Category: Technology

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Active Citizen project has launched a quiz about Moscow’s resort areas

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    This summer, city residents can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of summer holidays without leaving the capital. New Quiz In the Active Citizen project, he will introduce Muscovites to the city’s resort areas.

    The quiz traditionally contains eight questions. By answering them, participants will learn how many open-air swimming pools are operating at the festival sites where free water training sessions are held as part of the project “Summer in Moscow”, and where you can admire dry fountains.

    In addition, participants can discover a new route for river electric boats and one of the well-equipped embankments for walks, which offers a picturesque view of the city.

    The quiz will help city residents take a fresh look at summer holidays in the capital. For each correct answer, participants will be awarded points for the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes”. They can be used to receive discounts on goods and services, as well as souvenirs for outdoor recreationPoints can also be donated to charity.

    Quizzes in “Active Citizen” introduce Muscovites to significant events, historical facts and achievements of the city. For example, one of the latest episodes is dedicated to the capital’s houses in Russian and neo-Russian styles. New quizzes are launched every two weeks, and you can follow their announcement in project news.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. “Summer in Moscow” is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Project “Active Citizen”has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it, and more than seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, 30 to 40 decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital Department of Information Technology.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: [Testimonials] Samsung EEIP: Driving Measurable Growth in Black-Owned SMMEs

    Source: Samsung

    As part of Samsung’s R280-million worth Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) launched in 2019, in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (Dtic) – the partners recently opened the third call, inviting all suitable, black-owned ICT and Service Centre SMMEs to take part in this year’s Samsung EEIP Enterprise Development (ED) Programme.
     
    This Samsung ED programme which aims to empower black-owned ICT and Service Centre enterprises to boost the economy and create jobs through entrepreneurship and business support – involves initiatives like grant funding, specialist business development support and access to supply chain opportunities for black-owned and women-owned small, medium and micro enterprises. This programme’s efforts are aligned with the country’s transformation goals and aim to foster a more inclusive economy. 
     
    In an effort to inspire potential future participants coupled by Samsung’s need to measure the impact and effectiveness of its CSR initiatives – the company took the time to speak to two of the beneficiaries from the ED programme in the last few years. When asked how Samsung EEIP provided the participating SMME owners with the confidence and support needed to mean business about their businesses, this is what they had to say:
     
    One of the beneficiaries is Thoriso Rangata. He is a 32-year-old, businessman and the owner of KTO Digital, which focuses on Business Process Automation, Software Development Services and Background Screening Software as a Service (SaaS) solution provider. Thoriso says from being part of the programme, he gained the reassurance and confidence he needed.
     
    Thoriso based in Johannesburg, originally from Limpopo, became part of the programme when he responded to a public call for applications in 2020. At the time, his business, KTO Digital, needed support in order to meet the company’s growth objectives. Thoriso is a true example of how the programme is able to empowerment ICT entrepreneurship as well as stimulate job creation and assist in contributing to economic growth. 
     

     
    Since being part of the EEIP programme, Thoriso’s company won the Nedbank Business of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, his company launched their own product and received accreditation as a credit bureau business.
     
    The support he received from the programme has allowed KTO Digital to create over 20 jobs between 2021 to date. This is in line with the programme’s objective of creating both direct and indirect jobs, with a particular emphasis on Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and the development of township economy.
     
    These achievements demonstrate how the EEIP programme has provided Thoriso and his team the opportunity to pursue their passions as well as bringing security and stability – not only to his employees but also to their families’ livelihoods. Thoriso explains, “the other direct benefits that KTO Digital received from being part of the programme included: Grant Funding, Asset Financing as well as Continuous Business Mentorship – and this, is exactly what our business needed in order to move forward.”
     
    He added: “As a company, we strongly believe that the skills we acquired from this EEIP programme, which included Business regulatory governance structures and strategic business growth approaches/methods – have contributed to the success of our business to date. This programme has really helped us to achieve our goals, and it has taken our business to new heights.”
     
    Based in Sinoville, Tshwane, the second EEIP beneficiary is Dumisani Mkhwebane – a 38-year-old businessman who co-owns and runs TIA-Solutions – an IT company with Boitumelo Mkhwebane – a 36-year-old, businesswoman. Their business focuses on Secure Scalable IT Solutions by building cloud infrastructure through collaborative team efforts. This provides their customers with resilience from cyber-attacks and contributes to productivity, efficiency as well as business continuity.
     

     
    Dumisani explained further: “As TIA-Solutions, we partner with multinational vendors such as Microsoft, Fortinet and Veritas which allow us to give our customers end-to-end, tailor-made IT solutions that cater to their business needs.”
     
    He also elaborated on how the company entered into the programme, Dumisani said: “We saw an advert on LinkedIn in 2023 about the EEIP Enterprise ED and decided to enter. We then received Capital Investment to buy computer equipment for our internal operations as well as company vehicles. In addition, we received Business Training and Skills development for our employees as well as other vital skills that we needed which included: Business Management Skills, Marketing and how to better position our company.
     
    “The programme has both Financial and Non-Financial benefits for Business Growth and Sustainability,” Dumisani added. “It is for these reasons that we would like to encourage other SMEs to apply to be part of the programme. We strongly believe that the ED programme will help grow other SMEs like it did ours and it will help a great deal in upskilling their workforce.”
     
    Importantly, this Samsung ED programme seeks to inspire potential future participants by demonstrating how the EEIP can help them kick-start their businesses. The tangible results articulated by these beneficiaries are a confirmation of Samsung’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and providing a reliable support system to SMEs in the country.
     
    Nicky Beukes, Samsung South Africa EEIP Project Manager concluded: “It is clear from these testimonials that through the reassurance and confidence offered by this Samsung EEIP ED programme – we are slowly, but surely achieving our intention of shifting the perception of potential candidates from “I’m working on something” to “I run a successful business”. As Samsung, we are happy to be delivering according to our programme’s overall and multi-faceted objectives which include the creation of a more inclusive and prosperous society through strategic investments, skills development and entrepreneurial support.” 
     

     

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students of the State University of Management successfully defended their projects at the Student Startup competition

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Official website of the State –

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    The final hearings of the projects of the sixth stage of the grant support program for startup projects of students of Russian universities “Student Startup”, implemented within the framework of the federal project “Technologies”, have been completed.

    This year, more than 11,000 applications from all over Russia were submitted to the competition. Three projects from the State University of Management, corresponding to the current directions of scientific and technological development of our country, were admitted to the final stage:

    A wireless holter designed for high-precision recording of heart activity and does not cause discomfort to patients when worn (author: Mikhail Zorin); A device for dispensing Vaseline with precise dosing for professional tattoo artists Clynn is an innovative compact pen-shaped applicator with replaceable cartridges, which allows for maximum sterility of the work process (author: Varvara Karamysheva); An online service for automatic verification of scientific papers for compliance with GOST and STO, which allows you to get rid of routine operations and speed up the document processing process (author: Yaroslav Nikitin).

    The results of the competition will be announced in August, the winners will receive a grant of 1 million rubles to implement their project. The operator of the competition is the Innovation Assistance Fund. In 2025, 2,500 people will be able to receive the grant – this is a record number in the history of the competition.

    In 2024, three students from the State University of Management became winners of the Student Startup competition. We wish our young innovators success this year too!

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Swift Enters Final 3 Days of Stage 2 Presale at $2 Ahead of $15 Launch and Reward Activation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LUXEMBOURG, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Swift (BTC3), a modular AI-powered blockchain protocol focused on scalable utility and programmable staking, has officially entered the final 3 days of Stage 2 of its presale. With the token currently priced at $2 and a confirmed launch price of $15, interest continues to accelerate ahead of Stage 3, where the price will rise to $3.

    The BTC3 token introduces Proof-of-Yield (PoY) – a reward model that distributes staking incentives automatically at the end of each presale stage. During Stage 2, early participants receive 133% APY, allowing them to begin earning rewards even before public exchange listings.

    Next-Generation Architecture with Real-Time Utility

    Bitcoin Swift is built with a modular framework that incorporates both Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS), allowing for enhanced security and efficient validator coordination. What differentiates BTC3 is the integration of AI-powered smart contracts, identity-preserving governance, and programmable rewards—features that activate from the presale phase.

    The protocol’s design enables contributors to not only secure tokens early, but to participate in staking and governance immediately. This positions Bitcoin Swift as one of the few early-stage blockchain projects delivering protocol access before token launch.

    AI-Powered Sustainability and Governance Framework

    Artificial intelligence is embedded across Bitcoin Swift’s core infrastructure. Intelligent agents scan and validate governance proposals, minimizing spam and raising the quality of decentralized decision-making. Quadratic voting weighted by decentralized identity (DID) ensures fairer community participation.

    At the network level, AI-powered oracles monitor energy usage and automatically adjust reward scaling to promote environmentally sustainable behavior.

    Additional infrastructure features include:

    • AI-screened governance proposal filtering
    • Federated oracles to manage real-time energy data
    • Smart contract logic that adapts through reinforcement learning
    • zk-SNARKs and DID support for compliance without compromising privacy

    Introducing BTC3E: A Decentralized Stablecoin for the BTC3 Ecosystem

    The Bitcoin Swift ecosystem includes BTC3E, a USD-pegged stablecoin backed by overcollateralized BTC3. BTC3E is governed by smart contracts and AI pricing models that manage collateral ratios automatically. If backing value drops, liquidation is triggered without manual intervention, ensuring long-term peg stability and reduced systemic risk.

    BTC3E is designed to support stable payments across DeFi protocols, enterprise platforms, and retail users—positioning it as a central financial layer for the BTC3 ecosystem.

    Transparent Tokenomics with Long-Term Incentives

    BTC3’s token distribution is engineered for sustainability:

    • 50% allocated to PoY staking rewards, distributed over a 30-year span
    • 30% reserved for presale participants
    • 15% allocated for liquidity provisioning
    • 5% designated for team allocation and long-term reserves

    The system’s security and contract integrity have been reviewed by Spywolf and Solidproof, with full KYC verification completed.

    Influencers such as Token Empire and Crypto League have praised BTC3 for delivering real features during the presale, not months later. They’ve highlighted how users benefit from early staking rewards, stablecoin access, and a live governance role even before listings go live.

    Stage 2 Presale Closing Soon

    The Stage 2 presale closes in 3 days, offering one of the final opportunities to acquire BTC3 at the $2 price point before Stage 3 begins at $3. The full presale concludes on September 18, 2025, after which the project will proceed toward its public launch at $15 per token.

    Participants during the presale gain immediate access to the protocol’s PoY reward engine, governance systems, and stablecoin ecosystem—features that are already operational within the network’s architecture.

    About Bitcoin Swift

    Bitcoin Swift is a modular blockchain protocol designed to deliver scalable, AI-enhanced infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Through programmable Proof-of-Yield rewards, a collateral-backed stablecoin, and identity-based governance, Bitcoin Swift bridges real-time utility with long-term ecosystem growth.

    For More Information:

    Website: https://bitcoinswift.com

    Contact:
    Luc Schaus
    support@bitcoinswift.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Saving Birds in Wind Farms With AI: Boulder Imaging and Oikon Launch IdentiFlight in Croatia

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Pročitajte ovu objavu na hrvatskom na www.identiflight.com/blog/oikon.

    LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging has partnered with Oikon Ltd., Croatia’s leading environmental consultancy, to bring AI-powered bird protection technology to wind farms across Southeast Europe. Through the deployment of Boulder Imaging’s IdentiFlight system, the partnership supports the growing demand for sustainable wind development while also protecting biodiversity.

    As Croatia ramps up renewable energy under the European Green Deal, strict permitting requirements now mandate detailed environmental impact assessments, particularly for wind farms near Natura 2000 sites. IdentiFlight’s real-time bird detection and automated turbine curtailment capabilities help developers meet these standards, reducing permitting risk while protecting high-concern species such as Eurasian griffons, honey buzzards, short-toed snake eagles, golden eagles, and kestrels.

    “IdentiFlight is a proven solution that aligns with our mission to harmonize development with nature conservation,” said Dalibor Hatić, general manager of Oikon Ltd. “We’re excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to Croatia and the broader Southeast European region where wind energy is expanding and biodiversity protection is critical. Our goal is to ensure that wind development can thrive without compromising our common natural heritage.”

    “Partnering with Oikon Ltd. enhances our ability to deliver conservation-driven technology where it’s most needed,” said Don Mills, President and Chief Operating Officer of Boulder Imaging. “Together, we’re advancing the role of AI in biodiversity protection and accelerating responsible wind energy growth in Croatia and beyond.”

    With more than 520 systems deployed across five continents, IdentiFlight has reduced bird fatalities by over 85% while maintaining a power generation loss of less than 1% in wind farms. The first systems in Croatia are planned for 2026, with an initial focus on sensitive migratory corridors and ecologically valuable terrain.

    AI that protects biodiversity. Ecology that drives progress.
    To learn more about IdentiFlight’s AI-powered bird protection technology, visit www.identiflight.com.
    To explore Oikon’s environmental expertise, visit www.oikon.hr.

    About Boulder Imaging
    Founded in 1995, Boulder Imaging develops and delivers innovative machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions that redefine quality assurance. With unmatched speed, accuracy, and scalability, its inspection systems address complex challenges in industries such as renewable energy, automotive, architectural products, and security paper. Headquartered in Colorado, Boulder Imaging is dedicated to advancing machine vision technology to meet global inspection needs.

    For more information, visit www.boulderimaging.com.

    About Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology
    Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology is Croatia’s leading licensed environmental consultancy, offering integrated solutions in environmental protection, nature protection, natural resource management, environmental law and legislation, and sustainability services. Since 1997, Oikon has supported public institutions, developers, development banks and conservation organizations in aligning economic development with ecological sustainability, in line with Croatian legislation and EU directives. In addition to its leadership in Croatia, Oikon provides expert services across Southeast Europe, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Cyprus and Turkey, delivering regional solutions that reflect global environmental standards.

    For more information, visit www.oikon.hr.

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  • MIL-OSI: Eviden to deploy a 5G Mobile Private Network at Port of Ploče

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Eviden to deploy a 5G Mobile Private Network at Port of Ploče

    Ploče, Croatia – July 29, 2025 – Eviden, the Atos Group product brand leading in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI, today announces that it has been awarded a strategic contract to deploy a 5G Mobile Private Network featuring key components of its Lifelink solution at the Port of Ploče in Croatia. This initiative marks a major step in the port’s digital transformation journey through the ambitious Smart Port project, aimed at modernizing logistics, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing security using cutting-edge 5G technology.

    The Port of Ploče serves as a critical logistics hub in Central and Southeastern Europe, and the deployment of a dedicated 5G network will enable seamless, real-time connectivity across port operations. The project is being delivered in collaboration with local partner Markoja.

    “This implementation is a pivotal move toward smarter, safer and more connected port operations to support the Port of Ploče’s digital agenda”, said Sandi Marušić, Head of Eviden, Atos Group, in Croatia.

    We are proud to bring our industry-proven Lifelink solution designed to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity for mission-critical environments”, said Lionel Toullier, Global Head of Critical-Communication Solutions, Eviden, Atos Group.

    “Through this agreement, we will significantly enhance and digitalize processes within the port area. This will ultimately enable better traffic management, increase efficiency in the transport of goods and passengers, improve safety in cargo transport and port operations, and reduce pollution,” said Tomislav Batur, Director of the Port of Ploče Authority.

    The Lifelink 5G Mobile Private Network key components deployed by Eviden’s critical communications experts, support:

    • Real-time location system (RTLS): Enables accurate tracking of ships and vehicles, improves traffic, mooring and parking management within the port, and increases security by preventing unauthorized access.
    • Advanced cargo monitoring: Implementation of smart cameras and sensors for automated cargo identification and analytics, improving the safety and efficiency of terminal operations.
    • Incident prevention and management: Deployment of thermal cameras, fire sensors, and air and sea quality measurement sensors, along with a local weather station, to strengthen safety protocols and emergency response capabilities.
    • Drone surveillance: The 5G private network will also support real-time drone operations for cargo and infrastructure monitoring.

    About Lifelink:

    Eviden’s Lifelink solution is specifically designed for mission-critical environments. It offers:

    • Secure and resilient communication
    • Low-latency, high-throughput connectivity
    • Integration with IoT, AI, and edge computing
    • Custom engineering for complex operational landscapes

    Proven success of its Lifelink solution in defense, energy and utilities now leads Eviden to expand into large-scale infrastructure projects in the transport and manufacturing sectors.

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    About Eviden

    Eviden is the Atos Group brand for hardware and software products with c. € 1 billion in revenue, operating in 36 countries and comprising four business units: advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI. As a next-generation technology leader, Eviden offers a unique combination of hardware and software technologies for businesses, public sector and defense organizations and research institutions, helping them to create value out of their data. Bringing together more than 4,500 world-class talents and holding more than 2,100 patents, Eviden provides a strong portfolio of innovative and eco-efficient solutions in AI, computing, security, data and applications.

    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contacts

    Atos Group: Isabelle Grangé | isabelle.grange@atos.net | +33 (0) 6 64 56 74 88

    Eviden: Ivana Sotonica | ivana.sotonica@eviden.com | +385 91 2867 163

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to host smart vehicle conference in October

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    The 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference will be held Oct. 16-18 in Beijing at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center.

    The annual conference will focus on autonomous driving, smart vehicle interiors, vehicle-road-cloud integration and intelligent low-carbon transportation.

    Organizers say the event aims to deepen integration between intelligent connected vehicles and related industries while promoting global innovation in the sector.

    The conference will include three main sessions: an opening ceremony, general assembly and closing ceremony, according to organizers. Additionally, three special events are planned: an international automotive industry cooperation conference, an automotive industry policy roundtable and a Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development conference.

    Six forums will address policy governance, technological innovation, safety and security, AI applications, industry expansion and data systems.

    This year’s event will emphasize how information technology, big data and AI are transforming the automotive industry. Discussions will examine how intelligent connected vehicles can accelerate digital transformation and integrate the physical and digital economies.

