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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Italy’s refusal to comply with its obligations under the Dublin Regulation – E-000534/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Dublin III Regulation[1] does not foresee sanctions in case of suspension of the taking charge and taking back of applicants for international protection by the Member State designated as responsible.

    The Commission takes note of the judgment of the European Court of Justice in joined cases C-185/24 and C-189/24[2].

    The proper functioning of the Dublin system is essential for achieving the common European objectives on migration and asylum. The Commission is working closely with Member States on the good functioning of Dublin transfers, and to ensure a successful transition to the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation[3].

    • [1] Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast) — OJ L180/31 of 29/06/2013.
    • [2] Judgment of 19 December 2024, Tudmur, Joined Cases C-185/24, C-189/24, paragraph 42, EU:C:2024:1036.
    • [3] Regulation (EU) 2024/1351 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on asylum and migration management, amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1147 and (EU) 2021/1060 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 — OJ L2024/1351 of 22/05/2024.
    Last updated: 22 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Evaluation and future of the European Platform on Combating Homelessness – E-001367/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The European Platform on Combatting Homelessness was launched by the Lisbon Declaration in 2021 as a framework of cooperation, knowledge building and mutual learning, coordinated and facilitated by the Commission.

    In the context of the Platform, the Commission supports various ongoing projects and activities in the area of homelessness which strengthen the evidence base on the extent and nature of homelessness, provide concrete policy guidance to policy-makers[1] and enhance capabilities at national and local level.

    The work programme of the Platform, adopted in February 2022, guided its activities for the period 2022-2024[2]. A new work programme is planned to be discussed by its members in view of its adoption in June 2025.

    During the next phase, the Platform is meant to continue supporting national, regional and local authorities to develop integrated, housing-led strategies, monitor their actual impact and optimize the use of funding sources, as the European Social Fund Plus, to implement sustainable solutions.

    Also, the Platform’s work in relation to the scope, the drivers and effective policy responses should contribute to the preparation of future EU initiatives related to homelessness such as the new Action Plan of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy and the European Affordable Housing Plan.

    Since its launch the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness has evolved into an impactful initiative, illustrated by the adoption of national strategies in several Member States.

    The Commission remains fully committed to further strengthening its added value and thus reinforce concerted responses at all levels to effectively address the most extreme manifestation of poverty and social exclusion.

    • [1] The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Policy Toolkit on homelessness, launched in December 2024 provides guidance for policy-makers to prevent people from becoming homeless, support people who are experiencing homelessness, and provide sustainable pathways out of homelessness. Accessible here https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-toolkit-to-combat-homelessness_0fec780e-en.html.
    • [2] https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/4c863f95-cf93-4581-8b36-33259f9e8663_en?filename=UDW%20TRW1_ex_summary.pdf.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Monitoring of EPOCH platform activities – E-001470/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Since its launch, the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness has evolved into an impactful initiative. It supports, among other things, Member States in designing or reviewing national homelessness strategies based on a person-centred, housing-led and integrated approach.

    The first work programme of the Platform for the period 2022-2024[1] had three work strands: data and analysis, mutual learning and access to finance.

    The activities supported by the Commission include[2]: a pilot project on a European Homelessness Count; two projects with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on a policy toolkit and on monitoring and evaluation; a number of mutual learning events; the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness Practice project to promote knowledge and capacity building; and four social innovation projects on different aspects of homelessness.

    Finally, a working group co-chaired with the Council of Europe Development Bank aims at mapping funding options and at developing projects to combat homelessness.

    A new work programme, building on the ongoing activities, is currently being drafted with the input of Platform members. The Platform’s work is also expected to feed into the preparation of the forthcoming EU flagship social initiatives, namely the new Action Plan of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy and the European Affordable Housing Plan.

    • [1] https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/4c863f95-cf93-4581-8b36-33259f9e8663_en?filename=UDW%20TRW1_ex_summary.pdf.
    • [2] For a full overview of the activities and of the national strategies, see the website of the Platform: https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/social-protection-social-inclusion/addressing-poverty-and-supporting-social-inclusion/homelessness_en.
    Last updated: 22 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Promoting knowledge learning and transfer in the crafts and heritage restoration professions – E-000968/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The traditional crafts and heritage occupations typically require vocational education and training (VET). The Commission has recently launched the Union of Skills[1], a comprehensive strategy that addresses skills across all levels of education, and across all sectors of the economy, so that artisans can be supported to sustain and preserve their skills.

    Organisations from the craft and heritage sector can join the European Alliance for Apprenticeship (EAfA)[2] to network and exchange with other organisations, i.e. about how to reduce administrative burden.

    Under the Pact for Skills, the large-scale skills partnership for Cultural and Creative industries[3] identified supporting VET initiatives that can serve the preservation and the further development of technical skills, arts and crafts as the priority.

    Thanks to Regulation (EU) 2023/2411[4], as from December 2025, producers of craft and industrial products will be able to obtain an EU-wide registration of their geographical indication. This new protection tool is known for helping to pass on know-how, particularly to younger generations.

    Horizon Europe currently funds four projects on ‘traditional crafts for the future: a new approach’[5]. The Erasmus+ programme contributes to the learning and exchange of know-how in the crafts, as part of VET learning mobility of apprentices and cooperation projects[6].

    The Creative Europe programme contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage, including the transmission and promotion of heritage professionals’ skills and craft through several actions among which are Europa Nostra[7] and Culture Moves Europe[8].

    Artisans specialising in heritage restoration may apply for individual mobility grants and participate in residencies.

    • [1] https://commission.europa.eu/topics/eu-competitiveness/union-skills_en.
    • [2] https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/skills-and-qualifications/working-together/european-alliance-apprenticeships_en.
    • [3] https://pact-for-skills.ec.europa.eu/about/industrial-ecosystems-and-partnerships/creative-and-cultural-industries_en.
    • [4] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2411/oj/eng.
    • [5] Namely Tracks4crafts, Colour4crafts, Hephaestus, and Craeft; https://cordis.europa.eu/programme/id/HORIZON_HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-01-04.
      Other crafts-focused projects include Culturality (https://culturalityproject.eu/), aimed at promoting rural and remote areas through cultural tourism activities leveraging traditional crafts, CRAFT-IT4SD (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101132596), focused on craft revitalization for futureproofing the transition to innovative technologies for sustainable development, and Make-a-Thek (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101177660/fr), Modular library makerspaces for heritage crafts innovation and digitization.
    • [6] For more information on Erasmus+ opportunities, please refer to: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/4f38e3b2-39b7-11ed-9c68-01aa75ed71a1/language-en.
    • [7] A pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of heritage professional voices.
    • [8] A mobility scheme for artists and cultural professionals in all 40 creative Europe countries and covering sectors such as architecture and cultural heritage.
    Last updated: 22 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – The detrimental impact of housing market regulation on supply and prices – E-001072/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission is carrying out a consultation during 2025 on the issues related to affordable housing raised by the Honourable Member, and following that, will put forward a European Affordable Housing Plan (EAHP). This Plan will assess the specificities of the rental market, too.

    The Commission will also analyse and — if necessary — make further proposals related to short-term accommodation rentals and/or make proposals to address the use of the current housing stock.

    In addition, the Commission will conduct an analysis of the impact of housing speculation and its economic consequences, as well as propose follow-up actions where needed.

    At the same time, the Commission notes that housing — in line with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality — is mainly a responsibility of Member States, regions and local authorities and in developing the EAHP, the Commission will respect these principles.

    While the Commission does not at this stage plan to produce a report on the impact of national regulations on housing availability in the Member States, the Commission seeks solutions where value can be added at EU level and aims at facilitating the sharing of best practices among stakeholders.

    The Commission notes that it is important to attract private investments to housing. The Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) group have recently laid the foundations for a new pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing[1].

    The Commission will continue to work with EIB, national promotional banks, international financial institutions and other stakeholders to support local and national efforts.

    • [1] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_671.
    Last updated: 22 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Securing the EU’s external borders in the context of new migration flows – E-000996/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission recognises the challenges faced by Member States at EU external borders in managing migration flows. The Commission will continue to provide financial assistance through the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1148[1], and operational support via the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), as set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/1896[2].

    The Commission adopted a decision to provide an additional EUR 3 billion to support Member States with the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and to host refugees from Ukraine[3].

    Frontex’s deployment of personnel and equipment to vulnerable regions will be enhanced, subject to the available budget as well as Member State agreement and cooperation.

    The Commission is committed to strengthening Frontex’s capacity. Plans to increase logistical, financial, and operational support are under review, with a focus on ensuring adequate resources for border management. The Commission will work closely with Member States to assess needs and allocate resources effectively.

    Well-managed integration of migrants is part of the Pact on Asylum and Migration[4] and is important for its success. In the framework of the action plan on integration and inclusion[5], the Commission provides financial support to Member States on migrants’ integration under EU funds, such as Asylum Migration and Integration Funds[6] and the European Social Fund+[7], and promotes exchanges of good practices.

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy, OJ L 251, 15.7.2021, p. 48-93, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1148/oj.
    • [2] Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624, OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1-131, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1896/oj.
    • [3] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1176.
    • [4] https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/pact-migration-and-asylum_en.
    • [5] Action plan on integration and inclusion 2021-2027 | European Website on Integration, https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/legal-migration-resettlement-and-integration/integration/action-plan-integration-and-inclusion_en.
    • [6] Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, OJ L 251, 15.7.2021, p. 1-47, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1147/oj.
    • [7] Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013, OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21-59, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj.
    Last updated: 22 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – 3rd EU-African Union Ministerial Meeting – High Level Meetings with the EP – Delegation for relations with the Pan-African Parliament

    Source: European Parliament

    Bilateral meeting with MEPs Bullmann,Vautmans, Kyllönen and Ms Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission © European Union (2025) – European Parliament

    Ahead of the 3rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting, EP Members engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from the African Union Commission and African Member States.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – HOUS mission to Barcelona, 26-28 May 2025 – Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

    Source: European Parliament

    Flag of Spain © Image used under the license from Adobe Stock

    Housing Committee to discuss housing needs in Barcelona A delegation from the Committee on Housing is travelling to Barcelona to meet local, regional and national governments, economic and social actors and education and research institutions.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: France takes command of NATO Mission Iraq

    Source: NATO

    On Thursday 22 May, Major General Christophe Hintzy from France assumed command of NATO Mission Iraq, at a change of command ceremony in Baghdad. He succeeds Lieutenant General Lucas Schreurs from the Netherlands, who had been in post since May 2024. The ceremony was attended by Iraqi officials, Ambassadors from Allied and partner countries, NATO officials, and other representatives from the international community in Baghdad.

