Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: GPTBots.ai Redefines On-Premise AI Excellence with DeepSeek Integration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HONG KONG, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GPTBots.ai, a leading enterprise AI agent platform, is proud to unveil its enhanced on-premise deployment solutions powered by the integration of the highly acclaimed DeepSeek LLM. This integration empowers enterprises to harness the advanced capabilities of DeepSeek while leveraging GPTBots’ robust, enterprise-grade platform, delivering a secure, flexible, and scalable AI solution tailored to diverse business needs.

    As businesses worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI, GPTBots.ai provides a comprehensive platform that combines cutting-edge technology with industry-specific solutions, enabling enterprises to achieve measurable results while maintaining full control over their data and infrastructure.

    Cost-Effective AI Deployment for Businesses of All Sizes

    DeepSeek’s lightweight architecture, including its MoE (Mixture of Experts) design, significantly reduces the hardware and operational costs associated with AI deployment:

    • Optimized Resource Utilization: DeepSeek can operate seamlessly on consumer-grade GPUs (e.g., RTX 4090), eliminating the need for expensive high-end clusters.
    • Energy Efficiency: Enhanced inference optimization reduces energy consumption, making it ideal for businesses prioritizing cost control and sustainability.

    When deployed through GPTBots, enterprises benefit from streamlined workflows, pre-configured tools, and optimized resource allocation, ensuring a lower total cost of ownership while maintaining high performance.

    Transforming On-Premise AI for Industry-Specific Applications

    The integration of DeepSeek into GPTBots’ platform delivers significant value across industries, enabling businesses to address unique challenges and unlock new opportunities:

    • Retail, E-Commerce, and Gaming: GPTBots revolutionizes customer support by automating inquiries, providing 24/7 multilingual assistance, and enhancing user experiences. A global gaming platform using GPTBots reduced response times by 95% and automated 98% of inquiries, freeing resources for creative tasks.
    • Finance: GPTBots streamlines customer service, compliance workflows, and risk analysis, reducing operational costs while improving customer satisfaction and regulatory adherence.
    • Energy: GPTBots supports real-time monitoring and data analysis, helping energy companies optimize resource allocation and equipment management. Businesses can leverage GPTBots for equipment failure prediction, energy consumption analysis, and renewable energy management, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
    • Government and Enterprises: GPTBots provides intelligent administrative management and public service support for government and enterprise sectors, enhancing service efficiency and decision-making quality. For example, GPTBots can be used for automated government service consultations, policy interpretation, and the intelligent upgrade of public service platforms, driving digital transformation for government and enterprise organizations.

    Flexible Deployment for Data Control and Security

    GPTBots’ on-premise deployment ensures enterprises maintain full control over their data, aligning with the highest standards of security and operational independence:

    • Data Ownership: All data is stored within the enterprise’s infrastructure, ensuring complete autonomy and privacy.
    • Advanced Security Protocols: GPTBots provides enterprise-grade SLA guarantees, role-based access control, and encryption, safeguarding sensitive information and critical operations.

    This approach is particularly valuable for industries such as finance, healthcare, and legal services, where data privacy and compliance are paramount.

    Empowering Enterprises to Embrace AI with Confidence

    GPTBots’ integration of DeepSeek is more than just a technological advancement—it’s a commitment to empowering businesses to thrive in the AI-driven era. By combining DeepSeek’s advanced capabilities with GPTBots’ enterprise-grade platform, businesses gain access to:

    • Customizable Solutions: Tailor AI deployments to specific business needs with GPTBots’ no-code/low-code platform and robust APIs.
    • Comprehensive Tool Ecosystem: From LinkedIn and HubSpot integrations to advanced image generation tools, GPTBots provides everything enterprises need to automate workflows and enhance productivity.
    • End-to-End Support: From deployment to ongoing optimization, GPTBots offers professional services to ensure long-term success.

    “GPTBots is committed to empowering businesses with the tools they need to innovate and grow,” said Jerry Yin, VP of GPTBots.ai. “By integrating DeepSeek into our on-premise deployment solutions, we’re providing a powerful, secure, and flexible AI platform that drives measurable results across industries.”

    About GPTBots.ai

    GPTBots.ai is an enterprise AI agent platform that empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Offering end-to-end AI solutions across customer service, knowledge search, data analysis, and lead generation, GPTBots enables enterprises to harness the full potential of AI with ease. With seamless integration into various systems, and support for scalable, secure deployments, GPTBots is dedicated to reducing costs, accelerating growth, and helping businesses thrive in the AI era.

    For more information, visit www.gptbots.ai.

    Media Contact:
    Silvia
    Senior Marketing Manager
    marketing@gptbots.ai

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai Integrates DeepSeek into On-Premise Al Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its leading enterprise AI agent platform, GPTBots.ai, has unveiled its enhanced on-premise deployment solutions powered by the integration of the highly acclaimed DeepSeek LLM. This integration empowers enterprises to harness the advanced capabilities of DeepSeek while leveraging GPTBots’ robust, enterprise-grade platform, delivering a secure, flexible, and scalable AI solution tailored to diverse business needs.

    As businesses worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI, GPTBots.ai provides a comprehensive platform that combines cutting-edge technology with industry-specific solutions, enabling enterprises to achieve measurable results while maintaining full control over their data and infrastructure.

    Cost-Effective AI Deployment for Businesses of All Sizes

    DeepSeek’s lightweight architecture, including its MoE (Mixture of Experts) design, significantly reduces the hardware and operational costs associated with AI deployment:

    • Optimized Resource Utilization: DeepSeek can operate seamlessly on consumer-grade GPUs (e.g., RTX 4090), eliminating the need for expensive high-end clusters.
    • Energy Efficiency: Enhanced inference optimization reduces energy consumption, making it ideal for businesses prioritizing cost control and sustainability.

    When deployed through GPTBots, enterprises benefit from streamlined workflows, pre-configured tools, and optimized resource allocation, ensuring a lower total cost of ownership while maintaining high performance.

    Transforming On-Premise AI for Industry-Specific Applications

    The integration of DeepSeek into GPTBots’ platform delivers significant value across industries, enabling businesses to address unique challenges and unlock new opportunities:

    • Retail, E-Commerce, and Gaming: GPTBots revolutionizes customer support by automating inquiries, providing 24/7 multilingual assistance, and enhancing user experiences. A global gaming platform using GPTBots reduced response times by 95% and automated 98% of inquiries, freeing resources for creative tasks.
    • Finance: GPTBots streamlines customer service, compliance workflows, and risk analysis, reducing operational costs while improving customer satisfaction and regulatory adherence.
    • Energy: GPTBots supports real-time monitoring and data analysis, helping energy companies optimize resource allocation and equipment management. Businesses can leverage GPTBots for equipment failure prediction, energy consumption analysis, and renewable energy management, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
    • Government and Enterprises: GPTBots provides intelligent administrative management and public service support for government and enterprise sectors, enhancing service efficiency and decision-making quality. For example, GPTBots can be used for automated government service consultations, policy interpretation, and the intelligent upgrade of public service platforms, driving digital transformation for government and enterprise organizations.

    Flexible Deployment for Data Control and Security

    GPTBots’ on-premise deployment ensures enterprises maintain full control over their data, aligning with the highest standards of security and operational independence:

    • Data Ownership: All data is stored within the enterprise’s infrastructure, ensuring complete autonomy and privacy.
    • Advanced Security Protocols: GPTBots provides enterprise-grade SLA guarantees, role-based access control, and encryption, safeguarding sensitive information and critical operations.

    This approach is particularly valuable for industries such as finance, healthcare, and legal services, where data privacy and compliance are paramount.

    Empowering Enterprises to Embrace AI with Confidence

    GPTBots’ integration of DeepSeek is more than just a technological advancement—it’s a commitment to empowering businesses to thrive in the AI-driven era. By combining DeepSeek’s advanced capabilities with GPTBots’ enterprise-grade platform, businesses gain access to:

    • Customizable Solutions: Tailor AI deployments to specific business needs with GPTBots’ no-code/low-code platform and robust APIs.
    • Comprehensive Tool Ecosystem: From LinkedIn and HubSpot integrations to advanced image generation tools, GPTBots provides everything enterprises need to automate workflows and enhance productivity.
    • End-to-End Support: From deployment to ongoing optimization, GPTBots offers professional services to ensure long-term success.

    “GPTBots is committed to empowering businesses with the tools they need to innovate and grow,” said Jerry Yin, VP of GPTBots.ai. “By integrating DeepSeek into our on-premise deployment solutions, we’re providing a powerful, secure, and flexible AI platform that drives measurable results across industries.”

    About GPTBots.ai

    GPTBots.ai is a complementary general-purpose LLM AI bot featuring private data input and continuous fine-tuning, which can replace ‘rule-based’ chatbots, improve user experience, and reduce costs. GPTBots.ai aims to provide users with an end-to-end business platform that can seamlessly integrate robots into existing applications and workflows via plug-ins. GPTBots.ai also allow users to have great access to, and more efficiently and effectively using, AIGC to improve overall corporate productivity and output quality.

    To know more, please visit https://www.gptbots.ai.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited

    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China

    Ms. Xiaoyan Su

    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548

    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In U.S.

    Ms. Linda Bergkamp

    Phone: +1-480-614-3004

    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BYDFi Lists Berachain Token (BERA), Supporting BERA/USDT Spot and Perpetual Contracts Trading

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BYDFi officially listed the BERA/USDT spot trading pair and launched BERA/USDT perpetual contracts with up to 75x leverage. Users can now participate in the 8,100 USDT reward campaign – for more details, please visit the BYDFi website or refer to the official announcements.

    Berachain: The Innovative Blockchain Powering $BERA

    As the native token of the Berachain blockchain, $BERA derives its value not only from market demand but also from the strong foundational support of the Berachain ecosystem. Berachain is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK. It utilizes an innovative Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, which differs from traditional Proof-of-Stake (PoS) systems. By linking validator rewards to application demand and liquidity contributions, PoL creates a dynamic incentive structure that prevents token devaluation and liquidity depletion. This groundbreaking economic model fosters mutual value creation between the blockchain and applications built on it, ensuring sustainable growth.

    On April 20, 2023, Berachain successfully raised $42 million in a Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital. Furthermore, ahead of its mainnet launch, Berachain’s liquidity pre-deposit application, Boyco, attracted over $3 billion within one week, demonstrating strong market interest and adoption.

    $BERA: The Key Asset of Berachain

    $BERA, as the native token of Berachain, is primarily used to pay network transaction fees (gas) and can be staked to cover validator activation costs

    Market Performance:

    • Within just 24 hours of launch, $BERA’s market capitalization surged past $1.5 billion
    • As of the time of writing, $BERA is priced at $7.9191
    • 24-hour trading volume reached $2.187 billion, marking a 2,291.00% increase from the previous day

    With the continuous expansion of the Berachain ecosystem, the demand for $BERA is expected to grow, driving its market value even higher.

    How to Trade $BERA on BYDFi

    One-Click Buy & Sell
    Users can purchase BERA easily through BYDFi’s “Convert” feature, using credit/debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or wallet balances.

    Leverage Trading

    • Supports BERA/USDT cross-margin and isolated-margin trading
    • Leverage options: 1x to 75x
    • VIP trading fee discounts—for more details, visit the BYDFi official website

    About BYDFi

    Founded in 2020, BYDFi is recognized by Forbes as a top 10 global crypto exchange, serving over 1,000,000 users. The platform holds MSB licenses in multiple regions and is a member of South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance. Laying great stress on compliance and development, BYDFi has always guarded the legal rights of all its global users. To protect user assets, BYDFi stores all funds in offline multi-signature wallets with at least a 1:1 reserve ratio and publishes regular proof-of-reserves (PoR) reports for transparency. BYDFi offers 24/7 live customer support, providing efficient and professional assistance in every step of a trader’s journey. BUIDL Your Dream Finance.

    • Website: https://www.bydfi.com
    • Support Email: CS@bydfi.com
    • Business Partnerships: BD@bydfi.com
    • Media Inquiries: media@bydfi.com

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  • MIL-OSI: 3/2025・Trifork Group AG – Share-based Incentive Program 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 3 / 2025
    Schindellegi, Switzerland – 7 February 2025


    Share-based Incentive Program 2025

    Trifork Group AG (“Trifork”) has granted restricted share units (“RSUs”) under the existing employee long-term share-based incentive program (“ELTIP”) approved by the Board of Directors in 2021.
    The first ELTIP 2025 (“ELTIP 2025a”) is covering the grant in January 2025 to certain employees of the Trifork Group.

    The ELTIP 2025a is based on RSUs and employees participating in the ELTIP 2025a may, subject to certain terms and conditions, be allocated RSUs by converting salary supplements or bonuses. RSUs granted will be subject to graded vesting over a three-year period.

    Further details about the ELTIP 2025a are stated below:

    Participants Certain employees of the Trifork Group in selected jurisdictions. Total 51 employees.
    Number of RSUs Based on the number of employees participating in the ELTIP 2025a, a total of 33,549 RSUs will be allocated. The number of RSUs is calculated by converting the amount of salary supplements or bonuses and applying the weighted average share price for shares of the last three trading days of 2024.
    Granting RSUs comprised by the ELTIP 2025a are granted in January 2025.
    Vesting RSUs will vest over a three-year period with 1/3 of the RSUs vesting each year. Vesting is not conditional upon the achievement of any financial or non-financial targets but is conditional upon the participating employee remaining employed with the Trifork Group throughout the vesting period or becoming a good leaver during the vesting period as well as the participating employee having complied in all respects with the terms and conditions of the ELTIP 2025a.
    Objective Attraction and retention of employees in selected jurisdictions.
    Conversion Once vested and not lapsed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the ELTIP 2025a, each RSU will entitle the holder to receive one Trifork share.
    Conditions RSUs are granted based on the conversion of individual supplement salaries or bonus amounts for each participating employee.

    The ELTIP 2025a is subject to customary conditions.

    Allocation & theoretical value The allocation is based on the weighted average share price of the last 3 trading days of 2024 (DKK 75.08). Dividing the converting salary by this amount results in the number of RSUs to be granted. The converting total amounts to DKK 2,518,858.92 (EUR 338,556) and 33,549 RSUs.

    The theoretical value for the RSUs is the market price of the Trifork share at grant date minus the expected dividends for the portions vesting after one, two, and three years.


    For further information, please contact

    Frederik Svanholm, Group Investment Director & Head of IR
    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 1,278 professionals across 76 business units in 15 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: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 – AVIVA PLC – Ordinary Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1. KEY INFORMATION  
       
    (a) Full name of discloser: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  
    (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
       
    (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
    Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
    Aviva PLC  
    (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:    
    (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    06 February 2025  
    (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
    If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    YES
    Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
     
       
    2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE  
       
    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.  
    (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)  
       
    Class of relevant security: 32 17/19p ordinary (GB00BPQY8M80)  
      Interests Short Positions  
      Number % Number %  
    (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 10,552,256 0.39 %      
    (2) Cash-settled derivatives:          
    (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:          
      Total 10,552,256 * 0.39 %      
    * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 679,466 shares that are included in the total above.  
       
