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Category: Finance

  • MIL-OSI: VSORA Raises $46 Million to Bring World’s Most Powerful AI Inference Chip to Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Europe’s only provider of more powerful, energy-efficient and cost-effective AI Chips than other solutions from global market leaders
    • Funding will enable VSORA to produce its cutting-edge AI chip in 2025

    PARIS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VSORA, a French innovator and the only European provider of ultra-high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) inference chips, today announced that it has successfully raised $46 million in a new fundraising round.

    The investment was led by Otium and a French family office with additional participation from Omnes Capital, Adélie Capital and co-financing from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund.

    In citing their reasons for investing in VSORA, all recognize that VSORA is poised to establish itself as a global leader in AI chips by redefining cost-effective, high-performance AI inference deployment at scale with a purpose-built architecture that overcomes inherent GPU limitations.

    “This funding marks a pivotal moment for VSORA as we accelerate our mission to revolutionize AI chips and ensure Europe’s technological sovereignty in AI computing,” says Khaled Maalej, VSORA Founder and CEO. “It will drive the finalization of our technology and the launch of our production, enabling VSORA to play a crucial role as the sole alternative to non-European chip designers. We are grateful for our investors’ trust and look forward to continuing our collaboration with industry leaders to bring our chip to market.”

    The new funding will support the production stage of VSORA’s Jotunn8 (J8) chip targeted for silicon in 2025. VSORA has forged partnerships with global semiconductor industry leaders, ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies and production capabilities that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

    In parallel, VSORA continues to move forward with strategic stakeholders to prepare for the industrialization phase, paving the way for the emergence of a key global European player in AI chip innovation.

    “In a market dominated by global giants like Nvidia, VSORA is a unique opportunity for France and Europe, home to world-class engineering talent,” comments Gaspard de Veyrac, Principal at Otium. “Otium is proud to provide them with the means to realize their ambitions. With this funding, VSORA has the necessary tools to reshape the future of AI computation and secure a significant position in the global AI chip market.”

    VSORA and Jotunn8
    Founded in France, VSORA is working to reshape the future of AI inference by revolutionizing AI processing with its unique chip engineered for superior performance and efficiency and set to redefine AI inference processing. It is designed for key applications such as generative AI—ChatGPT, for instance—in data centers, autonomous driving, robotics and edge AI.

    The explosive growth of AI and generative AI applications has ignited an urgent demand for high-performance, cost-effective inference solutions. AI inference—the process of deploying trained AI models to generate real-time insights and predictions—is projected to grow at a 16% CAGR from $124 billion in 2025 to $255 billion in 2030.

    The Jotunn8 (J8) chip shatters performance barriers of conventional GPUs, delivering concrete performance that surpasses today’s AI chips from global-leading industry players. Specifically, J8 delivers more than three times the performance of existing solutions while consuming less than half the power. This significant leap in efficiency addresses the critical challenges of deployment cost, cost per query and energy consumption in large-scale AI deployment.

    Offering 3,200 teraflops of compute power, the J8 chip shatters the performance barriers of conventional GPUs, delivering real-world performance that surpasses today’s AI accelerators.

    Unlike traditional accelerators optimized for training, VSORA’s technology focuses on inference making it ideal for latency-sensitive applications. It increases throughput and reduces the processing cost and cost per query.

    About VSORA
    VSORA provides high-performance silicon solutions for AI data center inference, autonomous driving, robotics and edge AI applications. Founded in 2015 by a team of DSP experts, AI scientists and engineers with a long history of successes, VSORA has offices in France and Taiwan.

    Connect with VSORA:
    Website: www.vsora.com
    Email: info@vsora.com
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vsora/

    About Otium
    Otium is a long-term investment holding company founded in 2009 by Pierre Edouard Sterin. With €1.6 billion ($1,892 billion) in assets as of December 31, 2024, spread across more than 1,310 investments—including the Smartbox group and stakes in French unicorns PayFit and Owkin—Otium invests amounts ranging from a few hundred thousand euros to several tens of millions of euros. Companies are funded at every stage of their development, from seed funding to growth capital, and Otium takes either majority or minority stakes with no holding period constraints. Otium pursues a diversification strategy by financing projects in tech, industrials, leisure, healthcare, hospitality and real estate. Otium invested €255 million in 2024. www.otiumcapital.com

    About Omnes Capital
    Omnes is a leading private equity firm dedicated to energy transition. With over €6.7 billion ($7,580 billion) in assets under management, our teams support long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs through our four core businesses: renewable energy, sustainable cities, deep tech and co-investment. For over 20 years, Omnes has been applying its expertise to help businesses grow in more than 15 countries, with a particular focus on sustainable development. As part of its approach as a responsible investor, the company has created the Omnes Foundation to support non-profit organizations working for children and young people in the fields of education, health, social and economic integration. www.omnescapital.com

    About EIC Fund
    The European Innovation Council Fund from the European Commission is an agnostic Fund: it invests across all technologies and verticals, and all EU countries and countries associated to Horizon Europe. It provides the investment component of the EIC Accelerator blended finance. The European Investment Bank acts as investment adviser to the EIC Fund.

    The EIC Fund aims to fill a critical financing gap and its main purpose is to support companies in the development and commercialisation of disruptive technologies, bridging with and crowding in market players, and further sharing risk by building a large network of capital providers and strategic partners suitable for co-investments and follow-on funding.

    The Fund pays particular attention to the empowerment and support of female founders as well as the ambition to reduce the innovation divide among EU countries.
    https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-fund_en

    For more information, contact:
    Nanette Collins
    Public Relations for VSORA
    nanette@nvc.com

    The MIL Network –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Africa: SARS welcomes agreement to suspend VAT increase

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, has welcomed the agreement between the parties and the court order to suspend the 0.5 percentage point increase in value-added tax (VAT).

    The VAT increase was initially announced to come into effect on 1 May 2025. 

    The Minister of Finance and main respondents in the matter, the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), agreed to have the matter settled out of court, and the Western Cape High Court subsequently ratified the agreement on 27 April 2025.

    “This is an important order that provides clarity to SARS to effectively and efficiently administer the VAT Act. It also has practical implication for consumers and VAT vendors charged with managing VAT.

    “The court’s order suspends the 0.5 percentage point increase that was originally announced to come into effect on 1 May 2015 and there is, therefore, no basis for VAT vendors to implement an increase of VAT rate,” SARS said.

    The revenue service urged all vendors to readjust their systems back to 15%, while also calling on consumers to ensure that they are charged the correct VAT rate of 15%. 

    “In the unlikely event they are charged 15.5%, consumers should bring this to the attention of the vendor and ensure that this is resolved at the point of sale or otherwise by mutual agreement,” SARS said. 

    Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana has agreed to the court order suspending his decision to increase the VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points.

    READ | Government agrees to suspend VAT increase decision

    “[Minister] Godongwana welcomes the court order, as it is entirely consistent with his announcement on 23 April 2025 to suspend the VAT increase. Having already announced the withdrawal, the Minister felt that he would no longer have cause to continue with the court case.

    “The context to the suspension of the increase is set out in an affidavit filed earlier on Sunday by the Minister in response to the Democratic Alliance’s (“the DA”) supplementary affidavit filed on 25 April 2025,” National Treasury said in a statement. – SAnews.gov.za

    MIL OSI Africa –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Africa: Reward to help find missing constables 

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The Ministry of Police has expressed has “grave” concern over the disappearance of three members of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

    This as police announced a R350 000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of three missing police constables and the arrest of those behind their disappearance.

    “We have been briefed by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, who has assured us that every possible lead is being followed,” said Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

    Masemola and the Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, on Sunday met with the team involved in investigating the disappearance of three police officers.

    The delegation also met with the families of the three police officers.

    In a statement, the Minister said the families will continue to receive support and updates from the SAPS leadership. 

    “Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this incredibly difficult time. These are highly valued members of the South African Police Service. We want to express our gratitude for the support from the Premier of the Free State and MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport. We call on the community to assist law enforcement.

