Category: CTF

  • MIL-OSI Security: ICE Lodges Detainer for 24-year-old Illegal Alien Posing as Teenager in Ohio

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security today announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for a 24-year-old illegal alien from Venezuela who posed as a teenager to attend an Ohio high school. 

    On May 19, the Perrysburg Ohio Police Department arrested and charged Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra with forgery. On May 20, ICE issued a detainer. 

    Mug shot from Wood County Jail.

    “Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra is a 24-year-old illegal alien from Venezuela who has been posing as teenager and attending Perrysburg High School in Ohio,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Labrador was arrested and charged with forgery by the Perrysburg Ohio Police Department on May 19 for using fake documents to become enrolled in the high school. ICE lodged a detainer to ensure that this criminal illegal alien is removed from this community and no longer able to prey on the students of Perrysburg High School. It is disturbing that a grown man would impersonate a teenager and infiltrate the lives of underage girls and boys to fool them into doing God knows what.”

    Labrador has illegally been in the U.S. since March 24, 2020. 

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Delegation of competences in the area of immigration and border control to Catalonia – E-001003/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Schengen Borders Code[1] defines a border guard as ‘any public official assigned, in accordance with national law, to a border crossing point or along the border or the immediate vicinity of that border who carries out […] border control tasks’ . It follows that Member States have discretion in designating the public officials authorised to exercise the functions of border guards. In accordance with Article 39(1)(d) of the Schengen Borders Code, Member States are required to notify the Commission of the list of the national services responsible for border control.

    As for Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard ( EBCG) Regulation[2] clarifies that the EBCG shall implement European integrated border management as a shared responsibility of the Agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management, including coast guards, as well as the national authorities responsible for return. Member States retain primary responsibility for the management of their sections of the external borders. It remains the prerogative of the Member State to designate the responsible national authorities to cooperate with Frontex in the implementation of these tasks.

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code).
    • [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.
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Restoring European AI-driven innovation, competitiveness and investment in the EU by addressing challenges in the GPAI Code of Practice and the implementation of the GDPR – E-000760/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Code of Practice on general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) models will set out commitments to which providers of such models may voluntarily adhere to demonstrate compliance with the relevant provisions under the AI Act[1].

    The AI Office has facilitated the drawing-up of the Code, with working groups chaired by independent experts involving nearly 1 000 stakeholders, Member States representatives, and observers. As the main addressees of the Code, general-purpose AI model providers are invited to dedicated workshops with the chairs and vice-chairs.

    The European AI Office is supporting the appointed chairs and vice-chairs drafting a simple but effective Code at the current state of the art. An adequate Code, to be assessed by the AI Office and the AI Board, would cover the relevant obligations in the AI Act, without going beyond it. Signatories to the Code can benefit from reduced administrative burden and increased trust by the AI Office.

    Moreover, the AI Act as a product safety legislation is designed to complement and facilitate[2] the EU data protection law, while avoiding overlaps. When both apply[3], market surveillance authorities should cooperate with authorities supervising fundamental rights legislation[4]. The Commission will issue guidelines on the interplay with other EU laws to ensure effective and consistent implementation across the EU[5].

    The Commission aims to cooperate with the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to help AI providers and deployers understand and comply with their obligations under both acts. The EDPB has adopted an opinion under the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) consistency mechanism, addressed to the data protection authorities, on the application of the GDPR to AI models[6], thereby seeking EU-wide harmonised application. The Commission has also proposed GDPR procedural rules regulation[7], which harmonises procedural rules in cross-border cases.

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending Regulations (EC) No 300/2008, (EU) No 167/2013, (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2019/2144 and Directives 2014/90/EU, (EU) 2016/797 and (EU) 2020/1828 (AI Act), OJ L, 2024/1689.
    • [2] Recitals (2), (10), 67 AI Act.
    • [3] This is the case when personal data processing is involved in the development and use of AI systems subject to requirements under the AI Act. See Article 2(7) and Recital (10) AI Act.
    • [4] See authorities designated under Article 77 AI Act that includes data protection authorities.
    • [5] See Article 96(1)e) AI Act.
    • [6] EDPB Opinion 28/2024, available at: https://www.edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/our-documents/opinion-board-art-64/opinion-282024-certain-data-protection-aspects_en.
    • [7] Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, COM/2023/348 final. Currently under negotiation.
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Increasing frequency of climate whiplash events affecting European cities – E-001260/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    1. The Water Resilience Strategy will offer a comprehensive vision for water-related policies. It will build on the solid existing acquis and focus on how to better implement rules for sustainable freshwater management, including the Floods Directive[1] and marine protection. It aims to improve source-to-sea water governance and awareness, enhance prevention and preparedness across economic sectors and society, enhance access to information and funding, and boost innovation. This will increase the EU’s preparedness against rapid swings between weather extremes.

    The Drinking Water Directive[2] mainly regulates the quality of drinking water by setting standards for certain pollutants and requires Member States to comply with them . The directive includes provisions on risk assessment and management, meaning that local authorities must monitor changes in source water quantity and quality due to drought or floods, and adjust treatment processes accordingly. The directive’s provisions on reducing water leakage levels, restrictions of use, derogations, access to water and information to the public could also prove relevant in case of ‘climate whiplashes’. Cities vulnerable to these phenomena may need to adapt local regulations[3] or introduce temporary measures[4] to maintain water quality.

    The Commission has published guidance[5] and helps Member States through the EU Biodiversity Platform[6] and its sub-groups on the Nature Restoration Regulation[7] and on Green Infrastructure[8]. Moreover, nature-based solutions are being supported through the Water Sensitive City[9] thematic partnership under the European Urban Initiative[10], the Green Cities Accord[11] and the European Green Capital and Leaf Awards[12].

    • [1] Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood, OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27-34.
    • [2] Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (recast), OJ L435, 23.12.2020, p.1-62.
    • [3] e.g. encouraging citizens to save water.
    • [4] Such as restricting water use.
    • [5] https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban-environment/urban-nature-platform_en.
    • [6] https://green-forum.ec.europa.eu/business-and-biodiversity_en .
    • [7] https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/nature-restoration-regulation_en .
    • [8] https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/green-infrastructure_en .
    • [9] https://www.urbanagenda.urban-initiative.eu/partnerships/water-sensitive-city .
    • [10] https://www.urban-initiative.eu/ .
    • [11] https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban-environment/green-city-accord_en .
    • [12] https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban-environment/european-green-capital-award_en .
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Financial backing for the New Pact for the Mediterranean – E-001911/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001911/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Thomas Bajada (S&D)

    The recently announced New Pact for the Mediterranean, expected later this year, envisages building comprehensive partnerships focused on areas of mutual interest. New instruments would also require new financial backing.

    In this regard, can the Commission clarify:

    • 1.what the expected cost of the New Pact for the Mediterranean will be;
    • 2.whether there will be new funding instruments to support its efficient and effective implementation;
    • 3.whether there will be a prioritisation of funding, such as, but not limited to, enhancing areas of mutual interest that bring our southern neighbours closer to the EU at the diplomatic level?

    Submitted: 13.5.2025

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Agenda – Thursday, 22 May 2025 – Brussels

    Source: European Parliament

    16 Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2023
    Gheorghe Falcă (A10-0063/2025
        – Amendments Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 13:00
    11 Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism
    Antonio Decaro (A10-0085/2025
        – Amendments; rejection Monday, 19 May 2025, 13:00
    8 Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus
    Inese Vaidere (A10-0087/2025
        – Amendments; rejection Monday, 19 May 2025, 13:00
    27 Granting equivalence to Moldova and Ukraine for field inspections and seed production
    Veronika Vrecionová (A10-0043/2025
        – Amendments; rejection Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 13:00
    28 Amendments to the Capital Requirements Regulation as regards securities financing transactions under the net stable funding ratio
        – Amendments; rejection Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 13:00
    Texts put to the vote on Thursday Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 16:00

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Agenda – Wednesday, 21 May 2025 – Brussels

    Source: European Parliament

    11 Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism
    Antonio Decaro (A10-0085/2025
        – Amendments; rejection Monday, 19 May 2025, 13:00
    Texts put to the vote on Thursday Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 16:00

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Added value of the New Pact for the Mediterranean – E-001910/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001910/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Thomas Bajada (S&D)

    The recently announced New Pact for the Mediterranean, expected later this year, envisages working on building comprehensive partnerships focused on areas of mutual interest.

    In this context, can the Commission outline how the new proposal for a new pact for the Mediterranean will offer added value over and above the mechanisms that are already in place?

    Submitted: 13.5.2025

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Regional dimension of the New Pact for the Mediterranean – E-001909/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001909/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Thomas Bajada (S&D)

    The recently announced New Pact for the Mediterranean is expected later this year. As specified in the mission letter for the Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, the Pact should work on building comprehensive partnerships focused on areas of mutual interest within an integrated approach encompassing economic, humanitarian, development, peace and security policies.

    In this context, can the Commission clarify:

    • 1.how it intends to give a regional and comprehensive context to the upcoming pact; and
    • 2.whether the planned partnerships will be built at a regional level, at least for particular sectors, rather than being narrowed down to bilateral agreements?

    Submitted: 13.5.2025

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Missions – AFET ad-hoc delegation to Uruguay and Argentina – 26-05-2025 – Committee on Foreign Affairs

    Source: European Parliament

    AFET ad-hoc delegation to Uruguay and Argentina © Image used under license from Adobe Stock

    A delegation of eight Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), led by Chair David McAllister, will travel to Uruguay and Argentina from 26 to 29 May. Members will engage in high-level discussions regarding the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement which was concluded last December in Montevideo, Uruguay. The findings from this visit will contribute to the preparatory work for the consent procedure on the political and cooperation aspects of the Agreement, for which AFET is responsible.

    More broadly, this mission will allow to exchange views on bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation, as well as geopolitical issues such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and China’s expanding influence in Latin America.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Including Mexican drug cartels on the EU list of terrorist organisations – E-000631/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Council has not discussed the possible inclusion of Mexican cartels on the list of persons, groups and entities covered by the measures in Article 2 and 3 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (‘CP 931’) .

    The Council can, at any time, adopt a decision to add additional persons, groups, or entities to the above-mentioned list, or to remove persons, groups or entities from that list. The listing of a person, group or entity under CP 931 must satisfy the conditions laid down in Article 1(2) to 1(4) of that Common Position, which, inter alia, provides a definition of ‘terrorist act’ and ‘persons, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts’ for this purpose.