    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

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

     
       
       
    (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)  
       
    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:    
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:    
       
    3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE  
       
    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

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

     
    (a) Purchases and sales  
       
    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit  
    32 17/19p ordinary (GB00BPQY8M80) Sale 2,003 5.1274 GBP  
    There was a Transfer In of 4,002 shares of 32 17/19p ordinary  
       
    (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions  
       
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. CFD Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position Number of reference securities Price per unit  
               
       
    (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
     
    (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
     
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type e.g. American, European etc. Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
                   
       
    (ii) Exercise  
       
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit  
               
       
    (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)  
                 
    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion Details Price per unit (if applicable)  
             
       
    4. OTHER INFORMATION  
       
    (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements  
       
    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
     
    None  
       
    (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives  
       
    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
     
    None  
       
    (c) Attachments  
       
    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO  
       
    Date of disclosure 07 February 2025  
    Contact name Thomas Hone  
    Telephone number +44 20 3033 3419  
       

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Progress in customer activity as well as core banking activities continued, and credit quality remained strong Record-high net profit of DKK 23.6 billion, improving return on equity to 13.4%

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release Danske Bank
    Bernstorffsgade 40
    DK-1577 København V
    Tel. + 45 45 14 14 00

    7 February 2025

    Progress in customer activity as well as core banking activities continued,
    and credit quality remained strong
    Record-high net profit of DKK 23.6 billion, improving return on equity to 13.4%
    Dividend of DKK 9.35 per share for the second half of 2024 as well as an extraordinary dividend of DKK 5.35 per share, in total DKK 14.7 per share
    The Board of Directors has decided to initiate a new share buy-back programme of DKK 5 billion

    Danske Bank has announced its financial results for 2024.
    Carsten Egeriis, Chief Executive Officer, comments on the financial results:

    “For Danske Bank, 2024 was a year in which we consistently delivered positive results from quarter to quarter, driven by increased customer activity, continually strong credit quality and a sustained, dedicated effort from the entire organisation. Consequently, we maintained our positive commercial momentum, resulting in a solid financial performance.

    One year into the execution of our Forward ’28 strategy, we have made substantial progress within our technology transformation and customer engagement, and we can see that our investments in enhancing the customer experience have resulted in increasingly positive customer satisfaction scores.

    Our continued focus on cost discipline and on maintaining strong credit quality resulted in two upward adjustments of our financial guidance in 2024. On the basis of our strong financial results and solid capital position, the total distribution in 2024 amounts to 100% of net profit, thus honouring the commitment we have made to our shareholders.

    With our advanced customer offerings, deep expertise and solid financial position, Danske Bank is strongly positioned to create value for customers, shareholders and society. In a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological shifts and increasing sustainability challenges, we will continue to focus on opportunities and solutions for households and businesses alike.”

    The annual report is available at www.danskebank.com. Highlights are shown below:

    2024 vs 2023
    Total income of DKK 56.4 billion (up 8%)
    Operating expenses of DKK 25.7 billion (up 1%)
    Loan impairments of DKK -543 million (2023: DKK 262 million)
    Net profit of DKK 23.6 billion (up 11%)
    Return on shareholders’ equity of 13.4% (2023: 12.7%)
    Strong capital position, with a CET1 capital ratio of 17.8% (2023: 18.8%). The ratio reflects strong capital generation and the full deduction of the announced 40% additional capital distribution.
    Solid progress towards Forward ’28 ambitions and 2026 targets
    2024 was the first full year of our Forward ’28 strategy, and we are well-positioned for future growth as we maintain our trajectory towards strengthening our position as a leading bank in the Nordic region and make significant investments in our customer offerings.

    For personal and private banking customers, with Forward ’28, a sharpened focus in each of our markets has allowed us to further strengthen our relations with existing customers and attract new ones. For business and institutional customers, we want to be a leading bank in the markets in which we operate. Our approach focuses on meeting evolving market demands while fostering high long-term customer and employee satisfaction.

    Significant progress with our technology transformation paved the way for a better customer experience and improved efficiency. In 2024, we made substantial progress in terms of using digitalisation, data, AI and technology to improve customer engagement while reducing costs and operational risks. We developed a new version of our District online banking platform that is tailored to small businesses and is expected to launch in Denmark in the first half of 2025. We also launched a new welcoming app that makes it both easier and faster to become a personal customer with us.

    Across the bank, we have made GenAI a strategic priority, and our GenAI-powered solutions offer key opportunities to unlock productivity gains. During 2024, we launched DanskeGPT, which has been adopted by almost 16,000 users across the organisation, corresponding to 74% of all employees. We have also deployed GenAI-powered tools for our software developers, and these tools are driving solid productivity improvements.

    In 2024, Danica developed its new commercial strategy, Forward ’28 – Danica, which aims to make Danica the preferred pension company in Denmark by 2028. The strategy, which took effect on 1 January 2025, focuses on the importance of making customer interactions with Danica easy and convenient through digital solutions and on offering comprehensive healthcare offerings, attractive returns and quality advice. These elements are expected to be key growth drivers over the next few years. The strategy aligns with the strategic direction set in Danske Bank’s Forward ’28 strategy, underscoring the significant potential in synchronising services between the bank and the pension business.

    As the success of our strategy relies on solid execution, we have a significant focus on our employees, supported by investments in development activities, leadership and the workplace. Employee satisfaction and engagement scores continued to improve from already high levels and are now above the industry benchmark.

    Sustainability is a key focus area in Forward ’28, and our ambition is to be a leading Nordic bank in terms of supporting the sustainability transition of customers, businesses and the Nordic societies that we are a part of. Our efforts are reinforced by new ESG advisory services, comprehensive staff training, recruitment of specialists and strategic partnerships, all aimed at supporting our customers’ sustainability transition. In line with European regulation, for the 2024 annual report, Danske Bank has prepared a sustainability statement in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

    Better-than-expected macroeconomic conditions
    Macroeconomic conditions developed more favourably than expected in the markets in which we operate. Especially in Denmark, the inflation and growth outlook improved during the year, and this development is forecast to continue as central banks continue their easing trajectories, leading to lower rates for both households and businesses. Although the growth outlook has improved broadly speaking in the Nordic region, the uncertainty related to Europe’s long-term growth prospects and ability to innovate persists.

    In times of uncertainty for both Danske Bank and our customers, our well-capitalised balance sheet has enabled us to be a strong financial partner for our customers, and we have continued to support them with risk management expertise and expert advice.

    Strong financial performance
    An improved commercial momentum in our business, supported by better-than-expected macroeconomic conditions and strong credit quality have enabled us to strengthen profitability and generate record-high net profit. The return on equity thus increased from 12.7% to 13.4%, highlighting our positive trajectory and progress towards our 2026 targets.

    In 2024, total income grew 8%, driven by a sustained uplift in core banking income. Despite central bank rate cuts and lower deposit margins as well as overall muted credit demand, net interest income showed the expected strong development, with increasing net interest income throughout the year. Net fee income continued the positive traction throughout the year, reflecting our overall strong development and ability to do more business with existing customers and to attract new customers. We saw a higher level of fee income from cash management products, and customer activity generally remained high. Furthermore, we saw an increase in investment fees generated by strategic investments in our private banking offerings as well as a strong development in fees from asset management.

    Net trading income remained stable, and net income from insurance business benefited from stable financial markets, with the health and accident business continuing to be challenged, however.

    Operating expenses developed according to plan and were at the same level as in 2023. The minor year-on-year increase was caused mainly by higher investments in our technology transformation made under our Forward ’28 strategy and staff costs that were impacted by wage inflation. Costs related to financial crime prevention and legacy remediation decreased in line with our plan for a normalisation of costs, and together with prudent cost management, this led to an improvement in the cost/income ratio to 46% from 49%.

    Loan impairment charges amounted to a net reversal of DKK 543 million, reflecting strong credit quality and modest impairments against single-name exposures coupled with a review of post-model adjustments. We continue to apply significant post-model adjustments as well as a scenario-based macroeconomic model to cater for potential tail risks that are not evident in our portfolio. Overall, the macroeconomic environment improved during 2024 and was characterised by lower inflation, lower interest rates and an enhanced growth momentum.

    Overall, we ended the year with the same positive momentum that we saw in the first nine months of 2024. This resulted in record-high net profit of DKK 23.6 billion, up 11% from 2023.

    The first year of execution of our Forward ’28 strategy, 2024 was an important year for Danske Bank’s financial performance: With income growth driven by our growing core income as well as our continued efforts to support customers and drive the commercial momentum, net profit represents a record-high result,” says Stephan Engels, Chief Financial Officer.
    We continue to create value to the benefit of our customers, our shareholders and society: Our tax expense amounted to DKK 7.6 billion, and given our strong capital position, and in line with the Forward ’28 strategy, the financial year 2024 enables us to make a significant payout to our shareholders.

    Delivering on capital distribution
    Given our strong balance sheet, and as planned in the Forward ’28 strategy, the financial year 2024 yields a significant payout to our shareholders. We paid a dividend of DKK 7.50 per share in connection with the interim report for the first half of 2024, and we propose a dividend of DKK 9.35 per share for the second half of 2024 as well as an extraordinary dividend of DKK 5.35 per share. Furthermore, on 6 December 2024, we announced a special dividend of DKK 6.50 per share following the successful transfer of the personal customer business in Norway. In total, our distribution for 2024 amounts to DKK 28.70 per share.

    It remains crucial for us to create value for all our stakeholders, including our shareholders, customers, employees and the societies we are part of, and as a bank we need to attract capital from shareholders to lend and do business. Besides large institutional investors, our capital distribution benefits most major pension funds in Denmark as well as private individuals in Denmark, who have invested part of their savings in Danske Bank shares. In total, we have more than a quarter of a million investors, of which more than half are private individuals in Denmark.

    Danske Bank’s dividend policy for 2025 remains unchanged, targeting a dividend payout of 40-60% of net profit in the form of annual dividend payments.

    Share buy-back
    The share buy-back programme launched in February 2024 of DKK 5.5 billion was completed in January 2025.

    On the basis of the financial results for 2024, the Board of Directors has decided to initiate a new share buy-back programme of DKK 5 billion, taking the total payout ratio to 100% of net profits when including the dividend for 2024 but excluding the special dividend related to the transfer of the personal customer business in Norway. The programme, which has been approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, will start on 10 February 2025.

    Outlook for 2025
    We expect net profit for 2025 to be in the range of DKK 21-23 billion.
    The outlook is subject to uncertainty and depends on economic conditions.

    Danske Bank

    Contact: Helga Heyn, Head of Media Relations, tel. +45 45 14 14 00

    More information about Danske Bank’s financial results is available at www.danskebank.com/reports.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ress Life Investments A/S publishes financial calendar

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Ress Life Investments A/S
    Nybrogade 12
    DK-1203 Copenhagen K
    Denmark
    CVR nr. 33593163
    www.resslifeinvestments.com
    To: Nasdaq Copenhagen
    Date: 7 February 2025

    Corporate Announcement 05/2025

    Ress Life Investments A/S publishes financial calendar

    The current financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

    Financial Calendar

    19th March 2025 Annual Report ending 31 December 2024

    16th April 2025 Annual General Meeting 

    9th September 2025 Interim financial statement for the period from 1 January 2025 through 30 June 2025

    Questions related to this announcement can be made to the company’s AIF-manager, Resscapital AB.

    Contact person:
    Gustaf Hagerud
    gustaf.hagerud@resscapital.com
    Tel + 46 8 545 282 27

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  • MIL-OSI: Dynamite Blockchain Announces Private Placement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

    Vancouver, B.C., Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dynamite Blockchain Corp. (the “Company” or “Dynamite”) (CSE: KAS) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) of up to 10,000,000 units of the Company (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.10 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1,000,000. Each Unit will consist of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (a “Common Share”) and one (1) transferable share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”), each warrant to entitle the holder to purchase one (1) additional Common Share at an exercise price of C$0.20 per Common Share for a period of 24 months following the closing of the Offering, subject to acceleration in the event the Common Shares close above $0.30 for a period of five (5) consecutive trading days.

    The Offering will be completed pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions and therefore the Common Shares underlying the Units issued in the Offering to Canadian subscribers will not be subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Warrants underlying the Units issued in the Offering and any Shares issued upon exercise thereof will be subject to contractual restrictions on resale, expiring four-months and one day from the date of issue of the Warrants. There is an offering document related to the Offering (the “Offering Document”) that can be accessed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and at www.dynamiteblock.com. Prospective investors should read the Offering Document before making an investment decision.

    The Offering is expected to close on about February 20, 2025, and completion of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, receiving adequate subscriptions for the Offering and the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

    Use of Funds

    The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to solidify the Company’s position as a Kaspa-focused public company, by using proceeds towards the purchase of Kaspa coins and further investment into Kaspa mining operations and Kaspa product development. Other uses of the proceeds will be used towards audit fees, legal fees, marketing fees, consulting fees and general working capital, as further set out in the Offering Document.

    By focusing the majority of the proceeds on Kaspa Purchases, Mining Operations and Kaspa Product development, we are strategically positioning ourselves to be on the path to become the ‘Kaspa Proxy’ by providing shareholders exposure to Kaspa on the Canadian Securities Exchange,” commented Akshay Sood, CEO of Dynamite Blockchain Corp.

    Why Kaspa and Why Now?

    The Company believes that Kaspa is currently critically undervalued, due to the following expected developments:

    1.Speed: Kaspa’s Crescendo hardfork (the “Hardfork”) is now expected in only a couple monthsi , an event that the Company expects to allow the Kaspa network to go through a transformational upgrade and enable it to process 10 times as many blocks as it is currently processing todayii;

    2.Functionality: The Hardfork update is expected to come just prior to the implementation of smart contract functionalityiii, which the Company expects will take Kaspa’s Layer 1 network to new heights;

    3.Scalability: With the two developments above in place, it is expected that Kaspa will not only be faster than Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solanaiv, but also more scalable; and

    4.Security: Having higher transaction throughput than compared to its current statev, the Company expects Kaspa will take a further step towards building an extremely secure and decentralized framework that addresses the blockchain trilemma beautifullyvi.

    With the upcoming Crescendo Hardfork, we believe that Kaspa’s value proposition and utility will strengthen and that we will be poised to capitalize on this transformation,” continued Mr. Sood.

    We are not just focused on mining or holding Kaspa but on creating a comprehensive ecosystem that fosters diversification, long-term sustainability and adoption,” concluded Mr. Sood.

    The securities issued pursuant to the Offering have not, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons in the absence of U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

    On behalf of the Company,

    Akshay Sood,
    Chief Executive Officer
    Telephone: 236-259-0279

    About Dynamite Blockchain Corp.