    Attendees will be able to experience vehicles with various autonomous driving capabilities, vehicle-road-cloud integration systems and smart home connectivity features.

    The World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, established in 2018, is China’s first national-level conference for smart vehicles approved by the State Council. This will be the eighth edition of the event.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Global Africa Commission Proposed as the fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) Opens in Grenada

    Source: APO – Report:

    • US $290M in deals signed, advancing infrastructure, tourism and trade across the Caribbean on Day 1
    • CARICOM leaders to recommend region’s highest honour for Oramah’s role in transforming ties
    • US $250M Resilience Fund, CAPSS rollout, and feasibility of Caribbean EXIM Bank among key initiatives championed

    The fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) opened today in St. George’s under the theme “Resilience and Transformation: Enhancing Africa-Caribbean Economic Cooperation in an Era of Global Uncertainty.”

    In a passionate keynote address, Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, declared the region’s readiness to shift from slogans to systems, unveiling a slate of tangible milestones that signal the deepening of Africa-Caribbean economic and cultural integration.

    “In under four years, we’ve ratified the Partnership Agreement in 11 CARICOM countries, providing the Bank a solid legal foundation to operate, support, and invest in their economies,” said Oramah. This, he acknowledged, represents a “sovereign declaration, that the CARICOM States see in Africa, not just its past, but also its future.”

    These bold initiatives, shared by President Oramah during his address, demonstrate Afreximbank’s commitment to transforming Afri-Caribbean cooperation from aspiration into action:

    • Caribbean EXIM Bank: Feasibility studies are underway for a regional EXIM Bank co-created with the CARICOM Secretariat to unlock industrial development and trade.
    • $250M Growth, Resilience, and Sustainability Fund (GRSF): A new blended finance mechanism to support climate adaptation and development. Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) will manage the fund, while concessional financing will be raised jointly with the CARICOM Development Fund.
    • CAPSS Launch (Caribbean Payment & Settlement System): Modelled after Africa’s Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), this digital platform will allow real-time payments across the Caribbean in local currencies, eliminating costly conversions and enabling the upcoming CAPSS Card.
    • Creative & Cultural Investment: $24 million has been committed for a film production and training hub in the OECS through CANEX, while other investments have enabled designers and chefs from Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Barbados to feature globally.
    • Artificial Intelligence Hub: A new AI and generative tech centre is being launched in partnership with the P.J. Patterson Institute at the University of the West Indies to place Afro-Caribbean talent at the centre of global innovation.

    The ACTIF2025 also serves as President Oramah’s final address at the Forum, as he prepares to hand over leadership to Dr. George Elombi, Afreximbank’s long-serving Executive Vice President nominated as incoming President by shareholders at the Bank’s 32nd Annual Meeting in Abuja in June 2025.

    “At this critical moment in our collective history, I have no shred of doubt that he is the right person to lead us in the next phase of the Bank’s journey. I am convinced that he will give the Bank’s work in this region a renewed impetus,” he stated.

    Looking beyond the Forum, President Oramah urged the establishment of a sovereign Global Africa Commission to drive forward the long-term integration of Africa and the Caribbean. He proposed that the Commission be jointly supported by Afreximbank, the CARICOM Secretariat, and the African Union, and tasked with advancing the trade, cultural, education, and creative agenda of the growing pan-African alliance.

    “What we have done so far is prove the concept, we now need to institutionalise it,” Oramah said. “We should consider creating a Commission that becomes fully responsible for delivering on the Africa-Caribbean and broader Global Africa initiative… This move will give more focus to the initiative, reduce the administrative burden on Afreximbank and create an environment for innovation.”

    In closing, President Oramah declared “In America, America is first. In Europe, Europe is first. In China, China is first. We are the only ones who put ourselves last,” noting that it is time that Africa changes this posture.

    Meanwhile, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada praised the vision and leadership of President Benedict Oramah, describing his presidency as a turning point in the Africa-Caribbean relations.

    Recognising the strategy, integrity and relentless drive employed, PM Mitchell, stated that President Oramah carved out a space for ‘our regions to trade, collaborate, and thrive’. “In the annals of history, you will go down as a pioneer for African people everywhere,” the Caribbean leader declared.

    Prime Minister Mitchell announced a recommendation by the region’s leaders to confer the region’s highest honour to President Oramah; the Order of the Caribbean Community.

    Building on Oramah’s keynote call to institutionalise the Global Africa Initiative through the creation of a permanent Commission, Prime Minister Mitchell voiced full support.

    His message was punctuated by a deeply personal interaction with a young volunteer who asked why Grenada chose to host ACTIF2025; a question he said cut to the heart of the Forum’s purpose.

    “It’s about money. It’s about trade. It’s about investment…  our very survival, prosperity and dignity depends on the economic decisions we make today,” he stated.  “To that young man, I say: our political will to support Global Africa is unwavering. We are not starting from scratch. We are starting from strength. And we will not leave ACTIF2025 with another communiqué, we will leave here with a commitment to act, to build together, to trade together, to succeed together and rise together.”

    In a sobering, yet empowering close, he added “no one is going to save Global Africa but Global Africa itself.”

    More than a dozen sitting and former Heads of State, and Government representatives from Africa and the Caribbean are attending ACTIF2025. Among them are:

    • Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
    • Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica
    • Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis
    • Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia
    • H.E. Kassim Majaliwa, Prime Minister of Tanzania (representing President Samia Suluhu)
    • H.E. Prudence Sebahizi, Minister of Trade and Industry, Rwanda (representing President Paul Kagame)
    • The Most Hon. PJ Patterson, Former Prime Minister of Jamaica
    • H.E Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
    • H.E Mahamadou Issoufou, Former President, Republic of Niger

    Meanwhile, five transformative deals totaling over US$290 million were signed on Day 1 of ACTIF2025, showcasing Afreximbank’s deepening investment in trade-enabling infrastructure and economic development across the Caribbean. Among the signings was a US$50 million Heads of Terms with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis for an Education Construction and Rehabilitation Climate-Linked Facility, and a US$40 million public-private partnership with Gemini Integrated Commodities Trading Company Ltd. to develop a modern commercial port in Saint Kitts. In The Bahamas, two landmark transactions were formalised: a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility for the Bahamas Striping Group of Companies to rehabilitate over 200 miles of road infrastructure, and a US$40 million facility with Cat Island Infrastructure Company Ltd. for critical roadworks. Rounding out the signings was a US$61.25 million agreement with Speedbird House Ltd. to finance a 150-room Homewood Suites by Hilton in Bridgetown, Barbados—under Afreximbank’s tourism-linked financing initiative, CONTOUR.

    ACTIF2025 continues through 30 July, with panel discussions, business matchmaking sessions, cultural showcases, and deal signings that reflect the Forum’s commitment to moving from rhetoric to results. More than 1,700 people registered to attend ACTIF2025, reflecting the highest level of interest recorded across all four editions. 

    – on behalf of Afreximbank.

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    Email: press@afreximbank.com

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    About Afreximbank:
    African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Nominations Now Open: African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026

    Source: APO – Report:

    Nominations are officially open for the 10th edition of the African Power & Energy Elites: People and Projects – a leading platform recognising Africa’s most impactful energy and water sector leaders, pioneers, and innovations.

    Known as The Elites, this annual initiative honours the changemakers transforming lives and systems across the continent – from expanding energy access to reshaping infrastructure through innovation, smart investment, and policy reform.

    “The Elites is not an awards-based programme. It’s a respected platform for visibility, credibility, and connection. We’re calling on all stakeholders to help recognise excellence where it’s happening,”
    – Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, Editor-in-Chief, ESI Africa

    Submit your nomination by 28 September 2025
    Help spotlight the individuals and projects building Africa’s sustainable energy and water future.

    Why It Matters
    Millions in Africa still lack reliable electricity and clean water. The Elites platform brings attention to the innovators tackling these systemic challenges—from off-grid solar solutions and AI-driven utilities to clean mobility hubs and community-led water projects.

    What’s New in 2025/2026
    In this landmark 10th edition, categories have been updated to reflect the fast-evolving landscape:

    • Leadership & Rising Stars
    • Grid-tied & Off-grid Projects
    • Smart & Digital Solutions
    • Clean Mobility & Energy at Mines
    • Water & Sanitation Innovations
    • Finance & Investment Models

    Open to individuals and organisations across the value chain—executives, technicians, developers, entrepreneurs, utilities, and beyond. Self-nominations are encouraged. Organisations may also sponsor a feature to align their brand with Africa’s top energy and water stories.

    How to Nominate
    Submit your nomination via this Google Form:
    Nominate Now (https://apo-opa.co/4l0nsJS)

    Find out more here:
    ESI Africa – The Elites 2025/2026 (https://apo-opa.co/4lTuu4D)

    All submissions will be reviewed by a trusted Elites Advisory Board, evaluating innovation, relevance, and impact.

    Recognition for Selected Elites
    Those featured will receive:

    • Editorial feature in a respected industry magazine (print & digital)
    • Exposure through ESI Africa, VUKA Group events, and digital campaigns
    • Professional video interviews with project leads and leaders
    • Social media promotion reaching thousands across Africa and globally

    Deadline: 28 September 2025
    Nominate now and help honour those powering Africa’s future.

    – on behalf of VUKA Group.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Bridging global intelligence divide: China’s solutions to making AI more inclusive

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Bridging global intelligence divide: China’s solutions to making AI more inclusive

    The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July 26 to 28 in Shanghai, brought together representatives from around the world to explore avenues for the inclusive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). China’s approach offered insights into how AI can deliver shared benefits and help bridge the global intelligence divide.

    Under the theme “Global Solidarity in the AI Era,” the 2025 WAIC attracted over 1,500 guests from more than 30 countries and regions for in-depth exchanges and high-level forums. Featuring a record-breaking 70,000-square-meter exhibition, the 2025 WAIC unveiled over 3,000 AI innovations, including over 100 global and China-first debuts, showcasing a dynamic vision for global AI cooperation.

    During the opening ceremony, several key initiatives and outcomes were announced, including an action plan for global AI governance, the International Open Source AI Cooperation Initiative, and the “AI from China·Benefits the World (2025)” case collection.

    This photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in east China’s Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

    MOBILIZING GLOBAL WISDOM

    At the main forum of the high-level meeting on global AI governance, global leaders reflected on the profound challenge of ensuring AI develops as a force for good rather than harm. Geoffrey Hinton, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics, underscored that one of humanity’s greatest challenges is ensuring that intelligent AI systems are not only vastly capable but also continue to be aligned with human interests.

    Hinton likened the development of such systems to raising a tiger cub, highlighting the importance of guiding AI behavior before it grows beyond our control. He stressed that no single nation can tackle the risks of advanced AI alone, and that building AI that is both powerful and subservient will require sustained global cooperation.

    Echoing this view, a dialogue between former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and former Microsoft Executive Vice President Harry Shum explored how competition and cooperation must coexist in the AI era. Schmidt underlined the need for transnational cooperation to set rules for global competition and collaboration in AI.

    This exchange embodies WAIC’s broader mission to advance AI development that is inclusive, responsible, and beneficial for all humanity.

    With vast data resources, diverse application scenarios, and surging market demand driven by accelerating digital transformation, China offers fertile ground for AI model training, iteration, and deployment, laying a strong foundation for global cooperation and scalable innovation, according to Gary Gu, technology consulting managing partner of EY Greater China.

    On July 26, an action plan for global AI governance was released. The plan outlines concrete steps to foster open collaboration and inclusive innovation, encouraging bold experimentation, building international platforms for scientific and technological cooperation, and cultivating a pro-innovation policy environment.

    It also calls for strengthened alignment in policy and regulation, and lower technical barriers to promote breakthroughs in AI technology innovation and widespread AI applications. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting countries in the Global South to develop AI technologies and services in line with their local needs, helping them genuinely access and apply AI.

    A staff member of Tencent (L) introduces Tairos, a modular embodied intelligence open platform, to visitors at the 2025 World AI Conference in east China’s Shanghai, July 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

    INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

    At the 2025 WAIC, numerous outstanding cases demonstrated how Chinese enterprises, from leading AI model developers to industrial innovators, are leveraging AI technologies to share the benefits of AI development with more countries. This embodies China’s commitment to ensuring that AI serves not only as a driver for technological advancement but also as a tool for fostering inclusive growth.

    At iFLYTEK’s exhibition area, the Spark X1 large model unveiled on July 25 has drawn significant attention from international visitors, who asked it questions in their native languages. The model now supports over 130 languages and excels in translation, reasoning, and text generation, facilitating deeper cross-border communication and cooperation.

    “Our large model products are going global through intelligent terminals such as automobiles, and we are collaborating with partners in other countries on education and other fields,” said Wu Junhua, vice president of iFLYTEK. “The overseas expansion of large models shows the globalization of technology. Chinese-origin large models have begun their acceleration run, empowering the world.”

    CITIC Dicastal’s plant in Morocco was listed as a “Lighthouse Factory” in January 2025, making it the first facility in Africa to achieve such recognition in the field of intelligent manufacturing. Representing a high level of global smart manufacturing, the plant has implemented over 40 digital use cases. From raw material selection to final packaging of aluminum wheels, every step is monitored and optimized in real time by intelligent systems. This has resulted in a 17 percent increase in overall equipment efficiency, a 27 percent boost in labor productivity, and a 31 percent reduction in defect rates.

    French multinational Schneider Electric has emerged as a model of collaborative AI innovation through deep integration with China’s digital ecosystem. At the 2025 WAIC, Schneider Electric joined hands with several local partners to showcase cutting-edge industrial AI applications.

    These included Digital Nail Technology, which specializes in AI-powered digital planning in manufacturing and Chance Digital Science & Technology, which showcased breakthrough solutions in AI-driven digital reconstruction and twin modeling for process industries. These collaborations reflect a model of inclusive innovation, leveraging global expertise and China’s vibrant AI ecosystem to accelerate real-world adoption and foster shared progress.

    “China’s commitment to driving high-quality development through AI and technological innovation aligns perfectly with our vision of sustainable, green productivity. By partnering with leading Chinese enterprises, we are not only bringing global best practices to China but also exporting China’s vibrant AI ecosystem and innovations to the world,” said Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric’s Senior Vice President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. “We aim to harness AI’s full potential to build a smarter, greener future — ‘in China for China, in China for the world.’”

    Visitors try the WPS Office AI system at the 2025 World AI Conference in east China’s Shanghai, July 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

    PROMISING INITIATIVES, PARTNERSHIPS

    Building on its vision for inclusive AI development, China is actively promoting initiatives and alliances designed to consolidate, standardize, and promote global artificial intelligence cooperation. These efforts strongly focus on supporting developing countries as they seek to bridge the “intelligence divide,” ensuring that the benefits of AI innovation are shared equitably.

    At the “Win-Win BRICS” forum held as part of the 2025 WAIC, representatives from many countries and international organizations gathered to discuss AI cooperation. The forum launched the BRICS AI Industry Cooperation Network, aimed at promoting standard alignment, policy dialogue, and practical AI collaboration.

    Zhang Jun, product lead of Baidu’s PaddlePaddle framework, emphasized at the forum that open-source AI plays a vital role in driving inclusive technological development by making AI benefits more accessible. He noted that many of Baidu’s products and services are actively embracing large model technologies, and through open-source strategies, the company is working to extend AI capabilities to a broader user base.

    Another key milestone was the launch of the Global Call for AIM Global Centers of Excellence by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aimed at accelerating AI application in manufacturing and promoting digital transformation across developing countries. This initiative fosters international collaboration and resource sharing to catalyze industrial AI innovation worldwide.

    Jason Slater, chief of division of digital transformation and artificial intelligence of UNIDO, praised China’s support in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, highlighting its efforts to establish centers of excellence, expand technology access, enhance individual skills, and strengthen local innovation ecosystems — bringing AI benefits to those who need them most.

    China’s commitment to sharing AI governance experience and fostering international partnerships was also highlighted by the launch of “MAZU-Urban,” an AI-powered early warning system for multi-hazard disaster prevention.

    Donated to Djibouti and Mongolia, this system exemplifies China’s approach to embedding AI solutions in global public goods, enhancing resilience in vulnerable regions.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UKAEA’s RACE2Mars team wins UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    UKAEA’s RACE2Mars team wins UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials

    A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from UKAEA won first prize in the UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Olympus Rover Trials

    RACE2Mars team with their rover design – Image credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

    A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has claimed first place in the prestigious Olympus Rover Trials.

    The Trials, organised by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS), were held recently at Airbus Defence and Space’s Mars Yard.

    The winning team, RACE2Mars, work in UKAEA’s Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE). The skills developed through UKAEA’s work for fusion energy – remote handling and control systems in extreme environments – are directly applicable to the challenges of space exploration.

    RACE2Mars was tasked with designing, building, and then operating the rover within a simulated Mars exploration mission at the Mars Yard, a specially designed environment mimicking Martian terrain.

    The Olympus Rover Trials involved navigating the rover through rough terrain and scanning QR codes.

    RACE2Mars was one of only twelve teams across the UK to qualify for the final competition day, following a rigorous selection process that included a preliminary design review and critical design review by a panel of engineers.

    Dean Gooding, Graduate Control Systems and Software Engineer, UKAEA, said:

    The Olympus Rover Trials has been a fantastic opportunity to lead an ambitious project and strengthen my leadership, organisational, and technical skills. As a team, we tackled challenging mechanical and electrical engineering constraints, refined our programming skills, learned to write effective design documents, and developed solid testing strategies – gaining a huge amount of experience along the way.

    Rhiannon Jones, Electrical Engineering Apprentice, UKAEA, added:

    The project has been a great opportunity to learn and develop. It’s rare to see all aspects of a project due to how long-term they can be. It’s also been excellent to be part of a team of developing engineers—I’ve really enjoyed working on this.

    Nick Sykes, Director of RACE, UKAEA, commented:

    This achievement is a testament to the talent, creativity, and dedication of our early-career engineers. The RACE2Mars team not only demonstrated technical excellence but also embodied the spirit of collaboration and innovation that UKAEA is proud to foster.

    This win highlights the exciting crossover between fusion energy and the space sector.

