Category: Economy

  • MIL-OSI Russia: For the benefit of the capital: GUU will help the Management Center of the Moscow City Economy Complex

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On April 28, at the invitation of the Director of the Management Center of the Moscow City Economy Complex (MCCMC) Evgeny Balashov, a working meeting was held between the Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Maria Karelina and the MCCMC team.

    The Center combines many years of experience in the field of municipal services with new developing areas of activity. The employees of the Central Control Center of the City Housing and Utilities Department work to promptly respond to the tasks related to monitoring the operation of housing and utilities facilities in Moscow. Analysts monitor the dynamics of processes, analyze the causes of incidents and make forecast estimates. The Center, as a single technological platform, unites all key sources of information, which facilitates the process of making strategic management decisions online.

    Colleagues from the Central Control Center of the KGH demonstrated the center’s business processes and introduced current and future tasks.

    The meeting resulted in the definition of the main vectors of interaction between the State University of Management and the Control Center. On the educational track, this is the organization of a basic department, the preparation and implementation of additional professional education and professional retraining programs. In the field of scientific research, the parties expressed mutual interest in joint research in the field of software modeling of various critical situations in the field of urban economy and their consequences.

    Taking into account the experience of the SMU scientists in the field of work on making management decisions under conditions of uncertainty (the head of the scientific school is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Alexey Terentyev), the cooperation promises to be productive and will allow obtaining practical results in the interests of the Moscow City Economy Complex.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 04/29/2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “The Art of Management: Science, Practice, Project Technologies”: The Results of the V All-Russian Interuniversity Forum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The 5th All-Russian Interuniversity Forum “The Art of Management: Science, Practice, Project Technologies” has concluded at the State University of Management.

    This forum has become an important platform for exchanging experiences in organizing project-based learning in higher education institutions, discussing current issues in project management and introducing innovative approaches in the educational and scientific fields.

    The event took place thanks to a fruitful partnership with two authoritative organizations: the project-methodical association “Association of project-oriented organizations of science and higher education” and the professional community “Association of project management “SOVNET”, which unites leading specialists in the field of project management.

    The Forum program included three large-scale events that brought together participants of different categories: from first-year students to teaching staff, representatives of administrative and managerial personnel of universities and experts from organizations of the real sector of the economy.

    More details about the first day of the Forum are provided in a separate article.

    On the second day, the Final of the Student Project Competition took place, which this year for the first time went beyond the SUM and attracted more than 50 external projects from various Russian universities, including: Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev, Siberian Federal University, Southern Federal University, St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Tyumen State University, Russian University of Transport, MSTU “STANKIN”, Moscow Automobile and Road State Technical University, etc.

    Student project teams presented their developments to the expert jury in four nominations: “Business projects (startups)”, “Social projects”, “Consulting projects” and “Research projects”. Thanks to the support of our partners – IPI Lab LLC, Roskachestvo, Bank FINAM JSC, Exity Group, Algorithmika LLC, BPM Soft, Alfa-Bank, Smartika LLC and independent consultants – the participants received valuable recommendations and opportunities for further development of their projects.

    A particularly active and interesting event within the framework of the V All-Russian Interuniversity Forum “The Art of Management: Science, Practice, Project Technologies” was the Interuniversity Hackathon “Urban Development Technologies”, which took place at the State University of Management throughout all three days of the Forum.

    This year, the Hackathon was held for the fourth time and united 80 participants from GUU, RUT (MIIT), RGUTIS, RTU MIREA, RUDN, SFedU, SPbGASU in various fields of study in 9 teams as participants and team facilitators.

    More details about its discovery were given here, and the results were summed up in this article.

    The V All-Russian Interuniversity Forum “The Art of Management: Science, Practice, Project Technologies” ended with a ceremonial summing up of the results and awarding of the winners of the GUU Student Project Competition and the interuniversity hackathon “Urban Development Technologies”. Student projects and case solutions were awarded both the highest awards (1-3 places) and individual nominations from our colleagues and partners, as well as audience sympathy prizes.

    The State University of Management expresses its sincere gratitude to everyone for their active participation, professionalism and desire for development. We hope that the results of our joint work will find their application in practice, and new acquaintances and ideas will become the basis for further achievements and further development of project-based learning in Russian universities.

    Winners of the Student Projects Competition of the State University of Management

    Nomination “Business projects (startups)”

    1st place – project “Flight controller”, authors of the project – Korolev Semyon Yuryevich and Feoktistov Sergey Vyacheslavovich, MSTU “STANKIN”, curator – Kovalev Ilya Aleksandrovich;

    2nd place — project “Development of a wearable device for visualizing data from CNC systems in augmented reality mode”, Author of the project — Sergey Igorevich Karasev, MSTU “STANKIN”, curator — Ilya Aleksandrovich Kovalev;

    3rd place – project “RUmaTe”, team of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT) consisting of Mikhailova Elizaveta Alekseevna, Kharin Alexander Nikolaevich, Ushkalo Eduard Stanislavovich, Smaglyuk Kira Sergeevna, Baulina Karina Aleksandrovna, Anikeev Mikhail Andreevich. Curator – Chigarev Valentin Nikolaevich.

    Nomination “Social Projects”

    1st place — the project “Modern Pensioner”, the project team consisting of Fyodor Romanovich Nazarov, Anastasia Ivanovna Rudchenko, Vlada Vladimirovna Sudakova, Ksenia Dmitrievna Sysoeva, Shonia Sofiko Paataevna. State University of Management, curator — Elena Vadimovna Dianina;

    2nd place – project “Promotion of a public digital platform”

    3rd place — project “SMM promotion of the social project “Sobriety”, project team consisting of: Akinshina Anna Andreevna, Skripko Artem Vyacheslavovich, Eminova Anna Dmitrievna. Southern Federal University. Curator — Lankina Maria Yuryevna.

    Nomination “Consulting projects”

    1st place — project “Visualization of agricultural statistics data in the context of municipalities of the Moscow region”, project team consisting of Fedotov Sergey Andreevich, Khomutovskaya Kristina Dmitrievna, Chorbadzhyan Venera Agvanovna. State University of Management, curator — Dolgikh Ekaterina Alekseevna;

    2nd place – project “HR in the heart”, project team – Druzhinina Polina Yurievna, Makarkin Matvey Maksimovich, Nguyen Ngoc Ha Phuong, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, Nikitina Ksenia Dmitrievna, Fastovskaya Milana Sukhrobovna. State University of Management, Curator – Lobacheva Anastasia Sergeevna;

    3rd place — project “Development of an application for maintaining results of online meetings”, project team: Belova Diana Dmitrievna, Mizgireva Kristina Yaroslavovna, Redikultsev Gleb Sergeevich. State University of Management. Curator — Terekhova Anna Evgenievna.

    Nomination “Research Projects”

    1st place – project “Software product for assessing the condition of power transmission line insulators”, author of the project – Radmir Rafilevich Mugletdinov, Kazan State Power Engineering University, curator – Aidar Khaidarovich Sabitov;

    2nd place — project “Development of a methodology for valuation zoning taking into account regional characteristics of the territory for the purposes of state cadastral valuation”, author of the project — Alina Pavlovna Illarionova. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Curator — Yana Aleksandrovna Volkova;

    3rd place — project “Russian and foreign experience of legal protection of traditional spiritual and moral values”, author of the project – Karina Igorevna Meshcheryakova. State University of Management. Curator – Svetlana Evgenievna Titor.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 04/29/2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Gevo to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 13, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it will host a conference call on May 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. MT) to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    To participate in the live call, please register through the following event weblink: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI14d4db26011d45b9871ce05b8b3c5a63  

    After registering, participants will be provided with a dial-in number and pin.

    To listen to the conference call (audio only), please register through the following event weblink: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/xd9v2i3x  

    A webcast replay will be available two hours after the conference call ends on May 13, 2025. The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Gevo’s website at www.gevo.com.

    About Gevo
    Gevo is a next-generation diversified energy company committed to fueling America’s future with cost-effective, drop-in fuels that contribute to energy security, abate carbon, and strengthen rural communities to drive economic growth. Gevo’s innovative technology can be used to make a variety of renewable products, including SAF, motor fuels, chemicals, and other materials that provide U.S.-made solutions. By investing in the backbone of rural America, Gevo’s business model includes developing, financing, and operating production facilities that create jobs and revitalize communities. Gevo owns and operates one of the largest dairy-based renewable natural gas (“RNG”) facilities in the United States, turning by-products into clean, reliable energy. We also operate an ethanol plant with an adjacent carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) facility, further solidifying America’s leadership in energy innovation. Additionally, Gevo owns the world’s first production facility for specialty alcohol-to-jet (“ATJ”) fuels and chemicals. Gevo’s market-driven “pay for performance” approach regarding carbon and other sustainability attributes, helps ensure value is delivered to our local economy. Through its Verity subsidiary, Gevo provides transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tracking, measuring and verifying various attributes throughout the supply chain. By strengthening rural economies, Gevo is working to secure a self-sufficient future and to make sure value is brought to the market.

    For more information, see www.gevo.com.

    PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT
    Heather Manuel
    VP of Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
    PR@gevo.com

    INVESTOR CONTACT
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    VP of Corporate Development
    IR@gevo.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Moody’s left LHV Group’s ratings unchanged

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The rating agency Moody’s Investors Service affirmed AS LHV Pank’s and AS LHV Group’s raitings, leaving LHV Pank’s long-term deposit rating to A3 level (with positive outlook) and LHV Group’s long-term issuer rating to Baa3 (with a positiive outlook). These ratings indicate LHV’s strong financial position and capitalization as well as express the expectation of further strengthening of solidity.

    Moody’s has assigned AS LHV Group long-term issuer ratings:

    • Long-term issuer rating Baa3
    • Senior unsecured rating Baa3
    • Outlook of the ratings is positive

    Moody’s affirmed the raitings assigned to AS LHV Pank:

    • Long- and short-term counterparty risk assessment of A3(cr)/Prime-2(cr)
    • Long- and short-term counterparty risk rating of A3/Prime-2
    • Long-term bank deposit rating A3
    • Short-term bank deposit rating Prime-2
    • The long-term deposit rating carries a positive outlook

    Additional information: www.moodys.com

    LHV Group is the largest domestic financial group and capital provider in Estonia. LHV Group’s key subsidiaries are LHV Pank, LHV Varahaldus, LHV Kindlustus, and LHV Bank Limited. The Group employs over 1,160 people. As at the end of March, LHV’s banking services are being used by 465,000 clients, the pension funds managed by LHV have 113,000 active customers, and LHV Kindlustus is protecting a total of 174,000 clients. LHV Bank Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, holds a banking licence in the United Kingdom and provides banking services to international financial technology companies, as well as loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Priit Rum
    Communications Manager
    Phone: +372 502 0786
    Email: priit.rum@lhv.ee

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  • MIL-OSI: SugarDaddy.com Reviews [2025] Best Sugar Daddy Website Or A Scam?

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Las Vegas, Nevada, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    SugarDaddy.com has been at the forefront of sugar daddy dating for more than ten years, bringing sugar daddies and babies together. The 2025 review gives customers a clear picture of what makes this sugar daddy website unique by highlighting the platform’s continued dedication to openness and security and providing a first-rate matchmaking experience.

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    What Is SugarDaddy.com?

    SugarDaddy.com is a premier online platform designed to connect affluent, successful individuals — known as sugar daddies — with attractive and ambitious partners, often called sugar babies. Launched to create mutually beneficial relationships, the site has become one of the most recognized and trusted names in the sugar dating world.

    Founded over a decade ago, SugarDaddy.com was built on the principle that honesty and transparency are key in sugar daddy relationships. It provides a secure and curated environment where users can express their expectations upfront, allowing for clear communication and well-defined arrangements. With an ever-expanding global community, the site caters to professionals, entrepreneurs, models, students, and others looking to connect with like-minded individuals in a respectful, luxury-driven setting.

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    What sets sugardaddy.com apart from many other sugar daddy websites is its streamlined design, responsive customer support, and dedication to user verification. The platform emphasizes safety and discretion — essential elements for anyone exploring this unique dating style.

    With easy navigation, a robust matching algorithm, and tools designed to enhance compatibility, sugardaddy.com is more than just a dating site — it’s a lifestyle hub for those seeking high-value connections. Whether you’re exploring sugar daddy dating for the first time or are a returning member, the platform continues to lead the industry in innovation and reliability.

    Users can also easily access their accounts through the sugardaddy.com login portal, making account management and communication quick and seamless.

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    SugarDaddy.com Reviews: What Are Users Saying?

    Regarding sugardaddy.com reviews, one thing is clear — the platform has made a positive impression on many users. From experienced sugar daddies to newcomers in the sugar dating scene, the feedback paints a compelling picture of trust, efficiency, and success.

    Real User Testimonials

    “I was initially skeptical, but SugarDaddy.com completely changed how I view online dating. I met someone genuine within two weeks!” — Melissa, 27, Miami

    “I’ve been on several sugar daddy websites, and none have matched the class and quality of sugardaddy.com. It’s the real deal.” — David, 49, Los Angeles

    “I appreciate the verification process and how easy it is to filter who I want to meet. I feel safe and in control.” — Tyra, 22, Atlanta

    These reviews are not uncommon. 88% of users polled in SugarDaddy.com’s 2025 internal satisfaction survey stated that they found the site “easy to use and trustworthy.”

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    What Users Love

    • High-quality matches – The platform doesn’t just boast numbers. It ensures that its user base is genuine and well-curated.
    • Discretion & Safety – Privacy settings and a strong moderation team make users feel protected.
    • Efficiency – Many users report finding compatible matches in less than a month.

    Balanced Perspectives

    Not all feedback is perfect — and that’s a good thing. Some users mention that while the sugardaddy.com free version is functional, unlocking the whole experience often requires upgrading. Others wish for more regional filters or additional profile customization tools. Still, the overall satisfaction remains high, especially when compared to anonymous or unmoderated platforms.

    The wide range of sugardaddy.com reviews also speaks to the diversity of experiences. Some seek mentorship and career advice, while others focus on romance, travel, or long-term arrangements. The platform caters to all of these needs with a user-centric approach.

    Whether you’re wondering how to find a sugar daddy or a benefactor seeking a rewarding connection, the feedback from real users shows that sugardaddy.com offers the tools and support needed to succeed.

    With thousands of success stories and a growing user base, SugarDaddy.com ranks among the most talked-about and trusted platforms in the sugar dating community.

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    Key Features & How It Works 

    Navigating a new dating platform can be overwhelming, but SugarDaddy.com is designed to make the experience intuitive, secure, and tailored to your unique relationship goals.

    Easy Sign-Up & Verified Profiles

    Getting started is simple. Users can create profiles, add photos, write a brief bio, and define what they seek with a few quick steps. The sugardaddy.com login process is streamlined for desktop and mobile users, ensuring fast access from anywhere.

    To reduce fake accounts and enhance safety, sugardaddy.com employs a verification system that reviews photos and profile content before full access is granted. It helps maintain a respectful community focused on genuine connections.

    Explore the SugarDaddy.com App

    The official sugardaddy.com app offers the same features as the desktop version — with the added convenience of chatting, browsing, and updating your profile. Available for iOS and Android, the app enhances mobility without sacrificing quality.

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    Advanced Search & Matching Tools

    Users can search by:

    • Age range
    • Income level
    • Interests and lifestyle
    • Location
    • Relationship goals

    These filters help users efficiently connect with compatible matches — saving time and reducing frustration.

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    Messaging & Interaction

    Once a connection is made, messaging is seamless and secure. The in-app communication tools support private chats, media sharing, and even scheduled date planning — all within a safe environment.

    Membership Options

    While the site offers free sign-up and browsing features, a premium membership unlocks full functionality, including:

    • Unlimited messaging
    • Priority profile visibility
    • Advanced match suggestions

    Many users find that upgrading enhances their success rate significantly, making it a worthwhile investment for serious seekers.

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    Accessibility

    Whether using the mobile app or logging in through a browser, sugardaddy.com is designed for speed and usability. The sugardaddy login page is responsive and user-friendly, even for those new to online dating.

    In short, SugarDaddy.com combines form and function, offering a beautiful, easy-to-use platform without compromising features or privacy.

    Is SugarDaddy.com Legit or a Scam?

    Trust and legitimacy are paramount in online dating, especially in the sugar daddy and sugar dating niche. With the rise of online dating platforms, users often question the credibility of these services. It leads to the burning question: Is SugarDaddy.com legit or a scam?

    SugarDaddy.com: A Trusted Platform

    SugarDaddy.com has built its reputation over the years by creating a safe and secure environment for sugar daddies and babies. It’s not just a platform for casual connections — it’s a carefully curated space for people serious about forming mutually beneficial relationships.

    The first and most crucial aspect that sets SugarDaddy.com apart from other sugar daddy websites is its commitment to user verification. Unlike many dating sites, SugarDaddy.com employs a rigorous user verification process. It includes photo verification and manual checks to ensure that profiles are genuine, reducing the risk of encountering scammers or fake accounts. As a result, users can feel confident interacting with real people who share similar relationship goals.

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    Security Measures

    When it comes to online dating, security is a top priority. SugarDaddy.com takes every precaution to protect its users’ personal information and ensure that private conversations and financial arrangements remain confidential. The site uses advanced encryption technology, safeguarding sensitive data and protecting users from identity theft.

    Moreover, SugarDaddy.com provides features that allow users to report suspicious behavior or scammers, creating a community-driven atmosphere of accountability. If you ever feel uncomfortable or encounter someone who seems untrustworthy, the platform offers clear steps for reporting and blocking users.

    Scam Protection

    One of the most significant concerns for those exploring sugar dating is the potential risk of scams or fraudulent activity. Fortunately, SugarDaddy.com offers several scam-protection measures. These include:

    • Profile verification: Ensuring that the members are real and actively seeking connections.
    • Moderation of content: The platform’s team closely monitors user activity to flag inappropriate or suspicious behavior.
    • Clear guidelines: The site has detailed terms of service and user conduct rules that prohibit fraudulent activities, including soliciting money or gifts under pretenses.

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    User Reviews and Feedback

    Looking at sugardaddy.com reviews, the consensus is clear: the platform has earned a strong reputation for being safe, secure, and reliable. Users consistently report positive experiences, citing the security features, ease of use, and genuine profiles as the primary reasons they trust the site. With robust measures to protect against scams and fraud, SugarDaddy.com has become one of the most trusted names in the sugar dating industry.

    While no online platform is without occasional hiccups, SugarDaddy.com goes above and beyond to address any concerns promptly. The website’s attention to user safety and commitment to maintaining a positive environment has contributed significantly to its strong reputation.

    Legitimate Dating Experience

    So, is SugarDaddy.com a scam? The answer is clear: no. With its comprehensive security measures, verified profiles, customer service, and commitment to providing a legitimate dating experience, SugarDaddy.com is firmly established as a trusted platform for those exploring sugar daddy dating.

    Unlike other sugar daddy websites, SugarDaddy.com stands out for its transparency, user protection policies, and consistent feedback from satisfied members. Whether you’re a first-time user wondering how to get a sugar daddy or someone experienced looking for a serious arrangement, SugarDaddy.com provides an authentic and safe environment to meet like-minded individuals.

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    Expert Tips for New Users

    Entering the world of sugar dating can feel intimidating, especially if you’re new to the concept of connecting with a sugar daddy or sugar baby. Whether you’re looking for a casual arrangement or a more long-term connection, SugarDaddy.com offers a range of resources to help you get started and confidently navigate the platform. Here are some expert tips to ensure that your experience is enjoyable, safe, and successful:

    1. Craft a Genuine, Thoughtful Profile

    When it comes to online dating, your profile is your first impression. The key to attracting genuine connections on SugarDaddy.com is authenticity. Be honest about your intentions, what you’re looking for in a partner, and what you have to offer. A well-crafted profile will set you apart from others and give potential matches a clear understanding of your desires and expectations.

    • For sugar daddies: Highlight your success, lifestyle, and what you seek in a sugar baby. Be clear about your interests and relationship goals.
    • For sugar babies: Express your goals, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a mutually beneficial relationship. Sharing your hobbies, career ambitions, and interests will help attract the correct type of partner.

    2. Take Advantage of Profile Verification

    To build trust and ensure a safer experience, always take advantage of the sugardaddy.com verification process. It not only proves you’re a genuine user, but it also boosts your visibility on the platform. Verified profiles are more likely to receive attention from other high-quality members, whether you’re searching for a sugar daddy or a sugar baby.

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    3. Use the Advanced Search Filters

    SugarDaddy.com offers a variety of filters to help you connect with the right people. Use these tools to narrow your search by interests, relationship type, age, income level, and location. The more specific you are about what you’re looking for, the better your chances of finding a compatible match.

    4. Respect Boundaries and Communication

    Building trust is essential in sugar dating. Always communicate openly and respectfully with your potential matches. Be upfront about your expectations, desires, and limits. Likewise, make sure to listen and respect the boundaries of your match. Whether it’s about finances, time commitments, or the nature of the relationship, clear communication will help you establish a strong foundation.

    Avoid being too forward or overly aggressive when you send a message or initiate contact on SugarDaddy.com. Start with a friendly introduction and express your interest thoughtfully. A good conversation can pave the way for a meaningful connection.

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    5. Practice Safety First

    Safety should always be a top priority, as with any online dating platform. SugarDaddy.com offers several features to protect your personal information, but taking precautions is always smart.

    • Avoid sharing personal details such as your full address or financial information early on.
    • Arrange to meet in public places for initial dates, especially if you’re unsure about the person you’re meeting.
    • Trust your instincts — if something feels off, don’t hesitate to block or report a user.

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    6. Upgrade for More Features

    While SugarDaddy.com offers free membership, upgrading to a premium plan provides access to enhanced features like unlimited messaging, priority profile visibility, and advanced matchmaking. If you’re serious about sugar dating, investing in a premium membership can significantly increase your chances of finding a quality match.

    Many users find that upgrading to premium speeds up the process and allows them to connect with higher-quality, serious members. Whether you’re looking for a sugar daddy or a sugar baby, a premium membership provides more tools to help you succeed.

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    Pros and Cons of SugarDaddy.com

    When evaluating any online platform, especially in the sugar dating world, it’s essential to consider the advantages and potential drawbacks. SugarDaddy.com is a widely trusted platform, but like any service, it has strengths and areas that may need improvement. Here, we break down the pros and cons of using SugarDaddy.com to help you make an informed decision.

    Pros of SugarDaddy.com 

    1. Verified Profiles and Enhanced Security

    One of the most significant advantages of SugarDaddy.com is its commitment to user safety and profile verification. The site uses a verification process to ensure the people you connect with are real. It significantly reduces the risk of encountering fake profiles, which is a common issue on less regulated sugar daddy websites.

    Furthermore, the platform takes privacy and security seriously, with data encryption and moderation to prevent scams. The ability to report suspicious users adds an extra layer of protection for members.

    2. User-Friendly Interface

    SugarDaddy.com is designed with the user in mind. The layout is sleek and intuitive, making it easy for sugar daddies and babies to navigate the platform. The process is straightforward, whether you’re signing up, uploading photos, or browsing profiles. Additionally, the sugardaddy.com app mirrors the site’s functionality, offering convenience and flexibility for users on the go.

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    3. A Large and Diverse Community

    With an extensive international user base, SugarDaddy.com gives you access to thousands of potential matches. Whether you’re a sugar daddy seeking companionship or a sugar baby looking for mentorship, there are numerous opportunities to connect with people with similar interests and goals. The diverse community has people from various backgrounds, careers, and relationship expectations.

    4. Robust Matching and Search Features

    The advanced search and matchmaking tools on SugarDaddy.com allow users to find matches that meet their specific criteria. Filters based on location, age, income level, and relationship goals make connecting with people who align with your desires easy. The platform’s algorithm enhances your chances of meeting someone compatible, streamlining the search process.

    5. Flexible Membership Options

    While the platform offers a free version with basic features, SugarDaddy.com also provides premium memberships that unlock additional functionalities. These include unlimited messaging, advanced search tools, and priority profile visibility. For those serious about finding a connection, the paid membership options provide greater flexibility and enhanced matchmaking.

    6. Real User Reviews and Testimonials

    Another significant benefit is the wealth of positive sugardaddy.com reviews and testimonials from users who have found success on the platform. Many report genuine, long-term connections, which speaks to the credibility and effectiveness of the site in fostering sugar-dating relationships.

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    Cons of SugarDaddy.com

    1. Premium Membership Costs

    While SugarDaddy.com offers free access to its basic features, the more advanced capabilities require a premium membership. Some users may find the premium plans costly, especially for those just starting or uncertain about the value of upgrading. However, considering the increased functionality and enhanced visibility a premium account provides, it may be worth the investment for serious users.

    2. Limited Customization for Profiles

    Though the platform offers a user-friendly interface, some users have mentioned that profile customization options are somewhat limited. You might feel restricted if you want to add more detailed personal information or express yourself creatively. The layout is clean and straightforward, but some may prefer more flexibility in designing their profiles.

    3. It’s Not for Everyone

    SugarDaddy.com is specifically designed for those interested in sugar dating — which may not be appealing to everyone. If you’re seeking conventional dating, this platform may not fit your needs best. The site’s focus on mutually beneficial relationships may not suit everyone’s preferences, and newcomers to the sugar daddy lifestyle may need some time to adjust to the dynamics of these types of connections.

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    Why SugarDaddy.com Leads the Sugar Dating Movement

    SugarDaddy.com offers a safe and structured space to pursue this modern dating model among the various sugar daddy websites. It’s more than just a platform — a community built around mutual respect and genuine connections.

    By providing detailed profiles, verified users, and strong moderation, the site helps ensure that sugar dating relationships begin on a foundation of trust and clarity. Users can confidently state what they seek — luxury travel, business mentorship, emotional support, or lifestyle enhancement — and find a match that appreciates and respects those desires.

    How to Get a Sugar Daddy on SugarDaddy.com

    If you’re new to the concept and wondering how to get a sugar daddy, SugarDaddy.com offers all the tools you need to succeed. Here are a few tips to get started:

    • Create a compelling profile: Be clear about your goals, interests, and what you seek in a relationship.
    • Be honest and upfront: Sugar dating works best when expectations are clear.
    • Use filters wisely: The site allows you to narrow your search based on income, location, lifestyle, and relationship goals.
    • Stay active: Keep your profile updated, engage in conversations, and remain responsive.

    Thousands of users have found success through the platform, and sugardaddy.com reviews consistently reflect positive experiences from sugar daddies and babies.

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    Who Is SugarDaddy.com Best For?

    Whether you’re new to sugar dating or have prior experience navigating this unique relationship style, choosing the right platform that aligns with your goals is essential. SugarDaddy.com caters to a diverse audience, but it especially shines for people who value clarity, mutual respect, and meaningful connections in a sugar daddy dynamic.

    So, who exactly is SugarDaddy.com best for?

    1. Successful Professionals Seeking Companionship

    SugarDaddy.com is ideal for high-earning individuals who are financially established and don’t have the time or interest in traditional dating. Many sugar daddies on the platform are:

    • CEOs, executives, or entrepreneurs
    • Investors or public figures
    • High-income professionals seeking discretion and emotional fulfillment

    These users want companionship that complements their lifestyle — without the guesswork or drama that can come with conventional dating. Sugar dating is a conscious choice for them: an arrangement based on transparency and mutual benefit.

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    2. Ambitious Sugar Babies with Goals

    On the flip side, SugarDaddy.com is a top destination for driven individuals — especially sugar babies who know what they want. Many are:

    • College students seeking financial help or mentorship
    • Creatives, models, or influencers aiming to grow personally and professionally
    • Adventurous individuals looking for travel opportunities or luxury experiences

    What unites them is a shared interest in connecting with partners who appreciate their energy, beauty, and ambition. SugarDaddy.com gives them a voice and a platform to express what they want — whether it’s support with tuition, emotional mentorship, or lifestyle enhancement.

    3. People Who Value Clear Relationship Terms

    If you’re someone who dislikes ambiguity in relationships, SugarDaddy.com is built for you. The platform is structured around honest communication, and most users state their intentions from the beginning.

    Whether you’re a sugar baby looking for financial stability and guidance or a sugar daddy offering support in exchange for companionship, SugarDaddy.com is where these relationships flourish — free from judgment and filled with mutual understanding.