    “No piece of information is too small. These are our colleagues, our sons and daughters, and we must act as one in ensuring their safe return. The National Commissioner has announced that a reward of R350 000.00 is available for information which can lead to the whereabouts of our members and the whereabouts of those criminals that are behind their disappearance,” said the Minister.

    The Minister said he has full confidence in the team set up by the National Commissioner.

    “Anyone with information is requested to contact the investigating officer, Captain Chaacha Manga, on 082 527 6099”, said Minister Mchunu. 

    On Saturday, the National Commissioner appealed to members of the public for assistance in finding the missing constables.

    READ | SAPS Commissioner to meet investigating team and families of missing constables

    The two women, namely 30-year-old constable Keamogetswe Buys and 20-year-old constable Boipelo Senoge and 24-year-old male constable, Constable Cebekhulu Linda were travelling in a white VW Polo sedan from Bloemfontein to their area of deployment in Limpopo when they went missing.

    Their last known location was at the Engen garage near the Grasmere toll plaza on the N1 on Wednesday, 23 April 2025.

    “Their vehicle tracking device and cellphones have been off since the day of their disappearance. Their vehicle registration number is JCL 401 FS. A 24-hour Venue Operational Centre (VOC) has been established, and a full-scale search is underway with a high-level team of detectives and crime intelligence operators from Gauteng and the Free State have been mobilised to find them,” said the SAPS.

    At the time of their disappearance, the officers were off duty and did not make to their area of deployment.

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner said the team investigating the matter consists of highly skilled and experienced police officers from various disciplines within the SAPS.

    “These include seasoned expert detectives, crime and counter intelligence operatives, as well as members from the  Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) Tactical Operations and Management Section (TOMS) and other key specialised units including our cyber-crime unit.

    “We have pulled maximum resources together to find our young police officers safe, unharmed and alive, and this remains our key focus. The second focus of our investigation is to find those who are behind the disappearance of these members,” he said on Sunday. –SAnews.gov.za

    MIL OSI Africa –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: 100 days of record-breaking immigration enforcement in the US interior

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    WASHINGTON — During the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 66,463 illegal aliens and removed 65,682 aliens, including criminals who threaten public safety and national security. Three in four arrests were criminal illegal aliens, putting the worst first.

    “The brave men and women of ICE protect our families, friends and neighbors by removing public safety and national security threats from our communities,” said ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons. “During President Trump’s first 100 days, ICE alone has arrested over 65,000 illegal aliens — including 2,288 gang members from Tren de Aragua, MS-13, 18th Street and other gangs. Additionally, 1,329 were accused or convicted of sex offenses, and 498 were accused or convicted of murder.”

    The criminal records of those arrested include convictions or charges for 9,639 assaults, 6,398 DWIs or DUIs and 1,479 weapon offenses.

    “We removed over 65,000 illegal aliens to countries across the world,” said Lyons. “We’re just 100 days into this administration and thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is using every tool at its disposal to enforce our country’s immigration laws and protect our communities.”

    ICE has significantly ramped up arrests and removals with help from state and local law enforcement agencies through the 287(g) Program. The agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations directorate has 579 pending and signed agreements with police departments and sheriff’s offices across the nation, demonstrating the effectiveness of a whole-of-government approach to immigration enforcement. Since Jan. 20, there have been 444 new 287(g) agreements nationwide.

    Operationally, ICE Homeland Security Investigations — which also focuses on transnational crime and threats — has been zeroing in on worksite enforcement operations to protect American businesses. Since Jan. 20, HSI has arrested more than 1,000 illegal workers and proposed over $1 million in fines against businesses that exploit and hire illegal workers.

    “This agency has set the bar on arrests and removals while upholding its national security mission, said ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan. “Homeland Security Investigations has been zeroing in on worksite enforcement operations to protect American businesses. Since Jan. 20, HSI has arrested more than 1,000 illegal workers and proposed over $1 million in fines against businesses that exploit and hire illegal workers. Last week, HSI broke up a human smuggling ring that’s allegedly responsible for bringing between 500 and 700 illegal aliens into the U.S. every year — aliens that the U.S. government never vetted. Our communities are becoming safer each day thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership.”

    Learn more about ICE’s public safety mission on X and watch footage from recent ICE operations on DVIDS.

    Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Chief Operating Officer Sentenced for Stealing from Morgantown Medical Practice

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Francisco Ortiz, age 50, the former chief operating officer of a Morgantown medical practice, was sentenced today to 36 months in federal prison for bank fraud.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, Ortiz, of Vacaville, California, defrauded Wedgewood Physicians, Inc. by diverting more than $650,000 for his own benefit. Ortiz used the funds to pay for personal items such as travel, home improvements, and online purchases. Ortiz also diverted some of the money for the benefit of co-defendant, James Mersing, a physician formerly employed by the practice. Mersing pled guilty to his role and was sentenced in October 2024.

    Ortiz was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $692,176.19.

    Ortiz will serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

    Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Former Vice President and Controller of Publicly Traded Consumer Goods Company Sentenced to 13 Months for $1.6M Insider Trading Scheme

    Source: US State Government of Utah

    A Florida man was sentenced yesterday in the Southern District of Florida to 13 months’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for his role in an insider trading scheme that netted over $1.6 million in profits. He was also ordered to pay over $200,000 in restitution and over $1.6 million in forfeiture.

    According to court documents, from November 2018 to April 2023, Stephen George, 54, of Parkland, was a member of the Finance Department and held roles including controller and vice president at a consumer-packaged goods company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida (Company A). The company was the maker of a fitness drink whose securities were publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market. At Company A, George received material non-public information (MNPI) regarding the company’s financial performance.

    On his final day at Company A on April 7, 2023, George created a consolidated income statement showing its financial performance for the first quarter of 2023, which George knew contained MNPI. The income statement showed that the company’s first quarter results had greatly exceeded expectations. George then emailed the document to himself using two personal email accounts.

    On April 10, 2023, the first trading day after his last day of employment, and continuing through May 8, 2023, George purchased Company A securities based on MNPI – specifically, 20,000 shares of common stock and 300 call option contracts. On May 9, 2023, after the market close, Company A publicly reported better-than-expected earnings and sales for the first quarter of 2023, including an all-time quarterly record in revenue. After the public announcement, its stock price increased significantly. During the next trading day, George sold all 20,000 shares of common stock and 300 call option contracts, resulting in over $1.6 million in personal profits.

    In February 2025, George pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.

    Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida; and Acting Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office made the announcement.

    The FBI Miami Field Office investigated the case. The Justice Department appreciates the assistance of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group.

    Trial Attorneys Matthew F. Sullivan and Matt Kahn of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Eli S. Rubin and Elizabeth Young for the Southern District of Florida prosecuted the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Grosnoff for the Southern District of Florida handled asset forfeiture.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing AI-Generated Images of Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct and Child Sexual Abuse Material

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

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. –Daniel Joseph Broadway, 53, of Charlotte, appeared in federal court today and pleaded guilty to possessing AI-generated images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

    Robert M. DeWitt, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Charlotte Division, and Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), join U.S. Attorney Ferguson in making today’s announcement.

    According to plea documents and today’s court hearing, on December 12, 2023, CMPD officers executed a search warrant at Broadway’s Charlotte residence. From the residence, officers seized nine electronic devices that were later forensically analyzed and found to contain images and videos depicting child sexual abuse material. Some of the images and videos in Broadway’s possession had been AI-generated and some had not. A forensic analysis of the devices revealed that Broadway possessed 8,661 images and two videos of non-AI CSAM. Broadway also possessed 20,292 images and videos of AI-generated CSAM. Many of the non-AI and AI-generated CSAM depicted prepubescent minors that were nude or partially clothed, lasciviously displaying their genitals or engaging in sexual intercourse with adults.

    Broadway pleaded guilty to possession and access with intent to view child pornography involving prepubescent minors and possession of obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children, each of which carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. Broadway was remanded into custody following his guilty plea. A sentencing date has not been set.

