Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: Liquidia Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on November 11, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary disease, announced today that it will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, November 11, 2024. The company will host a live webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and provide a corporate update.

    The live webcast will be available on Liquidia’s website at https://liquidia.com/investors/events-and-presentations. A rebroadcast of the event will be available and archived for a period of one year at the same location.

    About Liquidia Corporation
    Liquidia Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary disease. The company’s current focus spans the development and commercialization of products in pulmonary hypertension and other applications of its proprietary PRINT® Technology. PRINT enabled the creation of Liquidia’s lead candidate, YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder, an investigational drug for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). The company is also developing L606, an investigational sustained-release formulation of treprostinil administered twice-daily with a next-generation nebulizer, and currently markets generic Treprostinil Injection for the treatment of PAH. To learn more about Liquidia, please visit www.liquidia.com.

    Contact Information

    Investors:
    Jason Adair
    Chief Business Officer
    919.328.4350
    jason.adair@liquidia.com

    Media:
    Patrick Wallace
    Director, Corporate Communications
    919.328.4383
    patrick.wallace@liquidia.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Enphase Energy Launches New Home Energy Systems in Romania with IQ Battery 5P and IQ8 Microinverters

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced the launch of its most powerful Enphase® Energy System to-date, featuring the new IQ® Battery 5P and IQ8™ Microinverters, for customers in Romania.

    The new Enphase Energy System with the IQ Battery 5P offers a significantly improved experience for homeowners and installers. It enables configurations ranging from 5 to 60 kWh with more power, resilient wired communication, and an improved commissioning experience. Homeowners can also use the Enphase® App to monitor performance and intelligently manage their battery systems, including the self-consumption feature to help minimize the use of electricity from the grid.

    “The Enphase IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Battery 5P are setting a new standard for efficiency and reliability in the Romanian market,” said Stefan Sandu, founder and CEO of Pamasa Construct srl, an installer of Enphase products in Romania. “These innovative solutions empower Romanian homeowners to maximize their solar energy potential. We’re excited to be part of this energy transformation.”

    IQ8 Microinverters help maximize energy production and can manage a continuous DC current of 14 amperes, supporting higher-powered solar modules up to 560 W DC. The three newest microinverters – IQ8MC™, IQ8AC™, and IQ8HC™ – feature a peak output power of 330 W, 366 W, and 384 W, respectively. All IQ8 Series Microinverters activated in Romania come with a 15-year warranty.

    “We are thrilled to expand our product lineup with Enphase IQ8 Microinverters,” said dr. Nelu Mihai, co-founder of Solaris Romana Americana, a distributor of Enphase products in Romania. “These state-of-the-art solar products, promoting distributed solar based on AC, enhance safely and secure energy independence for customers using Enphase solar systems. We believe that, paired with Enphase’s high quality, strong cybersecurity and warranty, they will provide outstanding value for installers, homeowners, and business owners in Romania. Enphase with its advanced technology has been the essential innovation pioneer of the world’s solar industry since 2006 and will become essential for Romania, as well.“

    “The introduction of the IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Battery 5P in Romania highlights Enphase’s strong commitment to providing innovative energy solutions tailored for homeowners worldwide,” said Sabbas Daniel, senior vice president of sales at Enphase Energy. “With exceptional reliability and versatility, the IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Battery 5P establish a new benchmark in home energy innovation, enabling Romanian residents to take charge of their energy independence.”

    Enphase provides 24/7 customer support and a 15-year warranty on IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Batteries activated in Romania. For more information about IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Battery 5P in Romania, please visit the website.

    About Enphase Energy, Inc.

    Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power—and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 78.0 million microinverters, and over 4.5 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.

    ©2024 Enphase Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Enphase Energy, Enphase, the “e” logo, IQ, and certain other marks listed at https://enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks or service marks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy’s technology and products, including safety, quality, and reliability; and ability to maximize energy production and minimize the use of electricity from the grid. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy’s most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by Enphase Energy from time to time with the SEC. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

    Contact:

    Enphase Energy

    press@enphaseenergy.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Ambassador Blackbird Wins Best in API Coding/Design Tools

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ambassador, the API development company, will have their new API development platform, Blackbird recognized at API World as the winner of the Best in API Coding and Design Tools category.

    The 10th annual API Awards celebrate the incredible technical innovation, reception, and solutions in the global API and software integration industry.

    “Today’s digital enterprise and consumer apps are increasingly powered by API-centric architecture and platforms. Blackbird API Development Platform’s win here at the 2024 API Awards is evidence of their leading role in the growth of the global API ecosystem,” said Jonathan Pasky, Executive Producer & Co-Founder of DevNetwork, producers of the API World conference & the 2024 API Awards.

    The independent, expert-led DevNetwork API Advisory Board selected award winners based on criteria including technical innovation, attracting notable attention and awareness in the API industry, and general regard and use by the API and integration ecosystems and communities.

    Ambassador will be presented with its 2024 API Award during API World 2024 tomorrow, November 5, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. API World is the world’s largest international API and integration conference, with over 250 speakers and more than 50 global partners.

    Ambassador will be at Booth #507 during the conference, hosting various giveaways, demos, and more. They also have a variety of challenges for Blackbird at the API World and Cloud X Hackathon, and the winners of those will be announced at the end of the conference.

    “We’re thrilled to see Blackbird recognized on a global stage like API World. In just a month since its general release, we’ve seen remarkable growth and adoption—an early indicator of Blackbird’s potential to redefine API development—making it faster, easier, and more effective than ever. ” shares Ambassador CEO Steve Rodda.

    Blackbird is now generally available for subscription. Blackbird accelerates companies’ progress toward their innovation goals by accelerating the creation, collaboration, testing, and deployment of APIs in modern tech environments.

    Already deemed a 2024 Digital Innovator by Intellyx and referenced in APIdays 2024 State of the API Market report, Blackbird is already making waves. In its first year of release, Blackbird also already garnered an honorable mention in the Magic Quadrant for API Management 2024.

    Blackbird joins the suite of Ambassdor’s other flagship products, Edge Stack API Gateway and Telepresence. All of Ambassador’s products serve to accelerate development, expedite testing, and optimize the delivery of API resources. Blackbird is generally available now (getblackbird.io) for the public and the CLI can be downloaded here.

    ABOUT AMBASSADOR
    Ambassador offers a suite of products designed to deliver API developer experiences that fuel innovation. These products, Blackbird API Development Platform, Edge Stack API Gateway, and Telepresence, accelerate development, expedite testing, and optimize the delivery of API resources. Founded in 2014, Ambassador is a remote company backed by top investors, including Insight Partners and Four Rivers Group. Learn more at www.getambassador.io.

    Contact info:
    Bailey DeCamillis
    Marketing Manager
    bailey@datawire.io

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  • MIL-OSI: Magnite Gets Highest Score for ‘Current Offering’ in Leading SSP Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, was recognized with the highest score in the current offering category of the ten vendors evaluated in The Forrester Wave™: Sell-Side Platforms, Q4 2024 report. The report, authored by Forrester Senior Analyst Mo Allibhai, cites Magnite’s strength in streaming channels and demand facilitation expertise. In addition, Magnite received Forrester’s highest rating possible in 18 criteria, including Innovation, Desktop & Mobile Display, Open Standards & Transparency, Inventory Quality, and Deployment, Training & Ongoing Support.

    “More than ever, publishers need partners that have an eye to the future and whose every decision is geared to help them win,” said Adam Soroca, Chief Product Officer at Magnite. “We believe this recognition validates our leadership not just in streaming and our expertise in driving unique demand, but in a broad range of categories. In fact, we are honored to have been given the highest ratings possible in more categories than any other vendor evaluated. Thank you to the Magnite team for their hard work in building a series of offerings that are truly exceptional.”

    Read the full report here to see the detailed evaluation.

    Other key takeaways from The Forrester Wave™:

    • Magnite received more 5/5 ratings than any other vendor evaluated, and was the only vendor to receive a 5/5 rating in two criteria, User Interface and Supporting Services and Offerings.
    • Forrester noted Magnite’s technical competence in supporting monetization across online video, audio, mobile app, and complex media such as major event live streams.
    • The report also mentioned Magnite’s deep knowledge of how to leverage signal partnerships to build addressability solutions in new environments.

    About Magnite
    We’re Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. The world’s leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, colorful Singapore, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

    Media Contact:
    Charlstie Veith
    cveith@magnite.com
    516-300-3569

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  • MIL-OSI: Alarum Achieves Significant Milestone; Fortune 200 Company Adopts its Website Unblocker Solution Following a Large-scale Evaluation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The customer, operating a multi-million cross-region network, is set to gain best-in-class data-driven capabilities, positioning itself to achieve sustained market leadership, by subscribing to both NetNut’s IPPN and Website Unblocker offerings

    TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alarum Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq, TASE: ALAR) (“Alarum” or the “Company”), a global provider of internet access and web data collection solutions, today announced the expansion of its recently established relationship with a leading global Fortune 200 company, which has subscribed to the newly rolled-out Website Unblocker from NetNut, in addition to Internet Protocol Proxy Network (IPPN). The customer, operating a multi-million cross-region network, and a multi-billion US Dollar business, will enhance automation and customer spending while gaining a competitive edge.

    To facilitate seamless access to public web information, NetNut’s Website Unblocker utilizes advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to simulate authentic user environments, enhancing data retrieval consistency from public online sources. The selection of NetNut’s Website Unblocker, which followed extensive evaluations and analysis by the leading global Fortune 200 company, is clear testament to its superiority.

    Alarum empowers businesses to gain a competitive edge and improve efficiencies by leveraging its robust and growing NetNut network. Being a global data frontrunner provider, Alarum enables organizations to efficiently and successfully collect large volumes of data, seamlessly analyze, and extract structured data at scale. As part of the company’s overarching strategy, it is actively working to integrate AI and advanced analytics to deliver the utmost comprehensive data insights.

    “In the third quarter of 2024, the customer, a Fortune 200 company, initially subscribed to our IPPN product and less than three months later added the unique Website Unblocker, marking an important milestone in realization of our strategy,” said Mr. Shachar Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of Alarum. “The Website Unblocker is essential to Alarum’s long-term growth plans for penetrating the multi-billion-dollar Data Collection and Labeling Market. It provides our customers with enhanced data access and improved operational efficiency, enabling them to penetrate new markets, better understand their customers’ behavior and optimize their strategies. We see a growing pipeline of opportunities for our Website Unblocker, which has been tested and rated as a market leader by various industry experts,” Mr. Daniel concluded.

    Alarum’s strategy and long-term vision is focused on three growth engines: Increasing market share in the IP Proxy Network (IPPN) segment, penetrating the Data Collection and Labelling Market, and providing its customers with Data Insights. With its innovations, the Company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in its industry.

    Forward-Looking Statements

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    About Alarum Technologies Ltd.

    Alarum Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq, TASE: ALAR) is a global provider of internet access and web data collection solutions. The solutions by NetNut, our enterprise internet access and web data collection arm, are based on our world’s fastest and most advanced and secured hybrid proxy network, enabling our customers to collect data anonymously at any scale from any public sources over the web. Our network comprises both exit points based on our proprietary reflection technology and hundreds of servers located at our ISP partners around the world. The infrastructure is optimally designed to guarantee privacy, quality, stability, and the speed of the service.

    For more information about Alarum and its internet access and web data collection solutions, please visit www.alarum.io.

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  • MIL-OSI: Allegro MicroSystems Unveils Innovative Power Products for a More Energy Efficient Future

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing solutions, today announced a groundbreaking series of Power products poised to redefine performance and efficiency across automotive, industrial and data center applications. Allegro’s innovative products, debuting at Electronica 2024, empower customers to achieve unparalleled performance while simplifying design and reducing costs. The new product lineup not only addresses the escalating demands for higher voltage and power, but also delivers industry-leading efficiency and reliability, marking a significant advance in power electronics technology.  

    Allegro’s comprehensive suite of products encompasses cutting-edge true 48V motor drivers like the A89212, A89224 and A89333 designed to address the thermal management needs of hybrid electric vehicles and AI Servers. Complementing these drivers is the APM81815, a 48V buck regulator designed for superior EMI performance in dual-voltage hybrid electric vehicles. Rounding out the list of new products is the AHV85311, a high-power isolated gate driver designed to accelerate the development of Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based power electronics. From optimizing efficiency in automotive applications to simplifying industrial designs as well as enhancing reliability in data centers, Allegro’s new power IC innovations enable engineers to design smarter, more efficient systems. 

    “The new power IC solutions from Allegro represent a significant leap forward in power electronics design,” says Ram Sathappan, Sr. Director of Global Marketing & Applications at Allegro MicroSystems. “We’re not just meeting the evolving demands of higher voltage and power; we’re redefining what’s possible. Our customers demand solutions that simplify design, enhance efficiency and lower costs, all of which our new products deliver. We’re excited to partner with our customers to shape the future of power electronics and look forward to showcasing our innovative solutions at Electronica.” 

    Key Allegro solutions launching at Electronica include: 

    • A89212: Longer Battery Life and Lower System Costs 
      This 48V SoC delivers high efficiency and torque at low speeds for power tools, eBikes and other industrial systems. In addition to extending battery life, this sensorless solution improves motor control precision and reduces cost by eliminating external hall sensors. With up to 256K of flash memory and 90V support, it is the first of its kind. 
    • A89224: Optimized Efficiency for 48V Automotive Systems 
      This SoC empowers the next generation of 48V automotive systems, optimizing fan and pump performance. Advanced motor control libraries maximize efficiency and torque at zero speed for pumps while minimizing noise for fans. This translates to reduced power losses, lighter wire harnesses and increased vehicle mileage for OEMs and ODMs. With 256K of flash memory, it offers robust processing power for complex tasks. 
    • A89333: Increased AI Server Reliability with Code-Free 48V Fan Driver 
      This motor driver offers code-free integration, reduced power loss and improved thermal management for 48V fans in AI servers. The integrated buck converter is designed to maximize efficiency, extending component life and boosting server reliability.  
    • APM81815: Easy 48V Power Supply Design with Fewer Components 
      This synchronous buck regulator simplifies 48V power regulation, offering a cost-effective solution with minimal design effort and a tiny footprint. Integrated capacitors and 2.2MHz switching frequency achieve industry-leading power density and superior EMI performance, making it ideal for electric power steering, braking, EV powertrains, thermal management, EV charging and robotics. 
    • AHV85311: Smaller Simpler Design with Higher Efficiency  
      Supporting multiple SiC MOSFET vendors, this universal gate driver utilizing Power-Thru technology offers a compact, efficient solution that simplifies development and enhances overall system performance. By eliminating the need for an external transformer or isolated bias supply, it reduces size, noise and design complexity while boosting efficiency. Ideal for a range of applications, including onboard chargers (OBC), DC-DC converters, data center power supplies, solar inverters and industrial motors, it accelerates time to market with superior isolation characteristics and seamless integration for SiC power systems design. 