    Dynamite Blockchain is a blockchain technology infrastructure company focused on building a diversified blockchain ecosystem focused on Kaspa.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management’s view of future events, expectations, plans, and prospects that constitute forward- looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements respecting: the Offering, the timing thereof and the expected use of proceeds therefrom; the Company’s focus on Kaspa; the Company’s belief that Kaspa is critically undervalued; expectations respecting the Kaspa Crescendo Hardfork and the impact thereof; implementation of smart contract functionality into Kaspa and the impact thereof; the Company’s goal to become a Kaspa Proxy; Kaspa’s value proposition strengthening and the Company being poised to capitalize on that transformation; and the Company’s focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem for Kaspa that fosters diversification, long-term sustainability and adoption. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward- looking statement will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements, or otherwise.

    The CSE (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

     

    ihttps://medium.com/@coderofstuff/crescendo-consolidated-roadmap-update-4c96535f7a43

    ii https://kaspa.org/crescendo-hard-fork-roadmap-10bps/

    iii https://kaspa.org/developments/

    iv https://kaspaspeed.com/

    vhttps://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604474352

    vi https://kaspa.org/about-kaspa/

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  • MIL-OSI: Municipality Finance issues a GBP 25 million tap under its MTN programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Municipality Finance Plc
    Stock exchange release
    7 February 2025 at 10:00 am (EET)

    Municipality Finance issues a GBP 25 million tap under its MTN programme

    On 10 February 2025 Municipality Finance Plc issues a new tranche in an amount of GBP 25 million to an existing benchmark issued on 4 October 2023. With the new tranche, the aggregate nominal amount of the benchmark is GBP 275 million. The maturity date of the benchmark is 2 January 2026. The benchmark bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.000 % per annum.

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

    MuniFin has applied for the new tranche to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki. The public trading is expected to commence on 10 February 2025. The existing notes in the series are admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.

    NatWest Markets N.V. acts as the Dealer for the issue of the new tranche.

    MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC

    Further information:

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

    MuniFin (Municipality Finance Plc) is one of Finland’s largest credit institutions. The owners of the company include Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva and the Republic of Finland. The Group’s balance sheet totals over EUR 50 billion.

    MuniFin builds a better and more sustainable future with its customers. Our customers include municipalities, joint municipal authorities, wellbeing services counties, joint county authorities, corporate entities under the control of the above-mentioned organisations, and affordable social housing. Lending is used for environmentally and socially responsible investment targets such as public transportation, sustainable buildings, hospitals and healthcare centres, schools and day care centres, and homes for people with special needs.

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

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

    Important Information

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Municipality Finance issues GBP 14,6 million notes under its MTN programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Municipality Finance Plc
    Stock exchange release
    7 February 2025 at 10:00 am (EET)

    Municipality Finance issues GBP 14,6 million notes under its MTN programme

    Municipality Finance Plc issues GBP 14,6 million notes on 10 February 2025. The maturity date of the notes is 10 February 2026. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.30% per annum.

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

    MuniFin has applied for the notes to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki. The public trading is expected to commence on 10 February 2025.

    Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc acts as the dealer for the issue of the notes.

    MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC

    Further information:

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

    MuniFin (Municipality Finance Plc) is one of Finland’s largest credit institutions. The company is owned by Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva and the Republic of Finland.
    The Group’s balance sheet totals over EUR 50 billion.

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

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

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

    Important Information

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Aki Rahunen appointed Innofactor’s CFO

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Innofactor Plc Stock Exchange Release – Changes in Board/Management/Auditing February 7, 2025, at 9:30 Finnish time

    Innofactor’s Board of Directors has appointed Aki Rahunen as the CFO for Innofactor Group, and he will assume the position no later than May 8, 2025. Rahunen is currently serving as the CFO of Avidly. Previously, Rahunen has held the position of CFO at Fluido, among others. M.Sc. (Econ.) Rahunen will become a member of Innofactor’s Executive Board in his role as the CFO and will report to the Group’s CEO Sami Ensio.

    “I am excited about my new role at Innofactor. It is great to join this journey. I believe that with my broad experience, I can support Innofactor’s business and help Innofactor continue on the path of profitable growth,” says Aki Rahunen.

    “I am very pleased that we have Aki joining our team. He has exactly the right kind of practical expertise for Innofactor’s new strategic phase. I am convinced that in his role as CFO, Aki will further develop Innofactor’s financial management and support our business leadership in achieving our business goals,” says CEO Sami Ensio.

    Espoo, February 7, 2025

    INNOFACTOR PLC

    Sami Ensio, CEO

    Additional information:
    Sami Ensio, CEO
    Innofactor Plc
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029
    sami.ensio@innofactor.com

    Distribution:
    NASDAQ Helsinki
    Main media
    www.innofactor.com

    Innofactor
    Innofactor is the leading driver of the modern digital organization in the Nordic Countries for its about 1,000 customers in commercial and public sector. Innofactor has the widest solution offering and leading know-how in the Microsoft ecosystem in the Nordics. Innofactor has about 600 enthusiastic and motivated top specialists in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The Innofactor Plc share is listed in the technology section of the main list of NASDAQ Helsinki Oy. www.innofactor.com  #AIDriven #PeopleFirst #CreatingSmiles #BeTheRealYou

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  • MIL-OSI: Danske Bank A/S initiates share buy-back programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no 6 2025 Danske Bank
    Bernstorffsgade 40
    DK-1577 København V
    Tel. + 45 45 14 14 00

    7 February 2025

    Page 1 of 1

    Danske Bank A/S initiates share buy-back programme

    In line with the distribution plan announced in the press release regarding the annual report for 2024 published on 7 February 2025, the Board of Directors of Danske Bank A/S (“Danske Bank”) has resolved to utilise the authorisation granted by the Annual General Meeting on 21 March 2024 to repurchase shares by initiating a share buy-back programme of up to DKK 5 billion (the “Programme”).

    The purpose of the Programme is to reduce the share capital of Danske Bank.

    The Programme will be implemented in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (the “Market Abuse Regulation”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (together with the Market Abuse Regulation, the “Safe Harbour Rules”).

    The Programme will be conducted in the period from 10 February 2025 to 30 January 2026, at the latest. Danske Bank may, however, at any time suspend or terminate the Programme.

    The following additional conditions apply to the Programme:

    • Share repurchases will only take place on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S.
    • The Programme will be managed by an independent lead manager, which, under a separate agreement with Danske Bank, will make its trading decisions regarding the timing of the share repurchases independently of, and without influence by Danske Bank, within the timeframe set out in this announcement.
    • The maximum amount allocated to the Programme is DKK 5 billion.
    • The maximum number of shares that may be acquired under the Programme is 45,000,000 shares.
    • Shares acquired under the Programme may not be purchased at a price exceeding the higher of (i) the share price of the last independent transaction on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, and (ii) the highest independent bid on the shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S. The shares may not be acquired at a price deviating more than 10% from the price quoted on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S at the time of acquisition.
    • Purchases on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S made on one single purchase day may not exceed 25% of the average daily trading volume of the shares during the 20 preceding trading days before the purchase day.        

    Information about shares acquired under the Programme will be published weekly on Danske Bank’s website www.danskebank.com and via company announcements. Danske Bank will also on its website and via company announcement publish information about any subsequent changes to the Programme should such occur, including any termination of the Programme.

    Danske Bank

    Contacts:        Helga Heyn, Head of Media Relations, tel. +45 45 14 14 00
    Claus Ingar Jensen, Head of Group Investor Relations, tel. +45 25 42 43 70

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  • MIL-OSI: Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. – Completion of Shenandoah SS-2H ST1 stimulation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

    Completion of Shenandoah SS-2H ST1 stimulation

    07 February 2025 – Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSXV: FO, AIM: FOG) is pleased to announce the completion the Shenandoah S2-2H ST1 (“SS-2H ST1”) stimulation in the Beetaloo Sub-basin, Northern Territory, Australia with Falcon Oil & Gas Australia Limited’s joint venture partner, Tamboran (B2) Pty Limited.

    Key Highlights

    • Successfully completed 35 stages across the 1,671-metre (5,483-feet) horizontal section of the Amungee Member B-shale with the Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT) modern stimulation equipment.
    • Stimulation activities achieved five stages over a 24-hour period on multiple days.
    • The average proppant intensity was 2,706 pounds per foot (lb/ft) and achieved wellhead injection rates above 100 barrels per minute.
    • The average stage spacing is 48-metres (~157-feet).
    • The SS-2H ST1 well will be completed ahead of clean out activities and the commencement of initial flow back and extended production testing.
    • Further updates on the completion of the Shenandoah South 4H (SS-4H) well will be provided in due course.

    Philip O’Quigley, CEO of Falcon commented:

    We are extremely encouraged about the potential of the current stimulation program based on strong gas shows and other data observed whilst drilling. In addition, the experienced US operator, Liberty Energy, have shown the efficiencies they can achieve which will provide us with the greatest opportunity for the best possible outcomes from this stimulation program. We look forward to updating the market on the IP30 flow test results as soon as they become available.”
                                                    Ends.

    CONTACT DETAILS:

    Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.          +353 1 676 8702
    Philip O’Quigley, CEO +353 87 814 7042
    Anne Flynn, CFO +353 1 676 9162
     
    Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (NOMAD & Broker)
    Neil McDonald / Adam Rae +44 131 220 9771

    This announcement has been reviewed by Dr. Gábor Bada, Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd’s Technical Advisor. Dr. Bada obtained his geology degree at the Eötvös L. University in Budapest, Hungary and his PhD at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He is a member of AAPG.

    About Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

    Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd is an international oil & gas company engaged in the exploration and development of unconventional oil and gas assets, with the current portfolio focused in Australia. Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd is incorporated in British Columbia, Canada and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

    Falcon Oil & Gas Australia Limited is a c. 98% subsidiary of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

    For further information on Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. Please visit www.falconoilandgas.com

    About Beetaloo Joint Venture (EP 76, 98 and 117)

    Company Interest
    Falcon Oil & Gas Australia Limited (Falcon Australia) 22.5%
    Tamboran (B2) Pty Limited 77.5%
    Total 100.0%

    Shenandoah South Pilot Project -2 Drilling Space Units – 46,080 acres1

    Company Interest
    Falcon Oil & Gas Australia Limited (Falcon Australia) 5.0%
    Tamboran (B2) Pty Limited 95.0%
    Total 100.0%

    1Subject to the completion of the SS2H ST1 and SS4H wells on the Shenandoah South pad 2.

    About Tamboran (B2) Pty Limited
    Tamboran (B1) Pty Limited (“Tamboran B1”) is the 100% holder of Tamboran (B2) Pty Limited, with Tamboran B1 being a 50:50 joint venture between Tamboran Resources Corporation and Daly Waters Energy, LP.

    Tamboran Resources Corporation, is a natural gas company listed on the NYSE (TBN) and ASX (TBN). Tamboran is focused on playing a constructive role in the global energy transition towards a lower carbon future, by developing the significant low CO2 gas resource within the Beetaloo Basin through cutting-edge drilling and completion design technology as well as management’s experience in successfully commercialising unconventional shale in North America.

    Bryan Sheffield of Daly Waters Energy, LP is a highly successful investor and has made significant returns in the US unconventional energy sector in the past. He was Founder of Parsley Energy Inc. (“PE”), an independent unconventional oil and gas producer in the Permian Basin, Texas and previously served as its Chairman and CEO. PE was acquired for over US$7 billion by Pioneer Natural Resources Company.

    Advisory regarding forward-looking statements
    Certain information in this press release may constitute forward-looking information. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking information. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “projects”, “dependent”, “consider” “potential”, “scheduled”, “forecast”, “outlook”, “budget”, “hope”, “suggest”, “support” “planned”, “approximately”, “potential” or the negative of those terms or similar words suggesting future outcomes. In particular, forward-looking information in this press release includes, details on the completion of the stimulation of SS-2H ST1; Liberty Energy conducting the stimulation campaign; and commencement of initial flow back and extended production testing and updates on SS-4H.

    This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. The risks, assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results include risks associated with fluctuations in market prices for shale gas; risks related to the exploration, development and production of shale gas reserves; general economic, market and business conditions; substantial capital requirements; uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of reserves and resources; extent of, and cost of compliance with, government laws and regulations and the effect of changes in such laws and regulations; the need to obtain regulatory approvals before development commences; environmental risks and hazards and the cost of compliance with environmental regulations; aboriginal claims; inherent risks and hazards with operations such as mechanical or pipe failure, cratering and other dangerous conditions; potential cost overruns, drilling wells is speculative, often involving significant costs that may be more than estimated and may not result in any discoveries; variations in foreign exchange rates; competition for capital, equipment, new leases, pipeline capacity and skilled personnel; the failure of the holder of licenses, leases and permits to meet requirements of such; changes in royalty regimes; failure to accurately estimate abandonment and reclamation costs; inaccurate estimates and assumptions by management and their joint venture partners; effectiveness of internal controls; the potential lack of available drilling equipment; failure to obtain or keep key personnel; title deficiencies; geo-political risks; and risk of litigation.

    Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive and that these factors and risks are difficult to predict. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. Falcon assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to Falcon. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in Falcon’s filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedarplus.com, including under “Risk Factors” in the Annual Information Form.

    Any references in this news release to initial production rates are useful in confirming the presence of hydrocarbons; however, such rates are not determinative of the rates at which such wells will continue production and decline thereafter and are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or ultimate recovery. While encouraging, readers are cautioned not to place reliance on such rates in calculating the aggregate production for Falcon. Such rates are based on field estimates and may be based on limited data available at this time.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Progress in customer activity as well as core banking activities continued, and credit quality remained strong – Record-high net profit of DKK 23.6 billion, improving return on equity to 13.4%

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release Danske Bank
    Bernstorffsgade 40
    DK-1577 København V
    Tel. + 45 45 14 14 00

    7 February 2025

    Progress in customer activity as well as core banking activities continued,
    and credit quality remained strong
    Record-high net profit of DKK 23.6 billion, improving return on equity to 13.4%
    Dividend of DKK 9.35 per share for the second half of 2024 as well as an extraordinary dividend of DKK 5.35 per share, in total DKK 14.7 per share
    The Board of Directors has decided to initiate a new share buy-back programme of DKK 5 billion

    Danske Bank has announced its financial results for 2024.
    Carsten Egeriis, Chief Executive Officer, comments on the financial results:

    “For Danske Bank, 2024 was a year in which we consistently delivered positive results from quarter to quarter, driven by increased customer activity, continually strong credit quality and a sustained, dedicated effort from the entire organisation. Consequently, we maintained our positive commercial momentum, resulting in a solid financial performance.

    One year into the execution of our Forward ’28 strategy, we have made substantial progress within our technology transformation and customer engagement, and we can see that our investments in enhancing the customer experience have resulted in increasingly positive customer satisfaction scores.

    Our continued focus on cost discipline and on maintaining strong credit quality resulted in two upward adjustments of our financial guidance in 2024. On the basis of our strong financial results and solid capital position, the total distribution in 2024 amounts to 100% of net profit, thus honouring the commitment we have made to our shareholders.

    With our advanced customer offerings, deep expertise and solid financial position, Danske Bank is strongly positioned to create value for customers, shareholders and society. In a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological shifts and increasing sustainability challenges, we will continue to focus on opportunities and solutions for households and businesses alike.”

