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Category: Finance

  • MIL-OSI: Australian Oilseeds Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COOTAMUNDRA, Australia, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: COOT) today announced financial results for its first quarter fiscal 2025 ended September 30, 2024.

    First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Compared to Prior Year

    • Sales revenue increased 6.1% to A$10.4 million due to strong demand for the Company’s cold pressed canola oil.
    • Retail oil revenue increased 59.9% to A$5.7 million due to expanded distribution in leading retailers in Australia along with the addition of several new SKUs.
    • Net loss of A$0.6 million compared to net income of A$1.4 million, reflecting changes to sales mix along with the timing of planned investments in brand and marketing to support our GEO products.
    • Cash flow from operations improved to A$0.6 million compared to a use of A$1.5 million.

    “We delivered exceptionally strong growth in our retail oils business during the first quarter driven primarily by our expanded distribution in Costco and Woolworths in Australia, ” said Gary Seaton, Chief Executive Officer. “We also benefited from three new SKUs that were launched in coordination with focused, integrated marketing campaigns across our key retail partners. While margins and profitability were impacted by the timing of our investments in branding initiatives during the quarter, as planned, we believe we are still well positioned to drive improving results as our business continues to grow and scale. We remain steadfast in our commitment to eliminating chemicals from the edible oil production and manufacturing systems to supply quality products such as non-GMO oilseeds and organic and non-organic food-grade oils to customers globally.”

    About Australian Oilseeds Investments Pty Ltd. Australian Oilseeds Investments Pty Ltd. is an Australian proprietary company that, directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, is focused on the manufacture and sale of sustainable oilseeds (e.g., seeds grown primarily for the production of edible oils) and is committed to working with all suppliers in the food supply chain to eliminate chemicals from the production and manufacturing systems to supply quality products to customers globally. The Company engages in the business of processing, manufacture and sale of non-GMO oilseeds and organic and non-organic food-grade oils, for the rapidly growing oilseeds market, through sourcing materials from suppliers focused on reducing the use of chemicals in consumables in order to supply healthier food ingredients, vegetable oils, proteins and other products to customers globally. Over the past 20 years, the Company’s cold pressing oil plant has grown to become the largest in Australia, pressing strictly GMO-free conventional and organic oilseeds.

    Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, business strategy and plans, market trends and market size, opportunities and positioning. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “project,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” “shall” and variations of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. For example, global economic conditions could in the future reduce demand for our products; we could in the future experience cybersecurity incidents; we may be unable to manage or sustain the level of growth that our business has experienced in prior periods; our financial resources may not be sufficient to maintain or improve our competitive position; we may be unable to attract new customers, or retain or sell additional products to existing customers; we may experience challenges successfully expanding our marketing and sales capabilities, including further specializing our sales force; customer growth could decelerate in the future; we may not achieve expected synergies and efficiencies of operations from recent acquisitions or business combinations, and we may not be able to pay off our convertible notes when due. Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial results is included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views only as of the date of this press release and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

    Contact
    Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited
    126-142 Cowcumbla Street
    Cootamundra New South Wales 2590
    Attn: Bob Wu, CFO
    Email: bob@energreennutrition.com.au

    Investor Relations Contact
    Reed Anderson
    (646) 277-1260
    reed.anderson@icrinc.com 

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Varonis Announces $100 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a leader in data security, announced that its board of directors authorized a share repurchase program allowing repurchases of up to $100.0 million of Varonis’ common stock expected to be completed over the next 12 months.

    Under the share repurchase program, Varonis is authorized to repurchase shares through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and under Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of purchases will be based on Varonis’ trading windows, available liquidity, and general business and market conditions.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking” statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance but are based on management’s expectations as of the date of this press release and assumptions that are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include the following: the impact of potential information technology, cybersecurity or data security breaches; risks associated with anticipated growth in Varonis’ addressable market; general economic and industry conditions, such as foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and expenditure trends for data and cybersecurity solutions; Varonis’ ability to predict the timing and rate of subscription renewals and their impact on the Company’s future revenues and operating results; risks associated with international operations; the impact of global conflicts on the budgets of our clients and on economic conditions generally; competitive factors, including increased sales cycle time, changes in the competitive environment, pricing changes and increased competition; the risk that Varonis may not be able to attract or retain employees, including sales personnel and engineers; Varonis’ ability to build and expand its direct sales efforts and reseller distribution channels; risks associated with the closing of large transactions, including Varonis’ ability to close large transactions consistently on a quarterly basis; new product introductions and Varonis’ ability to develop and deliver innovative products; Varonis’ ability to provide high-quality service and support offerings; the expansion of cloud-delivered services; and risks associated with our convertible notes and capped-call transactions. These and other important risk factors are described more fully in Varonis’ reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and could cause actual results to vary from expectations. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and Varonis undertakes no duty to update or revise this information, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

    About Varonis

    Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS) is a leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.

    Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Varonis to defend their data wherever it lives — across SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid cloud environments. Customers use Varonis to automate a wide range of security outcomes, including data security posture management (DSPM), data classification, data access governance (DAG), data detection and response (DDR), data loss prevention (DLP), and insider risk management.

    Varonis protects data first, not last. Learn more at www.varonis.com.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Tim Perz
    Varonis Systems, Inc.
    646-640-2112
    investors@varonis.com

    News Media Contact:
    Rachel Hunt
    Varonis Systems, Inc.
    877-292-8767 (ext. 1598)
    pr@varonis.com

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Q2 Metals to Present at the Metals and Mining Growth Virtual Investor Conference February 12th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Q2 Metals President & CEO, Alicia Milne, will provide an overview of the Company and update on activities at its flagship Cisco Lithium Project at the Metals and Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 8:30 am PT | 11:30 am ET.

    DATE: February 12th
    TIME:
    8:30 am PT | 11:30 am ET
    LINK: https://bit.ly/4hLrzs6
    Available for 1×1 meetings: February 13

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Q2 Metals Highlights and Upcoming Catalysts

    • The fully funded 2025 winter drill program at the Cisco Lithium Project, located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee Territory, James Bay, Quebec, Canada is currently underway
    • The program follows up on the exceptional drill results from the Company’s inaugural 2024 drill campaign which included:
      • Drill hole CS-24-018 – 215.6 metres (“m”) at 1.69% Li2O
      • Drill hole CS-24-021 – 347.1 m at 1.35% Li2O; and
      • Drill hole CS-24-023 – 188.6 m at 1.56% Li2O
    • The campaign is targeting 6,000 – 8,000 m of drilling using two diamond drill rigs.
    • The first hole, collared on February 3rd, is an aggressive 400 m step out from the easternmost hole of the 2024 drill program (CS-24-022).
    • Initial assays are anticipated in early Q2.

    About Q2 Metals Corp

    Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Cisco Lithium Project, located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee Territory, James Bay, Quebec.

    The Project is comprised of 767 claims, totaling 39,389 hectares. The main mineralized zone is just 6.5 kilometres (“km”) away from the Billy Diamond Highway which transects the Project. The town of Matagami, is the end of the rail link to much of James Bay and is approximately 150 km to the south.

    The Cisco Project is situated along the Frotet Evans Greenstone Belt, comprised of a volcanic package dominated by mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks, of the southern James Bay Lithium District, the same belt that hosts the Sirmac and Moblan lithium deposits, located 130 km and 180 km away, respectively.

    The Cisco Lithium Project has district-scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and discovery drill results that include:

    • 120.3 metres at 1.72% Li2O (hole CS-24-010);
    • 215.6 metres at 1.69% Li2O (hole CS-24-018);
    • 347.1 metres at 1.35% Li2O (hole CS-24-021); and
    • 188.6 metres at 1.56% Li2O (hole CS-24-023)

    Since May 2024, the Company has drilled a total of 6,359.7 m over 17 holes. All drill holes intercepted pegmatite with visual indications of spodumene mineralization identified.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

    www.Q2Metals.com

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    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.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “may”, “should”, “would”, “will”, “potential”, “scheduled” or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. Accordingly, all statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, any statements or plans regarding the geological prospects of the Company’s properties and the future exploration endeavors of the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions.

    Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, the prospectivity of the greenstone rocks in the area, the possibility of future development and mining infrastructure scenarios, the potential for development, the potential scale of the Cisco Project, the focus of the Company’s current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company’s expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

    Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Viva Gold to Present at the Metals and Mining Growth Virtual Investor Conference February 12th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viva Gold Corp (“Viva” or the “Company”) (VAU:TSXV, VAUCF:OTCQB), with operations in Tonopah, Nevada and focused on the permitting and development of the Tonopah Gold Project, today announced that Jim Hesketh, Chief Executive Officer, will present live at the Metals and Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on February 12th, 2025

    DATE: February 12th
    TIME: 10:30 AM ET
    LINK: https://bit.ly/3ErtN1E
    Available for 1×1 meetings: February 12, 13, 14, and 17

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.  

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • Viva recently announced very encouraging drill results from its 100% owned Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada, right in the heart of American mining country
    • The Company will now move into pre-feasibility study work which will lead into the permitting process
    • Permitted projects in Nevada tend to command premium valuations compared to projects without permits. Viva will be entering the permitting process this year to take the Tonopah Gold Project into production

    About Viva Gold Corp:
    The Tonopah project sits in the middle of gold mining country about a half hour drive south of the Round Mountain mine owned by Kinross Gold and controls a major land position on the prolific Walker Lane Trend in Western Nevada. Viva has consistently grown the gold resources at Tonopah since 2018 and is in the completed two drilling programs in 2024, both of which have been targeted to potentially increase the gold resource while also upgrading the confidence level of known gold mineralization. The Company plans to update the resource model and initiate Pre-Feasibility Study in 2025, both of which are major catalysts and value creation events for shareholders.

    Viva Gold is led by CEO James Hesketh, a 40-year veteran in the mining space who has led the development and construction of eight other mines around the world throughout his career. James has surrounded himself with equally experienced mining professionals both on the management team and the board.

    The Tonopah Gold Project, a potential open pit, heap leach/mill opportunity, has all the hallmarks of a successful mining development project as key infrastructure is in place and is supported by compelling economic PEA studies.

    Viva Gold trades on the TSX Venture exchange “VAU”, on the OTCQB “VAUCF” and on the Frankfurt exchange “7PB”. Viva currently has ~132.9 million shares outstanding and boasts a best-in-class management team and board with decades of gold exploration and production experience. The Company is advancing its high-grade Tonopah Gold Project in mining friendly Nevada with the support of several institutional shareholders. More information can be found on https://www.Sedar.Com and please visit our website: www.vivagoldcorp.com.

    Viva is committed to developing the Tonopah Gold Project in an environmentally and socially responsible fashion. These values are aligned with management’s core values and permeate throughout our decision-making process.

    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.

    CONTACTS:
    Viva Gold Corp
    Name: Jim Hesketh
    Title: CEO
    Phone: +1-416-842-9003
    Email: jhesketh@vivagoldcorp.com

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

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Amerigo Resources to Present at the Metals and Mining Growth Virtual Investor Conference February 13th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amerigo Resources Ltd. (“Amerigo”) (ARG:TSX, ARREF:OTCQX), based in Vancouver, British Columbia focused on producing copper from mining waste are retuning capital to shareholders, today announced that Aurora Davidson, President & CEO, will present live at the Metals and Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on February 13th, 2025

    DATE: February 13th
    TIME: 10:30 AM EST
    LINK: https://bit.ly/4gxYz6m
    Available for 1×1 meetings: February 12, 13, 14, and 17

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • Amerigo recently announced its 2024 production results which beat guidance on all measurables
    • In addition to 2024 results, Amerigo announced 2025 guidance which projects a strong year of production and cash generation
    • Amerigo provides investors direct exposure to copper prices, while returning capital through quarterly dividends, performance dividends, and share buybacks

    About Amerigo and MVC

    Amerigo is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“Codelco”), the world’s largest copper producer.

    Amerigo produces copper concentrate and molybdenum concentrate as a by-product at the MVC operation in Chile by processing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente mine, the world’s largest underground copper mine. Tel: (604) 681-2802; Web: www.amerigoresources.com; Listing: ARG: TSX.

    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.

    CONTACTS:
    Amerigo Resources
    Name: Aurora Davidson
    Title: President & CEO
    Phone: +1-416-842-9003
    Email: ad@amerigoresources.com

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

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: DynaResource to Present at the Metals and Mining Growth Virtual Investor Conference February 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVING, Texas, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DYNR-DynaResource, Inc. (OTCQX:DYNR) (“DynaResource”, or “Company”) focused on mining its high-grade gold San Jose de Gracia Mine today announced that Rohan Hazelton, President & CEO will present live at the Metals and Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on February 13, 2025.

    DATE: February 13, 2025
    TIME: 12:00 pm ET
    LINK: https://bit.ly/3WNMCCb
    Available for 1×1 meetings: February 13

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • Resource Redefinition & Growth with +1M oz Potential: Updated Mineral Resource Estimate expected in 2025 with Long-term District exploration potential 1Moz
    • Optimizing for Profitability: ongoing focus on optimizing operations to improve profitability at the mine and mill
    • Profit Margin Optimization: Cost cutting efforts over last 6 months resulting in progressively improved operating margins – 2025 AISC target $1,850-$2,050/oz produced
    • New Focused and Lean Management Team: New Corporate leadership in late 2024 has extensive experience mining in Latin America and Mexico specifically

    About DynaResource

    DynaResource is a U.S listed high-grade gold producer operating its 100% owned San Jose de Gracia mine located in Mexico, approximately 100 km northeast of Guamuchil and situated in the center of the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental geological zone. Mining commenced in 2016 with a 10,000 oz per year operation and has grown a 25,500+ oz producer today. The Company is focused on creating value through growth by optimization for increased operating margins and both near mine and regional exploration to increase production and expand mine life of its extensive land package of 33 contiguous concessions totaling approximately 10,000 hectares.

    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.

    On behalf of DynaResource, Inc.
    Rohan Hazelton President & CEO

    For Information on DynaResource, Inc. please visit www.dynaresource.com, or contact:
    Investor Relations
    Katherine Pryde, Investor Relations Manager
    +1 972-869-9400
    info@dynaresource.com

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

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Provides January Net Asset Value Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: OXLC) (NasdaqGS: OXLCP) (NasdaqGS: OXLCL) (NasdaqGS: OXLCO) (NasdaqGS: OXLCZ) (NasdaqGS: OXLCN) (NasdaqGS: OXLCI) (the “Company”) today announced the following net asset value (“NAV”) estimate as of January 31, 2025.

    • Management’s unaudited estimate of the range of the NAV per share of our common stock as of January 31, 2025, is between $4.78 and $4.88. This estimate is not a comprehensive statement of our financial condition or results for the month ended January 31, 2025. This estimate did not undergo the Company’s typical quarter-end financial closing procedures and was not approved by the Company’s board of directors. We advise you that our NAV per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 may differ materially from this estimate, which is given only as of January 31, 2025.
    • As of January 31, 2025, the Company had approximately 406.8 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

    The fair value of the Company’s portfolio investments may be materially impacted after January 31, 2025, by circumstances and events that are not yet known. To the extent the Company’s portfolio investments are impacted by market volatility in the U.S. or worldwide, the Company may experience a material impact on its future net investment income, the fair value of its portfolio investments, its financial condition and the financial condition of its portfolio investments. Investing in our securities involves a number of significant risks. For a discussion of the additional risks applicable to an investment in our securities, please refer to the section titled “Risk Factors” in our prospectus and the section titled “Principal Risks” in our most recent annual report or semi-annual report, as applicable.

    The preliminary financial data included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, Oxford Lane Capital Corp.’s management. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has not audited, reviewed, compiled, or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data. Accordingly, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto.

    About Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 

    Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is a publicly-traded registered closed-end management investment company principally investing in debt and equity tranches of CLO vehicles. CLO investments may also include warehouse facilities, which are financing structures intended to aggregate loans that may be used to form the basis of a CLO vehicle.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These factors are identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events, except as may be required by law.

    Contact:
    Bruce Rubin
    203-983-5280

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: NXP Agrees to Acquire Edge AI Pioneer Kinara to Redefine the Intelligent Edge

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Enhances NXP’s leading processing portfolio with cutting edge NPUs and AI software, driving intelligent system solutions across the industrial and automotive edge markets.
    • Delivers high-performance neural network processing with advanced generative AI to create transformative edge use cases.
    • Establishes a scalable platform for AI-powered edge systems, combining NXP’s broad portfolio of processing, connectivity, security, and advanced analog solutions, with Kinara’s AI hardware and software.

    EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., an industry leader in high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs). These devices enable a wide range of edge AI applications, including multi-modal generative AI models. The acquisition will be an all-cash transaction valued at $307 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances.

    The future of intelligent systems will require secure, cost-effective and energy efficient AI processing at the edge. As a result, the edge AI processing market is growing rapidly. Advanced AI at the edge enables critical decisions to be made locally and independently from the cloud, leading to faster responses, improved data privacy, and reduced costs.

    Kinara’s innovative NPUs and comprehensive software enablement deliver energy-efficient AI performance across a range of neural networks, including conventional AI, as well as generative AI, to address the rapidly growing AI needs of industrial and automotive markets. The acquisition will enhance and strengthen NXP’s ability to provide complete and scalable AI platforms, from TinyML to generative AI, by bringing discrete NPUs and robust AI software to NXP’s portfolio of processors, connectivity, security, and advanced analog solutions.

    As existing partners, Kinara and NXP make it easy to pair Kinara’s NPUs with NXP’s industry-leading portfolio of industrial and IoT processors. Together, the companies will create tighter integration of solutions to deliver scalable AI platforms for a variety of industrial and automotive AI inference needs.

    “The industrial market is going through a transformation, with new innovations like generative AI helping to deliver major improvements in efficiency, sustainability, safety and predictability, and in many instances, unlock new use cases and functionality,” said Rafael Sotomayor, executive vice president and general manager, Secure Connected Edge at NXP. “Adding Kinara’s AI capabilities to our broad intelligent edge portfolio creates a scalable platform for new classes of AI-powered systems. Together, we can help our customers simplify complexity and accelerate time to market as they create transformative AI systems.”

    Advancing Edge AI Innovation with Kinara Discrete NPUs
    Kinara’s discrete NPUs, including the Ara-1 and Ara-2, are among the industry leaders in performance and power efficiency. This makes them the preferred solution for emerging AI applications in vision, voice, gesture, and a variety of other generative AI-powered multi-modal implementations. Both devices feature an innovative architecture that enables mapping of the inference graphs for efficient execution on Kinara’s programmable proprietary neural processing units for maximizing edge AI performance. This programmability ensures adaptability as AI algorithms continue to evolve from CNNs to generative AI and new approaches such as agentic AI in the future.

    Ara-1 is the first generation discrete NPU, capable of advanced AI inferencing at the edge. Ara-2, capable of up to 40 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), the second generation NPU, is optimized for achieving system-level high performance for generative AI. The Ara-1 and Ara-2 NPUs can be easily integrated with embedded systems to enhance their AI capabilities, including upgrading existing in-field systems.

    Kinara also provides a complete software development kit enabling customers to optimize AI model performance and streamline the deployment. Kinara’s AI software portfolio includes extensive model libraries and model optimization tools, which will be integrated into NXP’s eIQ AI/ML software development environment to enable customers to quickly and easily create end-to-end AI systems.

    Embedded World 2025
    The combined innovations of NXP and Kinara will be on display at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg. For more information, visit NXP.com/EmbeddedWorld or visit NXP’s Booth #4A-222.

    Forward Looking Statements
    This document includes forward-looking statements which include statements regarding NXP’s acquisition of Kinara, Inc. as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except for any ongoing obligation to disclose material information as required by the United States federal securities laws, NXP does not have any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after NXP distributes this document, whether to reflect any future events or circumstances or otherwise. For a discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to the risk factors and other cautionary statements included in NXP’s SEC filings. Copies of NXP’s SEC filings are available on NXP’s Investor Relation website, https://investors.nxp.com or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

    About NXP Semiconductors
    NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP’s “Brighter Together” approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

    NXP, eIQ and the NXP logo are trademarks of NXP B.V. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. © 2025 NXP B.V

    For more information, please contact:

    Americas & Europe Greater China / Asia 
    Phoebe Francis            Ming Yue
    Tel: +1 737-274-8177 Tel: +86 21 2205 2690
    Email: phoebe.francis@nxp.com Email: ming.yue@nxp.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/27fb23b7-451d-40a6-906f-9935570a1b44

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: LM Funding America, Inc. to Participate in the “Digital Assets 2025: To Bitcoin and Beyond,” Virtual Conference Presented by Maxim Group LLC on Wednesday, February 12th at 8:30 AM EST

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMFA) (“LM Funding” or the “Company”), a cryptocurrency mining and technology-based specialty finance company, today announced that Bruce M. Rodgers, Chairman and CEO, has been invited to present at the “Digital Assets 2025: To Bitcoin and Beyond,” virtual conference hosted by Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) on Wednesday, February 12th2025 at 8:30 AM EST.

    Matthew Galinko, Research Analyst at Maxim, will sit down with companies in the digital asset ecosystem, including, Bitcoin miners, equipment providers, and corporate adopters of crypto as a treasury strategy, to discuss the evolution of the industry and its prospects in 2025 with regulatory changes expected in the months ahead.

    The conference will be live on M-Vest. To attend, sign up to become an M-Vest member at the link here.

    About LM Funding America, Inc.
    LM Funding America, Inc. (Nasdaq: LMFA), operates as a Bitcoin mining and specialty finance company. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Tampa, Florida. For more information, please visit https://www.lmfunding.com.

    About Maxim Group LLC
    Maxim Group LLC is a full-service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm headquartered in New York. The Firm provides a full array of financial services including investment banking; private wealth management; and global institutional equity, fixed-income and derivatives sales & trading, equity research and prime brokerage services. Maxim Group is a registered broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and is a member of FINRA SIPC, and NASDAQ. To learn more about Maxim Group, visit https://maximgrp.com.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Investor Relations
    Orange Group
    Yujia Zhai
    LMFundingIR@orangegroupadvisors.com

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Music Licensing, Inc. Receives Official Federal Recognition of Its Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Pro Music Rights, as a Performing Rights Organization in the United States Federal Register

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Naples, FL, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) (OTC: SONGD), a leader in the music rights and intellectual property sector, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pro Music Rights (PMR), has been officially recognized in the Federal Register of the United States of America as a Performing Rights Organization (PRO). This landmark recognition reinforces Pro Music Rights’ position as a key player in the U.S. music licensing ecosystem, joining the ranks of other established PROs responsible for ensuring that music creators receive fair compensation for the public performance of their works.

    This official acknowledgment represents a pivotal achievement for Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) (OTC: SONGD) and its shareholders, as it validates Pro Music Rights’ authority in managing performance rights and licensing agreements on behalf of its extensive repertoire of musical works. Pro Music Rights already represents an estimated 7.4% market share in the U.S., covering over 2.5 million works from renowned artists.

    A Milestone for the Future of Music Licensing

    The inclusion of Pro Music Rights in the Federal Register signifies more than just formal recognition—it cements the company’s status as a regulatory-compliant, trusted, and transparent music rights administrator. This milestone provides greater legitimacy, stability, and enhanced leverage in negotiations with major technology and media companies that rely on legally licensed music for their platforms.

    Jake P. Noch, CEO of Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) (OTC: SONGD), commented on this development:
    “This recognition in the Federal Register underscores our commitment to protecting artists’ rights and ensuring fair compensation for their creative works. It strengthens our ability to negotiate with industry giants such as Apple Inc., Amazon, Google, and Spotify, enabling us to secure more favorable licensing terms that benefit both rights holders and shareholders.”

    Strategic Advantages and Business Growth

    This recognition presents multiple strategic benefits for Pro Music Rights and Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) (OTC: SONGD), including:

        •    Strengthened Licensing Authority – As an officially recognized PRO, PMR can enhance its negotiating power with major music streaming platforms, broadcasters, and digital service providers.
        •    Greater Transparency & Industry Confidence – Federal recognition increases trust and credibility among rights holders, licensees, and regulatory bodies.
        •    Expansion Opportunities – PMR is now better positioned to expand its reach, enter into new licensing agreements, and provide competitive solutions in the evolving digital music landscape.
        •    Enhanced Revenue Potential – With this recognition, PMR anticipates a significant increase in licensing revenue as it actively enforces its rights with major industry players.

    Looking Ahead: Licensing Deals with Global Corporations

    With this newfound recognition, Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) (OTC: SONGD) will actively seek to leverage this status in future licensing discussions with some of the world’s largest technology and entertainment companies. The company aims to establish long-term agreements with Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google’s YouTube, Spotify, and other streaming services, ensuring that PMR’s extensive music catalog is fairly monetized.

    “As we move forward, we are excited about the immense opportunities this recognition brings,” added Jake P. Noch. “We are committed to delivering value to our rights holders, shareholders, and the broader music industry by ensuring that music creators receive their rightful earnings in an efficient, transparent, and legally sound manner.”

    About Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) (OTC: SONGD) (ProMusicRights.com)

    Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG), also known as Pro Music Rights, is a diversified holding company and the fifth public performance rights organization (PRO) established in the United States. It is recognized under the federal registry of the United States government. The company licenses music to some of the most prominent platforms and businesses, including TikTok, iHeartMedia, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and many others.

    Pro Music Rights holds an estimated 7.4% market share in the United States, representing a catalog of more than 2.5 million works by notable artists such as A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Lil Yachty, MoneyBagg Yo, Larry June, Trae Pound, Sauce Walka, Trae Tha Truth, Sosamann, Soulja Boy, Lex Luger, Trauma Tone, Lud Foe, SlowBucks, Gunplay, OG Maco, Rich The Kid, Fat Trel, Young Scooter, Nipsey Hussle, Famous Dex, Boosie Badazz, Shy Glizzy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Trinidad James, Chingy, Lil Gnar, 3OhBlack, Curren$y, Fall Out Boy, Money Man, Dej Loaf, Lil Uzi Vert, and many others, including works generated by artificial intelligence (AI).

    Additionally, Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) holds royalty interests in Listerine “Mouthwash” Antiseptic and a vast portfolio of musical works by globally renowned artists, including The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Elton John, Mike Posner, blackbear, Lil Nas X, Lil Yachty, DaBaby, Stunna 4 Vegas, Miley Cyrus, Lil Wayne, XXXTentacion, BlueFace, The Game, Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign, Eric Bellinger, Ne-Yo, MoneyBagg Yo, Halsey, Desiigner, DaniLeigh, Rihanna, and many others.

    Forward-Looking Statements:

    This press release contains certain 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, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Music Licensing, Inc. & Pro Music Rights, Inc. to accomplish its stated plan of business. Music Licensing, Inc. & Pro Music Rights, Inc. believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Pro Music Rights, Inc., Music Licensing, Inc., or any other person.

    Non-Legal Advice Disclosure:

    This press release does not constitute legal advice, and readers are advised to seek legal counsel for any legal matters or questions related to the content herein.

    Non-Investment Advice Disclosure:

    This communication is intended solely for informational purposes and does not in any way imply or constitute a recommendation or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any securities, commodities, bonds, options, derivatives, or any other investment products. Any decisions related to investments should be made after thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor or professional. We assume no liability for any actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this communication

    Contact: investors@ProMusicRights.com

    SOURCE: Music Licensing, Inc.

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: ACT-ion Raises $7.5 million in Pre-Series A Round Led by BASF Venture Capital

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACT-ion Battery Technologies, a startup in the field of lithium ion battery cathode active materials (CAM), announced today the successful closing of its Pre-Series A funding round. Founded in 2019, ACT-ion has developed both an efficient and cost-effective means to produce single crystalline cathode active materials. This chemistry agnostic process addresses a critical challenge in the lithium-ion battery value chain: the need to both reduce CAM production costs and increase production throughput.

    The USD 7.5 million round was led by BASF Venture Capital, with participation from Hunt Energy Enterprises, Mirae Asset Capital, Arosa Capital Management, and LG Technology Ventures. ACT-ion will use the proceeds to accelerate its innovative CAM production technology, aiming to establish an operational pilot facility by 2025, with validations from leading industry partners.

    ACT-ion is the recent recipient of a R&D 100 award which recognized the Company’s innovation to overcome the complexity and cost of CAM manufacturing. ACT-ion’s continuous process generates coated single crystal CAM leading to higher performance and longer cycle life lithium-ion batteries. ACT-ion has successfully demonstrated this manufacturing platform for a variety of chemistries.

    “We are excited to have the support of Pre-Series A investors who share our vision for battery materials and manufacturing,” said Jin Lim, CTO and Interim CEO of ACT-ion. “This funding will allow us to bring our innovative solutions to market faster and make a meaningful impact on the global energy landscape.”

    “We are excited to have led this financing round and to support ACT-ion as a partner. With the market need for novel battery materials, and the processes to produce them, ACT-ion’s mission to improve CAM aligns well with BASF efforts to deliver innovation to our customers,” said Joshua Speros, Investment Manager at BASF Venture Capital.

    “The domestic production of battery materials at cost will mark a significant milestone in the US CAM industry,” said Lillian Shattock, Director of Private Investments at Arosa Capital Management. “We are thrilled to support ACT-ion, as we believe their technology can be a pivotal enabler of domestic CAM manufacturing.”

    Incubated within and spun-out of Hunt Energy Enterprises LLC, “the ACT-ion venture was developed to target the largest cost constraint within lithium batteries and thereby help enable growth for markets such as electric drones, electric vehicles and power tools,” said Victor Liu, Chairman of ACT-ion.

    About ACT-ion Battery Technologies

    ACT-ion Battery Technologies is a leading lithium battery cathode active material (CAM) technology company. As an advanced manufacturing technology company, ACT-ion’s rapid continuous process produces coated single crystal CAMs for lithium batteries through a novel, clean, and chemistry-agnostic process, requiring lower energy and cost. For more information, please visit www.act-ion.com.

    About Hunt Energy Enterprises

    Hunt Energy Enterprises is the corporate energy technology venture group within Hunt Energy Company, LP. As such, Hunt Energy Enterprises has incubated several technologies that leverage its operations and knowledge to create new energy companies and partnerships with entrepreneurs in both the conventional petroleum business and cleantech power. It is part of a larger privately-owned group of companies managed by the Ray L. Hunt family that engages in oil and gas exploration, refining, power, real estate, ranching and private equity investments. For more information, please visit www.huntenergyenterprises.com.

    About BASF Venture Capital GmbH

    At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF Venture Capital GmbH also contributes to this corporate purpose. Founded in 2001, BASF Venture Capital invests in Europe, the United States, Canada, China, India, Brazil, and Israel. Our goal is to generate new growth potential for current and future business areas of BASF by investing in innovative startups. The focus of our venture investments includes decarbonization, circular economy, Agtech, new materials, digitalization and new, disruptive business models. For more information, please visit https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/organization/group-companies/BASF_Venture-Capital

    About Arosa Capital Management

    Arosa Capital Management is an alternative investment manager that focuses on investments in alternative energy, traditional energy and related sectors. Founded in 2013, Arosa’s approach is rooted in rigorous fundamental analysis and deep sector expertise to invest in private and public companies as well as in credit and commodities on a cross asset basis. The focus of Arosa’s ventures strategy is investments in private companies that primarily pursue alternative, renewable, or efficient energy technologies. For more information, please visit www.arosacapital.com.

    About Mirae Asset Capital

    Mirae Asset Capital is a leading financial institution specializing in fostering innovation and driving new growth opportunities as a trusted financial partner. Established in 1997, the firm invests in groundbreaking ideas across sectors including AI, robotics, energy, and biotechnology. Leveraging the extensive global network of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, Mirae Asset Capital operates across key markets such as Korea, the United States, India, and China. For more information, please visit vc.miraeassetcapital.com.

    About LG Technology Ventures

    LG Technology Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of the LG Group. LG Technology Ventures was established in 2018 and its team consists of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry domain experts. Currently, LG Technology Ventures is managing over $805 million of fund assets and invests in early-stage start-ups in artificial intelligence, mobility, advanced materials, life-sciences, next generation display, mobile, and 5G. We strive to create value for our portfolio companies by helping them develop strategic partnerships with LG Companies. For more information, please visit https://www.lgtechventures.com/.