    Allegro’s new power and motor control solutions represent a significant step forward in addressing many of the challenges faced in today’s rapidly evolving automotive and industrial landscapes. Attendees at Electronica are invited to visit the Allegro MicroSystems booth # C5.479 to meet with members of the Allegro executive team, view live demos and discover how its 48V solutions continue to drive innovation that enables customers to optimize performance, efficiency and cost. 

    About Allegro MicroSystems    
    Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is leveraging more than three decades of expertise in magnetic sensing and power ICs, to propel automotive, clean energy and industrial automation forward with solutions that enhance efficiency, performance and sustainability. Allegro’s commitment to quality drives transformation across industries, reinforcing our status as a pioneer in “automotive grade” technology and a partner in our customers’ success. For additional information, please visit https://www.allegromicro.com/en/.

    Media Contact:     
    Tyler Weiland    
    Corporate Communications    
    (972) 571-7834    
    tweiland.cw@allegromicro.com     
        
    Allegro Contact:     
    Laura Kozikowski    
    Sr. Director of Global Marketing    
    lkozikowski@allegromicro.com    

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  • MIL-OSI: CrytocoinMiner receives $100 million in strategic financing, bringing better profits to investors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SLOUGH, United Kingdom, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CrytocoinMiner, a leading decentralized cloud mining platform, announced the completion of a $100 million strategic financing round with participation from Nomad Capital, No Limit Holdings, Sky9 Capital, UOB-Signum Blockchain Fund, Interop Ventures and nine other well-known institutional investors.

    The funding will accelerate decentralized governance for public goods financing and the adoption and strategic expansion of the CrytocoinMiner mining technology stack.

    CrytocoinMiner is a leading cloud mining infrastructure in the field of decentralized governance and public product technology. Its core products include the flagship public product equity infrastructure that enables blockchain-based incentive-based ecological financing; the application chain of the CrytocoinMiner escrow contract protocol; and the contract mechanism that protects privacy and democratizes public product financing.

    How to start cloud mining

    Step 1: Choose a Cloud Mining Provider
    CrytocoinMiner is a powerful cryptocurrency mining platform that allows you to passively earn Bitcoins without any restrictions, regardless of technical knowledge or financial resources. Once you have mined $100 worth of Bitcoins, you can transfer it to your account and trade it. Any profit is yours and you can withdraw it to your personal wallet.

    Step 2. Account Registration
    CrytocoinMiner offers a simple registration process: just enter your email address. Register now and you will get $10 for free to start mining Bitcoin.

    Step 3. Purchase a mining contract
    CrytocoinMiner offers a variety of efficient mining contracts: contract prices range from $100 to $10,000, and each package has its own return on investment and a certain contract validity period.

    Step 4: Earn Passive Income
    Cloud mining is a great way to increase your passive income. You can earn passive income the day after purchasing the contract. Passive income is the goal of every investor and trader, and CrytocoinMiner is the best choice to achieve this goal.

    Platform advantages:
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    As the cryptocurrency market continues to grow, CrytocoinMiner remains a pioneer in the industry, providing an easy path to profitability. Whether you are a crypto enthusiast or a newbie, CrytocoinMiner invites you to join the ranks of easy passive income.

    Overall, CrytocoinMiner demonstrates the power of simplicity in the world of cryptocurrency. It emphasizes ease of use, security, and the potential for excess income every day, providing unique opportunities for beginners and experts alike. Join CrytocoinMiner today and embark on the easiest and most rewarding journey to online wealth.

    If you want to learn more about CrytocoinMiner, please visit its official website: https://crytocoinminer.com/

    Contact:
    Audrey Doreen
    info@crytocoinminer.com

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by the CrytocoinMiner. The statements, views, and opinions expressed are solely those of the content provider and do not represent those of any affiliated parties. This information does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice and should not be taken as a recommendation or endorsement of any mining platform or cryptocurrency investment. Cryptocurrency mining involves significant financial risk, including potential loss of capital, and may not be suitable for all investors. We strongly advise that you conduct your own research, assess the associated risks, and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any mining or investment decisions.

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  • MIL-OSI: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $34.5 million; Pre-Tax Income Up 69% as Compared to that of the Third Quarter of the Prior Period; Board Declares Recurring Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 Per Share of Common Stock

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”) today reported third quarter total revenues of $146.2 million and quarterly pre-tax income of $34.5 million. The Company also announced its quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, expected to be paid on November 21, 2024, with a record holder date of November 12, 2024. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $114.7 million in the aggregate, up 26% as compared to $91.3 million for the same period in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with the continued strength of the aviation marketplace, as airlines leverage the Company’s leasing, parts and maintenance capabilities to avoid protracted, expensive engine shop visits.

    “Scale through growth has proven to be an important factor in our profitability,” said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer. “Our platform of complementary services and assets is helping to fuel that growth.”

    “Our long-standing efforts to demonstrate the value of engine programs and our vertically integrated products and services continue to deliver for the Company and for our customers,” said Brian R. Hole, President. “The challenge for us now is to deliver that value and scale efficiently to meet existing demand.”

    Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

    • Lease rent revenue was $64.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 21.2%, compared to $53.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we purchased equipment (including capitalized costs) totaling $166.9 million, which consisted of three airframes, 19 engines, and other parts and equipment purchased for our lease portfolio. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we purchased equipment (including capitalized costs) totaling $31.0 million, which consisted of five engines and other parts and equipment purchased for our lease portfolio.
    • Maintenance reserve revenue was $49.8 million in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 32.0%, compared to $37.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, reflecting the high level of usage of our assets by our customer base. Engines on lease with “non-reimbursable” usage fees generated $48.5 million of short-term maintenance revenues in the first three quarters of 2024, compared to $34.4 million in the prior year period. There was $1.2 million long-term maintenance revenue recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3.3 million long-term maintenance revenue recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Long-term maintenance revenue is recognized at the end of a lease period as the related maintenance reserve liability is released from the balance sheet.
    • Spare parts and equipment sales increased to $10.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in spare parts sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024 reflects the demand for surplus material that we are seeing as operators extend the lives of their current generation engine portfolios. Equipment sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $1.0 million for the sale of one engine. There were no equipment sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
    • Gain on sale of leased equipment was $9.5 million in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting the sale of 13 engines and other parts and equipment from the lease portfolio. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we sold one engine, one airframe, and other parts and equipment for a net gain of $0.8 million.
    • The Company generated $34.5 million of pre-tax income in the third quarter of 2024, compared to pre-tax income of $20.3 million in the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 69.4%.
    • The book value of lease assets owned either directly or through our joint ventures, inclusive of our notes receivable, maintenance rights, and investments in sales-type leases was $3,039.8 million as of September 30, 2024. We continue to see the value of scale through increased profitability as well as our ability to offer bespoke solutions to our customers.
    • Diluted weighted average income per common share was $3.37 for the third quarter 2024, compared to diluted weighted average income per common share of $2.13 in the third quarter of 2023.
    • On September 27, 2024, the Company refinanced and expanded its $50.0 million of Series A-1 and Series A-2 Preferred Stock into one $65.0 million Series A series, which accrues quarterly dividends at a rate of 8.35% per annum, providing incremental growth equity to the business.
    • On October 31, 2024, the Company entered into a new, $1.0 billion, five-year, revolving credit facility with a consortium of lenders, refinancing its $500.0 million outstanding credit facility. This new facility will provide incremental capital to support the ongoing growth of the business.
    • The Company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock, expected to be paid on November 21, 2024, with a record holder date of November 12, 2024.

    Balance Sheet

    As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s lease portfolio was $2,665.7 million, consisting of $2,435.6 million of equipment held in its operating lease portfolio, $175.4 million of notes receivable, $31.5 million of maintenance rights, and $23.2 million of investments in sales-type leases, which represented 348 engines, 16 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s lease portfolio was $2,223.4 million, consisting of $2,112.8 million of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio, $92.6 million of notes receivable, $9.2 million of maintenance rights, and $8.8 million of investments in sales-type leases, which represented 337 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment.

    Conference Call

    WLFC will hold a conference call on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its third quarter results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (888) 632-5004, International +1 (646) 828-8082, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 512645. A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference. To access the replay, please visit our website at www.wlfc.global under the Investor Relations section for details.

    Willis Lease Finance Corporation

    Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools and asset management services through Willis Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Additionally, through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements, which give only expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update them, except as may be required by law. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the effects on the airline industry and the global economy of events such as war, terrorist activity and pandemics; changes in oil prices, rising inflation and other disruptions to world markets; trends in the airline industry and our ability to capitalize on those trends, including growth rates of markets and other economic factors; risks associated with owning and leasing jet engines and aircraft; our ability to successfully negotiate equipment purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to control costs and expenses; changes in interest rates and availability of capital, both to us and our customers; our ability to continue to meet changing customer demands; regulatory changes affecting airline operations, aircraft maintenance, accounting standards and taxes; the market value of engines and other assets in our portfolio; and risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other continuing reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
    (In thousands, except per share data) 

      Three months ended
    September 30,
          Nine months ended
    September 30,
       
        2024     2023   % Change     2024     2023     % Change
    REVENUE                      
    Lease rent revenue $ 64,905   $ 53,573   21.2 %   $ 173,652   $ 161,209     7.7 %
    Maintenance reserve revenue   49,760     37,696   32.0 %     156,527     96,609     62.0 %
    Spare parts and equipment sales   10,863     3,359   223.4 %     20,337     12,961     56.9 %
    Interest revenue   3,412     2,106   62.0 %     7,965     6,409     24.3 %
    Gain on sale of leased equipment   9,519     773   1,131.4 %     33,148     5,101     549.8 %
    Maintenance services revenue   5,948     6,199   (4.0 )%     17,956     16,707     7.5 %
    Other revenue   1,816     2,039   (10.9 )%     6,841     5,279     29.6 %
    Total revenue   146,223     105,745   38.3 %     416,426     304,275     36.9 %
                           
    EXPENSES                      
    Depreciation and amortization expense   23,650     23,088   2.4 %     68,303     68,131     0.3 %
    Cost of spare parts and equipment sales   8,861     2,024   337.8 %     17,003     9,581     77.5 %
    Cost of maintenance services   6,402     5,580   14.7 %     17,647     14,351     23.0 %
    Write-down of equipment   605     719   (15.9 )%     866     2,390     (63.8 )%
    General and administrative   40,037     26,545   50.8 %     104,305     86,103     21.1 %
    Technical expense   5,151     8,739   (41.1 )%     17,924     19,755     (9.3 )%
    Net finance costs:                      
    Interest expense   27,813     19,052   46.0 %     75,378     56,526     33.4 %
    Total net finance costs   27,813     19,052   46.0 %     75,378     56,526     33.4 %
    Total expenses   112,519     85,747   31.2 %     301,426     256,837     17.4 %
                           
    Income from operations   33,704     19,998   68.5 %     115,000     47,438     142.4 %
    Income (loss) from joint ventures   756     346   118.5 %     7,255     (1,289 )   nm  
    Income before income taxes   34,460     20,344   69.4 %     122,255     46,149     164.9 %
    Income tax expense   10,364     5,726   81.0 %     34,704     13,321     160.5 %
    Net income   24,096     14,618   64.8 %     87,551     32,828     166.7 %
    Preferred stock dividends   948     819   15.8 %     2,758     2,431     13.5 %
    Accretion of preferred stock issuance costs   15     21   (28.6 )%     39     63     (38.1 )%
    Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 23,133   $ 13,778   67.9 %   $ 84,754   $ 30,334     179.4 %
                           
    Basic weighted average income per common share $ 3.51   $ 2.16       $ 13.01   $ 4.83      
    Diluted weighted average income per common share $ 3.37   $ 2.13       $ 12.57   $ 4.70      
                           
    Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   6,582     6,365         6,513     6,282      
    Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   6,859     6,466         6,745     6,454      

    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In thousands, except per share data)

        September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    ASSETS        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 5,791   $ 7,071
    Restricted cash     99,333     160,958
    Equipment held for operating lease, less accumulated depreciation     2,435,583     2,112,837
    Maintenance rights     31,506     9,180
    Equipment held for sale     4,286     805
    Receivables, net     37,069     58,485
    Spare parts inventory     74,089     40,954
    Investments     61,891     58,044
    Property, equipment & furnishings, less accumulated depreciation     36,119     37,160
    Intangible assets, net     4,177     1,040
    Notes receivable, net     175,358     92,621
    Investments in sales-type leases, net     23,204     8,759
    Other assets     55,187     64,430
    Total assets   $ 3,043,593   $ 2,652,344
             
    LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    Liabilities:        
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 119,560   $ 52,937
    Deferred income taxes     178,177     147,779
    Debt obligations     1,990,455     1,802,881
    Maintenance reserves     108,090     92,497
    Security deposits     27,203     23,790
    Unearned revenue     39,294     43,533
    Total liabilities     2,462,779     2,163,417
             
    Redeemable preferred stock ($0.01 par value)     63,053     49,964
             
    Shareholders’ equity:        
    Common stock ($0.01 par value)     72     68
    Paid-in capital in excess of par     41,035     29,667
    Retained earnings     473,609     397,781
    Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax     3,045     11,447
    Total shareholders’ equity     517,761     438,963
    Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and shareholders’ equity   $ 3,043,593   $ 2,652,344
    CONTACT: Scott B. Flaherty
      Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
      (561) 413-0112

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  • MIL-OSI: CMG Targets Faster Simulation Solutions with NVIDIA Accelerated Computing

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (“CMG” or the “Company”) (TSX: CMG) today announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA to further develop and optimize CMG subsurface simulation solutions for increased speed, performance, and energy efficiency.  

    CMG is continuing the evolution of its simulation solutions to fully leverage the potential of NVIDIA’s full-stack accelerated computing platform, including NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper™ Superchips, and the NVIDIA high-performance computing software stack, as well as the high-performance computing software development kit. By leveraging NVIDIA’s platform, CMG aims to unlock improvements to computational speed while maintaining the high degree of technical accuracy that the company is known for.  

    A large focus for CMG is also energy transition. Not only is CMG a leader in reservoir simulation solutions but is also at the forefront driving new solutions for carbon capture and storage (CCS) simulation, which are key to the energy transition. Additionally, running on the NVIDIA GH200 platform can allow for less energy consumption when running CMG’s solutions. 

    “Leveraging NVIDIA accelerated computing offers CMG a platform to innovate at the intersection of numerical simulation, AI, and high-performance computing,” said Pramod Jain, CEO of CMG. “Our work with NVIDIA underscores CMG’s ongoing dedication to technological excellence, demonstrating our commitment to advancing industry-leading simulation solutions and delivering greater value to our clients by prioritizing speed and efficiency.” 

    By integrating NVIDIA’s full-stack accelerated computing platform, CMG can continue to empower energy companies to make faster, more informed decisions, helping them optimize both oil and gas production and energy transition projects like CCS. 

