presence for their incorporated joint venture (IJV).

    With a long-standing presence in the North Sea, the two companies have collaborated closely to identify the new name – rooted in their respective heritage and focused on shaping the future of the basin in the years ahead. Adura has been created to bring together the A of Aberdeen and the dura of durability. It’s a company built on firm foundations, much like the strong granite synonymous with the city.

    The creation of Adura follows the announcement in December 2024 that Equinor and Shell would be combining their UK offshore oil and gas assets and world-class expertise to form a new company.

    Adura will sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK and beyond, headquartered at the Silver Fin building in Aberdeen city centre.

    Aberdeen, the UK’s energy capital and a major centre of global engineering and supply chain excellence, is at the heart of operations and central to the name of Adura, alongside an enduring commitment to the future of energy from the North Sea.

    Work continues towards securing regulatory approvals, with launch of the IJV expected by the end of this year.

    Camilla Salthe, Senior Vice President Equinor UK Upstream, said:

    “We are so pleased to have reached this major milestone in the creation of the new company with Shell. For us, the name Adura represents the very heart of this company and speaks to its people and place within the energy community anchored in Aberdeen, alongside its longevity and commitment to the North Sea.”

    Simon Roddy, Senior Vice President Shell UK Upstream, said:

    “Adura takes an exciting step forward today as we unveil its new name – rooted in a proud history in the North Sea and looking forward with confidence to delivering secure energy for the UK for many years to come.When Adura launches later this year it will become the UK’s largest independent producer. Through combining assets and expertise, we will create a robust portfolio, with a shared purpose, to unlock long term value.”

    Notes

    In the UK, Equinor currently produces approx. 38,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day; Shell UK produces over 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Adura is expected to produce over 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025.
    On deal completion, Adura will be jointly owned by Equinor (50%) and Shell (50%)
    Adura will include Equinor’s equity interests in Mariner, Rosebank and Buzzard; and Shell’s equity interests in Shearwater, Penguins, Gannet, Nelson, Pierce, Jackdaw, Victory, Clair and Schiehallion. A range of exploration licences will also be part of the transaction.
    Equinor will retain ownership of its cross-border assets, Utgard, Barnacle and Statfjord and offshore wind portfolio including Sheringham Shoal, Dudgeon, Hywind Scotland and Dogger Bank. It will also retain the hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, power generation, battery storage and gas storage assets.
    Shell UK will retain ownership of its interests in the Fife NGL plant, St Fergus Gas Terminal and floating wind projects under development – MarramWind and CampionWind. Shell UK will also remain Technical Developer of Acorn, Scotland’s largest carbon capture and storage project.
    Equinor employs around 300 people in oil and gas roles in the UK, while Shell employs approximately 1000 supporting its oil and gas business in the UK.

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  • MIL-OSI: FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp. Announces the Pricing of $131,000,000 Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tiburon, CA, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 13,100,000 units. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and begin trading tomorrow, June 27, 2025, under the ticker symbol “FIGXU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. An amount equal to $10.00 per unit will be deposited into a trust account upon the closing of the offering. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “FIGX” and “FIGXW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on June 30, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,965,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

    The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company currently intends to concentrate its efforts in identifying businesses in the financial industry group (FIG Sector), with a focus on differentiated private wealth/asset managers positioned to become multi-asset fund managers with diversified distribution channels and global market presence, however, it may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry or at any stage of its corporate evolution.

    The Company’s management team is led by Lou Gerken, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, and Jide James Zeitlin, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), and Mike Rollins, its Chief Financial Officer. The Board also includes Dr. Russel Read, Real Desrochers and Pierre Sauvagnat.

    Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.

    The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital Markets, 499 Park Avenue, 5th Floor New York, New York 10022, or by email at prospectus@cantor.com.

    A registration statement relating to the securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on June 26, 2025. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all.

    Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

    Investor Contacts

    FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp.
    Louis Gerken
    lou@gerkencapital.com
    (415) 383 -1464

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  • MIL-OSI: FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp. Announces the Pricing of $131,000,000 Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tiburon, CA, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 13,100,000 units. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and begin trading tomorrow, June 27, 2025, under the ticker symbol “FIGXU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. An amount equal to $10.00 per unit will be deposited into a trust account upon the closing of the offering. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “FIGX” and “FIGXW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on June 30, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,965,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

    The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company currently intends to concentrate its efforts in identifying businesses in the financial industry group (FIG Sector), with a focus on differentiated private wealth/asset managers positioned to become multi-asset fund managers with diversified distribution channels and global market presence, however, it may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry or at any stage of its corporate evolution.

    The Company’s management team is led by Lou Gerken, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, and Jide James Zeitlin, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), and Mike Rollins, its Chief Financial Officer. The Board also includes Dr. Russel Read, Real Desrochers and Pierre Sauvagnat.

    Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.

    The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital Markets, 499 Park Avenue, 5th Floor New York, New York 10022, or by email at prospectus@cantor.com.

    A registration statement relating to the securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on June 26, 2025. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all.

    Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

    Investor Contacts

    FIGX Capital Acquisition Corp.
    Louis Gerken
    lou@gerkencapital.com
    (415) 383 -1464

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  • MIL-OSI: Wilmington Reports on Voting Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilmington Capital Management Inc. (TSX: WCM.A, WCM.B) (“Wilmington”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 26, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta and all two nominees proposed for election to the board of directors by holders of Class A Shares and all three nominees proposed for election to the board of directors by the holders of Class B Shares were elected. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below.

    Management received the following proxies from holders of the Corporation’s Class A and B shareholders in regard to the election of the five directors nominated:

    Class Director Votes For Proxy %   Votes Withheld Proxy %  
    Class A
    Shareholders
    Timothy W. Casgrain 8,406,329 99.94%   5,000 0.06%  
    Ian G. Cockwell 8,406,329 99.94%   5,000 0.06%  
    Class B
    Shareholders
    Christopher Killi 562,192 100%   0 0.00%  
    Joseph F. Killi 562,192 100%   0 0.00%  
    Marc D. Sardachuk 562,192 100%   0 0.00%  
                   

    Details of votes on all matters of business considered at the meeting are available in the Corporation’s report of voting results filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

    For further information, please contact:
    Executive Officers
    (403) 705-8038

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Computers tracking us, an ‘electronic collar’: Gilles Deleuze’s 1990 Postscript on the Societies of Control was eerily prescient

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Cameron Shackell, Sessional Academic, School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology

    Our cultural touchstones series looks at influential works.

    Gilles Deleuze was one of the most original and imaginative thinkers of postwar France. A lifelong teacher, he spent most of his career at the University of Paris VIII, influencing generations of students but largely shunning the mantle of public intellectual.

    His complex, creative books mix philosophy, literature, film and politics – not to give clear answers, but to spark new ways of thinking.

    Postscript on the Societies of Control, published 35 years ago in the countercultural L’Autre Journal is Deleuze at his most accessible and prophetic.

    Written at a time when the Cold War was ending, computers were becoming more common, and the internet was beginning to connect institutions, the essay describes the emergence of a new kind of society – one not ruled by a single stern voice but by the soft hum of networks.

    How societies work

    Postscript was written as an update to the work of Deleuze’s contemporary Michel Foucault, who had died in 1984. Deleuze called it a “postscript” not just because of its brevity (it’s only around 2,300 words in English translation) but to highlight he wasn’t refuting Foucault, just building on his work.

    Gilles Deleuze.
    Tintinades/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SA

    From the 18th to early 20th centuries, Foucault had argued, Western societies were “disciplinary societies”. Schools, factories, prisons and hospitals – institutions with walls, schedules, routines and clear expectations – moulded behaviour. People were trained, observed, tested and corrected as they passed from one institution to the next.




    Read more:
    ‘A dark masterpiece’: Foucault’s Discipline and Punish at 50


    But in the late 20th century, Deleuze saw something shifting. He thought the stodgy old disciplinary institutions were “in a generalized crisis” due to technological advances and a new form of capitalism that demanded more flexibility in workers and consumers.

    New systems of management and technology were starting to reshape people without sending them through traditional institutions. Deleuze wrote presciently, for example, that “perpetual training tends to replace the school, and continuous control to replace the examination”.