    “For France and for me personally, it is an honour and immense privilege to take over command of the NATO Mission in Iraq, a country often regarded as the cradle of civilization,” Major General Hintzy said. “Together with Iraqi security institutions and Iraqi Security Forces, we share a common goal. Our success will never be an individual success, but rather a collective one to develop tailored and sustainable solutions that will help Iraq as a valued partner for NATO,” he pointed out.

    The outgoing commander, Lieutenant General Lucas Schreurs, thanked his Iraqi counterparts for their hospitality and excellent cooperation and praised them for their commitment to the cooperation with NATO and to further strengthening the Iraqi security forces and institutions. “To our Iraqi partners — your resilience and leadership inspire us. We have learned much from you, and it has been a privilege to serve alongside you. To our Allies and partners — thank you for investing in Iraq’s future and in our shared security,” he said. “Christophe, I pass this command to you with full confidence. You inherit a team of dedicated professionals and a resilient network of partnerships. I know you will lead with vision and respect for both NATO’s principles and the Iraqi context. This mission is about people — about trust, support, and sovereignty. I know you will carry it forward with the integrity it deserves,” Lieutenant General Schreurs added.

    At the NATO Summit in Brussels in July 2018, Allied leaders launched NATO Mission Iraq, following a request and upon invitation from the Government of Iraq. The mission was established in Baghdad, in October 2018. It is a non-combat, advisory, and capacity-building mission that assists Iraq in building more sustainable, transparent, inclusive and effective security institutions and forces, so that they themselves are able to stabilise their country, fight terrorism, and prevent the return of ISIS/Daesh.

    All efforts of NATO Mission Iraq are carried out with the consent of the Iraqi government and conducted in full respect of Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    Ahead of the change of command ceremony of NATO Mission Iraq, NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Tom Goffus, participated in the second meeting of the High-Level Dialogue for Partnership between NATO and Iraq, held in Baghdad, on 21 May. “This second meeting of the High-Level Dialogue for Partnership, here in Baghdad, is a testimony to our partnership with Iraq and to cementing this dialogue,” he said, adding that “NATO continues to stand prepared to support the Government of Iraq and its security institutions into the future through NATO Mission Iraq.”

    The High-Level Dialogue for Partnership between NATO and Iraq was launched in Brussels on 27 August 2024. It provides an additional framework for consultations and exchange of views on issues of mutual interest – including stability across the Middle East.

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  • MIL-OSI: Calvetti Ferguson Expands Dallas Team with Business Development Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, Texas, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calvetti Ferguson continues to grow its North Texas presence with the addition of Steve Valenta as a business development officer in its Dallas office. With a career rooted in strategic relationship-building and business growth, Steve will focus on connecting companies to the firm’s advisory and accounting solutions.

    Steve brings more than 25 years of experience in business development and relationship management, including work with public and private companies, investment bankers, attorneys, and private equity sponsors across the Southwest. Known for his consultative approach and ability to deliver tailored solutions, he will now partner with business owners, executives, and other key stakeholders throughout the region.

    “It’s a privilege to join Calvetti Ferguson and be part of a team that’s committed to delivering real value to its clients,” said Steve Valenta. “I’m eager to support the firm’s momentum in Dallas and look forward to developing new relationships throughout the community.”

    Steve’s efforts will center on introducing middle-market businesses to Calvetti Ferguson’s full range of capabilities. He will focus on identifying opportunities that align with client needs and ensuring successful, long-term engagements.

    He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Steve is also an active member of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), where he remains engaged in industry developments.

    “Steve’s experience and relationship-focused mindset will help us deepen our connections in the region and uncover new ways to support clients across North Texas,” said Jason Cain, vice president of business development at Calvetti Ferguson. “We’re excited to welcome him as we continue to build our presence in Dallas.”

    With Steve joining the team, Calvetti Ferguson strengthens its ability to meet the evolving needs of the Dallas market. His arrival reinforces the firm’s commitment to trusted partnerships and insight-driven solutions that help clients thrive.

    About Calvetti Ferguson
    Calvetti Ferguson is a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm serving companies across the United States. The firm provides assurance, tax, advisory, accounting, risk advisory, and technology advisory services to middle-market businesses, family offices, and private equity firms.

    Media contact:

    Emily Martin

    Chief Marketing Officer

    emartin@calvettiferguson.com

    (713) 726-5723

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  • MIL-OSI: KANZHUN LIMITED to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 27, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BEIJING, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced that it will hold an annual general meeting of the Company’s shareholders (the “AGM”) at 3 p.m. Beijing time on June 27, 2025 at 21/F, GrandyVic Building, Taiyanggong Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing with or without amendments, each of the proposed resolutions as set forth in the notice of the AGM (the “AGM Notice”). The AGM Notice, a circular in relation to the AGM, and the form of proxy for the AGM are available on the Company’s website at https://ir.zhipin.com. The board of directors of the Company fully supports the proposed resolutions and recommends that shareholders and holders of American depositary shares (“ADSs”) vote in favor of the proposed resolutions.

    Holders of record of ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on May 22, 2025, Hong Kong time, are entitled to notice of, to attend and vote at, the AGM or any adjournment thereof. Holders of record of ADSs as of the close of business on May 22, 2025, New York time, who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying Class A ordinary shares must give voting instructions to Citibank, N.A., the depositary of the ADSs.

    The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company’s website at https://ir.zhipin.com and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements which are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    About KANZHUN LIMITED

    KANZHUN LIMITED operates the leading online recruitment platform BOSS Zhipin in China. The Company connects job seekers and enterprise users in an efficient and seamless manner through its highly interactive mobile app, a transformative product that promotes two-way communication, focuses on intelligent recommendations, and creates new scenarios in the online recruiting process. Benefiting from its large and diverse user base, BOSS Zhipin has developed powerful network effects to deliver higher recruitment efficiency and drive rapid expansion.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.zhipin.com.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    KANZHUN LIMITED
    Investor Relations
    Email: ir@kanzhun.com

    In China：

    PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
    Helen Wu
    Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
    Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

    In the United States:

    PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1-212-481-2050
    Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

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  • MIL-OSI: KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Board Change

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BEIJING, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced that Ms. Hongyu Liu has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Company and a member of the nomination committee.

    Ms. Hongyu Liu, aged 52, is a financial expert with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Ms. Liu currently serves as a managing director at Intermediate Capital Asia Pacific Limited, where she started her role in 2016. She previously served as a principal at TPG Capital, and held the position of vice president at Lazard China Limited. Her earlier career also includes over seven years at JP Morgan Chase, where she held various roles in the United States and Hong Kong, with her last position being a vice president.

    Ms. Liu earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Renmin University of China, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Tufts University, and an MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. She also serves on the International Board of Advisors at Tufts University. Ms. Liu is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is licensed under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (the “SFO”) as a representative to carry out Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 4 (advising on securities) regulated activities.

    The Company would like to welcome Ms. Liu to the board. The Company believes that her expertise and experience will be a valuable asset to the Company’s development.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements which are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    About KANZHUN LIMITED

    KANZHUN LIMITED operates the leading online recruitment platform BOSS Zhipin in China. The Company connects job seekers and enterprise users in an efficient and seamless manner through its highly interactive mobile app, a transformative product that promotes two-way communication, focuses on intelligent recommendations, and creates new scenarios in the online recruiting process. Benefiting from its large and diverse user base, BOSS Zhipin has developed powerful network effects to deliver higher recruitment efficiency and drive rapid expansion.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.zhipin.com.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    KANZHUN LIMITED
    Investor Relations
    Email: ir@kanzhun.com

    In China：

    PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
    Helen Wu
    Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
    Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

    In the United States:

    PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1-212-481-2050
    Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

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  • Nationwide mass mobilization campaign launched against plastic pollution

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Thursday announced the launch of a nationwide mass mobilisation campaign against plastic pollution in the lead-up to World Environment Day.

    The campaign, titled ‘One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution’, aims to raise awareness, drive behaviour change, and promote sustainable alternatives to plastic use across the country. It is part of the government’s larger Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which encourages citizens to adopt environmentally conscious practices.

    “”In the run-up to #WorldEnvironmentDay, @moefcc has launched a nationwide mass mobilisation campaign against plastic pollution today. The campaign ‘One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution’ aims to nudge citizens to adopt eco-friendly alternatives as envisioned by PM Shri @narendramodi ji under Mission LiFE. Let’s move from awareness to action collectively by embracing sustainable living and #EndPlasticPollution,” Yadav posted on X.

    The key thrust areas of the campaign include spreading awareness about plastic pollution, reducing the use and generation of plastic waste, promoting efficient waste management, and encouraging the development and adoption of sustainable materials to replace single-use plastics.

    Activities under the campaign will take place across ministries, state and union territory governments, local bodies, schools, colleges, industries, civil society organisations, and community groups.

    Engagement efforts will span a variety of formats—from awareness drives on social media and street plays (nukkad nataks) to public pledges, poster and essay competitions, marathons, and cleanup drives at public places.

    Workshops, webinars, and educational activities on sustainable practices will also be organised to deepen understanding and support long-term change. Participating stakeholders have been urged to align their activities with the campaign’s goals and report them through the government’s ‘Meri LiFE’ portal.

    (With inputs from ANI)

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: From grey to green: Derby City Centre gets a makeover

    Source: City of Derby

    Derby City Centre has undergone a transformative green makeover thanks to funding from the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.

    New planters have been installed around the city centre, giving a fresh and vibrant feel to the area.

    Many of the new planters have seating incorporated, which has been designed to be accessible to all visitors. Whether stopping for a quick rest or enjoying the sunshine, people can now experience Derby in a whole new way.

    Alongside the new planters, residents will already be familiar with the living roof bus shelters, which continue to be installed around the city. On top of being more visually appealing, these shelters also provide food sources and habitats for a wide variety of pollinating insects.

    Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said:

    This project marks a real step forward in making Derby a greener, more climate-conscious city. By adding trees, plants, and accessible seating, we’re turning grey spaces into greener, more welcoming areas.

    Over the last year I have been holding several events with schools across the city as part of the Derby Promise. Their voices have been clear; make our city greener. I hope that they like the new greening of our city.

    These changes not only improve the look and feel of our streets, but also support biodiversity, help tackle air pollution and create a more resilient urban environment for the future.”

    These new planters have been installed by Whitehouse on behalf of Derby City Council.

    In 2020, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council secured £161m from the Transforming Cities Fund to invest in local transport infrastructure that will improve sustainable transport options, support growth, and encourage more low carbon journeys.

    As part of this wider vision, Derby’s city centre streets have been reimagined to provide improved access for road users and pedestrians, improve traffic flow, and reduce emissions. This includes new segregated cycle lanes, wider pavements, and improved traffic signals.

