Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today its Lloyd’s syndicate (“Syndicate 2008”), managed by Enstar Managing Agency Limited, has completed the previously announced transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609, managed by Atrium Underwriters Limited.

    Under the terms of the loss portfolio transfer agreement, Atrium Syndicate 609 ceded net loss reserves of approximately $196 million, based on Atrium’s carried reserves as at Q3 2024, to Enstar’s Syndicate 2008. The reinsurance relates to business underwritten in the 2023 and prior years of account, with all claims handling transferring to Syndicate 2008.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact:

    For Enstar:
    For Investors: Matthew Kirk (investor.relations@enstargroup.com)
    For Media: Jenna Kerr (communications@enstargroup.com)

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  • MIL-OSI: Greystone Housing Impact Investors Files Form 10-K and Issues Investor Schedule K-1s 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OMAHA, Neb., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP, a Delaware limited partnership, (NYSE: GHI) (the “Partnership”) today announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2025.  A copy of this Form 10-K is available on the Partnership’s website at www.ghiinvestors.com/sec-filings/annual-reports. The Partnership’s unitholders may receive a hard copy of the Form 10-K free of charge upon request to the Partnership’s Investor Services department at (855) 428-2951.

    The Partnership also announced that investors may now access their Tax Year 2024 Schedule K-1 forms using the Tax Package Support website at www.taxpackagesupport.com/greystone. Investors with existing access to Tax Package Support can access their Partnership Schedule K-1 information using their existing accounts. Investors needing to set up an account can do so by clicking on the “Sign Up” link. Tax Package Support representatives are available to assist users at (833) 608-3512. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm CST.

    In addition to being available electronically, paper copies of investor Tax Year 2024 Schedule K-1 forms will be printed and mailed to investor addresses on file unless the investor has chosen paperless delivery through the Tax Package Support website.

    Further information can be found on the “K-1 Information” page of the Partnership’s website at www.ghiinvestors.com/resources/k-1-information. You may also contact the Partnership’s Investor Services department at (855) 428-2951 or via email at ghiK1s@greyco.com.

    About Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP

    Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP was formed in 1998 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the primary purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise dealing with a portfolio of mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing for affordable multifamily, seniors and student housing properties. The Partnership is pursuing a business strategy of acquiring additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments on a leveraged basis. The Partnership expects and believes the interest earned on these mortgage revenue bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The Partnership seeks to achieve its investment growth strategy by investing in additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments as permitted by its Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, dated December 5, 2022, taking advantage of attractive financing structures available in the securities market, and entering into interest rate risk management instruments. Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP press releases are available at www.ghiinvestors.com.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Information contained in this press release contains “forward-looking statements,” which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks involving current maturities of our financing arrangements and our ability to renew or refinance such maturities, fluctuations in short-term interest rates, collateral valuations, mortgage revenue bond investment valuations and overall economic and credit market conditions. For a further list and description of such risks, see the reports and other filings made by the Partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The Partnership disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Karen Marotta
    Greystone
    212-896-9149
    Karen.Marotta@greyco.com

    INVESTOR CONTACT:
    Andy Grier
    Investors Relations
    402-952-1235

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  • MIL-OSI: ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED SECURES ORDER WORTH APPROXIMATELY US$45 MILLION FOR AI DATA CENTRE SERVER SOLUTION

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARB IOT Group Limited (“ARB IOT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARBB) today announced that it has, through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, ARB IOT Group Sdn Bhd, signed an artificial intelligence (AI) Products Supply Agreement with Gajah Kapitalan Sdn Bhd (“GKSB”), an entity dedicated to empowering Malaysian businesses through technological innovation, with a focus on delivering advanced computing systems for enterprises, research institutions and developers in Malaysia. This agreement paves the way for ARB IOT to supply 500 units of state-of-the-art ARB-222 AI servers (“AI Products”) to provide high-performance immersible computer servers to GKSB in a deal valued at approximately US$45.0 million.

    This milestone highlights ARB IOT’s commitment to expanding its presence in the rapidly growing data center sector. By tapping into the rising demand for digital assets and leveraging its expertise in AI server solutions, the Company is strategically positioned to seize new opportunities driven by the latest advancements in AI, fostering sustainable growth and value creation for its stakeholders.

    Dato’ Sri Liew Kok Leong, CEO of ARB IOT expressed, “Our collaboration with GKSB strengthen our mission to provide leading-edge AI server solutions and to deliver significant cost savings and operational efficiencies to the customers. Such order represents a significant milestone for the Company and highlights the growing demand for the AI Products. This not only strengthens our collaboration but also drives our continued growth and expansion in the market.

    As we carry out this agreement with GKSB, our commitment to excellence and innovation remains unwavering. The trust placed in ARB IOT to deliver these state-of-the-art AI Products reflects our shared dedication to enhancing the operational capabilities”.

    Muhammad Badrun Almuhaimin Bin Baharon, Director of GKSB emphasised, “We look forward to enhancing our technological capabilities and providing valuable market insights that will enable ARB IOT to better serve the needs of our target audience where AI is universally accessible, leading to diverse applications and breakthroughs across industries”.

    About GKSB
    GKSB is dedicated to empowering Malaysian businesses through technological innovation, focusing on delivering advanced computing systems for enterprises, research institutions and developers.

    About ARB IOT Group Limited
    ARB IOT Group Limited is a provider of complete solutions to clients for the integration of Internet of Things (“IoT”) systems and devices from designing to project deployment. We offer a wide range of IoT systems as well as provide customers a substantial range of services such as system integration and system support service. We deliver holistic solutions with full turnkey deployment from designing, installation, testing, precommissioning, and commissioning of various IoT systems and devices as well as integration of automated systems, including installation of wire and wireless and mechatronic works.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, such as statements regarding our estimated future results of operations and financial position, our strategy and plans, and our objectives or goals, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Our actual results may differ materially or perhaps significantly from those discussed herein, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including, but not limited to, those that we discussed or referred to in the Company’s disclosure documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F as well as in our other reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forwardlooking statements, other than as required by applicable law.

    For further information, please contact:
    ARB IOT Group Limited
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: contact@arbiotgroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Diginex Limited to Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell on March 5, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diginex Limited (“Diginex Limited” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DGNX), an impact technology company specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, announced today that it will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, marking a key milestone following its successful listing in January 2025.

    Diginex Limited’s Chairman and Founder, Miles Pelham, will lead the ceremony, joined by members of the board of directors, executive leadership, business partners, key advisors, and other stakeholders who have been instrumental in the Company’s success.

    “Ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell is a momentous occasion for Diginex Limited as we continue expanding our presence in the sustainability focused RegTech space,” said Miles Pelham, Chairman and Founder of Diginex Limited. “This milestone reflects the dedication of our team, the support of our stakeholders, and our unwavering commitment to driving long-term value. We look forward to accelerating our mission of empowering businesses to operate more sustainably.”

    The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Nasdaq website at https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony, with live footage and event highlights starting at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time. Event photos and videos will be available shortly after the ceremony on Diginex Limited’s corporate website and social media channels.

    About Diginex Limited

    Diginex Limited is a Cayman Islands exempted company, with subsidiaries located in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Diginex Limited conducts operations through its wholly owned subsidiary Diginex Solutions (HK) Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“DSL”) and DSL is the sole owner of (i) Diginex Services Limited, a corporation formed in the United Kingdom and (ii) Diginex USA LLC, a limited liability company formed in the State of Delaware. DSL commenced operations in 2020, and is a software company that empowers businesses and governments to streamline ESG, climate, and supply chain data collection and reporting. DSL is an impact technology business that helps organizations address the some of the most pressing ESG, climate and sustainability issues, utilizing blockchain, machine learning and data analysis technology to lead change and increase transparency in corporate social responsibility and climate action.

    Diginex’s products and services solutions enable companies to collect, evaluate and share sustainability data through easy-to-use software. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://www.diginex.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. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” 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 disclosed in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Diginex
    Investor Relations
    Email:ir@diginex.com

    IR Contact Europe
    Anna Höffken
    Phone: +49.40.609186.0
    Email: diginex@kirchhoff.de

    IR Contact US
    Jackson Lin
    Lambert by LLYC
    Phone: +1 (646) 717-4593
    Email: jian.lin@llyc.global

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  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Secures Strategic Naval Base San Diego Project to Strengthen U.S. National Security with American-Made Energy Storage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EDISON, N.J., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”), America’s leading innovator in designing, manufacturing, and providing zinc-based long duration energy storage systems sourced and manufactured in the United States, today announced an $8 million standalone BESS order for the Naval Base of San Diego. Fully funded by a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC), this order highlights Eos’ critical role in supporting U.S. national security infrastructure with American-made energy storage.

    This strategic project will provide essential energy resilience to the U.S. Navy’s western fleet, enhancing operational reliability and supporting mission-critical functions that strengthen the country’s national security. The order also signifies Eos’ commitment to improving grid resilience in the state of California and marks the ongoing expansion of the Company’s valued partnership with the CEC.

    “Partnering with the CEC to deliver energy resilience to a key naval installation is a direct reflection of our mission to advance American energy independence and support the country’s most critical functions,” said Justin Vagnozzi, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Eos Energy. “We are incredibly proud to contribute to the Navy’s mission and provide vital infrastructure for our armed forces with a safe, secure, and American-made technology.”

    The project will be powered by Eos Z3™ Cubes, which are renowned for their safety, non-flammable chemistry, and low operational costs due to the absence of cooling system requirements. Manufactured in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, the Z3 Cubes benefit from Eos’ predominantly U.S.-based supply chain, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and job creation.

    This order follows Eos’ recent successful announcements across the defense and energy sectors, including the recently announced standalone storage order with International Electric Power and the CEC to support Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. Eos deployment of American-made energy storages systems is essential not just for military resilience but also plays a key role in fortifying the U.S. against global energy disruptions and securing the nation’s energy independence.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expected revenue, for the fiscal years December 31, 2025, our path to profitability and strategic outlook, statements regarding orders backlog and opportunity pipeline, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to increase product volume on our state-of-the-art manufacturing line, statements regarding our future expansion and its impact on our ability to scale up operations, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to strengthen our overall supply chain, statements regarding our expectation that our new comprehensive insurance program will provide increased operational and economic certainty, statements that refer to the delayed draw term loan with Cerberus, milestones thereunder and the anticipated use of proceeds, statements that refer to outlook, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.

    Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged; our ability to forecast trends accurately; our ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness; our ability to achieve the operational milestones on the delayed draw term loan; our ability to raise financing in the future; risks associated with the credit agreement with Cerberus, including risks of default, dilution of outstanding Common Stock, consequences for failure to meet milestones and contractual lockup of shares; our customers’ ability to secure project financing; the amount of final tax credits available to our customers or to Eos pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act; the timing and availability of future funding under the Department of Energy Loan Facility; our ability to continue to develop efficient manufacturing processes to scale and to forecast related costs and efficiencies accurately; fluctuations in our revenue and operating results; competition from existing or new competitors; our ability to convert firm order backlog and pipeline to revenue; risks associated with security breaches in our information technology systems; risks related to legal proceedings or claims; risks associated with evolving energy policies in the United States and other countries and the potential costs of regulatory compliance; risks associated with changes to the U.S. trade environment; our ability to maintain the listing of our shares of common stock on NASDAQ; our ability to grow our business and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain our management and key employees; risks related to the adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and increased interest rates; risk from supply chain disruptions and other impacts of geopolitical conflict; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Eos may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; other factors beyond our control; risks related to adverse changes in general economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.

    The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties, and factors, including those more fully described in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in the subsequent periodic and current reports and other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks and uncertainties may emerge that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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  • MIL-OSI: Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MFIN, “Medallion” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company that originates and services loans in various consumer and commercial industries, along with offering loan origination services to fintech strategic partners, announced today its results for the quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2024.