    In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson thanked FBI and CMPD for their investigation which led to the guilty plea.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Cervantes of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte is prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Memphis Woman Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme and Schemes to Defraud COVID-19 Relief Program

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

    Memphis, TN – A federal judge has sentenced Nakita Cannady, 49, to 14 months in federal prison to be followed by two years of supervised release for healthcare fraud and making false statements in connection with loan applications for the Covid-19 Relief Program.  The final sentencing hearing was concluded on April 4, 2025, with the entry of an order by Senior United States District Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. directing the defendant to pay more than $500,000.00 dollars in restitution to the victims.  Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.

    According to the original federal indictment in the healthcare fraud case, Cannady owned and operated What About Us In-Home Healthcare, a home healthcare services business that purported to provide custodial healthcare services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to mostly elderly patients. From May 29, 2017 through December 23, 2019, Cannady fraudulently billed Cigna Insurance for 24 hours a day of home healthcare when she knew the patients had only received 8 or 12 hours a day of home healthcare. Cannady was ordered to make restitution to Cigna Insurance in the amount of $193,508.10.

    According to the second federal indictment, from June 17, 2020 through April 15, 2021, Cannady submitted six fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications for four purported businesses she controlled, specifically: What About Us Childcare, What About Us Foundation, What About Us Adult Daycare, and What About Us In-Home Healthcare. Cannady’s loan applications contained false information concerning the dates of operation, gross revenues, costs of goods sold, number of employees, and amount of payroll related to the businesses. Cannady was ordered to make restitution to the Small Business Administration in the amount of $346,882.13.   

    “Those who exploit health care programs for personal gain will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Nashville Field Office. “Health care fraud is a priority for the FBI, and we will continue to work with our partners to investigate those who prioritize greed over the well-being of others.”

    Interim United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. and Assistant United States Attorney Raney Irwin prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States. Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Cotten and former Assistant United States Attorneys Courtney Lewis and Murrell Foster also assisted in the prosecution of this case.  The FBI Nashville Field Office – Memphis Resident Agency and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigated this case.

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    For more information, please contact the media relations team at USATNW.Media@usdoj.gov. Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Facebook or on X at @WDTNNews for office news and updates.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Memphis FCI Correctional Officer Sentenced to Federal Imprisonment for Bribery

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

    Memphis, TN – A federal judge has sentenced Bryan Miller, 32, a former correctional officer with the Memphis Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) to federal prison for bribery. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.

    According to the information presented in court, beginning in December 2022, Miller began smuggling contraband into FCI Memphis while employed as a correctional officer for that facility.  Over a four-month period, he had received $19,500.00 as payment for his unlawful activities.

    In January 2024, Miller pled guilty to a one count information alleging that, as a public official, he accepted money in exchange for smuggling contraband items, including narcotics, into FCI Memphis, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 201(b)(C). On April 10, 2025, United States District Judge Mark S. Norris sentenced Miller to a total of 12 months and 1 day of federal imprisonment, to be followed by two years of supervised release.  There is no parole in the federal system.

    This case was prosecuted by Deputy Criminal Chief Michelle Kimbril-Parks and investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

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    For more information, please contact the media relations team at USATNW.Media@usdoj.gov. Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Facebook or on X at @WDTNNews for office news and updates.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Prolific Fraudster Sentenced to 10 Years for Series of Schemes Costing Victims Millions

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

    HOUSTON – A 39-year-old Manvel resident who used his veteran status to perpetuate several financial crimes has been ordered to federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

    Antonio Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty Feb. 4.

    U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal has now ordered Jackson to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. The court also ordered Jackson to pay a total of $1,974,145.63 in restitution to four different victims.     

    At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence about the various methods Jackson used to exploit his victims, including creating fake companies, submitting bogus tax records and even faking signatures of government officials and copying official government seals and emblems. In handing down the sentence, Judge Rosenthal highlighted Jackson’s wide-ranging criminal conduct and his ongoing commitment to defrauding both public and private victims. The court also noted that Jackson exploited his brief stint in the U.S. Army, which ended in a court-martial, as a way to deceive others under the guise of service.  

    From July 2020 to May 2021, Jackson submitted four false Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications. He claimed his business earned millions in revenue and paid hundreds of thousands in wages to more than 20 employees. In reality, Jackson fabricated tax returns, bank statements and other business records to support his false claims. The scheme resulted in losses of approximately $480,000.

    While awaiting trial, authorities uncovered three additional schemes Jackson committed. As part of his plea agreement, he admitted to defrauding a Washington D.C.-based federal credit union through a series of scam home improvement loans. Jackson also made false statements to obtain a Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA)-backed loan. In addition, he defrauded Brazoria County taxpayers by falsely claiming disabled veteran status to receive property tax relief on his Manvel residence.

    He will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

    The Small Business Administration and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs- Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation with the assistance of several local police departments. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew Swartz and Thomas Carter prosecuted the case.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Texas Man Sentenced to 11 Years’ Imprisonment After Traveling to Utah to Sexually Abuse a 12-Year-Old

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

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Carl William Wyckoff, 25, of New Boston, Texas, was sentenced to 135 months’ imprisonment and a lifetime of supervised release, after he traveled to Utah and sexually abused a 12-year-old victim.

    The sentence, imposed by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Robert J. Shelby, comes after Wyckoff pleaded guilty in November 2024 to transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

    According to court documents and statements made at Wyckoff’s change of plea and sentencing hearings, Wyckoff began exchanging messages with a 12-year-old girl he met playing an online game. The messages between Wyckoff and the victim became sexual, and images were exchanged. Initially, Wyckoff believed the child was an adult, but after she disclosed her true age, Wyckoff continued exchanging sexual messages and images. Wyckoff admitted that between April 13, 2024, and April 15, 2024, he then traveled from Texas to Arizona and then transported the 12-year-old victim to Utah to engage in sexual activity with her.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Felice John Viti of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah made the announcement.

    The case was investigated by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office.

    Assistant United States Attorney Chris Burton of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.
     

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Vice President and Controller of Publicly Traded Consumer Goods Company Sentenced to 13 Months for $1.6M Insider Trading Scheme

    Source: United States Attorneys General 13

    A Florida man was sentenced yesterday in the Southern District of Florida to 13 months’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for his role in an insider trading scheme that netted over $1.6 million in profits. He was also ordered to pay over $200,000 in restitution and over $1.6 million in forfeiture.

    According to court documents, from November 2018 to April 2023, Stephen George, 54, of Parkland, was a member of the Finance Department and held roles including controller and vice president at a consumer-packaged goods company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida (Company A). The company was the maker of a fitness drink whose securities were publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market. At Company A, George received material non-public information (MNPI) regarding the company’s financial performance.

    On his final day at Company A on April 7, 2023, George created a consolidated income statement showing its financial performance for the first quarter of 2023, which George knew contained MNPI. The income statement showed that the company’s first quarter results had greatly exceeded expectations. George then emailed the document to himself using two personal email accounts.

    On April 10, 2023, the first trading day after his last day of employment, and continuing through May 8, 2023, George purchased Company A securities based on MNPI – specifically, 20,000 shares of common stock and 300 call option contracts. On May 9, 2023, after the market close, Company A publicly reported better-than-expected earnings and sales for the first quarter of 2023, including an all-time quarterly record in revenue. After the public announcement, its stock price increased significantly. During the next trading day, George sold all 20,000 shares of common stock and 300 call option contracts, resulting in over $1.6 million in personal profits.

    In February 2025, George pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.

    Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida; and Acting Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office made the announcement.

    The FBI Miami Field Office investigated the case. The Justice Department appreciates the assistance of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Criminal Prosecution Assistance Group.

    Trial Attorneys Matthew F. Sullivan and Matt Kahn of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Eli S. Rubin and Elizabeth Young for the Southern District of Florida prosecuted the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Grosnoff for the Southern District of Florida handled asset forfeiture.

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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: BloFin Surpasses Top Exchange Standards in Performance, Liquidity, and Broker Integration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BloFin, a futures-focused trading platform and Title Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025, is accelerating the next generation of trading infrastructure.