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    4. Those Who Want a Premium Sugar Dating Experience

    If you’re tired of cluttered apps, fake profiles, and low-effort interactions, SugarDaddy.com offers a premium sugar dating environment. Verified members, top-notch security, and elite-level design create a space that feels more like a luxury lounge than a basic dating site.

    For those wondering how to find a sugar daddy or attract the right sugar baby, SugarDaddy.com is optimized for success. With features that elevate matchmaking, visibility, and safety, it’s the ideal platform for anyone seeking a serious arrangement built on respect, clarity, and generosity.

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    How to Get Started with SugarDaddy.com

    If you’re ready to explore the world of sugar dating and want a smooth, secure, and high-quality experience, getting started on SugarDaddy.com is easy. Whether you’re searching for a generous sugar daddy or a charming, ambitious sugar baby, the platform makes it simple to take the first step.

    Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to dive into the sugar dating scene with confidence and clarity.

    Step 1: Create Your Free Account

    Visit SugarDaddy.com and click the “Join Now” or “Sign Up” button. The sign-up process is quick and user-friendly. You’ll be asked to provide basic information such as:

    • Username
    • Gender and the type of relationship you’re looking for
    • Age and location
    • A short bio or introduction

    Whether you’re a sugar daddy or sugar baby, this is your opportunity to make a strong first impression. Keep it authentic and honest!

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    Step 2: Complete Your Profile and Upload Photos

    Once you’ve created your account, it’s time to build your profile. Add a high-quality photo that represents your personality and style. Write a clear, compelling bio that outlines your goals, interests, and what you’re looking for in a sugar dating relationship.

    Don’t be vague — transparency makes the SugarDaddy.com experience so unique. Want mentorship? Financial support? Travel companionship? Say it proudly.

    Step 3: Verify Your Profile

    To gain credibility and stand out from the crowd, verify your profile. Verification adds a badge to your account and builds trust with other users. This step is highly recommended for both sugar daddies and sugar babies and helps reduce the chances of running into fake accounts.

    It is why sugardaddy.com reviews consistently praise the platform for offering a safe and authentic dating space.

    Step 4: Browse and Connect

    Use the powerful search filters to browse through potential matches. You can sort by age, location, lifestyle preferences, and relationship goals. Did you find someone interesting? Send a message or a wink to break the ice. Premium membership gives you unlimited messaging access and more profile insights.

    Looking to explore while you’re on the move? Download the sugardaddy.com app for instant access on your phone, and stay connected with your matches 24/7.

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    Final Tip

    Your success on SugarDaddy.com comes down to honesty, intention, and presentation. Whether new to the concept or experienced in the sugar dating scene, this platform is designed to give you the tools to build honest, respectful, and beneficial connections.

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    FAQ

    Is SugarDaddy.com a legitimate dating site?

    Yes, SugarDaddy.com is a legitimate sugar dating platform designed to connect successful individuals (sugar daddies/mommies) with attractive companions (sugar babies). It offers profile verification tools and premium features that enhance user safety and experience. However, as with any dating site, users should practice caution and follow safety guidelines when engaging with others.

    How does SugarDaddy.com work?

    SugarDaddy.com allows users to create profiles, browse potential matches, and communicate through messaging tools. Users can specify relationship expectations and preferences, making it easier to find compatible connections. Premium memberships unlock additional features such as unlimited messaging and advanced search filters.

    Is SugarDaddy.com free to use?

    While creating a basic profile on SugarDaddy.com is free, many of the platform’s best features—such as sending messages and viewing full profiles—require a paid membership. Both sugar daddies and sugar babies may choose to upgrade to get the most out of the platform.

    Is SugarDaddy.com safe?

    SugarDaddy.com has various safety features, including profile moderation and a block/report system. While these measures improve safety, users should always remain vigilant, avoid sharing personal or financial information too early, and meet in public places when connecting in person.

    Who should use SugarDaddy.com?

    SugarDaddy.com is ideal for adults looking for mutually beneficial relationships, whether financial, lifestyle, or mentorship-based. It’s designed for open-minded individuals who are clear about their goals and respectful of others’ boundaries.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Welch on Trump’s 100th Day: “President Trump has made chaos the cornerstone of his second term.”

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s 100th day in office:
    “President Trump has made chaos the cornerstone of his second term. Every American is hurt by Trump’s reckless handling of the economy, his illegal attempts to dismantle the federal government, and his cruel deportation agenda. This is far from the ‘thrilling new era in national success’ promised. One hundred days in, it is clear this White House is focused only on the success of the richest and most connected.
    “Today, working families are paying more. Small businesses and farms in Vermont and across the country worry about surviving another trade war. Seniors, children and people living with disabilities are at risk of losing the health care they rely on. America’s allies are losing faith and walking away. Our civil rights and protections granted under the Constitution are under attack, and faith in our democracy is quickly eroding.
    “This is a dark moment for America, but our unity against the Trump Administration is the light that many need right now. Together, we will stand up and stand against this White House’s attacks—we will resist, and we will persevere.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New cryptoasset rules to drive growth and protect consumers

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    New cryptoasset rules to drive growth and protect consumers

    Changes support innovation while cracking down on fraudsters

    • Clear new rules to give investors confidence and protect consumers
    • Chancellor also reveals discussions with US about supporting the use and responsible growth of digital assets, as Government works in national interest to drive growth through Plan for Change

    Firms offering services for cryptoassets like Bitcoin and Ethereum will be subject to new, clear rules, boosting investor confidence and driving growth through the Plan for Change.  

    At a major summit in London to mark UK Fintech Week, the Chancellor revealed that the UK has published draft legislation for regulating cryptoassets – better protecting millions of people across Britain. 

    Around 12% of UK adults now own or have owned crypto, up from just 4% in 2021. But too often, consumers have been left exposed to risky firms and scams. 

    Under the new rules, crypto exchanges, dealers and agents will be brought into the regulatory perimeter — cracking down on bad actors while supporting legitimate innovation.  Crypto firms with UK customers will also have to meet clear standards on transparency, consumer protection, and operational resilience — just like firms in traditional finance. 

    The Chancellor also revealed that the UK and US will use the upcoming UK – U.S. Financial Regulatory Working Group to continue engagement to support the use and responsible growth of digital assets.  

    This follows discussions in Washington between the Chancellor and the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, where they also discussed opportunities to support businesses to innovate on both sides of the Atlantic. This includes looking at ideas for how we could allow for greater collaboration on digital securities between the UK and US, including the proposals put forward by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce for a transatlantic sandbox for digital securities. 

    Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said:

    Through our Plan for Change, we are making Britain the best place in the world to innovate — and the safest place for consumers. Robust rules around crypto will boost investor confidence, support the growth of Fintech and protect people across the UK.

    Today’s announcement sends a clear signal: Britain is open for business — but closed to fraud, abuse, and instability.  

    The Chancellor also announced that the government will publish the first-ever Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy on 15 July, alongside her Mansion House speech. This will support the financial services sector’s long term growth, with Fintech identified as a priority sector, and help it finance investment and growth across the UK. 

    The government will bring forward final cryptoasset legislation at the earliest opportunity, following engagement on the draft provisions with industry. 

    More information

    • The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consumer research found that around 12% of UK adults owned crypto in 2024, up from 4% in 2021.
    • The 2023 Treasury consultation proposed bringing a wide range of cryptoasset activities — including exchanges and custody services — within the UK’s financial services regulatory perimeter.
    • The government remains committed to making the UK a global hub for digital asset technologies, aligned with the Plan for Change to drive growth, innovation and security.
    • Read the draft legislation and accompanying policy explainer.

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    Published 29 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Three Fugitives Arrested in San Juan and Carolina, Puerto Rico

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Three individuals who were fugitives since December 2024 were arrested today in the municipalities of San Juan and Carolina, PR, on criminal charges related to their alleged participation on drug trafficking and violent crimes associated to a drug trafficking organization that operated in San Juan, Carolina, and other areas nearby, from in or about 2021 through December 2024, when the arrest operation took place. The three fugitives had been charged in the case of United States v. Victor J. Pérez-Fernández, a.k.a. “La Cone/Vitu/Vitikin/Enano,” et al., Case No. 24-453 (MAJ).

    Defendants [10] Gerald O. Rodríguez-Rodríguez, a.k.a. “Patrón;” [18] Ángel L. Sanjurjo, a.k.a. “Vaca;” and [33] Ramsell Maldonado-Tatis, a.k.a. “R” were arrested by FBI special agents, Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the Carolina Municipal Police Department. They are charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances; possession and distribution of heroin, cocaine base (crack), cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl; and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Defendant Maldonado-Tatis is also facing one count for possession of a machine gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

    “As alleged in the indictment, these individuals were engaged in violent crime and spread deadly drugs through our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Muldrow.  “Today’s arrests make clear that this Office will work tirelessly to keep the law-abiding residents of Puerto Rico safe and hold accountable those who bring violence to our streets.”

    “The arrests carried out this morning reaffirm our unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal organizations. The message is clear: if you’re part of a violent criminal enterprise, the FBI will work relentlessly to find you and bring you to justice,” said Devin J. Kowalski, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s San Juan Field Office. “The residents of Puerto Rico deserve safe communities, and through close collaboration with our local and federal partners, we will continue to bring fugitives to justice and restore peace where it is most needed.”

    According to the charging documents, the drug trafficking organization distributed heroin, fentanyl, crack, cocaine, marijuana, Tramadol, and Clonazepam within 1,000 feet of the Sabana Abajo Public Housing Project (PHP), the Luis Lloréns Torres PHP, the Los Mirtos PHP, the Lagos de Blasina PHP, the La Esmeralda PHP, the El Coral PHP, the Monte Hatillo PHP, and other areas near those locations, all for significant financial gain and profit. The drug trafficking organizations that operated in and around these areas (known as The Alliance) reached an agreement to conduct their drug trafficking operations as allies, which they referred to as “La Paz” (The Peace). At that time, each housing project organization was controlled by their own leadership and structure. As part of The Alliance, there would not be war between these organizations and members would be able to rely on each other for protection, drugs, and weapons.

    Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) and Chief of the Gang Section Alberto López-Rocafort; Deputy Chief of the Gang Section, AUSA Teresa Zapata-Valladares; and AUSAs Laura Díaz-González, R. Vance Eaton, and Joseph Russell are prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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  • MIL-OSI: cBrain aims to create and lead two new global solution niches

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company Announcement no. 05/2025

    cBrain aims to create and lead two new global solution niches

    Copenhagen, April 29, 2025

    The faster-than-anticipated shift in the government IT market toward COTS government software presents new strategic opportunities for cBrain. As a result, cBrain (NASDAQ: CBRAIN) has announced to adjust its growth strategy during the first half of 2025 to capitalize on these market changes.

    Consequently, the growth strategy is extended by adding a focus on two market niches with global potential. Utilizing a strong financial position, cBrain is now building two new units, dedicated to achieving global leadership in two global solution areas, referred to as Paperless Ministry and Environmental Permitting.

    Solid development in Denmark and internationally

    cBrain has entered the year as planned with continued development in Denmark and international markets.

    In January, cBrain announced an agreement to deliver the F2 Digital platform for the new Danish Ministry of Resilience and Preparedness. The F2 solution was configured for the ministerial work, ready-to-go-live, in 3 weeks.

    In March cBrain announced the successful delivery of the F2 Digital platform for the Danish Energy Agency. F2 has been configured as a grant management solution to support the heat pump subsidy program. At launch the agency said the new solution exceeded all expectations, with almost 70% of all applications being processed fully automatically, and the first 930 citizen applications approved within only minutes of launching the subsidy program.

    In Germany, cBrain continues deploying F2 with the agency that administrates public pensions. Several thousand users have gone live during the first months of the year, and cBrain has won a new tender extending the scope of work.

    In Romania, cBrain’s partner has won a public tender to deliver a new national platform for administrating citizen pensions. F2 is now being configured as the case management and processing kernel, supporting close to 100 different administrative processes and integrating with multiple other systems. cBrain sees the project as a milestone both technically and strategically, demonstrating the power of the F2 Service Builder and the early success of the F2-for-Partner strategy.

    Taking leadership within Paperless Ministry and Environmental Permitting

    The long-term cBrain growth strategy is founded on a vision and a business case to provide standard software for government. Working in close collaboration with Danish government for 15 years, cBrain has invested more than 450,000 hours in developing the F2 platform.

    Today, almost all Danish ministries, and more than 75 Danish authorities in total, use F2 as their digital platform. Internationally, cBrain has delivered F2 to government organizations across five continents. With Denmark ranked number one in the United Nations E-Government Survey for the past eight years, this offers cBrain a strong first-mover advantage and a solid reference position.

    Leveraging the F2 software platform, cBrain is executing an ambitious international growth plan with the aim of becoming a global leader in the fast emerging market for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software built for government.

    With the 2024 Annual Report, cBrain stated that the transition from custom-built IT solutions to standardized platforms seems to emerge faster than anticipated. This assumption seems to be continuously validated throughout the spring. An increasing number of competitors are repositioning themselves as COTS suppliers, and the White House issued an executive order in April directing the administration to prioritize the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf solutions rather than procuring custom products and developing systems.

    The faster-than-anticipated shift in the government IT market toward COTS government software presents new strategic opportunities for cBrain. As a result, cBrain has announced an adjustment to its growth strategy during the first half of 2025 to capitalize on these market changes.

    The core of cBrain’s growth strategy is built on serving large government clients, securing steady, sustainable growth through long-term software subscriptions, and accelerating international growth through the F2-for-Partners concept.

    The growth strategy is now being extended by adding a focus on two market niches with global potential. Utilizing a strong financial position, cBrain is now building two new units, dedicated to achieving global leadership in two global solution areas, referred to as Paperless Ministry and Environmental Permitting.

    The F2 Paperless Ministry Solution

    cBrain has built a strong home market position in Denmark. This position has been achieved by taking leadership as the supplier of the F2 Paperless Ministry solution, which today is the digital platform for almost all Danish ministries.

    In the autumn 2024 the Danish government announced 3 new ministries, and in January cBrain announced that all 3 new ministries have now chosen F2 as their digital platform. The F2 ministry solution was installed and configured, ready to go live within only 3 weeks. The new ministerial projects demonstrate the power of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) for government solutions and consolidate cBrains unique position in the Danish market.

    Building from the paperless ministry leadership position, cBrain has successfully been able to expand outside the ministerial solution niche into the broad Danish government market. Today serving more than 75 Danish government organizations with a large catalog of citizen-facing solutions, from tax solutions and auditing to grants management, inspections, licensing, and family affairs.

    A key pillar of the expanded growth strategy is to replicate the Danish success by establishing bridgeheads in new international markets, based on a focused, vertical go-to-market approach centered around the Paperless Ministry offering. The ultimate goal is to achieve global niche leadership, thereby securing a strong foundation for future growth.

    cBrain is currently testing and validating the new strategic Paperless Ministry initiative, with market initiatives in Europe and Africa.

    In Europe, cBrain is still working to establish contacts with ministries in selected countries. In Africa, the initial market activities have led to a pilot project, where the Danish Paperless Ministry solution was configured and made ready to go live for a Kenyan ministry in just 10 weeks.

    cBrain is now developing a go-to-market plan for the African region, working closely with Danish embassies in Africa and aligning with the UNDP Digital Offer for Africa strategy. This builds on the partnership with UNDP announced in November 2024. cBrain sees the African Paperless Ministry solution, leveraging Danish government experience, as a unique tool to help African governments achieve fast digital transformation.

    Environmental Permitting

    As a second pillar of its expanded growth strategy, and in parallel with the Paperless Ministry initiative, cBrain has launched an ambitious initiative to position the F2 Environmental Permitting solution as a strategic niche offering, aiming to take a leading international market position.

    The importance of environmental assessment and permitting is growing worldwide. Government review and permitting processes are required for many infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, mines, factories, and power plants. In April 2025, the White House issued an executive order stating that executive departments and agencies shall make maximum use of technology in environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects of all kinds.

    In close collaboration with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cBrain has developed an F2 based Environmental Permitting solution that eliminates the use of paper-based applications and accelerates case processing time and quality.

    In July 2024, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a report to Congress that assesses and recommends technologies to improve environmental reviews and permitting processes. In this report, the cBrain F2 Platform is highlighted as a successful process and AI tool for environmental permitting.

    cBrain therefore views environmental permitting as a potential niche entry point into the U.S. market, at both the federal and state levels, supporting its decision to invest in this area as the second pillar of its expanded growth strategy.

    cBrain maintains its financial guidance for 2025

    cBrain has provided financial guidance for the year, with an expected revenue growth of 10-15% and EBT (Earnings Before Tax) of 18-23%. cBrain maintains its financial guidance for 2025.

    The allocation of leadership and delivery resources to support the new niche initiatives may temporarily slow current activities. However, the expanded growth strategy is expected to drive new business and accelerate overall growth over time. Depending on the pace of success, executing the expanded growth strategy therefore introduces uncertainty to the 2025 revenue outlook, both on the upside and downside.

    In the 2025 budget cBrain has allocated extra one-time costs to market expansion of approximately 4 million Euro to support the revised strategy. These costs are fully included in the financial outlook for 2025 but are conditional on the validation to ensure disciplined growth.

    Best regards

    Per Tejs Knudsen, CEO

    Inquiries regarding this Company Announcement may be directed to

    Ejvind Jørgensen, CFO & Head of Investor Relations, cBrain A/S, ir@cbrain.com, +45 2594 4973

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  • MIL-OSI: Coastal Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EVERETT, Wash., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) (the “Company”, “Coastal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), the holding company for Coastal Community Bank (the “Bank”), through which it operates a community-focused bank segment (“community bank”) with an industry leading banking as a service (“BaaS”) segment (“CCBX”), today reported unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, including net income of $9.7 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, compared to $13.4 million, or $0.94 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and $6.8 million, or $0.50 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    Management Discussion of the First Quarter Results

    “First quarter of 2025 was impacted by elevated expenses related to the onboarding and implementation costs of several new partnerships and products within CCBX and investments in technology, however, we anticipate that the revenue and earnings from these investments will be highly valuable over the long-term,” stated CEO Eric Sprink. “We saw high quality deposit growth of $205.9 million during the first quarter, and our CCBX program fee income continued to increase, up 55.2% compared to the same period in 2024.”

    Key Points for First Quarter and Our Go-Forward Strategy

    • Positive Growth Trends within CCBX Continue. As of March 31, 2025 we had two partners in testing, three in implementation/onboarding, one signed LOI and have an active pipeline of new partners and new products with existing partners for the balance of 2025 and into 2026. Total BaaS program fee income was $6.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $724,000, or 13.0%, from the three months ended December 31, 2024. We remain fully indemnified against fraud and 98.8% indemnified against credit risk with our CCBX partners as of March 31, 2025.
    • Investments for Growth Continues. Total noninterest expense of $72.0 million was up $4.6 million, or 6.8%, as compared to $67.4 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2024, mainly driven by higher salaries and employee benefits, legal and professional expenses and BaaS loan expense partially offset by lower BaaS fraud expense. As we increase the number of new CCBX partners and products with existing partners launching in 2025, we expect that expenses will tend to be front-loaded with a focus on compliance and operational risk before any new programs or products generate significant revenues. We remain focused on building our future revenue sources.
    • Strong Deposit Growth, Off Balance Sheet Activity Update. Total deposits of $3.79 billion, an increase of $205.9 million, or 5.7%, over the quarter ended December 31, 2024, driven primarily by growth in CCBX partner programs. On April 1, 2025 we launched the T-Mobile deposit program and those deposits will be reflected in the second quarter deposit totals. During the first quarter of 2025, we sold $744.6 million of loans, the majority of which were credit card receivables. We retain a portion of the fee income on sold credit card loans. As of March 31, 2025 there were 237,024 credit cards with fee earning potential, an increase of 54,575 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and an increase of 210,723 from March 31, 2024.

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

    The tables below outline some of our key operating metrics.

      Three Months Ended
    (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data; unaudited) March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Income Statement Data:                  
    Interest and dividend income $ 104,907     $ 102,448     $ 105,165     $ 97,422     $ 91,742  
    Interest expense   28,845       30,071       32,892       31,250       29,536  
    Net interest income   76,062       72,377       72,273       66,172       62,206  
    Provision for credit losses   55,781       61,867       70,257       62,325       83,158  
    Net interest (expense)/ income after provision for credit losses   20,281       10,510       2,016       3,847       (20,952 )
    Noninterest income   63,477       74,100       78,790       69,138       86,176  
    Noninterest expense   71,989       67,411       64,424       57,964       56,509  
    Provision for income tax   2,039       3,832       2,926       3,425       1,915  
    Net income   9,730       13,367       13,456       11,596       6,800  
                       
      As of and for the Three Month Period
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Balance Sheet Data:                  
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 624,302     $ 452,513     $ 484,026     $ 487,245     $ 515,128  
    Investment securities   46,991       47,321       48,620       49,213       50,090  
    Loans held for sale   42,132       20,600       7,565             797  
    Loans receivable   3,517,359       3,486,565       3,413,894       3,321,813       3,195,101  
    Allowance for credit losses   (183,178 )     (176,994 )     (171,674 )     (148,878 )     (139,941 )
    Total assets   4,339,282       4,121,208       4,064,472       3,959,549       3,863,062  
    Interest bearing deposits   3,251,599       3,057,808       3,047,861       2,949,643       2,888,867  
    Noninterest bearing deposits   539,630       527,524       579,427       593,789       574,112  
    Core deposits (1)   3,321,772       3,123,434       3,190,869       3,528,339       3,447,864  
    Total deposits   3,791,229       3,585,332       3,627,288       3,543,432       3,462,979  
    Total borrowings   47,923       47,884       47,847       47,810       47,771  
    Total shareholders’ equity   449,917       438,704       331,930       316,693       303,709  
                       
    Share and Per Share Data (2):                  
    Earnings per share – basic $ 0.65     $ 0.97     $ 1.00     $ 0.86     $ 0.51  
    Earnings per share – diluted $ 0.63     $ 0.94     $ 0.97     $ 0.84     $ 0.50  
    Dividends per share                            
    Book value per share (3) $ 29.98     $ 29.37     $ 24.51     $ 23.54     $ 22.65  
    Tangible book value per share (4) $ 29.98     $ 29.37     $ 24.51     $ 23.54     $ 22.65  
    Weighted avg outstanding shares – basic   14,962,507       13,828,605       13,447,066       13,412,667       13,340,997  
    Weighted avg outstanding shares – diluted   15,462,041       14,268,229       13,822,270       13,736,508       13,676,917  
    Shares outstanding at end of period   15,009,225       14,935,298       13,543,282       13,453,805       13,407,320  
    Stock options outstanding at end of period   163,932       186,354       198,370       286,119       309,069  

    See footnotes that follow the tables below

      As of and for the Three Month Period
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Credit Quality Data:                  
    Nonperforming assets (5) to total assets   1.30 %     1.52 %     1.63 %     1.34 %     1.42 %
    Nonperforming assets (5) to loans receivable and OREO   1.60 %     1.80 %     1.94 %     1.60 %     1.72 %
    Nonperforming loans (5) to total loans receivable   1.60 %     1.80 %     1.94 %     1.60 %     1.72 %
    Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans   325.0 %     282.5 %     257.2 %     278.6 %     254.3 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans receivable   5.21 %     5.08 %     5.03 %     4.45 %     4.35 %
    Gross charge-offs $ 53,686     $ 61,585     $ 53,305     $ 55,207     $ 58,994  
    Gross recoveries $ 5,486     $ 5,223     $ 4,516     $ 2,254     $ 2,036  
    Net charge-offs to average loans (6)   5.57 %     6.56 %     5.60 %     6.54 %     7.30 %
                       
    Capital Ratios:                  
    Company                  
    Tier 1 leverage capital   10.67 %     10.78 %     8.40 %     8.31 %     8.24 %
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.13 %     12.04 %     9.24 %     9.03 %     8.98 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.22 %     12.14 %     9.34 %     9.13 %     9.08 %
    Total risk-based capital   14.73 %     14.67 %     11.89 %     11.70 %     11.70 %
    Bank                  
    Tier 1 leverage capital   10.57 %     10.64 %     9.29 %     9.24 %     9.19 %
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.12 %     11.99 %     10.34 %     10.15 %     10.14 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.12 %     11.99 %     10.34 %     10.15 %     10.14 %
    Total risk-based capital   13.42 %     13.28 %     11.63 %     11.44 %     11.43 %
    (1)  Core deposits are defined as all deposits excluding brokered and time deposits.
    (2) Share and per share amounts are based on total actual or average common shares outstanding, as applicable.
    (3) We calculate book value per share as total shareholders’ equity at the end of the relevant period divided by the outstanding number of our common shares at the end of each period.
    (4) Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate tangible book value per share as total shareholders’ equity at the end of the relevant period, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the outstanding number of our common shares at the end of each period. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per share. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets as of any of the dates indicated. As a result, tangible book value per share is the same as book value per share as of each of the dates indicated.
    (5) Nonperforming assets and nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing interest.
    (6) Annualized calculations.
       

    Key Performance Ratios

    Return on average assets (“ROA”) was 0.93% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to 1.30% and 0.73% for the quarters ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.  ROA for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, decreased 0.37% and increased 0.19% compared to December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Noninterest expenses were higher for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024 largely due to higher salaries and employee benefits, due to annual pay increases and for new hires that contribute to our continued investments in growth, technology and risk management, legal and professional expenses and increased BaaS loan expense, which is directly related to interest earned on CCBX loans. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in BaaS fraud expense. Noninterest expenses were higher than the quarter ended March 31, 2024 due primarily to an increase in salaries and employee benefits, data processing and software licenses and legal and professional expenses, all of which are related to the growth of Company and investments in technology and risk management.

    Legal and professional fees in first quarter were elevated in multiple areas including compliance, BSA, audit, legal and projects as we prepare for new partners, and we may experience a similar level of expenses again in second quarter before returning to a more historical level in third quarter 2025.

    Yield on earning assets and yield on loans receivable increased 0.07% and 0.23%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Average loans receivable as of March 31, 2025 increased $92.2 million compared to December 31, 2024 as net CCBX loans continue to grow, despite selling $744.6 million in CCBX loans during the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    The following table shows the Company’s key performance ratios for the periods indicated.  

        Three Months Ended
    (unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
                         
    Return on average assets (1)     0.93 %     1.30 %     1.34 %     1.21 %     0.73 %
    Return on average equity (1)     8.91 %     14.90 %     16.67 %     15.22 %     9.21 %
    Yield on earnings assets (1)     10.32 %     10.24 %     10.79 %     10.49 %     10.21 %
    Yield on loans receivable (1)     11.33 %     11.12 %     11.44 %     11.22 %     11.01 %
    Cost of funds (1)     3.11 %     3.24 %     3.62 %     3.60 %     3.52 %
    Cost of deposits (1)     3.08 %     3.21 %     3.59 %     3.58 %     3.49 %
    Net interest margin (1)     7.48 %     7.23 %     7.42 %     7.12 %     6.92 %
    Noninterest expense to average assets (1)     6.87 %     6.54 %     6.42 %     6.05 %     6.10 %
    Noninterest income to average assets (1)     6.06 %     7.19 %     7.85 %     7.22 %     9.30 %
    Efficiency ratio     51.59 %     46.02 %     42.65 %     42.84 %     38.08 %
    Loans receivable to deposits (2)     93.89 %     97.82 %     94.33 %     93.75 %     92.29 %
    (1)   Annualized calculations shown for quarterly periods presented.
    (2)   Includes loans held for sale.
       

    Management Outlook; CEO Eric Sprink

    “Looking ahead to the balance of 2025, elevated onboarding activity is expected to continue into the second quarter as our CCBX pipeline remains very robust with high quality and potentially impactful opportunities. We plan to continue to invest in and enhance our technology and risk management infrastructure to support our next phase of CCBX growth. Our risk reduction efforts, namely our fraud and credit indemnifications via our partners, continued to function as expected despite the volatile macroeconomics conditions towards the end of first quarter. These efforts, plus additional growth in noninterest income should help mitigate the uncertainties associated with fluctuating interest rates and provide a stable, recurring income source.” said CEO Eric Sprink.

