Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: MEXC to List StakeStone (STO) to Support Omnichain Liquidity Innovation with 130,000 USDT Airdrop+ Rewards

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce that it has listed StakeStone (STO) on both the spot and futures markets as of April 3, 2025 (UTC). To mark the occasion, MEXC has launched an exclusive Airdrop + rewards campaign, offering a total of 130,000 USDT.

    StakeStone is a cross-chain liquidity infrastructure offering secure, flexible, and high-yield staking solutions through its liquid assets – STONE and SBTC, which are tokenized versions of ETH and BTC. Its scalable architecture integrates with staking pools and is prepared to support future restaking features, creating a multi-chain liquidity market. With a TVL of approximately 600 million USD, StakeStone enables diverse use cases and enhanced yield opportunities. Additionally, the platform has launched LiquidityPad, which allows users to earn rewards by providing liquidity to cross-chain applications, and is expanding its reach through partnerships with Monad and WLFI.

    STO is the governance token of StakeStone, allowing users to participate in decision-making and influence key protocol parameters. It empowers users to shape the protocol while earning additional rewards through veSTO staking, liquidity incentives, and bribe markets. As StakeStone continues to expand, STO’s role in governance and liquidity allocation will become increasingly valuable.

    MEXC has launched an Airdrop + campaign to celebrate the listing of StakeStone (STO) with a total prize pool of 130,000 USDT. Below are the key details of the event:

    Event Period: April 3, 2025, 06:00 – April 13, 2025, 10:00 (UTC)

    Event 1: Deposit to Share 50,000 USDT (New User Exclusive)
    Newly signed-up users and existing users with cumulative deposits below 100 USDT before the event start date are eligible to participate. By completing the relevant tasks during the event period, users can share in the 50,000 USDT prize pool.

    Event 2: Spot Challenge – Trade to Share 20,000 USDT (Open to All Users)
    During the event, all users can trade STO spot pairs with a minimum valid trading volume of $2,000 to share a 20,000 USDT prize pool, with the reward based on each user’s proportion of the total trading volume, up to a maximum of 2,000 USDT. Only spot trades with non-zero fees will be counted towards the trading volume.

    Event 3: Futures Challenge — Trade to Share 50,000 USDT in Futures Bonuses (Open to All Users)
    During the event, users who trade any Perpetual Futures pair and rank among the top 2,000 by total trading volume of at least 20,000 USDT will share a 50,000 USDT prize pool in Futures bonuses, with each user able to receive up to 5,000 USDT, and a minimum reward of 10 USDT.

    Event 4: Invite New Users & Share 10,000 USDT (Open to All Users)
    Existing users can invite friends to sign up on MEXC using their referral code to share a 10,000 USDT reward pool. Once the new user completes any task from Event 1, the referrer will receive 20 USDT, with each referrer eligible to earn up to 400 USDT on a first-come, first-served basis.

    The listing of StakeStone (STO) underscores MEXC’s ongoing commitment to offering users a diverse range of investment assets, expanding its product offerings, and enhancing the overall trading experience. By consistently providing early access to promising Web3 projects, MEXC has solidified its position as an industry leader. According to the latest TokenInsight report, MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings (461) and the fastest listing speed. Additionally, the exchange consistently adds new tokens on a bi-weekly basis, showcasing its exceptional ability to capture market trends quickly.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will remain user-centric, driving innovation and expanding its offerings to deliver the best opportunities in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.

    For full event details and participation rules, please visit here.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article regarding cryptocurrencies does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, the fundamentals of projects, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

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    Contact:
    Lucia Hu
    lucia.hu@mexc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: XploraDEX Presale Surpasses 50% Soft Cap—Is $XPL Token XRP’s First AI-Powered 100x Gem?

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The XRP DeFi world is watching closely as XploraDEX, the first AI-powered decentralized exchange on the XRP Ledger, breaks past a major milestone. In just a matter of days since launch, XploraDEX has already sold over 50% of its soft cap allocation in the ongoing $XPL Token Presale. With surging investor interest and real product innovation behind the hype, this may be the beginning of XRPL’s first true 100x DeFi story.

    XploraDEX AI-Powered Infrastructure

    This intelligent infrastructure is enhanced by XRPL’s unmatched speed, scalability, and transaction efficiency. By deploying on the XRP Ledger, XploraDEX ensures that users enjoy instant settlements, near-zero gas fees, and access to one of the most sustainable chains in the market today. The fusion of XRPL’s performance and XploraDEX’s AI architecture is a game-changer, creating the perfect environment for next-generation DeFi to thrive.

    PARTICIPATE IN $XPL PRESALE

    The $XPL Token

    The $XPL token is the backbone of this ecosystem. By holding $XPL, users unlock full access to the AI-powered trading suite, enjoy reduced trading fees, and gain governance rights over future platform developments. More importantly, early adopters who enter the $XPL Presale phase gain exclusive staking rewards, early access to advanced AI tools, and premium membership features that won’t be available once public trading begins. This positions $XPL not only as a utility token but as a long-term value asset with increasing demand and finite availability.

    XploraDEX $XPL Presale Round

    Investor behavior has already confirmed market appetite. Whale wallets have been spotted making substantial purchases, and daily wallet connections are accelerating. As the allocation window narrows, FOMO is beginning to take hold—especially with the next price tier kicking in once the soft cap is fully reached. XploraDEX’s presale structure ensures that the earliest supporters benefit the most, both in pricing and in feature access. This is not just about early entry—it’s about exclusive access to a protocol that could set the tone for intelligent trading on XRPL.

    BUY $XPL ON PRESALE

    XploraDEX Roadmap

    With a clear roadmap, an expanding community, and development updates rolling out, XploraDEX is positioned not just as another DEX but as an intelligent trading network. Future releases will include cross-asset AI rebalancing, sentiment-driven alerts, and customizable trading bots tailored to individual risk profiles. This focus on evolving features and continuous improvement gives $XPL intrinsic value that compounds over time.

    XRP Blochain Architecture

    For a blockchain that has long needed powerful DeFi tools, XploraDEX delivers. The XRP Ledger is known for speed and scalability, but it has lacked truly intelligent, AI-integrated financial protocols—until now. XploraDEX changes that by offering a real use case, a real product, and a real vision for the future of trading. It invites XRP traders to shift from speculation to precision, from reaction to prediction, and from passive holding to data-driven engagement.

    $XPL SoftCap Half-filled

    With the soft cap already half-filled and limited allocation remaining, time is quickly running out for those still on the sidelines. The XploraDEX team has confirmed that once the presale ends, $XPL will debut at a higher listing price on supported XRPL DEXs, making the current phase the most favorable entry point for any serious investor.

    JOIN $XPL PRESALE

    Why Join $XPL PreSale

    Those who missed out on early Ethereum DEXs or the initial Solana surge may now have another shot—this time with a token that’s backed by live AI trading technology and built on one of the most efficient ledgers in the world.

    The $XPL presale is live. The momentum is real. And the next breakout moment on XRPL is already underway.

    Join $XPL PreSale Now: https://sale.xploradex.io

    Stay connected and Join the XploraDEX AI Revolution

    Website | $XPL Token Presale | X | Telegram

    Contact:
    Oliver Muller
    oliver@xploradex.io
    contact@xploradex.io

    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by the XploraDEX. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice.

    Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed.

    Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility.

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  • MIL-OSI: RXR.Lab Launches World’s First Blockchain Crowdfunding-Lottery Platform to Break the System: Lottery, Crowdfunding, and Real Equity in One

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    singapore, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RXR.Lab Highlights:

    1. The world’s first crowdfunding and lottery platform RXR.Lab will be grand launched on April 3, 2025:https://dapp.rxrlab.com/ !
    2. In the RXR.Lab ecosystem, “1 RXR Token = 1 RXR.Lab equity”. Users who complete platform registration before May 31, 2025 will receive 10 circulated RXR Tokens for free, which is 10 shares of RXR.Lab! This airdrop will only be distributed to the first 10,000 registered users!
    3. Scarce resources, the total supply of RXR.Lab tokens is only 380 million, and only 40 million are currently available for circulation!
    4. RXR.Lab’s “Global Lion King NFT Partner” recruitment is in full swing as well, with only 16,000 seats available. An opportunity to become a permanent partner of RXR.Lab with Privilege of Two-tier profit-sharing, and create a great wealth dream with RXR.Lab!
    5. When registering at https://dapp.rxrlab.com/, Please fill in your wallet address to facilitate the airdrop of tokens after the event ends! Please note: A user can only take one airdrop! RXR.lab platform has an “anti-witch system”, once it is discovered that a user has registered using two or more his own wallets and email addresses, the user’s airdrop claim qualification will be cancelled.

    The global gambling industry’s market size was estimated at US$10 trillion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$14 trillion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. Among them, the largest industry is the lottery industry, with a scale of US$346.26 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$504.2 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

    For lottery draws, if you don’t win, can you still recover some of your investment costs? You basically lose everything you put into the account! RXR.lab innovatively introduces “listed company mechanism and blockchain technology” into the gambling industry: even if you don’t win, you may be able to recover part or even all of your investment. Is it possible?

    1. “One-Dollar Purchase” is a crowdfunding and lottery project which has a wide audience around the world. It allows users to participate with minimal investment for the chance to win high-value items, such as: “$10 win 1BTC”.
    2. RXR.lab rejects “air tokens”. In our business model, “1 RXR Token = 1 RXR.lab equity“.
    3. “50% off token allotment” major interest compensation mechanism: In the regulatory rules for listed companies in various countries, the “share allotment discount rate” of listed companies generally cannot exceed 15% off, that is, it cannot be lower than 85% of the average stock price of the listed company in the past 20 days, otherwise it will harm the interests of old shareholders. RXR.lab has launched a major interest compensation mechanism of “50% off token allotment”, that is, in each “One-Dollar Purchase” activity, all participants of the activity, especially those who did not win the prize, can obtain the “50% off token allotment right” to obtain RXR Token at a low cost, and the missing token allotment funds will be compensated by the platform taxes and fees!
    4. Continuous rise in the price of Token: Because “1 RXR Token = 1 RXR.lab equity”, as RXR.lab’s business continues to develop and profits continue to increase, according to the Nobel-winning CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model), RXR.lab’s stock price (RXR Token price) will definitely continue to rise. As long as the non-winning participant is a long-termist and not a short-term speculator who enters and exits quickly, and holds the shares firmly, the price of the RXR Token allotment to him at a low cost will continue to rise and continue to generate dividend for him. It can be a realistic possibility for him to recover part or even all of the cost invested in participating in this “One-Dollar Purchase” event! (For details, please refer to the white paper https://rxr-lab-1.gitbook.io/rxr.lab-docs, RXR token model chapter. Taking customers who participated in the first operating cycle as an example, all costs can be recovered in the 14th operating cycle!).

    This will be a revolution in the “One-Dollar Purchase” business model! The RXR.lab platform has pioneered a rebalance between “efficiency and fairness”, turning the short-lived entertainment consumption method of “One-Dollar Purchase” into a sustainable business model! And through the major interest compensation mechanism of “50% off tokens allotment “, it is possible for non-winning participants to recover part or even all of the costs invested in participating in this “One-Dollar Purchase”event!

    “【0 Dollar】Lottery, Thousand Times of Dream!”, this will be a subversive revolution in the global gambling industry!

    Last 5 days to get RXR tokens at a low price!
    On March 6, 2025, RXR.lab announced IEOs simultaneously in four major exchanges: P2B, Azbit, DEX-trade, and Bitstorage.finance. It will end on April 7.
    https://p2pb2b.com/token-sale/RXR-783
    https://azbit.com/launchpad/rxr
    https://dex-trade.com/ieo/RXR
    https://bitstorage.finance/ieo/RXR

    Early Bird Order, Achieve a hundredfold dream!