    For more information, please contact: ACT-ion Communications, Email: inquiry@act-ion.com

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: FlexShopper Provides Business Update for January 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Total new customer application volume in January 2025 increased 130% year-over-year, driving the highest level of January originations, with total originations up 44% year-over-year

    Monthly growth trends accelerated in January 2025, compared to December 2024

    Indicators of profitability for January 2025 are encouraging with 105% increase in FlexShopper.com gross margin dollars, a 34% year-over-year reduction in marketplace marketing cost per new customer, and stable asset quality

    BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FlexShopper, Inc. (Nasdaq: FPAY), a prominent national online lease-to-own retailer and payment solutions provider, today announced another strong operating month for January 2025. Positive momentum reflects the successful transformation underway as a result of FlexShopper’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) growth strategies.

    “FlexShopper produced strong initial results for the month of January 2025 including higher total applications and originations, as well as improved conversion rates on FlexShopper.com. In addition, key indicators of profitability strengthened in January through the contribution of higher gross margin dollars, reduced customer acquisition costs, and improved asset quality,” said Russ Heiser, CEO at FlexShopper. “We believe positive trends are accelerating across our business, reflecting improving customer demand for our payment solutions, expanded partnerships with payment waterfall providers, and a 248% increase in the number of stores signed to offer our virtual LTO solutions from the end of 2023 through January 2025. Growth in our B2B business is profitably driving more consumers to our DTC FlexShopper.com marketplace and creating a powerful flywheel effect with January 2025 originations on FlexShopper.com increasing 93% year-over-year.”  

    “I am excited to report that monthly growth trends accelerated in January from December levels, with overall originations increasing 44% in January year-over-year compared to 35% year-over-year growth in December. In addition, record monthly new customer applications were up 130% in January year-over-year, compared to a 45% year-over-year increase in December. We believe we are well positioned for positive demand trends to continue for the foreseeable future as we execute against our growth plan,” continued Mr. Heiser.

    FlexShopper provided the following operating results for the month of January 2025:

    • FlexShopper experienced the highest level of January lease originations in 4 years, with overall originations up 44% year-over-year and marketplace originations up 93% year-over-year, while maintaining disciplined underwriting standards.
    • Record new customer application volume in January 2025, with a 130% year-over-year increase in applications submitted.
    • Marketplace application volume was up 58% year-over-year, and B2B partnership application volume was up 279% year-over-year, reflecting strong customer demand and increased partner door counts over the past year.  
    • 105% higher year-over-year retail product margin dollars on the FlexShopper.com marketplace, reflecting the Company’s strategies to drive gross margin dollars and a more profitable mix of sales
    • 34% year-over-year reduction in marketplace marketing cost per new customer, as a result of lower year-over-year marketing cost per application and a higher year-over-year net conversion rate of application to funded lease
    • New customer originations in FlexShopper’s Revolution Loan business increased 88% year-over-year in January 2025, which was the 5th consecutive month of year-over-year new customer origination growth
    • Asset quality continued to improve, with 13 consecutive months of seasoned originations demonstrating year-over-year increases in cumulative payment rate.

    Mr. Heiser continued, “Our recent performance demonstrates the continued value of FlexShopper’s flexible payment solutions and easy to use, technology enabled application process. Applications and originations are important indicators for future performance. As a result, we expect growth in revenue and profitability to continue throughout 2025.”

    About FlexShopper, Inc.:
    FlexShopper, Inc. (Nasdaq: FPAY) is a leading national financial technology company that provides payment options to consumers. FlexShopper provides a variety of flexible funding options for underserved consumers through its online direct to consumer marketplace at flexshopper.com and in partnership with partner merchants both online as well as at brick and mortar locations. FlexShopper’s solutions are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of consumer segments via lease-to-own and lending products.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” or other comparable terms. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expectations of lease originations, the expansion of our lease-to-own program; expectations concerning our partnerships with retail partners; investments in, and the success of, our underwriting technology and risk analytics platform; our ability to collect payments due from customers; expected future operating results and expectations concerning our business strategy. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including, among others, the following: our ability to obtain adequate financing to fund our business operations in the future; the failure to successfully manage and grow our FlexShopper.com e-commerce platform; our ability to maintain compliance with financial covenants under our credit agreement; our dependence on the success of our third-party retail partners and our continued relationships with them; our compliance with various federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection; the failure to protect the integrity and security of customer and employee information; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and FlexShopper assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in expectations, except as otherwise required by law.

    Company Contact:
    FlexShopper, Inc.
    Investor Relations
    ir@flexshopper.com

    Investor and Media Contact
    Andrew Berger
    Managing Director
    SM Berger & Company, Inc.
    Tel (216) 464-6400
    andrew@smberger.com

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Nasdaq, Inc. Announces Cash Tender Offers for Up to $200 Million Outstanding Debt Securities

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) (“Nasdaq” or the “Company”) today announced its offers to purchase for cash up to an aggregate principal amount of $200,000,000 (the “Aggregate Notes Cap”) of its outstanding Notes, comprised of (i) up to $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the “2028 Notes Cap”) of the Company’s 5.350% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), (ii) up to $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the “2034 Notes Cap”) of the Company’s 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”) and (iii) up to $110,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the “2052 Notes Cap”) of the Company’s 3.950% Senior Notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes”). The 2028 Notes, the 2034 Notes and the 2052 Notes are referred to collectively herein as the “Notes,” such offers to purchase are referred to collectively herein as the “Tender Offers” and each a “Tender Offer,” and the 2028 Notes Cap, the 2034 Notes Cap and the 2052 Notes Cap are referred to collectively herein as the “Series Notes Caps” and each a “Series Notes Cap.”

      Title of
    Security
    Security Identifiers Principal Amount Outstanding Series Notes Cap Early Tender
    Premium
    (1)(2)
    U.S. Treasury
    Reference Security
    (3)
    Fixed Spread
    (basis points)
    2028 Tender Offer 5.350% Senior Notes due 2028 CUSIP:
    63111X AH4
    ISIN:
    US63111XAH44
    $921,360,000 $40,000,000 $30.00 4.250% UST due January 15, 2028 45 bps
    2034 Tender Offer 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034 CUSIP:
    63111X AJ0
    ISIN:
    US63111XAJ00
    $1,187,583,000 $50,000,000 $30.00 4.250% UST due November 15, 2034 73 bps
    2052 Tender Offer 3.950% Senior Notes due 2052 CUSIP:
    631103 AM0
    ISIN:
    US631103AM02
    $549,105,000 $110,000,000 $30.00 4.500% UST due November 15, 2054 82 bps

    (1)   Per $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered on or prior to the Early Tender Date (as defined below) and accepted for purchase by the Company.
    (2)   Does not include Accrued Interest (as defined below), which will also be payable as described below.
    (3)   The applicable page on Bloomberg from which the dealer manager will quote the bid side price of the U.S. Treasury Security is FIT1.

    The Tender Offers are being made upon the terms and subject to conditions described in the Offer to Purchase, dated February 10, 2025 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Offer to Purchase”), which sets forth a detailed description of the Tender Offers. The Company reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to increase or decrease any or all of the Series Notes Caps and/or the Aggregate Notes Cap in its sole discretion at any time without extending or reinstating withdrawal rights, subject to compliance with applicable law.

    The Tender Offers for the Notes will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 11, 2025, or any other date and time to which the Company extends the applicable Tender Offer (such date and time, as it may be extended with respect to a Tender Offer, the “Expiration Date”), unless earlier terminated. Holders of Notes must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Notes prior to or at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 24, 2025 (such date and time, as it may be extended with respect to a Tender Offer, the “Early Tender Date”), and the holder’s Notes must be accepted for purchase, to be eligible to receive the applicable Total Consideration (as defined below). If a holder validly tenders Notes after the applicable Early Tender Date but prior to or at the applicable Expiration Date, and the holder’s Notes are accepted for purchase, the holder will only be eligible to receive the applicable Tender Offer Consideration (as defined below).

    Subject to the Aggregate Notes Cap, the Series Notes Caps and proration, if applicable, the total consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of the Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase pursuant to each Tender Offer will be calculated in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the applicable Fixed Spread for such Notes specified in the table above plus the applicable yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the table above at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on February 25, 2025 (excluding Accrued Interest with respect to each series of Notes, the “Total Consideration”). The Total Consideration includes an applicable early tender premium per $1,000 principal amount of Notes accepted for purchase as set forth in the table above (with respect to each series of Notes, the “Early Tender Premium”). Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date but prior to the Expiration Date and accepted for purchase will receive the Total Consideration minus the Early Tender Premium (with respect to each series of Notes, the “Tender Offer Consideration”).

    In addition to the consideration described above, all holders of Notes accepted for purchase in the Tender Offers will receive accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from the last interest payment date with respect to such Notes to, but not including, the applicable settlement date (“Accrued Interest”).

    The Company intends to fund the purchase of validly tendered and accepted Notes with available cash on hand and other sources of liquidity. The purpose of the Tender Offers is to purchase a portion of the Notes, subject to the Aggregate Notes Cap and the Series Notes Caps, in order to reduce the Company’s total outstanding public debt.

    The Tender Offers will expire on the applicable Expiration Date. Except as set forth below, payment for the Notes that are validly tendered prior to or at the Expiration Date and that are accepted for purchase will be made on a date promptly following the Expiration Date, which is currently anticipated to be March 14, 2025, the third business day after the Expiration Date. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make payment for Notes that are validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and that are accepted for purchase on an earlier settlement date, which, if applicable, is currently anticipated to be February 27, 2025, provided that the conditions to the satisfaction of the applicable Tender Offer are satisfied. The Company is not obligated to conduct any early settlement or have any early settlement occur on any particular date.

    Tendered Notes may be withdrawn prior to or at, but not after, 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 24, 2025.

    The Tender Offers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions which are specified in the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offers are not conditioned on any minimum principal amount of Notes being tendered.

    Information Relating to the Tender Offers

    The Offer to Purchase is being distributed to holders beginning today. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as dealer manager in connection with the Tender Offers. Investors with questions regarding the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers may contact the dealer manager as follows:

    J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
    383 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York 10179
    United States
    Attention: Liability Management Group
    U.S. Toll-Free: (866) 834-4666
    Collect: (212) 834-7489

    D.F. King & Co., Inc. is the Tender and Information Agent for the Tender Offers. Any questions regarding procedures for tendering Notes or request for copies of the Offer to Purchase should be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. by any of the following means: by telephone at (866) 342-4881 (toll-free) or (212) 269-5550 (collect) or by email at nasdaq@dfking.com.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders with respect to, the Notes. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Tender Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase made available to holders of the Notes. None of the Company or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the dealer manager, the tender and information agent or the trustee with respect to any series of Notes is making any recommendation as to whether or not holders should tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of their Notes in response to the Tender Offers. Holders are urged to evaluate carefully all information in the Offer to Purchase, consult their own investment and tax advisors and make their own decisions whether to tender Notes in the Tender Offers, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.

    About Nasdaq

    Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking information that involves substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. When used in this communication, words such as “enables,” “intends,” “will,” and similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, statements about the proposed Tender Offers and the expected source of funds. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to the ability of Nasdaq to consummate the Tender Offers on the terms and timing described herein, or at all, Nasdaq’s ability to implement its strategic vision, initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, and other factors detailed in Nasdaq’s reports filed on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and in other filings Nasdaq makes with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. These documents are also available under the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.nasdaq.com. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof. Nasdaq disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    Media Relations Contacts:

    Nick Jannuzzi
    +1.973.760.1741
    Nicholas.Jannuzzi@Nasdaq.com

    Nick Eghtessad
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    Nick.Eghtessad@Nasdaq.com

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Ato Garrett
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    Ato.Garrett@Nasdaq.com

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    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Stardust Power Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Lithium Brine Concentration Technology from KMX Technologies

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Following the October 8, 2024 announcement, Stardust Power finalizes exclusive licensing agreement with KMX Technologies to enhance lithium production efficiency and sustainability.

    GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, today announced the execution of an exclusive licensing agreement with KMX Technologies, Inc. (“KMX”), a leader in advanced lithium brine concentration technology. This agreement grants Stardust Power the exclusive rights to utilize KMX’s innovative vacuum membrane distillation (“VMD”) technology for lithium extraction and concentration across the United States, Canada, and select international markets.

    The exclusive license grants Stardust Power the full rights to use and operate KMX VMD units within the designated territory and field of use for lithium. This agreement will support Stardust Power’s continued commitment to build out the North American lithium supply chain and onshoring of critical minerals in the rapidly growing North America lithium market.

    “This exclusive licensing agreement with KMX Technologies is a pivotal step forward in advancing Stardust Power’s sustainability and operational efficiency goals,” said Roshan Pujari, CEO and Founder of Stardust Power. “KMX’s VMD technology offers a unique opportunity to reduce both energy consumption and water use across our supply chain, particularly by concentrating lithium feedstocks for efficient logistics. By incorporating this technology, we aim to significantly lower operating costs while strengthening the U.S. critical mineral supply chain and enhancing national security, all while doing so in an environmentally responsible manner.” KMX’s technology is ideal for Stardust Power’s innovative hub and spoke refinery model. By reducing the volume of the brine feedstock, less volume needs to be transported. The large central refinery is designed to repulp feedstock and blend as needed.

    KMX’s VMD technology is capable of concentrating lithium from brine sources with minimal losses, thereby enhancing the economic viability of lithium projects. Additionally, the technology produces high-quality water as a byproduct, which can be used to minimize reliance on local freshwater resources in the lithium extraction process, a key factor in increasing water sustainability for the industry.

    Zachary Sadow, CEO of KMX Technologies, added, “We are excited to partner with Stardust Power, a visionary company dedicated to driving sustainability and innovation within the lithium sector. This agreement represents a shared commitment to improving the efficiency and environmental footprint of the lithium supply chain.”

    With the execution of this agreement, Stardust Power is positioned to deploy KMX’s VMD technology throughout Stardust Power’s network design and supply chain in order to optimize delivery of feedstocks to its lithium refinery under development in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with up to 50,000 metric tons per annum production capacity upon completion. The Company plans to integrate this advanced technology to further enhance the environmental and economic performance of its lithium production processes.

    About Stardust Power Inc.
    Stardust Power is a developer of battery-grade lithium products designed to bolster America’s energy leadership by building resilient supply chains. Stardust Power is developing a strategically central lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma with the anticipated capacity of producing up to 50,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade lithium. The Company is committed to sustainability at each point in the process. Stardust Power trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SDST.”

    For more information, visit www.stardust-power.com

    About KMX Technologies, Inc.
    KMX Technologies is solving the most critical environmental and energy challenges of the 21st century. Through its proprietary membrane distillation technology, the company sustainably sources critical minerals necessary for next generation supply chains and infrastructure, is advancing wastewater treatment, and is accelerating energy storage with its direct lithium recovery enhancement processes.

    Stardust Power Contacts

    For Investors:
    Johanna Gonzalez
    investor.relations@stardust-power.com

    For Media:
    Michael Thompson
    media@stardust-power.com

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “forecasted,” “projected,” “potential,” “seem,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or otherwise indicate statements that are not of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements and factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the ability of Stardust Power to realize the anticipated benefits of KMX’s technology; the ability of Stardust Power to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain key relationships and retain its management and key employees; obtaining the necessary permits and governmental approvals to develop the site; risks related to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Stardust Power; risks related to the price of Stardust Power’s securities, including volatility resulting from changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Stardust Power plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Stardust Power’s business and changes in the combined capital structure; and risks related to the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and identify and realize additional opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

    Stockholders and prospective investors should carefully consider the foregoing factors, and the other risks and uncertainties described in documents filed by Stardust Power from time to time with the SEC.

    Stockholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only speak as of the date made, are not a guarantee of future performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks, assumptions and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Stardust Power. Stardust Power expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the expectations of Stardust Power with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Growing Orkney’s renewables potential

    Source: Scottish Government

    Investment in significant offshore wind project.

    Ambitious plans to create a major new renewables hub in Orkney have been accelerated with a £5 million grant to help take the project to the next stage.

    The funding will further the development of a new harbour facility for the assembly of offshore wind turbines at Scapa Flow – the largest natural harbour in the northern hemisphere.

    The Scapa Deep Water Quay will help to attract inward investment to the area, creating a new, cutting edge hub for offshore wind – supporting the expansion of windfarms off the coast of Scotland and Europe.

    The grant comes from Highlands and Islands Enterprise and is part of the Scottish Government’s wider strategic investment of up to £500 million over five years to develop the offshore wind supply chain.