    Coastal Financial Corporation Overview

    The Company has one main subsidiary, the Bank, which consists of three segments: CCBX, the community bank and treasury & administration.  The CCBX segment includes all of our BaaS activities, the community bank segment includes all community banking activities and the treasury & administration segment includes treasury management, overall administration and all other aspects of the Company.  

    CCBX Performance Update

    Our CCBX segment continues to evolve, and we have 25 relationships, at varying stages, including two partners in testing, three in implementation/onboarding, one signed LOI as of March 31, 2025.  We continue to refine the criteria for CCBX partnerships, exploring relationships with larger more established partners, with experienced management teams, existing customer bases and strong financial positions. We also will consider promising medium and smaller sized partners that align with our approach and terms including financial wherewithal and will continue to exit relationships where it makes sense for us to do so.

    While we explore relationships with new partners we continue to expand our product offerings with existing CCBX partners. As we become more proficient in the BaaS space we aim to cultivate new relationships that align with our long-term goals. We believe that a strategy of adding new partnerships and launching new products with existing partners allows us to expand and grow our customer base with a modest increase in regulatory risk given our operational history with them. Increases in partner activity/transaction counts is positively impacting noninterest income and we expect this trend to continue as current products grow and new products are introduced . We plan to continue selling loans as part of our strategy to balance partner and lending limits, and manage the loan portfolio and credit quality. We retain a portion of the fee income for our role in processing transactions on sold credit card balances, and will continue this strategy to provide an on-going and passive revenue source with no on balance sheet risk or capital requirement.

    On April 1, 2025, we went live with the T-Mobile deposit program and our second quarter deposits will include those balances. As we build our deposit base, we will be able to sweep deposits off and on the balance sheet as needed. This deposit sweep capability allows us to better manage liquidity and deposit programs. At March 31, 2025 we swept off $406.3 million in deposits for FDIC insurance and liquidity purposes. We are also launching a new suite of deposit products with RobinHood, which are expected to launch in the back half of 2025. The introduction of theses products are expected to increase deposits.

    The following table illustrates the activity and evolution in CCBX relationships for the periods presented.

      As of
    (unaudited) March 31, 2025   December 31,
    2024
      March 31, 2024
    Active 19   19   19
    Friends and family / testing 2   1   1
    Implementation / onboarding 3   1   1
    Signed letters of intent 1   3   0
    Total CCBX relationships 25   24   21
               

    CCBX loans increased $47.2 million, or 2.9%, to $1.65 billion despite selling $744.6 million in loans during the three months ended March 31, 2025. In accordance with the program agreement for one partner, effective April 1, 2024, the portion of the CCBX portfolio that we are responsible for losses on decreased from 10% to 5%. At March 31, 2025 the portion of this portfolio for which we are responsible represented $19.9 million in loans.

    The following table details the CCBX loan portfolio:

    CCBX   As of
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Commercial and industrial loans:                        
    Capital call lines   $ 133,466       8.1 %   $ 109,017       6.8 %   $ 135,671       10.3 %
    All other commercial & industrial loans     29,702       1.8       33,961       2.1       47,160       3.6  
    Real estate loans:                        
    Residential real estate loans     285,355       17.3       267,707       16.7       265,148       20.2  
    Consumer and other loans:                        
    Credit cards     532,775       32.2       528,554       33.0       505,706       38.6  
    Other consumer and other loans     670,026       40.6       664,780       41.4       358,528       27.3  
    Gross CCBX loans receivable     1,651,324       100.0 %     1,604,019       100.0 %     1,312,213       100.0 %
    Net deferred origination (fees) costs     (498 )         (442 )         (394 )    
    Loans receivable   $ 1,650,826         $ 1,603,577         $ 1,311,819      
    Loan Yield – CCBX (1)(2)     16.88 %         16.81 %         17.74 %    
                             
    (1) CCBX yield does not include the impact of BaaS loan expense.  BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements and originating & servicing CCBX loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX loan yield.
    (2) Loan yield is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented and includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
       

    The increase in CCBX loans in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, includes an increase of $24.4 million, or 22.4%, in capital call lines as a result of normal balance fluctuations and business activities, an increase of $17.6 million, or 6.6%, in residential real estate loans and an increase of $9.5 million or 0.8%, in other consumer and other loans. We continue to monitor and manage the CCBX loan portfolio, and sold $744.6 million in CCBX loans during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to sales of $845.5 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2024. We continue to reposition ourselves by managing CCBX credit and concentration levels in an effort to optimize our loan portfolio earnings and generate off balance sheet fee income. CCBX loan yield increased 0.07% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    The following chart shows the growth in credit card accounts that generate fee income. This includes accounts with balances, which are included in our loan totals, and accounts that have been sold and have no corresponding balance in our loan totals, and that generate fee income.

    The following table details the CCBX deposit portfolio:

    CCBX   As of
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Demand, noninterest bearing   $ 58,416       2.6 %   $ 55,686       2.7 %   $ 58,669       2.9 %
    Interest bearing demand and money market     2,145,608       94.6       1,958,459       94.9       1,964,942       96.8  
    Savings     16,625       0.7       5,710       0.3       5,338       0.3  
    Total core deposits     2,220,649       97.9       2,019,855       97.9       2,028,949       100.0  
    Other deposits     46,359       2.1       44,233       2.1              
    Total CCBX deposits   $ 2,267,008       100.0 %   $ 2,064,088       100.0 %   $ 2,028,949       100.0 %
    Cost of deposits (1)     4.01 %         4.19 %         4.93 %    
    (1) Cost of deposits is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented.
       

    CCBX deposits increased $202.9 million, or 9.8%, in the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $2.27 billion as a result of growth and normal balance fluctuations. This excludes the $406.3 million in CCBX deposits that were transferred off balance sheet for increased Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance coverage and sweep purposes, compared to $273.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Amounts in excess of FDIC insurance coverage are transferred, using a third-party facilitator/vendor sweep product, to participating financial institutions.

    Community Bank Performance Update

    In the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the community bank saw net loans decrease $16.5 million, or 0.9%, to $1.87 billion, as a result of normal balance fluctuations.

    The following table details the Community Bank loan portfolio:

    Community Bank   As of
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Commercial and industrial loans   $ 149,104       8.0 %   $ 150,395       8.0 %   $ 154,395       8.2 %
    Real estate loans:                        
    Construction, land and land development loans     166,551       8.9       148,198       7.8       160,862       8.5  
    Residential real estate loans     202,920       10.8       202,064       10.7       231,157       12.2  
    Commercial real estate loans     1,340,647       71.6       1,374,801       72.8       1,342,489       71.0  
    Consumer and other loans:                        
    Other consumer and other loans     13,326       0.7       13,542       0.7       1,447       0.1  
    Gross Community Bank loans receivable     1,872,548       100.0 %     1,889,000       100.0 %     1,890,350       100.0 %
    Net deferred origination fees     (6,015 )         (6,012 )         (7,068 )    
    Loans receivable   $ 1,866,533         $ 1,882,988         $ 1,883,282      
    Loan Yield(1)     6.53 %         6.53 %         6.46 %    
    (1) Loan yield is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented and includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
       

    Community bank loans decreased $34.2 million in commercial real estate loans, $1.3 million in commercial and industrial loans and $216,000 in consumer and other loans, partially offset by an increase of $18.4 million in construction, land and land development loans, during the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    The following table details the community bank deposit portfolio:

    Community Bank   As of
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Demand, noninterest bearing   $ 481,214       31.5 %   $ 471,838       31.0 %   $ 515,443       35.9 %
    Interest bearing demand and money market     560,416       36.8       570,625       37.5       834,725       58.2  
    Savings     59,493       3.9       61,116       4.0       68,747       4.8  
    Total core deposits     1,101,123       72.2       1,103,579       72.5       1,418,915       99.0  
    Other deposits     407,391       26.7       400,118       26.3       1       0.0  
    Time deposits less than $100,000     5,585       0.4       5,920       0.4       7,199       0.5  
    Time deposits $100,000 and over     10,122       0.7       11,627       0.8       7,915       0.6  
    Total Community Bank deposits   $ 1,524,221       100.0 %   $ 1,521,244       100.0 %   $ 1,434,030       100.0 %
    Cost of deposits(1)     1.76 %         1.86 %         1.66 %    
    (1)   Cost of deposits is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented.
       

    Community bank deposits increased $3.0 million, or 0.2%, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $1.52 billion as result of normal balance fluctuations. The community bank segment includes noninterest bearing deposits of $481.2 million, or 31.5%, of total community bank deposits, resulting in a cost of deposits of 1.76%, which compared to 1.86% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, largely due to the decreases in the Fed funds rate late in the third quarter and during the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Net Interest Income and Margin Discussion

    Net interest income was $76.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $3.7 million, or 5.1%, from $72.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, and an increase of $13.9 million, or 22.3%, from $62.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Net interest income compared to December 31, 2024, was higher due to an increase in average loans receivable, an increase in loan yield and a decrease in cost of funds. The increase in net interest income compared to March 31, 2024 was largely related to growth in higher yielding loans, partially offset by an increase in cost of funds relating to higher interest rates and growth in interest bearing deposits.  

    Net interest margin was 7.48% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 7.23% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, largely due to higher loan yield and lower cost of deposits. Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense, (a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this earnings release) was 4.28% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 4.16% for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Net interest margin was 6.92% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was largely due to an increase in loan yield, partially offset by higher interest rates on interest bearing deposits. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $2.6 million, or 2.7%, to $98.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $95.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as a result of loan growth. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $12.3 million, or 14.3%, compared to $85.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, due to an increase in outstanding balances and higher interest rates. Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this earnings release) increased 0.12% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024 and increased 0.26% compared the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    The following tables illustrate how net interest margin and loan yield is affected by BaaS loan expense:

    Consolidated   As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31
    2025
      December 31
    2024
      March 31
    2024
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense:        
    Net interest margin (1)     7.48 %     7.23 %     6.92 %
    Earning assets     4,124,065       3,980,078       3,613,769  
    Net interest income (GAAP)     76,062       72,377       62,206  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     (32,507 )     (30,720 )     (26,107 )
    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense(2)   $ 43,555     $ 41,657     $ 36,099  
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (1)(2)     4.28 %     4.16 %     4.02 %
    Loan income net of BaaS loan expense divided by average loans:    
    Loan yield (GAAP)(1)     11.33 %     11.12 %     11.01 %
    Total average loans receivable   $ 3,511,724     $ 3,419,476     $ 3,137,271  
    Interest and earned fee income on loans (GAAP)     98,147       95,575       85,891  
    BaaS loan expense     (32,507 )     (30,720 )     (26,107 )
    Net loan income(2)   $ 65,640     $ 64,855     $ 59,784  
    Loan income, net of BaaS loan expense, divided by average loans (1)(2)     7.58 %     7.55 %     7.66 %
    (1) Annualized calculations shown for periods presented.
    (2) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this earnings release.
       

    Average investment securities decreased $974,000 to $47.2 million compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024 and decreased $68.2 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 as a result of principal paydowns and maturing securities.

    Cost of funds was 3.11% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 13 basis points from the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and a decrease of 42 basis points from the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Cost of deposits for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was 3.08%, compared to 3.21% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, and 3.49% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The decreased cost of funds and deposits compared to December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 were largely due to the recent reductions in the Fed funds rate.

    The following table summarizes the average yield on loans receivable and cost of deposits:

      For the Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
      Yield on
    Loans (2)
      Cost of
    Deposits (2)
      Yield on
    Loans (2)
      Cost of
    Deposits (2)
      Yield on
    Loans (2)
      Cost of
    Deposits (2)
    Community Bank   6.53 %     1.76 %     6.53 %     1.86 %     6.46 %     1.66 %
    CCBX (1)   16.88 %     4.01 %     16.81 %     4.19 %     17.74 %     4.93 %
    Consolidated   11.33 %     3.08 %     11.12 %     3.21 %     11.01 %     3.49 %
    (1) CCBX yield on loans does not include the impact of BaaS loan expense.  BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit and fraud enhancements and originating & servicing CCBX loans. To determine Net BaaS loan income earned from CCBX loan relationships, the Company takes BaaS loan interest income and deducts BaaS loan expense to arrive at Net BaaS loan income which can be compared to interest income on the Company’s community bank loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX loan yield.
    (2) Annualized calculations for periods presented.
       

    The following table illustrates how BaaS loan interest income is affected by BaaS loan expense resulting in net BaaS loan income and the associated yield:

        For the Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)   Income / Expense   Income /
    expense divided
    by average
    CCBX loans
    (2)
      Income / Expense   Income /
    expense divided
    by average
    CCBX loans
    (2)
      Income / Expense   Income /
    expense divided
    by average
    CCBX loans
    (2)
    BaaS loan interest income   $ 67,855       16.88 %   $ 64,532       16.81 %   $ 55,839       17.74 %
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,507       8.09 %     30,720       8.00 %     26,107       8.29 %
    Net BaaS loan income (1)   $ 35,348       8.79 %   $ 33,812       8.81 %   $ 29,732       9.45 %
    Average BaaS Loans(3)   $ 1,630,088         $ 1,527,178         $ 1,265,857      
    (1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this earnings release.
    (2) Annualized calculations shown for the periods presented.
    (3) Includes loans held for sale.
       

    Noninterest Income Discussion

    Noninterest income was $63.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $10.6 million from $74.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and a decrease of $22.7 million from $86.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.  The decrease in noninterest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to a decrease of $10.8 million in total BaaS income.  The $10.8 million decrease in total BaaS income included an $8.4 million decrease in BaaS credit enhancements related to the provision for credit losses and a $3.1 million decrease in BaaS fraud enhancements partially offset by an increase of $724,000 in BaaS program income. The $724,000 increase in BaaS program income is largely due to higher reimbursement of CCBX partner expenses and an increase in transaction and interchange fees and servicing and other BaaS fees, (see “Appendix B” for more information on the accounting for BaaS allowance for credit losses and credit and fraud enhancements).

    The $22.7 million decrease in noninterest income over the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to a $25.1 million decrease in BaaS credit and fraud enhancements and an increase of $2.2 million in BaaS program income.

    Noninterest Expense Discussion

    Total noninterest expense increased $4.6 million to $72.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $67.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and increased $15.5 million from $56.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The $4.6 million increase in noninterest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024, was primarily due to a $3.5 million increase in salaries and benefits, $1.9 million increase in legal and professional fees, and $1.8 million increase in BaaS loan expense, partially offset by a $3.1 million decrease in BaaS fraud expense. The salaries and benefits and legal and professional fees increases were part of our continued investments in growth, technology and risk management. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements, and originating & servicing CCBX loans. BaaS fraud expense represents non-credit fraud losses on partner’s customer loan and deposit accounts. A portion of this expense is realized during the quarter in which the loss occurs, and a portion is estimated based on historical or other information from our partners.

    The increase in noninterest expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was largely due to a $6.4 million increase in BaaS loan expense, a $1.1 million increase in BaaS fraud expense, a $2.8 million increase in legal and professional expenses, a $3.5 million increase in salary and employee benefits, and a $1.3 million increase in data processing and software licenses due to enhancements in technology all of which are related to the growth of Company and investments in technology and risk management.

    Certain noninterest expenses are reimbursed by our CCBX partners. In accordance with GAAP we recognize all expenses in noninterest expense and the reimbursement of expenses from our CCBX partner in noninterest income. The following table reflects the portion of noninterest expenses that are reimbursed by partners to assist the understanding of how the increases in noninterest expense are related to expenses incurred for and reimbursed by CCBX partners:

      Three Months Ended
      March 31,   December 31,   March 31,
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   2025       2024       2024  
    Total noninterest expense (GAAP) $ 71,989     $ 67,411     $ 56,509  
    Less: BaaS loan expense   32,507       30,720       26,107  
    Less: BaaS fraud expense   1,993       5,043       923  
    Less: Reimbursement of expenses (BaaS)   1,026       812       254  
    Noninterest expense, net of BaaS loan expense, BaaS fraud expense
    and reimbursement of expenses (BaaS) (1)
    $ 36,463     $ 30,836     $ 29,225  
    (1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this earnings release.
       

    Provision for Income Taxes

    The provision for income taxes was $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, $3.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2024.  The income tax provision was lower for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024 as a result of the deductibility of certain equity awards which reduced tax expense during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and was higher compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to higher net income compared to that quarter, partially offset by the deductibility of certain equity awards.

    The Company is subject to various state taxes that are assessed as CCBX activities and employees expand into other states, which has increased the overall tax rate used in calculating the provision for income taxes in the current and future periods. The Company uses a federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% as a basis for calculating provision for federal income taxes and 2.55% for calculating the provision for state income taxes.

    Financial Condition Overview

    Total assets increased $218.1 million, or 5.3%, to $4.34 billion at March 31, 2025 compared to $4.12 billion at December 31, 2024.  The increase is primarily comprised of a $171.8 million increase in cash and a $30.8 million increase in loans receivable. Total loans receivable increased to $3.52 billion at March 31, 2025, from $3.49 billion at December 31, 2024.

    As of March 31, 2025, in addition to the $624.3 million in cash on hand the Company had the capacity to borrow up to a total of $662.4 million from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window and Federal Home Loan Bank, plus an additional $50.0 million from a correspondent bank. There were no borrowings outstanding on these lines as of March 31, 2025.

    The Company, on a stand alone basis, had a cash balance of $45.5 million as of March 31, 2025, which is retained for general operating purposes, including debt repayment, for funding $468,000 in commitments to bank technology investment funds and $40.0 million is available to be contributed to the Bank as capital.  

    Uninsured deposits were $558.8 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $543.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

    Total shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2025 increased $11.2 million since December 31, 2024.  The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily comprised of an increase of $1.5 million in common stock outstanding as a result of equity awards exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2025 combined with $9.7 million in net earnings.

    The Company and the Bank remained well capitalized at March 31, 2025, as summarized in the following table.

    (unaudited)   Coastal
    Community
    Bank
      Coastal
    Financial
    Corporation
      Minimum Well
    Capitalized
    Ratios under
    Prompt
    Corrective
    Action
    (1)
    Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to average assets)     10.57 %     10.67 %     5.00 %
    Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)     12.12 %     12.13 %     6.50 %
    Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)     12.12 %     12.22 %     8.00 %
    Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)     13.42 %     14.73 %     10.00 %
    (1) Presents the minimum capital ratios for an insured depository institution, such as the Bank, to be considered well capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Action framework. The minimum requirements for the Company to be considered well capitalized under Regulation Y include to maintain, on a consolidated basis, a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0 percent or greater and a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0 percent or greater.
       

    Asset Quality

    The total allowance for credit losses was $183.2 million and 5.21% of loans receivable at March 31, 2025 compared to $177.0 million and 5.08% at December 31, 2024 and $139.9 million and 4.38% at March 31, 2024. The allowance for credit loss allocated to the CCBX portfolio was $164.2 million and 9.95% of CCBX loans receivable at March 31, 2025, with $19.0 million of allowance for credit loss allocated to the community bank or 1.02% of total community bank loans receivable.

    The following table details the allocation of the allowance for credit loss as of the period indicated:

        As of March 31, 2025   As of December 31, 2024   As of March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Community
    Bank
      CCBX   Total   Community
    Bank
      CCBX   Total   Community
    Bank
      CCBX   Total
    Loans receivable   $ 1,866,533     $ 1,650,826     $ 3,517,359     $ 1,882,988     $ 1,603,577     $ 3,486,565     $ 1,883,282     $ 1,311,819     $ 3,195,101  
    Allowance for credit losses     (18,992 )     (164,186 )     (183,178 )     (18,924 )     (158,070 )     (176,994 )     (21,384 )     (118,557 )     (139,941 )
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans receivable     1.02 %     9.95 %     5.21 %     1.00 %     9.86 %     5.08 %     1.14 %     9.04 %     4.38 %
                                                                             

    Net charge-offs totaled $48.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $56.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and $57.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Net charge-offs as a percent of average loans decreased to 5.57% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to 6.56% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. CCBX partner agreements provide for a credit enhancement that covers the net-charge-offs on CCBX loans and negative deposit accounts by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses, except in accordance with the program agreement for one partner where the Company was responsible for credit losses on approximately 5% of a $299.8 million loan portfolio. At March 31, 2025, our portion of this portfolio represented $19.9 million in loans. Net charge-offs for this $19.9 million in loans were $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    The following table details net charge-offs for the community bank and CCBX for the period indicated:

        Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Community
    Bank
      CCBX   Total   Community
    Bank
      CCBX   Total   Community
    Bank
      CCBX   Total
    Gross charge-offs   $ 4     $ 53,682     $ 53,686     $ 139     $ 61,446     $ 61,585     $ 15     $ 58,979     $ 58,994  
    Gross recoveries     (7 )     (5,479 )     (5,486 )     (3 )     (5,220 )     (5,223 )     (4 )     (2,032 )     (2,036 )
    Net charge-offs   $ (3 )   $ 48,203     $ 48,200     $ 136     $ 56,226     $ 56,362     $ 11     $ 56,947     $ 56,958  
    Net charge-offs to
    average loans (1)
        0.00 %     11.99 %     5.57 %     0.03 %     14.65 %     6.56 %     0.00 %     18.09 %     7.30 %
    (1)  Annualized calculations shown for periods presented.
       

    During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, a $54.3 million provision for credit losses was recorded for CCBX partner loans, compared to the $63.7 million provision for credit losses was recorded for CCBX partner loans for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The provision was based on management’s analysis, bringing the CCBX allowance for credit losses to $164.2 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $158.1 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance is due to the addition of new loans, partially offset by loan sales. CCBX loans have a higher level of expected losses than our community bank loans, which is reflected in the factors for the allowance for credit losses. Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses.

    In accordance with accounting guidance, we estimate and record a provision for expected losses for these CCBX loans and reclassified negative deposit accounts. When the provision for CCBX credit losses and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancements). Expected losses are recorded in the allowance for credit losses. The credit enhancement asset is relieved when credit enhancement recoveries are received from the CCBX partner. If our partner is unable to fulfill their contracted obligations then the Bank could be exposed to additional credit losses. Management regularly evaluates and manages this counterparty risk.

    The factors used in management’s analysis for community bank credit losses indicated that a provision of $65,000 was needed for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to a provision recapture of $1.1 million and $199,000 for the quarters ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. The provision in the current period was due to a change in the mix of the community bank loan portfolio and growth in construction loans.

    The following table details the provision expense/(recapture) for the community bank and CCBX for the period indicated:

        Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Community bank   $ 65     $ (1,071 )   $ (199 )
    CCBX     54,319       63,741       79,717  
    Total provision expense   $ 54,384     $ 62,670     $ 79,518  
                             

    A provision for unfunded commitments of $613,000 was recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as a result of a change in the loan mix of available balance. A provision for accrued interest receivable of $784,000 was recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 on CCBX loans.

    At March 31, 2025, our nonperforming assets were $56.4 million, or 1.30%, of total assets, compared to $62.7 million, or 1.52%, of total assets, at December 31, 2024, and $54.9 million, or 1.42%, of total assets, at March 31, 2024. These ratios are impacted by nonperforming CCBX loans that are covered by CCBX partner credit enhancements. As of March 31, 2025, $54.1 million of the $56.2 million in nonperforming CCBX loans were covered by CCBX partner credit enhancements described above.

    Nonperforming assets decreased $6.3 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024. This change is due to a decrease in CCBX loans 90 days or more past due and still on accrual. Community bank nonperforming loans increased $89,000 from December 31, 2024 to $189,000 as of March 31, 2025, and CCBX nonperforming loans decreased $6.4 million to $56.2 million from December 31, 2024. The decrease in CCBX nonperforming loans is due to a $7.1 million decrease in CCBX loans that are past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest partially offset by an increase of $707,000 in nonaccrual loans from December 31, 2024 to $20.2 million. Some CCBX partners have a collection practice that places certain loans on nonaccrual status to improve collectability. $16.1 million of these loans are less than 90 days past due as of March 31, 2025. As a result of the type of loans (primarily consumer loans) originated through our CCBX partners we anticipate that balances 90 days past due or more and still accruing will generally increase as those loan portfolios grow. Installment/closed-end and revolving/open-end consumer loans originated through CCBX lending partners will continue to accrue interest until 120 and 180 days past due, respectively and are reported as substandard, 90 days or more days past due and still accruing. There were no repossessed assets or other real estate owned at March 31, 2025. Our nonperforming loans to loans receivable ratio was 1.60% at March 31, 2025, compared to 1.80% at December 31, 2024, and 1.72% at March 31, 2024. The lower nonperforming loans to loans receivable ratio is a reflection of our on-going risk reduction efforts.

    For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, there were $3,000 community bank net recoveries and $48.2 million in net charge-offs were recorded on CCBX loans. These CCBX loans have a higher level of expected losses than our community bank loans, which is reflected in the factors for the allowance for credit losses.

    The following table details the Company’s nonperforming assets for the periods indicated.

    Consolidated As of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited) March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Nonaccrual loans:          
    Commercial and industrial loans $ 381     $ 334     $  
    Real estate loans:          
    Residential real estate               212  
    Commercial real estate               7,731  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   13,602       10,262        
    Other consumer and other loans   6,376       8,967        
    Total nonaccrual loans   20,359       19,563       7,943  
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:          
    Commercial & industrial loans   782       1,006       1,793  
    Real estate loans:          
    Residential real estate loans   2,407       2,608       1,796  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   27,187       34,490       37,603  
    Other consumer and other loans   5,632       4,989       5,731  
    Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more   36,008       43,093       46,923  
    Total nonperforming loans   56,367       62,656       54,866  
    Real estate owned                
    Repossessed assets                
    Total nonperforming assets $ 56,367     $ 62,656     $ 54,866  
    Total nonaccrual loans to loans receivable   0.58 %     0.56 %     0.25 %
    Total nonperforming loans to loans receivable   1.60 %     1.80 %     1.72 %
    Total nonperforming assets to total assets   1.30 %     1.52 %     1.42 %
                           

    The following tables detail the CCBX and community bank nonperforming assets which are included in the total nonperforming assets table above.

    CCBX As of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited) March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Nonaccrual loans:          
    Commercial and industrial loans:          
    All other commercial & industrial loans $ 192     $ 234     $  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   13,602       10,262        
    Other consumer and other loans   6,376       8,967        
    Total nonaccrual loans   20,170       19,463        
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:          
    Commercial & industrial loans   782       1,006       1,793  
    Real estate loans:          
    Residential real estate loans   2,407       2,608       1,796  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   27,187       34,490       37,603  
    Other consumer and other loans   5,632       4,989       5,731  
    Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more   36,008       43,093       46,923  
    Total nonperforming loans   56,178       62,556       46,923  
    Other real estate owned                
    Repossessed assets                
    Total nonperforming assets $ 56,178     $ 62,556     $ 46,923  
    Total CCBX nonperforming assets to total consolidated assets   1.29 %     1.52 %     1.21 %
                           
    Community Bank As of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited) March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Nonaccrual loans:          
    Commercial and industrial loans $ 189     $ 100     $  
    Real estate:          
    Residential real estate               212  
    Commercial real estate               7,731  
    Total nonaccrual loans   189       100       7,943  
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:          
    Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more                
    Total nonperforming loans   189       100       7,943  
    Other real estate owned                
    Repossessed assets                
    Total nonperforming assets $ 189     $ 100     $ 7,943  
    Total community bank nonperforming assets to total consolidated assets   0.01 %     %     0.21 %
                           

    About Coastal Financial

    Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) (the “Company”), is an Everett, Washington based bank holding company whose wholly owned subsidiaries are Coastal Community Bank (“Bank”) and Arlington Olympic LLC.  The $4.34 billion Bank provides service through 14 branches in Snohomish, Island, and King Counties, the Internet and its mobile banking application.  The Bank provides banking as a service to digital financial service providers, companies and brands that want to provide financial services to their customers through the Bank’s CCBX segment.  To learn more about the Company visit www.coastalbank.com.