    Oliver Lee, Olympic Rover Trials Co-lead at UKSEDS, said:

    The RACE2Mars from UKAEA should be very proud of what they have achieved. Their hard work and enthusiasm was reflected by their performance across the board, from their outstanding Mars Yard demonstration to their impressive outreach efforts. We very much look forward to seeing what’s next for the upcoming competition year.

    RACE2Mars team’s rover design in The Mars Yard – Image credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pages with video broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo have been visited more than seven million times

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Last fall, a project appeared on the mos.ru portalonline broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo enclosures. Their pages have been visited over seven million times. As reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, half of the views come from the capital, and the rest from other regions of Russia.

    “The most popular live broadcasts are among residents of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Leningrad and Nizhny Novgorod regions, and Krasnodar Krai. Most often, viewers watch the panda family, the Pallas’s cat Timofey, and the capybaras,” said Natalya Sergunina.

    The top 10 most viewed videos also include videos of Ksyusha the hippopotamus, orangutans, gorillas, lynxes, elephants, honey badgers and meerkats.

    Currently, the mos.ru portal offers broadcasts from 69 cameras installed in 20 enclosures. Anyone can watch the Far Eastern leopard Mizer, Malayan bear cubs Luchik, Zvezdochka and Masha, puma Gabriel and three rare giant otters listed in the International Red Book. The latter have appeared in the exhibition for the first time. In addition, those interested are offered to learn interesting facts about different species of animals.

    As specified inDepartment of Information Technology of Moscow, online broadcasts are available every day: until the end of July – from 07:30 to 22:00, and in August – from 07:30 to 21:00. While the Moscow Zoo is closed to visitors, you can watch recordings of daytime broadcasts on the website.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channele of the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From January to June, Muscovites applied for government services in the property sector more than 60 thousand times

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    In the first half of 2025, Muscovites applied for government services in the property sector more than 60 thousand times. Over 70 percent of applications came through the mos.ru portal. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “Several years ago, the capital transferred state services in the property sector to digital form, making interaction with the city as convenient as possible. As a result, it became possible to request the necessary documents, conclude contracts and additional agreements to them, as well as perform other transactions with real estate and land plots online through the mos.ru portal. From January to June 2025, individuals and legal entities applied for state services 61.9 thousand times. More than 45 thousand applications were submitted electronically,” the deputy mayor said.

    Metropolitan Department of City Property provides 21 public services in the property and land sphere. Since 2021, they have been provided exclusively in electronic form, mainly to legal entities. In the housing sphere, Muscovites can apply for seven public services that are most often used by individuals. Two of them can only be obtained on the mos.ru portal, and five more – in paper and electronic form.

    “The most popular government service in the land and property sector for the first six months of 2025 was the assignment of an address to real estate, as well as its change and cancellation. In the first half of 2025, the number of requests for it exceeded 9.4 thousand. Next come “Provision of a land plot for rent to owners of buildings, structures located on a land plot” – over 4.2 thousand requests – and “Issue of copies of title, title documents”, for which citizens applied more than 2.7 thousand times,” she noted.

    Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

    In the housing sphere, Muscovites applied for government services more than 32 thousand times. Among the most popular are government services that allow obtaining certificates and copies of archival documents on housing rights registered before January 31, 1998 — they were applied for more than 12 thousand times. Almost 11 thousand more applications were received for the conclusion of a social tenancy agreement and about 6.5 thousand — for the privatization of residential premises.

    The development and modernization of electronic services is carried out by the Department of City Property together withDepartment of Information Technology and the State Budgetary Institution “New Management Technologies” on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow doctors have created an AI system for diagnosing strokes — Sergei Sobyanin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    An AI system for diagnosing stroke and selecting patients for surgical treatment is undergoing clinical validation in Moscow. It was created by doctors from the I.V. Davydovsky City Clinical Hospital together with a Moscow innovation company as part of a grant program with the support of the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies in Healthcare (Medtech). This was announced by Sergei Sobyanin in on your telegram channel.

    “The system is integrated into the local digital circuit of the hospital and helps to quickly and accurately make decisions about the necessity and effectiveness of surgery for ischemic stroke, and also offers optimal tactics for patient management,” wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    The system uses CT and MRI images for analysis. The new development was tested in the hospital of the I.V. Davydovsky City Clinical Hospital for patients with stroke. The final decision on each case is always made by a doctor. Artificial intelligence insures in difficult situations, draws attention to potential risks and reduces the likelihood of diagnostic errors.

    After clinical confirmation of its effectiveness, the technology can be scaled up to the entire stroke network in Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI: GDS Releases 2024 ESG Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHANGHAI, China, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GDS Holdings Limited (“GDS Holdings”, “GDS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698), a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, today announced the release of its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, detailing the Company’s ongoing sustainability efforts and its ESG performance.

    In 2024, we achieved renewable energy usage rate of 40% through a comprehensive renewable energy transition strategy. Out of all the renewable energy sources, 64% came from directly purchased green power, representing more than 100% increase over 2023. In addition, 87% of our self-developed data centers are designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with green building standards, with 42 data centers now been certified as green data centers. Furthermore, through continuous operational excellence and upgrades on the basis of state-of-the-art design, we have improved our average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) from 1.28 in 2023 to 1.24 this year. All these initiatives have led to a notable reduction in our carbon intensity, resulting in a 15.8% decrease compared to 2023.

    We have also made breakthroughs in ESG ratings. Our MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded from BBB to A. We received a B rating in our first CDP assessment. We were included in the S&P CSA Rating 2024 Yearbook which recognizes our leadership in the industry. In collaboration with Moody’s Rating, we have obtained the NZA-2 (Net Zero Assessment) rating, which validates our performance in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Ambition, Implementation, and Governance, making us the only data center company in the world to successfully pass this assessment. These achievements not only enhance our ability to manage climate risks but also reinforce stakeholder trust.

    “Over the past year, we have continued to drive forward on our path to carbon neutrality by 2030,” said Mr. William Huang, Chairman and CEO of GDS. “We are dedicated to evolving into a green intelligent infrastructure platform that paves the way for a sustainable future. Our strategy is anchored in a deep commitment to ESG principles, which permeate every aspect of our operations and define our corporate ethos. By integrating sustainability into our core activities, we ensure that our approach not only enhances operational excellence but also upholds responsible corporate governance. I am excited about the future we are forging, and am confident that our innovative practices will foster enduring growth for our Company and continue to lead our industry forward.”

    To view the report in full, please visit the ESG section on the GDS corporate website or access the report at:
    https://c.gds-services.com/esg2024/docs/2024_ESG_Report_EN.pdf

    About GDS Holdings Limited

    GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698) is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China. The Company’s facilities are strategically located in and around primary economic hubs where demand for high-performance data center services is concentrated. The Company’s data centers have large net floor area, high power capacity, density and efficiency, and multiple redundancies across all critical systems. GDS is carrier and cloud-neutral, which enables its customers to access the major telecommunications networks, as well as the largest PRC and global public clouds, which are hosted in many of its facilities. The Company offers co-location and a suite of value-added services, including managed hybrid cloud services through direct private connection to leading public clouds, managed network services, and, where required, the resale of public cloud services. The Company has a 24-year track record of service delivery, successfully fulfilling the requirements of some of the largest and most demanding customers for outsourced data center services in China. The Company’s customer base consists predominantly of hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, IT service providers, and large domestic private sector and multinational corporations. The Company also holds a non-controlling 35.6% equity interest in DayOne Data Centers Limited which develops and operates data centers in International markets.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    GDS Holdings Limited
    Laura Chen
    Phone: +86 (21) 2029-2203
    Email: ir@gds-services.com

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Ross Warner
    Phone: +86 (10) 6508-0677
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1 (212) 481-2050
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    GDS Holdings Limited

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  • MIL-OSI: Giants Protocol Powers Tokenization of Real Estate for The Assembly Place, Backed by Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Giants Protocol, a pioneer in AI-powered real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has announced a landmark collaboration with Singapore-based co-living operator The Assembly Place (TAP) to tokenize real estate assets. This strategic move showcases the protocol’s ability to transform physical infrastructure into on-chain, yield-generating opportunities. The announcement marks a key milestone in Giants’ journey, having been backed by Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund since inception and now delivering tangible use cases in Asia’s fast-evolving tokenization landscape.

    At the Forefront of the RWA Revolution

    As the tokenization of real-world assets shifts from experimentation to full-scale adoption, Giants Protocol is delivering the AI-powered infrastructure to lead this next wave. Giants transforms traditionally complex investment products into seamless, on-chain, yield-generating opportunities.

     Key Features:

    • AI-Driven Intelligence: Giants multi-agent AI monitors RWA asset performance, market conditions, and risk exposures across jurisdictions to enable smart, compliant execution.
    • Automated Optimization: Strategies for yield, collateral, and liquidity management are dynamically adjusted by AI 24/7, reducing manual intervention and human error.
    • Cross-Chain Deployment at Scale: Giant’s modular design enables frictionless integration across ecosystems like Sonic, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, and more. Scaling RWA access to global participants.

    By embedding AI at the core, Giants Protocol is redefining how real-world assets are brought on-chain efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.

    Leading the RWA Compliance Surge

    1. Regulatory Alignment
    Giants aligns closely with Regional regulatory frameworks, working alongside policy experts to ensure compliant deployment of tokenized bonds, credit, and real estate assets. As part of 2MR Labs, the team prioritizes legal enforceability and cross-border interoperability from day one.

    2. Infrastructure Breakthroughs
    Through its AI agents and modular architecture, Giants automates key processes in RWA tokenization in pricing, collateral management, and multi-chain movement. Removing the need for manual oversight.

    3. Market Acceleration
    With the RWA market expected to exceed $40 trillion by 2030, Giants is positioning itself as the gateway for institutional-grade tokenized assets in Asia. Backed by sovereign support and regional asset managers, the protocol has begun piloting treasury-backed and real estate-linked RWAs.

    4. Addressing Bottlenecks
    Giants tackles the toughest RWA hurdles, liquidity fragmentation and legal complexity. Through zk-proof attestations, stablecoin-backed settlements, and programmable legal agreements. Its AI system ensures real-time monitoring and compliance across jurisdictions.

    Real-World Impact: Helping The Assembly Place Enter the Web3 Economy

    One of Giants Protocol’s flagship collaborations is with The Assembly Place (TAP), Singapore’s leading co-living space operator.

    Through this partnership, Giants:

    • Enabled Tokenization of Real Estate Assets
      By helping TAP explore converting its co-living properties into tokenized, yield-generating digital assets, Giants opened up new funding models for physical infrastructure and empowering a vibrant global community culture for digital natives.
    • Offered Strategic Advisory and AI Tools
      Giants provided RWA, Web3 strategy and optimizing digital assets tailored to TAP’s business model.
    • Drove Go-To-Market and Community Engagement
      Giants played a vital role in building the bridge between TAP and the crypto-native community, creating narratives and GTM strategies that connected both traditional and Web3 audiences.

    TAP is a testament to how Giants Protocol supports asset-rich, cash-constrained businesses in unlocking new liquidity through intelligent tokenization and building a globalized community living.

    Institutional Credibility

    Giants Protocol stands as one of the most institutionally trusted RWA infrastructure builders in the ecosystem.

    Additional backers include:
    Plug and Play VC, BreederDAO (by a16z), Trinity Ventures, Eden Ventures, LucidBlue Ventures, PG Capital, Brinc, Digital Consensus Fund, CSP DAO, London Real Ventures.

    About Giants Protocol

    Giants Protocol is a real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform powered by a multi-agent AI system, developed by 2MR Labs. It integrates AI-driven investment infrastructure, compliance tooling, and seamless multi-chain access to streamline and scale the tokenization process. Invested by Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund since day one and top global investors, Giants Protocol is building the foundation for the next phase of asset innovation.

    Contact:

    ARTHUR LIN, CEO
    arthur.lin@2mrlabs.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New UK esports collaboration to boost digital and cyber skills

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    New UK esports collaboration to boost digital and cyber skills

    The new partnership with International Defence Esports Games will improve Armed Forces digital talent, while an annual summit will focus on education, recruitment and skills, including AI.

    UK military personnel will improve their digital and cyber skills through a new esports collaboration, which will include a focus on AI and drone operation.  

    The Ministry of Defence has appointed the British Esports Federation to deliver a new first-of-its-kind defence and industry esports tournament through UK Strategic Command, soon to be Cyber and Specialist Operations Command.   

    Improving the digital skills of military personnel will help boost the country’s warfighting readiness, with the UK at the cutting edge of defence AI and technology, supporting the government’s Plan for Change. Lessons from Ukraine, including Ukrainian’s producing their own drone simulator games to improve hand-eye coordination, have shown how esports can be used to successfully train drone operators and cyber security specialists.  

    Through the Strategic Defence Review, defence is enhancing its warfighting capability by developing critical cyber skills, and Esports can provide an accessible environment to improve digital literacy and cyber understanding.    

    The International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will help members of the Armed Forces develop cyber, digital and wider military skills. Initially open to service personnel, including reservists, IDEG will expand to eventually include cadets, veterans, civil servants and anyone working in the defence industry.   

    Minister for Veterans and People, Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP, said: [CLEARED]  

    Esports will help attract, develop, and retain top cyber and digital talent, while fostering this government’s Plan for Change. Our people must now be as adept with code, cybersecurity and a games controller as they are with traditional combat skills.   

    From drone operations to data analysis, modern defence and deterrence needs agile minds that can navigate both physical and digital battlegrounds.   

    The International Defence Esports Games is an exciting initiative that will help foster exactly these skills in a fun, collaborative way, and overcome many traditional boundaries between our international partners.

    The inaugural IDEG finals – where competitions would be held – will be organised in partnership with British Esports and a leading esports production company, and be held in the UK in late 2026.   

    The event is being supported by Defence suppliers, including BAE Systems, as well as several smaller military technology companies.  

    Chester King, President, British Esports said:  

    Military esports has been steadily growing in recent years, and today we’re delighted to announce a first-of-its-kind tournament for military personnel around the world.  

    The UK’s armed forces have recognised video games as a positive activity that can improve personnel welfare and morale, foster digital and cyber skills, and strengthen relations across the armed forces and beyond.    

    We’re happy to announce the International Defence Esports Games and support the future of the military.

    Recently the Royal Navy partnered with British Esports to launch an esports facility aboard UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, featuring gaming gear from the likes of Alienware, NVIDIA and Intel. Those in attendance included members of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Esports Association (SGEA), the national body British Esports, and Deputy Commander UK Strategic Command, Lt Gen Sir Tom Copinger-Symes, who has been championing esports across UK Defence.  

    Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes KCB CBE, Deputy Commander UK Strategic Command said:  

    Esports and serious games can contribute to our warfighting readiness. As competition and conflict increasingly play out in cyberspace and the digital arena, these games equip our people to think, operate and innovate across both the physical and virtual worlds, developing team coordination and rapid decision-making under pressure.   

    We’ve learned from our Ukrainian partners about how esports can train drone operators and cyber security specialists. People are quickly grasping how esports can change perspectives and enhance skills, as well as reaching across borders with our international allies and partners.     

    For centuries we’ve used ball games like rugby and football to develop teamwork, hone mental and physical fitness and build resilience. Esports perfectly complement these games in preparing us for 21st Century security challenges.  

    To address additional needs for cyber security specialists in Defence, the Ministry of Defence announced the Cyber Direct Entry Scheme, a bespoke entry route for aspiring cyber professionals and those with existing digital skills, which will see new recruit basic training reduced from 10 weeks to around one month, after which recruits will undergo 3 months’ specialist training in the field.

    The news comes just over a year after the MOD recognised esports as an official military sport, ensuring funding and opportunities for personnel to compete. Today’s announcement also represents a deepening relationship between British Esports and the MOD.   

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile Unveils New Multi-Agent Collaboration Capabilities for GPTBots.ai at WAIC 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced the official launch of new Multi-Agent collaboration capabilities within its GPTBots.ai platform at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025) in Shanghai. The new functionality is designed to help enterprises flexibly build customized AI agents and overcome key challenges in AI implementation, such as data silos, rigid workflows, and lack of controllability. Aurora Mobile demonstrated practical use cases at WAIC 2025, including real estate sales and financial analysis, sparking strong interest from enterprises across industries including finance, e-commerce, and smart manufacturing.

    GPTBots.ai’s Multi-Agent Capabilities Address Core AI Implementation Challenges

    At the “AI for Business Applications” forum of WAIC 2025, Vice President of Aurora Mobile, Mr. Hao Yin, delivered a keynote speech addressing three critical pain points in traditional multi-agent solutions:

    Data Silos: Closed architectures that cannot access core enterprise databases or business systems

    Rigid Workflows: Predefined roles that fail to adapt to dynamic business needs

    Lack of controllability: Opaque execution processes and non-customizable outputs

    “GPTBots.ai is not a standardized black box, but an AI operations hub and command center for enterprises,” Mr. Yin emphasized. “We offer a scalable AI agent framework, similar to an orchestrated team of AI agents, flexible and scalable, to meet evolving business needs. This Multi-Agent collaboration model has already proven valuable in several core use cases, including intelligent marketing, competitive analysis & research reporting, and financial process automation.”

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

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

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

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    For more information, please contact:

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    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “City of Ideas” presented an updated thematic page in the form of an interactive map

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    “City of Ideas” presented an updated topic page in the form of an interactive map called “City of Ideas – City of Dreams”. It shows how Muscovites’ proposals are transforming the capital. Here, users get acquainted with key areas of city life and learn how to interact with the platform in a game format.

    The theme page became available in October 2024 to celebrate the platform’s 10th anniversary.

    New areas and games

    Now new areas have appeared on the map – “Children’s Leisure” and “Sports”, which were opened this year to collect suggestions from city residents in the “Suggest an Idea” section. In the places where these areas are located on the landing page, users will find games. Thus, everyone has a chance to influence the development of the areas and contribute to the creation of a more comfortable urban environment.

