Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: Point Predictive Brings Industry-Leading Fraud Detection And Automation to MeridianLink Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive, the leader in fraud prevention solutions for the lending industry, today announced a new integration with MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. The new integration with MeridianLink® Consumer is in addition to the previous integration of MeridianLink DecisionLender®.

    The new integration allows financial institutions to leverage Point Predictive’s comprehensive risk scoring, alerts, and reporting capabilities without leaving their existing MeridianLink Consumer workflow. By embedding AutoPass™ technology directly into the loan origination process, lenders can identify potential fraud in real time while simultaneously reducing document requirements for low-risk applicants. This empowers financial institutions to better protect themselves from fraud while helping to streamline the lending process for members and customers.

    “Credit Unions and banks today face the challenge of combating increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes while meeting their members’ expectations for faster, safer, and more convenient lending experiences,” said Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive. “Our integration with MeridianLink Consumer addresses those challenges by delivering powerful fraud detection capabilities within lenders’ existing processes to help identify risk without introducing friction for legitimate borrowers. We are proud to expand our partnership with MeridianLink to bring our powerful scores and alerts to their over 1,900 customers that depend on them.”

    AutoPass helps financial institutions automatically approve up to 80% of credit-approved applications by providing insights that can reduce requirements for proof of income, employment, and identity. The solution’s comprehensive risk score helps prevent 40% to 60% of loans that would default in the first 6-12 months, which often accounts for a significant portion of lender losses annually.

    “At MeridianLink, we’re committed to providing our clients with best-in-class technology that enhances operational efficiency while protecting their financial interests,” said Megan Pulliam, SVP of Marketplace at MeridianLink. “Integrating Point Predictive’s AutoPass solution gives our clients powerful new tools to help combat fraud without sacrificing the streamlined lending experience that both consumers and financial institutions expect.”

    For credit unions and community banks that may lack extensive fraud prevention resources, the integration provides enterprise-level protection through an easy-to-implement solution. The technology draws on Point Predictive’s proprietary data repository of over 87 billion risk insights, encompassing billions of risk attributes across hundreds of millions of historical loan applications from hundreds of lenders and banks.

    The integration features over 150 comprehensive alerts to identify various fraud types, including identity fraud, income fraud, employment fraud, straw borrowers (those buying a vehicle for someone else but representing it is for themselves), collateral fraud (misrepresentation of the vehicle VIN number, etc.), and Dealer fraud.

    Early adopters report significant benefits, including reduced fraud losses, faster application processing times, and increased loan conversion rates. One credit union using the integrated solution has seen a 45% reduction in stipulation requests and a 38% increase in conversions by automating their fraud checks with Point Predictive’s scores and alerts.

    The integration is available to all MeridianLink Consumer, DecisionLender®, and LoansPQ platform customers.

    About Point Predictive

    Point Predictive powers a new level of lending confidence and speed through artificial intelligence, powerful data insight from our proprietary data repository, and decades of risk management expertise. The company’s data and technology solutions quickly and accurately identify truthful and untruthful disclosures on loan applications. As a result, lenders can fund the majority of loans without requiring onerous documentation, such as paystubs, utility bills, or bank statements, improving funding rates while reducing early payment default losses. Subsequently, borrowers get loans faster, and lenders realize a more profitable bottom line. For more information, please visit pointpredictive.com.

    About MeridianLink

    MeridianLink® (NYSE: MLNK) empowers financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies to drive efficient growth. MeridianLink’s cloud-based digital lending, account opening, background screening, and data verification software solutions leverage shared intelligence from a unified data platform, MeridianLink® One, to enable customers of all sizes to identify growth opportunities, effectively scale up, and support compliance efforts, all while powering an enhanced experience for staff and consumers alike.

    For more than 25 years, MeridianLink has prioritized the democratization of lending for consumers, businesses, and communities. Learn more at www.meridianlink.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Point Predictive Brings Industry-Leading Fraud Detection And Automation to MeridianLink Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive, the leader in fraud prevention solutions for the lending industry, today announced a new integration with MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. The new integration with MeridianLink® Consumer is in addition to the previous integration of MeridianLink DecisionLender®.

    The new integration allows financial institutions to leverage Point Predictive’s comprehensive risk scoring, alerts, and reporting capabilities without leaving their existing MeridianLink Consumer workflow. By embedding AutoPass™ technology directly into the loan origination process, lenders can identify potential fraud in real time while simultaneously reducing document requirements for low-risk applicants. This empowers financial institutions to better protect themselves from fraud while helping to streamline the lending process for members and customers.

    “Credit Unions and banks today face the challenge of combating increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes while meeting their members’ expectations for faster, safer, and more convenient lending experiences,” said Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive. “Our integration with MeridianLink Consumer addresses those challenges by delivering powerful fraud detection capabilities within lenders’ existing processes to help identify risk without introducing friction for legitimate borrowers. We are proud to expand our partnership with MeridianLink to bring our powerful scores and alerts to their over 1,900 customers that depend on them.”

    AutoPass helps financial institutions automatically approve up to 80% of credit-approved applications by providing insights that can reduce requirements for proof of income, employment, and identity. The solution’s comprehensive risk score helps prevent 40% to 60% of loans that would default in the first 6-12 months, which often accounts for a significant portion of lender losses annually.

    “At MeridianLink, we’re committed to providing our clients with best-in-class technology that enhances operational efficiency while protecting their financial interests,” said Megan Pulliam, SVP of Marketplace at MeridianLink. “Integrating Point Predictive’s AutoPass solution gives our clients powerful new tools to help combat fraud without sacrificing the streamlined lending experience that both consumers and financial institutions expect.”

    For credit unions and community banks that may lack extensive fraud prevention resources, the integration provides enterprise-level protection through an easy-to-implement solution. The technology draws on Point Predictive’s proprietary data repository of over 87 billion risk insights, encompassing billions of risk attributes across hundreds of millions of historical loan applications from hundreds of lenders and banks.

    The integration features over 150 comprehensive alerts to identify various fraud types, including identity fraud, income fraud, employment fraud, straw borrowers (those buying a vehicle for someone else but representing it is for themselves), collateral fraud (misrepresentation of the vehicle VIN number, etc.), and Dealer fraud.

    Early adopters report significant benefits, including reduced fraud losses, faster application processing times, and increased loan conversion rates. One credit union using the integrated solution has seen a 45% reduction in stipulation requests and a 38% increase in conversions by automating their fraud checks with Point Predictive’s scores and alerts.

    The integration is available to all MeridianLink Consumer, DecisionLender®, and LoansPQ platform customers.

    About Point Predictive

    Point Predictive powers a new level of lending confidence and speed through artificial intelligence, powerful data insight from our proprietary data repository, and decades of risk management expertise. The company’s data and technology solutions quickly and accurately identify truthful and untruthful disclosures on loan applications. As a result, lenders can fund the majority of loans without requiring onerous documentation, such as paystubs, utility bills, or bank statements, improving funding rates while reducing early payment default losses. Subsequently, borrowers get loans faster, and lenders realize a more profitable bottom line. For more information, please visit pointpredictive.com.

    About MeridianLink

    MeridianLink® (NYSE: MLNK) empowers financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies to drive efficient growth. MeridianLink’s cloud-based digital lending, account opening, background screening, and data verification software solutions leverage shared intelligence from a unified data platform, MeridianLink® One, to enable customers of all sizes to identify growth opportunities, effectively scale up, and support compliance efforts, all while powering an enhanced experience for staff and consumers alike.

    For more than 25 years, MeridianLink has prioritized the democratization of lending for consumers, businesses, and communities. Learn more at www.meridianlink.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Veeco Announces Date for Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PLAINVIEW, N.Y., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The company will host a conference call to review these results starting at 5:00 PM ET that day.

    To join the call, dial 1-877-407-8029 (toll-free) or 1-201-689-8029. Participants may also access a live webcast of the call by visiting Veeco’s investor relations website at ir.veeco.com. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the Veeco website beginning at 8:00 PM ET that same evening.

    About Veeco
    Veeco (NASDAQ: VECO) is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our laser annealing, ion beam, single wafer etch & clean, lithography, metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, Veeco holds leading technology positions in the markets we serve. To learn more about Veeco’s systems and service offerings, visit www.veeco.com.

    To the extent that this news release discusses expectations or otherwise makes statements about the future, such statements are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include the risks discussed in the Business Description and Management’s Discussion and Analysis sections of Veeco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and press releases. Veeco does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

    Veeco Contacts:                                
    Investors: Anthony Pappone | (516) 500-8798 | apappone@veeco.com
    Media: Brenden Wright | (516) 714-1202 | bwright@veeco.com

            

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  • MIL-OSI: Micropolis Establishes Strategic Partnership with Hader Security and Communication Systems

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micropolis Holding Co. (“Micropolis” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MCRP), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hader Security and Communication Systems (“HSCS”), a leading provider of integrated security and communication solutions in the UAE, to establish a strategic partnership which will combine artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous mobility secure capabilities with reliable communication infrastructure to serve both the public and private sectors.

    Micropolis and HSCS will partner to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions to support each other’s business efforts on a global basis. This collaboration brings together Micropolis’ expertise in AI and autonomous robotics technologies with HSCS’s complementary capabilities as a specialist in mission-critical communications technologies.

    “Our collaboration with HSCS to introduce new AI, robotic solution and advanced communication solutions reflects Micropolis’ commitment to advancing organizations’ goals through the utilization of smart and innovative technologies,” said Fareed Aljawhari, Founder & CEO of Micropolis. “By combining our autonomous robotics and AI capabilities with HSCS’s communications proficiency, we can deliver novel, integrated solutions for organizations within the UAE and beyond.”

    Under this agreement, Micropolis and HSCS will collaborate to design, develop, and deploy integrated robotic and communication solutions across various sectors as well as to identify and pursue joint business opportunities. The partnership builds upon the successful interoperability testing between Micropolis’s autonomous mobile robot (AMR) platforms and HSCS’s proprietary RASIL MESH radio communication system.

    “We’re proud to join forces with Micropolis, a leader in advanced mobile robotics and AI. Together, we bring unmatched capabilities to the table—combining our strengths to deliver a powerful, end-to-end robotics and communications solution. This partnership positions us to meet the surging demand for intelligent automation, empowering customers to streamline operations, cut costs, and boost productivity with confidence,” said Mohamad Tabbara, Founder & CEO of HSCS.

    About Micropolis Holding Co.
    Micropolis is a UAE-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), AI systems, and smart infrastructure for urban, security, and industrial applications. The Company’s vertically integrated capabilities cover everything from mechatronics and embedded systems to AI software and high-level autonomy.

    For more information please visit www.micropolis.ai.

    About Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS)
    Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS) is a leading provider of integrated security and communication solutions in the UAE. With a focus on delivering state-of-the-art technologies, HSCS specializes in tailored systems for critical infrastructure, government, and industrial operations. By combining innovation with expertise, HSCS empowers clients to achieve operational excellence and enhance safety across dynamic environments.

    For more information please visit www. https://www.hscsystem.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements represent Micropolis’ current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed by the Company with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

    Investor Contact:
    KCSA Strategic Communications
    Valter Pinto, Managing Director
    PH: (212) 896-1254
    Valter@KCSA.com

    Media Contact:
    Jessica Starman
    media@elev8newmedia.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/000a1f0f-7193-431b-a9d2-dd417402bf09

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  • MIL-OSI: Bazaarvoice Holiday Shopping 2025 Report: 47% of Today’s Smart, Selective Holiday Shoppers Are Buying Early to Avoid Price Increases

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bazaarvoice, Inc., the leading platform for authentic ratings and reviews and social commerce solutions, today released its latest holiday shopping study based on a survey of more than 8,000 global shoppers. The results revealed that in a challenging economy shoppers are scrutinizing value, options, and convenience. They are starting to holiday shop earlier, seeking out sales and free shipping, and opting for budget-friendly brands. 

    “Holiday shopping is here,” said Doug Straton, CMO at Bazaarvoice. “Shoppers are shopping earlier, prioritizing value, and turning to the trusted voices of their peers to guide their decisions – via reviews, social posts and other types of user-generated content. As the lines between content, commerce, and community continue to blur, it’s clear that authenticity, convenience, and trust remain key for holiday retail success.”

    Global survey highlights include:

    • Holiday shoppers are getting smarter and more strategic: 38% of all shoppers start holiday shopping before October, just 9% start in December. Almost half (47%) say they’re buying early to avoid price increases, while the other half (51%) say they wait for major sales like Black Friday. When it comes to shipping, price trumps speed as 48% said they would buy another product to qualify for free shipping, while only 21% said they would do the same to qualify for faster shipping. Lastly, affordable options rule, with nearly 45% actively seeking value, budget-friendly brands/low-cost alternatives.
    • Social media is no longer just a search engine, it’s a checkout: Compared to 2024, holiday purchases on social media jumped nine points, while the number of shoppers discovering gifts on social media dropped 16 points. Social platforms are successfully converting their discovery advantage into a direct sales channel.
    • Omnichannel experiences are a shopper’s expectation: Shoppers no longer think in channels, they expect seamless journeys. While 74% are planning to buy holiday gifts online, 53% will still do in-store shopping in some capacity in 2025. Over half (56%) of those 18-34 favor online shopping, while 49% of those 35-54 value in-store experiences. 
    • Content creators are shoppers’ holiday shopping north star: Trust in creator recommendations for the holidays increased by 30% compared to last year. Shoppers are becoming less focused on the product and more focused on who’s recommending it. Those 18-34 are most open to influencer recommendations, with 55% preferring micro influencers or their friends/family over mega influencers.
    • Authenticity is still very valued: Shoppers who are checking reviews for authenticity while holiday shopping is up from 40% last year to 50% this year. On the flip side, acceptance of AI-generated social content declined from 33% to 20% year-over-year. 

    To see more about the report, visit Bazaarvoice’s Holiday Headquarters

    Research methodology
    The research was commissioned by Bazaarvoice and conducted in March 2025 by Savanta among over 8,000 consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. 

    About Bazaarvoice
    Bazaarvoice is reshaping how brands and retailers connect with consumers by putting the consumer voice first, which includes ratings and reviews. With an end-to-end, commerce-empowered omni-channel content solutions and analytics platform, Bazaarvoice helps 14,000+ brands and retailers inform consumer decisions consistently and at scale at every stage of the shopper journey, on every platform where shoppers live. 2.5B shoppers use the Bazaarvoice Network on a monthly basis.

    Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in North America, Europe, Australia, and India. For more information, visit www.bazaarvoice.com.

    Press Contact
    Lauren Venticinque
    Lauren.venticinque@bazaarvoice.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Wix Launches AI Visibility Overview With Full Generative Engine Optimization Support For AI-Powered Search

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The AI Visibility Overview is setting a new standard for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) by giving users unprecedented insight over how their brand appears in AI search engines

    NEW YORK – Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), the leading SaaS website builder platform globally¹, today announced the launch of its AI Visibility Overview, a new solution that goes beyond traditional SEO tools, positioning brands for discoverability in the emerging era of  large language models (LLM). As part of Wix’s broader Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiative, this tool empowers users to understand, monitor, and actively improve how their brand appears in LLM-based search engines, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude,  helping brands stay ahead as LLMs redefine the landscape of SEO and online discovery. Wix is the first CMS to offer this kind of AI visibility natively, setting a new benchmark for AI search optimization tools within website platforms.

    As LLMs become a key gateway for users seeking information and making decisions, visibility in AI-generated responses is quickly becoming essential for online success. GEO offers visibility into how a brand is perceived and surfaced by leading AI models, transforming how businesses approach their presence in the age of generative AI. Fully integrated into Wix’s SEO suite and accessible through the Analytics dashboard, GEO reflects Wix’s response to the evolving nature of search, providing users with a wide view of how their brand and content are being surfaced and engaged with across AI-powered platforms.

    Capabilities of the AI Visibility Overview include:

    • Manage AI citations & visibility: Users can track how often their website is cited by AI platforms in response to relevant queries, as well as add, or remove questions to better reflect their business.
    • Monitor brand sentiment across LLMs: GEO empowers users to stay informed on how their brand is perceived by analyzing sentiment, perception, and positioning in AI-generated content.
    • Benchmark visibility and competitive context: Users can compare their AI visibility performance to competitors to gain a better understanding of how their visibility stacks up against industry peers, identify growth opportunities, and discover which other sources are being cited in similar contexts. 
    • Measure AI-driven traffic & query volume: Users can see how much traffic is driven to their site from AI platforms, as well as how frequently people ask about their brand or services in these engines.

    “GEO is SEO for the AI era, providing users an all‑new level of search visibility,” said Doreen Weissfelner, Head of Analytics at Wix. “We are empowering users to bring AI search into focus by giving them information on how their sites are being cited, perceived and surfaced by leading AI-platforms. Just as we’ve supported our users in optimizing for traditional search engines, we’re now equipping them to navigate and succeed in an AI-driven landscape.  With the AI Visibility Overview, businesses can finally see how they’re being represented – and take steps to increase visibility, influence perception, and drive real outcomes”

    As part of its broader commitment to AI search readiness, Wix also offers some premium eCommerce users the ability to manage LLMs.txt – designed to help websites communicate directly with LLMs – further empowering them to stay optimized for emerging AI platforms. With platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini expanding tools for product listings, LLMs.txt works alongside dynamic shopping feeds to give LLMs richer data on sellers and products. This can boost visibility in AI-powered search experiences and help merchants reach millions of potential customers.

    The AI Visibility Overview is available to users with a Wix Business Manager set to English and is gradually rolling out to additional languages. To learn more about Wix’s vision for AI, read the blog by Avishai Abrahami, Co-Founder and CEO of Wix, here.

    About Wix.com Ltd.
    Wix is the leading SaaS website builder platform1 to create, manage and grow a digital presence. Founded  in 2006, Wix is a comprehensive platform providing users – self-creators, agencies, enterprises, and more – with industry-leading performance, security, AI capabilities and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, the platform enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, users can seamlessly build a powerful and high-end digital presence for themselves or their clients. 

    For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room
    Media Relations Contact:  PR@wix.com  

    1 Based on number of active live sites as reported by competitors’ figures, independent third-party data and internal data as of Q1 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI: As Bitcoin Retreats from Record High, GoldenMining Launches Globally to Offer Investors a Reliable, Green Income Alternative

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, USA, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin retreats from its recent all-time high of $123,000, investor sentiment is showing signs of shift. Rising exchange inflows and widespread profit-taking have injected fresh volatility into the crypto market, prompting many to seek more secure, stable income sources. In this shifting landscape, GoldenMining has officially launched its next-generation global cloud mining platform, offering a compelling, eco-friendly alternative for those looking to earn consistent daily rewards without the unpredictability of crypto trading.

    According to a recent CryptoQuant analysis by blockchain expert Terekonchain (July 14), retail and short-term whale investors have begun offloading assets, triggering a cooling-off period that’s left casual investors uncertain. With its official launch, GoldenMining steps in as a strategic solution—offering passive income through sustainable mining contracts, without requiring users to trade, hold, or manage cryptocurrencies manually.

    GoldenMining Officially Launches in 100+ Countries

    Headquartered in London, GoldenMining is now available to users in over 100 countries, offering an intuitive, hardware-free mining experience across both desktop and mobile platforms. The company supports a diverse range of short- and long-term cloud mining contracts—each designed to deliver daily rewards in popular cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, USDT, DOGE, SOL, and more.

    What sets GoldenMining apart is its deep commitment to sustainability. With more than 13 international data centers powered by wind and solar energy, the platform proudly aligns with its “Green Earth” initiative—making it a standout choice for environmentally conscious investors.

    Cloud Mining Contracts that Deliver Consistent Daily Income

    contract days Investment Amount Contract Rewards Total income
    Daily Sign-in Rewards 1 $15 $0.6 $15.6
    New User Contract  2 $100 $3 $106
    Bitmain S23 Hyd 5 $650 $42.25 $692.25
    AntminerL917GH 12 $1800   $287.28 $2087.28
    L916GH 30 $4500  $1890 $6390
    ElphaPex DG Hydro1 30 $7800 $3346 $11146
    ANTSPACE MD5 50 $50000 $1000 $100000

    Each contract is powered remotely, eliminating the need for expensive hardware, electricity costs, or complex configurations.