    According to its April 2025 technical performance report, BloFin’s trading system outperforms many top-tier global exchanges in key areas, including speed, stability, efficiency, and automation. From ultra-low-latency execution to industry-leading memory and CPU optimization, and the highest level of broker integration and API openness, BloFin is building an infrastructure designed for professional traders and institutions.

    Low-Latency Performance Across Devices: BloFin Delivers Seamless Trading on Both Web and Mobile with Institutional-Grade Speed and Stability

    BloFin Outperforms Top Exchanges with Best-in-Class Homepage, Spot, and Futures Trading Performance. According to real-user data and Google PageSpeed testing, BloFin’s homepage scored 86, outperforming OKX (79), Binance (71), Bitget (60), and Bybit (54), which deliver faster loading, smoother interaction, and a superior first impression for users.

    On the trading side, BloFin’s spot page achieved a score of 66, and its futures page reached 63, both surpassing major competitors.

    These results highlight BloFin’s commitment to offering traders a consistently faster, more stable, and more reliable experience, even under heavy trading loads.

    – Data Source: Google PageSpeed Insights – Core Web Vitals (CWV) performance data

    Ranking Top 3: BloFin Among the Best-in-Class Exchanges for Mobile App Efficiency

    BloFin also continues to lead in mobile performance, ranking among the top three exchanges for app speed and efficiency. With a startup time of just 1.57 seconds, BloFin outperforms BingX, Bybit, and Bitget, allowing traders to access the platform quickly without delay. BloFin also maintains a low stutter rate (68 times), closely following Binance and significantly outperforming Bybit, Bitget, and OKX for a smoother and more stable experience.

    In addition, it demonstrates industry-leading memory efficiency, using only 354 MB compared to Binance (732 MB) and Bitget (832 MB), and achieves the lowest CPU usage at just 17%, which minimizes device strain and maximizes battery life during trading.

    BloFin leads top-tier exchanges in broker integrations, with over 30 external partners, far ahead of Bybit, BingX, MEXC, and others.

    Additionally, BloFin leads the industry with 30 broker integrations, far surpassing other exchanges. Major partners include CCXT, CoinStats, Tuleep Trade, Alertatron, and Crypto OS, giving users unparalleled access to external trading tools and ecosystems. BloFin stands out with clear, verifiable partnerships with top broker platforms.

    The platform currently supports full public API access for futures trading, including copy trading strategies. More than 30 external brokers, including CCXT, CoinStat, and Compendium, are already integrated, making it easy for institutional traders, quants, and strategy providers to connect and operate at scale.

    Additionally, BloFin has introduced direct support for high-frequency bots and automated strategy deployment, allowing users to execute, optimize, and scale their trading operations seamlessly. This infrastructure not only boosts platform liquidity but also promotes organic, strategy-driven growth.

    As BloFin continues to scale its infrastructure and expand its global presence, the platform is setting a new benchmark for speed, strategy, and institutional-grade trading.

    With a commitment to technical excellence and continuous innovation, BloFin is shaping the future of professional crypto trading — staying true to its mission of being Where Whales Are Made.

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    About BloFin

    ​BloFin is a top-tier cryptocurrency exchange that specializes in futures trading. The platform offers 480+ USDT-M perpetual pairs, spot trading, copy trading, API access, unified account management, and advanced sub-account solutions. Committed to security and compliance, BloFin integrates Fireblocks and Chainalysis to ensure robust asset protection. By partnering with top affiliates, BloFin delivers scalable trading solutions, efficient fund management, and enhanced flexibility for professional traders. ​As the constant sponsor of TOKEN2049, BloFin continues to expand its global presence, reinforcing its position as the place “WHERE WHALES ARE MADE.” For more information, visit BloFin’s official website at https://www.blofin.com.

    Contact:
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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Growers Edge Raises $25M to Build First Full-Service Fintech Platform for Agriculture

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JOHNSTON, Iowa, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Growers Edge, which provides modern financial products and data-driven tools for agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders, today announced a first close of a new financing round. The round was co-led by S2G Investments, Cibus Capital, and Lowercarbon Capital, with additional participation by Otter Creek, iSelect, and Jeff Ubben, founder of ValueAct Capital.

    The new funding will enable Growers Edge to scale its financial solutions and expand its reach with more ag retailers and lenders, while driving greater adoption of climate-smart agricultural products and practices across the U.S.

    “This milestone is a testament to the creativity and tenacity of our incredible team,” said Matt Hansen, CEO of Growers Edge. “They’re the true innovators who continue to transform complex challenges into real-world solutions for growers, retailers, and lenders.”

    Growers Edge offers a suite of financial products that reduce risk and promote ag innovation, including its Crop Plan Warranty Program, land and climate intelligence solutions, digital mortgage lending products, and input lending tools. As a full-service fintech platform, Growers Edge delivers data-backed products that help agricultural businesses reduce risk and drive growth.

    “Growers Edge is tackling one of the most critical barriers to agricultural innovation – financial risk,” said Ubben. “Their solutions provide ag retailers, lenders, and growers with the critical tools they need to embrace sustainability at scale, creating a clear path to profitability and innovation.”

    The company partners directly with manufacturers, retailers, and industry groups to help growers adopt innovative practices with confidence, and has worked with five of the top ten largest ag retailers and leading organizations, including Nutrien, PepsiCo, Mondelez, Helena Agri-Enterprises, and The Nature Conservancy.

    “Cibus is excited to invest in Growers Edge, who are leading the financial digital disruption of US agriculture with a focus on enabling sustainable farming practices,” said Alastair Cooper, Partner and Head of Venture at Cibus Capital.

    “Farmers want what’s best for their land. But too often, the risk of trying something new means sticking with business as usual,” said Eric Helfgott, Principal at Lowercarbon Capital, known for investing in “better, faster, and cheaper” technologies that also significantly reduce carbon emissions. “By enabling new, sustainable ag practices without the financial risk, Growers Edge is helping climate-smart farming take root.”

    The investment follows several recent milestones for Growers Edge, including acquiring AQUAOSO Technologies, expanding its farmland valuation tool to over 144 million acres, and surpassing one million acres protected through its Crop Plan Warranty program.

    For more information, visit www.growersedge.com.

    About Growers Edge

    Growers Edge provides modern financial products and data-driven tools that help forward-thinking agriculture retailers, manufacturers, and lenders reduce their growers’ risks and costs when adopting newer innovative solutions and practices. The company’s crop plan warranty and input financing solutions are trusted by dozens of retailers and manufacturers to assist hundreds of growers affordably purchase their products and guarantee yields on over one million acres of cropland. For more information, visit growersedge.com.

    John Strackhouse, Vice Chairman of Caldwell, led the recruitment for the CEO of Growers Edge.

    About S2G Investments

    S2G is a multi-stage investment firm focused on venture and growth-stage businesses across food & agriculture, oceans, and energy. The firm provides capital and value-added resources to companies and leadership teams pursuing market-based solutions designed to deliver greater value, improved outcomes, and enhanced performance over traditional alternatives. With a commitment to creating long-term, measurable outcomes, S2G structures flexible capital solutions that can range from venture funding through growth equity to debt and infrastructure financing. For more information about S2G, visit s2ginvestments.com.

    About Cibus Capital LLP

    Cibus Capital LLP is the London-based investment advisor to the Cibus funds. The Cibus funds partner with food and agriculture companies that provide investors with a risk-adjusted return on capital and a sustainable competitive advantage. Cibus has raised over USD 1bn to invest in two strategies: mid-market growth/buyout investments in food production and processing businesses and late-stage agrifood technology companies. For more information, visit cibusfund.com.

    About Lowercarbon Capital

    Lowercarbon Capital is a multibillion-dollar venture capital firm founded by Chris and Crystal Sacca that backs kickass companies making real money slashing CO2 emissions, sucking carbon out of the sky, and buying us time to unf**k the planet. For more information, visit www.lowercarboncapital.com.

