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Category: Economy

  • MIL-OSI: Tessell Named to CRN’s 2025 Big Data 100 List for Its AI-Powered Multi-Cloud DBaaS Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tessell, the leading next-generation multi-cloud database-as-a-service (DBaaS) that enables enterprises and startups to accelerate database, data, and application modernization journeys at scale, today announced it has been named to the CRN® 2025 Big Data 100, an annual list published by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, that recognizes technology vendors delivering innovation and growth in big data, analytics, and data management.

    This year’s list arrives amid an explosion of global data creation—forecasted to reach 394 zettabytes by 2028, according to Statista—as businesses struggle to keep up with the volume, complexity, and performance requirements of modern data ecosystems. Tessell was recognized in the Database Systems category for its AI-powered, cloud-native platform that simplifies and supercharges the deployment and management of popular database engines like PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, and Milvus across any cloud environment.

    “Being named to the CRN Big Data 100 reflects the momentum we’ve built in enabling enterprises to overcome the legacy barriers of cloud database management,” said Bakul Banthia, Co-Founder of Tessell. “We’re empowering our customers to transition from fragmented, high-cost environments to a unified, intelligent data platform built for performance, resilience, and AI-driven scale.”

    Tessell’s inclusion highlights the platform’s growing traction among enterprises modernizing their infrastructure and adopting AI-centric workflows. On April 9th, Tessell announced a $60 million Series B led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, B37 Ventures, and Rocketship.vc. The funding is being used to accelerate go-to-market expansion and enhance AI-driven features—including vector search, conversational query interfaces, and intelligent workload automation.

    Key Capabilities Driving Recognition:

    • Conversational Data Management (CoDaM): Natural-language interaction with data systems, turning any business user into a data user.
    • Vector Extension & AI-Readiness: Enhanced support for generative AI workloads with integrated vector search on popular database engines.
    • Unified Control Plane: One interface to deploy, manage, and govern databases across multiple clouds and engines.
    • Zero RPO/RTO: Built-in disaster recovery and high availability for mission-critical workloads.
    • Enterprise Security & Compliance: Robust guardrails and policy-driven access controls for regulated industries.
    • 10x Performance, Fraction of the Cost: Patent-backed innovations eliminate IOPS bottlenecks while reducing TCO.

    CRN’s 2025 Big Data 100 is segmented into technology categories—including database systems, analytics software, data management, observability, and cloud platforms. Tessell is featured in the Database Systems section alongside a select group of vendors leading innovation in the age of AI, automation, and intelligent data architecture.

    For more information about Tessell and its DBaaS solutions, visit https://www.tessell.com/.

    About Tessell
    Tessell is a multi-cloud DBaaS platform redefining enterprise data management with its comprehensive suite of AI-powered database services. By unifying operational and analytical data within a seamless data ecosystem, Tessell enables enterprises to modernize databases, optimize cloud economics, and drive intelligent decision-making at scale. Through AI and Conversational Data Management (CoDaM), Tessell makes data more accessible, interactive, and intuitive, empowering businesses to harness their data’s full potential easily.

    Media Contact
    Len Fernandes
    Firecracker PR for Tessell
    len@firecrackerpr.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 24, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Berry Corporation Provides Update on Strong Hedge and Liquidity Position Underpinning Stable Cash Flow Generation; Announces Upcoming Conference Participation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berry Corporation (bry) (NASDAQ: BRY) (“Berry” or the “Company”) today provided an update on its hedge and liquidity position, further bolstering the Company’s financial strength and visibility in the current commodity price environment. The Company raised the average hedged price in 2026 and 2027 by $6 per barrel on 2.3 MBbls/d. The Company’s oil volumes are 73% hedged for the remainder of 2025 and 63% hedged for 2026, based on the midpoint of Berry’s full year 2025 oil production guidance. Berry’s latest hedge information is included in its current investor presentation available on the Company’s website at www.bry.com.

    Fernando Araujo, Berry’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our favorable hedge position reflects our proven strategy and Berry’s long-standing commitment to deliver sustainable cash flow through commodity price cycles. Our shallow decline rate, low capital intensity assets and strong hedge book provides for continued debt reduction and shareholder returns. Berry is well positioned to protect its balance sheet amidst recent market volatility.”

    Hedging and Mark-to-Market (MTM) Update:

    • Converted 2.3 MBbls/d of collars and puts in 2026 and 2027 into swaps, raising the floor price by $6/Bbl on average
    • Balance of 2025 (April-December): 17.3 MBbls/d oil hedged at an average price of $74.69/Bbl Brent (73% of full year 2025 guidance)
    • 2026-2027: 12.5 MBbls/d oil hedged at an average price of $69.45/Bbl Brent factoring in swaps and the floor prices of the collars
    • MTM (crude oil) as of 4/21/25: $105 million

    Liquidity Update
    Berry also provided an update on its strengthened liquidity position since year-end. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $120 million of liquidity, consisting of $39 million of cash and cash equivalents, $49 million available for borrowings under its revolving credit facility and $32 million available for delayed draw borrowings under its term loan facility. As of April 22, 2025, the Company had a liquidity position of $119 million with $14 million of letters of credit and no borrowings outstanding under its credit facility.

    Upcoming Conference Participation
    Berry’s executives will be participating in several upcoming investor events. In addition to hosting 1×1 investor meetings, Fernando Araujo will be speaking at each of the following conferences:

    • ONE Houlihan Lokey Global Conference on May 13 in New York, NY
    • Hart Energy Super DUG Conference & Expo on May 15 in Fort Worth, TX
    • Louisiana Energy Conference on May 28 in New Orleans, LA

    About Berry Corporation (BRY)
    Berry is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: BRY) western United States independent upstream energy company with a focus on onshore, low geologic risk, long-lived oil and gas reserves. We operate in two business segments: (i) exploration and production (“E&P”) and (ii) well servicing and abandonment services. Our E&P assets are located in California and Utah, are characterized by high oil content and are predominantly located in rural areas with low population. Our California assets are in the San Joaquin Basin (100% oil), and our Utah assets are in the Uinta Basin (65% oil). We provide our well servicing and abandonment services to third party operators in California and our California E&P operations through C&J Well Services (CJWS). More information can be found at the Company’s website at www.bry.com.

    COMPANY CONTACT:

    Christopher Denison – Investor Relations
    ir@bry.com
    (661) 616-3811

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “anticipated,” “estimated,” “expected,” “planned,” “scheduled,” “believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “will,” “would,” “goal,” “project,” and similar expressions that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes generally indicate forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on management’s expectations, estimates and projections as of the date they are made. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and you should not unduly rely on them as they involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results, or other expectations expressed in this news release. These factors include our ability to meet production guidance, financial guidance and distribution expectations; our ability to safely and efficiently operate Berry’s assets; the supply of, demand for, and price of oil, natural gas, NGLs, and related products or services; our capital program and development and production plans; potential acquisitions and other strategic opportunities; changes in reserves; hedging activities; and the other factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of Berry’s most-recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public filings and press releases. Berry undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

    The MIL Network –

    April 24, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: CapEx Finance Index (CFI) March 2025: New Business Volumes Grew; Financial Conditions Weakened

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    • FORECAST: Growth in new business volumes suggests a 1.5% rise in new durable goods orders in March.
    • Total new business volume (NBV) rose by $10.4 billion seasonally adjusted among surveyed ELFA member companies, an increase of 7.0% from the prior month.
    • NBV year-to-date contracted by 0.8% relative to the same period in 2024.
    • Year-over-year, NBV grew by 9.8% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis.
    • Charge-offs (losses) rose to 0.60%, the highest level since September 2020.

    “The CFI sent conflicting messages in March. New equipment demand rose for the second consecutive month and was in line with its recent two-year trend,” said Leigh Lytle, President and CEO at ELFA. “However, financial conditions weakened, with aging receivables increasing and the average loss rate rising to its highest level in nearly five years. Economic uncertainty remains exceptionally elevated, and the rise in charge-offs may be an early indication that end-users are experiencing financial stress. The strength in equipment demand should not be understated – the sector is on solid ground – but I’ll be watching the financial data closely for signs of further deterioration as we enter what is expected to be a volatile spring and summer.”

    New business volumes rose for the second consecutive month. Volumes continued to make up ground after a disappointing start to the year. New business activity grew by 7.0%, the third-highest growth rate in the last two years. The small ticket index shot up by 21.7%, surpassing the hot February rate of 15.9%. Financing activity picked up across institution types, with banks and captives posting double-digit monthly growth rates, while activity at independents expanded by just over 2%. Volume growth at banks surged over the last 12 months, reaching a yearly growth rate of 32.3%. Activity at captives and independents shrank over the same period.

    The pace of job losses quickened. Employment levels in the equipment financing industry dropped 2.7% over the 12 months ending in March. Job losses were broad-based, with all three institution types reporting a yearly contraction in employment.

    Credit approvals rose to the highest level since August 2024. The overall credit approval rate rose to 76.0%, an increase of almost 0.7 percentage points. The rate remains above the recent two-year average of 75.5%.

    Financial conditions weakened further. Aging receivables over 30 days rose to 2.3%, an increase of a quarter of a percentage point. Aging receivables increased at banks and independents but declined at captives. Charge-offs rose for the second consecutive month to 0.60%, the highest loss rate since September 2020. The trailing six-month average rose to 0.50% and has been trending up over the last five months. It is now more elevated than at any point from 2015 through 2019.

    “Industry new business volume of $10.4 billion was very strong in March, which may represent a pull-forward of equipment orders ahead of tariffs going into effect,” said Alan Sikora, CEO of First American Equipment Finance, an RBC / City National Company. “As some clients are cautious due to economic uncertainty, the equipment leasing and finance industry will continue to play a key role in helping organizations navigate their changing environment.”

    Industry Confidence
    The Monthly Confidence Index from ELFA’s affiliate, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, dropped to 41.9 in April from 58.1 the previous month, as tariffs spur uncertainty about conditions over the next four months.

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

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

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

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

    PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a10e2fab-ae41-4b3b-aad0-8b8efb970e4d

    The MIL Network –

    April 24, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Hanover Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results Highlighted by Accelerated Margin Expansion, Improved Credit Quality Metrics & Successful Core Banking System Conversion

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    First Quarter Performance Highlights

    • Net Income: Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 totaled $1.5 million or $0.20 per diluted share (including Series A preferred shares). Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income (excluding core system conversion expenses of $2.6 million, net of tax) increased to $4.1 million or $0.55 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
    • Net Interest Income: Net interest income was $14.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $0.8 million or 5.95% from the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and $1.7 million, or 13.10% from the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
    • Net Interest Margin Expansion: The Company’s net interest margin during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 increased to 2.68% from 2.53% in the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and 2.41% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
    • Strong Liquidity Position: At March 31, 2025, undrawn liquidity sources, which include cash and unencumbered securities and secured and unsecured funding capacity, totaled $679.0 million, or approximately 322% of uninsured deposit balances. Insured and collateralized deposits, which include municipal deposits, accounted for approximately 89% of total deposits at March 31, 2025.
    • Demand Deposits: Demand deposits increased $12.6 million or 6.23% from March 31, 2024 and $3.9 million or 1.85% from December 31, 2024.
    • Loan Diversification Strategy: The Company continues to actively manage its Multi-Family and Commercial Real Estate portfolios which resulted in a reduction in the commercial real estate concentration ratio to 369% of capital at March 31, 2025 from 385% at December 31, 2024 and 416% at March 31, 2024. The Company continues to focus loan growth primarily in residential loan products originated for sale to specific buyers in the secondary market, C&I and SBA loans. The Company will selectively explore Commercial Real Estate opportunities with an emphasis on relationship based Commercial Real Estate lending.
    • Asset Quality: At March 31, 2025, the Bank’s asset quality improved with non-performing loans decreasing 28.5% to $11.7 million, representing 0.60% of the total loan portfolio, while the allowance for credit losses increased to 1.17% of total loans.
    • Tangible Book Value Per Share: Tangible book value per share (including Series A preferred shares) was $23.62 at March 31, 2025 (inclusive of one-time core system conversion expenses of $2.6 million, net of tax, or $0.34 per share) compared to $23.86 at December 31, 2024.
    • Technology & Rebranding: The Company completed its core processing system conversion to FIS Horizon in February 2025. This conversion, coupled with our recently revealed refreshed corporate logo, exemplifies our momentum towards a more technologically advanced, modern and digitally forward-thinking bank.
    • Quarterly Cash Dividend: The Company’s Board of Directors approved a $0.10 per share cash dividend on both common and Series A preferred shares payable on May 14, 2025 to stockholders of record on May 7, 2025.

    MINEOLA, N.Y., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanover Bancorp, Inc. (“Hanover” or “the Company” – NASDAQ: HNVR), the holding company for Hanover Community Bank (“the Bank”), today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and the declaration of a $0.10 per share cash dividend on both common and Series A preferred shares payable on May 14, 2025 to stockholders of record on May 7, 2025.

    Earnings Summary for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

    The Company reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 of $1.5 million or $0.20 per diluted share (including Series A preferred shares), versus $4.1 million or $0.55 per diluted share (including Series A preferred shares) in the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company recorded adjusted (non-GAAP) net income (excluding core system conversion expenses of $2.6 million, net of tax) of $4.1 million or $0.55 per diluted share in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, versus net income of $4.1 million or $0.55 per diluted share in the comparable 2024 quarter (which included no adjustments). Returns on average assets, average stockholders’ equity and average tangible equity were 0.27%, 3.11% and 3.45%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, versus 0.74%, 8.70% and 9.71%, respectively, for the comparable quarter of 2024. Adjusted (non-GAAP) returns, exclusive of core system conversion expenses on average assets, average stockholders’ equity and average tangible equity were 0.73%, 8.36% and 9.27%, respectively, in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, versus 0.74%, 8.70% and 9.71%, respectively, in the comparable quarter of 2024.

    While net interest income and non-interest income increased during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2024, these were partially offset by increases in provision for credit losses and non-interest expenses, particularly compensation and benefits and the one-time core system conversion expenses. The increase in compensation and benefits expense in the first quarter of 2025 versus the comparable 2024 quarter was primarily related to lower deferred loan origination costs partially offset by lower incentive compensation expense resulting from reduced lending activity. The Company’s effective tax rate decreased to 13.8% in the first quarter of 2025 from 24.9% both in the linked quarter and the comparable 2024 quarter due to the tax impact of the windfall benefit from expiring stock options that were exercised and vested restricted stock. We expect a normalized run rate of 25.0% for the remainder of the year.

    Net interest income was $14.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $1.7 million, or 13.10% from the comparable 2024 quarter due to improvement of the Company’s net interest margin to 2.68% in the 2025 quarter from 2.41% in the comparable 2024 quarter. The yield on interest earning assets decreased to 6.01% in the 2025 quarter from 6.03% in the comparable 2024 quarter, a decrease of 2 basis points that was partially offset by a 32 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 4.01% in 2025 from 4.33% in the first quarter of 2024. Net interest income on a linked quarter basis increased $0.8 million or 5.95%, due to a 15 basis point increase in net interest margin resulting from a 23 basis point decrease in cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by a 5 basis point decrease on yield on interest earning assets. The increase in the net interest margin was a result of the late 2024 reductions in the Fed Funds effective rate and the liability sensitive nature of the Bank’s balance sheet.

    Michael P. Puorro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the Company’s quarterly results: “We are pleased with our first quarter performance which reflected sizable improvements in Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin that drove stronger adjusted ROTE and ROA for the period. Specifically, NII increased from $13.8 million to $14.6 million and NIM from 2.53% to 2.68%, resulting in adjusted ROTE of 9.27% and ROA of 0.73%, confirming a trend away from the restrictive environment of the last couple of years. Building on this positive momentum were improved credit metrics and the completion of our core banking system conversion, a significant achievement that is expected to deliver tangible operational efficiencies and customer benefits while enhancing our commitment to digital banking. In addition to the core banking system conversion, we recently announced our new logo which is representative of our focus on innovation and a digital forward strategy. Moving forward, we remain committed to disciplined development of our core business verticals which include niche residential, SBA and C&I lending. Further, we look forward to a more favorable banking environment and the upcoming potential qualification for the Russell 2000, which should increase institutional ownership and enhance the liquidity of our stock.”

    Balance Sheet Highlights

    Total assets at March 31, 2025 were $2.29 billion versus $2.31 billion at December 31, 2024. Total securities available for sale at March 31, 2025 were $93.2 million, an increase of $9.4 million from December 31, 2024, primarily driven by growth in collateralized mortgage obligations, collateralized loan obligations and corporate bonds.

    Total deposits at March 31, 2025 were $1.94 billion, a decrease of $17.8 million or 0.91%, compared to $1.95 billion at December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased $19.2 million or 1.00% from March 31, 2024. Demand deposits increased $12.6 million or 6.23% from March 31, 2024. Our loan to deposit ratio improved to 101% at March 31, 2025 from 102% at December 31, 2024.

    The Company had $517.1 million in total municipal deposits at March 31, 2025, at a weighted average rate of 3.71% versus $509.3 million at a weighted average rate of 3.72% at December 31, 2024 and $576.3 million at a weighted average rate of 4.65% at March 31, 2024. The Company’s municipal deposit program is built on long-standing relationships developed in the local marketplace. This core deposit business will continue to provide a stable source of funding for the Company’s lending products at costs lower than those of consumer deposits and market-based borrowings. The Company continues to broaden its municipal deposit base and currently services 40 customer relationships.

    Total borrowings at March 31, 2025 were $107.8 million, with a weighted average rate and term of 4.11% and 20 months, respectively. At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had $107.8 million of term FHLB advances outstanding. The Company had no FHLB overnight borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The Company had no borrowings outstanding under lines of credit with correspondent banks at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

    Stockholders’ equity was $196.6 million at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Retained earnings increased by $0.8 million due primarily to net income of $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, which was offset by $0.7 million of dividends declared. The accumulated other comprehensive loss at March 31, 2025 was 0.71% of total equity and was comprised of a $0.9 million after tax net unrealized loss on the investment portfolio and a $0.5 million after tax net unrealized loss on derivatives. Tangible book value per share (including Series A preferred shares) was $23.62 at March 31, 2025 (inclusive of one-time core system conversion expenses of $2.6 million, net of tax, or $0.34 per share) compared to $23.86 at December 31, 2024.

    Loan Portfolio

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Bank’s loan portfolio decreased $24.9 million to $1.96 billion from December 31, 2024. The decrease resulted primarily from the ongoing management of our commercial real estate and multifamily loan concentrations. At March 31, 2025, the Company’s residential loan portfolio (including home equity) amounted to $733.6 million, with an average loan balance of $486 thousand and a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 57%. Commercial real estate (including construction) and multifamily loans totaled $1.06 billion at March 31, 2025, with an average loan balance of $1.5 million and a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 59%. As will be discussed below, approximately 37% of the multifamily portfolio is subject to rent regulation. The Company’s commercial real estate concentration ratio continues to improve, decreasing to 369% of capital at March 31, 2025 from 385% at December 31, 2024 and 416% at March 31, 2024, with loans secured by office space accounting for 2.23% of the total loan portfolio and totaling $43.8 million at March 31, 2025. The Company’s loan pipeline with executed term sheets at March 31, 2025 is approximately $255.0 million, with approximately 92% being niche-residential, conventional C&I and SBA lending opportunities.

    The Bank remains focused on expanding its core verticals and continues to originate loans for its portfolio and for sale in the secondary market under its residential flow origination program. Of the $48.8 million in closed residential loans originated in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, $27.6 million were originated for the Bank’s portfolio and reflected a weighted average yield of 6.64% before origination and other fees, which average 50-100 bps per loan, and a weighted average LTV of 58%. The remaining $21.2 million of closed loans were originated for sale in the secondary market. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold $18.3 million of residential loans under its flow origination program and recorded gains on sale of loans held-for-sale of $0.4 million with a premium of 2.38%.

    During the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company sold approximately $23.4 million and $26.7 million, respectively, in government guaranteed SBA loans and recorded gains on sale of loans held-for-sale of $1.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively. SBA loan originations and gains on sale were lower due to a combination of factors, including: lower than expected loan sale premiums due, we believe, to first quarter market turmoil; delays in loan closings resulting from the impact of administrative changes to SBA Standard Operating Procedures; and the inability of certain loans to close because of delays by state regulatory agencies in issuing permit approvals to certain borrowers. As we enter the second quarter of 2025, we expect to navigate these factors and to increase the volume of origination and loan sale activity throughout the year. The Bank concluded the first quarter of 2025 with C&I loan originations of approximately $16.8 million. Based on its existing pipeline, the Bank expects C&I lending and deposit activity to grow as the year progresses.

    Commercial Real Estate Statistics

    A significant portion of the Bank’s commercial real estate portfolio consists of loans secured by Multi-Family and CRE-Investor owned real estate that are predominantly subject to fixed interest rates for an initial period of 5 years. The Bank’s exposure to Land/Construction loans is minor at $8.0 million, all at floating interest rates. As shown below, 31% of the loan balances in these combined portfolios will either have a rate reset or mature in 2025 and 2026, with another 56% with rate resets or maturing in 2027.

    Multi-Family Market Rent Portfolio Fixed Rate Reset/Maturity Schedule   Multi-Family Stabilized Rent Portfolio Fixed Rate Reset/Maturity Schedule
    Calendar Period   # Loans   Total O/S ($000’s omitted)   Avg O/S ($000’s omitted)   Avg Interest Rate   Calendar Period   # Loans   Total O/S ($000’s omitted)   Avg O/S ($000’s omitted)   Avg Interest Rate
                                                     
    2025   10   $ 16,321   $ 1,632   4.45 %   2025   10   $ 17,025   $ 1,703   5.03 %
    2026   36     117,886     3,275   3.66 %   2026   20     42,549     2,127   3.67 %
    2027   70     174,601     2,494   4.29 %   2027   53     123,668     2,333   4.22 %
    2028   16     21,382     1,336   6.20 %   2028   13     10,914     839   7.17 %
    2029   6     4,929     821   7.70 %   2029   4     4,328     1,082   6.38 %
    2030+   2     171     85   6.00 %   2030+   4     1,129     282   6.02 %
    Fixed Rate   140     335,290     2,395   4.61 %   Fixed Rate   104     199,613     1,919   4.39 %
    Floating Rate   2     749     375   9.50 %   Floating Rate   —     —     —   — %
    Total   142   $ 336,039   $ 2,366   4.26 %   Total   104   $ 199,613   $ 1,919   4.39 %
    CRE Investor Portfolio Fixed Rate Reset/Maturity Schedule
    Calendar Period   # Loans   Total O/S ($000’s omitted)   Avg O/S ($000’s omitted)   Avg Interest Rate
                           
    2025   29   $ 23,092   $ 796   6.13 %
    2026   33     41,668     1,263   4.84 %
    2027   90     162,557     1,806   5.03 %
    2028   30     31,763     1,059   6.64 %
    2029   4     2,353     588   7.03 %
    2030+   13     7,967     613   6.49 %
    Fixed Rate   199     269,400     1,354   5.35 %
    Floating Rate   5     19,074     3,815   8.73 %
    Total CRE-Inv.   204   $ 288,474   $ 1,414   5.57 %

    Rental breakdown of Multi-Family portfolio

    The table below segments our portfolio of loans secured by Multi-Family properties based on rental terms and location. As shown below, 63% of the combined portfolio is secured by properties subject to free market rental terms, which is the dominant tenant type. Both the Market Rent and Stabilized Rent segments of our portfolio present very similar average borrower profiles. The portfolio is primarily located in the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

    Multi-Family Loan Portfolio – Loans by Rent Type
    Rent Type   # of Notes   Outstanding Loan Balance   % of Total Multi-Family   Avg Loan Size   LTV   Current DSCR   Avg # of Units  
            ($000’s omitted)         ($000’s omitted)                
                                           
    Market   142   $ 336,039   63 % $ 2,366   61.5 % 1.41   11  
    Location                                      
    Manhattan   7   $ 10,299   2 % $ 1,471   49.6 % 1.88   14  
    Other NYC   93   $ 244,552   46 % $ 2,630   61.2 % 1.40   9  
    Outside NYC   42   $ 81,188   15 % $ 1,933   64.2 % 1.36   13  
                                           
    Stabilized   104   $ 199,613   37 % $ 1,919   62.1 % 1.42   12  
    Location                                      
    Manhattan   6   $ 8,843   2 % $ 1,474   44.2 % 1.58   17  
    Other NYC   86   $ 171,852   32 % $ 1,998   62.8 % 1.41   11  
    Outside NYC   12   $ 18,918   3 % $ 1,576   64.1 % 1.49   16  


    Office Property Exposure

    The Bank’s exposure to the Office market is minor. Loans secured by office space accounted for 2.23% of the total loan portfolio with a total balance of $43.8 million, of which less than 1% is located in Manhattan. The pool has a 2.32x weighted average DSCR, a 53% weighted average LTV and less than $353,000 of exposure in Manhattan.

    Asset Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses

    At March 31, 2025, the Bank’s asset quality metrics improved with non-performing loans totaling $11.7 million compared to non-performing loans of $16.4 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $4.7 million. This decrease resulted primarily from the contracted sale of non-performing loans totaling $5.0 million, net of a $0.3 million charge-off, during the quarter. At March 31, 2025 non-performing loans were 0.60% of total loans outstanding versus 0.82% at December 31, 2024.

    During the first quarter of 2025, the Bank recorded a provision for credit losses expense of $0.6 million. The March 31, 2025 allowance for credit losses was $22.9 million versus $22.8 million at December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.17% at March 31, 2025 and 1.15% at December 31, 2024.

    Net Interest Margin

    The Bank’s net interest margin increased to 2.68% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to 2.53% in the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and 2.41% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 due to the recent reductions in the Fed Funds effective rate and the liability sensitive nature of the Bank’s balance sheet.

    About Hanover Community Bank and Hanover Bancorp, Inc.

    Hanover Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HNVR), is the bank holding company for Hanover Community Bank, a community commercial bank focusing on highly personalized and efficient services and products responsive to client needs. Management and the Board of Directors are comprised of a select group of successful local businesspeople who are committed to the success of the Bank by knowing and understanding the metro-New York area’s financial needs and opportunities. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, Hanover offers a full range of financial services. Hanover offers a complete suite of consumer, commercial, and municipal banking products and services, including multi-family and commercial mortgages, residential loans, business loans and lines of credit. Hanover also offers its customers access to 24-hour ATM service with no fees attached, free checking with interest, telephone banking, advanced technologies in mobile and internet banking for our consumer and business customers, safe deposit boxes and much more. The Company’s corporate administrative office is located in Mineola, New York where it also operates a full-service branch office along with additional branch locations in Garden City Park, Hauppauge, Forest Hills, Flushing, Sunset Park, Rockefeller Center and Chinatown, New York, and Freehold, New Jersey, with a new branch opening in Port Jefferson, New York in mid 2025.