    Key Launch Highlights

    • $15 Sign-Up BonusNew users get started instantly with a free contract.
    • Daily Payouts – Contracts pay daily income, even during market downturns.
    • Multi-Currency Support – BTC, ETH, USDT, XRP, DOGE, SOL, and more.
    • 100% Remote Mining – No equipment, no setup, no technical expertise needed.
    • Global Availability – Users in over 100 countries can access the platform.
    • 24/7 Multilingual Support – Round-the-clock assistance in multiple languages.
    • Green-Powered Data Centers – Mining operations powered by renewable energy.
    • Bank-Level Security – SSL encryption, AIG-insured contracts, and secure fund storage.

    Why This Launch Matters Now

    GoldenMining’s debut could not be more timely. With Bitcoin’s price pulling back and investor sentiment uncertain, this launch provides a clear, low-risk income alternative backed by real infrastructure and green energy. For anyone looking to diversify from high-volatility trading or get started in crypto without the learning curve, GoldenMining offers a compelling new pathway.

    “We believe everyone deserves a simple, secure way to earn from crypto—without harming the planet,” said a GoldenMining spokesperson. “Our global launch brings that vision to life.”

    Already, the platform has seen over $100 million in early contract settlements, with rapid expansion underway to meet surging demand.

     About GoldenMining

    GoldenMining is a UK-based green cloud mining provider that empowers individuals across the globe to participate in crypto mining without any technical barriers. With a focus on environmental sustainability, robust security, and user-friendly design, GoldenMining delivers an income opportunity that’s profitable, reliable, and accessible to everyone.

    For more information, please visit the official website GoldenMining.com
    or contact the official email address info@GoldenMining.com

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  • MIL-OSI: OPTIZMO™ Returns as the Official Email Compliance Sponsor for MailCon 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPTIZMO Technologies, the leading platform for email suppression list management, data security, and email compliance, proudly announces its return as the Official Email Compliance Sponsor for MailCon 2025, taking place on Sunday, August 3, at Convene, Times Square, in New York City.

    Hosted and operated by Phonexa, MailCon has become the premier destination for high-volume email marketers and performance-driven acquisition professionals. It brings together advertisers, lead gen experts, and marketing technologists to explore the evolving future of email, multichannel, and compliance strategies at scale.

    This year’s event will spotlight key industry trends, including inbox engagement, the impact of AI on email strategy, compliance, and consent in cold outreach, and vertical-specific acquisition strategies across sectors like insurance, health, finance, automotive, and home services. With an emphasis on monetization, offer scaling, and long-term value, MailCon offers a one-day agenda packed with insights and tactical sessions designed for practitioners and decision-makers alike.

    MailCon 2025 also introduces several new experiences this year:

    • A reimagined exhibit hall designed to keep traffic flowing and conversations energized throughout the day
    • The launch of Amplify by Phonexa, a new live content studio spotlighting partner interviews, thought leadership, and product launches
    • The Zero Parallel Cocktail Reception, providing a casual, pre-event networking opportunity at the Convene
    • The return of the MailCon Mixer, hosted at Ascent Lounge NYC, offering attendees a signature after-party with panoramic skyline views

    As a longtime MailCon sponsor and advocate for compliant email practices, OPTIZMO is committed to driving innovation, transparency, and compliance across the industry.

    “As a long-time supporter of MailCon, it’s great to return as the Official Email Compliance Sponsor again in 2025,” said Khris Thayer, CEO and Co-Founder of OPTIZMO. “It’s an exciting time for the email industry, and we’re proud to contribute to the conversations that are shaping its future.”

    As part of the MailCon agenda, OPTIZMO’s Chief Operating Officer, Tom Wozniak, will be featured in a Fireside Chat titled “Compliance, Credibility, and the Cost of Doing Nothing”. Joined by Jack Wrigley, VP of Partner Development at Webbula.

    Attendees are encouraged to visit Booth #129 to connect with the OPTIZMO team, learn more about their flagship compliance platform, Suppress, and get an exclusive first look at OPTIZMO’s newest product. It is a platform built to bring smarter orchestration, optimized workflows, and better performance to email campaign management.

    Following MailCon, OPTIZMO will also attend Affiliate Summit East (Meet Market Table #2405), taking place August 4-5 in New York. With a full team on-site, including members from their U.S. and Australia offices, OPTIZMO will continue connecting with partners and clients, highlighting innovations in email compliance and campaign execution. 


    About OPTIZMO
    OPTIZMO Technologies is the recognized thought leader in the email and online marketing space for email suppression list management and compliance, campaign orchestration and optimization, data management, and risk mitigation services. With an expert staff in pursuit of unrivaled efficiency, innovative technology, and an insatiable desire to problem-solve, clients find a customer-centric business model that not only enhances the way OPTIZMO clients do business but drives the company forward. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX, and has offices and team members in Charleston, Denver, and Brisbane, Australia.

    Media Contact:
    Antonio Jones
    Marketing Manager
    antonio@optizmo.com

    Tom Wozniak
    Chief Operating Officer
    tom@optizmo.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Plumas Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RENO, Nev., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq:PLBC), the parent company of Plumas Bank, today announced earnings during the second quarter of 2025 of $6.3 million or $1.07 per share, a decrease of $465 thousand from $6.8 million or $1.15 per share during the second quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.05 per share during the three months ended June 30, 2025 down from $1.14 per share during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

    Return on average assets was 1.56% during the current quarter, down from 1.67% during the second quarter of 2024. Return on average equity decreased to 13.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, down from 17.1% during the second quarter of 2024.

    Net interest income decreased by $222 thousand from $18.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $18.2 million during the current quarter. The provision for credit losses decreased from $925 thousand during the second quarter of 2024 to $860 thousand during the current quarter.

    Non-interest income increased by $159 thousand from $2.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $2.4 million during the second quarter of 2025.

    Non-interest expense increased by $616 thousand from $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2024 to $11.0 million during the current quarter. Of this amount, $481 thousand relates to costs associated with our acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp. We signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cornerstone Community Bancorp on January 28, 2025 and we completed the merger on July 1, 2025. Merger transaction costs that facilitate the merger are not deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $481 thousand in merger related costs, $239 thousand is estimated to be not deductible for state and federal income tax.

    The provision for income taxes decreased by $149 thousand from $2.5 million, 26.9% of pre-tax income, during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $2.4 million, or 27.1% of pre-tax income, during the current quarter.

    For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company reported net income of $13.5 million or $2.28 per share, an increase of $461 thousand from $13.0 million or $2.21 per share earned during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Earnings per diluted share increased to $2.25 during the six months ended June 30, 2025, up $0.06 from $2.19 during the first six months of 2024.     

    Return on average assets was 1.67% during the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from 1.61% during the first half of 2024. Return on average equity decreased to 14.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from 16.7% during the first half of 2024.

    Net interest income increased by $860 thousand from $35.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $36.7 million during the current period. The provision for credit losses decreased from $1.7 million during the first half of 2024 to $1.1 million during the current period.

    Non-interest income increased by $1.2 million from $4.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $5.5 million during the first half of 2025 related primarily to a legal settlement totaling $1.1 million. This settlement related to the Dixie Fire which swept through the town of Greenville, California in August of 2021. The fire caused severe damage to the Greenville area, including the telecommunications infrastructure which adversely affected our ability to service our customers in this area during the last few years.

    Non-interest expense increased by $1.7 million from $20.8 million during the first half of 2024 to $22.5 million during the current period. Of this amount, $1.1 million relates to costs associated with our pending acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp. Of the $1.1 million in merger related costs, $801 thousand is estimated to be not deductible for state and federal income tax.

    The provision for income taxes increased by $583 thousand from $4.6 million, or 26.2% of pre-tax income, during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $5.2 million, or 27.8% of pre-tax income, during the current period.

    Balance Sheet Highlights
    June 30, 2025 compared to June 30, 2024

    • Gross loans increased by $21 million, or 2%, to $1.0 billion.
    • Total deposits increased by $62 million, or 5%, to $1.4 billion.
    • Borrowings decreased by $105 million, or 88% to $15 million.
    • Total equity increased by $28 million, or 17%, to $193 million.
    • Book value per share increased by $4.53, or 16%, to $32.54.

    President’s Comments

    Andrew J. Ryback, director, president, and chief executive officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, announced, “The third quarter of 2025 began with a major development for Plumas; we successfully completed our acquisitions of Cornerstone Community Bank and Bancorp, expanding our presence in California’s northern Sacramento Valley. We are thrilled to have Ken Robison, formerly a director at Cornerstone, join the boards of Plumas Bancorp and Bank. We also welcome Matt Moseley, former President and CEO of Cornerstone Community Bank, to the executive team as Market President. Their extensive leadership experience and market knowledge will be instrumental in the ongoing success of our combined organization.”

    Ryback continued, “Beyond the acquisition, we have also been focused on internal advancements. We are expanding our treasury management services to provide comprehensive, personalized banking solutions with enhanced security features. Simultaneously, we have gained efficiency in our lending process through on-going refinements to our lending platforms and department structures.”

    Ryback concluded, “We extend a warm welcome to the clients, employees, and shareholders of Cornerstone. We look forward to providing long-term value to our expanded shareholders, clients, team members, and communities.”

    Loans, Deposits, Investments and Cash

    Gross loans increased by $21 million, or 2%, from $997 million at June 30, 2024, to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2025. Increases in loans included $85 million in commercial real estate loans and $3 million in equity lines of credit; these items were partially offset by decreases of $29 million in automobile loans, $27 million in construction loans, $10 million in agricultural loans and $1 million in residential real estate loans.

    On   June 30, 2025, approximately 78% of the Company’s loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans. The rates of interest charged on variable rate loans are set at specific increments in relation to the Company’s lending rate or other indexes such as the published prime interest rate or U.S. Treasury rates and vary with changes in these indexes. The frequency at which variable rate loans reprice can vary from one day to several years. Most of our commercial real estate portfolio reprices every five years. Approximately 76% of the variable rate loans are indexed to the five year T-Bill rate and reprice every five years. Loans indexed to the prime interest rate were approximately 21% of the Company’s variable rate loan portfolio; these loans reprice within one day to three months of a change in the prime rate.

    Total deposits increased by $62 million to $1.4 billion at June 30, 2025 from $1.3 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase in deposits includes increases of $67 million in money market accounts and $29 million in time deposits. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases of $2 million in demand deposits and $32 million in savings deposits. We attribute much of the increase in money market accounts to higher rate public entity deposits. At June 30, 2025, 49% of the Company’s deposits were in the form of non-interest-bearing demand deposits. The Company had no brokered deposits at June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024.

    Total investment securities decreased by $5 million from $445 million at June 30, 2024, to $440 million at June 30, 2025. The Bank’s investment security portfolio consists of debt securities issued by US Government agencies, US Government sponsored agencies and municipalities. Cash and due from banks decreased by $31 million from $110 million at June 30, 2024, to $79 million at June 30, 2025.

    Asset Quality

    Nonperforming assets (which are comprised of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessed vehicle holdings) at June 30, 2025 were $13.7 million, up from $9.1 million at June 30, 2024. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 0.84% at June 30, 2025 up from 0.56% at June 30, 2024. OREO decreased by $50 thousand from $141 thousand at June 30, 2024 to $91 thousand at June 30, 2025. Nonperforming loans were $13.6 million at June 30, 2025 and $9.0 million at June 30, 2024. Nonaccrual loans totaled $13.6 million at June 30, 2025 and $2.5 million at June 30, 2024. At June 30, 2025 there were no loans 90 days or more past due that were not on nonaccrual. The difference between the $2.5 million in nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2024 and the $9 million in nonperforming loans in 2024 were loans that were over 90 days past due, but not on nonaccrual. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans increased to 1.34% at June 30, 2025, up from 0.90% at June 30, 2024. The increase in nonperforming loans is related to one agricultural loan relationship of 15 loans totaling $9.9 million. The borrower on these loans was unable to meet his commitments under modified loan agreements and therefore during the quarter we placed the loans on nonaccrual status. Interest reversed on these loans during the current quarter totaled $344 thousand and specific loan loss reserves totaling $931 thousand were applied against the loans.

    During the first half of 2025 we recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.1 million consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $1.1 million and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $40 thousand. The $1.1 million mostly relates to the specific loan loss reserves noted in the previous paragraph. This compares to a provision for credit losses of $1.7 million consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $1.8 million and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $79 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

    Net charge-offs totaled $137 thousand and $610 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses totaled $14.2 million at June 30, 2025 and $14.1 million at June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.39% and 1.41% at June 30, 2025 and 2024.

    The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses and the reserve for unfunded commitments during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands).

    Allowance for Credit Losses   June 30, 2025     June 30, 2024
    Balance, beginning of period $ 13,196     $ 12,867  
    Provision charged to operations   1,150       1,825  
    Losses charged to allowance   (506 )     (1,010 )
    Recoveries                                   369       400  
    Balance, end of period $     14,209     $     14,082  
    Reserve for Unfunded
    Commitments
     

    June 30, 2025

       

    June 30, 2024

    Balance, beginning of period $                                620     $ 799  
    Provision charged to operations   (40 )     (79 )
    Balance, end of period $                                 580     $ 720  

    Shareholders’ Equity

    Total shareholders’ equity increased by $27.9 million from $165.2 million at June 30, 2024, to $193.1 million at June 30, 2025. The $27.9 million includes earnings during the twelve-month period totaling $29.1 million, a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $4.4 million and restricted stock and stock option activity totaling $1.1 million. These items were partially offset by the payment of cash dividends totaling $6.7 million.

    Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP)

    At June 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding borrowings under BTFP totaling $105 million. All BTFP borrowings were paid off during 2024. Interest expense recognized on the BTFP borrowings for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

    Liquidity

    The Company manages its liquidity to provide the ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals (both anticipated and unanticipated), fund customers’ borrowing needs and satisfy maturity of short-term borrowings. The Company’s liquidity needs are managed using assets or liabilities, or both. On the asset side, in addition to cash and due from banks, the Company maintains an investment portfolio which includes unpledged U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. On the liability side, liquidity needs are managed by offering competitive rates on deposit products and the use of established credit lines.

    The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB) and can borrow up to $255 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $439 million. The Company is also eligible to borrow at the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Discount Window. At June 30, 2025, the Company could borrow up to $98 million at the Discount Window secured by investment securities with a fair value of $101 million. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line and the Discount Window, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings to the FHLB, FRB Discount Window or the correspondent banks at June 30, 2025 and 2024.

    Customer deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits increased by $62 million to $1.4 billion at June 30, 2025 from $1.3 billion at June 30, 2024. Deposits are held in various forms with varying maturities. The Company estimates that it has approximately $516 million in uninsured deposits which include uninsured deposits of Plumas Bancorp. Of this amount, $206 million represents deposits that are collateralized such as deposits of states, municipalities and tribal accounts.

    The Company’s securities portfolio, Discount Window advances, FHLB advances, and cash and due from banks serve as the primary sources of liquidity, providing adequate funding for loans during periods of high loan demand. During periods of decreased lending, funds obtained from the maturing or sale of investments, loan payments, and new deposits are invested in short-term earning assets, such as cash held at the FRB and investment securities, to serve as a source of funding for future loan growth. Management believes that the Company’s available sources of funds, including borrowings, will provide adequate liquidity for its operations in the near future.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

    Net interest income was $18.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $222 thousand from the same period in 2024. The decrease in net interest income includes a decrease of $527 thousand in interest income partially offset by a decrease of $305 thousand in interest expense. Interest and fees on loans increased by $200 thousand related to growth in the loan portfolio partially offset by a decline in yield.

    Average loan balances increased by $39 million, while the average yield on these loans decreased by 18 basis points from 6.32% during the second quarter of 2024 to 6.14% during the current quarter. Of the 18 basis points decrease, 13 basis points relate to the reversal of $344 thousand in interest previously described under “Asset Quality” The average prime interest rate decreased from 8.5% during the second quarter of 2024 to 7.5% during the current quarter. Approximately 16% of the Company’s loans are tied to the prime interest rate and most of these reprice within one to three months with a change in prime. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024 we recovered $316 thousand in interest on loans that were classified as nonaccrual and which were paid off in full during the quarter which elevated loan yield during the 2024 quarter. The effect of these items was partially offset by an increase in average yield on the bank’s fixed rate portfolio which includes growth in fixed rate SBA loans which totaled $75 million at June 30, 2025, and $62 million at June 30, 2024. The weighted average rate earned on this portfolio at June 30, 2025, was 8.3%. The Bank is also benefiting from the repricing of a portion of our Commercial Real Estate loans. Most of these loans are indexed to the 5-year Treasury note and reprice every five years.

    Interest on investment securities decreased by $30 thousand as yield on these securities decreased slightly from 4.11% during the 2024 quarter to 4.08% during the current quarter and average investment securities declined from $444 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $442 million during the current quarter.

    Interest on cash balances decreased by $697 thousand related to a decline in average balance of $42 million and a decrease in average rate paid on cash balances of 104 basis points from 5.51% during the second quarter of 2024 to 4.47% during the current quarter. This decline in yield was mostly related to a decline in rate paid on balances held at the FRB. The average rate earned on FRB balances decreased from 5.40% during the second quarter of 2024 to 4.40% during the current quarter.

    Interest expense decreased by $305 thousand, related to the repayment of the BTFP borrowings as discussed earlier. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased from 1.44% during the 2024 quarter to 1.33% in 2025 related to the decrease in these borrowings.

    Interest paid on deposits increased by $968 thousand and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts – $815 thousand, savings deposits – $83 thousand and time deposits $70 thousand. The increase in interest paid on money market accounts mostly relates to an increase in public entity balances and the rate earned on these balances. During the second half of 2024 and continuing into 2025, we have offered a premium money market rate on large balances of public entities in our service area, matching the rate they could earn from the California local agency investment fund. This has led to the significant increase in balances and rate paid on money market accounts. The average balance of money market accounts during the current quarter was $288 million, an increase of $72 million from $216 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The average rate paid on money market accounts increased 92 basis points to 1.79%. The increase in interest on savings accounts was driven by an increase in the average rate paid of 12 basis points to 34 basis points. The increase in interest on time deposits includes an increase in average balance of $23 million partially offset by a decline in average rate paid of 33 basis points to 2.53% as promotional time deposits issued in 2024 matured. Many of these promotional time deposits were renewed at lower rates. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.84% during the second quarter of 2024 to 1.30% during the current quarter. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased from $633 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $705 million during the quarter.

    Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased 6 basis points to 4.83%, down from 4.89% for the same period in 2024. Excluding the $344 thousand in interest reversed described earlier, net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 would have been 4.93%.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

    Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $36.7 million, an increase of $860 thousand from the $35.9 million earned during the same period in 2024. The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $36 thousand in interest income and a reduction in interest expense of $824 thousand.

    Interest and fees on loans increased by $1.0 million related to an increase in average balance partially offset by a decline in yield. The average balance of loans during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $1.0 billion, an increase of $44 million from $972 million during the same period in 2024. The average yield on loans decreased by 6 basis points from 6.21% during the first six months of 2024 to 6.15% during the current period.

    Interest on investment securities increased by $84 thousand related to an increase in yield of 21 basis points to 4.10% partially offset by a decline in average balance. The increase in investment yields is consistent with the increase in market rates and the restructuring of the investment portfolio in February of 2024. Average investment securities declined from $462 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $443 million during the current period.

    Interest on cash balances declined by $1.1 million related to both a decline in balance and a decline in yield. The rate earned on cash balances declined by 104 basis points to 4.5% and the average balance declined from $81.8 million during the first six months of 2024 to $53.8 million during the current period.

    Related to a $2.5 million decline in interest on BTFP borrowings partially offset by an increase in interest bearing deposits and an increase in the cost of these deposits, interest expense decreased from $5.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $4.5 million during the current period. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased from 1.39% during the 2024 period to 1.24% in 2025.

    Interest paid on deposits increased by $1.7 million and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts – $1.6 million and savings deposits – $109 thousand. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.79% during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to 1.21% during the current period. Average interest-bearing deposits totaled $698 million during the first half of 2025 an increase of $62 million from $636 million during the first half of 2024.

    Net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025 increased 13 basis points to 4.89%, up from 4.76% for the same period in 2024.

    Non-Interest Income/Expense – Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

    Non-interest income increased by $159 thousand to $2.4 million during the current quarter. The largest increase was related to a $184 thousand adjustment to the value of our stock holdings in one of our correspondent banks.