    In business, he saw a growing idea of “salary according to merit”, transforming work into “challenges, contests, and highly comic group sessions” – something much at odds with the old model of the standard wage and the assembly line. Traditional government institutions like hospitals and the classic factory were embracing the model of the corporation, driven always by a profit motive and the need for better human tools.

    To Deleuze, all this meant people were becoming more “free-floating” – they could be still playing socially useful roles but were being gently steered into them. This greater freedom, however, required a new system to keep everyone in line. He called this “modulation” to underline its dynamic, enveloping nature.

    Like nudging, but everywhere

    Deleuze described modulation as “a self-deforming cast that will continuously change from one moment to the other”. He meant that people were beginning to live in an environment where everything shape-shifts to encourage or discourage us in the right direction without explicitly putting up walls.

    A prime example of how modulation has since become commonplace is nudging – the use of psychological techniques, often subtle and data-driven, to shape people’s behaviour.

    Nudging didn’t really exist in 1990, but governments and tech companies use nudges all the time now. We’re nudged to eat healthier, buy, save, recycle, donate. Web sites use “dark patterns” – tricky designs that steer (or nudge) us toward certain choices. Social media feeds use algorithms to exclude us if we say the wrong thing. In fact, entire teams of behavioural scientists operate behind the scenes to manipulate many aspects of our lives.

    Nudges can be good and can save us from poor choices, but their newfound moral acceptability (sometimes called libertarian paternalism) is very much a clue that Deleuze’s control society has arrived.

    Control in your pocket

    Deleuze, who died in 1995, wrote Postscript before the advent of the smartphone, but he foresaw that an “electronic collar” would assume a central role in society. He envisaged a “computer that tracks each person’s position – licit or illicit – and effects a universal modulation.”

    Smartphones more than fit the bill. In the old disciplinary ways, they track where we go, what we search for, what we buy, how many steps we take, even how well we sleep. But if we apply Deleuze’s ideas to these phones, detailed surveillance is no longer their most important function. Our phones present and curate options.

    In effect, they shape how we see the world. When you scroll through news or social media, for instance, you’re reading about a version of the world built just for you, designed to keep you looking, clicking and reacting – and keep you very finely attuned to what is acceptable or dangerous behaviour.

    In Deleuze’s terms, this is pure modulation: not a forceful “No” but a softly spoken, “How about this?” Your phone doesn’t lock you in – it draws you in. It shapes what you see, rewards your cooperation, ignores your silence, and always keeps score. And it does this 24/7. You might unlock it hundreds of times a day. And each time it’s updated to guide your next move more precisely.

    At the same time our phones quietly turn us into a set of credentials useful for regulating physical access to workplaces, bank accounts, information: In the societies of control, writes Deleuze, “what is important is no longer either a signature or a number, but a code: the code is a password.”

    Data points not people?

    Deleuze warned that, in a control society: “Individuals have become ‘dividuals,’ and masses have become samples, data, markets, or ‘banks.’” A dividual to Deleuze is a person transformed into a set of data points and metrics.

    You are your credit rating, your search history, your likes and clicks – a different dataset to every institution. Such fragments are used to make decisions about you until they effectively replace you. In fact, for Deleuze a dividual has internalised this treatment and thinks of themselves as a net worth, a mortgage size, a car value – psychological anchors for control.

    He illustrates this point with healthcare, predicting a

    new medicine ‘without doctor or patient’ that singles out potential sick people and subjects at risk, which in no way attests to individuation.

    How many health decisions are now made for us collectively before we ever see a doctor? We should be grateful for advances in public health and epidemiology, but this has certainly impacted our individuality and how we are treated.

    Hard to detect

    An unsettling part of Deleuze’s perspective is that control doesn’t usually feel like control. It’s often dressed up as convenience, efficiency or progress. You set up internet-linked video cameras because then you can work from home. You agree to long terms and conditions because your banking app won’t work otherwise.

    One problem is there are no longer clear barriers we can rail against. As Deleuze said:

    In disciplinary societies one was always starting again (from school to the barracks, from the barracks to the factory), while in control societies one is never finished with anything.

    Control doesn’t always crush – it can enable. Digital networks bring real freedom, economic possibility, even joy. We move more easily – both mentally and geographically – than ever before. But while we move, it always inside a kind of invisible map shaped by capitalism.

    It’s no conspiracy because nobody has the whole map. So it’s difficult to work out exactly what action, if any, to take. As Deleuze concludes: “The coils of a serpent are even more complex than the burrows of a molehill.”

    So what can we do?

    Postscript doesn’t offer a political program beyond the sardonic comment that:

    Many young people strangely boast of being ‘motivated’ […] It’s up to them to discover what they’re being made to serve.

    There are ways to resist control. Some people demand more privacy or digital rights. Others opt out selectively – logging off, turning off, refusing to be nudged. Some look to art as a way of resisting its smooth grip. These acts – however small – may offer what Deleuze and his collaborator, the French psychiatrist and philosopher Félix Guattari, called lines of flight: creative ways to move not just against control, but beyond it.

    The real message of Postscript, however, is its invitation to consider a timeless perspective. Any society must have a way to make people useful. So, what kind of society do we want? What kinds of restrictions are we willing to live under? And, crucial to this current age, how explicit should control be?

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

    ref. Computers tracking us, an ‘electronic collar’: Gilles Deleuze’s 1990 Postscript on the Societies of Control was eerily prescient – https://theconversation.com/computers-tracking-us-an-electronic-collar-gilles-deleuzes-1990-postscript-on-the-societies-of-control-was-eerily-prescient-254579

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Warren, Schumer, Wyden, Whitehouse Demand Explanation from Big Oil Corporations Lobbying for Giveaways at Expense of American Families

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
    June 26, 2025
    Senate Republicans have included a $1 trillion loophole for Big Oil in “big, beautiful bill” that would allow massive corporations to avoid paying federal taxes despite earning billions. 
    “Congress should not raise energy prices for working families to deliver handouts to Big Oil.”
    Text of Letters to Big Oil Companies (PDF)
    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environmental Public Works Committee, and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Minority Leader, pushed Big Oil companies ConocoPhillips and Ovintiv Inc. (Ovintiv) on their companies’ lobbying efforts to win a $1.1 billion tax loophole in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” leaving middle-class families stuck with higher energy costs. 
    The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 imposed a corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) on the nation’s wealthiest companies, requiring companies reporting over $1 billion in annual profits to pay at least 15% of those profits in taxes. Section 70523 of the Senate Republicans’ reconciliation bill would add a loophole to CAMT for Big Oil. If enacted, this provision would reduce or even eliminate tax liabilities for oil and gas companies under CAMT, allowing some to pay no federal income taxes whatsoever.
    “Even after the IRA’s passage, corporations lobbied furiously to weaken CAMT as much as possible, and Senate Republicans are now close to delivering on one of Big Oil’s key requests by granting the industry a huge loophole,” wrote the senators.
    Senate Republicans are paying for this handout by cutting clean energy tax credits and vital energy programs. Experts have said the Republican bill would contribute to “higher electricity costs for consumers,” adding to already too-high utility bills. Households are at risk of losing over $2,200 in savings per year on utility bills.
    “Adding this tax break for Big Oil to the reconciliation package is especially insulting since Senate Republicans are trying to pay for this handout with cuts to other programs that would end up raising energy prices for everyday Americans,” wrote the senators. “Congress should not raise energy prices for working families to deliver handouts to Big Oil.”
    The senators are pushing ConocoPhillips and Ovintiv Inc. for answers on their involvement in lobbying for this handout, with responses due by July 9, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ media information release: Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional)

    Annual enterprise survey: 2024 financial year (provisional) – information release

    27 June 2025

    The annual enterprise survey (AES) is New Zealand’s most comprehensive source of financial statistics covering more than 500,000 businesses. It provides annual information on the financial performance and financial position for industry groups operating in New Zealand.

    Key facts
    Provisional results for all AES industries are for the 2024 financial year, compared with the 2023 financial year.