    New educational games have appeared on the page, each of which will help to understand how exactly Muscovites can influence the development of the capital and how their ideas are implemented. For example, in the game “Ideal Couple” the user will have to select for each idea a suitable city sphere within which the initiative can be implemented.

    In the game “My Park” you need to collect combinations of various objects to get objects for the improvement of the virtual public space. For example, by choosing a metal pole and a light bulb, players can make a lantern.

    The main task in the game “City Matches” is to connect identical cells with the image of spheres in rows. The variety of cells-spheres will show the wide range of topics that the platform covers “City of Ideas”.

    The game “Feel like an expert”, in which participants evaluate the feasibility of implementing ideas, has a second level. Thus, players need to study the map and decide whether it is possible to install a parking lot for scooters next to the park, if across the road there is already one parking lot for such transport and another one for bicycles.

    Interaction with new spheres and participation in new games is available to those users who successfully complete the first level games already on the page and reach the second.

    Suggest ideas and earn points

    Thanks to the thematic page “City of Ideas – City of Dreams”, everyone can feel involved in the capital’s changes and offer new ideas that can make Moscow more comfortable, beautiful and modern.

    This can be done either by playing the game “Feel like an expert”, from where it is convenient to go to the form for submitting an idea on the relevant topic, or by clicking on the “City of ideas – city of dreams” logo in the upper left corner of the screen, selecting the area of interest in the “Suggest an idea” section.

    For each successfully completed game on the second level, users will be awarded 100 points of the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes”. They can be used to obtain goods and services presented on the program website or donated to charity.

    To participate in the games, the user must log in to the platform using Mos ID – an account on the mos.ru portal.

    The City of Ideas platform has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than 623 thousand users have joined it. They share suggestions on how to make life in the capital more comfortable. More than 8.8 thousand suggestions have already been implemented. City residents participated in projects dedicated to electronic services, culture, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, transport and other topics. The platform is being developed by the State Institution New Management Technologies andDepartment of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, correspond to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The first defenses of candidate dissertations took place in the Dissertation Council for Technical Sciences of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The first two certificates of awarding academic degrees were presented at the Dissertation Council for Technical Sciences Faculty of Information Technology, Novosibirsk State University. Both PhD theses are devoted to computational linguistics: Dmitry Morozov developed a system for assessing the complexity of text using machine learning methods on the example of the Russian language, and Davlater Mengliev developed a hybrid algorithm for recognizing named entities in the Uzbek language. In August, another PhD thesis will be defended, which is devoted to the application of mathematical modeling methods in geophysics.

    — We note the high demand for the Scientific Council for Technical Sciences created at our faculty. Its requirements for dissertation defenses are less formalized than those of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC), but it sets higher requirements for the quality of publications. Due to these circumstances, our Council will be in demand by a number of employees of both scientific organizations and high-tech companies, for whom the procedure for defending dissertations established by us will be more convenient, but one should not assume that it is simple. This can be confirmed by our first two applicants, who submitted all the necessary documents to the Council and successfully completed all the established and strictly regulated procedures, spoke several times at seminars in front of the scientific community, received high marks for the quality of their work from specially created commissions with the involvement of experts from our Dissertation Council and external experts from several regions of our country and neighboring countries. We are glad that Dmitry Morozov and Davlater Mengliev successfully passed all these tests and their PhD diplomas have the same status as diplomas issued by the Higher Attestation Commission, said Mikhail Lavrentyev, Dean of the NSU Institute of Information Technologies and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    Head of the Department of Mathematical Modeling of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU, Professor of the Department of Informatics Systems and the Department of General Informatics of the Faculty of Information Technologies of NSU, Doctor of Technical Sciences Vladimir Barakhnin noted that it is no coincidence that the first two defenses of dissertations for the degree of candidate of sciences are related to computer linguistics – this is evidence of the relevance of this topic.

    — As neural networks and large language models develop, so-called glitches become more and more apparent. The abundance of information loaded onto them inevitably generates a wider range of fake information, and these models are simply no longer able to assess the truth of the information. Therefore, direct or combined methods of information processing that contain classical direct approaches remain important. It is they, as many specialists believe, that will be able to correct the work of large language models. These approaches were used in their works by Dmitry Morozov and Davlater Mengliev. In order for the development of neural networks and large language models not to reach a dead end, it is necessary to involve classical methods of computational linguistics, which uses knowledge of language. In this context, this knowledge is the modeling of human thinking. Neural networks model neural connections in the human brain, but not thinking, and thus implement a purely mechanistic approach to the process of information processing, which is unthinkable without human participation, because humans are both the producer and the end consumer of any information. Therefore, language processing should include an understanding of how it is structured, and not be a mechanical collection of information into large language models, explained Vladimir Barakhnin, the scientific supervisor of both degree candidates.

    Dmitry Morozov’s research is particularly relevant because it aims to establish a correspondence between the text and its potential reader. As Vladimir Barakhnin explained, there is currently a large gap between generations: many words in texts that seem quite understandable to representatives of the older generation turn out to be completely unperceivable for young people. In most cases, these are obsolete words, and in order to understand them, schoolchildren have to turn to dictionaries. The algorithms developed by Dmitry Morozov are aimed at ensuring that the information consumer receives information adequate to his level of education. Then his development and enrichment of his vocabulary will occur gradually. The importance of these algorithms lies in their real adaptation to the properties of the information consumer and taking into account his capabilities. The expert’s assessment is mostly subjective, and therefore not very reliable, and the methods of objective control developed in Dmitry Morozov’s dissertation allow for a more thorough educational process in the humanities.

    — The topic of my dissertation is “Text Complexity Assessment Using Machine Learning Methods on the Russian Language.” It is devoted to assessing how well the text will be understood by the reader or how well the reader should be prepared to understand what is written. This is necessary to assess the complexity of various instructions. Such texts should be understandable to people without special education and training. But there is a problem: they are created by people who have special knowledge about the subject of the narrative, and therefore much of what is incomprehensible to outsiders seems obvious to them. It is difficult for them to objectively assess the text they are creating. On the other hand, a person who does not have this knowledge, assessing the complexity of the text, must fully familiarize himself with it and give his own assessment. This takes a lot of time. Therefore, a vast field for automating the process is being formed in this area. We have a variety of pre-trained large language models that can be used within the framework of different algorithmic approaches and assess the complexity of the text automatically. My dissertation details how to use them to construct a description of a text, so that the resulting description can then be converted into an assessment of linguistic complexity, said Dmitry Morozov.

    The young scientist’s development will find application in compiling instructions for complex products. It is also proposed to use this complex to create a collection of texts that would be understandable to schoolchildren of different ages. This is necessary so that linguists can further study their vocabulary, because the various texts read by schoolchildren become an important source of new words in their vocabulary. In this way, they will be able to create different collections of words and predict which of them are known to schoolchildren and which are not, relying not on subjective experience, but on objective data.

    The research of the second candidate for the academic degree Davlater Mengliev, according to his scientific supervisor Vladimir Barakhnin, is a pioneering one for Uzbek computer linguistics, which began to develop relatively recently. According to him, at present, an entire scientific school has begun to take shape at NSU and several postgraduate students from the Republic of Uzbekistan are working on the development of this topic.

    — I devoted my PhD thesis to the development of a hybrid algorithm for recognizing named entities in the Uzbek language. This algorithm allows extracting key information from the text and recognizing it. Similar developments already exist for other languages, but for Uzbek, as well as for all Turkic languages in general, such work has not yet been done. The use of a hybrid approach, which involves the use of not only modern neural networks, but also traditional rule-oriented algorithms, which, together with several architectures, contributed to achieving good results, gives additional relevance to my work. At the moment, my development has been implemented in various organizations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular, in the reception office of the governor of the Khorezm region. With the help of this algorithm, key information is extracted from requests and applications received by the institution and sent to the relevant divisions and departments. Since there are many dialects in the Uzbek language, my work in this direction is not yet complete, — explained Davlater Mengliev.

    Secretary of the scientific seminar of the NSU FIT, within the framework of which pre-defenses of dissertations are held, Alexander Vlasov is confident that the first two defenses of candidate dissertations are the beginning of a long journey both within the faculty and NSU and the Akademgorodok as a whole.

    Material prepared by: Elena Panfilo, NSU press service

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  • MIL-OSI: Gate and World Liberty Financial Reach Strategic Milestone: Gate Becomes Second-Largest Holder of USD1 Among Centralized Exchanges

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PANAMA CITY, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gate, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, and World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the developer of a pioneering DeFi protocol and governance platform inspired by President Donald J. Trump, jointly announced a major milestone in the growing adoption of USD1, a USD-backed stablecoin issued by WLFI. According to on-chain data as of today, Gate has officially become the second-largest holder of USD1 among all centralized exchanges, trailing only Binance.

    The surge in USD1 holdings on Gate was driven by the launch of Ika (IKA) on Gate Launchpad on July 26. The Launchpad campaign supports subscriptions in USD1 and Gate Token (GT), attracting substantial user participation and stablecoin inflow.

    According to on-chain data, most USD1 liquidity is currently concentrated on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), with smaller but notable reserves on Ethereum (ETH). Gate currently holds approximately $170 million USD1 on BSC, ranking second among CEXs with an additional $20 million USD1 on Ethereum, ranking first among CEXs on that chain. This correlates closely with the total USD1 allocation of 196 million tokens contributed to the IKA Launchpad event to date.

    In total, Gate Launchpad with $IKA has seen user contributions surpass 200 million USD1 and 5.33 million GT, worth approximately $97.5 million, marking one of the largest Launchpad commitments in Gate’s recent history.

    USD1 is a USD-backed stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, designed to provide transparent, regulated, and scalable digital dollar access across multiple blockchains. It is backed 1:1 by short-term US government treasuries, US dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents, with real-time audits and multi-chain deployment on BSC, Ethereum, and beyond.

    This collaboration signals both parties’ commitment to building an open and compliant PayFi ecosystem—bridging traditional financial assets with next-generation decentralized infrastructure.

    Learn more on Gate Launchpad: https://gate.com/zh/launchpad

    About Gate

    Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 33 million users with 3,600+ digital assets and pioneered the industry’s first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate’s ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, and other innovative solutions.

    For more information, please visit: Website | X | Telegram | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube

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    This content does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation. You should always seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions. Gate may restrict or prohibit certain services in specific jurisdictions. For more information, please read the User Agreement via https://www.gate.com/user-agreement.

    About World Liberty Financial

    World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and governance platform inspired by the vision of President Donald J. Trump. WLFI develops transparent, secure, and accessible financial tools, including institutional-grade products designed to broaden participation in decentralized finance. WFLI’s USD1 is a stablecoin redeemable 1:1 for the U.S. dollar, 100% backed by short-term U.S. treasuries, cash, and cash equivalents.

    Learn more and follow updates at x.com/worldlibertyfi.   

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  • MIL-OSI: Lucinity Launches AI-Native Customer 360, Powered by Agentic AI

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucinity today announced the launch of its fully re-architected Customer 360 platform, now powered by Luci AI, the company’s Agentic AI framework. With this release, Lucinity replaces traditional data pivoting with real-time, explainable intelligence generated by AI analytics agents.

    At the heart of the release is a new capability: Luci AI now acts as a data scientist embedded inside every investigation.

    “Most compliance tools still ask analysts to do the hard work of interpreting raw data,” said Guðmundur Kristjánsson (GK), Founder and CEO of Lucinity. “We’ve built a system where AI takes on that role. Luci explores the data, explains it, and delivers deep, contextual insights, ready for human judgment. That’s what agentic AI looks like.”

    From Dashboards to Embedded Intelligence

    Traditional Customer 360 tools aggregate alerts, scores, and transactional data, but depend on human analysts to make sense of them. Lucinity’s new approach shifts the intelligence into the core.

    Luci’s agentic AI framework analyzes behavior, patterns, and context, then prepares fully explained insights, in real time. It prepares what used to take hours of manual effort, turning dashboards into decision tools powered by embedded AI.

    The experience reflects a model of augmented intelligence, where the AI prepares the analytical thinking so humans can focus on judgment, escalation, and action.

    Live in Production at a Tier 1 Financial Institution

    The Luci-powered Customer 360 is already in production at a Tier 1 financial institution and is rolling out to Lucinity’s global customer base in Q3. The intelligence layer integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, requiring no retraining or migration.

    “This isn’t a prototype or vision slide,” added Kristjánsson. “It’s live, explainable AI solving real problems day in, day out.”

    From FinCrime to the Enterprise

    While the initial deployment focuses on financial crime investigations, Lucinity confirms that Luci’s AI agent framework is built for broader enterprise use. The same intelligence layer can power onboarding, QA, fraud detection, risk reviews, customer experience, and any domain where analysts need to make sense of complex data at scale.

    “Anywhere an employee needs to understand complex customer data to make a decision, Luci can help,” said Kristjánsson.

    About Lucinity

    Lucinity is an AI-native platform redefining financial crime prevention. Its explainable agent framework, Luci, transforms compliance operations by embedding AI that prepares, explains, and supports complex decisions. Lucinity’s technology is in production at Tier 1 scale and is expanding to support use cases across the enterprise.

    For more information, visit www.lucinity.com

    Contact: celina@lucinity.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Radware Expands U.S. Presence with New Managed Security Service Provider Partnerships

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MAHWAH, N.J., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, today announced it signed managed security service provider (MSSP) agreements with Epcom World Industries, Inc., GLESEC, North Atlantic Networks and Tech Pro. The four U.S. based companies are adding Radware’s Cloud Application Protection Services to their managed services portfolios to scale their businesses and expand their security offerings for customers. North Atlantic Networks is also offering Radware’s Cloud DDoS Protection Services.

    “MSSPs are constantly looking for more innovative ways to defend customers as they deal with growing budget constraints, limited in-house security staff, and bigger more complex cyber threats,” said John Eisenbarger, vice president of carriers and service providers for Radware. “Applications are facing increasing exposure from bots, API abuse, web-layer DDoS attacks and credential misuse. To enable MSSPs to respond where customer risk is expanding fastest, Radware offers a fully managed AppSec-as-a-Service platform that is ready to quickly deploy, scale, and monetize, without having to build a backend.”

    Epcom World Industries, GLESEC, North Atlantic Networks, and Tech Pro add to the growing list of MSSPs that have chosen Radware’s cloud network and application security solutions to speed time to market, scale their businesses, and deliver high-value services.

    “We selected Radware as our partner because of its comprehensive offering, overall excellent product design, support, and customer first approach. The partnership process with Radware has been seamless. They listened, understood, and supported our needs. Together we are equipping clients—whether they be in healthcare, finance, pharmaceutical, non-profit, or government—with mission-critical security tools that not only defend networks, web assets, and environments, but also comply with strict regulatory requirements.”
    – Rudy V. Pancaro, CEO, Epcom World Industries

    “Becoming an MSSP partner is a natural extension of our long-standing collaboration with Radware and a key milestone in delivering our SKYWATCH™ Cybersecurity Operating System. By fully integrating Radware’s industry-leading application protection into our Device-Centric Model and real-time risk management workflows, we deliver a unified, fully managed solution that reduces exposure, accelerates remediation, and ensures compliance. This partnership enables us to protect mission-critical environments—especially in healthcare, finance, and government—with the agility, intelligence, and depth of defense they require.”
    – Sergio Heker, CEO and founder, GLESEC

    “Our mission is to deliver best-in-class managed security services that are both proactive and adaptive. By integrating Radware’s solutions into our MSSP stack, we’re able to offer our clients deeper protection against increasingly complex cyber threats—especially in the areas of DDoS attacks, application-layer security, and zero-day threats. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver scalable, intelligent protection without compromising performance, helping our clients stay ahead of the threat landscape while supporting their digital transformation and cloud migration goals.”
    – Carolyn Smith, senior vice president, strategic accounts, North Atlantic Networks

    “Radware’s technology aligns with our commitment to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing digital experiences to our clients, especially in today’s increasingly complex threat landscape. By integrating Radware’s solutions into our offering, we increase the value proposition to our customers: stronger protection, smarter automation, and peace of mind. Together, we bring a synergistic approach that helps organizations not only defend against threats but also accelerate their growth safely and confidently.”
    – Lidia Israyelyan, CEO, Tech Pro

    Radware offers a variety of cloud network and application security solutions and services that cater to the needs of pure play MSSPs and ISPs. This includes a fully branded and managed AppSec-as-a-Service platform that can be deployed without added infrastructure investment, operational lift, or headcount requirements. The platform offers:

    • Rapid market entry without a technical buildout.
    • Managed services that align MSSPs to areas where cyber threats and client risk are expanding fastest (i.e. bots, APIs, SaaS-layer abuse).
    • The monetization of application layer threats as an alternative to flat service bundles.
    • An expanded security portfolio that fills gaps in protection in competitive solutions that clients often assume are already covered.

    Radware has been recognized by numerous industry analysts for its application and network security solutions. This includes Aite-Novarica Group, Forrester, Gartner, KuppingerCole, and QKS Group.

    About Radware
    Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Radware Blog, X, and YouTube.

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    This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements made herein that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Radware’s plans, outlook, beliefs, or opinions, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could.” For example, when we say in this press release that applications are facing increasing exposure from bots, API abuse, web-layer DDoS attacks and credential misuse, we are using forward-looking statements. 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  • MIL-OSI: onsemi Collaborates with NVIDIA to Accelerate Transition to 800 VDC Power Solutions for Next-Generation AI Data Centers

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Scottsdale, Ariz, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) today announced its working with NVIDIA to support the transition to 800 Volts Direct Current (VDC) power architectures, a transformative solution that is driving significant gains in efficiency, density, and sustainability for next-generation AI data centers.  

    At the core of this shift is new power distribution system, which must distribute a massive amount of power with minimal losses during each voltage conversion. onsemi’s intelligent power portfolio plays a critical role in enabling the next generation of AI data centers by delivering high-efficiency, high-density power conversion across every stage of the power journey—from high-voltage AC/DC conversion at the substation to precise voltage regulation at the processor level.

