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  • MIL-OSI: BTCC Exchange Unveils Spot Trading Fiesta to Celebrate Altcoin Season

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VILNIUS, Lithuania, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, is excited to announce the launch of its Spot Trading Fiesta, a campaign celebrating the altcoin season to come. This highly anticipated campaign allows crypto enthusiasts to earn rewards through social media giveaways, deposit rewards, and trading prizes.

    The Spot Trading Fiesta will feature one popular altcoin each week, offering users a chance to dive deeper into altcoin trading while enjoying exciting rewards. Kicking off the campaign is fan-favorite DOGE (Dogecoin), with a social media giveaway awarding DOGE to lucky participants. To join, participants can visit BTCC’s X post and enter by February 2, 2025.

    The campaign follows the success of BTCC’s OG Week, which celebrated trending meme coins like FLOKI, SHIB, and PEPE and garnered overwhelming community support. Spot Trading Fiesta aims to build on this momentum, coinciding with increasing excitement around altcoins.

    “We are thrilled to launch Spot Trading Fiesta at such a pivotal moment in the crypto space,” said Aaryn Ling, Head of Branding at BTCC Exchange. “With altcoin season potentially around the corner and Bitcoin making headlines, now is the perfect time to explore the potential of all those popular altcoins. BTCC’s growing portfolio of spot trading pairs ensures our users can access some of the most popular cryptocurrencies. We invite everyone to join this campaign, trade their favorite altcoins, and earn incredible rewards.”

    BTCC has been adding to its diverse selection of spot trading pairs, now offering over 240 cryptocurrencies to meet the growing demand for altcoin trading. This campaign reinforces BTCC’s mission to make crypto trading accessible, secure, and rewarding.

    About BTCC

    Founded in 2011, BTCC is one of the longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges globally, trusted by millions of users. Known for its robust features and cutting-edge platform, BTCC Exchange remains committed to providing a seamless crypto trading experience for crypto traders worldwide.

    For more information on Spot Trading Fiesta, visit the campaign page: https://www.btcc.com/market-promotion/bonus2/Spot-Trading-Fiesta/en-US

    Contact: press@btcc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Periodic announcement on the acquisition of the Bank‘s own shares and its results (week 12)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    This announcement contains information on transactions of the acquisition of own shares of AB Šiaulių bankas (the Bank) carried during the period specified below under the Bank’s own share buy-back programme announced on 31 October 2024. 

    The period during which the acquisition of the Bank’s own shares under the programme was carried out – 04.11.2024 – 24.01.2025. 

    Period covered by this periodic report – 20.01.2025 – 24.01.2025. 

    Other information: 

    Transaction overview 
    Date  Total number of shares purchased on the day ( units)  Weighted average price (EUR)  Total value of transactions (EUR) 
    2025.01.20 125,000 0.914 114,229.88
    2025.01.21 125,000 0.914 114,187.70
    2025.01.22 125,000 0.915 114,329.92
    2025.01.23 125,000 0.914 114,250.00
    2025.01.24 125,000 0.913 114,080.01
    Total acquired during the current week  625,000 0.914 571,077.51
    Total acquired during the programme period  5,092,863 0.853 4,345,207.01
           
     

    The Bank’s own bought-back shares: 11,717,863 units.  

    Following the above transactions, the Bank will own a total of 12,342,863 units of own shares representing 1.86 % of the Bank’s issued shares. 

    Further detailed information on the transactions is attached. 

    This information is also available at: www.sb.lt   

    Additional information:
    Tomas Varenbergas
    Head of Investment Management Division
    tomas.varenbergas@sb.lt

    Attachment

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  • MIL-OSI: Winvest Group (WNLV) Strategically Enters GameFi and SocialFi: Redefining Decentralized Entertainment and Social Interaction

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RENO, NV, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winvest Group Limited (OTC: WNLV), an innovative leader in the entertainment and investment industry, has officially entered the blockchain financing space and is aggressively optimizing and upgrading the future of contents, film, gaming, and social interactions in a unique, yet in-demand way. This strategic move reflects the company’s mission to integrate advanced technologies into its core business, creating a decentralized ecosystem that bridges the gap between traditional audiences and digital asset enthusiasts.

    As part of its disruptive strategy, Winvest Group announced a partnership with WMM to develop a virtual platform called “Joyous Island,” which is scheduled to launch in 2025. “Joyous Island” combines the innovations of GameFi and SocialFi to provide users with a unique interactive experience with the ‘I Ching’ element, which symbolizes cultural depth. Users can participate in daily activities, pledge assets and interact with the integrated NFT ecosystem through game passes. The platform not only caters to the needs of the digital gaming community, but also opens up new paths for traditional market participants to connect to digital assets, offering the possibility of diversified approaches to passivization.

    In addition to Joyous Island, Winvest Group’s strategic vision extends to the entire entertainment sector, exploring the in-depth application of blockchain technology. In the future, the company plans to use blockchain to empower every stage of film production, from pre-production to post-distribution, promoting transparency and efficiency. In addition, Winvest is committed to establishing broader partnerships with Web3 and blockchain technology companies to unlock new revenue growth points in the movie industry through innovative entertainment models such as NFT-driven pre-sales and digital merchandise trading.

    This expansion comes at a time when decentralized finance and digital entertainment are experiencing explosive growth. According to a new market research report by For Insights Consultancy, the GameFi market is expected to exceed $50 billion by 2030, a statistic that further validates the market potential of platforms such as Joyous Island. While the rise of the SocialFi space is accelerating as users demand transparent, decentralized, and monetized platforms, Winvest Group’s strategic development not only allows it to stay on top of industry trends, but also provides new value experiences for both traditional investors and digital pioneers.

    With its innovative approach, Winvest Group is not only embracing blockchain technology, but also paving the way for a new era of entertainment and investing. As the company continues to expand its presence in GameFi and SocialFi, it remains committed to empowering creators and audiences, fostering meaningful connections, and redefining the entertainment industry.

    About Winvest Group

    Winvest Group Limited (OTC QB: WNLV) is an innovative U.S.-based company dedicated to driving innovation at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology. By leveraging blockchain and Web3 technologies, Winvest aims to build sustainable decentralized solutions that drive growth in the digital economy.

    Media Contact

    Company: Winvest Group Limited

    Contact: Fiona Ng

    Telephone: 775-996-0288

    Email: fiona.ng@winxglobal.com

    Website: http://www.winvestgroup.co

    Address: 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880, Reno NV 89501

    SOURCE: Winvest Group Limited

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  • MIL-OSI: Šiaulių Bankas AB own shares acquisition programme completed

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    24 January 2025 Šiaulių Bankas AB (the Bank) has completed its own share buy-back programme on the regulated market, which was carried out from 4 November 2024. During this period, the Bank acquired 5,092,863 treasury shares, i.e. 74 % of the maximum number of shares within the limit set at the time of the programme’s expiry, for a total amount of EUR 4,345,207.01 million, at an average price of EUR 0.853 per share.

    “We are the first bank in the Baltic market to implement an open market buy-back programme for its own shares. The successful implementation of this programme has increased the Bank’s attractiveness to investors by increasing the liquidity of its shares on the stock exchange and the return to shareholders. In the long term, we plan to continue to optimise and efficiently manage the Bank’s capital in order to increase shareholder value. We will continue to use a variety of financial instruments, including buy-backs”, says Tomas Varenbergas, Board Member, Head of Investment Management Division of Šiaulių Bankas.

    On 15 August 2024, the Bank received authorisation from the European Central Bank (ECB) to buy back up to 13,745,114 of its own shares. The Bank has already purchased 11,092,863 treasury shares on the basis of this authorisation. The remaining unused limit amounts to 2,652,251 shares. The Bank will make efforts to use the remaining share buy-back to the full limits before the expiry of the authorisation period, i.e. by 15 August this year, taking into account the Bank’s market value and other circumstances.

    The Bank will inform about further buy-backs of its own shares in a separate announcement once the Management Board of the Bank will take a decision. This will be done no earlier than after the publication of the 2024 results and the drafting resolutions by the Management Board of the Bank for the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Šiaulių Bankas to be held on 31 March 2025.

    Additional information:
    Tomas Varenbergas
    Head of Investment Management Division
    tomas.varenbergas@sb.lt

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  • MIL-OSI: Orezone Intercepts High-Grade Mineralization Below North Zone Life of Mine Pits Including 2.55 G/T Gold Over 23.00m and 1.14 G/T Gold Over 29.50m

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to provide additional drill results from its recently announced multi-year exploration campaign at its flagship Bomboré Gold Mine. The new results are centered on the North Zone, with high grades intercepted below both the North Zone Footwall and North Zone Hill resource and reserve pits.

    Selected Drill Highlights:

    • 2.55 g/t Au over 23.00m, including 5.54 g/t Au over 5.00m (BBD1324)
    • 1.14 g/t Au over 29.50m, including 2.30 g/t Au over 4.50m (BBD1320)
    • 1.20 g/t Au over 23.80m (BBD1323)
    • 1.01 g/t Au over 18.70m (BBD1319)
    • 1.80 g/t Au over 15.00m (BBD1318)
    • 1.59 g/t Au over 9.80m (BBD1318)
    • 1.69 g/t Au over 6.85m (BBD1322)
    • 24.74 g/t Au over 2.00m (BBD1323)

    Patrick Downey, President and CEO stated, “These latest drill results further underscore the significant exploration upside at Bomboré, and the potential to materially expand the resource base from the current global 5.1 million gold ounces, to a targeted 7 to 10 million gold ounces longer term. Given Bomboré’s 14km long reserve defined strike length at an average reserve pit depth of less than 40m, we have been aggressive in our pursuit of illustrating this potential. Towards this goal, we are accelerating the Phase I exploration campaign and planning a comprehensive 30,000m drill program through 2025. Recent drilling from only 12 wide spaced drill holes in the North Zone Footwall has successfully extended mineralization 100m to 250m below the reserve pit bottoms along a strike length of over 800m. This has clear implications in terms of extending current life of mine pits to depth and increasing the future production profile at Bomboré.

    The discovery potential of the orogenic gold setting at Bomboré is also highlighted by the multiple higher-grade sub-zones, which we believe may host the potential to transition into an underground mining scenario beneath the existing life of mine open pits. This prospect continues to be an area of focus at North Zone Hill, as well as at P16 and P17 where drilling has recently commenced.

    Together with our ongoing production expansion, which is currently ahead of schedule, this renewed focus on exploration at Bomboré, and testing the overall size and scale of the broader system, represent a truly exciting time for Orezone on multiple fronts.”

    North Zone Footwall – Extending Mineral System to Depth

    Initial drilling last year, targeting the North Zone Footwall at depth, was successful in extending high-grade mineralization 240m below the current reserve pit, with intercepts of 1.02g/t Au over 57.00m (BBD1313) and 1.64g/t Au over 46.00m (BBD1314). Wide spaced follow-up drilling was successful in extending mineralization 100m to 250m below the reserve pits along a strike length of over 800m (Figure 2). This was marked by several broad high-grade intercepts including 1.17g/t Au over 29.50m (BBD1320), 1.20g/t Au over 23.80m (BBD1323), 1.01g/t Au over 18.70m (BBD1319) and 1.80g/t Au over 15.00m (BBD1318).

    While early-stage, the main takeaways from this recent round of drilling along the North Zone Footwall include:

    1)   The potential, with subsequent infill drilling, to materially extend the North Zone Footwall resource and reserve pits to depth. If successful, this would have positive implications in terms of further expanding the production profile at Bomboré.

    2)   Given the initial results at the North Zone Footwall, there are comparable opportunities to extend the mineralized system at depth across the greater 14km long reserve defined trend, where the average reserve pit depth is currently less than 40m.

    North Zone Hill and Higher-Grade Sub-Zone Targeting

    As part of the exploration campaign to test the broader size and scale of the Bomboré mineralized system, a second focus of the current drill program is to further delineate a number of higher-grade sub-zones within, and extending below, the current life of mine open pit resource and reserves. The Company believes that these higher-grade sub-zones may host the potential to transition into underground mining beneath the open pits in the future. This is a well demonstrated mine sequence in-country, and if successful, would not only serve to increase the operating head grade at Bomboré, but also increase the overall production profile.

    With exploration efforts initially concentrated in the northern end of the project, initial testing of this thesis was centered on North Zone Hill, where at open pit drill spacing, there is a defined trend of higher-grade mineralization. As detailed in Figure 3, this sub-zone is marked by multiple high-grade intercepts including 8.75g/t Au over 7.20m (BBD1246), 7.17g/t Au over 7.00m (BBD0903), 13.44g/t Au over 2.80m (BBD1249), and 6.92g/t Au over 6.00m (BBD0911). Initial drill testing down plunge along this trend intercepted a broad interval of 2.55g/t Au over 23.00m, with a higher-grade sub-interval of 5.54g/t Au over 5.50m (BBD1324). Follow-up testing at North Zone Hill in the future will focus on additional step-outs down plunge and on tighter spaced drilling along trend to further resolve the controls on this higher-grade mineralization.

    The Company’s objective to further delineate such higher-grade sub-zones has extended to the P16 and P17S deposits at the southern end of the mining permit, in advance of the start of the rainy season in May. As outlined below, and detailed in Figure 4 and Figure 5, the P16 and P17S deposits host a number of higher-grade sub-zones. Initial testing at these deposits will focus on the down plunge continuity of the high-grade sub-zones and the potential for limb extensions to the East and West. Follow-up drill programs will further reduce the drill spacing towards the base of the pits and down plunge, as well as to test for repeats of the system along strike, a prospect that is well supported by historical drilling.

    P16 – selected high-grade historical intercepts:

    • 10.63g/t Au over 14.0m (BBD0448)
    • 16.50g/t Au over 5.0m (BBD0448)
    • 9.03g/t Au over 12.0m (BBC3241)
    • 6.69g/t Au over 15.5m (BBD0443)
    • 5.91g/t Au over 15.0m (BBD0447)
    • 7.82g/t Au over 9.0m (BBD0213)
    • 58.91g/t Au over 3.0m (BBD0768)

    P17S – selected high-grade historical intercepts:

    • 14.67g/t Au over 6.0m (BBD1066)
    • 16.58g/t Au over 4.6m (BBD0991)
    • 11.52g/t Au over 10.6m (BBD1081)
    • 9.44g/t Au over 10.0m (TYD0041)
    • 8.47g/t Au over 6.0m (BBD1132)
    • 7.08g/t Au over 7.0m (TYC0123)
    • 7.62g/t Au over 5.5m (TYD0035)

    Figure 1: Bomboré Gold Mine Property Map

    Figure 2: North Zone Footwall Long Section Looking Southeast

    Figure 3: North Zone Hill Long Section Looking Northwest

    Figure 4: P16 Long Section Looking North-Northwest

    Figure 5: P17 Long Section Looking North-Northwest

    Bomboré Drill Results

    Table 1: Highlight Drill Intercepts from the North Zone

    Hole Easting Northing Elevation Dip Azimuth EOH
    (m)    		 From
    (m)    		 To
    (m)    		 Length
    (m)    		 Grade
    (g/t Au)    		 Type
    BBD1315 729390 1354119 282 -51 313 414 322.00 325.00 3.00 0.70 HR
    and             336.00 345.00 9.00 1.06 HR
    and             363.00 368.00 5.00 1.02 HR
    and             386.30 393.00 6.70 1.40 HR
    BBD1316 729160 1354057 286 -52 313 300 188.00 191.00 3.00 0.69 HR
    and             271.00 282.60 11.60 0.78 HR
    and             292.00 293.00 1.00 2.68 HR
    BBD1317 729234 1353990 284 -51 313 429 14.00 18.00 4.00 0.44 OX
    and             20.80 24.20 3.40 1.02 OX
    and             45.50 48.60 3.10 0.37 OX
    and             65.00 75.00 10.00 0.75 OX
    and             303.00 314.00 11.00 0.95 HR
    and             328.00 339.00 11.00 0.75 HR
    and             380.10 387.40 7.30 1.53 HR
    incl.             382.25 387.40 5.15 1.92 HR
    and             398.00 401.00 3.00 1.73 HR
    BBD1318 729062 1354011 284 -56 312 317 167.20 177.00 9.80 1.59 HR
    and             254.00 269.00 15.00 1.80 HR
    incl.             261.00 267.90 6.90 2.52 HR
    and             286.00 287.00 1.00 2.95 HR
    BBD1319 729009 1353921 282 -53 313 330 282.00 300.70 18.70 1.01 HR
    incl.             293.70 300.70 7.00 1.23 HR
    and             305.65 309.75 4.10 1.29 HR
    and             318.00 323.00 5.00 1.04 HR
    BBD1320 729492 1354296 289 -56 312 321 88.00 93.30 5.30 1.55 HR
    and             259.00 288.50 29.50 1.14 HR
    incl.             261.50 266.00 4.50 2.30 HR
    and             275.00 281.20 6.10 1.93 HR
    BBD1322 729569 1354228 289 -55 311 456 5.50 9.80 4.30 0.56 OX
    and             58.15 61.50 3.35 0.47 OX
    and             364.00 367.00 3.00 0.75 HR
    and             391.00 402.00 11.00 0.95 HR
    and             409.00 415.85 6.85 1.69 HR
    incl.             411.90 414.80 2.90 3.07 HR
    BBD1323 729136 1353944 282 -56 311 429 4.50 6.75 2.25 0.86 OX
    and             12.80 15.10 2.30 0.54 OX
    and             209.00 211.00 2.00 24.74 HR
    and             244.25 247.00 2.75 0.99 HR
    and             364.00 387.80 23.80 1.20 HR
    incl.             371.00 375.00 4.00 1.79 HR
    and             391.30 394.00 2.70 0.96 HR
    BBD1324 728995 1353667 280 -52 310 312 20.20 23.20 3.00 1.23 OX
    and             193.00 216.00 23.00 2.55 HR
    incl.             196.00 201.00 5.00 5.54 HR
    and             277.95 280.00 2.05 0.91 HR
    and             382.00 385.00 3.00 2.42 HR
    BBD1325 728983 1353576 276 -54 311 381 233.00 237.00 4.00 1.94 HR
    incl.             235.00 236.00 1.00 5.40 HR
    and             243.00 248.00 5.00 1.46 HR
    BBD1326 729674 1354502 286 -52 314 335 6.00 8.15 2.15 0.71 OX
    and             189.00 191.00 2.00 5.42 HR
    and             253.00 254.00 1.00 2.11 HR
    BBD1327 728991 1353806 281 -51 312 468 13.50 17.50 4.00 0.54 OX
    and             21.60 23.80 2.20 1.38 OX
    and             33.55 34.50 0.95 1.48 OX
    and             360.00 362.00 2.00 0.99 HR
    and             372.20 373.10 0.90 8.81 HR
    and             384.70 396.00 11.30 0.86 HR
    BBD1328 728976 1353684 281 -51 313 282 24.00 31.75 7.75 0.58 OX
    and             59.25 63.90 4.65 0.46 OX
    and             172.20 173.10 0.90 5.53 HR
    and             210.25 212.15 1.90 2.44 HR
    and             253.60 257.55 3.95 1.39 HR

    True widths for North Zone drilling are approximately 85% of drilled lengths.
    HR – Hard Rock, OX – Oxide

    About Orezone Gold Corporation

    Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE OTCQX: ORZCF) is a West African gold producer engaged in mining, developing, and exploring its flagship Bomboré Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. The Bomboré mine achieved commercial production on its oxide operations on December 1, 2022, and is now focused on its staged hard rock expansion that is expected to materially increase annual and life-of-mine gold production from the processing of hard rock mineral reserves. Orezone is led by an experienced team focused on social responsibility and sustainability with a proven track record in project construction and operations, financings, capital markets and M&A.