    Hanover Community Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is an Equal Housing/Equal Opportunity Lender. For further information, call (516) 548-8500 or visit the Bank’s website at www.hanoverbank.com.

    Non-GAAP Disclosure

    This discussion, including the financial statements attached thereto, includes non-GAAP financial measures which include the Company’s adjusted net income, adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted return on average equity, tangible common equity (“TCE”) ratio, TCE, tangible assets, tangible book value per share, return on average tangible equity and efficiency ratio. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides both management and investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results and trends in addition to the results measured in accordance with GAAP, and provides greater comparability across time periods. While management uses non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the numbers prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other financial institutions.

    With respect to the calculations of and reconciliations of adjusted net income, TCE, tangible assets, TCE ratio and tangible book value per share, reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures are provided in the tables that follow.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue,” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Hanover Bancorp, Inc. Any or all of the forward-looking statements in this release and in any other public statements made by Hanover Bancorp, Inc. may turn out to be incorrect. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions that Hanover Bancorp, Inc. might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A – Risk Factors, as updated by our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Further, the adverse effect of health emergencies or natural disasters on the Company, its customers, and the communities where it operates may adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition for an indefinite period of time. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Hanover Bancorp, Inc. does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release or to conform these statements to actual events.

    Investor and Press Contact:
    Lance P. Burke
    Chief Financial Officer
    (516) 548-8500

                 
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.            
    STATEMENTS OF CONDITION (unaudited)            
    (dollars in thousands)            
                   
                   
        March 31,   December 31,   March 31,  
          2025       2024       2024    
    Assets              
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 160,234     $ 162,857     $ 136,481    
    Securities-available for sale, at fair value   93,197       83,755       92,709    
    Investments-held to maturity   3,671       3,758       3,973    
    Loans held for sale   16,306       12,404       7,641    
                   
    Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs   1,960,674       1,985,524       2,005,515    
    Less: allowance for credit losses   (22,925 )     (22,779 )     (19,873 )  
    Loans, net   1,937,749       1,962,745       1,985,642    
                   
    Goodwill     19,168       19,168       19,168    
    Premises & fixed assets   14,511       15,337       15,648    
    Operating lease assets   8,484       8,337       9,336    
    Other assets   38,207       43,749       36,910    
      Assets $ 2,291,527     $ 2,312,110     $ 2,307,508    
                   
    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity            
    Core deposits $ 1,418,209     $ 1,456,513     $ 1,453,035    
    Time deposits   518,229       497,770       464,227    
    Total deposits   1,936,438       1,954,283       1,917,262    
                   
    Borrowings   107,805       107,805       148,953    
    Subordinated debentures   24,702       24,689       24,648    
    Operating lease liabilities   9,144       9,025       10,039    
    Other liabilities   16,795       19,670       17,063    
      Liabilities   2,094,884       2,115,472       2,117,965    
                   
    Stockholders’ equity   196,643       196,638       189,543    
      Liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,291,527     $ 2,312,110     $ 2,307,508    
                   
             
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.        
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)      
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)        
             
      Three Months Ended  
      3/31/2025   3/31/2024  
             
    Interest income $ 32,837   $ 32,432  
    Interest expense   18,208     19,497  
    Net interest income   14,629     12,935  
    Provision for credit losses   600     300  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   14,029     12,635  
             
    Loan servicing and fee income   1,081     913  
    Service charges on deposit accounts   117     96  
    Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale   2,352     2,506  
    Other operating income   182     61  
    Non-interest income   3,732     3,576  
             
    Compensation and benefits   7,232     5,562  
    Conversion expenses   3,180     –  
    Occupancy and equipment   1,836     1,770  
    Data processing   593     518  
    Professional fees   787     818  
    Federal deposit insurance premiums   337     318  
    Other operating expenses   2,031     1,818  
    Non-interest expense   15,996     10,804  
             
    Income before income taxes   1,765     5,407  
    Income tax expense   244     1,346  
             
    Net income $ 1,521   $ 4,061  
             
    Earnings per share (“EPS”):(1)        
    Basic $ 0.20   $ 0.55  
    Diluted $ 0.20   $ 0.55  
             
    Average shares outstanding for basic EPS (1)(2)   7,463,537     7,376,227  
    Average shares outstanding for diluted EPS (1)(2)   7,469,489     7,420,926  
             
    (1) Calculation includes common stock and Series A preferred stock.      
    (2) Average shares outstanding before subtracting participating securities.      
             
                         
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.                    
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)                  
    QUARTERLY TREND                    
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)                    
                         
      Three Months Ended  
      3/31/2025   12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024   3/31/2024  
                         
    Interest income $ 32,837   $ 33,057   $ 34,113   $ 33,420   $ 32,432  
    Interest expense   18,208     19,249     21,011     20,173     19,497  
    Net interest income   14,629     13,808     13,102     13,247     12,935  
    Provision for credit losses   600     400     200     4,040     300  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses   14,029     13,408     12,902     9,207     12,635  
                         
    Loan servicing and fee income   1,081     981     960     836     913  
    Service charges on deposit accounts   117     136     123     114     96  
    Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale   2,352     3,014     2,834     2,586     2,506  
    Gain on sale of investments   –     27     –     4     –  
    Other operating income   182     29     37     82     61  
    Non-interest income   3,732     4,187     3,954     3,622     3,576  
                         
    Compensation and benefits   7,232     6,699     6,840     6,499     5,562  
    Conversion expenses   3,180     –     –     –     –  
    Occupancy and equipment   1,836     1,810     1,799     1,843     1,770  
    Data processing   593     536     547     495     518  
    Professional fees   787     782     762     717     818  
    Federal deposit insurance premiums   337     375     360     365     318  
    Other operating expenses   2,031     2,198     1,930     1,751     1,818  
    Non-interest expense   15,996     12,400     12,238     11,670     10,804  
                         
    Income before income taxes   1,765     5,195     4,618     1,159     5,407  
    Income tax expense   244     1,293     1,079     315     1,346  
                         
    Net income $ 1,521   $ 3,902   $ 3,539   $ 844   $ 4,061  
                         
    Earnings per share (“EPS”):(1)                    
    Basic $ 0.20   $ 0.53   $ 0.48   $ 0.11   $ 0.55  
    Diluted $ 0.20   $ 0.52   $ 0.48   $ 0.11   $ 0.55  
                         
    Average shares outstanding for basic EPS (1)(2)   7,463,537     7,427,583     7,411,064     7,399,816     7,376,227  
    Average shares outstanding for diluted EPS (1)(2)   7,469,489     7,456,471     7,436,068     7,449,110     7,420,926  
                         
    (1) Calculation includes common stock and Series A preferred stock.
    (2) Average shares outstanding before subtracting participating securities.
                         
             
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.        
    CONSOLIDATED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (1)(unaudited)  
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)        
             
      Three Months Ended  
      3/31/2025   3/31/2024  
             
    ADJUSTED NET INCOME:        
    Net income, as reported $ 1,521     $ 4,061    
    Adjustments:        
    Conversion expenses   3,180       –    
    Total adjustments, before income taxes   3,180       –    
    Adjustment for reported effective income tax rate   608       –    
    Total adjustments, after income taxes   2,572       –    
    Adjusted net income $ 4,093     $ 4,061    
    Basic earnings per share – adjusted $ 0.55     $ 0.55    
    Diluted earnings per share – adjusted $ 0.55     $ 0.55    
             
    ADJUSTED OPERATING EFFICIENCY RATIO:        
    Operating efficiency ratio, as reported   87.12 %     65.44 %  
    Adjustments:        
    Conversion expenses   -17.32 %     0.00 %  
    Adjusted operating efficiency ratio   69.80 %     65.44 %  
             
    ADJUSTED RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS   0.73 %     0.74 %  
    ADJUSTED RETURN ON AVERAGE EQUITY   8.36 %     8.70 %  
    ADJUSTED RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE EQUITY   9.27 %     9.71 %  
             
    (1) A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with U.S. GAAP. While management uses non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
             
             
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.        
    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited)      
    (dollars in thousands)        
             
             
      Three Months Ended  
      3/31/2025   3/31/2024  
    Profitability:        
    Return on average assets   0.27 %     0.74 %  
    Return on average equity (1)   3.11 %     8.70 %  
    Return on average tangible equity (1)   3.45 %     9.71 %  
    Pre-provision net revenue to average assets   0.42 %     1.03 %  
    Yield on average interest-earning assets   6.01 %     6.03 %  
    Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities   4.01 %     4.33 %  
    Net interest rate spread (2)   2.00 %     1.70 %  
    Net interest margin (3)   2.68 %     2.41 %  
    Non-interest expense to average assets   2.85 %     1.96 %  
    Operating efficiency ratio (4)   87.12 %     65.44 %  
             
    Average balances:        
    Interest-earning assets $ 2,217,107     $ 2,162,835    
    Interest-bearing liabilities   1,842,073       1,810,397    
    Loans   1,989,796       1,984,075    
    Deposits   1,919,436       1,842,642    
    Borrowings   133,665       162,427    
             
             
    (1) Includes common stock and Series A preferred stock.      
    (2) Represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
    (3) Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.  
    (4) Represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
             
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.                  
    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited)                  
    (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)                
                       
      At or For the Three Months Ended    
      3/31/2025   12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024    
    Asset quality:                  
    Provision for credit losses – loans (1) $ 600   $ 400   $ 200   $ 3,850    
    Net (charge-offs)/recoveries   (454 )    (1,027 )    (438 )    (79 )   
    Allowance for credit losses   22,925     22,779     23,406     23,644    
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans (2)   1.17 %     1.15 %     1.17 %     1.17 %    
    Non-performing loans $ 11,697   $ 16,368   $ 15,365   $ 15,828    
    Non-performing loans/total loans   0.60 %     0.82 %     0.77 %     0.79 %    
    Non-performing loans/total assets   0.51 %     0.71 %     0.66 %     0.68 %    
    Allowance for credit losses/non-performing loans   195.99 %     139.17 %     152.33 %     149.38 %    
                       
    Capital (Bank only):                  
    Tier 1 Capital $ 201,925   $ 201,744   $ 198,196   $ 195,703    
    Tier 1 leverage ratio   8.95 %     9.13 %     8.85 %     8.89 %    
    Common equity tier 1 capital ratio   13.37 %     13.32 %     12.99 %     12.78 %    
    Tier 1 risk based capital ratio   13.37 %     13.32 %     12.99 %     12.78 %    
    Total risk based capital ratio   14.62 %     14.58 %     14.24 %     14.21 %    
                       
    Equity data:                  
    Shares outstanding (3)   7,503,731     7,427,127     7,428,366     7,402,163    
    Stockholders’ equity $ 196,643   $ 196,638   $ 192,339   $ 190,072    
    Book value per share (3)   26.21     26.48     25.89     25.68    
    Tangible common equity (3)   177,239     177,220     172,906     170,625    
    Tangible book value per share (3)   23.62     23.86     23.28     23.05    
    Tangible common equity (“TCE”) ratio (3)   7.80 %     7.73 %     7.49 %     7.38 %    
                       
    (1) Excludes $0, $0, $0 and $190 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the quarters ended 3/31/25, 12/31/24, 9/30/24 and 6/30/24, respectively.  
    (2) Calculation excludes loans held for sale.    
    (3) Includes common stock and Series A preferred stock.    
                       
                     
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.                
    STATISTICAL SUMMARY                
    QUARTERLY TREND                
    (unaudited, dollars in thousands, except share data)              
                       
        3/31/2025   12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024  
                       
    Loan distribution (1):                
    Residential mortgages $ 708,649     $ 702,832     $ 719,037     $ 733,040    
    Multifamily     535,429       550,570       557,634       562,503    
    Commercial real estate   520,808       536,288       529,948       549,725    
    Commercial & industrial   170,442       168,909       171,899       139,209    
    Home equity   24,914       26,422       26,825       27,992    
    Consumer     432       503       470       485    
                       
    Total loans $ 1,960,674     $ 1,985,524     $ 2,005,813     $ 2,012,954    
                       
    Sequential quarter growth rate   -1.25 %     -1.01 %     -0.35 %     0.37 %  
                       
    CRE concentration ratio   369 %     385 %     397 %     403 %  
                       
    Loans sold during the quarter $ 46,649     $ 53,499     $ 43,537     $ 35,302    
                       
    Funding distribution:                
    Demand   $ 215,569     $ 211,656     $ 206,327     $ 199,835    
    N.O.W.     698,297       692,890       621,880       661,998    
    Savings     46,275       48,885       53,024       44,821    
    Money market   458,068       503,082       572,213       571,170    
    Total core deposits   1,418,209       1,456,513       1,453,444       1,477,824    
    Time     518,229       497,770       504,100       464,105    
    Total deposits   1,936,438       1,954,283       1,957,544       1,941,929    
    Borrowings   107,805       107,805       125,805       148,953    
    Subordinated debentures   24,702       24,689       24,675       24,662    
                       
    Total funding sources $ 2,068,945     $ 2,086,777     $ 2,108,024     $ 2,115,544    
                       
    Sequential quarter growth rate – total deposits   -0.91 %     -0.17 %     0.80 %     1.29 %  
                       
    Period-end core deposits/total deposits ratio   73.24 %     74.53 %     74.25 %     76.10 %  
                       
    Period-end demand deposits/total deposits ratio   11.13 %     10.83 %     10.54 %     10.29 %  
                       
    (1) Excluding loans held for sale                
                       
                         
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.                    
    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)(unaudited)          
    (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)              
                         
                         
      3/31/2025   12/31/2024   9/30/2024   6/30/2024   3/31/2024  
    Tangible common equity                    
    Total equity (2) $ 196,643     $ 196,638     $ 192,339     $ 190,072     $ 189,543    
    Less: goodwill   (19,168 )     (19,168 )     (19,168 )     (19,168 )     (19,168 )  
    Less: core deposit intangible   (236 )     (250 )     (265 )     (279 )     (295 )  
    Tangible common equity (2) $ 177,239     $ 177,220     $ 172,906     $ 170,625     $ 170,080    
                         
    Tangible common equity (“TCE”) ratio                  
    Tangible common equity (2) $ 177,239     $ 177,220     $ 172,906     $ 170,625     $ 170,080    
    Total assets   2,291,527       2,312,110       2,327,814       2,331,098       2,307,508    
    Less: goodwill   (19,168 )     (19,168 )     (19,168 )     (19,168 )     (19,168 )  
    Less: core deposit intangible   (236 )     (250 )     (265 )     (279 )     (295 )  
    Tangible assets $ 2,272,123     $ 2,292,692     $ 2,308,381     $ 2,311,651     $ 2,288,045    
    TCE ratio (2)   7.80 %     7.73 %     7.49 %     7.38 %     7.43 %  
                         
    Tangible book value per share                    
    Tangible equity (2) $ 177,239     $ 177,220     $ 172,906     $ 170,625     $ 170,080    
    Shares outstanding (2)   7,503,731       7,427,127       7,428,366       7,402,163       7,392,412    
    Tangible book value per share (2) $ 23.62     $ 23.86     $ 23.28     $ 23.05     $ 23.01    
                         
    (1) A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with U.S. GAAP. While management uses non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  
                         
    (2) Includes common stock and Series A preferred stock.  
       
                             
    HANOVER BANCORP, INC.      
    NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS      
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024      
    (unaudited, dollars in thousands)      
                             
                             
        2025       2024    
      Average       Average   Average       Average  
      Balance   Interest   Yield/Cost Balance   Interest   Yield/Cost  
                             
    Assets:                        
    Interest-earning assets:                        
    Loans $ 1,989,796   $ 29,984   6.11 %   $ 1,984,075   $ 29,737   6.03 %  
    Investment securities   85,839     1,186   5.60 %     94,845     1,457   6.18 %  
    Interest-earning cash   133,458     1,482   4.50 %     74,672     1,014   5.46 %  
    FHLB stock and other investments   8,014     185   9.36 %     9,243     224   9.75 %  
    Total interest-earning assets   2,217,107     32,837   6.01 %     2,162,835     32,432   6.03 %  
    Non interest-earning assets:                        
    Cash and due from banks   9,504             7,945          
    Other assets   49,695             49,941          
    Total assets $ 2,276,306           $ 2,220,721          
                             
    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:                        
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
    Savings, N.O.W. and money market deposits $ 1,217,429   $ 11,455   3.82 %   $ 1,161,191   $ 12,933   4.48 %  
    Time deposits   490,979     5,320   4.39 %     486,779     4,962   4.10 %  
    Total savings and time deposits   1,708,408     16,775   3.98 %     1,647,970     17,895   4.37 %  
    Borrowings   108,972     1,107   4.12 %     137,788     1,276   3.72 %  
    Subordinated debentures   24,693     326   5.35 %     24,639     326   5.32 %  
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   1,842,073     18,208   4.01 %     1,810,397     19,497   4.33 %  
    Demand deposits   211,028             194,672          
    Other liabilities   24,726             27,959          
    Total liabilities   2,077,827             2,033,028          
    Stockholders’ equity   198,479             187,693          
    Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity $ 2,276,306           $ 2,220,721          
    Net interest rate spread         2.00 %           1.70 %  
    Net interest income/margin     $ 14,629   2.68 %       $ 12,935   2.41 %  
                             

    The MIL Network –

    April 24, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Credit Agricole Sa: ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. OF 14 May 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Montrouge, 23 April 2025

    ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
    OF CRÉDIT AGRICOLE S.A. OF 14 May 2025

    Publication of the Notice of Meeting – Opening of the vote –
    Procedures for making the preparatory documents available

    Crédit Agricole S.A. informs its shareholders that its Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 9.30 am in Paris (75005), France, at Maison de la Mutualité, 24 rue Saint-Victor.

    A Notice of Meeting, including in particular the agenda and the draft resolutions, was published in the French bulletin of mandatory legal announcements (Bulletin des Annonces Légales Obligatoires) No. 35 of 21 March 2025.

    All of the matters relating to this General Meeting are made available to shareholders in accordance with the regulations and legislation in force.

    In particular:

    • the information and documents referred to specifically in Article R. 22-10-23 of the French Commercial Code (Code de Commerce), as well as the Notice of Meeting for the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting, are available on the Crédit Agricole S.A. website at:

    https://www.credit-agricole.com/en/finance/individual-shareholders/annual-general-meeting

    • by means of the Notice of Meeting, all shareholders may:
      • familiarise themselves with the documents referred to in Article R. 225-83 of the French Commercial Code (Code de Commerce) at the Company registered office; and
      • up until 10 May 2025 inclusive, request that the Company sends them these documents, it being specified that in order for holders of bearer shares to exercise this right, they must provide a certificate of shareholding for the bearer share accounts held by the authorised intermediary.

    Online voting is open between 23 April 2025 12.00 pm (midday, Paris time) until 13 May 2025 3.00 pm (Paris time). The paper forms must be received by Uptevia no later than 11 May 2025.

    The General Meeting will be broadcast live online via the section relating to the General Meeting:
    https://www.credit-agricole.com/en/finance/individual-shareholders/annual-general-meeting.
    Crédit Agricole S.A. press contacts
    Alexandre Barat : +33 1 57 72 45 73 – alexandre.barat@credit-agricole-sa.fr
    Olivier Tassain : +33 1 43 23 25 41 – olivier.tassain@credit-agricole-sa.fr

    All our press releases can be found at: https://www.credit-agricole.com/en

    Customer Relations contacts – individual shareholders
    Freephone: 0,800,000,777
    credit-agricole-sa@relations-actionnaires.com

    Customer Relations contacts – registered shareholders
    + 33 1 57 78 34 31
    ct-contactcasa@uptevia.com

    Customer Relations contacts – institutional investors
    + 33 1 43 23 04 31
    investor.relations@credit-agricole-sa.fr

    Attachment

    • EN_2025 04 23 – CP AG 2025

    The MIL Network –

    April 24, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New funding to support Windrush compensation scheme applications

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    New funding to support Windrush compensation scheme applications

    A successful grassroots fund has been extended after reaching 50,000 people in first year. Applications are now open for grants between £5,000 and £10,000.

    Windrush scandal victims yet to claim compensation are being encouraged to come forward as part of a grassroots scheme extended by the Home Office today.  

    The government is making a further £150,000 available to the Community Engagement Fund (CEF), which was set up to raise awareness of the Windrush compensation and documentation scheme. 

    The successful first round of funding helped grassroots organisations reach more than 50,000 people who may be entitled to claim, while revealing barriers preventing victims from coming forward. 

    Local groups can now apply for grants of £5,000 to £10,000 to deliver projects that address these barriers, particularly the widespread misconception that Windrush schemes only apply to Caribbean communities. 

    Minister for Migration and Citizenship, Seema Malhotra, said: 

    Windrush victims have waited too long for recognition and redress – with many still not feeling able to come forward to access the compensation they are entitled to.

    We need to see this change. By funding trusted grassroots organisations to provide advocacy and support, we want to better reach those who have been wronged but remain unaware of the support available.

    This government is determined to deliver on its manifesto commitment that every victim of this scandal receives the justice they deserve.

    Insights from the first CEF funding round revealed that while compensation scheme awareness is higher among Caribbean communities, people from other backgrounds have not applied due to confusion about their eligibility or misconceptions about the schemes. 

    The additional support will be of immense importance to victims. For many, the Home Office Windrush scandal resulted in loss of employment, denial of healthcare, threats of deportation, and in some cases, actual deportation from a country they had every right to call home. 

    CEF applicants with strong community links will be prioritised. Projects must be completed within the 2025/26 financial year and should focus on: 

    • raising awareness among non-Caribbean communities and correcting misinformation 

    • gathering insights on why eligible individuals aren’t applying 

    • helping potential claimants connect with support services 

    The CEF complements the recently launched £1.5 million Advocacy Support Fund, which helps organisations provide practical and emotional assistance to victims making compensation claims. 

    The funds deliver on the government’s manifesto commitment to provide additional support and work more closely with affected communities, forming part of the wider Plan for Change to deliver justice for Windrush victims. 

    The deadline for CEF applications is 4pm on 28 May 2025. Full details are available at the ‘Find a Grant’ portal on GOV.UK.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Guatemalan alien illegally residing in the US and convicted of sexual battery indicted for fraudulently obtaining custody of an unaccompanied alien child in the United States, following ICE, joint law enforcement partner investigation

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury indicted an illegal alien, April 17, for his alleged role in smuggling an unaccompanied alien child to the United States and for allegedly submitting a sponsorship application with false statements to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement to gain custody of the minor after she entered the United States, following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FBI, investigation.

    “This case is a testament to ICE’s commitment to hold predators accountable for the harm they inflict on children,” said ICE acting Director Todd Lyons. “We are making every effort to ensure the safety of children released to sponsors across the United States. This is vital work and through their victim centered approach, ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents are perfectly positioned to uncover any similar crimes by predatory sponsors.”

    “The prior administration’s border policies created an environment that enabled human trafficking and allowed bad actors to take advantage of at-risk children,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “We are committed to protecting children from the scourge of human trafficking and will not rest until we deliver justice for those who suffered during the border crisis.”

    According to the indictment, Juan Tiul Xi, 26, a Guatemalan national illegally residing in Cleveland, illegally entered the United States in 2023. Thereafter, Tiul Xi allegedly encouraged and induced a 14-year-old Guatemalan girl to illegally enter the United States and to use the identity of Tiul Xi’s sister as her alias. As a UAC, the Guatemalan girl was placed in the care and custody of ORR. As alleged, Tiul Xi then falsely stated on documents submitted to ORR when he applied to sponsor and obtain custody of the girl that he was the UAC’s brother and that her alias was her actual name. ORR relied on Tiul Xi’s alleged false statements when, on or about Sept. 5, 2023, ORR released the UAC to Tiul Xi’s care.

    Tiul Xi is charged with one count of encouraging or inducing illegal entry for financial gain, one count of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement, and one count of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison on the illegal entry count, a maximum penalty of five years in prison on the false statement count, and a mandatory consecutive penalty of two years in prison on the aggravated identity theft count. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    “The Office of Refugee Resettlement is committed to continuing vital policy changes that promote the safety and welfare of unaccompanied alien children related into the Unites States,” said ORR Acting Director Angie M. Salazar. “We have significantly increased sponsor vetting with the wellbeing of the child at the core of our process. We hope that our commitment is evident by our collaboration with law enforcement to right previous wrongs and help bring these crimes to light.”

    The indictment is the result of the coordinated efforts of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA). JTFA, a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, has been elevated and expanded by the Attorney General with a mandate to target cartels and other transnational criminal organizations to eliminate human smuggling and trafficking networks operating in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, and Colombia that impact public safety and the security of our borders. JTFA currently comprises detailees from U.S. Attorneys’ Offices along the southwest border. Dedicated support is provided by numerous components of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, led by HRSP and supported by the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, the Office of Enforcement Operations, and the Office of International Affairs, among others. JTFA also relies on substantial law enforcement investment from DHS, FBI, DEA, and other partners. To date, JTFA’s work has resulted in more than 360 domestic and international arrests of leaders, organizers, and significant facilitators of alien smuggling; more than 325 U.S. convictions; more than 270 significant jail sentences imposed; and forfeitures of substantial assets.

    The ICE HSI and FBI Cleveland field offices are jointly investigating with assistance from HSI’s Attaché team in Guatemala. Additionally, HSI’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking in Washington, D.C. and ORR have provided valuable assistance.

    Senior Trial Attorney Christian Levesque of the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section, Joint Task Force Alpha detailee/Trial Attorney Spencer M. Perry of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, and Acting U.S. Attorney Carol Skutnik and Criminal Division Chief Michael L. Collyer for the Northern District of Ohio are prosecuting the case, with assistance from HRSP Analyst/Latin America Specialist Joanna Crandall.

    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 other transnational criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Project Safe Neighborhood.

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

    Individuals across the world can report suspicious criminal activity to the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Highly trained specialists take reports from both the public and law enforcement agencies on more than 400 laws enforced by ICE.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Brompton Announces the Launch of Brompton Wellington Square AAA CLO ETF

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: BAAA; BAAA.U) Brompton Funds Limited (the “Manager”) is pleased to announce that Brompton Wellington Square AAA CLO ETF (“BAAA”) will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) today. A final prospectus dated April 10, 2025 has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each province and territory in Canada.