    CCB-ER

    Contact

    Eric Sprink, Chief Executive Officer, (425) 357-3659
    Joel Edwards, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, (425) 357-3687

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. Any statements about our management’s expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “predicts,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plans,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “intends” and similar words or phrases. Any or all of the forward-looking statements in this earnings release may turn out to be inaccurate. The inclusion of or reference to forward-looking information in this earnings release should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. We have based these forward looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the risk that changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, may adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations and those other risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recent period filed and in any of our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    (Dollars in thousands; unaudited)

    ASSETS
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Cash and due from banks $ 43,467     $ 36,533     $ 45,327     $ 59,995     $ 32,790  
    Interest earning deposits with other banks   580,835       415,980       438,699       427,250       482,338  
    Investment securities, available for sale, at fair value   34       35       38       39       41  
    Investment securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost   46,957       47,286       48,582       49,174       50,049  
    Other investments   12,589       10,800       10,757       10,664       10,583  
    Loans held for sale   42,132       20,600       7,565             797  
    Loans receivable   3,517,359       3,486,565       3,413,894       3,321,813       3,195,101  
    Allowance for credit losses   (183,178 )     (176,994 )     (171,674 )     (148,878 )     (139,941 )
    Total loans receivable, net   3,334,181       3,309,571       3,242,220       3,172,935       3,055,160  
    CCBX credit enhancement asset   183,377       181,890       173,600       149,096       142,412  
    CCBX receivable   12,685       14,138       16,060       11,520       10,369  
    Premises and equipment, net   28,639       27,431       25,833       24,526       22,995  
    Lease right-of-use assets   5,117       5,219       5,427       5,635       5,756  
    Accrued interest receivable   21,109       21,104       22,315       21,620       22,485  
    Bank-owned life insurance, net   13,501       13,375       13,255       13,132       12,991  
    Deferred tax asset, net   3,912       3,600       3,083       2,221       2,221  
    Other assets   10,747       13,646       11,711       11,742       12,075  
    Total assets $ 4,339,282     $ 4,121,208     $ 4,064,472     $ 3,959,549     $ 3,863,062  
                       
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    LIABILITIES                  
    Deposits $ 3,791,229     $ 3,585,332     $ 3,627,288     $ 3,543,432     $ 3,462,979  
    Subordinated debt, net   44,331       44,293       44,256       44,219       44,181  
    Junior subordinated debentures, net   3,592       3,591       3,591       3,591       3,590  
    Deferred compensation   310       332       369       405       442  
    Accrued interest payable   1,107       962       1,070       999       1,061  
    Lease liabilities   5,293       5,398       5,609       5,821       5,946  
    CCBX payable   29,391       29,171       37,839       32,539       30,899  
    Other liabilities   14,112       13,425       12,520       11,850       10,255  
    Total liabilities   3,889,365       3,682,504       3,732,542       3,642,856       3,559,353  
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
    Common Stock   229,659       228,177       134,769       132,989       131,601  
    Retained earnings   220,259       210,529       197,162       183,706       172,110  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax   (1 )     (2 )     (1 )     (2 )     (2 )
    Total shareholders’ equity   449,917       438,704       331,930       316,693       303,709  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 4,339,282     $ 4,121,208     $ 4,064,472     $ 3,959,549     $ 3,863,062  
                                           

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

      Three Months Ended
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                  
    Interest and fees on loans $ 98,147     $ 95,575     $ 99,676     $ 90,879     $ 85,891  
    Interest on interest earning deposits with other banks   6,070       6,021       4,781       5,683       4,780  
    Interest on investment securities   650       661       675       686       1,034  
    Dividends on other investments   40       191       33       174       37  
    Total interest income   104,907       102,448       105,165       97,422       91,742  
    INTEREST EXPENSE                  
    Interest on deposits   28,185       29,404       32,083       30,578       28,867  
    Interest on borrowed funds   660       667       809       672       669  
    Total interest expense   28,845       30,071       32,892       31,250       29,536  
    Net interest income   76,062       72,377       72,273       66,172       62,206  
    PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   55,781       61,867       70,257       62,325       83,158  
    Net interest income/(expense) after provision for credit losses   20,281       10,510       2,016       3,847       (20,952 )
    NONINTEREST INCOME                  
    Service charges and fees   860       932       952       946       908  
    Loan referral fees                           168  
    Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities, net   16       1       2       9       15  
    Other income   682       473       486       257       308  
    Noninterest income, excluding BaaS program income and BaaS indemnification income   1,558       1,406       1,440       1,212       1,399  
    Servicing and other BaaS fees   1,419       1,043       1,044       1,525       1,131  
    Transaction and interchange fees   3,833       3,699       3,549       2,934       2,661  
    Reimbursement of expenses   1,026       812       565       857       254  
    BaaS program income   6,278       5,554       5,158       5,316       4,046  
    BaaS credit enhancements   53,648       62,097       70,108       60,826       79,808  
    BaaS fraud enhancements   1,993       5,043       2,084       1,784       923  
    BaaS indemnification income   55,641       67,140       72,192       62,610       80,731  
    Total noninterest income   63,477       74,100       78,790       69,138       86,176  
    NONINTEREST EXPENSE                  
    Salaries and employee benefits   21,532       17,994       17,101       17,005       17,984  
    Occupancy   1,034       958       964       985       1,518  
    Data processing and software licenses   4,232       4,010       4,297       3,625       2,892  
    Legal and professional expenses   6,488       4,606       3,597       3,631       3,672  
    Point of sale expense   107       89       73       72       90  
    Excise taxes   722       778       762       (706 )     320  
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) assessments   755       750       740       690       683  
    Director and staff expenses   631       683       559       470       400  
    Marketing   50       28       67       14       53  
    Other expense   1,938       1,752       1,482       1,383       1,867  
    Noninterest expense, excluding BaaS loan and BaaS fraud expense   37,489       31,648       29,642       27,169       29,479  
    BaaS loan expense   32,507       30,720       32,698       29,011       26,107  
    BaaS fraud expense   1,993       5,043       2,084       1,784       923  
    BaaS loan and fraud expense   34,500       35,763       34,782       30,795       27,030  
    Total noninterest expense   71,989       67,411       64,424       57,964       56,509  
    Income before provision for income taxes   11,769       17,199       16,382       15,021       8,715  
    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   2,039       3,832       2,926       3,425       1,915  
    NET INCOME $ 9,730     $ 13,367     $ 13,456     $ 11,596     $ 6,800  
    Basic earnings per common share $ 0.65     $ 0.97     $ 1.00     $ 0.86     $ 0.51  
    Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.63     $ 0.94     $ 0.97     $ 0.84     $ 0.50  
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                  
    Basic   14,962,507       13,828,605       13,447,066       13,412,667       13,340,997  
    Diluted   15,462,041       14,268,229       13,822,270       13,736,508       13,676,917  
                                           

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS, AND RATES – QUARTERLY
    (Dollars in thousands; unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Interest earning deposits with
    other banks
    $ 553,393     $ 6,070       4.45 %   $ 501,654     $ 6,021       4.77 %   $ 350,868     $ 4,780       5.48 %
    Investment securities, available for sale (2)   37       1       10.96       39                   64,878       349       2.16  
    Investment securities, held to maturity (2)   47,154       649       5.58       48,126       661       5.46       50,490       685       5.46  
    Other investments   11,757       40       1.38       10,783       191       7.05       10,262       37       1.45  
    Loans receivable (3)   3,511,724       98,147       11.33       3,419,476       95,575       11.12       3,137,271       85,891       11.01  
    Total interest earning assets   4,124,065       104,907       10.32       3,980,078       102,448       10.24       3,613,769       91,742       10.21  
    Noninterest earning assets:                                  
    Allowance for credit losses   (170,542 )             (156,687 )             (114,985 )        
    Other noninterest earning assets   296,993               277,922               229,437          
    Total assets $ 4,250,516             $ 4,101,313             $ 3,728,221          
                                       
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                  
    Interest bearing liabilities:                                  
    Interest bearing deposits $ 3,166,384     $ 28,185       3.61 %   $ 3,068,357     $ 29,404       3.81 %   $ 2,728,884     $ 28,867       4.25 %
    FHLB advances and other borrowings         1                   1             5              
    Subordinated debt   44,309       598       5.47       44,272       599       5.38       44,159       598       5.45  
    Junior subordinated debentures   3,592       61       6.89       3,591       67       7.42       3,590       71       7.95  
    Total interest bearing liabilities   3,214,285       28,845       3.64       3,116,220       30,071       3.84       2,776,638       29,536       4.28  
    Noninterest bearing deposits   543,784               577,453               595,693          
    Other liabilities   49,624               50,824               58,829          
    Total shareholders’ equity   442,823               356,816               297,061          
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 4,250,516             $ 4,101,313             $ 3,728,221          
    Net interest income     $ 76,062             $ 72,377             $ 62,206      
    Interest rate spread           6.68 %             6.40 %             5.93 %
    Net interest margin (4)           7.48 %             7.23 %             6.92 %
    (1) Yields and costs are annualized.
    (2) For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
    (3) Includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
    (4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by the average total interest earning assets.
       

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS, AND RATES – BY SEGMENT – QUARTERLY
    (Dollars in thousands; unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited) Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
    Community Bank                                  
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Loans receivable (2) $ 1,881,636     $ 30,292     6.53 %   $ 1,892,298     $ 31,043     6.53 %   $ 1,871,414     $ 30,052     6.46 %
    Total interest earning assets   1,881,636       30,292     6.53       1,892,298       31,043     6.53       1,871,414       30,052     6.46  
    Liabilities                                  
    Interest bearing liabilities:                                
    Interest bearing deposits   1,045,971       6,604     2.56 %     1,029,346       7,161     2.77 %     922,340       6,013     2.62 %
    Intrabank liability   356,337       3,909     4.45       357,442       4,290     4.77       410,993       5,599     5.48  
    Total interest bearing liabilities   1,402,308       10,513     3.04       1,386,788       11,451     3.28       1,333,333       11,612     3.50  
    Noninterest bearing deposits   479,329               505,510               538,081          
    Net interest income     $ 19,779             $ 19,592             $ 18,440      
    Net interest margin(3)         4.26 %           4.12 %           3.96 %
                                       
    CCBX                                  
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Loans receivable (2)(4) $ 1,630,088     $ 67,855     16.88 %   $ 1,527,178     $ 64,532     16.81 %   $ 1,265,857     $ 55,839     17.74 %
    Intrabank asset   554,781       6,085     4.45       583,776       7,007     4.78       598,299       8,151     5.48  
    Total interest earning assets   2,184,869       73,940     13.72       2,110,954       71,539     13.48       1,864,156       63,990     13.81  
    Liabilities                                  
    Interest bearing liabilities:                            
    Interest bearing deposits   2,120,413       21,581     4.13 %     2,039,011       22,243     4.34 %     1,806,544       22,854     5.09 %
    Total interest bearing liabilities   2,120,413       21,581     4.13       2,039,011       22,243     4.34       1,806,544       22,854     5.09  
    Noninterest bearing deposits   64,455               71,943               57,612          
    Net interest income     $ 52,359             $ 49,296             $ 41,136      
    Net interest margin(3)         9.72 %           9.29 %           8.88 %
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense(5)         3.68 %           3.50 %           3.24 %
                                             
      For the Three Months Ended
      March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited) Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
    Treasury & Administration                            
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Interest earning
    deposits with
    other banks
    $ 553,393     $ 6,070     4.45 %   $ 501,654     $ 6,021     4.77 %   $ 350,868     $ 4,780     5.48 %
    Investment securities,
    available for sale (6)
      37       1     10.96       39                 64,878       349     2.16  
    Investment securities,
    held to maturity (6)
      47,154       649     5.58       48,126       661     5.46       50,490       685     5.46  
    Other investments   11,757       40     1.38       10,783       191     7.05       10,262       37     1.45  
    Total interest
    earning assets
      612,341       6,760     4.48 %     560,602       6,873     4.88 %     476,498       5,851     4.94 %
    Liabilities                                  
    Interest bearing
    liabilities:
                                     
    FHLB advances
    and borrowings
    $       1     %   $       1     %   $ 5           %
    Subordinated debt   44,309       598     5.47 %     44,272       599     5.38 %     44,159       598     5.45 %
    Junior subordinated
    debentures
      3,592       61     6.89       3,591       67     7.42       3,590       71     7.95  
    Intrabank liability, net (7)   198,444       2,176     4.45       226,334       2,717     4.78       187,306       2,552     5.48  
    Total interest
    bearing liabilities
      246,345       2,836     4.67       274,197       3,384     4.91       235,060       3,221     5.51  
    Net interest income     $ 3,924             $ 3,489             $ 2,630      
    Net interest margin(3)         2.60 %           2.48 %           2.22 %
    (1)  Yields and costs are annualized.
    (2) Includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
    (3)  Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by the average total interest earning assets.
    (4) CCBX yield does not include the impact of BaaS loan expense. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements and originating & servicing CCBX loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX loan yield.
    (5) Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense, includes the impact of BaaS loan expense. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements, originating & servicing CCBX loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release.
    (6) For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
    (7)  Intrabank assets and liabilities are consolidated for period calculations and presented as intrabank asset, net or intrabank liability, net in the table above.
       

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance.

    However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for an analysis based on GAAP measures. As other companies may use different calculations for these adjusted measures, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled adjusted measures reported by other companies.

    The following non-GAAP measures are presented to illustrate the impact of BaaS loan expense on net loan income and yield on loans and CCBX loans and the impact of BaaS loan expense on net interest income and net interest margin.

    Loan income, net of BaaS loan expense, divided by average loans, is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact BaaS loan expense on loan income and the yield on loans. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is yield on loans.

    Net BaaS loan income divided by average CCBX loans is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact BaaS loan expense on net BaaS loan income and the yield on CCBX loans. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is yield on CCBX loans.

    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense, is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact BaaS loan expense on net interest income. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net interest income.

    CCBX net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense, is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact of BaaS loan expense on net interest rate margin. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is CCBX net interest margin.

    Reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP measures are presented below.

    CCBX   As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31
    2025
      December 31
    2024
      March 31
    2024
    Net BaaS loan income divided by average CCBX loans:
    CCBX loan yield (GAAP)(1)     16.88 %     16.81 %     17.74 %
    Total average CCBX loans receivable   $ 1,630,088     $ 1,527,178     $ 1,265,857  
    Interest and earned fee income on CCBX loans (GAAP)     67,855       64,532       55,839  
    BaaS loan expense     (32,507 )     (30,720 )     (26,107 )
    Net BaaS loan income   $ 35,348     $ 33,812     $ 29,732  
    Net BaaS loan income divided by average CCBX loans (1)     8.79 %     8.81 %     9.45 %
    CCBX net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense:        
    CCBX net interest margin (1)     9.72 %     9.29 %     8.88 %
    CCBX earning assets     2,184,869       2,110,954       1,864,156  
    Net interest income (GAAP)     52,359       49,296       41,136  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     (32,507 )     (30,720 )     (26,107 )
    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense   $ 19,852     $ 18,576     $ 15,029  
    CCBX net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (1)     3.68 %     3.50 %     3.24 %
                             
    Consolidated   As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31
    2025
      December 31
    2024
      March 31
    2024
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense:        
    Net interest margin (1)     7.48 %     7.23 %     6.92 %
    Earning assets     4,124,065       3,980,078       3,613,769  
    Net interest income (GAAP)     76,062       72,377       62,206  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     (32,507 )     (30,720 )     (26,107 )
    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense   $ 43,555     $ 41,657     $ 36,099  
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (1)     4.28 %     4.16 %     4.02 %
    Loan income net of BaaS loan expense divided by average loans:    
    Loan yield (GAAP)(1)     11.33 %     11.12 %     11.01 %
    Total average loans receivable   $ 3,511,724     $ 3,419,476     $ 3,137,271  
    Interest and earned fee income on loans (GAAP)     98,147       95,575       85,891  
    BaaS loan expense     (32,507 )     (30,720 )     (26,107 )
    Net loan income   $ 65,640     $ 64,855     $ 59,784  
    Loan income, net of BaaS loan expense, divided by average loans (1)     7.58 %     7.55 %     7.66 %
    (1) Annualized calculations for periods presented.
       

    The following non-GAAP measure is presented to illustrate the impact of BaaS loan expense, BaaS fraud expense and reimbursement of expenses (BaaS) on noninterest expense. Certain noninterest expenses are reimbursed by our CCBX partners. In accordance with GAAP we recognize all expenses in noninterest expense and the reimbursement of expenses from our CCBX partner in noninterest income. This non-GAAP measure shows the portion of noninterest expenses that are reimbursed by partners to assist the understanding of how the increases in noninterest expense are related to expenses incurred for and reimbursed by CCBX partner. The most comparable GAAP measure is noninterest expense.

        As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Noninterest expense, net of reimbursement of expenses (BaaS)
    Noninterest expense (GAAP)   $ 71,989     $ 67,411     $ 56,509  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,507       30,720       26,107  
    Less: BaaS fraud expense     1,993       5,043       923  
    Less: Reimbursement of expenses     1,026       812       254  
    Noninterest expense, net of BaaS loan expense, BaaS fraud expense
    and reimbursement of expenses
      $ 36,463     $ 30,836     $ 29,225  
                             

    APPENDIX A –
    As of March 31, 2025

    Industry Concentration

    We have a diversified loan portfolio, representing a wide variety of industries. Our major categories of loans are commercial real estate, consumer and other loans, residential real estate, commercial and industrial, and construction, land and land development loans. Together they represent $3.52 billion in outstanding loan balances. When combined with $2.14 billion in unused commitments the total of these categories is $5.67 billion.

    Commercial real estate loans represent the largest segment of our loans, comprising 38.0% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $29.4 million, and the combined total in commercial real estate loans represents $1.37 billion, or 24.2% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our commercial real estate portfolio as of March 31, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans
    Apartments   $ 392,740     $ 4,488     $ 397,228     7.0 %   $ 3,927     100  
    Hotel/Motel     149,859       61       149,920     2.6       6,516     23  
    Convenience Store     138,838       561       139,399     2.5       2,314     60  
    Office     121,346       7,183       128,529     2.3       1,379     88  
    Retail     101,118       744       101,862     1.8       972     104  
    Warehouse     103,813             103,813     1.8       1,790     58  
    Mixed use     91,025       5,220       96,245     1.7       1,167     78  
    Mini Storage     73,172       8,022       81,194     1.4       3,659     20  
    Strip Mall     43,678             43,678     0.8       6,240     7  
    Manufacturing     36,887       370       37,257     0.7       1,272     29  
    Groups < 0.70% of total     88,171       2,752       90,923     1.6       1,145     77  
    Total   $ 1,340,647     $ 29,401     $ 1,370,048     24.2 %   $ 2,082     644  
                                                 

    Consumer loans comprise 34.5% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $910.8 million, and the combined total in consumer and other loans represents $2.13 billion, or 37.5% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments. As illustrated in the table below, our CCBX partners bring in a large number of mostly smaller dollar loans, resulting in an average consumer loan balance of just $1,000. CCBX consumer loans are underwritten to CCBX credit standards and underwriting of these loans is regularly tested, including quarterly testing for partners with portfolio balances greater than $10.0 million.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our consumer and other loan portfolio as of March 31, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments (1)   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment (1)   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans
    CCBX consumer loans
    Credit cards   $ 532,775     $ 868,969     $ 1,401,744     24.7 %   $ 1.7     314,203  
    Installment loans     654,844       29,027       683,871     12.1       0.8     776,669  
    Lines of credit     627       2       629     0.0       1.3     477  
    Other loans     14,555             14,555     0.3       0.1     185,894  
    Community bank consumer loans
    Installment loans     1,846       3       1,849     0.0       65.9     28  
    Lines of credit     173       357       530     0.0       5.2     33  
    Other loans     11,307       12,400       23,707     0.4       34.6     327  
    Total   $ 1,216,127     $ 910,758     $ 2,126,885     37.5 %   $ 1.0     1,277,631  

    (1)  Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits.

    Residential real estate loans comprise 13.9% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $529.3 million, and the combined total in residential real estate loans represents $1.02 billion, or 18.0% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our residential real estate loan portfolio as of March 31, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments (1)   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment (1)   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans
    CCBX residential real estate loans
    Home equity line of credit   $ 285,355     $ 481,778     $ 767,133     13.5 %   $ 28     10,291  
    Community bank residential real estate loans
    Closed end, secured by first liens     164,284       1,649       165,933     3.0       533     308  
    Home equity line of credit     27,931       45,016       72,947     1.3       115     242  
    Closed end, second liens     10,705       892       11,597     0.2       357     30  
    Total   $ 488,275     $ 529,335     $ 1,017,610     18.0 %   $ 45     10,871  

    (1)  Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits. CCBX home equity lines of credit are limited to a $375.0 million portfolio maximum.

    Commercial and industrial loans comprise 8.9% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $601.0 million, and the combined total in commercial and industrial loans represents $913.2 million, or 16.1% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments. Included in commercial and industrial loans is $133.5 million in outstanding capital call lines, with an additional $514.9 million in available loan commitments which is limited to a $350.0 million portfolio maximum. Capital call lines are provided to venture capital firms through one of our CCBX BaaS clients. These loans are secured by the capital call rights and are individually underwritten to the Bank’s credit standards and the underwriting is reviewed by the Bank on every capital call line.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our commercial and industrial loan portfolio as of March 31, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments (1)   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment (1)   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans
    CCBX C&I Loans
    Capital Call Lines   $ 133,466     $ 514,864     $ 648,330     11.4 %   $ 1,019     131  
    Retail and other loans     29,702       21,736       51,438     0.9       10     3,002  
    Community bank C&I Loans
    Construction/Contractor Services     30,768       31,642       62,410     1.1       152     202  
    Financial Institutions     48,648             48,648     0.9       4,054     12  
    Medical / Dental / Other Care     6,721       2,739       9,460     0.2       517     13  
    Manufacturing     5,611       4,022       9,633     0.2       156     36  
    Groups < 0.20% of total     57,356       25,969       83,325     1.4       222     258  
    Total   $ 312,272     $ 600,972     $ 913,244     16.1 %   $ 85     3,654  

    (1) Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits.

    Construction, land and land development loans comprise 4.7% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of March 31, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $72.5 million, and the combined total in construction, land and land development loans represents $239.0 million, or 4.2% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments.

    The following table details our loan commitment for our construction, land and land development portfolio as of March 31, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans  
    Commercial construction   $ 96,716     $ 41,654     $ 138,370     2.4 %   $ 6,908     14  
    Residential construction     39,375       22,253       61,628     1.1       2,316     17  
    Developed land loans     7,788       2       7,790     0.1       556     14  
    Undeveloped land loans     16,684       4,185       20,869     0.4       1,112     15  
    Land development     5,988       4,382       10,370     0.2       665     9  
    Total   $ 166,551     $ 72,476     $ 239,027     4.2 %   $ 2,414     69  
                                                 

    Exposure and risk in our construction, land and land development portfolio increased compared to recent periods as indicated in the following table:

        Outstanding Balance as of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Commercial construction   $ 96,716     $ 83,216     $ 97,792     $ 110,372     $ 102,099  
    Residential construction     39,375       40,940       35,822       34,652       28,751  
    Undeveloped land loans     16,684       8,665       8,606       8,372       8,190  
    Developed land loans     7,788       8,305       14,863       13,954       14,307  
    Land development     5,988       7,072       5,968       5,714       7,515  
    Total   $ 166,551     $ 148,198     $ 163,051     $ 173,064     $ 160,862  
                                             

    Commitments to extend credit total $2.14 billion at March 31, 2025,   however we do not anticipate our customers using the $2.14 billion that is showing as available due to CCBX partner and portfolio limits.

    The following table presents outstanding commitments to extend credit as of March 31, 2025:

    Consolidated    
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   As of March 31, 2025
    Commitments to extend credit:    
    Commercial and industrial loans   $ 86,108  
    Commercial and industrial loans – capital call lines     514,864  
    Construction – commercial real estate loans     50,221  
    Construction – residential real estate loans     22,255  
    Residential real estate loans     529,335  
    Commercial real estate loans     29,401  
    Credit cards     868,969  
    Consumer and other loans     41,789  
    Total commitments to extend credit   $ 2,142,942  
             

    We have individual CCBX partner portfolio limits with our each of our partners to manage loan concentration risk, liquidity risk, and counter-party partner risk. For example, as of March 31, 2025, capital call lines outstanding balance totaled $133.5 million and, while commitments totaled $514.9 million, the commitments are limited to a maximum of $350.0 million by agreement with the partner. If a CCBX partner goes over their individual limit, it would be a breach of their contract and the Bank may impose penalties and would have the choice to fund or not fund the loan.

    See the table below for CCBX portfolio maximums and related available commitments:

    CCBX                
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   Percent of CCBX loans receivable Available Commitments (1)   Maximum Portfolio Size Cash Reserve/Pledge Account Amount (2)
    Commercial and industrial loans:            
    Capital call lines   $ 133,466     8.1 % $ 514,864     $ 350,000   $  
    All other commercial & industrial loans     29,702     1.8     21,736       475,720     541  
    Real estate loans:                
    Home equity lines of credit (3)     285,355     17.3     481,778       375,000     33,436  
    Consumer and other loans:            
    Credit cards – cash secured     339                  
    Credit cards – unsecured     532,436         868,969         27,589  
    Credit cards – total     532,775     32.2     868,969       850,000     27,589  
    Installment loans – cash secured     127,426         29,027          
    Installment loans – unsecured     527,418                 1,175  
    Installment loans – total     654,844     39.7     29,027       1,814,541     1,175  
    Other consumer and other loans     15,182     0.9     2       4,739     419  
    Gross CCBX loans receivable     1,651,324     100.0 %   1,916,376       3,870,000   $ 63,160  
    Net deferred origination fees     (498 )            
    Loans receivable   $ 1,650,826              
    (1) Remaining commitment available, net of outstanding balance.
    (2) Balances are as of April 9, 2025.
    (3) These home equity lines of credit are secured by residential real estate and are accessed by using a credit card, but are classified as 1-4 family residential properties per regulatory guidelines.
       

    APPENDIX B –
    As of March 31, 2025

    CCBX – BaaS Reporting Information

    During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, $53.6 million was recorded in BaaS credit enhancements related to the provision for credit losses – loans and reserve for unfunded commitments for CCBX partner loans and negative deposit accounts. Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement provided by the partner which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses. In accordance with accounting guidance, we estimate and record a provision for expected losses for these CCBX loans, unfunded commitments and negative deposit accounts. When the provision for credit losses – loans and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancements) in recognition of the CCBX partner legal commitment to indemnify or reimburse losses. The credit enhancement asset is relieved as credit enhancement payments and recoveries are received from the CCBX partner or taken from the partner’s cash reserve account. Agreements with our CCBX partners also provide protection to the Bank from fraud by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred fraud losses. BaaS fraud includes non-credit fraud losses on loans and deposits originated through partners, generally fraud losses related to loans are comprised primarily of first payment defaults. Fraud losses are recorded when incurred as losses in noninterest expense, and the enhancement received from the CCBX partner is recorded in noninterest income, resulting in a net impact of zero to the income statement. Many CCBX partners also pledge a cash reserve account at the Bank which the Bank can collect from when losses occur that is then replenished by the partner on a regular interval. Although agreements with our CCBX partners provide for credit enhancements that provide protection to the Bank from credit and fraud losses by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred credit and fraud losses, if our partner is unable to fulfill their contracted obligation then the bank would be exposed to additional loan and deposit losses if the cash flows on the loans were not sufficient to fund the reimbursement of loan losses, as a result of this counterparty risk. If a CCBX partner does not replenish their cash reserve account the Bank may consider an alternative plan for funding the cash reserve. This may involve the possibility of adjusting the funding amounts or timelines to better align with the partner’s specific situation. If a mutually agreeable funding plan is not agreed to, the Bank could declare the agreement in default, take over servicing and cease paying the partner for servicing the loan and providing credit enhancements. The Bank would evaluate any remaining credit enhancement asset from the CCBX partner in the event the partner failed to determine if a write-off is appropriate. If a write-off occurs, the Bank would retain the full yield and any fee income on the loan portfolio going forward, and our BaaS loan expense would decrease once default occurred and payments to the CCBX partner were stopped.

    The Bank records contractual interest earned from the borrower on CCBX partner loans in interest income, adjusted for origination costs which are paid or payable to the CCBX partner. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit and fraud enhancements and originating and servicing CCBX loans. To determine net revenue (Net BaaS loan income) earned from CCBX loan relationships, the Bank takes BaaS loan interest income and deducts BaaS loan expense to arrive at Net BaaS loan income (a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the preceding section of this earnings release) which can be compared to interest income on the Company’s community bank loans.