    The annual report is available at www.danskebank.com. Highlights are shown below:

    2024 vs 2023
    Total income of DKK 56.4 billion (up 8%)
    Operating expenses of DKK 25.7 billion (up 1%)
    Loan impairments of DKK -543 million (2023: DKK 262 million)
    Net profit of DKK 23.6 billion (up 11%)
    Return on shareholders’ equity of 13.4% (2023: 12.7%)
    Strong capital position, with a CET1 capital ratio of 17.8% (2023: 18.8%). The ratio reflects strong capital generation and the full deduction of the announced 40% additional capital distribution.
    Solid progress towards Forward ’28 ambitions and 2026 targets
    2024 was the first full year of our Forward ’28 strategy, and we are well-positioned for future growth as we maintain our trajectory towards strengthening our position as a leading bank in the Nordic region and make significant investments in our customer offerings.

    For personal and private banking customers, with Forward ’28, a sharpened focus in each of our markets has allowed us to further strengthen our relations with existing customers and attract new ones. For business and institutional customers, we want to be a leading bank in the markets in which we operate. Our approach focuses on meeting evolving market demands while fostering high long-term customer and employee satisfaction.

    Significant progress with our technology transformation paved the way for a better customer experience and improved efficiency. In 2024, we made substantial progress in terms of using digitalisation, data, AI and technology to improve customer engagement while reducing costs and operational risks. We developed a new version of our District online banking platform that is tailored to small businesses and is expected to launch in Denmark in the first half of 2025. We also launched a new welcoming app that makes it both easier and faster to become a personal customer with us.

    Across the bank, we have made GenAI a strategic priority, and our GenAI-powered solutions offer key opportunities to unlock productivity gains. During 2024, we launched DanskeGPT, which has been adopted by almost 16,000 users across the organisation, corresponding to 74% of all employees. We have also deployed GenAI-powered tools for our software developers, and these tools are driving solid productivity improvements.

    In 2024, Danica developed its new commercial strategy, Forward ’28 – Danica, which aims to make Danica the preferred pension company in Denmark by 2028. The strategy, which took effect on 1 January 2025, focuses on the importance of making customer interactions with Danica easy and convenient through digital solutions and on offering comprehensive healthcare offerings, attractive returns and quality advice. These elements are expected to be key growth drivers over the next few years. The strategy aligns with the strategic direction set in Danske Bank’s Forward ’28 strategy, underscoring the significant potential in synchronising services between the bank and the pension business.

    As the success of our strategy relies on solid execution, we have a significant focus on our employees, supported by investments in development activities, leadership and the workplace. Employee satisfaction and engagement scores continued to improve from already high levels and are now above the industry benchmark.

    Sustainability is a key focus area in Forward ’28, and our ambition is to be a leading Nordic bank in terms of supporting the sustainability transition of customers, businesses and the Nordic societies that we are a part of. Our efforts are reinforced by new ESG advisory services, comprehensive staff training, recruitment of specialists and strategic partnerships, all aimed at supporting our customers’ sustainability transition. In line with European regulation, for the 2024 annual report, Danske Bank has prepared a sustainability statement in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

    Better-than-expected macroeconomic conditions
    Macroeconomic conditions developed more favourably than expected in the markets in which we operate. Especially in Denmark, the inflation and growth outlook improved during the year, and this development is forecast to continue as central banks continue their easing trajectories, leading to lower rates for both households and businesses. Although the growth outlook has improved broadly speaking in the Nordic region, the uncertainty related to Europe’s long-term growth prospects and ability to innovate persists.

    In times of uncertainty for both Danske Bank and our customers, our well-capitalised balance sheet has enabled us to be a strong financial partner for our customers, and we have continued to support them with risk management expertise and expert advice.

    Strong financial performance
    An improved commercial momentum in our business, supported by better-than-expected macroeconomic conditions and strong credit quality have enabled us to strengthen profitability and generate record-high net profit. The return on equity thus increased from 12.7% to 13.4%, highlighting our positive trajectory and progress towards our 2026 targets.

    In 2024, total income grew 8%, driven by a sustained uplift in core banking income. Despite central bank rate cuts and lower deposit margins as well as overall muted credit demand, net interest income showed the expected strong development, with increasing net interest income throughout the year. Net fee income continued the positive traction throughout the year, reflecting our overall strong development and ability to do more business with existing customers and to attract new customers. We saw a higher level of fee income from cash management products, and customer activity generally remained high. Furthermore, we saw an increase in investment fees generated by strategic investments in our private banking offerings as well as a strong development in fees from asset management.

    Net trading income remained stable, and net income from insurance business benefited from stable financial markets, with the health and accident business continuing to be challenged, however.

    Operating expenses developed according to plan and were at the same level as in 2023. The minor year-on-year increase was caused mainly by higher investments in our technology transformation made under our Forward ’28 strategy and staff costs that were impacted by wage inflation. Costs related to financial crime prevention and legacy remediation decreased in line with our plan for a normalisation of costs, and together with prudent cost management, this led to an improvement in the cost/income ratio to 46% from 49%.

    Loan impairment charges amounted to a net reversal of DKK 543 million, reflecting strong credit quality and modest impairments against single-name exposures coupled with a review of post-model adjustments. We continue to apply significant post-model adjustments as well as a scenario-based macroeconomic model to cater for potential tail risks that are not evident in our portfolio. Overall, the macroeconomic environment improved during 2024 and was characterised by lower inflation, lower interest rates and an enhanced growth momentum.

    Overall, we ended the year with the same positive momentum that we saw in the first nine months of 2024. This resulted in record-high net profit of DKK 23.6 billion, up 11% from 2023.

    The first year of execution of our Forward ’28 strategy, 2024 was an important year for Danske Bank’s financial performance: With income growth driven by our growing core income as well as our continued efforts to support customers and drive the commercial momentum, net profit represents a record-high result,” says Stephan Engels, Chief Financial Officer.
    We continue to create value to the benefit of our customers, our shareholders and society: Our tax expense amounted to DKK 7.6 billion, and given our strong capital position, and in line with the Forward ’28 strategy, the financial year 2024 enables us to make a significant payout to our shareholders.

    Delivering on capital distribution
    Given our strong balance sheet, and as planned in the Forward ’28 strategy, the financial year 2024 yields a significant payout to our shareholders. We paid a dividend of DKK 7.50 per share in connection with the interim report for the first half of 2024, and we propose a dividend of DKK 9.35 per share for the second half of 2024 as well as an extraordinary dividend of DKK 5.35 per share. Furthermore, on 6 December 2024, we announced a special dividend of DKK 6.50 per share following the successful transfer of the personal customer business in Norway. In total, our distribution for 2024 amounts to DKK 28.70 per share.

    It remains crucial for us to create value for all our stakeholders, including our shareholders, customers, employees and the societies we are part of, and as a bank we need to attract capital from shareholders to lend and do business. Besides large institutional investors, our capital distribution benefits most major pension funds in Denmark as well as private individuals in Denmark, who have invested part of their savings in Danske Bank shares. In total, we have more than a quarter of a million investors, of which more than half are private individuals in Denmark.

    Danske Bank’s dividend policy for 2025 remains unchanged, targeting a dividend payout of 40-60% of net profit in the form of annual dividend payments.

    Share buy-back
    The share buy-back programme launched in February 2024 of DKK 5.5 billion was completed in January 2025.

    On the basis of the financial results for 2024, the Board of Directors has decided to initiate a new share buy-back programme of DKK 5 billion, taking the total payout ratio to 100% of net profits when including the dividend for 2024 but excluding the special dividend related to the transfer of the personal customer business in Norway. The programme, which has been approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, will start on 10 February 2025.

    Outlook for 2025
    We expect net profit for 2025 to be in the range of DKK 21-23 billion.
    The outlook is subject to uncertainty and depends on economic conditions.

    Download the Annual Report as zip here.

    Danske Bank

    Contact: Helga Heyn, Head of Media Relations, tel. +45 45 14 14 00

    More information about Danske Bank’s financial results is available at www.danskebank.com/reports.

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  • MIL-OSI: DTE Energy celebrates energy assistance expansion, thanks to “Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm”

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Detroit, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, DTE Energy joined with 120 human service agencies, religious organizations and businesses, known as the “Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm,” to celebrate new laws that will expand energy assistance to more Michiganders. DTE and other members of the coalition, were joined by Governor Whitmer, legislators and community leaders to celebrate the bipartisan collaboration that was necessary to successfully break down barriers and secure this vital funding for Michiganders in need. 

    “I am so proud that Republicans and Democrats came together to expand energy assistance for 330,000 Michigan families, helping them stay warm in the winter and cool through the summer,” said Governor Whitmer. “Michiganders are still facing high costs, and we need to work together to keep finding commonsense ways to save them money. By expanding MEAP eligibility and making it even easier to sign up, we are making sure that no one has to put on an extra sweater just to eat dinner and kids can come home after a long, hot day playing outside and cool off. Everyone deserves to live in a safe, comfortable, and affordable home, and I am grateful that we came together to lower costs and get this done.”

    “While DTE is focused on making transformational investments to provide our customers with cleaner, more reliable energy, we’re also committed to keeping bills as low as possible. Despite these investments, we’re proud to have kept residential customer bills below the national average and bill increases below the rate of inflation – every bit of savings counts for our customers,” said Jerry Norcia, DTE Chairman and CEO. “We’re so grateful for the passion brought by The Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm, legislators and community leaders who stood together to knock down barriers and better meet the changing needs of our most vulnerable customers.”

    “I’m thankful for the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm and our government partners who worked tirelessly to advocate for the passage of these bills, which will help so many families across our state,” said Dr. Darienne Hudson, president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “This MEAP expansion will ensure more households living below the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) threshold can access critical utility assistance in a time of need. United Way is committed to helping families move from crisis to stability, and from stability to prosperity, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this additional pathway of support.”

    “I’m proud to have partnered with nonprofit leaders, religious organizations and businesses to form the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm that fought for those in my community, making sure their needs were heard,” said Reverend Richard White III of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. “I’m thrilled to celebrate the passage of the energy assistance expansion bills alongside these advocates and to know that more funding will be available to even more Michiganders.”

    At the end of last year, the Michigan legislature, with a bipartisan vote, passed four pieces of legislation to expand the funding available for low-income Michiganders under the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), as well as expanded the eligibility criteria for the program. 

    The four bills recently signed into law by Governor Whitmer will: 

    • Double MEAP funding from $50 million today to $100 million over the next five years, allowing the funds to serve twice as many customers.  
    • Increase the eligibility of MEAP funds so that any Michigander at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level would be eligible. Today, that threshold is 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. 
    • MEAP funds will be allocated to low-income customers who reside in the geographic area where the funds are generated. 
    • Create sustainability as the surcharge that funds MEAP will be capped at $2 per meter but can be adjusted by the Michigan Public Service Commission, based on inflation. 

    During the event, remarks were provided by Governor Whitmer, DTE Chairman and CEO Jerry Norcia, United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson, and President of the Council of Baptist Pastors, Rev. Richard White.

    These bills will go into effect on October 1, 2025, at the beginning of the State’s fiscal year.

    About DTE Energy
    DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.comempoweringmichigan.comx.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Video Presentation: James Altucher Declares: AI 2.0 Is Here—And It Will Transform Life As We Know It

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI expert James Altucher is making a bold new prediction in his recent video presentation: “AI 2.0 isn’t some future dream…” According to Altucher, this next wave of artificial intelligence will revolutionize every aspect of society, from the way we work to how we live.

    “AI is now predicted to be a global $15,700,000,000,000 BOOM market by 2030”

    Altucher believes we are witnessing a turning point in history, comparable to the invention of the internet, but at a scale never seen before.

    The impact of AI 2.0 will soon be felt in industries worldwide, shaping the economy, security, and even personal freedoms. Altucher warns that AI’s expansion will be swift, leaving those unaware struggling to catch up.

    “But [AI 2.0] will soon transform our economy, our lives, and our society forever.”

    With a major AI milestone approaching on March 17, 2025, Altucher believes this moment will redefine the future.

    About James Altucher

    James Altucher is a leading AI expert, author, and entrepreneur with nearly four decades of experience in emerging technologies. He has been featured in major media outlets and is known for his forward-thinking insights on AI’s impact on society.

    Media Contact:
    Derek Warren
    Public Relations Manager
    Paradigm Press Group
    Email: dwarren@paradigmpressgroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Element3® Produces First Lithium Carbonate from Permian Basin Wastewater

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORT WORTH, Texas and MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Element3®, the critical material extraction company specializing in oil and gas wastewater, announced today the successful production of battery-grade lithium carbonate from Midland Basin oil and gas wastewater at a Double Eagle Energy Holdings IV, LLC (“Double Eagle”) subsidiary’s recycling facility.

    This landmark production of lithium carbonate from unconcentrated, produced water demonstrates a breakthrough in developing a sustainable, domestic lithium supply. The carbonate was produced from lithium extracted at Element3’s second-generation field demonstration plant and validates the scalability of Element3’s patented process.

    “This is another milestone as we work toward utilizing oil and gas wastewater as an efficient and economical source of battery grade lithium materials, securing the U.S. supply chain,” said Hood Whitson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Element3. “With our newly acquired lithium carbonate processing equipment, we are positioned to begin commercial production this year.”

    Element3 is currently commissioning its full-scale lithium carbonate plant. This facility will enable the company to process the abundant lithium resources present in the region’s oil and gas wastewater and contribute to domestic supply chain security for in-demand, critical battery materials.

    About Element3
    Element3 focuses on the extraction of lithium and other critical materials from oil and gas wastewater. We harness this underutilized resource to create a secure, environmentally stable, domestic supply of materials required for the energy transition and advanced manufacturing. Learn more at www.element3.io.

    Contact:
    Ben Patterson
    Director of Business Operations
    817-221-8711
    bpatterson@element3.io

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  • MIL-OSI: Viventium Recognized for Multimedia Excellence at 2025 Aspect Awards for Influential Caregiver Onboarding Research

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viventium, the leading SaaS-based human capital management platform serving the healthcare industry, has earned second place in the Multimedia Campaign category for Home Health & Home Care (Vendor) at the 2025 Aspect Awards. The award recognizes the 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report: A Re-Think is Overdue, a proprietary research initiative that brings much-needed attention to critical workforce challenges in home-, facility-, and community-based care.

    Presented by WTWH Healthcare, the Aspect Awards celebrate innovation and creativity in marketing and advertising across the care continuum. A panel of nine industry experts in sales, public relations, and branding evaluated entries based on creativity, style and impact, quality, and alignment with business goals. Each category awarded first, second, and third place distinctions, recognizing both care providers and solution innovators—with Viventium standing out for its data-driven storytelling and commitment to advancing industry conversations.

    The 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report: A Re-Think is Overdue takes a deep dive into the staffing shortages and high turnover rates that continue to challenge home-, facility-, and community-based care organizations. The research uncovers critical gaps in onboarding, an often-overlooked factor contributing to caregiver retention issues. Through proprietary data and actionable insights, the report equips administrators and managers with strategies to enhance onboarding, boost engagement, and improve long-term staff retention.