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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: DePoly to launch 500-tonne-per-year showcase plant to give yesterday’s plastics a new purpose, as it secures $23M

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Zurich, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Every year, millions of tons of PET and polyester waste end up in landfills or are incinerated, yet sustainable recycling solutions remain limited. Today, DePoly – the leading sustainable PET-to-raw-material recycling company – announces the upcoming launch of a 500-tonne-per-year showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland this summer, representing a critical step in the company’s journey from laboratory breakthrough to industrial-scale implementation.

    The facility will demonstrate DePoly’s proprietary process that converts PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality raw materials without fossil fuels. Imagine a world where discarded items – from polyester shirts to water bottles – are not wasted anymore but resources transformed back into the building blocks for new products. After all, revolutionizing an industry isn’t just about creating new technology – it’s about proving it works at scale.

    DePoly co-founders (L to R) Christopher Ireland, Samantha Anderson and Bardiya Valizadeh.

    DePoly’s technology has already demonstrated its commercial impact through collaborations with some of the world’s leading companies—not only in fashion, like Odlo, but also in cosmetics and the broader consumer goods industry, including innovators such as PTI. Through these partnerships, DePoly has validated the quality of its recycled monomers by transforming PET waste into new bottles, high-performance textile fibers, and cosmetic packaging. This proves that DePoly’s recycled materials can meet, and even exceed, the highest standards of purity and performance across a wide range of industries.

    By delivering oil-equivalent monomers, DePoly’s technology sets a new benchmark for circularity, offering a genuine alternative to virgin materials. “The upcoming showcase plant validates our roadmap to creating a truly circular plastics market. Following our pilot and showcase plant, our next goal is to scale our operations to industrial size with a first of a kind commercial plant based on our technology,” said Samantha Anderson, Co-founder & CEO of DePoly.

    DePoly is ramping up with world-class innovators, bold thinkers and cutting-edge know-how—taking their pilot victory to industrial scale demands nothing less than unstoppable ambition.The company is planning to build a commercial plant in 2027 that will process significantly larger volumes of PET and polyester waste – a major leap in redefining recycling and advancing the circular economy, as DePoly strives to become the global leader in sustainable, circular plastics.

    Shredded PET samples.

    To further accelerate this expansion, DePoly has secured a total of $23 million in seed funding with MassMutual Ventures joining a second closing of its round. The expanded investor base positions DePoly as one of the biggest recycling technology companies in Europe, with more than $30 million raised across two rounds and grants. MassMutual Ventures joins existing investors, including Founderful, ACE & Company, Angel Invest, Zürcher Kantonalbank, BASF Venture Capital, Beiersdorf Venture Capital, and Syensqo.

    “DePoly’s proven technology is a game changer addressing a crucial industrial and societal challenge. This raise and the showcase plant opening are advancing DePoly’s position as a leader in plastics recycling,” said Alix Brunet, Europe Lead at MassMutual Ventures.

    David Hanf, who joined DePoly in 2024 as CFO, brings extensive experience from European scale-ups including Smava and Thermondo—Germany’s largest B2C heat service company. Both an entrepreneur and an executive, he adds: “We are convinced our technology is one of the fastest to scale and will allow us to compete with virgin pricing at scale, a key factor for success. We are happy to have expanded our investor base to the US with MassMutual Ventures as we want to build a global champion.”

    By transforming discarded plastics into high-quality raw materials, DePoly reduces reliance on fossil resources, minimizes waste, and paves the way for a circular materials industry. Recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and a winner of the 2024 Top 100 Swiss Startup Award, DePoly proves that sustainable innovation is not only possible – it’s happening now.

    Ends

    Media images can be found here. 

    About DePoly
    DePoly is a cleantech company transforming polyester and PET waste into valuable raw materials. Using patented technology, DePoly breaks down plastic and textile waste into the building blocks for new, high-quality PET and polyester—reducing waste, cutting reliance on fossil fuels, and advancing circularity across multiple industries. DePoly was named a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and won the Top 100 Swiss Startup Award in 2024. Learn more at www.depoly.co.

    About MassMutual Ventures 
    MassMutual Ventures (MMV) is a multistage global venture capital firm investing in climate technology, financial technology, enterprise SaaS, healthtech and cybersecurity companies. With teams based in London, Singapore, and Boston, MMV manages over $1 billion in investment capital across the globe. We help accelerate the growth of the companies we partner with by providing capital, connections, and advice. With our deep expertise and extensive network, MMV helps entrepreneurs build compelling and scalable companies of value. For more information, visit www.massmutualventures.com/. 

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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for their re-election  

    Source: – Press Release/Statement:

    Headline: STATEMENT: CanREA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for their re-election  

    CanREA eager to resume positive work with the federal government to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage initiatives nationwide. 

    Ottawa, Ontario, April 29, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada for their election today, forming a minority government. At press time, votes were still being counted with many ridings too close to call. 

    “CanREA looks forward to strengthening our collaboration with the Canadian government to advance clean-energy initiatives nationwide. Expanding investments in wind, solar, and energy storage technologies is essential for safeguarding Canada’s economic sovereignty while delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy solutions. The urgency to act has never been greater,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO. 

    During the campaign, Mr. Carney and the Liberal Party committed to a suite of proposals that support the rapid deployment of clean energy. These include: 

    Finalizing the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs), policies that have already galvanized private sector investment in Canada’s renewable energy and energy storage industry. Getting the remaining ITCs passed into law, particularly the Clean Electricity ITC, will secure Canada’s position as a competitive and safe place for the private sector to invest. These will also help lower the cost of electricity to Canadian ratepayers. 
    Reducing the barriers that Indigenous companies and communities face when it comes to accessing capital, by expanding the kinds of projects the Canada Infrastructure Bank can support to be more in line with First Nation, Inuit and Métis priorities. The Liberals also committed to exploring options for an Indigenous Infrastructure Bank to further address this gap. 
    Offering support for Canadians entering the trades, while also helping to reduce barriers that these skilled workers face when working in another province. 
    Creating a new First and Last Mile Fund that will move more electricity and goods from where they are produced to where they are needed, creating a more integrated and accessible Canadian economy. 
    Signing new Cooperation and Substitution Agreements with all willing provinces, territories, and Indigenous Governing Bodies within six months, ensuring that projects go through only one review that upholds environmental standards and Indigenous consultation. 
    Cementing the signal for electrification by maintaining the industrial carbon price. During his leadership campaign, Mr. Carney even promised to set a pricing schedule out to 2035—this would be a strong signal upon which Canada’s renewable energy and energy storage industry could rely. 
    “We are ready to work with all 343 MPs to deliver on legislation that will accelerate the development of the new renewable energy and energy storage projects Canada needs to meet its economic and environmental goals,” said Fernando Melo, CanREA’s Federal Director.  

    “CanREA will continue to champion the speedy introduction of legislation that will enable the Clean Electricity ITC and other tools to improve Indigenous communities’ and companies’ access to capital. We are also committed to working with the new Liberal government to secure Canada’s clean-energy supply chains during this period of uncertainty,” said Melo.  

    Quotes  

    “CanREA looks forward to strengthening our collaboration with the Canadian government to advance clean-energy initiatives nationwide. Expanding investments in wind, solar, and energy storage technologies is essential for safeguarding Canada’s economic sovereignty while delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy solutions. The urgency to act has never been greater.”   

    —Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) 

    “We are ready to work with all 343 MPs to deliver on legislation that will accelerate the development of the new renewable energy and energy storage projects Canada needs to meet its economic and environmental goals. CanREA will continue to champion the speedy introduction of legislation that will enable the Clean Electricity ITC and other tools to improve Indigenous communities’ and companies’ access to capital. We are also committed to working with the new Liberal government to secure Canada’s clean-energy supply chains during this period of uncertainty.” 

    —Fernando Melo, Federal Director, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) 

    For media interview opportunities, please contact:

    Bridget Wayland, Senior Director of CommunicationsCanadian Renewable Energy Associationcommunications@renewablesassociation.ca

    About CanREA

    The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on X and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Become a member here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca.
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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Chancellor speech at Global Innovate Summit 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    Chancellor speech at Global Innovate Summit 2025

    The Chancellor delivered the keynote speech at the Global Innovate Summit 2025 on 29 April.