    2024 Fourth Quarter Highlights

    • Net income was $10.1 million, or $0.43 per share, compared to $14.3 million, or $0.60 per share, in the prior year quarter, and included $1.3 million of taxi medallion recoveries in the current quarter compared to $12.5 million in the prior year quarter.
    • Net interest income grew 6% to $52.0 million from $49.0 million in the prior year quarter.
    • Net interest margin on net loans was 8.15%, compared to 8.50% in the prior year quarter, and on gross loans it was 7.84%, compared to 8.20% in the prior year quarter.
    • Loan originations grew 69% to $285.7 million, compared to $169.1 million in the prior year quarter.
    • Credit loss provision increased to $20.6 million from $10.8 million in the prior year quarter.
    • The Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend 10% to $0.11 per share.
    • In connection with a pending agreement in principle with the SEC’s Division of Enforcement on terms of settlement, the Company recorded a charge of $3.0 million as well as a benefit of $5.5 million related to insurance coverage of legal costs incurred.

    2024 Full-Year Highlights

    • Net income was $35.9 million, or $1.52 per share, compared to $55.1 million, or $2.37 per share, in the prior year, and included $6.9 million of taxi medallion recoveries in the current year compared to $29.6 million in the prior year.
    • Net interest income grew 8% to $202.5 million from $188.1 million in the prior year.
    • Net interest margin on net loans was 8.35%, compared to 8.68% in the prior year, and on gross loans it was 8.05%, compared to 8.38% in the prior year.
    • Loan originations were $1.0 billion, compared to $960.0 million in the prior year.
    • Total loans, including loans held for sale, grew 12% to $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $2.2 billion a year ago.
    • Credit loss provision increased to $76.5 million from $37.8 million in the prior year.
    • The Company repurchased 570,404 shares of common stock at an average cost of $8.07 per share in the year, for a total of $4.6 million.
    • Total assets grew to $2.9 billion as of December 31, 2024, an 11% increase over December 31, 2023.

    Executive Commentary – Andrew Murstein, President of Medallion

    “We continue to be pleased with our quarterly and full-year performance. In the fourth quarter of 2023, taxi medallion recoveries added $0.37 to our bottom line compared to only $0.04 this quarter. For the full year, and the first time in our history, we originated over $1 billion of loans, more than half of which were high yielding recreation loans. We are quite pleased with this accomplishment.

    Our commercial lending group, Medallion Capital, exited a portfolio investment during the quarter generating net gains of $3.8 million on equity investments, with full year net gains of $6.9 million. Although our equity investments are small, over time they have generated meaningful earnings to our bottom line, with net gains totaling nearly $15 million over the past three years.

    Finally, in the quarter we reached an agreement in principle on terms of settlement and recorded a charge of $3.0 million related to the SEC matter as well as recognized a $5.5 million benefit related to insurance coverage of legal costs associated with this matter. The agreement is subject to approval of the Commissioners of the SEC and the court, and we look forward to bringing closure to this matter. 

    We are quite happy with where we are as a company, especially with the performance we have delivered over the past several years. We finished the year with record total interest income, net interest income, assets, strategic partnership loan volume, and total equity. We believe we are well-positioned for 2025 and the years ahead.” 

    Business Segment Highlights

    Recreation Lending Segment

    • Originations were $72.2 million during the quarter, compared to $62.7 million a year ago.
    • Recreation loans, including loans held for investment and loans held for sale, grew 15% to $1.5 billion, or 62% of total loans, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.3 billion, or 60% of total loans, a year ago.
    • Interest income grew 15% to $51.3 million for the quarter, from $44.4 million in the prior year quarter.
    • The average interest rate was 15.07% at year-end, compared to 14.79% a year ago.
    • Recreation loans 90 days or more past due were $10.0 million, or 0.67% of gross recreation loans, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $9.1 million, or 0.70%, a year ago.
    • Allowance for credit loss was 5.00% at year-end for loans held for investment, compared to 4.31% a year ago.
    • In December 2024, we signed a letter of intent to sell up to $121 million of recreation loans at a premium to par value.

    Home Improvement Lending Segment

    • Originations were $82.5 million during the quarter, compared to $66.0 million a year ago.
    • Home improvement loans grew 9% to $827.2 million, or 33% of total loans, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $760.6 million, or 34% of total loans, a year ago.
    • Interest income grew 16% to $19.9 million for the quarter, from $17.2 million in the prior year quarter.
    • The average interest rate was 9.81% at year-end, compared to 9.51% a year ago.
    • Home improvement loans 90 days or more past due were $1.4 million, or 0.17% of gross home improvement loans, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.5 million, or 0.20%, a year ago.
    • Allowance for credit loss was 2.48% at year-end, compared to 2.76% a year ago.

    Commercial Lending Segment

    • Commercial loans were $111.3 million at 2024, compared to $114.8 million a year ago.
    • The average interest rate on the portfolio was 12.97%, compared to 12.87% a year ago.

    Taxi Medallion Lending Segment

    • The Company collected $2.6 million of cash on taxi medallion-related assets during the quarter.
    • Total net taxi medallion assets declined to $7.7 million, a 37% reduction from a year ago, and represented less than 0.5% of the Company’s total assets, as of December 31, 2024.

    Capital Allocation

    Quarterly Dividend

    • The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17, 2025.

    Stock Repurchase Plan

    • As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $15.4 million remaining under its $40 million share repurchase program. During 2024, the Company purchased 570,404 shares for $4.6 million.

    Conference Call Information

    The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year financial results tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.

    In connection with its earnings release, the Company has updated its quarterly supplement presentation, which is now available at www.medallion.com.

    How to Participate

    • Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
    • Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern time
    • U.S. dial-in number: (833) 816-1412
    • International dial-in number: (412) 317-0504
    • Live webcast: Link to Webcast of 4Q24 Earnings Call

    A link to the live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s IR website.

    Replay Information

    The webcast replay will be available at the Company’s IR website until the next quarter’s results are announced.

    The conference call replay will be available following the end of the call through Wednesday, March 12

    • U.S. dial-in number: (844) 512-2921
    • International dial-in number: (412) 317-6671
    • Passcode: 1019 6407

    About Medallion Financial Corp.

    Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MFIN) and its subsidiaries originate and service a growing portfolio of consumer loans and mezzanine loans in various industries. Key industries served include recreation (towable RVs and marine) and home improvement (replacement roofs, swimming pools, and windows). Medallion Financial Corp. is headquartered in New York City, NY, and its largest subsidiary, Medallion Bank, is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.medallion.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Please note that this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to business performance, cash flow, net interest income and expenses, other expenses, earnings, growth, and our growth strategy. These statements are often, but not always, made using words or phrases such as “will” and “continue” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These statements relate to future public announcements of our earnings, the impact of the pending SEC litigation, expectations regarding our loan portfolio, including collections on our medallion loans, the potential for future asset growth, and market share opportunities. Medallion’s actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. For example, statements about the effects of the current economy, whether inflation or the risk of recession, operations, financial performance and prospects constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impacts may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in those forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments that are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond Medallion’s control. In addition to risks relating to the current economy, a description of certain risks to which Medallion is or may be subject, including risks related to the pending SEC litigation, the settlement of which remains subject to SEC and court approval, please refer to the factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Medallion’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

    Company Contact:
    Investor Relations
    212-328-2176
    InvestorRelations@medallion.com

    MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (UNAUDITED)
     
        December 31,  
    (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)   2024     2023  
    Assets            
    Cash, cash equivalents, and federal funds sold   $ 169,572     $ 149,845  
    Investment and equity securities     64,003       65,712  
    Loans     2,362,796       2,215,886  
    Allowance for credit losses     (97,368 )     (84,235 )
    Net loans receivable     2,265,428       2,131,651  
    Loans held for sale, at lower of amortized cost or fair value     128,226        
    Goodwill and intangible assets, net     169,949       171,394  
    Property, equipment, and right-of-use lease asset, net     13,756       14,076  
    Accrued interest receivable     15,314       13,538  
    Loan collateral in process of foreclosure     9,932       11,772  
    Other assets     32,426       29,839  
    Total assets   $ 2,868,606     $ 2,587,827  
    Liabilities            
    Deposits   $ 2,090,071     $ 1,866,657  
    Long-term debt     232,159       235,544  
    Short-term borrowings     49,000       8,000  
    Deferred tax liabilities, net     20,995       21,207  
    Operating lease liabilities     5,128       7,019  
    Accrued interest payable     8,231       6,822  
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses     24,064       30,804  
    Total liabilities     2,429,648       2,176,053  
    Total stockholders’ equity     370,170       342,986  
    Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries     68,788       68,788  
    Total equity     438,958       411,774  
    Total liabilities and equity   $ 2,868,606     $ 2,587,827  
    Number of shares outstanding     23,135,624       23,449,646  
    Book value per share   $ 16.00     $ 14.63  
    MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.‌
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (UNAUDITED)‌
     
        Three Months Ended December 31,     Years Ended December 31,  
    (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)   2024     2023     2024     2023  
    Total interest income   $ 76,519     $ 67,585     $ 290,702     $ 251,040  
    Total interest expense     24,507       18,567       88,167       62,946  
    Net interest income     52,012       49,018       202,535       188,094  
    Provision for credit losses     20,572       10,764       76,502       37,810  
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses     31,440       38,254       126,033       150,284  
    Other income (loss)                        
    Gain on equity investments, net     3,782       2,989       6,917       5,178  
    Gain on sale of loans and taxi medallions     123       413       1,293       4,992  
    Write-down of loan collateral in process of foreclosure     (509 )     (1,393 )     (528 )     (1,696 )
    Other income     846       979       3,648       2,846  
    Total other income, net     4,242       2,988       11,330       11,320  
    Other expenses                        
    Salaries and employee benefits     9,997       9,757       38,344       37,562  
    Loan servicing fees     2,820       2,459       10,771       9,543  
    Collection costs     1,581       1,271       6,380       6,000  
    Regulatory fees     969       710       3,795       3,194  
    Professional fee costs (benefits), net     (4,806 )     1,663       (1,372 )     5,886  
    Rent expense     663       617       2,682       2,472  
    Amortization of intangible assets     361       361       1,445       1,445  
    Penalties     3,000             3,000        
    Other expenses     2,628       2,246       9,382       9,466  
    Total other expenses     17,213       19,084       74,427       75,568  
    Income before income taxes     18,469       22,158       62,936       86,036  
    Income tax provision     6,815       6,328       21,011       24,910  
    Net income after taxes     11,654       15,830       41,925       61,126  
    Less: income attributable to the non-controlling interest     1,512       1,512       6,047       6,047  
    Total net income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp.   $ 10,142     $ 14,318     $ 35,878     $ 55,079  
    Basic net income per share   $ 0.45     $ 0.63     $ 1.59     $ 2.45  
    Diluted net income per share   $ 0.43     $ 0.60     $ 1.52     $ 2.37  
    Weighted average common shares outstanding                        
    Basic     22,455,498       22,608,243       22,546,051       22,510,435  
    Diluted     23,757,406       23,765,866       23,605,493       23,248,323  
    Dividends declared per common share   $ 0.11     $ 0.10     $ 0.41     $ 0.34  

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  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Enterprises Strengthens Executive Leadership to Drive Growth in American-Made Energy Storage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EDISON, N.J., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”), America’s leading innovator in designing, manufacturing, and providing zinc-based long duration energy storage (LDES) systems sourced and manufactured in the United States, today announced two leadership appointments that will further support its growth strategy and strengthen its market position. Effective March 5, 2025, Nathan Kroeker will transition from his current Chief Financial Officer role to become Eos’ Chief Commercial Officer. In conjunction with this strategic transition, the Company has appointed Eric Javidi as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive investing, operating and organizational leadership experience in the energy and energy infrastructure spaces.

    “Over the past two years, Nathan secured over $850 million in transformative financing, positioning Eos for significant operational expansion. His prior experience as CEO, where he successfully led an energy trading and marketing company operating assets like those of our customers, gives him a unique understanding of both the complexities of the industry and the evolving needs of customers,” said Joe Mastrangelo, Eos Chief Executive Officer. “Nathan’s background as Chief Financial Officer gives him a unique advantage in understanding both the financial and commercial landscapes of the industry, allowing him to create customer-centric solutions that are not only impactful, but also financially sustainable.”