    “Among the world’s most complex problems to tackle are subsurface simulations,” said Marc Spieler, senior managing director of energy at NVIDIA. “CMG’s adoption of NVIDIA AI and accelerated computing provides an energy-efficient, high-performance computing platform to drive meaningful change in conventional energy applications and support a wide range of energy transition initiatives.” 

    About CMG

    CMG (TSX: CMG) is a global software and consulting company that combines science and technology with deep industry expertise to solve complex subsurface and surface challenges for the new energy industry around the world. CMG is headquartered in Calgary, AB, with offices in Houston, Oxford, Dubai, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Bengaluru, Kuala Lumpur, and Oslo. For more information, please visit www.cmgl.ca.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information

    Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “aims”, “target”, “optimize”, “benefit”, and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on CMG’s assumptions or beliefs as to the outcome or timing of such future events. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the expected benefits of the partnership, and the optimization of solutions for speed, performance and energy efficiency, and the expected impact on client operations and decision-making processes. Various assumptions are applied in setting such expectations, including, but without limitation, market acceptance and demand for the products, the operational benefits and the potential time and cost savings relating to the integration and use of these products. Although such statements are based on the reasonable assumptions of CMG’s management, there can be no assurance that any conclusions will prove to be accurate. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof. Except as required by applicable securities laws, CMG is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Because of the risks and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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  • MIL-OSI: MARA Announces Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates for October 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Energized Hash Rate Increased 14% to 40.2 EH/s
    717 Bitcoin Produced in October, 2% Increase M/M
    Transaction Fees Accounted for 5% of Total Bitcoin Produced

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) (“MARA” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest publicly traded bitcoin (“BTC”) miners and a leader in supporting and securing the Bitcoin ecosystem, today published unaudited BTC production update for October 2024.

    Management Commentary
    “October was our best month of bitcoin production since April’s halving event as uptime remained strong and we grew our energized hash rate to 40.2 EH/s, a 14% increase over September,” said Fred Thiel, MARA’s chairman and CEO. “Despite a slight month-over-month decrease in block wins, driven by the growth in global hash rate and the resulting rise in difficulty level, BTC production increased by 2% to 717 BTC.

    “Transaction fees accounted for approximately 5% of the total, with one particular transaction generating a fee of 3.217 BTC and another generating a fee of 2.665 BTC. We believe that our proprietary technology platforms such as Slipstream and MARAPool, our proprietary mining pool, allow us to capture all potential benefits and take advantage of higher transaction fees as they arise.

    “Our 50 EH/s target by the end of 2024 is within sight as we steadily increase our hash rate by installing new miners, improving infrastructure and energizing additional immersion containers.”

    Operational Highlights and Updates
    Figure 1: Operational Highlights

        Prior Month Comparison
    Metric   10/31/2024   9/30/2024   % Δ
    Number of Blocks Won 1   200     207     (3)%
    BTC Produced   717     705     2%
    Average BTC Produced per Day   23.1     23.5     (2)%
    Share of available miner rewards 2   4.6 %   5.2 %   NM
    Transaction Fees as % of Total 1   4.8 %   1.7 %   NM
    Energized Hash Rate (EH/s) 1   40.2     35.2     14%
                     
    1. These metrics are MARAPool only and do not include blocks won from joint ventures.
    2. Defined as the total amount of block rewards including transaction fees that MARA earned during the period divided by the total amount of block rewards and transaction fees awarded by the Bitcoin network during the period.

    NM – Not Meaningful

    As of October 31, 2024, the Company held a total of 27,562 BTC, which includes 4,499 restricted BTC.

    Investor Notice
    Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any other periodic reports that we may file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). If any of these risks were to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. See “Forward-Looking Statements” below.

    The operational highlights and updates presented in this press release pertain solely to our BTC mining operations. Detailed information regarding our other operations can be found in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “believe,” “continue,” “target” and similar expressions or variations or negatives of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements related to the expected timing and achievement of our growth targets, specifically relating to our anticipated hash rate and exahash growth, the transition to immersion coolers at the Granbury site and our BTC treasury policy. Such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations about future events as of the date hereof and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Subsequent events and developments, including actual results or changes in our assumptions, may cause our views to change. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements except to the extent required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Our actual results and outcomes could differ materially from those included in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and any other periodic reports that we may file with the SEC.

    About MARA
    MARA (NASDAQ:MARA) is a global leader in digital asset compute that develops and deploys innovative technologies to build a more sustainable and inclusive future. MARA secures the world’s preeminent blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or otherwise underutilized energy into economic value.

    For more information, visit www.mara.com, or follow us on:

    Twitter: @MarathonDH
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/marathon-digital-holdings
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarathonDigitalHoldings
    Instagram: @marathondigitalholdings

    MARA Company Contact:
    Telephone: 800-804-1690
    Email: ir@mara.com

    MARA Media Contact:
    Email: marathon@wachsman.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Mercuria and HNK Alpha Execute First Carbon Futures Block Trades on Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (NEO:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”), the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced the execution of the first two carbon futures block trades, traded between Mercuria and HNK Alpha on October 30, 2024.

    Mercuria and HNK Alpha traded 50 lots of December 2024 CORSIA¹ Phase 1 Carbon Offset Unit Futures at USD $24.00/tCO2e². Mercuria and HNK Alpha also traded 50 lots of December 2025 JREDD+³ Carbon Offset Unit Futures at USD $17.75/tCO2e.

    Abaxx’s carbon futures contracts are designed to enhance price discovery and equip market participants with improved risk management tools. These centrally-cleared, physically-deliverable contracts were launched in June to provide reliable price signals essential for pricing carbon emissions and advancing decarbonization efforts.

    “We’re proud that Mercuria has chosen to use Abaxx Exchange Environmental Futures to better manage their risk in global carbon markets,” said Abaxx Exchange’s Head of Environmental Markets, Alasdair Were. “We’ve built these contracts in collaboration with global market participants and to meet the needs of the commercial market, and we look forward to continue working with world-class trading firms like Mercuria to build liquidity in our carbon markets.”

    Abaxx’s suite of futures contracts for LNG and carbon are open for trading 14 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Visit abaxx.exchange/resources-directory for a full list of clearing firms and execution brokers.

    Notes:
    ¹ Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
    ² Tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent
    ³ Jurisdictional Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation

    About Abaxx Technologies

    Abaxx is building Smarter Markets — markets empowered by better financial technology and market infrastructure to address our biggest challenges, including the energy transition. In addition to developing and deploying financial technologies that make communication, trade, and transactions easier and more secure, Abaxx is a majority-owner of Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing, subsidiaries recognized by MAS as an RMO and ACH, respectively.

    Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing are a Singapore-based commodity futures exchange and clearinghouse, introducing centrally cleared, physically deliverable commodities futures and derivatives to provide better price discovery and risk management tools for the commodities critical to our transition to a lower-carbon economy.

    For more information please visit abaxx.tech, abaxx.exchange and smartermarkets.media.

    For more information about this press release, please contact:
    Steve Fray, CFO
    Tel: +1 647 490 1590

    Media and investor inquiries:

    Abaxx Technologies Inc.
    Investor Relations Team
    Tel: +1 647 490 1590
    E-mail: ir@abaxx.tech

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” which do not consist of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe Abaxx’s future plans, objectives, or goals, including words to the effect that Abaxx expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as “seeking”, “should”, “intend”, “predict”, “potential”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “estimates”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “continue”, “plan” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Since forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to Abaxx, Abaxx does not provide any assurance that actual results will meet respective management expectations. Risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

    Forward-looking information related to Abaxx in this press release includes, but is not limited to, Abaxx’s objectives, goals or future plans, the development and implementation of additional products and futures contracts, the ability to meet commercial demands for its products and to meet the needs of the commercial market, the ability to develop and maintain relationships with trading firms and build liquidity for its products. Such factors impacting forward-looking information include, among others: risks relating to the global economic climate; dilution; Abaxx’s limited operating history; future capital needs and uncertainty of additional financing; the competitive nature of the industry; currency exchange risks; the need for Abaxx to manage its planned growth and expansion; the effects of product development and need for continued technology change; protection of proprietary rights; the effect of government regulation and compliance on Abaxx and the industry; the ability to list Abaxx’s securities on stock exchanges in a timely fashion or at all; network security risks; the ability of Abaxx to maintain properly working systems; reliance on key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration impeding access to capital or increasing the cost of capital; and volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance. In addition, particular factors which could impact future results of the business of Abaxx include but are not limited to: operations in foreign jurisdictions, protection of intellectual property rights, contractual risk, third-party risk; clearinghouse risk, malicious actor risks, third-party software license risk, system failure risk, risk of technological change; dependence of technical infrastructure; and changes in the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labor and international travel and supply chains. Abaxx has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of Abaxx’s normal course of business.

    Abaxx cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. In addition, although Abaxx has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. When relying on forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Abaxx has assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraphs will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release represents the expectations of Abaxx as of the date of this press release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Abaxx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and information. Cboe Canada does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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  • MIL-OSI: Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation Announces LOI with Fedilco Group Limited

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (NASDAQ: MSSA) (“Metal Sky Star” or the “Company”), announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Fedilco Group Limited, a Cyprus-based company (“Fedilco”) holding an 80% equity interest in Viva Armenia Closed Joint-Stock Company, an Armenia-based telecom company (“Viva”). Pursuant to the LOI, Metal Sky Star expresses interest in acquiring all the issued and outstanding shares of Fedilco. The parties will seek necessary permissions and/or approvals from the Republic of Armenia’s state authorities for the proposed transaction.

    Viva stands out as the sole telecom company in Armenia included in the country’s Top 10 taxpayers list, underscoring its economic impact and significant contributions to national development. Viva currently has over 2.3 million unique subscribers (2,327,684) and holds a 61% share by active subscribers and 58.18% by total revenue in Armenia’s telecom market. Viva’s team comprises 1,132 employees who support Viva’s mission to make mobile services widely accessible, ensuring subscribers stay connected both locally and globally.

    Viva has established roaming partnerships with 529 operators across 192 countries, demonstrating a strong commitment to maintaining connections for its customers worldwide. It also pioneered corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) as a management model in Armenia’s telecom industry, guided by ISO 26000 standards on community impact and sustainability.

    “We are excited to announce this LOI with Fedilco,” said Wenxi He, CEO of Metal Sky Star. “Viva is recognized as a trusted telecom market leader across Armenia, celebrated for its extensive reach and customer-first approach. We are confident that this partnership will position us well to capture Armenia’s economic growth trajectory and create added value for our shareholders.”

    About Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation

    Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed under Cayman Islands law to effect mergers, share exchanges, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, reorganizations, or similar business combinations with one or more businesses.

    About Fedilco Group Limited

    Fedilco Group Limited, incorporated in Cyprus, is the controlling shareholder of Viva, the most valuable company in Armenia’s telecom sector and a model of innovation in the telecom industry.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes “forward-looking statements” concerning the proposed transaction with Fedilco. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, as outlined in the Company’s annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on August 30, 2024, and available at www.sec.gov. The Company is under no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the release date unless required by law.

    Company Contacts:

    Wenxi He
    Chief Executive Officer
    221 River Street, 9th Floor,
    Hoboken, New Jersey
    (201) 721-8789
    Email: olivia.he@gmail.com
    olivia@metalskystar.com

    Source: Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation

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  • MIL-OSI: FTC Solar Announces 1GW Tracker Supply Agreement with Dunlieh Energy

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI) (“FTC Solar”), a leading provider of solar tracker systems, and Dunlieh Energy, (“Dunlieh”) announced today that FTC will be supplying trackers for over one gigawatt of solar projects for Dunlieh beginning in 2025.

    The first project expected under the agreement is the Situla Energy Project, a 500-megawatt utility-scale solar and battery facility under development in Banner County, Nebraska, approximately 30 miles east of the Wyoming border. In addition to providing clean, renewable energy, the project is expected to generate more than 225 local construction jobs and contribute more than $1.4 million annually in nameplate capacity taxes, most of which will go to local schools and the county. Tracker delivery on the project is expected to begin in the second half of 2025.

    “FTC Solar has impressive, high-quality tracker technology that is incredibly fast, safe, and easy to install,” said Thaer Flieh, CEO of Dunlieh Energy. “The Situla project is poised to provide great value to the community, and FTC’s highly constructible design will lend itself incredibly well for that and other future developments.”

    “We’re very pleased to have been selected by Dunlieh for this one-gigawatt agreement,” commented Yann Brandt, FTC Solar’s President and CEO. “With our robust product lineup across 1P and 2P technologies, along with excellent customer service, we stand ready to help our new customer, Dunlieh, optimize each individual project site.”

    FTC Solar adds this material supply agreement to a recently announced relationship with Strata Clean Energy as well as new project details with Sandhills Energy in the past quarter.

    About FTC Solar Inc.
    Founded in 2017 by a group of renewable energy industry veterans, FTC Solar is a leading provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. Solar trackers significantly increase energy production at solar power installations by dynamically optimizing solar panel orientation to the sun. FTC Solar’s innovative tracker designs provide compelling performance and reliability, with an industry-leading installation cost-per-watt advantage.

    About Dunlieh Energy 
    At Dunlieh Energy, we’re on a mission to accelerate the transition to clean energy by solving energy problems and bringing new generation capacity to areas that lack energy supply. Developing sustainable energy projects including solar PV, energy storage and green hydrogen, our goal is to build a green future for the next generation.

    FTC Solar Contact:
    Bill Michalek 
    Vice President, Investor Relations 
    FTC Solar
    T: (737) 241-8618 
    E: IR@FTCSolar.com

    Dunlieh Contact:
    contact@dunlieh-energy.com
    www.dunlieh-energy.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Parker Completes Divestiture of North America Composites & Fuel Containment Division

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CLEVELAND, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced it has completed the previously announced divestiture of its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to private investment firm SK Capital Partners. 

    “We are pleased to have completed this sale for the North America Composites and Fuel Containment Division,” said Jenny Parmentier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “One element of our strategy is assessing whether we are the best owner for certain businesses or whether they could be more successful as part of another organization. We wish the CFC team continued success under the ownership of SK Capital Partners, whom we are confident has the expertise to help this already strong business achieve its full potential.”

    Parker’s CFC Division has six manufacturing locations across the U.S. and Mexico and generates annual sales of approximately $350 million. It became part of Parker’s North America businesses within the Diversified Industrial Segment following the acquisition of Meggitt plc in 2022. CFC is a leading manufacturer of engineered carbon fiber composites and fuel containment solutions. 

    About Parker Hannifin
    Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

    Advisors
    Lazard acted as exclusive financial advisor for Parker. Jones Day acted as legal advisor in this transaction. 