    During the three months ended June 30, 2025, total non-interest expense increased by $616 thousand from $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2024 to $11.0 million during the current quarter. The largest components of this increase were merger related expenses of $481 thousand and salary and benefit expense of $270 thousand. The increase in salary and benefit expense includes an increase in salary expense of $216 thousand related primarily to merit and promotional salary increases. A decrease in deferred loan origination fees of $144 thousand was offset by a decline in commission expense of $180 thousand. Both items mostly relate to a decline in SBA loan production during the comparison quarters.

    Non-Interest Income/Expense – Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

    During the six months ended June 30, 2025, non-interest income totaled $5.6 million, an increase of $1.2 million from the six months ended June 30, 2024. The largest component of this increase was a legal settlement totaling $1.1 million related to the Dixie Fire in August of 2021.

    During the six months ended June 30, 2025, total non-interest expense increased by $1.7 million from $20.8 million during the first half of 2024 to $22.5 million during the current period. The largest components of this increase were merger related expenses of $1.1 million, salary and benefit expenses of $784 thousand and occupancy and equipment expenses of $425 thousand. The increase in salary and benefit expense included an increase in salary expense of $484 thousand related primarily to merit and promotional salary increases. A decrease in deferred loan origination fees of $257 thousand was offset by a decline in commission expense of $317 thousand. Both items mostly relate to a decline in SBA loan production during the comparison periods. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense mostly relates to an increase in rent expense of $374 thousand related to the February 2024 sales/leaseback transaction. Partially offsetting these increases in expense were several reductions in non-interest expense the largest of which was a reduction in professional fees of $320 thousand. Included in professional fees during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were legal expenses totaling $188 thousand related to a litigation matter that was settled in the second half of 2024.

    Plumas Bancorp is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Plumas Bancorp’s principal subsidiary is Plumas Bank, which was founded in 1980. Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy, California. The bank operates nineteen branches: seventeen located in the California counties of Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sutter and Tehama and two branches located in Nevada in the counties of Carson City and Washoe. The bank also operates two loan production offices located in Auburn, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Plumas Bank offers a wide range of financial and investment services to consumers and businesses and has received nationwide Preferred Lender status with the United States Small Business Administration. For more information on Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, please visit our website at www.plumasbank.com.

    This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Plumas Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely.

    Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this news release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its operations; changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Company’s operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies.

    Contact: Jamie Huynh
    Investor Relations
    Plumas Bancorp
    5525 Kietzke Lane Ste. 100
    Reno, NV 89511
    775.786.0907 x8908
    investorrelations@plumasbank.com

    PLUMAS BANCORP
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)
      As of June 30,        
      2025   2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    ASSETS              
    Cash and due from banks $ 79,266   $ 109,852   $ (30,586)   (27.8)%
    Investment securities 439,676   445,132   (5,456)   (1.2)%
    Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 1,006,873   986,517   20,356   2.1%
    Premises and equipment, net 12,065   12,868   (803)   (6.2)%
    Right-of-use assets 23,912   24,975   (1,063)   (4.3)%
    Bank owned life insurance 16,736   16,310   426   2.6%
    Real estate acquired through foreclosure 91   141   (50)   (35.5)%
    Goodwill 5,502   5,502     0.0%
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets 44,396   40,800   3,596   8.8%
    Total assets $ 1,628,517   $ 1,642,097   $ (13,580)   (0.8)%
                   
    LIABILITIES AND              
       SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
    Deposits $ 1,366,827   $ 1,304,587   $ 62,240   4.8%
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 53,611   52,355   1,256   2.4%
    Borrowings 15,000   120,000   (105,000)   (87.5)%
    Total liabilities 1,435,438   1,476,942   (41,504)   (2.8)%
    Common stock 29,803   28,656   1,147   4.0%
    Retained earnings 183,954   161,608   22,346   13.8%
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (20,678)   (25,109)   4,431   17.6%
    Shareholders’ equity 193,079   165,155   27,924   16.9%
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,628,517   $ 1,642,097   $ (13,580)   (0.8)%
                   
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
                   
    FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025   2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
                   
    Interest income $ 20,633   $ 21,160   $ (527)   (2.5)%
    Interest expense 2,450   2,755   (305)   (11.1)%
    Net interest income before provision for credit losses 18,183   18,405   (222)   (1.2)%
    Provision for credit losses 860   925   (65)   (7.0)%
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses 17,323   17,480   (157)   (0.9)%
    Non-interest income 2,361   2,202   159   7.2%
    Non-interest expense 11,012   10,396   616   5.9%
    Income before income taxes 8,672   9,286   (614)   (6.6)%
    Provision for income taxes 2,351   2,500   (149)   (6.0)%
    Net income $ 6,321   $ 6,786   $ (465)   (6.9)%
                   
    Basic earnings per share $ 1.07   $ 1.15   $ (0.08)   (7.0)%
    Diluted earnings per share $ 1.05   $ 1.14   $ (0.09)   (7.9)%
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
              Dollar   Percentage
    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025   2024   Change   Change
                   
    Interest income $ 41,223   $ 41,187   $ 36   0.1%
    Interest expense 4,501   5,325   (824)   (15.5)%
    Net interest income before provision for credit losses 36,722   35,862   860   2.4%
    Provision for credit losses 1,110   1,746   (636)   (36.4)%
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses 35,612   34,116   1,496   4.4%
    Non-interest income 5,574   4,342   1,232   28.4%
    Non-interest expense 22,477   20,793   1,684   8.1%
    Income before income taxes 18,709   17,665   1,044   5.9%
    Provision for income taxes 5,208   4,625   583   12.6%
    Net income $ 13,501   $ 13,040   $ 461   3.5%
                   
    Basic earnings per share $ 2.28   $ 2.21   $ 0.07   3.2%
    Diluted earnings per share $ 2.25   $ 2.19   $ 0.06   2.7%
             
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
                       
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      6/30/2025   3/31/2025   6/30/2024   6/30/2025   6/30/2024
    EARNINGS PER SHARE                  
    Basic earnings per share $ 1.07     $ 1.21     $ 1.15     $ 2.28     $ 2.21  
    Diluted earnings per share $ 1.05     $ 1.20     $ 1.14     $ 2.25     $ 2.19  
    Weighted average shares outstanding   5,929       5,911       5,896       5,920       5,892  
    Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   6,006       6,002       5,946       6,006       5,946  
    Cash dividends paid per share 1 $ 0.30     $ 0.30     $ 0.27     $ 0.60     $ 0.54  
                       
    PERFORMANCE RATIOS (annualized for the three months)            
    Return on average assets   1.56 %   1.79 %   1.67 %   1.67 %     1.61 %
    Return on average equity   13.4 %   16.0 %   17.1 %   14.7 %     16.7 %
    Yield on earning assets   5.48 %   5.50 %   5.62 %   5.49 %     5.46 %
    Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities   1.33 %   1.14 %   1.44 %   1.24 %     1.39 %
    Net interest margin   4.83 %   4.95 %   4.89 %   4.89 %     4.76 %
    Noninterest income to average assets   0.58 %   0.80 %   0.54 %   0.69 %     0.54 %
    Noninterest expense to average assets   2.72 %   2.85 %   2.56 %   2.79 %     2.57 %
    Efficiency ratio 2   53.6 %   52.7 %   50.4 %   53.1 %     51.7 %
                       
      6/30/2025   3/31/2025   6/30/2024   12/31/2024   12/31/2023
    CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA                  
    Allowance for credit losses $ 14,209     $ 13,319     $ 14,082     $ 13,196     $ 12,867  
    Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans   1.39 %     1.32 %     1.41 %     1.30 %     1.34 %
    Nonperforming loans $ 13,652     $ 3,686     $ 8,974     $ 4,105     $ 4,820  
    Nonperforming assets $ 13,747     $ 3,787     $ 9,148     $ 4,307     $ 5,315  
    Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans   1.34 %     0.36 %     0.90 %     0.40 %     0.50 %
    Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets   0.84 %     0.23 %     0.56 %     0.27 %     0.33 %
    Year-to-date net charge-offs $ 137     $ 127     $ 610     $ 1,046     $ 954  
    Year-to-date net charge-offs as a percentage of average   0.03 %     0.05 %     0.13 %   0.11 %     0.10 %
    loans (annualized)      
                       
    CAPITAL AND OTHER DATA                  
    Common shares outstanding at end of period   5,934       5,922       5,896       5,903       5,872  
    Shareholders’ equity $ 193,079     $ 187,603     $ 165,155     $ 177,899     $ 147,317  
    Book value per common share $ 32.54     $ 31.68     $ 28.01     $ 30.14     $ 25.09  
    Tangible common equity3 $ 186,874     $ 181,354     $ 158,763     $ 171,606     $ 140,823  
    Tangible book value per common share4 $ 31.49     $ 30.62     $ 26.93     $ 29.07     $ 23.98  
    Tangible common equity to total assets   11.5 %     11.1 %     9.7 %     10.6 %     8.7 %
    Gross loans to deposits   74.7 %     73.6 %     76.4 %     74.1 %     71.9 %
                       
    PLUMAS BANK REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS              
    Tier 1 Leverage Ratio   12.7 %     12.3 %     11.3 %     11.9 %     10.8 %
    Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio   17.9 %     17.8 %     16.4 %     17.3 %     15.7 %
    Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio   17.9 %     17.8 %     16.4 %     17.3 %     15.7 %
    Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio   19.2 %     19.0 %     17.6 %     18.5 %     16.9 %
    (1) The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on February 17, 2025, May 15, 2025 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on February 15, 2024, May 15, 2024, August 15, 2024 and November 15, 2024 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on February 15, 2023, May 15, 2023 , August 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023.
    (2) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and total noninterest income).   
    (3) Tangible common equity is defined as common equity less core deposit intangibles and goodwill.      
    (4) Tangible common book value per share is defined as tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.    
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                             
    The following table presents for the three-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
                             
        For the Three Months Ended   For the Three Months Ended
        6/30/2025   6/30/2024
        Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/
        Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate
    Interest-earning assets:                        
    Loans (2) (3)   $ 1,020,004   $ 15,612   6.14 %   $ 980,723   $ 15,412   6.32 %
    Investment securities     369,624     3,913   4.25 %     367,841     3,932   4.30 %
    Non-taxable investment securities (1)     72,719     591   3.26 %     76,275     602   3.17 %
    Interest-bearing deposits     46,368     517   4.47 %     88,607     1,214   5.51 %
    Total interest-earning assets     1,508,715     20,633   5.48 %     1,513,446     21,160   5.62 %
    Cash and due from banks     26,880             26,859        
    Other assets     87,117             90,092        
    Total assets   $ 1,622,712           $ 1,630,397        
                             
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
    Money market deposits     287,707     1,283   1.79 %     215,614     468   0.87 %
    Savings deposits     298,989     257   0.34 %     322,919     174   0.22 %
    Time deposits     118,057     744   2.53 %     94,684     674   2.86 %
    Total deposits     704,753     2,284   1.30 %     633,217     1,316   0.84 %
    Borrowings     15,000     146   3.90 %     120,000     1,431   4.80 %
    Other interest-bearing liabilities     17,265     20   0.46 %     16,809     8   0.19 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     737,018     2,450   1.33 %     770,026     2,755   1.44 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits     659,554             663,094        
    Other liabilities     37,112             37,794        
    Shareholders’ equity     189,028             159,483        
    Total liabilities & equity   $ 1,622,712           $ 1,630,397        
    Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)           0.65 %           0.73 %
    Net interest income and margin (5)       $ 18,183   4.83 %       $ 18,405   4.89 %
                             
    (1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.            
    (2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $4.1 million for 2025 and $4.2 million for 2024 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.  
    (3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $196 thousand and $338 thousand, respectively.  
    (4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    (5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                             
    The following table presents for the six-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
                             
        For the Six Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended
        6/30/2025   6/30/2024
        Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/
        Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate
    Interest-earning assets:                        
    Loans (2) (3)   $ 1,016,008   $ 31,008   6.15 %   $ 972,427   $ 30,005   6.21 %
    Investment securities     369,376     7,840   4.28 %     369,815     7,537   4.10 %
    Non-taxable investment securities (1)     73,795     1,174   3.21 %     92,225     1,393   3.04 %
    Interest-bearing deposits     53,845     1,201   4.50 %     81,807     2,252   5.54 %
    Total interest-earning assets     1,513,024     41,223   5.49 %     1,516,274     41,187   5.46 %
    Cash and due from banks     26,679             26,722        
    Other assets     86,732             85,300        
    Total assets   $ 1,626,435           $ 1,628,296        
                             
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
    Money market deposits     283,469     2,429   1.73 %     213,399     844   0.80 %
    Savings deposits     311,151     463   0.30 %     329,242     354   0.22 %
    Time deposits     103,304     1,288   2.51 %     93,092     1,304   2.82 %
    Total deposits     697,924     4,180   1.21 %     635,733     2,502   0.79 %
    Borrowings     15,000     290   3.90 %     117,170     2,798   4.80 %
    Other interest-bearing liabilities     19,216     31   0.33 %     19,260     25   0.26 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     732,140     4,501   1.24 %     772,163     5,325   1.39 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits     670,961             668,441        
    Other liabilities     37,602             31,118        
    Shareholders’ equity     185,732             156,574        
    Total liabilities & equity   $ 1,626,435           $ 1,628,296        
    Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)           0.60 %           0.70 %
    Net interest income and margin (5)       $ 36,722   4.89 %       $ 35,862   4.76 %
                             
    (1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.            
    (2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $3.9 million for 2025 and $4.8 million for 2024 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.  
    (3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $471 thousand and $682 thousand, respectively.  
    (4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    (5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Three Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Interchange income $ 784   $ 782     2     0.3 %
    Service charges on deposit accounts   781     743     38     5.1 %
    Loan servicing fees   148     186     (38 )   (20.4 )%
    FHLB Dividends   135     136     (1 )   (0.7 )%
    Earnings on life insurance policies   108     104     4     3.8 %
    Other   405     251     154     61.4 %
    Total non-interest income $ 2,361   $ 2,202   $ 159     7.2 %
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Three Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Salaries and employee benefits $ 5,553   $ 5,283   $ 270     5.1 %
    Occupancy and equipment   2,050     1,949     101     5.2 %
    Outside service fees   1,160     1,184     (24 )   (2.0 )%
    Merger and acquisition expenses   481         481     100.0 %
    Advertising and shareholder relations   273     214     59     27.6 %
    Armored car and courier   224     220     4     1.8 %
    Professional fees   219     329     (110 )   (33.4 )%
    Business development   188     210     (22 )   (10.5 )%
    Deposit insurance   180     185     (5 )   (2.7 )%
    Director compensation and expense   155     199     (44 )   (22.1 )%
    Telephone and data communication   124     204     (80 )   (39.2 )%
    Loan collection expenses   51     117     (66 )   (56.4 )%
    Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible   44     51     (7 )   (13.7 )%
    Other   310     251     59     23.5 %
    Total non-interest expense $ 11,012   $ 10,396   $ 616     5.9 %
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Six Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024     Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts $ 1,486   $ 1,458     $ 28     1.9 %
    Interchange income   1,474     1,522       (48 )   (3.2 )%
    Loan servicing fees   334     388       (54 )   (13.9 )%
    FHLB Dividends   272     273       (1 )   (0.4 )%
    Earnings on life insurance policies   217     200       17     8.5 %
    Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities   3     (19,826 )     19,829     (100.0 )%
    Gain on sale of buildings       19,854       (19,854 )   (100.0 )%
    Other   1,788     473       1,315     278.0 %
    Total non-interest income $ 5,574   $ 4,342     $ 1,232     28.4 %
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Six Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024     Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Salaries and employee benefits $ 11,433   $ 10,649     $ 784     7.4 %
    Occupancy and equipment   4,064     3,639       425     11.7 %
    Outside service fees   2,424     2,316       108     4.7 %
    Merger and acquisition expenses   1,050           1,050     100.0 %
    Advertising and shareholder relations   535     458       77     16.8 %
    Professional fees   448     768       (320 )   (41.7 )%
    Armored car and courier   441     422       19     4.5 %
    Deposit insurance   362     372       (10 )   (2.7 )%
    Business development   355     363       (8 )   (2.2 )%
    Director compensation and expense   321     366       (45 )   (12.3 )%
    Telephone and data communication   298     426       (128 )   (30.0 )%
    Loan collection expenses   122     221       (99 )   (44.8 )%
    Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible   87     102       (15 )   (14.7 )%
    Other   537     691       (154 )   (22.3 )%
    Total non-interest expense $ 22,477   $ 20,793     $ 1,684     8.1 %
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                     
    The following table shows the distribution of loans by type at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                     
            Percent of       Percent of
            Loans in Each       Loans in Each
        Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to
        of Period   Total Loans   of Period   Total Loans
        6/30/25   6/30/25   6/30/24   6/30/24
    Commercial   $ 81,118   8.0 %   $ 81,170   8.1 %
    Agricultural     113,850   11.2 %     123,661   12.4 %
    Real estate – residential     11,053   1.1 %     11,755   1.2 %
    Real estate – commercial     673,129   66.1 %     588,332   59.0 %
    Real estate – construction & land     40,798   4.0 %     67,960   6.8 %
    Equity Lines of Credit     41,620   4.1 %     38,446   3.9 %
    Auto     51,487   5.1 %     80,751   8.1 %
    Other     4,791   0.4 %     5,259   0.5 %
    Total Gross Loans   $ 1,017,846   100 %   $ 997,334   100 %
                     
    The following table shows the distribution of Commercial Real Estate loans at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                     
            Percent of       Percent of
            Loans in Each       Loans in Each
        Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to
        of Period   Total Loans   of Period   Total Loans
        6/30/25   6/30/25   6/30/24   6/30/24
    Owner occupied   $ 294,765   43.8 %   $ 240,346   40.9 %
    Investor     378,364   56.2 %     347,986   59.1 %
    Total real estate – commercial   $ 673,129   100 %   $ 588,332   100 %
                     
                     
    The following table shows the distribution of deposits by type at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                     
            Percent of       Percent of
            Deposits in Each     Deposits in Each
        Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to
        of Period   Total Deposits   of Period   Total Deposits
        6/30/25   6/30/25   6/30/24   6/30/24
    Non-interest bearing   $ 668,086   48.9 %   $ 670,652   51.4 %
    Money Market     281,516   20.6 %     214,063   16.4 %
    Savings     290,440   21.2 %     322,081   24.7 %
    Time     126,785   9.3 %     97,791   7.5 %
    Total Deposits   $ 1,366,827   100 %   $ 1,304,587   100 %
                     

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: Plumas Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RENO, Nev., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq:PLBC), the parent company of Plumas Bank, today announced earnings during the second quarter of 2025 of $6.3 million or $1.07 per share, a decrease of $465 thousand from $6.8 million or $1.15 per share during the second quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.05 per share during the three months ended June 30, 2025 down from $1.14 per share during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

    Return on average assets was 1.56% during the current quarter, down from 1.67% during the second quarter of 2024. Return on average equity decreased to 13.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, down from 17.1% during the second quarter of 2024.

    Net interest income decreased by $222 thousand from $18.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $18.2 million during the current quarter. The provision for credit losses decreased from $925 thousand during the second quarter of 2024 to $860 thousand during the current quarter.

    Non-interest income increased by $159 thousand from $2.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $2.4 million during the second quarter of 2025.

    Non-interest expense increased by $616 thousand from $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2024 to $11.0 million during the current quarter. Of this amount, $481 thousand relates to costs associated with our acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp. We signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cornerstone Community Bancorp on January 28, 2025 and we completed the merger on July 1, 2025. Merger transaction costs that facilitate the merger are not deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $481 thousand in merger related costs, $239 thousand is estimated to be not deductible for state and federal income tax.

    The provision for income taxes decreased by $149 thousand from $2.5 million, 26.9% of pre-tax income, during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $2.4 million, or 27.1% of pre-tax income, during the current quarter.

    For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company reported net income of $13.5 million or $2.28 per share, an increase of $461 thousand from $13.0 million or $2.21 per share earned during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Earnings per diluted share increased to $2.25 during the six months ended June 30, 2025, up $0.06 from $2.19 during the first six months of 2024.     

    Return on average assets was 1.67% during the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from 1.61% during the first half of 2024. Return on average equity decreased to 14.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from 16.7% during the first half of 2024.

    Net interest income increased by $860 thousand from $35.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $36.7 million during the current period. The provision for credit losses decreased from $1.7 million during the first half of 2024 to $1.1 million during the current period.