    The investment objectives of BAAA are to provide unitholders with high monthly income and capital preservation through investment in a portfolio of primarily AAA rated collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”). BAAA seeks to hedge substantially all of its direct exposure to foreign currencies back to the Canadian dollar. However, any exposure that BAAA’s assets allocable to the USD units have to foreign currencies will not be hedged back to the Canadian dollar. BAAA will seek to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of CLOs selected by Wellington Square Advisors Inc., the investment sub-advisor to BAAA, generally ranging in credit quality from AAA to BBB, with a minimum of 75% of BAAA’s portfolio invested in AAA rated CLOs. Up to 10% of BAAA’s portfolio may from time to time be tactically invested in CLOs rated less than BBB. All ratings are measured as at the time of investment.

    Wellington Square Advisors Inc. (“Wellington Square”) is a Toronto-based independent investment advisory led by portfolio managers Jeff Sujitno and Amar Dhanoya. Wellington Square has invested in CLOs for over 10 years with certain staff having specialized expertise gained from working for CLO managers.

    The Manager has assigned BAAA a risk rating of “low”. For further details, please refer to BAAA’s ETF Facts document available on www.sedarplus.ca or on BAAA’s home page at www.bromptongroup.com.

    About Brompton Funds
    Founded in 2000, Brompton is an experienced investment fund manager with income and growth focused investment solutions including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other TSX traded investment funds. For further information, please contact your investment advisor, call Brompton’s investor relations line at 416-642-6000 (toll-free at 1-866-642-6001), email info@bromptongroup.com or visit our website at www.bromptongroup.com.

    Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments.  Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

    Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed in this press release and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the fund, to the future outlook of the fund and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the fund. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on PLTY (101.54%), MARO (101.13%), ULTY (77.02%), MRNY (63.58%), NVDY (63.07%), and Others

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group B ETFs listed in the table below.

    ETF Ticker1 ETF Name Distribution Frequency Distribution per Share Distribution Rate2,4 30-Day
    SEC Yield3
    ROC5 Ex-Date & Record Date Payment Date
    CHPY YieldMax™ Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.3454 – – 0.23% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    GPTY YieldMax™ AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.2472 35.07% 0.00% 3.72% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    LFGY YieldMax™ Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.4088 58.94% 0.00% 100.00% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    QDTY YieldMax™ Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.3231 44.04% 0.00% 0.37% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    RDTY YieldMax™ R2000 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.4570 56.72% 0.00% 100.00% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    SDTY YieldMax™ S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.3024 38.99% 0.00% 0.00% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    ULTY YieldMax™ Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Weekly $0.0836 77.02% 2.21% 96.26% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    YMAG YieldMax™ Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.0924 34.84% 69.89% 87.58% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    YMAX YieldMax™ Universe Fund
    of Option Income ETFs
    Weekly $0.1367 56.19% 96.57% 74.88% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    BABO YieldMax™ BABA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.6587 50.19% 1.92% 91.80% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    DIPS YieldMax™ Short NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.6186 62.68% 2.36% 0.00% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    FBY YieldMax™ META Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.5216 48.14% 4.38% 91.40% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    GDXY YieldMax™ Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.7284 56.99% 2.77% 0.00% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    JPMO YieldMax™ JPM Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.5612 46.44% 4.01% 92.60% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    MARO YieldMax™ MARA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $1.8468 101.13% 4.90% 97.16% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    MRNY YieldMax™ MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.1261 63.58% 4.65% 0.00% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    NVDY YieldMax™ NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $0.6734 63.07% 4.01% 85.30% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    PLTY YieldMax™ PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 Weeks $4.6556 101.54% 2.78% 98.08% 4/24/25 4/25/25
    Weekly Payers & Group C ETFs scheduled for next week: CHPY GPTY LFGY QDTY RDTY SDTY ULTY YMAG YMAX ABNY AMDY CONY CVNY FIAT MSFO NFLY PYPY

    Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling (833) 378-0717.

    Note: DIPS, FIAT, CRSH, YQQQ and WNTR are hereinafter referred to as the “Short ETFs.”

    Distributions are not guaranteed. The Distribution Rate and 30-Day SEC Yield are not indicative of future distributions, if any, on the ETFs. In particular, future distributions on any ETF may differ significantly from its Distribution Rate or 30-Day SEC Yield. You are not guaranteed a distribution under the ETFs. Distributions for the ETFs (if any) are variable and may vary significantly from period to period and may be zero. Accordingly, the Distribution Rate and 30-Day SEC Yield will change over time, and such change may be significant.

    Investors in the Funds will not have rights to receive dividends or other distributions with respect to the underlying reference asset(s).

    1  All YieldMax™ ETFs shown in the table above (except YMAX, YMAG, FEAT, FIVY and ULTY) have a gross expense ratio of 0.99%. YMAX, YMAG and FEAT have a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.99% for a gross expense ratio of 1.28%. FIVY has a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.59% for a gross expense ratio of 0.88%. “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” are indirect fees and expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other investment companies, namely other YieldMax™ ETFs. ULTY has a gross expense ratio after the fee waiver of 1.30%. The Advisor has agreed to a fee waiver of 0.10% through at least February 28, 2026.

    2  The Distribution Rate shown is as of close on April 22, 2025. The Distribution Rate is the annual distribution rate an investor would receive if the most recent distribution, which includes option income, remained the same going forward. The Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing an ETF’s Distribution per Share and dividing such annualized amount by the ETF’s most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. Distributions may also include a combination of ordinary dividends, capital gain, and return of investor capital, which may decrease an ETF’s NAV and trading price over time. As a result, an investor may suffer significant losses to their investment. These Distribution Rates may be caused by unusually favorable market conditions and may not be sustainable. Such conditions may not continue to exist and there should be no expectation that this performance may be repeated in the future.

    3  The 30-Day SEC Yield represents net investment income, which excludes option income, earned by such ETF over the 30-Day period ended March 31, 2025, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on such ETF’s share price at the end of the 30-Day period.

    4  Each ETF’s strategy (except those of the Short ETFs) will cap potential gains if its reference asset’s shares increase in value, yet subjects an investor to all potential losses if the reference asset’s shares decrease in value. Such potential losses may not be offset by income received by the ETF. Each Short ETF’s strategy will cap potential gains if its reference asset decreases in value, yet subjects an investor to all potential losses if the reference asset increases in value. Such potential losses may not be offset by income received by the ETF.

    5  ROC refers to Return of Capital. The ROC percentage is the portion of the distribution that represents an investor’s original investment.

    Each Fund has a limited operating history and while each Fund’s objective is to provide current income, there is no guarantee the Fund will make a distribution. Distributions are likely to vary greatly in amount.

    Standardized Performance

    For YMAX, click here. For YMAG, click here. For TSLY, click here. For OARK, click here. For APLY, click here. For NVDY, click here. For AMZY, click here. For FBY, click here. For GOOY, click here. For NFLY, click here. For CONY, click here. For MSFO, click here. For DISO, click here. For XOMO, click here. For JPMO, click here. For AMDY, click here. For PYPY, click here. For XYZY, click here. For MRNY, click here. For AIYY, click here. For MSTY, click here. For ULTY, click here. For YBIT, click here. For CRSH, click here. For GDXY, click here. For SNOY, click here. For ABNY, click here. For FIAT, click here. For DIPS, click here. For BABO, click here. For YQQQ, click here. For TSMY, click here. For SMCY, click here. For PLTY, click here. For BIGY, click here. For SOXY, click here. For MARO, click here. For FEAT, click here. For FIVY, click here. For LFGY, click here. For GPTY, click here. For CVNY, click here. For SDTY, click here. For QDTY, click here. For WNTR, click here. For CHPY, click here. For RNTY, click here.

    Important Information

    This material must be preceded or accompanied by the prospectus. For all prospectuses, click here.

    Tidal Financial Group is the adviser for all YieldMax™ ETFs.

    THE FUND, TRUST, AND ADVISER ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY UNDERLYING REFERENCE ASSET.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable to all YieldMax ETFs referenced above, except the Short ETFs)

    YMAX, YMAG, FEAT and FIVY generally invest in other YieldMax™ ETFs. As such, these two Funds are subject to the risks listed in this section, which apply to all the YieldMax™ ETFs they may hold from time to time.

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

    Referenced Index Risk. The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Index (or the Index ETFs). This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of companies that comprised the Index or an ETF that tracks the Index, even though it does not.

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way. Investors in the Fund will not have the right to receive dividends or other distributions or any other rights with respect to the companies that comprise the Index but will be subject to declines in the performance of the Index.

    Russell 2000 Index Risks. The Index, which consists of small-cap U.S. companies, is particularly susceptible to economic changes, as these firms often have less financial resilience than larger companies. Market volatility can disproportionately affect these smaller businesses, leading to significant price swings. Additionally, these companies are often more exposed to specific industry risks and have less diverse revenue streams. They can also be more vulnerable to changes in domestic regulatory or policy environments.

    Call Writing Strategy Risk. The path dependency (i.e., the continued use) of the Fund’s call writing strategy will impact the extent that the Fund participates in the positive price returns of the underlying reference asset and, in turn, the Fund’s returns, both during the term of the sold call options and over longer periods.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in options contracts. Transactions in some types of derivatives, including options, are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared derivatives”). In a transaction involving cleared derivatives, the Fund’s counterparty is a clearing house rather than a bank or broker. Since the Fund is not a member of clearing houses and only members of a clearing house (“clearing members”) can participate directly in the clearing house, the Fund will hold cleared derivatives through accounts at clearing members.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may pose risks in addition to, and greater than, those associated with directly investing in securities or other ordinary investments, including risk related to the market, imperfect correlation with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, higher price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty risk, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying instrument, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events.

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next.

    High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the Fund’s holdings. A high portfolio turnover rate increases transaction costs, which may increase the Fund’s expenses.

    Liquidity Risk. Some securities held by the Fund, including options contracts, may be difficult to sell or be illiquid, particularly during times of market turmoil.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.

    New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

    Price Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of call option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will participate in increases in value experienced by the underlying reference asset over the Call Period.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, which focuses on an individual security (ARKK, TSLA, AAPL, NVDA, AMZN, META, GOOGL, NFLX, COIN, MSFT, DIS, XOM, JPM, AMD, PYPL, SQ, MRNA, AI, MSTR, Bitcoin ETP, GDX®, SNOW, ABNB, BABA, TSM, SMCI, PLTR, MARA, CVNA), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole.

    Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GPTY)

    Artificial Intelligence Risk. Issuers engaged in artificial intelligence typically have high research and capital expenditures and, as a result, their profitability can vary widely, if they are profitable at all. The space in which they are engaged is highly competitive and issuers’ products and services may become obsolete very quickly. These companies are heavily dependent on intellectual property rights and may be adversely affected by loss or impairment of those rights. The issuers are also subject to legal, regulatory, and political changes that may have a large impact on their profitability. A failure in an issuer’s product or even questions about the safety of the product could be devastating to the issuer, especially if it is the marquee product of the issuer. It can be difficult to accurately capture what qualifies as an artificial intelligence company.

    Technology Sector Risk. The Fund will invest substantially in companies in the information technology sector, and therefore the performance of the Fund could be negatively impacted by events affecting this sector. Market or economic factors impacting technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technological advances could have a significant effect on the value of the Fund’s investments. The value of stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology is particularly vulnerable to rapid changes in technology product cycles, rapid product obsolescence, government regulation and competition, both domestically and internationally, including competition from foreign competitors with lower production costs. Stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology, especially those of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market. Information technology companies are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights, the loss or impairment of which may adversely affect profitability.

    Risk Disclosure (applicable only to MARO)

    Digital Assets Risk: The Fund does not invest directly in Bitcoin or any other digital assets. The Fund does not invest directly in derivatives that track the performance of Bitcoin or any other digital assets. The Fund does not invest in or seek direct exposure to the current “spot” or cash price of Bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin should consider an investment other than the Fund. Digital assets like Bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to BABO and TSMY)

    Currency Risk: Indirect exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to the risk that currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates and the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the U.S. or abroad.

    Depositary Receipts Risk: The securities underlying BABO and TSMY are American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). Investment in ADRs may be less liquid than the underlying shares in their primary trading market.

    Foreign Market and Trading Risk: The trading markets for many foreign securities are not as active as U.S. markets and may have less governmental regulation and oversight.

    Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in securities of U.S. issuers, such as risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations or to political or economic instability, as well as varying regulatory requirements applicable to investments in non-U.S. issuers. There may be less information publicly available about a non-U.S. issuer than a U.S. issuer. Non-U.S. issuers may also be subject to different regulatory, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and investor protection standards than U.S. issuers.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GDXY)

    Risk of Investing in Foreign Securities. The Fund is exposed indirectly to the securities of foreign issuers selected by GDX®’s investment adviser, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with such companies. Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities.

    Risk of Investing in Gold and Silver Mining Companies. The Fund is exposed indirectly to gold and silver mining companies selected by GDX®’s investment adviser, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with such companies.

    The Fund invests in options contracts based on the value of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX®), which subjects the Fund to some of the same risks as if it owned GDX®, as well as the risks associated with Canadian, Australian and Emerging Market Issuers, and Small-and Medium-Capitalization companies.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YBIT)

    YBIT does not invest directly in Bitcoin or any other digital assets. YBIT does not invest directly in derivatives that track the performance of Bitcoin or any other digital assets. YBIT does not invest in or seek direct exposure to the current “spot” or cash price of Bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin should consider an investment other than YBIT.

    Bitcoin Investment Risk: The Fund’s indirect investment in Bitcoin, through holdings in one or more Underlying ETPs, exposes it to the unique risks of this emerging innovation. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, and its market is influenced by the changing Bitcoin network, fluctuating acceptance levels, and unpredictable usage trends.

    Digital Assets Risk: Digital assets like Bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility. Potentially No 1940 Act Protections. As of the date of this Prospectus, there is only a single eligible Underlying ETP, and it is an investment company subject to the 1940 Act.

    Bitcoin ETP Risk: The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Bitcoin ETP. This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of the Bitcoin ETP, even though it does not. Bitcoin ETPs are subject, but not limited, to significant risk and heightened volatility. An investor in a Bitcoin ETP may lose their entire investment. Bitcoin ETPs are not suitable for all investors. In addition, not all Bitcoin ETPs are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Those Bitcoin ETPs that are not registered under such statute are therefore not subject to the same regulations as exchange traded products that are so registered.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to the Short ETFs)

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

    Price Appreciation Risk. As part of the Fund’s synthetic covered put strategy, the Fund purchases and sells call and put option contracts that are based on the value of the underlying reference asset. This strategy subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it shorted the underlying reference asset, even though it does not. By virtue of the Fund’s indirect inverse exposure to changes in the value of the underlying reference asset, the Fund is subject to the risk that the value of the underlying reference asset increases. If the value of the underlying reference asset increases, the Fund will likely lose value and, as a result, the Fund may suffer significant losses.

    Put Writing Strategy Risk. The path dependency (i.e., the continued use) of the Fund’s put writing (selling) strategy will impact the extent that the Fund participates in decreases in the value of the underlying reference asset and, in turn, the Fund’s returns, both during the term of the sold put options and over longer periods.

    Purchased OTM Call Options Risk. The Fund’s strategy is subject to potential losses if the underlying reference asset increases in value, which may not be offset by the purchase of out-of-the-money (OTM) call options. The Fund purchases OTM calls to seek to manage (cap) the Fund’s potential losses from the Fund’s short exposure to the underlying reference asset if it appreciates significantly in value. However, the OTM call options will cap the Fund’s losses only to the extent that the value of the underlying reference asset increases to a level that is at or above the strike level of the purchased OTM call options. Any increase in the value of the underlying reference asset to a level that is below the strike level of the purchased OTM call options will result in a corresponding loss for the Fund. For example, if the OTM call options have a strike level that is approximately 100% above the then-current value of the underlying reference asset at the time of the call option purchase, and the value of the underlying reference asset increases by at least 100% during the term of the purchased OTM call options, the Fund will lose all its value. Since the Fund bears the costs of purchasing the OTM calls, such costs will decrease the Fund’s value and/or any income otherwise generated by the Fund’s investment strategy.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in options contracts. Transactions in some types of derivatives, including options, are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared derivatives”). In a transaction involving cleared derivatives, the Fund’s counterparty is a clearing house rather than a bank or broker. Since the Fund is not a member of clearing houses and only members of a clearing house (“clearing members”) can participate directly in the clearing house, the Fund will hold cleared derivatives through accounts at clearing members.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may pose risks in addition to, and greater than, those associated with directly investing in securities or other ordinary investments, including risk related to the market, imperfect correlation with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, higher price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty risk, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying reference asset, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events.

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next.

    High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the Fund’s holdings.

    Liquidity Risk. Some securities held by the Fund, including options contracts, may be difficult to sell or be illiquid, particularly during times of market turmoil.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.

    New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

    Price Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of put option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will participate in decreases in value experienced by the underlying reference asset over the Put Period.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, for any Fund that focuses on an individual security (e.g., TSLA, COIN, NVDA, MSTR), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole.

    Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to CHPY)

    Semiconductor Industry Risk. Semiconductor companies may face intense competition, both domestically and internationally, and such competition may have an adverse effect on their profit margins. Semiconductor companies may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel. Semiconductor companies’ supply chain and operations are dependent on the availability of materials that meet exacting standards and the use of third parties to provide components and services.

    The products of semiconductor companies may face obsolescence due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction, unpredictable changes in growth rates and competition for the services of qualified personnel. Capital equipment expenditures could be substantial, and equipment generally suffers from rapid obsolescence. Companies in the semiconductor industry are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights. The loss or impairment of these rights would adversely affect the profitability of these companies.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YQQQ)

    Index Overview. The Nasdaq 100 Index is a benchmark index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, based on market capitalization.

    Index Level Appreciation Risk. As part of the Fund’s synthetic covered put strategy, the Fund purchases and sells call and put option contracts that are based on the Index level. This strategy subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it shorted the Index, even though it does not. By virtue of the Fund’s indirect inverse exposure to changes in the Index level, the Fund is subject to the risk that the Index level increases. If the Index level increases, the Fund will likely lose value and, as a result, the Fund may suffer significant losses. The Fund may also be subject to the following risks: innovation and technological advancement; strong market presence of Index constituent companies; adaptability to global market trends; and resilience and recovery potential.

    Index Level Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of put option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will benefit from decreases in the Index level experienced over the Put Period. This means that if the Index level experiences a decrease in value below the strike level of the sold put options during a Put Period, the Fund will likely not experience that increase to the same extent and any Fund gains may significantly differ from the level of the Index losses over the Put Period. Additionally, because the Fund is limited in the degree to which it will participate in decreases in value experienced by the Index level over each Put Period, but has significant negative exposure to any increases in value experienced by the Index level over the Put Period, the NAV of the Fund may decrease over any given period. The Fund’s NAV is dependent on the value of each options portfolio, which is based principally upon the inverse of the performance of the Index level. The Fund’s ability to benefit from the Index level decreases will depend on prevailing market conditions, especially market volatility, at the time the Fund enters into the sold put option contracts and will vary from Put Period to Put Period. The value of the options contracts is affected by changes in the value and dividend rates of component companies that comprise the Index, changes in interest rates, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the Index and the remaining time to the options’ expiration, as well as trading conditions in the options market. As the Index level changes and time moves towards the expiration of each Put Period, the value of the options contracts, and therefore the Fund’s NAV, will change. However, it is not expected for the Fund’s NAV to directly inversely correlate on a day-to-day basis with the returns of the Index level. The amount of time remaining until the options contract’s expiration date affects the impact that the value of the options contracts has on the Fund’s NAV, which may not be in full effect until the expiration date of the Fund’s options contracts. Therefore, while changes in the Index level will result in changes to the Fund’s NAV, the Fund generally anticipates that the rate of change in the Fund’s NAV will be different than the inverse of the changes experienced by the Index level.

    YieldMax™ ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Foreside is not affiliated with Tidal Financial Group, or YieldMax™ ETFs.

    © 2025 YieldMax™ ETFs

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Stifel Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ST. LOUIS, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today reported net revenues of $1.26 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared with $1.16 billion a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $43.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share, compared with $154.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $54.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2025.

    Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said “Our net revenue of $1.26 billion marks the highest first-quarter revenue in our history, with year-over-year growth across all revenue lines. The investments we’ve made in our business and our focus on delivering valued advice drove growth in both our Global Wealth Management and Institutional Group — despite the headwinds from market volatility and a significant legal charge. We remain optimistic about long-term growth, emphasizing the resilience of U.S. financial markets and the value our advice-driven model delivers during periods of uncertainty.”

    Highlights

    • The Company reported net revenues of $1.26 billion, the third best quarter in its history, driven by higher asset management revenues, investment banking revenues, transactional revenues, and net interest income.
    • Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders of $0.49 per diluted common share was negatively impacted by elevated provisions for legal matters of $1.16 per diluted common share (after-tax).
    • Record asset management revenues, up 11% over the year-ago quarter.
    • Advisory revenues increased 15% over the year-ago quarter.
    • Capital raising revenues increased 6% over the year-ago quarter.
    • Client assets of $485.9 billion, up 4% over the year-ago quarter.
    • Recruited 52 financial advisors during the quarter, including 9 experienced employee advisors.
    • Non-GAAP pre-tax margin of 6% was negatively impacted by elevated provisions for legal matters.
    • Annualized return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) (5) of 6%.
    • Tangible book value per common share (7) of $33.31, up 9% from prior year.
     
    Financial Summary (Unaudited)
    (000s) 1Q 2025 1Q 2024
    GAAP Financial Highlights:            
    Net revenues $1,255,469   $1,163,038  
    Net income (1) $43,672   $154,255  
    Diluted EPS (1) $0.39   $1.40  
    Comp. ratio   58.3%     58.4%  
    Non-comp. ratio   36.7%     22.8%  
    Pre-tax margin   5.0%     18.8%  
    Non-GAAP Financial Highlights:            
    Net revenues $1,255,455   $1,163,038  
    Net income (1)(2) $54,236   $163,346  
    Diluted EPS (1) (2) $0.49   $1.49  
    Comp. ratio (2)   58.0%     58.0%  
    Non-comp. ratio (2)   35.9%     22.2%  
    Pre-tax margin (3)   6.1%     19.8%  
    ROCE (4)   4.4%     14.3%  
    ROTCE (5)   6.2%     20.9%  
    Global Wealth Management (assets and loans in millions)         
    Net revenues $850,559   $790,500  
    Pre-tax net income $126,405   $290,748  
    Total client assets $485,860   $467,697  
    Fee-based client assets $189,693   $177,108  
    Bank loans (6) $21,241   $19,484  
    Institutional Group            
    Net revenues $384,929   $351,376  
    Equity $236,192   $206,417  
    Fixed Income $148,737   $144,959  
    Pre-tax net income $27,431   $37,109  


    Global Wealth Management

    Global Wealth Management reported net revenues of $850.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared with $790.5 million during the first quarter of 2024. Pre-tax net income was $126.4 million compared with $290.7 million in the first quarter of 2024.

    Highlights

    • Recruited 52 financial advisors during the quarter, including 9 experienced employee advisors, with total trailing 12 month production of $11.7 million.
    • Client assets of $485.9 billion, up 4% over the year-ago quarter.
    • Fee-based client assets of $189.7 billion, up 7% over the year-ago quarter.

    Net revenues increased 8% from a year ago:

    • Transactional revenues increased 3% over the year-ago quarter reflecting an increase in client activity.
    • Asset management revenues increased 11% over the year-ago quarter reflecting higher asset values and net new asset growth.
    • Net interest income increased 4% over the year-ago quarter driven by balance sheet growth, partially offset by lower interest rates and changes in the deposit mix.

    Total Expenses:

    • Compensation expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 49.6% primarily as a result of higher compensable revenues.
    • Provision for credit losses was primarily impacted by an increase in reserves driven by loan growth and changes in the outlook for macroeconomic conditions.
    • Non-compensation operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 35.5% primarily as a result of higher litigation-related expenses.
                 
    Summary Results of Operations
    (000s)    1Q 2025      1Q 2024  
    Net revenues $850,559   $790,500  
    Transactional revenues   186,395     181,753  
    Asset management   409,506     367,450  
    Net interest income   245,534     236,269  
    Investment banking   5,908     4,280  
    Other income   3,216     748  
    Total expenses $724,154   $499,752  
    Compensation expense   422,293     389,536  
    Provision for credit losses   12,020     4,968  
    Non-comp. opex   289,841     105,248  
    Pre-tax net income $126,405   $290,748  
    Compensation ratio   49.6%     49.3%   
    Non-compensation ratio   35.5%     13.9%   
    Pre-tax margin   14.9%     36.8%   


    Institutional Group

    Institutional Group reported net revenues of $384.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared with $351.4 million during the first quarter of 2024. Pre-tax net income was $27.4 million compared with $37.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.

    Highlights

    Investment banking revenues increased 11% from a year ago:

    • Advisory revenues increased 15% from the year-ago quarter driven by higher levels of completed advisory transactions.
    • Fixed income capital raising revenues decreased 9% from the year-ago quarter primarily driven by lower bond issuances.
    • Equity capital raising revenues increased 22% over the year-ago quarter driven by higher volumes.

    Fixed income transactional revenues increased 1% from a year ago:

    • Fixed income transactional revenues were impacted by increased activity in securitized products, partially offset by lower levels of activity in credit products.

    Equity transactional revenues increased 10% from a year ago:

    • Equity transactional revenues increased from the year-ago quarter primarily driven by increased client activity amid a more volatile trading environment.

    Total Expenses:

    • Compensation expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 65.6% primarily as a result of higher fixed compensation expenses in our international operations.
    • Non-compensation operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 27.3% from the year-ago quarter primarily as a result of higher revenues.
     
    Summary Results of Operations
    (000s)   1Q 2025     1Q 2024  
    Net revenues $384,929   $351,376  
    Investment banking   232,034     209,669  
    Advisory   137,470     119,252  
    Fixed income capital raising   45,559     50,116  
    Equity capital raising   49,005     40,301  
    Fixed income transactional   89,345     88,654  
    Equity transactional   59,590     54,083  
    Other   3,960     (1,030)  
    Total expenses $357,498   $314,267  
    Compensation expense   252,585     215,749  
    Non-comp. opex.   104,913     98,518  
    Pre-tax net income $27,431   $37,109  
    Compensation ratio   65.6%     61.4%  
    Non-compensation ratio   27.3%      28.0%  
    Pre-tax margin   7.1%     10.6%   


    Other Matters

    Highlights

    • The Company repurchased $210.9 million of its outstanding common stock during the first quarter, including $117.8 million in connection with net-share settlements under its equity compensation plan.
    • Weighted average diluted shares outstanding increased primarily as a result the increase in the Company’s share price, partially offset by an increase in share repurchases.
    • The Board of Directors declared a $0.46 quarterly dividend per share payable on March 17, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 3, 2025.
    • The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of the Company’s preferred stock payable on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 3, 2025.
     