    Leveraging decades of innovation in both silicon and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies, onsemi provides industry-leading solutions for solid state transformers, power supply units, 800 VDC distribution, and core power delivery, all integrated with intelligent monitoring and control. This breadth and depth of capability make onsemi one of the few companies able to meet the demanding power requirements of modern AI infrastructure with scalable, physically realizable designs.

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    About onsemi
    onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi offers a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, delivering intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way to creating a safer, cleaner and smarter world. onsemi is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index® and S&P 500® index. Learn more about onsemi at www.onsemi.com.

    onsemi and the onsemi logo are trademarks of Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Although the Company references its website in this news release, information on the website is not to be incorporated herein.

    Contact Info

    Krystal Heaton
    krystal.heaton@onsemi.com
    +1 480-242-6943

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  • MIL-OSI: Quavo Fraud & Disputes Releases Landmark 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILMINGTON, Del., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), the leading provider of AI-powered dispute management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 State of Dispute Management Performance Report, a first-of-its-kind benchmark study analyzing the performance metrics that define modern fraud and dispute operations.

    Between January and December 2024, Quavo evaluated the performance of 26 clients, each of which had been using QFD®, Quavo’s end-to-end dispute management platform, at full volume for a minimum of three months. To provide broader industry context, the study also incorporates performance data from Auriemma Roundtables to establish a competitive industry average.

    The report delivers a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of how financial institutions across the U.S., including banks, credit unions, fintechs, and payment processors, are managing the growing complexities of fraud and disputes. It measures performance across four key dimensions: customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, financial performance, and recovery, spotlighting both areas of excellence and opportunities for strategic improvement.

    “Dispute management is no longer just a back-office function; it’s a critical moment of truth in the customer experience,” said Joseph McLean, Co-Founder and CEO at Quavo Fraud & Disputes. “This report not only reveals how the industry is performing, but also provides a roadmap for financial institutions to turn fraud and dispute resolution into a strategic advantage. We’re proud to offer this level of transparency and insight at a time when trust, efficiency, and compliance matter more than ever.”

    Key findings underscore the rising strategic importance of dispute management as a critical accountholder touchpoint, revealing where organizations are excelling, where gaps exist, and how forward-thinking leaders can drive transformation across their operations.

    To explore the full report and learn how Quavo is helping financial institutions redefine dispute management, visit www.quavo.com.

    About Auriemma Roundtables

    Auriemma Roundtables is a leading provider of business intelligence, specializing in financial services, payments, and consumer lending. With decades of experience and an extensive network of industry participants, Auriemma Roundtables delivers robust benchmarking and actionable insights to help organizations drive strategic decisions in functions such as risk and compliance, fraud and disputes, collections and recoveries, and customer service.

    About Quavo, Inc.

    Quavo is a leading technology partner and strategic advisor, helping financial institutions (FIs) build trust-driven customer relationships through faster, more transparent dispute resolutions. Our mission is to restore financial trust by simplifying fraud and disputes. Quavo’s award-winning technology automates the entire dispute lifecycle, from intake to resolution. FIs can pair this end-to-end solution with our expert-led back-office investigation team in one turnkey managed service. Scalable for institutions of all sizes, Quavo’s solutions reduce losses, ensure compliance, and enhance customer loyalty. Learn more at www.quavo.com.

    Media Contact:
    Julia Lum
    PR & Events Manager
    Julia.Lum@quavo.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Coastal Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EVERETT, Wash., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) (the “Company”, “Coastal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), the holding company for Coastal Community Bank (the “Bank”), through which it operates a community-focused bank segment (“community bank”) with an industry leading banking as a service (“BaaS”) segment (“CCBX”), today reported unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, including net income of $11.0 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, compared to $9.7 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and $11.6 million, or $0.84 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

    Management Discussion of the Second Quarter Results

    “Second quarter of 2025 saw a lower provision for credit losses as a result of an improvement in the performance of the CCBX portfolio and our focus on originating higher quality CCBX loans resulting in lower historical loss factors. Noninterest expenses were fairly flat compared to last quarter related to continued onboarding and implementation costs for partnerships and products within CCBX and investments in technology. We believe these investments are important to the long-term success and scalability of the Company,” stated CEO Eric Sprink. “We had another quarter of quality deposit growth of $122.3 million during the second quarter, and our CCBX program fee income, excluding nonrecurring revenue, increased 8.2% compared to the prior quarter.”

    Key Points for Second Quarter and Our Go-Forward Strategy

    • CCBX Making Progress on Launching New Programs. As of June 30, 2025 we had two partners in testing, two in implementation/onboarding, five signed letters of intent (LOI) and we have an active pipeline of new partners along with new products with existing partners for the balance of 2025 and into 2026. Total BaaS program fee income was $6.8 million, excluding $504,000 in nonrecurring revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $512,000, or 8.2%, from the three months ended March 31, 2025. We continue to have contracts with our partners that fully indemnify us against fraud and 98.8% against credit risk as of June 30, 2025.
    • Continued Investments in Future Growth. Total noninterest expense of $72.8 million was up $843,000, or 1.2%, as compared to $72.0 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, mainly driven by higher data processing and software costs partially offset by lower legal and professional expenses. With the increase in new CCBX partners and the launch of products with existing partners in 2025, we expect that expenses will be predominantly incurred at the outset, emphasizing compliance and operational risk management. This will occur before the new programs or products start to produce revenue. As a result, we believe expense growth should moderate considerably in the second half of 2025, with new programs or products starting to produce revenue to offset the initial up-front expenses.
    • Favorable Trends On, and Off Balance Sheet. Average deposits were $3.93 billion, an increase of $221.6 million, or 6.0%, over the quarter ended March 31, 2025, driven primarily by growth in CCBX partner programs and the addition of a new deposit partner. During the second quarter of 2025, we sold $1.30 billion of loans, the majority of which were credit card receivables. We retain a portion of the fee income on sold credit card loans. As of June 30, 2025 there were 313,827 off balance sheet credit cards with fee earning potential, an increase of 76,803 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and an increase of 286,146 from June 30, 2024.

    Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

    The tables below outline some of our key operating metrics.

      Three Months Ended
    (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data; unaudited) June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    Income Statement Data:                  
    Interest and dividend income $ 107,797     $ 104,907     $ 102,448     $ 105,165     $ 97,422  
    Interest expense   31,060       28,845       30,071       32,892       31,250  
    Net interest income   76,737       76,062       72,377       72,273       66,172  
    Provision for credit losses   32,211       55,781       61,867       70,257       62,325  
    Net interest income after
    provision for credit losses
      44,526       20,281       10,510       2,016       3,847  
    Noninterest income   42,693       63,477       74,100       78,790       69,138  
    Noninterest expense   72,832       71,989       67,411       64,424       57,964  
    Provision for income tax   3,359       2,039       3,832       2,926       3,425  
    Net income $ 11,028     $ 9,730     $ 13,367     $ 13,456     $ 11,596  
                       
      As of and for the Three Month Period
      June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    Balance Sheet Data:                  
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 719,759     $ 624,302     $ 452,513     $ 484,026     $ 487,245  
    Investment securities   45,577       46,991       47,321       48,620       49,213  
    Loans held for sale   60,474       42,132       20,600       7,565        
    Loans receivable   3,540,330       3,517,359       3,486,565       3,413,894       3,321,813  
    Allowance for credit losses   (164,794 )     (183,178 )     (176,994 )     (171,674 )     (148,878 )
    Total assets   4,480,559       4,339,282       4,121,208       4,064,472       3,959,549  
    Interest bearing deposits   3,358,216       3,251,599       3,057,808       3,047,861       2,949,643  
    Noninterest bearing deposits   555,355       539,630       527,524       579,427       593,789  
    Core deposits (1)   3,441,624       3,321,772       3,123,434       3,190,869       3,528,339  
    Total deposits   3,913,571       3,791,229       3,585,332       3,627,288       3,543,432  
    Total borrowings   47,960       47,923       47,884       47,847       47,810  
    Total shareholders’ equity $ 461,709     $ 449,917     $ 438,704     $ 331,930     $ 316,693  
                       
    Share and Per Share Data (2):                  
    Earnings per share – basic $ 0.73     $ 0.65     $ 0.97     $ 1.00     $ 0.86  
    Earnings per share – diluted $ 0.71     $ 0.63     $ 0.94     $ 0.97     $ 0.84  
    Dividends per share                            
    Book value per share (3) $ 30.59     $ 29.98     $ 29.37     $ 24.51     $ 23.54  
    Tangible book value per share (4) $ 30.59     $ 29.98     $ 29.37     $ 24.51     $ 23.54  
    Weighted avg outstanding shares – basic   15,033,296       14,962,507       13,828,605       13,447,066       13,412,667  
    Weighted avg outstanding shares – diluted   15,447,923       15,462,041       14,268,229       13,822,270       13,736,508  
    Shares outstanding at end of period   15,093,036       15,009,225       14,935,298       13,543,282       13,453,805  
    Stock options outstanding at end of period   126,654       163,932       186,354       198,370       286,119  
                                           

    See footnotes that follow the tables below

      As of and for the Three Month Period
      June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    Credit Quality Data:                  
    Nonperforming assets (5) to total assets   1.36 %     1.30 %     1.52 %     1.63 %     1.34 %
    Nonperforming assets (5) to loans receivable and OREO   1.72 %     1.60 %     1.80 %     1.94 %     1.60 %
    Nonperforming loans (5) to total loans receivable   1.72 %     1.60 %     1.80 %     1.94 %     1.60 %
    Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans   270.7 %     325.0 %     282.5 %     258.7 %     279.9 %
    Allowance for credit losses to total loans receivable   4.65 %     5.21 %     5.08 %     5.03 %     4.48 %
    Gross charge-offs $ 53,780     $ 53,686     $ 61,585     $ 53,305     $ 55,207  
    Gross recoveries $ 4,467     $ 5,486     $ 5,223     $ 4,516     $ 2,254  
    Net charge-offs to average loans (6)   5.54 %     5.57 %     6.56 %     5.60 %     6.54 %
                       
    Capital Ratios:                  
    Company                  
    Tier 1 leverage capital   10.39 %     10.67 %     10.78 %     8.40 %     8.31 %
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.32 %     12.13 %     12.04 %     9.24 %     9.03 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.41 %     12.22 %     12.14 %     9.34 %     9.13 %
    Total risk-based capital   14.90 %     14.73 %     14.67 %     11.89 %     11.70 %
    Bank                  
    Tier 1 leverage capital   10.33 %     10.57 %     10.64 %     9.29 %     9.24 %
    Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.36 %     12.12 %     11.99 %     10.34 %     10.15 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital   12.36 %     12.12 %     11.99 %     10.34 %     10.15 %
    Total risk-based capital   13.65 %     13.42 %     13.28 %     11.63 %     11.44 %
     
    (1) Core deposits are defined as all deposits excluding brokered and time deposits.
    (2) Share and per share amounts are based on total actual or average common shares outstanding, as applicable.
    (3) We calculate book value per share as total shareholders’ equity at the end of the relevant period divided by the outstanding number of our common shares at the end of each period.
    (4) Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate tangible book value per share as total shareholders’ equity at the end of the relevant period, less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the outstanding number of our common shares at the end of each period. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per share. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets as of any of the dates indicated. As a result, tangible book value per share is the same as book value per share as of each of the dates indicated.
    (5) Nonperforming assets and nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing interest.
    (6) Annualized calculations.
     

    Key Performance Ratios

    Return on average assets (“ROA”) was 0.99% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to 0.93% and 1.21% for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.  ROA for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, increased 0.06% and decreased 0.22% compared to March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively. Noninterest expenses were slightly higher for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025 due to continued investments in growth, technology and risk management, partially offset by a decrease in legal and professional expenses. Noninterest expenses were higher than the quarter ended June 30, 2024 due primarily to an increase in salaries and employee benefits, data processing and software licenses and legal and professional expenses, all of which are related to the growth of Company and investments in technology and risk management.

    Yield on earning assets and yield on loans receivable decreased 0.40% and 0.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025, largely due to a decrease in CCBX loan yield. Lower rate capital call lines increased $66.2 million, or 49.6%, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. These loans bear a lower rate of interest, but have less credit risk due to the way the loans are structured compared to other commercial loans. Average loans receivable as of June 30, 2025 increased $56.1 million compared to March 31, 2025 as net CCBX loans continue to grow, despite selling $1.30 billion in CCBX loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    The quarter over quarter volatility in the efficiency ratio and noninterest income to average asset performance metrics was driven by a higher-quality CCBX loan-mix from a credit quality perspective, which effectively reduced the credit enhancement required within non-interest income due to lower net-charge off activity as a percent of total loans which lowered our provision expense. These items have a neutral impact to net income although impacted the quarter-to-quarter metrics due to lower reported noninterest income. Additionally, results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 also included a net $439,000 loss on equity securities due to the re-valuation of a privately held equity stake, which CCB reviews quarterly. Management doesn’t believe the write-down is indicative of longer-term concerns of the portfolio company’s health at this time.

    The following table shows the Company’s key performance ratios for the periods indicated.  

        Three Months Ended
    (unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
                         
    Return on average assets (1)   0.99 %   0.93 %   1.30 %   1.34 %   1.21 %
    Return on average equity (1)   9.72 %   8.91 %   14.90 %   16.67 %   15.22 %
    Yield on earnings assets (1)   9.92 %   10.32 %   10.24 %   10.79 %   10.49 %
    Yield on loans receivable (1)   11.11 %   11.33 %   11.12 %   11.44 %   11.22 %
    Cost of funds (1)   3.13 %   3.11 %   3.24 %   3.62 %   3.60 %
    Cost of deposits (1)   3.10 %   3.08 %   3.21 %   3.59 %   3.58 %
    Net interest margin (1)   7.06 %   7.48 %   7.23 %   7.42 %   7.12 %
    Noninterest expense to average assets (1)   6.52 %   6.87 %   6.54 %   6.42 %   6.05 %
    Noninterest income to average assets (1)   3.82 %   6.06 %   7.19 %   7.85 %   7.22 %
    Efficiency ratio   60.98 %   51.59 %   46.02 %   42.65 %   42.84 %
    Loans receivable to deposits (2)   92.01 %   93.89 %   97.82 %   94.33 %   93.75 %
     
    (1) Annualized calculations shown for quarterly periods presented.
    (2) Includes loans held for sale.
     

    Management Outlook; CEO Eric Sprink

    “As we look to the latter half of 2025 and beyond, we expect to see additional new partner engagements, given that our CCBX pipeline remains strong with high-quality opportunities. We are committed to continuing to invest in our technology and risk management infrastructure to support our growth in the BaaS sector which is expected to produce future efficiencies, automation and cost reductions as we grow. The improvement in the performance of the CCBX portfolio and lower historical loss factors within the CCBX portfolio are positive indicators that our risk reduction and credit improvement efforts are proving effective, alongside the fraud and credit indemnifications provided by our partners. Additionally, we saw an increase of $512,000, or 8.2%, from the three months ended March 31, 2025 in BaaS program income, excluding nonrecurring revenue, namely in transaction and interchange income. We anticipate this growth to continue in future periods as our partner activities expand and grow.” said CEO Eric Sprink.

    Coastal Financial Corporation Overview

    The Company has one main subsidiary, the Bank, which consists of three segments: CCBX, the community bank and treasury & administration.  The CCBX segment includes all of our BaaS activities, the community bank segment includes all community banking activities and the treasury & administration segment includes treasury management, overall administration and all other aspects of the Company.  

    CCBX Performance Update

    Our CCBX segment continues to evolve, and we have 29 relationships, at varying stages, including two partners in testing, two in implementation/onboarding, and five signed LOI as of June 30, 2025.  We continue to refine the criteria for CCBX partnerships, exploring relationships with larger and more established partners, with experienced management teams, existing customer bases and strong financial positions. We also will consider promising medium and smaller sized partners that align with our approach and terms including financial wherewithal and will continue to exit relationships where it makes sense for us to do so.

    While we explore relationships with new partners we continue to expand our product offerings with existing CCBX partners. As we become more proficient in the BaaS space we aim to cultivate new relationships that align with our long-term goals. We believe that a strategy of adding new partnerships and launching new products with existing partners allows us to expand and grow our customer base with a modest increase in regulatory risk given our operational history with them. Increases in partner activity/transaction counts is positively impacting noninterest income and we expect this trend to continue as current products grow and new products are introduced. We plan to continue selling loans as part of our strategy to balance partner and lending limits, and manage the loan portfolio and credit quality. We retain a portion of the fee income for our role in processing transactions on sold credit card loans, and will continue this strategy to provide an on-going revenue source with no on balance sheet risk or capital requirement.

    As we build our deposit base, we will be able to sweep deposits off and on the balance sheet as needed. This deposit sweep capability allows us to better manage liquidity and deposit programs. At June 30, 2025 we swept off $478.7 million in deposits for FDIC insurance and liquidity purposes. Robinhood has entered the production testing phase for its suite of deposit products, signaling continued momentum in our strategic partnership pipeline. Dave finalized production testing in Q2 and is poised to initiate its beta launch, expanding our footprint in digital banking solutions. The introduction of theses products are expected to diversify and grow deposits.

    The following table illustrates the activity and evolution in CCBX relationships for the periods presented.

      As of
    (unaudited) June 30, 2025 March 31,
    2025
    June 30, 2024
    Active 20 19 19
    Friends and family / testing 2 2 1
    Implementation / onboarding 2 3 1
    Signed letters of intent 5 1 0
    Total CCBX relationships 29 25 21
     

    CCBX loans increased $29.5 million, or 1.8%, to $1.68 billion despite selling $1.30 billion in loans during the three months ended June 30, 2025. In accordance with the program agreement for one partner, we are responsible for losses on 5% of that portfolio. At June 30, 2025 the portion of that portfolio for which we are responsible represented $19.8 million in loans.