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    Among other factors that may affect future performance are: changes in business relationships with and orders by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments; disputes regarding contract terms, changes in contract costs and revenue estimates for new development programs; changes in product mix; ability to identify acceptable strategic acquisition targets; uncertainties surrounding timing, successful completion or integration of acquisitions and similar transactions; ability to successfully divest businesses planned for divestiture and realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures; the determination and ability to successfully undertake business realignment activities and the expected costs, including cost savings, thereof; ability to implement successfully business and operating initiatives, including the timing, price and execution of share repurchases and other capital initiatives; availability, cost increases of or other limitations on our access to raw materials, component products and/or commodities if associated costs cannot be recovered in product pricing; ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits; legal and regulatory developments and other government actions, including related to environmental protection, and associated compliance costs; supply chain and labor disruptions, including as a result of labor shortages; threats associated with international conflicts and cybersecurity risks and risks associated with protecting our intellectual property; uncertainties surrounding the ultimate resolution of outstanding legal proceedings, including the outcome of any appeals; effects on market conditions, including sales and pricing, resulting from global reactions to U.S. trade policies; manufacturing activity, air travel trends, currency exchange rates, difficulties entering new markets and economic conditions such as inflation, deflation, interest rates and credit availability; inability to obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, required governmental and regulatory approvals; changes in the tax laws in the United States and foreign jurisdictions and judicial or regulatory interpretations thereof; and large scale disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, industrial accidents and pandemics. Readers should also consider forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Parker’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and other periodic filings made with the SEC.

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  • MIL-OSI: Consumer Portfolio Services Partners with SentiLink to Enhance Fraud Prevention

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”), a leader in providing indirect automobile financing to consumers, today announced that it has partnered with SentiLink, a leading provider of advanced identity verification and fraud detection solutions. The partnership enables CPS to improve its fraud prevention efforts while also saving the Company approximately $1 million per quarter so far.

    SentiLink’s AI-driven technology analyzes key identity and fraud indicators to generate actionable reports for CPS, helping the Company lend to legitimate, verified borrowers. This improvement in fraud detection directly supports CPS’s goal of significantly reducing lifetime portfolio losses, ultimately reinforcing financial performance.

    “Fraud prevention is an increasingly vital component of our risk management strategy,” said Robert DeJarnette, VP of Risk Management at CPS. “With the rise in fraud attempts across the subprime auto sector, SentiLink’s technology will continue to be instrumental in helping us detect fraudulent activity early and reduce exposure within our portfolio.”

    Mike Lavin, COO of CPS, added: “SentiLink’s fraud detection capabilities have already helped us lower our fraud exposure by over $1 million each quarter so far. As we continue to optimize our technology, we expect to further reduce risks for our lending partners while supporting our continued growth in the subprime lending market.”

    Staying at the forefront of technology has become a key performance differentiator for CPS, enabling the Company to refine its underwriting processes, enhance dealer performance, and strengthen risk management. Through the thoughtful application of advanced AI and machine learning, CPS is well-positioned to drive sustained growth in the years ahead.

    About Consumer Portfolio Services:
    Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is an independent specialty finance company that provides indirect automobile financing to individuals with past credit problems or limited credit histories. We purchase retail installment sales contracts primarily from franchised automobile dealerships secured by late model used vehicles and, to a lesser extent, new vehicles. We fund these contract purchases on a long-term basis primarily through the securitization markets and service the contracts over their lives.

    About SentiLink
    SentiLink, the leader in identity verification technology, provides financial institutions and fintechs with best-in-class solutions to prevent synthetic fraud, identity theft, and emerging forms of first-party fraud, as well as access to the eCBSV SSN verification service. Founded in 2017 by Naftali Harris and Max Blumenfeld, creators of the risk and fraud systems at Affirm, SentiLink has raised $85M to date from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Craft Ventures, and NYCA Partners, among others.

    Company Contact
    Danny Bharwani
    Chief Financial Officer
    949-753-6811

    Investor Relations Contact
    Tom Colton and Alec Wilson
    Gateway Group, Inc.
    949-574-3860
    CPSS@gateway-grp.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Phunware To Acquire Stake in Campaign Nucleus Subsidiary

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), a leader in enterprise cloud solutions for mobile applications, announced that it signed a term sheet, in conjunction with other parties, to acquire a controlling interest in MyCanvass, LLC, which is currently indirectly majority owned and controlled by Campaign Nucleus, a SaaS platform company founded by Brad Parscale, for a mix of cash and Phunware stock having an aggregate value of $1.02 million. Mr. Parscale is known for his pivotal roles as the Digital Director for Donald Trump’s 2016 election and Campaign Manager for Trump’s 2020 candidacy. Campaign Nucleus is a SaaS platform command center designed for political campaigns and organizations, and currently provides services for Trump’s 2024 campaign. The term sheet is contingent upon the execution of definitive documents. Phunware, Campaign Nucleus and other parties are working to execute definitive documentation and expect to complete same in the coming days.

    MyCanvass is a technology company focused on providing voter and advocacy engagement tools, including mobile apps. Phunware and Campaign Nucleus intend to utilize MyCanvass and its campaign canvassing and advocacy software to develop innovative approaches to identify, engage and mobilize voters, manage canvassing operations, and integrate them with campaigns within and outside of the U.S.

    “We are very excited to add the innovative MyCanvass technology platform to our portfolio as we explore solutions that align our technology with both companies shared missions to be true to our core values. Our collaboration will also aim to reduce inefficiencies, enhance campaign and advocacy effectiveness, and enable real-time, personalized voter outreach and engagement through AI and modular solutions,” said Stephen Chen, CEO of Phunware.

    Phunware and Campaign Nucleus intend for MyCanvass to serve as the foundation of a strategic partnership that will focus on developing AI-powered canvassing and related management and operations tools to support political and advocacy campaigns, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and grassroots empowerment.

    The MyCanvass acquisition would occur as highly dynamic and charged election cycles highlight the need for robust, AI-driven canvassing tools to safeguard political campaign integrity. Phunware and Campaign Nucleus aim to have MyCanvass equip grassroots movements with cutting-edge digital infrastructure to drive voter and advocacy engagement and facilitate success for campaigns and advocacy groups.

    Phunware and Campaign Nucleus will endeavor to invest in political and advocacy technology, targeting election cycles and other advocacy opportunities within and outside of the U.S. with advancements in AI and mobile applications.

    Brad Parscale noted, “We are excited to again partner with Phunware and combine the innovative technology stacks of Campaign Nucleus and Phunware. Together, we’re creating something revolutionary for canvassing to empower campaigns with cutting-edge tools to drive grassroots engagement and win elections.”

    About Campaign Nucleus

    Campaign Nucleus is a SaaS platform designed to improve campaign management and digital communications. It acts as a central command center, offering tools for data analysis, voter targeting, media engagement, and events. Built for political campaigns, organizations, and advocacy groups, it focuses on streamlining operations, increasing efficiency, and scaling campaign efforts. Created by Brad Parscale, the platform draws from his experiences as Digital Director for Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Campaign Manager for Trump’s 2020 campaign.

    About Phunware 

    Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) is an enterprise software company specializing in mobile app solutions with integrated intelligent capabilities. We provide businesses with the tools to create, implement, and manage custom mobile applications, analytics, digital advertising, and location-based services. Phunware is transforming mobile engagement by delivering scalable, personalized, and data-driven mobile app experiences.

    Phunware’s mission is to achieve unparalleled connectivity and monetization through widespread adoption of Phunware mobile technologies, leveraging brands, consumers, partners, digital asset holders, and market participants. Phunware is poised to expand its software products and services audience through its new platform, utilize and monetize its patents and other intellectual property, and reintroduce its digital asset ecosystem for existing holders and new market participants. 

    For more information on Phunware, please visit www.phunware.com. To better understand and leverage generative AI and Phunware’s mobile app technologies, visit https://ai.phunware.com/advocacy.

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    Investor Relations Contact:

    Chris Tyson, Executive Vice President
    MZ Group – MZ North America
    949-491-8235
    PHUN@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

    Phunware Media Contact:

    Joe McGurk, Managing Director
    917-259-6895
    PHUN@mzgroup.us

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  • MIL-OSI: Banzai Announces Listing Transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market Pursuant to Nasdaq Compliance Plan

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEATTLE, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, announces that it has received approval from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) to transfer their listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company’s securities were transferred from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on October 31, 2024.

    The transfer of the Company’s listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market is not expected to have any impact on trading in the Company’s shares, and the Company’s shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol BNZI.

    On September 19, 2024, the Company had a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) and requested the transfer of its listing, pursuant to a plan to evidence compliance with the requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Following the hearing, the Panel granted the Company’s request to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company’s continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market is subject to the company fulfilling the continued listing requirements by January 31, 2025.

    “We look forward to further growth and development of Banzai on the Nasdaq with the support of our shareholders,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “As we continue to invest in our software platforms and growth, we recently announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving our financial position and net income while maintaining a strong growth outlook. With the recent selection of MZ Group as our investor relations partner, we are committed to delivering on our value proposition to shareholders and the investment community.”

    About Banzai

    Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers achieve their mission, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai customers include Square, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, Doodle and ActiveCampaign, among thousands of others. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io.

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    Investor Relations
    Chris Tyson
    Executive Vice President
    MZ Group – MZ North America
    949-491-8235
    BNZI@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

    Media
    Rachel Meyrowitz
    Director, Demand Generation, Banzai
    media@banzai.io

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  • MIL-OSI: KVH and Pacific Basin Completing Hybrid Connectivity and Network Management Upgrade

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI), today announced that it has substantially completed a 75-vessel connectivity upgrade for commercial dry bulk operator Pacific Basin Shipping, a longtime KVH customer. KVH is delivering worldwide communications to more than 75 Pacific Basin vessels using the KVH ONE® multi-orbit, multi-channel network, including the addition of Low Earth Orbit service via Starlink. These vessels are using KVH TracPhone® V7-HTS terminals, new Starlink Flat High Performance terminals, and KVH’s CommBox Edge Communications Gateway onboard. This upgrade was carried out under the terms of a new agreement signed in July 2024.

    “It’s been our pleasure to help Pacific Basin ships and crews remain always connected since 2016, and we are honored that they elected to continue their longstanding partnership with us,” says Ken Loke, KVH’s vice president of Asia-Pacific sales. “By choosing our global VSAT service, TracPhone V7-HTS, and Starlink, together with our advanced CommBox Edge, Pacific Basin once again illustrates its commitment to providing innovative world-class maritime connectivity for its vessels and seafarers by taking full advantage of KVH’s fully integrated hybrid solutions.”

    “Pacific Basin is focused on the highest possible quality operations and the promotion of the highest standards of welfare for our crews across our fleet,” said Harsh Bhave, Director of Fleet Management, Pacific Basin. “This installation recognizes the need to add smart bandwidth that can enable next level performance for our ships and our people.”

    KVH’s TracPhone V7-HTS terminals feature Ku-band satellite interconnectivity delivered by a global network of high-throughput satellites (HTS) powered by Intelsat and delivering connection speeds as fast as 10/2 Mbps (down/up). Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency Internet using a high-performance, electronically steered flat panel array. Thanks to plug-and-play integration with KVH’s CommBox Edge 6 belowdeck appliance, intelligent hybrid switching will ensure that customers take full advantage of KVH ONE network, including Starlink, for uninterrupted connectivity worldwide.

    CommBox Edge is an all-in-one management toolbox for maritime IT professionals who want to control the growing array of wide area network (WAN) options, such as the VSAT, low earth orbit (LEO) services, 5G cellular, and other services available through the KVH ONE global network. It employs dynamic network and bandwidth management over these networks with an extensive suite of data and user controls, real-time reporting, and more. It delivers outstanding performance for crew, guest, and vessel communications thanks to a versatile, secure, fast SD-WAN architecture with cloud-based management.

    Note to Editors: High-resolution images of KVH products are available at the KVH Press Room Image Library, https://www.kvh.com/imagelibrary

    About KVH Industries, Inc.

    KVH Industries, Inc. is a global leader in mobile connectivity and maritime VSAT delivered via the KVH ONE network. The company, founded in 1982, is based in Middletown, RI, with research, development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI, and more than a dozen offices around the globe. KVH provides connectivity solutions for commercial maritime, leisure marine, military/government, and land mobile applications on vessels and vehicles, including the TracNet, TracPhone, and TracVision® product lines, the KVH ONE OpenNet Program for non-KVH antennas, AgilePlans® Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), and the KVH Link crew wellbeing content service.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the success of our strategic evolution towards an integrated solution provider, competitive positioning and profitability, expected data speeds over our network, the expected level of coverage availability, and the services to be provided under agreement with Pacific Basin. These and other factors are discussed in more detail in KVH’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 1, 2024, and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024. Copies are available through its Investor Relations department and website: https://investors.kvh.com. KVH does not assume any obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect new information and developments.

    KVH Industries, Inc., has used, registered, or applied to register its trademarks in the USA and other countries around the world, including but not limited to the following marks: KVH, KVH ONE, CommBox, TracVision, TracPhone, TracNet, and AgilePlans. Other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

    For further information, please contact:
    Chris Watson
    Vice President, Marketing & Communications
    KVH Industries, Inc.
    Tel: +1 401 845 2441
    cwatson@kvh.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Primech Holdings and Primech AI Forge Strategic Partnerships with Unity Group for Advanced Energy and Robotics Solutions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Primech Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PMEC) (“Primech” or the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Primech AI, are pleased to announce new strategic partnerships with Unity Group Holdings International Limited (1539.HK) (“Unity Group”), a renowned provider of energy solutions listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. These partnerships, formalized through separate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), aim to harness Unity Group’s energy expertise and Primech AI’s robotic innovations to drive sustainability and technological advancements in their respective fields.

    Unity Group (https://www.unitygroup.eco) operates in over 20 countries, offering innovative energy solutions that significantly reduce carbon footprints and operational costs for numerous global clients. This collaboration aligns with Primech’s commitment to environmental stewardship and marks a significant step in integrating sustainable practices and advanced technologies across its operations.

    Details of the Partnerships:

    • Primech Holdings Ltd. will collaborate with Unity Group to explore and implement cutting-edge energy solutions in Singapore, focusing on enhancing energy efficiency within its extensive facilities management operations.
    • Primech AI and Unity Group will cooperate on the business development and trial deployment of the Hytron restroom cleaning robot into major properties in Dubai. This initiative aims to revolutionize facility maintenance with cutting-edge robotic technology, improving efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of cleaning operations.

    They will expand Unity Group’s technological footprint in Singapore and beyond, setting new standards for international collaboration in energy and robotic solutions.

    Mr. Kin Wai Ho, CEO of Primech Holdings Limited, commented, “We are proud to partner with Unity Group to pioneer the integration of sustainable energy solutions and advanced robotics in our operations. These initiatives are pivotal as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in our industry, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of both environmental responsibility and technological innovation.”

    Mr. Mansfield Wong, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Unity Group, stated, “Our collaboration with Primech Holdings and Primech AI represents a significant opportunity to leverage our expertise in energy solutions alongside Primech’s innovations in robotic technologies. We are excited about the potential of our joint efforts to set benchmarks in sustainability and operational efficiency globally.”