    For Further information:
    White paper: https://rxr-lab-1.gitbook.io/rxr.lab-docs
    Web: https://rxrlab.com/
    Dapp: https://dapp.rxrlab.com
    Twitter: https://x.com/RXR1474443 
    Telegram: https://t.me/RXRLab123 
    Our media:https://medium.com/@rxrlab0377 
    Project ppt: https://docsend.com/view/3htrj4iuw436gv58
    IEO Poster:https://x.com/RXR1474443/status/1903029794822033577 
    白皮书:https://rxr-lab.gitbook.io/rxr.lab/

    About RXR.Lab

    RXR.Lab is the world’s first decentralized crowdfunding and lottery platform that integrates blockchain technology with equity-based tokenomics. By transforming the traditional “One-Dollar Purchase” model into a sustainable, value-driven ecosystem, RXR.Lab empowers users not only to participate in high-stakes lotteries with minimal investment, but also to become shareholders through the RXR Token—where 1 token equals 1 share of the platform. Backed by a unique profit-sharing model and a long-term vision for global disruption, RXR.Lab is setting a new standard for fairness, transparency, and user empowerment in the global gambling industry.

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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  • MIL-OSI: Top Kingwin Ltd’s Subsidiary Tiancheng Chuangxin Technology Announces its Plan to Launch Desktop Robot 1.0 – Redefining the Smart Office Companion

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GuangZhou, China, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top Kingwin Ltd (NASDAQ: WAI) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Shenzhen Tiancheng Chuangxin Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chuangxin Tech”), has announced its plan of releasing a self-developed Desktop Robot 1.0. This innovative product will integrate artificial intelligence (“AI”) with emotional interaction, aiming to deliver a smarter and more empathetic office and lifestyle experience.

    As a desktop AI companion, the robot aims to offer multiple practical features such as:

    • Smart Reminders: Prompts users to hydrate regularly and take breaks.
    • Emotional Feedback: Displays adaptive personality traits based on interaction contexts.
    • Dynamic Mobility: Equipped with bipedal movement and motion interaction for engaging companionship.
    • Safety Design: High-precision distance sensors prevent falls from desk edges.

    Technical Highlights:

    • Runs on an Android-based smart system with smart home connectivity and third-party app support.
    • 360° environmental monitoring for desktop security.
    • Integrated with cutting-edge AI models (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok) for advanced tasks, such as information retrieval and document processing.

    “We aim to break the cold barrier of tech products,” said [Product Director Jiale Wu] of Chuangxin Tech. “This robot is both a productivity tool and a life companion that understand user’s needs.” Currently in final testing phase, the product is slated for market launch in Q2 2026.

    About Top KingWin Ltd

    Top KingWin’s main clients are entrepreneurs and executives in small and medium-sized enterprises in China. Services provided by Top KingWin to its clients including (i) corporate business training services, which mainly focus on providing training services of advanced knowledge and new perspectives on the capital markets, (ii) corporate consulting services, which mainly focus on providing a combination of customized corporate consulting services to fulfill client’s unique financial needs, and (iii) advisory and transaction services, which mainly focus on connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with diversified sources of capital. Its mission is to provide comprehensive services to address clients’ needs throughout all phases of their development and growth. We started venturing into AI-powered IT solutions since September 2024.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the use of proceeds from the Company’s offering, the intent, belief or current expectations of Top KingWin and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.

    For more information, please contact:

    Bonnie

    Email: IR@tcjhgw.cn

    SOURCE: Top Kingwin Ltd

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  • MIL-OSI: Jayud Global Logistics Issues Statement Regarding Market Activity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jayud Global Logistics Limited (NASDAQ: JYD) (“Jayud” or the “Company”), a leading end-to-end supply chain solution provider based in Shenzhen specializing in cross-border logistics, issued the following statement in response to the market activity on April 1 and April 2:

    While it is the Company’s practice not to comment on any stock movement, we must caution investors and all other persons to rely solely on statements and filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued by the Company itself or its authorized representatives. The Company does not intend to make further statements regarding this matter.

    About Jayud Global Logistics Limited

    Jayud Global Logistics Limited is one of the leading Shenzhen-based end-to-end supply chain solution providers in China, focusing on cross-border logistics services. Headquartered in Shenzhen, the Company benefits from the unique geographical advantages of providing a high degree of support for ocean, air, and overland logistics. The Company has established a global operation nexus featuring logistic facilities throughout major transportation hubs in China and globally, with footprints in 12 provinces in Mainland China and 16 countries across six continents. Jayud offers a comprehensive range of cross-border supply chain solution services, including freight forwarding, supply chain management, and other value-added services. With its strong service capabilities and research and development capabilities in proprietary IT systems, the Company provides customized and efficient logistics solutions and develops long-standing customer relationships. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.jayud.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “is/are likely to”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

    For more information, please contact:

    Jayud Global Logistics Limited
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: ir@jayud.com 

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Matthew Abenante, IRC
    President
    Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
    Tel: 347-947-2093
    Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Lane One Transport Automates Carrier Communication and Qualification with Integrated Parade and Descartes Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ATLANTA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Texas-based Lane One Transport, a leader in freight brokerage, is automating inbound carrier communication and qualification using Parade CoDriver, a recently enhanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered carrier engagement solution, integrated with the Descartes Aljex™ transportation management system (TMS) and Descartes MyCarrierPortal™ carrier onboarding system. The combined solution helps Lane One accelerate load coverage, gain smarter pricing insights and mitigate the risk of carrier fraud.

    “With Parade’s new AI capabilities integrated into our Descartes Aljex TMS, we’ve increased our digital freight coverage to 30% while handling 1,200 loads monthly with just three reps,” said Chet Hebner, Director of Transportation & Logistics at Lane One. “The platform automatically processes carrier communications, captures pricing data, and ensures we only work with qualified carriers. This has dramatically improved our efficiency while giving us better insights into carrier capacity and pricing across our network.”

    Replacing traditionally manual communications, the combined solution allows freight brokers to process more carrier interactions with fewer resources while building a comprehensive digital view of their carrier network. With Parade CoDriver, brokerages automate carrier communication across both phone and email channels, capturing real-time carrier offers and pricing data directly within Descartes Aljex. With automated carrier qualification capabilities, Descartes MyCarrierPortal ensures brokers engage only pre-qualified carriers, which reduces inefficiencies and minimizes the risk of using non-compliant carriers.

    “By integrating our agentic Voice AI and Email AI technology with Descartes’ industry-leading brokerage solutions, we’re creating an intelligent automation layer where carrier interactions are efficiently processed within the transportation management workflows,” said Anthony Sutardja, CEO and Co-Founder of Parade. “Beyond simple automation, the combined solutions enable smarter, data-driven capacity decisions and create a new standard for carrier engagement and operational excellence in freight brokerage.”

    “We’re pleased Lane One is further automating carrier engagement and qualification workflows using the integrated solutions,” said Dan Cicerchi, General Manager, Transportation Management at Descartes. “With Parade’s innovative AI technology, we’re expanding the capabilities of our transportation management solutions and empowering brokerages of all sizes to book more loads, better secure their carrier networks and significantly reduce manual work.”

    About Parade

    Parade is the leader in capacity management solutions for freight brokerages. The company’s platform combines AI-powered carrier engagement capabilities with comprehensive capacity intelligence and an extensive partner integration network. Parade’s CoDriver AI technology automates carrier communications across email and phone channels, enabling brokerages to increase margins, improve carrier relationships, and scale operations efficiently. Trusted by leading 3PLs and digital freight brokers, Parade’s platform has processed over $40B in truckload transactions to date. Learn more at www.parade.ai.

    About Descartes

    Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, track and help improve the safety, performance and compliance of delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Global Media Contact

    Cara Strohack
    Tel: 226-750-8050
    cstrohack@descartes.com

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”) that relate to Descartes’ transportation management solution offerings and potential benefits derived therefrom; and other matters. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the factors and assumptions discussed in the section entitled, “Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results” in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and other securities commissions across Canada including Descartes’ most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis. If any such risks actually occur, they could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In that case, the trading price of our common shares could decline, perhaps materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: YieldMax™ Launches Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF (CHPY)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YieldMax™ announced the launch today of the following ETF:

    YieldMax™ Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF (NYSE Arca: CHPY)

    CHPY Overview

    CHPY is an actively managed ETF that seeks current income and capital appreciation via direct investments in a select portfolio of 15-30 Semiconductor Companies. CHPY aims to generate current income through an options portfolio on Semiconductor Companies and/or Semiconductor ETFs.

    CHPY Equity Portfolio

    CHPY seeks capital appreciation via direct investments in its portfolio of 15-30 Semiconductor Companies. To enable CHPY to effectively implement its options strategies (see below), CHPY’s Adviser evaluates the liquidity of a potential company’s common stock and the liquidity of its options contracts. Any dividend paid by its Semiconductor Companies will contribute to CHPY’s income generation.

    CHPY Options Portfolio

    CHPY seeks to generate current income primarily by writing (selling) options contracts on some or all of its Semiconductor Companies. Depending on the Adviser’s outlook, it will select one or more options strategies that it believes will best provide CHPY with current income while generally also attempting to participate in a portion of the share price increases experienced by its Semiconductor Companies. Further, depending on the Adviser’s assessment of one or more of the Semiconductor Companies options contracts (e.g., they are insufficiently liquid or too costly), CHPY may employ options strategies on a Semiconductor ETF. By strategically entering and exiting options positions, the Adviser seeks to enhance CHPY’s income potential.

    CHPY Distribution Schedule

    CHPY is the newest member of the YieldMax™ ETF family and like all YieldMax™ ETFs, CHPY aims to deliver current income to investors. With respect to distributions, CHPY aims to make distributions on a weekly basis and its first weekly distribution is expected to be announced on April 16, 2025.

    Why Invest in CHPY?

    • CHPY seeks to generate income, which is not dependent on the value of its portfolio of Semiconductor companies.
    • CHPY seeks to participate in some of the potential share price gains experienced by its Semiconductor Companies.

    Please see the table below for distribution information for all outstanding YieldMax™ ETFs.

    ETF
    Ticker
    1
    ETF Name Distribution
    Frequency
    Distribution
    per Share
    Distribution
    Rate
    2,4
    30-Day
    SEC Yield3
    ROC5
    GPTY YieldMax™ AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.2668 34.48% 0.00% 100.00%
    LFGY YieldMax™ Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.4189 59.51% 0.00% 100.00%
    QDTY YieldMax™ Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF Weekly $0.2638 30.79% 0.00% 37.26%
    RDTY YieldMax™ R2000 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF Weekly $0.3351 35.84% 0.00% 78.96%
    SDTY YieldMax™ S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF Weekly $0.2723 30.85% 0.00% 65.95%
    ULTY YieldMax™ Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Weekly $0.0916 76.60% 2.10% 97.00%
    YMAG YieldMax™ Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.0971 32.97% 69.89% 28.54%
    YMAX YieldMax™ Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.1781 67.58% 96.57% 0.00%
    BIGY YieldMax™ Target 12™ Big 50 Option Income ETF Monthly $0.4582 12.00% 0.71% 0.00%
    SOXY YieldMax™ Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ETF Monthly $0.4266 11.97% 0.26% 0.00%
    ABNY YieldMax™ ABNB Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3665 37.42% 3.62% 0.00%
    AIYY YieldMax™ AI Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3221 84.22% 4.89% 2.09%
    AMDY YieldMax™ AMD Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.2765 45.01% 2.97% 93.13%
    AMZY YieldMax™ AMZN Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4177 33.06% 4.40% 0.00%
    APLY YieldMax™ AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3440 29.51% 3.44% 87.26%
    BABO YieldMax™ BABA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.7578 50.30% 1.92% 0.00%
    CONY YieldMax™ COIN Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4381 70.66% 4.42% 94.62%
    CRSH YieldMax™ Short TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.6458 128.93% 1.79% 98.10%
    CVNY YieldMax™ CVNA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $2.9684 96.98% 2.44% 99.08%
    DIPS YieldMax™ Short NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.5851 61.20% 2.36% 96.87%
    DISO YieldMax™ DIS Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.2879 26.29% 4.03% 51.26%
    FBY YieldMax™ META Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.5506 43.57% 4.38% 0.00%
    FEAT YieldMax™ Dorsey Wright Featured 5 Income ETF Every 4 weeks $0.6925 24.82% 108.54% 0.00%
    FIAT YieldMax™ Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.9240 131.85% 1.73% 98.90%
    FIVY YieldMax™ Dorsey Wright Hybrid 5 Income ETF Every 4 weeks $0.7092 24.88% 69.37% 0.00%
    GDXY YieldMax™ Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.6394 51.98% 2.77% 0.00%
    GOOY YieldMax™ GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3284 35.52% 4.67% 0.00%
    JPMO YieldMax™ JPM Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3717 29.57% 4.01% 42.17%
    MARO YieldMax™ MARA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $1.4783 89.99% 4.90% 95.22%
    MRNY YieldMax™ MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.1827 87.97% 4.65% 94.71%
    MSFO YieldMax™ MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3337 27.08% 3.75% 0.00%
    MSTY YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $1.3775 81.94% 0.50% 97.54%
    NFLY YieldMax™ NFLX Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.6020 46.46% 3.58% 59.10%
    NVDY YieldMax™ NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.7874 65.47% 4.01% 100.00%
    OARK YieldMax™ Innovation Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3210 53.55% 3.51% 71.26%
    PLTY YieldMax™ PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $5.3257 117.62% 2.78% 97.91%
    PYPY YieldMax™ PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.3521 33.82% 4.19% 0.00%
    SMCY YieldMax™ SMCI Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $1.9742 120.52% 3.01% 0.00%
    SNOY YieldMax™ SNOW Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.8119 66.34% 3.01% 0.00%
    XYZY YieldMax™ XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.5014 58.85% 6.32% 91.68%
    TSLY YieldMax™ TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4638 68.19% 3.87% 94.16%
    TSMY YieldMax™ TSM Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.5772 49.86% 3.61% 93.02%
    WNTR* YieldMax™ Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks
    XOMO YieldMax™ XOM Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.2950 25.83% 3.18% 77.73%
    YBIT YieldMax™ Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4357 55.47% 1.52% 97.70%
    YQQQ YieldMax™ Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4 weeks $0.4483 33.43% 3.08% 92.77%