    Announcing the new funding whilst in Orkney, First Minister John Swinney said:

    “Accelerating Scotland’s offshore wind capabilities is crucial as we prioritise maximising Scotland’s vast potential in renewable energy. Not only are we striving to take our place at the forefront of the global green energy revolution, investments like this help us guarantee a just transition for our existing skilled workforce, maintaining their vital role in Scotland’s energy landscape.

    “This landmark project will help attract private investment in the area, creating new highly paid jobs and unlocking enormous economic opportunities for the Orkney Islands and Scotland as a whole. This is another example of how, together with local government and our partners, we are delivering on our collective priorities of growing the economy and protecting the planet.”

    Director of Strategic Projects at HIE David Oxley said:

    “Scotland has been at the forefront of renewable energy development and Orkney has been at the heart of this for the past 20 years. The proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay is set to help advance the industry to the next level It will help attract inward investment, create jobs and drive economic growth in Orkney, the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland, as well as contributing to the country’s net zero ambitions.

    “This funding for the PCSA will ensure the council has access to all the information it needs to make an informed decision and bring the project to the next stage.”

    Leader of Orkney Islands Council Councillor Heather Woodbridge said:

    “This funding award from HIE, demonstrates the Scottish Government’s understanding of the importance of the energy sector, not only here in Orkney but to Scotland as a whole.  Securing the funding unlocks the potential for Orkney – alongside the wider industry – to further explore and develop a vision for our role in the continued growth of renewable energy, and is reflective of the good work, prominence, and reputation of our islands in this.

    “Development of facilities in Scapa Flow could deliver considerable economic benefits to the area – especially as we look to counterbalance any potential downturn in the oil industry. Enhancing our marine capabilities and strengthening our capacity to support future industrial and commercial activities is key to this.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Northumbrian manufacturer wins data-centre work with UKEF backing

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Salem Tube is moving into the rapidly-growing sector thanks in part to support from the government’s export credit agency.

    • Based in Prudhoe, County Durham, Salem Tube has traded for over 30 years and makes industrial tubing.

    • It has traditionally served the energy sector but is taking on more and more orders from developers of data-centres.

    • Data-centres have high energy requirements and cannot function without cooling equipment provided by Salem Tube.

    A manufacturer from Northumberland is taking on new business with data-centre developers after securing the support of UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Santander UK.

    Salem Tube has traded since 1992 and supplies tubes for heat-transfer and heat-exchange – something essential to industrial cooling systems. It exports to over 40 countries a year, typically in the energy sector.

    As the market for AI and cloud data storage grows rapidly, Salem has been taking on more and more contracts in this area.

    Salem has now agreed a financing package worth £3.5 million which is provided by Santander UK and backed by the government through UKEF. This gives the business the capital which it needs to take on larger data-centre contracts and establish itself as a supplier to this emerging sector.

    UKEF offers its General Export Facility (GEF) scheme through all the major UK banks and a range of non-bank lenders. This allows exporters to access working capital facilities up to around £25 million.

    Pat Kendell, Senior Export Finance Manager (North East England), UKEF:

    Salem Tube is a perfect example of how businesses in the north are adapting and thriving in emerging sectors. This deal shows how government backing can help established manufacturers to seize new opportunities in the industries of the future. By supporting Salem Tube’s move into the data-centre market, UKEF is helping to safeguard jobs and boost exports in the North-East.

    Mark Ling, Head of Trade & Supplier Finance, Santander UK:

    We are delighted to provide further support for Salem Tube’s growth. Our partnership and collaboration with both Salem Tube and UKEF demonstrates our commitment to the international growth of businesses in the UK.

    This also helps Salem to complete its rebound from COVID-19 and grow larger than ever. It secured a range of overseas contracts in the USA and Middle East last year and is now considering taking on more employees.

    This is the latest phase of Salem’s partnership with UKEF, which has supported the business for over 5 years and previously helped it win new contracts in Africa.

    Contact

    Media enquiries:

    Email newsdesk@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: With No Competing Offers, Beacon Roofing’s Board Stalls and Misleads

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Beacon Insiders Recently Sold Shares Well Below Offer Price, Undermining Beacon’s Case Against QXO
    QXO Calls on Beacon Roofing to Let Shareholders Decide on QXO’s $124.25 All-Cash Offer

    GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today released a letter to Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. shareholders regarding its $124.25 per share all-cash offer, addressing misrepresentations in Beacon’s recent 14D-9 filing.

    Dear Beacon Shareholders,

    We seek to set the record straight on some of the numerous misleading statements in Beacon’s recent communications.

    1.   QXO’s Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply is Highly Compelling and at a Significant Premium to Beacon’s Unaffected Share Price

    In evaluating QXO’s offer, Beacon conveniently ignores that its share price reflects our acquisition interest following the Wall Street Journal’s November 18, 2024 report. That day, Beacon’s stock rose 9.9%, compared to a 0.4% increase in the S&P 500. Yet, Beacon compares QXO’s offer to share price metrics as of January 14, 2025—a misleading approach that distorts expectations of Beacon’s standalone value.

    A more appropriate analysis shows that QXO’s offer represents:

    • A 37% premium to Beacon’s 90-day unaffected VWAP of $91.02 per share as of November 15, 2024;
    • A 26% premium to Beacon’s unaffected spot price of $98.75 per share as of November 15, 2024; and
    • A higher price than Beacon’s stock has ever traded.

    Indeed, Beacon acknowledges that November 15, 2024 is a significant date, referencing stock performance “from January 2, 2020 to November 15, 2024 (the last trading day before rumors surfaced).”

    Moreover, since November 15, 2024, Beacon’s Building Products Proxy Peers have lost 10.5% in value1, making QXO’s offer even more compelling:

    • A 41% premium to an implied spot share price of $88.42; and
    • A 52% premium to the peer-adjusted 90-day VWAP of $81.502.    

    2.   Data Indicates that Beacon Will Miss its Margin Targets. The Board’s Claim of Strong Performance is Flawed

    Beacon’s Board touts cherry-picked historical performance, painting a misleading picture of its track record. Consensus analysts’ estimates indicate that Beacon will miss all margin targets under its “Ambition 2025” plan. Further, Beacon’s revenue growth largely stems from extraordinary inflation and inorganic growth between 2022 and 2024. From 2019 through LTM September 2024, Beacon’s 7.7% revenue CAGR is the lowest of its peer group and well below the peer median of 12.1%3.

    Despite setting unambitious “Ambition 2025” targets, consensus analysts’ estimates indicate that Beacon will:

    • Miss its 2025 Gross Margin target by 130 basis points;
    • Miss its 2025 EBITDA Margin target by 114 basis points; and
    • Deliver EBITDA margins 20bps lower in 2025 than when the “Ambition 2025” plan was introduced4.

    Furthermore, Beacon’s claims of superior stock performance are easily debunked. Over the past five years, Beacon’s total shareholder return has trailed its Building Products Proxy Peers by 86% and trailed those peers by 140% since CEO Julian Francis took over as CEO in August 20195.

    3.   QXO’s Offer Represents a 3.0x Premium to Beacon’s Historical Multiple

    Beacon’s lackluster operational performance and relative share price underperformance are reflected in its enterprise value to next-twelve-months EBITDA multiple, which has remained rangebound at an average of 8.1x over the past three years. Meanwhile, its valuation gap relative to its Building Products Proxy Peers widened by 1.3x6 over the same period.

    Since Beacon has not closed the valuation multiple gap despite implementing “Ambition 2025,” reporting supposedly strong results and stock markets nearing all-time highs, we urge shareholders to decide if the current management and Board are the right team to create value for shareholders. QXO’s proposal provides a 3.0x premium to Beacon’s average historical next-twelve-months EBITDA multiple7, providing substantial immediate cash-certain value to shareholders.

    4.   If Beacon is Truly Confident in its Future, it Should Release its Projections Today

    Beacon’s upcoming financial projections for its March Investor Day warrant skepticism. Management itself acknowledged in its filings that its upcoming 2028 targets are “ambitious,” implying they may not be realistic. Beacon has already fallen short of some “Ambition 2025” goals. Adding to the skepticism, its decision to announce the Investor Day came only days after QXO disclosed its plan to go directly to shareholders.

    Further, these newly constructed projections will not be revealed for another month—more than three months after Beacon’s Board first rejected QXO‘s offer. Why the delay? What is Beacon formulating in the interim? If the company had strong, credible projections, there would be no reason for such a drawn-out disclosure process.

    5.   Actions Speak Louder than Words: Beacon Insiders Recently Sold Shares at Prices Far Below QXO’s Offer

    Since early 2024, Beacon’s Chairman and CEO have sold a significant percentage of their shares at prices well below QXO’s $124.25 per share offer:

    • Chairman Stuart Randle sold 20.9% of his shares at $94.808;
    • CEO Julian Francis sold 9.8% of his shares at $97.919;
    • CD&R, arguably the most sophisticated financial sponsor in the distribution space, exited its position in Beacon at $83.16 per share.

    If Beacon’s future is so bright under current management, why are insiders selling shares sharply below QXO’s offer price?

    Additionally, Beacon’s Board and management collectively own only 1.3% of outstanding10 shares, signaling a lack of alignment with shareholder interests and demonstrating their lack of confidence in Beacon’s standalone prospects.

    6.   Beacon’s Own Filings Suggest that No Actionable Competing Offer Exists

    Beacon’s recent filings indicate no viable third-party alternative to QXO’s premium offer. Beacon’s 14D-9 filing has not disclosed any competing offers, or even a single NDA being signed.

    Interestingly, on December 2, 2024, representatives of J.P. Morgan explicitly informed representatives of Morgan Stanley that they had been authorized to approach other potential suitors for Beacon. QXO’s letter to Beacon sent on the following day stated this clearly, yet Beacon made no effort to dispute this until two months later, on February 6, 2025.

    QXO’s offer is clear, compelling and in shareholders’ best interest. It is time for Beacon’s Board to stop obstructing shareholders and let them decide their own financial future.

    QXO’s tender offer for all of Beacon’s outstanding common stock will be effective until 12:00 midnight (New York City time) at the end of February 24, 2025, and QXO is prepared to complete the acquisition shortly after the tender expires, subject to the terms of the offer. The transaction is not subject to any financing conditions or due diligence conditions, and QXO expects that the waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and the Canadian Competition Act will have expired or been waived by the time the tender offer expires.

    Advisors

    Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is acting as lead financial advisor to QXO, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as legal counsel.

    About QXO

    QXO provides technology solutions, primarily to clients in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. The company provides consulting and professional services, including specialized programming, training and technical support, and develops proprietary software. As a value-added reseller of business application software, QXO offers solutions for accounting, financial reporting, enterprise resource planning, warehouse management systems, customer relationship management, business intelligence and other applications. QXO plans to become a tech-forward leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry. The company is targeting tens of billions of dollars of annual revenue in the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This communication contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs, expectations, targets, goals, regulatory approval timing and nominating directors are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on plans, estimates, expectations and/or goals at the time the statements are made, and readers should not place undue reliance on them. In some cases, readers can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “opportunity,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “target,” “goal,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include but are not limited to: the ultimate outcome of any possible transaction between QXO, Inc. (“QXO”) and Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (“Beacon”), including the possibility that the parties will not agree to pursue a business combination transaction or that the terms of any definitive agreement will be materially different from those proposed; uncertainties as to whether Beacon will cooperate with QXO regarding the proposed transaction; the ultimate result should QXO commence a proxy contest for election of directors to Beacon’s board of directors; QXO’s ability to consummate the proposed transaction with Beacon; the conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction, including the receipt of any required shareholder approvals and any required regulatory approvals; QXO’s ability to finance the proposed transaction; the substantial indebtedness QXO expects to incur in connection with the proposed transaction and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; that operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) may be greater than expected following the proposed transaction or the public announcement of the proposed transaction; QXO’s ability to retain certain key employees; and general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected. QXO cautions that forward-looking statements should not be relied on as predictions of future events, and these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date each statement is made. QXO does not assume any obligation to update any of these statements in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by applicable law.

    Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

    This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Beacon securities. QXO and Queen MergerCo, Inc. (the “Purchaser”) filed a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 27, 2025, and Beacon filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer with the SEC on February 6, 2025. Investors and security holders are urged to carefully read the Tender Offer Statement (including the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as each may be amended or supplemented from time to time) and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, as these materials contain important information that investors and security holders should consider before making any decision regarding tendering their common stock, including the terms and conditions of the tender offer. The Tender Offer Statement, Offer to Purchase, Solicitation/Recommendation Statement and related materials are filed with the SEC, and investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of these materials and other documents filed by QXO and Beacon with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Tender Offer Statement and other documents that QXO and the Purchaser file with the SEC will be made available to all investors and security holders of Beacon free of charge from the information agent for the tender offer: Innisfree M&A Incorporated, 501 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022, toll-free telephone: +1 (888) 750-5834.

    QXO and the other participants intend to file a preliminary proxy statement and accompanying WHITE universal proxy card with the SEC to be used to solicit proxies for, among other matters, the election of its slate of director nominees at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders of Beacon. QXO strongly advises all stockholders of Beacon to read the preliminary proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to such proxy statement, and other proxy materials filed by QXO with the SEC as they become available because they will contain important information. Such proxy materials will be available at no charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and at QXO’s website at investors.qxo.com. In addition, the participants in this proxy solicitation will provide copies of the proxy statement, and other relevant documents, without charge, when available, upon request. Requests for copies should be directed to the participants’ proxy solicitor.

    Certain Information Concerning the Participants

    The participants in the proxy solicitation are anticipated to be QXO, Brad Jacobs, Ihsan Essaid, Matt Fassler, Mark Manduca and the individuals nominated by QXO (the “QXO Nominees”). QXO expects to determine and announce the QXO Nominees prior to the nomination deadline for the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders of Beacon. As of the date of this communication, other than 100 shares of common stock of Beacon beneficially owned by QXO, none of the participants who have been identified has any direct or indirect interest, by security holdings or otherwise, in Beacon.

    Media Contacts
    Joe Checkler
    joe.checkler@qxo.com
    203-609-9650

    Steve Lipin / Lauren Odell
    Gladstone Place Partners
    212-230-5930

    Investor Contacts
    Mark Manduca
    mark.manduca@qxo.com
    203-321-3889

    Scott Winter / Jonathan Salzberger
    Innisfree M&A Incorporated
    212-750-5833

    1 Market data as of February 7, 2025. Average of building products subset of the peer list presented in Beacon’s April 2024 Proxy Statement; includes: Builders FirstSource, Boise Cascade, GMS, Pool Corp, SiteOne, WATSCO, Wesco (“Building Products Proxy Peers”)
    2 Based on Beacon’s unaffected share price as of November 15, 2024 and the average share price performance since November 15, 2024 for the Building Products Proxy Peers
    3 Reported revenues for Beacon and Building Products Proxy Peers
    4 Based on median 2025E Wall Street research estimates, sourced from Capital IQ as of February 7, 2025
    5 Market data as of November 15, 2024. Total shareholder return reflects stock price performance adjusted for cash dividends paid, stock splits, rights offerings and spin-offs during the period
    6 As per Capital IQ as of November 15, 2024
    7 As of November 15, 2024; next-twelve-months EBITDA calculated using calendarized annual broker EBITDA estimates for Beacon
    8 As per Mr. Randle’s Form 4 filed with the SEC on May 28, 2024. According to Mr. Randle’s Form 4, this sale was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan or to pay any exercise price or tax liability incident to the receipt, exercise or vesting of equity awards.
    9 As per Mr. Francis’s Form 4 filed with the SEC on May 22, 2024. According to Mr. Francis’s Form 4, this sale was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan or to pay any exercise price or tax liability incident to the receipt, exercise or vesting of equity awards.
    10 As per Schedule 14D-9 filed with the SEC on February 6, 2025

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5854092c-16b2-41c5-918c-3c0e68bd5705

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Up to 70% Time Savings Achieved with Fully Integrated Advanced Referral Module of CareCloud’s AI-Enabled EHR

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Streamlining the Referral Process to Enhance Efficiency and Patient Experience

    SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCLD, CCLDO, CCLDP), a leader in healthcare technology and AI-driven solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new advanced referral module. This innovative solution is designed to simplify the referral process for medical providers and enhance the patient experience through advanced automation and location-based guidance. By optimizing referrals to specialists, the module reduces administrative time and effort, enabling a more streamlined, patient-focused approach. With its automated workflow, healthcare providers can save up to 70% of the time typically spent on generating and managing referrals, allowing them to prioritize patient care.