    About Unity Group Holdings International Limited
    Founded in 2008, Unity Group became the first energy service company to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. At the core of its operations is the Energy Management Contract (EMC) business model, which implements customized solutions designed to achieve optimal energy efficiency and maximize returns for clients. Unity Group employs industry-leading, effective, and practical research methodologies. These methodologies span innovative green technologies, data analysis, and machine learning. The outcomes of its research and development efforts manifest in its uniquely versatile, appropriate, and actionable green technology solutions. Currently, Unity Group operates in Mainland China, Malaysia, and the Middle East.

    About Primech Holdings Limited
    Headquartered in Singapore, Primech Holdings Limited is a leading provider of comprehensive technology-driven facilities services, predominantly serving both public and private sectors throughout Singapore, with expanding operations in Malaysia. With a legacy of excellence and innovation in the facility services industry, Primech’s operating subsidiary, Primech A & P offers an extensive range of services tailored to meet the complex demands of its diverse clientele. Services include advanced general facility maintenance services, specialized cleaning solutions such as marble polishing and facade cleaning, meticulous stewarding services, and targeted cleaning services for offices and homes. Additionally, CSG Industries Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Primech Holdings, manufactures and supplies various high-quality cleaning products under its brand, extending its reach and capabilities within the industry. Known for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Primech integrates eco-friendly practices and smart technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. This strategic approach positions Primech Holdings as a leader in the industry and a proactive contributor to advancing industry standards and practices in Singapore and beyond. For more information, visit www.primechholdings.com.    

    About Primech AI
    Primech AI is a leading robotics company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in technology. With a team of passionate individuals and a commitment to collaboration, Primech AI is poised to revolutionize the robotics industry with groundbreaking solutions that make a meaningful impact on society. For more information, visit www.primech.ai.

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    Company Contact:
    Email: ir@primech.com.sg

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Pineapple Energy to Host Virtual Fireside Chat

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pineapple Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: PEGY) (“Pineapple” or the “Company”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power to households, businesses, municipalities, and for servicing existing systems, today announced that Scott Maskin, Interim CEO, will host a virtual Fireside Chat on November 14th, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET. The event will be moderated by Julien Dumoulin-Smith, Managing Director, Power, Utilities, & Clean Energy Equity Research group at Jefferies.

    Mr. Maskin will discuss recent developments, provide an overview of Pineapple’s business and industry, outline strategies to enhance shareholder value, and answer questions from current and prospective shareholders.

    The fireside chat will be available for viewing at Pineapple’s website, www.pineappleenergy.com.

    Questions may be submitted in advance to ir@pineappleenergy.com with the subject line “Fireside Chat Questions.” The deadline for submitting questions is November 13that 5:00 PM ET.

    Julien Dumoulin-Smith is a perennially #1 double ranked Institutional Investor (II) magazine analyst in both Utilities & Alternative/Clean Energy and was recently inducted into the II Hall of Fame for his cumulative accomplishments.  

    About Pineapple Energy
    Pineapple is focused on growing leading local and regional solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. Our vision is to power the energy transition through grass-roots growth of solar electricity paired with battery storage. Our portfolio of brands (SUNation, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear) provide homeowners and businesses of all sizes with an end-to-end product offering spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services.

    Forward Looking Statements 
    This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances, including the Company’s expectations regarding its ability to effect the reverse stock split and regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards. While the Company believes its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, these plans, intentions, or expectations may not be achieved. For information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in subsequent filings. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    Our prospects here at Pineapple Energy Inc. are subject to uncertainties and risks. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor provided by the foregoing Sections. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. The Company cannot predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “projects”, “should”, or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional information respecting factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC which can be found on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Contacts:  

    Scott Maskin
    Interim Chief Executive Officer
    +1 (631) 823-7131
    scott.maskin@pineappleenergy.com

    Pineapple Investor Relations
    +1 (952) 996-1674
    IR@pineappleenergy.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Insider Announces $500M Series E Led by General Atlantic to Accelerate AI Investments, Fuel U.S. Expansion, and Continue to Scale Global Operations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Insider, a leading AI-native omnichannel experience and customer engagement platform, today announced a $500 million Series E funding round led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor.

    Insider plans to further develop its next-generation marketing software offering and invest heavily in research and development, focusing on expanding and evolving its AI solutions. The company also intends to scale its talent base and geographic footprint, leveraging General Atlantic’s global platform. With an established market position in 28 countries across five continents, including North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, Insider plans to increase its regional investments on the back of strong demand in the U.S. market, where it has achieved significant growth. Additionally, the company will use the funds to explore strategic M&A opportunities.

    As a leading enterprise marketing software provider, Insider enables marketers and customer experience teams to create highly personalized omnichannel experiences and manage customer engagement from a single platform. With an integrated CDP that vertically integrates data and marketing application layers to fuel marketing automation and personalized customer journey orchestration across 12+ natively-supported channels – including WhatsApp, SMS, Email, Web, App, Site Search, and more – Insider helps marketers to efficiently collect, analyze, and predictively use first-party data in real-time. As a result, brands can accelerate growth, realize higher marketing efficiency, and create more valuable customer relationships.

    Hande Cilingir, Co-Founder and CEO at Insider, said, “Our mission is to empower marketing and CX teams to deliver a holistic omnichannel experience and deepen customer engagement. Unlike traditional technology companies that focus on a single area or product, our approach has always been to build multiple best-in-breed and industry-leading products, bringing them together in one complete platform that outperforms single-point solutions. As a pioneer of predictive models in customer experience, this funding positions us to further build upon that foundation to disrupt the MarTech industry. We believe that our differentiators, especially AI-enabled tools, will set Insider apart as the preferred choice for marketing and customer experience teams, and we look forward to leveraging General Atlantic’s deep experience backing growth companies to drive the marketing technology shift.”

    “Many brands are eager to move away from traditional marketing clouds that limit their growth. We are on a mission to help as many users as possible transition from legacy marketing clouds to Insider. We have developed a white-glove migration blueprint designed to make the transition seamless. In the last year, 150 brands have successfully made the switch to Insider using our automatic migrator and pre-built integrations, and achieved up to 5X faster time to value compared to their previous vendor,” said Serhat Soyuerel, Co-Founder and CRO at Insider.

    Insider launched patent-pending Sirius AI™, a comprehensive solution for end-to-end omnichannel experience creation. The technology combines the transformative power of generative, conversational, and predictive AI.

    “This funding will help accelerate our ambitious product roadmap and grow our 350+ in-house engineering team. Over the next two years, we plan to focus on realizing our vision to build an end-to-end AI-native omnichannel experience and customer engagement platform that compounds promotional, transactional, and support capabilities into a seamless solution powered by an extensive set of channels. Harnessing Generative AI to make user interactions more conversational at every level, we plan to further invest in Sirius AI™ Co-Pilot, which guides teams at every stage of customer journey creation,” said Muharrem Derinkok, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Insider.

    Sascha Guenther, Managing Director and Head of DACH at General Atlantic, commented, “The MarTech industry is benefitting from a secular shift levered to ongoing tailwinds, including the proliferation of data traffic and channels, the growing importance of first-party data, and evolving customer expectations regarding personalized experiences across channels. Insider has successfully positioned itself as a leading and dynamic innovator in the B2B SaaS space and delivers tangible ROI to its customers. We believe the company is well placed to capture a greater share of the $15+ billion total addressable market, as businesses race to upgrade their marketing strategies around the world in need of higher marketing efficiency and effectiveness.”

    Alex Crisses, Managing Director, Enterprise Technology, and Global Head of New Investment Sourcing at General Atlantic, continued, “Insider has disrupted traditional marketing cloud operators in the enterprise space by offering a differentiated and well-integrated suite of next-gen products. Insider’s success lies in consistently delivering unmatched value to their customers. Few platforms are capable of achieving this, setting Insider apart. We believe Hande and her team are talented product visionaries and entrepreneurs, and we’re excited to help them scale further.”

    As part of the transaction, Sascha Guenther, Alex Crisses, and Christopher Apfel, Vice President at General Atlantic, will join the Insider Board of Directors.

    Insider is hiring across 28 regions. Explore open positions at useinsider.com/careers. For more information about Insider, visit https://useinsider.com/.

    About Insider

    Insider is a leading AI-native Omnichannel Experience and Customer Engagement Platform – enabling marketing and customer experience teams to deliver a unique experience per person, from a single platform. Insider’s integrated CDP vertically integrates data and marketing application layers to fuel marketing automation and personalized customer journey orchestration across 12+ natively-supported channels, like WhatsApp, SMS, Email, Web, App, Site Search, and more. Insider helps marketers to efficiently collect, analyze, and predictively use first-party data in real-time. As a result, brands accelerate growth, realize higher productivity, maximize marketing ROI, increase customer lifetime value, and create more valuable customer relationships.

    Insider powers omnichannel experiences and customer engagement for 1,500+ global customers across retail, automotive, travel, and telecommunications, including Nike, Samsung, L’Oreal, Unilever, Allianz, Walt Disney, ING Group, Toyota, Singapore Airlines, and GAP.

    Loved by customers and recognized by analysts, Insider is recognized as a leader in the areas marketing and CX teams care most about, including Cross-Channel Campaign Management, Personalization, and Customer Data Platforms, offering brands unrivaled product excellence within a single consolidated platform. Insider was named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines 2021, the Forrester Wave for Cross-Channel Campaign Management 2021, and Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Omnichannel Marketing Platforms for B2C Enterprises 2023 Assessment. The company was recently recognized in The Top 1% of all software companies worldwide in G2’s 2024 Software Awards and named the #5 Best Software Product with the most #1 rankings alongside other software legends like Google, Zoom, and Monday.com. According to G2’s Fall’24 reports, Insider is also the #1 G2 Leader in 9+ categories, including Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Personalization Engines, Personalization Software, Mobile Marketing, Customer Journey Analytics, SMS Marketing, WhatsApp Marketing, eCommerce Search, and eCommerce Personalization, with a 4.8/5.0 ranking for 21+ consecutive quarters.

    Today, Insider has more than 1,100 team members representing 51 nationalities across 28 countries worldwide. The company is woman-founded, with 70% of top executive roles, including the CEO, CMO, CHRO, and CFO, being held by women. With initiatives such as 100 cities, 100 projects, Young Engineers Club, shecodes, and sheleads, Insider is committed to scaling its impact across its communities. For more information about Insider, please visit: https://useinsider.com.

    About General Atlantic

    General Atlantic is a leading global growth investor with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 520 growth companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $97 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of October 1, 2024 (based on valuations as of June 30, 2024), with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: TRILLION ENERGY PROVIDES UPDATE ON SASB VS INSTALLATION

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vancouver, B.C. , Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trillion Energy International Inc. (“Trillion” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) (Frankfurt: Z62) is pleased to provide an update on the velocity string installation program at the SASB gas field.

    On October 27th the snubbing unit was positioned over the Akcakoca-3 well where 2 3/8” production tubing (“velocity string” or “VS”) was ran into the well through the existing 4 ½ tubing. The operation was completed on October 29th. The well continued to flow throughout the operation.

    Following the VS installation, Akcakoca-3 production increased from approximately 2.0 MMcf/d (average production for the 27 days prior to installation) to 2.6 MMcf/d (average production first 4 days post VS). We continue to monitor production from the well at this time.

    On October 30th, 2024 a 2 3/8th velocity string was ran into the West Akcakoca-1 well using the snubbing unit. The operation was completed by November 1st, where the velocity string reached a total measured depth (MD) of 3,496 meters. The West Akcakoca-1 well was not producing prior to the operation and gas production is expected to resume following nitrogen stimulation being applied.

    Currently, VS is being run into the Guluc-2 well. The velocity strings are being installed with the objective of reducing water loading issues in the SASB gas wells.

     About the Company

    Trillion Energy International Inc is focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye with natural gas assets in Türkiye. The Company is 49% owner of the SASB natural gas field, a Black Sea natural gas development and a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest in the Cendere oil field. More information may be found on www.sedar.com, and our website.

    Contact

    Arthur Halleran, Chief Executive Officer
    ‎Brian Park, Vice President of Finance
    1-778-819-1585
    e-mail: info@trillionenergy.com;
    Website: www.trillionenergy.com

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements, including without limitation, statements pertaining to the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approval of the executive officer and director appointments. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. Trillion does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

    These statements are no guarantee of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, delay, change of strategy, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and which may change over time. Accordingly, actual results and strategies could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include unforeseen securities regulatory challenges, COVID, oil and gas price fluctuations, operational and geological risks, changes in capital raising strategies, the ability of the Company to raise necessary funds for development; the outcome of commercial negotiations; changes in technical or operating conditions; the cost of extracting gas and oil may increase and be too costly so that it is uneconomic and not profitable to do so and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings on www.sedar.com, including the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and subsequent filings. For a full summary of our oil and gas reserves information for Turkey, please refer to our Forms F-1,2,3 51-101 filed on www.sedar.com, and or request a copy of our reserves report effective December 31, 2022 and updated January 31 2023.

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  • MIL-OSI: Point Predictive Partners with OTTOMOTO® to Deliver Advanced Fraud Prevention, Income, and Employment Validation Solutions to Auto Dealers Nationwide

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive, the leader in AI solutions for fraud prevention, today announced a strategic partnership with OTTOMOTO® to integrate its advanced fraud detection and income & employment validation solutions into their comprehensive platform.

    With auto lending fraud reaching nearly $8 billion last year, dealers and lenders face mounting challenges from synthetic identities and credit-washing schemes as well as income & employment misrepresentation. Lenders are increasingly finding and pushing back defaulted fraudulent loans to dealers. Dealers are struggling to absorb the pushbacks. Both dealers and lenders are looking for ways to stop fraud at dealerships before it even gets to the lenders.

    The integration with Point Predictive’s IEValidate, BorrowerCheck and DealerCheck solutions means that OTTOMOTO® dealers and lenders will have turnkey access to the most advanced identity, income, and employment validation services available. DealerCheck will also help lenders and dealership owners monitor loan application processes and ensure that fraud checks are in place and that risk remains low.

    “Helping dealers and lenders address the nearly $8 billion in fraud hitting the auto industry is our priority,” said Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive. “By working with state-of-the-art platforms like OTTOMOTO®, we can provide turnkey access to thousands of dealerships and lenders to stop the majority of the loan pushbacks. With the integration, they can detect and prevent fraud they are missing today, reduce false positives from their current red flag tools, and validate income in real-time without using pay stubs or bank statements, enabling an easier process for dealers.”

    The Best Platform Delivering a Better Way to Manage All Risk

    Through the OTTOMOTO® platform, dealers and lenders will gain immediate access to Point Predictive’s solutions to stop more fraud and streamline their most critical and time-consuming verification processes.

    OTTOMOTO® customers will have access to:

    IEValidate – Validate Income and Employment Without the Hassle of Pay Stubs

    With IEValidate, dealers and lenders can eliminate requests for pay stubs, which are difficult for an applicant to provide and are often forged. IEValidate is easier, faster, and more reliable, which means less work for everyone, including the applicant. In less than 1 second, a dealership can receive a full report on an applicant’s income and employment history. In addition, IEValidate confirms that the employer is not one of the 11,000 fake employers that we have identified as being used on fraudulent applications in the U.S. today.