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

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

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

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

    *The inception date for WNTR is March 26, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Standardized Performance

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

    Important Information

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next. Additionally, monthly distributions, if any, may consist of returns of capital, which would decrease the Fund’s NAV and trading price over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GPTY)

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

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

    Risk Disclosure (applicable only to MARO)

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to BABO and TSMY)

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GDXY)

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YBIT)

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to the Short ETFs)

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to CHPY)

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YQQQ)

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

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

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

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

    © 2025 YieldMax™ ETFs

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  • MIL-OSI: TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation Announce Agreement to Merge

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SUFFOLK, Va. and HAMPTON, Va., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hampton Roads based TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) and Old Point Financial Corporation (NASDAQCM: OPOF) (“Old Point”), the parent company of The Old Point National Bank of Phoebus (“OPNB”), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which TowneBank will acquire Old Point and OPNB. The proposed transaction will enhance TowneBank’s position in the Hampton Roads MSA with the addition of a high-quality core deposit franchise.

    Pro forma for TowneBank’s recently closed acquisition of Village Bank and Trust Financial Corp. and the proposed acquisition of Old Point, the combined company would have total assets of $19.5 billion, loans of $13.1 billion and deposits of $16.3 billion as of December 31, 2024. TowneBank expects the acquisition to be approximately 10% accretive to earnings per share with fully phased-in cost savings on a GAAP basis.

    “We are excited to partner with Old Point and welcome its talented team into our TowneBank family,” said G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman of TowneBank. “Old Point has legendary status here in our community and most especially, in Hampton, Virginia where it was founded over 100 years ago. I have the deepest respect for the Shuford family that has guided Old Point throughout the years with the highest of character and unwavering integrity. Joining our two banking families together will create a combined franchise with a strong core deposit base, outstanding credit quality, and substantial synergies that will generate top tier financial performance for our shareholders while helping our communities grow and prosper.”

    Robert F. Shuford, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Point Financial Corporation added, “Great competition builds better companies and TowneBank has raised the bar high – to the benefit of Old Point. Under Bob Aston’s leadership, they have built an incredible franchise. Together, we will bring expanded relationships and services to our communities, enhanced opportunities for our employees, and significant value for our shareholders. We are excited about this partnership and the opportunity to bring together the Old Point and TowneBank families.”

    Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders of Old Point will elect to receive either $41.00 in cash or 1.1400 shares of TowneBank common stock for each share of Old Point outstanding common stock. This corresponds to an aggregate transaction value of approximately $203 million, based on Old Point common stock currently outstanding. Old Point shareholders will have the right to elect cash or stock consideration so long as the total stock consideration issued represents between 50% and 60% of the total consideration paid.

    In consideration of the transaction, extensive due diligence was performed by the management teams of TowneBank and Old Point. The definitive agreement was approved by the boards of directors of Old Point and TowneBank. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025 and is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approval, as well as the approval of Old Point’s shareholders.

    Piper Sandler & Co. served as the financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as lead legal counsel with Williams Mullen as local counsel to TowneBank in the transaction. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, served as the financial advisor and Troutman Pepper Locke LLP served as legal counsel to Old Point in the transaction.

    About TowneBank:
    Founded in 1999, TowneBank is a company built on relationships, offering a full range of banking and other financial services, with a focus of serving others and enriching lives. Dedicated to a culture of caring, Towne values all employees and members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences.

    Today, TowneBank operates over 50 banking offices throughout Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, as well as Northeastern and Central North Carolina – serving as a local leader in promoting the social, cultural, and economic growth in each community. TowneBank offers a competitive array of business and personal banking solutions, delivered with only the highest ethical standards. Experienced local bankers providing a higher level of expertise and personal attention with local decision-making are key to the TowneBank strategy. TowneBank has grown its capabilities beyond banking to provide expertise through its affiliated companies that include Towne Wealth Management, Towne Insurance Agency, Towne Benefits, TowneBank Mortgage, TowneBank Commercial Mortgage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty, Towne 1031 Exchange, LLC, and Towne Vacations. With total assets of $17.25 billion as of December 31, 2024, TowneBank is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.

    About Old Point Financial Corporation:
    Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, Old Point Financial Corporation is the holding company of The Old Point National Bank of Phoebus and Old Point Trust & Financial Services, N.A. (“Wealth”). OPNB serves individual and commercial customers through their 13 branch offices located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. OPNB offers a full range of retail and commercial financial services, including mortgage loan products offered through Old Point Mortgage. A full array of insurance products is also offered through Old Point Insurance, LLC in partnership with Morgan Marrow Company. Wealth offers a full range of services for individuals and businesses. Their products and services include retirement planning, estate planning, financial planning, estate and trust administration, retirement plan administration, tax services and investment management services.

    Media contact:
    G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman, TowneBank, 757-638-6780
    William I. Foster III, Chief Executive Officer, TowneBank, 757-417-6482
    Robert F. Shuford, Jr., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Old Point Financial Corporation, 757-728-1887

    Investor contact:
    William B. Littreal, Chief Financial Officer, TowneBank, 757-638-6813
    Laura Wright, Senior Vice President & Marketing Director, Old Point Financial Corporation, 757-728-1743

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This communication contains certain forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the beliefs, expectations, or opinions of TowneBank and Old Point and their respective management teams regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond the control of TowneBank and Old Point. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of such words as: “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional terms, such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “likely,” “probably,” or “possibly.” These statements may address issues that involve significant risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions made by management, including statements about (i) the benefits of the transaction, including future financial and operating results, cost savings, enhancement to revenue and accretion to reported earnings that may be realized from the transaction and (ii) TowneBank’s and Old Point’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this communication that are not historical facts. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change and difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Although TowneBank’s and Old Point’s respective management teams believe that estimates and assumptions on which forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, such estimates and assumptions are inherently uncertain. As a result, actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results discussed in these forward-looking statements because of possible uncertainties.

    The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: (1) the business of Old Point or OPNB may not be successfully integrated into TowneBank, or such integration may take longer, be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than expected; (2) the expected growth opportunities or cost savings from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (3) deposit attrition, operating costs, customer losses and business disruption following the transaction, including adverse effects on relationships with employees and customers, may be greater than expected; (4) the possibility that the transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction); (5) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against TowneBank or Old Point; (6) the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between TowneBank and Old Point; (7) reputational risk and potential adverse reactions of TowneBank or Old Point’s customers, employees or other business partners, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; (8) the dilution caused by TowneBank’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction; (9) the diversion of management’s attention and time from ongoing business operations and opportunities on merger-related matters; (10) economic, legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, may adversely affect the businesses in which TowneBank and Old Point are engaged; (11) competitive pressures in the banking industry that may increase significantly; (12) changes in the interest rate environment that may reduce margins and/or the volumes and values of loans made or held as well as the value of other financial assets held; (13) an unforeseen outflow of cash or deposits or an inability to access the capital markets, which could jeopardize TowneBank’s or Old Point’s overall liquidity or capitalization; (14) changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans; (15) insufficiency of TowneBank’s or Old Point’s allowance for credit losses due to market conditions, inflation, changing interest rates or other factors; (16) adverse developments in the financial industry generally, responsive measures to mitigate and manage such developments, related supervisory and regulatory actions and costs, and related impacts on customer and client behavior; (17) general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, that may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and/or a reduced demand for credit or other services; (18) unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related or natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, or public health events; (19) cybersecurity threats or attacks, whether directed at TowneBank or Old Point or at vendors or other third parties with which TowneBank or Old Point interact; (20) the implementation of new technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain reliable electronic systems; (21) changes in business conditions; (22) changes in the securities market; and (23) changes in the local economies with regard to TowneBank’s and Old Point’s respective market areas.

    Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in TowneBank’s reports filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or Old Point’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). TowneBank and Old Point undertake no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities of Old Point or TowneBank or a solicitation of any vote or approval. In connection with the transaction, Old Point will file with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement, which will include an offering circular with respect to the common stock of TowneBank. Old Point will deliver a definitive proxy statement/offering circular to its shareholders seeking approval of the transaction and related matters. In addition, each of TowneBank and Old Point may file other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction with the FDIC and the SEC, respectively.

    Investors, TowneBank shareholders and Old Point shareholders are strongly urged to read the definitive proxy statement/offering circular regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available and other relevant documents filed with the FDIC and SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information about TowneBank, Old Point and the proposed transaction. Free copies of the definitive proxy statement/offering circular, as well as other filings containing information about Old Point, may be obtained after their filing at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, free copies of the definitive proxy statement/offering circular, when available, also may be obtained by directing a request by telephone or mail to Old Point Financial Corporation, 101 East Queen Street, Hampton, Virginia 23669, Attention: Investor Relations (telephone: (757) 728-1743), or by accessing Old Point’s website at https://www.oldpoint.com under “Investor Relations.” Free copies of filings containing information about TowneBank may be obtained after their filing at the FDIC’s website (https://www.fdic.gov/). The documents described above also may be obtained by directing a request by telephone or mail to TowneBank, 6001 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23435, Attention: Investor Relations (telephone: (757) 638-6794), or by accessing TowneBank’s website at https://townebank.com under “Investor Relations.” The information on TowneBank’s and Old Point’s websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this communication or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the FDIC or SEC.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    TowneBank, Old Point, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Old Point in connection with the transaction. Information about the interests of the directors and executive officers of TowneBank and Old Point and other persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of shareholders of Old Point in connection with the transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the definitive proxy statement/offering circular related to the transaction, which will be filed by Old Point with the SEC.

    Information about the directors and executive officers of TowneBank and their ownership of TowneBank common stock is also set forth in the definitive proxy statement for TowneBank’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the FDIC on Schedule 14A on April 2, 2025. Information about the directors and executive officers of TowneBank, their ownership of TowneBank common stock, and TowneBank’s transactions with related persons is set forth in the sections entitled “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters,” and “Certain Relationship and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” included in TowneBank’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the FDIC on February 28, 2025, and in the sections entitled “Election of Directors – Proposal One,” “Ownership of Company Common Stock,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Named Executive Officers Compensation,” “Compensation of Directors” and “Related Party Transactions” included in TowneBank’s definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the FDIC on April 2, 2025. To the extent holdings of TowneBank common stock by the directors and executive officers of TowneBank have changed from the amounts of TowneBank common stock held by such persons as reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the FDIC. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described above.