      1Q 2025 1Q 2024
    Common stock repurchases    
    Repurchases (000s) $210,934   $159,348  
    Number of shares (000s)   2,029     2,254  
    Average price $103.95   $70.71  
    Period end shares (000s)   103,078     102,649  
    Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (000s)   110,635     109,985  
    Effective tax rate   16.4%     25.2%  
    Stifel Financial Corp. (8)    
    Tier 1 common capital ratio   14.7%     14.3%  
    Tier 1 risk based capital ratio   17.6%     17.3%  
    Tier 1 leverage capital ratio   10.8%     10.6%  
    Tier 1 capital (MM) $4,163   $3,911  
    Risk weighted assets (MM) $23,661   $22,588  
    Average assets (MM) $38,397   $37,018  
    Quarter end assets (MM) $40,384   $38,258  
    Agency Rating Outlook
    Fitch Ratings BBB+ Stable
    S&P Global Ratings BBB Stable

    Conference Call Information

    Stifel Financial Corp. will host its first quarter 2025 financial results conference call on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call may include forward-looking statements.

    All interested parties are invited to listen to Stifel’s Chairman and CEO, Ronald J. Kruszewski, by dialing (866) 409-1555 and referencing conference ID 2769458. A live audio webcast of the call, as well as a presentation highlighting the Company’s results, will be available through the Company’s web site, www.stifel.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the broadcast will be available through the above-referenced web site beginning approximately one hour following the completion of the call.

    Company Information

    Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

    A financial summary follows. Financial, statistical and business-related information, as well as information regarding business and segment trends, is included in the financial supplement. Both the earnings release and the financial supplement are available online in the Investor Relations section at www.stifel.com/investor-relations.

    The information provided herein and in the financial supplement, including information provided on the Company’s earnings conference calls, may include certain non-GAAP financial measures. The definition of such measures or reconciliation of such measures to the comparable U.S. GAAP figures are included in this earnings release and the financial supplement, both of which are available online in the Investor Relations section at www.stifel.com/investor-relations.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This earnings release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements in this earnings release not dealing with historical results are forward-looking and are based on various assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this earnings release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following possibilities: the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies or the branch offices and financial advisors; a material adverse change in financial condition; the risk of borrower, depositor, and other customer attrition; a change in general business and economic conditions; changes in the interest rate environment, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; changes in legislation and regulation; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, geopolitical, and technological factors affecting the companies’ operations, pricing, and services; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by Stifel Financial Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For information about the risks and important factors that could affect the Company’s future results, financial condition and liquidity, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

     
    Summary Results of Operations (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended  
    (000s, except per share amounts) 3/31/2025 3/31/2024 % Change 12/31/2024 % Change
    Revenues:          
    Commissions $193,670 $185,476 4.4   $203,786 (5.0)  
    Principal transactions   141,660   139,014 1.9     174,887 (19.0)  
    Investment banking   237,942   213,949 11.2     304,419 (21.8)  
    Asset management   409,541   367,476 11.4     405,825 0.9  
    Other income   10,581   4,950 113.8     3,294 221.2  
    Operating revenues   993,394   910,865 9.1     1,092,211 (9.0)  
    Interest revenue   475,632   506,828 (6.2)     500,661 (5.0)  
    Total revenues   1,469,026   1,417,693 3.6     1,592,872 (7.8)  
    Interest expense   213,557   254,655 (16.1)     228,190 (6.4)  
    Net revenues   1,255,469   1,163,038 7.9     1,364,682 (8.0)  
    Non-interest expenses:          
    Compensation and benefits   732,220   679,695 7.7     795,750 (8.0)  
    Non-compensation operating expenses   459,885   264,652 73.8     302,731 51.9  
    Total non-interest expenses   1,192,105   944,347 26.2     1,098,481 8.5  
    Income before income taxes   63,364   218,691 (71.0)     266,201 (76.2)  
    Provision for income taxes   10,372   55,116 (81.2)     22,196 (53.3)  
    Net income   52,992   163,575 (67.6)     244,005 (78.3)  
    Preferred dividends   9,320   9,320 0.0     9,320 0.0  
    Net income available to common shareholders $43,672 $154,255 (71.7)   $234,685 (81.4)  
    Earnings per common share:          
    Basic $0.42 $1.48 (71.6)   $2.26 (81.4)  
    Diluted $0.39 $1.40 (72.1)   $2.09 (81.3)  
    Cash dividends declared per common share $0.46 $0.42 9.5   $0.42 9.5  
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                
    Basic   104,764   104,275 0.5     103,856 0.9  
    Diluted   110,635   109,985 0.6     112,089 (1.3)  
     
    Non-GAAP Financial Measures (9)
     
      Three Months Ended
    (000s, except per share amounts) 3/31/2025 3/31/2024
    GAAP net income $52,992   $163,575  
    Preferred dividend   9,320     9,320  
    Net income available to common shareholders   43,672     154,255  
         
    Non-GAAP adjustments:    
    Merger-related (10)   12,661     12,154  
    Provision for income taxes (11)   (2,097)     (3,063)  
    Total non-GAAP adjustments   10,564     9,091  
    Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders $54,236   $163,346  
         
    Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   110,635     109,985  
         
    GAAP earnings per diluted common share $0.47   $1.48  
    Non-GAAP adjustments   0.10     0.09  
    Non-GAAP earnings per diluted common share $0.57   $1.57  
         
    GAAP earnings per diluted common share available to common shareholders $0.39   $1.40  
    Non-GAAP adjustments   0.10     0.09  
    Non-GAAP earnings per diluted common share available to common shareholders $0.49   $1.49  
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (9)
     
      Three Months Ended
    (000s) 3/31/2025 3/31/2024
    GAAP compensation and benefits $732,220   $679,695  
    As a percentage of net revenues   58.3%     58.4%  
    Non-GAAP adjustments:    
    Merger-related (10)   (4,056)     (5,533)  
     Non-GAAP compensation and benefits $728,164   $674,162  
    As a percentage of non-GAAP net revenues   58.0%     58.0%  
         
    GAAP non-compensation expenses $459,885   $264,652  
    As a percentage of net revenues   36.7%     22.8%  
    Non-GAAP adjustments:    
    Merger-related (10)   (8,619)     (6,621)  
     Non-GAAP non-compensation expenses $451,266   $258,031  
    As a percentage of non-GAAP net revenues   35.9%     22.2%  
    Total merger-related expenses $12,675   $12,154  
     
    Footnotes
         
    (1)   Represents available to common shareholders.
    (2)   Reconciliations of the Company’s GAAP results to these non-GAAP measures are discussed within and under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”
    (3)   Non-GAAP pre-tax margin is calculated by adding total merger-related expenses (non-GAAP adjustments) and dividing it by non-GAAP net revenues. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”
    (4)   Return on average common equity (“ROCE”) is calculated by dividing annualized net income applicable to common shareholders by average common shareholders’ equity or, in the case of non-GAAP ROCE, calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income applicable to commons shareholders by average common shareholders’ equity.
    (5)   Return on average tangible common equity (“ROTCE”) is calculated by dividing annualized net income applicable to common shareholders by average tangible shareholders’ equity or, in the case of non-GAAP ROTCE, calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income applicable to common shareholders by average tangible common equity. Tangible common equity, also a non-GAAP financial measure, equals total common shareholders’ equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and the deferred taxes on goodwill and intangible assets. Average deferred taxes on goodwill and intangible assets were $82.5 million and $73.9 million as of March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
    (6)   Includes loans held for sale.
    (7)   Tangible book value per common share represents shareholders’ equity (excluding preferred stock) divided by period end common shares outstanding. Tangible common shareholders’ equity equals total common shareholders’ equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and the deferred taxes on goodwill and intangible assets.
    (8)   Capital ratios are estimates at the time of the Company’s earnings release, April 23, 2025.
    (9)   The Company prepares its Consolidated Financial Statements using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). The Company may disclose certain “non-GAAP financial measures” in the course of its earnings releases, earnings conference calls, financial presentations and otherwise. The Securities and Exchange Commission defines a “non-GAAP financial measure” as a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that is subject to adjustments that effectively exclude, or include, amounts from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company are provided as additional information to analysts, investors and other stakeholders in order to provide them with greater transparency about, or an alternative method for assessing the Company’s financial condition or operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for U.S. GAAP, and may be different from or inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Whenever the Company refers to a non-GAAP financial measure, it will also define it or present the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, along with a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure it references and such comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.
    (10)   Primarily related to charges attributable to integration-related activities, signing bonuses, amortization of restricted stock awards, debentures, and promissory notes issued as retention, additional earn-out expense, and amortization of intangible assets acquired. These costs were directly related to acquisitions of certain businesses and are not representative of the costs of running the Company’s on-going business.
    (11)   Primarily represents the Company’s effective tax rate for the period applied to the non-GAAP adjustments.
         

    Media Contact: Neil Shapiro (212) 271-3447 | Investor Contact: Joel Jeffrey (212) 271- 3610 | www.stifel.com/investor-relations

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUNMORE, Pa., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) and its banking subsidiary, The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announced its unaudited, consolidated financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025.

    Unaudited Financial Information

    Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $6.0 million, or $1.03 diluted earnings per share, compared to $5.1 million, or $0.88 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The $0.9 million, or 18%, increase in net income resulted primarily from a $2.1 million increase in net interest income coupled with a $0.4 million increase in non-interest income. This was partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in non-interest expense, a $0.4 million increase in the provision for income tax, and a $0.3 million increase in the provision for credit losses on loans.

    “Highlights of our first quarter results include achieving total assets of $2.7 billion, along with strong net income primarily driven by accelerated loan and deposit growth and improvement in net interest margin,” said Dan Santaniello, President and CEO. “While we continue to closely monitor the external environment, our outlook for the year is positive, reflecting rigorous expense management, healthy credit metrics and ongoing successful execution of our strategic plan. I want to thank our bankers for their commitment and service. Their contributions are essential to our achievements, enabling us to serve our clients, shareholders, and community with exceptional experiences.”

    Consolidated First Quarter Operating Results Overview

    Net interest income was $17.0 million for the first quarter of 2025, a 14% increase over the $14.9 million earned for the first quarter of 2024. The $2.1 million increase in net interest income resulted from the increase of $2.7 million in interest income primarily due to a $148.0 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and a 21 basis point increase in fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”) yield. The loan portfolio had the most significant impact, producing a $2.5 million increase in FTE interest income from $116.4 million in higher quarterly average balances and an increase of 26 basis points in FTE loan yield. Slightly offsetting the higher interest income, there was a $0.6 million increase in interest expense due to a $124.3 million quarter-over-quarter increase in average interest-bearing liability balances. The increase was due to growth of $179.3 million in average interest-bearing deposit balances and a 6 basis point increase in the rates paid on interest-bearing deposits. This was partially offset by a decrease in interest expense on borrowings due to $53.9 million less in average short-term borrowings.

    The FTE yield on interest-earning assets was 4.73% for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 21 basis points from the 4.52% for the first quarter of 2024. The overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.49% for the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 2 basis points from the 2.51% for the first quarter of 2024. The cost of funds remained flat at 1.93% for both the first quarters of 2025 and 2024. The Company’s FTE (non-GAAP measurement) net interest spread was 2.24% for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 23 basis points from the 2.01% recorded for the first quarter of 2024. FTE net interest margin increased to 2.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 from 2.69% for the same period of 2024 due to the increase in the loan and lease portfolio coupled with the continued re-investment of cash flow into more effective interest-earning assets.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the provision for credit losses on loans was $455 thousand partially offset by a $85 thousand net benefit in the provision for unfunded commitments, compared to a $125 thousand provision for credit losses on loans and a $50 thousand net benefit in the provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments for the three months ended March 31, 2024. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the increase in the provision for credit losses on loans compared to the prior year period was due to higher loan growth and higher net charge-offs. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the higher net benefit for credit losses on unfunded commitments was due to a larger reduction in unfunded commitments during the quarter compared to the same period in 2024.

    Total non-interest income increased $0.4 million, or 9%, to $5.0 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to $4.6 million for the first quarter of 2024. The increase in non-interest income was primarily attributed to $0.2 million in wealth management fees and $0.1 million in interchange fees. During the first quarter of 2025, gains of $0.5 million on the sale of a commercial loan and $0.3 million from the sale of a property were offset by $0.8 million in losses recognized on the sale of securities.

    Non-interest expenses increased $0.9 million, or 6%, for the first quarter of 2025 to $14.6 million from $13.7 million for the same quarter of 2024. Salaries and benefits expense increased $0.6 million due to an increase in bankers, group insurance costs, and banker incentives in the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, the Company saw an increase of $0.3 million in advertising and marketing expenses primarily due to an increase in Neighborhood Assistance Program donations from which the Company recognized $0.2 million in additional tax credits causing a corresponding decrease in PA shares tax expense. 

    The provision for income taxes increased $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in income before taxes and $0.1 million less in tax credits. 

    Consolidated Balance Sheet & Asset Quality Overview

    The Company’s total assets had a balance of $2.7 billion as of March 31, 2025, an increase of $126.7 million from December 31, 2024. The increase resulted from $127.8 million in growth in cash and cash equivalents during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The loans and leases portfolio increased $16.3 million during the same period of 2025. Asset growth was offset by a decrease of $16.7 million in the investment portfolio primarily due to the sale of $17.5 million in available-for-sale securities and $5.2 million in paydowns partially offset by $4.6 million in purchases of securities.

    During the same time period, total liabilities increased $119.0 million, or 5%. Deposit growth of $116.6 million was utilized to fund loan growth and increase interest-bearing cash balances. For interest-bearing deposit accounts, the Company experienced increases of $54.1 million in money market deposits, $27.6 million in interest-bearing checking accounts, $7.9 million in time deposits, and $5.3 million in savings and clubs. The deposit growth is primarily driven by growth in existing account balances from the relationship strategy along with targeted direct marketing driving new client acquisitions and active management of promotional and retention rates. Additionally, the Company experienced an increase of $21.7 million in non-interest-bearing checking accounts. Also as of March 31, 2025, checking deposit balances remained at more than half of total deposits. As of March 31, 2025, the ratio of insured and collateralized deposits to total deposits was approximately 75%.

    Shareholders’ equity increased $7.7 million, or 4%, to $211.7 million at March 31, 2025 from $204.0 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was caused by $3.7 million higher retained earnings from net income of $6.0 million plus a $3.6 million, after tax, improvement in accumulated other comprehensive income from lower net unrealized losses recorded on available-for-sale securities, partially offset by $2.3 million in cash dividends paid to shareholders. An additional $0.6 million was recorded from the issuance of common stock under the Company’s stock plans and stock-based compensation expense. At March 31, 2025, there were no credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is excluded from regulatory capital ratios. The Company remains well capitalized with Tier 1 capital at 9.22% of total average assets as of March 31, 2025. Total risk-based capital was 14.74% of risk-weighted assets and Tier 1 risk-based capital was 13.57% of risk-weighted assets as of March 31, 2025. Tangible book value per share was $33.16 at March 31, 2025 compared to $31.98 at December 31, 2024. Tangible common equity was 7.11% of total assets at March 31, 2025 compared to 7.16% at December 31, 2024.

    Asset Quality

    Total non-performing assets were $6.1 million, or 0.23% of total assets, at March 31, 2025, compared to $7.8 million, or 0.30% of total assets, at December 31, 2024. Past due and non-accrual loans to total loans were 0.66% at March 31, 2025 compared to 0.71% at December 31, 2024. Net charge-offs to average total loans were 0.02% at March 31, 2025 compared to 0.03% at December 31, 2024.

    About Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. and The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

    Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. has built a strong history as trusted financial advisor to the clients served by The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (“Fidelity Bank”). Fidelity Bank continues its mission of exceeding client expectations through a unique banking experience. It operates 21 full-service offices throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lehigh and Northampton Counties and a Fidelity Bank Wealth Management Office in Schuylkill County. Fidelity Bank provides a digital banking experience online at www.bankatfidelity.com, through the Fidelity Mobile Banking app, and in the Client Care Center at 1-800-388-4380. Additionally, the Bank offers full-service Wealth Management & Brokerage Services, a Mortgage Center, and a full suite of personal and commercial banking products and services. Part of the Company’s vision is to serve as the best bank for the community, which was accomplished by having provided over 5,960 hours of volunteer time and over $1.3 million in donations to non-profit organizations directly within the markets served throughout 2024. Fidelity Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the full extent permitted by law.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to provide information useful to the reader in understanding its operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions. Management uses these measures internally to assess and better understand our underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators other financial institutions use to measure their performance and trends. Non-GAAP financial measures should be supplemental to GAAP used to prepare the Company’s operating results and should not be read in isolation or relied upon as a substitute for GAAP measures. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP are presented in the tables below.

    Interest income was adjusted to recognize the income from tax exempt interest-earning assets as if the interest was taxable, fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”), in order to calculate certain ratios within this document. This treatment allows a uniform comparison among yields on interest-earning assets. Interest income was FTE adjusted, using the corporate federal tax rate of 21% for 2025 and 2024.

    Forward-looking statements

    Certain of the matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation:

      ■ local, regional and national economic conditions and changes thereto;
      ■ the short-term and long-term effects of inflation, and rising costs to the Company, its customers and on the economy;
      ■ the risks of changes and volatility of interest rates on the level and composition of deposits, loan demand, and the values of loan collateral, securities and interest rate protection agreements, as well as interest rate risks;
      ■ securities markets and monetary fluctuations and volatility;
      ■  disruption of credit and equity markets;
      ■ impacts of the capital and liquidity requirements of the Basel III standards and other regulatory pronouncements, regulations and rules;
      ■ governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative and regulatory changes;
      ■ effects of short- and long-term federal budget and tax negotiations and their effect on economic and business conditions;
      ■ the costs and effects of litigation and of unexpected or adverse outcomes in such litigation;
      ■ the impact of new or changes in existing laws and regulations, including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance and their application with which the Company and its subsidiaries must comply;
      ■ the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters;
      ■ the effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds and other financial institutions operating in our market area and elsewhere, including institutions operating locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, together with such competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone, computer and the internet;
      ■ the effects of economic conditions of any other pandemic, epidemic or other health-related crisis such as COVID-19 and responses thereto on current customers and the operations of the Company, specifically the effect of the economy on loan customers’ ability to repay loans;
      ■ the effects of bank failures, banking system instability, deposit fluctuations, loan and securities value changes;
      ■ technological changes;
      ■ the interruption or breach in security of our information systems, continually evolving cybersecurity and other technological risks and attacks resulting in failures or disruptions in customer account management, general ledger processing and loan or deposit updates and potential impacts resulting therefrom including additional costs, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial losses;
      ■ acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses;
      ■ the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for loan losses and estimations of values of collateral and various financial assets and liabilities;
      ■ acts of war or terrorism; and
      ■ the risk that our analyses of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.

    The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect analyses only as of the date of this release. The Company has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

    For more information please visit our investor relations web site located through www.bankatfidelity.com.

     
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (dollars in thousands)
     
    At Period End:   March 31, 2025     December 31, 2024  
    Assets                
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 211,195     $ 83,353  
    Investment securities     540,960       557,221  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     4,021       3,961  
    Loans and leases     1,817,509       1,800,856  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (20,017 )     (19,666 )
    Premises and equipment, net     34,995       35,914  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,458       58,069  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,431       20,504  
    Other assets     43,758       44,404  
                     
    Total assets   $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616  
                     
    Liabilities                
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 555,684     $ 533,935  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,901,775       1,806,885  
    Total deposits     2,457,459       2,340,820  
    Short-term borrowings     10       –  
    Secured borrowings     6,190       6,266  
    Other liabilities     35,977       33,561  
    Total liabilities     2,499,636       2,380,647  
                     
    Shareholders’ equity     211,674       203,969  
                     
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616  
    Average Year-To-Date Balances:   March 31, 2025     December 31, 2024  
    Assets                
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 97,384     $ 55,773  
    Investment securities     557,726       557,537  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     3,973       3,960  
    Loans and leases     1,813,040       1,741,349  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (20,019 )     (19,391 )
    Premises and equipment, net     35,722       35,580  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,307       56,455  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,459       20,641  
    Other assets     43,177       41,755  
                     
    Total assets   $ 2,609,769     $ 2,493,659  
                     
    Liabilities                
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 533,286     $ 527,825  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,826,957       1,697,529  
    Total deposits     2,360,243       2,225,354  
    Short-term borrowings     22       32,446  
    Secured borrowings     6,226       6,830  
    Other liabilities     34,937       32,471  
    Total liabilities     2,401,428       2,297,101  
                     
    Shareholders’ equity     208,341       196,558  
                     
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,609,769     $ 2,493,659  
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
    (dollars in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended
        Mar. 31, 2025   Mar. 31, 2024
    Interest income                
    Loans and leases   $ 24,596     $ 22,133  
    Securities and other     3,712       3,492  
                     
    Total interest income     28,308       25,625  
                     
    Interest expense                
    Deposits     (11,187 )     (9,941 )
    Borrowings and debt     (88 )     (741 )
                     
    Total interest expense     (11,275 )     (10,682 )
                     
    Net interest income     17,033       14,943  
                     
    Provision for credit losses on loans     (455 )     (125 )
    Net benefit for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments     85       50  
    Non-interest income     4,973       4,572  
    Non-interest expense     (14,554 )     (13,689 )
                     
    Income before income taxes     7,082       5,751  
                     
    Provision for income taxes     (1,091 )     (694 )
    Net income   $ 5,991     $ 5,057  
        Three Months Ended
        Mar. 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   Sep. 30, 2024   Jun. 30, 2024   Mar. 31, 2024
    Interest income                                        
    Loans and leases   $ 24,596     $ 24,584     $ 24,036     $ 22,516     $ 22,133  
    Securities and other     3,712       3,475       3,263       3,523       3,492  
                                             
    Total interest income     28,308       28,059       27,299       26,039       25,625  
                                             
    Interest expense                                        
    Deposits     (11,187 )     (11,468 )     (11,297 )     (10,459 )     (9,941 )
    Borrowings and debt     (88 )     (217 )     (571 )     (463 )     (741 )
                                             
    Total interest expense     (11,275 )     (11,685 )     (11,868 )     (10,922 )     (10,682 )
                                             
    Net interest income     17,033       16,374       15,431       15,117       14,943  
                                             
    Provision for credit losses on loans     (455 )     (250 )     (675 )     (275 )     (125 )
    Net benefit (provision) for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments     85       85       (135 )     (140 )     50  
    Non-interest income     4,973       4,847       4,979       4,615       4,572  
    Non-interest expense     (14,554 )     (14,395 )     (13,840 )     (13,616 )     (13,689 )
                                             
    Income before income taxes     7,082       6,661       5,760       5,701       5,751  
                                             
    Provision for income taxes     (1,091 )     (826 )     (793 )     (766 )     (694 )
    Net income   $ 5,991     $ 5,835     $ 4,967     $ 4,935     $ 5,057  
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (dollars in thousands)
     
    At Period End:   Mar. 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   Sep. 30, 2024   Jun. 30, 2024   Mar. 31, 2024
    Assets                                        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 211,195     $ 83,353     $ 120,169     $ 78,085     $ 72,733  
    Investment securities     540,960       557,221       559,819       552,495       559,016  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     4,021       3,961       3,944       3,968       3,959  
    Loans and leases     1,817,509       1,800,856       1,795,548       1,728,509       1,697,299  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (20,017 )     (19,666 )     (19,630 )     (18,975 )     (18,886 )
    Premises and equipment, net     34,995       35,914       36,057       35,808       34,899  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,458       58,069       57,672       57,278       54,921  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,431       20,504       20,576       20,649       20,728  
    Other assets     43,758       44,404       41,778       42,828       44,227  
                                             
    Total assets   $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616     $ 2,615,933     $ 2,500,645     $ 2,468,896  
                                             
    Liabilities                                        
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 555,684     $ 533,935     $ 549,710     $ 527,572     $ 537,824  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,901,775       1,806,885       1,792,796       1,641,558       1,678,172  
    Total deposits     2,457,459       2,340,820       2,342,506       2,169,130       2,215,996  
    Short-term borrowings     10       –       25,000       98,120       25,000  
    Secured borrowings     6,190       6,266       6,323       7,237       7,299  
    Other liabilities     35,977       33,561       34,843       30,466       28,966  
    Total liabilities     2,499,636       2,380,647       2,408,672       2,304,953       2,277,261  
                                             
    Shareholders’ equity     211,674       203,969       207,261       195,692       191,635  
                                             
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616     $ 2,615,933     $ 2,500,645     $ 2,468,896  
    Average Quarterly Balances:   Mar. 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   Sep. 30, 2024   Jun. 30, 2024   Mar. 31, 2024
    Assets                                        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 97,384     $ 67,882     $ 41,991     $ 58,351     $ 54,887  
    Investment securities     557,726       560,453       554,578       551,445       563,674  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     3,973       3,957       3,965       3,983       3,934  
    Loans and leases     1,813,040       1,797,023       1,763,254       1,707,598       1,696,669  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (20,019 )     (20,050 )     (19,323 )     (19,171 )     (19,013 )
    Premises and equipment, net     35,722       36,065       36,219       35,433       34,591  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,307       57,919       57,525       55,552       54,796  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,459       20,529       20,602       20,677       20,759  
    Other assets     43,177       41,454       41,734       42,960       40,871  
                                             
    Total assets   $ 2,609,769     $ 2,565,232     $ 2,500,545     $ 2,456,828     $ 2,451,168  
                                             
    Liabilities                                        
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 533,286     $ 538,506     $ 522,827     $ 530,048     $ 519,856  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,826,957       1,769,265       1,702,187       1,670,211       1,647,615  
    Total deposits     2,360,243       2,307,771       2,225,014       2,200,259       2,167,471  
    Short-term borrowings     22       10,326       37,220       28,477       53,952  
    Secured borrowings     6,226       6,297       6,429       7,269       7,335  
    Other liabilities     34,937       34,695       31,999       30,734       32,434  
    Total liabilities     2,401,428       2,359,089       2,300,662       2,266,739       2,261,192  
                                             
    Shareholders’ equity     208,341       206,143       199,883       190,089       189,976  
                                             
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,609,769     $ 2,565,232     $ 2,500,545     $ 2,456,828     $ 2,451,168  
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Selected Financial Ratios and Other Financial Data
     