    The greenery and seating has been strategically placed where Transforming Cities infrastructure works were completed. These enhancements are not just aesthetic, but are helping to revive Derby’s city centre by creating a more pleasant environment that attracts visitors, supports local businesses, and encourages sustainable travel choices.

    The new planters and seating areas are the latest in our plans to make Derby a greener city. Six new pocket parks have recently been installed around Derby, providing an accessible, safe space for citizens to take a break.

    The Transforming Cities Fund works support actions in the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan to increase active and sustainable travel, increase biodiversity which in turn improves health and wellbeing whilst supporting the local economy.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Eternal Deposits”: Development of Endowments in Russia Discussed at Polytechnic University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University hosted the Eternal Deposits Assembly and the Endowment EXPO exhibition, organized by the National Endowment Association with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

    The plenary session was opened by the Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Communication Technologies of SPbPU Maxim Pasholikov.

    “The topic of endowments is in demand now, in recent years we have seen its rebirth, and the issues that the National Endowment Association raises, initiating various sessions and events, certainly influence the development and promotion of endowments,” Maxim Aleksandrovich noted in his welcoming speech. “These issues are related to motivational co-financing, and to the attraction of state corporations, and to the involvement of society as a whole in charity. I think many of you will agree that there is romance in the topic of endowments, because we are talking about eternal capital, about the fact that the result may appear not in a year or two, but in fifty or a hundred years, and our descendants will receive it. That is why our business seems so romantic and especially valuable to me.”

    Svetlana Lavrova, Chairperson of the Board of the National Endowment Association, agreed that there is a certain romanticism in the fact that an endowment, on the one hand, is important for the financial market, and on the other hand, it supports the non-profit sector, ensuring its sustainability and independence.

    “The financial sector is interested in finances, and the beneficiaries of all this are simply people,” Svetlana Nikolaevna explained. “The development of endowments balances the interests of business and society.”

    Director of NAE Alexey Anisin presented statistics on the endowment industry for 2024 and the dynamics of its development since 2011. Targeted capital is created to support universities, schools, sports associations, and cultural institutions. Today, there are already 407 of them, 360 are registered, and the volume of funds in endowments, according to management companies, amounted to 155.5 billion rubles.

    Alexey Anisin noted that this year the number of Assembly participants and partners has increased significantly: We held the First Assembly “Eternal Deposits” in 2023. Last year we decided to make exhibition “Endowment EXPO”. We invited not only endowment funds, but also management companies, universities, schools, museums. We realized that those people who, especially in the regions, are engaged in this topic, lack a community, communication, because if in Moscow, in St. Petersburg there are many endowments, there is a certain professional circle where people communicate, then in the regions it is much more difficult. The industry itself is not yet sufficiently represented in the media field. An important function of such an exhibition is to tell the widest possible circle of people, including donors, about the endowment.

    The plenary session was also attended by the co-founder and president of the Rybakov Foundation Ekaterina Rybakova, the general director of the Potanin Foundation Oksana Oracheva, the director of the Federal Center for Cultural Heritage Our Norilsk, and a member of the board of the National Association of Ecologists Anna Makukha.

    On the first day of the assembly, discussions were held on the tracks “Basics and Reviews”, “Consultations and Special Events” and “Special Sessions”, where participants discussed issues of investing and developing endowments in various fields.

    Maxim Pasholikov, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Communication Technologies at SPbPU, gave a presentation at the “University Endowment Review” track. He shared his experience of attracting funds to the Polytechnic’s endowment funds (there are currently six of them), and then the audience exchanged examples and ideas for filling their endowments. Maxim Pasholikov separately said that since this year, the monitoring system of the Ministry of Education and Science’s “Priority-2030” program has included an indicator of the effectiveness of attracting funds to endowment funds, so the universities participating in the program have an additional incentive to develop alumni communities, partnerships and other mechanisms for increasing endowment funds.

    At the end of the first day of the Assembly, the winners and prize winners of the Eternal Contribution Prize were awarded. The ceremony was hosted by Associate Professor of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Science of the Humanitarian Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, winner of the competition and recipient of the Eternal Contribution-2022 Prize Artem Klinitsky.

    In 2025, the special prize of the organizing committee of the award was received by a team of authors, which included Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of the Higher School of International Relations and the Higher School of Social Sciences of the Humanities Institute of SPbPU Ilya Sidorchuk, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of St. Petersburg State University Evgeny Rostovtsev and a student of the Humanities Institute of the Polytechnic University Svetlana Danilova.

    The study by the co-authors is dedicated to the Society for Assistance to Students of the Imperial St. Petersburg University and the importance of endowment capital in its activities.

    “The society was founded in 1873 and up until the revolution it successfully coped with its tasks,” said Ilya Viktorovich. “We came to the conclusion that there were many ways to support the society and raise funds, for example, membership fees, charity concerts. But, as practice has shown, the most effective was the use of perpetual deposits. It was thanks to them that it became possible to implement such projects as the construction of a sanatorium in Yevpatoria and the organization of a student canteen, which fed many needy young people for free.”

    “As they said today on one of the tracks, time goes by, but many students are still forced to look for money for clothing, food, housing, education, especially in the humanities, where there are fewer and fewer budget places every year,” added Svetlana Danilova. “That is why our work is relevant, and this historical experience can be useful.”

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Update – Serious Crash at Blackwood

    Source: New South Wales – News

    A motorcycle rider has been seriously injured in a crash at Blackwood this afternoon.

    Just after 3.30pm on Thursday 22 May, police were called to Shepherds Hill Road after reports of a collision between a truck and motorcycle.

    The rider, a 46-year-old man from Blackwood, sustained serious injuries in the crash and rushed to hospital. He remains in a critical condition.

    The truck driver, a 38-year-old man from Holden Hill, was not injured.

    Traffic was blocked for westbound traffic from the Blackwood roundabout for several hours but reopened about 9.15pm.

    Major Crash Investigators attended the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

    Anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn’t yet spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

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  • MIL-OSI: Final terms for bonds to be listed 23rd May 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    To Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S                        22nd May 2025
                                            Announcement no. 44/2025

    Final terms for bonds to be listed 23rdMay 2025

    On 23rd May 2025, Jyske Realkredit A/S will be listing new Covered Bonds (SDO). Final terms for the bonds are attached to this announcement.

    The full prospectus for the Bonds consist of the attached final terms and the previously disclosed ”Base Prospectus for the issue of Covered Bonds (SDO), Mortgage bonds (“RO”) and Mortgage Bonds (RO) and bonds issued pursuant to Section 15 of the Danish Mortgage-Credit Loans and Mortgage-Credit Bonds etc. Act (Section 15 Bonds).”, dated June 28th, 2024.

    Jyske Realkredit’s base prospectus is available on Jyske Realkredit’s home page jyskerealkredit.com

    Yours sincerely,
    Jyske Realkredit A/S

    www.jyskerealkredit.com

    Please observe that the Danish version of this announcement prevails.

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  • MIL-OSI: R3 signals strategic shift to lead the convergence of public and private blockchains to deliver internet capital markets through collaboration with Solana Foundation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    • Collaboration brings together R3’s leading private enterprise blockchain with Solana’s high performance public mainnet
    • Drives institutional adoption of public blockchain networks, capitalizing on greater regulatory clarity and growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)
    • Announcement marks new strategic direction for R3, signalling its leadership in driving the convergence of public and private networks to unlock the next era of internet capital markets
    • Enables regulated financial institutions to directly access the speed and scale of Solana for broader asset distribution, enhanced liquidity, and a decisive step in bringing TradFi to DeFi

    {{DATELINECITY_DATE_GLOBENEWSWIRE_BUG}R3 and Solana Foundation today announce a strategic collaboration to bring regulated financial institutions and their real-world assets onto Solana. It will deliver the first enterprise-grade, permissioned consensus service offered to the public directly on a Layer 1 network. This brings the institutional TradFi and DeFi worlds into true convergence, marrying the unparalleled reach of R3 into the TradFi ecosystem with the scale, liquidity, and innovation of internet capital markets. As the world’s most used public blockchain, the Solana blockchain offers unmatched performance, low fees, and a vibrant global ecosystem – making it the ideal foundation for the next generation of regulated digital finance.

    R3 has invited Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to R3’s Board of Directors, marking a strategic shift for R3 that unites the strengths of public and permissioned blockchains.

    Solana and R3 will bring regulated assets onto a public blockchain at a time when the RWA sector is at a pivotal juncture: regulatory tailwinds are spurring investor confidence in digital assets, financial institutions are becoming increasingly comfortable with leveraging public networks, and the DeFi sector is maturing. These forces are driving growing demand for high-quality, tokenized assets on public networks.

    As the world’s largest collection of permissioned RWA networks, with over $10 billion in regulated assets on-chain across its platforms, the R3 ecosystem is ideally positioned to meet this demand. R3’s Corda has the most live, in-production use cases and millions of transactions processed daily by leading institutional players. Integrating with Solana’s blockchain will enable these assets to flow to meet the growing demand on public networks, and unlock new settlement options across these ecosystems, including using high-quality stablecoins. Unlike traditional interoperability approaches, this comprehensive integration means private transactions on Corda can be confirmed directly on Solana mainnet, inheriting the network’s performance and security, and enabling true transactional atomicity.

    The collaboration will create a consensus service deployed on Solana to enable native interoperability between R3’s existing Corda platform – as well as other private networks – and Solana, bridging the gap between permissioned and public blockchain ecosystems for the first time. This will enable regulated financial institutions – including banks, financial market infrastructure providers, and asset managers – to fully harness the openness and efficiency of Solana without re-writing their applications or compromising on compliance, security, or asset control.

    R3 chose Solana as its public Layer-1 substrate and the basis for its new consensus service following an extensive evaluation and technical review of decentralized protocols, selecting Solana for its low transaction fees, speed, scalability, as well as the Solana ecosystem’s robust developer community, and relationships with numerous regulated financial institutions, including Blackrock, Franklin Templeton, and Hamilton Lane which have all deployed regulated assets on the network.

    Critically, this collaboration simplifies the complexity of managing RWAs on public blockchains – bringing Corda’s proven strengths in identity, privacy, and compliance to a public and permissioned environment. This allows traditional financial institutions to operate with the same control and clarity they expect from enterprise-grade infrastructure, while unlocking the scale and flexibility of a public network. 

    “This is a major step forward for the institutional adoption of public blockchain,” said Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation. “R3’s decision to bring its regulated financial network onto Solana is powerful validation that public blockchains have reached institutional readiness. With Solana’s unmatched performance, enterprise-grade permissioning, and growing roster of regulated assets, we’re not just witnessing convergence between TradFi and DeFi – we’re enabling it. This collaboration signifies that the future of capital markets will be built on public infrastructure. We’re thrilled that the Solana ecosystem is leading the way.”