    Information about the directors and executive officers of Old Point and their ownership of Old Point common stock can also be found in Old Point’s definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on April 17, 2024 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/740971/000114036124020305/ny20023777x1_def14a.htm) and other documents subsequently filed by Old Point with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Old Point, their ownership of Old Point common stock, and Old Point’s transactions with related persons is set forth in the sections entitled “Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters,” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” included in Old Point’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000740971/000114036125011206/ef20039021_10k.htm), and in the sections entitled “Proposal One – Election of Directors,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” “Director Compensation,” “Executive Compensation” and “Interest of Management in Certain Transactions” included in Old Point’s definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on April 17, 2024 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/740971/000114036124020305/ny20023777x1_def14a.htm). To the extent holdings of Old Point common stock by the directors and executive officers of Old Point have changed from the amounts of Old Point common stock held by such persons as reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described above.

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  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes Karbon-X Corp. to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQX: KARX), a sustainability-focused company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Karbon-X Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

    Karbon-X Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “KARX.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

    The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors. 

    “Graduating to the OTCQX Market is a meaningful step in our mission to make climate action more accessible. The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace will allow KARX to efficiently build investor confidence and expand our shareholder base. This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to delivering full-scope sustainability solutions and reinforces our vision to grow responsibly and with impact,” said Chad Clovis, CEO of Karbon-X Corp.

    About Karbon-X Corp.
    Karbon-X Corp. is a sustainability-focused company providing full-scope environmental solutions for individuals and businesses. Through accessible tools, strategic partnerships, and data-driven approaches, Karbon-X helps organizations and consumers take meaningful climate action and reduce their environmental impact.

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

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Prospect Capital’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed Investment Grade by Egan-Jones Ratings Company

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect”, “our”, or “we”) today announced that Egan-Jones Ratings Company (“Egan-Jones”) has reaffirmed Prospect’s investment grade issuer and institutional notes credit ratings at BBB, and preferred stock credit ratings at BBB-.

    “We are very pleased that Egan-Jones has reaffirmed our issuer investment grade credit rating as well as investment grade credit ratings for our institutional notes and preferred stock,” said Grier Eliasek, President and Chief Operating Officer at Prospect.

    “We believe these investment grade credit ratings reflect the strength of Prospect’s solid franchise, long term performance, and low leverage,” said Mr. Eliasek.

    “We continue to execute our investment portfolio rotation strategy to emphasize first lien senior secured lending, with over 95% of originations in our first two quarters of fiscal 2025 comprising first lien senior secured loans,” said Mr. Eliasek.

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 –

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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    FORM 8.3

    IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL

    OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
    RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

    1.      KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser Man Group PLC
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)

    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.

     
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates

    Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree

    Dalata Hotel Group plc
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)  
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken

    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure

    02/04/2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?

    If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”

    N/A

    2.      INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS

    If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

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    Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
    (Note 2)

    Class of relevant security
    (Note 3)
    €0.01 ordinary shares
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled 3,960,871.00 1.87    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives 1,257,627.00 0.59    
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/ sell        
    Total 5,218,498.00 2.47    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of options including rights to subscribe for new securities and any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.

    3.      DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE (Note 4)

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

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

    (a)      Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant
    security
    Purchase/sale Number of
    securities
    Price per unit
    EUR (Note 5)
    €0.01 ordinary shares Sale 151,755 5.250
    €0.01 ordinary shares Sale 50,585 5.250

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    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of
    relevant
    security
    Product
    description
    e.g. CFD
    Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/ closing a long/ short position, increasing/ reducing a long/ short position
    Number of
    reference
    securities
    (Note 6)
    Price
    per unit EUR
    (Note 5)
    €0.01 ordinary shares Equity Swap Reducing a long position 3,277 5.250
    €0.01 ordinary shares Equity Swap Reducing a long position 1,092 5.250
    €0.01 ordinary shares Equity Swap Reducing a long position 36 5.250
    €0.01 ordinary shares Equity Swap Reducing a long position 12 5.250
    €0.01 ordinary shares Equity Swap Reducing a long position 32,432 5.250
    €0.01 ordinary shares Equity Swap Reducing a long position 10,811 5.250

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

    (i)      Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of
    relevant
    security
    Product
    description e.g. call
    option
    Writing, purchasing, selling, varying
    etc.
    Number
    of
    securities
    to which
    option
    relates
    (Note 6)
    Exercise
    price per
    unit
    Type
    e.g.
    American,
    European
    etc.
    Expiry
    date
    Option
    money
    paid/
    received per unit

    (ii)      Exercise

    Class of
    relevant
    security
    Product
    description
    e.g. call
    option
    Exercising/
    exercised
    against
    Number of
    securities
    Exercise
    price per
    unit
    (Note 5)

    (d)      Other dealings (including transactions in respect of new securities) (Note 3)

    Class of
    relevant
    security
    Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription,
    conversion, exercise
    Details Price per unit (if
    applicable)
    (Note 5)

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    4.      OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)      Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer.

    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

     None

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

    Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated.
     None

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? NO
    Date of disclosure 03/04/2025
    Contact name Mackenzie Terry
    Telephone number +442071441555

    Public disclosures under Rule 8.3 of the Rules must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

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    NOTES ON FORM 8.3

    1.      See the definition of “connected fund manager” in Rule 2.2 of Part A of the Rules.

    2.      See the definition of “interest in a relevant security” in Rule 2.5 of Part A of the Rules and see Rule 8.6(a) and (b) of Part B of the Rules.

    3.      See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

    4.      See the definition of “dealing” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

    5.      If the economic exposure to changes in the price of securities is limited, for example, by virtue of a stop loss arrangement relating to a spread bet, full details must be given.

    6.      See Rule 2.5(d) of Part A of the Rules.

    7.      If details included in a disclosure under Rule 8 are incorrect, they should be corrected as soon as practicable in a subsequent disclosure. Such disclosure should state clearly that it corrects details disclosed previously, identify the disclosure or disclosures being corrected, and provide sufficient detail for the reader to understand the nature of the corrections. In the case of any doubt, the Panel should be consulted.

    For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rule 8 of the Rules. If in doubt, consult the Panel.

    References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022.

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  • MIL-OSI: Unlock the Future of Cybersecurity at the OpenSSL Conference 2025 in Prague

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEWARK, Del., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are proud to announce the OpenSSL Conference 2025, taking place from October 7 to 9, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic, at the Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague. This landmark event will bring together a global community of cryptography experts, legal professionals, developers, and open-source contributors for three days of in-depth discussions, technical insights, and cross-disciplinary networking.

    Call for Papers Open Now!

    Do you have real-world experience, new research, or unique insights related to the OpenSSL Library?

    Submit your proposal by May 31, 2025 to help shape the agenda of this inaugural conference.

    Submit Your Proposal Now

    “The first-ever OpenSSL Conference brings our global community together to shape the future of open-source security. With four focused tracks and unique evening events in Prague, it is a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate the impact of the OpenSSL Library.”
    Tim Hudson, President, OpenSSL Corporation

    “The OpenSSL Conference will be a unique opportunity to meet up with and hear speakers from a broad array of backgrounds who are experts in the cryptography and security field. This Conference is ideal for a wide range of professionals and open source enthusiasts alike.” – Matt Caswell, President, OpenSSL Foundation

    For more details and information, visit the OpenSSL Conference web or email us at info@openssl-conference.org.

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  • MIL-OSI: Director/PDMR Dealings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    3 APRIL 2025

    NORTHERN 2 VCT PLC

    DIRECTOR/PDMR DEALINGS

    Northern 2 VCT PLC (“the Company”) has been notified that in respect of the allotment of new ordinary shares pursuant to the Prospectus dated 9 January 2025, the following PDMR acquired ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the Company.

    PDMR Date acquired No. of shares acquired Purchase price
    per share (£)
    Total current
    shareholding
    Cecilia McAnulty 3 April 2025 25,973 0.5775 190,581

    These notifications are made in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulations.

    1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
    a) Name Cecilia McAnulty   
    2 Reason for the notification
    a) Position / status Director (PDMR)
    b) Initial notification / amendment Initial notification
    3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
    a) Name Northern 2 VCT PLC
    b) LEI 213800K2EJ4CM6G9K687
    4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
    a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

    Identification code

    Ordinary Shares of 5p each

    GB0005356430

    b)

     

    Nature of the transaction Allotment of new ordinary shares pursuant to the Prospectus dated 9 January 2025
    c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) £0.5775
    Volume(s) 25,973
    d) Aggregated information

    – Aggregated volume

    – Price

     

    N/A – single transaction

    e) Date of the transaction 3 April 2025
    f) Place of the transaction XLON

    Enquiries:

    Sarah Williams / James Sly, Mercia Fund Management Limited – 0330 223 1430

    Website: www.mercia.co.uk/vcts

    The contents of the Mercia Asset Management PLC website and the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Mercia Asset Management PLC website (or any other website) are not incorporated into, nor form part of, this announcement.

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  • MIL-OSI: Guinean Artist Elie Kamano to Release New Single Exploring Africa’s Colonial Past

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CAJ News Africa will host the official presentation of Guinean musician Elie Kamano’s new single “Africa without Africans” on April 5, 2025, at the Johannesburg Arts Centre, the agency announced today.

    The English-language track will be distributed on major global streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack, targeting both African and international audiences. According to industry analysts, the release aligns with growing market interest in content addressing historical narratives from an African perspective.

    The single explores the economic and social impacts of colonialism on the continent while highlighting the resilience of African communities. The track features a fusion of traditional Guinean rhythms with contemporary production techniques, establishing a commercial appeal while maintaining cultural authenticity.

    “This song examines our shared history while looking toward economic justice and development,” Kamano said in a statement. “I wanted to create art that not only entertains but stimulates meaningful discussion about Africa’s place in the global economic system.”

    The release coincides with the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” which has generated significant policy discussions across the continent.

    Kamano, whose previous releases have accumulated over 12 million streams globally, drew inspiration for the single from historical documentation in The New York Times regarding the 1944 Thiaroye massacre in Senegal, where West African soldiers were killed by colonial troops after World War II.

    “Thiaroye can become the foundation of a pan-African consciousness, uniting all African countries that lost citizens in this tragedy,” said Mamadou Diop, Senegalese historian and Director of African Studies at Columbia University, regarding the historical events that influenced the composition.

    On March 21, 2025, pan-African representatives and civil society organizations convened in Dakar to examine potential frameworks for addressing historical economic imbalances. The summit produced a detailed report outlining specific economic metrics and proposed accountability mechanisms.

    CAJ News Africa’s decision to host the single’s presentation reflects the media company’s strategic expansion into cultural content with historical and economic significance, according to industry observers. The agency has recently increased investment in multimedia platforms by 35% compared to fiscal year 2024.

    “We’re facilitating conversations that connect cultural expression with economic discourse,” said Savious Kwinika, Director of Research at CAJ Africa. “This presentation allows us to highlight how creative industries can contextualize complex historical narratives within contemporary market frameworks.”

    Financial analysts note that the global market for content exploring historical African narratives has grown 28% annually since 2023, with particularly strong performance in streaming and digital distribution channels.

    The presentation will include a panel discussion featuring economists and cultural analysts examining how artistic expression intersects with ongoing policy dialogues regarding economic development and international relations. The track will be available for purchase and streaming on all major platforms at 00:01 GMT on April 5, 2025.

    About CAJ News Africa

    CAJ News Africa is a leading pan-African media agency providing business, technology, and cultural news across the continent. Established in 2008, the agency operates bureaus in 18 African countries and maintains strategic partnerships with global media organizations.

    Contact Information

    CAJ News Africa

    Savious Kwinika, Director of Research, CAJ Africa

    E-mail: news@cajnewsafrica.com

    Website: https://www.cajnewsafrica.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Solo.io Announces MCP Gateway to Simplify and Secure AI Agent Development in Kubernetes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 — Solo.io, the leading cloud native application networking company, today announced MCP Gateway, a Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway for kgateway, the ecosystem’s most mature and widely deployed cloud native API gateway. MCP Gateway streamlines the integration and governance of AI agents with MCP-compatible toolchains required to deliver modern, cloud native applications.