        Three Months Ended
        Mar. 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   Sep. 30, 2024   Jun. 30, 2024   Mar. 31, 2024
    Selected returns and financial ratios                                        
    Basic earnings per share   $ 1.04     $ 1.02     $ 0.87     $ 0.86     $ 0.88  
    Diluted earnings per share   $ 1.03     $ 1.01     $ 0.86     $ 0.86     $ 0.88  
    Dividends per share   $ 0.40     $ 0.40     $ 0.38     $ 0.38     $ 0.38  
    Yield on interest-earning assets (FTE)*     4.73 %     4.68 %     4.68 %     4.58 %     4.52 %
    Cost of interest-bearing liabilities     2.49 %     2.60 %     2.70 %     2.58 %     2.51 %
    Cost of funds     1.93 %     2.00 %     2.08 %     1.96 %     1.93 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)*     2.24 %     2.08 %     1.98 %     2.00 %     2.01 %
    Net interest margin (FTE)*     2.89 %     2.78 %     2.70 %     2.71 %     2.69 %
    Return on average assets     0.93 %     0.90 %     0.79 %     0.81 %     0.83 %
    Pre-provision net revenue to average assets*     1.16 %     1.06 %     1.05 %     1.00 %     0.96 %
    Return on average equity     11.66 %     11.26 %     9.89 %     10.44 %     10.71 %
    Return on average tangible equity*     12.93 %     12.50 %     11.02 %     11.72 %     12.02 %
    Efficiency ratio (FTE)*     61.67 %     65.48 %     65.33 %     66.47 %     67.56 %
    Expense ratio     1.37 %     1.48 %     1.41 %     1.47 %     1.50 %
    Other financial data   At period end:
    (dollars in thousands except per share data)   Mar. 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   Sep. 30, 2024   Jun. 30, 2024   Mar. 31, 2024
    Assets under management   $ 955,647     $ 921,994     $ 942,190     $ 906,861     $ 900,964  
    Book value per share   $ 36.70     $ 35.56     $ 36.13     $ 34.12     $ 33.41  
    Tangible book value per share*   $ 33.16     $ 31.98     $ 32.55     $ 30.52     $ 29.80  
    Equity to assets     7.81 %     7.89 %     7.92 %     7.83 %     7.76 %
    Tangible common equity ratio*     7.11 %     7.16 %     7.19 %     7.06 %     6.98 %
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to:                                        
    Total loans     1.10 %     1.09 %     1.09 %     1.10 %     1.11 %
    Non-accrual loans   3.36x     2.68x     2.77x     2.75x     5.31x  
    Non-accrual loans to total loans     0.33 %     0.41 %     0.39 %     0.40 %     0.21 %
    Non-performing assets to total assets     0.23 %     0.30 %     0.29 %     0.28 %     0.15 %
    Net charge-offs to average total loans     0.02 %     0.03 %     0.02 %     0.03 %     0.01 %
                                             
    Capital Adequacy Ratios                                        
    Total risk-based capital ratio     14.74 %     14.78 %     14.56 %     14.69 %     14.68 %
    Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     13.57 %     13.60 %     13.38 %     13.52 %     13.47 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     13.57 %     13.60 %     13.38 %     13.52 %     13.47 %
    Leverage ratio     9.22 %     9.22 %     9.30 %     9.30 %     9.15 %
    * Non-GAAP Financial Measures – see reconciliations below
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
     
    Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands)   Mar. 31, 2025   Dec. 31, 2024   Sep. 30, 2024   Jun. 30, 2024   Mar. 31, 2024
    FTE net interest income (non-GAAP)                                        
    Interest income (GAAP)   $ 28,308     $ 28,059     $ 27,299     $ 26,039     $ 25,625  
    Adjustment to FTE     771       764       775       751       747  
    Interest income adjusted to FTE (non-GAAP)     29,079       28,823       28,074       26,790       26,372  
    Interest expense (GAAP)     11,275       11,685       11,868       10,922       10,682  
    Net interest income adjusted to FTE (non-GAAP)   $ 17,804       17,138       16,206     $ 15,868       15,690  
                                             
    Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)                                        
    Non-interest expenses (GAAP)   $ 14,554     $ 14,395     $ 13,840     $ 13,616     $ 13,689  
                                             
    Net interest income (GAAP)     17,033       16,374       15,431       15,117       14,943  
    Plus: taxable equivalent adjustment     771       764       775       751       747  
    Non-interest income (GAAP)     4,973       4,847       4,979       4,615       4,572  
    (Loss) gain on sales of securities     (822 )     –       –       –       –  
    Net interest income (FTE) plus adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)   $ 23,599     $ 21,985     $ 21,185     $ 20,483     $ 20,262  
    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (1)     61.67 %     65.47 %     65.33 %     66.48 %     67.56 %
    (1) The reported efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income, on an FTE basis, and adjusted non-interest income.                                        
                                             
    Tangible Book Value per Share/Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)                                        
    Total assets (GAAP)   $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616     $ 2,615,933     $ 2,500,645     $ 2,468,896  
    Less: Intangible assets, primarily goodwill     (20,431 )     (20,504 )     (20,576 )     (20,649 )     (20,728 )
    Tangible assets     2,690,879       2,564,112       2,595,357       2,479,996       2,448,168  
    Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)     211,674       203,969       207,261       195,692       191,635  
    Less: Intangible assets, primarily goodwill     (20,431 )     (20,504 )     (20,576 )     (20,649 )     (20,728 )
    Tangible common equity     191,243       183,465       186,685       175,043       170,907  
                                             
    Common shares outstanding, end of period     5,767,500       5,736,252       5,736,025       5,735,728       5,735,732  
    Tangible Common Book Value per Share   $ 33.16     $ 31.98     $ 32.55     $ 30.52     $ 29.80  
    Tangible Common Equity Ratio     7.11 %     7.16 %     7.19 %     7.06 %     6.98 %
                                             
    Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets                                        
    Income before taxes (GAAP)   $ 7,082     $ 6,661     $ 5,760     $ 5,701     $ 5,751  
    Plus: Provision for credit losses     370       165       810       415       75  
    Total pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP)     7,452       6,826       6,570       6,116       5,826  
    Total (annualized) (non-GAAP)   $ 30,220     $ 27,157     $ 26,423     $ 24,600     $ 23,432  
                                             
    Average assets   $ 2,609,769     $ 2,565,232     $ 2,500,545     $ 2,456,828     $ 2,451,168  
    Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets (non-GAAP)     1.16 %     1.06 %     1.05 %     1.00 %     0.96 %
    Contacts:  
       
    Daniel J. Santaniello Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr.
    President and Chief Executive Officer Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
    570-504-8035 570-504-8000

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes ONWARD Medical N.V. to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced ONWARD Medical N.V. (Euronext Brussels: ONWD; OTCQX: ONWRF, ONWRY), a medical technology company creating innovative spinal cord stimulation therapies to restore movement, function, and independence in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and other movement disabilities now trades on the OTCQX market.

    ONWARD Medical N.V. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbols “ONWRF and ONWRY.” US investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

    “We are pleased to expand access to US investors, many of whom have expressed interest in supporting ONWARD after learning about our mission to help people with spinal cord injury,” said Dave Marver, CEO of ONWARD Medical. “Trading on OTCQX provides greater visibility and the opportunity for improved liquidity. We have also established a sponsored Level 1 ADR program to facilitate ease of trading for qualified US financial institutions, with our ADRs also trading on OTCQX. Broader US investor participation is an important step in our journey to a potential US IPO.”

    “We are proud to announce the addition of ONWARD Medical to the OTCQX Market,” said Jason Paltrowitz, EVP of Corporate Services at OTC Markets. “This milestone not only marks a significant achievement for the company but also highlights the interplay between the European capital markets and U.S. investors seeking new investment opportunities.”

    Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

    ONWARD has also established a Level 1 ADR program to facilitate trading by qualified financial institutions. BNY acts as the depositary bank and transfer agent for the Company’s ADR program, with one ADR representing one ordinary share. The Company’s ADRs can also be traded on OTCQX under the ticker symbol ONWRY.

    About OTC Markets Group Inc.

    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market and Pink® Open Market.

    Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

    OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

    To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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    About ONWARD Medical

    ONWARD Medical is a medical technology company creating therapies to restore movement, function, and independence in people with SCI and other movement disabilities. Building on more than a decade of scientific discovery, preclinical research, and clinical studies conducted at leading hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and neuroscience laboratories, the Company has developed ARC Therapy, which has been awarded ten Breakthrough Device Designations from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Company’s ARC-EX System is now cleared for commercial sale in the US. In addition, the Company is developing an investigational implantable system called ARC-IM with and without an implanted brain-computer interface (BCI).

    Headquartered in the Netherlands, the Company has a Science and Engineering Center in Switzerland and a US office in Boston, Massachusetts. The Company is listed on Euronext Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam (ticker: ONWD).

    For more information, visit ONWD.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

    To be kept informed about the Company’s technologies, research studies, and the availability of therapies in your area, please complete this webform.

    Media Contacts:

    For OTC Markets Group Inquiries:
    media@otcmarkets.com
    +1 (212) 896-4428

    For ONWARD Media Inquiries:  
    media@onwd.com 

    For ONWARD Investor Inquiries: 
    investors@onwd.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Virtu Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT), a leading provider of financial services and products that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver innovative, transparent trading solutions to its clients and liquidity to the global markets, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    First Quarter 2025:

    • Net income of $189.6 million; Normalized Adjusted Net Income1 of $208.3 million
    • Basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.09 and $1.08, respectively; Normalized Adjusted EPS1 of $1.30
    • Total revenues of $837.9 million; Trading income, net, of $590.0 million; Net income Margin of 22.6%2
      • Adjusted Net Trading Income1 of $497.1 million
    • Adjusted EBITDA1 of $319.9 million; Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 of 64.4%
    • Share buybacks of $48.1 million, or 1.3 million shares, under the Share Repurchase Program3

    The Virtu Financial, Inc. Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. This dividend is payable on June 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 30, 2025.

    Note 1: Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Items” for more information.
    Note 2: Calculated by dividing Net income by Total revenue
    Note 3: Shares repurchased calculated on a settlement date basis.

    Financial Results

    First Quarter 2025:

    Total revenues increased 30.3% to $837.9 million for this quarter, compared to $642.8 million for the same period in 2024. Trading income, net, increased 44.6% to $590.0 million for the quarter compared to $408.1 million for the same period in 2024. Net income totaled $189.6 million for this quarter, compared to net income of $111.3 million in the prior year quarter.

    Basic and diluted earnings per share for this quarter were $1.09 and $1.08, respectively, compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.59 for the same period in 2024.

    Adjusted Net Trading Income increased 35.5% to $497.1 million for this quarter, compared to $366.9 million for the same period in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA increased 57.7% to $319.9 million for this quarter, compared to $202.8 million for the same period in 2024. Normalized Adjusted Net Income, removing one-time and non-cash items, increased 67.6% to $208.3 million for this quarter, compared to $124.3 million for the same period in 2024.

    Assuming all non-controlling interests had been exchanged for common stock, and the Company’s Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes was subject to corporation taxes, Normalized Adjusted EPS was $1.30 for this quarter, compared to $0.76 for the same period in 2024.

    Operating Segment Information

    The Company has two operating segments: Market Making and Execution Services; and one non-operating segment: Corporate.

    Market Making principally consists of market making in the cash, futures and options markets across global equities, fixed income, currencies, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. As a market maker, the Company commits capital on a principal basis by offering to buy securities from, or sell securities to, broker dealers, banks and institutions.

    Execution Services comprises agency-based trading and trading venues, offering execution services in global equities, options, futures and fixed income on behalf of institutions, banks and broker dealers. The Company also provides proprietary technology and infrastructure, workflow technology, and trading analytics services to select third parties. The segment also includes the results of the Company’s capital markets business, in which the Company acts as an agent for issuers in connection with at-the-market offerings and buyback programs.

    Corporate contains the Company’s investments, principally in strategic trading-related opportunities, and maintains corporate overhead expenses.

    The following tables show the trading income, net, total revenues and Adjusted Net Trading Income by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

    Total revenues by segment
    (in thousands, unaudited)

        Three Months Ended March 31, 2025   Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
        Market Making   Execution Services   Corporate   Total   Market Making   Execution Services   Corporate   Total
    Trading income, net   $ 582,622     $ 7,361     $ —   $ 589,983     $ 403,698   $ 4,397     $ —   $ 408,095
    Commissions, net and technology services     17,312       133,995       —     151,307       7,202     111,409       —     118,611
    Interest and dividends income     106,438       2,615       —     109,053       103,802     2,190       —     105,992
    Other, net     (15,200 )     (2,963 )     5,689     (12,474 )     6,306     (208 )     4,043     10,141
    Total Revenues   $ 691,172     $ 141,008     $ 5,689   $ 837,869     $ 521,008   $ 117,788     $ 4,043   $ 642,839
                                     

    Reconciliation of trading income, net to Adjusted Net Trading Income by operating segment
    (in thousands, unaudited)

        Three Months Ended March 31, 2025   Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
        Market Making   Execution Services   Corporate   Total   Market Making   Execution Services   Corporate   Total
    Trading income, net   $ 582,622     $ 7,361     $ —   $ 589,983     $ 403,698     $ 4,397     $ —   $ 408,095  
    Commissions, net and technology services     17,312       133,995       —     151,307       7,202       111,409       —     118,611  
    Interest and dividends income     106,438       2,615       —     109,053       103,802       2,190       —     105,992  
    Brokerage, exchange, clearance fees and payments for order flow, net     (194,303 )     (27,572 )     —     (221,875 )     (115,866 )     (23,933 )     —     (139,799 )
    Interest and dividends expense     (130,051 )     (1,277 )     —     (131,328 )     (125,158 )     (870 )     —     (126,028 )
    Adjusted Net Trading Income   $ 382,018     $ 115,122     $ —   $ 497,140     $ 273,678     $ 93,193     $ —   $ 366,871  
                                     

    Financial Condition

    As of March 31, 2025, Virtu had $771.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, and total long-term debt outstanding in an aggregate principal amount of $1,768.3 million.

    Share Repurchase Program

    Since inception of the program in November 2020 through settlement date April 17, 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 52.1 million shares of Class A Common Stock and Virtu Financial Units for approximately $1,346.2 million. The Company has approximately $373.8 million remaining capacity for future purchases of shares of Class A Common Stock and Virtu Financial Units under the program.

    Earnings Conference Call Information

    Virtu Financial will host a conference call to review its first quarter 2025 financial performance today, April 23rd, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Members of the public may listen to the conference call through an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the firm’s website ir.virtu.com/investor-relations.

    Website Information

    We routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website, ir.virtu.com/investor-relations and also from time to time may use social media channels, including our X account (x.com/virtufinancial) and our LinkedIn account (linkedin.com/company/virtu-financial), as an additional means of disclosing public information to investors, the media and others interested in us. It is possible that certain information we post on our website and on social media could be deemed to be material information, and we encourage investors, the media and others interested in us to review the business and financial information we post on our website and on the social media channels identified above, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website and our social media channels is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Items

    To supplement our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance:

    • “Adjusted Net Trading Income”, which is the amount of revenue we generate from our market making activities, or trading income, net, plus commissions, net and technology services, plus interest and dividends income and expense, net, less direct costs associated with those revenues, including brokerage, exchange, clearance fees and payments for order flow, net. Management believes that this measurement is useful for comparing general operating performance from period to period. Although we use Adjusted Net Trading Income as a financial measure to assess the performance of our business, the use of Adjusted Net Trading Income is limited because it does not include certain material costs that are necessary to operate our business. Our presentation of Adjusted Net Trading Income should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by revenues or expenses that are not directly associated with our core business activities.
    • “EBITDA”, which measures our operating performance by adjusting Net Income to exclude Financing interest expense on long-term borrowings, Debt issue cost related to debt refinancing, prepayment, and commitment fees, Depreciation and amortization, Amortization of purchased intangibles and acquired capitalized software, and Income tax expense, and “Adjusted EBITDA”, which measures our operating performance by further adjusting EBITDA to exclude severance, transaction advisory fees and expenses, termination of office leases, charges related to share-based compensation and other expenses, which includes reserves for legal matters, and Other, net, which includes gains and losses from strategic investments and the sales of businesses.
    • “Normalized Adjusted Net Income”, “Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes”, “Normalized provision for income taxes”, and “Normalized Adjusted EPS”, which we calculate by adjusting Net Income to exclude certain items, and other non-cash items, assuming that all vested and unvested Virtu Financial Units have been exchanged for Class A Common Stock, and applying an effective tax rate, which was approximately 24%.
    • “Adjusted Operating Expenses”, which we calculate by adjusting total operating expenses to exclude severance, share based compensation, reserves for legal matters, termination of office leases, connectivity early termination and write-down of assets.

    Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes, and Normalized Adjusted EPS and Adjusted Operating Expenses are non-GAAP financial measures used by management in evaluating operating performance and in making strategic decisions. Additional information provided regarding the breakdown of Total Adjusted Net Trading Income by category is also a non-GAAP financial measure but is not used by the Company in evaluating operating performance and in making strategic decisions. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures or similar non-GAAP measures are used by research analysts, investment bankers and lenders to assess our operating performance. Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes and Normalized Adjusted EPS provide useful information to investors regarding our results of operations because they assist both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes and Normalized Adjusted EPS provide indicators of general economic performance that are not affected by fluctuations in certain costs or other items. Accordingly, management believes that these measurements are useful for comparing general operating performance from period to period. Furthermore, our credit agreement contains tests based on metrics similar to Adjusted EBITDA. Other companies may define Adjusted Net Trading Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes and Normalized Adjusted EPS differently, and as a result our measures of Adjusted Net Trading Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes and Normalized Adjusted EPS may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. Although we use these non-GAAP financial measures as financial measures to assess the performance of our business, such use is limited because they do not include certain material costs necessary to operate our business.

    Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes, Normalized Adjusted Net Income and Normalized Adjusted EPS should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, Net Income in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of performance. Our presentation of Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes and Normalized Adjusted EPS should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items. Adjusted Net Trading Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes, Normalized Adjusted EPS and our EBITDA-based measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

    • they do not reflect every cash expenditure, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
    • our EBITDA-based measures do not reflect the significant interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payment on our debt;
    • although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced or require improvements in the future, and our EBITDA-based measures do not reflect any cash requirement for such replacements or improvements;
    • they are not adjusted for all non-cash income or expense items that are reflected in our statements of cash flows;
    • they do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and
    • they do not reflect limitations on our costs related to transferring earnings from our subsidiaries to us.

    Because of these limitations, Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes, Normalized Adjusted Net Income and Normalized Adjusted EPS are not intended as alternatives to Net Income as indicators of our operating performance and should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as measures of cash that will be available to us to meet our obligations. We compensate for these limitations by using Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes, Normalized Adjusted Net Income and Normalized Adjusted EPS along with other comparative tools, together with U.S. GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance. These U.S. GAAP measurements include Net Income, cash flows from operations and cash flow data. See below a reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

    Virtu Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)     2025       2024  
             
    Revenues:        
    Trading income, net   $ 589,983     $ 408,095  
    Interest and dividends income     109,053       105,992  
    Commissions, net and technology services     151,307       118,611  
    Other, net     (12,474 )     10,141  
    Total revenues     837,869       642,839  
             
    Operating Expenses:        
    Brokerage, exchange, clearance fees and payments for order flow, net     221,875       139,799  
    Communication and data processing     59,803       58,182  
    Employee compensation and payroll taxes     119,356       100,823  
    Interest and dividends expense     131,328       126,028  
    Operations and administrative     22,136       22,346  
    Depreciation and amortization     15,932       16,076  
    Amortization of purchased intangibles and acquired capitalized software     11,783       14,687  
    Termination of office leases     10       17  
    Debt issue cost related to debt refinancing, prepayment and commitment fees     1,681       1,694  
    Transaction advisory fees and expenses     338       135  
    Financing interest expense on long-term borrowings     29,891       23,232  
    Total operating expenses     614,133       503,019  
             
    Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest     223,736       139,820  
    Provision for income taxes     34,101       28,512  
    Net income   $ 189,635     $ 111,308  
             
    Noncontrolling interest     (89,954 )     (55,491 )
             
    Net income available for common stockholders   $ 99,681     $ 55,817  
             
    Earnings per share:        
    Basic   $ 1.09     $ 0.59  
    Diluted   $ 1.08     $ 0.59  
             
    Weighted average common shares outstanding        
    Basic     85,681,015       88,999,122  
    Diluted     86,047,558       88,999,122  
             
    Comprehensive income:        
    Net income   $ 189,635     $ 111,308  
    Other comprehensive income        
    Foreign exchange translation adjustment, net of taxes     4,740       (3,526 )
    Net change in unrealized cash flow hedges gain (loss), net of taxes     (2,110 )     1,547  
    Comprehensive income   $ 192,265     $ 109,329  
    Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest     (91,075 )     (54,655 )
    Comprehensive income available for common stockholders   $ 101,190     $ 54,674  
     
    Virtu Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Operating Data (Unaudited)
     

    The following tables reconcile Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income to arrive at Adjusted Net Trading Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and selected Operating Margins.

        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    (in thousands, except percentages)     2025       2024  
             
    Reconciliation of Trading income, net to Adjusted Net Trading Income        
    Trading income, net   $ 589,983     $ 408,095  
    Commissions, net and technology services     151,307       118,611  
    Interest and dividends income     109,053       105,992  
    Brokerage, exchange, clearance fees and payments for order flow, net     (221,875 )     (139,799 )
    Interest and dividends expense     (131,328 )     (126,028 )
    Adjusted Net Trading Income   $ 497,140     $ 366,871  
             
    Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA        
    Net income     189,635       111,308  
    Financing interest expense on long-term borrowings     29,891       23,232  
    Debt issue cost related to debt refinancing, prepayment and commitment fees     1,681       1,694  
    Depreciation and amortization     15,932       16,076  
    Amortization of purchased intangibles and acquired capitalized software     11,783       14,687  
    Provision for income taxes     34,101       28,512  
    EBITDA   $ 283,023     $ 195,509  
    Severance     2,179       1,485  
    Transaction advisory fees and expenses     338       135  
    Termination of office leases     10       17  
    Other     12,501       (9,347 )
    Share based compensation     21,888       15,033  
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 319,939     $ 202,832  
             
    Selected Operating Margins        
    GAAP Net income Margin (1)     22.6 %     17.3 %
    Non-GAAP Net income Margin (2)     38.1 %     30.3 %
    EBITDA Margin (3)     56.9 %     53.3 %
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin (4)     64.4 %     55.3 %
             
    1 Calculated by dividing Net income by Total revenue.        
    2 Calculated by dividing Net income by Adjusted Net Trading Income.        
    3 Calculated by dividing EBITDA by Adjusted Net Trading Income.        
    4 Calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Adjusted Net Trading Income.        
             
    Virtu Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Operating Data (Unaudited)
    (Continued)
     

    The following tables reconcile Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income to arrive at Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes, Normalized provision for income taxes, Normalized Adjusted Net Income and Normalized Adjusted EPS.

        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)     2025     2024  
             
    Reconciliation of Net Income to Normalized Adjusted Net Income        
    Net income   $ 189,635   $ 111,308  
    Provision for income taxes     34,101     28,512  
    Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest   $ 223,736   $ 139,820  
    Amortization of purchased intangibles and acquired capitalized software     11,783     14,687  
    Debt issue cost related to debt refinancing, prepayment and commitment fees     1,681     1,694  
    Severance     2,179     1,485  
    Transaction advisory fees and expenses     338     135  
    Termination of office leases     10     17  
    Other     12,501     (9,347 )
    Share based compensation     21,888     15,033  
    Normalized Adjusted Net Income before income taxes   $ 274,116   $ 163,524  
    Normalized provision for income taxes (1)     65,787     39,246  
    Normalized Adjusted Net Income   $ 208,329   $ 124,278  
             
    Weighted Average Adjusted shares outstanding (2)     160,301,753     162,842,086  
             
    Normalized Adjusted EPS   $ 1.30   $ 0.76  
             
    (1) Reflects U.S. federal, state, and local income tax rate applicable to corporations of approximately 24% for all periods presented.
    (2) Assumes that (1) holders of all vested and unvested non-vesting Virtu Financial Units (together with corresponding shares of the Company’s Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class C Common Stock”)) have exercised their right to exchange such Virtu Financial Units for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, (2) holders of all Virtu Financial Units (together with corresponding shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class D Common Stock”)) have exercised their right to exchange such Virtu Financial Units for shares of the Company’s Class B common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”) on a one-for-one basis, and subsequently exercised their right to convert the shares of Class B Common Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Includes additional shares from the dilutive impact of options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards outstanding under the Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
    Virtu Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except share data)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
             
    Assets        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 723,650   $ 872,513  
    Cash and securities segregated under regulations and other     47,364     41,478  
    Securities borrowed     2,780,405     2,294,529  
    Securities purchased under agreements to resell     1,153,090     983,941  
    Receivables from broker-dealers and clearing organizations     1,857,854     1,100,850  
    Receivables from customers     189,382     149,804  
    Trading assets, at fair value     8,720,981     7,802,652  
    Property, equipment and capitalized software, net     92,815     91,415  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     163,230     175,046  
    Goodwill     1,148,926     1,148,926  
    Intangibles (net of accumulated amortization)     190,280     203,188  
    Deferred taxes     125,762     135,046  
    Assets of business held for sale     4,573     4,615  
    Other assets     349,902     357,740  
    Total assets     17,548,214     15,361,743  
             
    Liabilities and equity        
    Liabilities        
    Short-term borrowings, net     112,149     38,541  
    Securities loaned     2,827,025     2,431,878  
    Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     1,461,415     1,271,788  
    Payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations     774,809     918,566  
    Payables to customers     66,732     46,112  
    Trading liabilities, at fair value     8,116,856     6,440,971  
    Tax receivable agreement obligations     175,819     196,592  
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities     492,892     558,100  
    Operating lease liabilities     216,314     229,825  
    Long-term borrowings, net     1,741,092     1,740,467  
    Liabilities of business held for sale     1,455     1,526  
    Total liabilities     15,986,558     13,874,366  
             
    Total equity     1,561,656     1,487,377  
             
    Total liabilities and equity   $ 17,548,214   $ 15,361,743  
             
        As of March 31, 2025
    Ownership of Virtu Financial LLC Interests:   Interests   %
    Virtu Financial, Inc. – Class A Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units     91,932,822     57.4 %
    Non-controlling Interests (Virtu Financial LLC)     68,286,587     42.6 %
    Total Virtu Financial LLC Interests     160,219,409     100.0 %
     

    About Virtu Financial, Inc.