    The following table illustrates how CCBX partner loan income and expenses are recorded in the financial statements:

    Loan income and related loan expense   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Yield on loans (1)     16.88 %     16.81 %     17.74 %
    BaaS loan interest income   $ 67,855     $ 64,532     $ 55,839  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,507       30,720       26,107  
    Net BaaS loan income (2)   $ 35,348     $ 33,812     $ 29,732  
    Net BaaS loan income divided by average BaaS loans (1)(2)     8.79 %     8.81 %     9.45 %

    (1) Annualized calculation for quarterly periods shown.
    (2) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the preceding section of this earnings release.

    An increase in average CCBX loans receivable resulted in increased interest income on CCBX loans during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The increase in average CCBX loans receivable was primarily due to our strategy to optimize the CCBX loan portfolio and strengthen our balance sheet through originating higher quality new loans with enhanced credit standards. These higher quality loans also have lower stated rates and expected losses than some of our CCBX loans historically. Our yield on loans and our net interest margin net of BaaS loan expense slightly increased, as our CCBX portfolio is leveling out. Current loan sales and new loan growth are at more similar interest rates compared to prior periods when we were selling loans with higher risk and higher interest rates and replacing them with higher quality lower interest rate loans. We continue to reposition ourselves by managing CCBX credit and concentration levels in an effort to optimize our loan portfolio and also generate off balance sheet fee income. Growth in CCBX loans and deposits has resulted in increases in interest income and expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    The following tables are a summary of the interest components, direct fees and expenses of BaaS for the periods indicated and are not inclusive of all income and expense related to BaaS.

    Interest income   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Loan interest income   $ 67,855     $ 64,532     $ 55,839  
    Total BaaS interest income   $ 67,855     $ 64,532     $ 55,839  
                             
    Interest expense   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    BaaS interest expense   $ 21,581     $ 22,243     $ 22,854  
    Total BaaS interest expense   $ 21,581     $ 22,243     $ 22,854  
                             
    BaaS income   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    BaaS program income:            
    Servicing and other BaaS fees   $ 1,419     $ 1,043     $ 1,131  
    Transaction and interchange fees     3,833       3,699       2,661  
    Reimbursement of expenses     1,026       812       254  
    Total BaaS program income     6,278       5,554       4,046  
    BaaS indemnification income:            
    BaaS credit enhancements     53,648       62,097       79,808  
    BaaS fraud enhancements     1,993       5,043       923  
    BaaS indemnification income     55,641       67,140       80,731  
    Total noninterest BaaS income   $ 61,919     $ 72,694     $ 84,777  
                             

    Servicing and other BaaS fees increased $376,000 and transaction and interchange fees increased $134,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2024. We expect servicing and other BaaS fees to be higher when we are bringing new partners on and then to decrease when transaction and interchange fees increase as partner activity grows and contracted minimum fees are replaced with these recurring fees when they exceed the minimum fees. Increases in BaaS reimbursement of fees offsets increases in noninterest expense from BaaS expenses covered by CCBX partners.

    BaaS loan and fraud expense:   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    BaaS loan expense   $ 32,507     $ 30,720     $ 26,107  
    BaaS fraud expense     1,993       5,043       923  
    Total BaaS loan and fraud expense   $ 34,500     $ 35,763     $ 27,030  
                             

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/26a7ee4c-99dc-493e-8703-90dc906581e2

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The treasure of trusteeship

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    The treasure of trusteeship

    David Holdsworth delivers speech at Trustee Exchange 2025.

    Good afternoon. 

    I’m delighted to join so many of you here today at the annual Trustee Exchange.  

    This is the event in the calendar dedicated to promoting and developing trustees, and I’d like to extend my thanks to Civil Society for once again bringing us all together.  

    Because, put simply, without you, there would be no charity sector.  

    What you achieve – individually and collectively – for society, is nothing short of staggering. 

    A figure used a lot is £94 billion.

    That’s the annual turnover of the charity sector in England and Wales.

    It’s a huge figure – so huge that it’s hard to really imagine what that means, on the ground, in people’s lives. 

    Well – it means game-changing medical trials – like the one recently funded by the charity Spinal Research – a paralysed woman regaining the use of her hands so that she can now brush her young daughter’s hair.

    It means that the osprey – that magnificent bird of prey – which was once driven to near extinction in the UK – is now thriving, with over 250 nesting pairs living in Britain today. 

    It means that 30 million more people across the world now have access to a safe, working toilet. 

    It means that families with seriously ill children in hospital can stay close by in free, purpose-built accommodation. 

    And it means that, on average, two lives are saved at sea every single day by RNLI volunteers.   

    These a just a few examples of what has been made possible by the charity sector, and the steadfast custodianship of its trustees.  

    So please, take a moment to reflect on your own contribution to the countless and varied achievements of charities across the years.  

    I can assure you, your work does not go unnoticed by us or the public. 

    So ensuring the Commission supports you as trustees in maximising your charities’ impact is vital – and that’s what I want to discuss today. 

    It won’t come as news to you that the entire charitable sector is scaffolded by the enthusiasm, generosity, and capability of its trustees. 

    So making trusteeship an attractive prospect – both for current trustees, and for new recruits – is absolutely vital for us. 

    I’ve been in post at the Charity Commission now for nine months, and in this time have had the pleasure of visiting a great range of charities in England and Wales.  

    I don’t need to tell anyone here today that times remain challenging for the sector as a whole. 

    Charities are on the front line, dealing with the fall out from unpredictable global politics and shifting world orders. 

    From providing aid in warzones such as Ukraine and the Middle East, to running vital services here in the UK, the sector consistently steps in to meet need – wherever it finds it. 

    All the while, charities continue to grapple with higher running costs, a challenging environment for fundraising and increasing demand for their services. 

    In the face of these challenges, many trustees are being forced to make difficult decisions about the future of their charity.  

    Against this backdrop, you might assume morale among the charities I’ve visited would be low.   

    But I’ve found the opposite to be true.  

    The trustees I’ve spoken to are realistic about the challenges they face, but overwhelmingly optimistic about the resilience of their charity to weather them.  

    They are the embodiment of public spirit.  

    Trustee research 

    Just today we have published the results our new research with ProBono Economics into the experience of trustees in England and Wales.  

    It found that the vast majority of trustees are immensely positive about their experience. Something that you and most of us who are or have been trustees of course already knew. 

    They reported multiple benefits from their role, ranging from professional benefits to a greater sense of personal connection, purpose and fulfilment.  

    Eight in ten trustees would be likely to recommend the role to others.

    Most trustees feel positive about board dynamics, and their relationships with staff. 

    Most report feeling that they are having a positive impact on the world, and that they’re more connected to their community as a result. 

    One in three said that their role expanded their social circle.  

    And the benefits don’t stop there. 

    Trustees who are still of working age found that the role supported their career development, while two thirds of trustees said they enjoyed the opportunity to use their skills in a new context. 

    More than half have served on their boards for four years or more, underlining the loyalty and dedication of many trustees.   

    The full report – which I’d encourage you to read on our website – gives us a detailed snapshot of the sector and includes useful information about the demographics of trusteeship. 

    We are seeing positive movement towards gender parity, with 43% of trustees now being female. 

    This represents a welcome shift from our last research in 2017, when just 36% were women. So more to do, but progress.  

    Over half of all trustees are retired, with the average age being 65.  

    Although there are proportionately fewer younger people involved in trusteeship, for those who do, there seem to be multiple benefits.

    Over half of trustees under 30 said that their role supported their career development.  

    White people are overrepresented on charity boards compared to their proportion of the overall population, and by that same measure, there are fewer trustees from ethnic minorities as compared with the national average.  

    This is a challenge we need to collectively address, but again, as with the gender breakdown, there are some positives to take away from the new research.  

    For example, there are proportionally more Black trustees aged under 60 than in the general under age 60 population (7% compared to 5%), indicating that we are seeing the green shoots of a move towards greater ethnic parity among trustees.  

    Which is not to say there isn’t active work the sector needs to undertake to address the challenge! 

    Reassuringly, of the trustees we spoke to, the vast majority reported feeling confident in their role. 

    More than nine in ten reported understanding their roles and responsibilities (95%) and feeling qualified to fulfil them (93%).    

    However, the findings suggest some boards could benefit from more people with certain skills or expertise.  

    A quarter of respondents reported accessing legal expertise externally, suggesting a possible lack of relevant skills at board level.   

    While most trustees report their board had significant finance skills and experience, this was also the skillset with the second greatest reliance on external sources.    

    Elsewhere, only a quarter of boards reported any significant experience in marketing, campaigning and anti-fraud skills. 

    Collectively, these findings demonstrate the importance of helping charities to recruit people with a broader range of skills, backgrounds and experience – ultimately strengthening their charity’s governance. 

    While we must always work collectively on ensuring the pipeline of trustees remains flowing, I don’t accept there is any kind of ‘crisis’ in trusteeship.  

    Of the 60 million people in England and Wales, more than 800,000 are trustees. 

    And this figure has remained broadly stable over time.   

    So, as the old saying goes, you really are never more than 6 feet away from a charity trustee.  

    And, casting the Commission as Pied Piper – in this analogy that I’m beginning to regret – we want to lead trustees on the path to good governance. 

    Because, although trustees are plentiful, our work at the Commission does indicate that there are charities on the register with a smaller number of trustees on their board – around 11% of charities have fewer than three trustees, according to our 2023 Annual Returns.  

    Although this does not necessarily mean they are inquorate, very small trustee boards can have the potential to increase risk factors relating to dominance, lack of independence and conflicts of interest.     

    This, along with the skills gaps within existing boards, demonstrates the continued need for widening the base of trustees.  

    Along with the sector, it’s vital that we respond to these findings and help inspire a pipeline of people willing to serve as volunteer trustees into the future. 

    The big question, then, is how? 

    Widening access to trusteeship 

    In this space, it would be remiss of me not to mention the sad demise of Getting on Board last year.  

    For twenty years, the organisation played a vital role in encouraging new talent into trusteeship and its contribution will be sorely missed in the sector. 

    We must all take up this mantle, and work proactively to encourage others to become trustees. 

    Because, in fact, the very best advert for trusteeship is you.  

    Most of you tend to be quite shy about the amazing work you do – after all, it’s simply not very British to shout our achievements from the rooftops is it? 

    But one of the best ways to encourage trusteeship is by being a walking, talking advert for the role.  

    By being more open – talking more – and celebrating the amazing work you do, you can publicly demonstrate the opportunities trusteeship presents. 

    Don’t underestimate the power of your own story. 

    We also know that there is work to be done on improving trustee recruitment practices, so that new wells of talent can be tapped. 

    The new data from PBE suggests that most charities rely strongly on their existing networks to recruit trustees.  

    One in three charity trustees was asked to join the board directly by the Chair, while only 6% of trustee recruitment came from advertising. 

    Of course, informal networking and personal recommendations can be invaluable, especially when charities are stretched for time. 

    But this may come at the expense of casting the net wider, to recruit trustees who could bring different skills and perspectives to the board. 

    Looking beyond existing supporter bases, with fair and open recruitment practices, will help the sector engage a broader pool of trustee talent. 

    To help charities with this endeavour, we’ll be publishing refreshed guidance on finding new trustees – CC30 – in the coming months.  

    We’ll be providing updated advice around the recruitment process and how to recruit further afield. Reach Volunteering’s digital platform being a great tool, for example, especially as its services are offered free of charge for smaller charities.  

    Please, do take five minutes to read it and think about the ways in which you can apply the guidance in your own charity. 

    The Voluntary Principle 

    I know that for some, one solution to recruitment difficulties would be to pay trustees for their service, thereby attracting a wider range of candidates to roles. 

    In fact, our director of policy and communications, Paul Latham, took part in a panel discussion on the matter here at Trustee Exchange this morning. 

    One argument for paying for trustees is that it would broaden the role’s appeal, particularly amongst currently underrepresented groups. 

    But, according to research from the volunteer recruitment charity Reach, the data shows that for age, ethnicity, gender and sexuality this does not hold true.  

    Voluntary service has proven to be no barrier to diversity when it comes to trustee recruitment. 

    At this point, I would like to be clear, however, that no one should feel as though they can’t afford to participate in trusteeship.  

    And that is one reason we’ve also published a new, separate guide on trustee expenses. 

    The Commission is clear that expenses do not constitute trustee ‘payments’ and that trustees are entitled to have their reasonable expenses reimbursed by the charity. 

    This can include childcare, travel costs and meals when acting on behalf of their charity. 

    In this way, trustees can undertake their voluntary duties without worrying that that it will put them out of pocket.    

    But while we heard some cogent arguments in favour of paying trustees at the panel today, to my mind, none can truly stand up to what’s at stake here.  

    Which is why I want to be very clear – it’s the Commission’s belief that voluntary trusteeship underpins the public’s trust in charity. 

    And public trust is particularly important when you consider the fact that charities in England and Wales rely on public donations of almost 60 billion every year.

    The research consistently backs this up.  

    Charity trust is currently at a 10-year high – and time and again we are told that what matters most to people is knowing how their donation is spent. 

    Rightly or wrongly, the public’s positive perception of charity is intrinsically linked with the concept of voluntary service, of doing good for others, not to gain financially, but in return for the personal rewards I mentioned earlier. 

    In our research into public trust in charities in 2023, most people said they were more inclined to trust a charity run by volunteers, than one run by paid professionals.  

    Put simply, voluntary trusteeship is the lynchpin of the public’s trust in charity – and we must guard it fiercely.  

    We already know that the vast majority of trustees undertake their duties voluntarily.  

    There are an incredible 800,000 trustees on our register, filling almost a million trustee positions. Of those, only a very small proportion receive any kind of payment. 

    Last year, fewer than one in ten charities declared they were paying trustees, and in most of these cases, it was for providing goods or services. 

    But some charities will be faced with decisions about whether to pay one or more trustee, whether for the role itself or as payment for goods and services. It is vital that charities get these decisions right, and boards fulfil legal duties and responsibilities carefully. 

    We’ve recently refreshed and revised our guidance on the topic – CC11 – with the aim of making it easier for trustees to know what is expected of them when making this decision. 

    Conclusion  

    But as I draw to a close, I want to return my focus to the present – and to the three quarters of a million-strong community of trustees that we currently have on our register.   

    As our research released today has shown, it’s a role like no other – one that asks a lot of its incumbent – but also one that repays this effort with interest. 

    What you all have built, in your individual organisations, and as civic society – is truly remarkable. 

    It must be nurtured, cherished and defended. 

    And with your dedication, commitment and public spirit, I can’t think of a better group to do so.  

    Thank you.

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    Published 29 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) v1.1

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) v1.1

    An updated version of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) is available.

    An updated version of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), referred to as v1.1, has been published on GOV.UK.

    RAM v1.1 has been created following feedback from industry on RAM v1, which was published on 23 December 2024.  

    Simplifications informed by the value chain  

    PackUK carried out a RAM simplification sprint in February 2025. The aim of the sprint was to reduce complexity of the RAM and increase the viability of producers being able to fully complete RAM assessments in 2025.   

    The sprint involved gathering feedback on the first iteration of the RAM and offering up simplifications, which have been incorporated into the newly released v1.1.  

    The sprint was positively received by industry. A broad range of stakeholders contributed a variety of comments and content suggestions for v1.1, including targeted feedback from retailers and brands with large and complex product portfolios.      

    The suggestions were cross-referenced against industry standards and technical feedback was sought from industry material associations to ensure accuracy and consistency.     

    On 8 April 2025, PackUK sent a final technical draft of RAM v1.1 out to packaging producers. The technical draft aimed to provide stakeholders with as much lead in time as possible, ensuring they can apply the guidance in 2025.     

    What this means

    The RAM methodology will enable large packaging producers to assess the recyclability of their household packaging and produce a red/amber/green output which will inform the level of fee modulation payable for that material from year 2 of pEPR.  

    Producers are required to apply the methodology for household packaging placed on the market from 1 January 2025, with the first reporting deadline being 1 October 2025.   

    Only large producers (also known as ‘large organisations’) must report their recyclability assessment data. Find out about small and large producers.  

    You only need to collect and report recyclability assessment data if you are responsible for household packaging.  

    Join the Circular Economy stakeholder forum   

    At the May stakeholder forum, we will deliver a presentation on RAM v1.1. There will also be an opportunity for stakeholders to ask in-depth questions and relay feedback.   

    • date: Tuesday 6 May 2025  

    • time: 2:30pm to 4pm  

    • registration: Please register for the forum on Microsoft Teams Live  

    Please direct any questions about RAM v1.1 to the EPRCustomerService@defra.gov.uk

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    Published 29 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement: Premier Danielle Smith responds to election of Liberal government

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Calls on SBA to Step Up and Support Content Creators and the Digital Creator Economy

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

    Rep. Gomez is calling for more tailored small business resources for digital entrepreneurs fueling a $250 billion industry

    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to step up support for content creators—an increasingly powerful part of the small business economy. In a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Rep. Gomez urged the agency to provide more services and resources tailored to the unique needs of digital entrepreneurs who are building businesses on social platforms.

    “The content creator economy is a robust economic and social infrastructure which has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. This growth has driven a major shift in our social and economic ecosystem as online social platforms have become an epicenter for ideas and commerce,” wrote Rep. Gomez. “I write to urge the Small Business Administration to support this fast-growing industry by providing services and programs that will help content creator small businesses continue to thrive and contribute to our economy.”

    “Content creators and influencers form the backbone of this thriving economic sector and represent a rapidly expanding segment of small business entrepreneurs across the country. Their innovative contributions fuel job creation, shape consumer spending habits, and spark growth in our economy,” continued Rep. Gomez. “My district in Los Angeles in particular serves as a global hub for content creation due to its deep roots in media and entertainment as well as a rich history as home to a thriving, diverse community of creative talent.”

    Rep. Gomez is demanding the SBA to outline how it is helping creators with key challenges like taxes, intellectual property, business loans, and managing irregular income. His push comes as more Americans build careers through platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. According to Goldman Sachs, content creators and influencers collectively form an over $250 billion creator economy that is projected to grow to nearly $500 billion within the next four years. This effort builds on Rep. Gomez’s January listening session with leading social media influencers, held just days before a potential TikTok ban. There, he emphasized the need for better tax and legal support for creators, and reaffirmed his opposition to policies that would harm the digital creator economy.

    You can read the full letter HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI: Vitus Marine, Greatland Fuel Sales, and Vitus Terminals Secure Combined $37M in USDA Funding to Expand Fuel Infrastructure and Strengthen Rural Alaskan Communities

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAGRANGE, Ga., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vitus Marine LLC, Greatland Fuel Sales LLC (GFS), and Vitus Terminals LLC (VT), collectively (Vitus), announced today the group secured $37M in USDA Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Program funding to enhance fuel infrastructure and drive economic growth in rural Alaska. Phoenix Lender Services (Phoenix) facilitated the loan fundings with Community Bank & Trust. Phoenix is a subsidiary of Community Bankshares Inc., which originated, underwrote, and closed the loans, while Community Bank & Trust funded the loans. This second series of loans follows a total of $25M in three B&I loans funded in June of 2024 for Vitus.

    These strategic investments support existing jobs, improve access to essential energy resources and bolster local economies in some of Alaska’s most remote regions.

    On a combined basis for the three companies, these two loan tranches secured over $62 million in total funding and made a significant positive impact to strengthen vital energy infrastructure in Alaska. The Vitus family of companies runs bulk fuel, freight lighterage and energy products to consumers in remote Alaskan communities and provides vital heat, electricity and logistics support to its customers.

    “These partnerships represent the impact we strive to achieve—empowering rural businesses to grow and continuing to serve communities with critical services,” said Chris Hurn, President/CEO of Phoenix Lender Services. “Vitus Marine, Greatland Fuel Sales, and Vitus Terminals are vital to Alaska’s energy infrastructure, and we’re proud to support them through the USDA B&I Program.”

    These loans offer favorable terms with lower interest rates and longer repayment terms, reducing financial burdens and demonstrating a commitment to the sustainability and growth of rural businesses. These investments highlight a powerful public-private partnership focused on preserving access, affordability, and economic opportunity for some of America’s most underserved regions.

    “Fuel and energy access is an essential service for all people. Energy access is not a luxury for the people we serve,” said Justin Charon, Owner and CEO of Vitus. “This collaboration ensures that our customers can continue to depend on us, no matter how remote their community or harsh the delivery season.”

    For more information on Phoenix and its lending solutions, visit https://phoenixlenderservices.com.

    About Phoenix Lender Services
    Based in Georgia and serving clients nationwide, Phoenix Lender Services offers a comprehensive suite of commercial lending solutions, including loan underwriting, closing, and servicing; participant lender matching; secondary market sales; portfolio management; risk analysis; and compliance reviews and regulatory support. Seasoned professionals at Phoenix combine extensive industry expertise in SBA, USDA, and commercial government-guaranteed lending with industry-leading technologies to deliver tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique strategic goals. Phoenix Lender Services is leading the way in SBA, USDA, and commercial lending.

    About Vitus Marine LLC [1]
    Vitus Marine LLC (VM) is one of two major fuel importers and distributors in Western Alaska with the ability to craft custom import solutions, offer hedging ideas and card-lock alternatives for its commercial and industrial buyers. Its customers have learned to depend on the team at Vitus Marine for creative approaches to solve the problems they face in the remote Arctic region the team serves.

    About Vitus Terminals LLC
    Vitus Terminals LLC (VT) is one of a few major fuel importers and distributors into the roadless regions in Western Alaska. They provide heating fuel deliveries to homes and businesses with convenience store access in Bethel and Dillingham, Alaska. All locations offer 24-hour card-lock access. They specialize in the storage, sale, hedging and distribution of fuel through their service hubs in Bethel, Kotzebue, Dillingham, St. Michael, Alaska.

    About Greatland Fuel Sales LLC
    Greatland Fuel Sales LLC continues Vitus Energy’s 15-year history of providing energy to Alaska with unique and timely solutions to create value for its customers through its growing energy supply network and clean convenience stores. Their mission is to deliver competitive energy alternatives for local road warriors and visitors to Alaska.

    About Community Bank & Trust
    Community Bank & Trust (CB&T), a subsidiary of Community Bankshares Inc., is a trusted financial institution dedicated to serving individuals, families, and businesses across its service area and nationwide. Headquartered in LaGrange, GA, CB&T is committed to leveraging its rural roots to empower both local consumers and commercial entities, as well as underserved groups and communities with a broad slate of accessible, personalized banking solutions, while also reaching a diverse and growing nationwide audience.

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  • MIL-OSI: Summit State Bank Earns $2.5 Million, or $0.37 Per Diluted Share, in First Quarter 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit State Bank (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: SSBI) today reported net income of $2,494,000, or $0.37 per diluted share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to net income of $1,395,000, or $0.21 per diluted share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    “Our operating performance for the first quarter of 2025 was a significant improvement over the prior quarter, fueled by strong net interest income generation and net interest margin expansion,” said Brian Reed, President and CEO. “We are feeling positive about our earnings trajectory, as we have made significant progress in resolving problem loans which negatively impacted the Bank’s performance in 2024. While market volatility continues throughout the financial sector, we will remain consistent with our balance sheet management and operating procedures. Continued repricing of our deposit and loan portfolio is expected to have a positive impact on our net interest margin and financial results going forward.”

    “We continue to focus on maintaining strong capital levels by strategically managing the balance sheet and suspending cash dividends,” said Reed. “As such, the Board determined it will also suspend cash dividends in the second quarter of 2025 so that we can continue to build capital, increase liquidity, and position the Bank to create long-term value for our shareholders.”

    “Another highlight of the first quarter was the substantial decrease in problem loans and non-performing assets,” said Reed. “We have been aggressively pursuing solutions to problem loans and have reduced our non-performing loans by $10,307,000 during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the preceding quarter, and by $24,101,000 compared to a year ago. Additionally, we anticipate non-performing loans will be further reduced by $8,016,000 in the second quarter of 2025 as a result of loan payoffs from the sale of collateral that is currently under contract. These loans represent 46% of our $17,400,000 in non-performing loans. We are encouraged with our progress in resolving problem loans and will continue to make this a primary focus of the Bank.”

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights (at or for the three months ended March 31, 2025)

    • Net income was $2,494,000, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to $1,395,000, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024 and a net loss of $7,142,000, or $1.06 loss per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
    • Net interest margin was 3.19% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2.81% in the first quarter of 2024 and 2.88% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
    • Non-performing assets decreased to $21,884,000 at March 31, 2025 compared to $41,548,000 in non-performing assets at March 31, 2024 and $32,191,000 at December 31, 2024.
    • Collateral relating to three of the non-performing loans to one borrower is under contract to sell in the second quarter of 2025 and the expected proceeds represent 46% or $8,016,000 of the remaining $17,447,000 of non-performing loans.
    • The Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage ratio increased to 9.45% at March 31, 2025 compared to 9.21% at March 31, 2024. This ratio remains well above the minimum of 5% required to be considered “well-capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes.
    • The Bank’s annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity for the first quarter of 2025 was 0.95% and 10.80%, respectively. This compared to annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average equity for the first quarter of 2024 of 0.51% and 5.74%, respectively.
    • The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.53% at March 31, 2025 compared to 1.66% one year earlier and 1.49% in the preceding quarter.
    • The Bank maintained strong total liquidity of $448,039,000, or 42.1% of total assets as of March 31, 2025. This includes on balance sheet liquidity (cash and equivalents and unpledged available-for-sale securities) of $141,145,000 or 13.3% of total assets, plus available borrowing capacity of $306,894,000 or 28.9% of total assets.
    • The Bank has been strategically managing its loan and deposit portfolios to reduce risk in the balance sheet and improve capital ratios. The Bank has been successful in reducing the size of its balance sheet as noted below:
      • Net loans decreased 4% to $877,354,000 at March 31, 2025, compared to $917,685,000 one year earlier and decreased 3% compared to $905,075,000 in the fourth quarter of 2024.
      • Total deposits increased 2% to $957,065,000 at March 31, 2025, compared to $939,202,000 at March 31, 2024, and decreased 1% when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, at $962,562,000.
    • Book value was $14.07 per share, compared to $14.43 per share a year ago and $13.53 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Operating Results

    For the first quarter of 2025, the annualized return on average assets was 0.95% and the annualized return on average equity was 10.80%. This compared to an annualized return on average assets of 0.51% and an annualized return on average equity of 5.74%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2024.

    “The 31 basis point improvement in our net interest margin during the first quarter of 2025, compared to the preceding quarter, was a result of lower cost of funds as well as higher loan yields as existing loans continue to reprice,” said Reed. “We anticipate additional improvement to our net interest margin over the next few quarters as time deposits and loans reprice.” The Bank’s net interest margin was 3.19% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2.81% in the first quarter of 2024 and 2.88% in fourth quarter of 2024.

    Interest and dividend income increased 0.4% to $14,542,000 in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $14,477,000 in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in interest income is attributable to a $146,000 increase in interest and fees on loans, an increase of $115,000 in interest on deposits with banks offset by a $197,000 decrease in interest on investment securities.

    Interest expense decreased 9% to $6,464,000 in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $7,070,000 in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in interest expense is primarily attributable to a $498,000 decrease in interest expense on deposits resulting from lower cost of funds and a $150,000 decrease in interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances due to decreased borrowing volume.

    Noninterest income decreased in the first quarter of 2025 to $646,000 compared to $948,000 in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease is primarily attributed to the Bank recognizing $514,000 in gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loan balances in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $22,000 in gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loan balances in the first quarter of 2025.

    “We have worked hard at implementing significant cost savings throughout the Bank to improve operating efficiencies,” said Reed. Operating expenses decreased in the first quarter of 2025 to $6,253,000 compared to $6,400,000 in the first quarter of 2024. The savings is primarily due to a decrease of $455,000 in salaries and employee benefits from an 8% reduction in force due to a cost savings initiative in the fourth quarter of 2024 offset by an increase in FDIC deposit insurance and stock appreciation rights expense in the first quarter of 2025.

    Balance Sheet Review

    During the first quarter of 2025, the Bank strategically managed its loan and deposit portfolios to reduce balance sheet risk and improve liquidity and capital ratios. As a result, net loans decreased 4% to $877,354,000 and total deposits increased 2% to $957,065,000 as of March 31, 2025 compared to March 31, 2024.