    BorrowerCheck – Stop Pushbacks and Eliminate Credit Bureau Interview Questions

    No more unexpected pushbacks. BorrowerCheck eliminates dated red-flag checks which are often inaccurate and take too much time to review. New alerts provide clear direction on where the risk is, and how to resolve it quickly.

    The solution also replaces antiquated Credit Bureau Interview Questions that can take 5 minutes or more to complete. Instead of those questions, BorrowerCheck provides SMS-based verification, which can be completed in less than 20 seconds. The solution works better and is faster than existing red flag tools used by dealers.

    DealerCheck – Dashboards to Enable Better Partnership with Lenders

    With DealerCheck, lenders and dealers get information that helps them track growing risks to avoid pushbacks and make smarter decisions about working together.

    DealerCheck lets dealers and lenders:

    • See detailed reports about their dealers
    • Compare their dealer’s performance to other dealers
    • Spot trending of high-risk applications before they become big issues
    • Make smarter decisions, optimize stipulations and discounts, improve watchlist and working relationships with dealers

    All Powered by Data

    The new solutions available to OTTOMOTO®’s customers are driven by Point Predictive’s data which is unlike any data from a credit bureau. With over 269 million reported incomes and information on 22 million employers in the U.S., dealers get access to real history that enables automation to modernize a dealer’s operations and sell more cars faster.

    “OTTOMOTO® is dedicated to streamlining the auto retail finance process,” said Paul Nicholas, CEO at OTTOMOTO®. “Integrating Point Predictive’s advanced solutions gives our dealers the tools to close deals faster while protecting their businesses from fraud.”

    For more information on the Point Predictive and OTTOMOTO® partnership, please get in touch with Justin Davis at jdavis@pointpredictive.com.

    About Point Predictive

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

    About OTTOMOTO®

    OTTOMOTO® is a premier provider of lending technology for the auto, RV, Powersports, Marine, and aircraft industries. Focused on digital innovation, OTTOMOTO® is redefining traditional financing practices with a secure, transparent, and compliant process that benefits dealers, lenders, and consumers. With strategic partnerships and decades of industry expertise, OTTOMOTO® is committed to advancing the future of finance through cutting-edge technology solutions.
    Click here to partner with OTTOMOTO®.

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  • MIL-OSI: Southside Bancshares, Inc. Announces Transfer of Listing of Common Stock to the New York Stock Exchange

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TYLER, Texas, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southside Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBSI) (the “Company” or “Southside”), the parent company of Southside Bank, announced today that it is transferring the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) from the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”). Southside’s common stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE on November 15, 2024, under the existing ticker symbol of “SBSI”. Southside expects its common stock to continue to trade on Nasdaq until the close of the market on November 14, 2024.

    “We are excited to announce the transfer of Southside’s stock listing to the NYSE,” said Lee R. Gibson, Chief Executive Officer of Southside Bancshares, Inc. “Our Texas-based franchise markets include some of the strongest and fastest growing markets in the country. We look forward to joining many of the world’s leading and most prestigious companies that trade on the NYSE and are excited to leverage the NYSE platform and trading model for the benefit of our shareholders.”

    Since its initial public offering on Nasdaq in 1998, Southside Bancshares has seen continuous and significant growth – surpassing $1 billion in assets in the year 2000 and reaching nearly $8.5 billion in assets by the end of 2023. Beginning with a single branch in Tyler, Texas, the bank has grown to over 55 locations including 53 branches and two loan offices throughout East, North, Central, and Southeast Texas.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Southside Bancshares, Inc. to the New York Stock Exchange,” said Chris Taylor, Global Head of Listings, NYSE. “With its deep roots in Texas and history of supporting local economies, Southside is a welcome addition to our NYSE community, which is home to numerous Texas-based companies and many of the world’s leading banks.”

    ABOUT SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.

    Southside Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Tyler, Texas, with approximately $8.36 billion in assets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southside Bank, Southside currently operates 53 branches, two loan production offices, and a network of 72 ATMs/ITMs throughout East Texas, Southeast Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. Serving customers since 1960, Southside Bank is a community-focused financial institution that offers a full range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses. These products and services include consumer and commercial loans, mortgages, deposit accounts, safe deposit boxes, treasury management, wealth management, trust services, brokerage services, and an array of online and mobile services. For more information about Southside Bank, visit https://www.southside.com/.

    Contact:
    Julie Shamburger
    Chief Financial Officer
    903-531-7134

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  • MIL-OSI: South Bow Recommends Shareholders Reject TRC Capital’s Below-market “Mini-tender” Offer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Bow Corp. (TSX & NYSE: SOBO) has received an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer from TRC Capital Investment Corp. (TRC Capital) to purchase up to 3 million South Bow common shares, or approximately 1.4% of South Bow’s outstanding common shares, at a below-market price of C$31.95. South Bow does not endorse TRC Capital’s unsolicited offer, has no affiliation with TRC Capital or its offer, and does not recommend or endorse this unsolicited mini-tender offer.

    South Bow cautions shareholders that the mini-tender offer has been made at a below-market price for the South Bow common shares. TRC Capital’s unsolicited offer price of C$31.95 per share represents a discount of 4.6% to the closing price of the South Bow common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 28, 2024, the last trading day before the mini-tender offer was commenced, and a discount of 7.4% to the closing price on Nov. 1, 2024.

    Shareholders are urged to obtain current market quotations for their shares, consult with their broker or financial advisor, and exercise caution with respect to TRC Capital’s unsolicited offer. Shareholders who have already tendered their shares should consider taking actions to withdraw them, including reviewing the withdrawal procedures in TRC Capital’s offering documents.

    TRC Capital has made similar unsolicited mini-tender offers for shares of other public companies. Mini-tender offers are designed to avoid many investor protections like disclosure and procedural requirements applicable to most take-over bids and tender offers under Canadian and U.S. securities laws. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have expressed concerns about mini-tender offers, including the possibility that investors might tender to such offers without understanding the offer price relative to the actual market price of their securities.

    The SEC states that “bidders make mini-tender offers at below-market prices, hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price.” The SEC has published investor tips about mini-tender offers, which can be found at www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm.

    Brokers, dealers, and other market participants are encouraged to exercise caution and review the letter regarding broker-dealer mini-tender offers dissemination and disclosures at www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm.

    Comments from the CSA on mini-tender offers can be found at http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/SecuritiesLaw_csa_19991210_61-301.jsp.

    South Bow requests that this news release be included in any distribution of materials relating to TRC Capital’s mini-tender offer for South Bow common shares.

    About South Bow

    South Bow safely operates 4,900 kilometres (3,045 miles) of crude oil pipeline infrastructure, connecting Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, and the U.S. Gulf Coast through our unrivalled market position. We take pride in what we do – providing safe and reliable transportation of crude oil to North America’s highest demand markets. Based in Calgary, Alberta, South Bow is the spinoff company of TC Energy, with Oct. 1, 2024 marking South Bow’s first day as a standalone entity. To learn more, visit www.southbow.com.

    Contact information

    Investor Relations Media Relations
    Martha Wilmot Katie Stavinoha
    investor.relations@southbow.com communications@southbow.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Legible Announces Appointment of Successor Auditor

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Legible Inc. (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) announces the appointment of DMCL LLP (the “Successor Auditor”) as the Company’s new independent auditor effective immediately.

    The Successor Auditor’s appointment has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and will be presented for ratification in the next shareholders’ meeting. For a copy of the Company’s reporting package, including the Notice of Change of Auditor, together with the required letters from KPMG LLP (the “Former Auditor” or “KPMG”) and Successor Auditor, each prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations, please visit the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

    KPMG resigned on their own initiative, which resignation was reviewed and accepted by Legible’s audit committee. KPMG has confirmed that there are no reportable events, disagreements, unresolved issues, or modifications of opinion (as those terms are defined in National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations in connection with a change of auditor) of the two most recently completed fiscal years that ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, for which an auditor’s report was issued. Legible’s Board of Directors thanks KPMG for their invaluable work.

    About Legible Inc.

    Legible is a groundbreaking, mobile-centric global company specializing in eBooks and audiobook entertainment. Its extensive partnerships encompass four of the Big 5 Publishers, the world’s largest eBook distributor, and a wide range of outstanding and innovative publishers of all sizes, enabling Legible to seamlessly deliver millions of multilingual eBooks and audiobooks, transforming any smart device into a source of cutting-edge infotainment.

    Legible is revolutionizing mobile-centric eBook and audiobook experiences with interactive AI-driven content. Its latest release, FrankensteinAI, third in the AI Classics series, reimagines Mary Shelley’s masterpiece with animated AI art developed by digital artist Remo Camerota and immersive character-driven AI chat, offering readers a uniquely engaging journey through the classic horror tale. Legible is also developing My Model Kitchen, a series of video-enriched Living Cookbooks by former supermodel, bestselling author, and celebrity chef, Cristina Ferrare, with an AI Sous Chef for each recipe, which have been featured twice on the Drew Barrymore Show and in many other major US media outlets.

    As first mover in the rapidly expanding automotive infotainment market, Legible has partnered with media providers Faurecia Aptoide, Harman Ignite, LiveOne, and Visteon. Legible has the only Android Automotive app with the capacity to deliver both audiobooks and eBooks to drivers and passengers in tens of millions of vehicles around the globe, positioning Legible at the forefront of the new world of in-car infotainment experiences.

    A recent EdTech Breakthrough Award winner for eLearning Innovation of the Year, Legible is reshaping the digital publishing landscape, committed to gaining a significant market share by providing innovative 21st-century publishing solutions and enriching global reading experiences. Please visit Legible.com and discover the place where eBooks come to life.

    Press Contacts:

    Legible Inc.
    Ms. Deborah Harford
    EVP, Global Strategic Partnerships
    invest@legible.com
    Website: https://invest.legible.com
    Phone: (778) 776-5769

    Krupp Kommunications, Inc.
    Ms. Kathy Giaconia
    VP Media Relations
    kgiaconia@kruppagency.com
    Phone: 1-213-324-5665
    Website: http://www.KruppAgency.com

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information

    This Press Release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information (“forward-looking statements”), including statements regarding Legible’s business. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Legible’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, currency fluctuations, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Legible believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward- looking information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward- looking information, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date of this document and, except as required by applicable law, Legible does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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  • MIL-OSI: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at October 31, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of October 31, 2024.

    As of October 31, 2024, the Company’s net assets were $2.2 billion, and its net asset value per share was $12.97. As of October 31, 2024, the Company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 675% and the Company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 483%.

     STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    OCTOBER 31, 2024  //  (UNAUDITED)
     
        (in millions)
    Investments   $ 3,002.2  
    Cash and cash equivalents     35.7  
    Accrued income     11.2  
    Current tax asset, net     6.6  
    Other assets     0.5  
    Total assets     3,056.2  
         
    Notes     409.7  
    Unamortized notes issuance costs     (2.8 )
    Preferred stock     163.1  
    Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs     (1.3 )
    Total leverage     568.7  
         
    Payable for securities purchased     5.1  
    Other liabilities     13.3  
    Deferred tax liability, net     275.1  
    Total liabilities     293.5  
         
    Net assets   $ 2,194.0  
         
     

    The Company had 169,126,038 common shares outstanding as of October 31, 2024.

    Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Energy Companies (96%), Utility Companies (3%) and Other Energy (1%).

    The Company’s ten largest holdings by issuer at October 31, 2024 were:

          Amount
    (in millions)*
      % Long Term
    Investments
    1. The Williams Companies, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company)   $             309.5   10.3 %
    2. Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Energy Company)     281.1   9.4 %
    3. MPLX LP (Midstream Energy Company)                    273.6   9.1 %
    4. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Energy Company)     258.3   8.6 %
    5. ONEOK, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company)     226.8   7.6 %
    6. Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Energy Company)     220.0   7.3 %
    7. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company)     194.5   6.5 %
    8. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company)     184.9   6.2 %
    9. Western Midstream Partners, LP (Midstream Energy Company)     138.6   4.6 %
    10. Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Midstream Energy Company)     132.3   4.4 %
    * Includes ownership of common and preferred units.

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    Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. You can obtain a complete listing of holdings by viewing the Company’s most recent quarterly or annual report.

    Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’s most recent quarterly report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

    Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kayneanderson.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: First National Bank Alaska declares regular and special dividends for fourth quarter, both payable in December

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Board of Directors meeting held Oct. 31, 2024, First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX:FBAK) declared a cash dividend of $3.20 per share for shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2024, payable on Dec. 15, 2024 with distribution on Dec. 16.

    At the same meeting, the Board declared a special cash dividend of $3.20 per share for shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2024, payable and for distribution on Dec. 19, 2024.

    CONTACT: Cheri Gillian
    Secretary to the Board of Directors
    907-777-3409

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  • MIL-OSI: Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the year ended August 31, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024.

    The results reported are pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for public companies.

    For the year ended August 31, 2024, the Company is reporting a net loss of $44.2 million (2023: net income of $19.0 million); cash flows generated from operating activities before changes in non-cash operating balances of $11.4 million (2023: $9.5 million); and loss per share of $0.74 (2023: income per share of $0.31). Included in net loss is a provision of $51.5 million (2023: $nil) for uncertain tax positions recognizing a tax liability for unpaid taxes, estimated interest expense and awarded legal costs and provisions against the carrying value of the Company’s tax deposits and deferred tax assets related to unused carryforward amounts. Also included in net loss are equity earnings of associate and joint ventures of $0.4 million (2023: $7.4 million), net loss on the fair value adjustment on investment properties of approximately $0.2 million (2023: net gain of $5.7 million), losses on fair value adjustment on interest rate swaps of $4.2 million (2023: $0.1 million) , property revenues of $44.5 million (2023: $40.5 million) and interest expense of $12.7 million (2023: $10.7 million).

    As at August 31, 2024, the Company owns approximately $708 million in investment properties (August 31, 2023: $695 million).

    As at the date of this Press Release, the Company’s investment portfolio comprises 55 properties with approximately 1.9 million rentable sq. ft. of industrial and commercial space and a 50% interest in seven multi-family rental properties with a total of 219 units. Approximately 91.25% of available space within the industrial and commercial investment properties is currently leased and within the multi-family residential properties, 98.2% is currently leased. The Company’s development properties include a 50% interest in the Silverdale Hills Limited Partnership which currently owns approximately 1,405 acres of primarily residential designated development lands in Mission, British Columbia.

    For a review of the risks and uncertainties to which the Company is subject, see its most recently filed annual and interim MD&A.