    Virtu is a leading financial services firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to provide execution services and data, analytics and connectivity products to its clients and deliver liquidity to the global markets. Leveraging its global market making expertise and infrastructure, Virtu provides a robust product suite including offerings in execution, liquidity sourcing, analytics and broker-neutral, multi-dealer platforms in workflow technology. Virtu’s product offerings allow clients to trade on hundreds of venues across 50+ countries and in multiple asset classes, including global equities, ETFs, foreign exchange, futures, fixed income and myriad other commodities. In addition, Virtu’s integrated, multi-asset analytics platform provides a range of pre and post-trade services, data products and compliance tools that clients rely upon to invest, trade and manage risk across global markets.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding Virtu Financial, Inc.’s (“Virtu’s”, the “Company’s” or “our”) business that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, and if the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to risks and uncertainties, some or all of which are not predictable or within Virtu’s control, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Those risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: risks relating to fluctuations in trading volume and volatilities in the markets in which we operate; the ability of our trading counterparties, clients, and various clearing houses to perform their obligations to us; the performance and reliability of our customized trading platform; the risk of material trading losses from our market making activities; swings in valuations in securities or other instruments in which we hold positions; increasing competition and consolidation in our industry; the risk that cash flow from our operations and other available sources of liquidity will not be sufficient to fund our various ongoing obligations, including operating expenses, short-term funding requirements, margin requirements, capital expenditures, debt service and dividend payments; potential consequences of pending SEC proposals by the prior administration focused on equity markets which may, if adopted, result in reduced overall and off-exchange trading volumes and market making opportunities, impose additional or heightened regulatory obligations on market makers and other market participants, and generally increase the implicit and explicit cost as well as the complexity of the U.S. equities eco-system for all participants; regulatory and legal uncertainties and potential changes associated with our industry, particularly in light of increased attention from media, regulators and lawmakers to market structure and related issues including but not limited to the retail trading environment, wholesale market making and off exchange trading more generally and payment for order flow arrangements; potential adverse results from legal or regulatory proceedings; our ability to remain technologically competitive and to ensure that the technology we utilize is not vulnerable to security risks, hacking and cyber-attacks; risks associated with third party software and technology infrastructure. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, see Virtu’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to Virtu’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

    CONTACT         

    Investor & Media Relations
    Andrew Smith
    investor_relations@virtu.com
    media@virtu.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Africa: The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp Set to Offer Elevated Luxury in the Wild

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    NAIROBI, Kenya, April 23, 2025/APO Group/ —

    The Ritz-Carlton is poised to unveil a new era of luxury hospitality in Kenya with the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s first luxury safari camp.  Expected to open this August, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant style to the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife conservation regions.

    Nestled on the banks of the Sand River, just steps from the Kenya-Tanzania border, the secluded camp promises a front-row seat to one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles—the Great Migration. From July to October, millions of wildebeest and zebra travel between the Serengeti and Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing, a breathtaking display of survival and instinct. Beyond the migration season, the reserve is home to abundant wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo— and more than 500 bird species, which can be viewed throughout the year.

    “At The Ritz-Carlton, we believe in the power of travel to transform—not just the places we visit, but also those who journey there. The Masai Mara is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world and we look forward to introducing The Ritz-Carlton’s first safari experience and signature hospitality to this extraordinary setting,” said Helen Leighton, Vice President, Luxury Brands, EMEA. “Each guest will enjoy a bespoke adventure based on their ultimate safari. From breathtaking wildlife encounters to personalised service in the heart of the savannah, every moment is designed to inspire, leaving guests with a renewed sense of wonder that will stay with them long after they leave.”

    Designed in Harmony with Nature

    Blending seamlessly into its lush surroundings, the camp will feature 20 expansive tented suites, starting from 163 square metres, perched among the treetops with sweeping views of the Sand River, golden savannahs and distant acacia-dotted horizons. Private decks, infinity plunge pools, sunken lounges, and both indoor and outdoor showers will provide guests with an intimate connection to nature. For families or groups, the exclusive four-bedroom Presidential Suite will feature a spacious indoor-outdoor living space, private dining areas and a kitchenette. Each suite includes a dedicated ‘Encholiek’—a Maasai term meaning ‘one who walks with you’—providing guests with a personalised butler service throughout their stay.

    Sustainability is at the core of the camp’s design and operations. Solar power, rainwater harvesting, and waste reduction initiatives will minimise environmental impact, while materials and furnishings have been sourced from local artisans to support the regional economy. Beyond environmental stewardship, the camp is rooted in the culture of the Maasai people—partnering with local builders, guides and storytellers to create an experience that is not only immersive in nature, but also in heritage.

    A Culinary Journey in the Wild

    Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will invite guests to immersive and sensory experiences that celebrate African flavours amidst a spectacular landscape. Menus will be crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients and tailored to individual guest preferences.

    Guests can choose to dine on the elevated sky deck under a canopy of stars or in the camp’s private wine cellar where expert-led tastings will showcase rare vintages. The authentic boma will see guests gather around an open fire for a meal inspired by Maasai traditions, featuring slow-cooked barbecue meats, and hearty stews accompanied by stories of local culture and history from the camp’s experts. The camp’s main restaurant will offer a unique take on fine dining. For those seeking a more secluded setting, bush breakfasts and picnic lunches will offer the opportunity to dine in the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Mara.

    Beyond the Safari: Unforgettable Experiences

    Guests will be invited to experience the Mara from new perspectives — from private game drives in open-air Land Cruisers with expert local guides, to nature walks through the camp to spot wildlife and hot air balloon flights above the endless plains. Cultural connection will be woven throughout the stay, with opportunities to engage with the Maasai community both in camp and during immersive village visits, enabling guests to gain a deeper understanding of Maasai heritage, and witness age-old traditions.

    One of the camp’s signature experiences, ‘The Call of Dusk’, will immerse guests in the magic of the Mara as the sun sets. The deep call of a traditional Maasai horn will signal the transition from day to night, while a Maasai warrior, adorned in full regalia, welcomes guests to the evening. As the scent of burning olorien wood fills the air, they will gather for a vibrant dance and storytelling session, sipping Kenyan tea in a moment of cultural connection.

    Guests will get access to an on-site photographic studio including professional Canon equipment, as well as expert guidance to help them capture memories that will last a lifetime.

    The camp’s spa and wellness centre will emulate the serenity of the Reserve and offer holistic journeys inspired by indigenous healing traditions, complemented by a gym and pool overlooking the savannah.

    The camp is located near Serena Airstrip, just a 45-minute flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. For those preferring a scenic journey, the camp is accessible via a five-hour drive from Nairobi.

    Bookings Now Open

    Reservations are now open for stays from 15 August 2025, with rates from $3,500 per person, per night (all-inclusive*). Due to limited availability, early booking is recommended.

    For more information or to reserve a stay, visit HERE (https://apo-opa.co/4jIbPHj)

    *The all-inclusive rate includes luxury accommodation with personalised butler service, all dining experiences and beverages (including premium wines and spirits), private game drives, Maasai cultural visits, laundry, Wi-Fi, use of professional Canon photographic equipment and guidance, binoculars, and return Serena Airstrip transfers.

    MIL OSI Africa –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Krishnamoorthi Meets with Chicagoland Community College Leaders to Discuss Workforce Development for Critical Sectors Across Illinois

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois)

    CHICAGO – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) brought together leaders, educators, and students from eight Chicagoland community colleges at Harry S Truman College for a roundtable discussion on expanding access to career and technical education (CTE) programs that are vital to Illinois’ economic future. The conversation followed a tour of Truman’s Child Development Laboratory School, a prime example of how community colleges are training students for in-demand careers in early education. The roundtable focused on advancing CTE pathways in sectors like healthcare, childcare, and the skilled trades—fields facing urgent workforce shortages across the state.

    “Every Illinoisan deserves the opportunity to work a good-paying job where you don’t need a four-year degree to earn a living wage. At the same time, our state needs high-quality health care professionals, child care workers, and skilled labor workers to grow our economy,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “Career and technical education programs at community colleges provide us with a unique opportunity to make both those happen at the same time. By investing in high-quality CTE programs at colleges from across the Chicago area now, we can ensure all Illinoisans have the chance to succeed while also modernizing our workforce to keep Illinois at the forefront of an ever-changing economy.”

    Congressman Krishnamoorthi has long championed CTE in Congress, co-authoring the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act that increased federal funding to CTE programs by $1.3 billion annually to meet today’s workforce demands. At the roundtable, he reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that federal policy keeps pace with the evolving needs of students, employers, and educators.

    College leaders underscored the importance of stable federal funding, expanded apprenticeships, and industry-aligned curricula to strengthen pipelines into high-growth career fields. They also highlighted the critical role of wraparound services that help students overcome barriers to completing their education and entering the workforce.

    Participants included leaders from Harry S Truman College, Harper College, Elgin Community College, Joliet Junior College, Malcolm X College, Oakton College, Wilbur Wright College, Olive-Harvey College, and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

    The roundtable discussion was the latest in a series of conversations Congressman Krishnamoorthi has initiated across the state to ensure Illinois students have the skills and support needed to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. Congressman Krishnamoorthi has held similar events in cities such as East St. Louis, Rock Island, and the Quad Cities in recent months.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Onity Group Schedules Conference Call – First Quarter 2025 Results and Business Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) (“Onity” or the “Company”) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to review the Company’s first quarter 2025 operating results and provide a business update.

    All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing (800) 579-2543 or (785) 424-1789 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call; please reference the conference ID “Onity.” Participants can also access the conference call through a live audio webcast available from the Shareholder Relations page at onitygroup.com under Events and Presentations.

    An investor presentation will accompany the conference call and be available by visiting the Shareholder Relations page at onitygroup.com prior to the call.

    A replay of the conference call will be available via the website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. A telephonic replay will also be available approximately three hours following the call’s completion through May 14, 2025, by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671; please reference access code 11158988.

    About Onity Group

    Onity Group Inc. (NYSE: ONIT) is a leading non-bank financial services company providing mortgage servicing and originations solutions through its primary brands, PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage. PHH Mortgage is one of the largest servicers in the country, focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending programs to consumers and business clients. Liberty is one of the nation’s largest reverse mortgage lenders dedicated to providing loans that help customers meet their personal and financial needs. We are headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices and operations in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, India and the Philippines, and have been serving our customers since 1988. For additional information, please visit onitygroup.com.

    For Further Information Contact:

    Investors:
    Valerie Haertel, VP, Investor Relations
    (561) 570-2969
    shareholderrelations@onitygroup.com

    Media:
    Dico Akseraylian, SVP, Corporate Communications
    (856) 917-0066
    mediarelations@onitygroup.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Danish krone now available in all TARGET Services

    Source: European Central Bank

    23 April 2025

    • Danish krone available for settlement in T2 and TIPS
    • TARGET Services provide safe and efficient financial market infrastructures for Danish financial markets
    • All TARGET Services now multi-currency

    As of 22 April 2025, Danish market participants are able to settle wholesale and retail payments in Danish krone instantly in the Eurosystem’s T2 and TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) services. Following a successful migration, Danmarks Nationalbank has become the first non-euro area central bank to participate in all three TARGET Services with its currency. Settlement in Danish krone has already been available in TARGET2-Securities since 2018.

    By using T2 and TIPS, Danish financial markets will benefit from common standards with the euro area, optimised liquidity management and strengthened IT security, allowing efficient and secure real-time settlement of wholesale and retail payments.

    This achievement is a result of the close collaboration between Danmarks Nationalbank and the Eurosystem since the decision to join T2 and TIPS was taken in 2020. Danish market participants have been conducting testing campaigns and migration rehearsals since September 2023 to ensure full readiness for onboarding to the two systems.

    With the inclusion of Danish krone, T2 activated its multi-currency function for the first time. TIPS now supports three currencies: the euro, the Swedish krona, which was onboarded in 2024, and the Danish krone. Including other currencies in TARGET Services strengthens European integration and enhances financial market efficiency beyond the euro area. Sweden has expressed an interest in joining additional TARGET Services, while other non-euro area countries, such as Norway and Iceland, have also expressed an interest in joining TARGET Services with their respective national currencies. An added benefit of multi-currency infrastructures is the potential for safe and efficient cross-currency settlement. Danmarks Nationalbank, Sveriges Riksbank and the ECB are collaborating on the implementation of such cross-currency capabilities in TIPS.

    Danmarks Nationalbank applied to join T2 and TIPS in 2020, and the currency participation agreement was signed in 2024. TARGET Services are developed and operated by the Eurosystem and provide safe and efficient financial market infrastructure services in central bank money, which supports financial integration and the capital markets union. Including branches and subsidiaries, more than 40,000 banks worldwide and all their customers can be reached via T2, which every six days processes a value close to the entire euro area GDP. TIPS settles instant retail payments at any time of day and on any day of the year.

    For media queries, please contact Benoit Deeg tel.: +49 172 1683704.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: April 2025 edition of AML Focus newsletter published

    Source: Isle of Man

    The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority has published the April 2025 edition of its AML Focus newsletter.

    The publication, which is available to view online, showcases the many workstreams taking place in relation to AML/CFT/CFP supervision.

    George Pearmain, a leading strategic adviser on financial crime, shares his experience of Jersey’s recent MONEYVAL evaluation and provides an insight into preparations for the Isle of Man’s onsite assessment in 2026.

    We put the spotlight on international ‘golden visa’ schemes and offer some pointers on what to look for in terms of the ML/TF/PF risks of citizenship by investment, while there’s a review of recent changes to beneficial ownership legislation regarding Obliged Entities.

    The newsletter also highlights our supervisory priorities for 2025-27, emphasises the importance of working with good quality data, looks ahead to the publication of phase two of the thematic review relating to estate agents, and answers your questions about the MONEYVAL process.

    We hope you find the contents of interest. Please contact the team at aml@iomfsa.im with any ideas for future topics.

    Newsletter contents

    1          Welcome from the Head of AML/CFT Supervision

    2          Our supervisory priorities for 2025-27

    3          The importance of good data

    4&5     George Pearmain’s MONEYVAL insights

    6          Island must meet higher standards

    7          Estate agents thematic review

    8&9     The risks of identity laundering

    10        Beneficial ownership and obliged entities

    11        Countering Financial Crime Conference

    12        Work progressing to update National Risk Assessment

    13        Making a positive difference

    14        MONEYVAL Q&A

    View the AML Focus Newsletter April 2025

    MIL OSI Economics –

    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Moscow Exchange Financial Services and Alfa Capital launch proprietary funds

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    Marketplace for money Financial Services of the Moscow Exchange and the management company Alfa-Capital have started selling proprietary funds — shares of open-end mutual investment funds (OPIF) created to implement investment strategies of famous financial experts. The funds are managed by popular opinion leaders with extensive investment experience who will share their solutions and market vision with investors.

    A product that is innovative for the Russian collective investment industry is available for purchase at marketplace Finuslugi and on the website of the Alfa Capital Management Company. The marketplace and the management company provide all stages of the funds’ functioning, while the authors of strategies have the opportunity to form fund portfolios based on their own expertise and assessment of the prospects of investment ideas. The rules of trust management of funds are registered by the Bank of Russia.

    The new product line includes three funds:

    “Black Line” managed by Nazar Shchetinin, the author of the “Harmful Investor” Telegram channel. The fund will focus on stocks of companies that can create value for their holders, while the expert will open positions during periods of active business development. “The Magnificent Seven” managed by Ivan Kreynin, the author of the Investment Diary Telegram channel. Based on seven key criteria, the fund’s portfolio will select stocks that can show growth in any market environment. “Matryoshka a la Rus” managed by Konstantin Kudritsky, the author of the “Ask Vasilich” Telegram channel. The portfolio, diversified by asset class, will include stocks and bonds of companies from many industries that react differently to the economic situation.

    The funds are available to non-qualified investors, the minimum investment amount is 100 rubles. The total limit on expenses and remuneration provided for by the rules of trust management of the funds is 2.5% of the average annual value of the fund’s net assets. You can leave the fund without restrictions, no commission is charged for buying and selling on the Finuslugi marketplace.

    “Funds managed by invited experts are an absolute breakthrough in the Russian financial market. We offer clients the opportunity not only to follow the authors of well-known investment channels, but also to participate in their strategy. Finuslugi creates an accessible way to invest in fund shares: marketplace clients do not need to open a brokerage account, they just need to top up their wallet and buy the asset they like,” said Igor Alutin, Senior Managing Director for Retail Business, Development of Electronic Platforms and the Finuslugi Project at Moscow Exchange.

    “Author funds are not just open-end mutual funds, they are funds with a public manager, to whose feed investors will soon have access directly within the marketplace, where fund news, webinars and the author’s thoughts on strategy and completed transactions will be published. We hope that the new product will give a powerful impetus to the popularization of collective investments, and will also attract the attention of other market participants to the practice of creating author funds,” said Boris Blokhin, Managing Director for the Stock Market at Moscow Exchange.

    “Launching funds managed by invited experts is a fairly common practice in foreign markets, a proven one. Combining the resources of the management company, expertise and audience coverage of the creators of proprietary strategies will attract additional attention to the retail mutual fund industry and will contribute to the growth of popularity of the portfolio approach to investments in general. We are confident that the joint project with Finuslugi will open a new chapter in the development of the product offer on the Russian market for a larger number of retail investors,” commented Elena Chikulaeva, Strategy Director of Alfa Capital Management Company.

    Finuslugi is a marketplace for money created by the Moscow Exchange. On Finuslugi, you can select and open bank deposits online 24/7, take out cash loans, purchase mutual fund units, OSAGO, CASCO, mortgage insurance, real estate insurance policies, as well as public bonds of companies and Russian regions. You can top up deposits and accounts on Finuslugi for free using the Fast Payment System (FPS). The service can be used regardless of the region, anywhere in Russia and the world. More details on website.

    Alfa Capital Management Company is one of the largest companies in the asset management market. Alfa Capital Management Company was established in 1996 and is a pioneer in the asset management market for private, institutional and corporate investors.

    Contact information for media 7 (495) 363-3232Pr@moex.kom

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: “Kavkaz.RF” is becoming the center of competence of the tourism sector of the North Caucasus

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a final meeting of the board of directors of the North Caucasus Federal District Development Institute, where the results of work for 2024 were presented. Andrey Yumshanov, CEO of Kavkaz.RF, delivered a report.

    Since 2021, Kavkaz.RF’s contribution to the economy has been participation in projects worth a total of 139 billion rubles, of which almost 70% are related to the creation and development of resorts, the rest are investments in other areas of the North Caucasus Federal District economy. There is an obvious steady increase in the share of banks in these projects. If in 2021 it was zero, then in 2024 it amounted to more than a third.

    “We are witnessing a change in the business attitude towards the North Caucasus Federal District and what the state, represented by Kavkaz.RF, is creating here. There are 76 SEZ residents operating at the resorts with a declared investment volume of 158 billion rubles, and 21 of them received the status in 2024. Plus, another 10 were added in the first quarter of this year, which indicates a serious increase in business interest in these sites. This became possible due to the active construction of infrastructure and the promotion of tourism products being created. Kavkaz.RF is today becoming a real center of competence in the tourism sector of the North Caucasus,” noted Alexander Novak.

    In 2024, residents began construction of four hotels on Elbrus, five on Mamison, and a large hotel on Veduchi under the management of Cosmos Hotel Group is being completed. It is planned that investors will invest 12.9 billion rubles this year. All this gives the right to expect an increase in tourist flow.

    Over the years of its existence, the company has commissioned more than 100 facilities, 11 of which were commissioned in 2024. Among these facilities last year were three technologically complex cable cars – on Elbrus, Arkhyz and Veduchi. Also, in record time, the main part of the infrastructure of the new resort “Mamison” was completed, the technical launch of which took place in March of this year.

    “Today, our main focus is on completing the construction of the infrastructure of the northern slope of the Veduchi resort. There are 5 out of 20 facilities left to be commissioned, including a unique road through the gorge. We are also starting the construction of the supporting infrastructure of the Caspian coastal cluster. Of all the facilities of the federal project “Five Seas and Lake Baikal”, we are the first to enter active construction,” Andrey Yumshanov noted in his speech.

    The CEO of Kavkaz.RF added that this year the construction of a new tourist ascent zone on Elbrus, a multifunctional service center on the Azau glade, as well as the recreation of the legendary “Shelter 11”, the concept of which can be seen at the Caucasus Investment Forum, will begin.

    The board of directors of Kavkaz.RF includes Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Sergey Nazarov, First Deputy Minister of Energy Pavel Sorokin, CEO of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives Svetlana Chupsheva, Deputy Chairman of VEB Daniil Algulyan, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the North Caucasus Federal District Vladimir Nadykto, Advisor to the Rector’s Office of MGIMO Zarina Doguzova, as well as heads of Kavkaz.RF Andrei Yumshanov and Khasan Timizhev. The board of directors is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The work of Kavkaz.RF is supervised by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Hyperscale Data Subsidiary to Launch New Coin on Solana Blockchain

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary BitNile.com, Inc. (“Bitnile.com”), will develop and launch its own coin, Nile Coin, on the Solana blockchain platform.

    Bitnile.com, a U.S.-based social gaming platform, plans to leverage Solana’s high-performance infrastructure to introduce Nile Coin, with the launch scheduled for May 1, 2025. The Company intends to provide additional updates in the coming weeks regarding the future utility of Nile Coin.

    “Solana offers an ideal foundation for launching Nile Coin, thanks to its streamlined onboarding process, impressive transaction speed, and scalability,” said Joe Spaziano, Chief Executive Officer of Bitnile.com. “This launch is an exciting step in expanding the Bitnile.com platform, and we remain focused on harnessing advanced technologies to enhance user engagement and drive long-term value for our stakeholders.”

    For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

    About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

    Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

    Hyperscale Data intends to completely divest itself of ACG on or about December 31, 2025, at which time, it would solely be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services. Until that happens, the Company provides, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an artificial intelligence software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190 Las Vegas, NV 89141.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

    Hyperscale Data Investor Contact:
    IR@hyperscaledata.com or 1-888-753-2235

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/af09bc58-aa01-410c-aca3-c58e4480fea4

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Meet three female Indigenous anti-war activists from Russia

    Source: Amnesty International –

    During Russia’s escalating repression following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 172 indigenous and decolonial organisations have been designated as “terrorist” by the Russian authorities.

    Amnesty International spoke to three female Indigenous rights activists from Russia, currently in exile, to discuss the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine on their activism, their communities and women’s leadership.

    Zarema Gasanova is an Avar indigenous rights and feminist activist from Dagestan, Victoria Maladaeva is a Buryat-Mongolian activist and co-founder of the Indigenous of Russia Foundation, while Viliuia Choinova is an environmental engineer and Sakha activist from the Republic of Sakha, currently studying in Berlin.

    Amnesty: How did Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine affect indigenous women in Russia?

    Victoria: Even before the war, women in Russia lacked protection from domestic violence. In the republics with a significant Indigenous population, such as Yakutia, Buryatia or the republics of the North Caucasus, men have been disproportionately affected by the military draft.

    In one village in Buryatia, local women raised the alarm as all the men from the village were drafted to be sent to fight in Ukraine. Now, as the drafted troops return home, there are reports of rising rates of domestic abuse and femicide.

    The Free Yakutia Foundation reported numerous cases of violence against women at the hands of men returning from the war. This is just the beginning; there will likely be even more cases when tens of thousands of soldiers return home.   

    Viliuia: Many Indigenous families in the north, including those in my native Republic of Sakha, rely on traditional subsistence activities such as reindeer herding, fishing, and farming. With men drafted en masse to fight Ukraine, women are left to take on physically demanding tasks that were traditionally shared or primarily carried out by men. This has significantly increased their workload and made survival more difficult, especially in regions with poor infrastructure and harsh climates.

    The war has also disrupted the ability to maintain traditional cultural practices, which require generational knowledge often carried by men, risking the loss of cultural continuity. With Indigenous populations already declining due to high mortality rates and low birth rates, the disproportionate drafting of Indigenous men further exacerbates this issue, threatening the long-term survival of Indigenous peoples.

    Zarema: While men are disproportionately drafted to the army, women are left to bear the brunt of resistance. When Vladimir Putin announced military mobilization in September 2022, large numbers of women in Dagestan came out to the streets to protest it. They confronted officials, reminding them that it’s not Ukraine that invaded Russia, formed barricades to block police cars and tried to liberate those arrested by the police. During the protest dispersals, police were particularly violent towards women – they pushed, beat, dragged and verbally abused them.

    Victoria: Indeed, it is women who hide their husbands and relatives from mobilization. Almost all requests for help I receive are from women searching for ways to keep their sons, husbands, or fathers from being sent to war. It is Indigenous women who write letters, reach out to human rights organizations, and fight for their loved ones.   

    Amnesty: How did the full-scale invasion affect your activism?

    Viliuia: Speaking out against Russia’s war in Ukraine and its colonial policies has become increasingly dangerous, with Indigenous activists facing imprisonment, exile, or violence. The recent designation of 172 Indigenous and ethnic organizations as “terrorist” has criminalized Indigenous activism, making legal operations nearly impossible and forcing many into exile or underground work.

    Despite the challenges, the conflict has also created new opportunities for collaboration, as international organizations are now paying greater attention to Indigenous issues in Russia and strengthening global solidarity with other decolonial movements.

    Zarema: I had to leave Russia due to the risk of persecution for my anti-war position. Now in exile, my activism has shifted towards raising awareness internationally, supporting Indigenous communities in resisting militarization, as well as creating networks of solidarity among Indigenous peoples facing similar struggles.

    The full-scale invasion has made Indigenous activism more dangerous, especially in the North Caucasus. Russia’s colonial narratives have long portrayed the Caucasus as aggressive and marginalized. The government frames any activism in the region as a threat to the state and labels Indigenous activists as societal dangers, making their dissent appear more menacing.

    Despite these challenges, Indigenous activists continue to speak out, drawing attention to systemic injustices and advocating for their communities.

    Victoria: Since the start of the war in Ukraine, my activism became more visible, and now I frequently receive threats. Although I don’t live in Russia, I have to take safety precautions, as there are threats to get to me even here in the United States. My social media accounts are constantly under attack, and at one point, I was receiving 3-5 hacking attempt notifications on my Instagram per day. 

    Despite that, activism has also introduced me to courageous and honest people from different regions. We are all united by a common struggle – the fight for the survival of our peoples. We are building networks of solidarity and working on joint projects. Together, we are strong, and we are each other’s support. 

    Amnesty: In a country like Russia, where most influential politicians are men, many Indigenous rights groups from Russia are led by women. What is the reason for this?

    Viliuia: The female leadership of the Indigenous rights movements reflects both Indigenous social structures and the colonial system. In the Republic of Sakha, societal roles between men and women have traditionally been more equal, with women often serving as matriarchs and playing central roles in decision-making, economic activities, and cultural preservation. This strong presence in both domestic and public life has translated into leadership in activism.

    In my family, women have been ambitious, pursuing university degrees, owning small businesses, and even becoming auto mechanics. Meanwhile, men have continued traditional ways of life or taken on practical jobs in housing, communal services, driving, and mining. This contrast mirrors a broader reality in Indigenous communities, where women often lead in education, business, and activism, while men are drawn to physically demanding labour that keeps them away from home for long periods.

