Category: Finance

  • MIL-OSI: Nokia cancels repurchased shares 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nokia Corporation
    Stock Exchange Release
    23 April 2025 at 16:00 EEST

    Nokia cancels repurchased shares 

    Nokia Corporation has today cancelled 150 000 000 Nokia shares held by the company in line with the decision by the Board of Directors. The shares were repurchased during the period between 25 November 2024 and 2 April 2025 under the share buyback program announced in November 2024.

    The cancellation of the treasury shares was registered with the Finnish Trade Register on 23 April 2025. 

    The cancellation of the shares does not affect the company’s share capital nor total equity. 

    After the cancellation, the total number of shares and votes in Nokia Corporation is 5 455 850 345. After the cancellation, Nokia Corporation holds 66 184 658 treasury shares. 

    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, Global Head of External Communications

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Sprout Social Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation, Growth and Empowering Brands to Drive Revenue and Industry Impact on Social

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Sprout Social expanded and reimagined its core Social Media Management platform with AI-driven customer care, employee advocacy, analytics and influencer marketing solutions—releasing over 200 new product capabilities in 2024 alone.
    • The company increased its global footprint with a team of over 1,000 employees around the world, with offices in Chicago, Seattle, Dublin and a newly expanded presence in Krakow.
    • Since going public in 2019, Sprout has delivered a compound annual growth rate of 32% and now serves approximately 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries.

    CHICAGO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fifteen years ago, social media was an emerging curiosity and little understood tool that was often relegated to the margins of marketing strategies. Today, social media has evolved from a simple means for engagement to the epicenter of culture, commerce and connection. Social has become a mission-critical channel for brands, powering the entire customer journey and fueling business growth. Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT), an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, today celebrates 15 years of helping brands harness the ever-evolving power of social to build stronger connections and drive business-wide impact.

    “Social media has fundamentally changed where consumers spend their time and how they make decisions,” said Ryan Barretto, CEO of Sprout Social. “All business is social, and brands can’t rely on yesterday’s playbook. To win today, they need to be present where discovery, service, and loyalty happen—in real time, on social. We’ve spent 15 years building for this, and we’re just getting started.”

    Since going public in 2019, Sprout has delivered a strong 32% compound annual growth rate and supports approximately 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. The company is powered by a global team of more than 1,000 employees with offices in Chicago, Seattle, Dublin, and Krakow.

    This moment in social is marked by swift advancements in AI, increased consumer expectations and the rise of the influencer as well as emerging platforms. Sprout has continuously evolved its platform to meet the growing complexity and importance of social. The company launched powerful solutions across analytics, employee advocacy, and customer care, while also expanding through strategic acquisitions to support robust listening and influencer marketing solutions as well as an accelerated AI technology roadmap. This commitment to customer-led innovation earned Sprout the #1 spot on G2’s 2024 Best Software Award.

    As recognition of this milestone and of the company’s market importance, Sprout Social will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell today. Following the ceremony, Sprout Social executives will be joined by customers for a panel discussion that looks towards the future of social, highlighting the industry’s most impactful shifts from the rise of influencers to the growing use cases of AI.

    For more information about Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), visit sproutsocial.com/about/allbusinessissocial/

    Social Media Profiles:
    www.x.com/SproutSocial
    www.x.com/SproutSocialIR
    www.facebook.com/SproutSocialInc
    www.linkedin.com/company/sprout-social-inc-/
    www.instagram.com/sproutsocial

    Contact
    Media:
    Kaitlyn Gronek
    Email: pr@sproutsocial.com
    Phone: (773) 904-9674

    Investors:
    Lexi Johnson
    Email: lexi.johnson@sproutsocial.com
    Phone: (312) 528-9166

    About Sprout Social

    Sprout Social is a global leader in social media management and analytics software, built on the belief that All Business is Social℠. Sprout’s intuitive platform puts powerful social data into the hands of approximately 30,000 brands so they can deliver smarter, faster business impact. Named the #1 Best Software Product by G2’s 2024 Best Software Award, Sprout offers comprehensive publishing and engagement functionality, customer care, influencer marketing, advocacy, and AI-powered business intelligence. Sprout’s software operates across all major social media networks and digital platforms.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “enables,” “estimate,” “expect,” “explore,” “intend,” “long-term model,” “may,” “might” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements may relate to the success, performance, and effect on our business and customers of our product features, our market size and growth strategy, our estimated and projected costs, margins, revenue, expenditures and customer and financial growth rates, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth, initiatives or strategies. By their nature, these statements are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks, including factors beyond our control, that could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. These assumptions, uncertainties and risks include that, among others: we may not be able to sustain our revenue and customer growth rate in the future; price increases have and may continue to negatively impact demand for our products, customer acquisition and retention and reduce the total number of customers or customer additions; our business would be harmed by any significant interruptions, delays or outages in services from our platform, our API providers, or certain social media platforms; if we are unable to attract potential customers through unpaid channels, convert this traffic to free trials or convert free trials to paid subscriptions, our business and results of operations may be adversely affected; we may be unable to successfully enter new markets, manage our international expansion and comply with any applicable international laws and regulations; we may be unable to integrate acquired businesses or technologies successfully or achieve the expected benefits of such acquisitions and investments; unstable market and economic conditions, such as recession risks, effects of inflation, labor shortages, supply chain issues, high interest rates, and the impacts of current and potential future bank failures and impacts of ongoing overseas conflicts, could adversely impact our business and that of our existing and prospective customers, which may result in reduced demand for our products; we may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service our indebtedness; covenants in our credit agreement may restrict our operations, and if we do not effectively manage our business to comply with these covenants, our financial condition could be adversely impacted; any cybersecurity-related attack, significant data breach or disruption of the information technology systems or networks on which we rely could negatively affect our business; and changing regulations relating to privacy, information security and data protection could increase our costs, affect or limit how we collect and use personal information and harm our brand. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024, as well as any future reports that we file with the SEC. Moreover, you should interpret many of the risks identified in those reports as being heightened as a result of the current instability in market and economic conditions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to Sprout Social at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. Sprout Social assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Presidio Exceeds $1 Billion in AWS Marketplace Sales

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Presidio, a leading technology services and solutions provider, today announced it eclipsed $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales. AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software and IT solutions. Presidio is among the first to announce this milestone, largely fueled by its consultative approach.

    Presidio features a complete lifecycle of services and custom solutions, and resells thousands of products in the AWS Marketplace through Channel Partner Private Offers (CPPO). They offer consulting on purchasing options for spending commitments at no additional cost. In addition to the ability to benefit from transacting in AWS Marketplace, Presidio customers now have access to Presidio Evolve, a full lifecycle licensing contract and support optimization program. Evolve aligns clients’ technology strategy to business goals. It simplifies licensing and maintenance contracts by aligning their spending to the right licensing construct, analyzing license usage and entitlements, building the right financial structure, and supporting clients post-sale. Currently, Presidio manages more than $5.5 billion in contracts and saves clients millions of dollars annually.

    By making their solutions available in AWS Marketplace, as well as multiple resell offerings, Presidio provides clients direct access to their comprehensive portfolio of products and services as well as a team of procurement experts to help maximize incentives, optimize spending, and overall technology procurement strategies.

    “At SiriusXM we greatly value the service provided by Presidio through the use of the AWS CPPO and Marketplace programs. Their expert advice has been critical in aligning with our PPA/EDP goals, making our technology spending more efficient and streamlined and enhancing our ability to manage and optimize our software investments,” said Anthony Logan, FinOps & Partnerships, SiriusXM.

    “What’s different about working with Presidio is that we aim to be our clients’ trusted advisor for strategic procurement, helping them get the maximum value out of their AWS Marketplace transactions. Plus, we are a resource for navigating changes as they happen. We use AWS Marketplace to combine custom marketplace listings, private offers, as well as Presidio financing, ongoing support, and contract evaluation to help them optimize their spend commitments and savings opportunities,” said Kevin Corace, vice president of sales, enterprise licensing and business development at Presidio.

    Presidio recently signed an expanded multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to provide Presidio’s full suite of consulting services with AWS technologies with an emphasis on helping Presidio clients migrate, modernize, and optimize their data and applications to better leverage new technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Presidio is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner within the AWS Partner Network (APN), continually adding to its six AWS Competencies and nearly 450 AWS certifications across the DevOps, solution architecture, security, big data, and systems operations disciplines to build, deploy and manage complex cloud architectures.

    About Presidio

    At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio’s expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights, and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com.

    Contacts:

    Press: PR@Presidio.com

    Investor Relations: Investors@presidio.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Usio to Host First Quarter 2025 Conference Call to Discuss Results and Provide Company Update on May 14, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq:USIO), a leading provider of integrated, cloud-based electronic payment and embedded financial solutions, today announced it will release first quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

    Usio’s management will host a conference call the same day, May 14, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to review financial results and provide a business update. Following management’s formal remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session.

    To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should call 1-844-883-3890. International callers should call 1-412-317-9246. All callers should ask for the Usio conference call. The conference call will also be available through a live webcast, which can be accessed via the company’s website at usio.com/events/.

    A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call through May 28, 2025. The replay can be accessed via the Company’s website or by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-0088 (international). The replay conference playback code is: 3107685.

    About Usio, Inc.
    Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading, cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks, service bureaus, integrated software vendors and card issuers. The Company operates credit, debit/prepaid, and ACH payment processing platforms to deliver convenient, world-class payment solutions and services clients through its unique payment facilitation platform as a service. The company, through its Usio Output Solutions division, offers services relating to electronic bill presentment, document composition, document decomposition and printing and mailing services. The strength of the Company lies in its ability to provide tailored solutions for card issuance, payment acceptance, and bill payments as well as its unique technology in the card issuing sector. Usio is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices in Austin, Texas.

    Websites: www.usio.com  and www.akimbocard.com
    Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook® and Twitter.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements which are covered by safe harbors. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding management’s intent, belief, and expectations, such as statements concerning our future and our operating and growth strategy. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “intend,” “look forward,” “anticipate,” “schedule,” and “expect” among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business that could cause actual results to vary, including such risks related to an economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the realization of opportunities from the IMS acquisition, the management of the Company’s growth, the loss of key resellers, the relationships with the Automated Clearinghouse network, bank sponsors, third-party card processing providers and merchants, the security of our software, hardware and information, the volatility of the stock price, the need to obtain additional financing, risks associated with new tax legislation, and compliance with complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future, could affect the Company’s businesses and financial results in the future and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections. The Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements included in this release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on information presently available to management. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    Contact
    Paul Manley
    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
    paul.manley@usio.com
    612-834-1804

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  • MIL-OSI: Decisions of Sampo plc’s Annual General Meeting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 23 April 2025 at 4:05 pm EEST


    Decisions of Sampo plc’s Annual General Meeting

    The Annual General Meeting of Sampo plc, held today on 23 April 2025, approved all the proposals made to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by the Board of Directors and its Committees, including distribution of dividend of EUR 0.34 per share for 2024.

    The AGM adopted the financial accounts for 2024 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and CEO from liability for the financial year ending 31 December 2024. The AGM authorised the Board of Directors to decide on share repurchases.

    Including proxy representatives, there were altogether 1,746,933,448 shares (64.91 per cent of all shares) and 1,750,933,448 votes (64.96 per cent of all votes) in the company represented at the AGM.

    Dividend payment

    The AGM decided to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.34 per share for 2024. The dividend will be paid to the shareholders registered in the company’s shareholders register maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy or VP Securities A/S in Denmark, and to the holders of the Swedish depository receipts (SDRs) registered in the securities depository and settlement register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB, as at the record date of 25 April 2025.

    The dividend will be paid to the shareholders and holders of the share entitlements on 6 May 2025 and to the SDR holders on 8 May 2025.

    Election and remuneration of the Board members

    The number of Board members was decreased by one to eight members. Christian Clausen, Steve Langan, Risto Murto, Antti Mäkinen, Markus Rauramo, Astrid Stange and Annica Witschard were re-elected for a term continuing until the close of the next Annual General Meeting. Sara Mella was elected as a new member to the Board. Of the previous members, Georg Ehrnrooth and Jannica Fagerholm were not available for re-election.

    At its organisational meeting, the Board elected Antti Mäkinen as Chair and Risto Murto as Vice Chair.

    All Board members have been determined to be independent of the Company and its major shareholders under the rules of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2025. The CVs of the Board members are available at www.sampo.com/board.

    The AGM decided on the following annual fees to the members of the Board of Directors until the close of the next AGM:

    • EUR 243,000 for the Chair of the Board (prev. EUR 235,000);
    • EUR 140,000 for the Vice Chair of the Board (prev. EUR 135,000);
    • EUR 108,000 for each member of the Board (prev. EUR 104,000);
    • EUR 30,000 for the Chair of the Audit Committee as an additional annual fee (prev. EUR 29,000); and
    • EUR 6,800 for each member of the Audit Committee as an additional annual fee (prev. EUR 6,600).