    Non-interest income increased by $1.2 million from $4.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $5.5 million during the first half of 2025 related primarily to a legal settlement totaling $1.1 million. This settlement related to the Dixie Fire which swept through the town of Greenville, California in August of 2021. The fire caused severe damage to the Greenville area, including the telecommunications infrastructure which adversely affected our ability to service our customers in this area during the last few years.

    Non-interest expense increased by $1.7 million from $20.8 million during the first half of 2024 to $22.5 million during the current period. Of this amount, $1.1 million relates to costs associated with our pending acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp. Of the $1.1 million in merger related costs, $801 thousand is estimated to be not deductible for state and federal income tax.

    The provision for income taxes increased by $583 thousand from $4.6 million, or 26.2% of pre-tax income, during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $5.2 million, or 27.8% of pre-tax income, during the current period.

    Balance Sheet Highlights
    June 30, 2025 compared to June 30, 2024

    • Gross loans increased by $21 million, or 2%, to $1.0 billion.
    • Total deposits increased by $62 million, or 5%, to $1.4 billion.
    • Borrowings decreased by $105 million, or 88% to $15 million.
    • Total equity increased by $28 million, or 17%, to $193 million.
    • Book value per share increased by $4.53, or 16%, to $32.54.

    President’s Comments

    Andrew J. Ryback, director, president, and chief executive officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, announced, “The third quarter of 2025 began with a major development for Plumas; we successfully completed our acquisitions of Cornerstone Community Bank and Bancorp, expanding our presence in California’s northern Sacramento Valley. We are thrilled to have Ken Robison, formerly a director at Cornerstone, join the boards of Plumas Bancorp and Bank. We also welcome Matt Moseley, former President and CEO of Cornerstone Community Bank, to the executive team as Market President. Their extensive leadership experience and market knowledge will be instrumental in the ongoing success of our combined organization.”

    Ryback continued, “Beyond the acquisition, we have also been focused on internal advancements. We are expanding our treasury management services to provide comprehensive, personalized banking solutions with enhanced security features. Simultaneously, we have gained efficiency in our lending process through on-going refinements to our lending platforms and department structures.”

    Ryback concluded, “We extend a warm welcome to the clients, employees, and shareholders of Cornerstone. We look forward to providing long-term value to our expanded shareholders, clients, team members, and communities.”

    Loans, Deposits, Investments and Cash

    Gross loans increased by $21 million, or 2%, from $997 million at June 30, 2024, to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2025. Increases in loans included $85 million in commercial real estate loans and $3 million in equity lines of credit; these items were partially offset by decreases of $29 million in automobile loans, $27 million in construction loans, $10 million in agricultural loans and $1 million in residential real estate loans.

    On   June 30, 2025, approximately 78% of the Company’s loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans. The rates of interest charged on variable rate loans are set at specific increments in relation to the Company’s lending rate or other indexes such as the published prime interest rate or U.S. Treasury rates and vary with changes in these indexes. The frequency at which variable rate loans reprice can vary from one day to several years. Most of our commercial real estate portfolio reprices every five years. Approximately 76% of the variable rate loans are indexed to the five year T-Bill rate and reprice every five years. Loans indexed to the prime interest rate were approximately 21% of the Company’s variable rate loan portfolio; these loans reprice within one day to three months of a change in the prime rate.

    Total deposits increased by $62 million to $1.4 billion at June 30, 2025 from $1.3 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase in deposits includes increases of $67 million in money market accounts and $29 million in time deposits. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases of $2 million in demand deposits and $32 million in savings deposits. We attribute much of the increase in money market accounts to higher rate public entity deposits. At June 30, 2025, 49% of the Company’s deposits were in the form of non-interest-bearing demand deposits. The Company had no brokered deposits at June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024.

    Total investment securities decreased by $5 million from $445 million at June 30, 2024, to $440 million at June 30, 2025. The Bank’s investment security portfolio consists of debt securities issued by US Government agencies, US Government sponsored agencies and municipalities. Cash and due from banks decreased by $31 million from $110 million at June 30, 2024, to $79 million at June 30, 2025.

    Asset Quality

    Nonperforming assets (which are comprised of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessed vehicle holdings) at June 30, 2025 were $13.7 million, up from $9.1 million at June 30, 2024. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 0.84% at June 30, 2025 up from 0.56% at June 30, 2024. OREO decreased by $50 thousand from $141 thousand at June 30, 2024 to $91 thousand at June 30, 2025. Nonperforming loans were $13.6 million at June 30, 2025 and $9.0 million at June 30, 2024. Nonaccrual loans totaled $13.6 million at June 30, 2025 and $2.5 million at June 30, 2024. At June 30, 2025 there were no loans 90 days or more past due that were not on nonaccrual. The difference between the $2.5 million in nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2024 and the $9 million in nonperforming loans in 2024 were loans that were over 90 days past due, but not on nonaccrual. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans increased to 1.34% at June 30, 2025, up from 0.90% at June 30, 2024. The increase in nonperforming loans is related to one agricultural loan relationship of 15 loans totaling $9.9 million. The borrower on these loans was unable to meet his commitments under modified loan agreements and therefore during the quarter we placed the loans on nonaccrual status. Interest reversed on these loans during the current quarter totaled $344 thousand and specific loan loss reserves totaling $931 thousand were applied against the loans.

    During the first half of 2025 we recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.1 million consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $1.1 million and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $40 thousand. The $1.1 million mostly relates to the specific loan loss reserves noted in the previous paragraph. This compares to a provision for credit losses of $1.7 million consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $1.8 million and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $79 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

    Net charge-offs totaled $137 thousand and $610 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses totaled $14.2 million at June 30, 2025 and $14.1 million at June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.39% and 1.41% at June 30, 2025 and 2024.

    The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses and the reserve for unfunded commitments during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands).

    Allowance for Credit Losses   June 30, 2025     June 30, 2024
    Balance, beginning of period $ 13,196     $ 12,867  
    Provision charged to operations   1,150       1,825  
    Losses charged to allowance   (506 )     (1,010 )
    Recoveries                                   369       400  
    Balance, end of period $     14,209     $     14,082  
    Reserve for Unfunded
    Commitments
     

    June 30, 2025

       

    June 30, 2024

    Balance, beginning of period $                                620     $ 799  
    Provision charged to operations   (40 )     (79 )
    Balance, end of period $                                 580     $ 720  

    Shareholders’ Equity

    Total shareholders’ equity increased by $27.9 million from $165.2 million at June 30, 2024, to $193.1 million at June 30, 2025. The $27.9 million includes earnings during the twelve-month period totaling $29.1 million, a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $4.4 million and restricted stock and stock option activity totaling $1.1 million. These items were partially offset by the payment of cash dividends totaling $6.7 million.

    Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP)

    At June 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding borrowings under BTFP totaling $105 million. All BTFP borrowings were paid off during 2024. Interest expense recognized on the BTFP borrowings for the three and six-months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

    Liquidity

    The Company manages its liquidity to provide the ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals (both anticipated and unanticipated), fund customers’ borrowing needs and satisfy maturity of short-term borrowings. The Company’s liquidity needs are managed using assets or liabilities, or both. On the asset side, in addition to cash and due from banks, the Company maintains an investment portfolio which includes unpledged U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. On the liability side, liquidity needs are managed by offering competitive rates on deposit products and the use of established credit lines.

    The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB) and can borrow up to $255 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $439 million. The Company is also eligible to borrow at the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Discount Window. At June 30, 2025, the Company could borrow up to $98 million at the Discount Window secured by investment securities with a fair value of $101 million. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line and the Discount Window, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings to the FHLB, FRB Discount Window or the correspondent banks at June 30, 2025 and 2024.

    Customer deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits increased by $62 million to $1.4 billion at June 30, 2025 from $1.3 billion at June 30, 2024. Deposits are held in various forms with varying maturities. The Company estimates that it has approximately $516 million in uninsured deposits which include uninsured deposits of Plumas Bancorp. Of this amount, $206 million represents deposits that are collateralized such as deposits of states, municipalities and tribal accounts.

    The Company’s securities portfolio, Discount Window advances, FHLB advances, and cash and due from banks serve as the primary sources of liquidity, providing adequate funding for loans during periods of high loan demand. During periods of decreased lending, funds obtained from the maturing or sale of investments, loan payments, and new deposits are invested in short-term earning assets, such as cash held at the FRB and investment securities, to serve as a source of funding for future loan growth. Management believes that the Company’s available sources of funds, including borrowings, will provide adequate liquidity for its operations in the near future.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

    Net interest income was $18.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $222 thousand from the same period in 2024. The decrease in net interest income includes a decrease of $527 thousand in interest income partially offset by a decrease of $305 thousand in interest expense. Interest and fees on loans increased by $200 thousand related to growth in the loan portfolio partially offset by a decline in yield.

    Average loan balances increased by $39 million, while the average yield on these loans decreased by 18 basis points from 6.32% during the second quarter of 2024 to 6.14% during the current quarter. Of the 18 basis points decrease, 13 basis points relate to the reversal of $344 thousand in interest previously described under “Asset Quality” The average prime interest rate decreased from 8.5% during the second quarter of 2024 to 7.5% during the current quarter. Approximately 16% of the Company’s loans are tied to the prime interest rate and most of these reprice within one to three months with a change in prime. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024 we recovered $316 thousand in interest on loans that were classified as nonaccrual and which were paid off in full during the quarter which elevated loan yield during the 2024 quarter. The effect of these items was partially offset by an increase in average yield on the bank’s fixed rate portfolio which includes growth in fixed rate SBA loans which totaled $75 million at June 30, 2025, and $62 million at June 30, 2024. The weighted average rate earned on this portfolio at June 30, 2025, was 8.3%. The Bank is also benefiting from the repricing of a portion of our Commercial Real Estate loans. Most of these loans are indexed to the 5-year Treasury note and reprice every five years.

    Interest on investment securities decreased by $30 thousand as yield on these securities decreased slightly from 4.11% during the 2024 quarter to 4.08% during the current quarter and average investment securities declined from $444 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $442 million during the current quarter.

    Interest on cash balances decreased by $697 thousand related to a decline in average balance of $42 million and a decrease in average rate paid on cash balances of 104 basis points from 5.51% during the second quarter of 2024 to 4.47% during the current quarter. This decline in yield was mostly related to a decline in rate paid on balances held at the FRB. The average rate earned on FRB balances decreased from 5.40% during the second quarter of 2024 to 4.40% during the current quarter.

    Interest expense decreased by $305 thousand, related to the repayment of the BTFP borrowings as discussed earlier. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased from 1.44% during the 2024 quarter to 1.33% in 2025 related to the decrease in these borrowings.

    Interest paid on deposits increased by $968 thousand and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts – $815 thousand, savings deposits – $83 thousand and time deposits $70 thousand. The increase in interest paid on money market accounts mostly relates to an increase in public entity balances and the rate earned on these balances. During the second half of 2024 and continuing into 2025, we have offered a premium money market rate on large balances of public entities in our service area, matching the rate they could earn from the California local agency investment fund. This has led to the significant increase in balances and rate paid on money market accounts. The average balance of money market accounts during the current quarter was $288 million, an increase of $72 million from $216 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The average rate paid on money market accounts increased 92 basis points to 1.79%. The increase in interest on savings accounts was driven by an increase in the average rate paid of 12 basis points to 34 basis points. The increase in interest on time deposits includes an increase in average balance of $23 million partially offset by a decline in average rate paid of 33 basis points to 2.53% as promotional time deposits issued in 2024 matured. Many of these promotional time deposits were renewed at lower rates. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.84% during the second quarter of 2024 to 1.30% during the current quarter. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased from $633 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $705 million during the quarter.

    Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 decreased 6 basis points to 4.83%, down from 4.89% for the same period in 2024. Excluding the $344 thousand in interest reversed described earlier, net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 would have been 4.93%.

    Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin – Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

    Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $36.7 million, an increase of $860 thousand from the $35.9 million earned during the same period in 2024. The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $36 thousand in interest income and a reduction in interest expense of $824 thousand.

    Interest and fees on loans increased by $1.0 million related to an increase in average balance partially offset by a decline in yield. The average balance of loans during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $1.0 billion, an increase of $44 million from $972 million during the same period in 2024. The average yield on loans decreased by 6 basis points from 6.21% during the first six months of 2024 to 6.15% during the current period.

    Interest on investment securities increased by $84 thousand related to an increase in yield of 21 basis points to 4.10% partially offset by a decline in average balance. The increase in investment yields is consistent with the increase in market rates and the restructuring of the investment portfolio in February of 2024. Average investment securities declined from $462 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $443 million during the current period.

    Interest on cash balances declined by $1.1 million related to both a decline in balance and a decline in yield. The rate earned on cash balances declined by 104 basis points to 4.5% and the average balance declined from $81.8 million during the first six months of 2024 to $53.8 million during the current period.

    Related to a $2.5 million decline in interest on BTFP borrowings partially offset by an increase in interest bearing deposits and an increase in the cost of these deposits, interest expense decreased from $5.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $4.5 million during the current period. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased from 1.39% during the 2024 period to 1.24% in 2025.

    Interest paid on deposits increased by $1.7 million and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts – $1.6 million and savings deposits – $109 thousand. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.79% during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to 1.21% during the current period. Average interest-bearing deposits totaled $698 million during the first half of 2025 an increase of $62 million from $636 million during the first half of 2024.

    Net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025 increased 13 basis points to 4.89%, up from 4.76% for the same period in 2024.

    Non-Interest Income/Expense – Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

    Non-interest income increased by $159 thousand to $2.4 million during the current quarter. The largest increase was related to a $184 thousand adjustment to the value of our stock holdings in one of our correspondent banks.

    During the three months ended June 30, 2025, total non-interest expense increased by $616 thousand from $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2024 to $11.0 million during the current quarter. The largest components of this increase were merger related expenses of $481 thousand and salary and benefit expense of $270 thousand. The increase in salary and benefit expense includes an increase in salary expense of $216 thousand related primarily to merit and promotional salary increases. A decrease in deferred loan origination fees of $144 thousand was offset by a decline in commission expense of $180 thousand. Both items mostly relate to a decline in SBA loan production during the comparison quarters.

    Non-Interest Income/Expense – Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

    During the six months ended June 30, 2025, non-interest income totaled $5.6 million, an increase of $1.2 million from the six months ended June 30, 2024. The largest component of this increase was a legal settlement totaling $1.1 million related to the Dixie Fire in August of 2021.

    During the six months ended June 30, 2025, total non-interest expense increased by $1.7 million from $20.8 million during the first half of 2024 to $22.5 million during the current period. The largest components of this increase were merger related expenses of $1.1 million, salary and benefit expenses of $784 thousand and occupancy and equipment expenses of $425 thousand. The increase in salary and benefit expense included an increase in salary expense of $484 thousand related primarily to merit and promotional salary increases. A decrease in deferred loan origination fees of $257 thousand was offset by a decline in commission expense of $317 thousand. Both items mostly relate to a decline in SBA loan production during the comparison periods. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense mostly relates to an increase in rent expense of $374 thousand related to the February 2024 sales/leaseback transaction. Partially offsetting these increases in expense were several reductions in non-interest expense the largest of which was a reduction in professional fees of $320 thousand. Included in professional fees during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were legal expenses totaling $188 thousand related to a litigation matter that was settled in the second half of 2024.

    Plumas Bancorp is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Plumas Bancorp’s principal subsidiary is Plumas Bank, which was founded in 1980. Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy, California. The bank operates nineteen branches: seventeen located in the California counties of Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sutter and Tehama and two branches located in Nevada in the counties of Carson City and Washoe. The bank also operates two loan production offices located in Auburn, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Plumas Bank offers a wide range of financial and investment services to consumers and businesses and has received nationwide Preferred Lender status with the United States Small Business Administration. For more information on Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, please visit our website at www.plumasbank.com.

    This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Plumas Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely.

    Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this news release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its operations; changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Company’s operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies.

    Contact: Jamie Huynh
    Investor Relations
    Plumas Bancorp
    5525 Kietzke Lane Ste. 100
    Reno, NV 89511
    775.786.0907 x8908
    investorrelations@plumasbank.com

    PLUMAS BANCORP
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)
      As of June 30,        
      2025   2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    ASSETS              
    Cash and due from banks $ 79,266   $ 109,852   $ (30,586)   (27.8)%
    Investment securities 439,676   445,132   (5,456)   (1.2)%
    Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 1,006,873   986,517   20,356   2.1%
    Premises and equipment, net 12,065   12,868   (803)   (6.2)%
    Right-of-use assets 23,912   24,975   (1,063)   (4.3)%
    Bank owned life insurance 16,736   16,310   426   2.6%
    Real estate acquired through foreclosure 91   141   (50)   (35.5)%
    Goodwill 5,502   5,502     0.0%
    Accrued interest receivable and other assets 44,396   40,800   3,596   8.8%
    Total assets $ 1,628,517   $ 1,642,097   $ (13,580)   (0.8)%
                   
    LIABILITIES AND              
       SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
    Deposits $ 1,366,827   $ 1,304,587   $ 62,240   4.8%
    Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 53,611   52,355   1,256   2.4%
    Borrowings 15,000   120,000   (105,000)   (87.5)%
    Total liabilities 1,435,438   1,476,942   (41,504)   (2.8)%
    Common stock 29,803   28,656   1,147   4.0%
    Retained earnings 183,954   161,608   22,346   13.8%
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (20,678)   (25,109)   4,431   17.6%
    Shareholders’ equity 193,079   165,155   27,924   16.9%
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,628,517   $ 1,642,097   $ (13,580)   (0.8)%
                   
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
                   
    FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025   2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
                   
    Interest income $ 20,633   $ 21,160   $ (527)   (2.5)%
    Interest expense 2,450   2,755   (305)   (11.1)%
    Net interest income before provision for credit losses 18,183   18,405   (222)   (1.2)%
    Provision for credit losses 860   925   (65)   (7.0)%
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses 17,323   17,480   (157)   (0.9)%
    Non-interest income 2,361   2,202   159   7.2%
    Non-interest expense 11,012   10,396   616   5.9%
    Income before income taxes 8,672   9,286   (614)   (6.6)%
    Provision for income taxes 2,351   2,500   (149)   (6.0)%
    Net income $ 6,321   $ 6,786   $ (465)   (6.9)%
                   
    Basic earnings per share $ 1.07   $ 1.15   $ (0.08)   (7.0)%
    Diluted earnings per share $ 1.05   $ 1.14   $ (0.09)   (7.9)%
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
              Dollar   Percentage
    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025   2024   Change   Change
                   
    Interest income $ 41,223   $ 41,187   $ 36   0.1%
    Interest expense 4,501   5,325   (824)   (15.5)%
    Net interest income before provision for credit losses 36,722   35,862   860   2.4%
    Provision for credit losses 1,110   1,746   (636)   (36.4)%
    Net interest income after provision for credit losses 35,612   34,116   1,496   4.4%
    Non-interest income 5,574   4,342   1,232   28.4%
    Non-interest expense 22,477   20,793   1,684   8.1%
    Income before income taxes 18,709   17,665   1,044   5.9%
    Provision for income taxes 5,208   4,625   583   12.6%
    Net income $ 13,501   $ 13,040   $ 461   3.5%
                   
    Basic earnings per share $ 2.28   $ 2.21   $ 0.07   3.2%
    Diluted earnings per share $ 2.25   $ 2.19   $ 0.06   2.7%
             
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
                       
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      6/30/2025   3/31/2025   6/30/2024   6/30/2025   6/30/2024
    EARNINGS PER SHARE                  
    Basic earnings per share $ 1.07     $ 1.21     $ 1.15     $ 2.28     $ 2.21  
    Diluted earnings per share $ 1.05     $ 1.20     $ 1.14     $ 2.25     $ 2.19  
    Weighted average shares outstanding   5,929       5,911       5,896       5,920       5,892  
    Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   6,006       6,002       5,946       6,006       5,946  
    Cash dividends paid per share 1 $ 0.30     $ 0.30     $ 0.27     $ 0.60     $ 0.54  
                       
    PERFORMANCE RATIOS (annualized for the three months)            
    Return on average assets   1.56 %   1.79 %   1.67 %   1.67 %     1.61 %
    Return on average equity   13.4 %   16.0 %   17.1 %   14.7 %     16.7 %
    Yield on earning assets   5.48 %   5.50 %   5.62 %   5.49 %     5.46 %
    Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities   1.33 %   1.14 %   1.44 %   1.24 %     1.39 %
    Net interest margin   4.83 %   4.95 %   4.89 %   4.89 %     4.76 %
    Noninterest income to average assets   0.58 %   0.80 %   0.54 %   0.69 %     0.54 %
    Noninterest expense to average assets   2.72 %   2.85 %   2.56 %   2.79 %     2.57 %
    Efficiency ratio 2   53.6 %   52.7 %   50.4 %   53.1 %     51.7 %
                       