    As regards the question on coordination with the United States on drug-related matters, EU-US cooperation on combatting transnational organised crime and drug trafficking is a central focus of the longstanding EU-US Dialogue on Justice and Home Affairs held at ministerial and senior official level twice a year. The EU and the United States also regularly hold an EU-US Dialogue on Drugs in order to exchange information, strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance coordination of actions undertaken globally to address drug-related issues. The discussions in these meetings focus on reducing d rug supply by enhancing security, reducing drug demand through prevention, treatment and care services, and addressing drug-related harm, in line with the EU Drugs Strategy 2021-2025.

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Withdrawal of the horizontal equal treatment directive from the Commission’s work programme owing to a lack of support in the Council – E-000742/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Pending its possible withdrawal by the Commission, the proposal referred to by the Honourable Member remains under discussion within the Council. Unanimity following the consent of the European Parliament would be required for the directive to be adopted by the Council. The Council is not in a position to foresee the outcome or the duration of the discussions.

    The latest progress report is set out in 10817/24.

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Public hearings addressing critical threats to the European Union’s internal security – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

    Source: European Parliament

    Organised Crime and its impact on Internal Security © Image used under the license from Adobe Stock

    The LIBE Committee is pleased to announce two upcoming public hearings addressing critical threats to the European Union’s internal security, taking place on 4th of June.

    The first hearing, “Organised Crime and its Impact on Internal Security“, will explore the growing complexity and cross-border nature of criminal networks, aiming to strengthen cooperation, legislative frameworks, and the protection of citizens’ rights. The second hearing will focus on online radicalisation, particularly the recruitment of children into organised crime and terrorism.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Hearings – Organised Crime and its impact on Internal Security – 04-06-2025 – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

    Source: European Parliament

    On 4 June, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) is organising a Public Hearing on “Organised Crime and its impact on Internal Security”. The hearing will aim to discuss the escalating complexity and transnational nature of criminal activities which are undermining the European Union’s security and the fundamental rights of its citizens.

    This dedicated hearing will provide a crucial platform to assess emerging threats, enhance cross-border cooperation, and strengthen legislative frameworks. By bringing together policymakers, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, academia and experts, the LIBE Committee can consider and assess coordinated strategies to safeguard the rule of law, protect citizens, and reaffirm the EU’s commitment to justice and internal security.

    The hearing will be divided into two panels and will include Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, Europol Executive Director, Ms Catherine De Bolle and State Secretary to Minister for Justice of Sweden, Ms Charlotte Kugelberg. The Italian national anti-mafia prosecutor and a Professor of criminology, with expertise in the area of organised crime, are also invited to attend the Hearing.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Ensuring resilience of EU countries against electricity blackouts and protection of critical infrastructure – E-001930/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001930/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Krzysztof Brejza (PPE)

    The recent electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal underscores the importance of reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening the resilience of critical energy infrastructure to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential services. Energy systems are the backbone of the EU’s economy and society, and disruptions – especially in interconnected grids – can have significant cross-border impacts.

    One of the priorities of the European internal security strategy (ProtectEU) is the protection of critical infrastructure, including energy interconnectors. The blackout raises important questions about current levels of preparedness and whether additional efforts are needed at EU level.

    In the light of this:

    • 1.How does the Commission assess the impact of the Iberian blackout on the implementation of ProtectEU’s critical infrastructure goals?
    • 2.What measures are being considered to enhance the protection of energy infrastructure across the EU?
    • 3.How will the Commission assess the implications of the Iberian blackout for the implementation of the Critical Entities Resilience Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2557[1])?

    Submitted: 14.5.2025

    • [1] Directive (EU) 2022/2557 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on the resilience of critical entities and repealing Council Directive 2008/114/EC, OJ L 333, 27.12.2022, p. 164, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2022/2557/oj.
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – The wreck of the ‘Sea Diamond’ on the seabed of Santorini for 18 years as toxic waste – E-001879/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001879/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Zacharia (NI)

    The recent seismic sequence in Santorini coincides with the sad 18-year anniversary of inactivity on the wreck of the ‘Sea Diamond’, which is hanging on a steep slope of the seabed at a depth of 120 metres and at risk of sliding and reaching a depth of 280 metres, with dramatic consequences for the island’s exceptionally beautiful natural environment.

    The Commission has been aware of the situation since 2007(!) with colleagues’ oral and written questions nos E-2185/07,[1] E-2274/07,[2] H-0509/07,[3] E-5789/07,[4] E-1944/08,[5] H-0748/08,[6] E-5439/08,[7] E-6685/08,[8] E-4818/09,[9] H-0037/10,[10] E-002071/2011,[11] E-005420/2011,[12] E-003198/2012[13] and E-003650/2012.[14] It is also aware of the case law of the Court of Justice, according to which fuel on board a tanker becomes waste from the moment it leaks into the sea and, therefore, there is a breach of Directive 2006/12/EC on waste and in particular of Article 4 of the Directive, according to which Member States must take the necessary measures to prohibit the abandonment, dumping and uncontrolled disposal of waste.

    The Commission, however, disputes the spillage of oil or other toxic waste into the sea, ignoring a study by the Department of Environmental Engineering of the Technical University of Crete from 2011, which has been communicated to it, as have the judicial expert opinions from 2019 and 2020.

    Could the Commission justify its services’ decision not to take current scientific data into account?

    Submitted: 12.5.2025

    • [1] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-6-2007-2185_EN.html
    • [2] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-6-2007-2274_EN.html
    • [3] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/H-6-2007-0509_EN.html
    • [4] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-6-2007-5789_EN.html
    • [5] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-6-2008-1944_EN.html
    • [6] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/H-6-2008-0748_EN.html
    • [7] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-6-2008-5439_EN.html
    • [8] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-6-2008-6685_EN.html
    • [9] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-7-2009-4818_EN.html
    • [10] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/H-7-2010-0037_EN.html
    • [11] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-7-2011-002071_EN.html
    • [12] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-7-2011-005420_EN.html
    • [13] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-7-2012-003198_EN.html
    • [14] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-7-2012-003650_EN.html

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Commission action in connection with Denmark’s transposition of the Enforcement Directive – 2014/67/EU – follow-up to Question P-000460/2024 – E-001880/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001880/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Per Clausen (The Left)

    In its answer dated 15 March 2024 to a question (P-000460/2024(ASW))[1] the Commission stated the following: ‘In July 2021, the Commission launched infringement proceedings against 24 Member States for the non-conformity of their national measures with the Enforcement Directive on Posting of Workers.’. In response to the specific question that had been put, the Commission went on to state that it ‘will decide on the next steps in the coming months’.

    It is now more than a year since that answer was given. Therefore:

    • 1.Can the Commission now say what the state of play is with regard to letter of formal notice 2021/2057 of 26 January 2023 concerning Denmark’s transposition of Directive 2014/67/EU?
    • 2.What assessment has the Commission made of ‘all replies and of all amending legislations notified to the Commission by Member States which have agreed in their replies to the letters of formal notice or reasoned opinions with all or some of the grievances raised by the Commission in these infringement proceedings’?
    • 3.Can the Commission provide a full update on what the position now is as regards the 17 reasoned opinions referred to in the reply of 15 March 2024, including on which cases further action is being taken?

    Submitted: 12.5.2025

    • [1] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/P-9-2024-000460-ASW_EN.html
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Can the Commission guarantee that citizens’ deposits will stay untouched under the Savings and Investments Union during emergencies such as nearby conflicts or new pandemics? – E-001893/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001893/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Tiago Moreira de Sá (PfE), Hans Neuhoff (ESN), Filip Turek (PfE), Jorge Buxadé Villalba (PfE), Branko Grims (PPE), Dominik Tarczyński (ECR), Petr Bystron (ESN), Petar Volgin (ESN), Gheorghe Piperea (ECR), Stanislav Stoyanov (ESN), António Tânger Corrêa (PfE), Fernand Kartheiser (ECR), Petra Steger (PfE)

    The Savings and Investments Union (SIU) is a new strategy by the Commission aimed at ‘directing savings towards productive investments’. Given the public information, which has never been denied, that the SIU could involve channelling citizens’ deposits, we would like to ask for the following clarifications:

    • 1.Given that around EUR 10 trillion in low-yielding bank deposits could be transferred to higher-risk capital markets, how does the Commission intend to ensure that small savers and pensioners are not exposed to significant losses, and what concrete mechanisms will be implemented to prevent the marketing of high-risk investment products to these less informed citizens?
    • 2.In view of the undisputed information about the possibility of the ‘confiscation’ of savings to finance the defence sector, what measures is the Commission taking to clarify the real objectives of the SIU? Can the Commission guarantee that citizens’ deposits will not be mobilised, even in emergency situations such as armed conflicts in the vicinity of the EU or new pandemics, and how will the Commission ensure that this strategy fully respects national and individual sovereignty?

    Submitted: 12.5.2025

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Safeguarding European citric acid production against unfair competition from China – E-001942/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001942/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Kathleen Van Brempt (S&D), Wouter Beke (PPE), Johan Van Overtveldt (ECR)

    Citribel, one of the last citric acid producers in the EU, finds itself in worrying circumstances because of Chinese exporters’ dumping practices. In spite of ongoing innovation and sustainability efforts, the plant risks having to shut down. That would not only have serious social consequences, but would also lead to greater strategic dependence on third countries for a product that is essential for, inter alia, the pharmaceutical sector.

    Therefore:

    • 1.Can the Commission say what the state of play is with regard to the ongoing market analysis and what specific follow-up action is planned?
    • 2.What is the Commission’s assessment of the risk of strategic dependence on third countries for citric acid production within a broader industrial and health strategy context?
    • 3.Given the urgency, does the Commission think it possible to speed up investigative action or provide for additional support measures to safeguard European production capacity?

    Submitted: 14.5.2025

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Digital platforms and content moderation – double standards in the fight against online crime – E-001883/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001883/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Giuseppe Antoci (The Left)

    Recently, Salvatore Borsellino, the brother of the illustrious judge, Paolo Borsellino, who was killed by the Mafia, has spoken out against the restrictions that TikTok has placed on his account until 2035, preventing him from continuing to share content raising awareness of the fight against the Mafia and organised crime[1][2].