    A Board member must acquire Sampo plc A shares at the price paid in public trading with 50 per cent of his/her annual fee after the deduction of taxes, payments and potential statutory social and pension costs. Notwithstanding this, a Board member is not required to purchase any additional Sampo plc A shares if the Board member owns such amount of said shares that their value is equivalent to twice the respective Board member’s gross annual fee. The Company will pay any possible transfer tax related to the acquisition of the shares.

    Election and remuneration of the auditor and of the Sustainability Reporting Assurer Provider

    The Authorised Public Accountant Firm and Authorised Sustainability Audit Firm Deloitte Ltd was re-elected as the Company’s auditor and Sustainability Reporting Assurance Provider for the financial year 2025. APA ASA Jukka Vattulainen will continue as the auditor with principal responsibility and the principal authorised sustainability auditor. Company’s Auditor and the Sustainability Reporting Assurance Provider will be paid compensation against invoices approved by the Company.

    Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies

    Sampo’s Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies was adopted through an advisory resolution.

    Authorisation on share repurchases

    The AGM authorised the Board to resolve to repurchase, on one or several occasions, a maximum of 250,000,000 Sampo plc A shares. The maximum number of shares represents approximately 9.29 per cent of all outstanding A shares of the company. The repurchased shares will be cancelled.

    The authorisation will be valid until the close of the next AGM, however, no longer than 18 months from the AGM’s decision.

    AGM materials

    The proposals approved by the AGM are available in their entirety at Sampo’s website at www.sampo.com/agm. The Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies is available at www.sampo.com/year2024.

    The minutes of the Annual General Meeting will be available for viewing at www.sampo.com/agm and at Sampo plc’s head office at Fabianinkatu 27, Helsinki, Finland, by the end of 7 May 2025.

    SAMPO PLC

    For further information, please contact:

    Sami Taipalus
    Head of Investor Relations
    tel. +358 10 516 0030

    Maria Silander
    Communications Manager, Media Relations
    tel. +358 10 516 0031

    Distribution:
    Nasdaq Helsinki
    Nasdaq Stockholm
    Nasdaq Copenhagen
    London Stock Exchange
    FIN-FSA
    The principal media
    www.sampo.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Amplify Announces Intention to Further Adjourn Special Meeting of Stockholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify” or the “Company”) today announced that it intends to open and immediately adjourn its reconvened Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) relating to the Company’s proposed merger with Juniper Capital’s upstream Rocky Mountain portfolio companies. There will be no voting or other matters conducted at the meeting on April 23, 2025, and the Company intends to reconvene the Special Meeting on May 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (and the adjourned meeting will be held virtually via the internet at www.cesonlineservices.com/ampysm_vm). The record date for the Special Meeting, March 3, 2025, is unchanged and applies to the reconvened Special Meeting.

    The Special Meeting will be adjourned to allow for further time to solicit proxies from the Company’s stockholders and provide stockholders with additional time to vote in order to facilitate broader participation.

    In order to virtually attend the Special Meeting, you must register in advance at www.cesonlineservices.com/ampysm_vm prior to April 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. Please note, if you previously registered for the Special Meeting, you do not need to register again. You will not be able to attend the Special Meeting physically in person. Stockholders who have already cast their votes do not need to take any action, unless they wish to change or revoke their prior proxy or voting instructions, and their votes will be counted at the reconvened Special Meeting. For stockholders who have not yet cast their votes, we urge them to vote their shares now, so they can be tabulated prior to the reconvened Special Meeting. For more information on how to vote, please call the Company’s proxy solicitor, Sodali & Co, on their toll-free number (800) 662-5200 or email AMPY@investor.sodali.com.

    The Company’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the proposals identified in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting.

    About Amplify Energy
    Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas properties. Amplify’s operations are focused in Oklahoma, the Rockies (Bairoil), federal waters offshore Southern California (Beta), East Texas / North Louisiana, and the Eagle Ford (Non-op). For more information, visit www.amplifyenergy.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release includes “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Terminology such as “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this press release specifically include the expected timing of the adjourned Special Meeting. Please read the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and if applicable, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which are available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://www.amplifyenergy.com/investor-relations/default.aspx or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

    Important Additional Information Regarding the Mergers Will Be Filed With the SEC.
    In connection with the proposed mergers, the Company has filed a definitive proxy statement. The definitive proxy statement has been sent to the stockholders of record of the Company. The Company may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the mergers. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF AMPLIFY ARE ADVISED TO CAREFULLY READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGERS, THE PARTIES TO THE MERGERS AND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MERGERS. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed by Amplify with the SEC from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Security holders and other interested parties will also be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents (when available) by (1) directing your written request to: 500 Dallas Street, Suite 1700, Houston, Texas or (2) contacting our Investor Relations department by telephone at (832) 219-9044 or (832) 219-9051. Copies of the documents filed by the Company with the SEC will be available free of charge on the Company’s website at http://www.amplifyenergy.com.

    Participants in the Solicitation.
    Amplify and certain of its respective directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the stockholders of Amplify in connection with the transaction, including a description of their respective direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the Company’s directors and executive officers is also included in Amplify’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and 2024 Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 5, 2024. These documents are available free of charge as described above.

    Contacts

    Amplify Energy

    Jim Frew — Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (832) 219-9044
    jim.frew@amplifyenergy.com

    Michael Jordan — Director, Finance and Treasurer
    (832) 219-9051
    michael.jordan@amplifyenergy.com  

    Sodali & Co.

    Michael Verrechia / Eric Kamback / Christopher Rice
    (800) 662-5200
    AMPY@investor.sodali.com  

    FTI Consulting

    Tanner Kaufman / Brandon Elliott / Rose Zu
    amplifyenergy@fticonsulting.com

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  • MIL-OSI: XCHG Limited Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMBURG, Germany, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XCHG Limited (“XCharge” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: XCH), a global leader in integrated EV charging solutions, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 23, 2025. The annual report, which contains the Company’s audited consolidated statements, can be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov and on XCharge’s investor relations website at https://investors.xcharge.com/.

    The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to ir@xcharge.com or Investor Relations Department at XCHG Limited, XCharge Europe GmbH, Heselstücken 18, 22453 Hamburg, Germany.

    About XCharge

    XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH), founded in 2015, is a global leader in integrated EV charging solutions. The company offers comprehensive EV charging solutions, which primarily include DC fast chargers and advanced battery-integrated DC fast chargers as well as their accompanying services. Through the combination of XCharge’s proprietary charging technology, energy storage system technology and accompanying services, the Company enhances EV charging efficiency and unlocks the value of energy storage and management. Committed to providing innovative and efficient EV charging solutions, XCharge is actively working toward establishing a global green future that is critical to long-term growth and development.

    For more information, please visit: https://investors.xcharge.com/

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    XCharge
    IR Department
    Email: ir@xcharge.com

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Brandi Piacente
    Tel: +1-212-481-2050
    Jenny Cai
    Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
    Email: XCharge@tpg-ir.com

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  • MIL-OSI: CETY Announces $400K in Heat Recovery System Sales and Enhancement of Its 350 kW ORC System to Support Larger-Scale Applications

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, CA., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (the “Company” or “CETY”), a clean energy technology company offering power generation, waste to energy, and heat to power solutions to deliver affordable, scalable, and eco-friendly energy, clean fuels, and alternative electricity for a sustainable future, is pleased to announce a strategic agreement with Sagacity, a new company specializing in advanced design, manufacturing, and system integration, with a strong focus on clean energy and distribution.

    This milestone agreement secures $400,000 in sales of CETY’s magnetic bearing Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) heat recovery solutions and should accelerate the development of an advanced 350 kW magnetic bearing ORC system designed to scale clean energy generation for large industrial and commercial applications.

    This collaboration strengthens CETY’s robust supply chain, enabling the efficient manufacturing and distribution of its proprietary Clean Cycle II (CCII) ORC system while advancing next-generation ORC technologies tailored for energy-intensive industries. By optimizing production and leveraging economies of scale, CETY can drive cost reductions and operational efficiencies across the clean energy sector.

    The new 350 kW ORC system, currently under development, represents a significant leap forward in heat recovery innovation. Engineered for scalability and reliability, this new system should support new opportunities for clean energy deployment across Biomass, Oil & Gas, Data Centers, Small-to-Midsize Power Plants, and other high-demand sectors. By increasing energy efficiency and lowering operational costs, this breakthrough technology further underscores CETY’s role as a growing leader in global decarbonization efforts.

    Kam Mahdi, CEO of Clean Energy Technologies, commented:

    “This agreement with Sagacity is more than a sales milestone; it’s a catalyst for scaling our ORC technology to serve larger and more complex energy needs. By expanding our manufacturing and distribution capabilities, we are enhancing supply chain resilience, reducing costs, and accelerating the commercialization of waste heat recovery solutions to drive efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value for industries worldwide.”

    The initial sales under this agreement include the delivery of Clean Cycle II ORC units, essential system components, and engineering support to facilitate seamless integration into key markets. As CETY and Sagacity continue to collaborate, their focus will remain on advancing ORC technology to maximize energy recovery, improve affordability, lower cost, and reinforce the transition to sustainable power generation.

    With this agreement, CETY is not only securing revenue but also positioning itself for long-term scalability, cost-effective deployment, and global adoption of waste heat-to-power solutions that will redefine energy efficiency worldwide.

    About Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY)

    Headquartered in Irvine, California, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY) is a rising leader in the zero-emission revolution by offering eco-friendly green energy solutions, clean energy fuels and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia. We deliver power from heat and biomass with zero emission and low cost. Our principal products are Waste Heat Recovery Solutions using our patented Clean CycleTM generator to create electricity. Waste to Energy Solutions convert waste products created in manufacturing, agriculture, wastewater treatment plants and other industries to electricity and BioChar. Engineering, Consulting and Project Management Solutions provide expertise and experience in developing clean energy projects for municipal and industrial customers and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies.

    CETY’s common stock is currently traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “CETY.” For more information, visit www.cetyinc.com.

    Follow CETY on our social media channels: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook

    This summary should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024, and our other periodic filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain, among other matters, risk factors and financial footnotes as well as a discussions of our business, operations and financial matters, which filings can be located on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing additional project interests, the Company’s analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and development of various project interests and certain other matters. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of CETY’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

    Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.

    Investor and Investment Media inquiries:

    949-273-4990

    ir@cetyinc.com

    Source: Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.

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  • MIL-OSI: Genie Energy to Report First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEWARK, NJ, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE), a leading retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider, will announce financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

    Genie Energy will issue an earnings release over a wire service and post it in the “Investors” section of the Genie Energy website (https://genie.com/investors/quarterly-earnings/) at 7:30 AM Eastern. The release also will be filed in a current report (Form 8-K) with the SEC.

    At 8:30 AM Eastern, Genie Energy’s management will host a conference call to discuss financial and operational results, business outlook, and strategy. The call will begin with management’s remarks followed by Q&A with investors.

    To participate in the conference call, dial 1-877-545-0523 (toll-free from the US) or 1-973-528-0016 (international) and provide the following participant access code: 585907.

    Approximately three hours after the call, a call replay will be accessible by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (toll-free from the US) or 1-919-882-2331 (international) and providing the replay passcode: 52352. The replay will remain available through Tuesday, May 20, 2025. In addition, a recording of the call will be available for playback on the the Genie Energy website. 

    In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

    About Genie Energy Ltd.: 

    Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE) is a leading retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider. The Genie Retail Energy division (GRE) supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States. The Genie Renewables division (GREW) is a vertically-integrated provider of community and utility-scale solar energy solutions. For more information, visit Genie.com.

    Contact: 
    Genie Energy Investor Relations
    Bill Ulrey
    E-mail: wulrey@genie.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Netcapital Portfolio Company Acquires Spellbook Studio

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, MA, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced that Netcapital portfolio company, Zelgor, has acquired Spellbook Studio, creators of The Infinite Black & The Infinite Black 2.

    The Infinite Black franchise is a space combat Massive Multiplayer Online game (MMO) and was one of the first MMO’s to be released on Android in 2011. Players build, collect, manage, and battle their fleet of spaceships as they fight for control of The Infinite Black. Both games are free to play on mobile and generate revenues through the sale of virtual “credits” which can be used to purchase ship upgrades.

    “With a community of 120,000 players, this is an opportunity for Zelgor to own and operate a franchise with a devoted following,” said John Fanning Jr., Zelgor CEO. “Through this acquisition, Zelgor now expects to generate enough revenue to make its ongoing operations sustainable.”

    The Infinite Black 2 is available for download using the following link: https://linktr.ee/Zelgor

    About Zelgor

    Zelgor is an interactive entertainment company creating a virtual universe around its unique media franchise, called the Noobs, an army of outlandish aliens exploring the universe. Zelgor investors include famous venture capitalist Tim Draper, co-creator of Guitar Hero, Kai Huang, and the founders of Napster. The Zelgor team holds real-world experience working on successful games like The Sims, Bioshock Infinite, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and many more. To learn more about Zelgor Games, visit zelgor.com.