      6/30/2025   3/31/2025   6/30/2024   12/31/2024   12/31/2023
    CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA                  
    Allowance for credit losses $ 14,209     $ 13,319     $ 14,082     $ 13,196     $ 12,867  
    Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans   1.39 %     1.32 %     1.41 %     1.30 %     1.34 %
    Nonperforming loans $ 13,652     $ 3,686     $ 8,974     $ 4,105     $ 4,820  
    Nonperforming assets $ 13,747     $ 3,787     $ 9,148     $ 4,307     $ 5,315  
    Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans   1.34 %     0.36 %     0.90 %     0.40 %     0.50 %
    Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets   0.84 %     0.23 %     0.56 %     0.27 %     0.33 %
    Year-to-date net charge-offs $ 137     $ 127     $ 610     $ 1,046     $ 954  
    Year-to-date net charge-offs as a percentage of average   0.03 %     0.05 %     0.13 %   0.11 %     0.10 %
    loans (annualized)      
                       
    CAPITAL AND OTHER DATA                  
    Common shares outstanding at end of period   5,934       5,922       5,896       5,903       5,872  
    Shareholders’ equity $ 193,079     $ 187,603     $ 165,155     $ 177,899     $ 147,317  
    Book value per common share $ 32.54     $ 31.68     $ 28.01     $ 30.14     $ 25.09  
    Tangible common equity3 $ 186,874     $ 181,354     $ 158,763     $ 171,606     $ 140,823  
    Tangible book value per common share4 $ 31.49     $ 30.62     $ 26.93     $ 29.07     $ 23.98  
    Tangible common equity to total assets   11.5 %     11.1 %     9.7 %     10.6 %     8.7 %
    Gross loans to deposits   74.7 %     73.6 %     76.4 %     74.1 %     71.9 %
                       
    PLUMAS BANK REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS              
    Tier 1 Leverage Ratio   12.7 %     12.3 %     11.3 %     11.9 %     10.8 %
    Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio   17.9 %     17.8 %     16.4 %     17.3 %     15.7 %
    Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio   17.9 %     17.8 %     16.4 %     17.3 %     15.7 %
    Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio   19.2 %     19.0 %     17.6 %     18.5 %     16.9 %
    (1) The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on February 17, 2025, May 15, 2025 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on February 15, 2024, May 15, 2024, August 15, 2024 and November 15, 2024 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on February 15, 2023, May 15, 2023 , August 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023.
    (2) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and total noninterest income).   
    (3) Tangible common equity is defined as common equity less core deposit intangibles and goodwill.      
    (4) Tangible common book value per share is defined as tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.    
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                             
    The following table presents for the three-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
                             
        For the Three Months Ended   For the Three Months Ended
        6/30/2025   6/30/2024
        Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/
        Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate
    Interest-earning assets:                        
    Loans (2) (3)   $ 1,020,004   $ 15,612   6.14 %   $ 980,723   $ 15,412   6.32 %
    Investment securities     369,624     3,913   4.25 %     367,841     3,932   4.30 %
    Non-taxable investment securities (1)     72,719     591   3.26 %     76,275     602   3.17 %
    Interest-bearing deposits     46,368     517   4.47 %     88,607     1,214   5.51 %
    Total interest-earning assets     1,508,715     20,633   5.48 %     1,513,446     21,160   5.62 %
    Cash and due from banks     26,880             26,859        
    Other assets     87,117             90,092        
    Total assets   $ 1,622,712           $ 1,630,397        
                             
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
    Money market deposits     287,707     1,283   1.79 %     215,614     468   0.87 %
    Savings deposits     298,989     257   0.34 %     322,919     174   0.22 %
    Time deposits     118,057     744   2.53 %     94,684     674   2.86 %
    Total deposits     704,753     2,284   1.30 %     633,217     1,316   0.84 %
    Borrowings     15,000     146   3.90 %     120,000     1,431   4.80 %
    Other interest-bearing liabilities     17,265     20   0.46 %     16,809     8   0.19 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     737,018     2,450   1.33 %     770,026     2,755   1.44 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits     659,554             663,094        
    Other liabilities     37,112             37,794        
    Shareholders’ equity     189,028             159,483        
    Total liabilities & equity   $ 1,622,712           $ 1,630,397        
    Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)           0.65 %           0.73 %
    Net interest income and margin (5)       $ 18,183   4.83 %       $ 18,405   4.89 %
                             
    (1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.            
    (2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $4.1 million for 2025 and $4.2 million for 2024 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.  
    (3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $196 thousand and $338 thousand, respectively.  
    (4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    (5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                             
    The following table presents for the six-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
                             
        For the Six Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended
        6/30/2025   6/30/2024
        Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/
        Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate
    Interest-earning assets:                        
    Loans (2) (3)   $ 1,016,008   $ 31,008   6.15 %   $ 972,427   $ 30,005   6.21 %
    Investment securities     369,376     7,840   4.28 %     369,815     7,537   4.10 %
    Non-taxable investment securities (1)     73,795     1,174   3.21 %     92,225     1,393   3.04 %
    Interest-bearing deposits     53,845     1,201   4.50 %     81,807     2,252   5.54 %
    Total interest-earning assets     1,513,024     41,223   5.49 %     1,516,274     41,187   5.46 %
    Cash and due from banks     26,679             26,722        
    Other assets     86,732             85,300        
    Total assets   $ 1,626,435           $ 1,628,296        
                             
    Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
    Money market deposits     283,469     2,429   1.73 %     213,399     844   0.80 %
    Savings deposits     311,151     463   0.30 %     329,242     354   0.22 %
    Time deposits     103,304     1,288   2.51 %     93,092     1,304   2.82 %
    Total deposits     697,924     4,180   1.21 %     635,733     2,502   0.79 %
    Borrowings     15,000     290   3.90 %     117,170     2,798   4.80 %
    Other interest-bearing liabilities     19,216     31   0.33 %     19,260     25   0.26 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities     732,140     4,501   1.24 %     772,163     5,325   1.39 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits     670,961             668,441        
    Other liabilities     37,602             31,118        
    Shareholders’ equity     185,732             156,574        
    Total liabilities & equity   $ 1,626,435           $ 1,628,296        
    Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)           0.60 %           0.70 %
    Net interest income and margin (5)       $ 36,722   4.89 %       $ 35,862   4.76 %
                             
    (1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.            
    (2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $3.9 million for 2025 and $4.8 million for 2024 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.  
    (3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $471 thousand and $682 thousand, respectively.  
    (4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    (5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Three Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Interchange income $ 784   $ 782     2     0.3 %
    Service charges on deposit accounts   781     743     38     5.1 %
    Loan servicing fees   148     186     (38 )   (20.4 )%
    FHLB Dividends   135     136     (1 )   (0.7 )%
    Earnings on life insurance policies   108     104     4     3.8 %
    Other   405     251     154     61.4 %
    Total non-interest income $ 2,361   $ 2,202   $ 159     7.2 %
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Three Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024   Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Salaries and employee benefits $ 5,553   $ 5,283   $ 270     5.1 %
    Occupancy and equipment   2,050     1,949     101     5.2 %
    Outside service fees   1,160     1,184     (24 )   (2.0 )%
    Merger and acquisition expenses   481         481     100.0 %
    Advertising and shareholder relations   273     214     59     27.6 %
    Armored car and courier   224     220     4     1.8 %
    Professional fees   219     329     (110 )   (33.4 )%
    Business development   188     210     (22 )   (10.5 )%
    Deposit insurance   180     185     (5 )   (2.7 )%
    Director compensation and expense   155     199     (44 )   (22.1 )%
    Telephone and data communication   124     204     (80 )   (39.2 )%
    Loan collection expenses   51     117     (66 )   (56.4 )%
    Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible   44     51     (7 )   (13.7 )%
    Other   310     251     59     23.5 %
    Total non-interest expense $ 11,012   $ 10,396   $ 616     5.9 %
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Six Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024     Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Service charges on deposit accounts $ 1,486   $ 1,458     $ 28     1.9 %
    Interchange income   1,474     1,522       (48 )   (3.2 )%
    Loan servicing fees   334     388       (54 )   (13.9 )%
    FHLB Dividends   272     273       (1 )   (0.4 )%
    Earnings on life insurance policies   217     200       17     8.5 %
    Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities   3     (19,826 )     19,829     (100.0 )%
    Gain on sale of buildings       19,854       (19,854 )   (100.0 )%
    Other   1,788     473       1,315     278.0 %
    Total non-interest income $ 5,574   $ 4,342     $ 1,232     28.4 %
                   
    The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                   
      For the Six Months Ended        
      June 30,        
        2025     2024     Dollar
    Change
      Percentage
    Change
    Salaries and employee benefits $ 11,433   $ 10,649     $ 784     7.4 %
    Occupancy and equipment   4,064     3,639       425     11.7 %
    Outside service fees   2,424     2,316       108     4.7 %
    Merger and acquisition expenses   1,050           1,050     100.0 %
    Advertising and shareholder relations   535     458       77     16.8 %
    Professional fees   448     768       (320 )   (41.7 )%
    Armored car and courier   441     422       19     4.5 %
    Deposit insurance   362     372       (10 )   (2.7 )%
    Business development   355     363       (8 )   (2.2 )%
    Director compensation and expense   321     366       (45 )   (12.3 )%
    Telephone and data communication   298     426       (128 )   (30.0 )%
    Loan collection expenses   122     221       (99 )   (44.8 )%
    Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible   87     102       (15 )   (14.7 )%
    Other   537     691       (154 )   (22.3 )%
    Total non-interest expense $ 22,477   $ 20,793     $ 1,684     8.1 %
                   
    PLUMAS BANCORP
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
                     
    The following table shows the distribution of loans by type at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                     
            Percent of       Percent of
            Loans in Each       Loans in Each
        Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to
        of Period   Total Loans   of Period   Total Loans
        6/30/25   6/30/25   6/30/24   6/30/24
    Commercial   $ 81,118   8.0 %   $ 81,170   8.1 %
    Agricultural     113,850   11.2 %     123,661   12.4 %
    Real estate – residential     11,053   1.1 %     11,755   1.2 %
    Real estate – commercial     673,129   66.1 %     588,332   59.0 %
    Real estate – construction & land     40,798   4.0 %     67,960   6.8 %
    Equity Lines of Credit     41,620   4.1 %     38,446   3.9 %
    Auto     51,487   5.1 %     80,751   8.1 %
    Other     4,791   0.4 %     5,259   0.5 %
    Total Gross Loans   $ 1,017,846   100 %   $ 997,334   100 %
                     
    The following table shows the distribution of Commercial Real Estate loans at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                     
            Percent of       Percent of
            Loans in Each       Loans in Each
        Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to
        of Period   Total Loans   of Period   Total Loans
        6/30/25   6/30/25   6/30/24   6/30/24
    Owner occupied   $ 294,765   43.8 %   $ 240,346   40.9 %
    Investor     378,364   56.2 %     347,986   59.1 %
    Total real estate – commercial   $ 673,129   100 %   $ 588,332   100 %
                     
                     
    The following table shows the distribution of deposits by type at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
                     
            Percent of       Percent of
            Deposits in Each     Deposits in Each
        Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to
        of Period   Total Deposits   of Period   Total Deposits
        6/30/25   6/30/25   6/30/24   6/30/24
    Non-interest bearing   $ 668,086   48.9 %   $ 670,652   51.4 %
    Money Market     281,516   20.6 %     214,063   16.4 %
    Savings     290,440   21.2 %     322,081   24.7 %
    Time     126,785   9.3 %     97,791   7.5 %
    Total Deposits   $ 1,366,827   100 %   $ 1,304,587   100 %
                     

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  • MIL-OSI: PDF Solutions Announces 2025 Analyst Day

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a leading provider of comprehensive data solutions for the semiconductor ecosystem, today announced it will host its 2025 Analyst Day in conjunction with its 2025 Users Conference on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, CA. The event will feature presentations from Chief Executive Officer, President, and Co-Founder, John K. Kibarian, Ph.D., and Chief Financial Officer, Adnan Raza.

    Additional information, including registration details, can be found at this link: https://events.pdf.com/

    Presentations and a live webcast, including question and answer session will be made available on the day of the event on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, at https://ir.pdf.com/.

    About PDF Solutions

    PDF Solutions (Nasdaq: PDFS) provides comprehensive data solutions designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor and electronics industry ecosystem to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency for increased profitability. The Company’s products and services are used by Fortune 500 companies across the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to achieve smart manufacturing goals by connecting and controlling equipment, collecting data generated during manufacturing and test operations, and performing advanced analytics and machine learning to enable profitable, high-volume manufacturing.

    Founded in 1991, PDF Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company (directly or through one or more subsidiaries) is an active member of SEMI, INEMI, TPCA, IPC, the OPC Foundation, and DMDII. For the latest news and information about PDF Solutions or to find office locations, visit https://www.pdf.com.

    Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan. For the Company’s latest news and information, visit https://www.pdf.com

    PDF Solutions and the PDF Solutions logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of PDF Solutions, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

    Company Contacts

    Adnan Raza
    Chief Financial Officer
    P: +1 (408) 516-0237
    Email: adnan.raza@pdf.com

    Sonia Segovia
    Investor Relations
    P: +1 (408) 838-6491
    Email: sonia.segovia@pdf.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Delinea Wins 2025 Technology Top Workplaces Award

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralized authorization, has been named a 2025 Technology Top Workplaces Award winner based on employee feedback. Organized by Energage, the Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures in their sectors nationally and across 60 regional markets.

    This award marks Delinea as an employer of choice for those looking to work in the technology industry. Out of 70,000 organizations invited to participate in the award, Delinea is one of only 29 technology companies with over 500 employees to be recognized on this year’s list. Winners are selected based on anonymous employee feedback through an employee engagement survey. The results are calculated by comparing results of similar organizations, including 15 research-backed culture drivers that predict high performance among the industry benchmark.

    “This award is a remarkable achievement and testament to the work we’ve put into building a STRONG culture here at Delinea,” said Missy Ballew, Chief People Officer at Delinea. “It’s not just a point of pride for our team; it reflects the kind of company our customers choose to partner with. At the heart of our culture is a deep commitment to listening and providing meaningful opportunities for employee development. It’s what drives growth for our people, our partners, and our customers.”

    Delinea provides a unified, cloud-native identity security platform that enables businesses to protect and manage human and machine identities in the age of AI. The company recently announced new capabilities to help enterprises safeguard and scale AI innovation, while better protecting critical systems and data from AI-driven attacks. This commitment to innovation is why Delinea was the only identity security provider to be recognized as a leader in all five major analyst reports for Privileged Access Management in 2024, including Gartner, Forrester, KuppingerCole, Frost & Sullivan, and EMA.

    “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, CEO at Energage. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

    To learn more about Delinea’s open career opportunities and commitment to creating a positive work environment, visit: https://delinea.com/careers

    ABOUT DELINEA
    Delinea is a pioneer in securing human and machine identities through intelligent, centralized authorization, empowering organizations to seamlessly govern their interactions across the modern enterprise. Leveraging AI-powered intelligence, Delinea’s leading cloud-native Identity Security Platform applies context throughout the entire identity lifecycle – across cloud and traditional infrastructure, data, SaaS applications, and AI. It is the only platform that enables you to discover all identities – including workforce, IT administrator, developers, and machines – assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and respond to threats in real-time. With deployment in weeks, not months, 90% fewer resources to manage than the nearest competitor, and a 99.995% uptime, the Delinea Platform delivers robust security and operational efficiency without compromise. Learn more about Delinea on LinkedInTwitter, and YouTube.

    ABOUT ENERGAGE
    Making the world a better place to work together.TM
    Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Fengate Private Equity Launches CanPro Roofing Partners Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO and MONTREAL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management (“Fengate”), today announced the formation of CanPro Roofing Partners (“CanPro” or “the Company”), a Canadian roofing platform in partnership with industry veteran Dino DiVito, who has joined as CEO. Fengate is managing this investment on behalf of the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada. 

    CanPro is committed to building a best-in-class roofing platform by partnering with high-quality companies focused on institutional, commercial and industrial end markets that provide roof replacement and maintenance services. 

    Concurrent to the formation of CanPro, the Company is pleased to announce its first partnership, with Toiture Perreault, a leading roof replacement business serving the greater Montreal area. Founder and President Vincent Perreault will continue to be involved in the business focusing on expanding its footprint across the Quebec market. He will retain a significant equity interest. 

    “We are excited to launch CanPro Roofing Partners and elevate the standard of commercial roof replacement and maintenance in Canada,” said Mohit Kansal, Managing Director, Fengate Private Equity. “We will achieve this through partnerships and acquisitions with best-in-class regional roofing firms across the country. We’re pleased to start the journey by partnering with Vincent Perreault and the entire Toiture Perreault team as well as industry veteran, Dino DiVito.” 

    “I am thrilled to partner with this exceptional team as we build a premier roofing platform across Canada,” adds Dino DiVito, CEO of CanPro. “With Fengate, we are equipped with the resources and expertise necessary to drive growth—both organically and through strategic partnerships. Under Vincent’s leadership, Toiture Perreault has earned an outstanding reputation by prioritizing customer service and achieving remarkable growth. Our strategy remains focused on thoughtfully selecting trusted partners who align with our long-term vision and to deliver lasting value for all stakeholders.” 

    “Joining CanPro as a founding partner was a strategic decision for us,” adds Vincent Perreault, President, Toiture Perreault. “I believe we have a unique opportunity to become the national leader in the roof replacement industry by bringing together the best roofing companies across Canada. With Fengate’s backing and Dino’s leadership, we’re building more than just a platform, we’re building a legacy of quality, safety, and growth that will reshape the future of commercial roofing in this country.” 

    Stikeman Elliott LLP and BDO Canada LLP served as advisors to Fengate. McCarthy Tétrault LLP and RBC Mid-Market M&A served as advisors to Toiture Perreault. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

    About CanPro Roofing Partners:
    CanPro Roofing Partners is committed to building a best-in-class Canadian roofing platform by partnering with high quality companies serving institutional, commercial and industrial markets with a focus on roof replacement and ongoing maintenance services. CanPro continues to explore new partnerships with leading commercial roofing companies across Canada. Founders and advisors interested in learning more are encouraged to reach out directly. Learn more at www.canproroofing.com.

    About Toiture Perreault: 
    Toiture Perreault, headquartered in Blainville, Quebec, is a roofing service provider for commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-residential clients. The company specializes in roof replacement, service and maintenance of roofs of multiple materials and complexities. The company offers a streamlined approach to project management leveraging the workforce’s diversified skillset in roofing. Learn more at www.toitureperreault.com

    About Fengate Asset Management: 
    Fengate Asset Management is a leading alternative investment manager, with more than $24 billion in assets under management, focused on private equity, infrastructure and real estate strategies. With offices and team members across Canada and the United States, Fengate leverages more than 50 years of entrepreneurial experience to deliver excellent investment results on behalf of its clients. Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, is a differentiated investment platform supporting the growth ambitions of entrepreneurs through transformative capital. Learn more at www.fengate.com

    Contacts: 
    Dino DiVito 
    Chief Executive Officer 
    CanPro Roofing Partners 
    dino.divito@canproroofing.com 

    Vincent Perreault 
    President 
    Toiture Perreault 
    v.perreault@toitureperreault.com 

    Dale Gago 
    Communications and Marketing Business Partner 
    Fengate Asset Management 
    437 326 1473 
    dale.gago@fengate.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Global Cryptocurrency Payment Apps Market Projected to Reach $2.4 Billion By 2033 as Demand Rises

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Worldwide, there is a growing demand for cryptocurrency payments applications. A report from Grand View Research projected that the global cryptocurrency payment apps market size was estimated at USD 556.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,404.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2025 to 2033. The emergence of Web3 and blockchain technology created the need for cryptocurrency payment apps to enable individuals to conduct seamless transactions. The report said: “The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies globally is the key driver for the market’s expansion. People are encouraged to use cryptocurrency payment platforms owing to the decentralized nature of the blockchain, which eliminates mediators such as banks from the payment processing system. It reduces the processing time and accelerates the transaction speed, consequently adding to the increasing popularity of such platforms. In addition, the growing prevalence of cryptocurrencies as an investment option among millennials is also fueling the growth of the cryptocurrency payment apps industry.” It continued: “One of the most transformative trends in the market is the increasing interoperability between crypto payment platforms and traditional banking systems. Crypto apps now allow users to seamlessly convert digital assets into fiat currencies and vice versa, enabling easier withdrawals, direct-to-bank transfers, and debit card functionalities. This fusion is bridging the gap between old and new financial infrastructures, encouraging a smoother transition for users hesitant to move entirely into decentralized finance (DeFi). Thus, increasing integration of cryptocurrency payment apps with traditional financial systems can be attributed to the market’s growth.” Active companies in the markets this week include Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AMZE), Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP), Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT).