    92% of surveyed users rated the CareCloud’s advanced referral module as “exceptional”, praising its ease of use, efficiency, and ability to enhance patient satisfaction with one user explaining, “CareCloud’s advanced referral module has transformed how we handle patient referrals in our practice.” Asad Ullah of Mir Neurology & Spine Center continued, “Completing the referral process in real-time during patient visits ensures a seamless experience and faster access to specialty care. With the intuitive interface and location-based specialist recommendations, I can provide personalized options for my patients instantly. What’s even more valuable is that patients no longer have to call back or visit our office to complete or collect their referral forms. This not only improves efficiency but also enhances patient satisfaction by making the referral process more convenient and hassle-free.”

    The key features of CareCloud’s advanced referral module:

    1. Real-Time Referral Completion
      • Medical providers can complete referral forms while the patient is still in the office, ensuring accuracy and efficiency during the visit.
    2. Specialist Recommendations with Location Guidance
      • Integrated maps and location-based tools help doctors recommend specialists near the patient’s home or workplace, ensuring convenience and accessibility.
    3. Secure Patient Notifications
      • Patients receive text messages with a curated list of specialists, including secure links to detailed information such as the specialist’s name, contact details, and more.
    4. Seamless Appointment Booking
      • Patients can contact their chosen specialist and book appointments directly through secure links. Once confirmed, the system automatically forwards the referral form to the specialist.
    5. Patient Access to Referral Documentation
      • Patients can securely download, print, or access their referral forms through their Personal Health Record (PHR), ensuring ease of use and transparency.

    “With 92% of surveyed users rating it as exceptional and the ability to save up to 70% of referral processing time, the Advanced Referral Module is transforming care coordination,” said Hadi Chaudhry, Co-CEO of CareCloud. “By automating workflows and providing real-time specialist recommendations, it enhances efficiency for providers and accessibility for patients, improving the overall healthcare experience. This launch reinforces CareCloud’s commitment to reducing administrative burdens and driving innovation in healthcare technology.”

    About CareCloud

    CareCloud brings disciplined innovation to the business of healthcare. Our suite of AI and technology-enabled solutions helps clients increase financial and operational performance, streamline clinical workflows and improve the patient experience. More than 40,000 providers count on CareCloud to help them improve patient care, while reducing administrative burdens and operating costs. Learn more about our products and services, including revenue cycle management (RCM), practice management (PM), electronic health records (EHR), business intelligence, patient experience management (PXM) and digital health at www.carecloud.com.

    Follow CareCloud on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to anticipated future events, future results of operations or future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” “expects,” “plans,” “goals,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “possible,” “potential,” “target,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

    Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements reflecting management’s expectations for future financial performance and operating expenditures, expected growth, profitability and business outlook, the impact of pandemics on our financial performance and business activities, and the expected results from the integration of our acquisitions.

    These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are only predictions, are uncertain and involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our (or our industry’s) actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements, including without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s ability to manage growth, migrate newly acquired customers and retain new and existing customers, maintain cost-effective global operations, increase operational efficiency and reduce operating costs, predict and properly adjust to changes in reimbursement and other industry regulations and trends, retain the services of key personnel, develop new technologies, upgrade and adapt legacy and acquired technologies to work with evolving industry standards, compete with other companies’ products and services competitive with ours, and other important risks and uncertainties referenced and discussed under the heading titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligations to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

    SOURCE CareCloud

    Company Contact:

    Norman Roth
    Interim Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller
    CareCloud, Inc.
    nroth@carecloud.com

    Investor Contact:

    Stephen Snyder
    Co-Chief Executive Officer
    CareCloud, Inc.
    ir@carecloud.com 

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Beamr CEO will Present a Keynote Speech at the ACM Mile-High-Video 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The Keynote Titled ״Is the future of video processing destined for GPU?״ Describes First Hand The Evolution of Video Encoding in the Past Decades

    Herzliya Israel, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beamr Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: BMR), a leader in video optimization technology and solutions, today announced that Beamr CEO, Sharon Carmel, will present a keynote speech titled ״Is the future of video processing destined for GPU?״ at the ACM Mile-High-Video 2025 conference, being held in Denver, Colorado from February 18-20, 2025. The keynote speech will be held on February 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM MST (1:15 PM EST).

    To meet with the Beamr video experts team at the ACM Mile-High-Video 2025 conference, please use this link.

    “Video compression processes have evolved in the last decades, to meet the growing demands for higher image quality, increased resolutions, and diverse viewing devices – from 8K screens to smartphones, while overcoming networking challenges”, said Carmel. He added: “Today, GPU-accelerated solutions, like those delivered by Beamr, emerge as the leading approach, enabling fast, highly efficient video processing, while enhancing the video with AI capabilities during the same workflow”.

    Carmel has 30 years of experience in the video and media industry, starting as the co-founder of Emblaze, which developed the first video chips for Samsung Mobile. The company went public in 1996 on the London Stock Exchange, and in 2000 reached a peak market cap of ~$7B. In 2002, Carmel founded his second start-up, BeInSync, which developed P2P synchronization and online backup technologies, and was acquired in 2008 by Phoenix Technologies.

    The ACM Mile-High-Video conference is a flagship video formats and streaming event that is geared towards practicing engineers in areas related to media compression and streaming. This event, held annually in Denver, is organized by engineers and researchers from both industry and academia.

    To meet with the Beamr video experts team at the ACM Mile-High-Video 2025 conference, please use this link.

    About Beamr

    Beamr (Nasdaq: BMR) is a world leader in content-adaptive video optimization and modernization. The company serves top media companies like Netflix and Paramount. Beamr’s inventive perceptual optimization technology (CABR) is backed by 53 patents and won the Emmy® award for Technology and Engineering. The innovative technology reduces video file size by up to 50% while guaranteeing quality.

    Beamr Cloud is a high-performance, GPU-based video optimization and modernization service designed for businesses and video professionals across diverse industries. It is conveniently available to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) customers. Beamr Cloud enables video modernization to advanced formats such as AV1 and HEVC, and is ready for video AI workflows. For more details, please visit www.beamr.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this communication may include, among other things, statements about Beamr’s strategic and business plans, technology, relationships, objectives and expectations for its business, the impact of trends on and interest in its business, intellectual property or product and its future results, operations and financial performance and condition. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company’s annual report filed with the SEC on March 4, 2024 and in subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

    Investor Contact:

    investorrelations@beamr.com

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Tower Semiconductor Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM & TASE: TSEM) reports today its results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the year ended December 31, 2024.

    Fourth Quarter of 2024 Results Overview
    Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $387 million as compared to $371 million for the third quarter of 2024 and $352 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing 5% quarter over quarter growth and 10% year over year growth. The Company met its expressed target of sequential quarter over quarter revenue growth within 2024, resulting in 18% growth fourth quarter over first quarter.

    Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $87 million, compared to $84 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company took on for the first time its portion of incremental costs of the greenfield Agrate facility.

    Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $46 million as compared to $45 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.

    Net profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $55 million, reflecting $0.49 basic and diluted earnings per share. Net profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $54 million, or $0.49 basic and $0.48 diluted earnings per share.

    Cash flow generated from operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $101 million and investments in property and equipment, net were $93 million.

    Full year 2024 Results Overview
    Revenues for the full year of 2024 were $1.44 billion, gross profit was $339 million, operating profit was $191 million. Net profit for the full year of 2024 was $208 million, or $1.87 basic and $1.85 diluted earnings per share. For the full year of 2023, revenues were $1.42 billion, gross profit was $354 million, operating profit was $547 million and included $314 million, net, from the Intel merger contract termination and $33 million of restructuring income, net, from the previously disclosed reorganization and restructure of our Japan operations during 2022. Net profit for the full year of 2023 was $518 million, or $4.70 basic and $4.66 diluted earnings per share and included $290 million, net, due to the merger contract termination payment by Intel and $11 million restructuring income, net.

    Cash flow generated from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $449 million. Investments in property and equipment, net for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $432 million and debt payments, net totaled $32 million.

    6” Fab Consolidation Update
    During the fourth quarter of 2024, the lower margin legacy of 150mm flows were discontinued in Fab1, with last Fab outs occurring in January 2025. The forward-looking strategic flows have been transferred into the Fab2 200mm factory. This strategic integration enables the Company to streamline its production processes, enhancing overall efficiency.

    Business Outlook
    Tower Semiconductor guides revenues for the first quarter of 2025 to be $358 million, with an upward or downward range of 5%. First quarter mid-range guidance reflects about 10% year-over-year growth.

    Russell Ellwanger, Chief Executive Officer of Tower Semiconductor, stated:
    “With the close of 2024, we are pleased with our progress, in having brought to market highly differentiated end application advancing platforms, hence strengthening our position for sustainable growth. Our 2025 revenue target is year-over-year growth, with sequential quarter-over-quarter revenue growth, and an acceleration in the second half of the year. This momentum is fueled by increasing production shipments as our previously announced capacity investments progress through the final stages of customer qualifications.”

    Ellwanger further added: “Our commitment to customer partnered innovation and streamlined execution continues to drive our ability to meet the growing and evolving needs of our customers in a quickly changing business environment, whilst expanding our available market size and share. We look forward to the year ahead with confidence and enthusiasm.”

    Teleconference and Webcast
    Tower Semiconductor will host an investor conference call today, Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Central time, 8:00 a.m. Mountain time, 7:00 a.m. Pacific time and 5:00 p.m. Israel time) to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 and its business outlook.

    The call will be webcast and available through the Investor Relations section of Tower Semiconductor’s website at ir.towersemi.com. The pre-registration form required for dial-in participation is accessible here. Upon completing the registration, participants will receive the dial-in details, a unique PIN, and a confirmation email with all necessary information. To access the webcast, click here. The teleconference will be available for replay for 90 days.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    The Company presents its financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The financial information included in the tables below includes unaudited condensed financial data. Some of the financial information, which may be used and/or presented in this release and/or prior earnings related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company, which we may describe as adjusted financial measures and/or reconciled financial measures, are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G and related reporting requirements promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as they apply to our Company. These adjusted financial measures are calculated excluding the following: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets as included in our costs and expenses, (ii) compensation expenses in respect of equity grants to directors, officers, and employees as included in our costs and expenses, (iii) merger contract termination fees received from Intel, net of associated cost and taxes following the previously announced Intel contract termination as included in net profit in 2023 and (iv) restructuring income, net, which includes income, net of cost and taxes associated with the reorganization and restructure of our operations in Japan including the cessation of operations of the Arai facility, which occurred during 2022, as included in net profit. These adjusted financial measures should be evaluated in conjunction with, and are not a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. The tables also present the GAAP financial measures, which are most comparable to the adjusted financial measures used and/or presented in this release, as well as a reconciliation between the adjusted financial measures and the comparable GAAP financial measures. As used and/or presented in this release and/or prior earnings related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company, as well as may be included and calculated in the tables herein, the term Earnings Before Interest Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization which we define as EBITDA consists of operating profit in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation expenses, which include depreciation recorded in cost of revenues and in operating cost and expenses lines (e.g., research and development related equipment and/or fixed other assets depreciation), (ii) stock-based compensation expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) merger contract termination fees received from Intel, net of associated cost following the previously announced Intel contract termination, as included in operating profit and (v) restructuring income, net in relation to the reorganization and restructure of our operations in Japan including the cessation of operations of the Arai facility, as included in operating profit. EBITDA is reconciled in the tables below and/or prior earnings-related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company from GAAP operating profit. EBITDA and the adjusted financial information presented herein and/or prior earnings-related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company, are not a required GAAP financial measure and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure employed by other companies. EBITDA and the adjusted financial information presented herein and/or prior earnings-related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company, should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating profit, net profit or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing and financing activities, per share data or other profit or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The term Net Cash, as may be used and/or presented in this release and/or prior earnings-related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company, is comprised of cash, cash equivalents, short-term deposits, and marketable securities less debt amounts as presented in the balance sheets included herein. The term Net Cash is not a required GAAP financial measure, may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure employed by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for cash, debt, operating profit, net profit or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing and financing activities, per share data or other profit or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The term Free Cash Flow, as used and/or presented in this release and/or prior earnings related filings and/or in related public disclosures or filings with respect to the financial statements and/or results of the Company, is calculated to be net cash provided by operating activities (in the amounts of $101 million, $125 million and $126 million for the three months periods ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively and in the amounts of $449 million and $677 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (less cash used for investments in property and equipment, net (in the amounts of $93 million, $128 million and $136 million for the three months periods ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively and in the amounts of $432 million and $432 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively). The term Free Cash Flow is not a required GAAP financial measure, may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure employed by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating profit, net profit or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing, and financing activities, per share data or other profit or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    About Tower Semiconductor
    Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for its customers in growing markets such as consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical and aerospace and defense. Tower Semiconductor focuses on creating a positive and sustainable impact on the world through long-term partnerships and its advanced and innovative analog technology offering, comprised of a broad range of customizable process platforms such as SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, CMOS image sensor, non-imaging sensors, displays, integrated power management (BCD and 700V), photonics, and MEMS. Tower Semiconductor also provides world-class design enablement for a quick and accurate design cycle as well as process transfer services including development, transfer, and optimization, to IDMs and fabless companies. To provide multi-fab sourcing and extended capacity for its customers, Tower Semiconductor owns one operating facility in Israel (200mm), two in the U.S. (200mm), two in Japan (200mm and 300mm) which it owns through its 51% holdings in TPSCo, shares a 300mm facility in Agrate, Italy with STMicroelectronics as well as has access to a 300mm capacity corridor in Intel’s New Mexico factory. For more information, please visit: www.towersemi.com.

    CONTACT:
    Liat Avraham | Investor Relations | +972-4-6506154 | liatavra@towersemi.com