    The technical report entitled Bomboré Phase II Expansion, Definitive Feasibility Study is available on SEDAR+ and the Company’s website.

    Contact Information

    Patrick Downey
    President and Chief Executive Officer

    Vanessa Pickering
    Manager, Investor Relations

    Tel: 1 778 945 8977 / Toll Free: 1 888 673 0663
    info@orezone.com / www.orezone.com

    For further information please contact Orezone at +1 (778) 945 8977 or visit the Company’s website at www.orezone.com.

    The Toronto Stock Exchange neither approves nor disapproves the information contained in this news release.

    QUALIFIED PERSON

    Alastair Gallaugher (CGeol), Exploration Manager for Orezone, is the Qualified Persons under NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.  

    QA/QC

    The mineralized intervals are based on a lower cut-off grade of 0.28g/t in the Oxide+Upper Transition zone, and 0.45g/t Au in the Lower Transition+Hard Rock zone. The true width of the mineralization is approximately 85% of the drill length in the North Zone. The half-core drilling samples were cut using a diamond saw by Orezone employees. The samples were prepared by BIGS Global Burkina s.a.r.l. (“BIGS Global”) and then split by Orezone to 1 kg using Rotary Sample Dividers (“RSDs”). A 1-kg aliquot was analyzed for leachable gold at BIGS Global in Ouagadougou, by bottle-roll cyanidation using a LeachWellTM catalyst. The leach residues from all samples with a leach grade greater than or equal to 0.25g/t Au were prepared by BIGS Global and then split by Orezone to 50 g using RSDs. A 50-g aliquot was analyzed by fire assay at BIGS Global.

    Orezone employs a rigorous Quality Control Program including a minimum of 10% standards, blanks and duplicates. The composite width and grade include the final leach residue assay results for most of the drill intercepts reported.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain information that may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian Securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws (together, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “potential”, “possible” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may”, “will”, “could”, or “should” occur.

    Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the exploration program (including the significant exploration upside at Bomboré, and the potential to materially expand the project’s resource base from the current global 5.13 million gold ounces, to a targeted 7 to 10 million gold ounces longer term; implications of extending the current life of mine pits to depth, and increasing the project’s production profile; the potential with subsequent infill drilling to materially extend the North Zone Footwall resource and reserve pits to depth; opportunities to extend the mineralized system at depth across the greater 14km long reserve defined trend; the belief that the higher-grade sub-zones may host the potential to transition into underground mining beneath the existing open pits and that this is a well demonstrated mine sequence in-country, and if successful, would not only serve to increase the operating head grade at Bomboré, but also increase the overall production profile; and historical drilling supporting P16 and P17S deposits’ down plunge continuity of the high-grade sub-zones, the potential for limb extensions to the East and West and repeats of the system along strike); the potential expansion of mineral reservices and resources; exploration activities; interpretations of drilling results; future production; project development timelines (including the ongoing production expansion being ahead of schedule); and anticipated economic benefits.

    All such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management and the qualified persons believe are appropriate in the circumstances.

    All forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, delays caused by pandemics, terrorist or other violent attacks (including cyber security attacks), the failure of parties to contracts to honour contractual commitments, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; unexpected failure or inadequacy of infrastructure, the possibility of unanticipated costs and expenses, accidents and equipment breakdowns, political risk, unanticipated changes in key management personnel and general economic, market or business conditions, the failure of exploration programs, including drilling programs, to deliver anticipated results and the failure of ongoing and uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, and other factors described in the Company’s most recent annual information form and management discussion and analysis filed on SEDAR+. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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  • MIL-OSI: Radix Adds World-Class Supply Chain Resilience to Best-In-Class Asset Performance Management

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, Jan. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radix, a global technology solutions company at the forefront of industrial digital transformation, unlocks data with actionable insights at scale with speed, and sustainability to drive optimal asset performance in industries such as Energy, Chemical, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Distribution, Pulp & Paper, and Metals, Mining & Minerals. 

    Radix supply chain and asset performance competencies drives resilience, visibility, and performance, across all industry verticals. With its “on the ground,” world-class industry experts and data-driven transformation capabilities, Radix bolsters the total product lifecycle and boosts the decision-making capability within the entire Supply Chain spectrum. 

    Grant Belden, Vice President of Supply Chain and recent addition at Radix, spearheads the Radix supply chain division. Belden joins Radix bringing 25 years of “end to end” supply chain experience in industry experience with commercial, planning, sales and operational planning, procurement, logistics and warehousing – all on a global scale.

    “Radix is and has always been about being on the ground with our customers to help them achieve new levels of operational success. Grant’s robust Supply Chain leadership experience deepens the team’s expertise and impact with a wealth of Sales and Operational Planning leadership experience and capabilities,” says Keith Stentiford, SVP of Infrastructure North America.

    “Radix is uniquely built with data intelligence and people in mind, supported by a large team of in-house engineers and data scientists experts,” says Alexander Clausbruch, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, of Radix North America. “Our deep industry knowledge, and ‘skin in the game’ capabilities empower our customers’ digital transformation journey to accelerate, scale, and better navigate the various phases of the supply chain from end to end. I am proud of our team and our growth as we continue to be on the ground with our customers expanding our footprint in North America and around the world.” 

    “Radix provides executives, managers, and field operators across supply chain ecosystems with clear roadmaps and implementation services to optimize and navigate the most critical aspects of their Supply Chain and Asset Management operations,” said Tim Brown, Academic Program Director for AI at the Georgia Institute of Technology and previous Managing Director of the Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute. 

    According to Belden, Radix’s value within the supply chain spectrum is unique. “Where most Supply Chain point providers stop and hand off services within the larger supply chain process, Radix continues by empowering operations with industry-leading Asset Performance Management. As a result, we provide the value and industrial intelligence that companies need to seamlessly manage the entire product lifecycle.” 
      
    The Radix Supply Chain team will attend the Manifest Supply Chain event in Las Vegas from February 10 to 12 – showcasing the tangible impact of Radix Supply Chain visibility, and the resilience that comes from Radix’s best-in-class Asset Performance Management services and solutions.    

    About Radix  

    Founded in 2010, Radix is a privately held global technology solutions company providing consulting, engineering, operations technology, and data and software technology solutions. Radix combines key capabilities and practices to empower customers to thrive along their digital transformation journey. Radix provides technology-based, data-driven solutions to industrial and non-industrial companies worldwide. Radix has experience leading projects in more than 30 countries and has more than 1,700+ employees around the globe, with North American headquarters in Houston, Texas, main headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, additional offices in Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte, and a presence in Singapore and Amsterdam. To learn more, visit www.radixeng.com.

    For more information:
    Citalouise Geiggar, Ph.D.
    citalouise.geiggar@radixeng.com 
    Radix

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/85916472-18aa-44c2-aefb-52618b3185c0

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  • MIL-OSI: Purpose Investments Announces the Filing of Preliminary Prospectus for 8 New ETFs

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has filed and received a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for the proposed launch of eight new yield-focused single-stock ETFs. Each of the ETFs is a class of shares of Purpose Fund Corp.

    The new Yield Shares ETFs are:

    Costco (COST) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    Palantir (PLTR) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    UnitedHealth (UNH) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    JPMorgan (JPM) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    Coinbase (COIN) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    Netflix (NFLX) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    Broadcom (AVGO) Yield Shares Purpose ETF
    Tech Innovators Yield Shares Purpose ETF

    Each ETF seeks to provide shareholders with (i) long-term capital appreciation through purchasing and holding common stock of an underlying company, including by using leverage through cash borrowing to purchase common stock of the underlying company, and (ii) distributions by writing covered call options and/or cash covered put options on a portion of the fund’s portfolio.

    The Tech Innovators Yield Shares Purpose ETF intends to provide investors with long-term capital appreciation through investing primarily in a portfolio of leading global technology and innovation-driven companies while generating income by writing covered call options and/or cash covered put options on a portion of the portfolio. In accordance with applicable law, the ETF may also invest in underlying funds (including ETFs managed by Purpose) in order to achieve its investment objective.

    About Purpose Investments Inc.

    Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $23 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Unlimited, an independent technology-driven financial services company.

    For further information, please contact:
    Keera Hart
    Keera.Hart@kaiserpartners.com
    905-580-1257

    A preliminary simplified prospectus relating to the ETFs (the “Preliminary Prospectus”) has been filed with the Canadian securities commissions or similar authorities. You cannot buy shares of the ETFs until the relevant securities commissions or similar authorities issue receipts for the final prospectus of the ETFs. Important information about the ETFs is contained in the Preliminary Prospectus. Copies of the Preliminary Prospectus may be obtained from Purpose or at www.purposeinvest.com.

    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses may all be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

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  • MIL-OSI: Infinera Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN) today released financial results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2024.

    GAAP revenue for the quarter was $354.4 million compared to $342.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $392.4 million in the third quarter of 2023.

    GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 39.8% compared to 39.6% in the second quarter of 2024 and 40.3% in the third quarter of 2023. GAAP operating margin for the quarter was (3.1)% compared to (8.7)% in the second quarter of 2024 and 2.0% in the third quarter of 2023.

    GAAP net loss for the quarter was $(14.3) million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(48.3) million, or $(0.21) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024, and net loss of $(9.4) million, or $(0.04) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023.

    Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 40.4% compared to 40.3% in the second quarter of 2024 and 41.9% in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 3.5% compared to (1.3)% in the second quarter of 2024 and 7.7% in the third quarter of 2023.

    Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $0.3 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $(14.0) million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024, and non-GAAP net income of $19.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023.

    During the three-months ended September 28, 2024, the Company generated positive cash flow from operations of $44.5 million and ended the quarter with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $115.6 million.

    A further explanation of the use of non-GAAP financial information and a reconciliation of each of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure can be found at the end of this press release.

    Infinera CEO, David Heard said “Our team delivered another quarter with continued sequential improvements in our financial metrics and critical service provider and webscaler design wins across our ICE-X coherent pluggables, next-generation line systems, software, and ICE7 solutions. In addition, in October we signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms with the U.S. Department of Commerce for an award under the CHIPS and Science Act that, together with other federal and state incentives, could result in more than $200 million in funds for Infinera.”

    “Looking ahead, our customers remain excited about our pending acquisition by Nokia as they look forward to the combined company accelerating the pace of innovation in the industry. We are making good progress on the steps required to close the transaction, including receiving stockholder approval and attaining U.S. antitrust and CFIUS approval. There are still other regulatory approvals pending, but we believe we remain on track to close the deal in the first half of 2025,” continued Mr. Heard.

    Pending Merger with Nokia

    On June 27, 2024, Infinera, Nokia Corporation, a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Finland (“Nokia”) (NYSE: NOK) and Neptune of America Corporation, a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Nokia (“Merger Sub”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as it may be amended, modified or waived from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”) that provides for Merger Sub to merge with and into Infinera (the “Merger”), with Infinera surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nokia. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

    In light of the proposed transaction with Nokia, and as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Infinera will not be providing financial guidance during the pendency of the acquisition.

    Third Quarter 2024 Investor Slides to be Made Available Online

    Investor slides reviewing Infinera’s third quarter of 2024 financial results will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on a Current Report on Form 8-K and published on Infinera’s Investor Relations website at investors.infinera.com.

    Contacts:

    Media:
    Anna Vue
    Tel. +1 (916) 595-8157
    avue@infinera.com

    Investors:
    Amitabh Passi, Head of Investor Relations
    Tel. +1 (669) 295-1489
    apassi@infinera.com 

    About Infinera

    Infinera is a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors that enable carriers, cloud operators, governments, and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. Infinera solutions deliver industry-leading economics and performance in long-haul, submarine, data center interconnect, and metro transport applications. To learn more about Infinera, visit www.infinera.com, follow us on X and LinkedIn, and subscribe for updates.

    Infinera and the Infinera logo are registered trademarks of Infinera Corporation.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Infinera’s future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or the negative of these words or similar terms or expressions that concern Infinera’s expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the amount Infinera could receive in government funding; and statements related to the Merger, including the timing of completion of the Merger and the future performance and benefits of the combined business.

    These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and information available to Infinera as of the date hereof and are not guarantees of actual or future performance; actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied due to risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties that could cause Infinera’s results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include statements related to the Merger, including whether the Merger may not be completed or completion may be delayed, and if the Merger Agreement is terminated, there may be a required payment of a significant termination fee by either party; the receipt of necessary approvals to complete the Merger; the possibility that due to the Merger, and uncertainty regarding the Merger, Infinera’s customers, suppliers or strategic partners may delay or defer entering into contracts or making other decisions concerning Infinera; the significance and timing of costs related to the Merger; the impact on us of litigation or other stockholder action related to the Merger; the effects on us and our stockholders if the Merger is not completed; demand growth for additional network capacity and the level and timing of customer capital spending and excess inventory held by customers beyond normalized levels; delays in the development, introduction or acceptance of new products or in releasing enhancements to existing products; aggressive business tactics by Infinera’s competitors and new entrants and Infinera’s ability to compete in a highly competitive market; supply chain and logistics issues and their impact on our business, and Infinera’s dependency on sole source, limited source or high-cost suppliers; dependence on a small number of key customers; product performance problems; the complexity of Infinera’s manufacturing process; Infinera’s ability to identify, attract, upskill and retain qualified personnel; challenges with our contract manufacturers and other third-party partners; the effects of customer and supplier consolidation; dependence on third-party service partners; Infinera’s ability to respond to rapid technological changes; failure to accurately forecast Infinera’s manufacturing requirements or customer demand; failure to secure the funding contemplated by grants Infinera may receive from governments, agencies or research organizations, or failure to comply with the terms of those grants; Infinera’s future capital needs and its ability to generate the cash flow or otherwise secure the capital necessary to meet such capital needs; the effect of global and regional economic conditions on Infinera’s business, including effects on purchasing decisions by customers; the adverse impact inflation and higher interest rates may have on Infinera by increasing costs beyond what it can recover through price increases; restrictions to our operations resulting from loan or other credit agreements; the impacts of any restructuring plans or other strategic efforts on our business; Infinera’s international sales and operations; the impacts of foreign currency fluctuations; the effective tax rate of Infinera, which may increase or fluctuate; potential dilution from the issuance of additional shares of common stock in connection with the conversion of Infinera’s convertible senior notes; Infinera’s ability to protect its intellectual property; claims by others that Infinera infringes on their intellectual property rights; security incidents, such as data breaches or cyber-attacks; Infinera’s ability to comply with various rules and regulations, including with respect to export control and trade compliance, environmental, social, governance, privacy and data protection matters; events that are outside of Infinera’s control, such as natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, or other catastrophic events that could harm Infinera’s operations; Infinera’s ability to remediate its recently disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting in a timely and effective manner, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Infinera’s SEC filings from time to time; and statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. More information on potential factors that may impact Infinera’s business are set forth in Infinera’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2024, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2024, as filed with the SEC on August 2, 2024, as well as subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. These SEC filings are available on Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

    In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude in certain cases stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring and other related costs, warehouse fire recovery, merger-related charges, foreign exchange (gains) losses, net, and income tax effects. Infinera believes these adjustments are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of its underlying financial performance and also its prospects for the future and are considered by management for the purpose of making operational decisions. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release are the primary indicators management uses as a basis for its planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for gross margin, operating expenses, operating margin, net income (loss) and net income (loss) per common share prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and are subject to limitations.

    For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the table titled “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” and related footnotes.