    “We are honored to be recognized for highlighting onboarding as a critical factor to the retention issue,” said Navin Gupta, CEO at Viventium. “Effective onboarding plays a key role in caregiver retention, yet many organizations face challenges in optimizing the process. With this report, we aim to provide valuable insights and strategies to help agencies and facilities strengthen their workforce and enhance patient care.”

    For more information about Viventium and to access the 2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report, visit www.viventium.com or follow @viventium on LinkedIn.

    About Viventium

    Viventium provides a SaaS-based human capital management solution that is focused on the healthcare industry. The company’s mission is to enrich the lives of caregivers through technology so they love going to work every day. By providing specialized software and expert guidance, Viventium helps its clients throughout the lifecycle of each caregiver. The company has clients in all 50 states and supports over 500,000 client employees each year.

    For more information about Viventium, visit https://www.viventium.com or follow @viventium on LinkedIn.

    Press Contact:
    press@viventium.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f8fa55c8-472a-4306-9481-513b0b21991e

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  • MIL-OSI: HP Inc. Names Songyee Yoon to Board of Directors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the appointment of Songyee Yoon to its Board of Directors. Songyee is the Founder and Managing Partner of Principal Venture Partners and former President for NCSoft Corporation, a leading gaming developer. Her appointment is effective immediately.

    “We’re thrilled to welcome Songyee to the HP Board of Directors,” said Chip Bergh, Chair of the HP Board. “Songyee brings expertise in international business and a deep understanding of AI. As a renowned leader and innovator, Songyee offers a global perspective on emerging technologies and trends in AI, which will undoubtedly help us advance HP’s strategic priorities.”

    Ms. Yoon holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University, and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Additionally, she serves on the Board of Trustees of MIT.

    A respected leader in the industry, Ms. Yoon brings significant experience in technology, AI, and international business. Her venture fund, Principal Venture Partners, L.P., focuses on investments in AI-native companies. As a former President and Chief Strategy Officer of NCSoft, she led global expansion and AI integration across multiple countries. She has also served under two presidents as a member of South Korea’s Presidential Advisory Council for Science and Technology.

    “We are pleased to welcome Songyee to our Board of Directors,” says HP Inc. President and CEO, Enrique Lores. “With a proven track record in strategic capabilities and extensive experience in AI, Songyee will play a crucial role in advancing HP’s plans to lead in the future of work. I am confident that her addition to the Board will strengthen our leadership in AI-enabled technology and contribute to our continued growth.”

    The full HP Board is listed at HP.com.

    About HP Inc.

    HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit: http://www.hp.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: DTE Energy Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Detroit, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NYSE: DTE) — The DTE Energy Board of Directors declared a $1.09 per share dividend on its common stock payable April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business March 17, 2025. 

    About DTE Energy 

    DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, x.com/DTE_Energy and facebook.com/dteenergy

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  • MIL-OSI: Fusion Fuel Announces Decision by Nasdaq Hearings Panel

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of comprehensive energy engineering, advisory, and supply solutions, today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has found the Company in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), requiring minimum stockholders’ equity of $2,500,000, and granted the Company’s request for an exception to evidence compliance with other applicable criteria for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

    On or before June 29, 2025, the Company will be required to demonstrate compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) requiring the Company to hold an annual shareholder meeting. In addition, on or before July 28, 2025, the Company will be required to demonstrate compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requiring the Company to have a minimum bid price of $1.00 (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). To evidence compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares must have a closing bid price at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. The Nasdaq hearing on the matter was held on January 7, 2025.

    About Fusion Fuel Green plc

    Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) is an emerging leader in the energy services sector, offering a comprehensive suite of energy engineering and advisory solutions through its Al Shola Gas and BrightHy brands. Al Shola Gas provides full-service industrial gas solutions, including the design, supply, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems, as well as the transport and distribution of LPG to a broad range of customers across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. BrightHy, the Company’s newly launched hydrogen solutions platform, focuses on delivering innovative engineering and advisory services that enable decarbonization across hard-to-abate industries.

    Learn more about Fusion Fuel by visiting our website at https://www.fusion-fuel.eu and following us on LinkedIn.

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  • MIL-OSI: Southside Bancshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TYLER, Texas, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc., (NYSE:SBSI), parent company of Southside Bank, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share. The cash dividend of $0.36 is scheduled for payment on March 6, 2025, to common stock shareholders of record on February 20, 2025.

    About Southside Bancshares, Inc.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Tyler, Texas, with approximately $8.52 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, that wholly-owns Southside Bank. Southside Bank currently operates 53 branches and a network of 72 ATMs/ITMs throughout East Texas, Southeast Texas and the greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and Houston areas. Serving customers since 1960, Southside Bank is a community-focused financial institution that offers a full range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses. These products and services include consumer and commercial loans, mortgages, deposit accounts, safe deposit boxes, treasury management, wealth management, trust services, brokerage services and an array of online and mobile services.

    To learn more about Southside Bancshares, Inc., please visit our investor relations website at https://investors.southside.com. Our investor relations site provides a detailed overview of our activities, financial information and historical stock price data. To receive email notification of company news, events and stock activity, please register on the website under Resources and Investor Email Alerts. Questions or comments may be directed to Lindsey Bailes at (903) 630-7965, or lindsey.bailes@southside.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: H&R Block Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 cents per share, payable April 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2025. H&R Block has paid quarterly dividends consecutively for over sixty years since the Company became public in 1962.

    Since 2016, the Company has grown the dividend 88%1 and has returned more than $4.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

    About H&R Block
    H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time, and be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&R Block News.

    1 Dividend growth is calculated as percentage growth from the April 2016 dividend.

    For Further Information

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  • MIL-OSI: IBEX Reports Record Quarterly Revenue and Strong EPS

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Quarterly revenue grew 6.1% versus prior year quarter – highest growth in 9 quarters
    • Strong adjusted EBITDA margin expansion year-over-year – 10 out of the last 11 quarters
    • Adjusted EPS of $0.59 – an increase of 36% to prior year quarter
    • Raises guidance on revenue and lower end of EBITDA range
    • Repurchased approximately 3.6 million shares from TRGI during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, representing 21% of our shares outstanding and eliminating controlled company status

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IBEX Limited (“ibex”), a leading provider in global business process outsourcing and end-to-end customer engagement technology solutions, today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024.

      Three months ended
    December 31,
      Six months ended
    December 31,
    ($ millions, except per share amounts)   2024       2023     Change     2024       2023     Change
    Revenue $ 140,682     $ 132,634     6.1 %   $ 270,399     $ 257,243     5.1 %
    Net income $ 9,268     $ 6,075     52.6 %   $ 16,799     $ 13,500     24.4 %
    Net income margin   6.6 %     4.6 %   200bps     6.2 %     5.2 %   100bps
    Adjusted net income (1) $ 9,615     $ 8,024     19.8 %   $ 18,647     $ 15,598     19.5 %
    Adjusted net income margin (1)   6.8 %     6.0 %   80bps     6.9 %     6.1 %   80bps
    Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 16,537     $ 14,324     15.4 %   $ 32,125     $ 28,035     14.6 %
    Adjusted EBITDA margin (1)   11.8 %     10.8 %   100bps     11.9 %     10.9 %   100bps
    Earnings per share – diluted (2) $ 0.57     $ 0.33     73.6 %   $ 1.00     $ 0.72     38.0 %
    Adjusted earnings per share – diluted (1,2) $ 0.59     $ 0.44     36.3 %   $ 1.11     $ 0.84     32.5 %
                           
    (1)See accompanying Exhibits for the reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.
    (2)The current period percentages are calculated based on exact amounts, and therefore may not recalculate exactly using rounded numbers as presented.
     

    “Coming off an outstanding start to fiscal year 2025, I am thrilled to report another quarter of record financial results,” said Bob Dechant, ibex CEO. “Q2 saw our highest revenue growth for ibex in two years with revenues growing over 6%. Our growth continues to be driven by winning new clients and increasing market share within our embedded base clients. These key wins resulted in 14% revenue growth in our most profitable offshore regions. I am also excited to report that we have continued to add key AI opportunity wins that will be deployed in the second half of the year that are expected to drive accretive revenue and margin.”

    “Q2 fiscal year 2025 was a strong quarter on all profitability metrics as adjusted EPS grew 36%, adjusted EBITDA grew 15%, and adjusted net income increased 20%, compared to prior year quarter,” added Dechant. “Beyond this, over the last three months we completed a number of important strategic actions, highlighted by the $70 million share repurchase from The Resource Group International Limited (“TRGI”) in November, which has numerous benefits including removing our controlled company status, the additions of JJ Zhuang and Patrick McGinnis to our Board of Directors, and the most recent addition to our Board in January, Karen Batungbacal.”

    Second Quarter Financial Performance
    Revenue

    • Revenue of $140.7 million, an increase of 6.1% from $132.6 million in the prior year quarter. Growth in HealthTech (+31.2%), Travel, Transportation and Logistics (+16.7%), and Retail & E-commerce (+4.4%), was partially offset by declines in the FinTech vertical (-14.7%).

    Net Income and Earnings Per Share

    • Net income increased to $9.3 million compared to $6.1 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.57 compared to $0.33 in the prior year quarter. The increases were primarily the result of the impact of revenue growth particularly in our higher margin offshore regions, improved gross margin performance, and fewer diluted shares outstanding compared to the prior year quarter.
    • Net income margin increased to 6.6% compared to 4.6% in the prior year quarter.
    • Non-GAAP adjusted net income increased to $9.6 million compared to $8.0 million in the prior year quarter (see Exhibit 1 for reconciliation).
    • Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $0.59 compared to $0.44 in the prior year quarter (see Exhibit 1 for reconciliation). The increase per share was primarily attributable to the impact of higher revenue, improved operating margins and a lower share count.

    Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA

    • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $16.5 million compared to $14.3 million in the prior year quarter (see Exhibit 2 for reconciliation).
    • Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 11.8% compared to 10.8% in the prior year quarter (see Exhibit 2 for reconciliation).

    Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

    • Repurchased approximately 3.6 million shares from TRGI for an aggregate price of $70 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
    • Capital expenditures were $4.3 million compared to $2.9 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in capital expenditures during this quarter was driven by capacity expansion to meet growing demand in our offshore and nearshore regions.
    • Cash flow from operating activities was $1.1 million compared to $(1.6) million in the prior year quarter. Free cash flow was $(3.2) million compared to $(4.5) million in the prior year quarter (see Exhibit 3 for reconciliation).
    • Net debt was $13.7 million compared to net cash of $61.2 million as of June 30, 2024 (see Exhibit 4 for reconciliation). The utilization of cash and debt is primarily attributable to the share repurchase from TRGI.

    “We achieved strong top and bottom line second quarter results. We accelerated our top-line momentum with over 6% revenue growth, driven by new client wins over the last year and continued expansion of our embedded client base made possible by our strong service delivery,” said Taylor Greenwald, CFO of ibex.

    “Our profitability continues to improve, where for 10 of the last 11 quarters we have delivered year-over-year adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, enabling strategic investments in AI capabilities and sales resources. These results instill continued confidence in the execution of our strategy throughout 2025, enabling us to raise our fiscal year guidance and continue to return value to shareholders.”

    Raised Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance

    • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $525 to $535 million versus a previous range of $515 to $525 million.
    • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $68 to $69 million versus a previous range of $67 to $69 million.
    • Capital expenditures are expected to remain in the range of $15 to $20 million.

    Conference Call and Webcast Information
    IBEX Limited will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its second quarter of fiscal year 2025 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, February 6, 2025. We will also post to this section of our website the earning slides, which will accompany our conference call and live webcast, and encourage you to review the information that we make available on our website.

    Live and archived webcasts can be accessed at: https://investors.ibex.co/.

    Financial Information
    This announcement does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as defined in Financial Accounting Standards ASC 270, “Interim Reporting.” The financial information in this press release has not been audited.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    We present non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that they and other similar measures are widely used by certain investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as supplemental measures of performance and liquidity. We also use these measures internally to establish forecasts, budgets and operational goals to manage and monitor our business, as well as evaluate our underlying historical performance, as we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a more helpful depiction of our performance of the business by encompassing only relevant and manageable events, enabling us to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future. The non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies, have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are not measurements of our performance, financial condition or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to operating profit or net income / (loss) or as alternatives to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities for the period, or any other performance measures, derived in accordance with GAAP.

    ibex is not providing a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, non-recurring expenses, foreign currency gains and losses, and share-based compensation expense. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on GAAP reported results for the guidance period.

    About ibex
    ibex helps the world’s preeminent brands more effectively engage their customers with services ranging from customer support, technical support, inbound/outbound sales, business intelligence and analytics, digital demand generation, and CX surveys and feedback analytics.

    Forward Looking Statements
    In addition to historical information, this press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future financial and operating performance, including our outlook and guidance, and our strategies, priorities and business plans. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that could impact our actual results include: our ability to attract new business and retain key clients; our profitability based on our utilization, pricing and managing costs; the potential for our clients or potential clients to consolidate; our clients deciding to enter into or further expand their insourcing activities and current trends toward outsourcing services may reverse; general economic uncertainty in global markets and unfavorable economic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, recession, foreign exchange fluctuations and supply-chain issues; our ability to manage our international operations, particularly in the Philippines, Jamaica, Pakistan and Nicaragua; natural events, health epidemics, global geopolitical conditions, including developing or ongoing conflicts, widespread civil unrest, terrorist attacks and other attacks of violence involving any of the countries in which we or our clients operate; our ability to anticipate, develop and implement information technology solutions that keep pace with evolving industry standards and changing client demands, including the effective adoption of Artificial Intelligence into our offerings; our ability to recruit, engage, motivate, manage and retain our global workforce; our ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those regarding privacy, data protection and information security, employment and anti-corruption; the effect of cyberattacks or cybersecurity vulnerabilities on our information technology systems; our ability to realize the anticipated strategic and financial benefits of our relationship with Amazon; the impact of tax matters, including new legislation and actions by taxing authorities; and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” described in our periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and past filings on Form 20-F, and any other risk factors we include in subsequent filings with the SEC. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decisions based on our estimates and forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    IR Contact:  Michael Darwal, EVP, Investor Relations, ibex, michael.darwal@ibex.co
    Media Contact:  Daniel Burris, VP, Marketing and Communication, ibex, daniel.burris@ibex.co

    IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)

      December 31,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    Assets      
    Current assets      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,206     $ 62,720  
    Accounts receivable, net   120,581       98,366  
    Prepaid expenses   6,905       7,712  
    Due from related parties   317       192  
    Tax advances and receivables   8,968       9,080  
    Other current assets   2,039       1,888  
    Total current assets   159,016       179,958  
           
    Non-current assets      
    Property and equipment, net   32,168       29,862  
    Operating lease assets   54,057       59,145  
    Goodwill   11,832       11,832  
    Deferred tax asset, net   5,052       4,285  
    Other non-current assets   10,373       8,822  
    Total non-current assets   113,482       113,946  
    Total assets $ 272,498     $ 293,904  
           