    Organizations like Domino’s Pizza, ParkMobile, and Vonage already use kgateway in production for API traffic management, resilience, and security. With MCP Gateway, organizations can now easily deploy advanced AI gateway use cases. With the growth of AI workloads and the rising need for traffic management for calling LLM providers, gateways play an even more critical role in controlling and securing all-direction traffic.

    MCP, originally developed and open-sourced by Anthropic, provides a standardized way to connect LLMs to different data sources and tools. MCP is quickly emerging as the standard protocol for AI agent-to-tool interoperability. As MCP adoption grows with hundreds of industry-leading technologies already available as MCP-compatible tool servers, AI clients and agents experience ‘tool sprawl,’ where they have to manage discovery, connectivity, and security to integrate with a landscape of MCP tools that is growing in the thousands.

    MCP Gateway enables developers and platform teams to discover, secure, and federate multiple MCP tools and tool servers into a virtualized MCP server. This provides developers with a single, secure MCP tool registry and access point, regardless of the number of tools used by AI agents and applications.

    “While MCP has rapidly emerged as the de facto standard protocol for accessing tools from agents, building MCP integration capabilities into every application client and agent is error-prone and cumbersome for AI development teams,” said Keith Babo, Chief Product Officer, Solo.io. “MCP Gateway eliminates the need to manually connect these agents and tools by consolidating MCP servers into one place, saving teams countless hours and eliminating undifferentiated heavy lifting.”

    Key use cases for MCP Gateway include:

    • Simplify tool onboarding with automated discovery and registration of MCP tool servers.
    • Provide developers with a centralized registry of MCP tools across heterogeneous tool servers regardless of location.
    • Access any MCP tool via a single endpoint with innovative MCP multiplexing that turns an entire ecosystem of thousands of tools into a virtualized MCP tool server.
    • Instantly secure MCP tool server implementations to provide consistent authentication and authorization controls for multi-tenant consumption.
    • Gain deep insights and observability into AI agent and tool integrations with centralized metrics, logging, and tracing for all tool calls.

    As part of kgateway, MCP Gateway is a Sandbox project under the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and is fully open source.

    Resources

    About Solo.io
    Solo.io is a trusted partner to hundreds of companies around the world, providing industry-leading cloud native API gateway, management, and service mesh. Solo.io provides solutions helping companies to secure, scale, and simplify their application networking. Companies use Solo.io to deliver modern applications faster, and across any cloud infrastructure. Solo.io is shaping the future of cloud native computing. To learn more and see the solutions in action, visit www.solo.io.

    Media Contact
    Jessie Adams-Shore
    Speakeasy Strategies for Solo.io
    SoloPR@speakeasystrategies.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Axi launches ‘Four Years’ campaign with Manchester City stars

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SYDNEY, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has unveiled their new campaign, Four Years. Featuring Manchester City stars, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones, the campaign celebrates four years of partnership and shared success.

    Since 2020, Axi, the Official Online Trading Partner of Manchester City, has leveraged their access to the club’s players to create compelling content and to showcase their unique offerings. This year, the campaign celebrates four remarkable years of collaboration, reflecting on shared achievements, and ultimately, reaching new heights together, including the record setting, four consecutive Premier League titles.

    Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Axi, expressed her enthusiasm for their new campaign, stating, “Working with the City players has been a very exciting experience, year after year. When we started our collaboration with the club back in 2020, we couldn’t have anticipated just how extraordinary these four years would turn out to be. Our latest campaign, Four Years, celebrates it all. The challenges that we navigated, the shared ambition and strive for excellence, and the unprecedented success we’ve achieved together. The campaign is also a testament to our clients and partners–it’s the details that give you the edge, and it’s our pledge to continue providing the edge they need to maximise their full trading potential.”

    Further to the broker’s collaboration with Manchester City, Axi is also the Official LATAM Online Trading Partner of LaLiga club, Girona FC, the Official Online Trading Partner of Brazilian club, Esporte Clube Bahia, and have also named England international John Stones as their Brand Ambassador in 2023. Four Years follows a series of notable achievements and accolades for Axi–recently, the broker was recognised as ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2024 Dubai Forex Expo and was named ‘Most Innovative Proprietary Trading Firm’ by Finance Feeds, awards* that highlight the broker’s forward-thinking commitment in shaping future of the trading industry.

    Watch video https://youtu.be/AWTcHN18JBg

    *Granted to the Axi Group of Companies.

    About Axi

    Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, and more.

    For more information or additional comments from Axi, please contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com

    About Manchester City Football Club:

    Manchester City FC was initially founded in 1880 as St Mark’s West Gorton and officially became Manchester City FC in 1894. Situated on the wider Etihad Campus, the Club’s footprint includes the 53,500 capacity Etihad Stadium, the 7,000 capacity Joie Stadium and City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art performance, training and youth development facility home to the Club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams.

    Ranked as the Most Valuable Football Club Brand in the Premier League by Brand Finance, Manchester City FC is currently developing a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Campus. The Club is committed to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner and ensures that equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded into its decision-making processes, culture and practices.

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  • MIL-OSI: Argella Moves Headquarters to UAE to Support Regional Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Argella, a global advisory and data-led technology firm has officially relocated its headquarters from London to Dubai. Established in the Meydan Free Zone, the new entity marks a strategic shift for the firm as it accelerates its global focus on AI, data, and digital transformation.

    Founded in London in 2017, the company has spent nearly a decade delivering advisory support and expertise to businesses of all sizes – from helping start-ups scale, to supporting digital and data-led transformation in established businesses.

    Argella works with founders, CEOs, and management teams, offering hands-on guidance and strategic advisory board support across a wide range of technology-driven sectors, including fintech, SaaS, data-driven enterprises, and online platforms.

    With its new headquarters in Dubai, Argella is now positioned at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing ecosystems for innovation, providing a direct presence to support clients across the GCC, Asia, Europe, and North America.

    “Argella is thrilled to officially launch in the UAE,” said Amar Rajani, Founder and Managing Director of Argella. “This milestone not only showcases our commitment to growth and innovation but also reinforces our focus on supporting organisations with strategic insight and delivery across new and existing markets.”

    Argella helps businesses:

    • Identify investment, talent, and partnership opportunities
    • Expand into new markets with practical, local guidance
    • Accelerate digital transformation with tailored advisory
    • Navigate AI and data adoption with clarity and speed

    Operating from the Meydan Free Zone, Argella benefits from a progressive, business-friendly framework, enabling it to serve clients globally with agility, compliance, and ease.

    “This is a pivotal moment for Argella,” added Amar. “We’ve built a business focused on insight and delivery — now, with our headquarters in Dubai, we’re better positioned than ever to support organisations navigating transformation, growth, and global opportunity.”

    About Argella

    Argella LLC-F.Z. is a technology and strategic advisory firm helping organisations navigate growth, transformation, and change. Founded in 2017, and now operating in both London and the UAE, Argella supports clients worldwide through data-led insight, market expertise, and practical delivery.

    For more information, please visit argella.com

    Contact:

    Amar Rajani
    amar@argella.com
    +971 (0) 50 817 9155
    http://argella.com/

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  • MIL-OSI: BW Offshore: Arbitration settlement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Arbitration settlement

    BW Offshore Limited (“BW Offshore”) is pleased to report that, in respect of arbitration proceedings between, inter alios, Prio Comercializadora Ltda (previously known as Petro Rio O&G Exploração e Produção de Petróleo Ltda.) (as Claimant) and Prosafe Production B.V. and BW Offshore do Brasil Serviços Marítìmos Ltda (as Respondents) conducted in accordance with the Rules of the London International Court of Arbitration, the parties have, prior to the issuance of a final award, agreed to fully and finally settle the arbitration and the costs of the arbitration in accordance with the terms of a confidential settlement agreement.

    The financial impact of the settlement agreement, resulting in a payment of approximately USD 36 million to BW Offshore, will be recognised in BW Offshore’s accounts.

    For further information, please contact:
    Ståle Andreassen, CFO, +47 91 71 86 55

    IR@bwoffshore.com or www.bwoffshore.com

    About BW Offshore:
    BW Offshore engineers innovative floating production solutions. The Company has a fleet of 2 FPSOs with potential and ambition to grow. By leveraging four decades of offshore operations and project execution, the Company creates tailored offshore energy solutions for evolving markets world-wide. BW Offshore has around 1,100 employees and is publicly listed on the Oslo stock exchange.

    This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was published by Eric Stousland, Manager Corporate Finance & Investor Relations, on 3 April 2025 at 08:45 CEST.

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

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  • MIL-OSI: Offentliggørelse af prospekter, Investeringsforeningen Wealth Invest

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Hermed offentliggøres opdaterede prospekter for Secure Spectrum-afdelingerne og HP Invest-afdelingerne i Investeringsforeningen Wealth Invest.

    Secure Spectrum-prospektet er blevet opdateret som følge af, at afdeling Allspring Small Cap Aktier pr. dags dato har skiftet porteføljeforvalter til WCM Investment Management, LLC.

    HP Invest-prospektet er blevet opdateret som følge af, at HP Invest Danske Obligationer Akk. – KL har fået ændret sin investeringsprofil, således, at den korrigerede varighed af afdelingens samlede portefølje fremadrettet ikke må overstige 6.

    Begge prospekter er ligeledes blevet opdateret med nøgletal for 2024, budgetterede administrationsomkostninger for 2025 samt estimerede løbende omkostninger og samlede transaktionsomkostninger for 2025 mv. 

    Prospekterne er vedhæftet denne meddelelse og kan ligeledes tilgås via Foreningens hjemmeside.

    For eventuelle spørgsmål kontakt Lise Bøgelund Jensen, direktør i foreningens investeringsforvaltningsselskab, på telefon 33 28 28 28.

    Med venlig hilsen 

    Investeringsforeningen Wealth Invest

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  • MIL-OSI: Lotus Robotics and HERE Technologies collaborate on Highway Navigation Pilot for Automated Driving

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • New Highway Navigation Pilot from Lotus Robotics delivers L2+ automated driving capabilities, leveraging high-precision data from HERE HD Live Map.
    • Solution targeted for European homologation in 2025, launching in upcoming Lotus vehicles and available for integration by OEM partners.

    Amsterdam/Frankfurt am Main – Lotus Robotics, the intelligent driving arm of Lotus Technology, and HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an advanced Highway Navigation Pilot solution that delivers Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving functions. 

    The collaboration is focused on delivering a best-in-class L2+ ADAS solution integrating an advanced sensor perception stack and a high-precision map for advanced driving and safety functions including hands-off driving in certain situations. The solution is set for homologation in Europe in 2025. It will be utilized in upcoming Lotus vehicles and jointly offered to automakers across Europe. 

    Automated Highway Driving Powered by Lotus and HERE

    Lotus Robotics will engineer the L2+ solution, powered by the HERE HD Live Map. The Lotus Highway Navigation Pilot is a full stack hardware and software solution for Level 2+ automated driving functions, including automated lane changes, highway transitions and passing manoeuvres.

    For automated driving systems, the HERE HD Live Map delivers safety-enhancing data for functions like localization, prediction, and path planning, working seamlessly with various vehicle sensors. The HD map expands a vehicle’s ability to “see” and “plan” in scenarios where sensors alone may be limited. The HERE HD Live Map improves the overall situational awareness by providing precise, forward-looking information about road network features and local regulations, anticipating potential issues ahead and giving drivers an improved sense of confidence.

    Building on a Proven Partnership

    In 2022, Lotus and HERE combined forces to bring a customized advanced navigation solution based on HERE Navigation to the groundbreaking fully electric hyper-SUV Lotus Eletre and hyper-GT Lotus Emeya. Building on this collaboration, Lotus Robotics and HERE are now expanding their partnership to develop the Highway Navigation Pilot, advancing automated driving capabilities for both Lotus vehicles and other OEMs.

    “We see a huge potential need for L2+ ADAS and NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) in highway scenarios for the global market in the near future. Lotus Robotics is dedicated to building an open ecosystem together with our strategic partners including HD map services provided by HERE Technologies as a key element of our technical stack of automated driving. We are expecting a rapid rollout of this product portfolio combining Lotus Robotics Software and HERE Map data across the globe,” said Dr. Bo Li, Chief Executive Officer at Lotus Robotics.

