Category: Finance

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Department confirms rescue of 23 South Africans from Myanmar

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that 23 South Africans – who were part of a group of 7 000 people from various countries – have been rescued from Myanmar.

    “Our citizens returned to South Africa a few hours ago, assisted by DIRCO and the Border Management Authority. DIRCO facilitated the repatriation of the South African nationals and provided financial assistance,” the department said in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon. 

    Before leaving South Africa last year, these men and women were lured by an employment agency to Thailand under the pretences of lucrative jobs that were advertised on various social media platforms. 

    “These adverts promised the victims good salaries, free accommodation, comprehensive travel expenses, and other lucrative benefits. Once in Thailand, they were transported to Myanmar against their will.” 

    The victims were held captive for more than four months in a cybercrime compound in Myanmar, which borders Thailand. 

    “They were subjected to brutal treatment, including intimidation, physical torture, and forced labour. They were also compelled to engage in illicit activities, including online scams that targeted individuals worldwide.”

    In addition, DIRCO said, they were under 24-hour armed security and a ransom of about R50 000 was demanded for their release. 

    “They were forced to work for 16 hours a day and were frequently beaten or tortured if they refused, and they survived on spoiled food and contaminated water without access to medical treatment.”

    The department explained that the repatriation of the South African victims was part of the bilateral cooperation agreement to combat human trafficking and other forms of transnational organised crime signed by Thailand and South Africa in 2023. 

    “The government is grateful for the assistance provided by Thai authorities in facilitating the repatriation of the victims.”

    Victim support

    The Department of Social Development (DSD) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) have since conducted an initial screening of the victims to verify their identity and family information.

    Following the screening interviews, the DPCI will transport the victims to health facilities to undergo health screenings. 

    Temporary accommodation will be provided for those from outside Gauteng, enabling them to reunite with their families and relatives, while those who live in the province will be transported home by DPCI. 

    Investigation

    According to the department, the DPCI will investigate the matter and follow up appointments will be scheduled at a later stage with the victims to gather comprehensive statements, as their emotional and physical wellbeing must be taken into consideration.

    “The DPCI will continue to work with all the relevant government departments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victims, as well as the successful arrest and conviction of traffickers in South Africa.” 

    The department said the South African government strongly condemns any acts of trafficking and has introduced relevant legislation to deal harshly with this heinous crime. 

    The government has urged citizens to exercise extreme caution when considering employment opportunities abroad. 

    “If the promise of employment is too good to be true, you must exercise caution and be suspicious.”

    All countries with embassies and liaison offices in South Africa are listed on the DIRCO website www.dirco.gov.za .

    Travellers are also advised to register on the DIRCO Travel Smart app, a digital platform that provides support and information to South African citizens travelling or residing in foreign countries.

    However, those who suspect that their loved one or someone else is a victim of human trafficking can report the matter to the SAPS Crime Stop hotline on 08000 10111, the nearest police station, the DSD, or a designated child protection organisation.

    “Your safety and well-being are in your hands. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to these malicious schemes. Let us all work together to stop trafficking in persons,” the department said. 

    Use the following helplines to report suspected incidents of human trafficking:

    • Childline – 116

    • Film and Publication Board – 0800 148 148

    • GBV Command Centre – 0800 428 428

    • National Human Trafficking Hotline – 0800 222 777. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Two-thirds of South Africans express strong interest in science and technology

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The 2022 South African Public Relationship with Science (SAPRS) survey, a first of its kind for the country, has found that two-thirds (66%) of the public were “very” or “quite” interested in South African science and technology (S&T). 

    This was among the highlights of the SAPRS, which is the focus of a conference underway at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng. 

    The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, released the report in December 2024 at the annual Science Forum South Africa. 

    This week various stakeholders have convened to discuss the survey and its implications for science engagement programmes, among others. 

    The Principal Investigator of the SAPRS Survey and a Distinguished Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Dr Vijay Reddy, stated that the survey’s purpose is to monitor the public’s relationship with science, focusing on knowledge, attitudes, and engagement.

    The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) collaborated with the Equitable Education and Economies Research Programme of the HSRC on the survey.

    The survey was conducted among adults aged 16 and older, selected from 500 areas across all nine provinces. 

    The survey showed that 71% of the public has confidence in universities and research organisations that produce S&T information. 

    According to SAPRS, 51% of those surveyed believed that scientists were honest about their work, which highlighted the need for greater transparency and public engagement. 

    The majority (76%), however, agreed that scientists make life better for people and provide answers that explain the world we live in (75%). 

    “The survey also showed that South African adults have a notable understanding of science knowledge,” the statement read. 

    Meanwhile, six in 10 adults reported they were aware of S&T and had some formal S&T knowledge, while three-quarters (75%) of the public had been exposed to at least one post-grade 9 science or mathematics subject in school. 

    The two-thirds of South African adults (66%) reported they were interested in S&T or wanted to know or learn more. 

    When it came to the country’s research priorities, those polled had the highest knowledge (79%) about the quality of education in South Africa. 

    Meanwhile, clean and efficient water supply ranked second (77%), energy supply third (76%), and access to good-quality food came in fourth (75%). 

    The lowest-ranked priorities were advanced technologies such as robotics (57%) and space science and astronomy (44%). 

    Acting Director-General of the DSTI, Gugulethu Zwane, said that the SAPRS survey results reflect that more needs to be done to provide equitable resources to all communities. 

    She said there was a need to move from temporary improvements to permanent solutions that ensure inclusive science engagement and science literacy. 

    “As we have said many times before, science affects everyone, and so – according to the ’nothing about us without us’ principle – all communities need to have at least some exposure to science. We need to rethink our approaches and ramp up our science outreach,” said Zwane.

    In its 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation, the DSTI has committed to carrying out this survey every five years. 

    Preparations for the next survey will begin in the 2025/26 financial year. 

    “The report on the second survey should be completed and released by the end of the current administration’s term. The first survey has shown us where we stand as a nation and given us data that will serve as the foundation for future efforts. The work to improve the situation starts here, in this conference, today,” she added. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI: NextNRG, Inc. Reports February 2025 Revenue Exceeding January’s Record, Driving Continued Momentum in Smart Fueling Operations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    February Revenue up 139% Year-over-Year from $2.1m to $5.9m

    With Second Consecutive Month of Record Performance, February Revenue Surpasses January Despite Fewer Operating Days

    MIAMI, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextNRG, Inc. (“NextNRG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation—transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered through its advanced Utility Operating System, smart microgrid technology, wireless EV charging, and on-demand mobile fuel delivery solutions—today announced certain unaudited financial results for February 2025 from its EzFill, mobile fueling division.

    The Company delivered another month of record revenue and fuel volume, continuing the strong momentum established in the new year, despite fewer operational days in February.

    Company revenue for February 2025 reached a new high of more than $5.09 million from $2.1 million, representing a 139% increase over February 2024. Gallons delivered reached approximately 1.44 million from 543k, up 166% year-over-year. Both revenue and gallons delivered outperformed January 2025 results.

    NextNRG Executive Chairman and CEO Michael D. Farkas commented, “We believe our back-to-back record months underscore the power of our growing platform and the momentum we’ve built through strategic expansion. The successful integration of the Shell Oil fleet and our long-term agreement with a global e-commerce leader are now fueling real, measurable growth. As we scale with continued discipline, demand from fleet partners continues to rise, validating our model and vision for the future. With EzFill’s on-demand fueling operating efficiently and NextNRG’s smart energy infrastructure, we are positioned to lead the transformation of how energy is delivered in a connected, AI-driven world.”

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

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

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

    To find out more visit: www.nextnrg.com

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Greenleaf Capital, the Real Estate Division of HCI Group, Enters Into New Multi-Year Lease Agreement for Office Campus in Tampa

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAMPA, Fla., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI) announced today that GEICO has signed a multi-year lease agreement to fully occupy a three building campus in Tampa, Florida owned as an investment property by Greenleaf Capital, the company’s real-estate division.

    “We are excited to secure a long-term tenant who plans to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to our local community,” said Paresh Patel, HCI’s chairman and chief executive officer.

    Greenleaf acquired the office campus in 2023, which includes approximately 190,000 square feet of leasable space. HCI currently reports the office campus at a carrying value of approximately $17 million on its balance sheet. With the new tenant secured, the campus is now fully leased under a multi-year agreement.

    “We believe the combination of property improvements and the long-term lease with a high-quality tenant greatly enhances the equity value of the investment. Greenleaf has a proven history of acquiring properties at favorable prices, enhancing them through strategic improvements, and generating tremendous long-term value for HCI shareholders,” said Paresh Patel, HCI’s chairman and chief executive officer.

    About HCI Group, Inc.
    HCI Group is a holding company with two distinct operating units. The first unit includes four top-performing insurance companies, a captive reinsurance company, and operations in claims management and real estate. The second unit, called Exzeo Group, is a leading innovator of insurance technology that utilizes advanced underwriting algorithms and data analytics. Exzeo empowers property and casualty insurers to transform underwriting outcomes and achieve industry-leading results.

    The company’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HCI” and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com.

    Company Contact:
    Bill Broomall, CFA
    Investor Relations
    HCI Group, Inc.
    Tel (813) 776-1012
    wbroomall@typtap.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Matt Glover
    Gateway Group, Inc.
    Tel 949-574-3860
    HCI@gatewayir.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Live Ventures CEO Announces Purchase of 55,796 Shares of the Company’s Common Stock in the Open Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced that Jon Isaac, its President and Chief Executive Officer, acquired 55,796 shares of the Company’s common stock in open market transactions valued at approximately $385,000.

    “I remain confident in the long-term strength of our businesses,” commented Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures. “This investment reflects my belief in the value we are creating for our shareholders.”

    The purchases were made on March 25, 26, and 27, 2025, the details of which are reflected in a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

    The use of the word “Company” refers to Live Ventures and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest “forward-looking” information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, in its annual report to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives of management for future operations or products, the market acceptance or future success of our products, and our future financial performance. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business. Live Ventures undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    About Live Ventures Incorporated

    Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector-agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company looks for opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build increased stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold long-term focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011, Jon Isaac, Chief Executive Officer and strategic investor, joined the Company’s Board of Directors and later refocused it into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries.

    Contact:
    Live Ventures Incorporated
    Greg Powell, Director of Investor Relations
    725.500.5597
    gpowell@liveventures.com
    www.liveventures.com

    Source: Live Ventures Incorporated

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  • MIL-OSI: Helport AI to Host First Half Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE and SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helport AI Limited (NASDAQ: HPAI) (“Helport AI” or the “Company”), an AI technology company serving enterprise clients with intelligent customer communication software and services, will hold a conference call on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the first half of fiscal year 2025 ended December 31, 2024, ongoing initiatives, and recent milestones. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to the call.

    Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Guanghai Li, and President and Interim Chief Financial Officer Amy Fong, will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer session. The conference call will be accompanied by a presentation, which can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.

    To access the call, please use the following information:

    Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
    Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
    Toll-free dial-in number: 1-800-274-8461
    International dial-in number: 1-203-518-9814
    Conference ID (Required for Entry): HELPORT
       

    Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact MZ Group at 1-949-491-8235.

    The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at
    https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1712485&tp_key=f52524cadf and via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.

    A replay of the webcast will be available after 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time through July 1, 2025.

    Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
    International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
    Replay ID: 11158521
       

    About Helport AI

    Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) is an AI technology company dedicated to optimizing customer communication through its digital platform and intelligent software solutions. Offering enterprise-level customer contact services, Helport AI’s mission is to empower everyone to work as an expert. Learn more at www.helport.ai.