    Infinera Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)

      Three months ended   Nine months ended
      September
    28, 2024    		   September
    30, 2023    		   September
    28, 2024    		   September
    30, 2023
    Revenue:              
    Product $ 276,214     $ 316,613     $ 778,008     $ 931,057  
    Services   78,184       75,756       226,051       229,615  
    Total revenue   354,398       392,369       1,004,059       1,160,672  
    Cost of revenue:              
    Cost of product   170,693       190,312       494,248       577,152  
    Cost of services   42,515       40,209       121,910       124,889  
    Amortization of intangible assets   —       3,528       —       10,621  
    Restructuring and other related costs   (24 )     —       652       —  
    Total cost of revenue   213,184       234,049       616,810       712,662  
    Gross profit   141,214       158,320       387,249       448,010  
    Operating expenses:              
    Research and development   73,283       76,846       225,223       237,234  
    Sales and marketing   35,715       41,075       118,357       124,406  
    General and administrative   34,160       29,368       101,114       89,762  
    Amortization of intangible assets   2,257       2,976       6,769       10,088  
    Merger-related charges   6,954       —       15,471       —  
    Restructuring and other related costs   (157 )     400       4,105       2,621  
    Total operating expenses   152,212       150,665       471,039       464,111  
    Income (loss) from operations   (10,998 )     7,655       (83,790 )     (16,101 )
    Other income (expense), net:              
    Interest income   874       546       2,789       1,734  
    Interest expense   (8,764 )     (7,608 )     (25,556 )     (21,795 )
    Other gain (loss), net   8,485       (7,540 )     (8,910 )     10,586  
    Total other income (expense), net   595       (14,602 )     (31,677 )     (9,475 )
    Loss before income taxes   (10,403 )     (6,947 )     (115,467 )     (25,576 )
    Provision for income taxes   3,910       2,466       8,528       12,510  
    Net loss $ (14,313 )   $ (9,413 )   $ (123,995 )   $ (38,086 )
    Net loss per common share:              
    Basic $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (0.17 )
    Diluted $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (0.17 )
    Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per common share:              
    Basic   235,832       228,077       233,905       225,465  
    Diluted   235,832       228,077       233,905       225,465  
     

    Infinera Corporation
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
    (In thousands, except percentages)
    (Unaudited)

      Three months ended   Nine months ended
      September
    28, 2024          		   June 29,
    2024          		   September
    30, 2023    		   September 
    28, 2024    		   September 
    30, 2023
    Reconciliation of Gross Profit and Gross Margin:                                      
    GAAP as reported $ 141,214     39.8 %   $ 135,594     39.6 %   $ 158,320   40.3 %   $ 387,249     38.6 %   $ 448,010     38.6 %
    Stock-based compensation expense(1)   2,084     0.6 %     1,777     0.5 %     2,515   0.7 %     5,754     0.5 %     7,672     0.7 %
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)   —     — %     —     — %     3,528   0.9 %     —     — %     10,621     0.9 %
    Restructuring and other related costs(3)   (24 )   (0.0) %     703     0.2 %     —         652     0.1 %     —     — %
    Warehouse fire recovery(4)   —     — %     —     — %     —   — %     —     — %     (1,985 )   (0.2) %
    Non-GAAP as adjusted $ 143,274     40.4 %   $ 138,074     40.3 %   $ 164,363   41.9 %   $ 393,655     39.2 %   $ 464,318     40.0 %
                                           
    Reconciliation of Operating Expenses:                                      
    GAAP as reported $ 152,212         $ 165,403         $ 150,665       $ 471,039         $ 464,111      
    Stock-based compensation expense(1)   12,305           8,024           13,230         32,967           41,721      
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)   2,257           2,256           2,976         6,769           10,088      
    Restructuring and other related costs(3)   (157 )         3,948           400         4,105           2,621      
    Merger-related charges(5)   6,954           8,517           —         15,471           —      
    Non-GAAP as adjusted $ 130,853         $ 142,658         $ 134,059       $ 411,727         $ 409,681      
                                           
    Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Operations and Operating Margin:                                      
    GAAP as reported $ (10,998 )   (3.1) %   $ (29,809 )   (8.7) %   $ 7,655   2.0 %   $ (83,790 )   (8.3) %   $ (16,101 )   (1.4) %
    Stock-based compensation expense(1)   14,389     4.1 %     9,801     2.8 %     15,745   3.9 %     38,721     3.8 %     49,393     4.3 %
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)   2,257     0.6 %     2,256     0.7 %     6,504   1.7 %     6,769     0.7 %     20,709     1.8 %
    Restructuring and other related costs(3)   (181 )   (0.1) %     4,651     1.4 %     400   0.1 %     4,757     0.5 %     2,621     0.2 %
    Warehouse fire recovery(4)   —     — %     —     — %     —   — %     —     — %     (1,985 )   (0.2) %
    Merger-related charges(5)   6,954     2.0 %     8,517     2.5 %     —   — %     15,471     1.5 %     —     — %
    Non-GAAP as adjusted $ 12,421     3.5 %   $ (4,584 )   (1.3) %   $ 30,304   7.7 %   $ (18,072 )   (1.8) %   $ 54,637     4.7 %
     
        Three months ended   Nine months ended
        September
    28, 2024    		       June
    29, 2024    		       September
    30, 2023    		       September
    28, 2024    		       September
    30, 2023
    Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss):                                    
    GAAP as reported   $ (14,313 )       $ (48,287 )       $ (9,413 )       $ (123,995 )       $ (38,086 )
    Stock-based compensation expense(1)     14,389           9,801           15,745           38,721           49,393  
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)     2,257           2,256           6,504           6,769           20,709  
    Restructuring and other related costs(3)     (181 )         4,651           400           4,757           2,621  
    Warehouse fire recovery(4)     —           —           —           —           (1,985 )
    Merger-related charges(5)     6,954           8,517           —           15,471           —  
    Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net(6)     (8,039 )         11,690           7,527           10,099           (9,903 )
    Income tax effects(7)     (788 )         (2,604 )         (894 )         (3,775 )         2,072  
    Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 279         $ (13,976 )       $ 19,869         $ (51,953 )       $ 24,821  
                                         
    Weighted Average Shares Used in Computing GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Common Share:                                    
    Basic     235,832           234,349           228,077           233,905           225,465  
    Diluted(8)     235,832           234,349           228,077           233,905           225,465  
                                         
    Weighted Average Shares Used in Computing Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Common Share:                                    
    Basic     235,832           234,349           228,077           233,905           225,465  
    Diluted(9)     240,502           234,349           257,219           233,905           228,735  
                                         
    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (10):                                    
    Non-GAAP net income (loss)   $ 279         $ (13,976 )       $ 19,869         $ (51,953 )       $ 24,821  
    Add: Interest expense, net     7,890           7,370           7,062           22,767           20,061  
    Less: Other gain (loss), net     446           507           (13 )         1,189           683  
    Add: Income tax effects     4,698           2,529           3,360           12,303           10,438  
    Add: Depreciation     13,501           13,285           13,498           39,975           38,694  
    Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 25,922         $ 8,701         $ 43,802         $ 21,903         $ 93,331  
                                         
    Net Income (Loss) per Common Share: GAAP                                    
    Basic   $ (0.06 )       $ (0.21 )       $ (0.04 )       $ (0.53 )       $ (0.17 )
    Diluted(8)   $ (0.06 )       $ (0.21 )       $ (0.04 )       $ (0.53 )       $ (0.17 )
                                         
    Net Income (Loss) per Common Share: Non-GAAP                                    
    Basic   $ 0.00         $ (0.06 )       $ 0.09         $ (0.22 )       $ 0.11  
    Diluted(9)   $ 0.00         $ (0.06 )       $ 0.08         $ (0.22 )       $ 0.11  
     
    (1)  Stock-based compensation expense is calculated in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation effective January 1, 2006. The following table summarizes the effects of stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees (in thousands):
     
          Three months ended   Nine months ended
          September 28,
    2024    		   June 29,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2023    		   September 28,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2023
    Cost of revenue   $ 2,084   $ 1,777   $ 2,515   $ 5,754   $ 7,672  
    Research and development     4,623     4,497     5,734     14,232     17,557  
    Sales and marketing     3,241     2,611     3,706     9,139     11,371  
    General and administration     4,441     916     3,790     9,596     12,793  
    Total operating expenses     12,305     8,024     13,230     32,967     41,721  
      Total stock-based compensation expense   $ 14,389   $ 9,801   $ 15,745   $ 38,721   $ 49,393  
     
    (2) Amortization of acquired intangible assets consists of developed technology and customer relationships acquired in connection with the acquisitions of Coriant and Transmode AB. GAAP accounting requires that acquired intangible assets are recorded at fair value and amortized over their useful lives. As this amortization is non-cash, Infinera has excluded it from its non-GAAP gross profit, operating expenses and net income measures. Management believes the amortization of acquired intangible assets is not indicative of ongoing operating performance and its exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
    (3) Restructuring and other related costs are primarily associated with the reduction of headcount and the reduction of operating costs. In addition, this includes accelerated amortization on operating lease right-of-use assets due to the cessation of use of certain facilities. Management has excluded the impact of these charges in arriving at Infinera’s non-GAAP results as they are non-recurring in nature and its exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
    (4) Warehouse fire losses were incurred due to inventory destroyed in a warehouse fire in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022. Recoveries are recorded when they are probable of receipt. Management has excluded the impact of this loss and subsequent recoveries in arriving at Infinera’s non-GAAP results as it is non-recurring in nature and its exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
    (5) Merger-related charges represent costs incurred directly in connection with the pending merger with Nokia. Management has excluded the impact of these charges in arriving at Infinera’s non-GAAP results as they are non-recurring in nature and the exclusion of these charges provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
    (6) Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net, have been excluded from Infinera’s non-GAAP results because management believes that this expense is not indicative of ongoing operating performance and its exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
    (7) The difference between the GAAP and non-GAAP tax provision is due to the net tax effects of above non-GAAP adjustments. Management believes the exclusion of these tax effects provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
    (8) The GAAP diluted shares include potentially dilutive securities from Infinera’s stock-based benefit plans and convertible senior notes. These potentially dilutive securities are added for the computation of diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis in periods when Infinera has net income on a GAAP basis, as its inclusion provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance.
     

    For purposes of calculating GAAP diluted earnings per share, we used the following net loss and weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share data):

        Three months ended   Nine months ended
        September
    28, 2024    		   June 29,
    2024    		   September
    30, 2023    		   September
    28, 2024    		   September
    30, 2023
    GAAP net loss for basic earnings per share   $ (14,313 )   $ (48,287 )   $ (9,413 )   $ (123,995 )   $ (38,086 )
    Interest expense related to the convertible senior notes, net of tax     —       —       —       —       —  
    GAAP net loss for diluted earnings per share   $ (14,313 )   $ (48,287 )   $ (9,413 )   $ (123,995 )   $ (38,086 )
                         
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding     235,832       234,349       228,077       233,905       225,465  
    Dilutive effect of restricted and performance share units     —       —       —       —       —  
    Dilutive effect of 2024 convertible senior notes(a)     —       —       —       —       —  
    Dilutive effect of 2027 convertible senior notes(b)     —       —       —       —       —  
    Dilutive effect of 2028 convertible senior notes(c)     —       —       —       —       —  
    Weighted average dilutive common shares outstanding     235,832       234,349       228,077       233,905       225,465  
                         
    GAAP net loss per common share:                    
    Basic   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.21 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (0.17 )
    Diluted   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.21 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.53 )   $ (0.17 )
                                                 
      (a)    For the three-months ended September 28, 2024, June 29, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were 1.4 million, 1.9 million and 1.9 million shares, respectively, excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect. For the nine-months ended September 28, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were 1.7 million, and 7.1 million shares, respectively, excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
      (b)    For each of the three-months ended September 28, 2024, June 29, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were 26.1 million shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect. For each of the nine-months ended September 28, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were 26.1 million shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
      (c)    For each of the three-months ended September 28, 2024, June 29, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share. For the nine-months ended September 28, 2024, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2023, there were 1.2 million shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
    (9) The non-GAAP diluted shares include the potentially dilutive securities from Infinera’s stock-based benefit plans and convertible senior notes. These potentially dilutive securities are added for the computation of diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis in periods when Infinera has net income on a non-GAAP basis as its inclusion provides a better indication of Infinera’s underlying business performance. Refer to the diluted earnings per share reconciliation presented below.
       

    For purposes of calculating non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, we used the following net income (loss) and weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share data):

            Three months ended   Nine months ended
            September 28, 2024   June 29, 2024   September 30, 2023   September 28, 2024   September 30, 2023
    Non-GAAP net income (loss) for basic earnings per share   $ 279   $ (13,976 )   $ 19,869   $ (51,953 )   $ 24,821  
    Interest expense related to the convertible senior notes, net of tax     —     —       1,359     —       —  
    Non-GAAP net income (loss) for diluted earnings per share   $ 279   $ (13,976 )   $ 21,228   $ (51,953 )   $ 24,821  
                             
    Weighted average basic common shares outstanding     235,832     234,349       228,077     233,905       225,465  
    Dilutive effect of restricted and performance share units     4,670     —       1,123     —       2,005  
    Dilutive effect of employee stock purchase plan     —     —       —     —       70  
    Dilutive effect of 2024 convertible senior notes(a)     —     —       1,899     —       —  
    Dilutive effect of 2027 convertible senior notes(b)     —     —       26,120     —       —  
    Dilutive effect of 2028 convertible senior notes(c)     —     —       —     —       1,195  
    Weighted average dilutive common shares outstanding     240,502     234,349       257,219     233,905       228,735  
                             
    Non-GAAP net income (loss) per common share:                    
    Basic   $ 0.00   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.09   $ (0.22 )   $ 0.11  
    Diluted   $ 0.00   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.08   $ (0.22 )   $ 0.11  
                                             
      (a)    For the three-months ended September 28, 2024, and June 29, 2024, there were 1.4 million, and 1.9 million shares, respectively, excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect. For the three-months ended September 30, 2023, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share. For the nine-months ended September 28, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were 1.7 million, and 7.1 million shares, respectively, excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
      (b)    For each of the three-months ended September 28, 2024, and June 29, 2024, there were 26.1 million shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect. For the three-months ended September 30, 2023, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share. For each of the nine-months ended September 28, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were 26.1 million shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
      (c)    For each of the three-months ended September 28, 2024, June 29, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share. For each of the nine-months ended September 28, 2024, and September 30, 2023, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share.
    (10) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP supplemental measure of operating performance that does not represent and should not be considered an alternative to operating loss or cash flow from operations, as determined by GAAP. Infinera’s adjusted EBITDA is calculated by excluding the above non-GAAP adjustments, interest expense, net, other gain (loss), net, income tax effects and depreciation expenses. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA is an important financial measure for use in evaluating Infinera’s financial performance, as it measures the ability of our business operations to generate cash.
       

    Infinera Corporation
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited) 

    Free Cash Flow

    We define free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the period minus the purchase of property and equipment made in the period.

    Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules. Management believes that free cash flow is an important financial measure for use in evaluating Infinera’s financial performance, as it measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net loss as a measure of our performance or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Additionally, our definition of free cash flow is limited and does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other obligations. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as supplemental to our entire statement of cash flows.

        Three months ended   Nine months ended
        September
    28, 2024    		   June 29,
    2024    		   September
    30, 2023    		   September
    28, 2024    		   September
    30, 2023
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 44,563     $ (59,954 )   $ (29,793 )   $ 8,635     $ (30,142 )
    Purchase of property and equipment     (24,090 )     (14,582 )     (13,318 )     (46,748 )     (40,900 )
    Free cash flow   $ 20,473     $ (74,536 )   $ (43,111 )   $ (38,113 )   $ (71,042 )
     

    Infinera Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In thousands, except par values)
    (Unaudited)

      September 28,
    2024    		   December 30,
    2023
    ASSETS      
    Current assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 115,089     $ 172,505  
    Short-term restricted cash   42       517  
    Accounts receivable, net   288,265       381,981  
    Inventory   356,119       431,163  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   162,560       129,218  
    Total current assets   922,075       1,115,384  
    Property, plant and equipment, net   231,190       206,997  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets   39,359       39,973  
    Intangible assets, net   18,050       24,819  
    Goodwill   237,509       240,566  
    Long-term restricted cash   446       837  
    Other long-term assets   57,128       50,662  
    Total assets $ 1,505,757     $ 1,679,238  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Current liabilities:      
    Accounts payable $ 259,225     $ 299,005  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   137,078       110,758  
    Accrued compensation and related benefits   48,683       85,203  
    Short-term debt, net   10,473       25,512  
    Accrued warranty   12,635       17,266  
    Deferred revenue   116,332       136,248  
    Total current liabilities   584,426       673,992  
    Long-term debt, net   667,205       658,756  
    Long-term accrued warranty   12,554       15,934  
    Long-term deferred revenue   21,626       21,332  
    Long-term deferred tax liability   1,770       1,805  
    Long-term operating lease liabilities   44,563       47,464  
    Other long-term liabilities   39,767       43,364  
    Commitments and contingencies      
    Stockholders’ equity:      
    Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
    Authorized shares – 25,000 and no shares issued and outstanding    		   —       —  
    Common stock, $0.001 par value
    Authorized shares – 500,000 as of September 28, 2024 and December 30, 2023   
    Issued and outstanding shares – 236,296 as of September 28, 2024 and 230,994 as of December 30, 2023    		   236       231  
    Additional paid-in capital   2,012,820       1,976,014  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (30,409 )     (34,848 )
    Accumulated deficit   (1,848,801 )     (1,724,806 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   133,846       216,591  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,505,757     $ 1,679,238  
     

    Infinera Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)