    Zarema:  Indigenous women have a strong tradition of resistance, driven by their responsibility to preserve language, culture, and traditions under colonial oppression. Grassroots movements like Feminist Anti-War Resistance intersect feminist and decolonial agendas, providing a space for Indigenous women to combat both gender-based and colonial oppression. The authoritarian nature of the Russian government leaves no room for Indigenous political participation, forcing women to turn to grassroots activism.

    Zarema: There are multiple ways to support us. People from outside Russia can help amplify our voices by sharing our stories and perspectives. International media can help us challenge Russian propaganda and the Kremlin’s narratives that use Indigenous peoples as symbols of loyalty to the state. International organisations can help us advocate for Indigenous rights at international institutions like the UN, ensuring that Indigenous voices from Russia are included in discussions about human rights and decolonization. They can also help us establish connections between Indigenous activists from Russia and those from other colonized regions. Shared experiences and strategies can strengthen resistance efforts.

    By supporting Indigenous women in Russia, the international community contributes to both anti-war efforts and the broader fight for Indigenous rights and decolonization.

    Victoria: One of the biggest challenges we face is the lack of financial support for our projects. Indigenous organizations are not only marginalized but often have to operate on a volunteer basis. Having support in accessing funding would help us to step up our efforts.

    Viliuia: Despite the importance of our presence in global advocacy spaces, it remains difficult for Indigenous peoples to access these platforms, due to financial constraints, bureaucratic visa processes and exclusionary institutional structures. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensuring Indigenous perspectives are not just included, but prioritized in global decision-making processes.

    The war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s colonial nature more clearly than ever before. Indigenous women from Russia are not just victims of this war – we are frontline defenders of our peoples, cultures, and lands. The international community must recognize our struggles, amplify our voices, and support our right to self-determination. Decolonization is not just a theoretical concept; it is a necessary process for justice and long-lasting peace.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Greece: The EIB Advisory supports Growthfund in strengthening climate resilience of Greek ports

    Source: European Investment Bank

    EIB

    • EIB Advisory assists Growthfund in assessing climate risks for key ports in Greece.
    • EIB provides targeted advisory services as part of its commitment to sustainable infrastructure investments.
    • Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) will help ports protect against potential climate-change related hazards.

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to Growthfund, Greece’s National Investment Fund, to help strengthen the climate resilience of key Greek ports. This initiative will focus on conducting Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) for the ports of Volos, Alexandroupoli, and Patras, supporting their adaptation to climate change challenges.

    Under the agreement, EIB Advisory will assist the corresponding port authorities in identifying and addressing physical climate risks which could impact port infrastructure and operations, such as coastal flooding, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.  These assessments will help define specific adaptation measures to enhance long-term sustainability and economic resilience.

    “Ports are critical for Greece’s economy and connectivity, but they face increasing risks due to climate change,” said EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris. “By working with Growthfund, we aim to provide structured assessments and strategic solutions to protect vital port infrastructure and ensure its long-term viability.”

    Panagiotis Stampoulidis, Deputy CEO of Growthfund, referred to the cooperation between Growthfund and the EIB as the second substantial partnership between the two institutions, which further strengthens their contribution to the development of public infrastructure by making services more competitive and sustainable. “Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and ports — as critical infrastructure for the Greek economy, society, and the country’s connectivity — are at the forefront of this challenge. Our collaboration with the Advisory Services of the European Investment Bank is fully aligned with Growthfund’s strategic planning to strengthen key public infrastructure.

    Through targeted Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs), we aim to ensure that the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis, and Patras are better protected against extreme weather events and the broader effects of the climate crisis.

    Growthfund, leveraging its international network, technical expertise, and alignment with European best practices, actively contributes to the creation of a more sustainable and resilient development model for the country.”

     A key step in climate-proofing infrastructure

    The advisory support will be structured around three key tasks:

    • Baseline assessment: analysing climate data and historical extreme weather events affecting the selected ports.
    • Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA): identifying climate risks, assessing their impact, and proposing adaptation measures.
    • Financial impact assessment: estimating how climate risks could affect operational costs, revenues, and investment needs.

    The project aligns with EU climate policies and best practices, including the European Commission’s Technical Guidance on Climate Proofing Infrastructure and PIANC’s guidelines for climate adaptation in ports and waterways.

    The EIB’s commitment to sustainable development

    The agreement reinforces the EIB’s role as the EU Climate Bank, supporting investments that build resilience and promote sustainable infrastructure. Through its advisory services, the EIB helps public and private stakeholders overcome investment barriers, ensuring that climate-proofing measures are both effective and financially viable.

    Background information

    EIB  

    The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world. 

    The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.   

    All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.   

    Fostering market integration and mobilising investment, the Group supported a record of over €100 billion in new investment for Europe’s energy security in 2024 and mobilised €110 billion in growth capital for startups, scale-ups and European pioneers.Approximately half of the EIB’s financing within the European Union is directed towards cohesion regions, where per capita income is lower than the EU average. 

    High-quality, up-to-date photos of our headquarters for media use are available here.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Intellectual property is the capital of the future

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

    From April 17 to 25, the VI International Forum-Festival “Intellectual Property for the Future” is taking place in St. Petersburg. The opening and plenary session took place in the building of the St. Petersburg government, where more than 150 representatives of government bodies, business, science, education, and leading experts in the field of intellectual property gathered. The participants were welcomed by the First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Kolesnikov. He noted the growth of patent activity in the country and the involvement of science and business in the formation of an innovation-oriented economy.

    The Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, General Director of NEVA-PATENT LLC Natalia Petrova reported that this year the project brought together more than 200 speakers and over 1000 participants from 61 regions of Russia and 9 countries. Natalia Borisovna also moderated the round table “Best Practices of Commercialization of Intellectual Property in Education, Science, Industry and Business” together with the Director of the Center for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer of SPbPU, the Head of the Regional Center for Support of Technology and Innovation Ismail Kadiev.

    Ismail Gadzhievich welcomed the participants of the round table, which was held at the Polytechnic, on behalf of the Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU, Yuri Fomin. Yuri Vladimirovich recalled that intellectual property plays a key role in achieving technological leadership of the state and industrial enterprises. In his address, the Vice-Rector emphasized that the Polytechnic creates conditions for the development of the intellectual potential of young people and increasing the inventive activity of scientists.

    The roundtable participants discussed the specifics of commercialization of intellectual property in universities, the risks of commercialization of intellectual property in the process of import substitution, commercialization models in the context of technological leadership in the medical industry, and other issues.

    Ismail Kadiev spoke about the experience of commercializing the results of intellectual activity of SPbPU, where over the past three years, a significant increase in sales of patents and certificates of intellectual property has been achieved. Thanks to an effective marketing strategy and active work to promote patents, the university has expanded the client base of its partners interested in licensing unique technologies and developments. In 2024, the amount of funds received for the granted rights to use RIA reached 49.5 million rubles, which is 120% compared to the previous year.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Video: Corporate Sector Vulnerability in a High-Rate World | Analytical Corner April 2025

    Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)

    Elevated debt and high interest rates are challenging corporate resilience as firms’ refinancing risks grow. This Analytical Corner explores the impact of a high-rate world on firms and financial stability, and options to build a more resilient economy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOD-Xg8spz4

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Banking: Project Promissa: blockchain for multilateral development

    Source: Bank for International Settlements

    • Project Promissa explored how to manage the financial commitments of member countries to multilateral development banks (MDBs) more efficiently.
    • The project developed a proof-of-concept (PoC) platform for tokenised promissory notes, which could replace the current paper-based notes and automate many manual processes.
    • The experiment demonstrated that the PoC is technically feasible and could provide substantial cost savings for MDBs, central banks, and Ministries of Finance alike.

    Project Promissa, a collaboration between the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Hub, the Swiss National Bank, and the World Bank, has demonstrated that paper-based promissory notes can be redesigned using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to address operational challenges that make the process time-consuming and cumbersome.

    A promissory note is a financial instrument that contains a written and signed commitment by one party to pay a specified sum of money to another over a predetermined period.

    Since their creation, MDBs like the World Bank and others have used promissory notes to track and encash multi-year financial commitments from member countries in a process that is overly complicated and requires constant reconciliation. The volume of promissory notes across MDBs is significant, representing a substantial portion of contributions pledged by member countries.

    Project Promissa developed a Proof of Concept (PoC) platform for tokenised promissory notes, enabling more efficient management of the notes throughout their lifecycle, from issuance to payment and archiving, thereby automating manual processes and reducing time and costs.

    Project Promissa is a clear example of how blockchain can be used for the public good. Paper-based promissory notes have been in place since the Bretton Woods institutions were established, helping to finance their important activities worldwide. The digital solutions tested by Promissa represent a significant step forward in modernising this process in a cost-effective manner.

    Morten Bech, Head of the BIS Innovation Hub’s Swiss Centre

    Project Promissa is a forward-looking initiative that contributes to the G20’s vision of better, and more effective multilateral development banks. The World Bank is proud to collaborate with the BIS Innovation Hub and the Swiss National Bank in shaping practical solutions that support transparency, trust, and scale in development finance. By exploring how member contributions can evolve through tokenised promissory notes, this project helps us reimagine a key part of our financial architecture and it is a powerful example of how blockchain can be harnessed for global good.

    Jorge Familiar, Vice President and Treasurer, World Bank

    As the custodian of Switzerland’s promissory notes, we value the digitisation of our operations through distributed ledger technology. Project Promissa points to a unique opportunity to modernise error-prone paper processes and establish a single source of truth, significantly reducing reconciliation needs and enhancing efficiency.

    Thomas Moser, Alternate Member of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank

    The DLT platform ensures users have a single source of truth, enables multiparty signatures and guarantees confidentiality while maintaining each party’s ownership, control and decision-making power over its promissory notes. Participants from seven countries contributed to the testing and gave feedback to improve the PoC. The International Monetary Fund participated as an observer.

    The results published in the final report show that such a platform is technically feasible. It also demonstrated that the platform can be tailored to meet various requirements. More work would be required to make it operational.

    Note to editors:
    BIS Innovation Hub projects are typically experimental, aiming to investigate the technological and practical feasibility of new ideas.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Joint Statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 23 APR 2025 12:44PM by PIB Delhi

    “A Historic Friendship; A Partnership for Progress”

    At the invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025.

    This was Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s third visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It followed the historic State Visit of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s visit to India in September 2023 to participate in the G-20 Summit and co-chair the first meeting of the India- Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.

    His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Al-Salam Palace, Jeddah.They held official talks, during which they recalled the strong bonds of historically close friendship between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. India and Saudi Arabia enjoy a strong relationship and close people-to-people ties marked by trust and goodwill. The two sides noted that the solid foundation of the bilateral relationship between the two nations has further strengthened through the strategic partnership covering diverse areas including defense, security, energy, trade, investment, technology, agriculture, culture, health, education, and people-to-people ties. Both sides also exchanged views on current regional and international issues of mutual interest.

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Saudi Arabia’s successful bids for World Expo 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

    The two leaders held constructive discussions on ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two leaders also co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). The two sides reviewed the progress of the Strategic Partnership Council since their last meeting in September 2023. Both leaders expressed their satisfaction with the outcomes of the work of the two Ministerial Committees, namely: (a) the Committee on Political, Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation and their subcommittees and (b) the Committee on Economy and Investment and their Joint Working Groups, in diverse fields. In this context, the Co-Chairs of the Council welcomed the expansion of the Strategic Partnership Council to four Ministerial Committees reflecting the deepening of the Strategic Partnership, by addition of the Ministerial Committees on Defence Cooperation, and Tourism and Cultural Cooperation. The two leaders noted with appreciation the large number of high-level visits across various Ministries that have built trust and mutual understanding on both sides. At the end of the Meeting, the two leaders signed the Minutes of the Second Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.

    The Indian side expressed its appreciation to the Saudi side for the continuing welfare of around 2.7 million Indian nationals residing in the Kingdom, reflecting the strong people- to-people bonds and immense goodwill that exists between the two nations. The Indian side also congratulated Saudi Arabia for successfully holding the Haj pilgrimage in 2024 and expressed its appreciation for the excellent coordination between the two countries in facilitating Indian Haj and Umrah pilgrims.

    Both sides welcomed the growth of the economic relationship, trade and investment ties between India and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in recent years. The Indian side congratulated the Saudi side for progress achieved on the goals under Vision 2030. Saudi side expressed appreciation for India’s sustained economic growth and the goal of Viksit Bharat or becoming a developed country by 2047. Both sides agreed to work together in areas of mutual interests to fulfill respective national goals and achieve shared prosperity.

    Both Leaders noted with satisfaction the progress made in the discussions under the High-Level Task Force (HLTF), constituted in 2024 for promoting investment flows between the two countries. Building on the endeavor of Saudi Arabia to invest in India in multiple areas including energy, petrochemicals, infrastructure, technology, fintech, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and health, it was noted that the High-Level Task Force came to an understanding in multiple areas which will rapidly promote such investment flows. They noted the agreement in the High-Level Task Force to collaborate on establishing two refineries. The progress made by this Task Force in areas such as taxation was also a major breakthrough for greater cooperation in the future. The two sides affirmed their desire to complete negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest. The Indian side appreciated the launch of India Desk at the Public Investment Fund (PIF) to act as the nodal point for investment facilitation by PIF. They observed that work of the High-Level Task Force underscores the growing economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia focusing on mutual economic growth and collaborative investments.

    The two sides affirmed their commitment to strengthening their direct and indirect investment partnership. They commended the outcomes of the Saudi-India Investment Forum, held in New Delhi in September 2023, and the active cooperation it achieved between the public and private sectors from both countries. They also commended the expansion of investment activities by Indian companies in the Kingdom, and appreciated the role of the private sector in enhancing mutual investments.The two sides valued the activation of the Framework of Cooperation on Enhancing Bilateral Investment between Invest India and Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. Both sides agreed to facilitate enhanced bilateral cooperation in the startup ecosystem, contributing to mutual growth and innovation.

    In the field of Energy, the Indian side agreed to work with the Kingdom to enhance the stability of global oil markets and to balance global energy market dynamics. They emphasized the need to ensure security of supply for all energy sources in global markets. They agreed on the importance of enhancing cooperation in several areas in the energy sector, including the supply of crude oil and its derivatives including LPG, collaboration in India’s Strategic Reserve Program, joint projects across the refining and petrochemical sector, including manufacturing and specialized industries, innovative uses of hydrocarbons, electricity, and renewable energy, including completing the detailed joint study for electrical interconnection between the two countries, exchanging expertise in the fields of grid automation, grid connectivity, electrical grid security and resilience, and renewable energy projects and energy storage technologies, and enhancing the participation of companies from both sides in implementing their projects.

    The two sides emphasized the importance of cooperation in the field of green/clean hydrogen, including stimulating demand, developing hydrogen transport and storage technologies, exchanging expertise and experiences to implement best practices. The two sides also acknowledged the need to work on developing supply chains and projects linked to the energy sector, enabling cooperation between companies, enhancing cooperation in the field of energy efficiency and rationalizing energy consumption in the buildings, industry, and transportation sectors, and raising awareness of its importance.

    With regard to climate change, both sides reaffirmed the importance of adhering to the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, and the need to develop and implement climate agreements with a focus on emissions rather than sources. The Indian side commended the Kingdom’s launch of the “Saudi Green Initiative” and the “Middle East Green Initiative”and expressed its support for the Kingdom’s efforts in the field of climate change. The two sides stressed the importance of joint cooperation to develop applications of the circular carbon economy by promoting policies that use the circular carbon economy as a tool to manage emissions and achieve climate change objectives.The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia appreciated India’s contributions to global climate action by pioneering initiatives like International Solar Alliance, One Sun-One World-One Grid, Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) and Global Green Credit Initiative.

    Both sides expressed satisfaction at the steady growth in bilateral trade in recent years with India being the second largest trading partner for Saudi Arabia; and Saudi Arabia being India’s fifth largest trading partner in 2023-2024. Both sides agreed to further enhance co-operation to diversify their bilateral trade. In this regard, both sides agreed on the importance of increasing visits of business and trade delegations, and holding trade and investment events. Both sides reiterated their desire for commencing negotiations on the India-GCC FTA.

    The two sides appreciated the deepening of the defence ties as a key pillar of the Strategic Partnership, and welcomed the creation of a Ministerial Committee on Defence Cooperation under the Strategic Partnership Council. They noted with satisfaction the growth of their joint defence cooperation including numerous ‘firsts’ like the first ever Land Forces exercise SADA TANSEEQ, two rounds of the Naval Exercises AL MOHED AL HINDI, many high-level visits, and training exchanges, towards ensuring the security and stability of the region. They welcomed the outcomes of the 6th meeting of the Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation held in Riyadh in September 2024, noting the initiation of staff-level talks between all three services. Both sides also agreed to enhance defence industry collaboration.

    Noting the continuing cooperation achieved in security fields, both sides highlighted the importance of this cooperation for better security and stability. They also emphasized the importance of furthering cooperation between both sides in the areas of cybersecurity, maritime border security, combating transnational crime, narcotics and drug trafficking.

    Both sides strongly condemned the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians. In this context, the two sides condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, and emphasized that this remains one of the gravest threats to humanity. They agreed that there cannot be any justification for any act of terror for any reason whatsoever. They rejected any attempt to link terrorism to any particular race, religion or culture. They welcomed the excellent cooperation between the two sides in counter-terrorism and the terror financing. They condemned cross-border terrorism, and called on all States to reject the use of terrorism against other countries, dismantle terrorism infrastructure where it exists, and bring perpetrators of terrorism to justice swiftly. Both sides stressed the need to prevent access to weapons including missiles and drones to commit terrorist acts against other countries.

    The two sides noted the ongoing cooperation in field of health and efforts to combat current and future health risks and health challenges. In this context, they welcomed the signing of the MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Health between the two countries. The Indian side congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for successfully hosting the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Jeddah in November 2024. Indian side welcomed the initiatives taken by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority to address issues related to reference pricing and fast track registration of Indian drugs in Saudi Arabia. Both sides also welcomed the extension of the MoU on Co-operation in the Field of Medical Products Regulation between Saudi Food and Drug Authority and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for a further period of five years.

    Both sides underscored the importance of co-operation in technology including in new and emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, semi-conductors etc. Highlighting the importance of digital governance,both sides agreed to explore collaboration in this area. They also expressed satisfaction on signing of the MOU between Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and Communications, Space and Technology Commission of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in regulatory and digital sectors.

    Both sides noted that the MoU on space cooperation signed during this visit will pave the way for enhanced cooperation in the field of space, including utilization of launch vehicles, spacecraft, ground systems; applications of space technology; research and development; academic engagement and entrepreneurship.

    Both sides noted the growth of cultural cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India through active engagement in key sectors such as heritage, film, literature, and performing and visual arts. The creation of a Ministerial Committee on Tourism and Cultural Cooperation under the Strategic Partnership Council marks a significant step toward deepening this partnership.

    Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in tourism including through capacity building and sustainable tourism. They also noted the expansion of various opportunities in media, entertainment, and sports, supported by the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.

    Both sides appreciated the long-standing cooperation between the two countries in the areas of agriculture and food security, including trade of fertilizers. They agreed to pursue long-term agreements for the security of supply, mutual investments and joint projects towards building long-term strategic cooperation in this area.

    The two sides commended the growing momentum in educational and scientific collaboration between the two countries, underscoring its strategic importance in fostering innovation, capacity building, and sustainable development. The Saudi side welcomes the opportunities for leading Indian universities to have presence in Saudi Arabia.The two sides also stressed the value of expanding cooperation in labour and human resources and identifying opportunities for collaboration.

    Both sides recalled the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Principles of an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor along with other countries in September 2023 during the state visit of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India and expressed mutual commitment to work together to realize the vision of connectivity as envisaged in the Corridor, including the development of infrastructure that includes railways and port linkages to increase the passage of goods and services, and boost trade among stakeholders, and enhance data connectivity and electrical grid interconnectivity. In this regard, both sides welcomed the progress under the MoU on Electrical Interconnections, Clean/Green Hydrogen and Supply Chains signed in October 2023. Both sides also expressed satisfaction on the increase in shipping lines between the two countries.

    The two sides stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and coordination between the two countries in international organizations and forums, including the G20, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank, to bolster efforts to address the challenges facing the global economy. They commended the existing cooperation between them within the Common Framework for Debt Treatment Beyond the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), which was endorsed by the G20 leaders at the Riyadh Summit 2020. They stressed the importance of enhancing the implementation of the Common Framework as the main and most comprehensive platform for coordination between official creditors (developing country creditors and Paris Club creditors) and the private sector to address the debt of eligible countries.

    The two sides affirmed their full support for the international and regional efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in Yemen. The Indian side appreciated the Kingdom’s many initiatives aimed at encouraging dialogue between the Yemeni parties, and its role in providing and facilitating access of humanitarian aid to all regions of Yemen. The Saudi side also appreciated the Indian effort in providing humanitarian aid to Yemen.The two sides agreed on the importance of cooperation to promote ways to ensure the security and safety of waterways and freedom of navigation in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

    The following MoUs were signed during the visit:

    • MoU between Department of Space, India, and Saudi Space Agency in the field of space activities for peaceful purposes.

    • MoU between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Republic of India and Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & on Cooperation in the Field of Health.

    • Bilateral Agreement between Department of Posts, India and Saudi Post Corporation (SPL) for inward foreign surface parcel.

    • MOU between National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA), India, and Saudi Arabia Anti-Doping Committee (SAADC) for cooperation in the field of anti-doping and prevention.

    Both sides agreed to hold the next meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council on a date mutually agreed upon. As the two nations march ahead with economic and social developments in their respective countries, they also decided, that they will continue communication, coordination and cooperation across various sectors.

    At the end of the visit, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation. He also conveyed his best wishes for continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For his part, His Royal Highness extended his sincere wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the friendly people of India for further progress and prosperity.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President Lai pays respects to Pope Francis  

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

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    President Lai meets US CNAS NextGen fellows
    On the morning of April 23, President Lai Ching-te met with fellows from the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Program (NextGen) run by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). In remarks, President Lai thanked the government of the United States for continuing its arms sales to Taiwan over the years, supporting Taiwan’s efforts to enhance its national defense capabilities and jointly maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The president pointed out that we will promote our “Taiwan plus one” policy, that is, new arrangements for Taiwan plus the US, and form a “Taiwan investment in the US team” to expand investment and bring about even closer Taiwan-US trade cooperation, allowing us to reduce the trade deficit and generate development that benefits both sides. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: Ms. Michèle Flournoy, chair of the CNAS Board of Directors, is a good friend of Taiwan, and she has made major contributions to Taiwan-US relations through her long-time efforts on various aspects of our cooperation. I am happy to welcome Chair Flournoy, who is once again leading a NextGen Fellowship delegation to Taiwan. CNAS is a prominent think tank focusing on US national security and defense policy based in Washington, DC. Its NextGen Fellowship has fostered talented individuals in the fields of national security and foreign affairs. This year’s delegation is significantly larger than those of the past, demonstrating the increased importance that the next generation of US leaders attach to Taiwan. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I extend my sincerest welcome to you all. The Taiwan Strait, an issue of importance for our guests, has become a global issue. There is a high degree of international consensus that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are indispensable elements in global security and prosperity. Facing military threats from China, Taiwan proposed the Four Pillars of Peace action plan. First, we are actively implementing military reforms, enhancing whole-of-society defense resilience, and working to increase our defense budget to more than 3 percent of GDP. Second, we are strengthening our economic resilience. As Taiwan’s economy must keep advancing, we can no longer put all our eggs in one basket. We are taking action to remain firmly rooted in Taiwan while expanding our global presence and marketing worldwide. In these efforts, we are already seeing results. Third, we are standing side-by-side with other democratic countries to demonstrate the strength of deterrence and achieve our goal of peace through strength. And fourth, Taiwan is willing, under the principles of parity and dignity, to conduct exchanges and cooperate with China towards achieving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. This April 10 marked the 46th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act. We thank the US government for continuing its arms sales to Taiwan over the years, supporting Taiwan’s efforts to enhance its national defense capabilities and jointly maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to Taiwan and the US continuing to strengthen collaboration on the development of both our defense industries as well as the building of non-red supply chains. This will yield even more results and further deepen our economic and trade partnership. The US is now the main destination for outbound investment from Taiwan. Moving forward, we will promote our “Taiwan plus one” policy, that is, new arrangements for Taiwan plus the US. And our government will form a “Taiwan investment in the US team” to expand investment. We hope this will bring Taiwan-US economic and trade cooperation even closer and, through mutually beneficial assistance, allow us to generate development that benefits both our sides while reducing our trade deficit. In closing, thank you once again for visiting Taiwan. We hope your trip is fruitful and leaves you with a deep impression of Taiwan. We also hope that going forward you continue supporting Taiwan and advancing even greater development for Taiwan-US ties.  Chair Flournoy then delivered remarks, first thanking President Lai for making time to receive their delegation. Referring to President Lai’s earlier remarks, she said that it is quite an impressive group, as past members of this program have gone on to become members of the US Congress, leading government experts, and leaders in the think-tank world and in the private sector. She remarked that investing in this group is a wonderful privilege for her and that they appreciate President Lai’s agreeing to take the time to engage in exchange with them. Chair Flournoy emphasized that they are visiting Taiwan at a critical moment, when there is so much change and volatility in the geostrategic environment, a lot of uncertainty, and a lot of unpredictability. She stated that given our shared values, our shared passion for democracy and human rights, and our shared interests in peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, this is an important time for dialogue, collaboration, and looking for additional opportunities where we can work together towards regional peace and stability.