    The Report continued: “The proliferation of mobile payment adoption and advancements in cybersecurity are further propelling the market. Cryptocurrency payment apps are leveraging biometric authentication, multi-signature wallets, and hardware-based security modules to enhance transaction safety. Coupled with the increasing global smartphone penetration, especially in emerging economies, these innovations are making digital asset payments more accessible and secure for a broader audience. In addition, the continual developments and innovations to enhance the consumer’s experience in the blockchain space are expected to create a positive outlook for the market. North America dominated the cryptocurrency payment apps industry and accounted for a share of 34.6% in 2024. The presence of several prominent players in the region stimulates market growth. In addition, the collaborative efforts that have been made by some of the market players toward the acceptance of cryptocurrency payments are expected to create further opportunities for regional growth.”

    Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American:AMZE) Launches Crypto Payment Strategy to Accelerate Global Creator Monetization – Strategic partnership targets stablecoin integration, digital asset treasury solutions, and next-gen monetization for global creator economy – Amaze Holdings, Inc. (“Amaze”) , a global leader in creator-powered commerce, announced a major cryptocurrency initiative designed to modernize global payments, unlock new monetization tools, and enhance the Company’s financial flexibility.

    This strategic initiative follows the recent launch of Amaze’s Express Checkout and expanded payment offerings, underscoring the Company’s assertive push to lead in both traditional and digital payment innovation.

    As part of the launch, Amaze has partnered with DNA Fund—a premier digital asset advisory firm—to help design and deploy blockchain-based payment and treasury strategies.

    “Partnering with DNA Fund accelerates our ability to reduce cross-border payment friction and deliver faster, more flexible solutions to our growing base of international creators,” said Aaron Day, CEO of Amaze. “This partnership allows us to introduce new payment offerings for our 13 million-plus creators and brings value to the millions of visitors who come to our platform looking to buy,” Day added. “It also lets us start thinking beyond payments-toward helping creators access funding and build real businesses. This is a critical step in becoming a true partner to the global creator economy.”

    Phase One, launching in the next 60–90 days, will focus on stablecoin integration to accelerate international payments and significantly lower transaction costs. Future phases will explore:

    • Digital asset treasury management
    • Creator-specific financial services (credit lines, cards, etc.)
    • A potential “Amaze Coin” to drive community engagement and new monetization models.

    “Amaze sits at the crossroads of commerce and community,” said Brock Pierce, Chairman of DNA Fund. “We’re excited to help bring new Crypto and Web3 technologies to creators — for faster payments, new funding options, and the foundation for bringing Amaze into the Web3 space. We have a long history of helping companies innovate and think Amaze is in a unique position to disrupt the creator economy through crypto.” All crypto initiatives will be developed in alignment with U.S. regulatory frameworks, with robust compliance and risk oversight throughout. CONTINUED… Read this full press release for Amaze Holdings at: https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/amaze-launches-crypto-payment-strategy-accelerate-global-creator-monetization-2025-07

    Other recent developments in the markets of note include:

    Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP) – ai12z has recently introduced a new set of enhancements to its platform, bringing eCommerce functionality through a Shopify integration, real-time data connectivity via Model Context Protocol (MCP), and deeper insight into how AI responses are generated.

    Imagine an agent—also known as an AI assistant or digital assistant—that fully represents your organization, answers user questions, and guides them to the next step in their journey. Whether that means discovering a product, checking an order, making a reservation, or resolving a support issue, your assistant is now equipped to make it happen.

    At the core of this release is support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that allows agents to connect to external systems through a shared, unified structure. MCP eliminates the need to build custom integrations for every service. Your agent can now access a growing ecosystem of compatible systems—such as CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot, reservation platforms, inventory tools, and more. Connections are fast, scalable, and require no custom code. This enables real-time, dynamic responses at scale with far less effort.

    Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) recently announced the launch of its new licensing platform, including the Roblox License Manager and Licenses catalog. This innovative framework unlocks game and interactive media licensing at scale, enabling IP holders to self-serve through Roblox’s global creator community, and seamlessly integrate popular IP into games and experiences.

    “We have a goal to have 10% of all gaming content revenue flowing through the Roblox ecosystem and benefiting our community,” said Manuel Bronstein, Chief Product Officer at Roblox. “This will require having a wide range of experiences and giving creators the opportunity to partner with rights holders of the most recognizable IP. License Manager and Licenses catalog are an important part of making it easier for owners to manage and license their IP at scale on Roblox.”

    PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), a global leader in payments, recently announced multi-year agreements with the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences that will modernize the distribution of institutional payments from universities to student-athletes in a new revenue-sharing model. The new institutional payments initiative enables athletic departments to seamlessly dispense payments through PayPal, ensuring a secure, efficient, and transparent way to distribute funds to payees. With the funds in their wallets, students will have the option to access all the benefits of PayPal’s commerce ecosystem, from seamlessly buying tickets to a sporting event or purchasing their books for the year at the university bookstore.

    The recent court decision, which allows colleges and universities to share revenue directly with student-athletes, stands to revolutionize college sports. This partnership helps make that real by distributing those funds to student-athletes in a fast, simple, and secure way.

    Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) recently announced a corporate rebrand that aligns the Company’s external positioning with its strategic focus on energy and digital infrastructure through an integrated platform model focused on disciplined capital allocation, operational rigor, and relentless performance optimization.

    “Our new brand enables us to more clearly express what has always set Hut 8 apart: a power-first, innovation-driven approach to developing, commercializing, and operating next-generation digital infrastructure,” said Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8. “Since our merger of equals, we have scaled with discipline across each layer of our platform, institutionalized the broader business, and executed with the rigor we believe is required to deliver outsized long-term value for our investors. Our new brand embeds our platform-driven strategy into our external positioning and sharpens how we articulate our business model, structural advantages, and approach to long-term value creation to the market.”

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  • MIL-OSI: LIS Technologies Inc. Appoints Distinguished Nuclear Expert Lloyd Jollay as its UF6 Systems Manager

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Lloyd Jollay’s addition continues LIS Technologies’ initiative to build a management team consisting of veteran nuclear industry specialists and leaders.

    Oak Ridge, Tennessee, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LIS Technologies Inc. (“LIST” or “the Company”), a proprietary developer of advanced laser technology and the only USA-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment company, today announced that Lloyd Jollay, a seasoned nuclear engineering professional with over 30 years of experience in nuclear safety, materials management, and advanced fuel cycle operations, has been appointed as it UF6 Systems Manager.

    “LIST’s patented CRISLA technology has the potential to support the revitalization and growth of the nation’s nuclear-fuel supply chain,” said Lloyd Jollay, UF6Systems Manager of LIS Technologies Inc. “The Company has taken a leading role in this industry’s innovation and decisive steps to rebirth, demonstrate and subsequently commercialize its technology. I look forward to putting my industry experience to work in support of this mission.”

    Former Vice President of Isotopes and Nuclear Fuel Cycle at Boston Government Services, Lloyd Jollay led the development of nuclear safety programs and provided licensing support for emerging advanced reactor and isotope production initiatives. His extensive background includes managing criticality safety programs, supporting the peaceful use and transport of uranium materials, and advising on nuclear nonproliferation strategies within the DOE and NNSA complex.

    Figure 1 – LIS Technologies Inc. Appoints Seasoned Nuclear Engineering Professional Lloyd Jollay as its UF6Systems Manager.

    In his prior roles, Mr. Jollay held multiple leadership positions at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His work included directing nuclear material applications, overseeing high-enriched uranium (HEU) supply and return efforts, and managing multimillion-dollar budgets supporting domestic and international nuclear nonproliferation. He also led criticality safety teams, supporting safe nuclear operations through rigorous documentation, evaluations, and compliance with regulatory bodies including NPO, NNSA, and the DNFSB. Mr. Jollay holds an MBA and a B.S. in Engineering Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he also completed coursework toward an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering.

    He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, has completed advanced training in SCALE and MCNP, and maintains active membership in the American Nuclear Society and the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management.

    “I’m pleased to welcome Lloyd to LIS Technologies,” said Jay Yu, Executive Chairman and President of LIS Technologies Inc. “Bringing in seasoned leaders is essential as we scale, and Lloyd’s depth of experience in the nuclear sector will strengthen our management team at a critical juncture. His track record and commitment to the industry will be instrumental as we work to position LIST at the forefront of America’s nuclear fuel supply chain revitalization.”

    “Lloyd’s addition comes at a pivotal moment as we move toward the next phase of our technology’s development,” said Christo Liebenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of LIS Technologies Inc. “With decades of experience in nuclear operations and non-proliferation, and his many connections with nuclear entities in the Oak Ridge area and nationwide, he brings along fresh perspective to help guide our work responsibly. Lloyd has consistently championed innovative solutions throughout his career, and I am pleased to have him on the team.”

    About LIS Technologies Inc.

    LIS Technologies Inc. (LIST) is a USA based, proprietary developer of a patented advanced laser technology, making use of infrared lasers to selectively excite the molecules of desired isotopes to separate them from other isotopes. The Laser Isotope Separation Technology (L.I.S.T) has a huge range of applications, including being the only USA-origin (and patented) laser uranium enrichment company, and several major advantages over traditional methods such as gas diffusion, centrifuges, and prior art laser enrichment. The LIST proprietary laser-based process is more energy-efficient and has the potential to be deployed with highly competitive capital and operational costs. L.I.S.T is optimized for LEU (Low Enriched Uranium) for existing civilian nuclear power plants, High-Assay LEU (HALEU) for the next generation of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and Microreactors, the production of stable isotopes for medical and scientific research, and applications in quantum computing manufacturing for semiconductor technologies. The Company employs a world class nuclear technical team working alongside leading nuclear entrepreneurs and industry professionals, possessing strong relationships with government and private nuclear industries.

    In Dec 2024, LIS Technologies Inc. was selected as one of six domestic companies to participate in the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) Enrichment Acquisition Program. This initiative allocates up to $3.4 billion overall, with contracts lasting for up to 10 years. Each awardee is slated to receive a minimum contract of $2 million.

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  • MIL-OSI: Draganfly’s Commander3 XL UAV Selected by Major Branch of the U.S. Department of Defense for Advanced Operation Initiatives

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tampa, FL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning developer of drone solutions, software, and robotics, today announced the successful selection of its Commander3 XL (C3XL) UAV platform, also known as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of drones, by a major branch of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). This delivery supports next-generation deployment initiatives focused on advanced reconnaissance in combination with operational capabilities.

    The procurement was facilitated through a known prime contractor, with Draganfly engaging directly with end-user military stakeholders to ensure the platform was tailored to meet real-world mission requirements. The Commander3 XL platform is to be deployed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions that require additional operational capabilities underscoring the growing demand for adaptable UAV platforms in active defense scenarios.

    “This delivery further validates the Commander3 XL’s reliability and versatility for frontline applications,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “We’re honored to support the DoD’s commitment to autonomous and semi-autonomous multi-mission systems that enhance operational effectiveness.”

    The Commander3 XL is renowned for its robust flight performance, modular payload options, and mission-specific adaptability, making it a trusted platform for complex defense, security, and emergency response operations.

    About Draganfly

    Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is a pioneer in drone solutions, AI-driven software, and robotics. With over 25 years of innovation, Draganfly has been at the forefront of drone technology, providing solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying. The Company is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money, and lives.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Lists RCADE Network (RCADE) for Spot Trading with 124,440,000 in Token Rewards

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company has announced the listing of RCADE Network (RCADE), for spot trading. Besides being available for spot trading, Bitget will also launch an exclusive Launchpool rewards campaign and a CandyBomb campaign. RCADE facilitates a decentralized gaming economy driven by the community, contributors, and gamers.

    Spot trading for RCADE will go live on 9 July 2025, 13:00 (UTC) under the RCADE/USDT pair, with withdrawals available on 10 July 2025, 14:00 (UTC). Eligible users can lock BGB to grab a share of 103,200,000 RCADE. Users have to lock a minimum of 5 BGB with up to a maximum locking limit of 50,000 BGB, depending on VIP tiers. The Launchpool campaign starts on 9 July 2025, 13:00 and will run till 13 July 2025, 13:00 (UTC). There will also be a CandyBomb campaign for traders with 16,000,000 RCADE up for grabs. The CandyBomb campaign starts on 9 July 2025, 13:00 and ends on 16 July 2025, 13:00 (UTC).

    Bitget is kicking off an X Giveaway, where 750 qualified users will have the chance to win a share of 2,360,000 RCADE. The campaign runs from July 9, 2025, 13:00 to July 12, 2025, 13:00 (UTC). To participate, users must follow Bitget and RCADE on X, quote the giveaway post with the hashtag #RCADExBitgetLaunchpool, tag a friend, sign up, deposit or trade RCADE on Bitget, and complete the form linked in the post.

    In addition, a community campaign will run during the same period, offering another 2,880,000 RCADE to be shared among 1,000 qualified users. To join, users need to become members of both the Bitget Discord and BGB Holders Group, sign up, make a net deposit of over 100 USDT, and complete any RCADE/USDT spot trade.

    RCADE Network is a decentralized gaming ecosystem designed to place players at the center of both gameplay and value creation. At its core is a single interoperable token, RCADE, which powers a circular economy across all games in the Revolving Games universe. Through a distributed network of user-operated nodes, RCADE enables players to earn, exchange, and transfer value seamlessly between titles, breaking down the silos of traditional gaming platforms.

    By integrating players directly into its economic and operational structure, the network encourages participation beyond gameplay. Gamers are not just users, they then become stakeholders who contribute to and benefit from the ecosystem’s overall growth. This player-powered model supports a more inclusive and resilient environment, with nodes ensuring a secure and decentralized infrastructure for the entire network.

    Bitget continues to solidify its role as a top-tier cryptocurrency exchange, offering over 800 listed tokens across spot and derivatives markets. The addition of RCADE to Launchpool aligns with Bitget’s ongoing effort to support innovative projects whose value continues to evolve the ecosystem.

    Find more details on RCADE, visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Small Business Earnings Climb Ahead of July Fed Meeting, Despite Shaky Sentiment

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biz2Credit’s monthly Small Business Earnings Report found that average monthly earnings increased to $62,300 in June 2025, up markedly from May. This continues a positive run for earnings, nearly doubling since the beginning of the year.

    Key Findings for June 2025:

    • Average Monthly Earnings: $62,300. (May 2025: $49,300 – an increase of $13,000)
    • Average Monthly Revenue: $614,200. (May 2025: $547,600 – an increase of $66,600)
    • Average Monthly Expenses: $551,900. (May 2025: $498,300 – an increase of $53,600)

    Takeaways:

    Small businesses have faced immense headwinds in 2025, yet continue to produce growing earnings. In the first half of 2025, small business earnings have risen 75% as inflation remains tempered under 3% this year. Expenses ticked upward as small businesses continue to feel the brunt of tariffs on imports and various input goods, but significant price hikes for consumers haven’t manifested yet.

    Small business owners remain cautiously hopeful for the remainder of the year as tax reform is complete. “Taxes have remained a large pain point for small business operators, but now they should expect more stability and predictability after the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law earlier this month,” said Rohit Arora, CEO and co-founder of Biz2Credit.

    Small business owners are also looking forward to potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in the second half of 2025. Recent market data points towards a possible rate cut, the first since 2024, which would potentially drive down the cost of borrowing for business owners.

    Summary

    The Biz2Credit Small Business Earnings Report summarizes primary data of companies that applied for funding each month. It assesses the financial health of small businesses by analyzing primary data provided directly by small to midsized firms in the U.S. as part of the application process on Biz2Credit’s award-winning digital funding platform. The report provides one of the most up-to-date readings on the financial health of small businesses currently available. Click here to review the Small Business Earnings Report.

    Methodology

    Biz2Credit examines a number of small business financial metrics in the Small Business Earnings Report, including annual revenue, operating expenses, age of business, credit score, approval rate, and funding rate. Data is drawn from over 100,000 completed financing applications submitted to Biz2Credit’s online small business funding platform between Jan. 2022 and June 2025.

    About Biz2Credit

    Founded in 2007, Biz2Credit has helped thousands of companies access more than in small business financing. Biz2Credit is headquartered in New York City, employs over 800 people with over half in product, data science, and engineering roles. Using data analytics and predictive modeling, Biz2Credit seeks to enhance the accuracy and transparency of business credit decisions, fueling long-term economic development. Visit www.biz2credit.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

    Media Contact: Tracy Rubin, (818) 585-4736, tracy@jcmg.com

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  • MIL-OSI: TRUMP Frenzy Live on HTX! Limited-Time Event Features 100,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

     

    PANAMA CITY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announces the launch of its TRUMP Trading Extravaganza, a comprehensive campaign designed to capitalize on the surging interest surrounding the TRUMP token. This initiative follows significant developments, including Justin Sun’s recent acquisition of $100 million in $TRUMP. As reported by CoinDesk on July 10, Justin Sun, founder of TRON DAO and Advisor to HTX, has publicly affirmed his strong belief in TRUMP’s global narrative potential and committed to driving its widespread adoption across Asian markets. This strategic push is underpinned by the TRON ecosystem’s ongoing development of a future-proof global settlement layer, which provides robust support for stablecoins and fosters on-chain liquidity for prominent assets, including TRUMP.

    Capitalizing on recent market momentum, including Bitcoin’s sustained record-breaking performance and strengthening on-chain consensus, HTX’s TRUMP Trading Extravaganza provides diverse opportunities for users to engage with and potentially profit from the burgeoning TRUMP trend. Running until July 26 at 07:00 (UTC), the event features spot and futures trading competitions, Earn products, and lucky draws. With a total prize pool of 100,000 USDT, rewards are distributed across two main activities.

    Activity 1: Join TRUMP Trading Competition to Split 40,000 USDT

    The growing trading frenzy around TRUMP has prompted HTX to launch a dedicated TRUMP trading competition. Registered participants who achieve a cumulative spot trading volume (TRUMP/USDT) ≥ 500 USDT or a cumulative futures trading volume (TRUMPUSDT) ≥ 5,000 USDT will be eligible to share a 40,000 USDT prize pool. Rewards will be distributed based on overall trading volume rankings, with the champion on the leaderboard winning an exclusive 8,000 USDT. The top 10 traders are guaranteed substantial rewards, each receiving thousands of USDT.

    To participate, users must click the “Register Now” button, as only trading data after registration will be included in the reward calculation.

    Activity 2: TRUMP Earn Offers 20% APY and 60,000 USDT Bonus

    Beyond trading, HTX provides a flexible and convenient option for users seeking stable returns. The TRUMP Flexible product allows users to earn limited-time high yields with ease.

    • Up to 20% APY within your reach.
    • Minimum subscription of just 0.1 TRUMP.
    • Flexible subscription and redemption for optimal liquidity.
    • 60,000 USDT APY bonus distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Furthermore, HTX will randomly select five lucky users to receive a 50% APY Booster Coupon for USDD, enhancing their potential returns.

    Early Participation Grants Priority Access to Wealth Opportunities

    TRUMP has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about crypto assets, drawing widespread global attention fueled by the compelling narrative surrounding the 2024 U.S. election. It has consistently dominated trending topics across major social media platforms, achieving a remarkable convergence of escalating market value and intense public interest. Demonstrating keen market foresight, HTX quickly responded to these trends by being among the first to list TRUMP at the start of its market surge. With renewed enthusiasm for this “political meme token,” HTX’s TRUMP event will continue to empower users with valuable wealth-creation opportunities. The synergy of political developments and market sentiment is creating an undeniable “TRUMP Storm”, which is expected to drive a vibrant new cycle for meme coins.

    Participate now, ride the wave of this exciting trend, and reap the rewards of the TRUMP Frenzy with HTX!