    Helport AI Investor Relations:
    Website: https://ir.helport.ai/
    Email: ir@helport.ai

    External Investor Relations Contact:
    Chris Tyson 
    Executive Vice President
    MZ North America
    Direct: 949-491-8235
    HPAI@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

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  • MIL-OSI: Oil & Gas Virtual Investor Conference: Presentations Now Available for Online Viewing

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from the Oil & Gas Virtual Investor Conference, held March 27th are now available for online viewing.

    REGISTER AND VIEW PRESENTATIONS HERE

    The company presentations will be available 24/7 for 90 days. Investors, advisors, and analysts may download investor materials from the company’s resource section.

    Select companies are accepting 1×1 management meeting requests through April 1st

    To facilitate investor relations scheduling and to view a complete calendar of Virtual Investor Conferences, please visit www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    March 27th


    About Virtual Investor Conferences
    ®

    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    Media Contact: 
    OTC Markets Group Inc. +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences Contact:
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: A Letter From Independent Director Bob Pease to Phillips 66 Shareholders

    Source: Phillips

    HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today released the following letter from Independent Director Bob Pease to the Company’s shareholders:
    Shareholders of Phillips 66:
    I joined the Phillips 66 Board of Directors in February 2024. My appointment came as a result of an agreement between Elliott Management and Phillips 66. At the time, Elliott Management said I would bring to the Board “extensive experience in refining and energy more broadly.”
    Now Elliott wants me off the Board.
    Today I’m writing you, our shareholders, to lay out the truth about the Phillips 66 Board and why my own view of Elliott’s campaign for change at the Phillips 66 has evolved.
    I’ll start first with why I agreed to join the Phillips 66 Board in this relatively unusual manner. I’m a refinery guy first and foremost, holding numerous leadership roles, particularly in downstream businesses. When I joined the Board, Elliott’s primary demand was for Phillips 66 to improve its performance in refining. My experience was a perfect fit. Joining the Board then with Elliott’s endorsement felt like a win-win.
    I worried that joining a board with the endorsement of a well-known activist hedge fund may not be the best way to win the hearts and minds of other board members. I have been around long enough to know human nature, so I believed it would take some time to have an impact on this Board.
    I was wrong. My experience, insight and voice were immediately welcomed. In fact, I was encouraged early on to look closely at refining plans and challenge management.
    The level of debate, in-depth analysis and looking under every stone that I have seen so far on this Board is exactly what shareholders should want in the Board room.
    The Phillips 66 Board has delivered strong operational performance in refining while constantly exploring opportunities to create value across the full portfolio. Our integrated model has delivered synergies between the businesses and less volatile cash flows – it is a competitive advantage. We have set ambitious goals and are committed to maintaining best-in-class asset integrity while delivering a secure, competitive, and growing dividend; pursuing further accretive growth; and returning over 50% of our net operating cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
    You simply don’t achieve results like this without a high functioning, deeply engaged Board.
    In my view, it was Elliott’s inconsistent engagement that has proven most peculiar. There would be long silences, followed by rapid public action. What I saw from the Board was a clear commitment to getting to the right answer but a real struggle to understand and engage with an apparently highly distracted shareholder in Elliott.
    We have only been met with a declaration that there were “no next steps” and then continued public assaults, even while Elliott refused to allow us to meet their nominees. Then came their notification that Elliott would in fact be running four nominees for election at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. With my re-nomination to the Board confirmed, that meant I would be targeted for replacement by Elliott’s nominees, just a year after they publicly supported me. I do not know why Elliott now wants me off the Board.
    The Phillips 66 Board is committed to shareholder value creation.
    We are committed to challenging management to deliver results. We are committed to acting, when necessary, but we are not a group that makes sweeping, irreversible costly change in response to short-term market fluctuations and speculative valuations.
    We will always act in the best interest of our long-term shareholders for long-term value creation.
    Sincerely,
    Bob Pease Independent Director
    About Phillips 66
    Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is a leading integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.
    Forward-Looking Statements
    This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws relating to Phillips 66’s operations, strategy and performance. Words such as “anticipated,” “committed,” “estimated,” “expected,” “planned,” “scheduled,” “targeted,” “believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “will,” “would,” “objective,” “goal,” “project,” “efforts,” “strategies” 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 events or performance, and you should not unduly rely on them as they involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include: changes in governmental policies or laws that relate to our operations, including regulations that seek to limit or restrict refining, marketing and midstream operations or regulate profits, pricing, or taxation of our products or feedstocks, or other regulations that restrict feedstock imports or product exports; our ability to timely obtain or maintain permits necessary for projects; fluctuations in NGL, crude oil, refined petroleum, renewable fuels and natural gas prices, and refining, marketing and petrochemical margins; the effects of any widespread public health crisis and its negative impact on commercial activity and demand for refined petroleum or renewable fuels products; changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that adversely affect programs including the renewable fuel standards program, low carbon fuel standards and tax credits for renewable fuels; potential liability from pending or future litigation; liability for remedial actions, including removal and reclamation obligations under existing or future environmental regulations; unexpected changes in costs for constructing, modifying or operating our facilities; our ability to successfully complete, or any material delay in the completion of, any asset disposition, acquisition, shutdown or conversion that we have announced or may pursue, including receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals or permits related thereto; unexpected difficulties in manufacturing, refining or transporting our products; the level and success of drilling and production volumes around our midstream assets; risks and uncertainties with respect to the actions of actual or potential competitive suppliers and transporters of refined petroleum products, renewable fuels or specialty products; lack of, or disruptions in, adequate and reliable transportation for our products; failure to complete construction of capital projects on time or within budget; our ability to comply with governmental regulations or make capital expenditures to maintain compliance with laws; limited access to capital or significantly higher cost of capital related to illiquidity or uncertainty in the domestic or international financial markets, which may also impact our ability to repurchase shares and declare and pay dividends; potential disruption of our operations due to accidents, weather events, including as a result of climate change, acts of terrorism or cyberattacks; general domestic and international economic and political developments, including armed hostilities (such as the Russia-Ukraine war), expropriation of assets, and other diplomatic developments; international monetary conditions and exchange controls; changes in estimates or projections used to assess fair value of intangible assets, goodwill and property and equipment and/or strategic decisions with respect to our asset portfolio that cause impairment charges; investments required, or reduced demand for products, as a result of environmental rules and regulations; changes in tax, environmental and other laws and regulations (including alternative energy mandates); political and societal concerns about climate change that could result in changes to our business or increase expenditures, including litigation-related expenses; the operation, financing and distribution decisions of equity affiliates we do not control; and other economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting Phillips 66’s businesses generally as set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Phillips 66 is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
    Additional Information
    On March 26, 2025, Phillips 66 filed a preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”) and accompanying WHITE proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”) and its solicitation of proxies for Phillips 66’s director nominees and for other matters to be voted on. The Proxy Statement is in preliminary form and Phillips 66 intends to file and mail to shareholders of record entitled to vote at the 2025 Annual Meeting a definitive proxy statement and other documents, including a WHITE proxy card. Phillips 66 may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding its solicitation of proxies for the 2025 Annual Meeting. This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other document that Phillips 66 has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with any solicitation by Phillips 66. PHILLIPS 66 SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT SOLICITATION MATERIALS FILED WITH THE SEC AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain copies of the Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement and other documents (including the WHITE proxy card) filed by Phillips 66 with the SEC without charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by Phillips 66 with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge at Phillips 66’s investor relations website at https://investor.phillips66.com or upon written request sent to Phillips 66, 2331 CityWest Boulevard, Houston, TX 77042, Attention: Investor Relations.
    Certain Information Regarding Participants
    Phillips 66, its directors, its director nominees and certain of its executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in connection with the solicitation of proxies from Phillips 66 shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Information regarding the names of such persons and their respective interests in Phillips 66, by securities holdings or otherwise, is available in the Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025, and will be included in Phillips 66’s definitive proxy statement, once available, including in the sections captioned “Beneficial Ownership of Phillips 66 Securities” and “Appendix C: Supplemental Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation.” To the extent that Phillips 66’s directors and executive officers who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation have acquired or disposed of securities holdings since the applicable “as of” date disclosed in the Proxy Statement, such transactions have been or will be reflected on Statements of Changes in Ownership of Securities on Form 4 or Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3 filed with the SEC. These documents are or will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Source: Phillips 66

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Third Quarter (October-December) of 2024-25

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December 2024-25, are presented in Statements I and II.

    Key Features of India’s BoP in Q3:2024-25

    • India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to US$ 11.5 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2024-25 from US$ 10.4 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) in Q3:2023-24 but moderated from US$ 16.7 billion (1.8 per cent of GDP)1 in Q2:2024-25.2

    • Merchandise trade deficit increased to US$ 79.2 billion in Q3:2024-25 from US$ 71.6 billion in Q3:2023-24.

    • Net services receipts increased to US$ 51.2 billion in Q3:2024-25 from US$ 45.0 billion a year ago. Services exports have risen on a y-o-y basis across major categories such as business services, computer services, transportation services and travel services.

    • Net outgo on the primary income account, primarily reflecting payments of investment income, increased to US$ 16.7 billion in Q3:2024-25 from US$ 13.1 billion in Q3:2023-24.

    • Personal transfer receipts, mainly representing remittances by Indians employed overseas, rose to US$ 35.1 billion in Q3: 2024-25 from US$ 30.6 billion in Q3:2023-24.

    • In the financial account, foreign direct investment recorded a net outflow of US$ 2.8 billion in Q3:2024-25 as against an inflow of US$ 4.0 billion in the corresponding period of 2023-24.

    • Foreign portfolio investment recorded a net outflow of US$ 11.4 billion in Q3:2024-25 as against an inflow of US$ 12.0 billion in Q3:2023-24.

    • Net inflows under external commercial borrowings (ECBs) to India amounted to US$ 4.3 billion in Q3:2024-25, as against an outflow of US$ 2.7 billion in the corresponding period a year ago.

    • Non-resident deposits (NRI deposits) recorded a net inflow of US$ 3.1 billion, lower than US$ 3.9 billion a year ago.

    • There was a depletion of US$ 37.7 billion to the foreign exchange reserves (on a BoP basis) in Q3:2024-25 as against an accretion of US$ 6.0 billion in Q3:2023-24 (Table 1).

    BoP During April-December 2024

    • India’s CAD widened to US$ 37.0 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) during April-December 2024 from US$ 30.6 billion (1.1 per cent of GDP) during April-December 2023 primarily on account of a higher merchandise trade deficit.

    • Net invisibles receipts were higher during April-December 2024 than a year ago on account of services and transfers.

    • Net FDI inflow at US$ 1.6 billion during April-December 2024 was lower than US$ 7.8 billion during April-December 2023.

    • During April-December 2024, portfolio investment recorded a net inflow of US$ 9.4 billion, lower than US$ 32.7 billion during the corresponding period a year ago.

    • There was a depletion of US$ 13.8 billion to the foreign exchange reserves (on a BoP basis) during April-December 2024.