    Such a curtailment of the freedom of expression is deeply troubling – all the more so considering that, in the meantime, many social media accounts are sharing content glorifying criminal acts and Mafia figures[3], not to mention inciting violence, without facing any censorship at all[4].

    Since it is classified as a very large online platform, TikTok is subject to the most stringent rules under the Digital Services Act, including the requirement that it adapt its moderation processes in order to block online content inciting violence.

    In light of the above:

    • 1.What does the Commission make of this troubling state of affairs?
    • 2.What further action could it take to ensure that platforms like TikTok monitor content properly and effectively, in accordance with the Digital Services Act, on the one hand protecting individuals’ freedom of expression while, on the other hand, promoting positive behavioural patterns and discouraging the posting of violent content?

    Submitted: 12.5.2025

    • [1] https://www.palermotoday.it/cronaca/salvatore-borsellino-sospeso-tik-tok.html.
    • [2] https://www.19luglio1992.com/salvatore-borsellino-sospeso-dal-social-tiktok-rete-no-bavaglio-grave-violazione-dellarticolo-21-della-costituzione/.
    • [3] https://www.antimafiaduemila.com/rubriche/giorgio-bongiovanni/104777-tiktok-la-piattaforma-della-perversione-che-censura-i-giusti.html.
    • [4] https://www.open.online/2025/04/26/figlio-toto-riina-ritratto-social/.
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – State of play with regard to the global gateway strategy and investments in the TITR corridor – E-001908/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001908/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Anna Maria Cisint (PfE), Aldo Patriciello (PfE), Silvia Sardone (PfE), Isabella Tovaglieri (PfE), Roberto Vannacci (PfE)

    In 2021, in response to China’s belt and road initiative, the Commission launched the global gateway strategy, with the aim of making up to EUR 300 billion available by 2027 to promote sustainable infrastructure in partner countries. To date, it remains unclear how much has actually been disbursed, what projects have started and whether changes have been made to the initial strategy.

    In January 2024, within the framework of the EU-Central Asia Forum, a joint pledge of EUR 10 billion was made with a view to developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), a strategic corridor connecting Europe with Central Asia and avoiding Russian territory.

    In the light of the above:

    • 1.How much of the EUR 300 billion goal has actually been disbursed to date?
    • 2.Has the plan moved on from what was set out in the original strategy (in geographical, sectoral or partnership terms)?
    • 3.Are further investments along the TITR corridor planned? If so, what funds will be used, what will the time frame be and who will be involved?

    Submitted: 13.5.2025

    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Misuse of funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility in Spain – E-001902/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001902/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Dolors Montserrat (PPE)

    The reply to questions E-000571/2025, E-000570/2025, E-000572/2025 and E-000573/2025[1] on the use of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) by RTVE only makes reference to a digital training project and defers its assessment to a later date. Taking account of the results of the European Court of Auditors’ report on the RRF, which identifies structural weaknesses that need to be addressed if a performance-based funding model is to be consolidated:

    • 1.How does the Commission intend to ensure that Recovery and Resilience Facility funds actually reach the final recipients, especially in countries such as Spain, where a lack of traceability, delays in implementation and poor assessment of the impact of the reforms financed have been identified?
    • 2.How does it intend to prevent the opaque use of funds within RTVE, bearing in mind that this could open the door to bad practices, corruption or favouritism, thereby eroding public trust in the institutions?

    Submitted: 13.5.2025

    • [1] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2025-000570-ASW_EN.html
    Last updated: 21 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: BAWAG Group: Moody’s affirms ratings and changes outlook from stable to positive

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VIENNA, Austria – May 21, 2025 – Today, Moody’s announced that it affirms the ratings of BAWAG P.S.K. and changed the outlook on the long-term deposit, senior unsecured, and long-term issuer ratings from stable to positive.

    The positive outlook is a reflection of our to-be integrated recent acquisitions which show a steady business performance and could result in a sustainably improved financial profile.

    The release of Moody’s is available on our website https://www.bawaggroup.com.

    David O’Leary, Chief Risk Officer of BAWAG Group, commented: “The change to a positive outlook is a testament to our strategy focused on sustainable growth, efficiency and maintaining a safe and secure balance sheet. While our strategy has been unchanged since 2012, with the recent acquisitions, our business profile with focus on DACH/NL region as well as Retail & SME had been enhanced. The improved outlook highlights the resilience and stability of our business, with increased profitability after our acquisitions.”

    About BAWAG Group
    BAWAG Group AG is a publicly listed holding company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, serving our over 4 million retail, small business, corporate, real estate and public sector customers across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Group operates under various brands and across multiple channels offering comprehensive savings, payment, lending, leasing, investment, building society, factoring and insurance products and services. Our goal is to deliver simple, transparent, and affordable financial products and services that our customers need.

    BAWAG Group’s Investor Relations website https://www.bawaggroup.com/ir contains further information, including financial and other information for investors.

    Forward-looking statement
    This release contains “forward-looking statements” regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and future performance of BAWAG Group. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, the regulatory environment, loan concentrations, vendors, employees, technology, competition, and interest rates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Neither BAWAG Group nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this report or its content or otherwise arising in connection with this document. This report does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities and neither it nor any part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever. This statement is included for the express purpose of invoking “safe harbor provisions”.

    Financial Community:
    Jutta Wimmer (Head of Investor Relations)
    Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-22474

    IR Hotline: +43 (0) 5 99 05-34444
    E-mail: investor.relations@bawaggroup.com

    Media:
    Manfred Rapolter (Head of Corporate Communications & Social Engagement)
    Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-31210
    E-mail: communications@bawaggroup.com

    This text can also be downloaded from our website: https://www.bawaggroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: United Fire Group, Inc. reports on annual meeting of shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Director elections to the board of directors announced

    Director elections to the board of directors

    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced today that its shareholders elected three Class B directors to its 11-member board of directors at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2025.

    The following individuals were each elected as Class B directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2028:

    • John-Paul Besong, retired chief information officer executive.
    • Matthew R. Foran, co-founder and president of Stoic Lane, Inc.
    • James W. Noyce, retired insurance and financial services executive.

    In other official business, shareholders:

    • Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.
    • Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

    About UFG

    Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. The company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. AM Best assigns a rating of “A-” (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group. For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com.

    Contact:

    Investor relations
    Email: ir@unitedfiregroup.com

    Media inquiries
    Email: news@unitedfiregroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Strong First Quarter Supports TrustCo’s Declaration of Dividend; Continues Reliable Payout

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GLENVILLE, N.Y., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) on May 20, 2025, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, or $1.44 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2025.

    Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. McCormick said: “We often hear that people use our dividend to pay college tuition, fund retirements, and for other significant life events. The dividend declared this quarter is another in an uninterrupted series ongoing since 1904. We are very pleased that the Company’s excellent first-quarter performance enables us to make this distribution to our owners.”  

    About TrustCo Bank Corp NY

    TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.3 billion savings and loan holding company. Through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, Trustco operates 136 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts and Florida. Trustco has a more than 100-year tradition of providing high-quality services, including a wide variety of deposit and loan products. In addition, Trustco Bank’s Financial Services Department offers a full range of investment services, retirement planning and trust and estate administration services. Trustco Bank is rated as one of the best performing savings banks in the country. The common shares of TrustCo are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST. For more information, visit www.trustcobank.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    All statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future developments, results or periods. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and such forward-looking statements are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially for TrustCo from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. Examples of these include, but are not limited to: the effects of ongoing inflationary pressures and changes in monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including increases in the Federal funds target rate by, and interest rate policies of, the Federal Reserve Board; changes in and uncertainty related to benchmark interest rates used to price loans and deposits; instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters; U.S. government shutdowns, credit rating downgrades, or failure to increase the debt ceiling;; the risks and uncertainties under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and, if any, in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other securities filings, including our upcoming annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2024; the other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in TrustCo’s cautionary statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and the effect of all of such items on our operations, liquidity and capital position, and on the financial condition of our borrowers and other customers. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent TrustCo management’s judgment as of the date of this news release. TrustCo disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements, either as a result of future developments, new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Subsidiary: Trustco Bank

    Contact: Robert M. Leonard
      Executive Vice President
      (518) 381-3693
       

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  • MIL-OSI: Raj Judge Joins Zscaler’s Board of Directors and as EVP of Corporate Strategy & Ventures

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, is pleased to announce that Raj Judge has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and joined as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Ventures. In this role, Judge will lead the company’s growth strategy, business development, and venture investment initiatives to drive Zscaler to $5 billion in ARR and beyond.

    Judge brings over 25 years of experience in the tech legal and venture capital space, having previously served at Wilson Sonsini as Senior Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s core practice, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in driving strategic growth, identifying emerging market opportunities, and creating solutions that have led to significant business growth for his clients.

    “Raj’s deep expertise in corporate strategy and investment, combined with his track record of success, makes him the ideal leader to drive Zscaler’s growth and innovation agenda,” said Jay Chaudhry, Chairman and CEO of Zscaler. “We are excited to welcome Raj to our leadership team and we look forward to the impact he will have on shaping the future of our company.”

    Judge will be responsible for key growth and investment opportunities as well as forging strategic initiatives. He will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate innovation and substantially broaden the company’s platform for Zscaler’s customers. The appointment of Judge to the Board further demonstrates the company’s dedication to advancing its corporate strategy and long-term vision.

    “I am excited to join Zscaler at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Raj. “I look forward to bringing my experience and strategic skills to drive new initiatives and investments that will accelerate its continued success.”

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. These forward-looking statements include the potential impact of the executive appointment to Zscaler’s future strategic investments and our ability to grow and scale. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A significant number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 29, 2025, which is available on our website at ir.zscaler.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on the limited information currently available to Zscaler as of the date hereof, which is subject to change, and Zscaler will not necessarily update the information, even if new information becomes available in the future.

    About Zscaler
    Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

    Zscaler™, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™, Zscaler Internet Access™, and Zscaler Private Access™, ZIA™, and ZPA™ and Zscaler B2B™ are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

    Media Contact
    Pavel Radda
    press@zscaler.com

    Investor Relations Contact
    Ashwin Kesireddy
    ir@zscaler.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/96cf5114-9019-4fa0-abd7-c9d7346123a6

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  • MIL-OSI: Raj Judge Joins Zscaler’s Board of Directors and as EVP of Corporate Strategy & Ventures

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, is pleased to announce that Raj Judge has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and joined as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Ventures. In this role, Judge will lead the company’s growth strategy, business development, and venture investment initiatives to drive Zscaler to $5 billion in ARR and beyond.