    About HTX

    Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

    As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

    To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on XTelegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Rigetti Demonstrates Industry’s Largest Multi-Chip Quantum Computer; Halves Two-Qubit Gate Error Rate

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BERKELEY, Calif., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it has achieved its mid-year performance milestone of 99.5% median two-qubit gate* fidelity on its modular 36-qubit system, a 2x reduction in median two-qubit gate error rate from Rigetti’s previous best results on its 84-qubit single chip Ankaa™-3 system. Composed of four 9-qubit chips (“chiplets”) tiled together, the 36-qubit system is based on Rigetti’s proprietary modular chip technology and unlocks the Company’s path to building a 100+ qubit chiplet-based system. Rigetti plans to launch its 36-qubit system on August 15, and remains on track to release its 100+ qubit chiplet-based system at 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity before the end of 2025.

    “We benefit from the many advantages of superconducting qubits, including gate speeds more than 1,000x faster than other modalities like ion trap and pure atoms, and scalability. By leveraging well-known techniques from the semiconductor industry, we’ve developed proprietary technology that we believe is critical to enable scaling to higher qubit count systems,” says Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Rigetti CEO. “We look forward to sharing more updates when we release our operating results for the second quarter of 2025.”

    *Rigetti implemented CZ gates, which are a commonly used two-qubit gate for executing quantum circuits and have equivalent computational power to iSWAP gates.

    About Rigetti
    Rigetti is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The Company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. In 2021, Rigetti began selling on-premises quantum computing systems with qubit counts between 24 and 84 qubits, supporting national laboratories and quantum computing centers. Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera™ QPU was introduced in 2023 supporting a broader R&D community with a high-performance, on-premises QPU designed to plug into a customer’s existing cryogenic and control systems. The Company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides high-performance integration with public and private clouds for practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The Company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.

    Rigetti Computing Media Contact:
    press@rigetti.com

    Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements with respect to the Company’s expectations with respect to its future success and performance, including expectations that the performance milestone unlocks the Company’s path to building a 100+ qubit chiplet-based system, expectations to launch its 36-qubit system on August 15, expectations to release its 100+ qubit chiplet-based system at 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity before the end of 2025, expectations to benefit from the advantages of superconducting qubits, the belief that the developed proprietary technology is critical to enable scaling to higher qubit count systems, the belief that Rigetti’s demonstration is the largest multi-chip quantum computer, and the potential of the Company’s business and quantum computing generally. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve milestones, technological advancements, including with respect to its technology roadmap; the ability of the Company to obtain government contracts successfully and in a timely manner and the availability of government funding; the potential of quantum computing; the success of the Company’s partnerships and collaborations, including the strategic collaboration with Quanta; the Company’s ability to accelerate its development of multiple generations of quantum processors; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or others; the ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and attract and retain management and key employees; costs related to operating as a public company; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, or competitive factors; the Company’s estimates of expenses and profitability; the evolution of the markets in which the Company competes; the ability of the Company to implement its strategic initiatives and expansion plans; the expected use of proceeds from the Company’s past and future financings or other capital; the sufficiency of the Company’s cash resources; unfavorable conditions in the Company’s industry, the global economy or global supply chain, including rising inflation and interest rates, deteriorating international trade relations, political turmoil, natural catastrophes, warfare and terrorist attacks; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law. The Company does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

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  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Board Approves Long-Term Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition Strategy

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Key Highlights

    • Strategic objective: develop a strategy to grow Matador’s Bitcoin treasury to position the Company to be a significant corporate BTC holder.
    • Treasury product flywheel: balance sheet growth is reinvested into BTC-denominated product revenues.
    • Financing readiness: Matador has filed a preliminary short-form base shelf prospectus to provide capital-raising flexibility over the next 25 months.
    • Disciplined execution: All initiatives remain subject to market conditions, financing availability, and any additional regulatory or board approvals.

    TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) (“Matador” or the “Company”) announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has recently approved the initiation of a treasury plan to pursue the accumulation of up to 6,000 Bitcoin on or before 2027. The Board also ratified an interim objective of 1,000 BTC on or before 2026. Matador currently holds 77.4 BTC and BTC equivalents and has a long-term objective to hold 1% of Bitcoin’s supply and be a top 20 corporate holder globally.

    BTC Holdings and Strategic Objectives

    Matador currently holds 77.4 BTC and BTC equivalents, and is currently considering various financing alternatives to acquire additional Bitcoin, with indicative targets of acquiring up to 1,000 BTC on or before 2026 and 6,000 BTC on or before 2027. These targets are indicative only and should not be construed as financial projections.

    Based on certain illustrative assumptions, if the full CAD $900 million available under the base shelf prospectus were used to acquire Bitcoin, and assuming an average purchase price of CAD $151,659 per BTC (based on the average daily closing price over the past two weeks as of July 13, 2025), this would represent approximately 5,934 BTC. When added to the Company’s existing holdings of approximately 77 BTC, this would total approximately 6,011 BTC, which aligns with the Company’s 2027 target. These assumptions are for illustrative purposes only.

    Acquisition of any additional Bitcoin by the Company is subject to various factors, including financing availability, prevailing market conditions, and any required regulatory consents. The cost of acquiring Bitcoin will depend on prevailing market conditions and may vary materially. The Company will assess all acquisitions based on price, timing, and capital impact. Matador will evaluate funding options based on prevailing market conditions and investor appetite, with a focus on maximizing Bitcoin per Share (“BPS”) while maintaining a strong capital structure. No assurance can be given that any financing alternative will be available on terms acceptable to the Company or at all.

    Funding Strategy

    To execute the plan, Matador may employ:

    • At-the-market (ATM) equity offerings;
    • Convertible or structured financings;
    • Divestiture of non-core assets;
    • BTC-backed credit facilities; and
    • Strategic acquisitions or partnerships that aim to boost BPS.

    To support its objectives, Matador has filed a preliminary short-form base shelf prospectus (“Shelf Prospectus”) for CAD $900M with the securities regulatory authorities in the Provinces of Canada, other than Quebec, on July 11, 2025, which remains subject to review by applicable securities regulators. Subject to regulatory approval, if approved, the final version of the Shelf Prospectus will permit the Company to issue equity, debt or units from time to time over a 25-month period, providing flexibility to align capital raising with market windows.

    “Our business is structured around Bitcoin as a core asset,” said Deven Soni, CEO of Matador Technologies. “This approach extends beyond treasury management to include infrastructure and operational components aligned with the Bitcoin ecosystem. Execution is subject to financing, market conditions and regulatory approval.”

    “Holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset allows us to align with a fixed-supply, globally accessible monetary network,” said Mark Moss, Chief Visionary Officer of Matador Technologies. “Our future plans to accumulate Bitcoin are designed to establish long-term stability on our balance sheet while reducing exposure to inflationary risk. Execution is subject to financing, market conditions and regulatory approval.”

    A New Era of Bitcoin-Backed Business

    Matador’s strategy is built on a compounding flywheel that integrates treasury allocation, financial innovation, and real-world product development:

    1. Strategically Accumulate Bitcoin: acquire Bitcoin in a shareholder-friendly manner with the goal of maximizing BPS.
    2. Generate Treasury Yield: implement advanced treasury strategies designed to monetize Bitcoin’s volatility, including BTC Volatility Capture Yield Mining and synthetic Bitcoin mining.
    3. Build Real-World Applications: launch Bitcoin-native financial products, through its proprietary Digital Asset Platform that digitizes assets on the Bitcoin Blockchain. These products aim to generate revenue in Bitcoin, directly increasing the Company’s BPS.
    4. Support the Ecosystem: partner with builders and developers across the Bitcoin ecosystem, including Layer 2 protocols, Bitcoin-native DeFi, and custody or infrastructure platforms, to accelerate innovation and adoption.
    5. Advance the Global Bitcoin Treasury Model: beginning with our minority investment in HODL Systems (India) announced on May 29, 2025, while actively evaluating additional jurisdictions where Bitcoin treasury adoption is accelerating. Inspired by the observed case studies of international public companies holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve, Matador believes India offers a conducive market for BTC treasury adoption.

    For additional information, please contact:

    Media Contact:
    Sunny Ray
    President
    Email: sunny@matador.network

    Phone: 647-496-6282

    About Matador Technologies Inc.

    Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company focused on holding Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and building products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Matador’s strategy combines strategic Bitcoin accumulation, Bitcoin-native product development, and participation in digital asset infrastructure, with a focus on driving long-term shareholder value while maintaining capital efficiency.

    Matador has recently proposed to expand its global footprint by entering into an agreement to invest in HODL Systems, one of India’s first digital asset treasury companies, securing up to a 24% ownership stake. This investment strengthens Matador’s position as a leading Bitcoin treasury company and underscores its commitment to the worldwide adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

    With a Bitcoin-first strategy, and a clear focus on innovation, Matador is shaping the future of financial infrastructure on Bitcoin.

    Visit us online at https://www.matador.network/.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

    Forward-Looking Statements – Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the implementation of the Company’s treasury management strategy, receipt of regulatory approvals, anticipated growth in Net Asset Value and/or BPS, the ability of the Company to meet its indicative Bitcoin accumulation targets as currently proposed or at all, availability of financing on terms acceptable to the Company or at all, and the operation of its platform as currently proposed or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including with respect to the potential acquisition of Bitcoin and/or US dollars, availability of financing and regulatory approvals, whether a final Shelf Prospectus will be filed as currently proposed or at all, the terms and conditions of any future financings by the Company, the pricing of acquisitions, the long term value of Bitcoin, the success of the Company’s platform as currently proposed or at all, the impact of the value of Bitcoin and any of Matador’s initiatives on shareholder value and the timing of future operations. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6cb0a194-96d6-4a88-8885-49434e91c3a5

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  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Board Approves Long-Term Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition Strategy

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Key Highlights

    • Strategic objective: develop a strategy to grow Matador’s Bitcoin treasury to position the Company to be a significant corporate BTC holder.
    • Treasury product flywheel: balance sheet growth is reinvested into BTC-denominated product revenues.
    • Financing readiness: Matador has filed a preliminary short-form base shelf prospectus to provide capital-raising flexibility over the next 25 months.
    • Disciplined execution: All initiatives remain subject to market conditions, financing availability, and any additional regulatory or board approvals.

    TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) (“Matador” or the “Company”) announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has recently approved the initiation of a treasury plan to pursue the accumulation of up to 6,000 Bitcoin on or before 2027. The Board also ratified an interim objective of 1,000 BTC on or before 2026. Matador currently holds 77.4 BTC and BTC equivalents and has a long-term objective to hold 1% of Bitcoin’s supply and be a top 20 corporate holder globally.

    BTC Holdings and Strategic Objectives

    Matador currently holds 77.4 BTC and BTC equivalents, and is currently considering various financing alternatives to acquire additional Bitcoin, with indicative targets of acquiring up to 1,000 BTC on or before 2026 and 6,000 BTC on or before 2027. These targets are indicative only and should not be construed as financial projections.

    Based on certain illustrative assumptions, if the full CAD $900 million available under the base shelf prospectus were used to acquire Bitcoin, and assuming an average purchase price of CAD $151,659 per BTC (based on the average daily closing price over the past two weeks as of July 13, 2025), this would represent approximately 5,934 BTC. When added to the Company’s existing holdings of approximately 77 BTC, this would total approximately 6,011 BTC, which aligns with the Company’s 2027 target. These assumptions are for illustrative purposes only.

    Acquisition of any additional Bitcoin by the Company is subject to various factors, including financing availability, prevailing market conditions, and any required regulatory consents. The cost of acquiring Bitcoin will depend on prevailing market conditions and may vary materially. The Company will assess all acquisitions based on price, timing, and capital impact. Matador will evaluate funding options based on prevailing market conditions and investor appetite, with a focus on maximizing Bitcoin per Share (“BPS”) while maintaining a strong capital structure. No assurance can be given that any financing alternative will be available on terms acceptable to the Company or at all.

    Funding Strategy

    To execute the plan, Matador may employ:

    • At-the-market (ATM) equity offerings;
    • Convertible or structured financings;
    • Divestiture of non-core assets;
    • BTC-backed credit facilities; and
    • Strategic acquisitions or partnerships that aim to boost BPS.

    To support its objectives, Matador has filed a preliminary short-form base shelf prospectus (“Shelf Prospectus”) for CAD $900M with the securities regulatory authorities in the Provinces of Canada, other than Quebec, on July 11, 2025, which remains subject to review by applicable securities regulators. Subject to regulatory approval, if approved, the final version of the Shelf Prospectus will permit the Company to issue equity, debt or units from time to time over a 25-month period, providing flexibility to align capital raising with market windows.

    “Our business is structured around Bitcoin as a core asset,” said Deven Soni, CEO of Matador Technologies. “This approach extends beyond treasury management to include infrastructure and operational components aligned with the Bitcoin ecosystem. Execution is subject to financing, market conditions and regulatory approval.”

    “Holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset allows us to align with a fixed-supply, globally accessible monetary network,” said Mark Moss, Chief Visionary Officer of Matador Technologies. “Our future plans to accumulate Bitcoin are designed to establish long-term stability on our balance sheet while reducing exposure to inflationary risk. Execution is subject to financing, market conditions and regulatory approval.”

    A New Era of Bitcoin-Backed Business

    Matador’s strategy is built on a compounding flywheel that integrates treasury allocation, financial innovation, and real-world product development:

    1. Strategically Accumulate Bitcoin: acquire Bitcoin in a shareholder-friendly manner with the goal of maximizing BPS.
    2. Generate Treasury Yield: implement advanced treasury strategies designed to monetize Bitcoin’s volatility, including BTC Volatility Capture Yield Mining and synthetic Bitcoin mining.
    3. Build Real-World Applications: launch Bitcoin-native financial products, through its proprietary Digital Asset Platform that digitizes assets on the Bitcoin Blockchain. These products aim to generate revenue in Bitcoin, directly increasing the Company’s BPS.
    4. Support the Ecosystem: partner with builders and developers across the Bitcoin ecosystem, including Layer 2 protocols, Bitcoin-native DeFi, and custody or infrastructure platforms, to accelerate innovation and adoption.
    5. Advance the Global Bitcoin Treasury Model: beginning with our minority investment in HODL Systems (India) announced on May 29, 2025, while actively evaluating additional jurisdictions where Bitcoin treasury adoption is accelerating. Inspired by the observed case studies of international public companies holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve, Matador believes India offers a conducive market for BTC treasury adoption.

    For additional information, please contact:

    Media Contact:
    Sunny Ray
    President
    Email: sunny@matador.network

    Phone: 647-496-6282

    About Matador Technologies Inc.

    Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company focused on holding Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and building products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Matador’s strategy combines strategic Bitcoin accumulation, Bitcoin-native product development, and participation in digital asset infrastructure, with a focus on driving long-term shareholder value while maintaining capital efficiency.

    Matador has recently proposed to expand its global footprint by entering into an agreement to invest in HODL Systems, one of India’s first digital asset treasury companies, securing up to a 24% ownership stake. This investment strengthens Matador’s position as a leading Bitcoin treasury company and underscores its commitment to the worldwide adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

    With a Bitcoin-first strategy, and a clear focus on innovation, Matador is shaping the future of financial infrastructure on Bitcoin.

    Visit us online at https://www.matador.network/.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

    Forward-Looking Statements – Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the implementation of the Company’s treasury management strategy, receipt of regulatory approvals, anticipated growth in Net Asset Value and/or BPS, the ability of the Company to meet its indicative Bitcoin accumulation targets as currently proposed or at all, availability of financing on terms acceptable to the Company or at all, and the operation of its platform as currently proposed or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including with respect to the potential acquisition of Bitcoin and/or US dollars, availability of financing and regulatory approvals, whether a final Shelf Prospectus will be filed as currently proposed or at all, the terms and conditions of any future financings by the Company, the pricing of acquisitions, the long term value of Bitcoin, the success of the Company’s platform as currently proposed or at all, the impact of the value of Bitcoin and any of Matador’s initiatives on shareholder value and the timing of future operations. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6cb0a194-96d6-4a88-8885-49434e91c3a5

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  • MIL-OSI: Caesars Entertainment and Bread Financial Introduce New Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa, a Premium-Level Credit Card Allowing Caesars Rewards Members to Earn Tier Status Faster and Unlock Luxury Rewards with Every Purchase

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • New premium-level credit card includes annual complimentary resort night, dining credits, gaming offers and more
    • Accelerated rewards create even more show-stopping, value-rich experiences for cardmembers

    LAS VEGAS, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR), the largest casino entertainment company in the U.S., is playing a bold new hand by launching a second, elevated, Caesars Rewards® Visa Signature credit card with Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. For a $149 annual fee*, the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa Signature credit card includes up to $450 in annual value and gives members all the benefits of high-end experiences as well as waived fees for foreign transactions*.

    Cardmembers will receive Prestige Perks worth up to $450 and redeemable annually across Caesars’ 50+ U.S. destinations, including:

    • A complimentary hotel night upon anniversary (up to $300)*
    • $50 Slot Play*
    • $100 Caesars dining credit*
    • Accelerated earn rates for Caesars Rewards destinations at seven Reward Credits® per $1 spent*

    “Caesars Entertainment has always been about giving our members unmatched access to the best experiences in the industry,” said Josh Jones, chief marketing officer at Caesars Entertainment. “Through our world-class Caesars Rewards program and our relationship with Bread Financial, we’re expanding the ways our members can earn and enjoy perks—from one-of-a-kind experiences, exceptional dining options, accelerated status opportunities and more – this new card option brings even more excitement, value and VIP treatment to every guest staying and playing with Caesars Entertainment.”

    “The Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa credit card gives cardmembers more ways to earn rewards immediately on everyday purchases and unlock exclusive perks on travel, entertainment, dining and gaming —making every tap a step closer to their next unforgettable Caesars experience,” said Val Greer, EVP and chief commercial officer at Bread Financial. “This new credit card offers Caesars’ most dedicated members additional opportunities to make each purchase even more rewarding.”

    Additionally, the credit card provides more ways to earn Tier Credits through welcome offers and annual bonuses, enabling members to achieve their Caesars Rewards loyalty program tiers faster. New cardholders can earn up to 25,000 additional Tier Credits in their first year*.

    Welcome Offer

    • Platinum Status upgrade*
    • 2,500 Tier Credits after first purchase outside of Caesars Rewards destinations*
    • 20,000 Reward Credits and 2,500 Tier Credits after $1,000 spend outside of Caesars Rewards destinations*

    Annual Bonuses

    • 2,500 Tier Credits with $5,000 annual spend + another 2,500 Tier Credits with $10,000 annual spend*
    • 15,000 Tier Credits with $50,000 annual spend*

    The new credit card adds to the existing Caesars Rewards Visa suite, including the Caesars Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card. Whether members are gaming, dining, or on the go, Caesars and Bread Financial have cardmembers covered with two distinct credit card programs to choose from and limitless ways to earn. The Caesars Rewards Visa card has also been elevated with a sophisticated new black design, bringing a sleek, modern edge to a card that delivers everyday perks with timeless luxury. For more information, please visit caesarsrewards.com/visa.

    * Visit caesarsrewards.com/visa to review important terms, conditions, and limitations on cardholder benefits.

    About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
    Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards® loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (1-877-770-7867).

    About Bread Financial®
    Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions, including Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and savings products, empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Additionally, we deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, jewelry and specialty apparel through our private label and co-brand credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers.

    To learn more about Bread Financial, our global associates and our sustainability commitments, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Contact
    Rachel Stultz, Bread Financial – rachel.stultz@breadfinancial.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ae0d0984-0df4-477b-9734-4de9041fd1f7

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  • MIL-OSI: Caesars Entertainment and Bread Financial Introduce New Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa, a Premium-Level Credit Card Allowing Caesars Rewards Members to Earn Tier Status Faster and Unlock Luxury Rewards with Every Purchase

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • New premium-level credit card includes annual complimentary resort night, dining credits, gaming offers and more
    • Accelerated rewards create even more show-stopping, value-rich experiences for cardmembers

    LAS VEGAS, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR), the largest casino entertainment company in the U.S., is playing a bold new hand by launching a second, elevated, Caesars Rewards® Visa Signature credit card with Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. For a $149 annual fee*, the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa Signature credit card includes up to $450 in annual value and gives members all the benefits of high-end experiences as well as waived fees for foreign transactions*.