    Table 1: Major Items of India’s Balance of Payments
    (US$ billion)
      October- December 2023 PR October-December 2024 P April – December 2023 PR April – December 2024 P
      Credit Debit Net Credit Debit Net Credit Debit Net Credit Debit Net
    A. Current Account 236.0 246.4 -10.4 261.6 273.1 -11.5 689.3 719.9 -30.6 753.2 790.2 -37.0
    1. Goods 106.6 178.3 -71.6 109.8 189.0 -79.2 319.8 512.7 -192.9 325.5 552.8 -227.2
        of which:                        
          POL 20.2 46.0 -25.9 12.6 48.4 -35.7 61.9 130.0 -68.1 49.3 141.4 -92.1
    2. Services 87.8 42.8 45.0 103.5 52.3 51.2 251.7 131.6 120.1 285.5 150.0 135.5
    3. Primary Income 10.1 23.2 -13.1 12.3 29.0 -16.7 31.0 65.9 -34.9 41.3 78.6 -37.3
    4. Secondary Income 31.5 2.2 29.3 36.1 2.9 33.2 86.8 9.7 77.1 100.9 8.9 92.0
    B. Capital Account and Financial Account 216.3 205.0 11.3 320.0 309.1 10.9 603.9 573.0 30.9 898.7 862.2 36.4
        of which:                        
    1. Direct Investment 18.9 14.9 4.0 20.8 23.6 -2.8 54.7 46.9 7.8 66.2 64.6 1.6
    2. Portfolio Investment 125.5 113.5 12.0 171.4 182.8 -11.4 327.2 294.5 32.7 513.4 503.9 9.4
    3. Other Investments 65.9 62.4 3.5 83.4 90.4 -7.0 205.2 176.9 28.2 261.9 235.5 26.4
        of which:                        
          NRI Deposits 22.4 18.5 3.9 25.9 22.8 3.1 62.5 53.2 9.3 78.3 64.9 13.3
          ECBs to India 3.9 6.6 -2.7 11.2 6.9 4.3 21.7 20.7 1.0 32.1 21.1 11.0
    4. Reserve Assets [Increase (-)/Decrease (+)] 0.0 6.0 -6.0 37.7 0.0 37.7 0.0 32.9 -32.9 37.7 23.8 13.8
    C. Errors & Omissions (-) (A+B) 0.0 0.9 -0.9 0.6 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.3 -0.3 0.6 0.0 0.6
    PR: Partially Revised; and P: Preliminary.
    Note: Total of sub-components may not tally with aggregate due to rounding off.

    (Puneet Pancholy)  
    Chief General Manager

    Press Release: 2024-2025/2498


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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Sources of Variation in India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves during April-December 2024

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for the third quarter (Q3), i.e., October-December of 2024-25 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-December 2024 are detailed below in Table 1.

    Table 1: Sources of Variation in Foreign Exchange Reserves*
    (US$ billion)
    Items April-December 2023 April-December 2024
    I.   Current Account Balance -30.7 -37.1
    II.   Capital Account (net) (a to f) 63.6 23.3
      a. Foreign Investment (i+ii) 40.5 11.0
        (i) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 7.8 1.6
        (ii) Portfolio Investment 32.7 9.4
              of which:    
        Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) 33.0 9.3
                   ADR/GDR 0 0
      b. Banking Capital 33.6 -0.8
              of which: NRI Deposits 9.3 13.3
      c. Short-term Credit -1.0 11.1
      d. External Assistance 5.4 4.2
      e. External Commercial Borrowings -1.7 7.9
      f. Other Items in Capital Account -13.2 -10.1
    III.   Valuation Change 11.1 3.1
    IV.    Total (I+II+III) @
    Increase in reserves (+) / Decrease in reserves (-)
    44.0 -10.7
    *: Based on the old format of BoP which may differ from the new format (BPM6) in the treatment of transfers under the current account and ADRs/ GDRs under portfolio investment.
    @: Difference, if any, is due to rounding off.
    Note: ‘Other Items in Capital Account’ apart from ‘Errors and Omissions’ includes SDR allocation, leads and lags in exports, funds held abroad, advances received pending issue of shares under FDI, capital receipts not included elsewhere, and rupee denominated debt.

    On a balance of payments basis (i.e., excluding valuation effects), foreign exchange reserves decreased by US$ 13.8 billion during April-December 2024 as against an accretion of US$ 32.9 billion during April-December 2023. Foreign exchange reserves in nominal terms (i.e., including valuation effects) decreased by US$ 10.7 billion during April-December 2024 as against an increase of US$ 44.0 billion in the corresponding period of the preceding year (Table 2).

    Table 2: Comparative Position of Variation in Reserves
    (US$ billion)
    Items April-December 2023 April-December 2024
    1 Change in Foreign Exchange Reserves (i.e., Including Valuation Effects) 44.0 -10.7
    2 Valuation Effects [Gain (+)/Loss (-)] 11.1 3.1
    3 Change in Foreign Exchange Reserves on BoP basis (i.e., Excluding Valuation Effects) 32.9 -13.8
    Note: Increase in reserves (+)/Decrease in reserves (-).
    Difference, if any, is due to rounding off.

    The valuation gain, primarily reflecting higher prices of gold, amounted to US$ 3.1 billion during April-December 2024 as compared with a valuation gain of US$ 11.1 billion during April-December 2023.

    (Puneet Pancholy)  
    Chief General Manager

    Press Release: 2024-2025/2499

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: RBI imposes monetary penalty on Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated March 26, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.20 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Twenty Thousand only) on Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (the company) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of lndia (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016’ and ‘Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021’ issued by RBI. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 52A of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987.

    The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by the National Housing Bank with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023. Based on the supervisory findings of non-compliance with RBI directions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice was issued to the company advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said directions.

    After considering the company’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI found, inter alia, that the following charges against the company were sustained, warranting imposition of monetary penalty:

    1. The company failed to carry out periodic review of risk categorisation, with such periodicity being at least once in six months, during FY 2022-23.

    2. The company failed to take prior written permission of the RBI before appointing a director, resulting in change in management, on account of change of more than 30 per cent of its directors (excluding independent directors).

    This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the company with its customers. Further, imposition of this monetary penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated by RBI against the company.

    (Puneet Pancholy)  
    Chief General Manager

    Press Release: 2024-2025/2500

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  • MIL-OSI: Captivision Unveils New Corporate Branding, Paving the Way for a Transformative Era of Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Captivision Inc. (“Captivision” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAPT), today announced a new corporate branding and website, accessible via www.captivision.com. The new branding reflects the Company’s innovative spirit and cutting-edge technology while channeling the history and original inspiration for the Company’s founding.

    The newly launched website features captivating showcases of the company’s diverse portfolio, highlighting an array of impressive projects. It also emphasizes the company’s extensive range of services and expertise, including cutting-edge LED solutions, and highlights its collaborations with world-class clients across various industries.

    “We are excited about the growth of Captivision in multiple geographies with a broadening array of important partners and clients,” said Gary Garrabrant, Chairman and CEO of Captivision. “Our new corporate identity reflects our progress and is a milestone for our company and our stakeholders.”

    About Captivision

    Captivision is a pioneering manufacturer of media glass, combining IT building material and architectural glass. The product has a boundless array of applications including entertainment media, information media, cultural and artistic content as well as marketing use cases. Captivision can transform any glass façade into a transparent media screen with real time live stream capability. Captivision is fast becoming a solution provider across the LED product spectrum.

    Captivision’s media glass and solutions have been implemented in hundreds of locations globally across sports stadiums, entertainment venues, casinos and hotels, convention centers, office and retail properties and airports. Learn more at http://www.captivision.com/.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to expectations for future financial performance, business strategies, or expectations for the Company’s respective businesses. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. These statements constitute projections, forecasts, and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this press release, words such as “believe”, “can”, “continue”, “expect”, “forecast”, “may”, “plan”, “project”, “should”, “will” or the negative of such terms, and similar expressions, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

    The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) the ability to raise financing in the future and to comply with restrictive covenants related to indebtedness; (2) the ability to realize the benefits expected from the business combination and the Company’s strategic direction; (3) the significant market adoption, demand and opportunities in the construction and digital out of home media industries for the Company’s products; (4) the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s ordinary shares and warrants on Nasdaq; (5) the ability of the Company to remain competitive in the fourth generation architectural media glass industry in the face of future technological innovations; (6) the ability of the Company to execute its international expansion strategy; (7) the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property rights; (8) the profitability of the Company’s larger projects, which are subject to protracted sales cycles; (9) whether the raw materials, components, finished goods, and services used by the Company to manufacture its products will continue to be available and will not be subject to significant price increases; (10) the IT, vertical real estate, and large format wallscape modified regulatory restrictions or building codes; (11) the ability of the Company’s manufacturing facilities to meet their projected manufacturing costs and production capacity; (12) the future financial performance of the Company; (13) the emergence of new technologies and the response of the Company’s customer base to those technologies; (14) the ability of the Company to retain or recruit, or to effect changes required in, its officers, key employees, or directors; (15) the ability of the Company to comply with laws and regulations applicable to its business; and (16) other risks and uncertainties set forth under the section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F entitled “Risk Factors.”

    These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release and the Company’s management team’s current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company and its directors, officers, and affiliates. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company management team’s views as of any subsequent date. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update, add or to otherwise correct any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events, inaccuracies that become apparent after the date hereof or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

    Media Contact:
    Gateway Group
    Zach Kadletz
    +1 949-574-3860
    CAPT@gateway-grp.com

    Investor Contact:
    Gateway Group
    Ralf Esper
    +1 949-574-3860
    CAPT@gateway-grp.com

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier calls for upholding true multilateralism, inclusive globalization

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Chinese vice premier calls for upholding true multilateralism, inclusive globalization

    BOAO, Hainan, March 28 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with members of the Board of Directors of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and representatives of the board’s corporate members on Thursday, calling for upholding true multilateralism and inclusive economic globalization.

    Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the world is undergoing profound changes, with challenges such as slowing growth, development imbalances and governance issues.

    Ding called for upholding true multilateralism and promoting inclusive economic globalization and strengthening cooperation for scientific and technological innovations. He also urged the forum to continue to expand its global influence and inject more positive energy into regional and global peace, stability and prosperity.

    BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon and other attendees praised China’s commitment to multilateralism and opening-up, pledging to contribute more to regional and global growth.

    In a separate meeting with Chinese and foreign business leaders, Ding thanked companies for their long-term participation in China’s reform and modernization efforts. He said that the conditions and fundamentals in China for sustaining long-term economic growth remain unchanged, with broad prospects for high-quality development.

    “Investing in China means investing in the future,” Ding said, pledging continued improvements to the business environment and welcoming foreign investment.

    Business leaders expressed confidence in China’s growth prospects and their commitment to further expansion in the Chinese market.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: African Development Bank Group approves $50 million trust fund to end school-age hunger in Africa

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

    ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, March 28, 2025/APO Group/ —

    The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition amongst school age-children in Africa. 

    The End School-Age Hunger Fund (ESAH) was approved on 20 March with the aim of bolstering school meal programmes in targeted African countries by expanding existing initiatives and creating new ones so that more children in Africa have access to nutritious food while attending school while simultaneously boosing rural economies through agricultural productivity.  

    The implementation of the Fund, which will be run in conjunction with the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/4hO6ZXT), the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, includes the participation of the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, which has already demonstrated its commitment by signing a $50 million letter of commitment to establish the Fund. 

    In September 2024, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and the Bank signed a letter of intent (https://apo-opa.co/4hNsjMT) in which the CIFF undertook to provide up to $50 million for the creation of the End School-Age Hunger Fund , witnessed by African Leaders for Nutrition Champion and African Union Nutrition Champion, His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho. In addition, the Foundation indicated that it was fully prepared to contribute a further $50 million to the Fund, once the Bank had made its initial contribution. The Foundation is committed to supporting broader resource leveraging efforts to attract more donors to the Fund. At the same time, the African Development Bank is seeking to engage other philanthropic organisations, such as the Aliko Dangote Foundation, to strengthen the Fund’s donor base. 

    The End School-Age Hunger Fund will support activities that contribute directly to school food initiatives within the continent, ensuring the provision of nutritious meals to children while promoting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises that provide services related to these programmes. Where appropriate, it is expected to provide essential technical assistance to governments, encouraging them to prioritise nutritious school feeding programmes as a vital mechanism for enhancing socio-economic development, ensuring student retention in schools, and improving learning outcomes and social protection. 