    • Total income increased by $51 billion (5.5 percent) to $980 billion.
    • Total expenditure increased by $26 billion (3.1 percent) to $857 billion.
    • Businesses earned $121 billion in surplus before income tax – up $16 billion (15 percent). This increase was mainly driven by non-operating activity, with non-operating income increasing, and non-operating expenses decreasing.
    • Operating surplus (excludes non-operating income and expenses) increased by $5.0 billion (4.9 percent) to $108 billion. This was driven by a $12 billion increase in operating surplus for the financial and insurance services industries.
    • Total assets increased by $99 billion (3.5 percent) to $2.9 trillion.
    • Businesses made a 4 percent return on assets – unchanged from 2023.

    Visit our website to read this information release and to download CSV files:

    MIL OSI New Zealand News

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – ACE in Schools

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    Last updated 18 February 2025
    Last updated 18 February 2025

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    This page covers reporting and monitoring requirements for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Schools funding.
    This page covers reporting and monitoring requirements for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Schools funding.

    Reporting
    If you receive ACE (Schools) funding, you must submit:

    a progress report for the period 1 January to 31 May no later than 10 working days after 31 May; and
    a progress report for the period 1 January to 30 September no later than 10 working days after 30 September; and
    a final report for the period 1 January to 31 December no later than 31 January of the following year. 

    Each progress report and the final report must:

    be completed and submitted in accordance with the template that we will provide to you; and
    relate to the specific delivery commitments outlined in your Investment Plan. 

    If you receive ACE (Schools) funding to support ACE coordination you must submit to us:

    an interim report on expenditure for the period 1 January to 30 September no later than 10 working days after 30 September; and
    a final report on expenditure for the period 1 January to 31 December no later than 31 January of the following year. 

    For details about the information we require you to report, please refer to Other Fund Actuals.
    Templates for the two progress reports and one final report are available for tertiary education organisations (TEOs) to complete and submit by the due dates on DXP Ngā Kete. 
    Individual learner data
    Schools must collect and retain accurate data on each learner enrolment, including demographic information at the time of enrolment, and up-to-date records of learner attendance. This data is required for audit purposes, but you do not need to submit it to us with the full year Actuals Report unless you are voluntarily reporting National Student Numbers (NSNs).
    You should also collect and retain learner outcomes data for each course, including in relation to the intended outcomes, and whether or not you achieved these.
    National Student Number (NSN) reporting
    From 1 January 2023, education organisations that deliver under the ACE in Communities or ACE in Schools fund can voluntarily report their learners’ NSNs. This is to enable further research into ACE learners and assist in monitoring learner outcomes and pathways.
    Monitoring
    We monitor school performance to understand school performance in the sector, and to inform our decisions about future funding they may receive.
    We monitor schools funded through ACE against the following:

    commitments:

    number of learners and hours of delivery (contracted and delivered),
    hours of learner attendance,
    delivery sites, and

    performance indicators:

    course completion rates – whether learners attend on average at least 80 percent of tuition time across funded courses, and
    priority learner groups.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – English Language Teaching

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    Last updated 18 February 2025
    Last updated 18 February 2025

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    This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ELT ILN) delivery, and how we monitor their performance.
    This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ELT ILN) delivery, and how we monitor their performance.

    TEOs with an indicative allocation of ELT ILN funding submit a completed mix of provision (MoP) template to us via DXP Ngā Kete. 
    We approve the MoP through the Investment Plan (Plan) approval process.
    We monitor TEOs’ reported delivery against these commitments and other requirements and expectations that we set TEOs.
    Reporting
    If you receive ELT ILN funding, you must submit:  

    a progress report for the period 1 January to 31 May no later than 10 working days after 31 May; and 
    a progress report for the period 1 January to 30 September no later than 10 working days after 30 September; and
    a final report for the period 1 January to 31 December no later than 31 January of the following year. 

    Each progress report and the final report must:

    be submitted in accordance with the template that we will provide to you; and
    relate to the specific outcomes outlined in your Investment Plan.

    For details about the information we require you to report, please refer to Other Fund Actuals.
    Templates for the two progress reports and one final report are available for TEOs to complete and submit by the due dates on DXP Ngā Kete.
    Monitoring
    We monitor TEO performance and practices to understand their performance in the sector, and to inform our decisions about future funding they may receive.
    We monitor a TEO’s:

    achievement of MoP delivery commitments
    compliance with ELT funding conditions for the relevant year
    compliance with legislative requirements
    hours and intensity of delivery, and
    achievement of other expectations that we communicate to TEOs.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – Intensive Literacy and Numeracy

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    Last updated 18 February 2025
    Last updated 18 February 2025

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    This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.
    This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.

    TEOs with an indicative allocation of ILN funding submit a completed Mix of Provision (MoP) template to us via DXP Ngā Kete.
    We approve the MoP through the Investment Plan approval process.
    We monitor TEOs’ reported delivery against these commitments and other requirements and expectations that we set.
    Reporting
    If you receive ILN funding, you must submit:

    a progress report for the period 1 January to 31 May no later than 10 working days after 31 May; and
    a progress report for the period 1 January to 30 September no later than 10 working days after 30 September; and
    a final report for the period 1 January to 31 December no later than 31 January of the following year.

    Each progress report and the final report must:

    be submitted in accordance with the template that we will provide to you; and
    relate to the specific delivery commitments outlined in your Investment Plan. 

    For details about the information we require you to report please refer to Other Fund Actuals.
    Templates for the two progress reports and one final report are available for TEOs to complete and submit by the due dates on DXP Ngā Kete.
    Monitoring
    We monitor TEO performance and practices to understand their performance in the sector, and to inform our decisions about future funding they may receive.
    We monitor a TEO’s:

    achievement of MoP delivery commitments
    compliance with ILN funding conditions for the relevant year
    compliance with legislative requirements
    hours and intensity of delivery, and
    achievement of other expectations that we communicate to TEOs.

    Funding conditions by year

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting and monitoring – Refugee English

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    Last updated 18 February 2025
    Last updated 18 February 2025

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    This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching Refugee English Fund (Refugee English) Fund delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.
    This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on English Language Teaching Refugee English Fund (Refugee English) Fund delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.

    Reporting
    If you receive Refugee English funding, you must submit:  

    a progress report for the period 1 January to 31 May no later than 10 working days after 31 May;
    a progress report for the period 1 January to 30 September no later than 10 working days after 30 September; and
    a final report for the period 1 January to 31 December no later than 31 January of the following year. 

    Each progress report and the final report must:

    be submitted in accordance with the template that we will provide to you; and
    relate to the specific outcomes in your Investment Plan.

    For details about the information we require you to report, please refer to Other Fund Actuals.
    Templates for the two progress reports and one final report are available for TEOs to complete and submit by the due dates on DXP Ngā Kete.
    The reports relate to the specific delivery commitments outlined in your Investment Plan. The reports cover the funded calendar year; they are cumulative and build on the information supplied in the previous reporting period for the funding year. After you have submitted a progress report, we will release it back to you for further data entry (ie, the cumulative information).
    Monitoring
    We monitor TEO performance and practices to understand their performance in the sector, and to inform our decisions about future funding they may receive.
    We monitor a TEO’s:

    achievement of mix of provision (MoP) delivery commitments
    compliance with Refugee English funding conditions for the relevant year
    compliance with legislative requirements, and
    achievement of other expectations that we communicate to TEOs.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News

  • MIL-OSI Security: Federal grand jury indicts Cheektowaga man on multiple sex trafficking charges

    Source: United States Department of Justice (Human Trafficking)

    BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a nine-count indictment charging Darryl Lamont Paul, a/k/a Darryl Lamont, 59, of Cheektowaga, NY, with sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, transportation across state lines of an individual with intent that such individual engage in prostitution, and using and maintaining a drug-involved premises. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Caitlin M. Higgins, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, for the last 25 years, Lamont has owned NoLimit Entertainment (NLE), a company that provides entertainment, including nude dancers and topless bartenders, for parties such as stags and birthdays. Lamont is accused of conspiring with others to recruit young vulnerable women from area strip clubs, to work for NLE, and he would also refer young women to these strip clubs for additional employment.