    David E. Rutter, Founder and CEO of R3 commented: “We’ve never pursued blockchain for its own sake – our mission is to solve real financial problems. After years of laying the groundwork, R3 is ready to bring our experience and our network of regulated financial institutions towards a new public future with one of the best and most trusted public ecosystems – Solana. This is more than a milestone; it’s a strategic realignment for the entire industry. We know DeFi isn’t coming to TradFi, so it’s up to us to build the connective infrastructure that links these two ecosystems. This is about adapting to deliver real-world utility, institutional-grade readiness, and shaping the long-term future of regulated markets.”

    Clearstream, a leading post-trade infrastructure provider at the forefront of digitizing financial markets, is a long-standing user of R3’s Corda which underpins its digital collateral solution. 

    Jens Hachmeister, Head of Issuer Services & New Digital Markets at Clearstream, commented: “Tokenization isn’t just about digitizing assets – it’s about building scalable, global infrastructure where real-world assets can interact directly and securely, no matter where investors are located. The convergence of public and private blockchains is no longer a future promise – it’s happening now. This is a generational shift in how value moves, and a compelling moment for any institution looking to enter the crypto space. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”   

    Media Contacts

    Eterna Partners for R3

    R3@eternapartners.com

    +44 (0)7442 230 170

    Solana

    press@solana.org

    About R3

    R3 is the leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and interoperability solutions, driving market digitization and bridging the largest on-chain RWA ecosystem with DeFi.

    Corda is an open, permissioned DLT platform powering the tokenization of assets and currencies connecting global markets. Corda enables tokenization with control, providing diverse asset mobility in a secure, trusted environment. 

    R3 is committed to progressing financial markets by enabling an open, trusted and advanced digital economy for real-world assets.  

    For further information, please visit www.r3.com.

    About Solana

    Solana is a blockchain built for mass adoption. It’s a high performance network that is utilized for a range of use cases, including finance, NFTs, payments, and gaming. Solana operates as a single global state machine, and is open, interoperable and decentralized. For more information, please visit https://solana.com.

    About Solana Foundation

    The Solana Foundation is a non-profit foundation based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana network. For more information, please visit https://solana.org/.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ae6d91e9-9bb4-4a47-b3e3-7a873993c009

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  • MIL-OSI: Rhino Federated Computing Raises $15M Series A to Scale Federated AI Across Regulated Industries

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rhino Federated Computing, the leading platform for federated AI collaboration, today announced the close of an oversubscribed $15 million Series A funding round led by AlleyCorp. All existing institutional investors participated, including LionBird, Fusion Fund, Arkin Digital Health, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Telus Global Ventures and Keren Maccabi, as well as new investors Wilson’s Bird Capital, Mr. Frank Sica, and Gaingels. The round brings Rhino FCP’s total funding to over $30 million to-date.

    Founded in 2020 by Dr. Ittai Dayan (who led AI development and deployment at Mass General Brigham and was a researcher at Harvard Medical School) and Yuval Baror (serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building AI based production systems), Rhino FCP enables enterprises to work together on AI and data science initiatives without centralizing data—fueling a new era of federated AI that protects data ownership, complies with regulation, and accelerates innovation. The company is already powering major use cases, including:

    With this new capital, Rhino will scale these capabilities across more customers and regulated sectors, bringing to market a robust, enterprise-grade solution for organizations looking to collaborate with data at scale.

    “Federated AI is the future of innovation in regulated industries,” said Dr. Ittai Dayan, CEO and co-founder of Rhino Federated Computing. “We’re helping organizations unlock the power of their data—not in isolation, but as part of an interconnected, secure network. This investment allows us to accelerate that mission and expand the reach of our platform.”

    Dr. Alexi Nazem, General Partner head of healthcare at AlleyCorp, added: “In the rapidly advancing era of artificial intelligence, unique data is becoming incredibly valuable. But often that data is private and proprietary, so private, secure, and effective collaboration tools are necessary to activate and realize the true value of that data. It’s a difficult challenge, especially in highly sensitive fields like healthcare and financial services, and Rhino’s federated AI platform is the most compelling foundation we’ve seen for making that possible.”

    About Rhino Federated Computing
    Headquartered in Boston, MA, with an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Rhino has built the trusted end-to-end tech stack for federated AI in regulated industries. Rhino FCP enables data-driven collaboration across institutional and geographic boundaries—without requiring data centralization—empowering enterprises to safely scale AI and analytics across increasingly large networks. Rhino is committed to delivering scalable, secure, and compliant data collaboration without sacrificing speed or control.

    Media Contact
    media@rhinofcp.com
    www.rhinofcp.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Meteora Capital Recently Celebrated the Three-Year Anniversary of Flagship Fund

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meteora Capital, LLC (“Meteora”), a leading investment adviser specializing in event-driven equity and credit strategies, is proud to announce the third anniversary of its flagship fund, Meteora Select Trading Opportunities, LP (“MSTO”).

    MSTO’s strategy focuses on identifying opportunities arising from hard catalyst investments including mergers, restructurings, convertible bonds, SPACs and other special situations. These strategies aim to deliver risk-adjusted returns while navigating complex market dynamics.

    Founded in 2021 by Vik Mittal, CFA, Meteora Capital leverages deep expertise across public and private markets. Mittal, the firm’s Managing Member and Chief Investment Officer, brings over two decades of experience in event-driven investing across strategies such as merger arbitrage, SPACs, convertible securities, structured financing, and credit opportunities.

    Meteora, which is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with a satellite office in New York, NY now has a total staff of 13 including Mittal. This growth in personnel reflects the firm’s commitment to building a robust team capable of navigating complex investments.

    Over the past three years, MSTO has been recognized for its disciplined investment approach and commitment to excellence. Among its accolades are:

    • 2024 HedgeWeek Emerging Managers Award: Event-Driven Multi-Strategy Fund of the Year
    • 2024 HFM U.S. Performance Awards: Multi-Strategy Newcomer of the Year Award
    • Consistent monthly top rankings by BarclayHedge within the event-driven category

    As Meteora celebrates this milestone, it remains committed to expanding its platform and delivering value to institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking exposure to event-driven strategies with a focus on optimizing performance while managing risks effectively.

    About Meteora Capital

    Meteora Capital is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in event-driven strategies, including SPACs, merger arbitrage, and structured credit investments. The firm’s mission is to build a best-in-class platform that balances performance optimization with risk mitigation across public market opportunities paired with long-term private market investments.

    For inquiries or more information about Meteora Capital, LLC:

    Media Contacts:

    Kevin Gahwyler 

    Meteora Capital, LLC

    info@meteoracapital.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Philadelphia Insurance Companies Recognized with Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Award at Formation ’25

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has named Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) a recipient of its 2025 Standard of Excellence Customer Award winner at Formation ’25, its flagship customer conference held this week in Orlando, Florida.

    The Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Awards recognize customers who have achieved the highest level of excellence through their implementation of Duck Creek solutions and who have a vision to advance their business, while reimagining the future of insurance. The award recognizes PHLY for its outstanding achievement in digital transformation and innovation in insurance operations.

    Together with Ernst & Young, LLP (EY US), PHLY leveraged Duck Creek’s cloud-native, SaaS-based solutions, including Duck Creek Policy, Duck Creek Insights, and Duck Creek Producer Portal, to reimagine how Philadelphia Insurance Companies BOP (PHLYBOP) policies are delivered, driving major advancements across operational efficiency, customer experience, and market responsiveness.

    “This recognition highlights the power of teamwork and the strength of our technology partnerships,” said Brent Skiles, SVP of Insurance Operations at Philadelphia Insurance Companies. “Together, we’ve helped PHLY launch a future-ready platform that meets the needs of our broker and agency partners, while scaling for tomorrow’s opportunities.”

    Facing the need to modernize legacy systems, PHLY set out to implement a digital-first strategy, reduce manual processes, and use data to drive better decisions and customer insights. With Duck Creek’s solutions, they achieved:

    • Automated policy lifecycle management, improving speed and accuracy;
    • Real-time data access and analytics to support decision-making and compliance;
    • A modern, agent-facing experience via the Duck Creek Producer Portal; and
    • Rapid deployment of BOP products across multiple states using pre-configured templates and scalable APIs.

    The foundational release of the reimagined BOP offering launched in three states in late 2024, with rollout to 20 additional states planned throughout 2025. PHLY’s transformation has already led to increased market share, improved customer satisfaction, and stronger agent engagement, setting a new benchmark for excellence in digital insurance delivery.

    “Philadelphia Insurance Companies demonstrated what’s possible when a forward-thinking insurer embraces modern technology to meet complex market demands,” said William Magowan, SVP North American Sales at Duck Creek Technologies. “Their strategic use of Duck Creek OnDemand, Policy, Insights, and Producer is a prime example of how carriers can deliver meaningful transformation with speed and scale.”

    Duck Creek celebrates PHLY’s incredible success in the P&C Insurance Industry.

    About Duck Creek Technologies   
    Duck Creek Technologies is the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

    About Philadelphia Insurance Companies

    For over 60 years, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) has delivered stability and peace of mind through enduring partnerships with our customers, brokers, and independent agents nationwide. We provide commercial property/casualty and professional liability coverages, comprehensive risk management, and expert claims handling across 120+ specialized industries.  

    As a proud member of Tokio Marine Group, one of the largest insurance groups in the world, PHLY’s exceptional financial strength has been independently validated through the highest ratings from the AM Best Company [“A++” (Superior)] and Standard & Poor’s [“A+”] since 2011. PHLY is nationally recognized as a member of Ward’s Top 50 since 2001, Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance since 2010, and ranked as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes.  

    For more information, please visit PHLY.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.   

    Media Contacts:   
    Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred   
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  • MIL-OSI: Regula Earns Double Recognition at 2025 Global InfoSec Awards—for the Third Year Running

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RESTON, Va., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, earned two prestigious Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM): one for the Best Identity Verification Solution and another for the Most Innovative Cybersecurity Blog. It’s the third year in a row that Regula has earned recognition from CDM, reflecting the company’s sustained excellence in innovation and industry leadership.

    Cyber Defense Magazine, a respected voice in the cybersecurity sphere, for over a decade honors forward-thinking companies and leaders in its annual Global InfoSec Awards. This year, the expert jury selected only about 10% out of more than 3,000 contenders worldwide. According to CDM, winners stood out by “delivering tomorrow’s cybersecurity solutions today.”

    Global InfoSec Awards 2025 for Regula

    Benchmark innovation

    In 2025, Regula was repeatedly awarded for its complete identity verification (IDV) solution built around Regula Document Reader SDK and Regula Face SDK. Together, these solutions cover every step of the identity verification journey—from authenticating physical documents to verifying a person’s presence and identity through biometric analysis.