    “The End School-Age Hunger Fundwill work to secure a five-year commitment from the targeted countries, which is the standard implementation period for the Bank’s investment projects,” said Dr. Beth Dunford, the African Development Bank Group’s Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development. “The implementation period is long enough to establish a solid proof of concept to ensure the continuation of the initiative beyond the initial funding phase.” 

    The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation is the world’s largest philanthropic organisation dedicated specifically to improving the lives of children. Since 2004, the Foundation has received voluntary contributions and donations totalling over $2.4 billion. Over the past ten years, its endowment has grown to a value of $6 billion (2020), which highlights the potential opportunity it offers in terms of harnessing resources. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Norwich secures £750,000 funding boost to empower local communities

    Source: City of Norwich

    A major funding boost is coming to Norwich, with £750,000 set to strengthen community initiatives, improve housing stability, and enhance street cleanliness across the city.

    Awarded by Norwich City Council through central government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), this funding builds on the success of the £1.6 million already allocated between 2022 and 2025. The new funding will support fourteen carefully selected projects that align with the government’s latest UKSPF priorities: strengthening communities and places, supporting local businesses, and enhancing people’s skills.

    Extending successful community-led projects

    Two established projects will receive extended funding to continue their impactful work:

    • Brighter Futures (run by Future Projects): Having already helped 105 unemployed individuals into work, training, or volunteering, this programme will now expand its reach to support even more people facing employment barriers.

    Daniel Childerhouse chief executive of Future Projects, said:

    “We’re absolutely thrilled to continue this work, offering flexible, creative support where it’s needed most—and changing lives in the process.”

    • MENTA (in collaboration with FUSE): Offering essential start-up advice, training, and mentoring for businesses, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs, this initiative has already equipped over 250 individuals and start-ups with crucial skills to launch and grow their ventures.

    Willow Farrell, chief executive of FUSE, said:“We are delighted to be working with FUSE and to see the extension of UKSPF funding for enterprise support within Norwich. This vital investment ensures that new, emerging, and existing microbusinesses—alongside those exploring social enterprise—continue to receive the guidance and resources they need to thrive.”

    Supporting a diverse range of community initiatives

    The funding will also boost several other key initiatives, including:

    • BITC (Business in the Community): Business Encounter Schools in East Earlham, working with education providers to bridge the gap between business and education and enhance social mobility.
    • INTERACT: A multi-agency intervention supporting those at risk of falls.
    • Clean streets: Additional resources dedicated to improving the cleanliness of the city and its neighbourhoods.
    • Community safety: Increased capacity to tackle anti-social behaviour and respond to safety concerns.
    • Homelessness prevention: Early intervention, tenancy support, and mediation services to reduce the risk of homelessness.
    • Let NCC: Incentives designed to increase the availability of affordable rental properties in Norwich.
    • Housing estate enhancements: Improvements to estates to support ongoing clean street initiatives.
    • Reducing inequality: Strengthening neighbourhood networks in target areas to foster a more inclusive community.
    • NoW: Project management support to streamline services, making it easier for residents to access the help they need.

    A track record of success

    Previous rounds of UKSPF funding have already delivered significant community benefits across Norwich, from upgrading public spaces and facilities to supporting local engagement. Alongside training and skills programmes, the fund has helped deliver community-led improvements, refurbished public buildings, and established a popular skill-sharing hub in Mile Cross.

    Initiatives such as the Love Norwich grants have contributed to the creation of new community gardens and murals, while increased support for events, volunteering, and social enterprises has strengthened local participation. Neighbourhood cleanliness efforts have also led to improved waste management and enforcement.

    A Fairer Norwich for all

    Davina Howes, Norwich City Council’s executive director overseeing communities, welcomed the additional funding, stating: “Norwich is home to many fantastic community groups and initiatives, and we are proud to support them as part of our commitment to A Fairer Norwich.

    “The additional UKSPF funding is a testament to the achievements of these projects, which continue to make a real difference in our city.

    “Investing in these projects will enable us to further support our residents, improve quality of life, and foster a stronger, more vibrant Norwich.”

    The funding proposals will be presented to Norwich City Council’s cabinet for approval on Wednesday, 2 April.

    Achievements to date:

    Since its inception, the UKSPF has enabled Norwich City Council to deliver a broad range of impactful initiatives:

    1. Love Norwich grants: 39 grants awarded for community-led improvements to public outdoor spaces, including community gardens, wildflower areas, murals, and park improvements.
    2. Community building improvements: 60 small capital grants for upgrades to public buildings, enhancing facilities and energy efficiency.
    3. New Community facility: A skill-sharing hub, 185, opened in Mile Cross, offering activities focused on creativity and wellbeing, with 4,000 visitors since September 2023.
    4. Green Hearts in Mile Cross: Partnership creating seven new community gardens, improving biodiversity, reducing fly-tipping, and fostering community action.
    5. Community insights: Insights from community connectors have informed various initiatives, including employment support and age-friendly city work.
    6. Community action: 131 events held and 35 people supported into regular volunteering.
    7. Support for social enterprises: Workshops and one-to-one support delivered by FUSE, bringing an additional £137k into the city’s social enterprises.
    8. Business support: Startup and growth support provided to 189 businesses and 74 entrepreneurs.
    9. Employment support: 21 long-term unemployed individuals helped into employment, with 66 receiving training or volunteering support through the Brighter Futures project.
    10. Neighbourhood cleanliness: Improved 52 communal bin facilities and piloted CCTV enforcement to reduce fly-tipping, with 57 new street bins being installed.

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  • MIL-OSI: Valeura Energy Inc.: Comment on Earthquake

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) (“Valeura” or the “Company”) reports that all of its personnel are accounted for and safe following the recent earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar.

    At approximately 13:30 local time on Friday March 28, 2025, a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, approximately 1,000 km from Bangkok Thailand.  While certain buildings in Thailand were damaged, Valeura has confirmed that all of its facilities in the offshore Gulf of Thailand remain operating safely, with no immediate indications of damage.

    For further information, please contact:

    Valeura Energy Inc. (General Corporate Enquiries)             
    +65 6373 6940
    Sean Guest, President and CEO
    Yacine Ben-Meriem, CFO
    Contact@valeuraenergy.com

    Valeura Energy Inc. (Investor and Media Enquiries)             
    +1 403 975 6752 / +44 7392 940495
    Robin James Martin, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations
    IR@valeuraenergy.com

    About the Company

    Valeura Energy Inc. is a Canadian public company engaged in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Thailand and in Türkiye. The Company is pursuing a growth-oriented strategy and intends to re-invest into its producing asset portfolio and to deploy resources toward further organic and inorganic growth in Southeast Asia. Valeura aspires toward value accretive growth for stakeholders while adhering to high standards of environmental, social and governance responsibility.

    Additional information relating to Valeura is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction, including where such offer would be unlawful. This news release is not for distribution or release, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Ireland, the Republic of South Africa or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which its publication or distribution would be unlawful. 

    Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

    This information is provided by Reach, the non-regulatory press release distribution service of RNS, part of the London Stock Exchange. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Amplify ETFs Declares March Income Distributions for its Income ETFs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify ETFs announces March income distributions for its income ETFs.

    ETF Name Ticker Amount
    per Share
    Ex-Date Record
    Date
    Payable
    Date
    Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF SOFR $0.36162 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 12% Premium Income ETF TLTP $0.23680 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF QDVO $0.21041 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify COWS Covered Call ETF HCOW $0.20333 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF DIVO $0.16468 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF IDVO $0.16155 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF NDIV $0.12901 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25
    Amplify High Income ETF YYY $0.12000 3/28/25 3/28/25 3/31/25


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    Amplify ETFs, sponsored by Amplify Investments, has over $10.6 billion in assets across its suite of ETFs (as of 1/31/2025). Amplify ETFs delivers expanded investment opportunities for investors seeking growth, income, and risk-managed strategies across a range of actively managed and index-based ETFs. Learn more visit AmplifyETFs.com.

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    610-228-2098
    amplifyetfs@gregoryfca.com

    This information is not intended to provide and should not be relied upon for accounting, legal or tax advice, or investment recommendations. To receive a distribution, you must be a registered shareholder of the fund on the record date. Distributions are paid to shareholders on the payment date. There is no guarantee that distributions will be made in the future. Your own trading will also generate tax consequences and transaction expenses. Past distributions are not indicative of future distributions. Please consult your tax professional or financial adviser for more information regarding your tax situation.

    Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in Amplify Funds’ statutory and summary prospectuses, which may be obtained at AmplifyETFs.com. Read the prospectuses carefully before investing.

    Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

    Amplify ETFs are distributed by Foreside Services, LLC.

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  • MIL-OSI: Signet Bank Initiated Coverage of Šiaulių Bankas at target price of EUR 1.27

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    28 March 2025, Signet, one off the leading Latvian investment banks, has initiated sponsored research of AB Šiaulių Bankas and published the initiation of coverage report. Analysis suggests a target price of EUR 1.27, which represents a compelling 35% upside potential over the bank’s current market valuation (EUR 0.94).

    Šiaulių Bankas demonstrated robust loan portfolio expansion, recording a 5Y CAGR of 15%, while deposits have grown at an annual rate of 12%, outpacing broader market. The Bank has maintained a disciplined approach to cost control and delivered above-industry ROE in recent years.

    Šiaulių Bankas` strong share price performance (+36% YTD) reflects solid investor confidence in Bank`s strategic development. However, the stock still trades at a notable discount of 30% on P/B basis, and 19% on P/E basis relative to peer averages, essentially deserving higher valuation with 14% ROE.

    Looking ahead Signet analysts forecast the Bank to sustain attractive dividend yield within the 5.3% – 9.2% range over the 2025 – 2029 estimated horizon (5.6% in 2024), reinforcing its commitment to disciplined capital deployment and shareholder value maximization.

    Based on Signet analyst`s estimates and key assumptions, Šiaulių Bankas equity is valued at EUR 1.27 per share, implying a 35% upside to the current market price (EUR 0.94).

    Signet Bank is one of the first banks of independent Latvia. The Bank has focused its strategy on servicing entrepreneurs and their companies, with an emphasis on high-quality capital management and structuring investment projects.

    Šiaulių Bankas is also covered by IPOPEMA, Enlight Research, Erste Group, Norne Securities, Swedbank and WOOD & Company. The analysts’ evaluations and reports are available to investors on Šiaulių Bankas’ website.

    If you would like to receive Šiaulių Bankas news for investors directly to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter.

     

     

     

    Important Notice:

    Signet Bank reports are prepared on behalf of Šiaulių Bankas and based on publicly available information. Reports are published for informational purposes only and do not constitute, and shall not be deemed to constitute, an investment recommendation to buy, sell or enter into any other transactions in respect of the shares of Šiaulių Bankas. The information provided may not form the basis of any subsequent transaction. Investors themselves are responsible for making investment decisions based on the information published.

     

    Additional information: 
    Tomas Varenbergas 
    Head of Investment Management Division
    tomas.varenbergas@sb.lt

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  • MIL-OSI: Prospect Capital’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed Investment Grade by Morningstar DBRS with Stable Trend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect”, “our”, or “we”) today announced that Morningstar DBRS (“DBRS”) has reaffirmed Prospect’s investment grade issuer and long term senior debt credit ratings at BBB(low), and assigned a revised trend of Stable.

    “We are very pleased that Morningstar DBRS, which has rated Prospect for many years, has reaffirmed our investment grade credit ratings,” said Grier Eliasek, President and Chief Operating Officer at Prospect.

    “Our strong business profile is supported by a multi-decade track record, over $21 billion invested across 400+ investments, $4.7 billion in cumulative principal bond repayments, diversified access to multiple capital markets including our $2.1 billion credit facility with 48 institutional banks, and disciplined deal execution with a less than 1% book to look ratio out of over 3,000 origination opportunities per annum,” said Mr. Eliasek.