    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity      
    Current liabilities      
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 19,924     $ 16,719  
    Accrued payroll and employee-related liabilities   33,278       30,674  
    Current deferred revenue   7,223       4,749  
    Current operating lease liabilities   12,208       12,051  
    Current maturities of long-term debt   8,217       660  
    Convertible debt   25,000        
    Due to related parties   149       60  
    Income taxes payable   4,643       6,083  
    Total current liabilities   110,642       70,996  
           
    Non-current liabilities      
    Non-current deferred revenue   1,119       1,128  
    Non-current operating lease liabilities   48,286       53,441  
    Long-term debt   695       867  
    Other non-current liabilities   2,819       1,673  
    Total non-current liabilities   52,919       57,109  
    Total liabilities   163,561       128,105  
           
    Stockholders’ equity      
    Common stock   1       2  
    Additional paid-in capital   212,116       210,200  
    Treasury stock   (101,606 )     (25,367 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (7,250 )     (7,913 )
    Retained earnings / (deficit)   5,676       (11,123 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   108,937       165,799  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 272,498     $ 293,904  

    14IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share data)

      Three Months Ended December 31,   Six Months Ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Revenue $ 140,682     $ 132,634     $ 270,399     $ 257,243  
                   
    Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization presented separately below)   98,762       95,884       188,803       184,080  
    Selling, general and administrative   25,706       24,857       51,921       47,897  
    Depreciation and amortization   4,286       4,946       8,655       9,988  
    Total operating expenses   128,754       125,687       249,379       241,965  
    Income from operations   11,928       6,947       21,020       15,278  
                   
    Interest income   311       512       894       1,098  
    Interest expense   (620 )     (111 )     (782 )     (215 )
    Income before income taxes   11,619       7,348       21,132       16,161  
                   
    Provision for income tax expense   (2,351 )     (1,273 )     (4,333 )     (2,661 )
    Net income $ 9,268     $ 6,075     $ 16,799     $ 13,500  
                   
    Other comprehensive income              
    Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (911 )   $ 679     $ 477     $ (22 )
    Unrealized (loss) / gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax   (193 )     395       186       201  
    Total other comprehensive (loss) / income   (1,104 )     1,074       663       179  
    Total comprehensive income $ 8,164     $ 7,149     $ 17,462     $ 13,679  
                   
    Net income per share              
    Basic $ 0.61     $ 0.34     $ 1.05     $ 0.75  
    Diluted $ 0.57     $ 0.33     $ 1.00     $ 0.72  
                   
    Weighted average common shares outstanding              
    Basic   15,126       17,885       16,007       18,084  
    Diluted   16,456       18,440       16,977       18,667  

    IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)

      Three Months Ended December 31,   Six Months Ended December 31,
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES              
    Net income $ 9,268     $ 6,075     $ 16,799     $ 13,500  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:              
    Depreciation and amortization   4,286       4,946       8,655       9,988  
    Noncash lease expense   3,083       3,297       6,409       6,522  
    Warrant contra revenue         307             594  
    Deferred income tax   (637 )     52       (767 )     296  
    Share-based compensation expense   1,235       1,427       1,905       2,275  
    Allowance of expected credit losses   240       (5 )     323       6  
    Change in assets and liabilities:              
    Increase in accounts receivable   (14,856 )     (14,544 )     (22,505 )     (18,336 )
    Decrease / (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets   722       (936 )     (1,013 )     (2,192 )
    (Decrease) / increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,496 )     338       3,078       544  
    Increase in deferred revenue   2,386       673       2,465       301  
    Decrease in operating lease liabilities   (3,090 )     (3,267 )     (6,446 )     (6,451 )
    Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities   1,141       (1,637 )     8,903       7,047  
                   
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES              
    Purchase of property and equipment   (4,319 )     (2,892 )     (7,949 )     (4,944 )
    Net cash outflow from investing activities   (4,319 )     (2,892 )     (7,949 )     (4,944 )
                   
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES              
    Proceeds from line of credit   9,100       59       9,160       96  
    Repayments of line of credit   (1,600 )     (59 )     (1,660 )     (148 )
    Proceeds from the exercise of options   342       6       724       11  
    Principal payments on finance leases   (182 )     (116 )     (353 )     (204 )
    Purchase of treasury shares   (46,562 )     (8,442 )     (51,369 )     (10,274 )
    Net cash outflow from financing activities   (38,902 )     (8,552 )     (43,498 )     (10,519 )
    Effects of exchange rate difference on cash and cash equivalents   (19 )     68       30       3  
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (42,099 )     (13,013 )     (42,514 )     (8,413 )
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning   62,305       62,029       62,720       57,429  
    Cash and cash equivalents, ending $ 20,206     $ 49,016     $ 20,206     $ 49,016  
                   
                   

    IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    EXHIBIT 1: Adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share

    We define adjusted net income as net income before the effect of the following items: warrant contra revenue, foreign currency gain / loss, and share-based compensation expense, net of the tax impact of such adjustments. We define adjusted net income margin as adjusted net income divided by revenue. We define adjusted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

    The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, net income margin to adjusted net income margin, and diluted earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for the periods presented:

      Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
    ($000s, except per share amounts)   2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net income $ 9,268     $ 6,075     $ 16,799     $ 13,500  
    Net income margin   6.6 %     4.6 %     6.2 %     5.2 %
                   
    Warrant contra revenue         307             594  
    Foreign currency (gain) / loss   (912 )     697       545       (100 )
    Share-based compensation expense   1,235       1,427       1,905       2,275  
    Total adjustments $ 323     $ 2,431     $ 2,450     $ 2,769  
    Tax impact of adjustments1   24       (482 )     (602 )     (671 )
    Adjusted net income $ 9,615     $ 8,024     $ 18,647     $ 15,598  
    Adjusted net income margin   6.8 %     6.0 %     6.9 %     6.1 %
                   
    Diluted earnings per share $ 0.57     $ 0.33     $ 1.00     $ 0.72  
    Per share impact of adjustments to net income   0.02       0.11       0.11       0.11  
    Adjusted earnings per share $ 0.59     $ 0.44     $ 1.11     $ 0.84  
                   
    Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   16,456       18,440       16,977       18,667  
                   
                   

    EXHIBIT 2:  EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin

    EBITDA is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents net income before the effect of the following items: interest expense, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents EBITDA before the effect of the following items: interest income, warrant contra revenue, foreign currency gain / loss, and share-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.

    The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA and net income margin to adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented:

      Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
    ($000s)   2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net income $ 9,268     $ 6,075     $ 16,799     $ 13,500  
    Net income margin   6.6 %     4.6 %     6.2 %     5.2 %
                   
    Interest expense   620       111       782       215  
    Income tax expense   2,351       1,273       4,333       2,661  
    Depreciation and amortization   4,286       4,946       8,655       9,988  
    EBITDA $ 16,525     $ 12,405     $ 30,569     $ 26,364  
    Interest income   (311 )     (512 )     (894 )     (1,098 )
    Warrant contra revenue         307             594  
    Foreign currency (gain) / loss   (912 )     697       545       (100 )
    Share-based compensation expense   1,235       1,427       1,905       2,275  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 16,537     $ 14,324     $ 32,125     $ 28,035  
                   
    Adjusted EBITDA margin   11.8 %     10.8 %     11.9 %     10.9 %
                   
                   

    EXHIBIT 3: Free cash flow

    We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

      Three Months Ended December 31, Six Months Ended December 31,
    ($000s)   2024       2023       2024     2023
    Net cash provided by operating activities $ 1,141     $ (1,637 )   $ 8,903   $ 7,047
    Less: capital expenditures   4,319       2,892       7,949     4,944
    Free cash flow $ (3,178 )   $ (4,529 )   $ 954   $ 2,103

    EXHIBIT 4: Net (debt) / cash

    We define net (debt) / cash as total cash and cash equivalents less debt.

      December 31,   June 30,
    ($000s)   2024       2024
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,206     $ 62,720
           
    Debt      
    Current $ 8,217     $ 660
    Convertible debt   25,000      
    Non-current   695       867
    Total debt $ 33,912     $ 1,527
    Net (debt) / cash $ (13,706 )   $ 61,193

    1The tax impact of each adjustment is calculated using the effective tax rate in the relevant jurisdictions.

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  • MIL-OSI: Synaptics Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q2’25 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

    • Revenue of $267.2 million
    • GAAP gross margin of 45.7 percent
    • Non-GAAP gross margin of 53.6 percent
    • GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.05
    • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.92
    • Signed a new agreement with Broadcom, accelerating our Edge AI strategy
    • Repurchased approximately one million shares for $74.5 million

    SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2025 ended December 28, 2024.

    Net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $267.2 million. GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $36.6 million, or $0.92 per diluted share.

    “We delivered another solid quarter, marking our third consecutive quarter of both sequential and year-over-year revenue growth. Core IoT products grew 63% year-over-year in the second quarter—a testament to our leadership in this rapidly expanding market. Additionally, our strategic transaction with Broadcom further strengthens our Core IoT position. This agreement, coupled with our ongoing organic growth, increases my confidence in the company’s long-term growth potential,” said Ken Rizvi, Synaptics’ Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer.

    Business Outlook
    Ken Rizvi, added, “We are seeing stable to improving trends in most of our end markets. While the fiscal third quarter is down sequentially due to seasonality, our guidance reflects continued year-over-year growth in our business. Our strong balance sheet and positive cash flow, positions us to capitalize on both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, while also returning capital to shareholders through share buybacks.”

    The third quarter fiscal 2025 outlook information provided below is based on the company’s current estimates and is not a guarantee of future performance. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” section below for information on the factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

    For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the company expects:

           
      GAAP Non-GAAP Adjustment Non-GAAP
           
    Revenue $265M ± $15M N/A N/A
           
    Gross Margin* 45.2 percent ±
    2.0 percent
    $22M ± $1M 53.5 percent ± 1.0 percent
           
    Operating Expense** $141M ± $3M $40M ± $1M $101M ± $2M
           
    Earnings (loss) per share*** ($0.47) ± $0.30 $1.32 ± $0.10 $0.85 ± $0.20
           
    * Projected Non-GAAP gross margin excludes $20.0 to $22.0 million acquisition and integration-related costs and $1.0 million share-based compensation.
    ** Projected Non-GAAP operating expense excludes $34.0 to $35.0 million share-based compensation, $1.0 to $2.0 million restructuring costs, and $4.0 million acquisition and integration related costs.
    *** Projected Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share excludes $0.89 to $0.92 share-based compensation, $0.03 to $0.05 restructuring costs, $0.60 to $0.65 acquisition and integration related costs, and ($0.20) other non-cash and Non-GAAP tax adjustments.

    Our outlook incorporates the effects of the company’s recent asset acquisition from Broadcom. However, the company has not completed its assessment of the provisional fair values of the assets and liabilities, and therefore, our GAAP outlook does not reflect the impact of any differences between the carrying values and fair values of Broadcom’s assets or liabilities, including share-based compensation and the impact of amortization of any identifiable intangible assets.

    Earnings Call and Supplementary Materials
    The Synaptics second quarter fiscal 2025 teleconference and webcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET), on Thursday, February 6, 2025, during which the company may discuss forward-looking information.

    Speaker:

    • Ken Rizvi, Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer

    To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should pre-register at Synaptics Q2 FY2025 Earnings Call Registration.
    https://register.vevent.com/register/BI158a46a65d6743c6b0846d8242dcea87. Supplementary slides, a copy of the prepared remarks, and a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the “Investor Relations” section of the company’s website at https://investor.synaptics.com/.

    About Synaptics Incorporated:
    Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is driving innovation in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As a go-to partner for forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Follow Synaptics on LinkedIn, X and Facebook, or visit synaptics.com.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
    In evaluating its business, Synaptics considers and uses Non-GAAP Net Income, which we define as net income excluding share-based compensation, acquisition-related costs, and certain other non-cash or recurring and non-recurring items the company does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance, as a supplemental measure of operating performance. Non-GAAP Net Income is not a measurement of the company’s financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP Net Income. The company presents Non-GAAP Net Income because it considers it an important supplemental measure of its performance since it facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period by eliminating potential differences in net income caused by the existence and timing of share-based compensation charges, acquisition and integration-related costs, restructuring costs, and certain other non-cash or recurring and non-recurring items. Non-GAAP Net Income has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the company’s GAAP Net Income. The principal limitations of this measure are that it does not reflect the company’s actual expenses and may thus have the effect of inflating its net income and net income per share as compared to its operating results reported under GAAP. In addition, the company presents components of Non-GAAP Net Income, such as Non-GAAP Gross Margin, Non-GAAP operating expenses and Non-GAAP operating margin, for similar reasons.

    As presented in the “Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables that follow, Non-GAAP Net Income and each of the other Non-GAAP financial measures excludes one or more of the following items:

    Acquisition and integration-related costs
    Acquisition and integration-related costs primarily consist of:

    • amortization of purchased intangibles, which include acquired intangibles such as developed technology, customer relationships, trademarks, backlog, licensed technology, patents, and in-process technology when post-acquisition development is determined to be substantively complete;
    • inventory fair value adjustments affecting the carrying value of inventory acquired in an acquisition;
    • transitory post-acquisition incentive programs negotiated in connection with an acquired business or designed to encourage post-acquisition retention of key employees; and
    • legal and consulting costs directly associated with acquisitions, potential acquisitions and refinancing costs, including non-recurring acquisition related costs and services.

    These acquisition and integration-related costs are not factored into the company’s evaluation of its ongoing business operating performance or potential acquisitions, as they are not considered as part of the company’s principal operations. Further, the amount of these costs can vary significantly from period to period based on the terms of an earn-out arrangement, revisions to assumptions that went into developing the estimate of the contingent consideration associated with an earn-out arrangement, the size and timing of an acquisition, the lives assigned to the acquired intangible assets, and the maturity of the business acquired. Excluding acquisition related costs from Non-GAAP measures provides investors with a basis to compare Synaptics against the performance of other companies without the variability and potential earnings volatility associated with purchase accounting and acquisition-related items.

    Share-based compensation
    Share-based compensation expense relates to employee equity award programs and the vesting of the underlying awards, which includes stock options, deferred stock units, market stock units, performance stock units, phantom stock units and the employee stock purchase plan. Share-based compensation settled with stock, which includes stock options, deferred stock units, market stock units, performance stock units and the employee stock purchase plan, is a non-cash expense, while share-based compensation settled with cash, which includes phantom stock units, is a cash expense. Settlement of all employee equity award programs, whether settled with cash or stock, varies in amount from period to period and is dependent on market forces that are often beyond the company’s control. As a result, the company excludes share-based compensation from its internal operating forecasts and models. The company believes that Non-GAAP measures reflecting adjustments for share-based compensation provide investors with a basis to compare the company’s principal operating performance against the performance of peer companies without the variability created by share-based compensation resulting from the variety of equity-linked compensatory awards used by other companies and the varying methodologies and assumptions used.

    Intangible asset impairment charge
    Intangible asset impairment charge represent the excess carrying value of an indefinite-lived asset over its fair value. The intangible asset impairment charge is a non-cash charge. The company excludes intangible asset impairment charge from its internal operating forecasts and models when evaluating its ongoing business performance. The company believes that Non-GAAP measures, reflecting adjustments for intangible asset impairment charge, provide investors with a basis to compare the company’s principal operating performance against the performance of other companies without the variability created by the intangible asset impairment charge.