    During that time, Lamont is accused of using force, fraud, and coercion to sex traffic a total of six victims. He is also accused of transporting one of the victims across state lines to engage in prostitution. In addition, from 2021 to March 13, 2025, Lamont maintained a Beach Road apartment in Cheektowaga, for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using cocaine.

    Lamont was arraigned this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy and was detained.

    The indictment is a result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm.

    The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

    # # # #

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  • MIL-OSI: Intermap Technologies Announces Voting Results of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) – Intermap Technologies Corporation (“Intermap” or the “Company”) held its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on June 26, 2025, at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, located at 3700, 400 Third Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta. A total of 27,270,817 Class A common shares of Intermap (“Common Shares”), representing 45.93% of the total Common Shares outstanding, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting.

    Intermap’s shareholders voted in favor of all items of business put forward at the Meeting, being (i) the election of all nominated directors, as more fully described in the Company’s management information circular dated May 28, 2025 (the “Circular”), and (ii) the appointment of MNP LLP as auditors of the Company, as more fully described in the Circular and in the press release issued by the Company on June 20, 2025, copies of which are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    The results of the vote in respect of the election of directors of the Company to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders, until their successors are duly elected or appointed, or until they otherwise cease to hold office, are as follows:

    Nominee   Result of Vote   Votes For   Votes Withheld
    Patrick A. Blott   Elected   18,579,224
    (96.38%)
      698,190
    (3.62%)
    Philippe Frappier   Elected   18,696,326
    (96.99%)
      581,088
    (3.01%)
    John (Jack) Hild   Elected   18,694,826
    (96.98%)
      582,588
    (3.02%)
    Jordan Tongalson   Elected   18,696,326
    (96.99%)
      581,088
    (3.01%)

    The results of the vote in respect of the appointment of MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditors of the Company to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders, with remuneration to be determined by the board of directors of the Company, are as follows:

    Votes For 26,566,313
    (97.42%)
    Votes Withheld 704,504
    (2.58%)

    About Intermap Technologies
    Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions, focusing on the creation and analysis of 3D terrain data to produce high-resolution thematic models. Through scientific analysis of geospatial information and patented sensors and processing technology, the Company provisions diverse, complementary, multi-source datasets to enable customers to seamlessly integrate geospatial intelligence into their workflows. Intermap’s 3D elevation data and software analytic capabilities enable global geospatial analysis through artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing customers with critical information to understand their terrain environment. By leveraging its proprietary archive of the world’s largest collection of multi-sensor global elevation data, the Company’s collection and processing capabilities provide multi-source 3D datasets and analytics at mission speed, enabling governments and companies to build and integrate geospatial foundation data with actionable insights. Applications for Intermap’s products and solutions include defense, aviation and UAV flight planning, flood and wildfire insurance, disaster mitigation, base mapping, environmental and renewable energy planning, telecommunications, engineering, critical infrastructure monitoring, hydrology, land management, oil and gas and transportation. 

    For more information, please visit www.intermap.com or contact:
    Jennifer Bakken
    Executive Vice President and CFO
    CFO@intermap.com
    +1 (303) 708-0955

    Sean Peasgood
    Investor Relations
    Sean@SophicCapital.com
    +1 (647) 260-9266

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  • MIL-OSI: Intermap Technologies Announces Voting Results of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) – Intermap Technologies Corporation (“Intermap” or the “Company”) held its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on June 26, 2025, at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, located at 3700, 400 Third Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta. A total of 27,270,817 Class A common shares of Intermap (“Common Shares”), representing 45.93% of the total Common Shares outstanding, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting.

    Intermap’s shareholders voted in favor of all items of business put forward at the Meeting, being (i) the election of all nominated directors, as more fully described in the Company’s management information circular dated May 28, 2025 (the “Circular”), and (ii) the appointment of MNP LLP as auditors of the Company, as more fully described in the Circular and in the press release issued by the Company on June 20, 2025, copies of which are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    The results of the vote in respect of the election of directors of the Company to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders, until their successors are duly elected or appointed, or until they otherwise cease to hold office, are as follows:

    Nominee   Result of Vote   Votes For   Votes Withheld
    Patrick A. Blott   Elected   18,579,224
    (96.38%)
      698,190
    (3.62%)
    Philippe Frappier   Elected   18,696,326
    (96.99%)
      581,088
    (3.01%)
    John (Jack) Hild   Elected   18,694,826
    (96.98%)
      582,588
    (3.02%)
    Jordan Tongalson   Elected   18,696,326
    (96.99%)
      581,088
    (3.01%)

    The results of the vote in respect of the appointment of MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditors of the Company to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders, with remuneration to be determined by the board of directors of the Company, are as follows:

    Votes For 26,566,313
    (97.42%)
    Votes Withheld 704,504
    (2.58%)

    About Intermap Technologies
    Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions, focusing on the creation and analysis of 3D terrain data to produce high-resolution thematic models. Through scientific analysis of geospatial information and patented sensors and processing technology, the Company provisions diverse, complementary, multi-source datasets to enable customers to seamlessly integrate geospatial intelligence into their workflows. Intermap’s 3D elevation data and software analytic capabilities enable global geospatial analysis through artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing customers with critical information to understand their terrain environment. By leveraging its proprietary archive of the world’s largest collection of multi-sensor global elevation data, the Company’s collection and processing capabilities provide multi-source 3D datasets and analytics at mission speed, enabling governments and companies to build and integrate geospatial foundation data with actionable insights. Applications for Intermap’s products and solutions include defense, aviation and UAV flight planning, flood and wildfire insurance, disaster mitigation, base mapping, environmental and renewable energy planning, telecommunications, engineering, critical infrastructure monitoring, hydrology, land management, oil and gas and transportation. 

    For more information, please visit www.intermap.com or contact:
    Jennifer Bakken
    Executive Vice President and CFO
    CFO@intermap.com
    +1 (303) 708-0955

    Sean Peasgood
    Investor Relations
    Sean@SophicCapital.com
    +1 (647) 260-9266

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Canterbury granted permanent test flight airspace

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Canterbury’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre has been allocated permanent test flight airspace, giving advanced aviation companies the freedom to safely trial next-generation technologies, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today.

    “The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) permanent special use airspace designation for Tāwhaki anchors Canterbury’s growing reputation as a national hub for space and advanced aviation innovation.”

    Ms Collins announced the Tāwhaki designation at the launch of the Waitaha Canterbury Aerospace Strategy, which aims to position Canterbury as a global leader in aerospace innovation by 2035. 

    “Canterbury is an ideal launchpad for the space and advanced aviation sectors due to its combination of location, test-bed facilities, research and innovation capability, manufacturing capability and workforce.

    “We know New Zealand’s space and advanced aviation sectors are growing rapidly. The space sector has grown 53 percent in the five years to 2023-24 to contribute more than $2.47 billion to the economy. The advanced aviation sector contributed $480 million in the same period, with some overlaps with the space sector. 

    “The Government sees space as having huge potential, and that’s why we’re working towards delivering a world-class regulatory environment for advanced aviation by the end of this year, as signalled less than a year ago.

    “The CAA is currently consulting on proposed changes to the Civil Aviation Rules to make it easier to test and deploy new aerospace technologies. 

    “A new rule will, in most cases, allow advanced aviation companies to freely develop their product without needing to seek further approvals.”

    “The upcoming New Zealand Aerospace Summit in Christchurch in October will draw an international audience, providing an opportunity to showcase Canterbury’s unique attributes to advanced aviation innovators.

    “Overall, this is an exciting opportunity to grow advanced aviation in New Zealand,” Ms Collins said.  

    Tāwhaki will manage the permanent Special Use Airspace by activating areas when required for operators, while minimising the effect on other airspace users.  

    Public consultation about the proposed changes to the Civil Aviation Rules closes on 27 July. 

    MIL OSI New Zealand News

  • MIL-OSI: Top New Jersey Producer Rejoins Rate from CrossCountry Mortgage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rate, a leading fintech company, proudly announces that Chad Barris, one of the country’s top-producing mortgage originators, has returned to the company.

    A 20-year industry veteran and Scotsman Guide Top 1% Mortgage Originator, Barris rejoins Rate after a seven-year tenure at CrossCountry Mortgage, reaffirming the company’s unmatched ability to support top-tier loan officers in delivering excellent service to homebuyers.