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This release, as well as other statements and reports filed, stated and published in relation to this quarter’s results, includes certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, among others, projections and statements with respect to our future business, financial performance and activities. The use of words such as “projects”, “expects”, “may”, “targets”, “plans”, “intends”, “committed to”, “tracking”, or words of similar import, identifies a statement as “forward-looking.” Actual results may vary from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements and you should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which describe information known to us only as of the date of this release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with: (i) demand in our customers’ end markets, (ii) reliance on acquisitions and/or gaining additional capacity for growth, (iii) difficulties in achieving acceptable operational metrics and indices in the future as a result of operational, technological or process-related problems, (iv) identifying and negotiating with third-party buyers for the sale of any excess and/or unused equipment, inventory and/or other assets, (v) maintaining current key customers and attracting new key customers, (vi) over demand for our foundry services resulting in high utilization and its effect on cycle time, yield and on schedule delivery, as well as customers potentially being placed on allocation, which may cause customers to transfer their business to other vendors, (vii) financial results that may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, making it difficult to forecast future performance, (viii) our debt and other liabilities that may impact our financial position and operations, (ix) our ability to successfully execute acquisitions, integrate them into our business, utilize our expanded capacity and find new business, (x) fluctuations in cash flow, (xi) our ability to satisfy the covenants stipulated in our agreements with our debt holders, (xii) pending litigation, (xiii) meeting the conditions set in approval certificates and other regulations under which we received grants and/or royalties and/or any type of funding from the Israeli, US and/or Japan governmental agencies, (xiv) receipt of orders that are lower than the customer purchase commitments and/or failure to receive customer orders currently expected, (xv) possible incurrence of additional indebtedness, (xvi) the effects of global recession, unfavorable economic conditions and/or credit crisis, (xvii) our ability to accurately forecast financial performance, which is affected by limited order backlog and lengthy sales cycles, (xviii) possible situations of obsolete inventory if forecasted demand exceeds actual demand when we create inventory before receipt of customer orders, (xix) the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the resulting periodic overcapacity, fluctuations in operating results and future average selling price erosion, (xx) financing capacity acquisition related transactions, strategic and/or other growth or M&A opportunities, including funding Agrate fab’s significant 300mm capacity investments and acquisition or funding of equipment and other fixed assets associated with the capacity corridor transaction with Intel as announced in September 2023, in addition to other capacity and capability expansion plans, and the possible unavailability of such financing and/or the availability of such financing on unfavorable terms, (xxi) operating our facilities at sufficient utilization rates necessary to generate and maintain positive and sustainable gross, operating and net profit, (xxii) the purchase of equipment and/or raw material (including purchases beyond our needs), the timely completion of the equipment installation, technology transfer and raising the funds therefor, (xxiii) product returns and defective products, (xxiv) our ability to maintain and develop our technology processes and services to keep pace with new technology, including artificial intelligence, evolving standards, changing customer and end-user requirements, new product introductions and short product life cycles, (xxv) competing effectively, (xxvi) the use of outsourced foundry services by both fabless semiconductor companies and integrated device manufacturers, (xxvii) our dependence on intellectual property rights of others, our ability to operate our business without infringing others’ intellectual property rights and our ability to enforce our intellectual property against infringement, (xxviii) the Fab 3 landlord’s alleged claims that the noise abatement efforts made thus far are not adequate under the terms of the amended lease that caused him to request a judicial declaration that there was a material non-curable breach of the lease and that he would be entitled to terminate the lease, as well the ability to extend such lease or acquire the real estate and obtain the required local state and/or approvals required to be able to continue operations beyond the current lease term, (xxix) retention of key employees and recruitment and retention of skilled qualified personnel, (xxx) exposure to inflation, currency rates (mainly the Israeli Shekel, the Japanese Yen and the Euro) and interest rate fluctuations and risks associated with doing business locally and internationally, as well as fluctuations in the market price of our traded securities, (xxxi) meeting regulatory requirements worldwide, including export, environmental and governmental regulations, as well as risks related to international operations, (xxxii) potential engagement for fab establishment, joint venture and/or capital lease transactions for capacity enhancement in advanced technologies, including risks and uncertainties associated with the Agrate fab and the capacity corridor transaction with Intel as announced in September 2023, such as their qualification schedule, technology, equipment and process qualification, facility operational ramp-up, customer engagements, cost structure, required investments and other terms, which may require additional funding to cover their significant capacity investment needs and other payments, the availability of which funding cannot be assured on favorable terms, if at all, (xxxiii) potential liabilities, cost and other impacts that may be incurred or occur due to reorganization and consolidation of fabrication facilities, including the impact of cessation of operations of our facilities, including with regard to our 6 inch facility, (xxxiv) potential security, cyber and privacy breaches, (xxxv) workforce that is not unionized which may become unionized, and/or workforce that is unionized and may take action such as strikes that may create increased cost and operational risks, (xxxvi) the issuance of ordinary shares as a result of exercise and/or vesting of any of our employee equity, as well as any sale of shares by any of our shareholders, or any market expectation thereof, as well as the issuance of additional employee stock options and/or restricted stock units, or any market expectation thereof, which may depress the market value of the Company and the price of the Company’s ordinary shares and in addition may impair our ability to raise future capital, and (xxxvii) climate change, business interruptions due to floods, fires, pandemics, earthquakes and other natural disasters, the security situation in Israel, global trade “war” and the current war in Israel, including the potential inability to continue uninterrupted operations of the Israeli fab, impact on global supply chain to and from the Israeli fab, power interruptions, chemicals or other leaks or damages as a result of the war, absence of workforce due to military service as well as risk that certain countries will restrict doing business with Israeli companies, including imposing restrictions if hostilities in Israel or political instability in the region continue or exacerbate, and other events beyond our control. With respect to the current war in Israel, if instability in neighboring states occurs, Israel could be subject to additional political, economic, and military confines, and our Israeli facility’s operations could be materially adversely affected. Any current or future hostilities involving Israel or the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its present trading partners, or a significant downturn in the economic or financial condition of Israel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

    A more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements included in this release or which may otherwise affect our business is included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent filings on Forms 20-F and 6-K, as were filed with the SEC and the Israel Securities Authority. Future results may differ materially from those previously reported. The Company does not intend to update, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, the information contained in this release.

    TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)  
    (dollars in thousands)  
      December 31,   December 31,  
      2024   2023  
    ASSETS        
    CURRENT ASSETS        
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 271,894   $ 260,664  
    Short-term deposits 946,351   790,823  
    Marketable securities —   184,960  
    Trade accounts receivable 211,932   154,067  
    Inventories 268,295   282,688  
    Other current assets 61,817   35,956  
    Total current assets 1,760,289   1,709,158  
    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 1,286,622   1,155,929  
    GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 10,196   12,115  
    OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS 23,378   41,315  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,080,485   $ 2,918,517  
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    CURRENT LIABILITIES        
    Short-term debt $ 48,376   $ 58,952  
    Trade accounts payable 130,624   139,128  
    Deferred revenue and customers’ advances 21,655   18,418  
    Other current liabilities 84,409   60,340  
    Total current liabilities 285,064   276,838  
    LONG-TERM DEBT 132,437   172,611  
    LONG-TERM CUSTOMERS’ ADVANCES 7,690   25,710  
    OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 15,114   16,319  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES 440,305   491,478  
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 2,640,180   2,427,039  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 3,080,485   $ 2,918,517  
             
    TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)  
    (dollars and share count in thousands, except per share data)  
      Three months ended  
      December 31,   September 30,   December 31,  
      2024   2024   2023  
    REVENUES $ 387,191   $ 370,512   $ 351,711  
    COST OF REVENUES 300,338   277,451   267,294  
    GROSS PROFIT 86,853   93,061   84,417  
    OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:            
    Research and development 20,622   19,867   20,849  
    Marketing, general and administrative 19,812   17,432   18,401  
      40,434   37,299   39,250  
                 
    OPERATING PROFIT 46,419   55,762   45,167  
    FINANCING AND OTHER INCOME, NET 8,315   6,104   16,682  
    PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX 54,734   61,866   61,849  
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE, NET (2,149)   (7,026)   (10,130)  
    NET PROFIT 52,585   54,840   51,719  
    Net loss (profit) attributable to non-controlling interest 2,553   (193)   2,128  
    NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY $ 55,138   $ 54,647   $ 53,847  
    BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.49   $ 0.49   $ 0.49  
    Weighted average number of shares 111,493   111,237   110,796  
    DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.49   $ 0.49   $ 0.48  
    Weighted average number of shares 112,967   112,474   111,308  
    RECONCILIATION FROM GAAP NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY TO ADJUSTED NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY:
    GAAP NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY $ 55,138   $ 54,647   $ 53,847  
    Stock based compensation 10,684   8,611   6,662  
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets 574   448   442  
    ADJUSTED NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY $ 66,396   $ 63,706   $ 60,951  
    ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:            
    Basic $ 0.60   $ 0.57   $ 0.55  
    Diluted $ 0.59   $ 0.57   $ 0.55  
                 
    TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)  
    (dollars and share count in thousands, except per share data)  
      Year ended  
      December 31,  
      2024   2023  
    REVENUES $ 1,436,122   $ 1,422,680  
    COST OF REVENUES 1,096,680   1,069,161  
    GROSS PROFIT 339,442   353,519  
    OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:        
    Research and development 79,434   79,808  
    Marketing, general and administrative 74,964   72,454  
    Restructuring income, net * (6,270)   (32,506)  
    Merger-contract termination fee, net ** —   (313,501)  
      148,128   (193,745)  
             
    OPERATING PROFIT 191,314   547,264  
    FINANCING AND OTHER INCOME, NET 26,113   37,578  
    PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX 217,427   584,842  
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE, NET (10,205)   (65,312)  
    NET PROFIT 207,222   519,530  
    Net loss (profit) attributable to non-controlling interest 642   (1,036)  
    NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY $ 207,864   $ 518,494  
    BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.87   $ 4.70  
    Weighted average number of shares 111,153   110,289  
    DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.85   $ 4.66  
    Weighted average number of shares 112,343   111,216  
    * Restructuring income, net resulted from the previously disclosed reorganization and restructure of our Japan operations during 2022.  
    ** Merger-contract termination fee received from Intel during the third quarter of 2023, net of associated cost.  
             
    RECONCILIATION FROM GAAP NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY TO ADJUSTED NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY:
    GAAP NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY $ 207,864   $ 518,494  
    Stock based compensation 33,837   27,931  
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets 1,918   1,923  
    Restructuring income, net *** (2,634)   (11,224)  
    Merger-contract termination fee, net **** —   (289,988)  
    ADJUSTED NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY $ 240,985   $ 247,136  
    ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:        
    Basic $ 2.17   $ 2.24  
    Diluted $ 2.15   $ 2.22  
    *** Restructuring income, net resulted from the previously disclosed reorganization and restructure of our Japan operations during 2022, net of tax.
    **** Merger-contract termination fee received from Intel during the third quarter of 2023, net of associated cost and tax.
    TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
    CONSOLIDATED SOURCES AND USES REPORT (UNAUDITED)  
    (dollars in thousands)  
      Three months ended  
      December 31,   September 30,   December 31,  
      2024   2024   2023  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 270,979   $ 265,313   $ 314,816  
    Net cash provided by operating activities 100,816   124,743   126,098  
    Investments in property and equipment, net (93,396)   (127,624)   (136,426)  
    Debt received (repaid), net 2,795   (16,402)   (8,950)  
    Effect of Japanese Yen exchange rate change over cash balance (4,972)   5,537   2,101  
    Proceeds from (investment in) deposits, marketable securities and other assets, net (4,328)   19,412   (36,975)  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD $ 271,894   $ 270,979   $ 260,664  
      Year ended      
      December 31,   December 31,      
      2024   2023      
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 260,664   $ 340,759      
    Net cash provided by operating activities 448,682   676,561 *    
    Investments in property and equipment, net (431,653)   (432,184)      
    Debt repaid, net (32,455)   (32,346)      
    Proceeds from investment in subsidiary —   1,932      
    Effect of Japanese Yen exchange rate change over cash balance (4,758)   (5,395)      
    Proceeds from (investment in) deposits, marketable securities and other assets, net 31,414   (288,663)      
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD $ 271,894   $ 260,664      
    * Merger-contract termination fee received from Intel during 2023, net of associated cost, in the amount of $313,501  
    was included within the net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023.  
     TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES  
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)  
    (dollars in thousands)  
      Year ended  
      December 31,   December 31,  
      2024   2023  
    CASH FLOWS – OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
    Net profit for the period $ 207,222   $ 519,530  
    Adjustments to reconcile net profit for the period        
    to net cash provided by operating activities:        
    Income and expense items not involving cash flows:        
    Depreciation and amortization * 266,279   258,021  
    Effect of exchange rate differences and fair value adjustment 133   (1,632)  
    Other expense (income), net 24,721   (7,047)  
    Changes in assets and liabilities:        
    Trade accounts receivable (60,169)   (3,160)  
    Other current assets (33,992)   (9,541)  
    Inventories 4,778   8,682  
    Trade accounts payable 35,784   (8,254)  
    Deferred revenue and customers’ advances (14,783)   (35,676)  
    Other current liabilities 22,021   (70,163)  
    Other long-term liabilities (3,312)   25,801  
    Net cash provided by operating activities 448,682   676,561 **
    CASH FLOWS – INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
    Investments in property and equipment, net (431,653)   (432,184)  
    Proceeds from (investments in) deposits, marketable securities and other assets, net 31,414   (288,663)  
    Net cash used in investing activities (400,239)   (720,847)  
    CASH FLOWS – FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
    Debt repaid, net (32,455)   (32,346)  
    Proceeds from investment in subsidiary —   1,932  
    Net cash used in financing activities (32,455)   (30,414)  
    EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE (4,758)   (5,395)  
             
    INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 11,230   (80,095)  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD 260,664   340,759  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD $ 271,894   $ 260,664  
    * Includes amortization of acquired intangible assets and stock based compensation in the amounts of $35,755  
    and $29,854 for the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.      
    ** Merger-contract termination fee received from Intel during the third quarter of 2023, net of associated cost, in the amount
    of $313,501 was included within the net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023.
             

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates India, iDEX & Karnataka Pavilions at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 10 FEB 2025 4:18PM by PIB Delhi

    Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the India, iDEX and Karnataka Pavilions at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 10, 2025. The India Pavilion is showcasing the design, development, innovation and manufacturing capabilities of the domestic defence industries through state-of-the-art products and technologies. It signifies the ‘Flight of Self-Reliance’ which encapsulates synergy among the three Services and the space sector and India’s journey towards becoming a global aerospace and defence powerhouse. After the inauguration, Raksha Mantri visited  various stalls set-up in the pavilion and interacted with the representatives of the companies, inspecting their products.

    At the India Pavilion, more than 275 exhibits are being displayed through various mediums, represented by complete defence ecosystem of the country including Defence PSUs, design houses and private companies including MSMEs and start-ups. The exhibits at the Central Area include a striking display of marquee platforms including Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, Combat Air Teaming System and Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter. 

    At the iDEX Pavilion, leading innovators are displaying indigenously-developed products spanning a wide range of advanced domains including Aerospace, DefSpace, Aero Structures, Anti-drone systems, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Communication, Cybersecurity, Surveillance & Tracking, Unmanned Ground Vehicles etc. The Pavilion will also feature a dedicated section highlighting the winners of the ADITI (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) scheme, showcasing their ground-breaking works in critical and niche technologies.

    Raksha Mantri unveiled three publications – iDEX Report 2024, iDEX Coffee Table Book and iDEX Finance Manual on the occasion. The iDEX Report and Coffee Table Book highlight the key milestones of the defence innovation ecosystem, celebrating the contributions of innovators & stakeholders. The iDEX Finance Manual simplifies the existing finance procedures to enhance the pace of projects, and facilitate ease of doing innovation for the iDEX winners.

    The Karnataka Pavilion is showcasing cutting-edge technologies from the defence and aerospace industries from the state. These innovations highlight Karnataka’s robust ecosystem in defence and aerospace, supported by over 2,000 SMEs. Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri DK Shiva Kumar was present on the occasion.

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India’s Coal Boom

    Source: Government of India

    India’s Coal Boom

    Policies, Production, and Investments

    Posted On: 10 FEB 2025 3:49PM by PIB Delhi

     Introduction

    With the fifth-largest geological coal reserves globally and as the second-largest consumer, coal continues to be an indispensable energy source, contributing to 55% of the national energy mix. Over the past decade, thermal power, predominantly fueled by coal, has consistently accounted for more than 74% of our total power generation. Despite commendable strides in promoting renewable energy sources, the sheer growth in electricity demand necessitates a continued reliance on thermal power, with projections indicating its share to be 55% by 2030 and 27% by 2047. It is anticipated through comprehensive studies that coal demand in 2030 will likely reach 1462 MT and 1755 MT by 2047.

     

    Growth of the Coal Sector in December 2024

     

    As per the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), the coal sector registered the highest growth of 5.3% in December 2024, reaching 215.1 points compared to 204.3 points in December 2023. During April-December 2024, the coal industry index increased to 177.6 points from 167.2 points in the previous year, marking a 6.2% growth—the highest among all core industries.

    The Combined Index of Eight Core Industries showed an overall growth of 4.0% in December 2024 compared to the previous year. The index for April-December 2024 increased by 4.2% over the same period in FY 2023-24, emphasizing coal’s significant contribution to industrial expansion. Additionally, the coal sector accounts for about 50% of freight revenue for Indian Railways and provides direct employment to nearly 4.78 lakh individuals.

    India’s coal production has reached an all-time high of 997.82 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2023-24, marking a significant rise from 609.18 MT in FY 2014-15, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.64% over the past decade. In FY 2023-24 alone, production has surged by 11.71% compared to the previous year. Coal India Limited (CIL) remains the dominant producer, while SCCL and Others/Captive sources have also shown consistent growth, particularly in the last three years.

     

    State Governments also benefit significantly from coal revenues, with royalty, District Mineral Foundation (DMF) contributions, and State GST collections amounting to ₹31,281.7 crore in the fiscal year 2023-24.

     

    Dispatch of Coal

     

    The cumulative coal dispatch April 2024 to January 2025 has risen to 843.75 MT, marking 5.73% increase from 798.02 MT recorded during the corresponding period of the previous year. Mine opening permissions were granted for three new mines—Bhaskarpara, Utkal E, and Rajhara North (Central and Eastern). The Ministry of Coal remains committed to augmenting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and ensuring energy security for India.