    Judge brings over 25 years of experience in the tech legal and venture capital space, having previously served at Wilson Sonsini as Senior Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s core practice, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in driving strategic growth, identifying emerging market opportunities, and creating solutions that have led to significant business growth for his clients.

    “Raj’s deep expertise in corporate strategy and investment, combined with his track record of success, makes him the ideal leader to drive Zscaler’s growth and innovation agenda,” said Jay Chaudhry, Chairman and CEO of Zscaler. “We are excited to welcome Raj to our leadership team and we look forward to the impact he will have on shaping the future of our company.”

    Judge will be responsible for key growth and investment opportunities as well as forging strategic initiatives. He will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate innovation and substantially broaden the company’s platform for Zscaler’s customers. The appointment of Judge to the Board further demonstrates the company’s dedication to advancing its corporate strategy and long-term vision.

    “I am excited to join Zscaler at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Raj. “I look forward to bringing my experience and strategic skills to drive new initiatives and investments that will accelerate its continued success.”

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. These forward-looking statements include the potential impact of the executive appointment to Zscaler’s future strategic investments and our ability to grow and scale. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A significant number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 29, 2025, which is available on our website at ir.zscaler.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on the limited information currently available to Zscaler as of the date hereof, which is subject to change, and Zscaler will not necessarily update the information, even if new information becomes available in the future.

    About Zscaler
    Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across more than 150 data centers globally, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

    Zscaler™, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™, Zscaler Internet Access™, and Zscaler Private Access™, ZIA™, and ZPA™ and Zscaler B2B™ are either (i) registered trademarks or service marks or (ii) trademarks or service marks of Zscaler, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Any other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

    Media Contact
    Pavel Radda
    press@zscaler.com

    Investor Relations Contact
    Ashwin Kesireddy
    ir@zscaler.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/96cf5114-9019-4fa0-abd7-c9d7346123a6

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  • MIL-OSI: LiveRamp Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q4 Revenue up 10% year-over-year

    FY25 Operating Cash Flow increases 46% year-over-year

    FY25 Share Repurchases totaled $101 million

    SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiveRamp® (NYSE: RAMP), a leading data collaboration platform, today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

    Q4 Financial Highlights1

    • Total revenue was $189 million, up 10%.
    • Subscription revenue was $145 million, up 9%.
    • Marketplace & Other revenue was $44 million, up 14%.
    • GAAP gross profit was $131 million, up 5%. GAAP gross margin of 69% compressed by 3 percentage points. Non-GAAP gross profit was $136 million, up 5%. Non-GAAP gross margin of 72% compressed by 3 percentage points.
    • GAAP operating loss was $12 million compared to $14 million. GAAP operating margin of negative 6% expanded by 2 percentage points. Non-GAAP operating income was $23 million compared to $16 million. Non-GAAP operating margin of 12% expanded by 3 percentage points.
    • GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.10 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.30.
    • Net cash provided by operating activities was $63 million compared to $28 million.
    • Share repurchases in the fourth quarter totaled approximately 950 thousand shares for $25 million.

    Fiscal Year Financial Highlights1

    • Total revenue was $746 million, up 13%.
    • Subscription revenue was $569 million, up 11%, and represented 76% of total revenue.
    • Marketplace & Other revenue was $177 million, up 21%.
    • GAAP gross profit was $530 million, up 10%, and GAAP gross margin of 71% compressed by 2 percentage points. Non-GAAP gross profit was $550 million, up 12%, and non-GAAP gross margin of 74% compressed by 1 percentage point.
    • GAAP operating income was $5 million compared to $11 million. GAAP operating margin of 1% compressed by 1 percentage point. Non-GAAP operating income was $136 million compared to $105 million. Non-GAAP operating margin of 18% expanded by 2 percentage points.
    • GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.01, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.70.
    • Net cash provided by operating activities was $154 million compared to $106 million.
    • Share repurchases in fiscal 2025 totaled approximately 3.8 million shares for $101 million. As of March 31, 2025, there was $256 million in remaining capacity under the share repurchase authorization that expires on December 31, 2026.

    A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the schedules to this press release.

    Commenting on the results, CEO Scott Howe said: “We had a strong finish to fiscal 2025, with fourth quarter revenue and operating income exceeding our expectations, revenue growing at a double-digit rate and operating cash flow reaching a record high. As we enter fiscal 2026, more so than ever, we are focused on controlling what we can control: Making our platform faster and easier to use; rolling out new functionality, such as our new Cross Media Intelligence measurement solution; helping customers optimize ad spend by harnessing the power of our Data Collaboration Network; and, finally, prudently managing our own costs and growth investments. The near-term macro environment may be uncertain, but we remain confident that in the long-run we can drive sustained growth and shareholder value creation.”

    GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
    The following table summarizes the Company’s financial results for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025 ($ in millions, except per share amounts):

           
      GAAP   Non-GAAP
      Q4 FY25 FY25   Q4 FY25 FY25
    Subscription revenue $145 $569  
    YoY change 9% 11%  
    Marketplace & Other revenue $44 $177  
    YoY change 14% 21%  
    Total revenue $189 $746  
    YoY change 10% 13%  
               
    Gross profit $131 $530   $136 $550
    % Gross margin 69% 71%   72% 74%
    YoY change (3 pts) (2 pts)   (3 pts) (1 pt)
               
    Operating income (loss) ($12) $5   $23 $136
    % Operating margin (6%) 1%   12% 18%
    YoY change 2 pts (1 pt)   3 pts 2 pts
               
    Net earnings (loss) ($6) ($1)   $20 $115
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share ($0.10) ($0.01)   $0.30 $1.70
               
    Shares to calculate diluted EPS 66.0 66.1   67.5 67.5
    YoY change (1%) (3%)   (1%) (1%)
               
    Net operating cash flow $63 $154  
    Free cash flow   $62 $153
               
    Totals may not sum due to rounding.
     
     

    A detailed discussion of our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the schedules attached to this press release.

    Additional Business Highlights & Metrics

    • On February 25 we hosted an investor day presentation in San Francisco. The video replay, slide presentation and transcript are available on our investor relations website. Additionally, please see our investor day recap that highlights 10 interesting slides from the presentation, available here.
    • On February 25-27 we hosted our annual customer and partner conference, RampUp, in San Francisco, bringing together more than 2,500 leaders at the intersection of marketing, technology and data science. The event featured product demonstrations and 40+ panels and presentations featuring 110 leaders from some of the largest brands in the world, including Disney, Home Depot, P&G and Uber – to name a few. Video replays of these sessions are available here and an event recap for investors is available here.
    • On February 25 we announced Cross-Media Intelligence, a new capability that enables marketers to better measure and optimize campaigns anywhere their customers are. LiveRamp’s Cross-Media Intelligence is a premier solution for next-generation cross-media measurement, unifying insights across partners and datasets, and delivering actionable, repeatable insights with unmatched speed and precision. With Cross-Media Intelligence, marketers for the first time can access unified, deduplicated reporting across screens and platforms (additional information).
    • On April 22 Google announced that it will no longer roll out a new standalone prompt for consumers to opt-in to third-party cookie tracking on Chrome. LiveRamp’s mission remains the same: Enable best-in-class addressable reach and connectivity across every consumer experience by continuing to develop the largest and most useful data collaboration network. We will use cookies to extend reach on Chrome, while continuing to invest and expand our authenticated ecosystem across cookieless browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Edge), direct publisher integrations, CTV, mobile/gaming, and new AI integrations. Please see our blog post for additional information.
    • On March 6 we announced a workforce restructuring involving approximately 5% of our full-time employees. The restructuring is part of a broader strategic reprioritization to build a stronger, more profitable company by tightening our focus and simplifying and driving efficiency into our business processes. In the fourth quarter we incurred $7.2 million of restructuring and related charges primarily related to employee severance and benefits.
    • LiveRamp ended the year with 128 customers whose annualized subscription revenue exceeds $1 million, compared to 115 in the prior year.
    • LiveRamp ended the year with 840 direct subscription customers, compared to 900 in the prior year.
    • Fourth quarter subscription net retention was 104% and platform net retention was 106%.
    • Fourth quarter annualized recurring revenue (ARR), which is the last month of the quarter fixed subscription revenue annualized, was $504 million, up 8% compared to the prior year period.
    • Current remaining performance obligations (CRPO), which is contracted and committed revenue expected to be recognized over the next 12 months, was $471 million, up 14% compared to the prior year period.

    Financial Outlook

    LiveRamp’s non-GAAP operating income guidance excludes the impact of non-cash stock compensation, purchased intangible asset amortization, and restructuring and related charges.

    For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, LiveRamp expects to report:

    • Revenue of $191 million, an increase of 9%
    • GAAP operating loss of $33 million
    • Non-GAAP operating income of $6 million

    For fiscal 2026, LiveRamp expects to report:

    • Revenue of between $787 million and $817 million, an increase of between 6% and 10%
    • GAAP operating loss of between $178 million and $182 million
    • Non-GAAP operating income of between $85 million and $89 million

    Conference Call

    LiveRamp will hold a conference call today at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) to further discuss this information. Interested parties are invited to listen to a webcast of the conference, which can be accessed on LiveRamp’s investor site. A slide presentation will be referenced during the call and is available here.

    About LiveRamp

    LiveRamp is a leading data collaboration technology company, empowering marketers and media owners to deliver and measure marketing performance everywhere it matters. LiveRamp’s data collaboration network seamlessly unites data across advertisers, platforms, publishers, data providers, and commerce media networks—unlocking deep insights, delivering transformational consumer experiences, and driving measurable growth.

    Built on a foundation of strict neutrality, interoperability, and global scale, LiveRamp enables organizations to maximize the value of their data while accelerating innovation. Trusted by many of the world’s leading brands, retailers, financial services providers, and healthcare innovators, LiveRamp is helping shape the future of responsible data collaboration in an AI-driven, outcomes-focused world where advertisers reach intended audiences and consumers receive more relevant advertising messages.

    LiveRamp is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices worldwide. Learn more at LiveRamp.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended (the “PSLRA”). Forward-looking statements are often identified by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “foresee,” or the negative of these terms or other similar variations thereof, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements, which are not statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, the Company’s guidance regarding revenue, GAAP operating loss and Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter and full year of fiscal 2026 and other similar estimates, assumptions, forecasts, projections and expectations regarding market position, product development, growth opportunities, economic conditions and other future events and trends.