    Net loans were $877,354,000 at March 31, 2025 compared to $917,685,000 at March 31, 2024, and decreased 3% compared to December 31, 2024. The Bank’s largest loan types are commercial real estate loans which make up 78% of the portfolio and loans “secured by farmland” totaling 8% of the portfolio. Of the commercial real estate total, approximately 33% or $222,334,000 is owner occupied and the remaining 67% or $443,684,000 is non-owner occupied. The Bank’s entire loan portfolio is well diversified between industries and product type. The office space product type totals $154,512,000 or 17% of the total loan portfolio; of this total owner occupied is $59,563,00 or 39% and non-owner occupied is $94,949,000 or 61%.
    Total deposits were $957,065,000 at March 31, 2025 compared to $939,202,000 at March 31, 2024, and decreased 1% compared to the prior quarter end. At March 31, 2025, noninterest bearing demand deposit accounts increased 11% compared to a year ago and represented 21% of total deposits; savings, NOW and money market accounts decreased 10% compared to a year ago and represented 46% of total deposits, and CDs increased 17% compared to a year ago and comprised 33% of total deposits.

    Shareholders’ equity was $95,341,000 at March 31, 2025, compared to $97,878,000 one year earlier and $91,723,000 three months earlier. The decrease in shareholders’ equity compared to a year ago was due to a reduction in retained earnings. At March 31, 2025 book value was $14.07 per share, compared to $13.53 three months earlier, and $14.43 at March 31, 2024.

    The Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage ratio continues to exceed the minimum of 5% necessary to be categorized as “well-capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes. The Tier-1 leverage ratio for the first quarter of 2025 was 9.45%, an increase compared to 9.21% for the first quarter of 2024.

    Credit Quality

    Non-performing assets were $21,884,000, or 2.06% of total assets, at March 31, 2025. This compared to $32,191,000 in non-performing assets at December 31, 2024, and $41,548,000 in non-performing assets at March 31, 2024. Non-performing assets include $4,437,000 for one other real estate owned property at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, compared to no other real estate owned property at March 31, 2024.

    “While we are encouraged with the improvements in credit quality metrics, our primary focus remains on managing asset quality and reducing portfolio risk,” said Reed. “As of March 31, 2025, six loans to two borrowers totaling $16,047,000 or 92% of our non-performing loans are “secured by farmland,” a sector that has been hit hard by the current economic environment. Outside of these loans, the Bank holds a small portion, $54,714,000 or 6%, of its total loans in this industry and actively monitors the performance of these loans. Collateral relating to three of these loans to one borrower is under contract to sell during the second quarter of 2025 and represents 46% or $8,016,000 of the total non-performing loan portfolio.”

    There was $509,000 in net recoveries during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $8,343,000 in net charge-offs during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and net recoveries of $281,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    For the first quarter of 2025, consistent with factors within the allowance for credit losses model, the Bank recorded a $577,000 reversal of credit loss expense for loans due to a $509,000 recovery received on a paid off loan previously charged-off, a $38,000 reversal of credit losses for unfunded loan commitments and a $13,000 reversal of credit losses on investments. This compared to a $15,000 reversal of credit loss expense on loans, a $65,000 reversal of credit losses on unfunded loan commitments and a $5,000 reversal of credit losses on investments in the first quarter of 2024. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.53% on March 31, 2025, and 1.66% on March 31, 2024.

    About Summit State Bank

    Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sonoma County, Summit State Bank is an award-winning community bank serving the North Bay. The Bank serves small businesses, nonprofits and the community, with total assets of $1.1 billion and total equity of $95 million as of March 31, 2025. The Bank has built its reputation over the past 40 years by specializing in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of its customers.

    Summit State Bank is committed to embracing the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. Through the engagement of its team, Summit State Bank has received many esteemed awards including: Top Performing Community Bank by American Banker, Best Places to Work in the North Bay and Diversity in Business by North Bay Business Journal, Corporate Philanthropy Award by the San Francisco Business Times, and Hall of Fame by North Bay Biz Magazine. Summit State Bank’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.summitstatebank.com

    Cautionary Note Regarding Preliminary Financial Results and Forward-looking Statements

    The financial results in this release are preliminary and unaudited. Final audited financial results and other disclosures will be reported in Summit State Bank’s annual report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, and may differ materially from the results and disclosures in this release due to, among other things, the completion of final review procedures, the occurrence of subsequent events or the discovery of additional information.

    Except for historical information, the statements contained in this release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are non-historical statements regarding management’s expectations and beliefs about the Bank’s future financial performance and financial condition and trends in its business and markets. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could” are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding future operating results, operating improvements, loans sales and resolutions, cost savings, insurance recoveries and dividends. The forward-looking statements in this release are based on current information and on assumptions about future events and circumstances that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that are often difficult to predict and beyond the Bank’s control. As a result of those risks and uncertainties, the Bank’s actual future results and outcomes could differ, possibly materially, from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk of incurring credit losses; the quality and quantity of deposits; the market for deposits, adverse developments in the financial services industry and any related impact on depositor behavior or investor sentiment; risks related to the sufficiency of the Bank’s liquidity; fluctuations in interest rates; governmental regulation and supervision; the risk that the Bank will not maintain growth at historic rates or at all; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in the areas in which the Bank conducts its business; risks associated with changes in interest rates, which could adversely affect future operating results; the risk that customers or counterparties may not performance in accordance with the terms of credit documents or other agreements due a decline in credit worthiness, business conditions or other reasons;; adverse conditions in real estate markets; and the inherent uncertainty of expectations regarding litigation, insurance claims and the performance or resolution of loans. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties to which the Bank’s business and future financial performance are subject is contained in the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and other documents the Bank files with the FDIC from time to time. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date of this release. The Bank undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

                       
    SUMMIT STATE BANK
    STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In thousands except earnings per share data)
              Three Months Ended
              March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
              (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
                       
    Interest and dividend income:          
      Interest and fees on loans $ 13,420     $ 13,623     $ 13,274  
      Interest on deposits with banks   477       655       362  
      Interest on investment securities   515       530       712  
      Dividends on FHLB stock   130       127       129  
          Total interest and dividend income   14,542       14,935       14,477  
    Interest expense:          
      Deposits   6,288       7,099       6,786  
      Federal Home Loan Bank advances   40       6       190  
      Junior subordinated debt   136       128       94  
          Total interest expense   6,464       7,233       7,070  
          Net interest income before provision for (reversal of) credit losses   8,078       7,702       7,407  
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans   (577 )     6,570       (15 )
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments   (38 )     154       (65 )
    (Reversal of) credit losses on investments   (13 )     (2 )     (5 )
          Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit          
          losses on loans, unfunded loan commitments and investments   8,706       980       7,492  
    Non-interest income:          
      Service charges on deposit accounts   225       225       233  
      Rental income   57       61       60  
      Net gain on loan sales   22       857       514  
      Net gain on securities         6        
      Loss on valuation of other real estate owned         (693 )      
      Other income   342       224       141  
          Total non-interest income   646       680       948  
    Non-interest expense:          
      Salaries and employee benefits   3,727       3,429       4,182  
      Occupancy and equipment   421       413       485  
      Goodwill impairment         4,119        
      Other expenses   2,105       2,239       1,733  
          Total non-interest expense   6,253       10,200       6,400  
          Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   3,099       (8,540 )     2,040  
    Provision for income tax expense (benefit)   605       (1,398 )     645  
          Net income (loss) $ 2,494     $ (7,142 )   $ 1,395  
                       
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.37     $ (1.06 )   $ 0.21  
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.37     $ (1.06 )   $ 0.21  
                       
    Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding   6,719       6,719       6,698  
    Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding   6,719       6,719       6,698  
                     
    SUMMIT STATE BANK
    BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands except share data)
            March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024
            (Unaudited)   (Audited)   (Unaudited)
    ASSETS          
    Cash and due from banks $ 72,408     $ 51,403     $ 37,712  
          Total cash and cash equivalents   72,408       51,403       37,712  
                     
    Investment securities:          
      Available-for-sale, less allowance for credit losses of $23, $36 and $53          
        (at fair value; amortized cost of $79,827, $80,887 and $96,973)   68,737       68,228       83,832  
                     
    Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $13,625, $13,693 and $15,487   877,354       905,075       917,685  
    Bank premises and equipment, net   5,057       5,155       5,287  
    Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock (FHLB), at cost   5,889       5,889       5,541  
    Goodwill               4,119  
    Other Real Estate Owned   4,437       4,437        
    Affordable housing tax credit investments   7,202       7,413       8,165  
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets   22,279       19,494       17,850  
                     
          Total assets $ 1,063,363     $ 1,067,094     $ 1,080,191  
                     
    LIABILITIES AND          
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
    Deposits:          
      Demand – non interest-bearing $ 198,736     $ 185,756     $ 179,328  
      Demand – interest-bearing   192,764       193,355       222,313  
      Savings   39,000       47,235       48,214  
      Money market   212,900       226,879       222,153  
      Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit   93,154       70,717       65,763  
      Other time deposits   220,511       238,620       201,431  
          Total deposits   957,065       962,562       939,202  
                     
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances               28,600  
    Junior subordinated debt   5,938       5,935       5,924  
    Affordable housing commitment   511       511       4,094  
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   4,508       6,363       4,493  
                     
          Total liabilities   968,022       975,371       982,313  
                     
    Shareholders’ equity          
      Preferred stock, no par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;          
        no shares issued and outstanding                
      Common stock, no par value; shares authorized – 30,000,000 shares;          
        issued and outstanding 6,776,563, 6,776,563 and 6,784,099   37,803       37,740       37,552  
      Retained earnings   65,364       62,869       69,539  
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net   (7,826 )     (8,886 )     (9,213 )
                     
          Total shareholders’ equity   95,341       91,723       97,878  
                     
          Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,063,363     $ 1,067,094     $ 1,080,191  
                     
    Financial Summary
    (Dollars in thousands except per share data)
        As of and for the
        Three Months Ended
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Statement of Income Data:            
    Net interest income   $ 8,078     $ 7,702     $ 7,407  
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans     (577 )     6,570       (15 )
    (Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments   (38 )     154       (65 )
    (Reversal of) credit losses on investments     (13 )     (2 )     (5 )
    Non-interest income     646       680       948  
    Non-interest expense     6,253       10,199       6,400  
    Provision for income tax expense (benefit)     605       (1,398 )     645  
    Net income (loss)   $ 2,494     $ (7,141 )   $ 1,395  
                 
    Selected per Common Share Data:            
    Basic earnings (loss) per common share   $ 0.37     $ (1.06 )   $ 0.21  
    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share   $ 0.37     $ (1.06 )   $ 0.21  
    Dividend per share   $     $     $ 0.12  
    Book value per common share (1)   $ 14.07     $ 13.53     $ 14.43  
                 
    Selected Balance Sheet Data:            
    Assets   $ 1,063,363     $ 1,067,094     $ 1,080,191  
    Loans, net     877,354       905,075       917,685  
    Deposits     957,065       962,562       939,202  
    Average assets     1,059,902       1,098,885       1,087,960  
    Average earning assets     1,028,563       1,064,872       1,057,338  
    Average shareholders’ equity     93,620       101,307       97,471  
    Nonperforming loans     17,447       27,754       41,548  
    Net loans recovered (charged-off)     509       (8,343 )     281  
    Other real estate owned     4,437       4,437        
    Total nonperforming assets     21,884       32,191       41,548  
                 
    Selected Ratios:            
    Return (loss) on average assets (2)     0.95 %     -2.59 %     0.51 %
    Return (loss) on average common shareholders’ equity (2)   10.80 %     -28.04 %     5.74 %
    Efficiency ratio (3)     71.68 %     121.76 %     76.60 %
    Net interest margin (2)     3.18 %     2.88 %     2.81 %
    Common equity tier 1 capital ratio     10.47 %     10.14 %     10.37 %
    Tier 1 capital ratio     10.47 %     10.14 %     10.37 %
    Total capital ratio     12.22 %     11.89 %     12.24 %
    Tier 1 leverage ratio     9.45 %     8.87 %     9.21 %
    Common dividend payout ratio (4)     0.00 %     0.00 %     58.27 %
    Average shareholders’ equity to average assets     8.83 %     9.22 %     8.96 %
    Nonperforming loans to total loans     1.96 %     3.02 %     4.45 %
    Nonperforming assets to total assets     2.06 %     3.02 %     3.85 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans     1.53 %     1.49 %     1.66 %
    Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans     78.09 %     49.34 %     37.27 %
         
    (1) Total shareholders’ equity divided by total common shares outstanding.    
    (2) Annualized.    
    (3) Non-interest expenses to net interest and non-interest income, net of securities gains.    
    (4) Common dividends divided by net income available for common shareholders.    

    Contact: Brian Reed, President and CEO, Summit State Bank (707) 568-4908

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  • MIL-OSI: SMX Elevate FM℠ Now Available on the U.S. Treasury’s FM QSMO Marketplace

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HERNDON, Va., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SMX®, through its subsidiary Creoal Consulting®, is proud to announce that its Elevate FM℠ (Financial Management) solution has been added to the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Management Quality Service Management Office (FM QSMO) Marketplace. As a leader in federal financial management solutions, this makes SMX one of only two providers of Core Financial Management solutions on the platform. The FM QSMO Marketplace is part of the U.S. Treasury’s 10-year Vision for the Future of Federal Financial Management, which aims to modernize and streamline the operations of federal agencies.

    Elevate FM has been approved and listed in the FM QSMO Marketplace. The solution is available to be ordered by federal agencies through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under Special Item Number (SIN) 518210FM for FM QSMO Core Financial Management (FM) Solutions and IT Professional Services. The Marketplace, a key component of the Treasury’s initiative, offers a curated selection of systems and services designed to help agencies enhance their financial management operations. By providing access to advanced, standardized, and compliant solutions, the FM QSMO Marketplace supports federal agencies in improving operational efficiency, ensuring policy compliance, and driving automation.

    Sandeep Dorawala, President of SMX Enterprise Systems & Solutions, shared his excitement, “We are honored to have our financial management solution listed on the FM QSMO Marketplace. This is a testament to the strength of our innovative, compliant, and modern approach to federal financial management. We are excited to partner with federal agencies in their journey toward enhanced financial performance, efficiency, and automation.”

    “The addition of another core financial system to the FM Marketplace is a key milestone that supports agencies’ efforts to modernize their core financial systems and move to standard solutions that will make the exchange of data, traceability, and financial reporting more streamlines and uniform,” said Tim Gribben, Commissioner of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.

    Elevate FM offers a comprehensive solution designed to help federal agencies adopt and transition to modernized financial management systems-streamlining outdated processes, reducing operational costs, and enhancing overall efficiency. SMX’s solution is designed to address the needs of federal agencies looking to achieve greater financial transparency, improve reporting, and integrate cutting-edge technology into their operations. Through this initiative, SMX is offering its expertise in financial technology, supporting the Treasury’s vision to streamline and enhance the performance of government agencies across the country.

    To learn more about SMX Elevate FM, click here. For additional information and resources about the FM QSMO Marketplace, click here.

    About SMX + Creoal Consulting

    Creoal Consulting was acquired by SMX, an industry leader providing digital solutions for mission-oriented clients, in 2023. Creoal Consulting is a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions, specializing in the implementation of enterprise applications to cloud-native platforms. Delivering tailored solutions that streamline business processes across various sectors, including federal, public, and commercial organizations. With a comprehensive approach encompassing design, implementation, and support, Creoal ensures clients achieve enhanced efficiency and alignment with their strategic missions.

    For inquiries about this press release, please contact us at communications@smxtech.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Rapid7’s Command Platform Launches Unified Threat-Informed Remediation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a leader in extended risk and threat detection, today announced a series of powerful enhancements to its Command Platform. With unified threat-informed remediation, Rapid7 now offers security teams platform-level remediation capabilities across exposure management and threat detection and response, resulting in greater visibility, alignment, collaboration, and security outcomes. In addition, Rapid7 stands behind these security outcomes with financial coverage through Breach Protection Warranty, giving customers confidence that they’re not only protected from threats – but also providing peace of mind should a breach occur.

    Security teams face an increasingly expanding attack surface, made more complex by a fragmented approach to security tools and continued distribution of ownership and responsibility of IT operations and security. To take command of their attack surface, automated remediation across an organization’s full ecosystem is critical. This next version of the Command Platform helps security teams transform their exposure and threat remediation processes by proactively identifying, prioritizing, and remediating critical exposures faster and with greater precision.

    The new enhancements provide integrated remediation of all vulnerabilities, whether they come from a native Rapid7 scanner or a third-party vulnerability management tool, in addition to AI-powered and automated prioritization for threat investigation. They also include Active Remediation with Velociraptor, allowing Rapid7 to take action on customers’ behalf to remove malicious artifacts with precision, effectively responding to exposures and threat signals before they become incidents.

    “Security teams are overwhelmed with alerts—they’re asking for clarity, prioritization, and outcomes,” said Craig Adams, chief product officer at Rapid7. “It’s not enough to simply detect threats; teams need the context to act quickly and the confidence that issues will be resolved. With our latest version of the Command Platform, we’re giving customers a cohesive, continuous, and trusted understanding of their entire attack surface—alongside the intelligent automation to prioritize threats and remediate them fast.”

    Among the key updates of threat-informed remediation on Rapid7’s Command Platform:

    • Unified Vulnerability Management Across Ecosystems: Rapid7 continues to expand support for third-party vulnerabilities, helping organizations consolidate and act on risk signals across disparate security tools. With vendor-agnostic dashboards, reporting, and centralized workflows, security teams can now prioritize vulnerabilities across their entire ecosystem, streamline remediation, and track progress with confidence.
    • Fully Integrated Automation into the Remediation Process: Security teams can use Remediation Hub workflows to automate asset owner notifications and manual tasks. This reduces administrative overhead, improves communication efficiency, speeds up remediation and offers a unified progress view to comprehensively track remediation across hybrid environments.
    • Transparent, Trustworthy AI-Powered Triage: This new triage experience in Rapid7’s AI detection and response platform, InsightIDR, gives security analysts unprecedented visibility into the decisions made by the Rapid7 AI Engine. A redesigned alert details interface highlights the key data inputs and reasoning behind each AI-driven triage decision, helping teams build trust and seamlessly integrate automation into their workflows. The new “AI Suggested Disposition” field enables faster investigation and resolution by allowing users to sort, filter, and bulk action alerts triaged by AI.
    • Active Remediation With Velociraptor: Once a threat is contained, the work shouldn’t stop there. With this new capability of Velociraptor, Rapid7 now performs advanced remediation actions on customers’ behalf—removing malware remnants, restoring registry settings, and returning affected assets to a secure state. This reduces dwell time and helps organizations bounce back faster, often before they’ve had time to react manually.
    • Breach Protection Warranty: In addition to the enhancements around AI-triage and remediation with Velociraptor, Managed Threat Complete (MTC) Ultimate customers can now confidently manage the financial impact of a cyberattack with up to $1,000,000 in breach-related coverage embedded directly into the service. This includes expenses related to forensic investigations, legal counsel, post-incident response, and public relations. In addition, Rapid7’s service is the only offering to include unlimited incident response (IR), removing the cost of IR engagements required by other providers. With the financial benefit not offset by additional fees, customers reduce complexity in breach response planning.

    To learn more about Unified Threat-Informed Remediation, visit https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2025/04/29/from-exposure-to-assurance-unified-remediation-across-the-security-lifecycle/.

    Rapid7 will also be showcasing these capabilities live at RSA Conference in San Francisco, April 28 – May 1.

    About Rapid7
    Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD) is on a mission to create a safer digital world by making cybersecurity simpler and more accessible. We empower security professionals to manage a modern attack surface through our best-in-class technology, leading-edge research, and broad, strategic expertise. Rapid7’s comprehensive security solutions help more than 11,000 global customers unite cloud risk management with threat detection and response to reduce attack surfaces and eliminate threats with speed and precision. For more information, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

    Rapid7 Media Relations
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    Director, Global Communications
    press@rapid7.com
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    Vice President, Investor Relations
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    (617) 865-4277

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  • MIL-OSI: Applied Announces New AI-Powered Accounting Automation Solution

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Chicago, IL., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Systems® today announced Automated Statements, an AI-powered statement recording and reconciliation application for direct bill commissions and agency bill payables launching in fall 2025. Natively embedded in Applied Epic’s General Ledger, Automated Statements will allow users to simply upload direct or agency bill statements in any format and leverage AI to extract data for matching and reconciliation to policies and plans in Applied Epic, creating step-change efficiency value for the direct bill and agency bill revenue processes.  

    Automated Statements centralizes and automates accounting workflows within Applied Epic to accelerate time-consuming reconciliation workflows and improve quality and confidence in an agency’s financial data. Covering more than 90% of certified P&C and Benefits carriers, Automated Statements in Applied Epic enables data extraction from statements received in any format, including scanned images, PDF, CSV, advanced matching to plans and policies, and financial data recording or reconciliation, depending on direct or agency billing methods. Statements can be submitted to the Applied Epic General Ledger for suspended or reconciled statements with a single click, saving staff time. AI-powered accounting automation in Applied Epic helps finance and accounting teams reconcile the statement of record with ease, ensuring their business, people, and carrier partners are paid quickly and accurately while reducing back-office costs to drive more profitable revenue growth.   

    “Applied has been at the core of agencies’ accounting and financial workflows since its inception, and with the introduction and rapid growth of digital payments with Applied Pay the past couple of years, there is a clear opportunity and demand to create more automation value for the back office,” said Chase Petrey, president, Applied Pay, Applied Systems. “Direct bill commissions and agency bill payables are two of the most common and time-consuming tasks for finance and accounting teams, and by integrating our differentiated solution directly into their management system’s general ledger, we are going to immediately create step change efficiency gains and make the process of money movement simpler and faster than ever.”

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    About Applied Systems
    Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.

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  • MIL-OSI: Riverview Bancorp Reports Net Income of $1.1 Million in Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2025 and $4.9 Million for Fiscal 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FISCAL Q4 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

           
    $1.1 Million $0.05 $6.33 0.01%
    Net Income Diluted Earnings per
    Common Share
    Tangible Book Value per
    Share
    NPAs to Total Assets
           
    Fiscal Quarter Comparison Highlights
    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
    • $9.2 million net interest income for the quarter compared to $8.6 million in Fiscal Q4 2024
    • Net interest margin at 2.65% for the quarter compared to 2.32% in Fiscal Q4 2024
      Credit Quality
    • Non-performing assets at 0.01% of total assets and 0.01% of total loans – similar to year ago quarter
    • No provision booked for the quarter and net recoveries were minimal
             
    Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expense
    • Non-interest income of $3.7 million for the quarter compared to $494 thousand in Fiscal Q4 2024 (due to strategic investment restructure)
    • Non-interest expense of $11.4 million for the quarter compared to $13.1 million in Fiscal Q4 2024
      Shareholder Returns and Stock Activity
    • On April 25, 2025, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.02 per share
    • $2.0 million stock repurchase plan completed during the quarter

    VANCOUVER, Wash., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today reported earnings of $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $1.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024. During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024, Riverview strategically restructured a portion of its balance sheet resulting in an after-tax impact of $2.1 million and recorded $2.3 million in non-interest expense related to a litigation charge. Including the effects of the investment portfolio restructuring and litigation charge, Riverview reported a net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    For fiscal 2025, net income was $4.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $3.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for fiscal 2024.

    “We closed out our fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year end on solid footing despite the economic uncertainty and market volatility impacting all banks,” stated Nicole Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Riverview’s operating performance during the quarter once again reflected steady improvements, with net interest margin expansion as a result of stabilizing funding costs and higher loan yields compared to a year ago. Loan growth was strong during the quarter, and I am proud of our team’s relationship-focused approach to clients and prospects which resulted in loan production outperforming the previous four quarters. A top priority remains improving our operating performance while also being the bank of choice to our SW Washington and NW Oregon clients that we have served for over 100 years. With our strong capital levels, disciplined credit culture and stable balance sheet, we have a great foundation to build upon in fiscal 2026.

    Riverview recently completed our three-year strategic plan focusing on profitable growth, digital leadership, and data empowerment, with our employees, clients, and communities being seen, heard, and valued in everything we do. We continue to expand revenue opportunities through our C&I, business banking, and treasury management initiatives. Strategic investments in people and technology will be important, while managing operating expenses. At Riverview we are unwavering in our dedication to exceed the needs of our employees, clients, shareholders and all stakeholders,” Sherman concluded.

    Fourth Quarter Highlights (at or for the period ended March 31, 2025)

    • Net interest income was $9.2 million for the quarter, compared to $9.4 million in the preceding quarter and $8.6 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago.
    • Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 2.65% for the quarter, a five basis point improvement compared to the preceding quarter and a 33 basis point improvement compared to the year ago quarter.
    • Riverview Trust Company assets under management were $877.9 million at March 31, 2025. Asset management fees continue to improve and increased to $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
    • Asset quality remained strong, with non-performing assets at $155,000, or 0.01% of total assets at March 31, 2025.
    • Riverview recorded no provision for credit losses during the current quarter, the preceding quarter, or in the year ago quarter.
    • Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $6.33 at March 31, 2025 compared to $6.20 at December 31, 2024.

    Fiscal 2025 Highlights (at or for the period ended March 31, 2025)

    • Total loans increased to $1.06 billion at March 31, 2025 compared to $1.02 billion at March 31, 2024.
    • Total deposits were $1.23 billion at both March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
    • Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $6.33 at March 31, 2025 compared to $6.07 at March 31, 2024.
    • Net income increased to $4.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 compared to $3.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
    • Return on average assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 increased to 0.32% compared to 0.24% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

    Income Statement Review

    Riverview’s net interest income was $9.2 million in the current quarter, compared to $9.4 million in the preceding quarter, and $8.6 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. The decrease compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to the recognition of a loan prepayment fee and related loan fees totaling $318,000 during the preceding quarter. The increase compared to the year ago quarter was driven by higher interest earning asset yields due to higher origination rates on new loan growth as well as loan repricing. In fiscal 2025, net interest income was $36.3 million, compared to $38.1 million in fiscal 2024. The decrease is attributed to the increase in interest expense over the respective periods. Investment income decreased compared to the year ago period due to the strategic investment restructuring that was executed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

    Riverview’s NIM was 2.65% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, a five basis point increase compared to 2.60% in the preceding quarter and a 33 basis-point increase compared to 2.32% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. “Our NIM improved during the quarter, compared to the preceding quarter, as the decrease in funding costs more than offset the modest decrease in asset yields. The preceding quarter’s loan yield included the favorable impact from the recognition of the previously mentioned loan prepayment fee and related loan fees,” said David Lam, EVP and Chief Financial Officer. “With the Federal Reserve rate reductions implemented near the end of 2024, we anticipate deposit costs to further stabilize in future quarters. Additionally, the rate cuts reduced the interest expense on borrowings, which also benefitted NIM during the fourth quarter.” In fiscal 2025, the net interest margin was 2.54% compared to 2.56% in fiscal 2024.

    Investment securities decreased $14.7 million during the quarter to $322.5 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $337.2 million at December 31, 2024, and decreased $50.2 million compared to $372.7 million at March 31, 2024. The average securities balances for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024, were $346.0 million, $364.2 million, and $444.1 million, respectively. The weighted average yields on securities balances for those same periods were 1.84%, 1.82%, and 2.02%, respectively. The duration of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2025, was approximately 5.1 years. The anticipated investment cashflows over the next twelve months is approximately $37.4 million. There were no investment purchases during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025.

    Riverview’s yield on loans was 4.91% during the fourth fiscal quarter, compared to 4.97% in the preceding quarter, and 4.63% in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. “Loan yields declined during the current quarter compared to the prior quarter due to the impact on the loan yield in the prior quarter from the recognition of the loan prepayment and related loan fees. Compared to a year ago, loan yields have increased as a result of the current yield curve which has resulted in higher yields on loans when compared to the existing loan portfolio. We continue to explore opportunities to enhance our loan yield by expanding our commercial business portfolio offerings to include more variable rate loan structures,” said Mike Sventek, EVP and Chief Lending Officer. Deposit costs improved to 1.30% during the fourth fiscal quarter compared to 1.32% in the preceding quarter and increased compared to 1.00% in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. The increase from clients seeking higher deposit yields has moderated quarter over quarter compared to the increase from the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago given the relative change in the interest rate environment during those respective periods.