    Kroeker will be responsible for expanding into new geographies, driving customer project financing, and ensuring that Eos’ offering is aligned with the diverse needs of its customer base. His expertise will help guide the Company’s growth by strengthening customer relationships and bankability, providing financing solutions, and positioning Eos as the preferred partner in long duration energy storage.

    “I am also very pleased to welcome Eric Javidi as our next Chief Financial Officer,” continued Mastrangelo. “Eric brings over 15 years of experience within the energy and energy infrastructure space, having held a variety of executive roles in both the public and private sectors. His extensive experience as a strategic leader will be invaluable as we scale our company. He has a proven track record of driving performance and growth through strategic decision making and tactical capital allocation decisions. His leadership will be crucial in maximizing profitability and shareholder value.”

    Javidi is an experienced executive with extensive industry experience having previously served as Managing Partner and Co-head of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, LP’s (“Kayne Anderson”) Energy Infrastructure strategy. In addition to his six years at Kayne Anderson, Javidi has served in C-suite executive roles for several public and private companies, including as the Chief Financial Officer of Archaea Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LFG) and CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL), and as President and CEO of Southcross Holdings LP. Additionally, he has provided ongoing strategic consulting services to some of the world’s largest infrastructure private equity firms related to their energy transition investments and strategies. Javidi began his career as an investment banker at Lehman Brothers, Barclays and UBS and holds an MBA from Duke University.

    “These two appointments are vital to our continued success,” added Mastrangelo. “Nathan’s transition to Chief Commercial Officer and the addition of Eric as Chief Financial Officer bring two uniquely qualified executives to key roles in the Company. Together, they will lead our efforts to scale operations, profitability and achieving long-term strategic growth in American-made energy storage.”

    “I am thrilled to be part of such an innovative and dynamic team and organization,” said Javidi. “With the energy storage market rapidly evolving to longer duration storage, Joe’s leadership and ability to execute, in addition to the world-class strategic partnership with Cerberus, it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Eos. I look forward to leveraging my experience to support the Company’s growth, drive value creation and help position Eos for both near-term and long-term success. With Nathan in his new role as Chief Commercial Officer, Eos is poised to enhance both our financial strength and our customer focused approach as we expand our domestic and international footprint and deliver industry-leading solutions.”

    This leadership change comes at a pivotal time as Eos continues to focus on expanding its presence in the fast-growing long duration energy storage market that require increased access to financing options that enable customers to adopt innovative technologies with greater ease and accessibility.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.


    Forward-Looking Statements

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expected revenue, for the fiscal years December 31, 2025, our path to profitability and strategic outlook, statements regarding orders backlog and opportunity pipeline, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to increase product volume on our state-of-the-art manufacturing line, statements regarding our future expansion and its impact on our ability to scale up operations, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to strengthen our overall supply chain, statements regarding our expectation that our new comprehensive insurance program will provide increased operational and economic certainty, statements that refer to the delayed draw term loan with Cerberus, milestones thereunder and the anticipated use of proceeds, statements that refer to outlook, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.

    Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged; our ability to forecast trends accurately; our ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness; our ability to achieve the operational milestones on the delayed draw term loan; our ability to raise financing in the future; risks associated with the credit agreement with Cerberus, including risks of default, dilution of outstanding Common Stock, consequences for failure to meet milestones and contractual lockup of shares; our customers’ ability to secure project financing; the amount of final tax credits available to our customers or to Eos pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act; the timing and availability of future funding under the Department of Energy Loan Facility; our ability to continue to develop efficient manufacturing processes to scale and to forecast related costs and efficiencies accurately; fluctuations in our revenue and operating results; competition from existing or new competitors; our ability to convert firm order backlog and pipeline to revenue; risks associated with security breaches in our information technology systems; risks related to legal proceedings or claims; risks associated with evolving energy policies in the United States and other countries and the potential costs of regulatory compliance; risks associated with changes to the U.S. trade environment; our ability to maintain the listing of our shares of common stock on NASDAQ; our ability to grow our business and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain our management and key employees; risks related to the adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and increased interest rates; risk from supply chain disruptions and other impacts of geopolitical conflict; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Eos may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; other factors beyond our control; risks related to adverse changes in general economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.

    The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties, and factors, including those more fully described in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in the subsequent periodic and current reports and other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks and uncertainties may emerge that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Enterprises Meets 2024 Revised Revenue Guidance and Reports Fourth Quarter & Full-Year 2024 Financial Results; Reaffirms 2025 Revenue Guidance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Achieved Cerberus third tranche of operational performance milestones and secured final $40.5 million to fully fund $210.5 million Delayed Draw Term Loan
    • Closed $303.5 million loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office and secured first funding of $68.3 million
    • Secured $8 million standalone BESS order for Naval Base of San Diego to advance American energy independence
    • Grew customer orders backlog to $682 million, a 28% increase year over year
    • Launched Factory 2 Works with eight states responding to Requests for Proposals and multiple sites now shortlisted
    • Reiterates 2025 full-year revenue guidance range of $150 million – $190 million
    • Strengthened executive leadership, appointed current Chief Financial Officer, Nathan Kroeker to Chief Commercial Officer; welcomed new Chief Financial Officer, Eric Javidi, who brings extensive investing, operating and leadership experience within the energy and energy infrastructure spaces, along with a track record of success with high growth companies

    EDISON, N.J., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”), America’s leading innovator in designing, manufacturing, and providing zinc-based long duration energy storage (LDES) systems sourced and manufactured in the United States, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2024.

    Fourth Quarter Highlights

    • Revenue totaled $7.3 million, a 10% increase compared to the prior year and 749% increase compared to last quarter.
    • Gross loss of $23.5 million, consistent with prior year, on lower Z3 material costs offset by higher project execution costs related to commissioning and field operations.
    • Operating expenses totaled $28.2 million, a 52% increase compared to prior year, with 45% of the total representing non-cash items. Cash operating expenses remained relatively flat, with $8.5 million (or 88% of the increase over prior year) driven by non-cash items such as PP&E write offs and stock-based compensation expense as a result of a significant stock price increase.
    • Net loss attributable to shareholders of $268.1 million, largely driven by non-cash change in fair value tied to mark-to-market adjustments related to the Company’s increased December 31, 2024, stock price. Adjusted EBITDA loss of $44.6 million, a 20% increase compared to the prior year, driven by an increase in Gen 2.3 PP&E write offs and Cerberus debt issuance costs.
    • Total cash of $103.4 million, including restricted cash, as of December 31, 2024.
    • $14.4 billion commercial opportunity pipeline, a 9% increase from prior year, with a $682 million orders backlog, an increase of 16% compared to prior quarter and 28% compared to December 31, 2023.
    • Achieved SOX compliance by strengthening the Company’s internal controls, eliminating previously disclosed material weakness.

    Full-Year 2024 Highlights

    • Revenue totaled $15.6 million in line with the Company’s revised 2024 revenue guidance.
    • Gross loss of $83.3 million, a 13% increase compared to the prior year; lower Z3 material costs were more than offset by labor and overhead inefficiencies related to manual sub assembly and increased project execution.
    • Operating expenses totaled $91.9 million, a 16% increase compared to the prior year, with 29% of the total representing non-cash items. The year over year increase included $7.7 million in cash expenses which was primarily driven by strategic investments in sales, sourcing, software engineering, and controllership to position the Company for scaled growth.
    • Net loss attributable to shareholders of $685.9 million, largely driven by non-cash change in fair value tied to mark-to market adjustments stemming from the increase in stock price as of December 31, 2024. Adjusted EBITDA loss of $156.6 million.

    “Over the past 12 months the team delivered significant results. The organization brought the first state-of-the-art manufacturing line into full operation, reduced Z3 costs, increased commercial opportunity pipeline and orders backlog and secured two major financing investments with Cerberus and the Department of Energy,” said Joe Mastrangelo, Eos Chief Executive Officer. “These two critical proof points strongly validate our long-term strategy and capabilities, positioning the Company to scale with the growing demand for long-duration energy storage. With the announcement of Factory 2 Works and plans to order three additional manufacturing lines, Eos is now hyper-scaling its capacity expansion to secure larger orders and deliver for customers and shareholders.”

    2025 Outlook

    • For the full-year 2025, Eos expects to achieve revenue between $150 million and $190 million. This projected growth is expected to be driven by increased production volume on the Company’s first state-of-the-art manufacturing line as staged sub-assembly automation comes online.

    Recent Business Highlights

    Cerberus Strategic Investment
    As announced in January, Eos successfully achieved the third tranche of performance milestones previously agreed upon between Eos and an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management LP (“Cerberus”) as part of their strategic investment in the Company. Meeting these performance milestones allowed the Company to access the final $40.5 million of the Delayed Draw Term Loan (DDTL), fueling ongoing operations and U.S. production expansion. The $210.5 million DDTL announced in June 2024 is now fully funded, driven by the Company consistently achieving key operational milestones related to the Company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing line, raw materials cost-out, Z3 technology performance improvement and customer cash conversion. The Company surpassed its January raw materials cost-out target by 6% while delivering manufacturing cycle times below 10 seconds and maintaining 98% first pass yield to further demonstrate continued operational efficiency and progress towards profitable growth.

    Commercial Growth & Bankability
    In the fourth quarter, the Company secured several key standalone storage orders including contracts with a municipal cooperative in Springfield Missouri, the U.S. Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton in San Diego and most recently the Naval Base of San Diego. Eos deployment of American-made energy storage systems is becoming increasingly vital, not only for enhancing military resilience but also for strengthening the U.S. against global energy disruptions and securing America’s energy independence.

    To drive further growth, the Company launched a comprehensive insurance program in partnership with Ariel Green, a division of Ariel Re, to enhance the bankability of the Company’s technology. These products include investment tax credit (ITC) and ITC recapture protections, along with contractual warranty and performance guarantee backstop coverage. Most recently, the Company also updated its standard warranty to a 3-year term with the option to extend to 5 or 10 years. These customer-focused solutions, combined with extensive third-party validations and a more robust Company balance sheet, provide greater risk mitigation, enhanced operational stability and increased economic certainty.

    Operational Capacity Expansion
    Demand for safe, multi-cycle, American-made energy storage has reached a level that requires significant capacity expansion. As announced in December 2024, the Company launched its search for Factory 2 Works, submitting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to eight states, with multiple sites now shortlisted. In parallel, Eos is progressing with plans to procure three additional manufacturing lines, including sub-assemblies, battery manufacturing, and cube assembly to support 6 GWh of additional annualized manufacturing capacity. This expansion is a crucial step in scaling operations to meet the growing demand for reliable, high performance energy storage.

    The Company is expanding its first manufacturing line from 1.25 GWh to 2 GWh annualized capacity and continues to progress through Factory Acceptance Testing with its staged sub-assembly automation implementation. The Company expects full implementation to occur in the second and early third quarter, which is essential for increasing throughput and reducing labor and overhead costs.

    Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
    Eos will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results on March 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The live webcast of the earnings call will be available on the “Investor Relations” page of the Company’s website at Eos Investors or may be accessed using this link (registration link). To avoid delays, we encourage participants to join the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.

    The conference call replay will be available via webcast through Eos’ investor relations website for twelve months following the live presentation. The webcast replay will be available from approximately 11:30 a.m. ET on March 5, 2025, and can be accessed by visiting Eos Investors.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expected revenue, for the fiscal years December 31, 2025, our path to profitability and strategic outlook, statements regarding orders backlog and opportunity pipeline, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to increase product volume on our state-of-the-art manufacturing line, statements regarding our future expansion and its impact on our ability to scale up operations, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to strengthen our overall supply chain, statements regarding our expectation that our new comprehensive insurance program will provide increased operational and economic certainty, statements that refer to the delayed draw term loan with Cerberus, milestones thereunder and the anticipated use of proceeds, statements that refer to outlook, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.

    Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged; our ability to forecast trends accurately; our ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness; our ability to achieve the operational milestones on the delayed draw term loan; our ability to raise financing in the future; risks associated with the credit agreement with Cerberus, including risks of default, dilution of outstanding Common Stock, consequences for failure to meet milestones and contractual lockup of shares; our customers’ ability to secure project financing; the amount of final tax credits available to our customers or to Eos pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act; the timing and availability of future funding under the Department of Energy Loan Facility; our ability to continue to develop efficient manufacturing processes to scale and to forecast related costs and efficiencies accurately; fluctuations in our revenue and operating results; competition from existing or new competitors; our ability to convert firm order backlog and pipeline to revenue; risks associated with security breaches in our information technology systems; risks related to legal proceedings or claims; risks associated with evolving energy policies in the United States and other countries and the potential costs of regulatory compliance; risks associated with changes to the U.S. trade environment; our ability to maintain the listing of our shares of common stock on NASDAQ; our ability to grow our business and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain our management and key employees; risks related to the adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and increased interest rates; risk from supply chain disruptions and other impacts of geopolitical conflict; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Eos may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; other factors beyond our control; risks related to adverse changes in general economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.

    The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties, and factors, including those more fully described in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in the subsequent periodic and current reports and other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks and uncertainties may emerge that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Key Metrics

    Backlog. Our backlog represents the amount of revenue that we expect to realize from existing agreements with our customers for the sale of our battery energy storage systems and performance of services. The backlog is calculated by adding new orders in the current fiscal period to the backlog as of the end of the prior fiscal period and then subtracting the shipments in the current fiscal period. If the amount of an order is modified or cancelled, we adjust orders in the current period and our backlog accordingly, but do not retroactively adjust previously published backlogs. There is no comparable US-GAAP financial measure for backlog. We believe that the backlog is a useful indicator regarding the future revenue of our Company.

    Pipeline. Our pipeline represents projects for which we have submitted technical proposals or non-binding quotes plus letters of intent (“LOI”) or firm commitments from customers. Pipeline does not include lead generation projects.

    Booked Orders. Booked orders are orders where we have legally binding agreements with a Purchase Order (“PO”), or Master Supply Agreement (“MSA”) executed by both parties.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we have disclosed in this earnings release non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, which are non-GAAP financial measures as defined under the rules of the SEC. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures of the Company’s calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS are useful measures in evaluating its financial and operational performance distinct and apart from financing costs, certain non-cash expenses and non-operational expenses.

    We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively may be helpful to our investors in assessing its operating performance. There are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures and their nearest GAAP equivalents. For example, the Company’s definitions of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Below is a description of the non-GAAP financial information included herein as well as reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. You should review the reconciliations below but not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

    Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings (net loss) attributable to Eos adjusted for interest expense, income tax, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, change in fair value of debt and derivatives, debt extinguishment, and other non-cash or non-recurring items as determined by management which it does not believe to be indicative of its underlying business trends. Adjusted EPS is defined as GAAP net loss per common share as adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense change in fair value of debt and derivatives and debt extinguishment per common share.

    EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
    (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
      For the Years Ended December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Revenue $ 15,606     $ 16,378  
    Cost of goods sold   98,867       89,798  
    Gross profit (loss)   (83,261 )     (73,420 )
    Operating expenses      
    Research and development expenses   22,758       18,708  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses   60,047       53,650  
    Loss from write-down of property, plant and equipment   9,133       7,159  
    Total operating expenses   91,938       79,517  
    Operating loss   (175,199 )     (152,937 )
    Other (expense) income      
    Interest expense, net   (8,718 )     (18,770 )
    Interest expense – related parties   (19,499 )     (37,466 )
    Change in fair value of debt – related party   33,823        
    Change in fair value of warrants   (171,226 )     (24,980 )
    Change in fair value of derivatives – related parties   (405,388 )     9,983  
    Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment   68,478       (3,510 )
    Other expense   (8,120 )     (1,795 )
    Loss before income taxes $ (685,849 )   $ (229,475 )
    Income tax expense   21       31  
    Net loss attributable to shareholders $ (685,870 )   $ (229,506 )
    Accretion of Preferred Stock – related party   (278,330 )      
    Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (964,200 )   $ (229,506 )
    Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common shareholders      
    Change in fair value of debt – credit risk – related party   (43,490 )      
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   (13 )     1  
    Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders $ (1,007,703 )   $ (229,505 )
    Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to common shareholders      
    Basic $ (4.55 )   $ (1.81 )
    Diluted $ (4.55 )   $ (1.81 )
    Weighted average shares of common stock      
    Basic   212,039,775       126,967,756  
    Diluted   212,039,775       126,967,756  
                   
    EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
    (In thousands)
      December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Balance sheet data      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 74,292     $ 69,473  
    Other current assets   105,620       52,858  
    Property, plant and equipment, net   45,660       37,855  
    Other assets   34,746       26,306  
    Total assets   260,318       186,492  
    Total liabilities   842,085       297,292  
    Mezzanine equity – preferred stock   488,696        
    Total deficit   (1,070,463 )     (110,800 )
                   
    EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
    (In thousands)
      December 31,
        2024       2023  
    Cash used in operating activities $ (153,936 )   $ (145,018 )
    Cash used in investing activities   (33,186 )     (29,461 )
    Cash provided by financing activities   205,834       227,918  
    Effect of foreign exchange on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (17 )     5  
    Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   18,695       53,444  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year   84,667       31,223  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year $ 103,362     $ 84,667  
    EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
    (In thousands)

        For the three months
    ended December 31,
      For the twelve months
    ended December 31,
          2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net loss   $ (268,124 )   $ (41,208 )   $ (685,870 )   $ (229,506 )
    add: Interest expense     5,248       8,565       28,217       56,236  
    add: Income tax expense     4       6       21       31  
    add: Depreciation and amortization     2,640       2,435       7,899       9,751  
    EBITDA loss     (260,232 )     (30,202 )     (649,733 )     (163,488 )
    add: Stock based compensation     7,840       3,934       18,780       14,057  
    add (deduct): Change in fair value of derivatives     244,877       (10,922 )     576,614       14,997  
    deduct: Change in fair value of debt     (37,099 )           (33,823 )      
    (deduct) add: (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment                 (68,478 )     3,510  
    Adjusted EBITDA loss   $ (44,614 )   $ (37,190 )   $ (156,640 )   $ (130,924 )
     
    EOS ENERGY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME
    TO ADJUSTED NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE
    (In thousands, except share and per share data)

      For the three months
    ended December 31,
      For the twelve months
    ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (481,516 )   $ (41,208 )   $ (964,200 )   $ (229,506 )
    add: Stock based compensation   7,840       3,934       18,780       14,057  
    add (deduct): Change in fair value of derivatives   244,877       (10,922 )     576,614       14,997  
    deduct: Change in fair value of debt   (37,099 )           (33,823 )      
    (deduct) add: (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment               (68,478 )     3,510  
    Adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders   (265,898 )     (48,196 )     (471,107 )     (196,942 )
                   
    Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to common shareholders
    Basic $ (2.20 )   $ (0.25 )   $ (4.55 )   $ (1.81 )
    Diluted $ (2.20 )   $ (0.25 )   $ (4.55 )   $ (1.81 )
                   
    Basic and diluted adjusted loss per share attributable to common shareholders
    Basic $ (1.22 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (2.22 )   $ (1.55 )
    Diluted $ (1.22 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (2.22 )   $ (1.55 )
                   
    Weighted average shares of common stock              
    Basic   218,640,092       164,780,351       212,039,775       126,967,756  
    Diluted   218,640,092       164,780,351       212,039,775       126,967,756  

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  • MIL-OSI: Cipher Mining Announces February 2025 Operational Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today released its unaudited production and operations update for February 2025.

    Key Highlights

    Key Metrics February 2025
    BTC Mined1 180
    BTC Sold 235
    BTC Held2 1,032
    Deployed Mining Rigs 75,000
    Month End Operating Hashrate (EH/s) 13.5
    Month End Fleet Efficiency (J/TH) 18.9
     
    1 Includes February power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to 4 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $86,154) and 24 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership
    2 Includes ~394 BTC pledged as collateral
     

    Management Commentary for February

    Cipher delivered strong production in February despite a brief, planned shutdown at our Odessa site for annual high-voltage electrical maintenance. The work was completed promptly and successfully, thanks to our well-organized and disciplined Operations team. As a reminder, Cipher reported earnings on February 25th. A webcast replay is available from the investor relations section of Cipher’s website at https://investors.ciphermining.com.

    Bitcoin Production and Operations Updates for February 2025

    Cipher produced ~1801 BTC in February. As part of its regular treasury management process, Cipher sold ~235 BTC in February, ending the month with a balance of ~1,0322 BTC.

    Recent arrival of the first substation transformer at our Black Pearl site.

    About Cipher

    Cipher is focused on the development and operation of industrial-scale data centers for bitcoin mining and HPC hosting. Cipher aims to be a market leader in innovation, including in bitcoin mining growth, data center construction and as a hosting partner to the world’s largest HPC companies. To learn more about Cipher, please visit https://www.ciphermining.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws of the United States. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Any statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, such as, statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding its planned business model and strategy, its bitcoin mining and HPC data center development, timing and likelihood of success, capacity, functionality and timing of operation of data centers, expectations regarding the operations of data centers, potential strategic initiatives, such as joint ventures and partnerships, and management plans and objectives, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “future,” “forecasts,” “opportunity,” “predicts,” “potential,” “would,” “will likely result,” “continue,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).

    These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Cipher and its management, are inherently uncertain. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: volatility in the price of Cipher’s securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and regulated industry in which Cipher operates, Cipher’s evolving business model and strategy and efforts it may make to modify aspects of its business model or engage in various strategic initiatives, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Cipher’s business, and the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and to identify and realize additional opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Cipher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 25, 2025, and in Cipher’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Cipher assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Website Disclosure

    The company maintains a dedicated investor website at https://investors.ciphermining.com/ (“Investors’ Website”). Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible through the Investors Website. Cipher uses its Investors’ Website as a distribution channel of material information about the Company, including through press releases, investor presentations, reports and notices of upcoming events. Cipher intends to utilize its Investors’ Website as a channel of distribution to reach public investors and as a means of disclosing material non-public information for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. In addition, you may sign up to automatically receive email alerts and other information about the Company by visiting the “Email Alerts” option under the Investors Resources section of Cipher’s Investors’ Website and submitting your email address.

    Contacts:
    Investor Contact:
    Courtney Knight
    Head of Investor Relations at Cipher Mining
    courtney.knight@ciphermining.com

    Media Contact:
    Ryan Dicovitsky / Kendal Till
    Dukas Linden Public Relations
    CipherMining@DLPR.com

    1 Includes February power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to 4 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $86,154) and 24 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership

    2 Includes ~394 BTC pledged as collateral

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8bcd4ca3-6a06-49de-946c-d2b4de457bf0

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  • MIL-OSI: Hanmi Financial to Participate in the Piper Sandler Western Bank Forum

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or “Hanmi”), the parent company of Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”), today announced its participation in the Piper Sandler Western Bank Forum on Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Marina del Rey, CA.

    Anthony Kim, Chief Banking Officer, and Ron Santarosa, Chief Financial Officer, will host one-on-one and small group meetings throughout the day.

    A copy of the presentation being used for meetings with institutional investors will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.hanmi.com.

    About Hanmi Financial Corporation
    Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hanmi Financial Corporation owns Hanmi Bank, which serves multi-ethnic communities through its network of 32 full-service branches, five loan production offices and three loan centers in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Hanmi Bank specializes in real estate, commercial, SBA and trade finance lending to small and middle market businesses. Additional information is available at www.hanmi.com.       