      Nine months ended
      September 28,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2023
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
    Net loss $ (123,995 )   $ (38,086 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization   46,744       59,403  
    Non-cash restructuring charges and other related costs   32       1,183  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount   2,750       2,970  
    Operating lease expense   6,905       6,402  
    Stock-based compensation expense   38,721       49,393  
    Other, net   139       (683 )
    Changes in assets and liabilities:      
    Accounts receivable   92,364       89,248  
    Inventory   74,527       (82,983 )
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (48,141 )     16,811  
    Accounts payable   (57,127 )     (27,798 )
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (5,386 )     (46,163 )
    Deferred revenue   (18,898 )     (59,839 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   8,635       (30,142 )
    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
    Purchase of property and equipment   (46,748 )     (40,900 )
    Net cash used in investing activities   (46,748 )     (40,900 )
    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
    Proceeds from issuance of 2028 Notes, net of discount   —       98,751  
    Repayment of 2024 Notes   (18,747 )     (83,446 )
    Payment of debt issuance cost   —       (2,108 )
    Proceeds from asset-based revolving credit facility   50,000       —  
    Repayment of asset-based revolving credit facility   (40,000 )     —  
    Repayment of mortgage payable   (354 )     (381 )
    Principal payments on finance lease obligations   (469 )     (784 )
    Payment of term license obligation   (7,882 )     (7,720 )
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock   5       14,931  
    Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement   (1,860 )     (2,217 )
    Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (19,307 )     17,026  
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (862 )     (8,551 )
    Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (58,282 )     (62,567 )
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   173,859       189,203  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period(1) $ 115,577     $ 126,636  
     

    Infinera Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)

      Nine months ended
      September 28,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2023
    Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
    Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 18,205   $ 9,955  
    Cash paid for interest $ 25,967   $ 21,579  
    Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:      
    Property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 26,779   $ 18,529  
    Transfer of inventory to fixed assets $ —   $ 1,207  
    Unpaid term licenses (included in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities) $ 16,380   $ 16,510  
                 
                 

    (1) Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

      September 28,
    2024    		   September 30,
    2023
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 115,089   $ 123,927  
    Short-term restricted cash   42     1,725  
    Long-term restricted cash   446     984  
    Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 115,577   $ 126,636  
     

    Infinera Corporation
    Supplemental Financial Information
    (Unaudited)

          Q4’22   Q1’23   Q2’23   Q3’23   Q4’23   Q1’24   Q2’24   Q3’24
    GAAP Revenue $(Mil)   $ 485.9     $ 392.1     $ 376.2     $ 392.4     $ 453.5     $ 306.9     $ 342.7     $ 354.4  
    GAAP Gross Margin %     37.1 %     37.5 %     38.0 %     40.3 %     38.6 %     36.0 %     39.6 %     39.8 %
      Non-GAAP Gross Margin %(1)     38.7 %     38.8 %     39.3 %     41.9 %     39.6 %     36.6 %     40.3 %     40.4 %
    GAAP Revenue Composition:                                
    Domestic %     61 %     60 %     58 %     59 %     68 %     54 %     58 %     60 %
    International %     39 %     40 %     42 %     41 %     32 %     46 %     42 %     40 %
    Customers >10% of Revenue     1       —       1       1       1       —       —       2  
    Cash Related Information:                                
    Cash from Operations $(Mil)   $ (0.6 )   $ (1.8 )   $ 1.4     $ (29.7 )   $ 79.6     $ 24.0     $ (59.9 )   $ 44.5  
    Capital Expenditures $(Mil)   $ 8.3     $ 16.8     $ 10.8     $ 13.3     $ 21.4     $ 8.1     $ 14.6     $ 24.0  
    Depreciation & Amortization $(Mil)   $ 19.8     $ 19.6     $ 19.8     $ 20.0     $ 19.4     $ 15.4     $ 15.6     $ 15.7  
    DSOs(2)     79       78       79       76       77       79       76       74  
    Inventory Metrics:                                
    Raw Materials $(Mil)   $ 48.7     $ 67.6     $ 85.4     $ 110.4     $ 133.6     $ 132.5     $ 119.4     $ 105.2  
    Work in Process $(Mil)   $ 66.6     $ 71.8     $ 71.9     $ 69.9     $ 68.4     $ 68.6     $ 68.7     $ 67.6  
    Finished Goods $(Mil)   $ 259.6     $ 273.6     $ 270.1     $ 276.6     $ 229.2     $ 219.6     $ 196.1     $ 183.3  
    Total Inventory $(Mil)   $ 374.9     $ 413.0     $ 427.4     $ 456.9     $ 431.2     $ 420.7     $ 384.2     $ 356.1  
    Inventory Turns(3)     3.4       2.4       2.2       2.1       2.5       1.8       2.0       2.3  
    Worldwide Headcount     3,267       3,351       3,365       3,369       3,389       3,323       3,334       3,340  
    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (in thousands):                                
    Basic     219,921       222,393       225,922       228,077       230,509       231,533       234,349       235,832  
    Diluted     258,030       265,921       262,712       257,219       259,210       260,980       265,591       267,999  
       
    (1) Non-GAAP adjustments include stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring and other related costs and warehouse fire recovery. For a description of this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the section titled, “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” of this press release for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. For reconciliations of prior periods that are not otherwise provided herein, see the prior period earnings releases available on our Investor Relations webpage.
    (2) Infinera calculates DSO based on 91 days. Fiscal year 2022 was 53 weeks and the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was 98 days. When calculation is based on 98 days, DSO was 85 days for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.
    (3) Infinera calculates non-GAAP inventory turns as annualized non-GAAP cost of revenue, which is calculated as GAAP cost of revenue less stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring and other related costs and warehouse fire recovery, as illustrated in the reconciliation of gross profit above, divided by the average inventory for the quarter.
       

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  • MIL-OSI: Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter Ended 2024, Declares Fourth Quarter 2024 Dividends of $0.45 Per Common Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CGBD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Justin Plouffe, CGBD’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We delivered consistent performance in the third quarter of 2024, capitalizing on increased new deal activity and the strength of our existing portfolio companies. With another strong quarter of originations, we benefited from access to the broader Carlyle Global Credit Platform, as we supplemented our core cash flow strategy with differentiated deal flow and specialty lending capabilities. We remain disciplined in our investment and portfolio management approach and are committed to executing on our strategy of providing investors with resilient, stable cash flows and principal protection.”

    Net investment income for the third quarter of 2024 was $0.47 per common share with Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Share(1) of $0.49 after adjusting for the acceleration of debt issuance costs relating to the 2015-1R CLO Reset (as defined below), net of incentive fees. Net asset value per common share decreased by 0.6% for the third quarter to $16.85 from $16.95 as of June 30, 2024. The total fair value of our investments was $1.7 billion as of September 30, 2024.

    Dividends

    On November 4, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a base quarterly common dividend of $0.40 per share plus a supplemental common dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividends are payable on January 17, 2025 to common stockholders of record on December 31, 2024.

    On September 26, 2024, the Company declared a cash dividend on the Preferred Stock for the period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 in the amount of $0.438 per Preferred Share to the holder of record on September 30, 2024.

    Conference Call

    The Company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to discuss these quarterly financial results. The conference call will be available via public webcast via a link on Carlyle Secured Lending’s website and will also be available on our website soon after the call’s completion.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    On a supplemental basis, the Company is disclosing Adjusted Net Income Per Share, which is calculated and presented on a basis other than in accordance with GAAP (“non-GAAP”). The Company’s management uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally to analyze and evaluate financial results and performance and believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends for the Company and to review the Company’s performance without giving effect to one-time or non-recurring investment income and expense events, including the effect on incentive fees. The presentation of this non-GAAP measure is not intended to be a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation.

    The Company’s management uses the non-GAAP financial measure described above internally to analyze and evaluate financial results and performance and to compare its financial results with those of other business development companies that have not had similar one-time or non-recurring events. The Company’s management believes “Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Share” is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends for the Company without giving effect to one-time or non-recurring events and are used by management to evaluate the economic earnings of the Company.

    The following details the one-time or non-recurring events considered as part of the non-GAAP measure. The non-GAAP measure is reflected net of any incentive fee impacts, as applicable.   

    • On July 2, 2024, Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC, a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, completed the refinancing of its outstanding notes by redeeming the notes in full and issuing new notes and loans (the “2015-1R CLO Reset”). Refer to Note 8, Borrowings, in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2024 for more information on the refinancing. In connection with the refinancing, the debt issuance costs were accelerated in accordance with GAAP.

    Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.

    CGBD is an externally managed specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. CGBD is managed by Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C., an SEC-registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. Since it commenced investment operations in May 2013 through September 30, 2024, CGBD has invested approximately $8.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits or repayments. CGBD’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies. CGBD has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

    Web: carlylesecuredlending.com

    About Carlyle   

    Carlyle (“Carlyle,” or the “Adviser”) (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions. With $435 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2024, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,200 employees in 28 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

    Contacts:

    Investors: Media:
    Nishil Mehta Kristen Greco Ashton
    +1-212-813-4928
    publicinvestor@carlylesecuredlending.com    		 +1-212-813-4763
    kristen.ashton@carlyle.com

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  • MIL-OSI: H&R Block to Participate in the Northcoast Research 2024 Management Fall Forum

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Jeff Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tiffany Mason, Chief Financial Officer, will host virtual investor meetings at the Northcoast Research 2024 Management Fall Forum on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

    To request a meeting, please contact your Northcoast Research salesperson.

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

    For Further Information

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  • MIL-OSI: Devon Energy Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today reported financial and operational results for the third-quarter 2024. The company also declared its quarterly dividend and provided an updated 2024 outlook. Devon’s earnings release, supplemental financial tables, guidance and related earnings presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Devon’s website, www.devonenergy.com.

    The company’s third-quarter conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. Central time (11:00 a.m. Eastern time) on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, and will serve primarily as a forum for analyst and investor questions and answers.

    ABOUT DEVON ENERGY

    Devon Energy is a leading oil and gas producer in the U.S. with a premier multi-basin portfolio headlined by a world-class acreage position in the Delaware Basin. Devon’s disciplined cash-return business model is designed to achieve strong returns, generate free cash flow and return capital to shareholders, while focusing on safe and sustainable operations. For more information, please visit www.devonenergy.com.

    Investor Contacts
    Rosy Zuklic, 405-552-7802
    Chris Carr, 405-228-2496    		            Media Contact
    Michelle Hindmarch, 405-552-7460
         

    This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

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  • MIL-OSI: Key Tronic Corporation Announces Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Key Tronic Corporation (Nasdaq: KTCC), a provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), today announced its results for the quarter ended September 28, 2024.

    For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, Key Tronic reported total revenue of $131.6 million, compared to $150.1 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024. Revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was adversely impacted by customer-driven design and qualification delays of three programs that we believe impacted revenue by approximately $9 million. These delays have since been resolved on two of these programs and shipments have resumed in the second quarter.   Production in Key Tronic’s Mexico facilities in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 increased by approximately 10% sequentially from the prior quarter.  

    The Company saw significant improvement in its production efficiencies compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, primarily as a result of recent headcount reductions, continued improvements in the supply chain and a favorable decline in the exchange rate of the Mexican Peso. Gross margins were 10.1% and operating margins were 3.4% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, up from 7.2% and 2.2%, respectively, in the same period of fiscal year 2024.

    Net income was $1.1 million or $0.10 per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to net income of $0.3 million or $0.03 per share for the same period of fiscal year 2024.   Adjusted net income was $1.2 million or $0.11 per share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to $0.0 million or $0.00 per share for the same period of fiscal year 2024. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” below for additional information about adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share.

    “While we did not meet revenue expectations in our first quarter of fiscal 2025 due to unavoidable delays for a few programs, we are pleased to see our improved operating efficiencies, margins, and liquidity,” said Brett Larsen, President and CEO. “The recent workforce reductions in Mexico, trimming of non-profitable programs, and making a concerted effort to improve working capital are starting to pay off.   We also continued to reduce our inventories, which are now much more in line with our revenue levels. Over the longer term, we expect that these strategic changes will improve our overall profitability.”  

    “During the first quarter, we also continued to win new business, including new programs in manufacturing equipment, vehicle lighting, and commercial pest control.   We believe we are well positioned for increased growth and profitability in coming periods.”

    The financial data presented for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 should be considered preliminary and could be subject to change, as the Company’s independent auditor has not completed their review procedures.

    Business Outlook

    For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, Key Tronic expects to report revenue in the range of $130 million to $140 million and earnings in the range $0.05 to $0.15 per diluted share. These expected results assume an effective tax rate of 20% in the coming quarter.

    Conference Call

    Key Tronic will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 2:00 PM Pacific (5:00 PM Eastern) today. A broadcast of the conference call will be available at www.keytronic.com under “Investor Relations” or by calling 888-394-8218 or +1-313-209-4906 (Access Code: 7268667). The Company will also reference accompanying slides that can be viewed with the webcast at www.keytronic.com under “Investor Relations”. A replay will be available at www.keytronic.com under “Investor Relations”.

    About Key Tronic

    Key Tronic is a leading contract manufacturer offering value-added design and manufacturing services from its facilities in the United States, Mexico, China and Vietnam. The Company provides its customers with full engineering services, materials management, worldwide manufacturing facilities, assembly services, in-house testing, and worldwide distribution. Its customers include some of the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers. For more information about Key Tronic visit: www.keytronic.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to those including such words as aims, anticipates, believes, continues, estimates, expects, hopes, intends, plans, predicts, projects, targets, will, or would, similar verbs, or nouns corresponding to such verbs, which may be forward looking. Forward-looking statements also include other passages that are relevant to expected future events, performances, and actions or that can only be fully evaluated by events that will occur in the future. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the Company’s statements regarding its expectations with respect to financial conditions and results, including revenue and earnings, cost savings from headcount reduction and the Mexican Peso exchange rate, demand for certain products and the effectiveness of some of its programs, business from customers and programs, and impacts from operational streamlining and efficiencies. There are many factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted or projected in forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the future of the global economic environment and its impact on our customers and suppliers; the availability of components from the supply chain; the availability of a healthy workforce; the accuracy of suppliers’ and customers’ forecasts; development and success of customers’ programs and products; timing and effectiveness of ramping of new programs; success of new-product introductions; the risk of legal proceedings or governmental investigations relating to the previously reported financial statement restatements and related material weaknesses, the May 2024 cybersecurity incident and the subject of the internal investigation by the Company’s Audit Committee and related or other unrelated matters; acquisitions or divestitures of operations or facilities; technology advances; changes in pricing policies by the Company, its competitors, customers or suppliers; impact of new governmental legislation and regulation, including tax reform, tariffs and related activities, such trade negotiations and other risks; and other factors, risks, and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share, diluted. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they provide greater transparency related to our core operations and represent supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. We exclude (or include) certain items in our non-GAAP financial measures as we believe the net result is a measure of our core business. We believe this facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period by eliminating potential differences caused by the existence and timing of certain income and expense items that would not otherwise be apparent on a GAAP basis. Non-GAAP performance measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with GAAP. We strongly encourage investors and shareholders to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. Our non-GAAP financial measures may be different from those reported by other companies. See the table below entitled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures” for reconciliations of adjusted net income to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, which is GAAP net income, and the computation of adjusted net income per share, diluted.

     
    KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended
      September 28, 2024   September 30, 2023
    Net sales $ 131,558     $ 150,112  
    Cost of sales   118,255       139,250  
    Gross profit   13,303       10,862  
    Research, development and engineering expenses   2,289       2,241  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses   6,570       5,784  
    Gain on insurance proceeds, net of losses   —       (431 )
    Total operating expenses   8,859       7,594  
    Operating income   4,444       3,268  
    Interest expense, net   3,263       3,011  
    Income before income taxes   1,181       257  
    Income tax (benefit) provision   57       (78 )
    Net income $ 1,124     $ 335  
    Net income per share — Basic $ 0.10     $ 0.03  
    Weighted average shares outstanding — Basic   10,762       10,762  
    Net income per share — Diluted $ 0.10     $ 0.03  
    Weighted average shares outstanding — Diluted   10,762       11,003  
     
    KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)
     
        September 28, 2024   June 29, 2024
    ASSETS        
    Current assets:        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,555     $ 4,752  
    Trade receivables, net of credit losses of $3,129 and $2,918     133,984       132,559  
    Contract assets     23,626       21,250  
    Inventories, net     95,845       105,099  
    Other, net of credit losses of $1,642 and $1,679     28,273       24,739  
    Total current assets     288,283       288,399  
    Property, plant and equipment, net     27,910       28,806  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets, net     14,612       15,416  
    Other assets:        
    Deferred income tax asset     18,394       17,376  
    Other     6,735       5,346  
    Total other assets     25,129       22,722  
    Total assets   $ 355,934     $ 355,343  
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    Current liabilities:        
    Accounts payable   $ 83,768     $ 79,394  
    Accrued compensation and vacation     6,870       6,510  
    Current portion of long-term debt     3,057       3,123  
    Other     18,450       15,149  
    Total current liabilities     112,145       104,176  
    Long-term liabilities:        
    Long-term debt, net     109,675       116,383  
    Operating lease liabilities     9,573       10,312  
    Deferred income tax liability     74       263  
    Other long-term obligations     124       219  
    Total long-term liabilities     119,446       127,177  
    Total liabilities     231,591       231,353  
    Shareholders’ equity:        
    Common stock, no par value—shares authorized 25,000; issued and outstanding 10,762 and 10,762 shares, respectively     47,351       47,284  
    Retained earnings     78,045       76,921  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     (1,053 )     (215 )
    Total shareholders’ equity     124,343       123,990  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 355,934     $ 355,343  
             
    KEY TRONIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended
      September 28, 2024   September 30, 2023
    GAAP net income $ 1,124     $ 335  
    Gain on insurance proceeds (net of losses)   —       (431 )
    Stock-based compensation expense   67       59  
    Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (1)   (13 )     74  
    Adjusted net income: $ 1,178     $ 37  
           
    Adjusted net income per share — non-GAAP Diluted $ 0.11     $ 0.00  
    Weighted average shares outstanding — Diluted   10,762       11,003  
           
    (1) Income tax effects are calculated using an effective tax rate of 20%, which approximates the statutory GAAP tax rate for the presented periods.
             