    Barris brings decades of experience, consistently ranking among the nation’s highest performers thanks to his commitment to client service, market insight, and relationship-first approach. With a proven history of helping individuals and families achieve homeownership, his return signals Rate’s continued draw for elite talent seeking long-term growth and results.

    “After a meaningful seven-year chapter with my previous group, I’m excited to take the next step in my career—one that aligns with my goals for growth and development,” said Barris. “I’m deeply grateful for the experiences and relationships I’ve built along the way. Change is never easy, but it often leads to breakthroughs. I’m ready to grow in new ways and thrilled to begin this next chapter at Rate.”

    “We are thrilled to announce that Chad has rejoined Rate!” said Jeff Nelson, Chief Production Officer, East at Rate. “As a Scotsman Guide Top 1% Originator with over 20 years of mortgage experience, Chad brings unparalleled expertise. His success is rooted in exceptional customer service and helping clients achieve their dreams of homeownership. Welcome back to the Rate family, Chad!”

    Rate continues to attract and retain the industry’s best by offering a platform purpose-built for originator success, combining AI technology, streamlined operations, and an unmatched support system. The company’s national footprint and infrastructure enable loan officers to scale their business and provide borrowers with a modern, efficient lending experience.

    About Rate

    Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, Rate has over 850 branches across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Rate has helped more than 2 million homeowners with home purchase loans, refinances, and home equity loans. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates, and delivering unparalleled customer service. Recent honors and awards include: a Best Mortgage Lender of 2025 by Fortune; Best Mortgage Lender of 2025 for First-Time Homebuyers by Forbes; a Best Mortgage Lender of 2025 for FHA Loans, Home Equity Loans, and Lower Credit Scores by NerdWallet; Best Mortgage Lender of 2025 for Digital Experience and Down Payment Assistance by Motley Fool; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

    Media Contact:
    press@rate.com

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  • MIL-OSI: GraniteShares Announces Forward Split of PTIR

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GraniteShares has announced it will execute a forward share split for the GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR (the “Fund”). The total market value of the shares outstanding will not be affected as a result of these splits.

    After the close of the markets on July 08, 2025 (the “Payable Date”), the Fund will effect a forward split of its issued and outstanding shares as follows:

    As a result of the share split, shareholders of the Fund will receive fifteen shares for each share held as indicated in the table above. Accordingly, the number of the Fund’s issued and outstanding shares will increase by the approximate percentage indicated above.

    The ticker and CUSIP will not be affected by the transaction.

    The share split will apply to shareholders of record as of the close of the NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) on July 08, 2025 (the “Record Date”), payable after the close of the NASDAQ on the Payable Date. Shares of the Funds will begin trading on the NASDAQ on a split-adjusted basis on July 09, 2025 (the “Ex-Date”). On the Ex-Date, the opening market value of the Fund’s issued and outstanding shares, and thus a shareholder’s investment value, will not be affected by the share split. However, the per share net asset value (“NAV”) and opening market price on the Ex-Date will be approximately one-fifteenth. The table below illustrates the effect of a hypothetical fifteen-for-one split on a shareholder’s investment.

    15-for-1 forward split

    Period # of shares owned Hypothetical NAV Total Market Value
    Pre-Split 10 US$ 300 US$ 3,000
    Post-Split 150 US$ 20 US$ 3,000


    About GraniteShares

    GraniteShares is an independent ETF issuer headquartered in New York City. GraniteShares offers the following leveraged single stock ETFs:

    ETF Name Ticker Underlying Stock Management Fee/Total Expense with fee waiver(1) /Total Expense without fee waiver(3)
    GraniteShares 2x Long AAPL Daily ETF AAPB Apple 0.99%/1.15%/1.65%
    GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF AMDL AMD 0.99%/1.15%/6.04%
    GraniteShares 2x Long AMZN Daily ETF AMZZ Amazon.com 0.99%/1.15%/2.28%
    GraniteShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF BABX Alibaba 0.99%/1.15%/1.52%
    GraniteShares 2x Long COIN Daily ETF CONL Coinbase 0.99%/1.15%/1.12%
    GraniteShares 2x Short COIN Daily ETF CONI Coinbase 0.99%/1.15%/1.12%
    GraniteShares 2x Long CRWD Daily ETF CRWL CrowdStrike 1.30%/1.50%/2.30%
    GraniteShares 2x Long DELL Daily ETF DLLL Dell Technologies 1.30%/1.50%/2.30%
    GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF INTW Intel 1.30%/1.50%/2.30%
    GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF IONL IONQ 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long LCID Daily ETF LCDL Lucid 0.99%/1.15%/1.43%
    GraniteShares 2x Long MARA Daily ETF MRAL MARA Holding 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long META Daily ETF FBL Meta Platform 0.99%/1.15%/1.22%
    GraniteShares 2x Long MRVL Daily ETF MVLL Marvell Technology 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF MSFL Microsoft 0.99%/1.15%/3.55%
    GraniteShares 2x Long MSTR Daily ETF MSTP MicroStrategy 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Short MSTR Daily ETF MSDD MicroStrategy 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF MULL Micron Technology 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF NVDL NVIDIA 0.99%/1.15%/1.06%
    GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF NVD NVIDIA 0.99%/1.15%/1.73
    GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR Daily ETF PTIR Palantir 0.99%/1.15%/1.18%
    GraniteShares 2x Long QCOM Daily ETF QCML Qualcomm 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long RDDT Daily ETF RDTL Reddit 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long RIVN Daily ETF RVNL Rivian 0.99%/1.15%/1.50%
    GraniteShares 2x Long SMCI Daily ETF SMCL Super Micro Computer 1.30%/1.50%/2.30%
    GraniteShares 1.25x Long TSLA Daily ETF TSL Tesla 0.99%/1.15%/1.98%
    GraniteShares 2x Long TSLA Daily ETF TSLR Tesla 0.99%/1.15%/1.63%
    GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF TSDD Tesla 0.99%/1.15%/2.59%
    GraniteShares 2x Long TSM Daily ETF TSML Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 1.30%/1.50%/2.30%
    GraniteShares 2x Long Uber Daily ETF UBRL Uber 0.99%/1.15%/1.18%
    GraniteShares 2x Long VRT Daily ETF VRTL Vertiv 1.30%/1.50%/1.50%

    In addition, GraniteShares’ ETF suite includes the following ETFs:

    (1)   GraniteShares Advisors LLC has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (exclusive of any (i) interest, (ii) brokerage fees and commission, (iii) acquired fund fees and expenses, (iv) fees and expenses associated with instruments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example options and swap fees and expenses), (v) interest and dividend expense on short sales, (vi) taxes, (vii) other fees related to underlying investments (such as option fees and expenses or swap fees and expenses), (viii) expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization or (ix) extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 1.15%. This agreement is effective until December 31, 2025, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. GraniteShares Advisors LLC may request recoupment of previously waived fees and paid expenses from the Fund for three years from the date such fees and expenses were waived or paid, if such reimbursement will not cause the Fund’s total expense ratio to exceed the expense limitation in place at the time of the waiver and/or expense payment and the expense limitation in place at the time of the recoupment.

    (2)   Estimated total cost in the absence of fee waiver or reimbursement.

    Contact Information:
    William Rhind, CEO
    GraniteShares Inc
    +1 646 876 5049
    william.rhind@graniteshares.com

    Important Information

    Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the GraniteShares funds (the “Funds”) carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Funds, please call (844) 476 8747, or visit the website at www.graniteshares.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

    To obtain a prospectus for BAR, please visit
    https://www.graniteshares.com/Documents/25/Prospectus-GraniteShares-Gold-Trust.pdf

    To obtain a prospectus for PLTM, please visit
    https://graniteshares.com/media/gwrbh3ah/pltm_prospectus.pdf

    To obtain a prospectus for COMB, please visit
    https://graniteshares.com/media/4crf2x4e/graniteshares-etf-trust-comb-summary-prospectus.pdf

    Except as described above regarding the liquidation of the ETFs, shares of the Funds may be sold during trading hours on the exchange through any brokerage account, shares are not individually redeemable, and shares may only be redeemed directly from a Fund by Authorized Participants. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares in a Fund will develop or be maintained. Shares may trade above or below NAV. Brokerage commissions will apply.