    Investor Contacts:
    Romolo (Ron) Santarosa
    Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
    213-427-5636

    Lisa Fortuna
    Investor Relations
    Financial Profiles, Inc.
    lfortuna@finprofiles.com
    310-622-8251

    Source: Hanmi Bank

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 04.03.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nokia Corporation
    Stock Exchange Release
    4 March 2025 at 22:30 EET

    Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 04.03.2025

    Espoo, Finland – On 4 March 2025 Nokia Corporation (LEI: 549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06) has acquired its own shares (ISIN FI0009000681) as follows:

    Trading venue (MIC Code) Number of shares Weighted average price / share, EUR*
    XHEL 2,620,152 4.76
    CEUX 1,073,651 4.75
    BATE
    AQEU 100,000 4.75
    TQEX
    Total 3,793,803 4.76

    * Rounded to two decimals

    On 22 November 2024, Nokia announced that its Board of Directors is initiating a share buyback program to offset the dilutive effect of new Nokia shares issued to the shareholders of Infinera Corporation and certain Infinera Corporation share-based incentives. The repurchases in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 (MAR), the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 and under the authorization granted by Nokia’s Annual General Meeting on 3 April 2024 started on 25 November 2024 and end by 31 December 2025 and target to repurchase 150 million shares for a maximum aggregate purchase price of EUR 900 million.

    Total cost of transactions executed on 4 March 2025 was EUR 18,043,327. After the disclosed transactions, Nokia Corporation holds 142,405,206 treasury shares.

    Details of transactions are included as an appendix to this announcement.

    On behalf of Nokia Corporation

    BofA Securities Europe SA

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

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

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

    Inquiries:

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: KraneShares AI ETF AGIX Buys Anthropic Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KraneShares today announced its KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) has become one of the first US-listed exchange-traded funds to directly invest in a private company1, acquiring shares in Anthropic. KraneShares believes this places AGIX at the forefront of ETF innovation, delivering investors unparalleled access to high-growth private AI opportunities.

    As of the date of this release, Anthropic represented 4.60% of AGIX’s net assets.2 Holdings are subject to change.

    AGIX was launched on July 18, 2024, by KraneShares in collaboration with Etna Capital Management, an established pioneer in AI venture investing. Etna’s expertise is underscored by its early-stage investments in groundbreaking AI innovators such as Anthropic, xAI, and Perplexity.

    AGIX offers shareholders direct exposure to Anthropic, a pioneer in large language models (LLMs) and enterprise-focused AI solutions.

    Anthropic is an artificial intelligence research company founded in 2021. It is backed by technology giants, including Amazon and Google, and focuses on developing safe and ethical AI systems. Its flagship product, the Claude AI assistant, has become a cornerstone for businesses seeking advanced yet responsible AI capabilities.

    “This transaction redefines what’s possible for ETFs in private markets,” said Derek Yan, Senior Investment Strategist at KraneShares. “KraneShares has always been dedicated to unlocking investment opportunities that were once out of reach for most investors. By securing direct ownership in Anthropic – a leading private AI company – we are making investing in private companies more accessible.”

    “We believe we are at the dawn of a new era of intelligence, and Anthropic is uniquely positioned to lead the global competition among AI model companies. This leadership will be driven by Anthropic’s commitment to cutting-edge research, strategic capital deployment, comprehensive model training data preparation, and a strong focus on delivering controllable and safe models tailored for enterprise needs,” said Solomon Bier, Partner at Etna Capital Management. “We are thrilled about AGIX’s investment in Anthropic and are actively working on expanding the pipeline of private investments for AGIX, positioning it as a solution for investors seeking exposure to AI companies across both public and private markets.”

    AGIX is designed to prepare investors’ portfolios for the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI) by investing in companies driving progress toward this goal. We believe the inclusion of Anthropic, a leading LLM company, enhances AGIX’s distinctive role in delivering comprehensive exposure to the full AI value chain across public and private markets.

    For more information on the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX), top 10 holdings, and its innovative structure, please visit https://kraneshares.com/agix.

    About KraneShares

    KraneShares is an investment manager focused on providing innovative, high-conviction, and first-to-market ETFs based on extensive investing knowledge. KraneShares identifies groundbreaking capital market opportunities and offers investors cost-effective and transparent tools for gaining exposure to diverse asset classes. Founded in 2013, KraneShares serves institutions and financial professionals globally.

    Citations:

    1. Data from Bloomberg as of 2/14/2025.
    2. Data from Bloomberg as of 3/3/2025. *Up to limits permitted by the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.

    Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Funds’ full and summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting: www.kraneshares.com/agix. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

    Risk Disclosures:

    Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its stated objectives. Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.

    This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change. Certain content represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results; material is as of the dates noted and is subject to change without notice.

    AGIX may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify AGIX’s gains or losses. A derivative (i.e., futures/forward contracts, swaps, and options) is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying asset. The primary risk of derivatives is that changes in the asset’s market value and the derivative may not be proportionate, and some derivatives can have the potential for unlimited losses. Derivatives are also subject to liquidity and counterparty risk. AGIX is subject to liquidity risk, meaning that certain investments may become difficult to purchase or sell at a reasonable time and price. If a transaction for these securities is large, it may not be possible to initiate, which may cause AGIX to suffer losses. Counterparty risk is the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to an agreement fails to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the derivative.

    AI-exposed companies face profitability challenges due to high research costs, competition, IP reliance, and regulatory risk. Product failures or safety concerns could be detrimental. Identifying AI companies accurately is complex. Tech firms face risks of product failure, obsolescence, regulatory impact, and uncertain profitability due to technological advancements and government policies. Certain tech investments may lack current profitability and future success is uncertain. AGIX is subject to non-U.S. issuers risk, which may be less liquid than investments in U.S. issuers, may have less governmental regulation and oversight, are typically subject to different investor protection standards than U.S. issuers, and the economic instability of the non-U.S. countries. Fluctuations in currency of foreign countries may have an adverse effect to domestic currency values. AGIX may invest in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Securities issued in IPOs have no trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods. In addition, the prices of securities sold in IPOs may be highly volatile. In addition, as AGIX increases in size, the impact of IPOs on AGIX’s performance will generally decrease.

    Large capitalization companies may struggle to adapt fast, impacting their growth compared to smaller firms, especially in expansive times. This could result in lower stock returns than investing in smaller and mid-sized companies. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility. AGIX is new and does not yet have a significant number of shares outstanding. If AGIX does not grow in size, it will be at greater risk than larger funds of wider bid-ask spreads for its shares, trading at a greater premium or discount to NAV, liquidation and/or a trading halt. Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. AGIX’s assets are expected to be concentrated in a sector, industry, market, or group of concentrations to the extent that the Underlying Index has such concentrations. The securities or futures in that concentration could react similarly to market developments. Thus, AGIX is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that affect that concentration.

    A large number of shares of AGIX are held by a single shareholder or a small group of shareholders. Redemptions from these shareholders can harm Fund performance, especially in declining markets, leading to forced sales at disadvantageous prices, increased costs, and adverse tax effects for remaining shareholders. AGIX is non-diversified.

    ETF shares are bought and sold on an exchange at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. However, shares may be redeemed at NAV directly by certain authorized broker-dealers (Authorized Participants) in very large creation/redemption units. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Beginning 12/23/2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn’t available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates the current NAV per share. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

    The KraneShares ETFs and KFA Funds ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Company (SIDCO), 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456, which is not affiliated with Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or any sub-advisers for the Funds.

    Contact:
    KraneShares Investor Relations
    info@kraneshares.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Blueprint Digital Marketing and Trusted Experts Unveil Tips to Safely Choose Home Services & Wellness Providers

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blueprint Digital Marketing, in collaboration with Trusted Experts, today unveiled key tips to help consumers safely choose home services and wellness providers. With scam reports on the rise in these industries, many homeowners and renters have fallen victim to fraudulent builders, unlicensed movers, and unqualified repair technicians. To address these concerns, industry experts from across North America have shared essential questions consumers should ask to ensure they hire reputable and trustworthy service providers.

    A photo that says people should ask an expert 

    These practical tips from experienced professionals in home building, moving, appliance repair, and wellness services will help you spot potential scams before they happen. By knowing exactly which questions to ask—and recognizing when something doesn’t seem right—you can feel confident that you’re choosing a legitimate service provider, whether you’re moving across the country, repairing your appliances, buying a new home, or booking your next massage.

    Fifth Avenue Homes (Calgary, Alberta)

    Expert Tip: Always confirm a builder’s license and recent project references.

    Detailed Advice:
    “Homebuyers often believe that once a project starts, it’s automatically guaranteed to be completed, but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case,” says a representative from Fifth Avenue Homes. “To safeguard yourself, always verify that your builder holds proper licensing, request examples or tours of recent projects, and check their registration with organizations like the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) or Alberta’s New Home Warranty Program. Speaking directly with past clients about their experiences is also strongly recommended.”

    M&M Best Movers (Edmonton, Alberta)

    Expert Tip: Avoid paying large deposits up front. Legitimate movers typically ask for minimal deposits of 10% or less.

    Detailed Advice:
    “One common scam involves movers asking for 50% or more as a deposit,” says M&M Movers. “A legitimate moving company won’t ask for significant sums up front. Unfortunately, we’ve encountered situations where customers lost over $1,000 to fraudulent movers.”

    Pro Tips to Avoid Scams:

    • Insist on paying most of the bill upon job completion.
    • Always obtain a written contract detailing costs, inventory, and delivery timelines.
    • Walk away if the mover refuses to provide clear documentation. 

    Household Refrigeration & Appliance Service (Calgary, Alberta)

    Expert Tip: Verify technician certifications and insist on a detailed work order before repairs start.

    Detailed Advice:
    “A credible technician always provides a clear work order outlining required parts and labor before beginning work,” advises a representative from Household Refrigeration & Appliance Service. “Be cautious of ‘technicians’ who offer quotes over the phone without inspecting the appliance in person. Scammers frequently insist on cash payments to avoid accountability.”

    Pro Tips:

    • Always request proof of industry-recognized credentials like Red Seal certification or provincial trade licenses.
    • Be cautious of any technician insisting on cash-only payments or who refuses to offer a printed or emailed quote.  

    All Appliance Tech & Repair (Ottawa, Ontario)

    Expert Tip: Always require an in-person inspection before agreeing to a repair quote.

    Detailed Advice:
    “Legitimate appliance repair companies won’t provide a quote without inspecting the appliance firsthand,” explains a representative from All Appliance Tech & Repair. “Avoid businesses that quote over the phone without seeing the issue. In-person inspections ensure accuracy and protect against hidden costs.”

    Pro Tips:

    • Insist on clear explanations using simple, understandable language about the repairs required.
    • Request a written or emailed estimate detailing parts, labor, and costs before approving any repairs. 

    Maggie’s Therapeutic Massage (Calgary, Alberta)

    Expert Tip: Always ask massage therapists to provide proof of Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) certification before booking appointments.

    Detailed Advice:
    “Not every massage therapist is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT),” says Maggie’s Therapeutic Massage. “Only certified RMTs are eligible for health insurance claims and adhere to professional quality standards.”

    Pro Tips:

    • Verify a therapist’s registration with regulatory bodies such as the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA).
    • Be cautious if a therapist can’t or won’t provide proper certification, as this can impact insurance coverage and quality of care. 

    Stay Informed and Protected

    Knowledge is the most effective tool for avoiding scams. Awareness of common red flags—such as excessive upfront payments, reluctance to provide licenses or certifications, refusal to offer detailed written estimates, or an unwillingness to explain their process—can protect you from significant losses and frustration.

    If you encounter businesses or technicians who raise these concerns, trust your instincts and continue your search for a reputable provider.

    With expert insights from Fifth Avenue Homes, M&M Best Movers, Household Refrigeration, All Appliance Tech & Repair, and Maggie’s Therapeutic Massage, homeowners, renters, and consumers can confidently make safe and informed decisions. 

    About Blueprint Digital Marketing

    Blueprint Digital Marketing is a Calgary-based agency specializing in results-driven online growth strategies since 2012. With a flexible, no-contract model, the company adapts to evolving digital trends, helping businesses stay competitive and maximize opportunities in the local market.