    Thank you Janine, and good afternoon everyone.

    It’s a pleasure to be here today to mark the 11th year of UK FinTech Week …

    … brought together once again by Innovate Finance…

    …who continue to champion tirelessly our FinTech sector.

    As Chancellor, I’ve always said it’s my job to back the builders…

    … back the wealth creators…

    …and the job creators.

    So my job is to back all of you in this room.

    After all, it’s thanks to your work that the UK is a world leader in FinTech.

    When I was working at the Bank of England 20 years ago…

    …FinTech was in its infancy…

    …an offshoot of financial services…

    …and there was certainly no such thing as FinTech week.

    But times have changed, the industry has changed.

    Last year, the UK’s FinTech sector attracted $3.6 billion of investment – more than any other country bar the US.

    Almost half of Europe’s FinTech unicorns are based here in Britain…

    …and roughly a third of all UK unicorns are FinTechs – a higher share than anywhere else.

    Companies like Allica Bank and Zilch, who were both recently named among the fastest growing companies in Europe by the Financial Times …

    …Or Zopa, for whom 2024 marked another year of extraordinary economic growth.

    Last week when I was in Washington for the IMF Spring Meetings…

    … I spoke to industry, legislators, and policymakers…

    …as well as US firms already operating here in the UK.

    I set out our strengths as an open trading nation with trade links around the world…

    …and as a nation that can provide political and financial stability and certainty to businesses…

    …in an uncertain world.

    The UK has a long history of breaking new ground in Financial Services.

    We were the first country to develop uniform Open Banking standards…

    …and we were one of the first countries to establish a system for near-instant digital payments with the Faster payments system in 2008.

    In my Mansion House speech last year, I published the National Payments Vision…

    … setting out the government’s ambition for seamless account-to-account payments…

    …and demonstrating our commitment to a regulatory environment that cares about managing the burden we put on businesses.

    Something that we will build in with the consolidation of the Payment Systems Regulator into the FCA.

    The UK is Europe’s leading hub for investment…

    …raising more equity capital than the next three European exchanges combined last year.

    I am committed to building on these strong foundations…

    …with an ambitious programme of reforms.

    Last September I chose to extend the UK’s generous venture capital schemes…

    … the Enterprise Investment Scheme and the Venture Capital Trust scheme…

    …which – alongside the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme – offer generous tax reliefs…

    …in return for investing in British business.

    And we will soon publish the final Pension Investment Review, ahead of the introduction of the Pension Schemes Bill…

    …where we will legislate to unlock up to £80 billion of investment into companies like yours…

    start-up, scale-up, and fast growing businesses.

    …delivering a major consolidation of the Defined Contribution market and the Local Government Pension Scheme…

    …so that pension funds have sufficient scale to invest in growing industries like FinTech.

    I am determined to make sure that the UK remains one of the best places in the world for FinTechs to start-up, scale-up and to list…

    …benefitting from our stable and liquid markets.

    Last July, the FCA implemented a fundamental rewrite of the UK’s Listing Rules, the biggest reforms in a generation.

    These new rules now put the UK in line – or in many cases ahead – of other global markets in giving companies the flexibility to pursue their growth ambitions…

    …backing their aspiration…

    …and allowing them to raise large amounts of capital more easily.

    And for those companies who want to remain private for longer, we are developing the new Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System – or PISCES…

    …which we will legislate for next month.

    This is a brand new type of stock exchange for trading private company shares…

    …supporting private companies to scale and grow…

    …and providing a steppingstone to IPO.

    Finally, we’ve reformed the rules to allow greater investment research to be produced on UK listed companies…

    …and reducing the burdens imposed on public companies through the UK’s Corporate Governance Code.

    I want the UK to be a place where you can take risks…

    …innovate and experiment…

    …and find new ways to deliver for your customers.

    When I met with senior leaders from across the FinTech sector last month…

    …you told me about the importance of getting the balance of regulation right…

    …especially on digital assets.

    I agree.

    While the UK will always be committed to high international standards…

    …I am determined that our regulatory framework supports economic growth.

    That’s why I’m delighted that we are today publishing draft legislation for the UK’s comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptoassets…

    …engaging with all of you to ensure that the final legislation – planned for later this year – delivers for government and most importantly for the industry…

    …and makes the UK a great place for digital asset companies to invest and innovate.

    For the UK to be a world-leader in digital assets…

    …international cooperation is vital.

    Which is why I discussed continued U.S. and UK engagement with Secretary Bessent last week…

    …including further dialogue at the upcoming UK-U.S. Financial Regulatory Working Group in June…

    …to support the use and responsible growth of digital assets…

    …maintaining the deep historic relationship between the world’s two largest financial centres through this period of significant technological change.

    Regulation must support business, not hold it back.

    Our regulators were among the first to embrace and develop sandboxes…

    …including the Digital Securities Sandbox, where I’m delighted that we already have a broad range of firms all looking at different proposals for tokenising our financial markets.

    Last November, I announced that this government will issue a Digital Gilt Instrument…

    …an entirely new debt instrument…

    …using distributed ledger technology…

    this will enable us to experience first-hand the benefits of digital technologies in debt issuance.

    And I know that there is appetite to go further.

    Last week, Secretary Bessent and I also discussed how our officials could explore opportunities to support industry to innovate cross-border…

    …in line with proposals put forward by US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce about a transatlantic sandbox for digital securities…

    …potentially allowing greater digital collaboration between capital markets in New York and London.

    I’ve talked about what we’ve already done, and some ideas for the future.

    Financial services is one of the key growth-driving sectors in the UK’s modern industrial strategy…

    ….with FinTech as a priority growth opportunity…

    …and I look forward to publishing the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy at my upcoming Mansion House address…

    …which I can today confirm will take place on the 15th July.

    At Mansion House last year I set out my vision on economic growth…

    …and the new approach required to build sustainable growth…

    …on a platform of stability.

    At Mansion House this year I’ll talk about how we can go further and faster in realising that growth.

    By publishing the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy…

    …I will set out our strategy for the rest of this parliament and beyond…

    …building on our strengths in areas including capital markets, insurance and asset management…

    … supporting firms to innovate by ensuring they can access and develop the talent they need…

     …and promoting the UK as a great place to do business globally.

    Backing the builders in FinTech means improving outcomes for businesses and consumers…

    …revolutionising how we invest and trade…

    And driving growth and prosperity, here in the UK.

    It’s incredible how far Fintech has come in the past decade…

    And I’m enormously optimistic about the future.

    From the huge growth of the sector that has already taken place…

    …to the passion, drive and commitment I see from all of you to make FinTech a huge UK success story…

    …it is clear that our job in government is to back you, back the builders, back the change makers all the way.

    And I am ready to do just that.

    Thank you very much.

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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: District of Arizona Charges 232 Individuals for Immigration-Related Conduct this Week

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    PHOENIX, Ariz. – During this week of enforcement operations from April 19, 2025, through April 25, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 232 defendants. Specifically, the United States filed 110 cases in which aliens illegally re-entered the United States, and the United States also charged 110 aliens for illegally entering the United States.  In its ongoing effort to deter unlawful immigration, the United States filed 9 cases against 11 individuals responsible for smuggling illegal aliens into and within the District of Arizona. The United States also charged one individual with failing to register, as required by law. 