     

    Indian Coal Sector Achieves Significant Import Reduction in FY 2023-24

     

    The Indian coal sector significantly reduced its import dependency in FY 2023-24, with only 110 MT classified as non-substitutable imports, by increasing domestic coal production. Between April and November 2024, coal imports declined by 5.35%, saving approximately $3.91 billion (₹30,007.26 crore). Notably, coal imports for domestic power plant blending fell by 23.56%. Supply from CIL and SCCL, along with captive sources, rose from 734 MT (2018-19) to 1149 MT (2023-24), while demand reached 1273 MT. Additionally, private sector coal production increased from 58 MT to 184 MT, further strengthening India’s energy self-sufficiency.

     

                    

    This decrease in imports and increase in domestic supply is enabled by various efforts of the government. The Ministry’s ‘Mission Coking Coal’ launched in 2022, aims to increase domestic coking coal production to 140 MT by FY 2029-30, thereby reducing dependency on imports in the steel sector. Other key strategies such as promoting commercial mining, expediting production from allocated blocks, and enhancing regional exploration (2525 sq. km by 2024) also play a crucial role. The introduction of the National Coal Mine Safety Report Portal and the Mine Closure Portal ensures responsible and transparent mining practices. The Ministry is considering the establishment of a Coal Trading Exchange to create a competitive and transparent market, further modernizing the sector.

     

    As of January 2025, the Ministry of Coal has allotted 184 mines, with 65 blocks receiving Mine Opening Permissions. Total production from these blocks has reached 136.59 MT, registering a 34.20% year-on-year increase. This is expected to exceed 170 MT target in FY 2024-25.

     

    Financial Incentive Scheme for Coal Gasification

     

    The Cabinet approved the scheme for promotion of Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects of Government PSUs and Private Sector, in January 2024. With a financial outlay of ₹8,500 crore, the scheme will provide Financial Assistance for coal gasification projects under three categories and aims to accelerate coal gasification, reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy security, and promote sustainable development.

     

    The scheme encourages both private companies and government PSUs to undertake coal gasification projects. For Category I, three applicants, Namely Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited, CIL – GAIL Consortium and Coal India Limited were selected to be given Financial Incentives. New Era Cleantech Solution Private Limited was selected under Category III to be provided with Financial Incentive. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Category-II was issued on May 15, 2024, and technical bids were opened on January 10, 2025. The selected applicants for financial incentives under Category-II are Jindal Steel and Power Limited, New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt. Ltd. and Greta Energy Limited.

     

    This initiative is a crucial part of India’s target to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030, reflecting a shift towards advanced coal utilization technologies.

     

    Strengthening Coal Supply Chains

     

    To ensure uninterrupted coal supply, robust institutional mechanisms have been put in place, including an Inter-Ministerial Committee and coordination meetings with Railways and power sector stakeholders. As a result, coal stock at Thermal Power Plants now stands at 49 MT—sufficient for nearly 21 days, even amidst logistical restrictions during the Maha Kumbh period.

     

    To further enhance supply efficiency, the Ministry has launched the First Mile Connectivity (FMC) initiative, commissioning 39 projects with a total capacity of 386 MTPA. Additionally, the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) mode has successfully doubled coal movement from 28 MT in FY 2022 to 54 MT in FY 2024.

     

    Vesting Orders for Commercial Coal Mines

     

    A landmark policy reform came with the introduction of commercial coal mine auctions in 2020, encouraging private sector participation and modern technological adoption. The Ministry of Coal has recently issued vesting orders for seven coal mines under commercial coal mine auctions. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPA) for these mines were signed on December 5, 2024.

    With the vesting of these mines, a total of 107 coal mines have been auctioned under commercial coal mine auctions, with a cumulative PRC of approximately 246.60 MTPA, generating estimated annual revenue of ₹34,000 crore and employment for about 3,33,000 people.

     

    Chintan Shivir 2.0: Deliberations on Energy Transition and Safety

     

    The Ministry of Coal organized Chintan Shivir 2.0 on January 7, 2025, focusing on coal sector reforms, energy transition, and safety measures. The forum underscored the importance of aligning coal mining with global sustainability goals and prioritizing worker safety. The discussions held emphasized on:

    • Enhancing production while integrating cleaner technologies
    • Reducing carbon emissions through coal gasification
    • Adoption of best practices for sustainability
    • Strengthening safety standards in mining operations

     

     

    The coal sector is embracing sustainability with large-scale afforestation efforts, with over 54.06 lakh saplings planted across 2,372 hectares in 2024. Under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, over 1 million saplings were planted at 332 locations in 11 states. Additionally, 4,695 hectares of land have been identified for Accredited Compensatory Afforestation, and a total of 18,513 LKL of treated mine water has been provided to over 18.63 lakh people across 1,055 villages over the past five years.

     

    Workforce in the Coal Industry

     

    The total workforce in major coal companies under the Ministry of Coal is:

     

    • Coal India Limited (CIL): 3,30,318 employees
    • Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL): 40,893 employees
    • NLC India Limited (NLCIL): 20,811 employees

     

    Mining operations follow stringent safety regulations under the Mines Act, 1952, including risk assessment, safety training, and medical screenings. Extensive healthcare services are provided to workers, with regular health check-ups to prevent occupational diseases.

     

    Central Sector Schemes of the Ministry of Coal

     

    The Ministry of Coal administers three key schemes:

     

    1. Exploration of Coal and Lignite – Identifies and categorizes coal/lignite resources, generating geological reports for auction/allocation. Promising areas undergo detailed exploration to upgrade resources to the ‘Proved’ category.
    2. Research & Development (R&D) – Overseen by the Standing Scientific Research Committee (SSRC), focusing on planning, budgeting, and implementing research projects for sector advancements.
    3. Conservation, Safety & Infrastructure Development – Under the Conservation and Development Act (CCDA), funds are provided for sand stowing, protective works, transport infrastructure, and mining safety improvements.

     

    The table below highlights the budget allocation and expenditure for Central Sector Schemes in the coal sector for 2023-24, with a total outlay of ₹843.5 crores and an expenditure of ₹299.09 crores.

     

     

    Conclusion

     

    The coal sector’s remarkable growth highlights its ability to meet the increasing demand from the energy and manufacturing industries. With initiatives like coal gasification, the sector is advancing toward India’s goal of achieving 100 MT of coal gasification by 2030, promoting cleaner and more efficient energy use.

     

    The Ministry of Coal remains steadfast in its commitment to boosting domestic coal production, reducing import dependency, and ensuring national energy security. As a key driver of economic progress, the sector continues to play a crucial role in the realization of Viksit Bharat, contributing to a self-reliant and developed India.

     

    References

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    https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2099183

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    https://coaldashboard.cmpdi.co.in/dashboard.php#

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    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India to Inaugurate EFTA Desk to Enhance Trade and Investment under TEPA

    Source: Government of India (2)

    India to Inaugurate EFTA Desk to Enhance Trade and Investment under TEPA

    Business Roundtable to Witness Participation from Over 100 Companies from India and EFTA Nations

    Posted On: 10 FEB 2025 10:19AM by PIB Delhi

    In a significant step towards deepening economic ties with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal along with the EFTA bloc represented by H.E. Mrs. Helene Budliger Artieda, Swiss State Secretary, H.E. Mr. Tomas Norvoll, State Secretary of Trade and Industry, Norway, H.E. Martin Eyjolfsson, Permanent Secretary of State, Iceland, H.E. Dominique Hasler, Minister of External Affairs, Education, and Sport, Liechtenstein, Mr. Markus Schlagenhof, Deputy Secretary General, EFTA Secretariat and Mr. David Sveinbhornsson, Senior Officer, EFTA Secretariat, will inaugurate the EFTA Desk at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on February 10, 2025.

    The initiative, in line with Chapter 7 of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which was signed on March 10, 2024, aims to serve as a dedicated platform to promote trade, investment, and business facilitation between India and the four EFTA nations—Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by senior officials from the Government of India and high-ranking dignitaries from EFTA member states.

    Senior officials from Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) will also address the gathering, outlining India’s vision for stronger economic engagement with EFTA nations.

    The India-EFTA Dedicated Desk will act as a centralized support mechanism for EFTA companies looking to expand in India. It will provide market insights and regulatory guidance, business matchmaking, and assistance in navigating India’s policy and investment landscape.

    Post-inauguration, a high-level EFTA-India Business Roundtable will convene, featuring over 100 leading businesses from India and EFTA nations, aimed at fostering collaboration across key sectors, including Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Financial Services & Fintech, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Energy & Sustainability, Seafood & Maritime, Food Processing & Agritech. The roundtable will provide a structured forum for companies to explore joint ventures, investment opportunities, and technology partnerships under the framework of TEPA.

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    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: CLEAR is Under Construction in Epic Toolbox to Streamline Patient Experiences in Healthcare

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Out-of-the-box integration will unlock a reusable, connected health identity that simplifies patient identity verification and enhances security of sensitive health information

    Integration launches alongside new “Identity Verification for MyChart” Toolbox category under construction

    NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, announced today that its identity verification integration is now under construction in Epic Toolbox. By integrating with Epic, CLEAR joins Epic’s new “Identity Verification for MyChart” category, empowering both patients and providers with a trusted identity solution.

    When this integration is available, health systems unlock a turnkey solution to enable patient identity verification processes that are accurate, seamless and secure. Using CLEAR, health systems can offer patients a secure, self-service process to both create and recover their accounts — reducing administrative burdens on call center staff while enhancing cybersecurity practices to safeguard sensitive health information.

    This integration will be natively embedded, making it easier than ever for health providers in Epic’s ecosystem to effortlessly leverage CLEAR for the 290 million+ patients with current electronic records in Epic. “CLEAR Identity Verification for MyChart” enables patient account creation and account recovery workflows with automated verification – simplifying access and reducing administrative overhead.

    Health systems can customize their verification flows by selecting from over 60 verification checks, including support for IAL2 standards and document-based identity verification, while relying on CLEAR’s adaptive technology to apply a more consumer-centric experience to the healthcare journey.

    Once enabled, more than 27 million existing CLEAR users can already verify instantly with a selfie, while new users enjoy the same experience after completing a one-time setup. Verifying with CLEAR offers health systems a number of operational benefits:

    • Secure health data: Strengthen security at key touchpoints like account creation and recovery, keeping patient data safe from cyber threats.
    • Maximize efficiency: Implement quickly without disrupting existing workflows with this out-of-the-box integration.
    • Advance trust: CLEAR meets the highest standards for data protection – and 89% of people agree that CLEAR represents security and trust.

    “By integrating CLEAR’s identity verification platform with Epic, we’re making it easier for health systems across the country to deliver patient experiences that maximize security and minimize friction,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman Becker. “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our effort to replace the clipboard and streamline every touchpoint of the healthcare journey.”

    More than 600 healthcare data breaches occurred in the U.S. in 2024, with the average cost of each reaching $5 million. CLEAR’s identity verification solution unlocks a “digital front door” that future-proofs against future cyberattacks, transforms an organization’s ability to defend patient information, and fosters a stronger healthcare security infrastructure.

    “CLEAR’s approach to safeguarding sensitive health information is a gamechanger,” said Dr. Patrick McGill, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Community Health Network. “Our patients and providers alike are already benefiting from innovations that simplify the experience without sacrificing security. This integration will only uplevel our efforts to make our health services easier to use for everyone.”

    “At Rush, we have ambitious goals to enhance security and remove friction on our more than 196,000 annual password resets,” said Jeff Gautney, Chief Information Officer at Rush. “We’re equally excited to welcome new patients into our system with a streamlined account creation verification process that allows for more equitable, accurate patient identification. With these real-time identity verification results from CLEAR, we can minimize errors from manual checks and stop identity theft attempts before they happen.”

    “In healthcare settings, seconds and minutes matter,” said Dr. Hank Capps, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Wellstar Health System. “Wellstar clinicians are committed to providing innovative world-class care, and CLEAR’s trusted technology will help us deliver the experience patients expect.”

    For more details on CLEAR Under Construction in Epic Toolbox, go to the Epic Showroom.

    Epic and MyChart are registered trademarks of Epic Systems Corporation.

    About CLEAR
    CLEAR’s mission is to create frictionless experiences. With over 27 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you – making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we never sell Member data. For more information, visit clearme.com.

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    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: FactSet Acquires LiquidityBook

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Integrating adjacent workflows across the front office to connect the full portfolio life cycle

    Adds technology-forward order management (OMS) and investment book of record (IBOR) capabilities

    NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of LiquidityBook for a gross purchase price of $246.5 million in cash.

    LiquidityBook provides cloud-native trading solutions to hedge fund, asset and wealth management, outsourced trading, and sell-side middle office clients and operates a proprietary FIX network that enables streamlined connectivity to over 200 brokers and order routing to more than 1,600 destinations across 80 markets globally.  

    Over the past year, the two companies partnered to enable a turnkey integration of LiquidityBook’s flagship order management system (OMS) into the FactSet Workstation to seamlessly link adjacent steps in the front office trade workflow, from security research and portfolio construction to order creation and trade execution. The acquisition takes this successful partnership one step further to accelerate FactSet’s mission to connect the front office with the middle office. FactSet’s ability to serve the integrated workflow needs of clients across the portfolio life cycle will be enhanced by combining LiquidityBook’s modern and scalable order management, pre-trade compliance, and investment book of record (IBOR) capabilities with FactSet’s industry-leading investment research, execution management, performance, reporting, and portfolio analytics solutions.

    “This acquisition is further evidence of FactSet’s commitment to streamlining workflows across the entire portfolio life cycle to reduce our clients’ total cost of ownership,” said Rob Robie, Executive Vice President, Head of Institutional Buy Side, FactSet. “Clients want to spend their time on actionable investment decisions, not jumping between disparate research, portfolio management, and trading platforms. Deeper integration of LiquidityBook’s OMS and IBOR into the FactSet Workstation will enable a consolidated front office solution that meets the increasingly sophisticated needs of our clients.”

    Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York with approximately 70 employees worldwide, LiquidityBook offers a modular platform for the full trading life cycle, enabling multi-asset class portfolio, order, and execution management capabilities. Architected to scale on a cloud-native, multi-tenant foundation, its solutions enable clients to track intraday portfolio holdings, initiate and monitor trade orders, ensure pre-trade and regulatory compliance, manage client/broker commissions, and process post-trade reconciliations through a single code base for every use case.

    “Since inception, LiquidityBook has focused on developing a modular solution on scalable architecture purpose-built to support the most sophisticated multi-asset trading workflows with a distinct advantage over inflexible, refactored legacy systems,” said Kevin Samuel, CEO, LiquidityBook. “We look forward to continuing this mission as part of FactSet to meet the growing workflow needs of clients across the trade life cycle without compromising on functionality.”

    “We are excited to bring two talented teams together to expand on the existing partnership in place,” said Shawn Samuel, CTO, LiquidityBook. “The value proposition of combining our complementary solutions is already client-validated and market-tested. Joining forces now to capitalize on this opportunity is the natural next step to delivering increased value and flexibility to clients.”

    The acquisition closed on February 7, 2025 and was funded by borrowings under FactSet’s existing revolving credit facility. The transaction is expected to be modestly dilutive to FactSet’s fiscal 2025 GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS.

    FactSet’s advisors on the transaction include Citi as financial advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore as legal advisor. LiquidityBook’s advisors include IA Global Capital as financial advisor and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle as legal advisor.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations, projections, beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

    About FactSet

    FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 218,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized amongst the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    About Liquidity Book

    LiquidityBook is a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions and is trusted by many of the industry’s largest and most sophisticated firms. The LiquidityBook platform is easily configurable and enhanced daily with client requests, giving these firms peace of mind that their trading platform will adapt and scale as they grow. A disruptive force in the market for nearly 20 years, the founder-led LiquidityBook backs their platform with unparalleled support and employs a client-centric business model with no hidden fees. For more information, please visit www.liquiditybook.com or contact sales@liquiditybook.com.

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    The MIL Network –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Asian Development Blog: Cooling the Heat Crisis with Energy and Health Solutions

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    Asia and the Pacific faces record heatwaves, straining energy systems and endangering public health. Investing in climate science, resilient technologies, and people-centered solutions can help mitigate these risks.

    The year 2024 was the hottest on record and the first time the world reached 1.6oC above preindustrial levels. Such extreme heat events are only expected to rise, with countries in Asia and the Pacific particularly at risk. 

    Energy systems face dual challenges that make them particularly vulnerable to extreme heat events. On the demand side, the heightened use of air conditioners during heatwaves can strain already stretched electricity networks and lead to power cuts and blackouts. 