    Media Contact:

    For media inquiries or interviews, please contact the experts directly:

     

    Homeowners working with an expert

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5251d020-ee62-47ea-88de-a8a32f3fe093

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e0943d35-8bdc-4309-b3aa-cae051a92e4a

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  • MIL-OSI: Plutus Financial Group Limited Announces Exercise of Underwriter’s Over-Allotment Option

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Hong Kong, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plutus Financial Group Limited (“the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: PLUT), a Hong Kong-based financial services company today announced that R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., who acted as lead underwriter for the Company’s underwritten initial public offering (the “IPO”), has exercised a portion of the over-allotment option and purchased an additional 150,000 ordinary shares of the Company at the IPO price of $4.00 per share. As a result, the Company has raised an additional $600,000 as result of the over-allotment, for a total of $9 million in gross proceeds, before underwriting discounts and other related expenses, through the issuance of a total of 2,250,000 ordinary shares in the IPO.

    R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. acted as lead underwriter for the IPO offering, with Revere Securities LLC acting as co-underwriter. The Crone Law Group, P.C. served as lead counsel to the Company. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP served as lead counsel to the underwriters with respect to the Offering.

    A registration statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-276791) relating to the IPO was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by the Company and subsequently declared effective by the SEC on February 4, 2025. The IPO offering was made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statement. A final prospectus relating to the IPO offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., 40 Wall Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10005, or by telephone at (212) 293-9090.

    Before you invest in the Company, you should read the final prospectus and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the Offering. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About Plutus Financial Group Limited

    Plutus Financial Group Limited is a Hong Kong-based financial services holding company operating through two wholly-owned primary subsidiaries – Plutus Securities Limited (“Plutus Securities”) and Plutus Asset Management Limited (“Plutus Asset Management”). Plutus Securities, a securities broker licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFC”) and a Participant on the HKEx stock exchange in Hong Kong, provides quality securities dealing and brokerage, margin financing, securities custody, and nominee services. As a licensed securities broker, Plutus Securities provides a range of financial services, including:

    • Hong Kong stock trading through the internet, mobile app, and customer phone hotline
    • Margin financing;
    • Securities custody and nominee services; providing secure and reliable clearing and settlement procedures;
    • Access to debt capital markets; and
    • Equity capital markets for issuers, offer underwriting for IPO and other equity placements, and marketing, distribution and pricing of lead-managed and co-managed offerings.

    Plutus Asset Management, a wealth management and advisory firm licensed by the SFC, provides wealth management services including:

    • Professional funds management;
    • Discretionary accounts with strategies developed for customers based on individual risk tolerance and investment preferences;
    • Investment consulting and advisory services for funds managed by other companies; and
    • Investment funds, including a real estate fund, a fixed income fund, a private equity investment, and a hedge fund.

    For more information, visit the Company’s website at http://www.plutusfingroup.com./en/index.php.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company’s proposed Offering. 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, 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,” “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:

    Investor Relations:
    Plutus Financial Group Limited
    Attn: Jeff Yeung
    ir@plutusfingroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Pacific General Forms Strategic Partnership with Lenwich

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific General, a New York-based private investment firm, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, the iconic premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s Founder, Lenny Chu, will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. This growth will be driven by investments in technology, digital transformation, professional leadership, and franchise development. This strategic approach builds on Pacific General’s proven track record of scaling restaurant brands, as demonstrated by its successful investment and recent exit of Playa Bowls, the largest açai bowl franchise in the country. During its investment in Playa Bowls, Pacific General added over 170 locations nationwide in three years, investing in systems, processes and further professionalizing the leadership team while working closely with the company’s founders.

    Founded in 1989 by Lenny Chu, an immigrant from South Korea, Lenwich began as a single deli on the Upper West Side of New York City and has since grown into an iconic sandwich brand, serving New Yorkers for over 30 years. Today, Lenwich operates 14 company-owned locations across the city and is widely recognized for its commitment to fresh, high-quality sandwiches, distinguished by meticulous attention to detail and made-to-order service.

    “As a New York-based brand, Lenwich has received numerous unsolicited investment offers over the years. The Pacific General team stood out for their deep appreciation of our brand’s value and for their strategic vision around our company’s growth. I am confident Pacific General is the ideal partner to elevate Lenwich to the next level, and I look forward to collaborating with the Pacific General team in this exciting new chapter,” said Lenny Chu, Founder and CEO of Lenwich.

    “Over the years of building our relationship with Lenny, my team and I continue to be impressed by Lenwich’s journey and strong market presence. With a loyal customer base, Lenwich has become a hallmark of New York’s sandwich scene, highlighted by its commitment to quality and taste. We are excited to support Lenwich in expanding into a nationwide brand, addressing the underserved customer demand for high-quality sandwiches and salads,” said Matthew Yoon, Managing Partner of Pacific General.

    “With its strong foundation and decades of excellence proven in New York City, one of the country’s most competitive restaurant markets, Lenwich has significant untapped potential for growth. We look forward to bringing our network and expertise to unlock the company’s full potential,” said Dajeong Lee, Partner of Pacific General.

    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP served as legal counsel to Pacific General and Pryor Cashman LLP acted as legal counsel to Lenwich. RSM provided financial and tax due diligence in connection with the transaction.

    About Lenwich

    Founded in 1989, Lenwich is a highly reputable, premium, New York-inspired sandwich concept with 14 corporate-owned stores across Manhattan. Lenwich serves fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads; best known for its Chicken Caesar Wrap and Lenwich sandwich (hot pastrami, corn beef and coleslaw).

    About Pacific General

    Pacific General is an investment firm focusing on private equity and alternative investments. The firm specializes in originating, structuring, and investing in businesses with growth potential in the consumer, industrials and business services sectors, and leverages its cross-border expertise and global network to create value. The firm operates through offices in New York and Seoul, South Korea and with a presence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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  • MIL-OSI: RCI Banque: ‘’1st Supplement to the 2024 Base Prospectus EMTN’’

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    March 4th, 2025

    RCI Banque: ‘’1stSupplement to the 2024 Base Prospectus EMTN’’

    A first supplement to RCI Banque Base Prospectus, dated December 30th, 2024, is now available on the Mobilize Financial Services website www.mobilize-fs.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Paperclip SAFE to Present Keynote at The Official Cybersecurity Summit in New York

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HACKENSACK, N.J., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paperclip Inc. (OTCMKTS:PCPJ), an innovative data security and content management company, is a presenting sponsor at The Official Cybersecurity Summit: New York on Thursday, March 6. Paperclip’s CRO Chad Walter will be presenting a keynote titled ‘Post-Quantum Readiness: Now, Later, or Never?’ The presentation will take place at 10:05 a.m. in the Metropolitan Ballroom at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

    The New York Cybersecurity Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. This educational forum will focus on sharing best practices and innovations designed to protect highly vulnerable business applications and critical infrastructure. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the nation’s leading solution providers and discover the latest products and services for enterprise cyber-defense.

    “We’re excited to be back in New York for the Official Cybersecurity Summit after making so many great connections last year,” said Chad Walter, CRO at Paperclip. “I’ll be presenting on a topic that’s on everyone’s mind in the cybersecurity field—Post-Quantum Computing and Cryptography. As a cybersecurity community we have a responsibility to share new ideas and innovations, which is why it’s critical to bring attention to data-centric security and the latest encryption technologies.”

    Analysts are making bold statements about post-quantum cryptography, even going so far as to encourage organizations to build out post-quantum ready environments in 2025. Paperclip’s keynote presentation will explore whether the industry is ringing the alarm bell too early, the implications of jumping ahead to a post-quantum world, and distinguish other priorities that should take precedent over the post-quantum hype.

    At the event, Paperclip will also have a booth to showcase its SAFE solution, a breakthrough encryption technology that keeps private data encrypted at all points of its lifecycle. SAFE is the only always-encrypted data security platform that works at the speed of business, working with the fluidity of data instead of against it. Paperclip also specialized in secure content management, data transcription, and fully encrypted email and e-sign technologies.

    You can still register and attend Thursday’s event using Paperclip’s code CSS25-Paperclip. For more information on the Cyber Security Summits, to register for the NY event or view the show agenda, visit https://cybersecuritysummit.com/.

    About Paperclip, Inc.

    Paperclip is a proven technology partner that continues to revolutionize data security, content and document management for Fortune 1,000 companies worldwide. Every second of every day, our innovative solutions are securely processing, transcribing, storing, and communicating highly sensitive content across the internet. Maximizing efficiency to save millions annually, while maintaining absolute security and compliance. For more information, visit paperclip.com.

    About SAFE

    Paperclip SAFE builds on the foundation of trust and collaboration that Paperclip has established with its security and content management solutions over three decades. Paperclip SAFE utilizes in-depth knowledge of the database and data pipeline to secure all points within the data lifecycle. Nine of the 10 top life insurance carriers in the U.S. are currently protected by Paperclip SAFE. With Paperclip SAFE, outpace threats with data that is always encrypted and always ahead of evolving risk. For more information, visit paperclip.com/safe.

    CONTACT
    Megan Brandow, Director of Marketing & Communications
    Paperclip, Inc.
    (585) 727-0983
    mbrandow@paperclip.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Spartan Capital Securities, LLC Serves as Sole Placement Agent in Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s $3,788,000 Private Placement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spartan Capital Securities, LLC, a premier investment banking firm, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a $3,788,000 private placement for Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: LIPO). Spartan Capital Securities, LLC acted as the sole placement agent in this private offering.

    The proceeds from this offering will further Lipella’s mission to develop innovative therapies addressing significant unmet medical needs, while also funding general corporate purposes.

    Jonathan Kaufman, PhD, CEO of Lipella Pharmaceuticals, remains committed to leading the company’s groundbreaking clinical pipeline and advancing transformative treatments.

    “We are honored to serve as the sole placement agent in this private placement for Lipella Pharmaceuticals,” said John Lowry, CEO of Spartan Capital Securities. “Lipella’s dedication to medical innovation and improving patient outcomes is commendable. This successful transaction underscores both the strength of Lipella’s vision and Spartan Capital’s commitment to facilitating impactful investment opportunities. We look forward to supporting Lipella’s continued success.”

    Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP served as placement agent counsel, while Sullivan & Worcester LLP acted as counsel to Lipella Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    Further details on the transaction will be available in the Company’s Form 8-K, to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and accessible at www.sec.gov.

    The common shares and the common shares issuable upon the conversion of related warrants have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws. Until registered, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States or any state absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under applicable securities laws.

    About Spartan Capital Securities, LLC

    Spartan Capital Securities, LLC is a premier full-service investment banking firm offering a comprehensive range of advisory services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. Known for its expertise in capital raising, strategic advisory, and asset management, Spartan Capital delivers tailored solutions to meet clients’ financial goals.

    For more information about Spartan Capital Securities, visit www.spartancapital.com.

    Contact: Spartan Capital Securities, LLC 45 Broadway, 19th Floor New York, NY 10006 investmentbanking@spartancapital.com

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  • MIL-OSI: 10/2025・Trifork Group AG – Reporting of transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 10 / 2025
    Schindellegi, Switzerland – 4 March 2025


    Reporting of transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities

    Pursuant to the Market Abuse Regulation Article 19, Trifork Group AG (Swiss company registration number CHE-474.101.854) (“Trifork”) hereby notifies receipt of information of the following transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities in Trifork.

    1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
    a) Name Jørn Larsen
    2. Reason for the notification
    a) Position/status CEO
    b) Initial notification/
    Amendment
    Initial notification
    3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
    a) Name Trifork Group AG
    b) LEI 8945004BYZKXPESTBL36
    4.1 Details of the transaction(s)
    a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

    Identification code

    Shares

    ISIN CH1111227810

    b) Nature of the transaction Sale
    c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
    DKK 83.55 60,000
    d) Aggregated information

    Aggregated volume —
    Price
    Total volume: 60,000

    Total price: DKK 83.55

    Total value: DKK 5,013,000

    e) Date of the transaction 3 March 2025
    f) Place of the transaction Nasdaq Copenhagen (XCSE)


    Investor and media contact

    Frederik Svanholm, Group Investment Director, frsv@trifork.com, +41 79 357 73 17


    About Trifork

    Trifork is a pioneering global technology partner, empowering enterprise and public sector customers with innovative solutions. With 1,229 professionals across 73 business units in 16 countries, Trifork delivers expertise in inspiring, building, and running advanced software solutions across diverse sectors, including public administration, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, energy, financial services, retail, and real estate. Trifork Labs, the Group’s R&D hub, drives innovation by investing in and developing synergistic and high-potential technology companies. Trifork Group AG is a publicly listed company on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Learn more at trifork.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: ButcherJoseph Advises Jim’s Formal Wear on a Sale to Its Employees

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ST. LOUIS, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saint Louis, MO, March 2025 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) served as financial advisor to Jim’s Formal Wear (“JFW or The Company”) on a sale to its employees through the creation of a new employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”). The transaction closed on December 30, 2024.