    “With low 0.40x debt to equity leverage, high employee ownership, strong counterparty relationships, a majority senior secured loan book, low 0.4% nonaccruals, and a 13% unlevered investment level gross cash internal rate of return for exited investments as of our latest reporting period, we believe our platform is well-positioned for the future,” said Mr. Eliasek.

    “Prospect Capital was recently named ‘One of the Best Places to Work in the Private Capital Industry’ by Mergers & Acquisitions, with our world-class team deserving the credit for delivering these positive results over many years,” said Mr. Eliasek.

    About Prospect Capital Corporation
    Prospect is a business development company lending to and investing in private businesses. Prospect’s investment objective is to generate both current income and long-term capital appreciation through debt and equity investments.

    Prospect has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Prospect has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

    Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, whose safe harbor for forward-looking statements does not apply to business development companies. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are highly likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under our control, and that we may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from any forward-looking statements. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future.

    Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) is the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows related to a particular investment equal to zero. IRR is gross of general expenses not related to specific investments as these expenses are not allocable to specific investments. Investments are considered to be exited when the original investment objective has been achieved through the receipt of cash and/or non-cash consideration upon the repayment of a debt investment or sale of an investment or through the determination that no further consideration was collectible and, thus, a loss may have been realized. Prospect’s gross IRR calculations are unaudited. Information regarding internal rates of return are historical results relating to Prospect’s past performance and are not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured.

    For further information, contact:
    Grier Eliasek, President and Chief Operating Officer
    grier@prospectcap.com
    Telephone (212) 448-0702

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  • MIL-OSI: Hyperscale Data Completes First Installation of Nvidia GPUs for HPC Customer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today is proud to announce the successful installation of its first Nvidia GPU deployment for a new Silicon Valley-based cloud services provider. This milestone marks a significant step in the Company’s strategic transformation of its Michigan data center into a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (“AI”) and high-performance computing (“HPC”) facility.

    The initial deployment of Nvidia GPUs is part of a broader initiative to build an infrastructure that supports the growing computational demands of enterprise and cloud-native applications. The Company’s Michigan data center currently utilizes approximately 28 megawatts, with plans to grow to approximately 340 megawatts over the next several years to meet the energy requirements of advanced AI and HPC workloads, reinforcing the Company’s position to be at the forefront of data center innovation.

    William B. Horne, Chief Executive Officer of Hyperscale Data, commented, “The first successful installation of these servers for our customer is a large step in the right direction for the Company and its transition to a pure play data center business. We are very proud of the progress made so far and will continue to dedicate our efforts towards building out a world class data center to service the evolving needs of the AI industry.”

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

    About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

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

    Hyperscale Data intends to completely divest itself of ACG on or about December 31, 2025, at which time, it would solely be an owner and operator of data centers to support HPC services. Until that happens, the Company provides, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an artificial intelligence software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

    Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Coming up next week at the London Assembly W/C 31 March

    Source: Mayor of London

    PUBLICATIONS

    Thursday 3 April

    Cooperative Housing & Community Land Trusts

    Housing Committee

    The Housing Committee will publish a report on community-led housing schemes, including the challenges they face and the support needed to deliver the benefits that they provide to Londoners.

    MEDIA CONTACT: Josh Hunt on 07763 252 310 / [email protected]

    PUBLIC MEETINGS                                                                  

    Wednesday 2 April

    Oxford Street Consultation

    Planning and Regeneration Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

    The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee will meet to scrutinise the Mayor of London’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street.

    The guests are:

    Panel 1 – 10.00 – 11.15

    • Cllr Adam Hug, Leader of Westminster City Council
    • Cllr Richard Olszewski, Leader of Camden Council
    • Dee Corsi, Chief Executive of New West End Company
    • Tim Lord, Chair of the Executive Committee, The Soho Society

    Panel 2 – 11.20 – 12.30

    • Dr Will Norman, Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Greater London Authority
    • David Rowe, Director of Investment Delivery Planning, Transport for London

    MEDIA CONTACT: Josh Hunt on 07763 252 310 / [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) – LondonMetric Property Plc

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

    PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
    Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)        Name of exempt principal trader: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd
    (b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
    LondonMetric Property Pc
    (c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Highcroft Investments plc
    (d)        Date dealing undertaken: 27 March 2025
    (e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer? No

    2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchases/ sales Total number of securities Highest price per unit paid/received Lowest price per unit paid/received
    Ordinary Purchases 2,225 181.5p 179.6p
    Ordinary Sales 2,225 181.392p 179.664p

    (b)        Derivatives transactions (other than option)

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD
    Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position
    Number of reference securities Price per unit
             

    (c)        Options transactions in respect of existing securities

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.
    Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
                   

    (ii)        Exercising

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option
    Number of securities Exercise price per unit
           

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion
    Details Price per unit (if applicable)
           

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    3.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    None

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    None

    Date of disclosure: 28 March 2025
    Contact name: Clare Gamble-Dale
    Telephone number: 0207 601 6132

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at monitoring@disclosure.org.uk. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Katapult Delivers Double-Digit Gross Originations Growth in the Fourth Quarter, Above Outlook

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Strong Holiday Season Performance; Momentum Continuing into 2025
    Establishes 2025 Outlook; Expects Growth to Continue in Q1 2025

    PLANO, Texas, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), an e-commerce-focused financial technology company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    “We had a great fourth quarter, which included stronger-than-expected gross originations growth and 50% growth in application volume,” said Orlando Zayas, CEO of Katapult. “The fourth quarter holiday season is an incredibly important time for many of our merchant-partners and the Katapult marketplace delivered, including more than 100% year-over-year gross originations growth during the Cyber 5 period in 2024. This growth was driven by a number of initiatives including targeted and co-branded marketing campaigns and the launch of new app features that enhance the customer experience. Given our high repeat customer rate and the incremental sales we’re generating for our merchant-partners, we are confident that retailers, partners and consumers alike understand the value Katapult brings to the table.”

    “Prior to the launch of our app, we relied on direct and waterfall merchants to send us consumers and we developed a consistent track record for converting this traffic to the benefit of our merchant-partners. When we launched the Katapult app two years ago, we believed we could transform our operating model from a single-input driven business to a two-sided marketplace with a multidimensional growth engine. Our fourth quarter results demonstrated the progress we are making toward this goal. Customers are engaging more and more frequently with our marketplace, and during the fourth quarter, this led to approximately 61% of our gross originations starting in the Katapult app marketplace. The two-sided Katapult app marketplace, powered by KPay (Katapult Pay (R)), has become a reliable shopping destination for consumers across the US and a growth partner for durable goods merchants. We are excited about our potential and are looking forward to a great 2025.”

    Operating Progress: Recent Highlights

    • Successfully transitioning business model to two-sided marketplace and increasing platform velocity
      • ~61% of fourth quarter gross originations started in the Katapult app marketplace, making it the single largest customer referral source
      • Customer satisfaction remained high and Katapult had a Net Promoter Score of 58 as of December 31, 2024
      • 61.5% of gross originations for the fourth quarter of 2024 came from repeat customers1
    • Grew consumer engagement by adding app functionality and features and executing targeted marketing campaigns
      • Lease applications grew 50% year-over-year in the fourth quarter driven by new and existing customers
      • KPay gross originations grew approximately 52% year-over-year in the fourth quarter; 41% of total gross originations were transacted using KPay
      • Launched Metro by T-Mobile(R) (December 2024), Zales(R) (January 2025) and Rooms to Go(R) (February 2025) in the Katapult app marketplace, bringing the total number of merchants in our ecosystem to 33.
    • Strong progress against merchant engagement initiatives
      • Direct and waterfall gross originations, which represented 68% of total fourth quarter originations, grew approximately 44%, excluding the home furnishings and mattress category
      • Continued to expand our waterfall partnerships by onboarding 11 new merchants, including eight that are new to the Katapult app marketplace and three that already had a direct integration with Katapult
      • Together with several merchant-partners, we launched co-branded, co-promoted marketing campaigns that helped drive gross originations during the Cyber 5 period higher by more than 100% compared with the same period of last year
    • Entered new partnerships focused on expanding our applicant pool and providing consumers with more reasons to engage with the Katapult app marketplace

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

    (All comparisons are year-over-year unless stated otherwise.)

    • Gross originations were $75.2 million, an increase of 11.3%. Excluding the home furnishings and mattress category within our direct/waterfall channel, gross originations grew 50% year-over-year.
    • Total revenue was $63.0 million, an increase of 9.4%
    • Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter decreased 37.4%. Our fixed cash operating expenses2, which exclude litigation settlement expenses, decreased approximately 7.1%.
    • Net loss was $9.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an improvement compared with net loss of $14.6 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2023.
    • Adjusted net loss2 was $8.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to an adjusted net loss of $6.3 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2023
    • Adjusted EBITDA2 loss was $1.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to Adjusted EBITDA2 loss of $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The year-over-year performance was driven largely by higher cost of sales related to rapid, faster-than-expected gross originations growth in the fourth quarter of 2024.
    • Katapult ended the quarter with total cash and cash equivalents of $16.6 million, which includes $13.1 million of restricted cash. The Company ended the quarter with $82.8 million of outstanding debt on its credit facility.
    • Write-offs as a percentage of revenue were 9.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and are within the Company’s 8% to 10% long-term target range. This compares with 8.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

    2024 Financial Highlights

    (All comparisons are year-over-year unless stated otherwise.)

    • Gross originations were $237 million, an increase of 4.7%
    • Total revenue was $247 million, an increase of 11.6%
    • Total operating expenses decreased 11.0%. Excluding litigation settlement expenses, total operating expenses decreased 17.0%. Our fixed cash operating expenses2, which exclude litigation settlement expenses, decreased approximately 7.1%.
    • Net loss was $26 million, an improvement compared with net loss of $37 million for 2023
    • Adjusted net loss2 was $17 million, an improvement compared to an adjusted net loss of $23 million for 2023
    • Adjusted EBITDA2 was $5 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA2 loss of $2 million in 2023
    • Write-offs as a percentage of revenue were 9.2% in 2024 and are within the Company’s 8% to 10% long-term target range. This compares with 9.2% in 2023.

    [1] Repeat customer rate is defined as the percentage of in-quarter originations from existing customers.
    [2] Please refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure and Certain Other Data” section and the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation tables below for more information.  

    First Quarter and Full Year 2025 Business Outlook

    The Company is continuing to navigate a challenging macro environment particularly within the home furnishings category. Given the current breadth of our merchant selection as well as our plans to introduce new merchants to the Katapult App Marketplace during 2025, our strategic marketing and our strong consumer offering, we believe we are well positioned to deliver continued growth in 2025. We continue to believe that we have a large addressable market of underserved, non-prime consumers, and it’s important to note that lease-to-own solutions have historically benefited when prime credit options become less available.

    Given our quarter-to-date progress, Katapult expects the following results for the first quarter of 2025:

    • Approximately 11% year-over-year increase in gross originations
    • Approximately 10% year-over-year increase in revenue
    • Approximately $3 million of positive Adjusted EBITDA

    Based on the macroeconomic assumptions above and the operating plan in place for the full year 2025, Katapult expects to deliver the following results for full year 2025:

    • We expect gross originations to grow at least 20%

      This outlook does not include any material impact from prime creditors tightening or loosening above us and assumes that there are no significant changes to the macro environment.

      Both our first quarter and full year outlooks assume that the gross originations for the home furnishings and mattress category does not improve materially from our 2024 performance.