    Fund Risks

    Multiple funds have a limited operating history of less than a year and risks associated with a new fund. The Leveraged and Daily Inverse Funds are 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) or daily inverse (-1X and -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 funds do not directly invest in the underlying stock.

    The Funds seek daily inverse or leveraged investment results and are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles. Each Fund with “Long” in its name attempts to provide daily investment results that correspond to the respective long leveraged multiple of the performance of an underlying stock (each a Leveraged Long Fund). Each Fund with “Short” in its name attempts to provide daily investment results that correspond to the inverse (or opposite) multiple of the performance of an underlying stock (each an Inverse Fund).

    Investors should note that the Long Leveraged Funds and the Daily Inverse Funds pursue daily leveraged investment objectives and daily inverse investment objectives (respectively), which means that the fund is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage and inverse strategies because the fund magnifies the performance of their underlying security. The volatility of the underlying security may affect a Funds’ return as much as, or more than, the return of the underlying security.

    For the Leveraged Long Funds 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.

    For the Daily Inverse Funds 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 -100% and 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 decreases 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, Inverse Risk, Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, Rebalancing Risk, Intra-Day Investment Risk, Daily Index Correlation 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.

    Investing in physical commodities, including through commodity-linked derivative instruments such as Commodity Futures, Commodity Swaps, as well as other commodity-linked instruments, is speculative and can be extremely volatile and may not be suitable for all investors. Market prices of commodities may fluctuate rapidly based on numerous factors, including: changes in supply and demand relationships (whether actual, perceived, anticipated, unanticipated or unrealized); weather; agriculture; trade; domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies; diseases; pestilence; technological developments; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and monetary and other governmental policies, action and inaction.

    A liquid secondary market may not exist for the types of commodity-linked derivative instruments the Fund buys, which may make it difficult for the Fund to sell them at an acceptable price. The Fund is new with no operating history. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Fund will grow to or maintain an economically viable size, in which case it could ultimately liquidate.

    Derivatives may be more sensitive to changes in market conditions and may amplify risks and losses.

    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 ©2025 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.

    Gregory FCA for GraniteShares
    Kathleen Elicker, 484-889-6597
    graniteshares@gregoryfca.com

    Important Information

    Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Funds, please call (844) 476 8747 or visit www.graniteshares.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

    The investment program of the funds is speculative, entails substantial risks and include asset classes and investment techniques not employed by more traditional mutual funds.

    PRINCIPAL FUND RISKS (see the Prospectus for more information)

    GraniteShares Leveraged Long and Inverse Daily ETFs are not suitable for all investors. The funds seek daily leveraged investment results and are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles. The funds pursue daily leveraged investment objectives, which means that the funds are riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage because the fund magnifies the performance of the underlying security. The volatility of the underlying security may affect the fund return as much as, or more than, the return of the underlying security. Investors who do not understand the Funds, or do not intend to actively manage their funds and monitor their investments, should not buy the Funds. The Funds are designed to be utilized only by traders and sophisticated investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily inverse and/or leveraged investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage and/or short sales and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. For periods longer than a single day, the Funds will lose money if the underlying stock’s performance is flat, and it is possible that the Funds 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 Funds track the price of a single stock rather than an index, eliminating the benefits of diversification that most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds offer. Although the Funds will be listed and traded on an exchange, an investment in a Fund may not be suitable for every investor. The Funds pose risks that are unique and complex.

    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.

    THE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED BY ALPS DISTRIBIUTORS, INC. GRANITESHRES IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over 10 years, the EAEU has established itself as one of the key centers of global development — Russian President

    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

    MINSK, June 26 (Xinhua) — In the 10 years since the formation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), it has established itself as one of the key centers of global development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Minsk on Thursday at the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum.

    “On January 1, the Eurasian Union turned 10 years old. During this time, it has certainly grown stronger and established itself as a successful integration association. The overall economic potential has significantly strengthened, and the EAEU has rightfully established itself as one of the key centers of global development,” V. Putin noted.

    He noted that the combined GDP of the EAEU member states has increased from $1.6 trillion to $2.6 trillion over 10 years. The EAEU’s trade turnover with other countries has increased by 38 percent and amounts to $800 billion. “This is a completely comparable volume of trade between the world’s leading economic powers. And the total volume of mutual trade within the union has doubled to $97 billion. Moreover, 93 percent of settlements between the EAEU states are conducted in national currencies,” the Russian leader said.

    According to V. Putin, the EAEU countries have also achieved significant success in aligning national payment systems and bank cards. The union’s participants are jointly making efforts to integrate the financial infrastructure. The concept of forming a common financial market for the union has been approved. The Eurasian Development Bank and the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development have been created.

    The Russian President recalled that as of the beginning of this year, the Eurasian Stabilization Fund had accumulated about $9 billion, which, if necessary, could be used to support the budgets of the EAEU countries. The Eurasian Bank has accumulated investment portfolios in the amount of $16.5 billion. It has financed the construction and modernization of power facilities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and the creation of agricultural production in Armenia. In Russia, the Eurasian Bank allocated funds for the construction of the Western High-Speed Diameter in St. Petersburg and helped develop Pulkovo Airport. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The President of Belarus expressed gratitude to six Chinese companies for the successful implementation of projects

    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

    MINSK, June 26 /Xinhua/ — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed gratitude to a number of Chinese companies that participated in the construction of the National Football Stadium and an international-standard swimming pool in Minsk. According to the press service of the Belarusian head of state, he signed a corresponding order on June 26.

    For the successful implementation of the technical and economic assistance project “National Football Stadium”, gratitude was expressed to China IPPR Engineering Corporation, Jingxing International Engineering Management Company and Beijing City Construction Group.

    The President of Belarus has awarded gratitude to the Beijing Architectural Design Institute, the Shenyang Engineering Supervision and Consulting Company, and the Beijing Construction and Engineering Group for the successful implementation of the technical and economic assistance project “International Standard Pool”. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Blunt Rochester Lead Coalition of Senators in Condemning Trump Administration For Rescinding Approval of High-Speed Internet Funding for Nevada

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

    Senators Will Delay Department Of Commerce Nominees Until States Receive Funding.
    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) led over a dozen of their Senate colleagues in a letter condemning the Trump Administration’s reckless decision to rescind approval for states to receive their share of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding. The BEAD program was created to connect families in the hardest-to-serve communities to high-speed internet and close the digital divide. The Trump Administration’s new guidance rescinded the final approval of three states, including Nevada and Delaware, and forces all states to redo burdensome steps in their processes, hindering states’ ability to connect communities to high-speed internet. In their letter, the Senators committed to blocking all related Department of Commerce nominees until states receive their full BEAD allocation.
    Senators Rosen and Blunt Rochester were joined by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Gary Peters (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Mark Warner (D-VA).
    “We write to express our deep concern with the recent guidance the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued regarding the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This guidance will add needless delay to connecting millions of Americans to high-speed internet, while going against Congressional intent and betraying unconnected Americans in the process,” wrote the Senators. “Until states receive the entire amount of BEAD funds they are owed, including nondeployment funds, we will not consent to expedited consideration of any related Commerce Department nominees on the Senate floor.”
    “With three states fully approved and ready to put shovels in the ground and 42 other states having completed or started the process of receiving project bids and selecting BEAD subgrantees, NTIA’s new guidance upends years of work and threatens to delay the program at a critical point… Simply claiming states will be able to comply with NTIA’s new requirements within 90 days does not make it true,” the Senators’ letter continued. “With this in mind, we implore you to provide states with the maximum flexibility possible and ensure states receive the full amount of funding they are owed. Should you fail to do so, we will continue to block the expeditious advancement of all Commerce Department nominees overseeing broadband policy, along with any related nominees.”
    The full text of the letter can be found HERE.
    Senator Rosen has been a strong advocate for expanding high-speed internet access in Nevada and nationwide. Senator Rosen worked across party lines to help create the BEAD program, having helped write the broadband section of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which secured $65 billion in nationwide investments to make high-speed internet affordable for Americans. She also successfully pushed the Federal Communications Commission to update its deeply flawed National Broadband Map and ensure Nevada receives its fair share of BEAD funding. After reports that the Trump Administration was rescinding the approval of BEAD funding, Senator Rosen blasted the Trump Administration for its wrongheaded decision and announced that she would block nominees to the Department of Commerce.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Roadmap to strengthen emergency management system

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe emergencies, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today.