    These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results and experiences to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements.

    Among the factors that may cause actual results and expectations to differ from anticipated results and expectations expressed in forward-looking statements are economic uncertainties that could impact us or our suppliers, customers and partners, including, geo-political circumstances, including risk related to tariffs and other trade restrictions, the possibility of a recession, general inflationary pressure and high interest rates; the ability and willingness of our customers to renew their agreements with us upon their expiration; our ability to add new customers and upsell within our subscription business; our reliance upon partners, including data suppliers, who may withdraw or withhold data from us; increased competition and rapidly changing technology that could impact our products and services; the risk that we fail to realize the potential benefits of or have difficulty integrating acquired businesses; and our inability to attract, motivate and retain talent. Additional risks include maintaining our culture and our ability to innovate and evolve while operating in a hybrid work environment, with some employees working remotely at least some of the time within a rapidly changing industry, while also avoiding disruption from reductions in our current workforce as well as disruptions resulting from acquisition, divestiture and other activities affecting our workforce. Our global workforce strategy could possibly encounter difficulty and not be as beneficial as planned. Our international operations are also subject to risks, including the performance of third parties as well as impacts from war and civil unrest, that may harm the Company’s business. The risk of a significant breach of the confidentiality of the information or the security of our or our customers’, suppliers’, or other partners’ data and/or computer systems, or the risk that our current insurance coverage may not be adequate for such a breach, that an insurer might deny coverage for a claim or that such insurance will continue to be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, could be detrimental to our business, reputation and results of operations. Other business risks include unfavorable publicity and negative public perception about our industry; interruptions or delays in service from data center or cloud hosting vendors we rely upon; and our dependence on the continued availability of third-party data hosting and transmission services. Our clients’ ability to use data on our platform could be restricted if the industry’s use of third-party cookies and tracking technology declines due to technology platform changes, regulation or increased user controls. Continued changes in the judicial, legislative, regulatory, accounting, cultural and consumer environments affecting our business, including but not limited to litigation, investigations, legislation, regulations and customs at the state, federal and international levels relating to information collection and use represents a risk, as well as changes in tax laws and regulations that are applied to our customers which could cause enterprise software budget tightening. In addition, third parties may claim that we are infringing their intellectual property or may infringe our intellectual property which could result in competitive injury and / or the incurrence of significant costs and draining of our resources.

    For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect LiveRamp’s business, reputation, results of operation, financial condition and stock price, please refer to LiveRamp’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of LiveRamp’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings.

    The financial information set forth in this press release reflects estimates based on information available at this time.

    LiveRamp assumes no obligation and does not currently intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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    1 Unless otherwise indicated, all comparisons are to the prior year period.

                 
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
      For the three months ended March 31,
              $ %
      2025     2024     Variance Variance
                 
    Revenues 188,724     171,852     16,872   9.8 %
    Cost of revenue 57,929     47,722     10,207   21.4 %
    Gross profit 130,795     124,130     6,665   5.4 %
    % Gross margin 69.3 %   72.2 %      
                 
    Operating expenses            
    Research and development 45,926     45,161     765   1.7 %
    Sales and marketing 56,961     60,476     (3,515 ) (5.8 )%
    General and administrative 32,175     30,252     1,923   6.4 %
    Gains, losses and other items, net 7,241     2,516     4,725   187.8 %
    Total operating expenses 142,303     138,405     3,898   2.8 %
                 
    Loss from operations (11,508 )   (14,275 )   2,767   19.4 %
    % Margin (6.1 )%   (8.3 )%      
                 
    Total other income, net 4,762     5,070     (308 ) (6.1 )%
    Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (6,746 )   (9,205 )   2,459   26.7 %
    Income tax benefit (479 )   (3,027 )   2,548   84.2 %
    Net earnings from continuing operations (6,267 )   (6,178 )   (89 ) (1.4 )%
                 
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax     805     (805 ) (100.0 )%
                 
    Net loss (6,267 )   (5,373 )   (894 ) (16.6 )%
                 
    Basic loss per share:            
    Continuing operations (0.10 )   (0.09 )   (0.00 ) (2.0 )%
    Discontinued operations 0.00     0.01     (0.01 ) (100.0 )%
    Basic loss per share (0.10 )   (0.08 )   (0.01 ) (17.3 )%
                 
    Diluted loss per share:            
    Continuing operations (0.10 )   (0.09 )   (0.00 ) (2.0 )%
    Discontinued operations 0.00     0.01     (0.01 ) (100.0 )%
    Diluted loss per share (0.10 )   (0.08 )   (0.01 ) (17.3 )%
                 
    Basic weighted average shares 65,957     66,323        
    Diluted weighted average shares 65,957     66,323        
                 
    Some totals may not sum due to rounding.            
                 
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
      For the twelve months ended March 31,
              $ %
      2025     2024     Variance Variance
                 
    Revenues 745,580     659,661     85,919   13.0 %
    Cost of revenue 215,910     179,489     36,421   20.3 %
    Gross profit 529,670     480,172     49,498   10.3 %
    % Gross margin 71.0 %   72.8 %      
                 
    Operating expenses            
    Research and development 176,668     151,201     25,467   16.8 %
    Sales and marketing 213,106     195,693     17,413   8.9 %
    General and administrative 126,499     110,166     16,333   14.8 %
    Gains, losses and other items, net 7,993     11,708     (3,715 ) (31.7 )%
    Total operating expenses 524,266     468,768     55,498   11.8 %
                 
    Income from operations 5,404     11,404     (6,000 ) (52.6 )%
    % Margin 0.7 %   1.7 %      
                 
    Total other income, net 17,436     22,957     (5,521 ) (24.0 )%
    Income from continuing operations before income taxes 22,840     34,361     (11,521 ) (33.5 )%
    Income tax expense 25,342     24,270     1,072   4.4 %
    Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (2,502 )   10,091     (12,593 ) (124.8 )%
                 
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax 1,688     1,790     (102 ) (5.7 )%
                 
    Net earnings (loss) (814 )   11,881     (12,695 ) (106.9 )%
                 
    Basic earnings (loss) per share:            
    Continuing operations (0.04 )   0.15     (0.19 ) (124.8 )%
    Discontinued operations 0.03     0.03     (0.00 ) (5.5 )%
    Basic earnings (loss) per share (0.01 )   0.18     (0.19 ) (106.9 )%
                 
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share:            
    Continuing operations (0.04 )   0.15     (0.19 ) (125.5 )%
    Discontinued operations 0.03     0.03     (0.00 ) (3.1 )%
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share (0.01 )   0.17     (0.19 ) (107.0 )%
                 
    Basic weighted average shares 66,126     66,266        
    Diluted weighted average shares 66,126     67,918        
                 
    Some totals may not sum due to rounding.            
                 
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EPS (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                   
      For the three months
    ended March 31,
      For the twelve months
    ended March 31,
      2025     2024     2025     2024
                   
    Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (6,746 )   (9,205 )   22,840     34,361
    Income tax expense (benefit) (479 )   (3,027 )   25,342     24,270
    Net earnings from continuing operations (6,267 )   (6,178 )   (2,502 )   10,091
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax     805     1,688     1,790
    Net earnings (loss) (6,267 )   (5,373 )   (814 )   11,881
                   
    Basic earnings (loss) per share (0.10 )   (0.08 )   (0.01 )   0.18
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share (0.10 )   (0.08 )   (0.01 )   0.17
                   
    Excluded items:              
    Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue) 3,135     3,097     14,415     8,785
    Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses) 24,166     24,780     107,979     71,304
    Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other) 7,241     2,516     7,993     11,708
    Transformation costs (general and administrative)             1,875
    Total excluded items from continuing operations 34,542     30,393     130,387     93,672
                   
    Income from continuing operations before income taxes and excluding items 27,796     21,188     153,227     128,033
    Income tax expense (2) 7,759     3,947     38,296     29,882
    Non-GAAP net earnings (loss) from continuing operations 20,037     17,241     114,931     98,151
                   
    Non-GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations              
    Basic 0.30     0.26     1.74     1.48
    Diluted 0.30     0.25     1.70     1.45
                   
    Basic weighted average shares 65,957     66,323     66,126     66,266
    Diluted weighted average shares 67,479     68,471     67,499     67,918
                   
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
                   
    (2) Non-GAAP income taxes were calculated by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date pretax income or loss and adjusting for discrete tax items in the period. The differences between our GAAP and non-GAAP effective tax rates were primarily due to the net tax effects of the excluded items, coupled with the valuation allowance and smaller pre-tax income for GAAP purposes.
                   
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
                   
      For the three months
    ended March 31,
      For the twelve months
    ended March 31,
      2025     2024     2025     2024  
                   
    Income (loss) from operations (11,508 )   (14,275 )   5,404     11,404  
    Operating income (loss) margin (6.1 )%   (8.3 )%   0.7 %   1.7 %
                   
    Excluded items:              
    Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue) 3,135     3,097     14,415     8,785  
    Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses) 24,166     24,780     107,979     71,304  
    Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other) 7,241     2,516     7,993     11,708  
    Transformation costs (general and administrative)             1,875  
    Total excluded items 34,542     30,393     130,387     93,672  
                   
    Income from operations before excluded items 23,034     16,118     135,791     105,076  
    Non-GAAP operating income margin 12.2 %   9.4 %   18.2 %   15.9 %
                   
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
                   
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
                   
      For the three months
    ended March 31,
      For the twelve months
    ended March 31,
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
                   
    Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (6,267 )   (6,178 )   (2,502 )   10,091  
    Income tax expense (benefit) (479 )   (3,027 )   25,342     24,270  
    Total other expense, net (4,762 )   (5,070 )   (17,436 )   (22,957 )
                   
    Income (loss) from operations (11,508 )   (14,275 )   5,404     11,404  
    Depreciation and amortization 3,803     3,823     17,207     11,508  
                   
    EBITDA (7,705 )   (10,452 )   22,611     22,912  
                   
    Other adjustments:              
    Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses) 24,166     24,780     107,979     71,304  
    Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other) 7,241     2,516     7,993     11,708  
    Transformation costs (general and administrative)             1,875  
                   
    Other adjustments 31,407     27,296     115,972     84,887  
                   
    Adjusted EBITDA 23,702     16,844     138,583     107,799  
                   
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures, the usefulness of these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
                   