    CONTACTS:   Tony Voorhees   Michael Newman
        Chief Financial Officer   Investor Relations
        Key Tronic Corporation   StreetConnect
        (509)-927-5345   (206) 729-3625

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  • MIL-OSI: Wilmington Announces 2024 Third Quarter Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilmington Capital Management Inc. (TSX: WCM.A, WCM.B) (“Wilmington” or the “Corporation”) reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, of $0.05 million or $0.00 per share and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 of $1.2 million or $0.09 per share, compared to net income of $2.4 million or $0.19 per share and $2.5 million and $0.20 per share for the same periods in 2023.

    A summary of the Corporation’s activities is set out below:

    Overview
    During the past 15 months the Corporation has monetized several of its investments in order to unlock the embedded value, which had been substantially realized, simplify its business, return capital to its shareholders and pursue transactions better suited to creating value and liquidity for shareholders.

    On May 7, 2024, the Corporation paid a special dividend and a return of capital distribution totaling $2.75 per Class A and Class B share, or $33.9 million. Class A shareholders received $1.25 per Class A share as a return of capital and $1.50 as an eligible dividend. Class B shareholders received $1.12 per Class B share as a return of capital and $1.63 as an eligible dividend.

    On August 7, 2024, the Shareholders of the Corporation approved the disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation. The Corporation completed the sale of the assets of Bow City 2 Limited Partnership (“Bow City Seton”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation on August 30, 2024. The assets were sold on a cost recovery basis. On November 1, 2024, the Corporation completed the sale of its interest in the Sunchaser RV Resorts Limited Partnership (“Sunchaser Partnership”) for proceeds of $ 4.7 million. The Corporation is evaluating options to sell its 18.2% interest in the Bay Moorings Partnership, which is its remaining asset. The Bay Moorings Partnership is reviewing various options to repay advances made by the Corporation. The Corporation estimates that the sale of its interest in the Bay Moorings Partnership together with the repayment of advances will generate proceeds of approximately $5.5 million.

    Outlook
    The Corporation has taken great strides to reassess its business opportunities in the context of a changing economic environment, simplify its business, and reward shareholders for their support through the payment of dividends and return of capital. As at November 5, 2024, and taking into account the sale of the Corporation’s investment in the Sunchaser Partnership, the Corporation had cash on hand of approximately $32 million. At the completion of monetizing its remaining investments, the Corporation expects to have cash on hand, net of liabilities, of $35 million. The Corporation is actively seeking out opportunities to scale its public platform through transactions which will create value and liquidity for shareholders.  

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
     
    (unaudited) Three months ended
    September 30    		   Nine months ended
    September 30,    		  
    ($ thousands, except per share amounts) 2024   2023   2024   2023  
    Revenues        
    Management fee revenue 240   305   640   640  
    Interest, distributions and other income 315   1,022   1,401   2,660  
      555   1,327   2,041   3,300  
    Expenses        
    General and administrative (440 ) (423 ) (1,887 ) (1,331 )
    Amortization (7 ) (7 ) (21 ) (21 )
    Finance costs (1 ) (2 ) (4 ) (5 )
    Stock-based compensation —   (23 ) (18 ) (94 )
      (448 ) (455 ) (1,930 ) (1,451 )
    Fair value adjustments and other activities        
    Fair value changes to investments (30 ) 1,700   164   1,180  
    Gain from dispositions —   —   947   —  
    Equity accounted income (loss) —   19   —   (6 )
      (30 ) 1,719   1,111   1,174  
    Income before income taxes 77   2,591   1,222   3,023  
    Current income tax expense (20 ) (347 ) (481 ) (540 )
    Deferred income tax recovery —   140   453   37  
    Provision for income taxes (20 ) (207 ) (28 ) (503 )
    Net income 57   2,384   1,194   2,520  
    Other comprehensive income        
    Items that will not be reclassified to net income (loss):        
    Fair value changes to investments —   (518 ) —   (688 )
    Related income taxes —   (30 ) 36   (17 )
    Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes —   (548 ) 36   (705 )
    Comprehensive income 57   1,836   1,230   1,815  
             
    Net income per share        
    Basic —   0.19   0.09   0.20  
    Diluted —   0.19   0.09   0.20  
     
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     
    (unaudited) September 30,   December 31,  
    ($ thousands) 2024   2023  
             
    Assets        
    NON-CURRENT ASSETS        
    Investment in Maple Leaf Partnerships 910   22,910  
    Investment in Sunchaser Partnership —   4,700  
    Investment in Energy Securities —   7,584  
    Land held for development —   6,632  
    Right-of-use asset 42   64  
      952   41,890  
    CURRENT ASSETS        
    Cash 27,849   10,664  
    Short term securities —   17,000  
    Amounts receivable and other 5,423   4,616  
    Asset classified as held for sale 4,670   —  
    Total assets 38,894   74,170  
             
    Liabilities        
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES        
    Deferred income tax liabilities 196   1,773  
    Lease liabilities 70   85  
      266   1,858  
    CURRENT LIABILITIES        
    Lease liabilities 38   38  
    Income taxes payable 905   171  
    Amounts payable and other 607   800  
    Total liabilities 1,816   2,867  
             
    Equity        
    Shareholders’ equity 35,619   51,324  
    Contributed surplus —   1,132  
    Retained earnings 1,240   10,364  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income 219   8,483  
    Total equity 37,078   71,303  
    Total liabilities and equity 38,894   74,170  
       

    Executive Officers of the Corporation will be available at 403-705-8038 to answer any questions on the Corporation’s financial results.

    STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER MEASUREMENTS
    Certain statements included in this document may constitute forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, include statements regarding the operations, business, financial conditions, expected financial results, performance, opportunities, priorities, ongoing objectives, strategies and outlook of the Corporation and its investee entities and contain words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “propose”, or similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.

    While the Corporation believes the anticipated future results, performance or achievements reflected or implied in those forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s control, which may cause the actual results, performance and achievements of the Corporation to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information.

    Factors and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the ability of management of Wilmington and its investee entities to execute its and their business plans; availability of equity and debt financing and refinancing within the equity and capital markets; strategic actions including dispositions; business competition; delays in business operations; the risk of carrying out operations with minimal environmental impact; industry conditions including changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced; operational matters related to investee entities business; incorrect assessments of the value of acquisitions; fluctuations in interest rates; stock market volatility; general economic, market and business conditions; risks associated with existing and potential future law suits and regulatory actions against Wilmington and its investee entities; uncertainties associated with regulatory approvals; uncertainty of government policy changes; uncertainties associated with credit facilities; changes in income tax laws, tax laws; changes in accounting policies and methods used to report financial condition (including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates); the effect of applying future accounting changes; and other risks, factors and uncertainties described elsewhere in this document or in Wilmington’s other filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities.

    The foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the forward-looking statements, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Except as required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are effective only as of the date of this document.

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  • MIL-OSI: Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction formally opens Winnipeg Climate Resilience Centre

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is very pleased to announce the formal launch of its Climate Resilience Centre in downtown Winnipeg. The centre was made possible through generous contributions from Wawanesa, including the provision of office space in the company’s former executive office at 191 Broadway and operating funds.

    “ICLR is thrilled to partner with Wawanesa on this trailblazing facility,” said Paul Kovacs, Executive Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. “After this year’s horrendous series of storm and wildfire-related losses that have led to a record $8 billion in insurance claims, it has never been more clear that all facets of Canadian society must work together to foster resilience to extremes. In the context of making Canadian homes, both existing and new, stronger against nature’s extremes, we know what features need to be added. The new ICLR Climate Resilience Centre in Winnipeg allows attendees to see these features in action.”

    “As Canada’s leading property and casualty mutual insurer, we see firsthand the devastating impact of severe weather across the country,” said Jeff Goy, President & CEO of Wawanesa. “Driven by our commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities, Wawanesa is proud to support the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction’s new Climate Resilience Centre in our former executive office in Winnipeg. This facility will serve as a critical resource in equipping Canadians with the knowledge to better protect themselves against the growing threats of climate change, helping them to reduce their risk of loss.”

    The Climate Resilience Centre will serve as a destination for various stakeholders, such as insurers, reinsurers, brokers, home builders, building code officials and others to come together and learn about best practices and the issues involved in becoming more climate resilient. This includes:

    • Developing programming with national reach, distributing information to various stakeholders that is relevant to climate risks across the country.
    • Free attendance, allowing groups to book the premises for education sessions, host events and to collaborate in person.
    • Multimedia and other hands-on displays highlighting practical strategies for property loss mitigation developed by ICLR and sponsored by Wawanesa. The displays will be able to travel to communities for education events to address hazards such as basement flooding/sewer backup, wildfire, overland flooding, extreme wind, and hail.
    • A dedicated space sponsored by Wawanesa that will encourage attendees to come together to share knowledge and learn.

    Tours of the ICLR Climate Resilience Centre can be booked, and inquiries about borrowing the displays can be made by visiting www.iclr.org/climatecentre/.

    About The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR)
    Canada’s leading disaster research institute, the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), was established by the insurance industry in 1997 as an independent, not-for-profit research and outreach institute to champion disaster resilience in Canada. ICLR is an international centre of excellence affiliated with Western University, London, Ontario. The Institute develops and champions evidence-based disaster safety solutions that can be implemented by homeowners, businesses and governments to enhance their disaster resilience. Visit www.iclr.org for more information.

    About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
    The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at wawanesa.com.

    For more information:
    Michel Rosset
    Manager, Corporate Communications & Media Relations
    The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
    media@wawanesa.com

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2b304c1a-bceb-4c48-81ab-b15fbf482fd5

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  • MIL-OSI: Microchip Technology Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend 3.6% Year-Over-Year to 45.5 Cents Per Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ: MCHP) – Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 45.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on December 6, 2024, to stockholders of record on November 22, 2024. Microchip initiated quarterly cash dividend payments in the third quarter of fiscal year 2003 and has increased its dividend 83 times since then.

    About Microchip:

    Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve approximately 116,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

    INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:

    Sajid Daudi — Head of investor Relations….. (480) 792-7385

    The Microchip logo and name are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nasdaq Executives to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) will be presenting at the following conferences in November with webcasts available at Nasdaq’s Investor Relations website: ir.nasdaq.com/events.cfm.

    Who: Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq
    What: J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference
    When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
      2:30 PM ET
       
    Who: Sarah Youngwood, Executive Vice President & CFO, Nasdaq
    What: RBC Capital Markets Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference
    When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
      9:20 AM ET
       

    About Nasdaq

    Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.

    Media Relations Contact:

    Nick Eghtessad
    +1.929.996.8894
    Nick.Eghtessad@Nasdaq.com

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Ato Garrett
    +1.212.401.8737
    Ato.Garrett@Nasdaq.com

    -NDAQF-

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  • MIL-OSI: HP Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings on Nov 26, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) will present a live audio webcast of a conference call to review financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.

    The webcast will be available at www.hp.com/investor/2024Q4Webcast.

    A replay of the audio webcast will be available at the same website shortly after the call and will remain available for approximately one year.

    About HP Inc.

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

    ©Copyright 2024 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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  • MIL-OSI: Microchip Technology Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Net sales of $1.164 billion, down 6.2% sequentially and down 48.4% from the year ago quarter. The midpoint of our guidance provided on August 1, 2024 was net sales of $1.150 billion.
    • Revenue, gross profit and non-GAAP gross profit were positively impacted by a $13.3 million legal settlement. This settlement also positively impacted GAAP and non-GAAP EPS by $0.02 per diluted share.
    • On a GAAP basis: gross profit of 57.4%; operating income of $146.6 million and 12.6% of net sales; net income of $78.4 million; and EPS of $0.14 per diluted share. Our guidance provided on August 1, 2024 was for GAAP EPS of $0.10 to $0.14 per diluted share.
    • On a Non-GAAP basis: gross profit of 59.5%; operating income of $340.8 million and 29.3% of net sales; net income of $250.2 million; and EPS of $0.46 per diluted share. Our guidance provided on August 1, 2024 was for Non-GAAP EPS of $0.40 to $0.46 per diluted share.
    • Returned approximately $261.0 million to stockholders in the September quarter through dividends of $243.7 million and the repurchase of $17.3 million, or 0.2 million shares of our common stock, at an average price of $76.86 per share under our previously announced $4.0 billion stock buyback program. Cumulatively repurchased $2.444 billion, or 31.4 million shares, over the last twelve quarters.
    • Record quarterly dividend declared today for the December quarter of 45.5 cents per share, an increase of 3.6% from the year ago quarter.

    CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ: MCHP) – Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as summarized in the table below.

      Three Months Ended September 30, 2024(1)
    Net sales $1,163.8      
      GAAP % Non-GAAP(2) %
    Gross profit $668.5 57.4% $692.9 59.5%
    Operating income $146.6 12.6% $340.8 29.3%
    Other expense $(55.1)   $(53.3)  
    Income tax provision $13.1   $37.3  
    Net income $78.4 6.7% $250.2 21.5%
    Net income per diluted share $0.14   $0.46  
             

    (1) In millions, except per share amounts and percentages of net sales.
    (2) See the “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this release.

    Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 were $1.164 billion, down 48.4% from net sales of $2.254 billion in the prior year’s second fiscal quarter.

    GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $78.4 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, down from GAAP net income of $666.6 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, in the prior year’s second fiscal quarter. For the second quarters of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, GAAP net income was adversely impacted by amortization of acquired intangible assets associated with our previous acquisitions.

    Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $250.2 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, down from non-GAAP net income of $889.3 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, in the prior year’s second fiscal quarter. For the second quarters of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, our non-GAAP results exclude the effect of share-based compensation, cybersecurity incident expenses, other manufacturing adjustments, expenses related to our acquisition activities (including intangible asset amortization, severance, and other restructuring costs, and legal and other general and administrative expenses associated with acquisitions including legal fees and expenses for litigation and investigations related to our Microsemi acquisition), professional services associated with certain legal matters, and losses on the settlement of debt. For the second quarters of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, our non-GAAP income tax expense is presented based on projected cash taxes for the applicable fiscal year, excluding transition tax payments under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A reconciliation of our non-GAAP and GAAP results is included in this press release.

    Microchip announced today that its Board of Directors declared a record quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 45.5 cents per share, up 3.6% from the year ago quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 6, 2024 to stockholders of record on November 22, 2024.

    “Our September quarter results were consistent with our guidance, as we continued to navigate through an inventory correction that’s occurring in the midst of macro weakness for many manufacturing businesses, accentuated by heightened weakness in our European business which is concentrated with Industrial and Automotive customers,” said Ganesh Moorthy, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The ‘green shoots’ we saw in recent quarters have progressed unevenly with essentially flat sequential bookings, normalized cancellation rates and much higher expedite requests, which we believe are all positive signs for a potential bottom formation despite limited visibility.”

    Eric Bjornholt, Microchip’s Chief Financial Officer, said, “Our September quarter results reflect continued customer destocking efforts and sluggish end-market demand. We are maintaining strong cost discipline and balance sheet management while taking actions to ensure operational readiness for the anticipated market recovery.”

    Rich Simoncic, Microchip’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “Our Total System Solutions approach is driving strong execution and seeing growing adoption in AI-accelerated servers in the data center markets. Our PCIe switches, SSD controllers, CXL solutions, and associated power and timing products are key to continuing to strengthen our data center portfolio. With our expanding capabilities, we believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in this growth market.”

    Mr. Moorthy concluded, “For the December quarter, we expect net sales between $1.025 billion and $1.095 billion. While substantial inventory destocking has occurred, we continue to face macro uncertainties in what is historically our seasonally weakest quarter. Our design-in momentum continues to remain strong, driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends.”

    Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook:

    The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.

      Microchip Consolidated Guidance
    Net Sales $1.025 to $1.095 billion    
      GAAP Non-GAAP Adjustments(1) Non-GAAP(1)
    Gross Profit 56.2% to 58.1% $8.4 to $9.4 million 57.0% to 59.0%
    Operating Expenses(2) 49.1% to 51.4% $170.0 to $174.0 million 33.2% to 34.8%
    Operating Income 4.8% to 9.1% $178.4 to $183.4 million 22.2% to 25.8%
    Other Expense, net $69.3 to $69.7 million ($0.2) to $0.2 million $69.5 million
    Income Tax Provision $1.0 to $13.0 million(3) $12.6 to $21.1 million $22.1 to $25.6 million(4)
    Net Income (loss) ($21.1) to $16.5 million $157.0 to $170.9 million $135.9 to $187.4 million
    Diluted Common Shares Outstanding Approximately 537.3 to 543.0 million shares   Approximately 543.0 million shares
    Earnings (Loss) per Diluted Share ($0.04) to $0.03 $0.29 to $0.32 $0.25 to $0.35
           
    (1)  See the “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this release for information regarding our non-GAAP guidance.
    (2) We are not able to estimate the amount of certain Special Charges and Other, net that may be incurred during the quarter ending December 31, 2024. Therefore, our estimate of GAAP operating expenses excludes certain amounts that may be recognized as Special Charges and Other, net in the quarter ending December 31, 2024.
    (3) The forecast for GAAP tax expense excludes any unexpected tax events that may occur during the quarter, as these amounts cannot be forecasted.
    (4) Represents the expected cash tax rate for fiscal 2025, excluding any transition tax payments associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
       

    Capital expenditures for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 are expected to be about $20 million. Capital expenditures for all of fiscal 2025 are expected to be about $150 million. We are selectively adding capital equipment to maintain, grow and operate our internal manufacturing capabilities to support the expected growth of our business.