    About Netcapital Inc.

    Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The Company’s consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies. The Company’s funding portal, Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association. The Company’s broker-dealer, Netcapital Securities Inc., is also registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA.

    Forward Looking Statements

    The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

    Investor Contact

    800-460-0815 
    ir@netcapital.com

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  • MIL-OSI: EquityZen Announces Key Executive Promotions: Brian Griffith to Chief Business Officer and Sudesh Kulkarni to Chief Product Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EquityZen, a leading marketplace for buying and selling private company equity, today announced the promotions of Brian Griffith to Chief Business Officer and Sudesh Kulkarni to Chief Product Officer. These appointments come as EquityZen continues to expand its platform and reach in the private market. 

    In his new Chief Business Officer role, Griffith will focus on driving growth, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making. He will spearhead efforts across go-to-market, technology, and operations to expand EquityZen’s marketplace and provide more investors access to pre-IPO investments and more shareholders access to company-approved liquidity.

    Griffith joined EquityZen in 2019 as Chief of Staff and during his tenure has overseen the finance, sales, and marketing functions. He spent four years as EquityZen’s Head of Business Operations before being promoted to Chief Business Officer. Notably, he has contributed to EquityZen closing over 45,000 private market transactions in more than 450 companies since 2013 and enabling crucial scale across the organization. Prior to EquityZen, Griffith spent 10 years at KPMG, where he helped build and scale KPMG’s Private Enterprise practice. Griffith holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois.

    “I am excited to take on this new role at EquityZen,” said Griffith. “I believe that EquityZen has a unique opportunity to democratize access to the private markets, and I am committed to helping the company achieve its full potential.”

    Sudesh Kulkarni has been promoted to Chief Product Officer and will continue to oversee the firm’s product and technology functions. Kulkarni joined EquityZen in August 2022 as Vice President of Product. 

    Prior to joining EquityZen, Kulkarni held leadership positions in product and technology at Capitolis, Intercontinental Exchange and Wells Fargo. Sudesh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Pune, India, and a Master’s degree in Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. He has earned Fintech and Product certifications from UC Berkeley Haas, Project Management Institute, and Product School. 

    Since joining EquityZen, Kulkarni has led the transformation of the product organization with his steadfast leadership and deep expertise in financial technology. He has brought strategic direction and has improved platform functionality and customer experience, while simultaneously enhancing operational productivity.

    “As private markets continue their unprecedented growth trajectory, I am energized to build upon the strong foundation we’ve established at EquityZen,” said Kulkarni. “Customer-centricity remains the cornerstone of our product and technology strategy as we look to thoughtfully and responsibly integrate emerging technologies, particularly AI, to deliver meaningful improvements to the digital experiences our customers rely upon.”

    “Brian and Sudesh are both proven leaders with cross-functional experience and deep expertise in their respective fields. They have brought perspective and leadership to our company as we continue to build a more accessible, efficient, and transparent platform,” said Atish Davda, CEO of EquityZen. “Their contributions have been invaluable to EquityZen’s success and are especially important as private market investments continue to grow in significance in the average investors’ portfolio.”

    About EquityZen

    Since 2013, the EquityZen marketplace has enabled the buying and selling of shares in private companies. EquityZen brings together over 700,000 investors and shareholders, providing liquidity to early shareholders and private market access to accredited investors for as little as $5,000 up to well over $5 million. Having completed more than 45,000 private placements in more than 450 private companies, EquityZen leads the way in delivering “Private Markets for the Public”.

    Media Contact
    Deborah Kostroun, Zito Partners
    deborah@zitopartners.com
    +1 (201) 403-8185

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3dea3ccf-6886-4c10-8567-4c50eec20af2

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  • MIL-OSI: Siebert Financial Expands Executive Team with New CMO Stefano Marrone

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI and NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB), a diversified financial services company, has appointed Stefano Marrone as Chief Marketing Officer. Marrone will direct marketing for all divisions (including Siebert.Valor, Siebert.SPS, and Gebbia Media) to advance the firm’s mission of delivering “Financial Freedom for Everyone.” A key focus of his role will be bringing media production and financial literacy together, leveraging the unique presence of Gebbia Media within Siebert Financial.

    In 2024, Marrone led Siebert Financial’s successful rebrand and rolled out a modernized website as a consultant, working closely with Siebert’s leadership. That initiative drove notable brand growth and client engagement. He brings extensive experience collaborating with leading financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, UBS Asset Management, and HSBC, as well as tech giants Google and Meta. Marrone also founded and exited a content agency, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels bold marketing and strategic thinking.

    “Stefano’s ability to deliver fresh thinking has already energized Siebert Financial,” said John J Gebbia, CEO of Siebert Financial. “He helped spark our rebrand last year, and we’re excited about his vision to engage the next generation of investors, which will keep us ahead in a competitive market.”

    Marrone will focus on creative campaigns, AI-driven marketing, and brand development. He aims to build innovative content solutions that increase both financial literacy and client engagement, particularly through Gebbia Media’s production capabilities.

    “Stefano’s commitment to modern content resonates with our goals,” said David Gebbia, Principal at Siebert Financial and CEO of Gebbia Media. “Bringing together media production and financial education under one roof is a rare advantage for a financial firm. His background in storytelling and AI will help us create dynamic content, bridging entertainment and financial literacy for clients of all ages.”

    Siebert.Valor’s mission to reach veterans and military families remains key to the company. Marrone will ensure messaging and educational resources reach those audiences effectively, reflecting the firm’s broader commitment to inclusivity.

    “Stefano has a gift for making complex topics like financial education feel clear and empowering. His approach will help us better support our veterans and active-duty communities,” said Kaj Larsen, Head of Military Investment and Communications at Siebert.

    Marrone sees bold leadership and unified media resources as keys to building on Siebert Financial’s legacy of innovation in finance.

    “I am excited to join a financial brand with such a rich history,” said Marrone. “Working with the Gebbia family has shown me how forward-looking leadership can reimagine a legacy institution. Combining Gebbia Media’s creative capabilities with robust financial education to engage with a younger audience segment is a powerful strategy. I’m honored to help shape the next chapter of Siebert Financial as we continue to innovate in an industry that strongly needs it.”

    About Siebert Financial Corp.
    Siebert is a diversified financial services company and has been a member of the NYSE since 1967, when Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE and the first to head one of its member firms.

    Siebert operates through its subsidiaries Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, Park Wilshire Companies, Inc., RISE Financial Services, LLC, Siebert Technologies, LLC, and StockCross Digital Solutions, Ltd, and Gebbia Entertainment LLC. Through these entities, Siebert provides a full range of brokerage and financial advisory services, including securities brokerage, investment advisory and insurance offerings, securities lending, and corporate stock plan administration solutions, in addition to entertainment and media productions. For over 55 years, Siebert has been a company that values its clients, shareholders, and employees. More information is available at www.siebert.com.

    About Gebbia Media
    Gebbia Media is a subsidiary of Siebert Financial Corp. and is an entertainment company focused on the promotion of music artists and catalogue acquisition, as well as the production of film and TV content across story-driven, reality, and factual formats. Gebbia Media functions as the in-house production agency of Siebert Financial and currently has several media projects in development.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “intend” and similar words or expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements.

    These forward-looking statements, which reflect beliefs, objectives, and expectations as of the date hereof, are based on the best judgment of the management of Siebert. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, including, without limitation, the following: economic, social and political conditions, global economic downturns resulting from extraordinary events; securities industry risks; interest rate risks; liquidity risks; credit risk with clients and counterparties; risk of liability for errors in clearing functions; systemic risk; systems failures, delays and capacity constraints; network security risks; competition; reliance on external service providers; new laws and regulations affecting Siebert’s business; net capital requirements; extensive regulation, regulatory uncertainties and legal matters; failure to maintain relationships with employees, customers, business partners or governmental entities; the inability to achieve synergies or to implement integration plans; and other consequences associated with risks and uncertainties detailed in Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors of Siebert’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and Siebert’s filings with the SEC.

    Siebert cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and new factors may emerge, or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that could impact its business. Siebert undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by the federal securities laws.

    Media Contact
    Deborah Kostroun, Zito Partners
    deborah@zitopartners.com
    +1 (201) 403-8185

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a0d77ebc-7226-46ce-8c2e-5129bfd3057d

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  • MIL-OSI: Volta Finance Limited – Net Asset Value(s) as at 31 March 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Volta Finance Limited (VTA / VTAS)
    March 2025 monthly report

    NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION, OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES

    Guernsey, April 23rd, 2025

    AXA IM has published the Volta Finance Limited (the “Company” or “Volta Finance” or “Volta”) monthly report for March 2025. The full report is attached to this release and will be available on Volta’s website shortly (www.voltafinance.com).

    Performance and Portfolio Activity

    Dear Investors,

    Volta Finance’s net performance for the month of March was negative -2.9%, taking the Aug 2024-to-date performance at +9.7%. Both our investments in CLO Debt and CLO Equity were impacted by the broader volatility and risk repricing across global markets. In line with its dividend policy, Volta declared a 15.5c quarterly dividend through the month.

    CLO markets exhibited classic cyclical patterns characterized by spread tightening in January followed by some widening towards the end of the Quarter. However, market movements in March extended beyond typical seasonal dynamics as geopolitical tensions and uncertainties surrounding President Trump’s trade policies had a significant impact. The announcement of tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and increased levies on China in February shook Equity markets across the globe and triggered a general repricing of risk. March saw additional tariff threats hinting towards a total revamp of US trade agreements in the making. Major Equity indices sold off, with pressures on technology, automotive and consumer discretionary sectors notably. These announcements overshadowed positive news on the inflation front (cooling PCE), while the Fed maintained its key rate on March 19. Lower GDP growth projections were on everybody’s mind, while markets were left in limbo ahead of the tariff announcements of the US administration due to take place on April 2nd.

    It was no surprise to see Credit markets repricing in March as well: the European High Yield index (Xover) closed around 40bps wider at 328bps. In the loan market, Euro Loans dropped c. 1pt to about 97.80px (Morningstar European Leveraged Loan Index) while US Loans felt by 85cts down to 96.30px. The primary CLO market remained active as many transactions were executed, although levels moved wider across the capital structure, notably BBs towards +600bps (from +475bps context). In terms of performance, BBs had a total return of -1.5%, US High Yield returned -1.07% and Euro High Yield were down by -1%.

    Looking at Volta Finance’s cashflow, the portfolio generated c. €28m equivalent of interests and coupons over the last six months, representing c.21% of February’s NAV on an annualized basis. Over the month, Volta’s CLO Equity tranches returned -4.3%** while CLO Debt tranches returned -0.5% performance**, cash representing c. 10% of the NAV.

    Volta is around 21% exposed to USD, the March currency moves having a meaningful impact on the overall funds’ performance (-0.94%).

    As of end of March 2025, Volta’s NAV was €269.6m, i.e. €7.37 per share.

    *It should be noted that approximately 0.29% of Volta’s GAV comprises investments for which the relevant NAVs as at the month-end date are normally available only after Volta’s NAV has already been published. Volta’s policy is to publish its NAV on as timely a basis as possible to provide shareholders with Volta’s appropriately up-to-date NAV information. Consequently, such investments are valued using the most recently available NAV for each fund or quoted price for such subordinated notes. The most recently available fund NAV or quoted price was 0.18% as at 28 February 2025, 0.11% as at 30 September 2024.

    ** “performances” of asset classes are calculated as the Dietz-performance of the assets in each bucket, taking into account the Mark-to-Market of the assets at period ends, payments received from the assets over the period, and ignoring changes in cross-currency rates. Nevertheless, some residual currency effects could impact the aggregate value of the portfolio when aggregating each bucket.

    CONTACTS

    For the Investment Manager
    AXA Investment Managers Paris
    François Touati
    francois.touati@axa-im.com
    +33 (0) 1 44 45 80 22

    Olivier Pons
    Olivier.pons@axa-im.com
    +33 (0) 1 44 45 87 30

    Company Secretary and Administrator
    BNP Paribas S.A, Guernsey Branch
    guernsey.bp2s.volta.cosec@bnpparibas.com 
    +44 (0) 1481 750 853

    Corporate Broker
    Cavendish Securities plc
    Andrew Worne
    Daniel Balabanoff
    +44 (0) 20 7397 8900

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    ABOUT VOLTA FINANCE LIMITED

    Volta Finance Limited is incorporated in Guernsey under The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) and listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market for listed securities. Volta’s home member state for the purposes of the EU Transparency Directive is the Netherlands. As such, Volta is subject to regulation and supervision by the AFM, being the regulator for financial markets in the Netherlands.