    “This roadmap is part of our response to the Government Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events and complements the work underway to develop a new Emergency Management Bill,” says Mr Mitchell. 

    “New Zealand is facing more frequent and severe weather events, and we need to ensure our emergency management system is fit for purpose to manage significant, widespread emergencies like Cyclone Gabrielle.

    “The roadmap sets out the initiatives needed in the next five years to deliver the change we need.”

    Key initiatives include:

    • Regional support teams based around New Zealand to provide surge support during and following emergencies and boost regional workforce capability.
    • A refreshed and increased Resilience Fund to empower more communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
    • Agreements and partnerships with businesses, iwi/Māori and community organisations to enhance local readiness.
    • Professional pathways to expand the emergency management workforce and build capability.
    • Proactive procurement and placement of critical equipment and supplies.
    • A Common Operating Picture to support shared situational awareness and decision-making.

    “Investments in modern technology and trained personnel, along with clear governance structures and assurance, will ensure faster, more effective emergency response and recovery, better coordination across agencies, and more resilient communities. 

    “These investments will address critical gaps, improving our ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a range of emergencies.”

    The National Emergency Management Agency will prioritise activity that can be delivered from its current baselines and go back to Government for proposed initiatives that will require new funding from future budgets.

    View the roadmap at: https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/emergency-management-system-improvement-programme 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: LEMOYNE – Shapiro Administration Continues to Stand Up for Pennsylvania Farmers and Businesses Who Will be Hurt by Proposed Federal SNAP Funding Cuts

    Source: US State of Pennsylvania

    June 27, 2025Lemoyne, PA

    ADVISORY – LEMOYNE – Shapiro Administration Continues to Stand Up for Pennsylvania Farmers and Businesses Who Will be Hurt by Proposed Federal SNAP Funding Cuts

    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will join agriculture and manufacturing leaders and farmers at Karns Foods to bring attention to the potentially devastating implications of proposed federal funding cuts for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and how they will hurt Pennsylvania farmers, food businesses, and families.

    Media are invited to attend the press conference at the grocery store to hear directly from Secretary Redding and those who will be harmed by federal funding cuts proposed by Congress.

    The event will highlight the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to fighting hunger in Pennsylvania while supporting our farmers, manufacturing, and agriculture industry and holding government accountable. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget increases investments to help end hunger and support farms across Pennsylvania.

    WHO:
    Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
    State Representative Nate Davidson
    Karns Foods Board Chairman Scott Karns
    Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Communications Director John Zimmerman
    Local farmers

    WHEN:
    Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:30 AM

    WHERE:
    Karns Foods
    1023 State Street
    Lemoyne, PA 17043

    RSVP:
    Press attending should RSVP with news outlet and photographer and reporter names to aginfo@pa.gov “.

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Launches Cloud-Based XRP Mining Contracts to Empower Global Crypto Users

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    DRML Miner, the revolutionary digital mining ecosystem has announced the commencing of its XRP cloud mining service which is being offered through DRML Miner. This milestone illustrates a broader trend toward increasing XRP accessibility (in response to growing demand from traders and other users). With those barriers out of the way — no costly miners, no complex setups, and no sky-high power bills — DRML Miner is enabling users around the world to mine XRP far more efficiently and safely.

    A Timely Initiative Amid XRP’s Market Volatility

    As the consistent use case of XRP in blockchain-financial services continues to grow, its value has fluctuated through ups and downs. Investors, more so than ever before, are actively seeking reliable and consistent alternatives to buying XRP without the risk associated with trading volatility.

    DRML Miner answers this call by offering cloud mining contracts that provide consistent earnings over time. Users can generate XRP from anywhere in the world without needing specialized knowledge or physical equipment. The cloud model opens up XRP participation to beginners, long-term holders, and even institutions looking to diversify their crypto strategies.

    How DRML Miner Makes XRP Mining Accessible

    In a nutshell, this is why DRML Miner appeals to people. The process for acquiring XRP through DRML Miner is so simple. After registering, a users selects a mining contract from the available offers and begins earning XRP immediately. Everything is so simple and natural too — for example, even first-time crypto users are already accustomed to interacting with a web-based dashboard that guides their experience without requiring special knowledge.

    Key Features of the DRML Miner Platform:

    Immediate Activation: Start mining within minutes of selecting a contract.

    Real-Time Dashboard; Easy access to track crypto earnings, mining performance and contracts.

    No Maintenance; Everything is run with efficiency in the cloud, so no hardware is managed by the user.

    Global Access; Open to anyone in a region free from restrictions, almost anyone across continents.

    24/7 Operations: Cloud servers operate continuously for consistent performance.

    This no-fuss approach helps make crypto mining more inclusive, particularly for users in areas where mining equipment is scarce or prohibitively expensive.

    Sustainable and Scalable Mining Infrastructure

    DRML Miner’s back-end system is a modern cloud architecture that is hosted in secure, energy-efficient data centers. The modern cloud architecture supports scaling operations while remaining perpetual in uptime, efficiency, and sustainability.

    The company is also committed to eco-conscious mining by using energy sources created to minimize environmental impact—one of the ongoing considerations around the carbon footprint of crypto operations. This blend of technology and responsibility puts DRML Miner ahead of many mining services still reliant on outdated, energy-intensive systems.

    The Rise of Alternative Crypto Strategies

    Many crypto investors today are shifting away from active trading and speculation toward passive income strategies. Cloud mining is one such method that offers predictable rewards without market timing or emotional decision-making.

    With DRML Miner’s XRP contracts, users can grow their portfolios gradually and securely. They don’t need to monitor price charts, execute trades, or understand blockchain coding. The system runs automatically, and XRP is credited consistently based on the mining contract.

    This makes DRML Miner a compelling option for those who want to gain exposure to XRP with minimal involvement or risk.

    Global Reception and Early Adoption

    Since its public launch, DRML Miner has reported a steady increase in registrations and mining contract activations. Crypto users from North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa have shown keen interest, especially due to the platform’s ease of use and transparent structure.

    While most cloud mining platforms continue to focus on Bitcoin or Ethereum, DRML Miner’s focus on XRP is a bold but strategic move. XRP’s speed, low transaction costs, and practical applications in global finance make it an ideal candidate for accessible cloud mining.

    Looking Ahead: Continuous Development at DRML Miner

    The team behind DRML Miner has shared that additional features are in development. These include enhancements to the user dashboard, flexible contract upgrades, and support for mining additional cryptocurrencies in future platform updates.

    This ongoing innovation shows that DRML Miner is not only launching a timely solution, but also planning for long-term relevance in the rapidly changing digital asset landscape.

    About DRML Miner

    DRML Miner is a cryptocurrency cloud mining company committed to providing secure, user-friendly, and globally accessible digital asset mining services. The platform focuses on simplifying mining for everyone—regardless of experience level or location. With the launch of its XRP mining contracts, DRML Miner is helping users participate in blockchain-based income generation without traditional limitations.

    For more information, visit: https://drmlminers.com

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • MIL-OSI: Global Healthcare Technology Leader Selects Kneat

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LIMERICK, Ireland, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQC: KSIOF), a leader in digitizing and automating validation and quality processes, is pleased to announce that a leading healthcare technology and diagnostics company (“the Company”) has signed a multi-year Master Services Agreement with Kneat.

    The Company, which is headquartered in the United States, employs over 50,000 people and manufactures in more than a dozen countries worldwide. This manufacturer of medical technology, including medical devices and pharmaceutical diagnostics, will use the Kneat Gx platform initially to digitize its Commissioning, Qualification and Validation workflows for facilities, equipment and computer systems at several lead manufacturing sites.