    Under the GAAP revenue recognition standard, we are required to recognize revenue when control of the product changes from us to a customer or distributor. We focus our sales and marketing efforts on creating demand for our products in the end markets we serve and not on moving inventory into our distribution network. We also manage our manufacturing and supply chain operations, including our distributor relationships, towards the goal of having our products available at the time and location the end customer desires.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:  Our non-GAAP adjustments, where applicable, include the effect of share-based compensation, cybersecurity incident expenses, other manufacturing adjustments, expenses related to our acquisition activities (including intangible asset amortization, severance, and other restructuring costs, and legal and other general and administrative expenses associated with acquisitions including legal fees and expenses for litigation and investigations related to our Microsemi acquisition), professional services associated with certain legal matters, and losses on the settlement of debt. For the second quarters of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, our non-GAAP income tax expense is presented based on projected cash taxes for the fiscal year, excluding transition tax payments under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

    We are required to estimate the cost of certain forms of share-based compensation, including employee stock options, restricted stock units, and our employee stock purchase plan, and to record a commensurate expense in our income statement. Share-based compensation expense is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is affected by the price of our stock at the date of grant. The price of our stock is affected by market forces that are difficult to predict and are not within the control of management. Our other non-GAAP adjustments are either non-cash expenses, unusual or infrequent items, or other expenses related to transactions. Management excludes all of these items from its internal operating forecasts and models.

    We are using non-GAAP operating expenses in dollars, including non-GAAP research and development expenses and non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP other expense, net, and non-GAAP income tax rate, which exclude the items noted above, as applicable, to permit additional analysis of our performance.

    Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they enhance the understanding of our historical financial performance and comparability between periods. Many of our investors have requested that we disclose this non-GAAP information because they believe it is useful in understanding our performance as it excludes non-cash and other charges that many investors feel may obscure our underlying operating results. Management uses non-GAAP measures to manage and assess the profitability of our business and for compensation purposes. We also use our non-GAAP results when developing and monitoring our budgets and spending. Our determination of these non-GAAP measures might not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies, and it should not be construed as a substitute for amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations associated with using these non-GAAP measures, including that they exclude financial information that some may consider important in evaluating our performance. Management compensates for this by presenting information on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis for investors and providing reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP results.

    Generally, gross profit fluctuates over time, driven primarily by the mix of products sold and licensing revenue; variances in manufacturing yields; fixed cost absorption; wafer fab loading levels; costs of wafers from foundries; inventory reserves; pricing pressures in our non-proprietary product lines; and competitive and economic conditions. Operating expenses fluctuate over time, primarily due to net sales and profit levels.

    Diluted Common Shares Outstanding can vary for, among other things, the trading price of our common stock, the exercise of options or vesting of restricted stock units, the potential for incremental dilutive shares from our convertible debentures (additional information regarding our share count is available in the investor relations section of our website under the heading “Supplemental Financial Information”), and repurchases or issuances of shares of our common stock. The diluted common shares outstanding presented in the guidance table above assumes an average Microchip stock price in the December 2024 quarter between $75 and $85 per share (however, we make no prediction as to what our actual share price will be for such period or any other period and we cannot estimate what our stock option exercise activity will be during the quarter).

    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Net sales $ 1,163.8     $ 2,254.3     $ 2,405.1     $ 4,542.9  
    Cost of sales   495.3       726.9       999.7       1,457.1  
    Gross profit   668.5       1,527.4       1,405.4       3,085.8  
                   
    Research and development   240.7       292.6       482.4       591.1  
    Selling, general and administrative   157.0       196.6       307.5       400.2  
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets   122.7       151.4       245.7       302.9  
    Special charges and other, net   1.5       1.8       4.1       3.5  
    Operating expenses   521.9       642.4       1,039.7       1,297.7  
                   
    Operating income   146.6       885.0       365.7       1,788.1  
                   
    Other expense, net   (55.1 )     (51.4 )     (112.4 )     (106.2 )
    Income before income taxes   91.5       833.6       253.3       1,681.9  
    Income tax provision   13.1       167.0       45.6       348.9  
    Net income $ 78.4     $ 666.6     $ 207.7     $ 1,333.0  
                   
    Basic net income per common share $ 0.15     $ 1.23     $ 0.39     $ 2.45  
    Diluted net income per common share $ 0.14     $ 1.21     $ 0.38     $ 2.42  
                   
    Basic common shares outstanding   536.7       543.1       536.7       544.1  
    Diluted common shares outstanding   542.0       549.2       542.4       550.3  
                                   
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in millions; unaudited)
     
    ASSETS
      September 30,   March 31,
      2024   2024
    Cash and short-term investments $ 286.1   $ 319.7
    Accounts receivable, net   1,044.3     1,143.7
    Inventories   1,339.6     1,316.0
    Other current assets   235.5     233.6
    Total current assets   2,905.5     3,013.0
           
    Property, plant and equipment, net   1,171.2     1,194.6
    Other assets   11,545.6     11,665.6
    Total assets $ 15,622.3   $ 15,873.2
           
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
           
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,339.4   $ 1,520.0
    Current portion of long-term debt   1,946.3     999.4
    Total current liabilities   3,285.7     2,519.4
           
    Long-term debt   4,476.6     5,000.4
    Long-term income tax payable   590.4     649.2
    Long-term deferred tax liability   29.8     28.8
    Other long-term liabilities   963.9     1,017.6
           
    Stockholders’ equity   6,275.9     6,657.8
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 15,622.3   $ 15,873.2
               
    MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
    (in millions, except per share amounts and percentages; unaudited)
     
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Gross profit, as reported $ 668.5     $ 1,527.4     $ 1,405.4     $ 3,085.8  
    Share-based compensation expense   4.3       7.4       10.9       14.2  
    Cybersecurity incident expenses   20.1       —       20.1       —  
    Non-GAAP gross profit $ 692.9     $ 1,534.8     $ 1,436.4     $ 3,100.0  
    GAAP gross profit percentage   57.4 %     67.8 %     58.4 %     67.9 %
    Non-GAAP gross profit percentage   59.5 %     68.1 %     59.7 %     68.2 %
                                   
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Research and development expenses, as reported $ 240.7     $ 292.6     $ 482.4     $ 591.1  
    Share-based compensation expense   (26.9 )     (23.7 )     (50.2 )     (46.6 )
    Other adjustments   —       (0.2 )     —       (0.4 )
    Non-GAAP research and development expenses $ 213.8     $ 268.7     $ 432.2     $ 544.1  
    GAAP research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales   20.7 %     13.0 %     20.1 %     13.0 %
    Non-GAAP research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales   18.4 %     11.9 %     18.0 %     12.0 %
                                   
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported $ 157.0     $ 196.6     $ 307.5     $ 400.2  
    Share-based compensation expense   (15.1 )     (14.3 )     (29.2 )     (29.1 )
    Cybersecurity incident expenses   (1.3 )     —       (1.3 )     —  
    Other adjustments   (2.1 )     (0.6 )     (3.4 )     0.5  
    Professional services associated with certain legal matters   (0.2 )     (0.3 )     (0.7 )     (0.8 )
    Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses $ 138.3     $ 181.4     $ 272.9     $ 370.8  
    GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales   13.5 %     8.7 %     12.8 %     8.8 %
    Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales   11.9 %     8.0 %     11.3 %     8.2 %
                                   
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Operating expenses, as reported $ 521.9     $ 642.4     $ 1,039.7     $ 1,297.7  
    Share-based compensation expense   (42.0 )     (38.0 )     (79.4 )     (75.7 )
    Cybersecurity incident expenses   (1.3 )     —       (1.3 )     —  
    Other adjustments   (2.1 )     (0.8 )     (3.4 )     0.1  
    Professional services associated with certain legal matters   (0.2 )     (0.3 )     (0.7 )     (0.8 )
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1)   (122.7 )     (151.4 )     (245.7 )     (302.9 )
    Special charges and other, net   (1.5 )     (1.8 )     (4.1 )     (3.5 )
    Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 352.1     $ 450.1     $ 705.1     $ 914.9  
    GAAP operating expenses as a percentage of net sales   44.8 %     28.5 %     43.2 %     28.6 %
    Non-GAAP operating expenses as a percentage of net sales   30.3 %     20.0 %     29.3 %     20.1 %
                                   

    (1) Amortization of acquired intangible assets consists of core and developed technology and customer-related acquired intangible assets in connection with business combinations. Such charges are excluded for purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures.

    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Operating income, as reported $ 146.6     $ 885.0     $ 365.7     $ 1,788.1  
    Share-based compensation expense   46.3       45.4       90.3       89.9  
    Cybersecurity incident expenses   21.4       —       21.4       —  
    Other adjustments   2.1       0.8       3.4       (0.1 )
    Professional services associated with certain legal matters   0.2       0.3       0.7       0.8  
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1)   122.7       151.4       245.7       302.9  
    Special charges and other, net   1.5       1.8       4.1       3.5  
    Non-GAAP operating income $ 340.8     $ 1,084.7     $ 731.3     $ 2,185.1  
    GAAP operating income as a percentage of net sales   12.6 %     39.3 %     15.2 %     39.4 %
    Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of net sales   29.3 %     48.1 %     30.4 %     48.1 %
                                   

    (1) Amortization of acquired intangible assets consists of core and developed technology and customer-related acquired intangible assets in connection with business combinations. Such charges are excluded for purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures. The use of acquired intangible assets contributed to our revenues earned during the periods presented.

    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OTHER EXPENSE, NET TO NON-GAAP OTHER EXPENSE, NET
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Other expense, net, as reported $ (55.1 )   $ (51.4 )   $ (112.4 )   $ (106.2 )
    Loss on settlement of debt   —       3.1       —       12.2  
    Loss on available-for-sale investments   1.8       —       1.8       —  
    Non-GAAP other expense, net $ (53.3 )   $ (48.3 )   $ (110.6 )   $ (94.0 )
    GAAP other expense, net, as a percentage of net sales (4.7) %   (2.3) %   (4.7) %   (2.3) %
    Non-GAAP other expense, net, as a percentage of net sales (4.6) %   (2.1) %   (4.6) %   (2.1) %
                   
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME TAX PROVISION TO NON-GAAP INCOME TAX PROVISION
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Income tax provision as reported $ 13.1     $ 167.0     $ 45.6     $ 348.9  
    Income tax rate, as reported   14.3 %     20.0 %     18.0 %     20.7 %
    Other non-GAAP tax adjustment   24.2       (19.9 )     35.0       (52.4 )
    Non-GAAP income tax provision $ 37.3     $ 147.1     $ 80.6     $ 296.5  
    Non-GAAP income tax rate   13.0 %     14.2 %     13.0 %     14.2 %
                                   
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME AND GAAP DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NON-GAAP DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    Net income, as reported $ 78.4     $ 666.6     $ 207.7     $ 1,333.0  
    Share-based compensation expense   46.3       45.4       90.3       89.9  
    Cybersecurity incident expenses   21.4       —       21.4       —  
    Other adjustments   2.1       0.8       3.4       (0.1 )
    Professional services associated with certain legal matters   0.2       0.3       0.7       0.8  
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets   122.7       151.4       245.7       302.9  
    Special charges and other, net   1.5       1.8       4.1       3.5  
    Loss on settlement of debt   —       3.1       —       12.2  
    Loss on available-for-sale investments   1.8       —       1.8       —  
    Other non-GAAP tax adjustment   (24.2 )     19.9       (35.0 )     52.4  
    Non-GAAP net income $ 250.2     $ 889.3     $ 540.1     $ 1,794.6  
    GAAP net income as a percentage of net sales   6.7 %     29.6 %     8.6 %     29.3 %
    Non-GAAP net income as a percentage of net sales   21.5 %     39.4 %     22.5 %     39.5 %
    Diluted net income per common share, as reported $ 0.14     $ 1.21     $ 0.38     $ 2.42  
    Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share $ 0.46     $ 1.62     $ 1.00     $ 3.26  
    Diluted common shares outstanding, as reported   542.0       549.2       542.4       550.3  
    Diluted common shares outstanding non-GAAP   542.0       549.2       542.4       550.3  
                                   
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS TO FREE CASH FLOW
      Three Months Ended September 30,   Six Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
    GAAP cash flow from operations, as reported $ 43.6     $ 616.2     $ 420.7     $ 1,609.4  
    Capital expenditures   (20.8 )     (74.4 )     (93.7 )     (185.5 )
    Free cash flow $ 22.8     $ 541.8     $ 327.0     $ 1,423.9  
    GAAP cash flow from operations as a percentage of net sales   3.7 %     27.3 %     17.5 %     35.4 %
    Free cash flow as a percentage of net sales   2.0 %     24.0 %     13.6 %     31.3 %
                                   

    Microchip will host a conference call today, November 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss this release. This call will be simulcast over the Internet at www.microchip.com. The webcast will be available for replay until November 26, 2024.

    A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on November 5, 2024 and will remain available until 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on November 26, 2024. Interested parties may listen to the replay by dialing 201-612-7415/877-660-6853 and entering access code 13747161.

    Cautionary Statement:

    The statements in this release relating to continuing to navigate through an inventory correction, macro weakness for many manufacturing businesses, heightened weakness in our European business, that the green shoots we saw in recent quarters have progressed unevenly, our belief that these are all positive signs for a potential bottom formation despite limited visibility, that we are maintaining strong cost discipline and balance sheet management while taking actions to ensure operational readiness for the anticipated market recovery, that our Total System Solutions approach is driving strong execution and seeing growing adoption in AI-accelerated servers in the data center markets, that our PCIe switches, SSD controllers, CXL solutions, and associated power and timing products are key to continuing to strengthen our data center portfolio, that we believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in this growth market, that for the December quarter we expect net sales between $1.025 billion and $1.095 billion, that we continue to face macro uncertainties in what is historically our seasonally weakest quarter, that our design-in momentum continues to remain strong, driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends, our third quarter fiscal 2025 guidance for net sales and GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit, operating expenses, operating income, other expense, net, income tax provision, net income, diluted common shares outstanding, earnings per diluted share, capital expenditures for the December 2024 quarter and for all of fiscal 2025, selectively adding capital equipment to maintain, grow and operate our internal manufacturing capabilities to support the expected growth of our business, our belief that non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and our assumed average stock price in the December 2024 quarter are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: any continued uncertainty, fluctuations or weakness in the U.S. and world economies (including China and Europe) due to changes in interest rates, high inflation or the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (including lock-downs in China), actions taken or which may be taken by the Biden administration or the U.S. Congress, monetary policy, political, geopolitical, trade or other issues in the U.S. or internationally (including the military conflicts in Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East and the outcome of the U.S. elections in November), further changes in demand or market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers and our ability to respond to any increases or decreases in market demand or customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the mix of inventory we hold, our ability to satisfy any short-term orders from our inventory and our ability to effectively manage our inventory levels; the impact that the CHIPS Act will have on increasing manufacturing capacity in our industry by providing incentives for us, our competitors and foundries to build new wafer manufacturing facilities or expand existing facilities; the amount and timing of any incentives we may receive under the CHIPS Act, the impact of current and future changes in U.S. corporate tax laws (including the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), foreign currency effects on our business; changes in utilization of our manufacturing capacity and our ability to effectively manage our production levels to meet any increases or decreases in market demand or any customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the impact of inflation on our business; competitive developments including pricing pressures; the level of orders that are received and can be shipped in a quarter; our ability to realize the expected benefits of our long-term supply assurance program; changes or fluctuations in customer order patterns and seasonality; our ability to effectively manage our supply of wafers from third party wafer foundries to meet any decreases or increases in our needs and the cost of such wafers, our ability to obtain additional capacity from our suppliers to increase production to meet any future increases in market demand; our ability to successfully integrate the operations and employees, retain key employees and customers and otherwise realize the expected synergies and benefits of our acquisitions; the impact of any future significant acquisitions or strategic transactions we may make; the costs and outcome of any current or future litigation or other matters involving our acquisitions (including the acquired business, intellectual property, customers, or other issues); the costs and outcome of any current or future tax audit or investigation regarding our business or our acquired businesses; fluctuations in our stock price and trading volume which could impact the number of shares we acquire under our share repurchase program and the timing of such repurchases; disruptions in our business or the businesses of our customers or suppliers due to natural disasters (including any floods in Thailand), terrorist activity, armed conflict, war, worldwide oil prices and supply, public health concerns or disruptions in the transportation system; and general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally.

    For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to Microchip’s filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. You can obtain copies of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other relevant documents for free at Microchip’s website (www.microchip.com) or the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) or from commercial document retrieval services.

    Stockholders of Microchip are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. Microchip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after this November 5, 2024 press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    About Microchip:

    Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. Our solutions serve approximately 116,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

    Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

    INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
    Sajid Daudi — Head of Investor Relations….. (480) 792-7385

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  • MIL-OSI: Runway Growth Finance Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter Regular Dividend of $0.40

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2024 regular cash distribution of $0.40 per share.

    The following shows the key dates of the fourth quarter 2024 dividend:

    Declaration Date: November 5, 2024
    Record Date: November 18, 2024
    Payment Date: December 2, 2024

    Runway Growth generally intends to distribute, out of assets legally available for distribution, substantially all of its available earnings, on a quarterly basis, subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors. Any distribution by the Company will depend on the Company’s earnings, financial condition, maintenance of regulated investment company status for income tax purposes, compliance with applicable business development company regulations and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant from time to time. The Company also maintains an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan, as amended, for its stockholders. As a result, if the Company declares a distribution, then stockholders who have not opted out of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock.