    The following table details the CCBX loan portfolio:

    CCBX   As of
        June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Commercial and industrial loans:                        
    Capital call lines   $ 199,675     11.9 %   $ 133,466     8.1 %   $ 109,133     7.7 %
    All other commercial & industrial loans     26,142     1.6       29,702     1.8       41,757     3.0  
    Real estate loans:                        
    Residential real estate loans     234,786     14.0       285,355     17.3       287,950     20.4  
    Consumer and other loans:                        
    Credit cards     533,925     31.8       532,775     32.2       549,241     39.0  
    Other consumer and other loans     686,321     40.7       670,026     40.6       422,136     29.9  
    Gross CCBX loans receivable     1,680,849     100.0 %     1,651,324     100.0 %     1,410,217     100.0 %
    Net deferred origination (fees) costs     (569 )         (498 )         (438 )    
    Loans receivable   $ 1,680,280         $ 1,650,826         $ 1,409,779      
    Loan Yield – CCBX (1)(2)     16.22 %         16.88 %         17.75 %    
     
    (1) CCBX yield does not include the impact of BaaS loan expense.  BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements and originating & servicing CCBX loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX loan yield.
    (2) Loan yield is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented and includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
     

    The increase in CCBX loans in the quarter ended June 30, 2025, includes an increase of $66.2 million, or 49.6%, in capital call lines as a result of normal balance fluctuations and business activities, a decrease of $50.6 million, or 17.7%, in residential real estate loans and an increase of $17.4 million or 1.5%, in other consumer and other loans. We continue to monitor and manage the CCBX loan portfolio, and sold $1.30 billion in CCBX loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to sales of $744.6 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2025. We continue to reposition ourselves by managing CCBX credit and concentration levels in an effort to optimize our loan portfolio earnings and generate off balance sheet fee income. CCBX loan yield decreased 0.67% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as a result of an increase in lower rate capital call lines and overall mix of loans compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025, these loans bear a lower rate of interest, but have less credit risk due to the way the loans are structured compared to other commercial loans.

    The following chart shows the growth in credit card accounts that generate fee income. This includes accounts with balances, which are included in our loan totals, and accounts that have been sold and have no corresponding balance in our loan totals, and that generate fee income.

    The following chart shows the growth in active CCBX debit cards which are sources of interchange income.

    The following table details the CCBX deposit portfolio:

    CCBX   As of
        June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Demand, noninterest bearing   $ 60,448     2.6 %   $ 58,416     2.6 %   $ 62,234     3.0 %
    Interest bearing demand and
    money market
        2,231,159     94.5       2,145,608     94.6       1,989,105     96.7  
    Savings     51,523     2.2       16,625     0.7       5,150     0.3  
    Total core deposits     2,343,130     99.3       2,220,649     97.9       2,056,489     100.0  
    Other deposits     17,013     0.7       46,359     2.1            
    Total CCBX deposits   $ 2,360,143     100.0 %   $ 2,267,008     100.0 %   $ 2,056,489     100.0 %
    Cost of deposits (1)     3.96 %         4.01 %         4.92 %    
     
    (1) Cost of deposits is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented.
     

    CCBX deposits increased $93.1 million, or 4.1%, in the three months ended June 30, 2025 to $2.36 billion as a result of growth and normal balance fluctuations. This excludes the $478.7 million in CCBX deposits that were transferred off balance sheet for increased Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance coverage and sweep purposes, compared to $406.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Amounts in excess of FDIC insurance coverage are transferred, using a third-party facilitator/vendor sweep product, to participating financial institutions.

    Community Bank Performance Update

    In the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the community bank saw net loans decrease $6.5 million, or 0.3%, to $1.86 billion, as a result of normal balance fluctuations.

    The following table details the Community Bank loan portfolio:

    Community Bank   As of
        June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Commercial and industrial loans   $ 149,926     8.0 %   $ 149,104     8.0 %   $ 144,436     7.5 %
    Real estate loans:                        
    Construction, land and land development loans     194,150     10.4       166,551     8.9       173,064     9.0  
    Residential real estate loans     198,844     10.7       202,920     10.8       229,639     12.0  
    Commercial real estate loans     1,310,882     70.2       1,340,647     71.6       1,357,979     70.8  
    Consumer and other loans:                        
    Other consumer and other loans     12,230     0.7       13,326     0.7       14,220     0.7  
    Gross Community Bank loans receivable     1,866,032     100.0 %     1,872,548     100.0 %     1,919,338     100.0 %
    Net deferred origination fees     (5,982 )         (6,015 )         (7,304 )    
    Loans receivable   $ 1,860,050         $ 1,866,533         $ 1,912,034      
    Loan Yield(1)     6.53 %         6.53 %         6.52 %    
     
    (1) Loan yield is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented and includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
     

    Community bank loan categories decreased $29.8 million in commercial real estate loans and $1.1 million in consumer and other loans, partially offset by an increase of $27.6 million in construction, land and land development loans and $822,000 in commercial and industrial loans, during the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    The following table details the community bank deposit portfolio:

    Community Bank   As of
        June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total   Balance   % to Total
    Demand, noninterest bearing   $ 494,907     31.9 %   $ 481,214     31.5 %   $ 531,555     35.7 %
    Interest bearing demand and
    money market
        545,655     35.1       560,416     36.8       876,668     59.0  
    Savings     57,933     3.7       59,493     3.9       63,627     4.3  
    Total core deposits     1,098,495     70.7       1,101,123     72.2       1,471,850     99.0  
    Other deposits     440,975     28.4       407,391     26.7       1     0.0  
    Time deposits less than $100,000     5,299     0.3       5,585     0.4       6,741     0.5  
    Time deposits $100,000 and over     8,659     0.6       10,122     0.7       8,351     0.5  
    Total Community Bank deposits   $ 1,553,428     100.0 %   $ 1,524,221     100.0 %   $ 1,486,943     100.0 %
    Cost of deposits(1)     1.77 %         1.76 %         1.77 %    
     
    (1)  Cost of deposits is annualized for the three months ended for each period presented.
     

    Community bank deposits increased $29.2 million, or 1.9%, during the three months ended June 30, 2025 to $1.55 billion. The community bank segment includes noninterest bearing deposits of $494.9 million, or 31.9%, of total community bank deposits, resulting in a cost of deposits of 1.77%, which compared to 1.76% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    Net Interest Income and Margin Discussion

    Net interest income was $76.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $675,000, or 0.9%, from $76.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and an increase of $10.6 million, or 16.0%, from $66.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Net interest income compared to March 31, 2025, was higher due to an increase in average loans receivable. The increase in net interest income compared to June 30, 2024 was largely related to growth in loans receivable and a reduction in cost of funds as a result of lower interest rates.  

    Net interest margin was 7.06% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 7.48% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, due primarily to a decrease in loan yield. Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense, (a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this earnings release) was 4.07% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 4.28% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net interest margin was 7.12% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 was largely due to a decrease in loan yield, partially offset by lower cost of funds. The $66.2 million of growth in lower rate capital call lines and overall mix of loans contributed to the decrease in net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Capital call lines grew 49.6% quarter-over-quarter to $199.7 million, or 11.9% of total CCBX loans versus 8.1% in the prior quarter. These loans carry a lower interest rate, but also lower credit costs.

    Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $720,000, or 0.7%, to $98.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $98.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as a result of loan growth. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $8.0 million, or 8.8%, compared to $90.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, due to an increase in outstanding balances. Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this earnings release) decreased 0.21% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 and increased 0.07% compared the three months ended June 30, 2024.

    The following tables illustrate how net interest margin and loan yield is affected by BaaS loan expense:

    Consolidated   As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30
    2025
      March 31
    2025
      June 30
    2024
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense:        
    Net interest margin (1)     7.06 %     7.48 %     7.12 %
    Earning assets     4,356,591       4,124,065       3,736,579  
    Net interest income (GAAP)     76,737       76,062       66,172  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     (32,483 )     (32,507 )     (29,011 )
    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense(2)   $ 44,254     $ 43,555     $ 37,161  
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (1)(2)     4.07 %     4.28 %     4.00 %
    Loan income net of BaaS loan expense divided by average loans:    
    Loan yield (GAAP)(1)     11.11 %     11.33 %     11.22 %
    Total average loans receivable   $ 3,567,823     $ 3,511,724     $ 3,258,042  
    Interest and earned fee income on loans (GAAP)     98,867       98,147       90,879  
    BaaS loan expense     (32,483 )     (32,507 )     (29,011 )
    Net loan income(2)   $ 66,384     $ 65,640     $ 61,868  
    Loan income, net of BaaS loan expense, divided by average loans (1)(2)     7.46 %     7.58 %     7.64 %
     
    (1) Annualized calculations shown for periods presented.
    (2) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this earnings release.
     

    Average investment securities decreased $900,000 to $46.3 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 and decreased $3.5 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 as a result of principal paydowns.

    Cost of funds was 3.13% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 2 basis points from the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and a decrease of 47 basis points from the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Cost of deposits for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was 3.10%, compared to 3.08% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and 3.58% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. The decreased cost of funds and deposits compared to June 30, 2024 were largely due to the reductions in the Fed funds rate in 2024.

    The following table summarizes the average yield on loans receivable and cost of deposits:

      For the Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
      Yield on
    Loans (2)
      Cost of
    Deposits (2)
      Yield on
    Loans (2)
      Cost of
    Deposits (2)
      Yield on
    Loans (2)
      Cost of
    Deposits (2)
    Community Bank 6.53 %   1.77 %   6.53 %   1.76 %   6.52 %   1.77 %
    CCBX (1) 16.22 %   3.96 %   16.88 %   4.01 %   17.75 %   4.92 %
    Consolidated 11.11 %   3.10 %   11.33 %   3.08 %   11.22 %   3.58 %
    (1) CCBX yield on loans does not include the impact of BaaS loan expense.  BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit and fraud enhancements and originating & servicing CCBX loans. To determine Net BaaS loan income earned from CCBX loan relationships, the Company takes BaaS loan interest income and deducts BaaS loan expense to arrive at Net BaaS loan income which can be compared to interest income on the Company’s community bank loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX loan yield.
    (2) Annualized calculations for periods presented.
     

    The following table illustrates how BaaS loan interest income is affected by BaaS loan expense resulting in net BaaS loan income and the associated yield:

        For the Three Months Ended
        June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)   Income / Expense   Income / expense divided by average CCBX loans (2)   Income / Expense   Income / expense divided by average CCBX loans(2)   Income / Expense   Income / expense divided by average CCBX loans (2)
    BaaS loan interest income   $ 68,264   16.22 %   $ 67,855   16.88 %   $ 60,138   17.75 %
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,483   7.72 %     32,507   8.09 %     29,011   8.56 %
    Net BaaS loan income (1)   $ 35,781   8.50 %   $ 35,348   8.79 %   $ 31,127   9.19 %
    Average BaaS Loans(3)   $ 1,688,492       $ 1,630,088       $ 1,362,343    
     
    (1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this earnings release.
    (2) Annualized calculations shown for the periods presented.
    (3) Includes loans held for sale.
     

    Noninterest Income Discussion

    Noninterest income was $42.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $20.8 million from $63.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and a decrease of $26.4 million from $69.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.  The decrease in noninterest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to a decrease of $20.6 million in total BaaS income.  The $20.6 million decrease in total BaaS income included a $22.4 million decrease in BaaS credit enhancements related to the decrease in provision for credit losses due to an improvement in the performance of the CCBX portfolio and our focus on originating higher quality CCBX loans resulting in lower historical loss factors, which had a favorable impact on the provision for credit losses, partially offset by an increase of $1.0 million in BaaS program income, which includes $504,000 in nonrecurring revenue, and a $811,000 increase in BaaS fraud enhancements. Results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 also included a net $439,000 loss on equity securities due to the re-valuation of a privately held equity stake, which we review quarterly. Management doesn’t believe the write-down is indicative of longer-term concerns of the portfolio company’s health at this time. The $1.0 million increase in BaaS program income is largely due to an increase in transaction and interchange fees and includes $504,000 in nonrecurring revenue (see “Appendix B” for more information on the accounting for BaaS allowance for credit losses and credit and fraud enhancements).

    The $26.4 million decrease in noninterest income over the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a $28.5 million decrease in BaaS credit and fraud enhancements due to improvement in the performance of the CCBX loan portfolio, partially offset by an increase of $2.0 million in BaaS program income, which includes $504,000 in nonrecurring revenue.

    Noninterest Expense Discussion

    Total noninterest expense increased $843,000 to $72.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $72.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and increased $14.9 million from $58.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The $843,000 increase in noninterest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to a $659,000 increase in data processing and software licenses, an $811,000 increase in BaaS fraud expense and a $74,000 increase in legal and professional fees, partially offset by a $414,000 decrease in other expenses, $119,000 decrease in occupancy expense, $81,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits and a $24,000 decrease in BaaS loan expense. The increase in data processing and software licenses were part of our continued investments in growth, technology and risk management. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements, and originating & servicing CCBX loans. BaaS fraud expense represents non-credit fraud losses on partner’s customer loan and deposit accounts. A portion of this expense is realized during the quarter in which the loss occurs, and a portion is estimated based on historical or other information from our partners.

    The increase in noninterest expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was largely due to a $4.4 million increase in salary and employee benefits, a $1.6 million increase in data processing and software licenses due to enhancements and investments in technology, and a $2.7 million increase in legal and professional expenses, all of which are related to the growth of Company and investments in technology and risk management. Also contributing to the the increase was a $3.5 million increase in BaaS loan expense and a $1.0 million increase in BaaS fraud expense.

    Certain noninterest expenses are reimbursed by our CCBX partners. In accordance with GAAP we recognize all expenses in noninterest expense and the reimbursement of expenses from our CCBX partner in noninterest income. The following table reflects the portion of noninterest expenses that are reimbursed by partners to assist in the understanding of how the increases in noninterest expense are related to expenses incurred and reimbursed by CCBX partners:

        Three Months Ended
        June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)     2025       2025       2024  
    Total noninterest expense (GAAP)   $ 72,832     $ 71,989     $ 57,964  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,483       32,507       29,011  
    Less: BaaS fraud expense     2,804       1,993       1,784  
    Less: Reimbursement of expenses (BaaS)     646       1,026       857  
    Noninterest expense, net of BaaS loan expense, BaaS fraud expense
    and reimbursement of expenses (BaaS) (1)
      $ 36,899     $ 36,463     $ 26,312  
     
    (1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth at the end of this earnings release.
     

    Provision for Income Taxes

    The provision for income taxes was $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2024.  The income tax provision as a percentage was higher for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as a result of the higher net income and increase in state income tax rates, partially offset by the deductibility of certain equity awards, and was somewhat flat in dollar amount compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2024, but higher in tax rate.

    The Company is subject to various state taxes that are assessed as CCBX activities and employees expand into other states, which has increased the overall tax rate used in calculating the provision for income taxes in the current and future periods. The Company uses a federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% as a basis for calculating provision for federal income taxes and 5.14% for calculating the provision for state income taxes. The state rate increased in the quarter ended June 30, 2025 primarily as a result of a change in California’s tax laws.

    Financial Condition Overview

    Total assets increased $141.3 million, or 3.3%, to $4.48 billion at June 30, 2025 compared to $4.34 billion at March 31, 2025.  The increase is primarily comprised of a $95.5 million increase in cash and interest bearing deposits with other banks, a $23.0 million increase in loans receivable, and an $18.3 million increase in loans held for sale. Total loans receivable increased to $3.54 billion at June 30, 2025, from $3.52 billion at March 31, 2025.

    As of June 30, 2025, in addition to the $719.8 million in cash on hand the Company had the capacity to borrow up to a total of $642.7 million from the Federal Reserve Bank discount window and Federal Home Loan Bank, plus an additional $50.0 million from a correspondent bank. There were no borrowings outstanding on these lines as of June 30, 2025.

    The Company, on a stand alone basis, had a cash balance of $43.9 million as of June 30, 2025, a portion of which is retained for general operating purposes, including debt repayment, for funding $1.6 million in commitments to bank technology investment funds, with the remaining cash available to be contributed to the Bank as capital.  

    Uninsured deposits were $579.9 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $558.8 million as of March 31, 2025.

    Total shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2025 increased $11.8 million since March 31, 2025.  The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily comprised of $11.0 million in net earnings combined with an increase of $764,000 in common stock outstanding as a result of equity awards exercised or vested during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

    The Company and the Bank remained well capitalized at June 30, 2025, as summarized in the following table.

    (unaudited)   Coastal Community Bank   Coastal Financial Corporation   Minimum Well Capitalized Ratios under Prompt Corrective Action (1)
    Tier 1 Leverage Capital (to average assets)   10.33 %   10.39 %   5.00 %
    Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)   12.36 %   12.32 %   6.50 %
    Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)   12.36 %   12.41 %   8.00 %
    Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)   13.65 %   14.90 %   10.00 %
     
    (1) Presents the minimum capital ratios for an insured depository institution, such as the Bank, to be considered well capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Action framework. The minimum requirements for the Company to be considered well capitalized under Regulation Y include to maintain, on a consolidated basis, a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0 percent or greater and a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0 percent or greater.
     

    Asset Quality

    The allowance for credit losses was $164.8 million and 4.65% of loans receivable at June 30, 2025 compared to $183.2 million and 5.21% at March 31, 2025 and $148.9 million and 4.48% at June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit loss allocated to the CCBX portfolio was $145.9 million and 8.68% of CCBX loans receivable at June 30, 2025, with $18.9 million of allowance for credit loss allocated to the community bank or 1.02% of total community bank loans receivable.