    Contact: Mr. John Delucchi   Ms. Bernice Yip
      President & CEO   Chief Financial Officer
    Telephone: (604) 732-6540   (604) 732-6540
           
    Address:  389 West 6th Avenue    
      Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1L1    

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  • MIL-OSI: CORRECTION – Bogota Financial Corp. Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Corrected

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEANECK, N.J., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bogota Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BSBK) (the “Company”), the holding company of Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”), after market close today issued a correction to its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (the “Revised Earnings Release”), which was issued prior to market open on November 1, 2024 (the “Original Earnings Release”). Interest expense on deposits (and similarly total interest expense) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 reported in the Original Earnings Release was understated by $300,000 due to a misstatement of the rates paid on certain certificates of deposit during the three months ended September 30, 2024. As a result, the Revised Earnings Release reflects the following changes:

    At September 30, 2024

        Average rate for certificates of deposit Average rate
    for deposits
     
      As Initially Reported 4.15% 3.55%  
      As Corrected 4.39% 3.95%  
             

    For Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Interest paid on average certificates of deposit Interest paid on average interest-bearing deposits Net interest income Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses (Loss) income before income taxes Income tax (benefit) expense Net (loss) income (Loss) earnings per common share – basic (Loss) earnings per common share – diluted
    As Initially Reported $ 5,327 $ 5,861 $ 2,957 $ 2,957 $ (320 ) $ (173 ) $ (147 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.01 )
    As Corrected $ 5,627 $ 6,161 $ 2,657 $ 2,657 $ (620 ) $ (253 ) $ (367 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.03 )
                                                   
      Cost of average certificates of deposit Cost of average interest-bearing deposits (Loss) Return on Average Assets (Loss) Return on Average Equity Interest rate spread Net interest margin Efficiency Ratio
    As Initially Reported 4.26 % 3.84 % (0.09 )% (0.72 )% 0.81 % 1.24 % 109.75 %
    As Corrected 4.50 % 4.04 % (0.07 )% (0.52 )% 0.66 % 1.15 % 120.78 %
                                 

    For Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Interest paid on average certificates of deposit Interest paid on average interest-bearing deposits Net interest income Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses (Loss) income before income taxes Income tax (benefit) expense Net (loss) income (Loss) earnings per common share – basic (Loss) earnings per common share – diluted
    As Initially Reported $ 16,484 $ 18,085 $ 8,352 $ 8,282 $ (1,762 ) $ (741 ) $ (1,020 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.08 )
    As Corrected $ 16,784 $ 18,385 $ 8,052 $ 7,982 $ (2,062 ) $ (821 ) $ (1,240 ) $ (0.10 ) $ (0.10 )
                                                   
                                                   
      Cost of average certificates of deposit Cost of average interest-bearing deposits (Loss) Return on Average Assets (Loss) Return on Average Equity Interest rate spread Net interest margin Efficiency Ratio
    As Initially Reported 4.31 % 3.88 % (0.17 )% (1.23 )% 0.73 % 1.23 % 118.23 %
    As Corrected 4.39 % 3.95 % (0.20 )% (1.44 )% 0.68 % 1.18 % 122.18 %
                                 

    The full text of the corrected release is a follows:

    Teaneck, New Jersey, November 1, 2024 – Bogota Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BSBK) (the “Company”), the holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”), reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 of $367,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $29,000, or $0.00 per basic and diluted share, for the comparable prior year period. The Company reported a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 of $1.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.14 per basic and diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    On April 24, 2024, the Company announced it had received regulatory approval for the repurchase of up to 237,090 shares of its common stock, or approximately 5% of its then outstanding common stock (excluding shares held by Bogota Financial, MHC). The repurchase program does not have a scheduled expiration date and the Board of Directors has the right to suspend or discontinue the program at any time. As of September 30, 2024, 163,790 shares have been repurchased pursuant to the program at a cost of $1.2 million.

    Other Financial Highlights:

    • Total assets increased $39.6 million, or 4.2%, to $978.9 million at September 30, 2024 from $939.3 million at December 31, 2023, due to an increase in securities, offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and loans.
    • Cash and cash equivalents decreased $3.9 million, or 15.8%, to $21.0 million at September 30, 2024 from $24.9 million at December 31, 2023 as excess funds were used to purchase securities.
    • Securities increased $47.1 million, or 33.3%, to $188.7 million at September 30, 2024 from $141.5 million at December 31, 2023.
    • Net loans decreased $5.8 million, or 0.8%, to $708.9 million at September 30, 2024 from $714.7 million at December 31, 2023.
    • Total deposits at September 30, 2024 were $629.3 million, increasing $3.9 million, or 0.6%, as compared to $625.3 million at December 31, 2023, due to a $2.3 million increase in interest-bearing deposits, primarily in certificates of deposit, and a $1.6 million increase in non-interest bearing demand accounts. The average cost of deposits increased 128 basis points to 3.95% for the first three quarters of 2024 from 2.67% for the first nine months of 2023 due to higher interest rates and a larger percentage of deposits consisting of higher-costing certificates of deposit.
    • Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $34.9 million, or 20.8% to $202.6 million at September 30, 2024 from $167.7 million as of December 31, 2023.

    Kevin Pace, President and Chief Executive Officer, said “The Bank continues its growth strategy focusing on core deposits and commercial lending. We have seen an uptick in our commercial pipeline this quarter that shows interest remains strong in our market. Offering new desirable technology through partnerships with our providers is a key initiative we are focusing on going into 2025.  This will allow us to attract new customers in our competitive environment.”

    “The Bank completed its third stock repurchase program earlier this year and promptly began its fourth buyback. We remain diligent in our efforts to show confidence and deliver value to our shareholders.”

    Income Statement Analysis

    Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023

    Net income decreased by $338,000 to a net loss of $367,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from a net loss of $29,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $560,000 in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $171,000 in salaries and employee benefit costs, an increase of $128,000 in income tax benefit and a $38,000 increase in non-interest income.

    Interest income increased $1.3 million, or 14.3%, from $9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to higher yields on interest-earning assets and an increase in the average balance of securities. 

    Interest income on cash and cash equivalents decreased $30,000, or 17.9%, to $138,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $168,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to a $2.6 million decrease in the average balance to $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting the use of excess cash to purchase securities. The decrease was offset by an 18 basis point increase in the average yield from 5.21% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 5.39% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to the higher interest rate environment.

    Interest income on loans increased $401,000, or 5.0%, to $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to a 24 basis point increase in the average yield from 4.45% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 4.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and to a lesser extent, a $876,000 increase in the average balance to $711.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $710.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

    Interest income on securities increased $889,000, or 88.2%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to a $48.7 million increase in the average balance to $187.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $138.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and a 114 basis point increase in the average yield from 2.91% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to 4.05% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to the higher interest rate environment. 

    Interest expense increased $1.9 million, or 31.1%, from $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due to higher costs and average balances on certificates of deposit and borrowings.

    Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $1.3 million, or 27.0%, to $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was due to a 93 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits to 4.04% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.11% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in the average cost of deposits was due to the higher interest rate environment and a change in the composition of the deposit portfolio.  The average balances of certificates of deposit decreased $831,000 to $497.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $498.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 while the average balance of NOW/money market accounts and savings accounts decreased $9.0 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.

    Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $582,000, or 47.7%, from $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of $71.6 million to $196.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $125.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was slightly offset by a decrease in the average cost of borrowings of 22 basis points to 3.64% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.86% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to new borrowings being at lower rates. At September 30, 2024, cash flow hedges used to manage interest rate risk had a notional value of $65.0 million, while fair value hedges totaled $60.0 million in notional value. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the use of the cash flow and fair value hedges reduced the interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit by $498,000.

    Net interest income decreased $560,000, or 17.4%, to $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.  The decrease reflected a 35 basis point decrease in our net interest rate spread to 0.66% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.01% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Our net interest margin decreased 32 basis points to 1.15% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.47% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

    We did not record a provision for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 or September 30, 2023 due to moderate loan growth and improved economic conditions.

    Non-interest income increased by $38,000, or 13.0%, to $327,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $290,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023.  Bank-owned life insurance income increased $23,000, or 11.6%, due to higher balances during 2024 and gain on sale of loans increased $12,000 compared to no gain on sale of loans for the comparable period last year due to the sale of a $400,000 residential loan in 2024.

    For the three months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest expense decreased $56,000, or 1.5%, over the comparable 2023 period. This was due to a $171,000, or 7.5% reduction in salaries and employee benefits, which decreased due to lower headcount and increased expenses in 2023 related to the retirement of the previous Chief Executive Officer, and a $40,000, or 31.9%, decrease in advertising expenses.  Our FDIC insurance assessment also decreased by $26,000, or 19.8%.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in professional fees of $99,000, or 66.4%, due to higher consulting expense related to strategic business planning. Data processing expense also increased $100,000, or 48.8%, due to higher processing costs.

    Income tax expense decreased $128,000, or 102.1%, to a benefit of $253,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from a $125,000 benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to a reduction of $466,000 in taxable income. 

    Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023

    Net income decreased by $3.1 million, or 168.1%, to a net loss of $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from net income of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.   This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $4.0 million in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $1.2 million in income tax expense.

    Interest income increased $3.4 million, or 12.4%, from $27.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $31.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 due to higher yields on interest-earning assets and an increase in the average balance of securities, partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of loans and cash and cash equivalents. 

    Interest income on cash and cash equivalents decreased $8,000, or 1.9%, to $415,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $423,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due a $2.3 million decrease in the average balance to $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting the decrease of liquidity due to increased securities purchases. This decrease was offset by a 111 basis point increase in the average yield due to the higher interest rate environment.

    Interest income on loans increased $1.1 million, or 4.5%, to $24.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $23.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to a 20 basis point increase in the average yield from 4.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 4.66% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, offset by a $1.9 million decrease in the average balance to $711.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $713.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    Interest income on securities increased $2.2 million, or 69.4%, to $5.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to a 112 basis point increase in the average yield from 2.80% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 3.92% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and a $31.0 million increase in the average balance to $179.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $148.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    Income from other interest-earning assets, which primarily consisted of Federal Home Loan Bank stock, increased $209,000, or 27.1% to $981,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $772,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to dividends paid on such stock.

    Interest expense increased $7.4 million, or 47.4%, from $15.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $23.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 due to higher costs and average balances on certificates of deposit and borrowings.

    Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $5.6 million, or 43.9%, to $18.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was due to a 128 basis point increase in the average cost of deposits to 3.95% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 2.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in the average cost of deposits was due to the higher interest rate environment and a change in the composition of the deposit portfolio.  The average balances of certificates of deposit increased $12.0 million to $510.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $498.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 while average NOW/money market accounts and savings accounts decreased $24.2 million and $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $1.8 million, or 62.7%, from $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of $60.7 million to $171.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $110.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was also due to an increase in the average cost of borrowings of 17 basis points to 3.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.50% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to new borrowings being at higher rates. At September 30, 2024, cash flow hedges used to manage interest rate risk had a notional value of $65.0 million, while fair value hedges totaled $60.0 million in notional value. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the use of the cash flow hedges reduced the interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit by $1.2 million.

    Net interest income decreased $4.0 million, or 33.1%, to $8.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.  The decrease reflected a 73 basis point decrease in our net interest rate spread to 0.68% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Our net interest margin decreased 64 basis points to 1.18% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 1.82% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

    We recorded a $70,000 provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to a $125,000 recovery for credit losses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, which was due to a decrease in loan balances in 2023. The entire provision in the first three quarters of 2024 was due to an increase in held-to-maturity corporate securities.

    Non-interest income increased by $73,000, or 8.5%, to $929,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $856,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.  The increase was primarily due to bank-owned life insurance income, which increased $74,000, or 12.9%, due to higher balances during 2024.

    For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, non-interest expense increased $163,000, or 1.5%, over the comparable 2023 period. Professional fees increased $270,000, or 65.5% due to higher consulting expense related to strategic business planning. Data processing expense increased $210,000, or 29.3%, due to higher processing costs. These were offset by a $333,000, or 4.9%, reduction in salaries and employee benefit, which decreased due to lower headcount and increased expenses in 2023 related to the retirement of the previous Chief Executive Officer.

    Income tax expense decreased $1.2 million, or 312.9%, to a benefit of $821,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from a $386,000 expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was due to a reduction of $4.3 million in taxable income. 

    Balance Sheet Analysis

    Total assets were $978.9 million at September 30, 2024, representing an increase of $39.6 million, or 4.2%, from December 31, 2023.  Cash and cash equivalents decreased $3.9 million during the period primarily due to the purchase of new securities offset by loan repayments. Net loans decreased $5.8 million, or 0.8%, due to $22.5 million in repayments including a $12.6 million decrease in the balance of residential loans, as well as a $9.1 million decrease in the balance of construction loans and a decrease of $915,000 in multifamily loans. The decrease was partially offset by new production of $16.7 million, including $13.1 million and $3.6 million of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans, respectively.  The Company also purchased a pool of residential loans totaling $10.4 million. Due to the interest rate environment, we have experienced a decrease in demand for residential and construction loans, which have been primary drivers of our loan growth in recent periods.  Securities held to maturity increased $7.4 million, or 10.3%, and securities available for sale increased $40.0 million, or 57.6%, due to new purchases of mortgage-backed securities with excess cash. 

    Delinquent loans increased $8.9 million to $21.5 million, or 3.0% of total loans, at September 30, 2024, compared to $12.6 million, or 1.8% of total loans, at December 31, 2023. The increase was mostly due to four commercial real estate loans to three customers with a balance of $8.1 million. Three of the past due commercial real estate loans are being actively managed with the customers and are expected to be brought current, while one totaling $758,000 has been placed on nonaccrual, but is considered well-secured with a loan-to-value of 59%. During the same timeframe, non-performing assets increased from $12.8 million at December 31, 2023 to $13.8 million, which represented 1.41% of total assets at September 30, 2024. No loans were charged-off during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024 or September 30, 2023. The Company’s allowance for credit losses related to loans was 0.39% of total loans and 19.94% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2024 compared to 0.39% of total loans and 21.81% of non-performing loans at December 31, 2023.  The Bank does not have any exposure to commercial real estate loans secured by office space. At September 30, 2024, the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to held-to-maturity securities totaled $108,000 or 0.13% of the total held-to-maturity securities portfolio.

    Total liabilities increased $39.8 million, or 5.0%, to $841.9 million mainly due to a $34.9 million increase in borrowings and a $3.9 million increase in total deposits. The increase in deposits reflected an increase in certificate of deposit accounts, which increased by $505,000 to $493.8 million from $493.3 million at December 31, 2023, an increase in NOW deposit accounts, which increased by $4.2 million to $45.5 million from $41.3 million at December 31, 2023, and by an increase in noninterest bearing demand accounts, which increased by $1.6 million from $30.6 million at December 31, 2023 to $32.1 million at September 30, 2024. This was offset by a $2.6 million, or 18.0%, decrease in money market accounts.  At September 30, 2024, brokered deposits were $101.1 million or 16.1% of deposits and municipal deposits were $36.0 million or 5.7% of deposits.  At September 30, 2024, uninsured deposits represented 10.7% of the Bank’s total deposits. Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $34.9 million, or 20.8%, due to new borrowings, for which the durations have primarily been short-term in nature as we remain mindful of the changing interest rate environment and the potential for further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Total borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank is $297.9 million of which $202.7 million has been advanced.