    Regula’s technology doesn’t rely on static scans or uploaded photos. As the only technology that verifies all dynamic security features in IDs, it analyzes real documents and thus is able to detect even the most sophisticated forgeries. Also, Regula’s biometric solution uses advanced liveness detection techniques to verify live facial data and stop presentation attacks like video injections, deepfakes, synthetic identities, or screen replays.

    With support for 15,000+ identity document templates from 251 countries and territories, Regula offers a truly global solution trusted by more than 1,000 organizations and 80 border control authorities.

    “Regula embodies three major features we judges look for to become winners: understanding tomorrow’s threats today, providing a cost-effective solution, and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach,” said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.

    This year’s Global InfoSec Award joins a growing list of accolades for Regula’s innovative technology. Earlier in 2025, Regula earned Gold in the Globee Awards for Cybersecurity in the Identity Proofing and Corroboration category, marking an advancement over the Silver award of the previous year.

    A trusted source for cybersecurity knowledge

    Regula’s second award recognizes the Regula Blog as the Most Innovative Cybersecurity Blog. With over 18,000 unique readers each month, the blog has become a valuable resource for IDV and forensic professionals worldwide, bridging technical expertise with real-world application.

    What makes the Regula Blog stand out is its ability to combine:

    • Original insights and expert analysis, offering research-backed content on topics like deepfake detection, identity fraud, and document verification.
    • Visual storytelling, with infographics, case studies, and document samples that help readers better understand complex concepts.
    • External expertise, featuring exclusive articles from industry professionals alongside Regula’s own thought leadership.

    Earlier this year, Regula’s blog won the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Best Cybersecurity Blog. The jury recognized its expert insights, authoritative opinions, real-world fraud case analyses, practical guides, and forward-looking discussions of evolving security challenges.

    “Winning two Global InfoSec Awards for the third year in a row speaks to the depth and consistency of our innovation. At Regula, we don’t chase trends—we solve real problems. Whether it’s protecting against deepfakes or helping professionals make sense of complex identity documents, our focus remains the same: provide secure, science-driven tools and insights our customers can trust,” says Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula.

    About Regula

    Regula is a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions. With our 30+ years of experience in forensic research and the most comprehensive library of document templates in the world, we create breakthrough technologies for document and biometric verification. Our hardware and software solutions allow over 1,000 organizations and 80 border control authorities globally to provide top-notch client service without compromising safety, security, or speed. Regula has been repeatedly named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Identity Verification.

    Learn more at www.regulaforensics.com.

    Contact:
    Kristina – ks@regulaforensics.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/68912dec-fc11-4997-be48-bc587b81ada9

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  • MIL-OSI: TransUnion Analysis Uncovers Surprising Truth: Inflation-Adjusted Debt Growth Much Smaller Over the Last Five Years

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As consumers grapple with rising costs and high interest rates, recent studies have revealed an increased reliance on credit products to help make ends meet. Despite the seemingly rapid growth in balances, a new analysis by TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) uncovers a more complex reality.

    According to TransUnion’s newly released Q1 2025 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) total consumer balances have steadily increased over recent years. Total balances in nominal dollar terms (before adjusting for inflation) across all consumer credit products rose from $14.1 trillion in Q1 2020 to $18.0 trillion in Q1 2025, approximately 28%. The cumulative Consumer Price Index increase over that same time period, as measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, was nearly 24%. When adjusted for inflation, total balance growth in real dollar terms is more modest, amounting to $0.5 trillion over the five-year period, an increase of closer to 3%.

    The analysis also revealed that inflation-adjusted balances for consumers actually declined in real dollar terms across the majority of credit risk tiers from 2020 to 2025. This decrease was most pronounced in the prime risk tier, which saw a 14% drop in balances after adjusting for inflation. In contrast, super prime consumers experienced an 18% growth in balances over the same period. Much of the increase for super prime borrowers was attributed to higher mortgage balances. The only other risk tier to see an inflation-adjusted increase over the period was subprime at 1.9%.

    “Our latest analysis reveals a picture of credit usage that goes beyond simply an increase in total balances,” said Jason Laky, executive vice president and head of financial services at TransUnion. “When we account for the recent period of higher inflation, the rise in balances suggests that consumers in most risk tiers are not over-extended. In fact, many consumers experienced significant income gains since 2019, which have enabled most borrowers to effectively manage their debt levels.”

    Total Inflation-Adjusted Balances Across All Accounts Have Declined Across The Majority of Risk Tiers Since 2019
      % nominal dollar change 2020 to 2025 % real dollar change for 2020 to 2025 –
    inflation adjusted
    Super prime 46.5% 18.2%
    Prime plus 9.4% -11.7%
    Prime 7.2% -13.5%
    Near prime 11.6% -9.9%
    Subprime 26.2% 1.9%


    Source: TransUnion U.S. Consumer Credit Database

    “These findings challenge the idea that consumers are simply accumulating credit card debt. Instead, they highlight how balances reflect the current economic reality,” said Michele Raneri, vice president and head of U.S. research and consulting at TransUnion. “It’s understandable that only subprime consumers have experienced an inflation-adjusted increase in real credit card average balances, as this demographic has likely felt the impact of higher costs most acutely. But for other risk tiers of borrowers, their card balance growth has been less than the rate of inflation, indicating that many consumers may have further borrowing capacity.”

    To learn more about the latest consumer credit trends, register for the Q1 2025 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report webinar. Read on for more specific insights about credit cards, personal loans, auto loans and mortgages.

    Serious consumer-level credit card delinquencies decline YoY for second consecutive quarter

    Q1 2025 CIIR Credit Card Summary

    The first quarter of 2025 reflected credit card trends indicating a return to equilibrium, similar to those observed towards the end of 2024. Notably, consumer-level delinquencies of 90+ days past due decreased for the second consecutive quarter, dropping by 12 basis points year-over-year (YoY) to 2.43%. This marks the first consecutive quarters of YoY delinquency decline since 2020, during the height of the pandemic. In Q4 2024, total originations volume experienced a slight YoY increase of 0.1%. Although modest, this represents the first YoY growth in six quarters. Subprime originations saw a YoY growth of 2.9% in Q4 2024, the first in eight quarters, while super prime originations grew by 5.3% for the second consecutive quarter. Despite the uptick in originations, credit line amounts on new cards continue to trend downward. The average credit line on new accounts decreased slightly by 0.3% YoY in Q4 2024, with growth in super prime lines offsetting smaller lines in prime and below.

    Instant Analysis

    “We continue to observe signs that serious delinquencies may have peaked, with consumers managing their credit card usage more effectively. The year-over-year decline in 90+ days past due delinquencies, along with slower balance growth and stable utilization rates, indicates emerging market stability. We anticipate further declines in serious delinquencies in the coming quarters, primarily due to lenders’ intentional management of credit lines and cardholder risk profiles.”

    – Paul Siegfried, senior vice president and credit card business leader at TransUnion

    Q1 2025 Credit Card Trends

    Credit Card Lending Metric
    (Bankcard)    		 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q1 2022

    Number of Credit Cards
    (Bankcards)    		 563.0 million 543.1 million 523.2 million 490.0 million
    Borrower-Level Delinquency
    Rate (90+ DPD)    		 2.43% 2.55% 2.26% 1.62%
    Total Credit Card Balances $1.07 Trillion $1.02 Trillion $917 billion $769 billion

    Average Debt Per Borrower    		 $6,371 $6,218 $5,733 $5,026
    Number of Consumers
    Carrying a Balance    		 172.0 million 169.0 million 165.3 million 158.9 million
    Prior Quarter Originations* 19.4 million 19.3 million 20.6 million 21.2 million
    Average New Account Credit
    Lines*    		 $5,612 $5,628 $5,421 $4,634


    *Note: Originations are viewed one quarter in arrears to account for reporting lag.
    Click here for a Q1 2025 credit card industry infographic. For more credit card industry information, click here for episodes of Extra Credit: A Card and Banking Podcast by TransUnion.

    Shift to less risky borrowers drives decline in unsecured personal loan delinquency in Q1 2025

    Q1 2025 CIIR Unsecured Personal Loan Summary

    In Q4 2024, unsecured personal loan originations hit a new high of 6.3 million, a 26% increase over Q4 2023, driven by all risk tiers, especially super prime, with 29% growth YoY. This led to a 17% YoY growth in total new account balances to $34 billion. Total balances for Q1 2025 only grew for above prime tiers, reaching $253 billion, a 3% increase over the prior year. A record 24.6 million consumers had balances, a 5% increase YoY, but average balances per consumer only grew for above prime tiers. Lenders expanded their borrower base but maintained cautious exposure, leading to a 7% decrease in average new account balances for Q4 2024, the fifth consecutive quarter of decline. Subprime delinquencies fell to 14.0% in Q1 2025 from 15.6% last year, while other risk tiers saw increases. The overall borrower-level delinquency rate declined to 3.49% in Q1 2025 from 3.75% last year, thanks to a balanced lending mix.

    Instant Analysis

    “The unsecured personal loan market has not only rebounded but also expanded, setting new records in loan volumes and balances. Growth is evident across all credit risk tiers, with super prime borrowers leading in year-over-year growth in the most recent quarter. Lenders appear to be limiting loan amounts for individual consumers, even as the aggregate borrower-level delinquency rate continues to decline. Increased competition and demand in the lowest risk credit tiers, along with advances in risk management practices, are now resulting in lower delinquency rates. These factors should support sustained growth, even in a challenging macroeconomic environment.“

    – Josh Turnbull, senior vice president and consumer lending business leader at TransUnion

    Q1 2025 Unsecured Personal Loan Trends
    Personal Loan Metric Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q1 2022
    Total Balances $253 billion $245 billion $225 billion $178 billion
    Number of Unsecured
    Personal Loans    		 29.8 million 28.1 million 26.9 million 23.9 million
    Number of Consumers with
    Unsecured Personal Loans    		 24.6 million 23.5 million 22.4 million 20.4 million
    Borrower-Level Delinquency
    Rate (60+ DPD)    		 3.49% 3.75% 3.91% 3.25%
    Average Debt Per Borrower $11,631 $11,829 $11,281 $9,896
    Average Account Balance $8,496 $8,737 $8,356 $7,448
    Prior Quarter Originations* 6.3 million 5.0 million 5.2 million 5.7 million


    *Note: Originations are viewed one quarter in arrears to account for reporting lag.
    Click here for additional unsecured personal loan industry metrics. Click here for a Q1 2025 unsecured personal loan industry infographic.