    Volta’s Investment objectives are to preserve its capital across the credit cycle and to provide a stable stream of income to its Shareholders through dividends that it expects to distribute on a quarterly basis. The Company currently seeks to achieve its investment objectives by pursuing exposure predominantly to CLO’s and similar asset classes. A more diversified investment strategy across structured finance assets may be pursued opportunistically. The Company has appointed AXA Investment Managers Paris an investment management company with a division specialised in structured credit, for the investment management of all its assets.

    *****

    ABOUT AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
    AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a multi-expert asset management company within the AXA Group, a global leader in financial protection and wealth management. AXA IM is one of the largest European-based asset managers with 2,800 professionals and €859 billion in assets under management as of the end of June 2024.  

    *****

    This press release is published by AXA Investment Managers Paris (“AXA IM”), in its capacity as alternative investment fund manager (within the meaning of Directive 2011/61/EU, the “AIFM Directive”) of Volta Finance Limited (the “Volta Finance”) whose portfolio is managed by AXA IM.

    This press release is for information only and does not constitute an invitation or inducement to acquire shares in Volta Finance. Its circulation may be prohibited in certain jurisdictions and no recipient may circulate copies of this document in breach of such limitations or restrictions. This document is not an offer for sale of the securities referred to herein in the United States or to persons who are “U.S. persons” for purposes of Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or otherwise in circumstances where such offer would be restricted by applicable law. Such securities may not be sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration from the Securities Act. Volta Finance does not intend to register any portion of the offer of such securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of such securities in the United States.

    *****

    This communication is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”) or (iii) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The securities referred to herein are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. Past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance.

    *****
    This press release contains statements that are, or may deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes”, “anticipated”, “expects”, “intends”, “is/are expected”, “may”, “will” or “should”. They include the statements regarding the level of the dividend, the current market context and its impact on the long-term return of Volta Finance’s investments. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Volta Finance’s actual results, portfolio composition and performance may differ materially from the impression created by the forward-looking statements. AXA IM does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements.

    Any target information is based on certain assumptions as to future events which may not prove to be realised. Due to the uncertainty surrounding these future events, the targets are not intended to be and should not be regarded as profits or earnings or any other type of forecasts. There can be no assurance that any of these targets will be achieved. In addition, no assurance can be given that the investment objective will be achieved.

    The figures provided that relate to past months or years and past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance or construed as a reliable indicator as to future performance. Throughout this review, the citation of specific trades or strategies is intended to illustrate some of the investment methodologies and philosophies of Volta Finance, as implemented by AXA IM. The historical success or AXA IM’s belief in the future success, of any of these trades or strategies is not indicative of, and has no bearing on, future results.

    The valuation of financial assets can vary significantly from the prices that the AXA IM could obtain if it sought to liquidate the positions on behalf of the Volta Finance due to market conditions and general economic environment. Such valuations do not constitute a fairness or similar opinion and should not be regarded as such.

    Editor: AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS PARIS, a company incorporated under the laws of France, having its registered office located at Tour Majunga, 6, Place de la Pyramide – 92800 Puteaux. AXA IMP is authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers under registration number GP92008 as an alternative investment fund manager within the meaning of the AIFM Directive.

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  • MIL-OSI: Apollo Funds Form $220 Million Community Solar Joint Venture with Bullrock Energy Ventures

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK and SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Bullrock Energy Ventures (“Bullrock”) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have committed to fund up to $220 million for a new joint venture partnership with Bullrock related to a portfolio of community solar assets located in New York and New England. $100 million of Apollo’s equity commitment will fund the development of Bullrock’s nearly 500 MW pipeline of renewable energy assets.

    Based in Vermont, Bullrock is a high-growth renewable energy company with operations throughout the Northeast. The company’s vertically integrated model includes deal sourcing, underwriting, development, construction, financing and asset management. Bullrock, led by Chairman and Founder Gregg Beldock, alongside partner company NxtGenREA led by Mike Mills, has developed nearly 500 MW of solar projects across New England, New York and the Midwest over the past decade. The projects support local residents and businesses throughout the country with access to affordable clean energy. 

    “We are excited to partner with Gregg and the Bullrock team and invest in this scaled portfolio of solar assets that we believe will offer significant benefits to their surrounding communities,” said Apollo Partner Corinne Still. “Community solar represents an innovative solution to expanding local access to clean, efficient power across the energy grid, benefiting individuals, households and businesses alike. This partnership underscores Apollo’s commitment to serving as a leading capital provider supporting the energy transition, investing in companies and projects that serve the growing demand for diverse sources of power.”

    Bullrock Chairman and Founder Gregg Beldock and Bullrock Managing Partner Amory Beldock stated, “Our partnership with Apollo enhances a leading vertically integrated renewables platform working to meet the growing demand for power while reinforcing American energy security. Our long history in construction and development paired with Apollo’s integrated platform positions us to efficiently scale our portfolio. Community solar lowers energy costs, improves grid resiliency and boosts local economies. Apollo shares our commitment to driving the industry forward and we’re proud to work with them.”

    Over the past five years, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates have committed, deployed or arranged approximately $58 billioni of climate and energy transition-related investments, supporting companies and projects across clean energy and infrastructure.

    Tax Equity for the portfolio is arranged by Mike Mills through his company NxtGenREA.

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP served as legal to the Apollo Funds. Brown Rudnick LLP served as legal counsel to Bullrock. 

    i As of December 31, 2024. The firmwide targets (the “Targets”) to deploy, commit, or arrange capital commensurate with Apollo’s proprietary Climate and Transition Investment Framework (the “CTIF”), are (1) $50 billion by 2027 and (2) more than $100 billion by 2030 The CTIF, which is subject to change at any time without notice, sets forth certain activities classified by Apollo as sustainable economic activities (“SEAs”), and the methodologies used to calculate contribution towards the Targets. Only investments determined to be currently contributing to an SEA in accordance with the CTIF are counted toward the Targets. Under the CTIF, Apollo uses different calculation methodologies for different types of investments in equity, debt and real estate. For additional details on the CTIF, please refer to our website here: https://www.apollo.com/strategies/asset-management/real-assets/sustainable-investing-platform.

    About Apollo

    Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of December 31, 2024, Apollo had approximately $751 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

    About Bullrock Energy Ventures

    Bullrock Energy Ventures is a vertically integrated renewable energy investment platform. The company was born out of Bullrock’s long history across renewables, construction, real estate development and healthcare and NxtGenREA’s deep experience in solar development and tax equity financing. Bullrock has developed over 500 MW to date, deployed over $2B in capital across the clean energy space, and is quickly moving to develop its 500 MW pipeline. Our success is a testament to our uniquely integrated model which allows us to build, operate, finance and manage energy assets at scale. We are proud to accelerate the energy transition through our pioneering approach to development while supporting local communities and securing American energy independence. 

    Contacts

    Noah Gunn
    Global Head of Investor Relations
    Apollo Global Management, Inc.
    212-822-0540
    ir@apollo.com 

    Joanna Rose
    Global Head of Corporate Communications
    Apollo Global Management, Inc.
    212-822-0491
    communications@apollo.com 

    For Bullrock Energy Ventures:

    ir@bullrockcorp.com

    For Bullrock Media Contacts:

    Patrick Lenihan
    Gravity Strategic Partners
    patrick@gravitystrat.com
    201-819-9871

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  • MIL-OSI: Wearable Devices Secures U.S. Patent for Combined Voice and Gesture Control

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Newly allowed patent extends Wearable Devices’ innovative gesture technology into the domain of voice control

    YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has allowed its patent titled “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device.”

    This patent represents a significant advancement in the Company’s strategic intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio, strengthening global protection for its core innovations in wearable bio-potential sensors. The Company’s IP strategy includes patent families designed to protect a wide spectrum of future applications, ensuring agility in response to emerging global market needs.
    The newly allowed patent enables the integration of gesture recognition with voice control interfaces, introducing personalization features, and combining both neural and voice-based user authentication. This creates a more seamless, secure, and intuitive human-machine interaction.

    The patented technology enables intuitive, hands-free interaction across a wide range of applications. For example, users wearing AI-powered or augmented reality (“AR”) glasses can navigate maps, control audio, and access virtual assistants using natural gestures and voice commands. In smart home applications, a user can use their voice to select a home appliance to control – such as the TV volume or air conditioning temperature – and then use subtle gestures to fine-tune the settings. In multi-user environments, such as smart homes or shared AR systems, the device intelligently recognizes individual users through unique gesture and voice signatures, delivering personalized experiences. In clinical or surgical settings, medical professionals can interact with digital interfaces – scrolling, zooming, or switching views – without compromising sterility, using only in-air gestures and voice cues.

    “Voice control is an essential interface for smart environments, but it often lacks the precision, personalization and the security users need,” said Guy Wagner, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Wearable Devices. “By integrating voice and gesture-based interaction along with neural and voice-based user authentication, we’re bridging that gap, enabling users not only initiate actions by voice but also to fine-tune and personalize device behavior through intuitive gestures. This combination introduces a new dimension of seamless, secure, and intelligent human-computer interaction.”

    About Wearable Devices Ltd.

    Wearable Devices Ltd. is a pioneering growth company revolutionizing human-computer interaction through its AI-powered neural input technology for both consumer and business markets. Leveraging proprietary sensors, software, and advanced AI algorithms, the Company’s innovative products, including the Mudra Band for iOS and Mudra Link for Android, enable seamless, touch-free interaction by transforming subtle finger and wrist movements into intuitive controls. These groundbreaking solutions enhance gaming and the rapidly expanding AR/VR/XR landscapes. The Company offers a dual-channel business model: direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing. Its flagship Mudra Band integrates functional and stylish design with cutting-edge AI to empower consumers, while its enterprise solutions provide businesses with the tools to deliver immersive and interactive experiences. By setting the input standard for the XR market, Wearable Devices is redefining user experiences and driving innovation in one of the fastest-growing tech sectors. Wearable Devices’ ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq under the symbols “WLDS” and “WLDSW,” respectively.

    Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or other comparable terms. For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss our IP strategy and the benefits and advantages of it, emerging global market needs and the benefits and advantages of newly patented technology. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the trading of our ordinary shares or warrants and the development of a liquid trading market; our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, strategic alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on March 20, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

    Investor Relations Contact

    Michal Efraty
    IR@wearabledevices.co.il

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  • MIL-OSI China: Foreign Minister Lin and Tuvaluan Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone witness signing of agreements on labor cooperation and seafarer training and certification

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Foreign Minister Lin and Tuvaluan Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone witness signing of agreements on labor cooperation and seafarer training and certification

    • Date:2025-04-16
    • Data Source:Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

    April 16, 2025  

    No. 097  

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a Tuvaluan delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development Panapasi Nelesone and his wife, Madame Corinna Laafai, at the Taipei Guest House on April 15. Together, they witnessed the signing of two bilateral agreements—one on labor cooperation and another on the recognition of training and certification of seafarers. These agreements, which were signed respectively by Minister of Labor Hung Sun-han and Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai for Taiwan and by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa for Tuvalu, aim to deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation in such domains as labor affairs, fisheries, and seafarer certification. 

    Following the signing ceremony, Minister Lin hosted a banquet for the delegation at the Taipei Guest House. In his speech, he warmly welcomed them and thanked the government of Tuvalu for its long-standing and unwavering support of Taiwan’s international participation, including speaking up for Taiwan at major international events. Minister Lin expressed special appreciation to the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) for coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to facilitate the signing of the two agreements. He indicated that they bolstered Taiwan-Tuvalu cooperation and marked the concrete implementation of the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project under the policy of integrated diplomacy. He also noted that they aligned with the concept of every ministry serving as a foreign ministry and every citizen as a diplomat. Minister Lin emphasized that MOFA had actively consolidated the diverse capabilities of government agencies and civil society, leveraging overall national strength to enhance cooperation between Taiwan and its diplomatic allies. Moving forward, he pledged to work hand in hand with the government of Tuvalu to expand exchanges across a variety of domains to promote economic prosperity and the well-being of the peoples of both countries. 

    Speaking at the banquet, Deputy Prime Minister Nelesone stated that in 46 years as diplomatic allies, Taiwan and Tuvalu had jointly responded to numerous challenges and created myriad opportunities for close cooperation in such areas as health care, agriculture, education, and basic infrastructure. He affirmed that the two nations had built a diplomatic alliance founded on freedom and democracy, adding that they shared strong bonds and were like family. On behalf of the government and people of Tuvalu, he sincerely thanked Taiwan for its long-term support of his nation’s development and reaffirmed Tuvalu’s staunch commitment to backing Taiwan’s international participation. He expressed the hope that both countries would continue working together to advance their diplomatic partnership, setting an example for the world.