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Dollars in thousands)
                 
      March 31   March 31   $ %
      2025     2024     Variance Variance
    Assets            
    Current assets:            
    Cash and cash equivalents 413,331     336,867     76,464   22.7 %
    Restricted cash 595     2,604     (2,009 ) (77.2 )%
    Short-term investments 7,500     32,045     (24,545 ) (76.6 )%
    Trade accounts receivable, net 186,169     190,313     (4,144 ) (2.2 )%
    Refundable income taxes, net 9,708     8,521     1,187   13.9 %
    Other current assets 38,886     31,682     7,204   22.7 %
    Total current assets 656,189     602,032     54,157   9.0 %
                 
    Property and equipment 23,813     25,394     (1,581 ) (6.2 )%
    Less – accumulated depreciation and amortization 17,629     17,213     416   2.4 %
    Property and equipment, net 6,184     8,181     (1,997 ) (24.4 )%
                 
    Intangible assets, net 20,167     34,583     (14,416 ) (41.7 )%
    Goodwill 501,756     501,756       %
    Deferred commissions, net 44,452     48,143     (3,691 ) (7.7 )%
    Other assets, net 30,623     36,748     (6,125 ) (16.7 )%
      1,259,371     1,231,443     27,928   2.3 %
                 
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity            
    Current liabilities:            
    Trade accounts payable 112,271     81,202     31,069   38.3 %
    Accrued payroll and related expenses 50,776     61,575     (10,799 ) (17.5 )%
    Other accrued expenses 38,586     42,857     (4,271 ) (10.0 )%
    Deferred revenue 45,885     30,942     14,943   48.3 %
    Total current liabilities 247,518     216,576     30,942   14.3 %
                 
    Other liabilities 62,994     65,732     (2,738 ) (4.2 )%
                 
    Stockholders’ equity:            
    Preferred stock           n/a
    Common stock 15,918     15,594     324   2.1 %
    Additional paid-in capital 2,045,316     1,933,776     111,540   5.8 %
    Retained earnings 1,313,358     1,314,172     (814 ) (0.1 )%
    Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,295     3,964     331   8.4 %
    Treasury stock, at cost (2,430,028 )   (2,318,371 )   (111,657 ) 4.8 %
    Total stockholders’ equity 948,859     949,135     (276 ) (0.0 )%
      1,259,371     1,231,443     27,928   2.3 %
                 
           
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
      For the three months
    ended March 31,
      2025     2024  
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net loss (6,267 )   (5,373 )
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax     (805 )
    Non-cash operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization 3,803     3,823  
    Loss on disposal or impairment of assets 44     6  
    Lease-related impairment and restructuring charges (28 )   (546 )
    Gain on sale of strategic investments (515 )    
    Loss on marketable equity securities 206      
    Provision for doubtful accounts (453 )   1,947  
    Deferred income taxes (496 )   (498 )
    Non-cash stock compensation expense 24,166     24,780  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
    Accounts receivable, net 25,187     8,700  
    Deferred commissions 46     (3,971 )
    Other assets 4,703     8,514  
    Accounts payable and other liabilities 11,738     (246 )
    Income taxes (523 )   (7,285 )
    Deferred revenue 969     (1,403 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities 62,580     27,643  
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Capital expenditures (293 )   (1,791 )
    Cash paid in acquisitions, net of cash received     (170,281 )
    Purchases of investments     (24,509 )
    Proceeds from sales of investments     25,000  
    Proceeds from sale of strategic investment 763      
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 470     (171,581 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Proceeds related to the issuance of common stock under stock and employee benefit plans 202     1  
    Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of stock-based awards (1,026 )   (719 )
    Acquisition of treasury stock (25,447 )   (15,177 )
    Net cash used in financing activities (26,271 )   (15,895 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations 36,779     (159,833 )
    Cash flows from discontinued operations:      
    From operating activities (798 )   805  
    Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations (798 )   805  
    Net cash provided by (used in) continuing and discontinued operations 35,981     (159,028 )
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 580     (447 )
           
    Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 36,561     (159,475 )
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 377,365     498,946  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 413,926     339,471  
           
    Supplemental cash flow information:      
    Cash paid for income taxes, net from continuing operations 558     4,905  
    Cash received for income taxes, net from discontinued operations     (1,258 )
    Cash paid for operating lease liabilities 2,426     2,594  
           
           
    Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities     148  
    Operating lease assets, and related lease liabilities, relinquished in lease terminations (40 )    
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment remaining unpaid at period end 20     104  
    Marketable equity securities obtained in disposition of strategic investment 652      
    Excise tax payable on net stock repurchases 64      
           
           
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
      For the twelve months
    ended March 31,
      2025     2024  
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net earnings (loss) (814 )   11,881  
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (1,688 )   (1,790 )
    Non-cash operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization 17,207     11,508  
    Loss on disposal or impairment of assets 85     1,219  
    Lease-related impairment and restructuring charges 14     1,769  
    Gain on sale of strategic investments (515 )    
    Loss on marketable equity securities 206      
    Provision for doubtful accounts 695     2,254  
    Impairment of goodwill     2,875  
    Deferred income taxes (447 )   (458 )
    Non-cash stock compensation expense 107,979     71,304  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
    Accounts receivable, net 3,547     (32,336 )
    Deferred commissions 3,691     (11,113 )
    Other assets 2,105     9,426  
    Accounts payable and other liabilities 3,573     8,508  
    Income taxes 3,430     22,275  
    Deferred revenue 14,897     8,334  
    Net cash provided by operating activities 153,965     105,656  
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Capital expenditures (1,042 )   (4,255 )
    Cash paid in acquisitions, net of cash received (1,951 )   (170,281 )
    Purchases of investments (1,967 )   (48,894 )
    Proceeds from sales of investments 26,989     50,750  
    Proceeds from sale of strategic investment 763      
    Purchases of strategic investments (1,400 )   (1,000 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 21,392     (173,680 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Proceeds related to the issuance of common stock under stock and employee benefit plans 8,833     7,222  
    Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of stock-based awards (10,331 )   (5,835 )
    Acquisition of treasury stock (101,198 )   (60,502 )
    Net cash used in financing activities (102,696 )   (59,115 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations 72,661     (127,139 )
    Cash flows from discontinued operations:      
    From operating activities 1,688     1,790  
    Net cash provided by discontinued operations 1,688     1,790  
    Net cash provided by (used in) continuing and discontinued operations 74,349     (125,349 )
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 106     372  
           
    Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 74,455     (124,977 )
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 339,471     464,448  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 413,926     339,471  
           
    Supplemental cash flow information:      
    Cash paid for income taxes, net from continuing operations 22,548     2,465  
    Cash received for income taxes, net from discontinued operations (2,486 )   (2,765 )
    Cash received for tenant improvement allowances (2,628 )    
    Cash paid for operating lease liabilities 9,798     10,293  
           
           
    Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 2,327     11,825  
    Operating lease assets, and related lease liabilities, relinquished in lease terminations (595 )   (4,486 )
    Purchases of property, plant and equipment remaining unpaid at period end 20     104  
    Marketable equity securities obtained in disposition of strategic investment 652      
    Excise tax payable on net stock repurchases 128      
           
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
                           
      6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 FY2024   6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 3/31/2025 FY2025
                           
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 25,693   $ 35,764   $ 16,556   $ 27,643   $ 105,656     $ (9,328 ) $ 55,596   $ 45,117   $ 62,580   $ 153,965  
                           
    Less:                      
    Capital expenditures   (53 )   (200 )   (2,211 )   (1,791 )   (4,255 )     (226 )   (241 )   (282 )   (293 )   (1,042 )
                           
    Free Cash Flow $ 25,640   $ 35,564   $ 14,345   $ 25,852   $ 101,401     $ (9,554 ) $ 55,355   $ 44,835   $ 62,287   $ 152,923  
                           
                           
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
     
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                              Yr-to-Yr
      FY2024   FY2025   FY2025 to FY2024
      6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 FY2024   6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 3/31/2025 FY2025   % $
                                 
    Revenues   154,069     159,871     173,869     171,852     659,661       175,961     185,483     195,412     188,724     745,580     13.0 % 85,919  
    Cost of revenue   45,621     41,212     44,934     47,722     179,489       51,749     51,234     54,998     57,929     215,910     20.3 % 36,421  
    Gross profit   108,448     118,659     128,935     124,130     480,172       124,212     134,249     140,414     130,795     529,670     10.3 % 49,498  
    % Gross margin   70.4 %   74.2 %   74.2 %   72.2 %   72.8 %     70.6 %   72.4 %   71.9 %   69.3 %   71.0 %      
                                 
    Operating expenses                            
    Research and development   34,519     33,733     37,788     45,161     151,201       44,118     43,889     42,735     45,926     176,668     16.8 % 25,467  
    Sales and marketing   44,879     44,135     46,203     60,476     195,693       54,175     51,107     50,863     56,961     213,106     8.9 % 17,413  
    General and administrative   26,664     26,009     27,241     30,252     110,166       30,961     31,369     31,994     32,175     126,499     14.8 % 16,333  
    Gains, losses and other items, net   116     6,574     2,502     2,516     11,708       206     397     149     7,241     7,993     (31.7 )% (3,715 )
    Total operating expenses   106,178     110,451     113,734     138,405     468,768       129,460     126,762     125,741     142,303     524,266     11.8 % 55,498  
                                 
    Income (loss) from operations   2,270     8,208     15,201     (14,275 )   11,404       (5,248 )   7,487     14,673     (11,508 )   5,404     (52.6 )% (6,000 )
    % Margin   5.0 %   24.3 %   40.2 %   (31.6 )%   1.7 %     (3.0 )%   4.0 %   7.5 %   (6.1 )%   0.7 %      
                                 
    Total other income, net   4,849     6,431     6,607     5,070     22,957       4,444     4,197     4,033     4,762     17,436     (24.0 )% (5,521 )
                                 
    Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   7,119     14,639     21,808     (9,205 )   34,361       (804 )   11,684     18,706     (6,746 )   22,840     (33.5 )% (11,521 )
    Income tax expense (benefit)   8,705     10,163     8,429     (3,027 )   24,270       6,685     9,952     9,184     (479 )   25,342     4.4 % 1,072  
    Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations   (1,586 )   4,476     13,379     (6,178 )   10,091       (7,489 )   1,732     9,522     (6,267 )   (2,502 )   (124.8 )% (12,593 )
                                 