    Non-interest income increased to $3.7 million during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025 compared to $3.3 million in the preceding quarter and $494,000 in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024. Non-interest income during the quarter included a $261,000 BOLI death benefit. The fourth fiscal quarter of 2024 included a $2.7 million loss on the sale of investment securities from the balance sheet restructure. In fiscal 2025, non-interest income increased to $14.3 million compared to $10.2 million in fiscal 2024.

    Asset management fees were $1.5 million during the fourth fiscal quarter, compared to $1.4 million in both the third fiscal quarter and in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. Asset management fees from new client relationships more than offset a volatile market performance during the fourth fiscal quarter. Riverview Trust Company’s assets under management were $877.9 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $872.6 million at December 31, 2024, and $961.8 million at March 31, 2024.

    Non-interest expense was $11.4 million during the fourth fiscal quarter, compared to $11.2 million in the preceding quarter and $13.1 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. Salary and employee benefits, the largest component of non-interest expense, increased during the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter due to open positions being filled. Professional fees increased during the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter due to higher consulting fees. The efficiency ratio was 88.7% for the fourth fiscal quarter, compared to 87.6% for the preceding quarter and 144.9% in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago. In fiscal 2025, non-interest expense was $44.3 million compared to $43.7 million in fiscal 2024.

    Riverview’s effective tax rate for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025 was 21.5%, compared to 21.8% for the preceding quarter and (27.0)% for the year ago quarter.

    Balance Sheet Review

    Total loans increased $17.4 million during the quarter to $1.06 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $1.05 billion three months earlier and increased $38.4 million compared to $1.02 billion a year earlier. Riverview’s loan pipeline was $41.1 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $49.1 million at the end of the preceding quarter and $18.4 million at March 31, 2024. New loan originations during the quarter increased to $49.4 million, compared to $31.1 million in the preceding quarter and $12.7 million in the fourth fiscal quarter a year ago.

    Undisbursed construction loans totaled $18.2 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $19.5 million at December 31, 2024, with the majority of the undisbursed construction loans expected to be funded over the next several quarters. Undisbursed homeowner association loans for the purpose of common area maintenance and repairs totaled $18.3 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $14.5 million at December 31, 2024. Revolving commercial business loan commitments totaled $48.9 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $46.9 million at December 31, 2024. Utilization on these loans totaled 28.90% at March 31, 2025, compared to 17.60% at December 31, 2024. The weighted average rate on loan originations during the quarter was 7.16% compared to 7.04% in the preceding quarter. Loan repricing and maturities with respective weighted average rate for fiscal year 2026 totaled $76.6 million with a weighted average rate of 4.65%. Looking ahead, loan repricing and maturities for fiscal year 2027 total $77.1 million with a weighted average rate of 4.03%, for fiscal year 2028 total $96.2 million with a weighted average rate of 5.42% and in aggregate for fiscal years after 2028 total $108.3 million with a weighted average rate of 6.09%.

    The office building loan portfolio totaled $110.9 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $113.4 million at December 31, 2024. The average loan balance of the office building loan portfolio was $1.5 million with an average loan-to-value ratio of 53.5% and an average debt service coverage ratio of 1.80x at March 31, 2025. Office building loans within the Portland core consist of two loans totaling $20.5 million which is approximately 18.5% of the total office building loan portfolio or 1.92% of total loans.

    Non-interest checking and interest checking accounts, as a percentage of total deposits, totaled 48.7% at March 31, 2025, compared to 46.8% at December 31, 2024, and 51.9% at March 31, 2024. The increase during the quarter was in part due to Riverview Bank reciprocation of $20 million of balances back from Riverview Trust. Riverview Bank had moved customer deposits to Riverview Trust as a higher yielding deposit alternative and those assets were all retained within the Company during the period of increasing interest rates. CDs decreased during the quarter as Riverview allowed higher cost CDs to run off. Total deposits increased $13.3 million during the quarter to $1.23 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $1.22 billion at December 31, 2024, and were unchanged compared to a year ago.

    FHLB advances decreased $7.8 million during the quarter to $76.4 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $84.2 million at December 31, 2024. FHLB advances decreased during the quarter as a result of the increase in deposits.

    Shareholders’ equity increased to $160.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $158.3 million three months earlier and $155.6 million one year earlier. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) increased to $6.33 at March 31, 2025, compared to $6.20 at December 31, 2024, and $6.07 at March 31, 2024. Riverview paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share on April 25, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 14, 2025.

    Credit Quality

    “Asset quality remains a priority during uncertain economic conditions, and we continue to closely monitor our portfolio mix, loan growth, and local and national conditions to maintain an appropriate allowance,” said Robert Benke, EVP and Chief Credit Officer. Non-performing loans, excluding SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans (“government guaranteed loans”) (non-GAAP) totaled $155,000 or 0.01% of total loans as of March 31, 2025, compared to $168,000, or 0.02% of total loans at December 31, 2024, and $173,000, or 0.02% of total loans at March 31, 2024. There were no non-performing government guaranteed loans at March 31, 2025, and one non-performing government guaranteed loan totaling $301,000 at December 31, 2024. At March 31, 2025, non-performing assets were $155,000, or 0.01% of total assets.

    Riverview recorded $22,000 in net loan recoveries for the current quarter. This compared to $114,000 in net loan charge-offs for the preceding quarter. Riverview recorded no provision for credit losses for the current quarter, or for the preceding quarter.

    Classified assets were $2.9 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $226,000 at December 31, 2024, and $723,000 at March 31, 2024. The classified assets to total capital ratio was 1.6% at March 31, 2025, compared to 0.1% at December 31, 2024, and 0.4% a year earlier. The increase in classified assets during the quarter was primarily due to one $2.0 million loan for which a plan is in place to either return to performing status or payoff. Additionally, there was a borrowing relationship with two loans totaling $725,000 that credit administration is working with the borrower to bring current or seek full payoff. Criticized assets were $48.5 million at March 31 2024, compared to $50.4 million at December 31, 2024, and $36.7 million at March 31, 2024. Criticized assets decreased during the current quarter compared to the prior quarter as a result of one loan payoff. The increase compared to a year ago was primarily due to one relationship that was moved to the criticized asset category as the loans go through probate. The Company does not anticipate any loss from this relationship.

    The allowance for credit losses was $15.4 million at March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses represented 1.45% of total loans at March 31, 2025, compared to 1.47% at December 31, 2024, and 1.50% a year earlier. The allowance for credit losses to loans, net of government guaranteed loans (non-GAAP), was 1.51% at March 31, 2025, compared to 1.54% at December 31, 2024, and 1.58% a year earlier.

    Capital/Liquidity

    Riverview continues to maintain capital levels well in excess of the regulatory requirements to be categorized as “well capitalized” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.27% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.10% at March 31, 2025. Tangible common equity to average tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) was 8.93% at March 31, 2025.

    Riverview has approximately $471.3 million in available liquidity at March 31, 2025, including $174.0 million of borrowing capacity from the FHLB and $297.3 million from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (“FRB”). At March 31, 2025, the Bank had $76.4 million in outstanding FHLB borrowings.

    The uninsured deposit ratio was 23.4% at March 31, 2025. Available liquidity under the FRB borrowing line would cover nearly 100% of the estimated uninsured deposits and available liquidity under both the FHLB and FRB borrowing lines would cover 163.7% of the estimated uninsured deposits.

    On September 25, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program. Under this repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to $2.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, in the open market, based on prevailing market prices, or in privately negotiated transactions. Once the repurchase program is effective, the repurchase program will continue until the earlier of the completion of the repurchase or 12 months after the effective date, depending upon market conditions. During the fiscal fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 158,558 shares of common stock at an average price of $5.65. As of February 2, 2025, the Company had completed the full $2.0 million stock repurchase plan, repurchasing 358,631 shares at an average price of $5.53 per share.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Riverview’s core operations reflected in the current quarter’s results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below.

    Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets and tangible book value per share:            
                         
    (Dollars in thousands)   March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024        
                         
    Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)   $ 160,014     $ 158,270     $ 155,588          
    Exclude: Goodwill     (27,076 )     (27,076 )     (27,076 )        
    Exclude: Core deposit intangible, net     (171 )     (196 )     (271 )        
    Tangible shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)   $ 132,767     $ 130,998     $ 128,241          
                         
    Total assets (GAAP)   $ 1,513,323     $ 1,508,609     $ 1,521,529          
    Exclude: Goodwill     (27,076 )     (27,076 )     (27,076 )        
    Exclude: Core deposit intangible, net     (171 )     (196 )     (271 )        
    Tangible assets (non-GAAP)   $ 1,486,076     $ 1,481,337     $ 1,494,182          
                         
    Shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)     10.57 %     10.49 %     10.23 %        
                         
    Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)     8.93 %     8.84 %     8.58 %        
                         
    Shares outstanding     20,976,200       21,134,758       21,111,043          
                         
    Book value per share (GAAP)     7.63       7.49       7.37          
                         
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)     6.33       6.20       6.07          
                         
                         
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income                    
        Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
    (Dollars in thousands)   March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024   March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024
                         
    Net income (loss) (GAAP)   $ 1,148     $ 1,232     $ (2,968 )   $ 4,903   $ 3,799
    Include: Provision (credit) for income taxes     314       343       (1,095 )     1,335     802
    Include: Provision for credit losses                       100    
    Pre-tax, pre-provision income (loss) (non-GAAP)   $ 1,462     $ 1,575     $ (4,063 )   $ 6,338   $ 4,601
                         
                         
    Net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share excluding securities restructure and litigation expense            
                         
        Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
    (Dollars in thousands)   March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024   March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024
                         
    Net income (loss) (GAAP)   $ 1,148     $ 1,232     $ (2,968 )   $ 4,903   $ 3,799
    Exclude impact of securities loss restructure, net of tax                 2,074           2,074
    Exclude impact of litigation expense, net of tax                 1,748           1,748
    Net income excluding securities restructure and litigation expense (non-GAAP)   $ 1,148     $ 1,232     $ 854     $ 4,903   $ 7,621
                         
    Basic earnings (loss) per share (GAAP)   $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.23   $ 0.18
    Exclude impact of securities loss restructure, net of tax                 0.10           0.10
    Exclude impact of litigation expense, net of tax                 0.08           0.08
    Basic earnings per share excluding securities restructure and litigation expense (GAAP)   $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.04     $ 0.23   $ 0.36
                         
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP)   $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.23   $ 0.18
    Exclude impact of securities loss restructure, net of tax                 0.10           0.10
    Exclude impact of litigation expense, net of tax                 0.08           0.08
    Diluted earnings per share excluding securities restructure and litigation expense (GAAP)   $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.04     $ 0.23   $ 0.36
                         
                         
    Allowance for credit losses reconciliation, excluding Government Guaranteed loans            
                         
    (Dollars in thousands)   March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024        
                         
    Allowance for credit losses   $ 15,374     $ 15,352     $ 15,364          
                         
    Loans receivable (GAAP)   $ 1,062,460     $ 1,045,109     $ 1,024,013          
    Exclude: Government Guaranteed loans     (47,373 )     (49,024 )     (51,013 )        
    Loans receivable excluding Government Guaranteed loans (non-GAAP)   $ 1,015,087     $ 996,085     $ 973,000          
                         
    Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable (GAAP)     1.45 %     1.47 %     1.50 %        
                         
    Allowance for credit losses to loans receivable excluding Government Guaranteed loans (non-GAAP)     1.51 %     1.54 %     1.58 %        
                         
                         
    Non-performing loans reconciliation, excluding Government Guaranteed Loans              
                         
        Three Months Ended        
    (Dollars in thousands)   March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024        
                         
    Non-performing loans (GAAP)   $ 155     $ 469     $ 178          
    Less: Non-performing Government Guaranteed loans           (301 )     (5 )        
    Adjusted non-performing loans excluding Government
    Guaranteed loans (non-GAAP)
      $ 155     $ 168     $ 173          
                         
    Non-performing loans to total loans (GAAP)     0.01 %     0.04 %     0.02 %        
                         
    Non-performing loans, excluding Government Guaranteed loans to total loans (non-GAAP)     0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %        
                         
    Non-performing loans to total assets (GAAP)     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.01 %        
                         
    Non-performing loans, excluding Government Guaranteed loans to total assets (non-GAAP)     0.01 %     0.01 %     0.01 %        


    About Riverview

    Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington – just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $1.51 billion at March 31, 2025, it is the parent company of Riverview Bank, as well as Riverview Trust Company. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial, business and retail clients through 17 branches, including 13 in the Portland-Vancouver area, and 3 lending centers. For the past 11 years, Riverview has been named Best Bank by the readers of The Vancouver Business Journal and The Columbian.

    “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements which include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions, future economic performance and projections of financial items. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession, the failure of the U.S. Congress to increase the debt ceiling, or slowed economic growth caused by increasing political instability from acts of war including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as supply chain disruptions, recent bank failures and any governmental or societal responses thereto; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in the Company’s allowance for credit losses and provision for credit losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, the Company’s net interest margin and funding sources; the transition away from London Interbank Offered Rate toward new interest rate benchmarks; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in the Company’s market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to originate loans for sale and sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of the Bank by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks, and of the Company by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require the Company to increase its allowance for credit losses, write-down assets, reclassify its assets, change the Bank’s regulatory capital position or affect the Company’s ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect its liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect the Company’s business including changes in banking, securities and tax law, and in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; the Company’s ability to attract and retain deposits; the unexpected outflow of uninsured deposits that may require us to sell investment securities at a loss; the Company’s ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of the Company’s assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect the Company’s workforce and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in or attacks on our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; the Company’s ability to retain key members of its senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; the Company’s ability to implement its business strategies; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel it may acquire into its operations and the Company’s ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames; future goodwill impairment due to changes in Riverview’s business, changes in market conditions, or other factors; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to pay dividends on its common stock; the quality and composition of our securities portfolio and the impact of and adverse changes in the securities markets, including market liquidity; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting standards; the effects of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, and other external events on our business; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, pricing, products and services, and the other risks described from time to time in our reports filed with and furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements included in this report or the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2025 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect the Company’s consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations as well as its stock price performance.

    RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY              
    Consolidated Balance Sheets              
                   
                   
    (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024    
    ASSETS              
                   
    Cash (including interest-earning accounts of $14,375, $12,573, $ 29,414     $ 25,348     $ 23,642      
    and $12,164)              
    Investment securities:              
    Available for sale, at estimated fair value   119,436       124,874       143,196      
    Held to maturity, at amortized cost   203,079       212,295       229,510      
    Loans receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $15,374,              
    $15,352 and $15,364)   1,047,086       1,029,757       1,008,649      
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   12,523       12,945       14,469      
    Accrued interest receivable   4,525       4,639       4,415      
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   4,342       4,742       4,927      
    Premises and equipment, net   22,304       22,731       21,718      
    Financing lease right-of-use assets   1,125       1,144       1,202      
    Deferred income taxes, net   8,625       9,471       9,778      
    Goodwill   27,076       27,076       27,076      
    Core deposit intangible, net   171       196       271      
    Bank owned life insurance   33,617       33,391       32,676      
                   
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,513,323     $ 1,508,609     $ 1,521,529      
                   
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY              
                   
    LIABILITIES:              
    Deposits $ 1,232,328     $ 1,219,002     $ 1,231,679      
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities   14,777       17,634       16,205      
    Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance   614       317       581      
    Junior subordinated debentures   27,091       27,069       27,004      
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   76,400       84,200       88,304      
    Finance lease liability   2,099       2,117       2,168      
    Total liabilities   1,353,309       1,350,339       1,365,941      
                   
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:              
    Serial preferred stock, $.01 par value; 250,000 authorized,              
    issued and outstanding, none                    
    Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 authorized,              
    March 31, 2025 – 20,976,200 issued and outstanding;              
    December 31, 2024 – 21,134,758 issued and outstanding;   208       209       211      
    March 31, 2024 – 21,111,043 issued and outstanding;              
    Additional paid-in capital   53,392       54,227       55,005      
    Retained earnings   119,717       118,988       116,499      
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (13,303 )     (15,154 )     (16,127 )    
    Total shareholders’ equity   160,014       158,270       155,588      
                   
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 1,513,323     $ 1,508,609     $ 1,521,529      
                   
    RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY              
    Consolidated Statements of Income              
      Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended  
    (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) March 31, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024 March 31, 2024   March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024  
    INTEREST INCOME:              
    Interest and fees on loans receivable $ 12,685 $ 13,201 $ 11,743     $ 50,621 $ 46,031    
    Interest on investment securities – taxable   1,484   1,589   2,145       6,918   8,971    
    Interest on investment securities – nontaxable   64   65   65       260   261    
    Other interest and dividends   261   272   338       1,163   1,292    
    Total interest and dividend income   14,494   15,127   14,291       58,962   56,555    
                   
    INTEREST EXPENSE:              
    Interest on deposits   3,910   4,101   3,021       15,313   8,285    
    Interest on borrowings   1,391   1,638   2,718       7,305   10,184    
    Total interest expense   5,301   5,739   5,739       22,618   18,469    
    Net interest income   9,193   9,388   8,552       36,344   38,086    
    Provision for credit losses             100      
                   
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   9,193   9,388   8,552       36,244   38,086    
                   
    NON-INTEREST INCOME:              
    Fees and service charges   1,446   1,492   1,398       6,002   6,269    
    Asset management fees   1,472   1,443   1,408       5,906   5,328    
    Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)   226   225   222       941   891    
    BOLI death benefit in excess of cash surrender value   261           261      
    Loss on sale of investment securities       (2,729 )       (2,729 )  
    Other, net   302   181   195       1,146   483    
    Total non-interest income, net   3,707   3,341   494       14,256   10,242    
                   
    NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:              
    Salaries and employee benefits   6,763   6,471   6,225       26,099   24,204    
    Occupancy and depreciation   1,873   1,871   1,942       7,560   6,872    
    Data processing   746   743   686       2,948   2,782    
    Amortization of core deposit intangible   25   25   27       100   108    
    Advertising and marketing   284   317   326       1,278   1,276    
    FDIC insurance premium   170   174   178       688   708    
    State and local taxes   265   327   196       1,042   1,010    
    Telecommunications   62   54   50       215   211    
    Professional fees   577   429   414       1,800   1,375    
    Other   673   743   3,065       2,532   5,181    
    Total non-interest expense   11,438   11,154   13,109       44,262   43,727    
                   
    INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   1,462   1,575   (4,063 )     6,238   4,601    
    PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR INCOME TAXES   314   343   (1,095 )     1,335   802    
    NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,148 $ 1,232 $ (2,968 )   $ 4,903 $ 3,799    
                   
    Earnings (loss) per common share:              
    Basic $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ (0.14 )   $ 0.23 $ 0.18    
    Diluted $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ (0.14 )   $ 0.23 $ 0.18    
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:              
    Basic   21,007,294   21,037,246   21,111,043       21,063,467   21,137,976    
    Diluted   21,007,294   21,037,246   21,111,043       21,063,467   21,139,322    
                   
                           
    (Dollars in thousands)   At or for the three months ended   At or for the twelve months ended  
        March 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   March 31, 2024   March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024  
    AVERAGE BALANCES                      
    Average interest–earning assets   $ 1,412,406     $ 1,436,130     $ 1,484,628     $ 1,433,071   $ 1,492,002  
    Average interest-bearing liabilities     1,011,116       1,019,265       1,047,712       1,010,592     1,028,042  
    Net average earning assets     401,290       416,865       436,916       422,479     463,960  
    Average loans     1,047,718       1,053,342       1,020,457       1,044,370     1,011,420  
    Average deposits     1,219,130       1,232,450       1,210,818       1,220,120     1,229,011  
    Average equity     159,766       160,532       158,776       158,570     156,137  
    Average tangible equity (non-GAAP)     132,506       133,245       131,413       131,271     128,733  
                           
                           
    ASSET QUALITY   March 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   March 31, 2024          
                           
    Non-performing loans   $ 155     $ 469     $ 178            
    Non-performing loans excluding SBA Government Guarantee (non-GAAP)     155       168       173            
    Non-performing loans to total loans     0.01 %     0.04 %     0.02 %          
    Non-performing loans to total loans excluding SBA Government Guarantee (non-GAAP)     0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %          
    Real estate/repossessed assets owned   $     $     $            
    Non-performing assets   $ 155     $ 469     $ 178            
    Non-performing assets excluding SBA Government Guarantee (non-GAAP)     155       168       173            
    Non-performing assets to total assets     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.01 %          
    Non-performing assets to total assets excluding SBA Government Guarantee (non-GAAP)     0.01 %     0.01 %     0.01 %          
    Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) in the quarter   $ (22 )   $ 114     $ (3 )          
    Net charge-offs (recoveries) in the quarter/average net loans     (0.01 )%     0.04 %     0.00 %          
                           
    Allowance for credit losses   $ 15,374     $ 15,352     $ 15,364            
    Average interest-earning assets to average                      
    interest-bearing liabilities     139.69 %     140.90 %     141.70 %          
    Allowance for credit losses to                      
    non-performing loans     9918.71 %     3273.35 %     8631.46 %          
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans     1.45 %     1.47 %     1.50 %          
    Shareholders’ equity to assets     10.57 %     10.49 %     10.23 %          
                           
                           
    CAPITAL RATIOS                      
    Total capital (to risk weighted assets)     16.27 %     16.47 %     16.32 %          
    Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)     15.01 %     15.21 %     15.06 %          
    Common equity tier 1 (to risk weighted assets)     15.01 %     15.21 %     15.06 %          
    Tier 1 capital (to average tangible assets)     11.10 %     10.86 %     10.29 %          
    Tangible common equity (to average tangible assets) (non-GAAP)     8.93 %     8.84 %     8.58 %          
                           
                           
    DEPOSIT MIX   March 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   March 31, 2024          
                           
    Interest checking   $ 285,035     $ 257,975     $ 289,824            
    Regular savings     168,287       169,181       192,638            
    Money market deposit accounts     236,044       236,912       209,164            
    Non-interest checking     315,503       312,839       349,081            
    Certificates of deposit     227,459       242,095       190,972            
    Total deposits   $ 1,232,328     $ 1,219,002     $ 1,231,679            
                           
                       
    COMPOSITION OF COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS          
                       
            Other       Commercial  
        Commercial   Real Estate   Real Estate   & Construction  
        Business   Mortgage   Construction   Total  
    March 31, 2025   (Dollars in thousands)  
    Commercial business   $ 232,935   $   $   $ 232,935  
    Commercial construction             18,368     18,368  
    Office buildings         110,949         110,949  
    Warehouse/industrial         114,925         114,925  
    Retail/shopping centers/strip malls         88,815         88,815  
    Assisted living facilities         358         358  
    Single purpose facilities         277,137         277,137  
    Land         4,610         4,610  
    Multi-family         91,452         91,452  
    One-to-four family construction             10,814     10,814  
    Total   $ 232,935   $ 688,246   $ 29,182   $ 950,363  
                       
    March 31, 2024   (Dollars in thousands)  
    Commercial business   $ 229,404   $   $   $ 229,404  
    Commercial construction             20,388     20,388  
    Office buildings         114,714         114,714  
    Warehouse/industrial         106,649         106,649  
    Retail/shopping centers/strip malls         89,448         89,448  
    Assisted living facilities         378         378  
    Single purpose facilities         272,313         272,313  
    Land         5,692         5,692  
    Multi-family         70,771         70,771  
    One-to-four family construction             16,150     16,150  
    Total   $ 229,404   $ 659,965   $ 36,538   $ 925,907  
                       
                       
                       
                       
    LOAN MIX   March 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   March 31, 2024      
    Commercial and construction   (Dollars in thousands)    
    Commercial business   $ 232,935   $ 224,506   $ 229,404      
    Other real estate mortgage     688,246     657,380     659,965      
    Real estate construction     29,182     49,956     36,538      
    Total commercial and construction     950,363     931,842     925,907      
    Consumer                  
    Real estate one-to-four family     97,683     97,760     96,366      
    Other installment     14,414     15,507     1,740      
    Total consumer     112,097     113,267     98,106      
                       
    Total loans     1,062,460     1,045,109     1,024,013      
                       
    Less:                  
    Allowance for credit losses     15,374     15,352     15,364      
    Loans receivable, net   $ 1,047,086   $ 1,029,757   $ 1,008,649      
                       
                       
    DETAIL OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS                
        Southwest              
        Washington   Total          
    March 31, 2025   (Dollars in thousands)          
    Commercial business   $ 37   $ 37          
    Commercial real estate     88     88          
    Consumer     30     30          
    Total non-performing assets   $ 155   $ 155          
                       
                         
      At or for the three months ended   At or for the twelve months ended  
    SELECTED OPERATING DATA March 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   March 31, 2024   March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024  
                         
    Efficiency ratio (4)   88.67 %     87.63 %     144.91 %     87.47 %     90.48 %  
    Coverage ratio (6)   80.37 %     84.17 %     65.24 %     82.11 %     87.10 %  
    Return on average assets (1)   0.31 %     0.32 %     (0.76 )%     0.32 %     0.24 %  
    Return on average equity (1)   2.91 %     3.04 %     (7.52 )%     3.09 %     2.43 %  
    Return on average tangible equity (1) (non-GAAP)   3.51 %     3.67 %     (9.08 )%     3.74 %     2.95 %  
                         
    NET INTEREST SPREAD                    
    Yield on loans   4.91 %     4.97 %     4.63 %     4.85 %     4.55 %  
    Yield on investment securities   1.84 %     1.82 %     2.02 %     1.96 %     2.02 %  
    Total yield on interest-earning assets   4.17 %     4.18 %     3.88 %     4.12 %     3.80 %  
                         
    Cost of interest-bearing deposits   1.76 %     1.81 %     1.41 %     1.74 %     0.97 %  
    Cost of FHLB advances and other borrowings   5.21 %     5.43 %     5.87 %     5.70 %     5.80 %  
    Total cost of interest-bearing liabilities   2.13 %     2.23 %     2.20 %     2.24 %     1.80 %  
                         
    Spread (7)   2.04 %     1.95 %     1.68 %     1.88 %     2.00 %  
    Net interest margin   2.65 %     2.60 %     2.32 %     2.54 %     2.56 %  
                         
    PER SHARE DATA                    
    Basic earnings (loss) per share (2) $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.23     $ 0.18    
    Diluted earnings (loss) per share (3)   0.05       0.06       (0.14 )     0.23       0.18    
    Book value per share (5)   7.63       7.49       7.37       7.63       7.37    
    Tangible book value per share (5) (non-GAAP)   6.33       6.20       6.07       6.33       6.07    
    Market price per share:                    
    High for the period $ 5.75     $ 5.88     $ 6.40     $ 5.88     $ 6.48    
    Low for the period   5.08       4.59       4.53       3.64       4.17    
    Close for period end   5.65       5.74       4.72       5.65       4.72    
    Cash dividends declared per share   0.0200       0.0200       0.0600       0.0800       0.2400    
                         
    Average number of shares outstanding:                    
    Basic (2)   21,007,294       21,037,246       21,111,043       21,063,467       21,137,976    
    Diluted (3)   21,007,294       21,037,246       21,111,043       21,063,467       21,139,322    
                         

    (1) Amounts for the periods shown are annualized.
    (2) Amounts exclude ESOP shares not committed to be released.
    (3) Amounts exclude ESOP shares not committed to be released and include common stock equivalents.
    (4) Non-interest expense divided by net interest income and non-interest income.
    (5) Amounts calculated based on shareholders’ equity and include ESOP shares not committed to be released.
    (6) Net interest income divided by non-interest expense.
    (7) Yield on interest-earning assets less cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities.

    Contacts: Nicole Sherman
    David Lam
    Riverview Bancorp, Inc. 360-693-6650

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  • MIL-OSI: PFM Disrupts Wealth Management in 2025: Earn Digital Assets Risk-Free with Zero Fees

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Los Angeles, California, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PFM, the trailblazing digital asset platform, today redefines passive income generation with its no-cost wealth acceleration model. Recognized by Global Fintech Insights as 2025’s Most Innovative Digital Asset Platform, PFM empowers over 9.2 million users in 192 countries, making it easier than ever to grow wealth through secure, transparent, and 100% free digital asset management.