    Mortgage originations see YoY growth as delinquencies tick up

    Q1 2025 CIIR Mortgage Loan Summary

    Another sign that the previously sluggish mortgage originations market is beginning to rebound is that mortgage originations saw a YoY increase of 30.2% in Q4 2024, reaching 1.2 million, with 78% of those being purchase originations. The 15.4% YoY growth in purchase originations marks its first annual increase since Q2 2021. Origination volumes remain low compared to historical norms. Home equity originations rose 11% YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter of YoY increases. Meanwhile, 60+ days past due (DPD) account-level delinquencies ticked up YoY in Q1 2025 for the 12th consecutive quarter, reaching 1.44%. This represents a growth of 21 basis points YoY in Q1 2025, though the rate remains relatively low compared to historical levels. As home prices continue to climb, the average amount of new mortgage loans has followed suit, increasing by nearly $40,000 YoY to $366,443 in Q4 2024.

    Instant Analysis

    “Due to the anticipated impacts of announced tariffs on near-term inflation, mortgage rates are expected to remain elevated above 6% in the next quarter. Without a significant decrease in mortgage rates, origination activity for both purchases and refinances is likely to remain subdued. Although the upward trend in mortgage delinquencies continues, the levels remain below long-term averages, and far below historical highs during the Great Financial Crisis, but still warrant close monitoring.”

    – Satyan Merchant, senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion

    Q1 2025 Mortgage Trends
    Mortgage Lending
    Metric    		 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q1 2022
    Number of Mortgage
    Loans

    53.6 million

    53.2 million

    52.9 million

    51.5 million
    Consumer-Level
    Delinquency Rate
    (60+ DPD)    		 1.36% 1.14% 0.90% 0.80%
    Prior Quarter
    Originations*    		 1.2 million 0.9 million 1.0 million 2.9 million
    Average Loan
    Amounts
    of New Mortgage
    Loans*    		 $366,443 $327,102 $327,050 $315,661
    Average Balance per
    Consumer    		 $266,843 $260,745 $253,514 $241,203
    Total Balances of All
    Mortgage Loans    		 $12.5 trillion $12.1 trillion $11.8 trillion $10.9 trillion


    * O    riginations are viewed one quarter in arrears to account for reporting lag.
    Click here for additional mortgage industry metrics. Click here for a Q1 2025 mortgage industry infographic.

    Auto originations trend up ahead of tariffs

    Q1 2025 CIIR Auto Loan Summary

    Auto loan originations in Q4 2024 reached 6.2 million, representing an 8% YoY growth. This growth was observed across all risk tiers, with super prime leading at 15.7% YoY growth. The increase was largely driven by Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in late 2024, rising inventories, and the return of incentives. New vehicles made up 47% of those financed in Q4 2024, as compared to 53% used, the highest Q4 share for new vehicles since pre-pandemic times. Leasing share continued to approach pre-pandemic levels, rising to 26% in Q1 2025. The 60+ DPD delinquency rate increased by 5 basis points YoY in Q1 2025 to 1.38%. This rate exceeds the peak delinquency rate of 1.33% observed in Q1 2009, although the rate of growth has recently slowed. Overall, new vehicle loan vintages continue to show consistent performance compared to pre-pandemic periods (2018/2019). However, when broken down by risk tiers, recent new vehicle vintages have elevated delinquency levels, particularly for prime and below tiers.

    Instant Analysis

    “There have been positive signs of recovery and momentum across all tiers, not just super prime. The return of incentives has provided a tailwind to vehicle sales and financing. Nevertheless, some of this progress may reverse if the recently announced trade policies are implemented long-term, as they could further impact affordability. Despite this, we expect Q1 2025 originations to increase, as many consumers likely tried to secure a new vehicle before the tariffs were implemented.”

    – Satyan Merchant, senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion

    Q1 2025 Auto Loan Trends

    Auto Lending Metric    		 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Q1 2022

    Total Auto Loan Accounts    		 80.0 million 80.1 million 80.1 million 80.5 million

    Prior Quarter Originations    1    		 6.2 million 5.8 million 5.8 million 6.5 million
    Average Monthly Payment
    NEW    2    		 $759 $746 $741 $657
    Average Monthly Payment
    USED    2    		 $526 $521 $521 $509
    Average Balance per
    Consumer    		 $24,413 $24,035 $23,214 $21,606
    Average Amount Financed on
    New Auto Loans    2    		 $42,877 $41,222 $41,539 $40,184
    Average Amount Financed on
    Used Auto Loans    2    		 $26,494 $25,655 $26,260 $27,995
    Consumer-Level Delinquency
    Rate (60+ DPD)    		 1.56% 1.50% 1.34% 1.09%


    1    Note: Originations are viewed one quarter in arrears to account for reporting lag.
    2Data from S&P Global Mobility AutoCreditInsight, Q1 2025 data only for January and February.
    Click here for additional auto industry metrics. Click here for a Q1 2025 auto industry infographic.

    For more information about the report, please register for the Q1 2025 Credit Industry Insight Report webinar.

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  • MIL-OSI: American Rebel Congratulates Tony Stewart on Top Fuel Victory at Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Stewart’s Fourth Consecutive Final and Second Victory of his Top Fuel Career

    American Rebel Light Beer Sponsorship of Tony Stewart Racing Drivers Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan Celebrate Stewart Win and Stewart Heads to 109th Indianapolis 500 to Join the INDYCAR on FOX team for Pre-Race Show

    Nashville, TN, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) (“American Rebel” or the “Company”), creator of American Rebel Beer (americanrebelbeer.com) and a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded safes, personal security and self-defense products and apparel (americanrebel.com), is proud to congratulate Tony Stewart on his victory at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals in the Top Fuel Dragster (nhra.com) this past weekend at the Route 66 Raceway (route66raceway.com) in Chicago. This past weekend’s race marked the fourth consecutive final for Stewart and the second victory of his Top Fuel Career.

    “I said at Vegas that I was extremely impressed and pleased with the progress our team has been making,” said Stewart. “There were tricky track conditions on Friday, so I was excited about getting number one qualifier in Q1. There are a lot of heavy hitters that can really perform when the track is great and we just hadn’t been there yet. When the track cooled off and we ran a 3.67 (ET) yesterday, we got really excited. We had talked amongst our group about how tough it is to race for a championship at the end of the season when we haven’t raced in cooler conditions like we will have in the Fall. We had that this weekend, so to run that well was very encouraging. Now we have data that we can go back and look at and won’t be starting from scratch. We had a mixture of warm and cool conditions today for eliminations. I talked with Leah (Pruett, Stewart’s wife and driver of the Tony Stewart Racing (tsrnitro.com) Top Fuel Dragster until she stepped away to start a family) before the Final about what I had to do to beat Justin (Ashley). We concluded I had to just keep doing what I’ve been doing and get up on the wheel. You know when you race Justin, you have to bring your “A game” and rise to the occasion. His reaction times are the best out here and he does that both in qualifying and eliminations. That makes today’s win for our Rinnai crew that much more special. They have a great team and program. When you can beat them, it is a feather in your cap because you’re beating one of the best teams in the business.”

    “I couldn’t be more proud for Tony, Leah, Matt and the entire Tony Stewart Racing team,” said American Rebel CEO Andy Ross. “Tony making four consecutive finals with two of them being wins is amazing; and Matt is also running really well. Our distributors, retailers and customers love our association with Tony Stewart Racing and Tony’s support team have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help American Rebel Beer every way they can. It’s been a fantastic experience!”

    Stewart’s previous three consecutive final-round appearances came at the 65th NHRA Winternationals, NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, and American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte in addition to the fourth consecutive final-round appearance at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Chicago.

    The fact that Tony Stewart may be the most versatile driver in the history of auto racing was highlighted again this weekend as Stewart earned a trifecta in Chicago with Stewart’s previous win on the oval track in Chicago, his win as a team owner with driver Donny Schatz’s 2005 and 2017 wins on the dirt track, and now Stewart’s win in Top Fuel on the dragstrip. Stewart’s versatility will again be highlighted this coming weekend as Stewart will join Danica Patrick and Chris Myers and the INDYCAR on FOX team and participate in the pre-race show for the 109th Indianapolis 500. Pre-race coverage begins at 10 am Eastern.

    American Rebel is an associate sponsor on the Tony Stewart driven Top Fuel Dragster and the Matt Hagan driven Funny Car for all 20 races of the NHRA Mission Foods 2025 season as well as the primary sponsor of the Matt Hagan Funny Car for five races, including the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the primary sponsor of the Tony Stewart Top Fuel Dragster for one race during the 2025 season. Being a sponsor provides opportunities for vast exposure during the race broadcasts on Fox Sports, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports 2 (FS2). Ratings for NHRA telecasts are very strong and visibility continues to expand through additional streaming options through NHRA.tv.

    In addition to the strong television viewership of NHRA racing, NHRA has unveiled exciting opportunities for digital media and content creators for the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Aiming to change the way influencers, content creators and digital media members experience drag racing, NHRA is working to expand its reach across social media platforms with its Cornwell Tools Burnout Box Content Creator Zone. This expansion and emphasis in the digital media space will significantly benefit American Rebel.

    American Rebel has also benefitted from the relationship with Tony Stewart Racing through the social media reach of Tony Stewart, Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett. Tony Stewart has nearly 750,000 followers on X (@TonyStewart) and over 250,000 followers on Instagram (@tsrsmoke). Matt Hagan has nearly 150,000 followers on Instagram (@matthagan_fc) and Leah Pruett has nearly 400,000 followers on Instagram (@leah.pruett).

    Primary sponsorship dates for American Rebel Beer on the Matt Hagan Funny Car are April 25 – 27 at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Concord, NC; June 20 – 22 at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at North Dinwiddle, VA; August 14 – 17 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, MN; September 26 – 28 at the NHRA Midwest Nationals near St. Louis, MO; and October 30 – November 2 at the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. American Rebel Beer will also be a primary sponsor for the Tony Stewart Top Fuel Dragster on September 26 – 28 at the NHRA Midwest Nationals near St. Louis, MO.

    About American Rebel Light Beer

    Produced in partnership with AlcSource, American Rebel Light Beer (americanrebelbeer.com) is a domestic premium light lager celebrated for its exceptional quality and patriotic values. It stands out as America’s Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer.

    American Rebel Light is a Premium Domestic Light Lager Beer – All Natural, Crisp, Clean and Bold Taste with a Lighter Feel. With approximately 100 calories, 3.2 carbohydrates, and 4.3% alcoholic content per 12 oz serving, American Rebel Light Beer delivers a lighter option for those who love great beer but prefer a more balanced lifestyle. It’s all natural with no added supplements and importantly does not use corn, rice, or other sweeteners typically found in mass produced beers.