    Restructuring costs
    Restructuring costs are costs incurred to address cost structure inefficiencies of acquired or existing business operations and consist primarily of employee termination, asset disposal and office closure costs, including the reversal of such costs. As a result, the company excludes restructuring costs from its internal operating forecasts and models when evaluating its ongoing business performance. The company believes that Non-GAAP measures reflecting adjustments for restructuring costs provide investors with a basis to compare the company’s principal operating performance against the performance of other companies without the variability created by restructuring costs designed to address cost structure inefficiencies of acquired or existing business operations.

    Site remediation accrual
    Site remediation accrual represents an update to the estimated future costs associated with the ongoing planning and remediation of a site contamination project from an acquisition. As we evaluate progress on our ongoing remediation effort and as we work with governmental organizations to update our remediation plan to meet the evolving guidelines, we estimate costs associated with plan revisions to determine if our liability has changed. Excluding the site remediation accrual from Non-GAAP measures provides investors with a basis to compare Synaptics against the performance of other companies without the variability associated with the site remediation accrual.

    Legal settlement accruals and other
    Legal settlement accruals and other represent our estimated cost of settling legal claims and any obligations to indemnify a counterparty against third party claims that are unusual or infrequent. As a result, the company will exclude these settlement charges from its internal operating forecasts and models when evaluating its ongoing business performance. The company believes that non-GAAP measures reflecting an adjustment for settlement charges provide investors with a basis to compare the company’s principal operating performance against the performance of other companies without the variability created by unusual or infrequent settlement accruals designed to address non-recurring or non-routine costs.

    Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    Loss on extinguishment of debt represents a non-cash item based on the difference in the carrying value of the debt and the fair value of the debt when extinguished. Loss on early extinguishment of debt is excluded from Non-GAAP results as it is non-cash. Excluding loss on early extinguishment of debt from Non-GAAP measures provides investors with a basis to compare Synaptics against the performance of other companies without the variability associated with loss on early extinguishment of debt.

    Other non-cash items
    Other non-cash items include non-cash amortization of debt discount and issuance costs. These items are excluded from Non-GAAP results as they are non-cash. Excluding other non-cash items from Non-GAAP measures provides investors with a basis to compare Synaptics against the performance of other companies without the variability associated with other non-cash items.

    Non-GAAP tax adjustments
    The company forecasts its long-term Non-GAAP tax rate in order to provide investors with improved long-term modeling accuracy and consistency across financial reporting periods by eliminating the effects of certain items in our Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP net income per share, including the type and amount of share-based compensation, the taxation of post-acquisition intercompany intellectual property cross-licensing or transfer transactions, and the impact of other acquisition items that may or may not be tax deductible. The company intends to evaluate its long-term Non-GAAP tax rate annually for significant events, including material tax law changes in the major tax jurisdictions in which the company operates, corporate organizational changes related to acquisitions or tax planning opportunities, and substantive changes in our geographic earnings mix.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements that are not historical facts but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements related to the company’s current expectations and projections relating to its financial condition, results of operations, including the company’s financial guidance for third quarter fiscal 2025, plans, objectives, future performance and business, including the expected benefits from the transaction with Broadcom. Such forward-looking statements may include words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “target,” “strategy,” “continue,” “may,” “will,” “should,” variations of such words, or other words and terms of similar meaning. All forward-looking statements are based upon the company’s current expectations or various assumptions. The company’s expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith, and the company believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual future results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements, including risks related to the company’s dependence on its solutions for the Core IoT and Enterprise and Automotive product applications market for a substantial portion of its revenue; the volatility of the company’s net revenue from its solutions for Core IoT and Enterprise and Automotive product applications; the company’s dependence on one or more large customers; the company’s exposure to industry downturns and cyclicality in its target markets; the company’s ability to successfully offer product solutions for new markets; the company’s expectations regarding technology and strategic investments and the anticipated timing or benefits thereof; the company’s ability to execute on its cost reduction initiatives and to achieve expected synergies and expense reductions; the company’s ability to maintain and build relationships with its customers; the company’s dependence on third parties to maintain satisfactory manufacturing yields and deliverable schedule; the company’s indemnification obligations for any third party claims; the uncertainty surrounding macroeconomic factors in the United States, and globally, impacting the supply chain environment, inflationary pressure, workforce reductions, regional instabilities and hostilities (including the conflict in the Middle East), the company’s ability to recruit and retain key personnel, the company’s ability to realize anticipated benefits from the transaction with Broadcom, the company’s ability to grow sales and expand into the serviceable wireless market as expected, and other risks as identified in the “Risk Factors,” “Management’ Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business” sections of the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; and other risks as identified from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports. For any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the company claims ​the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the company assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events, except as required by law.

    Synaptics and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

    For more information, please contact:
    Munjal Shah
    Head of Investor Relations
    +1-408-518-7639
    munjal.shah@synaptics.com

     
    SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)
     
      December 2024   June 2024
    ASSETS      
    Current Assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 596.1     $ 876.9  
    Accounts receivable, net   146.5       142.4  
    Inventories, net   119.5       114.0  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   28.4       29.0  
    Total current assets   890.5       1,162.3  
    Property and equipment, net   75.3       75.5  
    Goodwill   819.9       816.4  
    Acquired intangibles, net   242.0       288.4  
    Deferred tax asset   368.5       345.6  
    Non-current other assets   131.3       136.8  
    Total assets $ 2,527.5     $ 2,825.0  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Current Liabilities:      
    Accounts payable $ 84.0     $ 87.5  
    Accrued compensation   31.2       27.4  
    Other accrued liabilities   114.6       156.3  
    Current portion of long-term debt         6.0  
    Total current liabilities   229.8       277.2  
    Long-term debt   832.5       966.9  
    Other long-term liabilities   89.1       114.1  
    Total liabilities   1,151.4       1,358.2  
    Stockholders’ Equity:      
    Common stock and additional paid-in capital   1,112.4       1,107.1  
    Treasury stock   (952.7 )     (878.0 )
    Retained earnings   1,216.4       1,237.7  
    Total stockholders’ equity   1,376.1       1,466.8  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,527.5     $ 2,825.0  
     
    SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      December   December
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net revenue $ 267.2     $ 237.0     $ 524.9     $ 474.7  
    Cost of revenue   145.0       128.0       281.8       258.6  
    Gross margin   122.2       109.0       243.1       216.1  
    Operating expenses:              
    Research and development   83.3       82.0       164.6       168.5  
    Selling, general, and administrative   49.5       39.7       99.5       82.0  
    Acquired intangibles amortization (1)   3.8       3.9       7.6       9.4  
    Restructuring costs (2)   0.8       1.3       15.0       9.3  
    Total operating expenses   137.4       126.9       286.7       269.2  
    Operating loss   (15.2 )     (17.9 )     (43.6 )     (53.1 )
    Interest and other expense, net   (4.3 )     (6.1 )     (10.2 )     (11.5 )
    Loss on early extinguishment of debt   (6.5 )           (6.5 )      
    Loss before benefit from income taxes   (26.0 )     (24.0 )     (60.3 )     (64.6 )
    Benefit from income taxes   (27.8 )     (15.0 )     (39.0 )      
    Net income (loss) $ 1.8     $ (9.0 )   $ (21.3 )   $ (64.6 )
    Net income (loss) per share:              
    Basic $ 0.05     $ (0.23 )   $ (0.54 )   $ (1.66 )
    Diluted $ 0.05     $ (0.23 )   $ (0.54 )   $ (1.66 )
    Shares used in computing net income (loss):              
    Basic   39.7       39.2       39.7       38.9  
    Diluted   39.8       39.2       39.7       38.9  
    (1) These acquisition related costs consist primarily of amortization associated with certain acquired intangible assets.

    (2) Restructuring costs primarily include severance related costs associated with operational restructurings.    

     
    SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
    Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      December   December
        2024       2023       2024       2023  
    GAAP gross margin $ 122.2     $ 109.0     $ 243.1     $ 216.1  
    Acquisition and integration related costs   20.8       14.4       41.6       32.2  
    Share-based compensation   0.3       1.1       (2.4 )     2.2  
    Non-GAAP gross margin $ 143.3     $ 124.5     $ 282.3     $ 250.5  
    GAAP gross margin – percentage of revenue   45.7 %     46.0 %     46.3 %     45.5 %
    Acquisition and integration related costs – percentage of revenue   7.8 %     6.1 %     7.9 %     6.8 %
    Share-based compensation – percentage of revenue   0.1 %     0.4 %     (0.5 %)     0.5 %
    Non-GAAP gross margin – percentage of revenue   53.6 %     52.5 %     53.8 %     52.8 %
    GAAP research and development expense $ 83.3     $ 82.0     $ 164.6     $ 168.5  
    Share-based compensation   (15.6 )     (15.5 )     (30.1 )     (30.7 )
    Non-GAAP research and development expense $ 67.7     $ 66.5     $ 134.5     $ 137.8  
    GAAP selling, general, and administrative expense $ 49.5     $ 39.7       99.5       82.0  
    Share-based compensation   (18.7 )     (12.6 )     (34.1 )     (29.5 )
    Acquisition and integration related costs   (1.4 )           (4.7 )      
    Site remediation accrual         (1.6 )           (1.6 )
    Legal settlement accruals and other               (2.2 )      
    Non-GAAP selling, general, and administrative expense $ 29.4     $ 25.5     $ 58.5     $ 50.9  
    GAAP operating loss $ (15.2 )   $ (17.9 )   $ (43.6 )   $ (53.1 )
    Acquisition and integration related costs   26.0       18.3       53.9       41.6  
    Share-based compensation   34.6       29.2       61.8       62.4  
    Legal settlement accruals and other               2.2        
    Restructuring costs   0.8       1.3       15.0       9.3  
    Site remediation accrual         1.6             1.6  
    Non-GAAP operating income $ 46.2     $ 32.5     $ 89.3     $ 61.8  
    GAAP net income (loss) $ 1.8     $ (9.0 )   $ (21.3 )   $ (64.6 )
    Acquisition and integration related costs   26.0       18.3       53.9       41.6  
    Share-based compensation   34.6       29.2       61.8       62.4  
    Restructuring costs   0.8       1.3       15.0       9.3  
    Site remediation accrual         1.6             1.6  
    Legal settlement accruals and other               2.2        
    Loss on early extinguishment of debt   6.5             6.5        
    Other non-cash items   0.6       0.7       1.2       1.3  
    Non-GAAP tax adjustments   (33.7 )     (19.6 )     (50.2 )     (8.8 )
    Non-GAAP net income $ 36.6     $ 22.5     $ 69.1     $ 42.8  
    GAAP net income (loss) per share $ 0.05     $ (0.23 )   $ (0.54 )   $ (1.66 )
    Acquisition and integration related costs   0.65       0.47       1.36       1.07  
    Share-based compensation   0.87       0.74       1.56       1.60  
    Restructuring costs   0.02       0.03       0.38       0.24  
    Site remediation accrual         0.04             0.04  
    Legal settlement accruals and other               0.06        
    Loss on early extinguishment of debt   0.16             0.16        
    Other non-cash items   0.02       0.02       0.03       0.03  
    Non-GAAP tax adjustments   (0.85 )     (0.50 )     (1.26 )     (0.23 )
    Share adjustment               (0.02 )      
    Non-GAAP net income per share – diluted $ 0.92     $ 0.57     $ 1.73     $ 1.09  
     
    SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)
     
      Six Months Ended
      December
        2024       2023  
    Net loss $ (21.3 )   $ (64.6 )
    Non-cash operating items   97.3       128.3  
    Changes in working capital   (64.6 )     20.9  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   11.4       84.6  
           
    Acquisition of business, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired   (0.8 )      
    Purchase of intangible assets         (13.5 )
    Purchases of short-term investments         (16.6 )
    Advance payment on intangible assets         (116.5 )
    Net proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments and other         23.9  
    Purchases of property and equipment   (13.8 )     (17.1 )
    Net cash used in investing activities   (14.6 )     (139.8 )
           
    Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes, net of issuance costs   439.5        
    Payment of debt issuance costs on convertible senior notes and revolving credit facility   (4.4 )      
    Payments for capped call transactions related to the convertible senior notes   (49.9 )      
    Repurchases of common stock, excluding excise taxes   (74.5 )      
    Equity compensation, net   (6.6 )     (21.1 )
    Repayment of debt   (583.5 )     (4.5 )
    Other   1.2       1.7  
    Net cash used in financing activities   (278.2 )     (23.9 )
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   0.6       0.5  
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (280.8 )     (78.6 )
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   876.9       924.7  
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 596.1     $ 846.1  

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: CarGurus To Report Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, announced it will issue a press release reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, after the close of the market on February 20, 2025.

    CarGurus will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss those financial results for investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 20, 2025. To access the conference call, dial (877) 451-6152 for the U.S. or Canada, or (201) 389-0879 for international callers. The webcast will be available live on the Investors section of the company’s website at https://investors.cargurus.com.

    An audio replay of the call will also be available to investors beginning at approximately 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 20, 2025, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2025, by dialing (844) 512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada, or (412) 317-6671 for international callers, and entering passcode 13750508. In addition, an archived webcast will be available on the Investors section of the company’s website at https://investors.cargurus.com.

    About CarGurus, Inc.

    CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG) is a multinational, online automotive platform for buying and selling vehicles that is building upon its industry-leading listings marketplace with both digital retail solutions and the CarOffer online wholesale platform. The CarGurus platform gives consumers the confidence to purchase and/or sell a vehicle either online or in-person, and it gives dealerships the power to accurately price, effectively market, instantly acquire, and quickly sell vehicles, all with a nationwide reach. The company uses proprietary technology, search algorithms, and data analytics to bring trust, transparency, and competitive pricing to the automotive shopping experience. CarGurus is the most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S. 1

    CarGurus also operates online marketplaces under the CarGurus brand in Canada and the U.K. In the U.S. and the U.K., CarGurus also operates the Autolist and PistonHeads online marketplaces, respectively, as independent brands.

    To learn more about CarGurus, visit www.cargurus.com, and for more information about CarOffer, visit www.caroffer.com.

    CarGurus® is a registered trademark of CarGurus, Inc., and CarOffer® is a registered trademark of CarOffer, LLC. All other product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    1Similarweb: Traffic Report [Cars.com, Autotrader, TrueCar, CARFAX Listings (defined as CARFAX Total visits minus Vehicle History Reports traffic)], Q3 2024, U.S.

    Investor Contact:
    Kirndeep Singh
    Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
    investors@cargurus.com

    Media Contact:
    Maggie Meluzio
    Director, Public Relations & External Communications
    pr@cargurus.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Vicor Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on February 20, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) announced today it will hold its fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern). Prepared remarks regarding the company’s financial and operational results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 will be followed by a question and answer period with Patrizio Vinciarelli, Chief Executive Officer, Jim Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer, and Phil Davies, Corporate Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing.