    Cardmembers will receive Prestige Perks worth up to $450 and redeemable annually across Caesars’ 50+ U.S. destinations, including:

    • A complimentary hotel night upon anniversary (up to $300)*
    • $50 Slot Play*
    • $100 Caesars dining credit*
    • Accelerated earn rates for Caesars Rewards destinations at seven Reward Credits® per $1 spent*

    “Caesars Entertainment has always been about giving our members unmatched access to the best experiences in the industry,” said Josh Jones, chief marketing officer at Caesars Entertainment. “Through our world-class Caesars Rewards program and our relationship with Bread Financial, we’re expanding the ways our members can earn and enjoy perks—from one-of-a-kind experiences, exceptional dining options, accelerated status opportunities and more – this new card option brings even more excitement, value and VIP treatment to every guest staying and playing with Caesars Entertainment.”

    “The Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa credit card gives cardmembers more ways to earn rewards immediately on everyday purchases and unlock exclusive perks on travel, entertainment, dining and gaming —making every tap a step closer to their next unforgettable Caesars experience,” said Val Greer, EVP and chief commercial officer at Bread Financial. “This new credit card offers Caesars’ most dedicated members additional opportunities to make each purchase even more rewarding.”

    Additionally, the credit card provides more ways to earn Tier Credits through welcome offers and annual bonuses, enabling members to achieve their Caesars Rewards loyalty program tiers faster. New cardholders can earn up to 25,000 additional Tier Credits in their first year*.

    Welcome Offer

    • Platinum Status upgrade*
    • 2,500 Tier Credits after first purchase outside of Caesars Rewards destinations*
    • 20,000 Reward Credits and 2,500 Tier Credits after $1,000 spend outside of Caesars Rewards destinations*

    Annual Bonuses

    • 2,500 Tier Credits with $5,000 annual spend + another 2,500 Tier Credits with $10,000 annual spend*
    • 15,000 Tier Credits with $50,000 annual spend*

    The new credit card adds to the existing Caesars Rewards Visa suite, including the Caesars Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card. Whether members are gaming, dining, or on the go, Caesars and Bread Financial have cardmembers covered with two distinct credit card programs to choose from and limitless ways to earn. The Caesars Rewards Visa card has also been elevated with a sophisticated new black design, bringing a sleek, modern edge to a card that delivers everyday perks with timeless luxury. For more information, please visit caesarsrewards.com/visa.

    * Visit caesarsrewards.com/visa to review important terms, conditions, and limitations on cardholder benefits.

    About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
    Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards® loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (1-877-770-7867).

    About Bread Financial®
    Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions, including Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and savings products, empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Additionally, we deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, jewelry and specialty apparel through our private label and co-brand credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers.

    To learn more about Bread Financial, our global associates and our sustainability commitments, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Contact
    Rachel Stultz, Bread Financial – rachel.stultz@breadfinancial.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ae0d0984-0df4-477b-9734-4de9041fd1f7

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  • MIL-OSI: YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on MARO, MRNY, ULTY, NVDY, LFGY, and Others

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax®Weekly Payers and Group B ETFs listed in the table below.

    ETF Ticker1 ETF Name Distribution Frequency Distribution per Share Distribution Rate2,4 30-Day
    SEC Yield3
    ROC5 Ex-Date & Record Date Payment Date
    CHPY YieldMax® Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.3730 35.07% 0.04% 100.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    GPTY YieldMax® AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.2956 32.36% 0.00% 100.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    LFGY YieldMax® Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.4799 62.40% 0.00% 90.24% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    QDTY YieldMax® Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.1906 22.29% 0.00% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    RDTY YieldMax® R2000 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.3330 38.07% 1.65% 38.62% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    SDTY YieldMax® S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.1481 17.13% 0.07% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    ULTY YieldMax® Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Weekly $0.1035 85.69% 0.00% 81.67% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    YMAG YieldMax® Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.1515 51.27% 63.17% 50.61% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    YMAX YieldMax® Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.1041 39.01% 82.40% 76.75% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    BABO YieldMax® BABA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.3820 32.17% 3.22% 11.74% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    DIPS YieldMax® Short NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.1716 31.92% 3.59% 88.67% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    FBY YieldMax® META Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.4992 38.91% 2.87% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    GDXY YieldMax® Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.3321 29.03% 3.22% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    JPMO YieldMax® JPM Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.5085 38.99% 2.70% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    MARO YieldMax® MARA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $2.3718 125.17% 3.09% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    MRNY YieldMax® MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.2004 101.03% 3.07% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    NVDY YieldMax® NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $1.0285 75.28% 2.78% 37.15% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    PLTY YieldMax® PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $2.5602 48.72% 2.99% 0.00% 7/17/25 7/18/25
    Weekly Payers & Group C ETFs scheduled for next week: CHPY GPTY LFGY QDTY RDTY SDTY ULTY YMAG YMAX ABNY AMDY CONY CVNY FIAT HOOY MSFO NFLY PYPY
     

    Standardized Performance and Fund details can be obtained by clicking the ETF Ticker in the table above or by visiting us at www.yieldmaxetfs.com

    Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling (866) 864-3968.

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

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

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

    1  All YieldMax®ETFs shown in the table above (except YMAX, YMAG, FEAT, FIVY and ULTY) have a gross expense ratio of 0.99%. YMAX, FEAT have a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.99% for a gross expense ratio of 1.28%. YMAG has a management fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.83% for a gross expense ratio of 1.12%. FIVY has a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.59% for a gross expense ratio of 0.88%. “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” are indirect fees and expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other investment companies, namely other YieldMax®ETFs. ULTY has a gross expense ratio of 1.40%, and a net expense ratio after the fee waiver of 1.30%. The Advisor has agreed to a fee waiver of 0.10% through at least February 28, 2026.

    2  The Distribution Rate shown is as of close on July 15, 2025. The Distribution Rate is the annual distribution rate an investor would receive if the most recent distribution, which includes option income, remained the same going forward. The Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing an ETF’s Distribution per Share and dividing such annualized amount by the ETF’s most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. Distributions may also include a combination of ordinary dividends, capital gain, and return of investor capital, which may decrease an ETF’s NAV and trading price over time. As a result, an investor may suffer significant losses to their investment. These Distribution Rates may be caused by unusually favorable market conditions and may not be sustainable. Such conditions may not continue to exist and there should be no expectation that this performance may be repeated in the future.

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

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

    5  ROC refers to Return of Capital. The ROC percentage indicates how much the distribution reflects an investor’s initial investment. The figures shown for each Fund in the table above are estimates and may later be determined to be taxable net investment income, short-term gains, long-term gains (to the extent permitted by law), or return of capital. Actual amounts and sources for tax reporting will depend upon the Fund’s investment activities during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year to tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

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

    Important Information

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable to all YieldMax ETFs referenced above, except the Short ETFs)

    YMAX, YMAG, FEAT and FIVY generally invest in other YieldMax® ETFs. As such, these funds are subject to the risks listed in this section, which apply to all the YieldMax® ETFs they may hold from time to time.

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GPTY)

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

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

    Risk Disclosure (applicable only to MARO)

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to BABO and TSMY)

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GDXY)

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YBIT)

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

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

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to the Short ETFs)

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, for any Fund that focuses on an individual security (e.g., TSLA, COIN, NVDA, MSTR), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole. Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to CHPY)

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

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

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YQQQ)

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

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

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

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

    © 2025 YieldMax® ETFs

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  • MIL-OSI: BTCS Inc. Announces Inclusion in Russell Microcap Index

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Prestigious ranking boosts visibility for the Company’s unique growth and ETH-centric strategy

    Silver Spring, MD, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology-focused company short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, is honored to be included in the Russell Microcap® Index as part of the index’s recent annual Russell reconstitution.

    The Russell Microcap® Index is a widely-recognized benchmark that measures the performance of the microcap segment of the U.S. equity market. Membership in the Index is based on a combination of market capitalization and current index membership and provides important third-party validation and credibility to the companies included.

    BTCS’s inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index marks an important step in our growth trajectory,” said Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS. “We believe this third-party validation will help us broaden our reach and introduce new audiences to our unique story as the world’s oldest public blockchain company that’s been laser-focused on Ethereum infrastructure for nearly five years, operating at the forefront of this rapidly evolving space.

    Being included in Russell’s prestigious index comes amid increasing market presence and the growing recognition of BTCS’s unique strategy, which combines a robust Ethereum treasury with vertically-integrated blockchain infrastructure operations, including staking and block building. The Company’s strategy is underpinned by its innovative DeFi/TradFi flywheel framework, designed to drive scalable revenue growth while enhancing ETH per share.

    Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. For more information on the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.

    About BTCS:

    BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) is a U.S.-based blockchain infrastructure technology company currently focused on driving scalable revenue growth through its blockchain infrastructure operations. BTCS has honed its expertise in blockchain network operations, particularly in block building and validator node management. Its branded block-building operation, Builder+, leverages advanced algorithms to optimize block construction for on-chain validation, thus maximizing gas fee revenues. BTCS also supports other blockchain networks by operating validator nodes and staking its crypto assets across multiple proof-of-stake networks, allowing crypto holders to delegate assets to BTCS-managed nodes. In addition, the Company has developed ChainQ, an AI-powered blockchain data analytics platform, which enhances user access and engagement within the blockchain ecosystem. Committed to innovation and adaptability, BTCS is strategically positioned to expand its blockchain operations and infrastructure beyond Ethereum as the ecosystem evolves. Explore how BTCS is revolutionizing blockchain infrastructure in the public markets by visiting www.btcs.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including statements regarding driving meaningful and scalable revenue and potential results from the inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index and growth of the business. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation market conditions, regulatory issues and requirements, unanticipated issues with our At-The-Market Offering facility, unexpected issues with Builder+, as well as risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed on March 20, 2025. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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    Email: ir@btcs.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Mercury Expands Processing Hardware Production Agreements with European Defense Prime Contractor

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ANDOVER, Mass., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it signed two agreements with a European defense prime contractor to expand and accelerate production of processing subsystems and components for radar and electronic warfare missions.

    In June, Mercury extended this decades-long customer relationship with a five-year agreement that will enable faster, higher-volume production of sensor processing subsystems powered by Mercury’s HDS6605 6U OpenVPX multiprocessing boards for airborne, land-based, and sea-based radar systems.

    Earlier this month, Mercury signed an expanded production agreement with the same customer to deliver Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) products that support electronic warfare sensors. Mercury’s mini-tuner modules and amplifiers deliver industry-leading price per performance, enabling the sensors to capture and convert analog RF signals.

    “Mercury is proud to expand our relationship with one of Europe’s leading providers of defense systems that are playing an active role in military operations in Europe and beyond,” said Paul Tanner, Vice President of Mercury International. “We are strengthening our commitment to the European defense sector by making investments to reduce development and production timelines for our unique processing products and solutions.”

    Mercury Systems – Innovation that matters®
    Mercury Systems is a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing power to the edge, making advanced technologies profoundly more accessible for today’s most challenging aerospace and defense missions. The Mercury Processing Platform allows customers to tap into innovative capabilities from silicon to system scale, turning data into decisions on timelines that matter. Mercury’s products and solutions are deployed in more than 300 programs and across 35 countries, enabling a broad range of applications in mission computing, sensor processing, command and control, and communications. Mercury is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has more than 20 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com. (Nasdaq: MRCY)

    Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the Company’s focus on enhanced execution of the Company’s strategic plan. You can identify these statements by the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “forecast,” “probable,” “potential,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs, the timing and amounts of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company’s markets, effects of any U.S. federal government shutdown or extended continuing resolution, effects of geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in or cost increases related to completing development, engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in, or in the U.S. government’s interpretation of, federal export control or procurement rules and regulations, including tariffs, changes in, or in the interpretation or enforcement of, environmental rules and regulations, market acceptance of the Company’s products, shortages in or delays in receiving components, supply chain delays or volatility for critical components, production delays or unanticipated expenses including due to quality issues or manufacturing execution issues, adherence to required manufacturing standards, capacity underutilization, increases in scrap or inventory write-offs, failure to achieve or maintain manufacturing quality certifications, such as AS9100, the impact of supply chain disruption, inflation and labor shortages, among other things, on program execution and the resulting effect on customer satisfaction, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions, restructurings, and operational efficiency initiatives or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, effects of shareholder activism, increases in interest rates, changes to industrial security and cyber-security regulations and requirements and impacts from any cyber or insider threat events, changes in tax rates or tax regulations, such as the deductibility of internal research and development, changes to interest rate swaps or other cash flow hedging arrangements, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, litigation, including the dispute arising with the former CEO over his resignation, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, and various other factors beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made.

    INVESTOR CONTACT
    Tyler Hojo
    Vice President, Investor Relations
    Tyler.Hojo@mrcy.com

    MEDIA CONTACT
    Turner Brinton
    Senior Director, Corporate Communications
    Turner.Brinton@mrcy.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Climb Channel Solutions Expands Bluebeam Portfolio with SiteDocs to Drive Safety and Compliance Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EATONTOWN, N.J., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Climb Channel Solutions, an international specialty technology distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMB) today announced the addition of SiteDocs to its Bluebeam portfolio. This strategic addition underscores Climb’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.

    “We’re thrilled to deepen Bluebeam’s strategic partnership with Climb Channel Solutions by introducing SiteDocs to their portfolio,” said Curt Bramel, Vice President of Global Channel Sales. “This expansion marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to deliver comprehensive, best in class solutions to the construction industry.”

    SiteDocs, a leading safety compliance platform acquired last year by Nemetschek Group through its acquisition of GoCanvas, brings powerful capabilities to the Climb Channel Solutions ecosystem. Designed specifically for the field, SiteDocs digitizes safety workflows, eliminates paperwork, and provides real-time jobsite visibility, making it a natural extension of Bluebeam’s collaborative document management tools.

    “With Climb’s proven channel expertise and deep roots in the AEC space, we’re uniquely positioned to scale SiteDocs’ reach and help more organizations streamline compliance, enhance safety outcomes, and digitize their field operations,” added James Taylor, CEO of GoCanvas.

    This strategic partnership significantly enhances Climb’s technology solution’s ecosystem, empowering contractors and field teams to raise the bar on safety standards and operational efficiency. By uniting SiteDocs’ real-time safety and compliance management with Bluebeam’s trusted tools for collaboration and document control, Climb now offers a uniquely integrated solution that bridges the gap between the office and the field.

    With growing regulatory demands and increased emphasis on workplace safety, this partnership positions, Climb, Bluebeam and SiteDocs at the forefront of innovation – delivering connected, future-ready solutions that redefine how construction teams work, collaborate and stay safe.

    “At Climb, we’re always looking for ways to bring more value to our partners and the industries they serve,” said Dale Foster, CEO of Climb. “Adding SiteDocs to our Bluebeam offerings is a game-changer. It’s not just about expanding our portfolio—it’s about empowering our resellers with tools that drive real impact, improve safety outcomes, and support digital innovation.”

    Those interested in distribution services and solutions should contact Climb by phone at +1.800.847.7078 (US), or +1.888.523.7777 (Canada), or by email at Sales@ClimbCS.com.

    About Climb Channel Solutions and Climb Global Solutions

    Climb Channel Solutions is a global specialty technology distributor focused on Security, Data Management, Connectivity, Storage & HCI, Virtualization & Cloud, and Software & Application Lifecycle. What sets Climb apart is our commitment to reimagining distribution through a data-driven approach that brings emerging technologies to market faster. We empower our partners with speed to market, flexible financing, real-time quoting, best-of-breed channel operations, and exceptional service—transforming how distribution supports growth and scalability. Climb Channel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions (NASDAQ: CLMB). Experience distribution reimagined and discover how our people-first approach helps VARs and MSPs grow, scale, and accelerate their business. Visit www.ClimbCS.com, call 1-800-847-7078, and connect with us on LinkedIn!

    For Media & PR inquiries contact:
    Climb Channel Solutions
    Media Relations
    media@ClimbCS.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Elevate IR
    Sean Mansouri, CFA
    T: 720-330-2829
    CLMB@elevate-ir.com

    About SiteDocs

    SiteDocs, a subsidiary brand of Bluebeam, has been helping companies transform their safety programs since 2012. By replacing paper-based processes with digital tools, SiteDocs empowers businesses of all sizes to streamline safety management, improve compliance, and protect their workforce.

    With a focus on simplicity, speed, and effectiveness, SiteDocs provides the essential tools teams need to maintain, manage, and enhance their safety efforts. From real-time documentation to customizable safety forms and mobile accessibility, SiteDocs makes it easy to keep every job site safer, more organized, and fully compliant.

    For Media & PR inquiries contact:
    SiteDocs

    Nicole Worley, External Communications Manager

    nworley@bluebeam.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Subtext and SoundCloud Team Up to Bring Artists and Fans Closer Together Through SMS

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Subtext, an award-winning texting platform that connects media companies, brands, artists, and creators to their audiences, today announces a new partnership with SoundCloud, the artist-first platform empowering artists and fans to connect and share through music. United by a shared commitment to supporting artists and creators, Subtext and SoundCloud are giving SoundCloud’s global community a powerful way to build deeper fan relationships and generate new revenue opportunities through personalized texting campaigns. Together, this initiative marks a significant step forward in SoundCloud’s ongoing mission to build and grow artists’ careers at every stage, giving them the tools, services and creative freedom needed to build lasting fan relationships and generate new opportunities for growth.

    As the music industry becomes increasingly saturated and dominated by opaque social media algorithms, artists are seeking new ways to connect directly with their fans. SMS has emerged as a powerful, sustainable, and highly engaging channel for artists to foster authentic relationships with their audiences. Through this partnership, artists can now connect with fans via SMS communication that is authentic, direct, secure, and fully owned. Supported by a suite of tools, services, and resources designed to strengthen artist and fan connections, artists can now better reach and nurture their audiences, and generate new revenue opportunities.

    “SoundCloud is where community thrives – fans and artists connect directly, influence culture in real time, and shape what’s next in music,” said Devi Mahadevia, Chief Growth Officer at SoundCloud. “Partnering with Subtext adds a powerful new layer to that connection, giving artists the ability to scale personal, one-to-one relationships through direct SMS messaging – all while protecting their privacy. It’s another way we’re helping creators build lasting fan relationships and grow their careers on their own terms.”

    “By combining Subtext’s powerful SMS platform with SoundCloud’s cultural influence and vibrant artist community, this partnership is redefining how artists connect with their audiences,” said Mike Donoghue, CEO and Cofounder of Subtext. “Subtext gives artists a direct line to fans – fostering authentic conversations, richer relationships, and new opportunities for monetization.”

    This partnership highlights Subtext’s expanding presence in the music industry. Today, Subtext collaborates with top music organizations like Sony Music, BMG, and mTheory and renowned artists such as Barbara Streisand, dJo, Jelly Roll, and Idina Menzel.

    Subtext is now part of the suite of benefits for SoundCloud Artist Pro users, marking another step in delivering meaningful tools and resources that support artists at every stage of their journey. Artists can now launch their own Subtext line and text fans directly—sending one-to-many texts, plus 1:1 replies if they choose. While SoundCloud already enables direct messaging between artists and fans, this partnership adds a powerful new layer by allowing artists to scale those personal connections via SMS.

    About Subtext
    Subtext is an award-winning conversation platform that connects publishers, creators, and brands with their audiences through text messaging. By making direct connections with their audience, Subtext customers can communicate one-on-one or at scale. Subtext customers include Sony Music, The Washington Post, Penguin Random House, USA Today Network, and IRONMAN. For more information, visit joinsubtext.com or request a demo.

    About SoundCloud
    SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

    Media Contact
    Laura Stephenson
    alphagroup@karbocom.com

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  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes Asante Gold Corp to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Asante Gold Corp (CSE: ASE; GSE: ASG; OTCQX: ASGOF), a Canadian gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.

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

    Trading on the OTCQX Market offers companies efficient, cost-effective access to the U.S. capital markets. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

    Dave Anthony, President and CEO, stated: “We are pleased that Asante’s common shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQX Best Market. This quotation will enhance Asante’s visibility within the U.S. investment community and provide U.S. investors with the ability to trade Asante shares in US dollars. Along with the Company’s application and conditional acceptance for listing the Company’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange, the OTCQX quotation is a further step in Asante’s growth strategy increasing North America market exposure diversifying the Company’s shareholder base.”

    About Asante Gold Corp
    Asante is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project. All mines and exploration projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. The Company is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange and the Ghana Stock Exchange. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.asantegold.com.

    About OTC Markets Group Inc.

    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

    OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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

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