    “After an extensive evaluation process this global leader selected Kneat to drive efficiency, quality and compliance through greater digitalization of their Validation processes,” said Eddie Ryan, Kneat CEO. “I’m happy that Kneat will be supporting both new builds and ongoing operations where we are proven to deliver significant business value.”

    The steady pace of Kneat’s strategic customer wins indicates that digital validation is progressively becoming the norm for life sciences companies. The State of Validation 2025 study also supports this trend. The total percentage of organizations surveyed that are either using or planning to use digital validation is now 93 percent, versus 86 percent in the 2024 study. The shift is unsurprising. Done right, digital validation delivers speed to market; trustworthy, scalable compliance; and a foundation to leverage integrated automation and AI-driven innovations in the future.

    About Kneat

    Kneat Solutions provides leading companies in highly regulated industries with unparalleled efficiency in validation and compliance through its digital validation platform Kneat Gx. As an industry leader in customer satisfaction, Kneat boasts an excellent record for implementation, powered by our user-friendly design, expert support, and on-demand training academy. Kneat Gx is an industry-leading digital validation platform that enables highly regulated companies to manage any validation discipline from end-to-end. Kneat Gx is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, fully validated, and 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 compliant. Multiple independent customer studies show up to 40% reduction in documentation cycle times, up to 20% faster speed to market, and a higher compliance standard.

    Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements

    Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, certain information presented constitutes “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, the relationship between Kneat and the customer, Kneat’s business development activities, the use and implementation timelines of Kneat’s software within the customer’s validation processes, the ability and intent of the customer to scale the use of Kneat’s software within the customer’s organization, and the compliance of Kneat’s platform under regulatory audit and inspection. While such forward-looking statements are expressed by Kneat, as stated in this release, in good faith and believed by Kneat to have a reasonable basis, they are subject to important risks and uncertainties. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, given that they involve risks and uncertainties.

    Kneat does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any forward-looking statement, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued forward-looking statement constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement. Continued reliance on forward-looking statements is at an investor’s own risk.

    For more information visit www.kneat.com.

    Contact:

    Katie Keita, Kneat Investor Relations
    P: + 1 902-450-2660
    E: investors@kneat.com 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: House Passes LaLota-Backed Bill Requiring Dating Apps to Warn Users of Fraud

    Source: US Representative Nick LaLota (NY-01)

    Washington, D.C. — Congressman Nick LaLota (Suffolk County, NY) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan H.R. 2481 Romance Scam Prevention Act, a bill requiring dating apps to label profiles and usernames which have been banned for fraud while empowering the Federal Trade Commission and state attorney generals to enforce this requirement. 

    “Too many Americans—especially seniors and vulnerable individuals—are being targeted by online predators who exploit trust and loneliness to steal life savings. The Romance Scam Prevention Act brings common-sense safeguards that empower users and help stop these heartbreaking crimes before they start,” said Rep. LaLota. “By passing this bill, the House is sending a clear message: we will not sit by while criminals use digital platforms to defraud the innocent. I’m proud to support this bipartisan step to protect our communities and hold scammers accountable.”

    To read the full text of the resolution, click HERE

    Background:

    Romance scams are among the fastest-growing forms of online fraud in the United States, contributing to a record $10 billion in reported consumer fraud losses in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC Data Spotlight, Feb. 2024). While younger adults report scams more frequently, particularly through online shopping, job, and cryptocurrency frauds, older Americans suffer the steepest financial losses, with victims aged 60 and older losing an average of nearly $34,000 in romance scams (FTC, Protecting Older Consumers Report, Oct. 2023). These scams often begin on dating apps or social media, where bad actors build fake profiles, foster emotional trust, and then manipulate victims into sending money or financial information. Once these fraudsters are removed from the platform, their victims—many of whom continue communication via text or email—are rarely informed, leaving them at serious ongoing risk.

    The Romance Scam Prevention Act (H.R. 2481), introduced by Rep. David Valadao and passed unanimously by the House in June 2025 (Congress.gov – H.R. 2481), aims to close that notification gap. The bill requires online dating services to send a “fraud ban notification” to any user who exchanged messages with a person later banned for suspected fraud. The notification must include the banned user’s profile name, the last time messages were exchanged, a warning about possible identity fraud, tips for avoiding scams, and a customer service contact. The bill gives enforcement authority to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, and it sets a uniform federal standard that preempts inconsistent state laws (House Energy and Commerce Committee Summary). These safeguards are designed to help prevent fraud before it happens and to protect vulnerable users, especially seniors, from devastating financial and emotional harm.

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  • MIL-OSI: Stack Capital Group Inc. Announces Results of Its 2025 Annual General Meeting & Election of Directors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stack Capital Group Inc., (“Stack Capital”) (TSX:STCK & TSX:STCK.WT.A) is pleased to announce that at its annual meeting of shareholders, held virtually today, the four director nominees listed in Stack Capital’s management proxy circular dated May 13, 2025 (the “Circular”) were elected as directors of Stack Capital. Directors have been elected to serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders.

    The detailed results of the vote are as follows:

    Nominee Votes For % Votes For Votes Against % Votes Against
    John K. Bell 4,564,900 99.71% 13,102 0.29%
    Jeffrey Parks 4,577,602 99.99% 400 0.01%
    Laurie Goldberg 3,518,191 76.85% 1,059,811 23.15%
    Gerri Sinclair 3,518,091 76.85% 1,059,911 23.15%
             

    * The number of votes disclosed reflects shareholders voting at the meeting and proxies received by management in advance of the meeting.

    At today’s meeting, Stack Capital shareholders also approved i) the appointment of MNP LLP, Chartered Accountants and Licensed Public Accountants, as the auditor of Stack Capital for the ensuing year, and ii) the Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.

    About Stack Capital

    Stack Capital is an investment holding company and its business objective is to invest in equity, debt and/or other securities of growth-to-late-stage private businesses. Through Stack Capital, shareholders have the opportunity to gain exposure to a diversified private investment portfolio; participate in the private market; and have liquidity due to the listing of the Common Shares & Warrants on the TSX. At the same time, the public structure also allows the Company to focus its efforts on maximizing long-term performance through a portfolio of high growth businesses, which are not widely available to most Canadian investors.

    For more information, please visit our website at www.stackcapitalgroup.com or contact:

    Brian Viveiros
    VP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
    647.280.3307
    brian@stackcapitalgroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Stack Capital Group Inc. Announces Results of Its 2025 Annual General Meeting & Election of Directors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stack Capital Group Inc., (“Stack Capital”) (TSX:STCK & TSX:STCK.WT.A) is pleased to announce that at its annual meeting of shareholders, held virtually today, the four director nominees listed in Stack Capital’s management proxy circular dated May 13, 2025 (the “Circular”) were elected as directors of Stack Capital. Directors have been elected to serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders.

    The detailed results of the vote are as follows:

    Nominee Votes For % Votes For Votes Against % Votes Against
    John K. Bell 4,564,900 99.71% 13,102 0.29%
    Jeffrey Parks 4,577,602 99.99% 400 0.01%
    Laurie Goldberg 3,518,191 76.85% 1,059,811 23.15%
    Gerri Sinclair 3,518,091 76.85% 1,059,911 23.15%
             

    * The number of votes disclosed reflects shareholders voting at the meeting and proxies received by management in advance of the meeting.

    At today’s meeting, Stack Capital shareholders also approved i) the appointment of MNP LLP, Chartered Accountants and Licensed Public Accountants, as the auditor of Stack Capital for the ensuing year, and ii) the Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.

    About Stack Capital

    Stack Capital is an investment holding company and its business objective is to invest in equity, debt and/or other securities of growth-to-late-stage private businesses. Through Stack Capital, shareholders have the opportunity to gain exposure to a diversified private investment portfolio; participate in the private market; and have liquidity due to the listing of the Common Shares & Warrants on the TSX. At the same time, the public structure also allows the Company to focus its efforts on maximizing long-term performance through a portfolio of high growth businesses, which are not widely available to most Canadian investors.

    For more information, please visit our website at www.stackcapitalgroup.com or contact:

    Brian Viveiros
    VP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
    647.280.3307
    brian@stackcapitalgroup.com

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