    Founded in 1964, Jim’s Formal Wear is the largest independent provider of men’s formal wear services in the USA. The Company is headquartered in Trenton, Illinois, and has a network of seven service centers and eight delivery hubs across the country. JFW carries all garment types necessary for formal occasions, including weddings, proms, quinceañeras and other special events. Having successfully navigated to its third generation of family leadership, JFW has expanded over the years into a nationwide distributor of rental and retail formal wear garments to more than 4,500 independent retailers. These retailers include bridal shops, men’s stores, and tuxedo specialists, among others. The Company maintains long-tenured relationships with its highly diversified retailer network, with the average tenure exceeding a decade. JFW currently employs 500 full-time team members and staff and hires an additional 250-300 seasonal employees.

    “The transition to an employee stock ownership plan secures the company’s future while empowering our employees with a meaningful stake in its success,” said Steve Davis, CEO of Jim’s Formal Wear. “We chose to transition ownership to our employees as a way to honor their dedication, talent, and hard work. This move also empowers our team to take an active role in shaping and participating in the benefits of our future growth while preserving the principles and culture that define us. I believe this new structure will drive innovation and long-term success.”

    “The transition to an employee-owned company strengthens JFW’s foundation for sustained growth and stability,” said Tristan Tahmaseb, Director at ButcherJoseph. “I am confident the ESOP structure will also foster greater employee engagement and deliver lasting value for the company. It was a true pleasure collaborating with Steve and his team on this transition, and I wish them ongoing success in this new chapter.”

    About ButcherJoseph & Co.
    ButcherJoseph & Co. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in sale transactions to strategic and financial buyersemployee ownership transactions (ESOPs), capital advisory (debt & equity), and valuations and fairness opinions for privately held businesses. ButcherJoseph is headquartered in St. Louis with a presence in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Miami, Palm Beach, Charlotte, and Scottsdale.

    About Jim’s Formal Wear
    Jim’s Formal Wear commitment to quality isn’t just a phase. It’s grounded in 60+ years of experience. JFW has seven strategically located service centers and eight regional delivery hubs nationwide. We employ 500 full-time team members and staff and hire an additional 250-300 seasonal employees. We take pride in serving more than 4,500 menswear stores, bridal shops, and other formalwear-related retailers throughout the country.

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  • MIL-OSI: Coface SA: Disclosure of trading in own shares (excluding the liquidity agreement) made on February 24, 2025 to February 28, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COFACE SA: Disclosure of trading in own shares (excluding the liquidity agreement) made on February 24, 2025 to February 28, 2025

    Paris, 4 March 2025 – 17.45

    Pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of 16 April 2014 on market abuse1

    The main features of the 2024-2025 Share Buyback Program have been published on the Company’s website (http://www.coface.com/Investors/Disclosure-requirements, under “Own share transactions”) and are also described in the 2023 Universal Registration Document.

    Trading session
    of (Date)
    Number
    of shares
    Weighted
    average price
    Gross amount MIC Code Purpose
    of buyback
    24/02/2025 10,000 15.8885 € 158,885 € XPAR LTIP
    25/02/2025 10,000 16.0764 € 160,764 € XPAR LTIP
    26/02/2025 10,000 16.0722 € 160,722 € XPAR LTIP
    27/02/2025 10,000 16.2278 € 162,278 € XPAR LTIP
    28/02/2025 10,000 16.3557 € 163,557 € XPAR LTIP
    Total 24/02/2025 – 28/02/2025 50,000 16.1241 € 806,206 €   LTIP

    CONTACTS

    ANALYSTS / INVESTORS
    Thomas JACQUET: +33 1 49 02 12 58 – thomas.jacquet@coface.com
    Rina ANDRIAMIADANTSOA: +33 1 49 02 15 85 – rina.andriamiadantsoa@coface.com

    FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2025
    (subject to change)

    Q1-2025 results: 5 May 2025 (after market close)
    Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting: 14 May 2025
    H1-2025 results: 31 July 2025 (after market close)
    9M-2025 results: 3 November 2025 (after market close)

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    This press release, as well as COFACE SA’s integral regulatory information, can be found on the Group’s website: http://www.coface.com/Investors

    For regulated information on Alternative Performance Measures (APM), please refer to our Interim Financial Report for H1-2024 and our 2023 Universal Registration Document (see part 3.7 “Key financial performance indicators”).

      Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by Wiztrust.
    You can check the authenticity on the website www.wiztrust.com.

    COFACE: FOR TRADE
    As a global leading player in trade credit risk management for more than 75 years, Coface helps companies grow and navigate in an uncertain and volatile environment.
    Whatever their size, location or sector, Coface provides 100,000 clients across some 200 markets. with a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring.
    Every day, Coface leverages its unique expertise and cutting-edge technology to make trade happen, in both domestic and export markets.
    In 2024, Coface employed ~5,236 people and registered a turnover of €1.84 billion.

    www.coface.com

    COFACE SA is listed in Compartment A of Euronext Paris
    ISIN: FR0010667147 / Ticker: COFA


    1 Also in pursuant to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (and updates); Article L.225-209 and seq. of the French Commercial Code; Article L.221-3, Article L.241-1 and seq. of the General Regulation of the French Market Authority (AMF); AMF Recommendation DOC-2017-04 Guide for issuers on their own shares transactions and for stabilization measures.

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  • MIL-OSI: Coface SA: Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital as at 28 February 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COFACE SA: Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital as at 28 February 2025

    Paris, 4 March 2025 – 17.45

    Total Number of
    Shares Capital
    Theoretical Number of Voting Rights1 Number of Real
    Voting Rights2
    150,179,792 150,179,792 149,677,830

    (1)   including own shares
    (2)   excluding own shares

      Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by Wiztrust. You can check the authenticity on the website www.wiztrust.com.

    About Coface

    COFACE SA is a société anonyme (joint-stock corporation), with a Board of Directors (Conseil d’Administration) incorporated under the laws of France, and is governed by the provisions of the French Commercial Code. The Company is registered with the Nanterre Trade and Companies Register (Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés) under the number 432 413 599. The Company’s registered office is at 1 Place Costes et Bellonte, 92270 Bois Colombes, France.

    At the date of 31 December 2024, the Company’s share capital amounts to €300,359,584, divided into 150,179,792 shares, all of the same class, and all of which are fully paid up and subscribed.

    All regulated information is available on the company’s website (http://www.coface.com/Investors).

    Coface SA. is listed on Euronext Paris – Compartment A
    ISIN: FR0010667147 / Ticker: COFA

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  • MIL-OSI: TGS: VESTING OF 2023 RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARD

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Oslo, Norway (4 March 2025) – On 1 March 2025, 15,000 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) granted to Carel Hooijkaas on 1 March 2023, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, as approved by the Board of Directors of TGS ASA, and TGS Remuneration Policy, approved by the shareholders of TGS ASA, vested.  Each vested RSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock, with the shares to be issued from the Company’s treasury stock. The vested RSUs may be partially settled in cash using the fair market value of the shares as defined under the award agreement, to cover tax withholding obligations and other necessary deductions that arise in connection with the vest.

    The schedule attached reflects the holdings of the primary insider.

    About TGS
    TGS provides advanced data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. With leading-edge technology and solutions spanning the entire energy value chain, TGS offers a comprehensive range of insights to help clients make better decisions. Our broad range of products and advanced data technologies, coupled with a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, make TGS a trusted partner in supporting the exploration and production of energy resources worldwide. For further information, please visit www.tgs.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Alm. Brand A/S – Completion of proportionate buyback of shares from Foreningen Alm. Brand af 1792 fmba

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Today, Alm. Brand Group A/S has completed a block buyback of 47,710,542 shares for a total amount of DKK 764,8 million from Foreningen Alm. Brand af 1792 fmba, equivalent to 47.8% of the total share buyback of DKK 1.6 billion announced on 22 January 2025 through company announcement no. 4/2025. The buyback is related to the divestement of Energy & Marine. The block buyback was completed to maintain Foreningen Alm. Brand af 1792 fmba’s percentage ownership interest in Alm. Brand Group A/S following completion of the total share buyback. The block buyback was completed at the closing price of the company’s shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen on 4 March 2025.

    In accordance with section 31 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, Alm. Brand A/S hereby announces that the portfolio of treasury shares now exceeds 5% of the shares in Alm. Brand A/S.

    Contact
    Please direct any questions regarding this announcement to:

            

    Head of IR, Rating and ESG reporting        
    Mads Thinggaard                 
    Mobile no. +45 2025 5469        

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  • MIL-OSI: Alm. Brand A/S – Report on trading in Alm. Brand A/S shares by executives and their related parties

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Pursuant to article 19 of the EU Regulation 596/2014 and Alm. Brand A/S is required to publish information on trading in shares in Alm. Brand A/S or other securities related to these shares by executives and their related parties.

    Please see attached report.

    Contact
    Please direct any questions regarding this announcement to:

    Mads Thinggaard – Head of IR, Rating & ESG Reporting – mobile no. +45 2025 5469

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  • MIL-OSI: PU Prime Launches The Ultimate Lucky Draw Promotion

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark Saint Patrick’s season, PU Prime is launching PU Prime’s Ultimate Lucky Draw promotion, giving traders the opportunity to win exclusive prizes, including an iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPad Pro, AirPods Max, and bi-weekly cash rewards. The promotion runs from 1 March to 30 April 2025.

    How to Participate

    Eligible participants can enter the Ultimate Lucky Draw by completing the following steps:

    1. Deposit and Trade – A minimum deposit of $500 USD is required.
    2. Earn Lucky Draw Tickets – One ticket is awarded for every $100,000 in Notional Volume traded.
    3. Prize Draws – Accumulated tickets increase the likelihood of selection in bi-weekly cash draws and the grand prize draw on May 5, 2025.

    Prize Structure

    Traders who meet the eligibility criteria and accumulate tickets will have the chance to win the following:

    • 1st Prize: iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB)
    • 2nd Prize: iPad Pro 11″ (256GB, WiFi)
    • 3rd Prize: AirPods Max

    In addition to the grand prizes mentioned above, PU Prime will also be holding bi-weekly cash draws that offer a total of $600 in cash rewards. The bi-weekly cash draws will span across four draw dates: 17 March, 31 March, 14 April, as well as 28 April 2025. In each draw, there will be 3 winners, each rewarded with an amount of $50. There will be no limit on the number of tickets a participant can accumulate and this promotion is open to holders of Standard and Islamic Standard Accounts.

    For more information on PU Prime’s promotions, users can visit www.puprime.com/promotions/

    For media inquiries, users can contact the PR team via media@puprime.com.

    About PU Prime

    Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company providing innovative online trading solutions. Today, we offer regulated financial products across various asset classes, including forex, commodities, indices, and gold. Committed to providing advanced technology and educational resources, PU Prime supports traders and investors at every stage, from beginner to professional. With a presence in over 120 countries and exceeding 40 million app downloads, PU Prime is dedicated to enabling financial success and fostering a global community of empowered traders.

    Contact

    Arielle Hong
    PU Prime
    media@puprime.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1d822a19-1837-422b-9a90-e93b85ba78f0

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  • MIL-OSI: LambdaTest and KineticSkunk™ Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Testing and Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Francisco, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LambdaTest, a leading cloud-based unified testing platform has announced a strategic partnership with KineticSkunk™, a pioneer in DevOps, DevSecOps, and Observability solutions. This collaboration is set to enhance software testing capabilities, improve product quality, and streamline digital transformation processes for businesses globally.