    About Tony Stewart Racing

    Headquartered in Brownsburg, Indiana, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Nitro fields two entries in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. After more than four decades of racing around in circles, Tony Stewart embarked on a straight and narrow path, albeit more than 300 mph. The championship-winning racecar driver who has successfully transitioned to being a championship-winner team owner, formed the TSR nitro team in 2021, with 2022 marking the team’s first season in competition. Matt Hagan pilots the Funny Car and Tony Stewart took over driving duties in 2024 for wife Leah Pruett in the Top Fuel dragster as they started a family. Hagan is a four-time Funny Car champion (2011, 2014, 2020 and 2023) from Christiansburg, Virginia. Stewart hails from Columbus, Indiana and earned his first Top Fuel victory at the 2025 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. He also won the 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year title. Stewart finished second in the 2023 Top Alcohol Dragster championship standings.

    About American Rebel Holdings, Inc.

    American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) has operated primarily as a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded safes and personal security and self-defense products and has recently transitioned into the beverage industry through the introduction of American Rebel Beer. The Company also designs and produces branded apparel and accessories. To learn more, visit americanrebelbeer.com or americanrebel.com. For investor information, visit americanrebelbeer.com/investor-relations.

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  • MIL-OSI: Fusion Fuel Announces Over $2.7 Million in New Contracts and Substantial Utility Growth through Al Shola Gas

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Ireland, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering, advisory, and utility solutions, today announced that its majority-owned operating subsidiary, Al Shola Al Modea Gas Distribution LLC (“Al Shola Gas”), has secured an estimated $2.7 million in new engineering contracts since the beginning of March 2025, and, since the beginning of January 2025, has added more than 1,800 residential service contracts and two commercial service contracts to its portfolio for estimated recurring revenue of more than $0.9 million. The Company also provided an update on Al Shola Gas’ bulk LPG supply.

    Overview of New Contracts – Engineering Projects

    Since March 2025, Al Shola Gas has signed contracts for design, supply, installation, maintenance, and operations with an estimated total value of approximately $2.7 million.

    “The award of these market-leading contracts exemplifies Al Shola Gas’s capability to undertake and execute the industry’s most exemplary and demanding projects. We continue to expand our operations as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) benefits from increased migration and construction sector growth,” added Al Shola Gas, Managing Director, Sanjeeb Safir.

    Overview of New Contracts – Residential Utilities

    Since the commencement of the current year, Al Shola Gas has signed contracts for the supply and maintenance of LPG utility solutions for over 1,800 new apartments situated in 16 buildings throughout Dubai, UAE. The anticipated annual recurring revenue generated from the new contracts is projected to be approximately $0.9 million. Consequently, with the incorporation of these new contracts, the current billings for utility solutions rendered by Al Shola Gas will increase to encompass over 12,000 customers.

    Overview of New Contracts – Commercial Utilities

    Furthermore, since the beginning of 2025, Al Shola Gas has signed commercial LPG supply and maintenance contracts for two food and beverage facilities in Dubai. With the addition of these properties, Al Shola Gas now manages monthly billing for over 170 food and beverage outlets.

    Overview of Bulk LPG Supply

    Bulk LPG supplied by Al Shola Gas to its current customers has consistently exceeded 600 MT monthly. Bulk LPG supply has been organically growing at a rate of 10 to 20 MT per month. With new bobtail trucks purchased and expected to join the Al Shola Gas fleet in the coming months, the company expects to reach 800 MT per month in bulk LPG supply by the end of the year.

    “Al Shola Gas continues to deliver impressive operational results and commercial traction,” said John-Paul Backwell, CEO of Fusion Fuel. “These new contracts reflect the market’s trust in our capabilities and contribute meaningful value to our long-term revenue base through project and recurring utility income.”

    About Fusion Fuel Green PLC

    Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) is an emerging leader in the energy services sector, offering a comprehensive suite of energy supply, distribution, and engineering and advisory solutions through its Al Shola Gas and BrightHy brands. Al Shola Gas provides full-service industrial gas solutions, including the design, supply, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, as well as the transport and distribution of LPG to a broad range of customers across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. BrightHy, the Company’s newly launched hydrogen solutions platform, delivers innovative engineering and advisory services enabling decarbonization across hard-to-abate industries.

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  • MIL-OSI: CapEx Finance Index (CFI) April 2025: New Business Volumes Dip; Financial Conditions Strengthen

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    • FORECAST: A slight contraction in new business volumes suggests a 0.4% decline in new durable goods orders in April.
    • Total new business volume (NBV) rose by $10 billion seasonally adjusted among surveyed ELFA member companies, a decrease of 3.2% from the prior month.
    • NBV year-to-date contracted by 1.0% relative to the same period in 2024.
    • Year-over-year, NBV dropped by 4.4% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis.
    • Charge-offs (losses) declined to 0.40%, the largest single-month decrease since October of 2020.

    “The April CFI showed a sector that weathered the recent surge in economic and financial market volatility. Demand for new equipment eased a little, but remained healthy, especially given all the April ups-and-downs,” said Leigh Lytle, President and CEO at ELFA. “Financial conditions strengthened remarkably, with losses and delinquencies plummeting. The across-the-board improvement in charge-offs highlights the industry’s resiliency, while the reduction in delinquencies suggests more improvements in financial conditions are on the horizon. Even if some of the impact from changing trade policy is delayed, the strength in financial conditions shows that it will take a lot more than uncertainty to knock the industry off course. While I don’t expect calm waters over the remainder of the year, I am optimistic that uncertainty will ease, which suggests a strong second half of the year for our industry.”

    New business volumes edged lower. New business volume growth cooled in April, declining 3.2% from the prior month. The $10 billion in overall new business volume is the second highest reading in 2025 and remained close to its two-year trend. Activity at banks and captives declined by 6.1% and 10.4%, respectively, while new volumes grew by 0.1% at independents. Over the last five months, the equipment finance industry has experienced an uptick in demand volatility, much of it in new business volumes at banks, which make up roughly half of the CapEx Finance Index. Even with the slowdown in new activity at banks, the average monthly rate of new business volumes was $5.1 billion over the first four months of the year, which is in line with the average over the last six months of 2024. New volume growth for small ticket deals dropped by 18.3% to $2.8 billion. Year-to-date, the small ticket index is down 20.6%, and the average monthly volume of new business remains well below its 2024 average.

    The pace of job losses slowed. Employment in the equipment finance industry was down 2.0% over the previous 12 months. That’s a slower rate of contraction than the 2.7% yearly decline in March. Employment at banks and captives both declined, while headcount at independents increased.

    Credit approvals shot up to the highest rate in over two years. The overall credit approval rate jumped to 77.4%, a rise of almost 1.4 percentage points. That is double the 0.7 percentage point increase in the prior month. The overall credit approval rate has so far risen by 3.1 percentage points in 2025.

    Financial conditions strengthened markedly. Aging receivables over 30 days fell by over 40 basis points to 1.8% in April. That is the lowest delinquency rate since June of 2023, and the biggest decline since November of that same year. Delinquencies on small ticket deals dropped by 34 basis points, and rates at banks and independents declined. Aging receivables at captives erased a March decrease, rising to 2.5%. After climbing for two months, the overall charge-off rate dropped to its lowest point since October last year. The loss rate on small ticket acquisitions also declined, as did the charge-off rate for banks, captives and independents.

    “We are cautiously optimistic about the months ahead and the stability of the economy and our industry as we head into summer,” said Daryn Lecy, CLFP, SVP/Chief Operating Officer, Oakmont Capital Services. “There are macroeconomic reasons to wait and see, as negotiations on tariffs begin and will likely take time. Additionally, several significant economic reports are set to be released in the coming weeks, which may impact business and consumer confidence. Specific to our industry, recent positive data—such as strong credit approvals—aligns well with substantially improved month-over-month delinquency and loss figures, giving us further reasons for optimism. Our industry is comprised of talented individuals and creative problem solvers who will adapt and position themselves to secure opportunities in any economic conditions.”

    Industry Confidence
    The Monthly Confidence Index from ELFA’s affiliate, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, increased to 44.5 in May, up from 41.9 in April, as equipment finance companies await further clarity around tariff policies.

    About ELFA’s CFI
    The CapEx Finance Index (CFI) is the only real-time dataset that tracks nationwide conditions in the equipment financing industry. The information is compiled from a diversified set of businesses that respond to questions about demand for equipment financing, employment, and changes in financial conditions. The resulting data is organized by institution type, such as banks, captives, and independents, and is classified into overall activity and financing for small ticket equipment and software. The CFI is released monthly from Washington, D.C., generally one day before the U.S. Department of Commerce’s durable goods report. More detail on the data and methodology can be found at www.elfaonline.org/CFI.

    About ELFA
    The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) represents financial services companies and manufacturers in the $1 trillion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA’s over 600 member companies provide essential financing that helps businesses acquire the equipment they need to operate and grow. Learn how equipment finance contributes to businesses’ success, U.S. economic growth, manufacturing and jobs at www.elfaonline.org.

    Follow ELFA:
    X: @ELFAonline
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/115191

    Media/Press Contact: Krishna Magalona, PR Manager, ELFA, Krishna@360livemedia.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b4b94a8a-22d2-45f2-a618-8c1d5c73620e

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  • MIL-OSI: Jabra launches Engage AI Complete, the human-focused AI software for call centers

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Engage AI Complete is a new premium tier of its Engage AI software for call centers – uniquely analyzing not only what is said, but also how it is said, in real time, while also removing background noise.
    • Engage AI Complete integrates generative AI and speech-to-text capabilities to deliver real-time assistance, personalized coaching, actionable insights and automated quality assurance (QA) to help drive more satisfied customers, more motivated agents, more efficient calls – and genuine human connections.

    LOWELL, Mass., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jabra, the world’s leading professional audio brand, today announced Jabra Engage AI Complete – a new premium tier of its call center software, Engage AI. The new offering adds real-time speech-to-text transcription and generative AI to elevate agent performance and enhance every customer interaction.

    With Engage AI Complete, call center agents receive live coaching and automated call summaries, while supervisors gain real-time insights, sentiment analysis and powerful analytics tools – all designed to drive better conversations and stronger customer outcomes.

    Evolving the customer experience
    Modern call centers often operate across several physical locations, with agents working from shared offices or noisy home environments. Multi-tasking is constant – solving customer issues while managing systems, tools and admin work. Engage AI Complete is designed for this reality.

    The platform uses AI to transcribe conversations live, enabling agents to focus on the caller rather than note-taking. It also analyzes not only what’s said but also how it’s said, helping agents adjust their tone in real time. Additionally, the platform uses AI to cut through background noise to ensure clearer conversations, powered by Jabra’s ClearSpeech technology.

    The result is fewer distractions, faster resolutions and more meaningful conversations – while reducing cognitive load for agents and enabling supervisors to support teams at scale.