    • We also expect to maintain strong credit quality in our portfolio. This will be driven by ongoing enhancements to our risk modeling, onboarding high quality new merchants through integrations, and repeat customers engaging with Katapult Pay
    • Revenue growth is expected to be at least 20%
    • Finally with the continued execution of our disciplined expense management strategy combined with our growing top-line, we expect to deliver at least $10 million in positive Adjusted EBITDA

    “During 2024, we delivered strong top-line growth while continuing to lean into fiscal discipline and as a result, we were able to generate our first full year of Adjusted EBITDA profitability since 2021,” said Nancy Walsh, CFO of Katapult. “Since we have a two-sided marketplace business model, we can continue to scale our revenue without adding commensurate expenses. This means that in times of rapid revenue growth, as we are expecting in 2025, we can meaningfully accelerate our Adjusted EBITDA flow-through. We are executing well across the breadth of our two-sided marketplace and we expect to build on this momentum throughout 2025.”

    Conference Call and Webcast

    The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 AM ET on Friday, March 28, 2025, to discuss the Company’s financial results. Related presentation materials will be available before the call on the Company’s Investor Relations page at https://ir.katapultholdings.com. The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode and an archive of the webcast will be available for one year.

    About Katapult

    Katapult is a technology driven lease-to-own platform that integrates with omnichannel retailers and e-commerce platforms to power the purchasing of everyday durable goods for underserved U.S. non-prime consumers. Through our point-of-sale (POS) integrations and innovative mobile app featuring Katapult Pay(R), consumers who may be unable to access traditional financing can shop a growing network of merchant partners. Our process is simple, fast, and transparent. We believe that seeing the good in people is good for business, humanizing the way underserved consumers get the things they need with payment solutions based on fairness and dignity.

    Contact

    Jennifer Kull
    VP of Investor Relations
    ir@katapult.com 

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements included in this Press Release and on our quarterly earnings call that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: in this Press Release and on our associated earnings call, statements regarding our first quarter of 2025 and full year 2025 business outlook and underlying assumptions, the expectation that the home furnishings category will not materially improve in the first quarter or throughout 2025, statements regarding our expectations for 2025, the impact of KPay on customer acquisition and our relationship with existing customers, the durability and timing of macroeconomic headwinds, the impact of our integrations within third-party waterfalls and our relationships with new merchant-partners on gross originations and financial expectations beyond 2025. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of our management and are not predictions of actual performance.

    These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, our ability to refinance our indebtedness and continue as a going concern, the execution of our business strategy and expanding information and technology capabilities; our market opportunity and our ability to acquire new customers and retain existing customers; adoption and success of our mobile application featuring Katapult Pay; the timing and impact of our growth initiatives on our future financial performance; anticipated occurrence and timing of prime lending tightening and impact on our results of operations; general economic conditions in the markets where we operate, the cyclical nature of customer spending, and seasonal sales and spending patterns of customers; risks relating to factors affecting consumer spending that are not under our control, including, among others, levels of employment, disposable consumer income, inflation, prevailing interest rates, consumer debt and availability of credit, consumer confidence in future economic conditions, political conditions, and consumer perceptions of personal well-being and security and willingness and ability of customers to pay for the goods they lease through us when due; risks relating to uncertainty of our estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth; risks related to the concentration of a significant portion of our transaction volume with a single merchant partner, or type of merchant or industry; the effects of competition on our future business; meet future liquidity requirements and complying with restrictive covenants related to our long-term indebtedness; the impact of unstable market and economic conditions such as rising inflation and interest rates; reliability of our platform and effectiveness of our risk model; data security breaches or other information technology incidents or disruptions, including cyber-attacks, and the protection of confidential, proprietary, personal and other information, including personal data of customers; ability to attract and retain employees, executive officers or directors; effectively respond to general economic and business conditions; obtain additional capital, including equity or debt financing and servicing our indebtedness; enhance future operating and financial results; anticipate rapid technological changes, including generative artificial intelligence and other new technologies; comply with laws and regulations applicable to our business, including laws and regulations related to rental purchase transactions; stay abreast of modified or new laws and regulations applying to our business, including with respect to rental purchase transactions and privacy regulations; maintain and grow relationships with merchants and partners; respond to uncertainties associated with product and service developments and market acceptance; the impacts of new U.S. federal income tax laws; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which, if not identified and remediated, could affect the reliability of our financial statements; successfully defend litigation; litigation, regulatory matters, complaints, adverse publicity and/or misconduct by employees, vendors and/or service providers; and other events or factors, including those resulting from civil unrest, war, foreign invasions (including the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict), terrorism, public health crises and pandemics (such as COVID-19), trade wars, or responses to such events; our ability to meet the minimum requirements for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market; and those factors discussed in greater detail in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 that we filed with the SEC.

    If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we do not presently know or that we currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this Press Release or on our quarterly earnings call. All forward-looking statements contained herein or expressed on our quarterly earnings call are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events, except as required by law. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

    Key Performance Metrics

    Katapult regularly reviews several metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate its business, measure its performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions, which may also be useful to an investor: gross originations, total revenue, gross profit, adjusted gross profit and adjusted EBITDA.

    Gross originations are defined as the retail price of the merchandise associated with lease-purchase agreements entered into during the period through the Katapult platform. Gross originations do not represent revenue earned. However, we believe this is a useful operating metric for both Katapult’s management and investors to use in assessing the volume of transactions that take place on Katapult’s platform.

    Total revenue represents the summation of rental revenue and other revenue. Katapult measures this metric to assess the total view of pay through performance of its customers. Management believes looking at these components is useful to an investor as it helps to understand the total payment performance of customers.

    Gross profit represents total revenue less cost of revenue, and is a measure presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below for a description and presentation of adjusted gross profit and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures utilized by management.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement the financial measures presented in this press release and related conference call or webcast in accordance with GAAP, the Company also presents the following non-GAAP and other measures of financial performance: adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss) and fixed cash operating expenses. The Company believes that for management and investors to more effectively compare core performance from period to period, the non-GAAP measures should exclude items that are not indicative of our results from ongoing business operations. The Company urges investors to consider non-GAAP measures only in conjunction with its GAAP financials and to review the reconciliation of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures to its comparable GAAP financial measures, which are included in this press release.

    Adjusted gross profit represents gross profit less variable operating expenses, which are servicing costs, and underwriting fees. Management believes that adjusted gross profit provides a meaningful understanding of one aspect of its performance specifically attributable to total revenue and the variable costs associated with total revenue.

    Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as net loss before interest expense and other fees, interest income, change in fair value of warrants and loss on issuance of shares, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization on property and equipment and capitalized software, provision of impairment of leased assets, loss on partial extinguishment of debt, stock-based compensation expense, and litigation settlement and other related expenses.

    Adjusted net loss is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as net loss before change in fair value of warrants and loss on issuance of shares, stock-based compensation expense, and litigation settlement and other related expenses.

    Fixed cash operating expenses is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as operating expenses less depreciation and amortization on property and equipment and capitalized software, stock-based compensation expense, litigation settlement and other related expenses, net and variable lease costs such as servicing costs and underwriting fees. Management believes that fixed cash operating expenses provides a meaningful understanding of non-variable ongoing expenses.

    Adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss are useful to an investor in evaluating the Company’s performance because these measures:

    • Are widely used to measure a company’s operating performance;
    • Are financial measurements that are used by rating agencies, lenders and other parties to evaluate the Company’s credit worthiness; and
    • Are used by the Company’s management for various purposes, including as measures of performance and as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting.

    Management believes that the use of non-GAAP financial measures, as a supplement to GAAP measures, is useful to investors in that they eliminate items that are not part of our core operations, highly variable or do not require a cash outlay, such as stock-based compensation expense. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating operating performance and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help indicate underlying trends in the business, are important in comparing current results with prior period results and are useful to investors and financial analysts in assessing operating performance. However, these non-GAAP measures exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing Katapult’s financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to revenue, net loss, gross profit, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under GAAP. You should be aware that Katapult’s presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

    KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
    (amounts in thousands, except per share data)
           
      Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
                   
    Revenue              
    Rental revenue $ 62,031     $ 56,735     $ 243,978     $ 218,347  
    Other revenue   932       823       3,216       3,241  
    Total revenue   62,963       57,558       247,194       221,588  
    Cost of revenue   55,557       48,657       201,423       179,881  
    Gross profit   7,406       8,901       45,771       41,707  
    Operating expenses:              
    Servicing costs   1,156       1,118       4,589       4,311  
    Underwriting fees   814       549       2,304       1,919  
    Professional and consulting fees   631       1,247       5,201       6,694  
    Technology and data analytics   1,740       1,642       7,170       6,905  
    Compensation costs   4,376       5,396       20,076       22,732  
    General and administrative   3,208       2,594       10,866       10,938  
    Litigation settlement, net   314       7,000       3,666       7,000  
    Total operating expenses   12,239       19,546       53,872       60,499  
    Loss from operations   (4,833 )     (10,645 )     (8,101 )     (18,792 )
    Loss on partial extinguishment of debt                     (2,391 )
    Interest expense and other fees   (4,849 )     (4,271 )     (18,851 )     (17,822 )
    Interest income   148       363       1,163       1,697  
    Change in fair value of warrant liability   (5 )     36       17       807  
    Loss before income taxes   (9,539 )     (14,517 )     (25,772 )     (36,501 )
    Provision for income taxes   (30 )     (112 )     (143 )     (165 )
    Net loss $ (9,569 )   $ (14,629 )   $ (25,915 )   $ (36,666 )
                   
    Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted   4,518       4,130       4,347       4,088  
                   
    Net loss per common share – basic and diluted $ (2.12 )   $ (3.54 )   $ (5.96 )   $ (8.97 )
                                   
    KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
       
      December 31,
        2024       2023  
    ASSETS      
    Current assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,465     $ 21,408  
    Restricted cash   13,087       7,403  
    Property held for lease, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment   67,085       59,335  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   6,731       4,491  
    Litigation insurance reimbursement receivable         5,000  
    Total current assets   90,368       97,637  
    Property and equipment, net   253       327  
    Security deposits   91       91  
    Capitalized software and intangible assets, net   2,076       1,919  
    Right-of-use assets, non-current   383       888  
    Total assets $ 93,171     $ 100,862  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT      
    Current liabilities:      
    Accounts payable $ 1,491     $ 903  
    Accrued liabilities   17,372       24,146  
    Accrued litigation settlement   2,199       12,000  
    Unearned revenue   4,823       4,949  
    Revolving line of credit, net   82,582        
    Term loan, net, current   30,047        
    Lease liabilities   179       297  
    Total current liabilities   138,693       42,295  
    Revolving line of credit, net         60,347  
    Term loan, net, non-current         25,503  
    Other liabilities   828       95  
    Lease liabilities, non-current   444       614  
    Total liabilities   139,965       128,854  
    STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT      
    Common stock, 0.0001 par value– 250,000,000 shares authorized; 4,446,540 and 4,072,713 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively          
    Additional paid-in capital   101,657       94,544  
    Accumulated deficit   (148,451 )     (122,536 )
    Total stockholders’ deficit   (46,794 )     (27,992 )
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $ 93,171     $ 100,862  
                   
    KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (dollars in thousands)
       