    Guests at the banquet included Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Lin Ching-yi; Acting Director General of the MOL Workforce Development Agency Chen Shih-chang; Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Agency Lin Ding-rong; Director General of the MOTC Maritime and Port Bureau Yeh Hsieh-lung; Secretary General of the International Cooperation and Development Fund Huang Yu-lin; and representatives from the business sector. Participants exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including health care, climate change adaptation, and agricultural and fisheries cooperation. (E)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Bookkeeper Sentenced to More Than One Year in Prison for Tax Evasion and Disability Benefit Fraud

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BOSTON – The former bookkeeper for an electrical contracting business has been sentenced for concealing income from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and stealing disability benefits.

    David Tetreault, 55, of Attleboro, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Tetreault has also been ordered to pay $623,602 to the Internal Revenue Service, $159,816 to the Social Security Administration and $161,835 to the Employment Retirement System of Rhode Island in restitution. In October 20204, Tetreault pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion, one count of theft of government money and one count of wire fraud.

    Tetreault worked as a bookkeeper for a Massachusetts-based electrical contractor between 2015 and 2021. During those years, Tetreault received wages in cash and used company funds to pay his personal credit card bills. Tetreault manipulated the company’s accounting records and bank statements to disguise these payments as business expenses. As a result of this conduct, Tetreault underreported his personal income by at least $2.1 million, causing a loss to the IRS of over $600,000.

    In addition, Tetreault did not report his work for the electrical contractor or his income to the Social Security Administration and submitted false information about his employment and income to the Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI). As a result of this conduct, Tetreault collected over $320,000 in Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and ERSRI disability pension benefits to which he was not entitled between 2016 and 2024.

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Thomas Demeo, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation in Boston; and Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Holcomb of the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit prosecuted the case.
     

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  • MIL-OSI: Aemetis India Plant Visited by U.S. Consul General

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CUPERTINO, Calif., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, has been working with the U.S. government to support the success of American interests in India. Aemetis owns and operates an 80 million gallon per year biodiesel production facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The U.S. Consul General, Jennifer Larson, recently toured the Universal biodiesel plant along with staff from the consulate to further the collaboration with Aemetis. 

    India is committed to the production and use of biofuels to expand markets for agricultural products and to utilize waste materials to improve air quality. The target set in the India National Policy on Biofuels is an increase in the blend of biodiesel from 1% to 5%. The meeting and plant tour by Jennifer Larson, the U.S. Consul General based in Hyderabad, India, focused on understanding the implications of India biofuels policies to expand the production of renewable fuels by Universal Biofuels.

    “Diesel engine emissions are a significant contributor to air pollution and a cause of significant public health problems in India,” said Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis. “The Universal Biofuels facility in India has invested in the expansion of production capacity to meet India’s goal of a 5% biodiesel blend and facilitate the reduction of air pollution from diesel engine exhaust. The visit by the Consul General is representative of the level of engagement by all parties to generate the many benefits of renewable fuels in India.”

    “The adoption of new policies in India that facilitate access to feedstocks supports our plans to raise the capital and invest the resources into growing our production capacity,” said Sanjeev Duggal, CEO of Universal Biofuels. “We look forward to continuing the work with the consulate and view the visit by Ms. Larson as a critical step forward that is an important sign of support for our business.” 

    Aemetis’ Universal Biofuels subsidiary is one of the largest biodiesel producers in India, having been in operation for more than 17 years. Universal Biofuels increased its annual biodiesel production capacity from 60 million gallons to 80 million gallons in the past year, with further biodiesel expansion to other locations and diversification into biogas production planned during the next twelve months. To support further growth, Universal Biofuels is preparing for an IPO in India, aiming for completion in late 2025 or the first half of 2026, subject to continued favorable stock market conditions.

    Universal Biofuels completed $112 million of biodiesel and glycerin shipments in the twelve months ended September 2024, including deliveries to the three government-owned oil marketing companies under a cost-plus contract. Shipments of biodiesel to OMCs are expected to begin again this month under the next round of biodiesel contracts. 

    About Aemetis

    Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Aemetis is a renewable natural gas and biofuels company focused on the operation, acquisition, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies that support energy independence and security. Founded in 2006, Aemetis operates and is expanding a California biogas digester network and pipeline system to convert dairy waste into renewable natural gas. Aemetis owns and operates a 65 million gallon per year ethanol production facility in California’s Central Valley near Modesto that also supplies about 80 dairies with animal feed. Aemetis owns and operates an 80 million gallon per year biofuels facility on the East Coast of India producing high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin. Aemetis is developing a sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel biorefinery and a carbon sequestration project in California. For additional information about Aemetis, please visit www.aemetis.com.

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    This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events or other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, projections of financial results; IPO plans; statements related to the development, engineering, financing, construction, timing, and operation of biodiesel, biogas, sustainable aviation fuel, CO2 sequestration, and other facilities; our ability to promote, develop, finance, and construct such facilities; and statements about future market prices and results of government actions. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “view,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and predictions and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events could differ materially from those set forth or implied by such forward-looking statements and related assumptions due to certain factors, including, without limitation, competition in the ethanol, biodiesel and other industries in which we operate, commodity market risks including those that may result from current weather conditions, financial market risks, customer adoption, counter-party risks, risks associated with changes to government policy or regulation, and other risks detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and in our other filings with the SEC. We are not obligated, and do not intend, to update any of these forward-looking statements at any time unless an update is required by applicable securities laws.

    Company Investor Relations
    Media Contact:
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    investors@aemetis.com

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  • MIL-OSI: First Hawaiian, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Declares Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HONOLULU, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB), (“First Hawaiian” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for its quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    “I’m pleased to report that First Hawaiian Bank started 2025 with a solid quarter. Retail deposits continued to grow, net interest income rose from the prior quarter, expenses were well managed, and credit quality remained strong,” said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. “Despite the current economic uncertainty, our customers can be confident in the strength of our balance sheet, our solid capital position, and our deep roots in the community, which provide the stability and reliability that define us.”

    On April 22, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend will be payable on May 30, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2025.

    First Quarter 2025 Highlights:

    • Net income of $59.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted share
    • Total loans and leases declined $115.2 million versus prior quarter
    • Total deposits declined $106.4 million versus prior quarter
    • Net interest margin increased 5 basis points to 3.08%
    • Recorded a $10.5 million provision for credit losses
    • Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share

    Balance Sheet

    Total assets were $23.7 billion at March 31, 2025 versus $23.8 billion at December 31, 2024.

    Gross loans and leases were $14.3 billion as of March 31, 2025, a decrease of $115.2 million, or 0.8%, from $14.4 billion as of December 31, 2024.

    Total deposits were $20.2 billion as of March 31, 2025, a decrease of $106.4 million, or 0.5%, from $20.3 billion as of December 31, 2024.

    Net Interest Income

    Net interest income for the first quarter of 2025 was $160.5 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 1.1%, compared to $158.8 million for the prior quarter.

    The net interest margin was 3.08% in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 5 basis points compared to 3.03% in the prior quarter.

    Provision Expense

    During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we recorded a $10.5 million provision for credit losses. In the quarter ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a $0.8 million negative provision for credit losses.

    Noninterest Income

    Noninterest income was $50.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of $21.1 million compared to noninterest income of $29.4 million in the prior quarter. Noninterest income in the fourth quarter of 2024 included a $26.2 million loss on the sale of investment securities.

    Noninterest Expense

    Noninterest expense was $123.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $0.6 million compared to noninterest expense of $124.1 million in the prior quarter.

    The efficiency ratio was 58.2% and 65.5% for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

    Taxes

    The effective tax rate was 23.0% and 18.9% for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

    Asset Quality

    The allowance for credit losses was $166.6 million, or 1.17% of total loans and leases, as of March 31, 2025, compared to $160.4 million, or 1.11% of total loans and leases, as of December 31, 2024. The reserve for unfunded commitments was $33.3 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $32.8 million as of December 31, 2024. Net charge-offs were $3.8 million, or 0.11% of average loans and leases on an annualized basis, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to net charge-offs of $3.4 million, or 0.09% of average loans and leases on an annualized basis, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Total non-performing assets were $20.2 million, or 0.14% of total loans and leases and other real estate owned, on March 31, 2025, compared to total non-performing assets of $20.7 million, or 0.14% of total loans and leases and other real estate owned, on December 31, 2024.

    Capital

    Total stockholders’ equity was $2.6 billion on March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

    The tier 1 leverage, common equity tier 1 and total capital ratios were 9.01%, 12.93% and 14.17%, respectively, on March 31, 2025, compared with 9.14%, 12.80% and 13.99%, respectively, on December 31, 2024.

    The Company repurchased 974 thousand shares of common stock at a total cost of $25.0 million under the stock repurchase program in the first quarter. The average cost was $25.66 per share repurchased.

    First Hawaiian, Inc.

    First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB) is a bank holding company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858 under the name Bishop & Company, is Hawaii’s oldest and largest financial institution with branch locations throughout Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking services to consumer and commercial customers including deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust, retirement planning, credit card and merchant processing services. Customers may also access their accounts through ATMs, online and mobile banking channels. For more information about First Hawaiian, Inc., visit the Company’s website, www.fhb.com.

    Conference Call Information

    First Hawaiian will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s results today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 7:00 a.m. Hawaii Time.

    To access the call by phone, please register via the following link:
    https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI13d3259b1b3b46188926f83e1bbe1316, and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.

    A live webcast of the conference call, including a slide presentation, will be available at the following link: www.fhb.com/earnings. The archive of the webcast will be available at the same location.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press 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. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may”, “might”, “should”, “could”, “predict”, “potential”, “believe”, “expect”, “continue”, “will”, “anticipate”, “seek”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “projection”, “would”, “annualized” and “outlook”, or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, there can be no assurance that actual results will not prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including (without limitation) the risks and uncertainties associated with the domestic and global economic environment and capital market conditions and other risk factors. For a discussion of some of these risks and important factors that could affect our future results and financial condition, see our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Return on average tangible assets, return on average tangible stockholders’ equity, tangible book value per share and tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that these measurements are useful for investors, regulators, management and others to evaluate financial performance and capital adequacy relative to other financial institutions. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. Investors should consider our performance and capital adequacy as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing our performance and capital adequacy.

    Table 12 at the end of this document provides a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures with their most directly comparable GAAP measures.

                         
    Financial Highlights   Table 1
        For the Three Months Ended  
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31,   
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)   2025   2024     2024  
    Operating Results:                    
    Net interest income   $ 160,526   $ 158,753     $ 154,427  
    Provision (benefit) for credit losses     10,500     (750 )     6,300  
    Noninterest income     50,477     29,376       51,371  
    Noninterest expense     123,560     124,143       128,813  
    Net income     59,248     52,496       54,220  
    Basic earnings per share     0.47     0.41       0.42  
    Diluted earnings per share     0.47     0.41       0.42  
    Dividends declared per share     0.26     0.26       0.26  
    Dividend payout ratio     55.32 %   63.41   %   61.90 %
    Performance Ratios(1):                    
    Net interest margin     3.08 %   3.03   %   2.91 %
    Efficiency ratio     58.22 %   65.51   %   62.15 %
    Return on average total assets     1.01 %   0.88   %   0.90 %
    Return on average tangible assets (non-GAAP)(2)     1.05 %   0.92   %   0.94 %
    Return on average total stockholders’ equity     9.09 %   7.94   %   8.73 %
    Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (non-GAAP)(2)     14.59 %   12.78   %   14.53 %
    Average Balances:                    
    Average loans and leases   $ 14,309,998   $ 14,276,107     $ 14,312,563  
    Average earning assets     21,169,194     21,079,951       21,481,890  
    Average assets     23,890,459     23,795,735       24,187,207  
    Average deposits     20,354,040     20,249,573       20,571,930  
    Average stockholders’ equity     2,641,978     2,629,600       2,496,840  
    Market Value Per Share:                    
    Closing     24.44     25.95       21.96  
    High     28.28     28.80       23.12  
    Low     23.95     22.08       20.37  
                         
        As of   As of   As of  
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31,   
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)   2025   2024   2024  
    Balance Sheet Data:                    
    Loans and leases   $ 14,293,036   $ 14,408,258   $ 14,320,208  
    Total assets     23,744,958     23,828,186     24,279,186  
    Total deposits     20,215,816     20,322,216     20,669,481  
    Short-term borrowings     250,000     250,000     500,000  
    Total stockholders’ equity     2,648,852     2,617,486     2,513,761  
                         
    Per Share of Common Stock:                    
    Book value   $ 21.07   $ 20.70   $ 19.66  
    Tangible book value (non-GAAP)(2)     13.15     12.83     11.88  
                         
    Asset Quality Ratios:                    
    Non-accrual loans and leases / total loans and leases     0.14 %   0.14 %   0.13 %
    Allowance for credit losses for loans and leases / total loans and leases     1.17 %   1.11 %   1.12 %
                         
    Capital Ratios:                    
    Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio     12.93 %   12.80 %   12.55 %
    Tier 1 Capital Ratio     12.93 %   12.80 %   12.55 %
    Total Capital Ratio     14.17 %   13.99 %   13.75 %
    Tier 1 Leverage Ratio     9.01 %   9.14 %   8.80 %
    Total stockholders’ equity to total assets     11.16 %   10.98 %   10.35 %
    Tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)(2)     7.27 %   7.10 %   6.52 %
                         
    Non-Financial Data:                    
    Number of branches     48     48     50  
    Number of ATMs     273     273     275  
    Number of Full-Time Equivalent Employees     1,995     1,997     2,065  

    (1) Except for the efficiency ratio, amounts are annualized for the three months ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024.