    “We are excited to collaborate and co-innovate with Lotus Robotics in the field of automated driving. Fresh and accurate location data and technology are a critical cornerstone for any safe and efficient automated driving system. Together with Lotus Robotics, we look forward to paving the way for the future of autonomous vehicles,” said Jason Jameson, Chief Customer Officer at HERE Technologies.

    HERE AI-powered Mapmaking for Automated Driving

    HERE’s unified mapping architecture, powered by the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), delivers unmatched accuracy and detail to its high-quality mapping solutions. By leveraging the latest in AI and ML techniques, HERE automates, updates, and enhances its IoT sensor data-derived mapmaking that processes hundreds of millions of kilometers of vehicle probe and sensor data every hour. The company’s commitment to innovation has made it a longtime, trusted industry partner. HERE location data and software services are used in more than 222 million vehicles globally, and today more than 54 million vehicles rely on maps from HERE for advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving functions.

    Media Contacts
    Ms. Weizhou Wu
    +86-159 1071 0170
    weizhou.wu@lotuscars.com.cn

    Dr. Sebastian Kurme 
    +49 173 515 3549 
    sebastian.kurme@here.com  

    About Lotus Robotics
    Lotus Robotics is committed to empowering the era of robotics. We are aiming to build a universal AI technology platform and materialize AI through robotics. The company is willing to provide a new focal point of development to the human world that generates economic value.

    Lotus Robotics is setting a new standard for transportation by making it safer, more accessible, and efficient. The company offers end-to-end autonomous driving services including the software for autonomous driving, autonomous testing capabilities and a simulation tool chain on the cloud for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and automated/autonomous driving.

    Lotus Robotics was founded in 2021 and is working with multiple leading automakers to accelerate the transition to autonomous driving technology.

    About HERE Technologies
    HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for 40 years. Today, the HERE location platform is recognized as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organizations and enterprises across the globe. From autonomous driving and seamless logistics to new mobility experiences, HERE allows its partners and customers to innovate while retaining control over their data and safeguarding privacy. Find out how HERE is moving the world forward at here.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Diversified Energy Demonstrates Innovation, Collaboration, and Responsibility in 2024 Sustainability Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Methane intensity improves by ~13%, a 56% reduction since 2020

    Improved personal safety performance across the Company, including a 30% reduction in TRIR from 2023

    Activities contributed $1 Billion to state GDPs for a third consecutive year

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified,” “DEC,” or the “Company”) is proud to release its sixth annual Sustainability Report, Winning Through Collaboration, highlighting the Company’s sustainability actions and achievements in 2024. As the champion of the strategy of managing proved, developed, producing (PDP) assets, Diversified is the only publicly traded company dedicated to this approach, leveraging operational scale, vertical integration, and a proprietary technology platform to drive efficiency and long-term value.

    With Diversified’s Smarter Asset Management approach to asset stewardship, combined with the inherent benefits of natural gas, the Company is well-positioned to meet modern energy challenges while delivering the reliable, lower-carbon energy needed to balance growing demand with innovation in energy supply. The report details Diversified’s continued progress in advancing operational excellence, reducing environmental impacts, and enhancing employee safety. Key highlights include:

    Protecting Our Environment

    • Reduced methane intensity by ~13% year-over-year to 0.7 MT CO2e per MMcfe; a 56% reduction as compared to 2020 baseline (1.6 MT CO2e per MMcfe)
    • 459 pneumatic devices and pumps were eliminated or converted to non-emitting through the work of DEC’s Pneumatics Task Force and individual field teams
    • Conducted 152,000 voluntary emission detection surveys; maintaining a ~98% no-leak rate company-wide on surveyed assets
    • Achieved a third consecutive year of Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP) Gold Standard

    Supporting Our Employees

    • Improved personal safety performance with a 30% reduction in TRIR while simultaneously realizing a 52% reduction in contractors with a high TRIR score
    • Our 2024 motor vehicle incident rate was 0.34 incidents per miles driven, a 38% decrease from 2023 even as we increased our total number of miles driven by nearly 11%
    • Introduced new employee physical and mental wellness programs

    Serving Our Communities

    • Contributed over $1 billion of economic impact to state GDPs through employment and operations for a third consecutive year
    • Strengthened community outreach efforts to include $2.1 million in community contributions, grants and support programs
      • More than 25% of community outreach was distributed to socio-economically disadvantaged geographic regions

    Commenting on the report, CEO Rusty Hutson, Jr. said:

    “Diversified Energy remains committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. In 2024, our OneDEC culture flourished, empowering our employees to drive innovation, collaborate, and share knowledge, turning ideas into real solutions. Our Sustainability Report highlights our focus on responsible operations, from reducing emissions to safely retiring wells, all while supporting communities and local economies. As the publicly traded PDP Champion, executing the differentiated strategy focused on improving currently producing assets, we are proud to be the Right Company at the Right Time, providing critically needed energy while leading the way in sustainability.”

    View the 2024 Sustainability Report online at div.energy/sustainability/

    For further information, please contact:

    Diversified Energy Company PLC  
    Doug Kris +1 973 856 2757
    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications dkris@dgoc.com

    About Diversified Energy Company PLC

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Completion of Share Buyback Programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEI: 213800NNT42FFIZB1T09 
    03 April 2025

    Transaction in Own Shares

    Foresight Group Holdings Limited (“Foresight”, the “Group”), a leading investment manager in real assets and providing capital for growth, announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 27 October 2023, and extended on 27 June 2024, 09 December 2024 and further extended on 28 February 2025 (the “Share Buyback”), the Group purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of £nil par value (“Ordinary Shares”) each through Numis Securities Limited (which is trading for these purposes as Deutsche Numis) (“Deutsche Numis”).

    Date of purchase: 02 April 2025
    Aggregate number of Ordinary Shares purchased: 11,820
    Lowest price paid per share (GBp): 341.00
    Highest price paid per share (GBp): 351.00
    Volume weighted average price paid per share (GBp): 345.71

    Once settled, the purchased shares will be held by the Group in treasury, which means they will have no voting rights while they are held in treasury. This purchase successfully completes the Buyback Programme of up to £17 million initially announced on 27 October 2023. Including the above purchase, the total shares purchased under the Buyback Programme amounts to 3,993,735. To date, 1,391,739 shares have been transferred out of treasury.

    As a result, the Group’s total voting rights will be 113,745,807 while the Group’s issued ordinary share capital is 116,347,803 of which 2,601,996 continue to be held in treasury. This figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in the Group under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

    In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, the table below contains detailed information of the individual trades made by Deutsche Numis as part of the Share Buyback.

    Aggregate information:

    Venue Volume-weighted average price
    (pence per share)
    Aggregated volume
    LSE 345.71 11,820

    Individual information:

    Number of ordinary shares purchased Transaction price
    (GBp share)
    Time of transaction (UK Time) Trading venue
    400 345.50  09:04:03 XLON
    496 345.50  09:04:03 XLON
    567 345.50  09:04:03 XLON
    1014 344.00  09:33:15 XLON
    475 344.00  09:33:15 XLON
    259 346.00  11:09:56 XLON
    260 345.50  11:13:29 XLON
    1200 345.50  11:13:29 XLON
    320 344.00  12:41:38 XLON
    175 344.00  12:41:38 XLON
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    21 345.71  16:07:49 XLON
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    For further information please contact:

    Foresight Group Investors
    Liz Scorer / Ben McGrory
    +44 (0) 7966 966956 / +44 (0) 7443 821577
    ir@foresightgroup.eu

    Deutsche Numis
    Charles Farquhar / Rajesh Iyer
    +44 (0) 207 260 1000 

    H-Advisors Maitland
    Sam Cartwright / Audrey Da Costa
    +44 (0) 782 725 4561 / +44 (0) 781 710 5562
    Foresight@h-advisors.global

    About Foresight Group Holdings Limited

    Founded in 1984, Foresight is a leading investment manager in real assets and capital for growth, operating across the UK, Europe, and Australia.

    With decades of experience, Foresight offers investors access to attractive investment opportunities at the forefront of change. Foresight actively builds and grows investment solutions to support the energy transition, decarbonise industry, enhance nature recovery and realise the economic potential of ambitious companies.

    A constituent of the FTSE 250 index, Foresight’s diversified investment strategies combine financial and operational skillsets to maximise asset value and provide attractive returns to its investors. Its wide range of private and public funds is complemented with a variety of investment solutions designed for the retail market.

    Foresight is united by a shared commitment to build a sustainable future and grow thriving companies and economies.

    Visit https://foresight.group for more information.

    Follow us on LinkedIn for key updates. 

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  • MIL-OSI: DNO Releases 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Oslo, 3 April 2025 – DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today released its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts together with its Remuneration Report and Annual Statement of Reserves and Resources.

    The reports are attached as downloadable files and also available on the Company’s website www.dno.no.

    For further information, please contact:
    Media: media@dno.no
    Investors: investor.relations@dno.no

    DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the Company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway, the United Kingdom, Côte d’Ivoire, Netherlands and Yemen. More information is available at www.dno.no

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

    Attachments

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  • MIL-OSI: Tyton Partners and Ufi Ventures Release 2025 Annual VocTech Market Report: Policy Inflection, Skills Gaps, and AI Transformations Define the Future of Workforce Development

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tyton Partners, the leading strategy consultancy and investment advisor in global education, and Ufi Ventures, the UK’s specialist investor in vocational technology, have published their fifth annual report on the future of workforce development, The Jobs Frontier 2025.

    The report reflects on a year marked by political upheaval, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change. It also explores how these trends are shaping investment priorities and public-private responses across the UK and globally, with a strategic review of the implications of 2024 alongside scenarios for the remainder of 2025.

    Key takeaways from the 2025 report include:

    • Macroeconomic uncertainty, demographic change, and technological acceleration are reshaping the UK workforce.
    • Labour shortages remain acute, particularly in the green economy, education, health and social care, and tech.
    • The new US administration’s policies have introduced considerable uncertainty and are shifting spending priorities – and perhaps jobs and skills requirements – across Europe.
    • Investment in VocTech has rebounded in the UK but remains cautious globally.
    • AI and automation are changing the dynamics of employment and workforce development.
    • Public-private partnerships are emerging as essential to addressing systemic workforce challenges.

    Nick Kind, Managing Director at Tyton Partners, said:
    “We are entering a decisive period for workforce transformation. The choices made by government, employers and investors over the next 12 months will determine whether we bridge critical skills gaps or entrench inequality further. This report is designed to inform those decisions.”

    Helen Gironi, Director of Ufi Ventures, added:
    “This year’s analysis reinforces the case for targeted investment where business needs and social value align. The VocTech ecosystem has a vital role to play in enabling access to skills and opportunity—particularly for those who have historically been underserved by mainstream education and training systems. As the UK confronts economic and environmental transition, those solutions will only become more essential.”

    The report also highlights growing momentum behind new public-private partnerships and a renewed policy focus on adult education, apprenticeships and regional skills development, as well as areas where further action is urgently needed.

    Read The Jobs Frontier 2025 here.

    About Tyton Partners
    Tyton Partners is the leading provider of strategy consulting and investment banking services to the global knowledge and information services sector. With offices in Boston and New York City, the firm has an experienced team of bankers and consultants who deliver a unique spectrum of services from mergers and acquisitions and capital markets access to strategy development that helps companies, organizations, and investors navigate the complexities of the education, media, and information markets. Tyton Partners leverages a deep foundation of transactional and advisory experience and an unparalleled level of global relationships to make its clients’ aspirations a reality and to catalyze innovation in the sector. Learn more at tytonpartners.com.

    About Ufi Ventures

    Ufi Ventures is the investment arm of Ufi VocTech Trust, investing in early-stage EdTech companies building digital technologies to deliver the skills needed for work, now and in the future. We focus on early-stage companies with an ambition to use technology to make a positive and scalable impact on skills development for adults. Learn more at ufi.co.uk/ventures.