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax       387     598     805     1,790               1,688         1,688     (5.7 )% (102 )
                                 
    Net earnings (loss) $ (1,586 ) $ 4,863   $ 13,977   $ (5,373 ) $ 11,881     $ (7,489 ) $ 1,732   $ 11,210   $ (6,267 ) $ (814 )   (106.9 )% (12,695 )
                                 
    Basic earnings (loss) per share:                            
    Continuing Operations   (0.02 )   0.07     0.20     (0.09 )   0.15       (0.11 )   0.03     0.15     (0.10 )   (0.04 )   (124.8 )% (0.19 )
    Discontinued Operations   0.00     0.01     0.01     0.01     0.03       0.00     0.00     0.03     0.00     0.03     (5.5 )% (0.00 )
    Basic earnings (loss) per share   (0.02 )   0.07     0.21     (0.08 )   0.18       (0.11 )   0.03     0.17     (0.10 )   (0.01 )   (106.9 )% (0.19 )
                                 
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share:                            
    Continuing Operations   (0.02 )   0.07     0.20     (0.09 )   0.15       (0.11 )   0.03     0.14     (0.10 )   (0.04 )   (125.5 )% (0.19 )
    Discontinued Operations   0.00     0.01     0.01     0.01     0.03       0.00     0.00     0.03     0.00     0.03     (3.1 )% (0.00 )
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share   (0.02 )   0.07     0.21     (0.08 )   0.17       (0.11 )   0.03     0.17     (0.10 )   (0.01 )   (107.0 )% (0.19 )
                                 
                                 
    Basic weighted average shares   66,497     66,284     65,961     66,323     66,266       66,621     66,294     65,631     65,957     66,126        
    Diluted weighted average shares   66,497     67,868     67,943     66,323     67,918       66,621     67,309     66,743     65,957     66,126        
                                 
    Some earnings (loss) per share amounts may not add due to rounding.         
                                 
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EXPENSES (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
      FY2024   FY2025
      6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 FY2024   6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 3/31/2025 FY2025
    Expenses:                      
    Cost of revenue 45,621   41,212   44,934   47,722   179,489     51,749   51,234   54,998   57,929   215,910  
    Research and development 34,519   33,733   37,788   45,161   151,201     44,118   43,889   42,735   45,926   176,668  
    Sales and marketing 44,879   44,135   46,203   60,476   195,693     54,175   51,107   50,863   56,961   213,106  
    General and administrative 26,664   26,009   27,241   30,252   110,166     30,961   31,369   31,994   32,175   126,499  
    Gains, losses and other items, net 116   6,574   2,502   2,516   11,708     206   397   149   7,241   7,993  
                           
    Gross profit, continuing operations: 108,448   118,659   128,935   124,130   480,172     124,212   134,249   140,414   130,795   529,670  
    % Gross margin 70.4 % 74.2 % 74.2 % 72.2 % 72.8 %   70.6 % 72.4 % 71.9 % 69.3 % 71.0 %
                           
    Excluded items:                      
    Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue) 3,290   1,217   1,181   3,097   8,785     3,846   3,748   3,686   3,135   14,415  
    Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue) 629   629   817   1,478   3,553     1,596   1,499   1,455   1,615   6,165  
    Non-cash stock compensation (research and development) 5,077   5,293   6,960   9,859   27,189     10,205   10,920   10,085   10,494   41,704  
    Non-cash stock compensation (sales and marketing) 3,736   4,786   4,089   6,337   18,948     7,093   7,383   7,278   5,716   27,470  
    Non-cash stock compensation (general and administrative) 3,850   5,027   5,631   7,106   21,614     9,091   9,266   7,942   6,341   32,640  
    Restructuring charges (gains, losses, and other) 116   6,574   2,502   2,516   11,708     206   397   149   7,241   7,993  
    Transformation costs (general and administrative) 1,875         1,875              
    Total excluded items 18,573   23,526   21,180   30,393   93,672     32,037   33,213   30,595   34,542   130,387  
                           
    Expenses, excluding items:                      
    Cost of revenue 41,702   39,366   42,936   43,147   167,151     46,307   45,987   49,857   53,179   195,330  
    Research and development 29,442   28,440   30,828   35,302   124,012     33,913   32,969   32,650   35,432   134,964  
    Sales and marketing 41,143   39,349   42,114   54,139   176,745     47,082   43,724   43,585   51,245   185,636  
    General and administrative 20,939   20,982   21,610   23,146   86,677     21,870   22,103   24,052   25,834   93,859  
                           
    Gross profit, excluding items: 112,367   120,505   130,933   128,705   492,510     129,654   139,496   145,555   135,545   550,250  
    % Gross margin 72.9 % 75.4 % 75.3 % 74.9 % 74.7 %   73.7 % 75.2 % 74.5 % 71.8 % 73.8 %
                           
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures, the usefulness of these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
     
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EPS (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
      FY2024   FY2025
      6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 FY2024   6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 3/31/2025 FY2025
                           
    Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 7,119   14,639 21,808 (9,205 ) 34,361   (804 ) 11,684 18,706 (6,746 ) 22,840  
    Income tax expense (benefit) 8,705   10,163 8,429 (3,027 ) 24,270   6,685   9,952 9,184 (479 ) 25,342  
    Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations (1,586 ) 4,476 13,379 (6,178 ) 10,091   (7,489 ) 1,732 9,522 (6,267 ) (2,502 )
                           
    Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax   387 598 805   1,790     1,688   1,688  
                           
    Net earnings (loss) (1,586 ) 4,863 13,977 (5,373 ) 11,881   (7,489 ) 1,732 11,210 (6,267 ) (814 )
                           
    Earnings (loss) per share:                      
    Basic (0.02 ) 0.07 0.21 (0.08 ) 0.18   (0.11 ) 0.03 0.17 (0.10 ) (0.01 )
    Diluted (0.02 ) 0.07 0.21 (0.08 ) 0.17   (0.11 ) 0.03 0.17 (0.10 ) (0.01 )
                           
    Excluded items:                      
    Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue) 3,290   1,217 1,181 3,097   8,785   3,846   3,748 3,686 3,135   14,415  
    Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses) 13,292   15,735 17,497 24,780   71,304   27,985   29,068 26,760 24,166   107,979  
    Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other) 116   6,574 2,502 2,516   11,708   206   397 149 7,241   7,993  
    Transformation costs (general and administrative) 1,875     1,875        
    Total excluded items from continuing operations 18,573   23,526 21,180 30,393   93,672   32,037   33,213 30,595 34,542   130,387  
                           
    Income from continuing operations before income taxes and excluding items 25,692   38,165 42,988 21,188   128,033   31,233   44,897 49,301 27,796   153,227  
    Income tax expense (2) 6,167   9,036 10,732 3,947   29,882   7,371   10,745 12,421 7,759   38,296  
    Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations 19,525   29,129 32,256 17,241   98,151   23,862   34,152 36,880 20,037   114,931  
                           
    Non-GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations                      
    Basic 0.29   0.44 0.49 0.26   1.48   0.36   0.52 0.56 0.30   1.74  
    Diluted 0.29   0.43 0.47 0.25   1.45   0.35   0.51 0.55 0.30   1.70  
                           
    Basic weighted average shares 66,497   66,284 65,961 66,323   66,266   66,621   66,294 65,631 65,957   66,126  
    Diluted weighted average shares 67,388   67,868 67,943 68,471   67,918   68,463   67,309 66,743 67,479   67,499  
                           
    Some totals may not add due to rounding           
                           
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
     
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME GUIDANCE (1)
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
      For the   For the
      quarter ending   year ending
      June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2026
               
          Low   High
               
    GAAP income from operations $ 6,000   $ 85,000   $ 89,000
               
    Excluded items:          
    Purchased intangible asset amortization   3,000     11,000     11,000
    Non-cash stock compensation   24,000     82,000     82,000
    Total excluded items   27,000     93,000     93,000
               
    Non-GAAP income from operations $ 33,000   $ 178,000   $ 182,000
               
               
    (1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures, the usefulness of these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
               
    APPENDIX A
    LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Q4 FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
    EXPLANATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES AND OTHER KEY METRICS
     
    To supplement our financial results, we use non-GAAP measures which exclude certain acquisition related expenses, non-cash stock compensation and restructuring charges. We believe these measures are helpful in understanding our past performance and our future results. Our non-GAAP financial measures and schedules are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated GAAP financial statements. Our management regularly uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and to make operating decisions. These measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Compensation of our executives is also based in part on the performance of our business based on these non-GAAP measures.
     
    Our non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin, non-GAAP expenses and adjusted EBITDA reflect adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related income tax effects when applicable:
     
    Purchased intangible asset amortization: We incur amortization of purchased intangibles in connection with our acquisitions. Purchased intangibles include (i) developed technology, (ii) customer and publisher relationships, and (iii) trade names. We expect to amortize for accounting purposes the fair value of the purchased intangibles based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets will be consumed as revenue is generated. Although the intangible assets generate revenue for us, we exclude this item because this expense is non-cash in nature and because we believe the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operational performance.
     
    Non-cash stock compensation: Non-cash stock compensation consists of charges for employee restricted stock units, performance shares and stock options in accordance with current GAAP related to stock-based compensation including expense associated with stock-based compensation related to unvested options assumed in connection with our acquisitions. As we apply stock-based compensation standards, we believe that it is useful to investors to understand the impact of the application of these standards to our operational performance. Although stock-based compensation expense is calculated in accordance with current GAAP and constitutes an ongoing and recurring expense, such expense is excluded from non-GAAP results because it is not an expense that typically requires or will require cash settlement by us and because such expense is not used by us to assess the core profitability of our business operations.
     
    Restructuring charges: During the past several years, we have initiated certain restructuring activities in order to align our costs in connection with both our operating plans and our business strategies based on then-current economic conditions. As a result, we recognized costs related to termination benefits for employees whose positions were eliminated, lease and other contract termination charges, and asset impairments. These items, as well as third party expenses associated with business acquisitions in the prior years, reported as gains, losses, and other items, net, are excluded from non-GAAP results because such amounts are not used by us to assess the core profitability of our business operations.
     