    Asia and the Pacific’s rapid socio-economic and urban development has seen a surge in air conditioning usage and a notable increase in electricity consumption during days when temperatures reach 30oC (86oF) and above. 

    Less acknowledged are the negative impacts that higher temperatures can have on the supply side of energy systems. For example, solar photovoltaic cells become less efficient in producing electricity under temperatures above 25oC (77oF), while the efficiency of thermal power plants – using coal, gas or nuclear energy – decreases when the cooling water they use becomes warmer. 

    High temperatures also put additional stress on electronic components such as battery cells and power inverters. Power lines, transformers and substations can overheat during heatwaves, resulting in lower rates of electricity transmission and distribution efficiency or, in the worst case, power failures. 

    We have seen such impacts in the region this last year. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic experienced frequent power outages due to high electricity demand during April’s heatwave. The Philippines suffered brownouts across various regions due to shutdowns and reduced power plant and grid capacities during the same month. Bangladesh had to carry out power cuts in 2024, affecting millions of people. In Pakistan, frequent and prolonged power outages in Karachi during scorching heat in June contributed to the spread of heat-related deaths.

    The record-breaking heat of 2024 exposed the vulnerabilities of energy and health systems across Asia and the Pacific, underscoring the urgent need for climate-resilient investments in infrastructure, technology, and policy coordination.

    Such energy disruptions can impact the functioning of health systems severely. Energy is crucial for protecting public health by enabling the operation of medical devices and telemedicine, as well as regulating indoor temperatures, refrigerating food and medicine, and ensuring the supply of clean drinking water. 

    Power outages can curtail the basic functioning of hospitals and health clinics and shut down IT and communication systems.

    This includes limiting access to medical record systems and vital laboratory testing data needed to make critical decisions about patients. Added to this, heatwaves create a surge in demand for health care services, including emergency visits and ambulance call outs, which simultaneously increases energy demand.   

    The consequences for human health can be deadly. People with chronic health problems are more predisposed to the impacts of extreme heat, such as those with cardiovascular and upper respiratory disease, communicable disease, diabetes, kidney disease and mental illness. 

    Specific groups of people are also more vulnerable to the negative impacts of heat stress, including the elderly, pregnant women, infants, children, outdoor workers and those from lower socio-economic groups who often lack access to air conditioning systems in their homes. 

    Weak health surveillance systems in many Pacific Islands countries and lower middle-income countries in Asia unfortunately mean that heat-related deaths and illnesses are being underestimated. Where data exists, the impacts are alarming. A report in People’s Republic of China for example, showed a fourfold increase in heat-related mortality between the years 1990 and 2019. 

    With the frequency of extreme heat being the new reality, there are a number of immediate investments that can be considered across systems in Asia and the Pacific, spanning science, technology and people-centered approaches.

    Firstly, converging state-of-the-art science and data with people-centered approaches can help improve the design of systems-level investments that benefit the health and energy sectors. The use of advanced climate modeling techniques allows governments and companies to better understand the impacts of heat stress on these systems and to explore solutions that address these challenges. 

    More heat data allows insurance providers to design and offer more heat insurance products that better protect companies and workers. Upgrading early warning systems with the latest science in forecasting extreme heat allows more accurate and timely warnings. 

    Combining such upgrades with collaboration – such as with energy providers, health institutions and communities – also means more meaningful warnings that allow a multisectoral response to heat action planning, setting up local cooling centers, and preparing community outreach to vulnerable groups. 

    Secondly, investments in climate-resilient energy technologies can strengthen the reliability of energy systems against extreme heat. Currently, many Asian and Pacific countries rely on the use of fossil fuels and power conservation measures during higher power demands. Strengthening electricity networks and storage technology are longer-term solutions that can match the region’s growing electricity needs with the increasing frequency of heatwaves. 

    Implementing innovative cooling solutions and heat-resilient designs for power plants and grids can reduce efficiency losses during extreme heat events. Smart grid technologies can provide energy suppliers with real-time visibility that reduces the likelihood of large-scale outages. Promoting energy-efficient cooling appliances and energy-saving building designs – such as cool roofs – can also help reduce demands on electricity networks during heatwaves. 

    These investments will reduce energy disruptions to health systems during extreme heat events, but there is a third set of solutions within the health sector that should also be considered. This includes ensuring heat-resilient back-up energy options for health facilities during power failures, and the installation of energy-efficient smart air conditioning systems. 

    Wider investments to decarbonize and green health care facilities also lowers their energy demand. Equally crucial are the “softer” investments in strengthening health-heat surveillance systems, tailoring early warning systems and data sharing for the health sector, and developing business continuity plans that ensure health service delivery and surge capacity management during heatwaves. 

    The experience of 2024 as the hottest year on the planet highlights how urgent it is to address extreme heat. Sadly, it also heralds the implications ahead.  Asia and the Pacific sweltered under multiple heatwaves in 2024, seeing power outages and disruptions to people’s lives and livelihoods across the region. 

    There’s still hope. Countries and the international community need to continue to reduce greenhouse gases as part of their climate mitigation pledges to the Paris Agreement. But equally, we have climate adaptation opportunities to embrace science, technology and people-centered approaches. 

    Applying such measures to systems-level investments in Asia and the Pacific will produce more climate-resilient energy and health outcomes under the growing severity of a warmer future.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Spain: EIB finances with €15 million Amadix to develop innovative diagnostic tests for early cancer detection

    Source: European Investment Bank

    Amadix

    • Amadix is a Spanish biotech company developing non-invasive blood tests for early detection of several types of cancer before the symptoms appear.
    • The financing is part of the support the EIB is providing to European medtech startups developing cutting-edge medical solutions and contributes to the EIB Group strategic priority of accelerating digitalisation and technological innovation.
    • The operation is supported by InvestEU, an EU programme that aims to unlock over €372 billion in investment by 2027.

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million loan with Spanish company Amadix to support development and commercialization of innovative blood tests for early detection of several types of cancer before the appearance of symptoms. The survival rate of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer, can increase significantly if detected at an early stage.

    The EIB financing will support the research, development, and manufacture of Amadix’ products from its leading test, PreveCol, for colorectal cancer diagnosis, to the development of other pipeline products: PancreaDix and DiagnoLung, for pancreatic and lung cancer detection. The loan will also support Amadix´s international expansion plan, the clinical validation of PreveCol in the United States, and stablishing a strong presence of the company in both the European and U.S. markets.

    The Valladolid-based startup is a pioneer in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to early cancer detection tests. Their technology is based on an algorithm that combines clinical features identified by AI with the analysis of proteins and miRNAs in plasma for early detection of premalignant lesions. The detection and removal of these lesions can effectively prevent cancer from developing.

    “This loan shows the EIB’s commitment to support innovative European startups developing breakthrough medical solutions. We are delighted to join forces with research intense stratups like Amadix to expand the range of solutions for early detection of cancer, advance Europe’s plan to beat that illness and support the European medtech industry”. said EIB Director of Equity, Growth Capital and Project Finance Alessandro Izzo. 

    The EIB loan is guaranteed by InvestEU, the flagship EU programme to mobilise over €372 billion of additional public and private sector investment to support EU policy goals from 2021 to 2027. The project contributes to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EIB Group strategic priority of accelerating digitalisation and technological innovation.

    “It is very encouraging to see organizations like the EIB supporting companies like ours contributing to the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and supporting our international expansion. It will enable us to bring to the European and US market our disruptive blood tests for early cancer detection. Thanks to the EIB support, more people will have access to innovative solutions such as liquid biopsy to prevent cancer, a leading cause of death worldwide, to live longer and better”, added Rocío Arroyo, Amadix’s founder and CEO.

    The investments associated to the project will generate cutting edge scientific knowledge and retaining European scientific acumen. The project will also contribute to Europe’s competitiveness, boosting the innovative capacity of European based life science industries and businesses.

    Background information

    EIB

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It finances investments that contribute towards EU policy goals. EIB projects bolster competitiveness, drive innovation, promote sustainable development, enhance social and territorial cohesion, and support a just and swift transition to climate neutrality.

    InvestEU

    The InvestEU programme provides the European Union with crucial long-term funding by leveraging substantial private and public funds in support of a sustainable recovery. It also helps mobilise private investments for the European Union’s policy priorities, such as the European Green Deal and the digital transition. The InvestEU programme brings together under one roof the multitude of EU financial instruments currently available to support investment in the European Union, making funding for investment projects in Europe simpler, more efficient and more flexible. The programme consists of three components: the InvestEU Fund, the InvestEU Advisory Hub and the InvestEU Portal. The InvestEU Fund is implemented through financial partners that will invest in projects using the EU budget guarantee of €26.2 billion. The entire budget guarantee will back the investment projects of the implementing partners, increase their risk-bearing capacity and thus mobilise at least €372 billion in additional investment.”

    Amadix

    Amadix is a leading molecular diagnostics company focused on liquid biopsy, developing innovative blood tests for early cancer detection. The company´s mission is to extend people´s lives by developing disruptive technologies that can detect tumours years in advance before the symptoms appear.  Amadix´s approach combines molecular data from blood samples with patient’s clinical information, extracted from diagnostic images and electronic medical records. Their technology, based on machine learning algorithms, is designed for use in screening and health prevention programmes, positioning itself as a complementary tool to promote precision medicine and cancer prevention.

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    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – European Parliamentary Week 2025 – Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

    Source: European Parliament

    The European Parliamentary Week (EPW) 2025, co-organised by the European Parliament, the Polish Seijm and the Polish Senate, will take place on 17 and 18 February 2025 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event brings together parliamentarians from the EU, candidate and observer countries to discuss economic, budgetary and social matters.

    On Monday 17 February, the ECON Committee ICM (16.20 – 19.20 CET) will be dedicated to “The future of Banking Union and Capital Markets Union” and to ” Creating an ecosystem for European investments”. In the first panel, parliamentarians will exchange views with Julia SYMON (Finance Watch), Édouard FERNANDEZ BOLLO (Former-member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB), and Anastasia KOTOVSKAIA (Centre for European Policy). The second panel features Ms Iliyana TSANOVA, (Chief Risk Officer, European Commission), Hélène BUSSIERES (Head of the Asset Management Unit, DG FISMA, European Commission), and Roxana DE CARVALHO (ESMA).

    On the second day, two plenary sessions will cover “The Improvement of EU’s competitiveness through the single market, innovation policy, better regulation and quality jobs” with Mario Draghi as key speaker and the lessons learned from “The first national plans under the revised Economic Governance Framework”.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    February 11, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Move Digital Leads AI Revolution in 2025, Expands High-Level Consulting for Family Offices Worldwide

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MAHE, SEYCHELLES, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Move Digital, under the leadership of CEO Kristof Schöffling, is setting a groundbreaking trajectory for 2025, transitioning from an AI-first company to a premier consulting powerhouse for major family offices across Monaco, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Bangkok, and other global financial hubs. This strategic shift positions Move Digital as the go-to advisor for high-net-worth individuals and influential organizations seeking cutting-edge AI solutions and investment exposure.

    AI-Powered Transformation Meets Elite Advisory Services

    Move Digital has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, pioneering AI-driven applications that enhance efficiency, accessibility, and user experience. Now, as the AI revolution accelerates, the company is expanding its impact beyond software—providing strategic counsel to family offices, corporations, and private investors looking to harness AI for competitive advantage.

    Schöffling’s approach is clear: AI is not just a trend; it is an economic force that, when applied correctly, redefines industries. Move Digital is uniquely positioned to advise on AI’s integration into business operations, offering solutions that improve efficiency, optimize workflows, and create long-term value.

    “Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche for tech firms—it’s a transformative asset for global investors and enterprises. Move Digital is committed to bridging the gap between AI innovation and strategic investment, ensuring that businesses and high-net-worth individuals worldwide gain real exposure to its potential,” Schöffling stated.

    Monaco: A Hub for AI Innovation and Strategic Investment

    A major focus of Move Digital’s consulting division is Monaco—a global center for wealth management and economic innovation. The firm collaborates closely with leading family offices in the principality, guiding them on AI adoption, investment strategies, and the integration of smart AI solutions into corporate infrastructures.

    Through direct engagements with high-net-worth individuals and wealth managers, Move Digital provides tailored insights into the evolving AI landscape, helping stakeholders identify lucrative opportunities and future-proof their portfolios.

    Beyond Monaco, the firm’s advisory reach extends across Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Bangkok, and other financial capitals, ensuring its clients stay ahead in the rapidly advancing AI ecosystem. Move Digital’s expertise spans AI-powered automation, investment allocation strategies, and enterprise-level AI deployments, enabling organizations to leverage intelligent systems for maximum efficiency.

    Expanding AI’s Role in Global Business and Investment

    Move Digital’s shift into high-end consulting aligns with the increasing demand for AI-focused expertise among family offices, institutional investors, and multinational corporations. The firm’s deep understanding of both AI development and its real-world applications allows it to offer exclusive insights into AI-driven wealth strategies, operational efficiencies, and next-gen technology adoption.

    As businesses and investors seek to navigate the complex AI landscape, Move Digital stands as a trusted partner—delivering tailored solutions that transform industries and secure long-term technological and financial advantages.

    About Kristof Schöffling

    Kristof Schöffling is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in emerging technologies. His leadership at Move Digital has established the company as a premier force in AI innovation and high-end consulting, helping businesses and investors capitalize on the future of artificial intelligence.

    About Move Digital

    Move Digital Limited is a global technology and consulting firm specializing in AI applications, strategic AI investment advisory, and smart AI solutions for enterprise efficiency. With operations spanning Monaco, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Bangkok, and other major financial hubs, the company empowers family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations to integrate AI for maximum impact.

    Media Contact

    Brand: Move Digital Limited

    Contact: Kristof Schöffling

    Email: hello@movedigital.io

    Website: https://movedigital.com

    The MIL Network –

    February 10, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: The sphere of intellectual property was discussed at the Polytechnic University

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    An interregional conference entitled “Development of the intellectual property sphere in the regions of the Russian Federation” was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

    The co-hosts of the round table were the Chairperson of the Board of the Intellectual Property Development Fund, Patent Attorney of the Russian Federation Natalia Petrova and the Head of the Regional Department of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) Dmitry Mitroshin. In their welcoming speech, they emphasized the importance of the event, which brought together representatives of various services and departments from several regions of Russia. Natalia Borisovna noted that intellectual property is important for the development of the country and the implementation of national projects that require new technologies.

    On behalf of SPbPU, the participants were greeted by Vladimir Glukhov, Advisor to the Rectorate, who emphasized the need to improve intellectual property management and solve problems with copyright protection.

    The head of the Center for Strategic Communications of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property (FIPS) Darya Shipitsyna spoke about the current situation in the sphere of intellectual property. She emphasized that the government of the country is taking measures to protect intellectual property and support companies implementing innovations. The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has developed a package of preferences, which includes 17 benefits for high-tech enterprises participating in the development of technologies: from the provision of loans to grant support.

    Anna Aleksandrova, head of the FIPS analytical center, spoke online and told how to set up intellectual property management processes for regional development purposes. Leading researcher Marina Ivanova presented tactics and strategy for intellectual property management in the regions.

    Representatives of leading universities from Moscow, Kazan, Mordovia, Yakutia, Tyumen, Kaluga, and Samara also shared their opinions.

    Director of the SPbPU Center for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Ismail Kadiev presented the experience of the Polytechnic University, on the basis of which the Center for Technology and Innovation Support was created ten years ago. He said that the Polytechnic has created all the necessary infrastructure to support the activities of inventors, and provides assistance in preparing applications and preparing documents for obtaining patents. The SPbPU TISC ranks first among similar centers in the Russian Federation.

    The round table was organized by the Intellectual Property Development Fund, the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR), SPbPU, the Center for Scientific and Technical Information of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Commission for the Implementation of Effective Mechanisms for Regulating Intellectual Property in the Subjects of the Russian Federation of the Public Council under the Federal Service for Intellectual Property, and the St. Petersburg Regional Office of Delovaya Rossiya.

    As part of the round table at the Boiling Point — Polytech, a strategic session entitled “The Image of the Future Intellectual Property Market in the Regions of the Russian Federation” was also held. Participants in the “Universities and Research Institutes” block presented best practices and proposed increasing the number of technology brokers in universities and research institutes, using local regulations of leading universities, replicating the experience of creating intellectual property and technology transfer centers, applying an IT system for intellectual property management, and developing agreements with state corporations and on company orders.

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    February 10, 2025
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