    Total stockholders’ equity decreased $233,000 to $136.9 million, due to a net loss of $1.2 million and the repurchase of 163,790 shares of stock at a cost of $1.2 million, offset by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss for securities available for sale of $1.6 million and stock compensation of $225,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. At September 30, 2024, the Company’s ratio of average stockholders’ equity-to-total assets was 15.04%, compared to 15.32% at December 31, 2023.

    About Bogota Financial Corp.

    Bogota Financial Corp. is a Maryland corporation organized as the mid-tier holding company of Bogota Savings Bank and is the majority-owned subsidiary of Bogota Financial, MHC. Bogota Savings Bank is a New Jersey chartered stock savings bank that has served the banking needs of its customers in northern and central New Jersey since 1893. It operates from seven offices located in Bogota, Hasbrouck Heights, Upper Saddle River, Newark, Oak Ridge, Parsippany and Teaneck, New Jersey and operates a loan production office in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements about the Company and the Bank. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, inflation, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, real estate market values in the Bank’s lending area, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio; the availability of low-cost funding; our continued reliance on brokered and municipal deposits; demand for loans in our market area; changes in the quality of our loan and security portfolios, economic assumptions or changes in our methodology, either of which may impact our allowance for credit losses calculation, increases in non-performing and classified loans, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, a failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks, the failure to maintain current technologies, failure to retain or attract employees and legislative, accounting and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and the Bank are engaged.
    The Company undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

    BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    (unaudited)
               
      As of     As of  
      September 30, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    Assets              
    Cash and due from banks $ 10,630,086     $ 13,567,115  
    Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   10,372,434       11,362,356  
    Cash and cash equivalents   21,002,520       24,929,471  
    Securities available for sale, at fair value   108,560,811       68,888,179  
    Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $108,000 and zero, respectively (fair value – $74,603,097 and $65,374,753, respectively)   80,103,753       72,656,179  
    Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,747,949 and $2,785,949, respectively   708,896,566       714,688,635  
    Premises and equipment, net   7,853,076       7,687,387  
    Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock and other restricted securities   10,180,100       8,616,100  
    Accrued interest receivable   4,352,967       3,932,785  
    Core deposit intangibles   165,454       206,116  
    Bank-owned life insurance   31,635,988       30,987,851  
    Other assets   6,138,029       6,731,500  
    Total Assets $ 978,889,264     $ 939,324,203  
    Liabilities and Equity              
    Non-interest bearing deposits $ 32,125,742     $ 30,554,842  
    Interest bearing deposits   597,141,995       594,792,300  
    Total deposits   629,267,737       625,347,142  
    FHLB advances-short term   53,500,000       37,500,000  
    FHLB advances-long term   149,065,610       130,189,663  
    Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance   3,265,262       2,733,709  
    Other liabilities   6,850,898       6,380,486  
    Total liabilities   841,949,507       802,151,000  
                   
    Stockholders’ Equity              
    Preferred stock $0.01 par value 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023          
    Common stock $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 13,092,357 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 13,279,230 at December 31, 2023   130,823       132,792  
    Additional paid-in capital   55,315,975       56,149,915  
    Retained earnings   90,936,649       92,177,068  
    Unearned ESOP shares (389,674 shares at September 30, 2024 and 409,750 shares at December 31, 2023)   (4,595,895 )     (4,821,798 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (4,847,795 )     (6,464,774 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   136,939,757       137,173,203  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 978,889,264     $ 939,324,203  
     
    BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
      September 30,     September 30,  
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
    Interest income                              
    Loans, including fees $ 8,381,581     $ 7,980,388     $ 24,888,377     $ 23,821,545  
    Securities                              
    Taxable   1,884,276       994,791       5,247,336       3,042,389  
    Tax-exempt   13,137       13,159       39,409       78,293  
    Other interest-earning assets   341,268       301,081       980,536       771,584  
    Total interest income   10,620,262       9,289,419       31,155,658       27,713,811  
    Interest expense                              
    Deposits   6,160,547       4,851,926       18,384,323       12,777,907  
    FHLB advances   1,802,387       1,220,166       4,719,056       2,900,359  
    Total interest expense   7,962,934       6,072,092       23,103,379       15,678,266  
    Net interest income   2,657,328       3,217,327       8,052,279       12,035,545  
    Provision (recovery) for credit losses               70,000       (125,000 )
    Net interest income after provision (recovery) for credit losses   2,657,328       3,217,327       7,982,279       12,160,545  
    Non-interest income                              
    Fees and service charges   56,610       61,529       164,400       159,381  
    Gain on sale of loans   11,710             11,710       29,375  
    Bank-owned life insurance   221,122       197,873       648,137       574,073  
    Other   37,943       30,332       105,420       93,660  
    Total non-interest income   327,385       289,734       929,667       856,489  
    Non-interest expense                              
    Salaries and employee benefits   2,102,993       2,274,347       6,404,946       6,737,952  
    Occupancy and equipment   380,714       372,626       1,118,739       1,114,170  
    FDIC insurance assessment   106,313       132,571       313,626       319,690  
    Data processing   306,167       205,721       928,292       717,913  
    Advertising   85,750       126,000       310,950       369,383  
    Director fees   159,851       159,336       467,100       478,011  
    Professional fees   248,420       149,251       682,517       412,519  
    Other   214,686       241,530       747,598       661,300  
    Total non-interest expense   3,604,894       3,661,382       10,973,768       10,810,938  
    (Loss) income before income taxes   (620,181 )     (154,321 )     (2,061,822 )     2,206,096  
    Income tax (benefit) expense   (253,221 )     (125,268 )     (821,403 )     385,801  
    Net (loss) income $ (366,960 )   $ (29,053 )   $ (1,240,419 )   $ 1,820,295  
    (Loss) earnings per Share – basic $ (0.03 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.14  
    (Loss) earnings per Share – diluted $ (0.03 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.14  
    Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   12,702,683       13,037,903       12,702,683       13,103,951  
    Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   12,717,904       13,037,903       12,734,624       13,103,951  
                                   
    BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.
    SELECTED RATIOS
    (unaudited)
               
      At or For the Three Months     At or for the Nine Months  
      Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,  
      2024     2023     2024     2023  
    Performance Ratios (1):                              
    (Loss) return on average assets (2)   (0.07 )%     (0.01 )%     (0.20 )%     0.26 %
    (Loss) return on average equity (3)   (0.52 )%     (0.08 )%     (1.44 )%     1.75 %
    Interest rate spread (4)   0.66 %     1.01 %     0.68 %     1.41 %
    Net interest margin (5)   1.15 %     1.47 %     1.18 %     1.82 %
    Efficiency ratio (6)   120.78 %     104.40 %     122.18 %     83.05 %
    Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   114.30 %     116.68 %     114.62 %     117.21 %
    Net loans to deposits   110.67 %     110.08 %     114.43 %     110.08 %
    Average equity to average assets (7)   14.01 %     15.00 %     14.14 %     14.88 %
    Capital Ratios:                              
    Tier 1 capital to average assets                   13.47 %     15.67 %
    Asset Quality Ratios:                              
    Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans                   0.39 %     0.39 %
    Allowance for credit losses as a percent of non-performing loans                   19.94 %     22.62 %
    Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period                   0.00 %     0.00 %
    Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans                   1.94 %     1.73 %
    Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets                   1.41 %     1.33 %
                                   
    (1) Certain performance ratios for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are annualized.
    (2) Represents net (loss) income divided by average total assets.
    (3) Represents net (loss) income divided by average stockholders’ equity.
    (4) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. Tax exempt income is reported on a tax equivalent basis using a combined federal and state marginal tax rate of 27.5% for 2024 and 2023.
    (5) Represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets. Tax exempt income is reported on a tax equivalent basis using a combined federal and state marginal tax rate of 27.5% for 2024 and 2023.
    (6) Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
    (7) Represents average stockholders’ equity divided by average total assets.
     

    LOANS

    Loans are summarized as follows at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

     
      September 30,     December 31,  
      2024     2023  
      (unaudited)  
    Real estate:              
    Residential First Mortgage $ 473,492,871     $ 486,052,422  
    Commercial Real Estate   112,899,496       99,830,514  
    Multi-Family Real Estate   74,697,352       75,612,566  
    Construction   40,243,916       49,302,040  
    Commercial and Industrial   10,229,503       6,658,370  
    Consumer   81,377       18,672  
    Total loans   711,644,515       717,474,584  
    Allowance for credit losses   (2,747,949 )     (2,785,949 )
    Net loans $ 708,896,566     $ 714,688,635  
     

    The following tables set forth the distribution of total deposit accounts, by account type, at the dates indicated:

     
      At September 30,     At December 31,  
      2024     2023  
      Amount     Percent     Average
    Rate
        Amount     Percent     Average
    Rate
     
                                                   
      (unaudited)  
    Noninterest bearing demand accounts $ 32,125,742       5.11 %     %   $ 30,554,842       4.89 %     %
    NOW accounts   45,493,204       7.23 %     2.21       41,320,723       6.61 %     1.90  
    Money market accounts   12,003,291       1.91 %     0.30       14,641,846       2.34 %     0.30  
    Savings accounts   45,865,501       7.29 %     1.82       45,554,964       7.28 %     1.76  
    Certificates of deposit   493,779,999       78.47 %     4.15       493,274,767       78.88 %     4.00  
    Total $ 629,267,737       100.00 %     3.55 %   $ 625,347,142       100.00 %     3.42 %
     

    Average Balance Sheets and Related Yields and Rates

    The following tables present information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material.

     
      Three Months Ended September 30,  
      2024     2023  
      Average
    Balance
        Interest and Dividends     Yield/ Cost     Average
    Balance
        Interest and Dividends     Yield/ Cost  
      (Dollars in thousands)  
    Assets: (unaudited)  
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,195     $ 138       5.39 %   $ 12,764     $ 168       5.21 %
    Loans   711,601       8,381       4.69 %     710,725       7,981       4.45 %
    Securities   187,212       1,897       4.05 %     138,479       1,008       2.91 %
    Other interest-earning assets   9,908       203       8.20 %     6,620       132       8.04 %
    Total interest-earning assets   918,916       10,619       4.60 %     868,588       9,289       4.25 %
                                                   
    Non-interest-earning assets   56,061                       54,179                  
    Total assets $ 974,977                     $ 922,767                  
    Liabilities and equity:                                              
    NOW and money market accounts $ 65,767     $ 329       1.99 %   $ 74,785     $ 354       1.88 %
    Savings accounts   44,029       205       1.85 %     46,177       214       1.83 %
    Certificates of deposit (1)   497,251       5,626       4.50 %     498,082       4,284       3.41 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits   607,047       6,160       4.04 %     619,044       4,852       3.11 %
                                                   
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1)   196,885       1,802       3.64 %     125,344       1,220       3.86 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   803,932       7,962       3.94 %     744,388       6,072       3.24 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   31,679                       38,257                  
    Other non-interest-bearing liabilities   2,724                       1,727                  
    Total liabilities   838,335                       784,372                  
                                                   
    Total equity   136,642                       138,395                  
    Total liabilities and equity $ 974,977                     $ 922,767                  
    Net interest income         $ 2,657                     $ 3,217          
    Interest rate spread (2)                   0.66 %                     1.01 %
    Net interest margin (3)                   1.15 %                     1.47 %
    Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   114.30 %                     116.68 %                
     
    1. Cash flow and fair value hedges are used to manage interest rate risk. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the net effect on interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit was a reduced expense of $498,000 and $92,000, respectively.
    2. Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    3. Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
     
      Nine Months Ended September 30,  
      2024     2023  
      Average Balance     Interest and Dividends     Yield/ Cost     Average Balance     Interest and Dividends     Yield/ Cost  
      (Dollars in thousands)  
    Assets:                                              
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,072     $ 415       6.09 %   $ 11,352     $ 423       4.98 %
    Loans   711,697       24,888       4.66 %     713,603       23,822       4.46 %
    Securities   179,818       5,287       3.92 %     148,802       3,121       2.80 %
    Other interest-earning assets   8,903       566       8.48 %     6,110       348       7.62 %
    Total interest-earning assets   909,490       31,156       4.57 %     879,867       27,714       4.20 %
    Non-interest-earning assets   58,221                       54,380                  
    Total assets $ 967,711                     $ 934,247                  
    Liabilities and equity:                                              
    NOW and money market accounts $ 67,628     $ 993       1.96 %   $ 91,781     $ 1,089       1.59 %
    Savings accounts   43,824       608       1.85 %     49,529       375       1.01 %
    Certificates of deposit (1)   510,494       16,784       4.39 %     498,460       11,314       3.03 %
    Total interest-bearing deposits   621,946       18,385       3.95 %     639,770       12,778       2.67 %
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1)   171,565       4,719       3.67 %     110,875       2,900       3.50 %
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   793,511       23,104       3.89 %     750,645       15,678       2.79 %
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   31,225                       38,253                  
    Other non-interest-bearing liabilities   6,154                       6,351                  
    Total liabilities   830,890                       795,249                  
    Total equity   136,821                       138,998                  
    Total liabilities and equity $ 967,711                     $ 934,247                  
    Net interest income         $ 8,052                     $ 12,036          
    Interest rate spread (2)                   0.68 %                     1.41 %
    Net interest margin (3)                   1.18 %                     1.82 %
    Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   114.62 %                     117.21 %                
     
    1. Cash flow and fair value hedges are used to manage interest rate risk. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the net effect on interest expense on the Federal Home Loan Bank advances and certificates of deposit was a reduced expense of $1.2 million and $139,000, respectively.
    2. Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
    3. Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
     

    Rate/Volume Analysis

    The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionally based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.

     
      Three Months Ended September 30, 2024     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024  
      Compared to     Compared to  
      Three Months Ended September 30, 2023     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023  
      Increase (Decrease) Due to     Increase (Decrease) Due to  
      Volume     Rate     Net     Volume     Rate     Net  
      (In thousands)  
    Interest income: (unaudited)  
    Cash and cash equivalents $ (66 )   $ 36     $ (30 )   $ (123 )   $ 115     $ (8 )
    Loans receivable   9       391       400       (101 )     1,167       1,066  
    Securities   420       469       889       742       1,424       2,166  
    Other interest earning assets   68       3       71       175       43       218  
    Total interest-earning assets   432       898       1,330       692       2,750       3,442  
                                                   
    Interest expense:                                              
    NOW and money market accounts   (128 )     103       (25 )     (413 )     317       (96 )
    Savings accounts   (24 )     15       (9 )     (73 )     306       233  
    Certificates of deposit   (49 )     1,391       1,342       279       5,191       5,470  
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances   1,031       (449 )     582       1,667       152       1,819  
    Total interest-bearing liabilities   830       1,060       1,890       1,461       5,965       7,426  
    Net decrease in net interest income $ (398 )   $ (162 )   $ (560 )   $ (768 )   $ (3,216 )   $ (3,984 )
     

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