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    President Lai meets US delegation from Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific
    On the afternoon of April 18, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Senator Pete Ricketts, chairman of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. In remarks, President Lai said we hope to promote our Taiwan plus one policy, that is, new industrial arrangements for Taiwan plus the US, to leverage the strengths of both sides and reinforce our links in such areas as the economy, trade, and technological innovation. The president said that by deepening cooperation, Taiwan and the US will be better positioned to work together on building non-red supply chains. He said a more secure and sustainable economic and trade partnership will allow us to address the challenges posed by geopolitics, climate change, and the restructuring of global supply chains. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I warmly welcome you all to Taiwan. I want to take this opportunity to especially thank Chairman Pete Ricketts and Ranking Member Chris Coons for their high regard and support for Taiwan. Chairman Ricketts has elected to visit Taiwan on his first overseas trip since taking up his new position in January. Ranking Member Coons made a dedicated trip to Taiwan in 2021 to announce a donation of COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of the US government. He also visited last May, soon after my inauguration, continuing to deepen Taiwan-US exchanges. Thanks to support from Chairman Ricketts and Ranking Member Coons, the US Congress has continued to introduce many concrete initiatives and resources to assist Taiwan through the National Defense Authorization Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act, bringing the Taiwan-US partnership even closer. For this, I want to again express my gratitude. There has long been bipartisan support in the US Congress for maintaining security in the Taiwan Strait. Faced with China’s persistent political and military intimidation, Taiwan will endeavor to reform national defense and enhance whole-of-society defense resilience. We will also make special budget allocations to ensure that our defense budget exceeds 3 percent of GDP, up from the current 2.5 percent, so as to enhance Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities. We look forward to Taiwan and the US continuing to work together to maintain peace and stability in the region. We will also promote our Taiwan plus one policy, that is, new industrial arrangements for Taiwan plus the US. We hope to leverage the strengths of both sides and reinforce our links in such areas as the economy, trade, and technological innovation, jointly promoting prosperity and development. We believe that by deepening cooperation through the Taiwan plus one policy, Taiwan and the US will be better positioned to work together on building non-red supply chains. A more secure and sustainable economic and trade partnership will allow us to address the challenges posed by geopolitics, climate change, and the restructuring of global supply chains. In closing, I wish Chairman Ricketts and Ranking Member Coons a smooth and successful visit. Chairman Ricketts then delivered remarks, first thanking President Lai for his hospitality. He said that he and his delegation have had a wonderful time meeting with government officials, industry representatives, and the team at the American Institute in Taiwan. Highlighting that Taiwan has long been a friend and partner of the US, he said their bipartisan delegation to Taiwan emphasizes long-time bipartisan support in the US Congress for Taiwan, and though administrations change, that bipartisan support remains. Chairman Ricketts stated that the US is committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and that they want to see peace across the Taiwan Strait. He also stated that the US opposes any unilateral change in the status of Taiwan and that they expect any differences between Taiwan and China to be resolved peacefully without coercion or the threat of force. To that end, he said, the US will continue to assist Taiwan in its self-defense and will also step up by bolstering its own defense capabilities, noting that there is broad consensus on this in the US Congress. Chairman Ricketts stated that they want to see Taiwan participate in international organizations and memberships where appropriate, and encourage Taiwan to reach out to current and past diplomatic allies to strengthen those bilateral relationships. He pointed out that the long economic relationship between the US and Taiwan is important for our as well as the entire world’s security and prosperity. He also noted that there are many opportunities for us to continue to grow the economic relationship that will help create more prosperity for our respective peoples and ensure that we are more secure in the world. Chairman Ricketts emphasized that they made this trip early on in the new US administration to work with Taiwan to develop three points: security, diplomatic relations, and the economy. He stated that in the face of rising aggression from communist China, the US will provide commensurate help to Taiwan in self-defense and that they will continue to provide the services and tools needed. In closing, Chairman Ricketts once again thanked President Lai for the hospitality and said he looks forward to dialogue on how we can continue these relationships. Ranking Member Coons then delivered remarks. Mentioning that their delegation also visited the Philippines on this trip, he said that there and in Taiwan, they have been focused on peace, stability, and security, and the ways for deepening and strengthening economic and security relations. He noted that 46 years ago, the US Senate passed the Taiwan Relations Act, adding that it was strongly bipartisan when enacted and that support for it is still strongly bipartisan today. Its core commitment, he said, is that the US will be engaged and will be a partner in ensuring that any dispute or challenge across the strait will be resolved peacefully, and that Taiwan will have the resources it needs for its self-defense. Ranking Member Coons said that between people, friendships are deepest and most enduring when they are based not just on interests but on values, and that the same is true between the US and Taiwan. Free press, free enterprise, free societies, democracy – these core shared values, he said, anchor our friendship and partnership, making them deeper. He remarked that they are grateful for the significant investment in the US being made by companies from Taiwan, but what anchors our partnership, in addition to these important investments and investments being made by Taiwan in its own security, are the values that mobilize our free-enterprise spirit and our commitment to free societies. In Europe in recent years, Ranking Member Coons said, an aggressive nation has tried to change boundaries and change history by force. He said that the US and dozens of countries committed to freedom have come to the aid of Ukraine to defend it, help it stabilize, and secure its future. So too in this region of the world, he added, the US and a bipartisan group in the US Senate are committed to stable, secure, peaceful relations and to deterring any unilateral effort to change the status quo by force. In closing, he said he is grateful for a chance to return to Taiwan after the pandemic and that he looks forward to our conversation, our partnership, and the important work we have in front of us. The delegation was accompanied to the Presidential Office by American Institute in Taiwan Taipei Office Director Raymond Greene.

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    2025-04-17
    President Lai meets New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan  
    On the morning of April 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. In remarks, President Lai thanked the government of New Zealand for reiterating the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait on multiple occasions since last year. He also stated that this year, the Taiwan-New Zealand economic cooperation agreement (ANZTEC) is being implemented in its complete form. The president expressed hope that deeper collaboration in such fields as smart agriculture, food manufacturing, biomedicine, the digital economy, and clean energy, as well as exchanges among our indigenous peoples, will allow our economies and industries to continue evolving as they adapt to the challenges arising from global changes. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I extend a warm welcome to all of our guests. New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan was established in 2023, marking a significant milestone in the deepening of Taiwan-New Zealand relations. I would like to thank Members of Parliament Stuart Smith and Tangi Utikere for leading this delegation, and thank all our guests for demonstrating support for Taiwan through action. We currently face a rapidly changing international landscape. Authoritarian regimes continue to converge and expand. Democracies must actively cooperate and jointly safeguard peace, stability, and the prosperous development of the Indo-Pacific region. Since last year, the government of New Zealand has on multiple occasions reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for these statements and demonstrations of support. This year, ANZTEC is being implemented in its complete form. We look forward to exploring even more diverse markets with New Zealand. Deeper collaboration in such fields as smart agriculture, food manufacturing, biomedicine, the digital economy, and clean energy, as well as exchanges among indigenous peoples, will allow our economies and industries to continue evolving as they adapt to the challenges arising from global changes. Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy, freedom, and respect for human rights, and parliamentary diplomacy is a tradition practiced by democracies around the world. Looking ahead, our parliamentary exchanges and mutual visits are bound to become more frequent. This will enable us to explore even more opportunities for cooperation and further deepen and solidify the democratic partnership between Taiwan and New Zealand. Thank you once again for making the long journey to visit us. I wish you a fruitful and successful trip. I also hope that everyone can take time to see more of Taiwan, try our local cuisine, and learn more about our culture. I hope our guests will fall in love with Taiwan. MP Smith then delivered remarks, saying that it is a great pleasure and an honor to be received by President Lai. The MP, noting that President Lai already covered many of the points he planned to make, went on to say that New Zealand and Taiwan share many values. He indicated that both are trading nations that rely on easy access for imports and exports, and that is why freedom of navigation is so important. That is why New Zealand had a naval vessel sail through the Taiwan Strait, he said, to underline the importance of freedom of navigation and our mutual security. MP Smith said that they look forward to building stronger relationships and enhancing the trade between our two nations. He added that New Zealand has much to offer in the field of geothermal energy to assist Taiwan, and mentioned that New Zealand is third largest in terms of the number of rocket launchers for satellites, which could assist Taiwan with communications in the future. New Zealand has other products as well, he said, but looks for assistance from Taiwan’s technology and technological sector. Lastly, MP Smith stated that he looks forward to a long and prosperous relationship between Taiwan and New Zealand. MP Utikere then delivered remarks, indicating that like Taiwan, New Zealand is a nation that is surrounded by ocean, which means that they rely on strong partnerships with communities of interest all around the globe. He said that the all-party parliamentary friendship group that was established and that they are a part of goes a long way in ensuring that a secure relationship between our two parliaments can continue to prosper. The MP also thanked Taiwan’s Representative to New Zealand Joanne Ou (歐江安) and her team for their work, which has ensured the success of the delegation’s visit. He said that the delegation experienced meetings with ministers in Taiwan’s government, members of the legislature, and those from the non-government organization sector as well. He also said that they enjoyed the opportunity to visit Wulai, and that the strength of the connections between the indigenous peoples of Taiwan and the indigenous peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand is something that certainly landed with members of the delegation. MP Utikere noted that he will take up President Lai’s offer on experiencing more of Taiwan, and will spend a few extra days in Tainan, which he understands has a very special place in the president’s heart, adding that he looks forward to his time and experiences there. The MP concluded his remarks by saying that this will be a relationship that continues to go from strength to strength. After their remarks, the New Zealand delegation sang the Māori song “Tutira Mai Nga Iwi” to extend best wishes to Taiwan. Also in attendance at the meeting were New Zealand Members of Parliament Jamie Arbuckle, Greg Fleming, Hamish Campbell, Cameron Luxton, and Helen White.  

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    2025-04-15
    President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone 
    On the afternoon of April 15, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Tuvalu Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development Panapasi Nelesone and his wife. In remarks, President Lai thanked Tuvalu for its staunch and long-term backing of Taiwan’s international participation. The president said he looks forward to our nations deepening bilateral ties in such areas as agriculture, medicine, education, and information and communications technology and working together toward greater peace, prosperity, and development in the Pacific region. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I extend a very warm welcome to Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone and Madame Corinna Ituaso Laafai as they lead this delegation to Taiwan. Our distinguished guests are the first delegation from Tuvalu that I have received at the Presidential Office this year. During my visit to Tuvalu last year, I met and exchanged views with Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone and the ministers present. I am delighted to meet you again today and thank you once again for the hospitality you accorded my delegation. The culture of Tuvalu and the warmth of its people are not easily forgotten. Tuvalu’s support for Taiwan has also touched us deeply. I want to take this opportunity to thank Tuvalu for staunchly backing Taiwan’s international participation over the past several decades. Our two countries have supported each other like family and have together made contributions in the international arena. Last Tuesday, I received the credentials of Ambassador Lily Tangisia Faavae and expressed my hope for Taiwan and Tuvalu continuing to deepen bilateral relations. This visit by Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone is an important step in that regard. Our two countries will be signing a labor cooperation agreement and an agreement concerning the recognition of training and certification of seafarers. This will expand bilateral cooperation at multiple levels and bring our relations even closer. Taiwan and Tuvalu are maritime nations and share the values of democracy and freedom. Our two countries have stood shoulder to shoulder to protect marine resources and address the challenges posed by climate change and authoritarianism, and we aspire to work toward greater peace, prosperity, and development in the Pacific region. Our nations have produced fruitful results in such areas as agriculture, medicine, education, and information and communications technology. I anticipate that, with the support of Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone and our distinguished guests, we can continue to employ a more diverse range of strategies to begin a new chapter in our diplomatic partnership. Together, we can make even greater and more concrete contributions to regional development. Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone then delivered remarks, first thanking President Lai for his kind words of welcome and the warm hospitality extended to his delegation. On behalf of the government and people of Tuvalu, he conveyed their gratitude to the president and the people of Taiwan for the generous support, as well as for the enduring friendship we share. He said that Taiwan’s steadfast commitment to our bilateral relationship has been instrumental in advancing our shared values of democracy, resilience, and sustainable development. From vital development assistance to cooperation in health, education, and climate change resilience, he added, Taiwan’s contributions have made a significant impact on the lives of the people of Tuvalu.  For Taiwan’s recent generous donation of shoes for Tuvaluan primary school students, Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone expressed thanks to President Lai. He commented that these gifts, which underscore a deep commitment to the welfare of their youth, transcend mere material support; they are symbols of care, friendship, and hope for the future generations. Noting that our bilateral relationship is built on mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for sustainable development in the Pacific, he expressed confidence that this partnership will continue to flourish and will serve as a beacon of cooperation and solidarity within our region.  The delegation also included Tuvalu Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour, and Trade Paulson Panapa; Minister of Public Works, Infrastructure Development and Water Ampelosa Tehulu, and was accompanied to the Presidential Office by Tuvalu Ambassador Faavae.

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    2025-04-10
    President Lai pens Bloomberg News article on Taiwan’s response to US reciprocal tariffs
    On April 10, an article penned by President Lai Ching-te entitled “Taiwan Has a Roadmap for Deeper US Trade Ties” was published by Bloomberg News, explaining to a global audience Taiwan’s strategy on trade with the United States, as well as how Taiwan will engage in dialogue with the aim of removing bilateral trade barriers, increasing investment between Taiwan and the US, and reducing tariffs to zero. The following is the full text of President Lai’s article: Last month, the first of Taiwan’s 66 new F-16Vs rolled off the assembly line in Greenville, South Carolina. Signed during President Donald Trump’s first term, the $8 billion deal stands as a testament to American ingenuity and leadership in advanced manufacturing. Beyond its economic impact – creating thousands of well-paying jobs across the US – it strengthens the foundations of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.  This deal is emblematic of the close interests shared between Taiwan and the US. Our bond is forged by an unwavering belief in freedom and liberty. For decades, our two countries have stood shoulder-to-shoulder in deterring communist expansionism. Even as Beijing intensifies its air force and naval exercises in our vicinity, we remain resolute. Taiwan will always be a bastion of democracy and peace in the region. This partnership extends well beyond the security realm. Though home to just 23 million people, Taiwan has in recent years become a significant investor in America. TSMC recently announced it will raise its total investment in the US to $165 billion – an initiative that will create 40,000 construction jobs and tens of thousands more in advanced chip manufacturing and R&D. This investment will bolster the emergence of a new high-tech cluster in Arizona. Taiwan is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in manufacturing and innovation. As a trade-dependent economy, our long-term success is built on trade relationships that are fair, reciprocal and mutually beneficial. Encouraging Taiwanese businesses to expand their global footprint, particularly in the US, is a vital part of this strategy. Deepening commercial ties between Taiwanese and American firms is another. These core principles will guide our response to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. First, we will seek to restart trade negotiations with a common objective of reducing all tariffs between Taiwan and the US. While Taiwan already maintains low tariffs, with an average nominal rate of 6%, we are willing to further cut this rate to zero on the basis of reciprocity with the US. By removing the last vestiges to free and fair trade, we seek to encourage greater trade and investment flows between our two countries. Second, Taiwan will rapidly expand procurement of American goods. Over the past five years, rising demand for semiconductors and AI-related components has increased our trade surplus. In response to these market trends, Taiwan will seek to narrow the trade imbalance through the procurement of energy, agriculture and other industrial goods from the US. These efforts will create thousands of new jobs across multiple sectors.  We’ll also pursue additional arms procurements that are vital to our self-defense and contribute to peace and stability over the Taiwan Strait. During President Trump’s first term, we secured $18 billion in arms deals, including advanced fighter jets, tanks and anti-ship missiles. Future purchases, which are not reflected in trade balances, build on our economic and security partnership while being essential to Taiwan’s “Peace Through Strength” approach. Third, new investments will be made across the US. Already, Taiwanese firms support 400,000 jobs throughout all 50 states. Beyond TSMC, we also see emerging opportunities in electronics, ICT, energy and petrochemicals. We will establish a cross-agency “US Investment Team” to support bilateral trade and investment – and we hope that efforts will be reciprocated by the Trump administration. Fourth, we are committed to removing non-tariff trade barriers. Taiwan will take concrete steps to resolve persistent issues that have long impeded trade negotiations. And finally, we will strongly address US concerns over export controls and improper transshipment of low-cost goods through Taiwan. These steps form the basis of a comprehensive roadmap for how Taiwan will navigate the shifting trade landscape, transforming challenges in the Taiwan-US economic relationship into new opportunities for growth, resilience and strategic alignment. At a time of growing global uncertainty, underpinned by growing Chinese assertiveness, closer trade ties are more than sound economics; they are a critical pillar of regional security. Our approach is long-term and principled, grounded in a lasting commitment to our friendship with the US, a firm belief in the benefits of fair and reciprocal trade, and an unwavering dedication to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We are confident that our shared economic and security interests will not only overcome turbulence in the international trade environment – they will define the future of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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    2025-04-06
    President Lai delivers remarks on US tariff policy response
    On April 6, President Lai Ching-te delivered recorded remarks regarding the impact of the 32 percent tariff that the United States government recently imposed on imports from Taiwan in the name of reciprocity. In his remarks, President Lai explained that the government will adopt five response strategies, including making every effort to improve reciprocal tariff rates through negotiations, adopting a support plan for affected domestic industries, adopting medium- and long-term economic development plans, forming new “Taiwan plus the US” arrangements, and launching industry listening tours. The president emphasized that as we face this latest challenge, the government and civil society will work hand in hand, and expressed hope that all parties, both ruling and opposition, will support the measures that the Executive Yuan will take to open up a broader path for Taiwan’s economy. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: My fellow citizens, good evening. The US government recently announced higher tariffs on countries around the world in the name of reciprocity, including imposing a 32 percent tariff on imports from Taiwan. This is bound to have a major impact on our nation. Various countries have already responded, and some have even adopted retaliatory measures. Tremendous changes in the global economy are expected. Taiwan is an export-led economy, and in facing future challenges there will inevitably be difficulties, so we must proceed carefully to turn danger into safety. During this time, I want to express gratitude to all sectors of society for providing valuable opinions, which the government regards highly, and will use as a reference to make policy decisions.  However, if we calmly and carefully analyze Taiwan’s trade with the US, we find that last year Taiwan’s exports to the US were valued at US$111.4 billion, accounting for 23.4 percent of total export value, with the other 75-plus percent of products sold worldwide to countries other than the US. Of products sold to the US, competitive ICT products and electronic components accounted for 65.4 percent. This shows that Taiwan’s economy does still have considerable resilience. As long as our response strategies are appropriate, and the public and private sectors join forces, we can reduce impacts. Please do not panic. To address the reciprocal tariffs by the US, Taiwan has no plans to adopt retaliatory tariffs. There will be no change in corporate investment commitments to the US, as long as they are consistent with national interests. But we must ensure the US clearly understands Taiwan’s contributions to US economic development. More importantly, we must actively seek to understand changes in the global economic situation, strengthen Taiwan-US industry cooperation, elevate the status of Taiwan industries in global supply chains, and with safeguarding the continued development of Taiwan’s economy as our goal, adopt the following five strategies to respond. Strategy one: Make every effort to improve reciprocal tariff rates through negotiations using the following five methods:  1. Taiwan has already formed a negotiation team led by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun (鄭麗君). The team includes members from the National Security Council, the Office of Trade Negotiations, and relevant Executive Yuan ministries and agencies, as well as academia and industry. Like the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, negotiations on tariffs can start from Taiwan-US bilateral zero-tariff treatment. 2. To expand purchases from the US and thereby reduce the trade deficit, the Executive Yuan has already completed an inventory regarding large-scale procurement plans for agricultural, industrial, petroleum, and natural gas products, and the Ministry of National Defense has also proposed a military procurement list. All procurement plans will be actively pursued. 3. Expand investments in the US. Taiwan’s cumulative investment in the US already exceeds US$100 billion, creating approximately 400,000 jobs. In the future, in addition to increased investment in the US by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, other industries such as electronics, ICT, petrochemicals, and natural gas can all increase their US investments, deepening Taiwan-US industry cooperation. Taiwan’s government has helped form a “Taiwan investment in the US” team, and hopes that the US will reciprocate by forming a “US investment in Taiwan” team to bring about closer Taiwan-US trade cooperation, jointly creating a future economic golden age.  4. We must eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade. Non-tariff barriers are an indicator by which the US assesses whether a trading partner is trading fairly with the US. Therefore, we will proactively resolve longstanding non-tariff barriers so that negotiations can proceed more smoothly. 5. We must resolve two issues that have been matters of longstanding concern to the US. One regards high-tech export controls, and the other regards illegal transshipment of dumped goods, otherwise referred to as “origin washing.” Strategy two: We must adopt a plan for supporting our industries. For industries that will be affected by the tariffs, and especially traditional industries as well as micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, we will provide timely and needed support and assistance. Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) and his administrative team recently announced a package of 20 specific measures designed to address nine areas. Moving forward, the support we provide to different industries will depend on how they are affected by the tariffs, will take into account the particular features of each industry, and will help each industry innovate, upgrade, and transform. Strategy three: We must adopt medium- and long-term economic development plans. At this point in time, our government must simultaneously adopt new strategies for economic and industrial development. This is also the fundamental path to solutions for future economic challenges. The government will proactively cooperate with friends and allies, develop a diverse range of markets, and achieve closer integration of entities in the upper, middle, and lower reaches of industrial supply chains. This course of action will make Taiwan’s industrial ecosystem more complete, and will help Taiwanese industries upgrade and transform. We must also make good use of the competitive advantages we possess in such areas as semiconductor manufacturing, integrated chip design, ICT, and smart manufacturing to build Taiwan into an AI island, and promote relevant applications for food, clothing, housing, and transportation, as well as military, security and surveillance, next-generation communications, and the medical and health and wellness industries as we advance toward a smarter, more sustainable, and more prosperous new Taiwan. Strategy four: “Taiwan plus one,” i.e., new “Taiwan plus the US” arrangements: While staying firmly rooted in Taiwan, our enterprises are expanding their global presence and marketing worldwide. This has been our national economic development strategy, and the most important aspect is maintaining a solid base here in Taiwan. We absolutely must maintain a solid footing, and cannot allow the present strife to cause us to waver. Therefore, our government will incentivize investments, carry out deregulation, and continue to improve Taiwan’s investment climate by actively resolving problems involving access to water, electricity, land, human resources, and professional talent. This will enable corporations to stay in Taiwan and continue investing here. In addition, we must also help the overseas manufacturing facilities of offshore Taiwanese businesses to make necessary adjustments to support our “Taiwan plus one” policy, in that our national economic development strategy will be adjusted as follows: to stay firmly rooted in Taiwan while expanding our global presence, strengthening US ties, and marketing worldwide. We intend to make use of the new state of supply chains to strengthen cooperation between Taiwanese and US industries, and gain further access to US markets. Strategy five: Launch industry listening tours: All industrial firms, regardless of sector or size, will be affected to some degree once the US reciprocal tariffs go into effect. The administrative teams led by myself and Premier Cho will hear out industry concerns so that we can quickly resolve problems and make sure policies meet actual needs. My fellow citizens, over the past half-century and more, Taiwan has been through two energy crises, the Asian financial crisis, the global financial crisis, and pandemics. We have been able to not only withstand one test after another, but even turn crises into opportunities. The Taiwanese economy has emerged from these crises stronger and more resilient than ever. As we face this latest challenge, the government and civil society will work hand in hand, and I hope that all parties in the legislature, both ruling and opposition, will support the measures that the Executive Yuan will take to open up a broader path for Taiwan’s economy. Let us join together and give it our all. Thank you.

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Upgrades Liquidity Incentive Program with Top-Tier Maker Rebate for Institutional Traders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced a major upgrade to its Liquidity Incentive Program, set to take effect on May 1, 2025. The revamped program introduces a more competitive fee structure, enhanced rewards, and expanded coverage for both spot and futures markets. This strategic update aligns with Bitget’s commitment in 2025 to serving institutional investors, improving liquidity depth, and trading efficiency across its platform.

    The upgraded program introduces a tiered system with market-leading fee incentives, including maker rebates of up to -0.012% on spot and -0.005% on futures, and taker fees starting as low as 0.02% and 0.025%, respectively. For the first time, maker rebates will apply to major perpetual contract trading pairs such as BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT, significantly enhancing rewards for liquidity providers and high-frequency trading firms. Around 130 futures pairs now enjoy Bitget’s top-tier fee rates, with more to be added in the following months after regular liquidity review.

    To further accelerate onboarding, new liquidity providers can submit historical trading records to receive a tier upgrade, granting access to better fee rates and higher API rate limits from the start.

    “In 2025, one of our top strategic priorities is the expansion of Bitget’s institutional ecosystem. By upgrading our liquidity incentives, we aim to create a more attractive and sustainable environment for market makers and professional traders. Strong institutional participation not only drives market depth but also contributes to the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

    This announcement follows Bitget’s recent upgrade of its institutional lending services, which now support over 50 collateral assets with flexible loan terms of up to 12 months — providing institutions with scalable and efficient access to capital. In parallel, Bitget also launched invite-only live trading for its Unified Account, enabling professional traders to manage spot, margin, and futures positions under one simplified interface. Together, these enhancements form a critical part of Bitget’s broader institutional strategy, aimed at delivering a seamless, high-performance infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of sophisticated trading firms.

    For more details on the updated program, visit: Liquidity Incentive Program

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

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    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/05cc7351-3163-4f3a-9ddf-d7e2d7a551f7

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    April 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: McAdam Included on USA Today’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McAdam, a national financial services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, has been named on the USA Today list of Best Financial Advisory Firms 2025. This is the third year in a row McAdam has been recognized on the list. This prestigious award is presented by USA Today and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on April 23rd, 2025, and can be viewed on USATODAY.COM.

    The Best Financial Advisory Firms 2025 list is awarded to the top registered investment advisory (RIA) firms in the United States based on two dimensions:

    • Recommendations from financial advisors, clients, and industry experts:
      Recommendations were collected via an independent survey among over 30,000 individuals. Clients, industry experts, and financial advisors working for an RIA firm could recommend the RIA firms they find commendable.
    • Development of Assets under Management (AUM):
      Both short-term (12-month) and long-term (5-year) AUM development were analyzed using publicly available data.

    Based on the results of the study, McAdam is pleased to be recognized on USA TODAY’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms 2025.

    “Our firm is honored to be included on the national USA Today list of ‘Best Financial Advisory Firms’ for the third time.   The independent survey affirms our company has developed strong lasting relationships in the industry. McAdam advisors and staff each make important contributions in building our brand awareness one client interaction at a time,” said Chief Executive Officer Michael McAdam.     

    Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

    About McAdam LLC.

    Founded in 2008, McAdam Financial is a nationally recognized independent financial advisory firm. Its Philadelphia headquarters leads a nationwide network of fiduciary financial advisors operating in Boston, Chicago, and Tysons Corner. The firm is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through a comprehensive approach that includes retirement planning, 401(k) optimization, tax and insurance analysis, investment planning, education planning, estate planning, and employer benefits optimization. McAdam Financial provides specialized strategies to grow, sustain, and protect wealth, helping enable clients to enjoy a secure and fulfilling retirement.

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    Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser. Such awards, rankings, ratings, and/or recognition are no guarantee of future investment success. Working with a highly rated advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance. Generally, rankings are based on information prepared and submitted by the adviser.

    The awards listed do not require memberships or payment for consideration. By virtue of disclosing an award ranking, McAdam is disclosing favorable ratings (to the extent that McAdam is ranked above other advisors) and unfavorable ratings (to the extent that McAdam is ranked below other advisors). The awards and rankings are independently granted. McAdam is not affiliated with the awarding rating services or and/or publications listed.

    Securities offered only by duly registered individuals through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered only by duly registered individuals of McAdam, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Insurance products and services offered through McAdam Financial. McAdam, LLC and McAdam Financial are not affiliated with MAS.

    Contact:
    Kevin McAdam, CFA
    P: (203) 912-2779
    Email: Kevin@McAdamFA.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 23, 2025
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