      Year Ended December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net loss $ (25,915 )   $ (36,666 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization   140,636       126,533  
    Depreciation for early lease purchase options (buyouts)   29,061       25,784  
    Depreciation for impaired leases   24,962       22,019  
    Change in fair value of warrants and other non-cash items   (256 )     (807 )
    Stock-based compensation   5,759       7,034  
    Loss on partial extinguishment of debt         2,391  
    Amortization of debt discount   3,104       2,760  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs, net   220       277  
    Accrued PIK interest expense   1,440       1,555  
    Amortization of right-of-use assets   318       355  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
    Property held for lease   (201,189 )     (183,695 )
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (2,053 )     3,610  
    Litigation insurance reimbursement receivable   5,000       (5,000 )
    Accounts payable   588       (361 )
    Accrued liabilities   (6,775 )     4,419  
    Accrued litigation settlement   (7,055 )     12,000  
    Lease liabilities   (288 )     (387 )
    Unearned revenues   (126 )     765  
      Net cash used in operating activities   (32,569 )     (17,414 )
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Purchases of property and equipment   (54 )     (20 )
    Additions to capitalized software   (1,249 )     (954 )
      Net cash used in investing activities   (1,303 )     (974 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Proceeds from revolving line of credit   34,421       14,297  
    Principal repayments on revolving line of credit   (12,406 )     (11,551 )
    Principal repayment on term loan         (25,000 )
    Payments of deferred financing costs         (34 )
    Repurchases of restricted stock   (613 )     (355 )
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options   211       1  
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   21,613       (22,642 )
    Net (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (12,259 )     (41,030 )
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   28,811       69,841  
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 16,552     $ 28,811  
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
    Cash paid for interest $ 13,709     $ 13,014  
    Cash paid for income taxes $ 270     $ 206  
    Deferred financing costs included in accrued liabilities $     $ 481  
    Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock in connection with debt refinancing $     $ 4,060  
    Issuance of common stock in connection with litigation settlements $ 1,756     $  
    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $     $ 471  
    Cash paid for operating leases $ 359     $ 513  
                   

    KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES AND CERTAIN OTHER DATA (UNAUDITED)
    (amounts in thousands)

      Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
                   
    Net loss $ (9,569 )   $ (14,629 )   $ (25,915 )   $ (36,666 )
    Add back:              
    Interest expense and other fees   4,849       4,271       18,851       17,822  
    Interest income   (148 )     (363 )     (1,163 )     (1,697 )
    Change in fair value of warrants   5       (36 )     (17 )     (807 )
    Provision for income taxes   30       112       143       165  
    Depreciation and amortization on property and equipment and capitalized software   287       454       1,219       1,133  
    Provision for impairment of leased assets   1,921       1,508       2,227       1,727  
    Loss on partial extinguishment of debt                     2,391  
    Stock-based compensation expense   1,331       1,356       5,759       7,034  
    Litigation settlement and other related expenses, net   226     $ 7,000       3,666       7,000  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ (1,068 )   $ (327 )   $ 4,770     $ (1,898 )
                                   
      Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
                   
    Net loss $ (9,569 )   $ (14,629 )   $ (25,915 )   $ (36,666 )
    Add back:              
    Change in fair value of warrants   5       (36 )     (17 )     (807 )
    Stock-based compensation expense   1,331       1,356       5,759       7,034  
    Litigation settlement and other related expenses, net   226       7,000       3,666       7,000  
    Adjusted net loss $ (8,007 )   $ (6,309 )   $ (16,507 )   $ (23,439 )
                                   
      Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
        2024     2023     2024     2023
                   
    Total operating expenses $ 12,239   $ 19,546   $ 53,872   $ 60,499
    Less:              
    Depreciation and amortization on property and equipment and capitalized software   287     454     1,219     1,133
    Stock-based compensation expense   1,331     1,356     5,759     7,034
    Servicing costs   1,156     1,118     4,589     4,311
    Underwriting fees   814     549     2,304     1,919
    Litigation settlement and other related expenses, net   226     7,000     3,666     7,000
    Fixed cash operating expenses $ 8,425   $ 9,069   $ 36,335   $ 39,102
                           
      Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
        2024     2023     2024     2023
                   
    Total revenue $ 62,963   $ 57,558   $ 247,194   $ 221,588
    Cost of revenue   55,557     48,657     201,423     179,881
    Gross profit   7,406     8,901     45,771     41,707
    Less:              
    Servicing costs   1,156     1,118     4,589     4,311
    Underwriting fees   814     549     2,304     1,919
    Adjusted gross profit $ 5,436   $ 7,234   $ 38,878   $ 35,477
                           

    CERTAIN KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

    (in thousands) Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
        2024     2023     2024     2023
    Total revenue $ 62,963   $ 57,558   $ 247,194   $ 221,588
                           

    KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC.
    GROSS ORIGINATIONS BY QUARTER

        Gross Originations by Quarter
    ($ millions)   Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4
    FY 2024   $ 55.6   $ 55.3   $ 51.2   $ 75.2
    FY 2023   $ 54.7   $ 54.7   $ 49.6   $ 67.5
    FY 2022   $ 46.7   $ 46.4   $ 44.1   $ 59.8
    FY 2021   $ 63.8   $ 64.4   $ 61.0   $ 58.9

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  • MIL-OSI: Enlight Wins Israel’s First Ever Land Tender for an Integrated Data Center and Renewable Energy Facility in the Ashalim Region

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEL AVIV, Israel, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enlight Renewable Energy (“Enlight”, “the Company”, NASDAQ: ENLT, TASE: ENLT.TA), a leading renewable energy platform, announced today that it won an Israel Land Authority (ILA) tender to develop a state-of-the-art integrated data center and renewable energy complex on a 50-acre site in Ashalim, southern Israel. The Company plans to invest up to $1.1 billion in the project, which marks a major milestone in the expansion of data centers to southern Israel, contributing to the strategic national goal of relocating large electricity consumers to regions with renewable energy production.

    There is enormous demand for new data centers in Israel, but most of them are concentrated in the central region, where there is a severe shortage of suitable land and power infrastructure. This region requires the costly transmission of electricity produced in the south to meet its growing energy needs. Ashalim, home to Israel’s largest renewable energy hub with existing high-voltage transmission and communication networks, offers an ideal solution for large-scale data centers. Enlight views the ILA tender as a visionary step forward for Israel, and sees the award as a significant opportunity for the Company.

    The solar generation and energy storage facility planned adjacent to the data center will help meet part of its electricity demand and reduce operating costs. By integrating a renewable energy facility with the data center, Enlight will leverage its expertise in energy development, construction, financing, and management, marking another milestone in Israel’s energy revolution. The integrated data, generation, and storage complex, which Enlight plans to build in accordance with the tender’s terms, will feature a 100 MW AC hourly consumption capacity.

    Enlight is actively exploring additional opportunities in the expanding market of combined renewable energy and data center facilities, both in Israel and Europe.

    Gilad Peled, GM of Enlight MENA: “Enlight is leading the integration of renewable energy into the growing data center sector. We believe that powering data centers with renewable energy is the right path to take, both as a national initiative and for us as a developer. Winning this tender will allow us to leverage our expertise in renewable energy and lead a national effort to develop data centers in southern Israel. This represents both an economic growth engine as well as a solution to the challenges and costs of electricity production and transmission into the country’s central region.”

    About Enlight Renewable Energy

    Founded in 2008, Enlight develops, finances, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects. Enlight operates across the three largest renewable segments today: solar, wind and energy storage. The company’s portfolio is 30.2 FGW, out of which the mature portfolio is 8.6 FGW, and the operational portfolio is 3 FGW. A global platform, Enlight operates in the United States, Israel and 10 European countries. Enlight has been traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange since 2010 (TASE: ENLT) and completed its U.S. IPO (Nasdaq: ENLT) in 2023. Learn more at www.enlightenergy.co.il.

    Contacts:

    Yonah Weisz

    Director IR

    investors@enlightenergy.co.il

    Erica Mannion or Mike Funari

    Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC

    +1 617 542 6180

    investors@enlightenergy.co.il

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s expectations relating to the Project, the PPA and the related interconnection agreement and lease option, and the completion timeline for the Project, are forward-looking statements. The words “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “target,” “seek,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “contemplate,” “possible,” “forecasts,” “aims” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements use these words or expressions. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: our ability to site suitable land for, and otherwise source, renewable energy projects and to successfully develop and convert them into Operational Projects; availability of, and access to, interconnection facilities and transmission systems; our ability to obtain and maintain governmental and other regulatory approvals and permits, including environmental approvals and permits; construction delays, operational delays and supply chain disruptions leading to increased cost of materials required for the construction of our projects, as well as cost overruns and delays related to disputes with contractors; our suppliers’ ability and willingness to perform both existing and future obligations; competition from traditional and renewable energy companies in developing renewable energy projects; potential slowed demand for renewable energy projects and our ability to enter into new offtake contracts on acceptable terms and prices as current offtake contracts expire; offtakers’ ability to terminate contracts or seek other remedies resulting from failure of our projects to meet development, operational or performance benchmarks; various technical and operational challenges leading to unplanned outages, reduced output, interconnection or termination issues; the dependence of our production and revenue on suitable meteorological and environmental conditions, and our ability to accurately predict such conditions; our ability to enforce warranties provided by our counterparties in the event that our projects do not perform as expected; government curtailment, energy price caps and other government actions that restrict or reduce the profitability of renewable energy production; electricity price volatility, unusual weather conditions (including the effects of climate change, could adversely affect wind and solar conditions), catastrophic weather-related or other damage to facilities, unscheduled generation outages, maintenance or repairs, unanticipated changes to availability due to higher demand, shortages, transportation problems or other developments, environmental incidents, or electric transmission system constraints and the possibility that we may not have adequate insurance to cover losses as a result of such hazards; our dependence on certain operational projects for a substantial portion of our cash flows; our ability to continue to grow our portfolio of projects through successful acquisitions; changes and advances in technology that impair or eliminate the competitive advantage of our projects or upsets the expectations underlying investments in our technologies; our ability to effectively anticipate and manage cost inflation, interest rate risk, currency exchange fluctuations and other macroeconomic conditions that impact our business; our ability to retain and attract key personnel; our ability to manage legal and regulatory compliance and litigation risk across our global corporate structure; our ability to protect our business from, and manage the impact of, cyber-attacks, disruptions and security incidents, as well as acts of terrorism or war; the potential impact of the current conflicts in Israel on our operations and financial condition and Company actions designed to mitigate such impact; changes to existing renewable energy industry policies and regulations that present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to renewable energy projects; the reduction, elimination or expiration of government incentives for, or regulations mandating the use of, renewable energy; our ability to effectively manage our supply chain and comply with applicable regulations with respect to international trade relations, tariffs, sanctions, export controls and anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws; our ability to effectively comply with Environmental Health and Safety and other laws and regulations and receive and maintain all necessary licenses, permits and authorizations; our performance of various obligations under the terms of our indebtedness (and the indebtedness of our subsidiaries that we guarantee) and our ability to continue to secure project financing on attractive terms for our projects; limitations on our management rights and operational flexibility due to our use of tax equity arrangements; potential claims and disagreements with partners, investors and other counterparties that could reduce our right to cash flows generated by our projects; our ability to comply with tax laws of various jurisdictions in which we currently operate as well as the tax laws in jurisdictions in which we intend to operate in the future; the unknown effect of the dual listing of our ordinary shares on the price of our ordinary shares; various risks related to our incorporation and location in Israel; the costs and requirements of being a public company, including the diversion of management’s attention with respect to such requirements; certain provisions in our Articles of Association and certain applicable regulations that may delay or prevent a change of control; and other risk factors set forth in the section titled “Risk factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and our other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC.