    (2) Return on average tangible assets, return on average tangible stockholders’ equity, tangible book value per share and tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets are non-GAAP financial measures. We compute our return on average tangible assets as the ratio of net income to average tangible assets, which is calculated by subtracting (and thereby effectively excluding) amounts related to the effect of goodwill from our average total assets. We compute our return on average tangible stockholders’ equity as the ratio of net income to average tangible stockholders’ equity, which is calculated by subtracting (and thereby effectively excluding) amounts related to the effect of goodwill from our average total stockholders’ equity. We compute our tangible book value per share as the ratio of tangible stockholders’ equity to outstanding shares. Tangible stockholders’ equity is calculated by subtracting (and thereby effectively excluding) amounts related to the effect of goodwill from our total stockholders’ equity. We compute our tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets as the ratio of tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets, each of which we calculate by subtracting (and thereby effectively excluding) the value of our goodwill. For a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, see Table 12, GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.

                       
    Consolidated Statements of Income   Table 2
        For the Three Months Ended
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31, 
    (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)   2025   2024     2024
    Interest income                  
    Loans and lease financing   $ 192,102   $ 198,347     $ 199,844
    Available-for-sale investment securities     13,150     12,767       14,546
    Held-to-maturity investment securities     16,647     17,071       17,793
    Other     13,251     11,977       12,769
    Total interest income     235,150     240,162       244,952
    Interest expense                  
    Deposits     71,709     78,465       84,143
    Short-term borrowings     2,599     2,685       5,953
    Other     316     259       429
    Total interest expense     74,624     81,409       90,525
    Net interest income     160,526     158,753       154,427
    Provision (benefit) for credit losses     10,500     (750 )     6,300
    Net interest income after provision (benefit) for credit losses     150,026     159,503       148,127
    Noninterest income                  
    Service charges on deposit accounts     7,535     7,968       7,546
    Credit and debit card fees     14,474     14,834       16,173
    Other service charges and fees     12,167     13,132       9,904
    Trust and investment services income     9,370     9,449       10,354
    Bank-owned life insurance     4,371     5,713       4,286
    Investment securities gains (losses), net     37     (26,171 )    
    Other     2,523     4,451       3,108
    Total noninterest income     50,477     29,376       51,371
    Noninterest expense                  
    Salaries and employee benefits     60,104     59,003       59,262
    Contracted services and professional fees     14,839     14,472       15,739
    Occupancy     8,100     7,708       6,941
    Equipment     13,871     14,215       13,413
    Regulatory assessment and fees     3,823     3,745       8,120
    Advertising and marketing     2,179     1,529       2,612
    Card rewards program     7,919     7,926       8,508
    Other     12,725     15,545       14,218
    Total noninterest expense     123,560     124,143       128,813
    Income before provision for income taxes     76,943     64,736       70,685
    Provision for income taxes     17,695     12,240       16,465
    Net income   $ 59,248   $ 52,496     $ 54,220
    Basic earnings per share   $ 0.47   $ 0.41     $ 0.42
    Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.47   $ 0.41     $ 0.42
    Basic weighted-average outstanding shares     126,281,802     127,350,626       127,707,354
    Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares     127,166,932     128,167,502       128,217,689
                       
    Consolidated Balance Sheets   Table 3
    (dollars in thousands, except share amount)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Assets                  
    Cash and due from banks   $ 240,738     $ 258,057     $ 202,121  
    Interest-bearing deposits in other banks     1,073,841       912,133       1,072,145  
    Investment securities:                  
    Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $2,091,034 as of March 31, 2025, $2,190,448 as of December 31, 2024 and $2,466,109 as of March 31, 2024)     1,858,428       1,926,516       2,159,338  
    Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $3,250,275 as of March 31, 2025, $3,262,509 as of December 31, 2024 and $3,470,710 as of March 31, 2024)     3,724,908       3,790,650       3,988,011  
    Loans held for sale     1,547              
    Loans and leases     14,293,036       14,408,258       14,320,208  
    Less: allowance for credit losses     166,612       160,393       159,836  
    Net loans and leases     14,126,424       14,247,865       14,160,372  
                       
    Premises and equipment, net     292,576       288,530       281,181  
    Accrued interest receivable     78,973       79,979       85,715  
    Bank-owned life insurance     495,567       491,890       484,193  
    Goodwill     995,492       995,492       995,492  
    Mortgage servicing rights     4,926       5,078       5,533  
    Other assets     851,538       831,996       845,085  
    Total assets   $ 23,744,958     $ 23,828,186     $ 24,279,186  
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                  
    Deposits:                  
    Interest-bearing   $ 13,330,265     $ 13,347,068     $ 13,620,928  
    Noninterest-bearing     6,885,551       6,975,148       7,048,553  
    Total deposits     20,215,816       20,322,216       20,669,481  
    Short-term borrowings     250,000       250,000       500,000  
    Retirement benefits payable     96,241       97,135       102,242  
    Other liabilities     534,049       541,349       493,702  
    Total liabilities     21,096,106       21,210,700       21,765,425  
                       
    Stockholders’ equity                  
    Common stock ($0.01 par value; authorized 300,000,000 shares; issued/outstanding: 142,139,353 / 125,692,598 shares as of March 31, 2025, issued/outstanding: 141,748,847 / 126,422,898 shares as of December 31, 2024 and issued/outstanding: 141,687,612 / 127,841,908 shares as of March 31, 2024)     1,421       1,417       1,417  
    Additional paid-in capital     2,564,408       2,560,380       2,551,488  
    Retained earnings     960,337       934,048       858,494  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net     (433,769 )     (463,994 )     (523,780 )
    Treasury stock (16,446,755 shares as of March 31, 2025, 15,325,949 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 13,845,704 shares as of March 31, 2024)     (443,545 )     (414,365 )     (373,858 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     2,648,852       2,617,486       2,513,761  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 23,744,958     $ 23,828,186     $ 24,279,186  
                                                       
    Average Balances and Interest Rates                                               Table 4
        Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended  
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2024  
        Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/  
    (dollars in millions)   Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate  
    Earning Assets                                                  
    Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks   $ 1,171.1   $ 12.8   4.44 % $ 948.9   $ 11.3   4.75 % $ 858.6   $ 11.6   5.45 %
    Available-for-Sale Investment Securities                                                  
    Taxable     1,891.4     13.2   2.79     1,987.7     12.7   2.56     2,210.6     14.5   2.63  
    Non-Taxable     1.4       5.52     1.4       5.30     1.8       5.61  
    Held-to-Maturity Investment Securities                                                  
    Taxable     3,164.0     13.6   1.72     3,224.8     13.9   1.72     3,416.4     14.6   1.71  
    Non-Taxable     599.0     3.7   2.51     601.7     3.9   2.56     603.4     4.0   2.65  
    Total Investment Securities     5,655.8     30.5   2.16     5,815.6     30.5   2.10     6,232.2     33.1   2.13  
    Loans Held for Sale     0.3       6.28     1.3       5.75     0.7       6.92  
    Loans and Leases(1)                                                  
    Commercial and industrial     2,196.8     33.6   6.20     2,157.8     35.2   6.50     2,164.9     37.2   6.92  
    Commercial real estate     4,420.1     66.5   6.10     4,333.1     68.9   6.33     4,323.5     70.1   6.53  
    Construction     937.0     15.4   6.67     990.7     17.4   6.99     924.7     17.4   7.55  
    Residential:                                                  
    Residential mortgage     4,150.3     40.9   3.94     4,183.5     40.8   3.90     4,264.1     42.0   3.94  
    Home equity line     1,149.8     13.1   4.61     1,157.1     13.3   4.55     1,172.1     12.0   4.13  
    Consumer     1,019.5     18.9   7.53     1,033.2     19.0   7.29     1,083.5     18.1   6.71  
    Lease financing     436.5     4.3   3.99     420.7     4.4   4.18     379.8     3.7   3.91  
    Total Loans and Leases     14,310.0     192.7   5.44     14,276.1     199.0   5.55     14,312.6     200.5   5.63  
    Other Earning Assets     32.0     0.4   5.48     38.1     0.7   6.73     77.8     1.2   5.90  
    Total Earning Assets(2)     21,169.2     236.4   4.51     21,080.0     241.5   4.56     21,481.9     246.4   4.61  
    Cash and Due from Banks     235.9               226.2               244.3            
    Other Assets     2,485.4               2,489.5               2,461.0            
    Total Assets   $ 23,890.5             $ 23,795.7             $ 24,187.2            
                                                       
    Interest-Bearing Liabilities                                                  
    Interest-Bearing Deposits                                                  
    Savings   $ 6,232.5   $ 21.3   1.38 % $ 5,940.3   $ 21.1   1.42 % $ 6,059.7   $ 23.4   1.56 %
    Money Market     3,922.2     23.0   2.38     4,053.6     26.6   2.61     3,944.9     28.8   2.94  
    Time     3,317.1     27.4   3.36     3,362.0     30.8   3.64     3,325.3     31.9   3.86  
    Total Interest-Bearing Deposits     13,471.8     71.7   2.16     13,355.9     78.5   2.34     13,329.9     84.1   2.54  
    Other Short-Term Borrowings     250.0     2.6   4.22     250.0     2.7   4.27     500.0     6.0   4.79  
    Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities     27.5     0.3   4.67     25.3     0.2   4.07     33.0     0.4   5.22  
    Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities     13,749.3     74.6   2.20     13,631.2     81.4   2.38     13,862.9     90.5   2.63  
    Net Interest Income         $ 161.8             $ 160.1             $ 155.9      
    Interest Rate Spread(3)               2.31 %             2.18 %             1.98 %
    Net Interest Margin(4)               3.08 %             3.03 %             2.91 %
    Noninterest-Bearing Demand Deposits     6,882.2               6,893.7               7,242.0            
    Other Liabilities     617.0               641.2               585.5            
    Stockholders’ Equity     2,642.0               2,629.6               2,496.8            
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   $ 23,890.5             $ 23,795.7             $ 24,187.2            

    (1) Non-performing loans and leases are included in the respective average loan and lease balances. Income, if any, on such loans and leases is recognized on a cash basis.

    (2) Interest income includes taxable-equivalent basis adjustments of $1.2 million, $1.4 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

    (3) Interest rate spread is the difference between the average yield on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, on a fully taxable-equivalent basis.

    (4) Net interest margin is net interest income annualized for the three months ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, divided by average total earning assets.

                       
    Analysis of Change in Net Interest Income                 Table 5
        Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
        Compared to December 31, 2024
    (dollars in millions)   Volume   Rate   Total (1)
    Change in Interest Income:                  
    Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks   $ 2.3     $ (0.8 )   $ 1.5  
    Available-for-Sale Investment Securities                  
    Taxable     (0.6 )     1.1       0.5  
    Held-to-Maturity Investment Securities                  
    Taxable     (0.3 )           (0.3 )
    Non-Taxable           (0.2 )     (0.2 )
    Total Investment Securities     (0.9 )     0.9        
    Loans and Leases                  
    Commercial and industrial     0.5       (2.1 )     (1.6 )
    Commercial real estate     0.9       (3.3 )     (2.4 )
    Construction     (1.1 )     (0.9 )     (2.0 )
    Residential:                  
    Residential mortgage     (0.3 )     0.4       0.1  
    Home equity line     (0.2 )           (0.2 )
    Consumer     (0.4 )     0.3       (0.1 )
    Lease financing     0.1       (0.2 )     (0.1 )
    Total Loans and Leases     (0.5 )     (5.8 )     (6.3 )
    Other Earning Assets     (0.1 )     (0.2 )     (0.3 )
    Total Change in Interest Income     0.8       (5.9 )     (5.1 )
                       
    Change in Interest Expense:                  
    Interest-Bearing Deposits                  
    Savings     0.9       (0.7 )     0.2  
    Money Market     (1.0 )     (2.6 )     (3.6 )
    Time     (0.5 )     (2.9 )     (3.4 )
    Total Interest-Bearing Deposits     (0.6 )     (6.2 )     (6.8 )
    Other Short-Term Borrowings           (0.1 )     (0.1 )
    Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities           0.1       0.1  
    Total Change in Interest Expense     (0.6 )     (6.2 )     (6.8 )
    Change in Net Interest Income   $ 1.4     $ 0.3     $ 1.7  

    (1) The change in interest income and expense not solely due to changes in volume or rate has been allocated on a pro-rata basis to the volume and rate columns.