    About Runway Growth Finance Corp.
    Runway Growth is a growing specialty finance company focused on providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Runway Growth is a closed-end investment fund that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Runway Growth is externally managed by Runway Growth Capital LLC, an established registered investment advisor that was formed in 2015 and led by industry veteran David Spreng. For more information, please visit www.runwaygrowth.com

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Runway Growth’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Runway Growth undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

    IR Contacts:
    Taylor Donahue, Prosek Partners, tdonahue@prosek.com
    Thomas B. Raterman, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, tr@runwaygrowth.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Enstar Acquires Bermuda Reinsurer in its Second Property ILS Transaction

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (“Cavello Bay”), has acquired a Bermuda-domiciled Class 3B insurer and segregated accounts company (the “Reinsurer”).

    The Reinsurer underwrote property reinsurance business between 2020 and 2023 on behalf of third-party investors, assuming the risk through retrocession agreements with a fronting carrier. The Reinsurer had $66 million of shareholders’ equity at the end of July 2024.

    The Reinsurer will be merged into Cavello Bay and a consolidated and amended retrocession agreement between the fronting carrier and Cavello Bay will become effective.

    Dominic Silvester, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar, said: “This acquisition is our second transaction in the property ILS space in recent months, which we see as a growth market for legacy solutions. The deal structure eliminates collateral requirements, demonstrating the benefit of Cavello Bay’s strong balance sheet and financial strength rating.”

    About Enstar 

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

    Cautionary Statement  

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as ‘aim’, ‘ambition’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘plan’, ‘believe’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future events or performance. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Enstar’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Enstar’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact:

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Steven Crowder’s MugClub Community Joins Rumble Premium Ahead of the “Election Livestream of the Century: The Rumble on Rumble”

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, today announced that the popular content creator Steven Crowder will host an Election Night livestream – titled the “The Election Livestream of the Century: The Rumble on Rumble” – beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST and will promote Rumble Premium, the platform’s ad-free subscription product, as his new home for exclusive content. Rumble users who are already subscribers to Crowder’s MugClub will receive access to Rumble Premium automatically. Crowder currently has over 1.6 million subscribers to his Rumble channel.

    “Rumble is the destination for millions of people who want unfiltered coverage of current events and breaking news, and Steven Crowder is one of the favorite content creators they’re looking for,” said Rumble Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Pavlovski. “In addition to an improved ad-free experience, Rumble Premium will give subscribers access to exclusive content.”

    “The coverage of the 2024 United States presidential election promises to be the most watched in world history and people are eager to consume news and commentary free from the influence of corporate media and censors of all kinds. Rumble is the world’s leading free speech video-sharing platform providing access to the content that people seek,” Pavlovski added.

    ABOUT RUMBLE

    Rumble is a high-growth video platform and cloud services provider that is creating an independent infrastructure. Rumble’s mission is to restore the internet to its roots by making it free and open once again. For more information, visit: corp.rumble.com.

    Contact: press@rumble.com

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  • MIL-OSI: iRhythm Technologies to Participate in the Wolfe Research 2024 Healthcare Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading digital health care company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease, announced today that the company will be participating in the upcoming Wolfe Research 2024 Healthcare Conference.

    iRhythm’s management is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, November 19, at 9:50 am Eastern Time. Interested parties may access a live and archived webcast of the presentation on the “Events & Presentations” section of the company’s investor website at investors.irhythmtech.com.

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

    Investor Contact
    Stephanie Zhadkevich
    investors@irhythmtech.com

    Media Contact
    Kassandra Perry
    irhythm@highwirepr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Weatherford Announces Contract Awards with Kuwait Oil Company and NOC in Qatar

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced two contracts in the Middle East, with Kuwait Oil Company (“KOC”) and a National Oil Company (“NOC”) in Qatar.

    KOC awarded Weatherford a Managed Pressure Drilling (“MPD”) services contract, focusing on improving operational efficiency, enhancing safety, accelerating well-delivery timelines, and reducing costs by deploying Weatherford’s innovative Victus™ Intelligent MPD system. Known for its automation and precision, Victus™ enables safer and faster drilling by providing precise pressure control and real-time data integration to optimize well conditions in complex drilling environments. This advanced technology is set to support KOC’s goals for enhanced safety, speed, and cost efficiency in well delivery.

    In addition, Weatherford has secured a five-year contract with an NOC in Qatar to provide fishing and drilling tools, with a five-year extension option. This contract highlights Weatherford’s commitment to supporting the NOC’s operational resilience by offering advanced fishing and drilling solutions. These tools, combined with Weatherford’s technical expertise, will assist the operator in overcoming challenging fishing scenarios, ensuring continuity and efficiency in their drilling operations.

    Girish Saligram, President and Chief Executive Officer of Weatherford, commented, “Weatherford is honored to partner with both KOC and an NOC in Qatar. These agreements underscore our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies and dependable service, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in the Middle East and supporting regional operators in achieving their enhanced safety, efficiency, and resilience goals.”

    About Weatherford

    Weatherford delivers innovative energy services that integrate proven technologies with advanced digitalization to create sustainable offerings for maximized value and return on investment. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. The Company conducts business in approximately 75 countries and has approximately 19,000 team members representing more than 110 nationalities and 330 operating locations. Visit weatherford.com for more information and connect with us on social media.

    For Media:
    Kelley Hughes
    Corporate Communications
    Media@weatherford.com

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  • MIL-OSI: ARB IOT Group Limited Signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) To Accelerate Global AI Revolution with Advanced Server Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — – ARB IOT Group Limited (“AIGL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARBB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) between its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, ARBIOT Sdn Bhd, with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”) and ServerSphere to collaborate on global artificial intelligence (AI) server solutions. This strategic partnership aims to combine each party’s expertise and resources to provide comprehensive AI server solutions, accelerating the global AI revolution.

    ASUS is a Taiwan-based multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company established in 1989. ASUS is considered the world’s No. 1 motherboard and gaming brand, as well as a top-three consumer notebook vendor.

    ServerSphere is a Taiwanese AI server hardware company partnered with Phison Electronics Corporation, a leading Taiwanese company specializing in controllers for NAND flash memory chips.  This partnership enhances ServerSphere’s AI servers with advanced storage technologies, allowing it to effectively meet the evolving demands of the global market.

    The MOU signifies the establishment of a strategic global partnership focusing on developing and promoting AI server solutions worldwide. The cooperation includes hardware supply, software development, assembly, and sales, aiming to jointly expand the global AI market and enhance market competitiveness.

    AIGL’s turnkey AI server solutions arising from this partnership are designed to be user-friendly and accessible, allowing users worldwide to manage, configure, and monitor applications and resources with minimal technical knowledge. AIGL’s solutions offers cost-effective options to customers by optimising resources, reducing operational costs, and improving efficiency. With robust privacy and data protection features, AIGL’s AI servers ensure customer data security, making application development more affordable and secure for businesses globally by offering efficient, scalable, and cost-saving tools.

    The AI servers offer a balanced, cost-effective and flexible solution ideal for data centres, offering an alternative to the H100/200 solutions currently available in the market. By addressing the evolving needs of the global AI data centre market, this new strategic alliance aims to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies globally.

    The MOU not only emphasizes cooperation through the combination of expertise and resources to develop AI server solutions but also seeks to generate further synergies and new business opportunities. The Company will be responsible for assembling, testing, localization, and customization of the AI servers. Additionally, the Company will handle global market sales, promotion, and after-sales support services of the final product globally, and will propose improvement based on market demands to assist in the enhancement and evolution of these AI server products.

    This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Company’s growth, leveraging combined expertise in AI computing technology and promoting sustainable advanced AI server solutions to accelerate the global AI revolution.

    About ARB IOT Group Limited

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

    Safe Harbor Statement

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

    For further information, please contact:

    ARB IOT Group Limited
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: contact@arbiotgroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Red River Bancshares, Inc. Announces Private Stock Repurchase

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the “Company”) announced today that, on November 5, 2024, the Company entered into a stock repurchase agreement with two shareholders for the repurchase by the Company of 50,000 shares of its common stock in a privately-negotiated transaction for a purchase price of $2.5 million. The purchase price reflects a discount to the 10-, 20-, and 30-day volume weighted average price on November 1, 2024. Blake Chatelain, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to complete this repurchase, which shows our continued commitment to increasing shareholder value.”

    About Red River Bancshares, Inc.
    The Company is the bank holding company for Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999 that provides a fully integrated suite of banking products and services tailored to the needs of our commercial and retail customers. Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and one combined loan and deposit production office in New Orleans, Louisiana. Banking centers are located in the following Louisiana markets: Central, which includes the Alexandria metropolitan statistical area (“MSA”); Northwest, which includes the Shreveport-Bossier City MSA; Capital, which includes the Baton Rouge MSA; Southwest, which includes the Lake Charles MSA; the Northshore, which includes Covington; Acadiana, which includes the Lafayette MSA; and New Orleans.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on various facts and derived using numerous assumptions that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include information about the expected benefits of the repurchase, information concerning the timing, manner, amount, and overall impact of future purchases under the repurchase program, as well as any other statement other than statements of historical fact. Words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would,” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words, or such other comparable words or phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about the Company’s industry, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, you are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Unless required by law, the Company also disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Interested parties should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should carefully consider the risks and other factors that the Company faces. For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

    Contact:
    Julia Callis
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
    318-561-4042
    julia.callis@redriverbank.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Enstar Group Limited Announces Quarterly Preference Share Dividends

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2024.

    Dividends on Enstar’s Series E 7.00% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share (each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series E Preference Share) will be payable on December 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2024.

    About Enstar

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

    Cautionary Statement

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Enstar and its management team. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Important risk factors regarding Enstar can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the interim period ended June 30, 2024 and are incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore, Enstar undertakes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statements or publicly announce any updates or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, except as required by law.

    Contact: Enstar Communications
    Telephone: +1 (441) 292-3645

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  • MIL-OSI: Oak Valley Community Bank Receives Approval On $125,000 in Grants Submitted to Support Turlock Gospel Mission and Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OAKDALE, Calif., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced they have received approval on two 2024 AHEAD grants which were submitted to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) on behalf of Turlock Gospel Mission and Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County for $100,000 and $25,000, respectively.

    The communities in Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties are one step closer to getting a needed boost in affordable housing and job training. This highly impactful grant will support Turlock Gospel Mission to create new jobs and purchase equipment for their workforce development and job training program, Volente Coffee Roasters. The grant will support Habitat for Humanity’s digital reach and community engagement in Sonora, CA, by upgrading their communication infrastructure.

    As a sponsor of FHLBank San Francisco’s Community Investment Programs and advocate for the services Turlock Gospel Mission and Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County provide to our community, Oak Valley Community Bank authored and provided supplemental input for this grant. Jose Sabala, Oak Valley’s Community Reinvestment Officer, remarked, “We are deeply honored to facilitate these grants for Turlock Gospel Mission and Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County. As a community-driven bank, we are dedicated to forging partnerships that create meaningful, lasting change within our communities. The support from FHLBank San Francisco underscores a shared commitment to directing vital resources to the communities we proudly serve, and we are grateful for the chance to make a tangible impact together.”

    “These grants delivered in partnership with our member Oak Valley Community Bank will help boost economic opportunity and create access to vital services and support that can be life-changing for people engaged with these programs serving Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties,” said Eric Cicourel, community investment officer for FHLBank San Francisco. “We’re proud that for 20 years and counting, the AHEAD Program continues to make a positive impact throughout the communities we serve.”

    AHEAD economic development grants enable FHLBank San Francisco member financial institutions like Oak Valley Community Bank to fund economic development projects that target pressing community needs and bring greater opportunity to underserved populations. AHEAD grants support innovative, targeted initiatives that will create new economic opportunity by expanding proven development models or piloting new interventions. Grants are awarded annually to the Bank’s members partnering with local nonprofits to meet diverse local needs. The grant is part of a $7.3 million disbursement of AHEAD funds awarded to 84 innovative economic development projects in Arizona, California, and Nevada. A full list of 2024 AHEAD grants are available on the FHLBank San Francisco website.

    About Turlock Gospel Mission:

    Turlock Gospel Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2007. Turlock Gospel Mission offers three meals per day, emergency overnight shelter for men, women, and their children, both Men’s and Women’s Restoration Program, and guest services including case management, transportation, clothes closet, shelter from inclement weather, on-site pet kennels, pastoral counseling, and culinary job training. For more information, call (209) 656-1033 or visit turlockgospelmission.org.

    About Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County:

    Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1999. They are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing through constructing homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies, and providing training and access to resources to help families become self-reliant and successful homeowners. For more information, call (209) 536-0970 or visit www.habitattuolumne.org.

    About Oak Valley Community Bank:

    Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate through 18 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, Roseville, two branches in Sonora, three branches in Modesto, and three branches in their Eastern Sierra division, which includes Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop. For more information, call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.

    Contact:      Chris Courtney/Rick McCarty
    Phone:   (209) 848-BANK (2265)
    Toll Free (866) 844–7500
    www.ovcb.com
         

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  • MIL-OSI: Fundamental Global Inc. Merchant Banking Client Aldel Financial II Inc. Announces Closing of $230 Million Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Mooresville, NC, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fundamental Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) (“Fundamental Global” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Aldel Financial II Inc. (Aldel Financial II”), one of the Company’s merchant banking holdings, has successfully completed a $230 million initial public offering.

    Aldel Financial II is a newly organized special purpose acquisition company led by Chairman and CEO Robert Kauffman, former co-founder of Fortress Investment Group, LLC. Aldel Financial II intends to use the net proceeds to consummate its initial business combination.

    Following Aldel Financial II’s IPO, the Company’s holding position includes:

    • 203,571 Aldel Financial II Class B Ordinary Shares
    • 28,170 Aldel Financial II Private Units, consisting of:
      • 28,170 Class A common shares and
      • 14,085 $11.50 5-year warrants
    • 33,044 Aldel Financial II $15.00 10-year warrants

    About Fundamental Global Inc.

    Fundamental Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including reinsurance, asset management, merchant banking, and managed services.

    The FG® logo and Fundamental Global® are registered trademarks of Fundamental Global LLC.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    In addition to the historical information included herein, this press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the final prospectus related to the public offering filed with the SEC, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the Company’s other reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.        

    Investor Relations Contacts:
    investors@fundamentalglobal.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Dave Announces Preliminary Financial Results for Third Quarter 2024 and Issues Statement Regarding FTC Matter

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dave Inc. (“Dave” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DAVE), one of the nation’s leading neobanks, today announced certain preliminary financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

    Preliminary Financial Results for Third Quarter 2024

    Management expects the Company to report the following preliminary, unaudited results in respect of its quarterly period ended September 30, 2024:

    • Revenue of $92.5 million, a 41% year-over-year increase
    • Net Income of $0.5 million, a $12.5 million year-over-year increase. Net income for the quarter includes a $7.0 million legal settlement and litigation reserve related to the FTC matter referenced further below
    • Adjusted EBITDA* of $24.7 million, a $27.2 million year-over-year increase

    * Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure at the end of the press release.

    “In light of the recent FTC action, we wanted to share preliminary Q3 results and reiterate the positive outlook for our business,” said Jason Wilk, Founder and CEO of Dave. “We are pleased to report that we have delivered yet another record quarter of accelerating revenue growth and profitability, demonstrating the continued strength of our business. Given our strong year-to-date performance and continued positive outlook, we plan to raise our full-year 2024 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance in our upcoming earnings release on November 12.

    “It is worth emphasizing that the FTC’s action, for which we believe we have strong defenses, is related to consumer disclosures and consent, not our ability to charge subscription fees and optional tips and express fees moving forward. Accordingly, we have not contemplated any changes to our forecast as a result of the FTC’s action.

    “With strong profitability, we believe we are well-positioned to sustain a vigorous defense and bring this matter to resolution. Our commitment to transparency, compliance, and customer trust remains our highest priority as we continue to serve the needs of our members.”

    The financial information in this press release is preliminary, unaudited, based on currently available information, and subject to adjustment in the final financial statements to be filed with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

    Statement Regarding FTC Matter

    As we disclosed in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024, we have been cooperating with the FTC in response to a Civil Investigative Demand seeking information about our ExtraCash and other banking products. Following months of good-faith negotiations, we are disappointed the FTC has chosen to file suit against Dave, a company on a mission to level the financial playing field for the millions of Americans poorly served by the legacy financial system. The FTC asserts many incorrect claims regarding Dave’s disclosures and how the Company acquires consent for the fees associated with our products. For the avoidance of doubt, Dave’s ability to charge subscription fees and optional tips and express fees is not in question. We believe this case is another example of regulatory overreach by the FTC, and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves. We take compliance and customer transparency very seriously and believe that we have always acted within the law. We remain focused on serving our members who love and rely on our products.

    Full Earnings Release and Conference Call

    Dave management will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its full financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The Company’s results will be reported in a press release prior to the call. The conference call details are as follows:

    Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
    Dial-in registration link: Here
    Live webcast registration link: Here

    The conference call will also be available for replay in the Events section of the Company’s website, along with the transcript, at https://investors.dave.com.

    If you have any difficulty registering for or connecting to the conference call, please contact Elevate IR at DAVE@elevate-ir.com.