    These statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.5 (EPT/RI)-Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

    PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
    Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)        Name of exempt principal trader:         Investec Bank plc
    (b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
    Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc
    (c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected: Investec is Financial Adviser, NOMAD and Corporate Broker to Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc
    (d)        Date dealing undertaken: 27th March 2025
    (e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    N/A

    2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchases/ sales Total number of securities Highest price per unit paid/received Lowest price per unit paid/received

    Ordinary shares

    Purchases

    427,093

    234

    196.9

    Ordinary shares

    Sales

    500,270

    234

    198.6

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD
    Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position
    Number of reference securities Price per unit
    N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.
    Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option
    Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit
    N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion
    Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    N/A N/A N/A N/A

    3.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    None

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
    None
    Date of disclosure: 28thMarch 2025
    Contact name: Priyali Bhattacharjee
    Telephone number: +91 9768034903

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: CORRECTION: Billions in Investment Opportunities Presented by Premier Invest at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025

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

    BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), March 28, 2025/APO Group/ —

    Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and gas sectors. covering a range of four energy projects across Benin, Zambia and South Africa and five oil and gas projects across Nigeria and Ghana, as well as Guyana.

    The announcement was made on March 26 by Rene Awambeng, Founder and Managing Partner of Premier Invest during a dedicated deal-room session – Showcasing Upstream Oil and Gas Transactions in Africa – at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville.

    “The deal-room sessions on the sidelines of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum are an opportunity to provide a platform for sponsors, developers and project promoters to showcase significant upstream, midstream, downstream and power transactions in Africa to potential investors,” stated Awambeng.

    The first opportunity, a 43 MW clean gas project in Benin, is seeking $84 billion in project finance. Currently in the commercial close stage of development, the project will help reduce the cost of energy in the country while bolstering economic growth, job creation and improving Benin’s energy security.

    Meanwhile, Zambia features a $92 million investment opportunity in a 71 MW hybrid solar PV and wind project. The project will feature a power purchase agreement over a period of 25 years and is estimated to feature an annual production of 232 GWh per year.

    In South Africa, a 100 MW solar PV project has an $87 million investment opportunity. The project will feature an offtake agreement with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa and a power purchase agreement of 20 years. The project will boast an annual production rate of 195 GWh per year.

    Concluding the energy investment opportunities South Africa is also seeking $100 million in investment to finance a 100 MW clean-gas project to complement intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, while offering a cleaner solution to the country’s reliance on coal. The project features a proposed capital structure of 70:30 and is in the active implementation stage.

    Phase 1 of the project will feature a commitment of $140 million to develop inland facilities, pipelines and site works while the second phase will feature an investment of $60 million focusing on engineering, procurement and construction contracts for tanks, instrumentation and commissioning.

    Meanwhile, a state-of-the-art gas-to-liquids plant – the details of which are subject to a non-disclosure agreement – is seeking interested parties to participate in an upcoming formal investment process. The project will have a validated production capacity of 1,850 barrels of oil per day and will feature an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization measure of approximately $50 million.

    Ghana is seeking $759 million in financing to develop four offshore production wells. Financing will be used to develop tie-back infrastructure to existing FPSO infrastructure, targeting 57.8 million standard barrels of oil. The project aims to produce 5 million barrels of oil per year, with potential investors set to receive 84% of the total project net present value.

    An indigenous oil development company in Nigeria is seeking an experienced management team to invest $18 million to drill additional wells and increase production at a field with a projected production rate of 2,300 barrels per day.  The field area covers 46km2 and is covered by 3D seismic surveys.

    Finally, Awambeng also announced a $25 million investment opportunity in Guyana. The project will be adjacent to one of the most productive offshore oil fields in the region and boasts recoverable reserves of approximately 400 million barrels. Investment will be used to support conventional offshore drilling and FPSO tie-up.

    The companies involved in the investment opportunities will be disclosed upon inquiry, with financing options subject to non-disclosure agreements.

    The inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum, taking place March 24-26, 2025, in Brazzaville, under the highest patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, brings together international investors and local stakeholders to explore national and regional energy and infrastructure opportunities.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Expands Institutional Lending Services to Support All Spot Trading Pairs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

     

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, announced a major upgrade to its Institutional Lending service, enabling institutional clients to borrow funds for trading across all spot trading pairs available on the platform. This strategic enhancement empowers institutional users with greater flexibility and capital efficiency as they explore diversified trading strategies.

    The Institutional Lending program offers customized loan packages for professional clients, allowing them to access large-scale liquidity with competitive interest rates. With the latest upgrade, borrowed assets can now be applied to over 800 listed spot tokens on Bitget, significantly expanding the scope of trading and hedging opportunities.

    “Institutions play a crucial role in enhancing the liquidity and stability of the crypto market. Expanding our reach among institutional traders is one of Bitget’s core strategies for 2025,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “To navigate the fast-paced nature of crypto, institutions need flexible, scalable, and efficient access to capital. By extending our lending support to all spot pairs, we’re removing operational barriers and empowering institutions to execute sophisticated strategies, hedge risks, and seize opportunities without limitations on asset coverage.”

    Bitget offers a seamless and secure institutional lending process. Clients can apply directly through Bitget’s institutional portal, where customized credit lines and terms are determined based on individual profiles and trading history. Currently, Bitget supports USDT as the lending currency, with over 50 types of collateral assets accepted, including BTC, ETH, and USDC. The maximum leverage available is 5x, with loan terms of up to 12 months. In the coming months, Bitget will also expand institutional lending support to include derivatives trading.

    This move follows Bitget’s broader commitment to serving institutional clients with world-class infrastructure. Earlier this year, the platform rolled out dedicated OTC services and upgraded custodial solutions in collaboration with licensed partners such as Cobo and Fireblocks, aiming to create a full-stack institutional offering.

    More details on Bitget’s Institutional Lending program, will be shared shortly.

    About Bitget

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

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

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

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

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3f9cc1c0-7a38-4b1c-a1c1-834b8c6a6921

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Announces Listing of Kinto (K) with Massive 12,800 K & 50,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce the upcoming listing of Kinto (K) on March 31, 2025. To celebrate, MEXC is launching exclusive events with a combined prize pool of 12,800 K & 50,000 USDT in bonuses, offering traders the opportunity to earn substantial rewards while engaging with the Kinto ecosystem.

    Kinto is a modular exchange (MEX) that combines the advantages of both centralized (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX), offering users a secure, compliant, and seamless trading experience. Founded by a team of blockchain developers and financial experts, Kinto operates on a strong community governance model that enables users to actively shape the platform’s future.

    The K token ($K) serves as both the governance and utility token within the Kinto ecosystem, granting holders governance rights, staking opportunities, and rewards for participation.

    To celebrate the listing of Kinto (K), MEXC has launched a series of exciting events with low entry requirements and a simple participation process, ensuring that users with different needs can easily join and share generous rewards.

    Below are the key details of the events:

    MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently providing users with early access to promising Web3 projects. In 2024, MEXC introduced 2,376 new tokens, with 1,716 of those being initial listings. According to the latest TokenInsight report, MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings, at 461, and the fastest listing speed. Additionally, the exchange consistently adds new tokens in bi-weekly cycles, showcasing its exceptional ability to capture market trends quickly.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its platform by providing advantages such as low fees, deep liquidity, a wide selection of trending tokens, and daily airdrops, enabling traders to access high-potential projects early, receive generous rewards, and enjoy an optimal trading experience.

    For full event details and participation rules, visit here.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
    MEXC Official WebsiteXTelegramHow to Sign Up on MEXC

    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article regarding cryptocurrencies does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, the fundamentals of projects, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

    Source

    Contact:
    Lucia Hu
    PR Manager
    lucia.hu@mexc.com

    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by MEXC. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector–including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining–complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release.Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose.Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility.

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    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bdd074d0-6d90-42f8-a153-79bda20526ff

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  • MIL-OSI: Municipality Finance issues a USD 1 billion benchmark under its MTN programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Municipality Finance Plc
    Stock exchange release
    28 March 2025 at 9:00 am (EET)

    Municipality Finance issues a USD 1 billion benchmark under its MTN programme

    Municipality Finance Plc issues a USD 1 billion benchmark on 31 March 2025. The maturity date of the benchmark is 1 April 2030. The benchmark bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.250% per annum.

    The benchmark is issued under MuniFin’s EUR 50 billion programme for the issuance of debt instruments. The offering circular, the supplemental offering circular and the final terms of the benchmark are available in English on the company’s website at https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/for-investors.

    MuniFin has applied for the benchmark to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki. The public trading is expected to commence on 31 March 2025.

    Bank of Montreal Europe plc, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Nomura International plc acts as the Joint Lead Managers for the issue of the benchmark.

    MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC

    Further information:

    Joakim Holmström
    Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Sustainability
    tel. +358 50 444 3638

    MuniFin (Municipality Finance Plc) is one of Finland’s largest credit institutions. The owners of the company include Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva and the State of Finland.
    The Group’s balance sheet is over EUR 53 billion.

    MuniFin builds a better and more sustainable future with its customers. MuniFin’s customers include municipalities, joint municipal authorities, wellbeing services counties, corporate entities under their control, and non-profit organisations nominated by the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland (ARA). Lending is used for environmentally and socially responsible investment targets such as public transportation, sustainable buildings, hospitals and healthcare centres, schools and day care centres, and homes for people with special needs.

    MuniFin’s customers are domestic but the company operates in a completely global business environment. The company is an active Finnish bond issuer in international capital markets and the first Finnish green and social bond issuer. The funding is exclusively guaranteed by the Municipal Guarantee Board.

    Read more: https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/

    Important Information

    The information contained herein is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into any such country or jurisdiction or otherwise in such circumstances in which the release, publication or distribution would be unlawful. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, exemption from registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

    This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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  • MIL-OSI: Diversified Energy Announces Successful Placement of 4-year Senior Secured Notes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified” or the “Company”), an independent energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transportation, marketing and well retirement, today announces that it has successfully placed $300 million of new senior secured notes. The new notes are due to mature in April 2029 and will pay a fixed coupon of 9.75% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears.

    The net proceeds from the senior secured notes will be used for repayment of existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The new class of debt provides increased liquidity, which currently stands at approximately $440 million inclusive of the proceeds of the note offering, is leverage-neutral, and will enhance cash flow, allowing flexibility for continued investment in high rate of return opportunities.

    DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, acted as Manager and Bookrunner in the bond offering.

    For further information, please contact:

    Diversified Energy Company PLC +1 973 856 2757
    Doug Kris dkris@dgoc.com
    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations &  
       
    FTI Consulting dec@fticonsulting.com
    U.S. & UK Financial Public Relations  
       

    About Diversified
    Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. Through our unique differentiated strategy, we acquire existing, long-life assets and invest in them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash flow, and generate shareholder value.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning Diversified and the Contemplated Bond Offering. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect Diversified’s beliefs and expectations, are based on numerous assumptions regarding Diversified’s present and future business strategies and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. No representation is made that any of these statements will come to pass. Forward-looking statements involve inherent known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Diversified’s ability to control or estimate precisely. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement include the risk factors described in the “Risk Factors” section in Diversified’s Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of their date and neither Diversified nor any of its directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates or advisers expressly disclaim any obligation to supplement, amend, update or revise any of the forward-looking statements made herein, except where it would be required to do so under applicable law. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

    Important Notice to UK and EU Investors
    This announcement is directed at and is only being distributed to persons: (a) if in member states of the European Economic Area, “qualified investors” within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus Regulation”) (“Qualified Investors“); or (b) if in the United Kingdom, “qualified investors” within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the UK version of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, who are (i) persons who fall within the definition of “investment professionals” in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order“), or (ii) persons who fall within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order; or (c) persons to whom they may otherwise lawfully be communicated (each such person above, a “Relevant Person“). No other person should act or rely on this announcement and persons distributing this announcement must satisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so. This announcement must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not Relevant Persons, if in the United Kingdom, or Qualified Investors, if in a member state of the EEA. Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement or the the Contemplated Bond Offering relates is available only to Relevant Persons, if in the United Kingdom, and Qualified Investors, if in a member state of the EEA, and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons, if in the United Kingdom, and Qualified Investors, if in a member state of the EEA.

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