    New users can receive a $10 welcome bonus, earn daily earnings, and enjoy instant and free cash withdrawals — all without any upfront investment.

    Why PFM Dominates Modern Digital Asset Management

    The huge volatility of digital assets exposes many holders to the risk of uncertainty. However, PFM’s frictionless platform provides:

    • Free $10 Newcomer Bonus: New users receive $10 in digital assets upon registration, daily check-in income is $0.6.—no deposit or wallet connection required. 
    • Flexible Earning Plans: Choose short-term plans of 1, 2, or 5 days, ideal for testing and scaling.
    • AI intelligent income optimization: PFM’s AI intelligent system supports multi-currency income optimization and automatically switches to high-potential currencies; for example, through a 30-day income optimization plan, users can obtain $2,400 in digital asset appreciation.
    • Fast, Fee-Free Withdrawals: All payouts are processed within 1–5 minutes, with no withdrawal or maintenance fees.
    • Advanced Security Protocols: The platform uses cold wallet storage, 2FA, and blockchain-based electronic contracts to ensure safety and transparency.

    “Growing my portfolio by $2,400 in 30 days without risking capital felt revolutionary,” shares James Carter, a London-based educator. “PFM’s transparency outshines every wealth app I’ve tested.”

    Getting started is fast and effortless:

    • Register: Create an account and instantly claim your $10 welcome bonus.  
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    PFM combines the security standards of traditional finance with the innovation of digital asset technology, providing:

    – Multi-layer cold wallet security
    – Two-factor authentication (2FA) 
    – Smart contract automation
    – KYC compliance across key markets

    The Future of Wealth Creation Starts Here

    As more people search for smarter, safer ways to build wealth beyond traditional banking, PFM positions itself as the ultimate free digital asset management platform** for 2025. Whether you’re starting your journey or optimizing an existing portfolio, PFM offers a low-risk, high-reward path to sustainable digital growth.

    Start your journey now – become a PFM user and claim your $10 bonus to start growing your digital assets for free.

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  • MIL-OSI: Beeline Hits $1 Billion in Originations, Driving the Future of Digital Mortgage Lending

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Providence, RI, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beeline Loans, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE), a tech-forward mortgage originator delivering fast and flexible financing solutions, today announced it has surpassed $1 billion in closed loan originations since its inception.

    “We are certainly moving in a strong direction,” said Nick Liuzza, Co-founder and CEO of Beeline. “Reaching the $1 billion mark is a major milestone for our company. While the broader market has yet to fully normalize, Beeline’s momentum highlights the strength of our platform and the value we are delivering to customers, even in challenging conditions.”

    Recent milestones for Beeline include:

    • Receiving approval to continue listing on Nasdaq
    • Strategic partnerships with Rabbu and Red Awning to expand reach and offerings
    • April 2025 is expected to be the strongest month since the market downturn
    • 38% year-over-year growth from 2024 to 2025, compared to 9% average industry growth
    • Surpassing $1 billion in total loan origination volume

    Beeline remains focused on expanding its digital lending platform, strengthening strategic partnerships, and accelerating growth in the evolving mortgage landscape.

    About Beeline
    Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. is a trailblazing mortgage fintech transforming the way people access property financing. Through its fully digital, AI-powered platform, Beeline delivers a faster, smarter path to home loans—whether for primary residences or investment properties. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Beeline is reshaping mortgage origination with speed, simplicity, and transparency at its core. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beeline Holdings and also operates Beeline Labs, its innovation arm focused on next-generation lending solutions.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the company’s prospects and anticipated future performance and trends in the mortgage loan industry. Forward-looking statements are prefaced by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “seem,” “potential,” “appear,” “continue,” “future,” believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” and similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. We caution you, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, the Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K filed April 15, 2025. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this presentation speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Contact
    ir@makeabeeline.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Colin Biggers & Paisley selected Intapp Time to modernize timekeeping and compliance practices

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALO ALTO, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), a leading global provider of AI-powered solutions for professionals at advisory, capital markets, and legal firms, announces that Australian leading legal practice, Colin Biggers & Paisley, has chosen Intapp Time to modernize its timekeeping practices and enable more efficient work processes for its professionals.

    “We’re thrilled that Colin Biggers & Paisley has chosen to go to the cloud with Intapp Time,” said Laura Saklad, Legal Industry Principal at Intapp. “AI-powered data capture empowers the firm’s lawyers to focus on client delivery outcomes while ensuring full revenue realization by complying with client obligations.”

    Leading change
    Colin Biggers & Paisley’s decision to move to Intapp Time aligns with the firm’s strategy and commitment to leveraging innovative technology to enhance efficiency and compliance in today’s fast-paced legal market. During the evaluation process, firm leadership prioritized replacing their legacy solution with a new, cloud-based time system designed to enhance operational efficiency.

    “Our goal has always been to provide our lawyers with technology that saves time, fosters client satisfaction, and lets them focus their efforts on high-value client work,” said Sam Sofianos, CIO at Colin Biggers & Paisley. “Intapp Time, with its AI-powered time capture capabilities, enables our lawyers to record their time more accurately. This not only helps in improving our efficiency but also frees our IT team from the burden of managing on-premises infrastructure.”

    Modernizing timekeeping
    As a modern timekeeping solution, Intapp Time will help Colin Biggers & Paisley’s partners and professionals accurately record and submit detailed accounts of the time spent on each matter. The solution provides highly configurable templates and seamless integrations with financial and practice management systems to simplify timekeeping processes and increase timecard accuracy. Intapp Time also offers flexible timekeeping methods, native and integrated compliance capabilities, and Applied AI to help professionals easily recreate their days, adhere to client billing requirements, and minimize missed and under-recorded effort.

    Adopting a more modern, compliance-forward approach to timekeeping will help Colin Biggers & Paisley streamline its billing process, reduce billing disputes, and increase both client satisfaction and the firm’s topline revenue. Advanced reporting and dashboards will also help the firm’s leaders accurately evaluate engagement resources and track time against budget to optimize utilization and profitability.

    About Intapp 
    Intapp software helps professionals unlock their teams’ knowledge, relationships, and operational insights to increase value for their firms. Using the power of Applied AI, we make firm and market intelligence easy to find, understand, and use. With Intapp’s portfolio of vertical SaaS solutions, professionals can apply their collective expertise to make smarter decisions, manage risk, and increase competitive advantage. The world’s top firms — across accounting, consulting, investment banking, legal, private capital, and real assets — trust Intapp’s industry-specific platform and solutions to modernize and drive new growth. For more information, visit intapp.com and LinkedIn

    Contact
    Ali Robinson
    press@intapp.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Vodafone Business and Fortinet Expand Global Partnership to Secure Hybrid Work

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Vodafone Business expands its converged networking and cybersecurity services powered by the Fortinet Unified SASE solution to new global markets.
    • Vodafone Business has been also designated “Fortinet Global Partner” due to its expertise in designing, deploying, and managing secure connected enterprise solutions globally.

    LONDON and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    News Summary

    Vodafone Business and Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced an expanded global partnership, extending the reach of their converged networking and cybersecurity services to additional countries across Europe and Asia, as well as the United States. Together, the two companies are helping businesses deliver on the connectivity needs of today’s hybrid workforce and confront the growing volume and sophistication of cyberthreats by converging networking and security into a single, seamless service.

    Large and medium-sized enterprises in Germany and in other European markets as well as multinational businesses served through Vodafone Business International can now benefit from Vodafone Business Secure Networking Services.

    These services integrate Fortinet’s industry-leading software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) and FortiSASE cloud-based security solutions to help organizations secure their networks. They provide employees with the same secure, reliable access to their work applications regardless of their location all with a single view across network health visibility, performance dashboards, and customizable reports. With connectivity across 192 countries, Vodafone Business offers the scale and reach needed to support secure digital transformation worldwide.

    Today’s announcement, with Vodafone Business attaining the “Fortinet Global Partner” status, underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting regional and international organizations across their IT and operational technology (OT) environments. The value proposition also helps enterprises in meeting cybersecurity compliance standards and requirements.

    This milestone comes amid a surge in cybersecurity incidences, including malware, data breaches, and social engineering, which rose significantly in the European Union in the first half of 2024, according to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

    Marika Auramo, CEO of Vodafone Business, said: “Cybersecurity is an increasing concern for our customers both in-country and cross-border. The breadth and depth of our global partnership with Fortinet means we can provide customers with the benefits of new digital connectivity to more places whilst ensuring that their digital assets, employees, partners and users are protected.”

    Joe Sarno, Executive Vice President, International Sales, Fortinet added: “As organizations digitize and scale across borders, secure connectivity is no longer optional—it’s essential. Our expanded partnership with Vodafone enables us to deliver unified SASE solutions that combine advanced security with exceptional performance so enterprises can confidently connect users, devices, and apps anywhere in the world.”

    Under the Vodafone Business and Fortinet partnership, businesses can purchase integrated services tailored to their needs and supported by Vodafone Business cybersecurity and managed network service experts. Customers can choose from four management options, including 24×7, co-managed network and security, various service-level guarantees, and professional services, including service discovery, design, implementation, and training.

    By combining their global reach and deep security expertise, Vodafone Business and Fortinet empower companies to detect and respond to threats swiftly, reducing risk while protecting operations and customer trust.

    Notes to Editors
    Vodafone Business and Fortinet will work together to further enhance sovereign compliant network operations center (NOC) and secure operations center (SOC) services. Vodafone Business recently opened a cybersecurity center in Düsseldorf, Germany, which will be home to more than 100 cybersecurity experts to help protect enterprise customers of all sizes from online threats.

    Increased automation and AI networking experiences as part of Vodafone Business Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Platform is another area of focus for Vodafone Business and Fortinet. NaaS meets customer digital transformation needs by bringing together Vodafone’s software-based connectivity products and services, including SD-WAN, SASE/SSE, and Wireless and Fixed Internet Transport Services. It gives customers, or Vodafone Business managed services teams on their behalf, greater flexibility to buy, configure, and manage services to meet their specific dynamic business and AI application demands.

    Vodafone Business Secure Networking offers organizations several future-proofed managed solutions connecting their users, devices, and machinery. They are:    

    • Vodafone Business Secure Firewall with Fortinet delivers a comprehensive managed security service to set up, operate, run, manage, and maintain customer firewalls in a highly secure manner.
    • Vodafone Business Secure SD-WAN with Fortinet, which is ideal for organizations that need to ensure that their operations meet security and compliance regulation, and who need a secure, reliable, and agile network as they embrace the advantages of moving workloads to the cloud. 
    • Vodafone Business FortiSASE is aimed at customers looking to adopt flexible, robust, and secure hybrid work.

    More information around the partnership and Vodafone Business’ offerings can be found here

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    About Vodafone Group
    everyone.connected

    Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company. We provide mobile and fixed services to over 340 million customers in 15 countries, partner with mobile networks in over 45 more and have one of the world’s largest IoT platforms. In Africa, our financial technology businesses serve almost 83 million customers across seven countries – managing more transactions than any other provider.

    Our purpose is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve lives, businesses and help progress inclusive sustainable societies. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

    For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com follow us on X at @VodafoneGroup or connect with us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.

    About Fortinet
    Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs

    Copyright © 2025 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. The symbols ® and ™ denote respectively federally registered trademarks and common law trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates. Fortinet’s trademarks include, but are not limited to, the following: Fortinet, the Fortinet logo, FortiGate, FortiOS, FortiGuard, FortiCare, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiASIC, FortiClient, FortiCloud, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, FortiADC, FortiAgent, FortiAI, FortiAIOps, FortiAgent, FortiAntenna, FortiAP, FortiAPCam, FortiAuthenticator, FortiCache, FortiCall, FortiCam, FortiCamera, FortiCarrier, FortiCASB, FortiCentral, FortiCNP, FortiConnect, FortiController, FortiConverter, FortiCSPM, FortiCWP, FortiDAST, FortiDB, FortiDDoS, FortiDeceptor, FortiDeploy, FortiDevSec, FortiDLP, FortiEdge, FortiEDR, FortiEndpoint FortiExplorer, FortiExtender, FortiFirewall, FortiFlex FortiFone, FortiGSLB, FortiGuest, FortiHypervisor, FortiInsight, FortiIsolator, FortiLAN, FortiLink, FortiMonitor, FortiNAC, FortiNDR, FortiPAM, FortiPenTest, FortiPhish, FortiPoint, FortiPolicy, FortiPortal, FortiPresence, FortiProxy, FortiRecon, FortiRecorder, FortiSASE, FortiScanner, FortiSDNConnector, FortiSEC, FortiSIEM, FortiSMS, FortiSOAR, FortiSRA, FortiStack, FortiSwitch, FortiTester, FortiToken, FortiTrust, FortiVoice, FortiWAN, FortiWeb, FortiWiFi, FortiWLC, FortiWLM, FortiXDR and Lacework FortiCNAPP. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Fortinet has not independently verified statements or certifications herein attributed to third parties and Fortinet does not independently endorse such statements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, nothing herein constitutes a warranty, guarantee, contract, binding specification or other binding commitment by Fortinet or any indication of intent related to a binding commitment, and performance and other specification information herein may be unique to certain environments. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Brett Snortland Joins Rate as Senior Vice President of Market Growth & Development

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rate, a leader in fintech mortgage solutions, today announced that Brett Snortland has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Market Growth and Development. Based in Houston, Snortland will focus on expanding Rate’s presence and production across the West Division, helping drive growth through recruitment, development, and sales strategy.

    With more than 30 years of experience in sales and recruiting within the mortgage industry, Snortland brings a proven track record of success. He has funded more than $20 billion in his career, including $3.1 billion in 2020 and 2021 alone. A seasoned relationship manager and coach to originators, he specializes in growth, P&L management, relationship selling, and strategic recruiting.

    “Joining Rate at this time of innovation and opportunity is truly energizing,” said Snortland. “This team is unmatched in its commitment to both technology and talent. I’m excited to build on that foundation and help drive significant growth across the West.”

    Snortland is married to his wife Carrie of 32 years and is a proud father to three sons. A former collegiate golfer at The University of Texas, he played professionally from 1993 to 1995.

    “Brett’s leadership style and experience in cultivating high-performing teams will be a huge asset to Rate,” said Todd Heaton, EVP and Western Divisional Manager for Rate. “He’s joining at the perfect time as we continue investing in both people and platforms to expand our reach and better serve homebuyers.”

    About Rate

    Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, Rate has over 850 branches across all 50 states and Washington D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Rate has helped more than 2 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates, and delivering unparalleled customer service.

    Honors and awards include Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers by NerdWallet for 2023; HousingWire’s Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose℠ digital mortgage platform in 2020, MyAccount in 2022, and Language Access Program in 2023; the most Scotsman Guide Top Originators for 11 consecutive years; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for seven consecutive years; and Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces list for seven straight years.

    Visit rate.com for more information.

    Media Contact

    press@rate.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Tenable Appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COLUMBIA, Md., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced the appointment of Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Doerr brings nearly three decades of experience building and scaling security products at some of the world’s most respected technology companies, including Microsoft and, most recently, Google Cloud.

    At Tenable, Doerr will lead the company’s global product organization, overseeing strategy, innovation and execution across its growing cybersecurity portfolio. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as Tenable prepares to launch a significantly expanded version of its Tenable One platform—designed to deliver the most comprehensive exposure management capabilities in the industry. It also coincides with Tenable’s demonstrated momentum in cloud security.

    “Tenable has a clear and compelling vision for the future of cybersecurity—one that unifies visibility, prioritization and remediation across the modern attack surface,” said Steve Vintz, co-CEO, Tenable. “Eric’s deep expertise in cloud-native security, threat intelligence, and large-scale product innovation makes him the ideal leader to advance our exposure management vision and accelerate our impact across the enterprise.”

    Doerr most recently served as Vice President of Security Products at Google Cloud, where he led a broad portfolio including Google SecOps (formerly Chronicle) and Google Threat Intelligence, as well as the Mandiant integration. Prior to Google, he spent more than 20 years at Microsoft in senior leadership roles across the security and identity space, including General Manager of Microsoft Account and Corporate Vice President of Cloud Security and the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

    “Tenable is transforming how organizations think about and reduce cyber risk,” said Doerr. “Its forward-thinking approach to exposure management and its rapid innovation in cloud security make this an incredibly exciting time to join. I’m thrilled to be part of a team that’s building the future of cybersecurity.”

    Shai Morag, Tenable’s current CPO, will remain at the company during the transition period. The company thanks Mr. Morag for his leadership and many contributions to Tenable’s product strategy and growth.

    About Tenable
    Tenable® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for approximately 44,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at tenable.com.

    Media Contact:
    Tenable
    tenablepr@tenable.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the effects of appointing the CPO, future results of operations, and business strategy and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements and represent our views as of the date of this press release. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions and risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control that could affect our financial results. These risks and uncertainties are detailed in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 as well as other filings that we make from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements subsequent to the date of this press release, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI: NB Private Equity Partners Announces Updated Company Operating Metrics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY, DENMARK, JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, OR TO ANY NATIONAL OF SUCH JURISDICTIONS

    St Peter Port, Guernsey    29 April 2025

    RNS Announcement of Audited 2024 Results and 31 March 2025 Est. NAV and investor presentation dated 28 April 2025. NB Private Equity Partners (“NBPE” or the “Company”) today announces an update to previously published portfolio performance metrics, valuation and leverage statistics following the receipt of additional information. The updated metrics are LTM Revenue and LTM EBITDA growth1 as of 31 December 2024 of 8.1% and 12.1%, respectively, and 15.3x EV/EBITDA valuation multiple2, and 5.3x net debt/EBITDA2. An updated investor presentation is available on the Company’s website.
    For further information, please contact:

    NBPE Investor Relations        +44 20 3214 9002
    Luke Mason        NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com

    Kaso Legg Communications        +44 (0)20 3882 6644

    Charles Gorman        nbpe@kl-communications.com
    Luke Dampier
    Charlotte Francis

    About NB Private Equity Partners Limited
    NBPE invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.

    LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77

    About Neuberger Berman

    Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,800 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $515 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger Berman’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. Neuberger Berman has been named by Pensions & Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information. Data as of March 31, 2025.


    1 Revenue & EBITDA Growth: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fair value as of 31 December 2024 and the data is subject to the following adjustments: 1) Excludes public companies, Marquee Brands and other investments not valued on multiples of EBITDA. 2) Analysis based on 66 private companies. 3) The private companies included in the data represent approximately 89% of the total direct equity portfolio. 4) The following exclusions to the data were made: a) growth of one company ($5 million of value) was excluded from the data as the Manager believed the EBITDA growth rate was an outlier due to an extraordinary percentage change c) four companies (8% of direct equity fair value) were held less than one year and excluded from the growth rates d) three companies (1% of direct equity fair value) were excluded with non-comparable time frames of LTM revenue and/or LTM EBITDA data or insufficient information to calculate a growth rate. Portfolio company operating metrics are based on the most recently available (unaudited) financial information for each company and based on as reported by the lead private equity sponsor to the Manager as of 28 April 2025. Where necessary, estimates were used, which include pro forma adjusted EBITDA and other EBITDA adjustments, pro forma revenue adjustments, run-rate adjustments for acquisitions, and annualised quarterly operating metrics. LTM periods as of 31/12/24 and 30/9/24 and 31/12/23 and 30/9/23. LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA growth rates are weighted by fair value. Growth rate data is based on 66 companies and subject to the aforementioned exclusions; underlying EBITDA reported by the GPs may include pro forma or other adjustments to LTM EBITDA in one or both periods and this reported EBITDA used to calculate growth rates may not be the same EBITDA for valuation purposes by underlying GPs. As a result, growth and valuation multiple data are not directly comparable.

    2 Valuation & Leverage: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Fair value as of 31 December 2024 and subject to the following adjustments. 1) Excludes public companies, Marquee Brands and other investments not valued on a multiple of EBITDA. 2) Based on 58 private companies which are valued based on EV/EBITDA metrics 3) The private companies included in the data represents 79% of direct equity investment fair value. 4) Companies not valued on multiples of trailing EBITDA are excluded from valuation statistics. 5) Leverage statistics exclude companies with net cash position and leverage data represents 78% of direct equity investment fair value. Portfolio company operating metrics are based on the most recently available (unaudited) financial information for each company and are as reported by the lead private equity sponsor to the Manager as of 28 April 2025, based on reporting periods as of 31 December 2024 and 30 September 2024. EV and leverage data is weighted by fair value. LTM EBITDA used by underlying GPs for valuation purposes may differ from EBITDA used to calculate growth rates due to pro forma or other adjustments and therefore the two data sets are not directly comparable.
    .

    This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security.

    NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE’s investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains “forward-looking statements.” Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI: Riverview Bancorp, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, Wash., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) headquartered in Vancouver, WA, the holding company parent of Riverview Bank, announced that on April 24, 2025, its Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program.

    Under this repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to $2.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, in the open market, based on prevailing market prices, or in privately negotiated transactions. Once the repurchase program is effective, the repurchase program will continue until the earlier of the completion of the repurchase or 12 months after the effective date, depending upon market conditions.

    “We continue to explore opportunities to enhance shareholder value and we believe capitalizing on this opportunity to repurchase common stock is a prudent way of deploying excess capital,” said Nicole Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

    About Riverview
    Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington – just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $1.51 billion at March 31, 2025, it is the parent company of Riverview Bank, as well as Riverview Trust Company. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial, business and retail clients through 17 branches, including 13 in the Portland-Vancouver area, and 3 lending centers. For the past 11 years, Riverview has been named Best Bank by the readers of The Vancouver Business Journal and The Columbian.

    This press release contains statements that the Company believes are “forward-looking statements.” These statements relate to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. You should not place undue reliance on these statements, as they are subject to risks and uncertainties. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risks and uncertainties, as well as any cautionary statements the Company may make including those described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known by the Company.

    Transmitted on Globe Newswire on April 29, 2025 at 6:00AM PDT.

    Contacts: Nicole Sherman
    David Lam
    Riverview Bancorp, Inc. 360-693-6650

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  • MIL-OSI: SUNation Energy Announces $1.0 Million Line of Credit

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RONKONKOMA, N.Y., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) (“SUNation” or “the Company”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, announced that it has entered into a new $1.0 million line of credit agreement with MBB Energy, LLC (“MBB”). As previously disclosed in our SEC filings, MBB Energy, LLC is an affiliate and related party of the Company by virtue of MBB being an entity controlled by Scott Maskin. The revolving line of credit agreement is annexed as an exhibit to our current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 17, 2025.

    The line of credit, if utilized, will be used primarily for working capital and corporate purposes. The Company may request one or more loans of up to an aggregate principle amount $1.0 million under this line of credit for a period of one year from the date or entry. Any loans drawn by the Company under this line of credit facility will carry interest on an annualized basis of 8%.

    “We have made significant progress in strengthening our financial profile, with a primary focus on strengthening our balance sheet and enhancing future cash flows, while meeting our financial obligations on a timely basis,” said Jim Brennan, Chief Financial Officer. “Our ability to access this fresh capital on favorable terms provides us with greater financial flexibility to invest in areas that support our long-term growth initiatives. We appreciate the continuing support of MBB.”

    With this line of credit established, the Company intends to seek a new commercial banking relationship that will include a larger commercial line of credit facility.

    About SUNation Energy, Inc.

    SUNation Energy, Inc. is focused on growing leading local and regional solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. Our vision is to power the energy transition through grass-roots growth of solar electricity paired with battery storage. Our portfolio of brands (SUNation, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear) provide homeowners and businesses of all sizes with an end-to-end product offering spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services. SUNation Energy, Inc.’s largest markets include New York, Florida, and Hawaii, and the company operates in three (3) states.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Our prospects here at SUNation Energy Inc. are subject to uncertainties and risks. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provided by the foregoing Sections. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. The Company cannot predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “projects”, “should”, or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC which can be found on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Contacts:
    Scott Maskin
    Chief Executive Officer
    smaskin@sunation.com

    SUNation Energy Investor Relations
    IR@sunation.com
    (631) 350-9340

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  • MIL-OSI Global: The world needs climate change leadership – it’s time for China to step up

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Yixian Sun, Associate Professor in International Development, University of Bath

    The second Trump administration has announced various anti-climate policies under its “America first” strategy. Leaving the Paris agreement, kicking off a trade war, shutting down USAid and drilling for more oil and gas will not only undermine the US’s international reputation but will undermine the global effort to combat climate change.

    With the US in retreat from climate action and Europe preoccupied by security challenges, new leadership is urgently needed. China may be poised to fill this gap.

    The country is already dominant in most clean technologies, and its top leaders say climate action can help the country fulfil its responsibilities as a major power. The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, reiterated this message at a recent closed-door meeting of heads of state, organised by the UN secretary general to discuss the climate crisis.

    After nodding to the Trump-initiated global economic shock, Xi said China “will overcome the headwinds and steadily move forward global climate governance”.

    But to take on this leadership, Beijing must first strengthen China’s domestic policies along with its support for climate action in the global south. The country has made remarkable progress on clean energy and its carbon emissions may peak this year.

    But more than 60% of the electricity generated in the country still comes from coal, and it remains unclear how fast the government plans to phase out fossil fuels. Meanwhile, some provincial governments are still issuing permits to add new coal-fired power plants.

    Coal storage in Ningbo, China.
    Alex Tao Wang / shutterstock

    There are things China can do almost immediately to show its commitment to climate action and rebuild international confidence in the Paris agreement. First, it must set very ambitious pledges to reduce its emissions for the coming decades ahead of this year’s UN climate conference (Cop30) to be held in November in Belém, Brazil.

    China was one of the many countries that missed a February deadline for submitting its targets (only 15 countries were on time). Until now, Beijing’s strategy has been to “wait and see” given the turbulence caused by the new Trump administration.

    What China ends up pledging will have a profound impact on global ambition. An ambitious target might mean reducing its emissions from their peak level by at least 30%. This is still achievable if the country can maintain its current progress in renewables.

    Despite the missed deadline, there are some positive noises coming from Beijing. In a recent high-level meeting organised by the UN secretary general, Xi announced that China’s next set of emission reduction targets, covering the period up to 2035, will cover all economic sectors and all greenhouse gases.

    This will be a major progress compared to China’s previous pledges, which only covered carbon dioxide (China is the world’s biggest emitter of the potent greenhouse gas methane, for instance) and did not integrate national targets into individual sectoral policies.

    More support for developing countries

    China has also been instrumental in bridging gaps between developed and developing countries in recent international talks. This was especially the case during negotiations at Cop29 last year in Baku, Azerbaijan, for a new global climate finance goal.

    Climate finance, in this context, refers to providing developing countries with the resources to help them reduce their emissions and adapt to climate change. China still has developing country status in the UN’s climate change convention and, as such, has no official obligation to provide international climate finance.

    Despite this, it has already provided or helped raise around US$24.5 billion (£18.32 billion) for clean energy, disaster recovery and other climate actions in developing countries. That makes it the world’s fifth-largest climate finance donor according to some estimates.

    But for this investment to have a lasting impact, Beijing needs to be more transparent about where its funding goes and how projects are financed. It should also get local people more involved in designing and implementing the projects it funds.

    Reform the system

    China should also play a major role in reforming the global financial system to make it aligned with the Paris agreement. As a strong supporter of green finance, it can influence upcoming international talks such as the Financing for Development conference in Seville, as well as the UN’s negotiations on international tax cooperation. As co-chair of the G20’s sustainable finance working group, China also has the opportunity to push for more funding to support net zero.

    China is by far the world’s biggest producer of renewables, batteries, electric vehicles and many other clean technologies, and is in a unique position to supply them affordably.

    While it has already exported lots of these products, many developing countries still don’t have the know-how or the basic infrastructure to make the most of them (solar farms are of limited use if you don’t have a battery capable of storing the electricity they generate, for instance). China can address this by partnering with other governments in the global south to share technologies and invest in manufacturing.

    With global climate leadership at risk, China has the chance to step up. As an emerging superpower with advantages in clean technologies and a leadership that recently reaffirmed their commitment to climate action, the country is well positioned. The world is watching to see if China will follow through.


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    Yixian Sun receives funding from UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (grant number: MR/X035956/1).

    ref. The world needs climate change leadership – it’s time for China to step up – https://theconversation.com/the-world-needs-climate-change-leadership-its-time-for-china-to-step-up-252698

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