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  • MIL-OSI: Domenico Carosa Files Early Warning Report with Respect to Common Shares of Banxa Holdings Inc.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AMSTERDAM, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Domenico Carosa has filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) an early warning report with respect to Common Shares (the “Shares”) of Banxa Holdings Inc. (the “Issuer” or “Banxa”) disposed and/or acquired by Domenico Carosa. This press release is being made by Mr. Carosa to report a historical disposition and/or acquisitions of Shares that was not previously reported under the requirements of the early warning reporting system.

    Upon the completion of the Issuer’s qualifying transaction on December 23, 2020, Mr. Carosa held beneficial ownership or control of an aggregate opening balance of 6,232,468 Shares and 688,888 incentive stock options of the Issuer, representing, at that time, approximately 15.31% of the Issuer’s issued and outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis, or 17.00% of the Issuer’s issued and outstanding Shares on a partially-diluted basis, assuming the exercise of Mr. Carosa’s incentive stock options only.

    On July 14, 2023, Mr. Carosa beneficially acquired 10,000 Shares (acquired by Dominet B.V. as registered holder) (the “Reportable Event”) through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange. Pursuant to the Reportable Event, the 10,000 Shares were acquired at an acquisition price of $1.00 per Share for total net proceeds of $10,000. Immediately prior to the Reportable Event, Mr. Carosa beneficially owned 6,235,968 Shares and 688,888 options, representing approximately 14.96% of the Issuer’s then-issued and outstanding Shares on a partially-diluted basis. Immediately following the Reportable Event, Mr. Carosa beneficially owned 6,245,968 Shares and 688,888 options, representing approximately 14.99% of the Issuer’s then-issued and outstanding Shares on a partially-diluted basis. Given that the total issued and outstanding Shares of the Issuer had increased since the early warning report dated December 30, 2020 (the “Prior EWR”) (resulting in dilution to Mr. Carosa’s holdings), the Reportable Event triggered a reportable transaction for Mr. Carosa under the early warning reporting system as follows: when compared against Mr. Carosa’s aggregate beneficial shareholding percentage as last reported in the Prior EWR, Mr. Carosa’s aggregate beneficial shareholding percentage immediately following the Reportable Transaction represented a decrease of 2.02%, on a partially diluted basis.

    Subsequent to the Reportable Event and to the date hereof, Mr. Carosa has made additional acquisitions or dispositions of Shares, which in the aggregate do not trigger the requirement to file an additional early warning report. Nevertheless, disclosure is being made herein as to the current beneficial holdings of Mr. Carosa. As of the date hereof, Mr. Carosa beneficially owns, or controls or directs, a total of 5,600,000 Shares and 688,888 options to purchase Shares, representing 12.28% of the issued and outstanding Shares of the Issuer on a non-diluted basis and 13.59% of the issued and outstanding Shares on a partially diluted basis. In addition, Mr. Carosa notes that it has made certain changes to the registered ownership of its Shares, without affecting ultimate beneficial ownership, since the Prior EWR. The current registered ownership is as follows: of the 5,600,000 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Carosa, 4,600,000 Shares are held by Carosa Corporation B.V. and 1,000,000 Shares are held by Dominet Digital Investments Pty. Ltd., both of which are holding companies beneficially owned or controlled by Mr. Carosa.

    Mr. Carosa sold the Shares as part of his investment strategy. Mr. Carosa may further purchase, hold, trade, dispose or otherwise deal in the securities of the Issuer, in such manner as he deems appropriate, including on the open market or through private transactions in the future depending on market conditions, reformulation of plans and/or other relevant factors.

    This press release is being issued pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which also requires a report to be filed in accordance with applicable securities laws (the “Early Warning Report“). A copy of the Early Warning Report will appear on Banxa’s profile on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.com. Banxa’s head office is located at 15th Floor, 1111 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3. A copy of the Early Warning Report may also be obtained by contacting Mr. Carosa as noted below.

    For further information, please contact:

    Domenico Carosa
    Telephone:
    E-mail: dom@dominet.com

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

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  • MIL-OSI: $TOCKHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Urges Shareholders of FNA, BECN, QTRX, PLYA to Take Action

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are investigating:

    • Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE: FNA), relating to the proposed merger with Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Zimmer Biomet will acquire all outstanding shares of Paragon 28 common stock for $13.00 per share. Paragon 28 shareholders will also receive a non-tradeable contingent value right entitling holders to receive up to $1.00 per share in cash if certain revenue milestones are achieved.

    ACT NOW. The Shareholder Vote is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

    Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/paragon-28-inc-fna/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    • Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: BECN), relating to the proposed merger with QXO, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Beacon shareholders will receive $124.35 per share in cash.

    ACT NOW. The Tender Offer expires on April 14, 2025.

    Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/beacon-roofing-supply-inc-becn/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    • Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), relating to the proposed merger with Akoya Biosciences. Under the terms of the agreement, Akoya shareholders will receive 0.318 shares of Quanterix common stock for each share of Akoya common stock owned. Quanterix shareholders will own approximately 70% of the combined company.

    Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/quanterix-corporation-qtrx/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    • Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA), relating to the proposed merger with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Hyatt will acquire all outstanding shares of Playa for $13.50 per share in cash.

    ACT NOW. The Tender Offer expires on April 25, 2025.

    Click here for more https://monteverdelaw.com/case/playa-hotels-resorts-n-v-plya/ It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE THE SAME. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

    1. Do you file class actions and go to Court?
    2. When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
    3. What cases did you recover money in and how much?

    About Monteverde & Associates PC

    Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    No company, director or officer is above the law. If you own common stock in any of the above listed companies and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

    Contact:
    Juan Monteverde, Esq.
    MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC
    The Empire State Building
    350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740
    New York, NY 10118
    United States of America
    jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com
    Tel: (212) 971-1341

    Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com).  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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  • MIL-OSI: Acceleware Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of transformative technologies targeting the decarbonization of industrial process heat, today announced its financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (all figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted). Acceleware’s results reflect contributions from the Company’s two business units, radio frequency (“RF”) heating for industrial applications using the Company’s proprietary Clean Tech Inverter (“CTI”) including enhanced oil recovery (“RF XL”), and scientific high-performance computing (“HPC”). This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2024 and management’s discussion and analysis (“MDA”) with respect thereto, all of which are available on Acceleware’s website at www.acceleware.com or on www.sedarplus.ca.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Financial highlights for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

        Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
        Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023  
    Revenue $ 1,918,077 43,590 5,233,033 279,011  
    Comprehensive income/ (loss)   851,242 617,748 2,001,685 (2,045,373 )
    Gross R&D expenditures   581,071 684,437 2,872,982 2,872,982  
    Government assistance   2,064,434 1,227,929 2,618,242  
     

    Acceleware is piloting RF XL at its commercial-scale RF XL pilot project at Marwayne, Alberta (the “RF XL Pilot”). During 2024, the RF XL Pilot was shut down awaiting redeployment of upgraded subsurface components designed to address limitations encountered in the first phase of heating. Please refer to the RF XL PILOT UPDATE section below for more information, and to the MDA for a complete RF XL Pilot update.

    Based on results to date, Acceleware remains confident that RF XL will become viable as a differentiated technology in the effort to reduce production costs and decarbonize heavy oil and oil sands production. In 2024, the Company’s operations team continued data analysis, “history-matching” simulations and other analyses of operational data from tests in 2022. The analysis provides evidence that the operation of the RF XL Pilot resulted in sustained heating of the formation around the heating well prior to the pause in operations for maintenance and inspection. In particular, the Company successfully injected RF power into the heating well for over 200 days — a significant milestone and something that has never been achieved before. Also of note is that the CTI successfully operated for seven consecutive months at a variety of power levels and operating conditions during this time.

    In the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company worked closely with industry partners to refine the next iteration of the RF XL subsurface system to address technical issues that were illuminated during the first phase of heating at the RF XL Pilot. This redesign work is now complete and ready for manufacturing and deployment. During 2024 the Company confirmed that the expected cost to redeploy the upgraded design at Marwayne would be approximately $5 million including contingency. In December 2024, the Company announced that it had secured a total of up to $1.3 million in non-dilutive funding from the Clean Resource Innovation Network (“CRIN”) for the next phase of the RF XL Pilot, contingent on the Company sourcing the remaining $3.7 million. To this end, the Company also secured an RF XL consulting contract from an oil and gas operator (whose identity remains confidential), the net proceeds of which will be applied to RF XL development. The Company has identified several additional industry and government potential funders and is in discussions with them. The purpose of the next phase of the RF XL Pilot is to enable higher power to be distributed in the reservoir for a sustained period, resulting in higher reservoir temperatures and oil production, to advance the potential commercial viability of RF XL technology.

    In addition to development work, and with results gained from RF XL deployment in Marwayne to date, Management has also initiated a strategic review of the commercialization plan for RF XL. The process involved analyzing various heavy oil and bitumen reservoirs in western Canada, considering RF XL test results and analyses conducted to date, with the goal of determining the optimal resources for the demonstration of commercial viability of RF XL. These reservoirs included not only the vast McMurray oil sands, but also heavy oil plays including the Clearwater in north-central Alberta, the Bluesky in west-central Alberta, and the Mannville Stack in eastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan. The review process has led Management to conclude that heavy oil plays offer the greatest near-term potential for commercializing RF XL, due to lower initial capital cost per well, ability to scale from one-to-many heating wells, lower operating cost to effectively decrease viscosity, and the potential for significant incremental production and ultimate recovery to make uneconomic resources economic. Once proven in heavy oil, Management believes the oil sands will offer significant market expansion potential.

    In Q1 2025, Acceleware’s board of directors approved a Management proposal to investigate (in parallel with continued effort to progress a second phase of heating at Marwayne) the opportunity for Acceleware, as an operator, to acquire a suitable heavy oil property, and thereafter apply RF XL as a secondary recovery method to improve the property’s production, cashflow, ultimate recovery and asset valuation. Should this investigation ultimately lead to a decision to “green light” an undertaking of this nature based on its economic merits, Acceleware would benefit from the valuation enhancement brought about by RF XL. Management has commenced its investigation as of the date of this news release.

    Beyond enhanced recovery of heavy oil, Acceleware believes EM Powered Heat and the CTI can economically decarbonize many industrial heating verticals through electrification. Immediate application of electrification in industrial heating is critical in the clean energy transition. Acceleware has established initiatives, and is in discussions to pursue other initiatives, to develop CTI powered prototypes for applications in industries such as mining and mineral processing, concrete, carbon capture, agri-food drying, hydrogen and other clean fuels production.

    Acceleware continues to work toward securing a contract to complete Phase 3 of a potash ore drying project from the International Minerals Innovation Institute (“IMII”). The findings of Phase 2 were presented to IMII in July 2024, and the Company continues to conduct paid testing with the system. Phase 3 of the project would include the design, construction and testing of a larger shop-scale demonstration dryer. IMII, a non-profit organization jointly funded by industry and government, is committed to developing and implementing innovative education, training, research and development partnerships to support a world-class minerals industry. IMII’s minerals industry members include BHP, Cameco Corporation, Fission Uranium Corp., The Mosaic Company and Nutrien Ltd.

    The Company has 28 patents granted or allowed to protect various proprietary technologies and 32 patent applications pending or under development. The Company uses an integrated strategy for IP protection involving a combination of patenting and trade secrets, working closely with the patent offices and intellectual property advisors.

    RF XL PILOT UPDATE

    Consistent with the last update, Acceleware plans to continue a second phase of heating after completing a proposed significant subsurface design upgrade to address the moisture ingress issue. Prior to the next phase of heating, all RF XL subsurface components will be removed, refurbished, or upgraded, and then redeployed. This plan was developed in consultation with industry partners and service providers and among the alternatives examined, it is expected to have the highest probability of achieving higher power injected into the reservoir for a sustained period. During 2024 the engineering team worked to solidify plans and estimate costs. An estimated additional $5 million of funding is required to complete the redeployment including contingency, and Acceleware is actively working to raise these funds. Acceleware has secured $1.3 million partial funding for the redeployment conditional on securing the balance of the funds from industry partners or other sources. The final timing and cost of the redeployment and subsequent heating is uncertain and remains primarily dependent on financing, partner investment, the time required to source the remaining financing, and the successful deployment of repairs and components. Planned upgrades have been specifically designed to eliminate the moisture ingress issue. In addition, measures will be taken to add resilience to the system to ensure long-term operation if moisture does return. Upgrades will also be made to enhance the performance of the CTI function, including providing more accurate monitoring of broadband voltage, current and power.