    By combining LambdaTest’s cutting-edge cloud testing infrastructure with KineticSkunk™’s expertise in DevOps and DevSecOps, the partnership will empower organizations with advanced, efficient, and scalable testing solutions. The alliance also underscores a shared commitment to innovation and social responsibility, ensuring that businesses not only achieve operational excellence but also contribute to a more inclusive digital future.

    “At LambdaTest, we believe that great software is built on a foundation of seamless testing and continuous innovation. Partnering with KineticSkunk™ allows us to bring that vision to life by combining our strengths in cloud testing with their deep expertise in DevOps and security. Together, we’re not just optimizing testing—we’re helping businesses ship quality software faster, smarter, and with confidence,” said Mohit Juneja, VP Strategic Sales and Partnerships, LambdaTest.

    Echoing this sentiment, Donovan Mulder, Chief Executive Officer, KineticSkunk™, stated, “At KineticSkunk™, we are committed to driving innovation in DevOps, DevSecOps, and Observability to help businesses achieve seamless digital transformation. Partnering with LambdaTest allows us to extend our expertise and deliver cutting-edge testing solutions that enhance software quality, security, and speed to market. Together, we are not just shaping the future of testing—we are enabling organizations to build resilient, high-performing software ecosystems with confidence.”

    As part of this strategic collaboration, LambdaTest and KineticSkunk™ hosted an exclusive round-table event in Cape Town, bringing together industry leaders to discuss key trends and challenges in software testing, automation, and DevSecOps. The event provided valuable insights into how organizations can future-proof their software development and testing strategies.

    Customers and affiliates of both companies will benefit from a seamless integration of advanced testing frameworks and DevSecOps solutions, ensuring faster release cycles, enhanced security, and improved software reliability. By leveraging each other’s strengths, LambdaTest and KineticSkunk are poised to set new benchmarks in software testing and development.

    About LambdaTest
    LambdaTest is an AI-native, omnichannel software quality platform that empowers businesses to accelerate time to market through intelligent, cloud-based test authoring, orchestration, and execution. With over 15,000 customers and 2.3 million+ users across 130+ countries, LambdaTest is the trusted choice for modern software testing.

    • Browser & App Testing Cloud: Enables manual and automated testing of web and mobile apps across 5,000+ browsers, real devices, and OS environments, ensuring cross-platform consistency.
    • HyperExecute: An AI-native test execution and orchestration cloud that runs tests up to 70% faster than traditional grids, offering smart test distribution, automatic retries, real-time logs, and seamless CI/CD integration.
    • KaneAI: The world’s first GenAI-native testing agent, leveraging LLMs for effortless test creation, intelligent automation, and self-evolving test execution. It integrates directly with Jira, Slack, GitHub, and other DevOps tools.

    For more information, please visit, https://lambdatest.com

    About KineticSkunk™
    KineticSkunk™ is a leader in DevOps, DevSecOps, and Observability, offering tailor-made solutions for business efficiency and security. With a strong commitment to social responsibility, KineticSkunk™ develops talent from disadvantaged backgrounds into top professionals while delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drive business success.

    For more information, please visit: https://www.kineticskunk.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Skycorp Solar Group Limited Announces Pricing of Its Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Ningbo, China, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skycorp Solar Group Limited (the “Company”), a solar PV product provider engaged in the manufacture and sale of solar cables and solar connectors, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,000,000 ordinary shares (the “Ordinary Shares”) at a public offering price of $4.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $8,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. The Ordinary Shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on March 4, 2025, under the ticker symbol “PN.”

    The Company has granted the Underwriter (as defined below) an option, within 45 days from the closing date of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 300,000 Ordinary Shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts, to cover the over-allotment option, if any.

    The Offering is expected to close on March 5, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    The Offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. Cathay Securities, Inc. is acting as the underwriter (the “Underwriter”) for the Offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP is acting as U.S. securities counsel to the Company, and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC is acting as U.S. securities counsel to the Underwriter, in connection with the Offering.

    The Company intends to use 30% of the net proceeds for expanding product lines and services; 30% of the net proceeds for strengthening research and development capabilities; 20% of the net proceeds for improving brand recognition through multi-channel marketing; 20% of the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate matters.

    A registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-282996) relating to the Offering, as amended, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC“) and was declared effective by the SEC on March 3, 2025. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus related to the Offering may be obtained, when available, from Cathay Securities, Inc.: 40 Wall St Suite 3600, New York, NY 10005, United States, Attention: Shell Li, or via email at service@cathaysecurities.com or telephone at +1 (855) 939-3888, or via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About Skycorp Solar Group Limited

    Skycorp Solar Group Limited is a solar photovoltaic (PV) product provider focused on manufacturing and selling solar cables and connectors. We also partner with various IC chip manufacturers to offer new and used GPU and HPC servers. Our operations are managed through our subsidiaries, including Ningbo Skycorp Solar Co., Ltd., in China.

    The Company’s mission is to become a green energy solutions provider for data centers by utilizing solar power and delivering eco-friendly solar PV products. By leveraging the Company’s expertise in solar technologies and relationships with HPC server clients, it aims to expand offerings of solar PV products and server solutions for enterprise customers. For more information, please visit: https://www.ir.skycorp.com.

    Forward-Looking Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s statements regarding the expected trading of its Ordinary Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market and the closing of the Offering. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the initial public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

    For more information, please contact:

    Investor Relations
    WFS Investor Relations Inc.
    Connie Kang
    Partner
    Email: ckang@wealthfsllc.com
    Tel: +86 1381 185 7742 (CN)

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  • MIL-OSI: Canto Kicks Off 2025 with Industry Recognition and Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ATLANTA, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canto, a leading provider of digital asset management (DAM) software, is entering 2025 with top industry recognition and a continued drive to push the boundaries of DAM innovation. The company has been named to G2’s 2025 Best Software List for Best Content Management Products and Constellation Research’s ShortList™ for Digital Asset Management for Digital Experiences, underscoring its impact on customers and the industry.

    “Brands today are managing more content than ever, and the challenge isn’t just volume—it’s complexity,” said Wain Kellum, CEO of Canto. “Recognition from G2 and Constellation Research affirms our focus on solving the real problems our customers face every day. We’re committed to making digital asset management more intuitive and efficient, so teams can maximize the value of their digital content rather than wrestling with their tools.”

    Building on this momentum, Canto is introducing Canto Innovation Labs, a research and development initiative dedicated to solving content teams’ most pressing challenges. With AI-driven solutions at its core, this initiative highlights Canto’s commitment to continuous product innovation—reimagining how brands organize, discover, and distribute digital assets to help teams move faster and work more efficiently in an increasingly complex content landscape.

    “The future of content management isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about staying ahead,” said Alan Beiagi, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Canto. “With Canto Innovation Labs, we’re developing AI-driven solutions that transform the way content teams work at every stage of the content lifecycle. Our goal is to eliminate bottlenecks—whether that means cutting search time in half, automating tedious tasks, or ensuring content remains consistent across every channel.”

    Canto Innovation Labs builds on a strong foundation of recent product advancements, including the successful launch of Canto PIM. As brands increasingly struggle to keep product data and digital assets aligned across multiple channels, Canto PIM delivers a unified solution for managing both seamlessly. By integrating product information management (PIM) with DAM, Canto is helping businesses eliminate silos, simplify workflows, and maintain brand consistency—without the complexity of managing disconnected tools.

    These advancements come at a critical time, according to Canto’s latest research report, The State of Digital Content: 2025 Edition. The survey of hundreds of content and creative professionals found that 77% of content teams expect to produce more content this year, but only 25% feel equipped with the right tools. “A unified content ecosystem is critical for brands that need to scale efficiently in an increasingly complex digital landscape,” said Beiagi. “Our research found that teams with integrated solutions were three times more likely to efficiently repurpose content across channels and twice as likely to maintain brand consistency. Whether it’s DAM, PIM, or future innovations, our focus is on eliminating fragmentation and giving content teams the seamless tools they need to work faster and smarter.”

    As brands’ content demands continue to grow, Canto remains focused on delivering innovations that help its customers work more efficiently across their digital content lifecycle. For more information, visit www.canto.com.

    About Canto

    Canto is a leader in digital asset management (DAM), helping global brands maximize the value of their digital content with an intuitive, AI-powered platform. Our solutions make it easy for businesses to centralize, organize, and share digital assets, streamlining workflows and driving real business impact. With a legacy of innovation—from launching one of the first DAM solutions to advancing AI Visual Search and unified DAM+PIM capabilities—we continue to shape the future of content management. Backed by best-in-class support and implementation, Canto empowers industries like retail, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and more to manage their growing content libraries. Headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Berlin, Cork, and Sydney, Canto supports teams worldwide in optimizing their content workflows. For more information, visit www.canto.com.

    Contact

    Kyle Peterson
    kyle@clementpeterson.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Trump, Congress Gain New Advocates for Tax and Economic Policies Among Major Economists, Entrepreneurs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A group of influential economists, entrepreneurs, and academics announced today the formation of the Private Economic Council, an organization that will advocate for small businesses and taxpayers in consultation with the Trump administration and Congress. These are high-profile supporters who will use their respective platforms as influencers to help President Trump and the GOP majority deliver for the American people.

    “This is a pivotal moment in American history, and the decisions our leaders make in the coming months and years will influence the lives of the American people for generations,” said renowned economist Steve Moore. “For the first time in our lives, we have a chance to enact meaningful spending cuts, permanently reduce taxes for working Americans, and take the federal government’s thumb off the scale of our economy.”

    Members of the Private Economic Council will work together to advocate for policies that expand economic freedom, incentivize growth, and reduce the burden of government on workers and business owners alike. In addition to weighing in on hot-button topics, they will propose additional policy innovations designed to advance their shared goals of economic freedom and prosperity.

    “There is a genuine appetite for change in Washington right now, but we need to move quickly and decisively before this window of opportunity closes,” said Julio Gonzalez, founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services.

    “I’m pleased to be a part of this group,” said Barry Habib, a longtime entrepreneur who currently serves as CEO of MBS Highway. “We will work hard to make improvements and increase economic growth.”

    “I’m proud to be a S.O.B. (son of a butcher). Only in America can sons of butchers become successful,” said Wayne Allyn Root. “This is the land of opportunity — but only because of capitalism, limited government, and low taxation and regulation. I am honored to join this prestigious group to help keep it that way.”

    “Corporations spend millions of dollars on lobbyists to make sure elected officials are aware of their interests; we’re going to make sure Congress knows just as much about the interests of the workers and small business owners who are the real engine of our economy,” said Papa John’s founder John Schnatter.

    About the Private Economic Council

    Steve Moore is a Senior Visiting Fellow in Economics at The Heritage Foundation. He is the founder and former president of the Club for Growth, and a former member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board. He served as a senior economic advisor to President Trump’s 2016 campaign, helping create the blueprints for the policies that unleashed a historic era of prosperity, including the Trump tax cuts.

    Dave Brat is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia who won his first term in office after defeating sitting House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the primary election. He currently serves as Dean of the Liberty University School of Business.

    Barry Habib is an award-winning economist and entrepreneur who is widely credited with saving the mortgage industry from margin calls by persuading the Federal Reserve to avoid actions that could have created severe instability during the COVID pandemic in 2020. He has been a longtime contributor to both Fox News and CNBC.

    Julio Gonzalez is the founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, the country’s largest specialty tax engineering firm. Julio helps small and mid-sized businesses take advantage of the same tax loopholes used by major corporations, and is a tireless advocate for small businesses.

    Wayne Allyn Root is a CEO, businessman, best-selling author, and national conservative TV and radio host who has interviewed President Trump 16 times. He is also a nationally syndicated columnist who helped originate and popularize some of President Trump’s most popular campaign promises, such as “No Tax on Social Security benefits” and “No taxes on overtime.” Root was the 2008 Libertarian Vice-Presidential nominee.

    John Schnatter is the founder of Papa John’s International, which he started in a broom closet and grew into one of the largest pizza chains in the world. He is a prolific philanthropist and outspoken advocate for entrepreneurs.

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