                       
    Analysis of Change in Net Interest Income                 Table 6
        Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
        Compared to March 31, 2024
    (dollars in millions)   Volume   Rate   Total (1)
    Change in Interest Income:                  
    Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks   $ 3.7     $ (2.5 )   $ 1.2  
    Available-for-Sale Investment Securities                  
    Taxable     (2.2 )     0.9       (1.3 )
    Held-to-Maturity Investment Securities                  
    Taxable     (1.1 )     0.1       (1.0 )
    Non-Taxable           (0.3 )     (0.3 )
    Total Investment Securities     (3.3 )     0.7       (2.6 )
    Loans and Leases                  
    Commercial and industrial     0.5       (4.1 )     (3.6 )
    Commercial real estate     1.5       (5.1 )     (3.6 )
    Construction     0.2       (2.2 )     (2.0 )
    Residential:                  
    Residential mortgage     (1.1 )           (1.1 )
    Home equity line     (0.2 )     1.3       1.1  
    Consumer     (1.2 )     2.0       0.8  
    Lease financing     0.5       0.1       0.6  
    Total Loans and Leases     0.2       (8.0 )     (7.8 )
    Other Earning Assets     (0.7 )     (0.1 )     (0.8 )
    Total Change in Interest Income     (0.1 )     (9.9 )     (10.0 )
                       
    Change in Interest Expense:                  
    Interest-Bearing Deposits                  
    Savings     0.7       (2.8 )     (2.1 )
    Money Market     (0.2 )     (5.6 )     (5.8 )
    Time     (0.1 )     (4.4 )     (4.5 )
    Total Interest-Bearing Deposits     0.4       (12.8 )     (12.4 )
    Other Short-Term Borrowings     (2.7 )     (0.7 )     (3.4 )
    Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities     (0.1 )           (0.1 )
    Total Change in Interest Expense     (2.4 )     (13.5 )     (15.9 )
    Change in Net Interest Income   $ 2.3     $ 3.6     $ 5.9  

    (1) The change in interest income and expense not solely due to changes in volume or rate has been allocated on a pro-rata basis to the volume and rate columns.

                       
    Loans and Leases                 Table 7
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31, 
    (dollars in thousands)   2025   2024   2024
    Commercial and industrial   $ 2,261,394   $ 2,247,428   $ 2,189,875
    Commercial real estate     4,367,433     4,463,992     4,301,300
    Construction     954,072     918,326     972,517
    Residential:                  
    Residential mortgage     4,129,518     4,168,154     4,242,502
    Home equity line     1,144,895     1,151,739     1,165,778
    Total residential     5,274,413     5,319,893     5,408,280
    Consumer     998,325     1,023,969     1,054,227
    Lease financing     437,399     434,650     394,009
    Total loans and leases   $ 14,293,036   $ 14,408,258   $ 14,320,208
                       
    Deposits                 Table 8
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31, 
    (dollars in thousands)   2025   2024   2024
    Demand   $ 6,885,551   $ 6,975,148   $ 7,048,553
    Savings     6,110,796     6,021,364     6,277,679
    Money Market     3,865,203     4,027,334     4,059,204
    Time     3,354,266     3,298,370     3,284,045
    Total Deposits   $ 20,215,816   $ 20,322,216   $ 20,669,481
                       
    Non-Performing Assets and Accruing Loans and Leases Past Due 90 Days or More                 Table 9
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31, 
    (dollars in thousands)   2025   2024   2024
    Non-Performing Assets                  
    Non-Accrual Loans and Leases                  
    Commercial Loans:                  
    Commercial and industrial   $   $ 329   $ 942
    Commercial real estate     216     411     2,953
    Construction     375        
    Total Commercial Loans     591     740     3,895
    Residential Loans:                  
    Residential mortgage     12,809     12,768     7,777
    Home equity line     6,788     7,171     6,345
    Total Residential Loans     19,597     19,939     14,122
    Total Non-Accrual Loans and Leases     20,188     20,679     18,017
    Total Non-Performing Assets   $ 20,188   $ 20,679   $ 18,017
                       
    Accruing Loans and Leases Past Due 90 Days or More                  
    Commercial Loans:                  
    Commercial and industrial   $ 740   $ 1,432   $ 529
    Construction         536     606
    Total Commercial Loans     740     1,968     1,135
    Residential mortgage     1,008     1,317     359
    Consumer     2,554     2,734     2,126
    Total Accruing Loans and Leases Past Due 90 Days or More   $ 4,302   $ 6,019   $ 3,620
                       
    Total Loans and Leases   $ 14,293,036   $ 14,408,258   $ 14,320,208
                         
    Allowance for Credit Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Commitments   Table 10
        For the Three Months Ended  
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31,   
    (dollars in thousands)   2025     2024     2024    
    Balance at Beginning of Period   $ 193,240     $ 197,397     $ 192,138    
    Loans and Leases Charged-Off                    
    Commercial and industrial     (1,459 )     (851 )     (909 )  
    Home equity line     (14 )              
    Consumer     (5,025 )     (4,774 )     (4,854 )  
    Total Loans and Leases Charged-Off     (6,498 )     (5,625 )     (5,763 )  
    Recoveries on Loans and Leases Previously Charged-Off                    
    Commercial Loans:                    
    Commercial and industrial     403       298       211    
    Commercial real estate     251                
    Total Commercial Loans     654       298       211    
    Residential Loans:                    
    Residential mortgage     20       30       30    
    Home equity line     64       32       44    
    Total Residential Loans     84       62       74    
    Consumer     1,979       1,858       1,689    
    Total Recoveries on Loans and Leases Previously Charged-Off     2,717       2,218       1,974    
    Net Loans and Leases Charged-Off     (3,781 )     (3,407 )     (3,789 )  
    Provision (Benefit) for Credit Losses     10,500       (750 )     6,300    
    Balance at End of Period   $ 199,959     $ 193,240     $ 194,649    
    Components:                    
    Allowance for Credit Losses   $ 166,612     $ 160,393     $ 159,836    
    Reserve for Unfunded Commitments     33,347       32,847       34,813    
    Total Allowance for Credit Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Commitments   $ 199,959     $ 193,240     $ 194,649    
    Average Loans and Leases Outstanding   $ 14,309,998     $ 14,276,107     $ 14,312,563    
    Ratio of Net Loans and Leases Charged-Off to Average Loans and Leases Outstanding(1)     0.11   %   0.09   %   0.11   %
    Ratio of Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans and Leases to Loans and Leases Outstanding     1.17   %   1.11   %   1.12   %
    Ratio of Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans and Leases to Non-accrual Loans and Leases     8.25x     7.76x     8.87x  

    (1) Annualized for the three months ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024.

                                                           
    Loans and Leases by Year of Origination and Credit Quality Indicator     Table 11
                                                  Revolving      
                                                  Loans      
                                                  Converted      
        Term Loans   Revolving   to Term      
        Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year   Loans   Loans      
                                            Amortized   Amortized      
    (dollars in thousands)   2025   2024   2023   2022   2021   Prior   Cost Basis   Cost Basis   Total
    Commercial Lending                                                      
    Commercial and Industrial                                                      
    Risk rating:                                                      
    Pass   $ 19,578   $ 173,435   $ 68,842   $ 172,494   $ 220,547   $ 268,053   $ 1,148,880   $ 20,009   $ 2,091,838
    Special Mention     364     916     2,250     3,353     58     1,229     41,972         50,142
    Substandard                 7,948     26     1,238     24,836         34,048
    Other (1)     8,099     12,828     7,983     6,045     2,255     2,105     46,051         85,366
    Total Commercial and Industrial     28,041     187,179     79,075     189,840     222,886     272,625     1,261,739     20,009     2,261,394
    Current period gross charge-offs         43     95     179     356     779     7         1,459
                                                           
    Commercial Real Estate                                                      
    Risk rating:                                                      
    Pass     105,358     291,863     384,491     796,202     632,631     1,889,571     100,071     7,645     4,207,832
    Special Mention         8,979     2,235     7,483     41,397     22,702     11,747         94,543
    Substandard                 54,918     1,007     9,003             64,928
    Other (1)                         130             130
    Total Commercial Real Estate     105,358     300,842     386,726     858,603     675,035     1,921,406     111,818     7,645     4,367,433
    Current period gross charge-offs                                    
                                                           
    Construction                                                      
    Risk rating:                                                      
    Pass     4,610     122,410     198,780     353,108     162,361     52,233     22,934         916,436
    Special Mention                         147             147
    Other (1)     522     14,134     8,910     8,500     1,553     3,177     693         37,489
    Total Construction     5,132     136,544     207,690     361,608     163,914     55,557     23,627         954,072
    Current period gross charge-offs                                    
                                                           
    Lease Financing                                                      
    Risk rating:                                                      
    Pass     69,731     94,965     99,259     56,228     13,304     98,262             431,749
    Special Mention             226         195                 421
    Substandard         4,411     526     292                     5,229
    Total Lease Financing     69,731     99,376     100,011     56,520     13,499     98,262             437,399
    Current period gross charge-offs                                    
                                                           
    Total Commercial Lending   $ 208,262   $ 723,941   $ 773,502   $ 1,466,571   $ 1,075,334   $ 2,347,850   $ 1,397,184   $ 27,654   $ 8,020,298
    Current period gross charge-offs   $   $ 43   $ 95   $ 179   $ 356   $ 779   $ 7   $   $ 1,459

    (continued)

                                                           
                                                  Revolving      
                                                  Loans      
                                                  Converted      
        Term Loans   Revolving   to Term      
        Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year   Loans   Loans      
    (continued)                                       Amortized   Amortized      
    (dollars in thousands)   2025   2024   2023   2022   2021   Prior   Cost Basis   Cost Basis   Total
    Residential Lending                                                      
    Residential Mortgage                                                      
    FICO:                                                      
    740 and greater   $ 41,949   $ 161,436   $ 183,292   $ 482,310   $ 933,384   $ 1,578,605   $   $   $ 3,380,976
    680 – 739     4,088     18,218     34,761     65,347     101,230     192,602             416,246
    620 – 679     734     1,714     3,922     23,196     18,793     51,826             100,185
    550 – 619             817     6,495     7,696     17,224             32,232
    Less than 550             731     771     2,253     7,503             11,258
    No Score (3)         13,199     6,330     16,757     9,837     50,065             96,188
    Other (2)     759     8,020     11,914     16,416     14,182     37,781     3,361         92,433
    Total Residential Mortgage     47,530     202,587     241,767     611,292     1,087,375     1,935,606     3,361         4,129,518
    Current period gross charge-offs                                    
                                                           
    Home Equity Line                                                      
    FICO:                                                      
    740 and greater                             911,857     1,404     913,261
    680 – 739                             169,131     1,684     170,815
    620 – 679                             39,262     592     39,854
    550 – 619                             12,077     485     12,562
    Less than 550                             6,645     486     7,131
    No Score (3)                             1,272         1,272
    Total Home Equity Line                             1,140,244     4,651     1,144,895
    Current period gross charge-offs                             14         14
                                                           
    Total Residential Lending   $ 47,530   $ 202,587   $ 241,767   $ 611,292   $ 1,087,375   $ 1,935,606   $ 1,143,605   $ 4,651   $ 5,274,413
    Current period gross charge-offs   $   $   $   $   $   $   $ 14   $   $ 14
                                                           
    Consumer Lending                                                      
    FICO:                                                      
    740 and greater     32,634     80,861     58,623     73,919     37,183     15,253     93,415     112     392,000
    680 – 739     19,668     66,839     41,621     38,860     18,814     9,295     84,783     515     280,395
    620 – 679     6,692     31,051     16,155     17,379     8,533     6,406     50,655     793     137,664
    550 – 619     596     9,333     6,584     9,663     5,434     4,471     16,458     849     53,388
    Less than 550     280     3,004     4,421     5,131     3,263     2,741     5,399     508     24,747
    No Score (3)     750     821     95     30         18     35,238     194     37,146
    Other (2)     201             257     600     1,044     70,883         72,985
    Total Consumer Lending   $ 60,821   $ 191,909   $ 127,499   $ 145,239   $ 73,827   $ 39,228   $ 356,831   $ 2,971   $ 998,325
    Current period gross charge-offs   $   $ 660   $ 481   $ 585   $ 270   $ 809   $ 1,883   $ 337   $ 5,025
                                                           
    Total Loans and Leases   $ 316,613   $ 1,118,437   $ 1,142,768   $ 2,223,102   $ 2,236,536   $ 4,322,684   $ 2,897,620   $ 35,276   $ 14,293,036
    Current period gross charge-offs   $   $ 703   $ 576   $ 764   $ 626   $ 1,588   $ 1,904   $ 337   $ 6,498

    (1) Other credit quality indicators used for monitoring purposes are primarily FICO scores. The majority of the loans in this population were originated to borrowers with a prime FICO score (680 and above). As of March 31, 2025, the majority of the loans in this population were current.