    These cases were referred or supported by federal law enforcement partners, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

    Recent matters of interest include:

    United States v. Alex Esparaza Sanchez, et al: On April 22, 2025, Alex Esparza Sanchez, Nikolas Baldriche, Carlos Zuniga-Lizo, Sherman James-Guzman, and Benjamin Lopez-Barron were indicted for Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Aliens and Bringing in Illegal Aliens to the United States for Profit. According to the court documents, Esparza Sanchez, Baldriche and Zuniga-Lizo coordinated with James-Guzman and Lopez-Brown who picked up illegal aliens at the border in Yuma, Arizona. [Case Number: CR-25-00600-PHX-SMB]

    United States v. Hakeem Alberto Lucero-Parra: On April 22, 2025, Hakeem Alberto Lucero-Parra, an illegal alien from Mexico, was charged for illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed. According to the criminal complaint, after being arrested on local charges in Phoenix, Arizona, it was determined that Lucero-Parra had been previously deported after a conviction for Aggravated Assault and Attempt to Commit Kidnapping. [Case number: MJ-25-6149-PHX-ASB]

    United States v. Jacinto Medina-Palacios: On April 22, 2025, Jacinto Medina-Palacios, an illegal alien from Mexico, was charged for illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed. According to the criminal complaint, after being arrested on local charges in Phoenix, Arizona, it was determined that Medina-Palacios had been previously deported after a conviction for Carrying a Loaded Firearm while not the Registered Owner. [Case Number: MJ-25-6152-PHX-ASB]

    United States v. Teodoro Diaz-Ochoa: On April 23, 2025, a federal grand jury in Tucson returned a 5-count indictment against Teodoro Diaz-Ochoa, 44, of Mexico, for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Alien in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, and Reentry of a Removed Alien. According to the charging documents in the case, Arizona Game and Fish Officers encountered Diaz-Ochoa in possession of a bolt action rifle while they were conducting a hunting without a license investigation. ATF agents also found a shotgun and ammunition at Diaz-Ochoa’s residence pursuant to a search warrant. Diaz-Ochoa was previously convicted of felony Attempted Sexual Assault and deported from the United States on April 22, 2016. [Case Number: CR-25-01989-TUC-JCH]

    Criminal complaints and indictments are simply methods by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

    RELEASE NUMBER:    2025-063_April 25 Immigration Enforcement

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    For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/
    Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on X @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Arkansas Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    NASHVILLE – Jared James Dabbs, 41, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was sentenced last week to 40 years in federal prison on one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of receipt of child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee.

    A federal grand jury indicted the defendant in December 2022. On August 19, 2024, he pled guilty to all counts in the indictment.

    On March 8, 2022, Dabbs pawned his laptop at Big Boss Pawn and Gun in Giles County, Tennessee. When the pawn shop owner inspected the laptop to confirm it was operable, he found child sexual abuse material on the laptop and contacted law enforcement. Dabbs was identified as the person who pawned the laptop. The next day, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on the defendant’s laptop and located images of child sexual abuse material including images the defendant produced of the minor victim. That same day, the Giles County Sheriff’s Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and FBI executed a search warrant at the defendant’s residence, where they seized multiple electronic devices. Following his arrest, Dabbs was interviewed by law enforcement officers, and he admitted creating sexual abuse material of the minor victim, that he engaged in sexual contact with the minor victim on multiple occasions, and that he downloaded and viewed child sexual abuse material on multiple electronic devices.

    “The protection of children in our communities from sexual predators is among the highest priorities of the Department of Justice,” said Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire. “Thanks to the efforts of our prosecutors and our law enforcement partners, Jared Dabbs will never hurt another child again and justice has been done.”

    “This case underscores the critical role that everyday citizens can play in combating child sexual exploitation,” said a Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud. “Because of the vigilance of a sharp-eyed pawn shop employee, law enforcement was alerted, responded swiftly, and a child predator was removed from the streets.”

    “Children are among the most vulnerable in our communities,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico of the FBI Nashville Field Office. “The FBI is committed to finding and arresting those who prey on children, and we will continue to work with our partners to ensure these predators are off the streets and held accountable for their heinous crimes.”

    Following his sentence of incarceration, Dabbs will be on supervised release for 10 years and he is required to register as a sex offender.  The Court also ordered Dabbs to pay $69,600 in restitution.

    Homeland Security Investigations, FBI Nashville Field Office, and the Giles County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Monica R. Morrison and Robert E. McGuire prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Army Soldier Convicted of Sexually Abusing a Child and Requesting a Sexually Explicit Photograph of a Different Child

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SAVANNAH, GA: A jury convicted a local man previously stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, at trial for victimizing two children.

    Cedrick Demon Robinson, 42, Oxford, MS, was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Attempted Production of a Visual Depiction of a Minor Engaging in Sexually Explicit Conduct following jury trial in the Southern District of Georgia, said Tara M. Lyons, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.  U.S. District Court Chief Judge R. Stan Baker presided over the two-day trial.

    “Protecting children from those who would abuse them and seeking justice for sexual predators remains one of our District’s highest priorities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Lyons. “We will continue to seek justice for those who would victimize our most vulnerable citizens.”

    As described in courtroom testimony, in December of 2013, Robinson sexually abused a minor by fondling the child’s genitals when the child was merely nine years old. Later, in 2017, Robinson requested that another child text him a sexually explicit photograph when the child was fifteen years old.

    Robinson awaits sentencing upon the U.S. Probation Services completing a presentence investigation.

    “Mr. Robinson’s conviction is a testament to the diligent work of our special agents and prosecutorial partners at the United States Attorney’s Office,” said Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, Southeast Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Steven Ausfeldt. “Army CID will aggressively pursue anyone who would abuse or exploit our children.”

    The case was investigated by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Fort Stewart Office and prosecuted for the United States by the Southern District of Georgia Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Z. Spitulnik and Darron J. Hubbard. 
     

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Gevo to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 13, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For more information, see www.gevo.com.

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

    INVESTOR CONTACT
    Eric Frey, PhD
    VP of Corporate Development
    IR@gevo.com

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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Moody’s left LHV Group’s ratings unchanged

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

    Additional information: www.moodys.com

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

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

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    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: SugarDaddy.com Reviews [2025] Best Sugar Daddy Website Or A Scam?

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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    What Is SugarDaddy.com?

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

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

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

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

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

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    SugarDaddy.com Reviews: What Are Users Saying?

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

    Real User Testimonials

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

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

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

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

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    What Users Love

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

    Balanced Perspectives

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

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

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

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

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    Key Features & How It Works 

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

    Easy Sign-Up & Verified Profiles

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

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

    Explore the SugarDaddy.com App

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

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    Advanced Search & Matching Tools

    Users can search by:

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

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

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    Messaging & Interaction

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

    Membership Options

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

    • Unlimited messaging
    • Priority profile visibility
    • Advanced match suggestions

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

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    Accessibility

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

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

    Is SugarDaddy.com Legit or a Scam?

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

    SugarDaddy.com: A Trusted Platform

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

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

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    Security Measures

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

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

    Scam Protection

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

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

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    User Reviews and Feedback

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

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

    Legitimate Dating Experience

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

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

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    Expert Tips for New Users

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

    1. Craft a Genuine, Thoughtful Profile

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

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

    2. Take Advantage of Profile Verification

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

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    3. Use the Advanced Search Filters

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

    4. Respect Boundaries and Communication

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

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

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    5. Practice Safety First

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

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

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    6. Upgrade for More Features

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

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

    ⇒  Find a Mutually Beneficial Relationship with SugarDaddy.com

    Pros and Cons of SugarDaddy.com

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

    Pros of SugarDaddy.com 

    1. Verified Profiles and Enhanced Security

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

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

    2. User-Friendly Interface

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

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    3. A Large and Diverse Community

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

    4. Robust Matching and Search Features

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

    5. Flexible Membership Options

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

    6. Real User Reviews and Testimonials

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

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    Cons of SugarDaddy.com

    1. Premium Membership Costs

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

    2. Limited Customization for Profiles

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

    3. It’s Not for Everyone

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

    ⇒ Find Your Perfect Arrangement on SugarDaddy.com

    Why SugarDaddy.com Leads the Sugar Dating Movement

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

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

    How to Get a Sugar Daddy on SugarDaddy.com

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

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

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

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    Who Is SugarDaddy.com Best For?

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

    So, who exactly is SugarDaddy.com best for?

    1. Successful Professionals Seeking Companionship

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

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    FAQ

    Is SugarDaddy.com a legitimate dating site?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Security: 344 Immigration Cases Filed in the Western District of Texas This Week

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

    SAN ANTONIO – Acting United States Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas announced today that federal prosecutors in the district filed 344 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from April 18 through April 24.