    One platform with real-time voice intelligence for deeper human connections
    Jabra launched Engage AI in 2022 to bring real-time tone monitoring and feedback to agents. In 2024, ClearSpeech was introduced, removing background noise from the customer’s end to improve clarity and reduce cognitive loads on agents.

    Jabra is the only solution that delivers tone AI, speech-to-text, generative AI and noise cancellation, all in the same package.

    Backed by over 20 years of research and millions of conversations analyzed, Engage AI is built on a foundation of data, insights and privacy-first design. Calls are securely processed, with instant feedback delivered directly to the agent — helping them adjust in the moment and improve with every interaction.

    This enables agents to focus fully on the customer, making each conversation more effective. Supervisors can boost team performance with immediate coaching insights, while leaders can use real-time data to address shared customer concerns and make improvements. As a result, call centers benefit from higher customer satisfaction, lower agent turnover and more efficient operations overall.

    “Our goal is simple: give every agent the ability to own their tone, elevate every conversation and make the most of every call,” said Andreas Orebo Wenzel, VP of Engage AI at Jabra. “With Engage AI Complete, we’ve brought together years of voice research and generative AI innovation to address the core needs of the call center. Engage AI Complete increases operational efficiency and improves both agent experience and customer satisfaction, allowing companies to get more from every call.”

    New features that will be available in Engage AI Complete:

    • AI Call Summaries – Automatically transcribes and summarizes calls to reduce post-call admin.
    • Auto Call Reason Detection – Detects the reason for the call to help teams identify patterns and improve processes.
    • Auto Topic Tagging – Tags key topics discussed during the call to track trends and streamline coaching.
    • Customer Sentiment – Gives an instant, high-level view of how each call went with a simple sentiment score based on the words used during the call.
    • Insights & Analytics Dashboard – Overview of conversations to help leaders improve coaching and quality.

    Whether paired with a Jabra headset for an optimized experience or used with any professional headset, Engage AI Complete is easy to deploy and scale.

    Jabra Engage AI Complete will be available globally in June 2025. MSRP: $50 per user per month. The original version, now called Engage AI Core, remains available at $25 per user per month.

    Jabra will be showcasing its Engage AI Complete solution at Customer Contact Week 2025 in Las Vegas, June 9-12 (Booth 838), where Jabra has been recognized as an ‘Up & Coming solution provider’ by CMP in the Auto QA/QM category.   

    Learn more at: www.jabra.com/engageai

    PR Contact  
    Hayley Minardi
    hminardi@jabra.com

    About Jabra 
    Jabra is a world leading brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions – engineered to empower businesses. Proudly part of the GN Group, we are committed to bringing people closer to one another and to what is important to them. GN’s R&D team utilizes innovative hardware, software, and AI-enabled technologies and expertise across hearing, enterprise, and gaming product groups. This engineering excellence allows Jabra to create integrated and customer-centric tools for call centers, offices, and collaboration to help professionals work more productively from anywhere. www.jabra.com

    Founded in 1869, GN Group employs more than 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in 100 countries across the world. Visit our homepage GN.com. 

    © 2025 GN Group. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Group. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners (design and specifications are subject to change without notice).

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/45d11514-f6e7-4cd3-8422-bd2299f4d840

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  • MIL-OSI: Stansberry Asset Management Named to PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies for Q1 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WESTLAKE, Texas, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stansberry Asset Management (“SAM”) has been named to the celebrated PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q1 2025. The highly anticipated list, published by Zephyr, remains one of the most important references for investors and asset managers.

    “Q1 2025 presented a fascinating market narrative marked by significant rotation and global shifts. Success demanded adaptability, deep market understanding, and strategic positioning,” says PSN Product Manager Nick Williams. “PSN Top Guns managers demonstrated exceptional skill in navigating these complex dynamics, where value sectors outperformed growth, international markets showed strength, and policy shifts created both challenges and opportunities. Their expertise in reading and responding to these evolving market conditions continues to showcase the enduring value of active management in separately managed accounts.”

    SAM’s recognition highlights the strength of two flagship strategies—Gold and Income—which posted standout performance and offered clients differentiated results in a highly dynamic market.

    “Our Gold and Income strategies stood out in Q1 not only for their positive performance but also for how they navigated volatility with purpose,” said Austin Root, Chief Investment Officer at SAM. “Gold offered a meaningful hedge amid rising macroeconomic uncertainty, while our Income strategy delivered yield without sacrificing downside protection. This recognition from Zephyr underscores the value of our active, research-driven approach.”

    Through PSN’s proprietary performance screens, the PSN Top Guns awards products in six proprietary categories across more than 75 universes, based on consistent performance over time.

    SAM’s Gold strategy earned a PSN Top Guns Q1 and 1-Year award, meaning it ranked in the top ten returns of the US Equity Universe, comprised of 2,658 other strategies. For Q1 2025, the strategy ranked #1, and for the 1-Year period ending 3/31/2025, it ranked #2 within the universe.

    The Gold strategy is designed for investors seeking to increase their exposure to precious metals—primarily gold—as a hedge against inflation, currency risk, and market turmoil. It employs a four-pronged approach to generate income and grow capital while maintaining gold’s core role as a long-term store of value. In today’s environment of rising volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, gold remains an essential allocation in diversified portfolios.

    SAM’s Income strategy earned a PSN Top Guns Q1 award, ranking #2 in the US Balanced Universe among 300 other strategies.

    The Income strategy is built to deliver reliable yield while participating in upside markets and offering protection during drawdowns. Actively managed and forward-looking, it searches for yield across traditional and non-traditional sources, favoring companies with strong shareholder-return policies including dividends, buybacks, and special distributions. Its flexible structure allows it to adapt to evolving market conditions while remaining anchored in risk-conscious income generation.

    The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology can be located at https://psn.fi.informais.com/.

    To Learn more about SAM’s Gold and Income Strategies you can visit:
    Gold Strategy: https://www.stansberryam.com/gold/
    Income Strategy: https://www.stansberryam.com/income/

    About Stansberry Asset Management (SAM)

    Stansberry Asset Management is a registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Westlake, Texas, with offices in New York, NY, Clifton Park, NY and San Mateo, CA with clients across the country. SAM marries informed, active, sophisticated investment management with holistic financial and wealth planning, all with a focus on helping clients build and preserve their legacy. SAM’s approach is rooted in rigorous analysis, strategic insight, and a commitment to client-centric service. For more information, please visit www.stansberryam.com.

    About PSN
    For more than four decades, PSN has been a top resource for investment professionals. Asset managers rely on Zephyr’s PSN to effectively reach institutional and retail investors. Over 2,800 firms, 285 universes, and more than 21,000 products comprise the PSN SMA database showing asset breakdowns, compliance, key personnel, ownership diversity, ESG, business objectives and strategy, style, fees, GIC sectors, fixed income ranges and full holdings. Unique to PSN is its robust historical database of over 40 Years of Data Including Net and Gross-of-Fee Returns. PSN Outlook for 2025 provides insight and trends about the SMA industry. You can view it online here.
    Visit PSN online to learn more.

    Contact:

    Claire Snider
    info@stansberryam.com
    646.854.4370

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  • MIL-OSI: Middlefield Banc Corp. Announces Retirement of Darryl E. Mast from Board of Directors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced the retirement of Darryl E. Mast from its Board of Directors, effective May 14, 2025.

    Mr. Mast joined the Middlefield Banking Company’s Board of Directors in 2011 and has been a Director of Middlefield Banc Corp. since 2013. His leadership, insight, and expertise have been integral to the success of Middlefield Banc Corp. and The Middlefield Banking Company, and his contributions have left a lasting impact.

    “We are grateful for Darryl’s unwavering commitment to the Bank,” stated Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. “His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the Bank’s growth, and we will certainly miss his valuable perspective. On behalf of everyone at the Bank, we wish him nothing but the best as he begins his next chapter.”

    Following Mr. Mast’s retirement, his position on the Board will not be replaced, and the number of directors will be fixed at 11 members.

    About Middlefield Banc Corp.
    Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the Bank holding Company of The Middlefield Banking Company, with total assets of $1.89 billion at March 31, 2025. The Bank operates 21 full-service banking centers and an LPL Financial® brokerage office serving Ada, Beachwood, Bellefontaine, Chardon, Cortland, Dublin, Garrettsville, Kenton, Mantua, Marysville, Middlefield, Newbury, Orwell, Plain City, Powell, Solon, Sunbury, Twinsburg, and Westerville. The Bank also operates a Loan Production Office in Mentor, Ohio.

    Additional information is available at www.middlefieldbank.bank

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
    This press release of Middlefield Banc Corp. and the reports Middlefield Banc Corp. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission often contain “forward-looking statements” relating to present or future trends or factors affecting the banking industry and, specifically, the financial operations, markets and products of Middlefield Banc Corp. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause Middlefield Banc Corp.’s future results to differ materially from historical performance or projected performance. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant increase in competitive pressures among financial institutions; (2) changes in the interest rate environment that may reduce interest margins; (3) changes in prepayment speeds, charge-offs and loan loss provisions; (4) less favorable than expected general economic conditions; (5) legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect businesses in which Middlefield Banc Corp. is engaged; (6) technological issues which may adversely affect Middlefield Banc Corp.’s financial operations or customers; (7) changes in the securities markets; or (8) risk factors mentioned in the reports and registration statements Middlefield Banc Corp. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Middlefield Banc Corp. undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

    Company Contact: Investor and Media Contact:
    Ron Zimmerly
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Middlefield Banc Corp.
    (419) 673-1217
    RZimmerly@middlefieldbank.com    		 Andrew M. Berger
    Managing Director
    SM Berger & Company, Inc.
    (216) 464-6400
    andrew@smberger.com

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Statement on the appointment of Cecilia Skingsley as County Governor of Stockholm

    Source: Bank for International Settlements

    I extend my warmest congratulations to Cecilia and wish her all the best in this new role. Under her leadership, the BIS Innovation Hub made great strides towards fulfilling our strategic goal of helping central banks face the challenges of the future by exploring cutting-edge financial technologies. It recently completed its expansion to seven centres worldwide, concluded over 30 projects, started many others and has synthesised the lessons from these experiments for the broader community of central banks, regulators and supervisors. Cecilia has built a skilled and passionate team steeped in the culture of innovation and ready to take on more challenges.

    Cecilia’s expertise in policymaking and innovation was evident long before joining the BIS, in her previous roles as First Deputy Governor of Sveriges Riksbank and as chair of the BIS’s Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures Future of Payments Working Group. I am sure that the global central banking community will join me in wishing Cecilia the best of luck in this important new chapter of her impressive public service career.

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