    Total direct funding received for the first phase of the RF XL Pilot was $24.4 million and included $5.9 million from Alberta Innovates, $5.5 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (“SDTC”), $5.0 million from Emissions Reduction Alberta (“ERA”), $3.0 million from CRIN and $5.0 million in aggregate from three oil sands operators. See discussion below in Financial Summary. In exchange for funding, the oil sands operators received exclusive access to detailed technical data and test results, prioritized rights to host a subsequent test, preferred pricing on pre-commercial products and preferred access to RF XL products. These major oil sands producers represent well over one million barrels of oil sands and heavy oil production per day.

    QUARTER IN REVIEW

    Revenue of $1.9 million was recorded in the three months ended December 31, 2024 (“Q4 2024”) compared to $44 thousand in the three months ended December 31, 2023 (“Q4 2023”) and $3.3 million in the previous quarter ended September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024”). Revenue in Q4 2024 included $1.9 million related to the RF XL Pilot. Deferred revenue related to a contract with one oil sands producer was recognized when all deliverables were provided.

    Total comprehensive income for Q4 2024 was $0.9 million compared to a comprehensive income of $0.8 million for Q4 2023 and comprehensive income of $1.2 million for Q3 2024. Comprehensive income in Q4 2024 and Q3 2024 was higher due to revenue related to the RF XL Pilot, while positive comprehensive income in Q4 2023 was due to higher government assistance for R&D. Finance expenses in Q4 2024 and Q4 2023 include interest expense on notes payable which are funding the Company’s working capital. Comprehensive income in all periods was impacted by changes in value of the derivative financial instruments embedded within the convertible debenture. The changes in derivative value are driven primarily by the fluctuation in the Company’s share price.

    Gross R&D expenses incurred in Q4 2024 were $0.6 million compared to $0.7 million in Q4 2023 and $0.5 million in Q3 2024. R&D spending in Q4 2024 was principally related to the IMII dryer for potash ore and included lab engineering, designing and testing, data analysis, and partner consultations. R&D spending in Q4 2023 was related to the RF XL Pilot. There was $nil government assistance received in Q4 2024 and $2.1 million in Q4 2023 and $0.7 million in Q3 2024. The Company received the final CRIN payment of $0.3 million in Q3 2024 and the final ERA holdback payment of $0.2 million. The Government of Alberta’s Innovation Employment Grant (“IEG”) to support research and development was effective January 1, 2021 and provides a grant of up to 20% of eligible R&D expenses incurred in Alberta. This new grant effectively replaced Alberta’s 10% scientific research and experimental development refundable tax credit that was eliminated as at December 31, 2019. The Company met the eligibility criteria, claimed eligible R&D expenditures and received $0.3 million in Q3 2024 related to 2023 eligible expenditures, received $0.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 related to 2022 eligible expenditures, and $0.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2023 related to 2021 eligible expenditures. Government assistance is recorded as a reduction of R&D expenses.

    G&A expenses incurred in Q4 2024 were $315 thousand compared to $579 thousand in Q4 2023 and $446 thousand in Q3 2024. There were lower non-cash payroll related costs incurred in Q4 2024 due to the timing of option grants and lower salaries as the Company continues to prioritize cost control given uncertain economic conditions.

    YEAR IN REVIEW

    Revenue of $5.2 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $279 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $4.75 million services revenue related to the RF XL Pilot and $322 thousand in services revenue related to the potash drying project. Revenue was recognized for the RF XL Pilot as all milestones were completed under Project Funding Agreements for two oil sands producers while a third oil sands producer terminated its Project Funding Agreement triggering revenue recognition of previously received milestone payments.

    Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2.0 million compared to comprehensive loss of $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was due to higher revenue as noted above, despite lower government assistance for R&D. There were fluctuations in both periods related to changes in fair value of the derivative financial instruments embedded in convertible debentures.

    Gross R&D expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $2.3 million compared to $2.9 million incurred during the year ended December 31, 2023 due to higher R&D activity in the first half of 2023 related to the final on site activities associated with the RF XL Pilot. Federal and provincial government assistance of $1.2 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2024. This was lower than the $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 when the RF XL Pilot on-site activities wrapped up. R&D net of government assistance was $1.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $255 thousand in the year ended December 31, 2023.

    General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024 were $1.6 million compared to $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to lower salaries and professional fees. The Company continues to prioritize cost management, while it works on sourcing financing alternatives.

    As at December 31, 2024, Acceleware had negative working capital of $3.4 million (December 31, 2023 – negative working capital of $2.0 million) including cash and cash equivalents of $272 thousand (December 31, 2023 – $1.0 million). The increase in negative working capital is attributable to the decrease in cash as well as an increase in short term notes payable, and an increase in deferred management compensation.

    In the interests of matching cash requirements with a combination of cash generated from operations, external funding, and capital raising activities, the Company actively manages its cash flow and investments in new products. Acceleware intends to maximize cash generated from operations through several initiatives which include continuing to focus on higher gross margin software products that are marketed through a combination of direct and reseller models; minimizing operating expenses where possible; and limiting capital expenditures. As the Company continues to develop its RF Heating technology, new R&D investments will be financed through a combination of internal cash flow from the HPC business, project funding agreements, government assistance and external financing, when available.

    ABOUT ACCELEWARE:

    Acceleware is an innovator of clean-tech decarbonization technologies comprised of two business units: Radio Frequency Heating Technology and Seismic Imaging Software.

    Acceleware is piloting RF XL, its patented low-cost, low-carbon production technology for heavy oil and oil sands that is materially different from any heavy oil recovery technique used today. Acceleware’s vision is that electrification of heavy oil and oil sands production can be made possible through RF XL, supporting a transition to much cleaner energy production that can quickly bend the emissions curve downward. With clean electricity, Acceleware’s RF XL technology could eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy oil and oil sands production. RF XL uses no water, requires no solvent, has a small physical footprint, can be redeployed from site to site, and can be applied to a multitude of reservoir types. Acceleware is also actively developing partnerships for RF heating of other industrial applications using the Company’s proprietary CTI.

    Acceleware and Saa Dene Group (co-founded by Jim Boucher) have created Acceleware | Kisâstwêw to raise the profile, adoption, and value of Acceleware technologies. The shared vision of the partnership is to improve the environmental and economic performance of the energy sector by supporting ideals that are important to Indigenous peoples, including respect for land, water, and clean air.

    The Company’s seismic imaging software solutions are state-of-the-art for high fidelity imaging, providing the most accurate and advanced imaging available for oil exploration in complex geologies. Acceleware is a public company listed on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol “AXE”.

    NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND OTHER ADVISORIES

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information generally means information about an issuer’s business, capital, or operations that are prospective in nature, and includes disclosure about the issuer’s prospective financial performance or financial position. 

    The forward-looking information in this press release can be identified by terms such as “believes”, “estimates”, “plans”, “potential”, and “will”, and includes information about, the expected commercialization of RF XL, the expected cost of the RF XL Pilot, the timing of the execution of the RF XL Pilot and the redeployment, expected financing required for the RF XL Pilot redeployment, and the anticipated economic and societal benefits of the RF XL technology. Acceleware assumes that current cost estimates are accurate, current timelines will not be delayed by either internal or external causes, that research and development effort including the commercial-scale test plans will result in commercial-ready products, and that future capital raising efforts will be successful.

    Actual results may vary from the forward-looking information in this press release due to certain material risk factors. These risk factors are described in detail in Acceleware’s continuous disclosure documents, which are filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 

    Acceleware assumes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking information in this press release, unless it is required to do so under Canadian securities legislation. 

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described in this release in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. 

    DISCLAIMER

    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.

    For more information:
    Geoff Clark
    Tel: +1 (403) 249-9099
    geoff.clark@acceleware.com

    Acceleware Ltd.
    435 10th Avenue SE
    Calgary, AB, T2G 0W3
    Canada
    Tel: +1 (403) 249-9099
    www.acceleware.com

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  • MIL-OSI: ThreeD Capital Inc. Cancels Upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that it has cancelled its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”) originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am (Toronto time).

    ThreeD plans to reschedule the AGM within the next few weeks. Shareholders eligible to attend and vote at the AGM will receive new forms of proxy with meeting details.

    About ThreeD Capital Inc.

    ThreeD is a publicly-traded Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors. ThreeD’s investment strategy is to invest in multiple private and public companies across a variety of sectors globally. ThreeD seeks to invest in early stage, promising companies where it may be the lead investor and can additionally provide investees with advisory services and access to the Company’s ecosystem.

    For further information: 

    Matthew Davis, CPA
    Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
    Phone: 416-941-8900

    The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release and accepts no responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy hereof.

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  • MIL-OSI: Quorum Announces Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024 Results Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast Details

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: QIS) (“Quorum”), a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations, intends to release its Q4 and fiscal year 2024 Results after markets close on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

    Maury Marks, President and Chief Executive Officer and Marilyn Bown, Chief Financial Officer will present the Q4 and fiscal year 2024 Results at a conference call with concurrent audio webcast, scheduled for:

    An updated Investor Presentation, replay of the results conference call, and transcripts of the conference call, will also be available at www.QuorumInformationSystems.com.    

    About Quorum Information Technologies Inc.

    Quorum is a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations, including:

    • Quorum’s Dealership Management System (DMS), which automates, integrates, and streamlines key processes across departments in a dealership, and emphasizes revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
    • DealerMine CRM, a sales and service Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) system and set of Business Development Centre services that drives revenue into the critical sales and service departments in a dealership.
    • Autovance, a modern retailing platform that helps dealerships attract more business through Digital Retailing, improve in-store profits and closing rates through its desking tool and maximize their efficiency and CSI through Autovance’s F&I menu solution.
    • Accessible Accessories, a digital retailing platform that allows franchised dealerships to efficiently increase their vehicle accessories revenue. 
    • VINN Automotive, a premier automotive marketplace that streamlines the vehicle research and purchase process for vehicle shoppers while helping retailers sell more efficiently.

    Contacts:

    Maury Marks
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    403-777-0036
    Maury.Marks@QuorumInfoTech.com

    Marilyn Bown
    Chief Financial Officer
    403-777-0036
    Marilyn.Bown@QuorumInfoTech.com

    Forward-Looking Information

    This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (“forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “objective”, “continuous”, “ongoing”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. Quorum believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon.

    Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involves a number of risks and uncertainties some of which are described herein. Such forward-looking information necessarily involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Quorum’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed this release and neither accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/70cebaab-bf32-43c9-b2a6-950d94e7d415

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  • MIL-OSI: Brown & Brown, Inc. announces 2025 first-quarter earnings release and conference call dates

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announces it will release its 2025 first-quarter earnings on Monday, April 28, 2025, after the close of the market. On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, J. Powell Brown, Brown & Brown’s president and chief executive officer, and R. Andrew Watts, Brown & Brown’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host an investor update conference call concerning Brown & Brown’s first-quarter 2025 financial results. You are invited to listen to the call, which will be broadcast live on Brown & Brown’s website at 8:00 a.m. EDT. Simply log on to www.bbrown.com and click on “Investor Relations” and then “Calendar of Events.”

    If you are unable to listen during the live webcast, audio from the conference call will be archived on Brown & Brown’s website, www.bbrown.com, for 14 days after the live broadcast. To access the website replay, go to “Investor Relations” and click on “Calendar of Events.”

    About Brown & Brown, Inc.

    Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm providing enhanced customer-centric risk management solutions since 1939. With a global presence spanning 500+ locations and a team of more than 17,000 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering scalable, innovative strategies for our customers at every step of their growth journey. Learn more at BBrown.com.

    This press release may contain certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements, including those associated with the timing of the release of our first-quarter results. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the current belief of Brown & Brown, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. It is possible that actual events may differ from anticipated events contemplated by these forward-looking statements and that we may release our first-quarter results at a later date as a result. Further information concerning the Company and its business, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company’s release of its financial results, is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which the Company hereafter becomes aware.

    For more information:

    R. Andrew Watts
    Chief Financial Officer
    (386) 239-5770

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