    Among the new cases, Henry Cruz-Lemas, an illegal alien and a Honduran national previously convicted of aggravated kidnapping in September 2011 and sentenced to five years in prison. Cruz-Lemas was arrested on April 18 during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ERO) investigation in San Antonio.  He is charged with one count of illegal reentry of an alien.

    Jose Angel Escarcega-Briones, an illegal alien from Mexico, was found approximately 4 miles west of the Tornillo Port of Entry. Border Patrol Agents determined that he did not have immigration documents allowing him to be in the United States legally and that he has previously been removed from the United States 5 times.  He has 3 prior convictions for illegal reentry as well as a federal drug trafficking conviction.

    Jose Alfonso Deras-Valle, a citizen of El Salvador, was found near mile marker 87 of Interstate 10 in Fort Hancock, Texas.  U.S. Border Patrol determined that Deras-Valle had recently been deported to El Salvador on February 21, 2025.  His criminal record includes a murder conviction in Florida for which he received fifteen years in prison.

    U.S. Border Patrol Agents performing line watch operations in an area near Sierra Blanca, Texas encountered three people attempting to conceal themselves in a culvert.  After questioning and investigation, the agents determined the group was in the United States illegally.  Sergio Aguirre-Isidro was determined to be a foot guide for the group and that he was to collect 10,000 Mexican Pesos if the group arrived in the U.S. successfully.

    Junior Enrique Garcia-Escobar, a Honduran national with a prior conviction out of the State of New York for Burglary using/threatening use of a dangerous instrument, was arrested on illegal reentry charges near Eagle Pass, Texas.  He had been sentenced to five years in prison on the burglary charge and was deported in 2019.

    Raul Rodriguez-Morales was arrested by Border Patrol Agents in Del Rio, Texas on April 18, 2025, for illegal reentry after having been deported in January 2025.  Rodriguez-Morales has previous drug convictions in California as well as a conviction for felon in possession of a firearm and two previous convictions for illegal reentry of an alien in 2011 and 2019.

    In Carrizo Springs, Texas, Devarick Dewayne Benson was arrested for conspiring to transport two illegal aliens further into the United States.  Benson was driving a vehicle with fictitious plates and was pulled over for driving 10 miles over the speed limit.  He had two illegal aliens in the trunk of his car.

    A Honduran citizen, Angel Almendarez-Ulloa, was arrested on April 19, 2025, by Border Patrol Agents near Eagle Pass, Texas. Almendarez has been deported from the United States 10 times, with his last deportation to Honduras being on April 21, 2023.

    These cases were referred or supported by our federal law enforcement partners, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with additional assistance from state and local law enforcement partners.

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas comprises 68 counties located in the central and western areas of Texas, encompasses nearly 93,000 square miles and an estimated population of 7.6 million people. The district includes three of the five largest cities in Texas—San Antonio, Austin and El Paso—and shares 660 miles of common border with the Republic of Mexico.

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

    Indictments and criminal complaints are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Foreign National Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Submit Over 100 Fraudulent Voter Registrations

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Sanjar Jamilov (32, Uzbekistan) has pleaded guilty to conspiring to submit fraudulent voter registrations. Jamilov faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

    According to the plea agreement, Dmitry Shushlebin (45, Russia) hired Jamilov and others to submit more than 100 fraudulent voter registration applications to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections in February and March 2023. These applications were submitted in names other than their own, in envelopes with return and address labels that were identically formatted, including containing the same typographical error, and bore various indicia of fraud including, among other things, repeating dates of birth and addresses and nearly sequential Social Security numbers. Change of address forms were also submitted to the U.S. Postal Service to route mail to the names and addresses on the fraudulent applications to three locations that Shushlebin and Jamilov allegedly controlled. The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections was able to detect the fraud and rejected the fraudulent applications.

    Dmitry Shushlebin has been charged for his alleged role in this case. The case is currently pending.

    This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel J. Marcet and Trial Attorney Leo Wise from the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia Corporation’s Board of Directors’ Assembly Meeting Decisions and Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nokia Corporation
    Stock Exchange Release
    29 April 2025 at 16.15 EEST

    Nokia Corporation’s Board of Directors’ Assembly Meeting Decisions and Dividend 

    Composition of the Board and Committees
    In its assembly meeting, the Board of Directors of Nokia Corporation elected Sari Baldauf as Chair and Timo Ihamuotila as Vice Chair of the Board.
    The following Board members were elected to the Board’s Committees:

    • Thomas Dannenfeldt was elected as Chair and Pernille Erenbjerg, Lisa Hook and Mike McNamara as members of the Audit Committee.
    • Timo Ihamuotila was elected as Chair and Sari Baldauf, Pernille Erenbjerg and Thomas Saueressig as members of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee.
    • Thomas Dannenfeldt was elected as Chair and Timo Ahopelto, Sari Baldauf and Elizabeth Crain as members of the Personnel Committee.
    • Kai Öistämö was elected as Chair and Timo Ahopelto, Mike McNamara and Thomas Saueressig as members of the Technology Committee.
    • Elizabeth Crain was elected as Chair and Sari Baldauf, Lisa Hook, Timo Ihamuotila and Kai Öistämö as members of the Strategy Committee.

    Dividend
    The Board of Directors has resolved, on the basis of the authorization by the Annual General Meeting 2025, on a dividend of EUR 0.04 per share. The dividend will be paid to a shareholder registered in the Company’s shareholders’ register maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy. on the record date of the payment, on 5 May 2025. The dividend will be paid on 12 May 2025. The actual dividend payment date outside Finland will be determined by the practices of the intermediary banks transferring the dividend payments. Following this announced dividend, the Board’s remaining asset distribution authorization is a maximum of EUR 0.10 per share.

    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    Inquiries:
    Nokia Communications
    Phone: +358 10 448 4900
    Email: press.services@nokia.com
    Maria Vaismaa, Head of External Communications

    Nokia
    Investor Relations
    Phone: +358 931 580 507
    Email: investor.relations@nokia.com  

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company Announcement no. 05/2025

    cBrain aims to create and lead two new global solution niches

    Copenhagen, April 29, 2025

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

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

    Solid development in Denmark and internationally

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

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

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

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

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

    Taking leadership within Paperless Ministry and Environmental Permitting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The F2 Paperless Ministry Solution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Environmental Permitting

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

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

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

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

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

    cBrain maintains its financial guidance for 2025

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

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

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

    Best regards

    Per Tejs Knudsen, CEO

    Inquiries regarding this Company Announcement may be directed to

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

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

    Management Discussion of the First Quarter Results

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

    Key Points for First Quarter and Our Go-Forward Strategy

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

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

    The tables below outline some of our key operating metrics.

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

    See footnotes that follow the tables below

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

    Key Performance Ratios

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

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

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

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

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

    Management Outlook; CEO Eric Sprink

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

    Coastal Financial Corporation Overview

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

    CCBX Performance Update

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The following table details the CCBX loan portfolio:

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

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

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

    The following table details the CCBX deposit portfolio:

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

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

    Community Bank Performance Update

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

    The following table details the Community Bank loan portfolio:

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

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

    The following table details the community bank deposit portfolio:

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

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

    Net Interest Income and Margin Discussion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Noninterest Income Discussion

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

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

    Noninterest Expense Discussion

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

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

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

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

    Provision for Income Taxes

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

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

    Financial Condition Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Asset Quality

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    About Coastal Financial

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

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    Contact

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

    Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    APPENDIX A –
    As of March 31, 2025

    Industry Concentration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    APPENDIX B –
    As of March 31, 2025

    CCBX – BaaS Reporting Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The MIL Network –

    April 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Summit State Bank Earns $2.5 Million, or $0.37 Per Diluted Share, in First Quarter 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Operating Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Balance Sheet Review

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

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

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

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

    Credit Quality

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

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

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

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

    About Summit State Bank

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

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

    Cautionary Note Regarding Preliminary Financial Results and Forward-looking Statements

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

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

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

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

    The MIL Network –

    April 30, 2025
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