    Transformation costs: In previous years, we incurred significant expenses to separate the financial statements of our operating segments, with particular focus on segment-level balance sheets, and to evaluate portfolio priorities. Our criteria for excluding transformation expenses from our non-GAAP measures is as follows: 1) projects are discrete in nature; 2) excluded expenses consist only of third-party consulting fees that we would not incur otherwise; and 3) we do not exclude employee related expenses or other costs associated with the ongoing operations of our business. We substantially completed those projects during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018. Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, and through most of fiscal 2019, we incurred transaction support expenses and system separation costs related to the Company’s announced evaluation of strategic options for its Marketing Solutions (AMS) business. In the first and second quarters of fiscal 2021 in response to the potential COVID-19 pandemic impact on our business and again during fiscal 2023 in response to macroeconomic conditions, we incurred significant costs associated with the assessment of strategic and operating plans, including our long-term location strategy, and assistance in implementing the restructuring activities as a result of this assessment.  Our criteria for excluding these costs are the same. We believe excluding these items from our non-GAAP financial measures is useful for investors and provides meaningful supplemental information.
     
    Our non-GAAP financial schedules are:
     
    Non-GAAP EPS, Non-GAAP Income from Operations, and Non-GAAP expenses: Our Non-GAAP earnings per share, Non-GAAP income from operations, Non-GAAP operating income margin, and Non-GAAP expenses reflect adjustments as described above, as well as the related tax effects where applicable.
     
    Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income from continuing operations before income taxes, other income and expenses, depreciation and amortization, and including adjustments as described above. We use Adjusted EBITDA to measure our performance from period to period both at the consolidated level as well as within our operating segments and to compare our results to those of our competitors. We believe that the inclusion of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful supplementary information to and facilitates analysis by investors in evaluating the Company’s performance and trends. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is not meant to be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net earnings as an indicator of our performance.
     
    Free Cash Flow: To supplement our statement of cash flows, we use a non-GAAP measure of cash flow to analyze cash flows generated from operations. Free cash flow is defined as operating cash flow less capital expenditures. Management believes that this measure of cash flow is meaningful since it represents the amount of money available from continuing operations for the Company’s discretionary spending. The presentation of non-GAAP free cash flow is not meant to be considered in isolation or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity.
     

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  • MIL-OSI: Synaptics Names Rahul Patel as President and Chief Executive Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) announced today that Rahul Patel has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of the company. Patel succeeds Synaptics CFO Ken Rizvi, who has served as the company’s Interim CEO since February 2025. Rizvi will continue to serve as the company’s CFO.

    With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry, Patel has a proven track record of driving growth and product innovation, particularly in the areas of high-performance Edge-AI wireless connectivity solutions for handsets, tablets, PCs, wearables such as smartwatches and earbuds, IoT applications, and networking and broadband solutions for enterprises and home markets.

    Prior to joining Synaptics, he spent a decade at Qualcomm, including most recently as SVP and Group General Manager of the Connectivity, Broadband, & Networking Group, where he was responsible for overseeing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of wireless networking and connectivity business.

    Prior to Qualcomm, Patel spent 13 years in various senior leadership roles at Broadcom, including serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Connectivity Group, where he played a pivotal role in expanding Broadcom’s Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and GPS leadership across all market segments.

    “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are delighted to welcome Rahul as Synaptics’ next CEO. Rahul’s extensive semiconductor expertise and strong vision uniquely position him to accelerate our growth and innovation, steering us into our next chapter as we broaden our market reach,” said Nelson Chan, Chairman of Synaptics’ Board of Directors. “Rahul’s deep expertise with wireless connectivity, coupled with his proven track record of launching successful product lines and developing high-performing global teams, will be instrumental in advancing our technology roadmap and driving long-term growth. I’d like to sincerely thank Ken for his exceptional leadership as Interim CEO and for ensuring the seamless execution of our strategic initiatives during this transition period.”

    “I am truly honored and excited to join Synaptics, a leader in high-performance Processing, Connectivity, and Sensing solutions,” said Rahul Patel. “Synaptics’ culture of innovation, exceptional engineering talent, and diversified portfolio of solutions uniquely position the company to excel. I look forward to working with the talented team at Synaptics to execute on our growth roadmap and deliver next-generation technology that brings unparalleled value to our customers, partners, and investors.”

    About Synaptics Incorporated
    Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is driving innovation in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As a go-to partner for forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Follow Synaptics on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook, or visit www.synaptics.com

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  • MIL-OSI: NextNRG Reports Q1 2025 Revenues up 147% Year-over-Year

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Triple-Digit Growth Highlights Execution of Integrated Energy Infrastructure Strategy

    Q1 2025 Conference Call Scheduled for May 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM ET

    MIAMI, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextNRG, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation—transforming how energy is produced, managed and delivered through its advanced Utility Operating System, smart microgrid technology, wireless EV charging and on-demand mobile fuel delivery solutions— today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided a strategic update on its technology roadmap and growth trajectory.

    The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on May 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM ET. Dial-in details are as follows:

    Selected Financial & Operational Highlights

    Metric Q1 2025 (unaudited) Q1 2024 (unaudited)
    Revenue $16.3M $6.6M
    Gross Profit $518K $462K
         

    “We entered 2025 with tremendous momentum and a clear roadmap to scale, and Q1 results are a reflection of that execution,” said Michael D. Farkas, CEO of NextNRG. “With triple-digit revenue growth, record-setting fuel volumes, and expanding margins, our core operations continue to exceed expectations. At the same time, we are advancing the next phase of our integrated energy strategy, with smart microgrid deployments and wireless EV charging programs progressing toward commercial launch.

    We believe our hybrid platform—combining traditional fueling, electrification, and AI-driven grid intelligence—represents the future of distributed energy,” Farkas added. “As we continue executing on this vision, we are building an ecosystem capable of delivering reliable, intelligent, and sustainable infrastructure at national scale laying the foundation for enormous long-term SaaS-based recurring revenue streams.”

    Recent Accomplishments

    • Strong April Momentum Across Key Metrics: Preliminary April 2025 revenue reached $5.82 million, up 154% year-over-year. Volume increased 207%, underscoring sustained demand across multiple regions.
    • Commercial Enterprise Expansion: Extended key existing relationships into Texas using a dedicated fleet portal for operational oversight, increasing engagement from enterprise clients seeking scalable site-level energy solutions.
    • Oklahoma Market Entry: Expanded footprint into a seventh operational state under a long-term agreement with one of the country’s largest in-house fleet operators.
    • Network Reach Strengthened: Grew national deployment capacity to 144 active vehicles servicing major logistics corridors across metro regions including California, Michigan, Tennessee, and the Southeastern U.S.

    Q1 2025 Strategic and Operational Highlights

    • Corporate Rebrand and Capital Formation: Completed $15 million public offering and corporate rebrand to NextNRG.
    • Utility OS Rollout Underway: Initiated deployment of NextNRG’s AI-powered Utility Operating System to optimize microgrid efficiency, automate fleet energy delivery, and enable real-time energy management across new infrastructure projects.
    • Smart Microgrids: On track to begin utility-scale microgrid deployment in Northern Florida in Q2 2025.
    • EV Innovation: Planning launch of the largest bidirectional wireless EV charging pilot in Southern Florida later this year.
    • Infrastructure Expansion with Strategic Acquisitions: Completed the Shell Oil mobile fleet acquisition and integration of Yoshi Mobility assets, boosting logistics capacity and infrastructure access.
    • Geographic Growth in Four New Markets: Entered Phoenix, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, furthering national service availability and support for new utility and municipal customers.
    • Commercial Channel Maturation: Executed logistics support agreements with major national brands, reinforcing recurring delivery demand and infrastructure reliability.
    • Fleet Partnerships: Initiated deliveries to the world’s largest e-commerce company under a multi-year agreement, significantly expanding the Company’s B2B revenue base.

    First Quarter 2025 Performance

    • Revenue reached $16.3 million, a 147% increase from $6.6 million in Q1 2024.
    • Gallons delivered totaled 4.7 million, up 183% from 1.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
    • Average fuel margin per gallon expanded to $0.71, compared to $0.65 in Q1 2024.
    • Gross profit rose to $518,000, a 12% increase from $462,000 in the same period last year.
    • Ended the quarter with $2.1 million in cash, a 31% year-over-year increase.

    Looking Ahead: Scaling the Energy Intelligence Grid

    NextNRG is focused on expanding its integrated platform across three infrastructure-aligned revenue streams:

    1. Utility Operating System and Smart Microgrids: Deploying AI-driven grid management software and battery/solar microgrid systems through SaaS and power purchase agreements.
    2. Wireless EV Charging: Advancing from R&D to commercial pilots with property owners, CPOs, and municipalities.
    3. Mobile Energy Logistics: Scaling across sectors with centralized scheduling and recurring site-level optimization.

    About NextNRG, Inc.
    NextNRG, Inc. (NextNRG) is Powering What’s Next by implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into renewable energy, next-generation energy infrastructure, battery storage, wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging and on-demand mobile fuel delivery to create an integrated ecosystem.

    At the core of NextNRG’s strategy is its Utility Operating System, which leverages AI and ML to help make existing utilities’ energy management as efficient as possible, and the deployment of NextNRG smart microgrids, which utilize AI-driven energy management alongside solar power and battery storage to enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve grid resiliency. These microgrids are designed to serve commercial properties, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, parking garages, rural and tribal lands, recreational facilities and government properties, expanding energy accessibility while supporting decarbonization initiatives.

    NextNRG continues to expand its growing fleet of fuel delivery trucks and national footprint, including the acquisition of Yoshi Mobility’s fuel division and Shell Oil’s trucks, further solidifying its position as a leader in the on-demand fueling industry. NextNRG is also integrating sustainable energy solutions into its mobile fueling operations. The company hopes to be an integral part of assisting its fleet customers in their transition to EV, supporting more efficient fuel delivery while advancing clean energy adoption. The transition process is expected to include the deployment of NextNRG’s innovative wireless EV charging solutions.

    To find out more visit: www.nextnrg.com

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement describing NextNRG’s goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions, or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Words such as “expect,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those related to NextNRG’s business and macroeconomic and geopolitical events. These and other risks are described in NextNRG’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. NextNRG’s forward-looking statements involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although NextNRG’s forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by NextNRG. Except as required by law, NextNRG undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements.

    Investor Relations Contact
    NextNRG, Inc.
    Sharon Cohen
    SCohen@nextnrg.com

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