    (2) Other credit quality indicators used for monitoring purposes are primarily internal risk ratings. The majority of the loans in this population were graded with a “Pass” rating. As of March 31, 2025, the majority of the loans in this population were current.

    (3) No FICO scores are primarily related to loans and leases extended to non-residents. Loans and leases of this nature are primarily secured by collateral and/or are closely monitored for performance.

                         
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation   Table 12
        For the Three Months Ended  
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31,   
    (dollars in thousands)   2025   2024   2024  
    Income Statement Data:                    
    Net income   $ 59,248   $ 52,496   $ 54,220  
                         
    Average total stockholders’ equity   $ 2,641,978   $ 2,629,600   $ 2,496,840  
    Less: average goodwill     995,492     995,492     995,492  
    Average tangible stockholders’ equity   $ 1,646,486   $ 1,634,108   $ 1,501,348  
                         
    Average total assets   $ 23,890,459   $ 23,795,735   $ 24,187,207  
    Less: average goodwill     995,492     995,492     995,492  
    Average tangible assets   $ 22,894,967   $ 22,800,243   $ 23,191,715  
                         
    Return on average total stockholders’ equity(1)     9.09 %   7.94 %   8.73 %
    Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (non-GAAP)(1)     14.59 %   12.78 %   14.53 %
                         
    Return on average total assets(1)     1.01 %   0.88 %   0.90 %
    Return on average tangible assets (non-GAAP)(1)     1.05 %   0.92 %   0.94 %
                         
                       
        As of   As of   As of  
        March 31,    December 31,    March 31,   
    (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)   2025   2024   2024  
    Balance Sheet Data:                    
    Total stockholders’ equity   $ 2,648,852   $ 2,617,486   $ 2,513,761  
    Less: goodwill     995,492     995,492     995,492  
    Tangible stockholders’ equity   $ 1,653,360   $ 1,621,994   $ 1,518,269  
                         
    Total assets   $ 23,744,958   $ 23,828,186   $ 24,279,186  
    Less: goodwill     995,492     995,492     995,492  
    Tangible assets   $ 22,749,466   $ 22,832,694   $ 23,283,694  
                         
    Shares outstanding     125,692,598     126,422,898     127,841,908  
                         
    Total stockholders’ equity to total assets     11.16 %   10.98 %   10.35 %
    Tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)     7.27 %   7.10 %   6.52 %
                         
    Book value per share   $ 21.07   $ 20.70   $ 19.66  
    Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)   $ 13.15   $ 12.83   $ 11.88  

    (1) Annualized for the three months ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI: Snail, Inc.’s Independent Label Wandering Wizards Acquires Publishing Rights to Whispers of West Grove

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CULVER CITY, Calif., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, officially announced that its independent indie publishing arm, Wandering Wizard, has acquired the publishing rights to Whispers of West Grove, an upcoming psychological horror game developed by NVNT Studios. Set to release on Steam, the title expands Wandering Wizard’s growing portfolio of indie horror content while further diversifying the Company’s revenue streams.

    This strategic acquisition reflects the Company’s continued commitment to high-growth genres of the gaming market beyond its flagship ARK sandbox survival content. The Company believes the psychological horror genre in particular, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and consumer engagement. According to industry analysts1, the immersive horror games market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 13% from 2024 to 2030, driven by the increasing popularity of narrative-driven and emotionally immersive gameplay experiences. The Company believes this acquisition adds momentum to Snail’s publishing strategy, which has seen significant growth over the past year through its indie division, Wandering Wizard’s expanding slate.

    Whispers of West Grove invites players into the decaying corridors of West Grove Asylum, where they must navigate fear, fight monstrosities, and piece together a shattered psyche. Blending environmental storytelling with survival horror, the game centers on a patient’s desperate attempt to escape the sinister grasp of Dr. Kade, encountering disturbing visions, mind-bending puzzles, and a revolutionary gameplay mechanic that allows players to reshape the world around them.

    Key gameplay features include:

    • Visceral combat that challenges players to hone survival instincts
    • Innovative puzzle design that integrates deeply with narrative pacing
    • Atmospheric environments packed with hidden items and lore
    • A reality-bending mechanic that transforms the game world at will
    • An original, dynamic score that shifts between haunting ambiance and intense dread

    More details on launch timing for Whispers of West Grove will be shared in the months ahead.

    Wishlist Whispers of West Grove on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2228840/Whispers_of_West_Grove/

    Whispers of West Grove Press Kit

    For Creators interested in collaborative opportunities reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg

    For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional details, please contact: press@snailgamesusa.com

    1Source: https://www.statsndata.org/report/infor-crm-consulting-service-market-352010

    About Snail, Inc.
    Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the strategic acquisition reflecting the Company’s  continued commitment to potential high-growth genres of the gaming market beyond its flagship ARK sandbox survival content, such as the psychological horror genre, and the notion that such acquisition adds momentum to Snail’s publishing strategy, which has seen significant growth over the past year through its indie division, Wandering Wizard’s expanding slate. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on March 26, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company’s Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

    Investor Contact:
    John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
    Gateway Group, Inc.
    949-574-3860
    SNAL@gateway-grp.com

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  • MIL-OSI: red violet to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 7, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOCA RATON, Fla., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDVT), a leading analytics and information solutions provider, announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 after the close of the U.S. financial markets on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

    The Company will host its earnings call on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm ET to discuss its quarterly results and provide a business update.

    The participant registration and webcast information are listed below. The earnings call will be simultaneously webcast on the Investors section of the red violet website at www.redviolet.com. Please login at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any downloads that may be required.

    Please note participants must register to receive their unique dial-in number credentials. A general dial-in number will not be provided.

    PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION & WEBCAST INFORMATION
    WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 at 4:30pm ET
    Participant Registration:  Click Here
    Webcast URL: Click Here

    Following the completion of the conference call, an archived webcast of the earnings call will be available on the Investors section of the red violet website at www.redviolet.com.

    About red violet®

    At red violet, we build proprietary technologies and apply analytical capabilities to deliver identity intelligence. Our technology powers critical solutions, which empower organizations to operate with confidence. Our solutions enable the real-time identification and location of people, businesses, assets and their interrelationships. These solutions are used for purposes including identity verification, risk mitigation, due diligence, fraud detection and prevention, regulatory compliance, and customer acquisition. Our intelligent platform, CORE™, is purpose-built for the enterprise, yet flexible enough for organizations of all sizes, bringing clarity to massive datasets by transforming data into intelligence. Our solutions are used today to enable frictionless commerce, to ensure safety, and to reduce fraud and the concomitant expense borne by society. For more information, please visit www.redviolet.com.

    Company Contact:
    Camilo Ramirez
    Red Violet, Inc.
    561-757-4500
    ir@redviolet.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Steven Hooser
    Three Part Advisors
    214-872-2710
    ir@redviolet.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Asure Software Launches New Canadian Payroll Tax Solution to Support Global Enterprises

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asure Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASUR), a leading provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today announced the launch of its new Canadian payroll tax filing solution, designed specifically for large Canadian companies and global enterprises with employees in Canada.

    This innovative solution expands Asure’s capability to serve enterprise clients with international workforces, seamlessly integrating payroll tax services into major platforms such as Workday, Oracle, and SAP. Asure’s Canadian tax product leverages Luna, the company’s proprietary AI-powered virtual agent, marking a significant advancement as the first of its kind in the Canadian market.

    “We developed this product incredibly fast due to our API-first approach and strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS),” said Pat Goepel, CEO of Asure Software. “The scalability, reliability, and flexibility provided by AWS have been instrumental in accelerating our innovation cycle and enabling rapid delivery to our customers.”

    The Canadian payroll tax solution addresses critical compliance needs for organizations managing cross-border payroll processes, reducing complexity and ensuring accurate, timely filing. The integration of Luna provides intelligent automation, further simplifying workflows and improving operational efficiency.

    “Our focus remains on empowering organizations to thrive by simplifying complex payroll and tax compliance challenges, especially across international borders,” Goepel continued. “This solution reinforces our commitment to innovation and our ability to quickly respond to evolving market needs.”

    To learn more about Asure Software’s Canadian Payroll Tax Solution and broader suite of international payroll and HCM offerings, visit www.asuresoftware.com.

    About Asure Software
    Asure (NASDAQ: ASUR) provides cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software solutions that assist organizations of all sizes in streamlining their HCM processes. Asure’s suite of HCM solutions includes HR, payroll, time and attendance, benefits administration, payroll tax management, and talent management. The company’s approach to HR compliance services incorporates AI technology to enhance scalability and efficiency while prioritizing client interactions. For more information, please visit www.asuresoftware.com

    Investor Relations Contact: 
    Patrick McKillop
    Asure Investor Relations 
    617-335-5058
    patrick.mckillop@asuresoftware.com 

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    COMPANY CONTACT:

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

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

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    First Quarter Performance Highlights

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

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

    Earnings Summary for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

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

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

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

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

    Balance Sheet Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

    Loan Portfolio

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

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

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

    Commercial Real Estate Statistics

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

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

    Rental breakdown of Multi-Family portfolio

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

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


    Office Property Exposure

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

    Asset Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses

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

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

    Net Interest Margin

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

    About Hanover Community Bank and Hanover Bancorp, Inc.

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

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

    Non-GAAP Disclosure

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

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

    Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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

    The MIL Network

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

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MIL OSI USA News

  • MIL-OSI: Brompton Announces the Launch of Brompton Wellington Square AAA CLO ETF

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI Russia: No one is forgotten, nothing is forgotten. A number of events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory were held at the State University of Management

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    The closer the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the more thematic events the State University of Management holds.

    The Institute of Personnel Management, Social and Business Communications held a patriotic event on the topic “Military Translators – Contribution to the Great Victory.”

    The students discussed the details of the complex and responsible work of specialists who speak foreign languages. Military translators are needed not only during military operations, but also in peacetime, providing troops with important information. In addition to their main duties, military translators also acted on the battlefield. They provided assistance in rescuing wounded soldiers and participated in special operations.

    One of such specialists was Doctor of Economics, Professor of the State University of Management Boris Ionas. During the Great Patriotic War, he served as a military translator for the intelligence department of the headquarters of the 3rd Guards Tank Army of the 1st Ukrainian Front and reached Berlin with it. He was awarded two Orders of the Red Star, medals “For the Liberation of Prague” and “For the Capture of Berlin”. After the end of the war, from 1949 until his death in 1989, Boris Yakovlevich worked at the Moscow Engineering and Economics Institute (currently the State University of Management) in the Department of Construction Economics, including as the head of the department.

    On April 22 at 12:00, near the entrance to the Central Control and Monitoring Center, a grand opening ceremony of the Immortal Regiment exhibition of the Marketing Institute “The Names of Heroes in Our Hearts” took place.

    First-year students majoring in Advertising and Public Relations, staff and teachers of the Institute of Management collected invaluable evidence, photographs and stories that tell of the feat of our heroes.

    During the opening of the exhibition, the director of the Marketing Institute Gennady Azoev said: “Remembering the exploits of our relatives, we create the history of our Motherland! After all, Motherland and relatives are words with the same root! And the names of our relatives are in our hearts!”

    The exhibition will run until May 12.

    On April 22 at 16:00, a joint screening of Mikhail Kalatozov’s film “The Cranes Are Flying” (1957) was held at the Institute of Economics and Finance. The film is the only Soviet film to receive the Palme d’Or at the Cannes International Film Festival.

    After viewing, the students left their feedback.

    Anzhelika Yamshchikova: “The film immerses you in the atmosphere of military events and conveys the tension and drama on the battlefield. The acting is impressive, each character reliably reflects the real emotions and experiences of the soldiers. The direction and camera work create vivid and memorable scenes, making you think about the price of war and heroism.”

    Ilham Usmonov: “Today I watched the work of art “The Cranes Are Flying” for the first time. In the epilogue, we were shown that not all films, as in real life, do not always have a Happy Ending, but this is not a reason to give up or throw in the towel.”

    Immersion in the history of the Great Patriotic War allows the modern generation of students to better understand the significance of the feat of the Soviet people in those years.

    #Scientific regiment

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 23.04.2025

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

    MIL OSI Russia News

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Standardized Performance

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

    Important Information

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

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

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

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

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

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GPTY)

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

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

    Risk Disclosure (applicable only to MARO)

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to BABO and TSMY)

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GDXY)

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YBIT)

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to the Short ETFs)

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to CHPY)

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YQQQ)

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

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

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

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

    © 2025 YieldMax™ ETFs

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  • MIL-OSI: Stifel Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

    Highlights

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


    Global Wealth Management

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

    Highlights

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

    Net revenues increased 8% from a year ago:

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

    Total Expenses:

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


    Institutional Group

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

    Highlights

    Investment banking revenues increased 11% from a year ago:

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

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

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

    Equity transactional revenues increased 10% from a year ago:

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

    Total Expenses:

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


    Other Matters

    Highlights

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

    Conference Call Information

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

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

    Company Information

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

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

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

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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