    Results for the fourth quarter will be released over GlobeNewswire at the close of the NASDAQ Market Session on February 20, 2025, and the press release and a summary of the company’s financial statements will be available shortly thereafter on the Investor Relations page of Vicor’s website.

    Vicor encourages investors and analysts who intend to ask questions via the conference call to register with Notified, the service provider hosting the conference call. Those registering on Notified’s website will receive dial-in info and a unique PIN to join the call as well as an email confirmation with the details. Registration may be completed at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2025.

    For those parties interested in listen-only mode, the conference call will be webcast via a link that will be posted on the Investor Relations page of Vicor’s website prior to the conference call. Please access the website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register and, if necessary, download and install any required software.

    For those who cannot participate in the live conference call, a webcast replay of the conference call will also be available on the Investor Relations page of Vicor’s website.

    About Vicor

    Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Vicor sells its products to the power systems market, including enterprise and high performance computing, industrial equipment and automation, telecommunications and network infrastructure, vehicles and transportation, and aerospace and defense electronics.

    www.vicorpower.com

    For further information contact:
    Vicor Corporation
    James F. Schmidt
    Chief Financial Officer
    Office: (978) 470-2900
    Email: invrel@vicorpower.com

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  • MIL-OSI: iRhythm Technologies to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on February 20, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital health care company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, prevent, and predict disease, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 after the close of trading on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The company’s management team will host a corresponding conference call beginning at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET.

    Interested parties may access a live and archived webcast of the conference call on the “Quarterly Results” section of the company’s investor website at investors.irhythmtech.com.

    About iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
    iRhythm is a leading digital health care company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

    Investor Contact
    Stephanie Zhadkevich
    investors@irhythmtech.com

    Media Contact
    Kassandra Perry
    irhythm@highwirepr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix Reports Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Second Quarter Net Revenue of $31.2 Million
    • Second Quarter GAAP EPS of ($0.06)
    • Second Quarter Non-GAAP EPS of $0.04

    IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions enabling Artificial Intelligence (AI) Edge Intelligence, today reported results for its second quarter of fiscal 2025.

    Net revenue totaled $31.2 million, near the midpoint of the guidance range provided for the quarter.

    GAAP EPS of ($0.06), compared to ($0.07) in the prior year and $(0.07) in the prior quarter.

    Non-GAAP EPS of $0.04, compared to $0.08 in the prior year and $0.06 in the prior quarter.

    “Lantronix has the key assets in Compute and Connect to drive Edge Intelligence, and the company remains focused on three key vertical markets: Enterprise; Smart Cities including critical infrastructure; and Transportation,” said Lantronix President and CEO Saleel Awsare. “We are actively advancing Edge AI solutions, integrating the recently acquired IoT assets from Netcomm, and positioning Lantronix for exciting future growth.”

    Business Outlook

    For the third fiscal quarter of 2025, the company expects revenue in a range of $27.0 million to $31.0 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.01 to $0.05 per share.

    Conference Call and Webcast

    Management will host an investor conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 that ended Dec. 31, 2024. To access the live conference call, investors should dial 1-844-802-2442 (US) or 1-412-317-5135 (international) and indicate that they are participating in the Lantronix Q2 FY 2025 call. The webcast will be available simultaneously via the investor relations section of the company’s website.

    Investors can access a replay of the conference call starting at approximately 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Feb. 6, 2025, at the Lantronix website. A telephonic replay will also be available through Feb. 13, 2025, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (US) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) or Canada toll-free at 1-855-669-9658 and entering passcode 3433776.

    About Lantronix

    Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Lantronix believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information, when presented in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the company’s financial condition and results of operations. Management uses the aforementioned non-GAAP measures to monitor and evaluate ongoing operating results and trends to gain an understanding of our comparative operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. The company has provided reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

    Non-GAAP net income consists of net loss excluding (i) share-based compensation and the employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) interest income (expense), (iv) other income (expense), (v) income tax provision (benefit), (vi) restructuring, severance and related charges, (vii) acquisition related costs, (viii) impairment of long-lived assets, (ix) amortization of purchased intangibles, (x) amortization of manufacturing profit in acquired inventory, (xi) fair value remeasurement of earnout consideration, and (xii) loss on extinguishment of debt.

    Non-GAAP EPS is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net loss by non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted). For purposes of calculating non-GAAP EPS, the calculation of GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) is adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, which for GAAP purposes is treated as proceeds assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.

    Guidance on earnings per share growth is provided only on a non-GAAP basis due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of certain items that have been excluded from the forward-looking non-GAAP measures, and a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP guidance has not been provided because certain factors that are materially significant to Lantronix’s ability to estimate the excluded items are not accessible or estimable on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements concerning our revenue and earnings expectations for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, the market opportunities offered by the current shift towards edge computing and our positioning to capitalize on this trend, and our expectations regarding the benefits of our acquisition of Netcomm Wireless Pty Ltd. and our cost reduction initiatives. These forward-looking statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about trends affecting our business and industry and other future events. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our results or experiences, or future business, financial condition, results of operations or performance, to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. Other factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects or which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to: the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to a pandemic or similar outbreak, wars and recent conflicts in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, hostilities in the Red Sea, or other causes; our ability to successfully convert our backlog and current demand;  the impact of a pandemic or similar outbreak on our business, employees, customers, supply and distribution chains and the global economy; our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy or integrate acquired companies; uncertainty as to the future profitability of acquired businesses, and delays in the realization of, or the failure to realize, any accretion from acquisition transactions; acquiring, managing and integrating new operations, businesses or assets, and the associated diversion of management attention or other related costs or difficulties; our ability to continue to generate revenue from products sold into mature markets; our ability to develop, market, and sell new products; our ability to succeed with our new software offerings; our use of AI may result in reputational, competitive or financial harm and liability; fluctuations in our revenue due to the project-based timing of orders from certain customers; unpredictable timing of our revenues due to the lengthy sales cycle for our products and services and potential delays in customer completion of projects; our ability to accurately forecast future demand for our products; delays in qualifying revisions of existing products; constraints or delays in the supply of, or quality control issues with, certain materials or components; difficulties associated with the delivery, quality or cost of our products from our contract manufacturers or suppliers; risks related to the outsourcing of manufacturing and international operations; difficulties associated with our distributors or resellers; intense competition in our industry and resultant downward price pressure; rises in inventory levels and inventory obsolescence; undetected software or hardware errors or defects in our products; cybersecurity risks; our ability to obtain appropriate industry certifications or approvals from governmental regulatory bodies; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to protect patents and other proprietary rights and avoid infringement of others’ proprietary technology rights; issues relating to the stability of our financial and banking institutions and relationships; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; the impact of rising interest rates; our ability to attract and retain qualified management; and any additional factors included in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report; in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024, to be filed with the SEC on Feb. 7, 2025, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part II of such report; and in our other public filings with the SEC. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

    © 2025 Lantronix Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark.

    Lantronix Investor Relations Contact:
    investors@lantronix.com

    LANTRONIX, INC.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     (In thousands)
           
      December 31,
      June 30,
        2024       2024  
    Assets      
    Current assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,210     $ 26,237  
    Accounts receivable, net   30,472       31,279  
    Inventories, net   29,070       27,698  
    Contract manufacturers’ receivables   3,473       1,401  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   3,329       2,335  
    Total current assets   85,554       88,950  
    Property and equipment, net   3,155       4,016  
    Goodwill   30,491       27,824  
    Intangible assets, net   4,910       5,251  
    Lease right-of-use assets   9,430       9,567  
    Other assets   683       600  
    Total assets $ 134,223     $ 136,208  
           
    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity      
    Current liabilities:      
    Accounts payable $ 15,975     $ 10,347  
    Accrued payroll and related expenses   2,968       5,836  
    Current portion of long-term debt, net   3,056       3,002  
    Other current liabilities   11,436       10,971  
    Total current liabilities   33,435       30,156  
    Long-term debt, net   11,630       13,219  
    Other non-current liabilities   11,245       11,478  
    Total liabilities   56,310       54,853  
           
    Commitments and contingencies      
           
    Stockholders’ equity:      
    Common stock   4       4  
    Additional paid-in capital   305,433       304,001  
    Accumulated deficit   (227,895 )     (223,021 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive income   371       371  
    Total stockholders’ equity   77,913       81,355  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 134,223     $ 136,208  
           
    LANTRONIX, INC.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (In thousands, except per share data)
                       
                       
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2023       2024       2023  
    Net revenue $ 31,161     $ 34,423     $ 37,038     $ 65,584     $ 70,069  
    Cost of revenue   17,877       19,948       22,007       37,825       40,941  
    Gross profit   13,284       14,475       15,031       27,759       29,128  
    Operating expenses:                  
    Selling, general and administrative   8,811       9,467       10,224       18,278       19,394  
    Research and development   4,984       4,956       4,725       9,940       9,831  
    Restructuring, severance and related charges   193       900       530       1,093       550  
    Acquisition-related costs   208       29             237        
    Fair value remeasurement of earnout consideration                           (9 )
    Amortization of intangible assets   1,248       1,251       1,310       2,499       2,694  
    Total operating expenses   15,444       16,603       16,789       32,047       32,460  
    Loss from operations   (2,160 )     (2,128 )     (1,758 )     (4,288 )     (3,332 )
    Interest expense, net   (126 )     (119 )     (232 )     (245 )     (570 )
    Other income (loss), net   8       (37 )     (23 )     (29 )     (4 )
    Loss before income taxes   (2,278 )     (2,284 )     (2,013 )     (4,562 )     (3,906 )
    Provision for income taxes   94       218       580       312       573  
    Net loss $ (2,372 )   $ (2,502 )   $ (2,593 )   $ (4,874 )   $ (4,479 )
    Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.06 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.12 )
    Weighted-average common shares – basic and diluted   38,631       38,024       37,354       38,330       37,170  
                       
    LANTRONIX, INC.
    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS
    (In thousands, except per share data)
                       
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   December 31,
        2024       2024       2023       2024       2023  
                       
    GAAP net loss $ (2,372 )   $ (2,502 )   $ (2,593 )   $ (4,874 )   $ (4,479 )
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                  
    Cost of revenue:                  
    Share-based compensation   48       64       64       112       105  
    Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants   2       5       1       7       5  
    Amortization of manufacturing profit in acquired inventory               189             506  
    Depreciation and amortization   114       123       109       237       195  
    Total adjustments to cost of revenue   164       192       363       356       811  
    Selling, general and administrative:                  
    Share-based compensation   1,044       1,126       1,628       2,170       2,901  
    Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants   20       78       10       98       47  
    Depreciation and amortization   348       351       338       699       672  
    Total adjustments to selling, general and administrative   1,412       1,555       1,976       2,967       3,620  
    Research and development:                  
    Share-based compensation   421       410       484       831       912  
    Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants   2       19       5       21       18  
    Depreciation and amortization   111       69       52       180       160  
    Total adjustments to research and development   534       498       541       1,032       1,090  
    Restructuring, severance and related charges   193       900       530       1,093       550  
    Acquisition related costs   208       29             237        
    Fair value remeasurement of earnout consideration                           (9 )
    Amortization of purchased intangible assets   1,248       1,251       1,310       2,499       2,694  
    Litigation settlement cost   158       40             198        
    Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses   3,753       4,273       4,357       8,026       7,945  
    Interest expense, net   126       119       232       245       570  
    Other (income) expense, net   (8 )     37       23       29       4  
    Provision for income taxes   94       218       580       312       573  
    Total non-GAAP adjustments   4,129       4,839       5,555       8,968       9,903  
    Non-GAAP net income $ 1,757     $ 2,337     $ 2,962     $ 4,094     $ 5,424  
                       
                       
    Non-GAAP net income per share – diluted $ 0.04     $ 0.06     $ 0.08     $ 0.10     $ 0.14  
                       
    Denominator for GAAP net income (loss) per share – diluted   38,631       38,024       37,354       38,330       37,170  
    Non-GAAP adjustment   953       1,257       1,228       901       938  
    Denominator for non-GAAP net income per share – diluted   39,584       39,281       38,582       39,231       38,108  
                       
    GAAP cost of revenue $ 17,877     $ 19,948     $ 22,007     $ 37,825     $ 40,941  
    Non-GAAP adjustments to cost of revenue   (164 )     (192 )     (363 )     (356 )     (811 )
    Non-GAAP cost of revenue   17,713       19,756       21,644       37,469       40,130  
    Non-GAAP gross profit $ 13,448     $ 14,667     $ 15,394     $ 28,115     $ 29,939  
    Non-GAAP gross margin   43.2 %     42.6 %     41.6 %     42.9 %     42.7 %
                       
    LANTRONIX, INC.
    UNAUDITED NET REVENUES BY PRODUCT LINE AND REGION
    (In thousands)
                       
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Embedded IoT Solutions $ 10,784     $ 13,387     $ 11,764     $ 24,171     $ 23,137  
    IoT System Solutions   18,592       18,759       23,022       37,351       42,058  
    Software & Services   1,785       2,277       2,252       4,062       4,874  
      $ 31,161     $ 34,423     $ 37,038     $ 65,584     $ 70,069  
                       
                       
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      December 31, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Americas $ 16,386     $ 17,420     $ 20,601     $ 33,806     $ 43,534  
    EMEA   9,036       10,484       12,886       19,520       19,477  
    Asia Pacific Japan   5,739       6,519       3,551       12,258       7,058  
      $ 31,161     $ 34,423     $ 37,038     $ 65,584     $ 70,069  
                       

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  • MIL-OSI: Global-e to Announce Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 on February 19, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PETAH-TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global-e (Nasdaq: GLBE), the platform powering global direct-to-consumer e-commerce, today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, before market open on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

    Global-e management will host a conference call to review its financial results and outlook.

    Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    Time: 8:00 AM ET
    United States/Canada Toll Free: +1-800-717-1738
    International Toll: +1-646-307-1865
       

    Please join the call 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, to avoid a delay in connecting. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Global-e’s website at https://investors.global-e.com/news-events/events-presentations

    A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Global-e’s website at https://investors.global-e.com/news-events/events-presentations approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

    About Global-e Online Ltd.

    Global-e (Nasdaq: GLBE) is the world’s leading platform enabling and accelerating global, Direct-To-Consumer e-commerce. The chosen partner of over 1,000 brands and retailers across the United States, EMEA and APAC, Global-e makes selling internationally as simple as selling domestically. The company enables merchants to increase the conversion of international traffic into sales by offering online shoppers in over 200 destinations worldwide a seamless, localized shopping experience. Global-e’s end-to-end e-commerce solutions combine best-in-class localization capabilities, big-data best-practice business intelligence models, streamlined international logistics and vast global e-commerce experience, enabling international shoppers to buy seamlessly online and retailers to sell to, and from, anywhere in the world. For more information, please visit: www.global-e.com.

    Investor Contact:
    Erica Mannion or Mike Funari
    Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC
    IR@global-e.com
    +1 617-542-6180

    Press Contact:
    Sarah Schloss
    Headline Media
    sarah.schloss@headline.media
    +1 914-506-5104

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