    About Dave

    Dave (Nasdaq: DAVE) is a leading U.S. neobank and fintech pioneer serving millions of everyday Americans. Dave uses disruptive technologies to provide best-in-class banking services at a fraction of the price of incumbents. Dave partners with Evolve Bank & Trust, a FDIC member. For more information about the company, visit: www.dave.com. For investor information and updates, visit: investors.dave.com and follow @davebanking on X.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as “feels,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “remains,” “should,” “is to be,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology and include, among other things, the quotation of our Chief Executive Officer relating to Dave’s future performance and growth, statements relating to fiscal year 2024 guidance, projected financial results for future periods, plans for marketing spend and the FTC’s lawsuit against us and other statements about future events. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not limited to: the ability of Dave to compete in its highly competitive industry; the ability of Dave to keep pace with the rapid technological developments in its industry and the larger financial services industry; the ability of Dave to manage risks associated with providing ExtraCash advances; the ability of Dave to retain its current Members, acquire new Members and sell additional functionality and services to its Members; the ability of Dave to protect intellectual property and trade secrets; the ability of Dave to maintain the integrity of its confidential information and information systems or comply with applicable privacy and data security requirements and regulations; the reliance by Dave on a single bank partner; the ability of Dave to maintain or secure current and future key banking relationships and other third-party service providers; changes in applicable laws or regulations and extensive and evolving government regulations that impact operations and business; the ability to attract or maintain a qualified workforce; level of product service failures that could lead Dave Members to use competitors’ services; investigations, claims, disputes, enforcement actions, litigation and/or other regulatory or legal proceedings, including the FTC’s lawsuit against Dave; the ability to maintain the listing of Dave Class A Common Stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market; the possibility that Dave may be adversely affected by other economic factors, including rising interest rates, and business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in Dave’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading “Risk Factors,” filed with the SEC and other reports and documents Dave files from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Dave undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

    Preliminary Financial and Operating Results

    The preliminary financial results set forth above for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reflect preliminary, unaudited estimates with respect to such results based solely on currently available information, which is subject to change. Such preliminary results are subject to the finalization of quarter-end financial and accounting procedures. While carrying out such procedures, Dave may identify items that would require it to make adjustments to the preliminary estimates of financial results set forth herein. As a result, Dave’s actual financial results could differ than the information set forth herein and such differences could be material. Moreover, preliminary and estimated financial results should not be viewed as a substitute for Dave’s full quarterly financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2024, which will be prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    Non-GAAP Financial Information

    This press release contains references to Adjusted EBITDA (loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure that is adjusted from results based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and excludes certain expenses, gains and losses. The Company defines and calculates Adjusted EBITDA (loss) as GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Dave before the impact of interest income or expense, provision/(benefit) for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and adjusted to exclude legal settlement and litigation expenses, other non-recurring strategic financing and transaction expenses, stock-based compensation expense, and certain other non-core items.

    Adjusted EBITDA (loss) may be helpful to the user in assessing our operating performance and facilitates an alternative comparison among fiscal periods. The Company’s management team uses Adjusted EBITDA (loss), among other non-GAAP financial measures, in assessing performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. The methods the Company uses to compute its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the methods used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental, should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Refer to the section further below for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (loss) to its most directly comparable GAAP measure for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

    Investor Relations Contact

    Sean Mansouri, CFA
    Elevate IR
    DAVE@elevate-ir.com

    Media Contact

    Dan Ury
    press@dave.com

    DAVE INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (LOSS)
    (in millions)
    (unaudited)
                   
           
      For the Three Months Ended September 30,   For Nine Months Ended September 30,
      2024   2023   2024   2023
                   
    Net income (loss) $ 0.5   $ (12.1 )   $ 41.1     $ (48.7 )
    Interest expense, net   1.5     1.7       3.7       5.0  
    Provision for income taxes   0.4     —       1.8       —  
    Depreciation and amortization   1.7     1.4       5.2       3.7  
    Stock-based compensation   13.4     6.7       27.2       20.1  
    Gain on extinguishment of convertible debt   —     —       (33.4 )     —  
    Legal settlement and litigation expenses   7.0     —       7.0       —  
    Changes in fair value of earnout liabilities   —     —       0.1       —  
    Changes in fair value of public and private warrant liabilities   0.2     (0.2 )     0.4       (0.2 )
    Adjusted EBITDA (loss) $ 24.7   $ (2.5 )   $ 53.1     $ (20.1 )
                   

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  • MIL-OSI: DLC Releases Q3-2024 Results; Achieves $19.7 Billion in Funded Volumes for Q3-2024 (11% Increase over Prior Year)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dominion Lending Centres Inc. (TSX:DLCG) (“DLCG” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to report its financial results for the three (“Q3-2024”) and nine months ended September 30, 2024. For complete information, readers should refer to the interim financial statements and management discussion and analysis which are dated November 5, 2024 and are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Corporation’s website at www.dlcg.ca. All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

    DLCG includes the Corporation and its three main subsidiaries: MCC Mortgage Centres Canada Inc. (“MCC”), MA Mortgage Architects Inc. (“MA”), and Newton Connectivity Systems Inc. (“Newton”). 

    Gary Mauris, Executive Chairman and CEO, commented, “The DLC Group maintained its strong momentum from the first half of the year, achieving an 11% increase in funded volumes and a 13% increase in revenues for Q3-2024 compared to Q3-2023. We are pleased that the adoption of our technology connectivity platform ‘Velocity’ continues to grow, increasing to 73% of DLCG-submitted volumes in Q3-2024.  As we look ahead, we are focused on our core objectives of recruitment and retention of franchises and brokers, and onboarding of brokers onto Velocity. The DLC Group, its franchisees, and its mortgage professionals have worked hard to achieve the continued success, and we feel well positioned to capitalize on market conditions as interest rates decline.” 

    Q3-2024 Summary:

    • Q3-2024 funded volumes of $19.7 billion, representing an 11% increase as compared to Q3-2023;
    • Q3-2024 revenue of $22.1 million, representing a 13% increase compared to Q3-2023;
    • Q3-2024 adjusted EBITDA of $12.2 million as compared to $10.1 million in Q3-2023;
    • The Corporation’s Q3-2024 net income of $5.3 million is consistent with Q3-2023, primarily from higher income from operations from increased funded volumes, and increased revenues offset by higher non-cash finance expense on the Preferred Share liability;
    • The Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per class A common share (“Common Share”), resulting in a dividend payment of $1.4 million in Q3-2024; and
    • On October 2, 2024, the Corporation entered into an acquisition agreement with KayMaur Holdings Ltd. and certain minority holders to acquire (“Proposed Acquisition”) all of the issued and outstanding Preferred Shares in exchange for $137 million payable as follows: 30,500,000 class “A” common shares (having a 20 day volume weighted average price of $4.00 per share on the date of announcement) and an aggregate cash payment of $15.0 million. The Proposed Acquisition is subject to a number of conditions, including approval by the Exchange.  If such conditions are met, the Corporation anticipates closing to occur at or near the end of 2024.       

    Selected Consolidated Financial Summary:
    Below is a summary of our financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023.

      Three months ended Sept. 30, Nine months ended Sept. 30,
    (in thousands, except per share and KPIs)   2024   2023 Change   2024   2023 Change
    Revenues $ 22,073 $ 19,578 13% $ 54,497 $ 46,759 17%
    Income from operations   10,215   8,879 15%   21,063   14,397 46%
    Adjusted EBITDA (1)   12,218   10,116 21%   25,746   17,913 44%
    Adjusted EBITDA margin   55%   52% 3%   47%   38% 9%
    Free cash flow attributable to common shareholders (1)   5,609   4,607 22%   10,529   5,424 94%
    Net income (2)   5,271   5,271 –   11,987   2,067 480%
    Adjusted net income (1)   3,754   3,115 21%   7,792   4,973 57%
    Diluted earnings per Common Share (2)   0.11   0.11 –   0.25   0.04 525%
    Adjusted diluted earnings
     per Common Share (1)    		   0.08   0.06 33%   0.16   0.10 60%
    Dividends declared per share $ 0.03 $ 0.03 – $ 0.09 $ 0.09 –
     
    Funded mortgage volumes (3)   19.7   17.7 11%   47.8   42.3 13%
    Number of franchises (4)   521   526 (1%)   521   526 (1%)
    Number of brokers (4)   8,784   8,081 9%   8,784   8,081 9%
    % of DLCG funded mortgage volumes submitted through Velocity   73%   64% 9%   72%   63% 9%
    (1) Please see the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of the accompanying MD&A for additional information.
    (2) Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes $2.0 million and $4.5 million of non-cash finance expense on the Preferred Share liability (September 30, 2023 – $0.9 million and $8.0 million expense). The Preferred Share liability is revalued at the end of each reporting period to reflect our most recent outlook and forecast. Refer to the Preferred Shares section of the accompanying MD&A for additional information.
    (3) Funded mortgage volumes are presented in billions.
    (4) The number of franchises and brokers are as at the respective period end date (not in thousands).
       

    During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Corporation saw an increase in revenues over the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 from higher Newton revenues primarily due to an increase in Velocity adoption and lender contract renewals. In addition, revenue increased from an increase in mortgage brokers under a DLC Corporate franchise contributing to higher revenues from the brokering of mortgages. Further, our funded mortgage volumes increased during the three and nine month periods when compared to 2023’s equivalent periods, which contributed to increased revenues during those periods.

    As the Corporation’s operating expenses are largely fixed in nature and are not necessarily proportionate to changes in revenues, changes in the Corporation’s revenues have a more pronounced impact on adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margins. As such, these metrics have increased, with higher revenues during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 when compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    Income from operations increased from higher revenues but was partly offset by an increase in operating expenses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 when compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in operating expenses is primarily from an increase in direct costs from higher franchise recruiting and support costs.

    Net income increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and was consistent for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year periods. The increase during the nine-month period is primarily from higher revenue and lower other expenses. Other expenses decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily from period-over-period variances in finance expense on the Preferred Share liability (refer to Preferred Shares section the accompanying MD&A for additional information), finance expense, gain on disposal of an equity-accounted investment, and other income. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, higher revenue was partly offset by higher operating expenses and higher other expenses. Other expenses increased during the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily from period-over-period variances in finance expense on the Preferred Share liability (refer to Preferred Shares section of the accompanying MD&A for additional information).

    On April 25, 2024, the Corporation disposed of its 52% interest in Cape Communications International Inc. (operating as “Impact”) for cash proceeds of $3.7 million which was used to fully repay the Junior Credit Facility. The $0.7 million gain on disposal of an equity-accounted investment for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 relates to cumulative amounts arising on foreign exchange translation of Impact that were previously recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and were reclassified to income on the sale of Impact. Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes $1.0 million related to reversal of the liquidation rights liability on the sale of Impact (refer to Related Party section of the accompanying MD&A for additional information).

    Free cash flow increased during the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily from higher adjusted cash flows from operations (in turn from higher income from operations), and partly offset by higher maintenance CAPEX. Free cash flow increased during the nine ended September 30, 2024, primarily from higher adjusted cash flows from operations (in turn from higher income from operations), and lower maintenance CAPEX.

    Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures
    Management presents certain non-IFRS financial performance measures which we use as supplemental indicators of our operating performance. These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning, and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to the calculation of similar measures used by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Non-IFRS measures are defined and reconciled to the most directly-comparable IFRS measure. Non-IFRS financial performance measures include adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, and free cash flow. Please see the Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures section of the Corporation’s MD&A dated November 5, 2024 for further information on key performance indicators. The Corporation’s MD&A is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA from income before income tax, which is the most directly-comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS:

       Three months ended Sept. 30, Nine months ended Sept. 30,
    (in thousands)   2024   2023   2024   2023
    Income before income tax $ 7,926 $ 7,445 $ 17,013 $ 5,033
    Add back:                
    Depreciation and amortization   1,117   939   2,994   2,848
    Finance expense   605   832   2,072   2,329
    Finance expense on the Preferred Share liability   2,025   880   4,539   7,991
        11,673   10,096   26,618   18,201
    Adjustments:                
    Share-based payments expense (recovery)   453   (12)   531   (333)
    Promissory note income   (21)   (40)   (78)   (116)
    Foreign exchange loss    3   6   26   26
    Loss on contract settlement   16   (10)   36   58
    Gain on disposal of equity-accounted investment   –   –   (681)   –
    Non-cash impairment of equity-accounted investments   –   –   198   –
    Other expense (income) (1)   94   76   (904)   77
    Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 12,218 $ 10,116 $ 25,746 $ 17,913
    (1) Other expense (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 relates to the reversal of the liquidation rights liability on the sale of Impact (see the Related Party Transactions section of the accompanying MD&A) and costs associated with the Proposed Acquisition. Other expense (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 relates to a loss on the disposal of an intangible asset.
    (2) Amortization of franchise rights and relationships of $1.3 million and $3.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively (September 30, 2023 – $1.1 million and $3.7 million) is classified as a charge against revenue and has not been added back for adjusted EBITDA.
       

    The following table reconciles free cash flow from cash flow from operating activities, which is the most directly-comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS:

       Three months ended Sept. 30, Nine months ended Sept. 30,
    (in thousands)   2024   2023   2024   2023
    Cash flow from operating activities $ 11,289 $ 9,243 $ 26,929 $ 13,653
    Changes in non-cash working capital and other non-cash items   (620)   (382)   (2,929)   2,952
    Cash provided from operations excluding changes in non-cash working capital and other non-cash items   10,669   8,861   24,000   16,605
    Adjustments:                
    Distributions from equity-accounted investees   –   125   285   275
    Maintenance CAPEX   (886)   (630)   (4,349)   (6,039)
    Lease payments   (117)   (160)   (343)   (476)
    Loss on contract settlement   16   (10)   36   58
    Share-based payments   68   –   68   –
    NCI portion of cash provided from operations excluding changes in non-cash working capital   (242)   –   (311)   –
    Other non-cash items (1)   76   –   (956)   1
        9,584   8,186   18,430   10,424
    Free cash flow attributable to Preferred Shareholders (2)   (3,975)   (3,579)   (7,901)   (5,000)
    Free cash flow attributable to common shareholders $ 5,609 $ 4,607 $ 10,529 $ 5,424
    (1) Other non-cash items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 represents foreign exchange losses and promissory note income. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes losses on disposal of an intangible asset.
    (2) Free cash flow attributable to the Preferred Shareholders is determined based on free cash flow of the Core Business Operations (as defined in the Preferred Shares section of the accompanying MD&A).
       

    The following table reconciles adjusted net income from net income, which is the most directly-comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS:

       Three months ended Sept. 30, Nine months ended Sept. 30,
    (in thousands)   2024   2023   2024   2023
    Net income $ 5,271 $ 5,271 $ 11,987 $ 2,067
    Adjustments:                
    Gain on sale of an equity-accounted investment   –   –   (681)   –
    Non-cash impairment of equity-accounted investments   –   –   198   –
    Foreign exchange loss    3   6   26   26
    Finance expense on the Preferred Share liability (1)   2,025   880   4,539   7,991
    Loss on contract settlement   16   (10)   36   58
    Promissory note interest income   (21)   (40)   (78)   (116)
    Other expense (income) (2)   94   76   (904)   77
    Income tax effects of adjusting items   (25)   (1)   (29)   (4)
        7,363   6,182   15,094   10,099
    Income attributable to Preferred Shareholders (3)   (3,609)   (3,067)   (7,302)   (5,126)
    Adjusted net income   3,754   3,115   7,792   4,973
    Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders   3,673   3,113   7,655   4,957
    Adjusted net income attributable to non-controlling interest   81   2   137   16
    Diluted adjusted earnings per Common Share $ 0.08 $ 0.06 $ 0.16 $ 0.10
    (1) The Preferred Share liability is revalued at the end of each reporting period to reflect our most recent outlook and forecast. Refer to the Preferred Shares section of the accompanying MD&A.
    (2) Other expense (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 relates to the reversal of the liquidation rights liability on the sale of Impact (see the Related Party Transactions section of the accompanying MD&A) and costs associated with the Proposed Acquisition. Other expense (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 relates to a loss on the disposal of intangible assets.
    (3) Adjusted net income attributable to the Preferred Shareholders is determined based on adjusted net income of the Core Business Operations (as defined in the Preferred Shares section of the accompanying MD&A).
       

    Forward-Looking Information
    Certain statements in this document constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or outlooks. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to, our anticipation of further interest rate reductions.

    Such forward-looking information is based on many estimates and assumptions, including material estimates and assumptions, related to the following factors below that, while considered reasonable by the Corporation as at the date of this press release considering management’s experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to:

    • Changes in interest rates;
    • The DLC Group’s ability to maintain its existing number of franchisees and add additional franchisees;
    • Changes in overall demand for Canadian real estate (via factors such as immigration);
    • Changes in overall supply for Canadian real estate (via factors such as new housing-start levels);
    • At what period in time the Canadian real estate market stabilizes;
    • Changes in Canadian mortgage lending and mortgage brokerage laws and regulations;
    • Changes in the Canadian mortgage lending marketplace;
    • Changes in the fees paid for mortgage brokerage services in Canada; and
    • Demand for the Corporation’s products remaining consistent with historical demand.

    Many of these uncertainties and contingencies may affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. All forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. The foregoing list of risks is not exhaustive. The forward-looking information contained in this document is made as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

    About Dominion Lending Centres Inc.
    Dominion Lending Centres Inc. is Canada’s leading network of mortgage professionals. DLCG operates through Dominion Lending Centres Inc. and its three main subsidiaries, MCC Mortgage Centre Canada Inc., MA Mortgage Architects Inc. and Newton Connectivity Systems Inc., and has operations across Canada. DLCG extensive network includes over 8,500 agents and over 500 locations. Headquartered in British Columbia, DLC was founded in 2006 by Gary Mauris and Chris Kayat.

    DLCG can be found on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn @DLCGmortgage and on the web at www.dlcg.ca. 

    Contact information for the Corporation is as follows:

    Eddy Cocciollo
    President
    647-403-7320
    eddy@dlc.ca     		 James Bell
    EVP, Corporate and Chief Legal Officer
    403-560-0821
    jbell@dlcg.ca
       

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