    The following table details the allocation of the allowance for credit loss as of the period indicated:

        As of June 30, 2025   As of March 31, 2025   As of June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Community Bank   CCBX   Total   Community Bank   CCBX   Total   Community Bank   CCBX   Total
    Loans receivable   $ 1,860,050     $ 1,680,280     $ 3,540,330     $ 1,866,533     $ 1,650,826     $ 3,517,359     $ 1,912,034     $ 1,409,779     $ 3,321,813  
    Allowance for
    credit losses
        (18,936 )     (145,858 )     (164,794 )     (18,992 )     (164,186 )     (183,178 )     (21,046 )     (127,832 )     (148,878 )
    Allowance for
    credit losses to
    total loans
    receivable
        1.02 %     8.68 %     4.65 %     1.02 %     9.95 %     5.21 %     1.10 %     9.07 %     4.48 %
                                                                             

    Net charge-offs totaled $49.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to $48.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and $53.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Net charge-offs as a percent of average loans decreased to 5.54% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to 5.57% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. CCBX partner agreements provide for a credit enhancement that covers the net-charge-offs on CCBX loans and negative deposit accounts by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses, except in accordance with the program agreement for one partner where the Company was responsible for credit losses on approximately 5% of a $296.3 million loan portfolio. At June 30, 2025, our portion of this portfolio represented $19.8 million in loans. Net charge-offs for this $19.8 million in loans were $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

    The following table details net charge-offs for the community bank and CCBX for the period indicated:

        Three Months Ended
        June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Community Bank   CCBX   Total   Community Bank   CCBX   Total   Community Bank   CCBX   Total
    Gross charge-offs   $ 11     $ 53,769     $ 53,780     $ 4     $ 53,682     $ 53,686     $ 2     $ 55,205     $ 55,207  
    Gross recoveries     (2 )     (4,465 )     (4,467 )     (7 )     (5,479 )     (5,486 )     (4 )     (2,250 )     (2,254 )
    Net charge-offs   $ 9     $ 49,304     $ 49,313     $ (3 )   $ 48,203     $ 48,200     $ (2 )   $ 52,955     $ 52,953  
    Net charge-offs to
    average loans (1)
        0.00 %     11.71 %     5.54 %     0.00 %     11.99 %     5.57 %     0.00 %     15.63 %     6.54 %
     
    (1) Annualized calculations shown for periods presented.
     

    During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, a $31.0 million provision for credit losses was recorded for CCBX partner loans, compared to the $54.3 million provision for credit losses was recorded for CCBX partner loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The provision was based on management’s analysis, bringing the CCBX allowance for credit losses to $145.9 million at June 30, 2025 compared to $164.2 million at March 31, 2025. The decrease in the allowance is due to an improvement in the performance of the CCBX portfolio and our focus on originating higher quality CCBX loans resulting in lower historical loss factors. As we continue to originate higher quality loans, these become a greater proportion of the CCBX portfolio, resulting in an improvement in expected losses and a reduced allowance. In general, CCBX loans have a higher level of expected losses than our community bank loans, which is reflected in the factors for the allowance for credit losses. Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses.

    In accordance with accounting guidance, we estimate and record a provision for expected losses for these CCBX loans and reclassified negative deposit accounts. When the provision for CCBX credit losses and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancements). Expected losses are recorded in the allowance for credit losses. The credit enhancement asset is relieved when credit enhancement recoveries are received from the CCBX partner. If our partner is unable to fulfill their contracted obligations then the Bank could be exposed to additional credit losses. Management regularly evaluates and manages this counterparty risk with our CCBX partners.

    The factors used in management’s analysis for community bank credit losses indicated that a provision recapture of $47,000 was needed for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to a provision of $65,000 and a provision recapture of $341,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively. The provision recapture in the current period was due to the lower outstanding balance in the community bank loan portfolio.

    The following table details the provision expense/(recapture) for the community bank and CCBX for the period indicated:

        Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Community bank   $ (47 )   $ 65   $ (341 )
    CCBX     30,976       54,319     62,231  
    Total provision expense   $ 30,929     $ 54,384   $ 61,890  
     

    A provision for unfunded commitments of $1.5 million was recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as a result of a change in the loan mix of available balance. A provision for accrued interest receivable of $182,000 was recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on CCBX loans.

    At June 30, 2025, our nonperforming assets were $60.9 million, or 1.36%, of total assets, compared to $56.4 million, or 1.30%, of total assets, at March 31, 2025, and $53.2 million, or 1.34%, of total assets, at June 30, 2024. These ratios are impacted by nonperforming CCBX loans that are covered by CCBX partner credit enhancements. As of June 30, 2025, $55.3 million of the $57.0 million in nonperforming CCBX loans were covered by CCBX partner credit enhancements described above. Additionally, some CCBX partners have a collection practice that places certain loans on nonaccrual status to improve collectability. $20.1 million of these loans are less than 90 days past due as of June 30, 2025.

    Nonperforming assets increased $4.5 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Community bank nonperforming loans increased $3.7 million from March 31, 2025 to $3.8 million as of June 30, 2025, and CCBX nonperforming loans increased $847,000 to $57.0 million from March 31, 2025. The increase in CCBX nonperforming loans is due to an increase of $4.2 million in nonaccrual loans from March 31, 2025 to $24.4 million, partially offset by a $3.4 million decrease in CCBX loans that are past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. As of June 30, 2025, $20.1 million in loans are under 90 days past due as a result of CCBX partners placing them on nonaccrual status to improve collectability. As a result of the type of loans (primarily consumer loans) originated through our CCBX partners we would typically anticipate that balances 90 days past due or more and still accruing will generally increase as those loan portfolios grow, therefore we believe the decrease in these past due CCBX loans is a positive performance indicator for the CCBX portfolio. Installment/closed-end and revolving/open-end consumer loans originated through CCBX lending partners will continue to accrue interest until 120 and 180 days past due, respectively and are reported as substandard, 90 days or more days past due and still accruing. There were no repossessed assets or other real estate owned at June 30, 2025. Our nonperforming loans to loans receivable ratio was 1.72% at June 30, 2025, compared to 1.60% at March 31, 2025, and 1.60% at June 30, 2024.

    For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, there were $9,000 in community bank net charge-offs and $49.3 million in net charge-offs were recorded on CCBX loans. These CCBX loans have a higher level of expected losses than our community bank loans, which is reflected in the factors for the allowance for credit losses.

    The following table details the Company’s nonperforming assets for the periods indicated.

    Consolidated As of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited) June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Nonaccrual loans:          
    Commercial and industrial loans $ 2,333     $ 381     $  
    Real estate loans:          
    Construction, land and land development   1,697              
    Residential real estate               213  
    Commercial real estate               7,731  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   20,140       13,602        
    Other consumer and other loans   4,063       6,376        
    Total nonaccrual loans   28,233       20,359       7,944  
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:          
    Commercial & industrial loans   926       782       1,278  
    Real estate loans:          
    Residential real estate loans   1,817       2,407       2,722  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   23,116       27,187       36,465  
    Other consumer and other loans   6,775       5,632       4,779  
    Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more   32,634       36,008       45,244  
    Total nonperforming loans   60,867       56,367       53,188  
    Real estate owned                
    Repossessed assets                
    Total nonperforming assets $ 60,867     $ 56,367     $ 53,188  
    Total nonaccrual loans to loans receivable   0.80 %     0.58 %     0.24 %
    Total nonperforming loans to loans receivable   1.72 %     1.60 %     1.60 %
    Total nonperforming assets to total assets   1.36 %     1.30 %     1.34 %
                           

    The following tables detail the CCBX and community bank nonperforming assets which are included in the total nonperforming assets table above.

    CCBX As of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited) June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Nonaccrual loans:          
    Commercial and industrial loans:          
    All other commercial & industrial loans $ 188     $ 192     $  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   20,140       13,602        
    Other consumer and other loans   4,063       6,376        
    Total nonaccrual loans   24,391       20,170        
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:          
    Commercial & industrial loans   926       782       1,278  
    Real estate loans:          
    Residential real estate loans   1,817       2,407       2,722  
    Consumer and other loans:          
    Credit cards   23,116       27,187       36,465  
    Other consumer and other loans   6,775       5,632       4,779  
    Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more   32,634       36,008       45,244  
    Total nonperforming loans   57,025       56,178       45,244  
    Other real estate owned                
    Repossessed assets                
    Total nonperforming assets $ 57,025     $ 56,178     $ 45,244  
    Total CCBX nonperforming assets to total consolidated assets   1.27 %     1.29 %     1.14 %
                           
    Community Bank As of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited) June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Nonaccrual loans:          
    Commercial and industrial loans $ 2,145     $ 189     $  
    Real estate:          
    Construction, land and land development   1,697              
    Residential real estate               213  
    Commercial real estate               7,731  
    Total nonaccrual loans   3,842       189       7,944  
    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more:          
    Total accruing loans past due 90 days or more                
    Total nonperforming loans   3,842       189       7,944  
    Other real estate owned                
    Repossessed assets                
    Total nonperforming assets $ 3,842     $ 189     $ 7,944  
    Total community bank nonperforming assets to total consolidated assets   0.09 %     %     0.20 %
                           

    About Coastal Financial

    Coastal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CCB) (the “Company”), is an Everett, Washington based bank holding company whose wholly owned subsidiaries are Coastal Community Bank (“Bank”) and Arlington Olympic LLC.  The $4.48 billion Bank provides service through 14 branches in Snohomish, Island, and King Counties, the Internet and its mobile banking application.  The Bank provides banking as a service to digital financial service providers, companies and brands that want to provide financial services to their customers through the Bank’s CCBX segment.  To learn more about the Company visit www.coastalbank.com.

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    Contact

    Eric Sprink, Chief Executive Officer, (425) 357-3659
    Joel Edwards, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, (425) 357-3687

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. Any statements about our management’s expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “predicts,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plans,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “intends” and similar words or phrases. Any or all of the forward-looking statements in this earnings release may turn out to be inaccurate. The inclusion of or reference to forward-looking information in this earnings release should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. We have based these forward looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the risk that changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, may adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations and those other risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recent period filed and in any of our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
    (Dollars in thousands; unaudited)

    ASSETS
      June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    Cash and due from banks $ 29,546     $ 43,467     $ 36,533     $ 45,327     $ 59,995  
    Interest earning deposits with other banks   690,213       580,835       415,980       438,699       427,250  
    Investment securities, available for sale, at fair value   33       34       35       38       39  
    Investment securities, held to maturity, at amortized cost   45,544       46,957       47,286       48,582       49,174  
    Other investments   12,521       12,589       10,800       10,757       10,664  
    Loans held for sale   60,474       42,132       20,600       7,565        
    Loans receivable   3,540,330       3,517,359       3,486,565       3,413,894       3,321,813  
    Allowance for credit losses   (164,794 )     (183,178 )     (176,994 )     (171,674 )     (148,878 )
    Total loans receivable, net   3,375,536       3,334,181       3,309,571       3,242,220       3,172,935  
    CCBX credit enhancement asset   167,779       183,377       181,890       173,600       149,096  
    CCBX receivable   13,009       12,685       14,138       16,060       11,520  
    Premises and equipment, net   29,052       28,639       27,431       25,833       24,526  
    Lease right-of-use assets   4,891       5,117       5,219       5,427       5,635  
    Accrued interest receivable   20,849       21,109       21,104       22,315       21,620  
    Bank-owned life insurance, net   13,648       13,501       13,375       13,255       13,132  
    Deferred tax asset, net   3,829       3,912       3,600       3,083       2,221  
    Other assets   13,635       10,747       13,646       11,711       11,742  
    Total assets $ 4,480,559     $ 4,339,282     $ 4,121,208     $ 4,064,472     $ 3,959,549  
                       
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    LIABILITIES                  
    Deposits $ 3,913,571     $ 3,791,229     $ 3,585,332     $ 3,627,288     $ 3,543,432  
    Subordinated debt, net   44,368       44,331       44,293       44,256       44,219  
    Junior subordinated debentures, net   3,592       3,592       3,591       3,591       3,591  
    Deferred compensation   295       310       332       369       405  
    Accrued interest payable   954       1,107       962       1,070       999  
    Lease liabilities   5,063       5,293       5,398       5,609       5,821  
    CCBX payable   32,939       29,391       29,171       37,839       32,539  
    Other liabilities   18,068       14,112       13,425       12,520       11,850  
    Total liabilities   4,018,850       3,889,365       3,682,504       3,732,542       3,642,856  
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                  
    Common Stock   230,423       229,659       228,177       134,769       132,989  
    Retained earnings   231,287       220,259       210,529       197,162       183,706  
    Accumulated other comprehensive
    loss, net of tax
      (1 )     (1 )     (2 )     (1 )     (2 )
    Total shareholders’ equity   461,709       449,917       438,704       331,930       316,693  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 4,480,559     $ 4,339,282     $ 4,121,208     $ 4,064,472     $ 3,959,549  
     

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

      Three Months Ended
      June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                  
    Interest and fees on loans $ 98,867     $ 98,147   $ 95,575   $ 99,676   $ 90,879  
    Interest on interest earning deposits with
    other banks
      8,085       6,070     6,021     4,781     5,683  
    Interest on investment securities   626       650     661     675     686  
    Dividends on other investments   219       40     191     33     174  
    Total interest income   107,797       104,907     102,448     105,165     97,422  
    INTEREST EXPENSE                  
    Interest on deposits   30,400       28,185     29,404     32,083     30,578  
    Interest on borrowed funds   660       660     667     809     672  
    Total interest expense   31,060       28,845     30,071     32,892     31,250  
    Net interest income   76,737       76,062     72,377     72,273     66,172  
    PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   32,211       55,781     61,867     70,257     62,325  
    Net interest income/(expense) after
    provision for credit losses
      44,526       20,281     10,510     2,016     3,847  
    NONINTEREST INCOME                  
    Service charges and fees   913       860     932     952     946  
    Loan referral fees                      
    Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities,
    net
      (439 )     16     1     2     9  
    Other income   853       682     473     486     257  
    Noninterest income, excluding BaaS program income and BaaS indemnification income   1,327       1,558     1,406     1,440     1,212  
    Servicing and other BaaS fees   1,539       1,419     1,043     1,044     1,525  
    Transaction and interchange fees   5,109       3,833     3,699     3,549     2,934  
    Reimbursement of expenses   646       1,026     812     565     857  
    BaaS program income   7,294       6,278     5,554     5,158     5,316  
    BaaS credit enhancements   31,268       53,648     62,097     70,108     60,826  
    BaaS fraud enhancements   2,804       1,993     5,043     2,084     1,784  
    BaaS indemnification income   34,072       55,641     67,140     72,192     62,610  
    Total noninterest income   42,693       63,477     74,100     78,790     69,138  
    NONINTEREST EXPENSE                  
    Salaries and employee benefits   21,401       21,482     17,955     17,060     16,973  
    Occupancy   915       1,034     958     964     985  
    Data processing and software licenses   5,541       4,882     4,049     4,338     3,977  
    Legal and professional expenses   5,962       5,888     4,606     3,597     3,311  
    Point of sale expense   69       107     89     73     72  
    Excise taxes   681       722     778     762     (706 )
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
    (“FDIC”) assessments
      790       755     750     740     690  
    Director and staff expenses   612       631     683     559     470  
    Marketing   50       50     28     67     14  
    Other expense   1,524       1,938     1,752     1,482     1,383  
    Noninterest expense, excluding BaaS loan and BaaS fraud expense   37,545       37,489     31,648     29,642     27,169  
    BaaS loan expense   32,483       32,507     30,720     32,698     29,011  
    BaaS fraud expense   2,804       1,993     5,043     2,084     1,784  
    BaaS loan and fraud expense   35,287       34,500     35,763     34,782     30,795  
    Total noninterest expense   72,832       71,989     67,411     64,424     57,964  
    Income before provision for income
    taxes
      14,387       11,769     17,199     16,382     15,021  
    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   3,359       2,039     3,832     2,926     3,425  
    NET INCOME $ 11,028     $ 9,730   $ 13,367   $ 13,456   $ 11,596  
    Basic earnings per common share $ 0.73     $ 0.65   $ 0.97   $ 1.00   $ 0.86  
    Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.71     $ 0.63   $ 0.94   $ 0.97   $ 0.84  
    Weighted average number of common shares
    outstanding:
                     
    Basic   15,033,296       14,962,507     13,828,605     13,447,066     13,412,667  
    Diluted   15,447,923       15,462,041     14,268,229     13,822,270     13,736,508  
                                     

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS, AND RATES – QUARTERLY
    (Dollars in thousands; unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Interest earning deposits with
    other banks
    $ 729,652     $ 8,085   4.44 %   $ 553,393     $ 6,070   4.45 %   $ 418,165     $ 5,683   5.47 %
    Investment securities, available for sale (2)   35               37       1   10.96       43          
    Investment securities, held to maturity (2)   46,256       626   5.43       47,154       649   5.58       49,737       686   5.55  
    Other investments   12,825       219   6.85       11,757       40   1.38       10,592       174   6.61  
    Loans receivable (3)   3,567,823       98,867   11.11       3,511,724       98,147   11.33       3,258,042       90,879   11.22  
    Total interest earning assets   4,356,591       107,797   9.92       4,124,065       104,907   10.32       3,736,579       97,422   10.49  
    Noninterest earning assets:                                  
    Allowance for credit losses   (176,022 )             (170,542 )             (138,472 )        
    Other noninterest earning assets   298,698               296,993               255,205          
    Total assets $ 4,479,267             $ 4,250,516             $ 3,853,312          
                                       
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                  
    Interest bearing liabilities:                                  
    Interest bearing deposits $ 3,369,574     $ 30,400   3.62 %   $ 3,166,384     $ 28,185   3.61 %   $ 2,854,575     $ 30,578   4.31 %
    FHLB advances and other borrowings   3       1               1         1,648       3   0.73  
    Subordinated debt   44,345       598   5.41       44,309       598   5.47       44,197       598   5.44  
    Junior subordinated debentures   3,592       61   6.81       3,592       61   6.89       3,590       71   7.95  
    Total interest bearing liabilities   3,417,514       31,060   3.65       3,214,285       28,845   3.64       2,904,010       31,250   4.33  
    Noninterest bearing deposits   562,174               543,784               584,661          
    Other liabilities   44,452               49,624               58,267          
    Total shareholders’ equity   455,127               442,823               306,374          
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 4,479,267             $ 4,250,516             $ 3,853,312          
    Net interest income     $ 76,737           $ 76,062           $ 66,172    
    Interest rate spread         6.27 %           6.68 %           6.16 %
    Net interest margin (4)         7.06 %           7.48 %           7.12 %
     
    (1)  Yields and costs are annualized.
    (2)  For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
    (3)  Includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
    (4)  Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by the average total interest earning assets.
     

    COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS, AND RATES – BY SEGMENT – QUARTERLY
    (Dollars in thousands; unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited) Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
    Community Bank                                  
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Loans receivable (2) $ 1,879,331   $ 30,603   6.53 %   $ 1,881,636   $ 30,292   6.53 %   $ 1,895,699   $ 30,741   6.52 %
    Total interest earning
    assets
      1,879,331     30,603   6.53       1,881,636     30,292   6.53       1,895,699     30,741   6.52  
    Liabilities                                  
    Interest bearing liabilities:                                
    Interest bearing
    deposits
      1,048,506     6,783   2.59 %     1,045,971     6,604   2.56 %     938,033     6,459   2.77 %
    Intrabank liability   342,232     3,792   4.44       356,337     3,909   4.45       429,452     5,836   5.47  
    Total interest bearing
    liabilities
      1,390,738     10,575   3.05       1,402,308     10,513   3.04       1,367,485     12,295   3.62  
    Noninterest bearing
    deposits
      488,593             479,329             528,214        
    Net interest income     $ 20,028           $ 19,779           $ 18,446    
    Net interest margin(3)         4.27 %           4.26 %           3.91 %
                                       
    CCBX                                  
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Loans receivable (2)(4) $ 1,688,492   $ 68,264   16.22 %   $ 1,630,088   $ 67,855   16.88 %   $ 1,362,343   $ 60,138   17.75 %
    Intrabank asset   706,157     7,825   4.44       554,781     6,085   4.45       610,646     8,299   5.47  
    Total interest earning
    assets
      2,394,649     76,089   12.74       2,184,869     73,940   13.72       1,972,989     68,437   13.95  
    Liabilities                                  
    Interest bearing liabilities:                            
    Interest bearing
    deposits
      2,321,068     23,617   4.08 %     2,120,413     21,581   4.13 %     1,916,542     24,119   5.06 %
    Total interest bearing
    liabilities
      2,321,068     23,617   4.08       2,120,413     21,581   4.13       1,916,542     24,119   5.06  
    Noninterest bearing
    deposits
      73,581             64,455             56,447        
    Net interest income     $ 52,472           $ 52,359           $ 44,318    
    Net interest margin(3)         8.79 %           9.72 %           9.03 %
    Net interest margin, net
    of BaaS loan expense(5)
            3.35 %           3.68 %           3.12 %
                                             
      For the Three Months Ended
      June 30, 2025   March 31, 2025   June 30, 2024
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited) Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
      Average
    Balance
      Interest &
    Dividends
      Yield /
    Cost (1)
    Treasury & Administration                            
    Assets                                  
    Interest earning assets:                                  
    Interest earning
    deposits with
    other banks
    $ 729,652   $ 8,085   4.44 %   $ 553,393   $ 6,070   4.45 %   $ 418,165   $ 5,683   5.47 %
    Investment securities,
    available for sale (6)
      35             37     1   10.96       43       3.13  
    Investment securities,
    held to maturity (6)
      46,256     626   5.43       47,154     649   5.58       49,737     686   5.55  
    Other investments   12,825     219   6.85       11,757     40   1.38       10,592     174   6.61  
    Total interest
    earning assets
      788,768     8,930   4.54 %     612,341   6,760   4.48 %     478,537     6,543   5.50 %
    Liabilities                                  
    Interest bearing
    liabilities:
                                     
    FHLB advances
    and borrowings
    $ 3     1       $     1   %   $ 1,648     3   0.73 %
    Subordinated debt   44,345     598   5.41       44,309     598   5.47       44,197     598   5.44  
    Junior subordinated
    debentures
      3,592     61   6.81       3,592     61   6.89       3,590     71   7.95  
    Intrabank liability, net (7)   363,925     4,033   4.44       198,444     2,176   4.45       181,194     2,463   5.47  
    Total interest
    bearing liabilities
      411,865     4,693   4.57       246,345     2,836   4.67       230,629     3,135   5.47  
    Net interest income     $ 4,237           $ 3,924           $ 3,408    
    Net interest margin(3)         2.15 %           2.60 %           2.86 %
     
    (1) Yields and costs are annualized.
    (2) Includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.
    (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by the average total interest earning assets.
    (4) CCBX yield does not include the impact of BaaS loan expense. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements and originating & servicing CCBX loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX loan yield.
    (5) Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense, includes the impact of BaaS loan expense. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements, originating & servicing CCBX loans. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this earnings release.
    (6) For presentation in this table, average balances and the corresponding average rates for investment securities are based upon historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts.
    (7) Intrabank assets and liabilities are consolidated for period calculations and presented as intrabank asset, net or intrabank liability, net in the table above.
     

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance.

    However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for an analysis based on GAAP measures. As other companies may use different calculations for these adjusted measures, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled adjusted measures reported by other companies.

    The following non-GAAP measures are presented to illustrate the impact of BaaS loan expense on net loan income and yield on loans and CCBX loans and the impact of BaaS loan expense on net interest income and net interest margin.

    Loan income, net of BaaS loan expense, divided by average loans, is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact BaaS loan expense on loan income and the yield on loans. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is yield on loans.

    Net BaaS loan income divided by average CCBX loans is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact BaaS loan expense on net BaaS loan income and the yield on CCBX loans. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is yield on CCBX loans.

    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense, is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact BaaS loan expense on net interest income. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net interest income.

    CCBX net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense, is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact of BaaS loan expense on net interest rate margin. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is CCBX net interest margin.

    Reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP measures are presented below.

    CCBX   As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30
    2025
      March 31
    2025
      June 30
    2024
    Net BaaS loan income divided by average CCBX loans:
    CCBX loan yield (GAAP)(1)     16.22 %     16.88 %     17.75 %
    Total average CCBX loans receivable   $ 1,688,492     $ 1,630,088     $ 1,362,343  
    Interest and earned fee income on CCBX loans (GAAP)     68,264       67,855       60,138  
    BaaS loan expense     (32,483 )     (32,507 )     (29,011 )
    Net BaaS loan income   $ 35,781     $ 35,348     $ 31,127  
    Net BaaS loan income divided by average CCBX loans (1)     8.50 %     8.79 %     9.19 %
    CCBX net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense:        
    CCBX net interest margin (1)     8.79 %     9.72 %     9.03 %
    CCBX earning assets     2,394,649       2,184,869       1,972,989  
    Net interest income (GAAP)     52,472       52,359       44,318  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     (32,483 )     (32,507 )     (29,011 )
    Net interest income, net of BaaS
    loan expense
      $ 19,989     $ 19,852     $ 15,307  
    CCBX net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (1)     3.35 %     3.68 %     3.12 %
     
    Consolidated   As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30
    2025
      March 31
    2025
      June 30
    2024
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense:        
    Net interest margin (1)     7.06 %     7.48 %     7.12 %
    Earning assets     4,356,591       4,124,065       3,736,579  
    Net interest income (GAAP)     76,737       76,062       66,172  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     (32,483 )     (32,507 )     (29,011 )
    Net interest income, net of BaaS loan expense   $ 44,254     $ 43,555     $ 37,161  
    Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense (1)     4.07 %     4.28 %     4.00 %
    Loan income net of BaaS loan expense divided by average loans:    
    Loan yield (GAAP)(1)     11.11 %     11.33 %     11.22 %
    Total average loans receivable   $ 3,567,823     $ 3,511,724     $ 3,258,042  
    Interest and earned fee income on loans (GAAP)     98,867       98,147       90,879  
    BaaS loan expense     (32,483 )     (32,507 )     (29,011 )
    Net loan income   $ 66,384     $ 65,640     $ 61,868  
    Loan income, net of BaaS loan expense, divided by average loans (1)     7.46 %     7.58 %     7.64 %
     
    (1) Annualized calculations for periods presented.
     

    The following non-GAAP measure is presented to illustrate the impact of BaaS loan expense, BaaS fraud expense and reimbursement of expenses (BaaS) on noninterest expense. Certain noninterest expenses are reimbursed by our CCBX partners. In accordance with GAAP we recognize all expenses in noninterest expense and the reimbursement of expenses from our CCBX partner in noninterest income. This non-GAAP measure shows the portion of noninterest expenses that are reimbursed by partners to assist the understanding of how the increases in noninterest expense are related to expenses incurred for and reimbursed by CCBX partner. The most comparable GAAP measure is noninterest expense.

        As of and for the Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands, unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Noninterest expense, net of reimbursement of expenses (BaaS)
    Noninterest expense (GAAP)   $ 72,832   $ 71,989   $ 57,964  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,483     32,507     29,011  
    Less: BaaS fraud expense     2,804     1,993     1,784  
    Less: Reimbursement of expenses     646     1,026     857  
    Noninterest expense, net of BaaS loan expense, BaaS fraud expense
    and reimbursement of expenses
      $ 36,899   $ 36,463   $ 26,312  
     

    APPENDIX A –
    As of June 30, 2025

    Industry Concentration

    We have a diversified loan portfolio, representing a wide variety of industries. Our major categories of loans are commercial real estate, consumer and other loans, residential real estate, commercial and industrial, and construction, land and land development loans. Together they represent $3.55 billion in outstanding loan balances. When combined with $1.93 billion in unused commitments the total of these categories is $5.48 billion.

    Commercial real estate loans represent the largest segment of our loans, comprising 37.0% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of June 30, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $30.1 million, and the combined total in commercial real estate loans represents $1.34 billion, or 24.5% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our commercial real estate portfolio as of June 30, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans  
    Apartments   $ 362,315   $ 2,889   $ 365,204   6.7 %   $ 3,814   95  
    Hotel/Motel     154,877     1,073     155,950   2.8       6,734   23  
    Convenience Store     135,118     546     135,664   2.5       2,290   59  
    Office     119,622     6,666     126,288   2.3       1,375   87  
    Warehouse     102,688         102,688   1.9       1,770   58  
    Retail     93,552     836     94,388   1.7       936   100  
    Mixed use     93,455     5,287     98,742   1.8       1,126   83  
    Mini Storage     73,695     7,272     80,967   1.5       3,685   20  
    Strip Mall     43,468         43,468   0.8       6,210   7  
    Manufacturing     35,274     570     35,844   0.7       1,306   27  
    Groups < 0.70% of total     96,818     4,938     101,756   1.8       1,226   79  
    Total   $ 1,310,882   $ 30,077   $ 1,340,959   24.5 %   $ 2,055   638  
     

    Consumer loans comprise 34.7% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of June 30, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $746.8 million, and the combined total in consumer and other loans represents $1.98 billion, or 36.1% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments. The $746.8 million in commitments is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits. As illustrated in the table below, our CCBX partners bring in a large number of mostly smaller dollar loans, resulting in an average consumer loan balance of just $900. CCBX consumer loans are underwritten to CCBX credit standards and underwriting of these loans is regularly tested, including quarterly testing for partners with portfolio balances greater than $10.0 million.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our consumer and other loan portfolio as of June 30, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)     Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments (1)   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment (1)   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans  
    CCBX consumer loans
    Credit cards     $ 533,925   $ 702,611   $ 1,236,536   22.6 %   $ 1.6   337,749  
    Installment loans       671,089     30,817     701,906   12.8       0.8   796,927  
    Lines of credit       676     14     690   0.0       0.9   715  
    Other loans       14,556         14,556   0.3       0.1   240,653  
    Community bank consumer loans
    Installment loans       738     2     740   0.0       30.8   24  
    Lines of credit       178     339     517   0.0       5.7   31  
    Other loans       11,314     13,000     24,314   0.4       32.6   347  
    Total     $ 1,232,476   $ 746,783   $ 1,979,259   36.1 %   $ 0.9   1,376,446  
     
    (1)  Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits.
     

    Residential real estate loans comprise 12.2% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of June 30, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $557.7 million, which is subject to partner/portfolio maximum limits, and the combined total in residential real estate loans represents $991.3 million, or 18.1% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our residential real estate loan portfolio as of June 30, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments (1)   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment (1)   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans  
    CCBX residential real estate loans
    Home equity line of credit   $ 234,786   $ 509,297   $ 744,083   13.6 %   $ 27   8,735  
    Community bank residential real estate loans
    Closed end, secured by first liens     162,205     1,064     163,269   3.0       554   293  
    Home equity line of credit     30,328     46,270     76,598   1.4       122   249  
    Closed end, second liens     6,311     1,073     7,384   0.1       218   29  
    Total   $ 433,630   $ 557,704   $ 991,334   18.1 %   $ 47   9,306  
     
    (1)  Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits. CCBX home equity lines of credit are limited to a $375.0 million portfolio maximum.
     

    Commercial and industrial loans comprise 10.6% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of June 30, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $527.8 million, and the combined total in commercial and industrial loans represents $903.6 million, or 16.5% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments. Included in commercial and industrial loans is $199.7 million in outstanding capital call lines, with an additional $438.4 million in available loan commitments which is limited to a $350.0 million portfolio maximum. Capital call lines are provided to venture capital firms through one of our CCBX BaaS clients. These loans are secured by the capital call rights and are individually underwritten to the Bank’s credit standards and the underwriting is reviewed by the Bank on every capital call line.

    The following table summarizes our loan commitment by industry for our commercial and industrial loan portfolio as of June 30, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments (1)   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment (1)   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans  
    CCBX C&I loans
    Capital call lines   $ 199,675   $ 438,391   $ 638,066   11.6 %   $ 1,597   125  
    Retail and other loans     26,142     23,001     49,143   0.9       9   2,915  
    Community bank C&I loans
    Construction/Contractor services     30,449     32,173     62,622   1.1       154   198  
    Financial institutions     51,768         51,768   0.9       4,314   12  
    Medical / Dental / Other care     5,496     3,683     9,179   0.2       423   13  
    Manufacturing     5,325     3,976     9,301   0.2       140   38  
    Groups < 0.20% of total     56,888     26,593     83,481   1.6       228   250  
    Total   $ 375,743   $ 527,817   $ 903,560   16.5 %   $ 106   3,551  
     
    (1) Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits.
     

    Construction, land and land development loans comprise 5.5% of our total balance of outstanding loans as of June 30, 2025. Unused commitments to extend credit represents an additional $70.0 million, and the combined total in construction, land and land development loans represents $264.2 million, or 4.8% of our total outstanding loans and loan commitments.

    The following table details our loan commitment for our construction, land and land development portfolio as of June 30, 2025:

    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Outstanding Balance   Available Loan Commitments   Total Outstanding Balance & Available Commitment   % of Total Loans
    (Outstanding Balance &
    Available Commitment)
      Average Loan Balance   Number of Loans  
    Commercial construction   $ 104,078   $ 48,309   $ 152,387   2.8 %   $ 7,434   14  
    Residential construction     39,831     17,340     57,171   1.0       2,655   15  
    Developed land loans     22,875     604     23,479   0.4       1,271   18  
    Undeveloped land loans     20,067     748     20,815   0.4       1,338   15  
    Land development     7,299     3,048     10,347   0.2       811   9  
    Total   $ 194,150   $ 70,049   $ 264,199   4.8 %   $ 2,735   71  
     

    Exposure and risk in our construction, land and land development portfolio increased compared to recent periods as indicated in the following table:

        Outstanding Balance as of
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
      September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
    Commercial construction   $ 104,078     $ 96,716     $ 83,216     $ 97,792     $ 110,372  
    Residential construction     39,831       39,375       40,940       35,822       34,652  
    Undeveloped land loans     20,067       16,684       8,665       8,606       8,372  
    Developed land loans     22,875       7,788       8,305       14,863       13,954  
    Land development     7,299       5,988       7,072       5,968       5,714  
    Total   $ 194,150     $ 166,551     $ 148,198     $ 163,051     $ 173,064  
     

    Commitments to extend credit total $1.93 billion at June 30, 2025, however we do not anticipate our customers using the $1.93 billion that is showing as available due to CCBX partner and portfolio limits.

    The following table presents outstanding commitments to extend credit as of June 30, 2025:

    Consolidated    
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   As of June 30, 2025 (1)
    Commitments to extend credit:    
    Commercial and industrial loans   $ 89,426  
    Commercial and industrial loans – capital call lines     438,391  
    Construction – commercial real estate loans     52,709  
    Construction – residential real estate loans     17,340  
    Residential real estate loans     557,704  
    Commercial real estate loans     30,077  
    Credit cards     702,611  
    Consumer and other loans     44,172  
    Total commitments to extend credit   $ 1,932,430  
     
    (1) Total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to CCBX partner/portfolio maximum limits.
     

    We have individual CCBX partner portfolio limits with our each of our partners to manage loan concentration risk, liquidity risk, and counter-party partner risk. For example, as of June 30, 2025, capital call lines outstanding balance totaled $199.7 million and, while commitments totaled $438.4 million, the commitments are limited to a maximum of $350.0 million by agreement with the partner. If a CCBX partner goes over their individual limit, it would be a breach of their contract and the Bank may impose penalties and would have the choice to fund or not fund the loan.

    See the table below for CCBX portfolio maximums and related available commitments:

    CCBX                
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   Balance   Percent of CCBX loans receivable Available
    Commitments
    (1)
      Maximum Portfolio
    Size
    Cash
    Reserve/Pledge Account Amount
    (2)
    Commercial and industrial loans:            
    Capital call lines   $ 199,675     11.9 % $ 438,391   $ 350,000 $  
    All other commercial & industrial loans     26,142     1.6     23,001     471,186   531  
    Real estate loans:                
    Home equity lines of credit (3)     234,786     14.0     509,297     375,000   36,469  
    Consumer and other loans:            
    Credit cards – cash secured     364                
    Credit cards – unsecured     533,561         702,611       30,827  
    Credit cards – total     533,925     31.8     702,611     850,000   30,827  
    Installment loans – cash secured     128,861         30,817        
    Installment loans – unsecured     542,228               (38 )
    Installment loans – total     671,089     39.8     30,817     1,818,619   (38 )
    Other consumer and other loans     15,232     0.9     14     5,195   275  
    Gross CCBX loans receivable     1,680,849     100.0 % $ 1,704,131   $ 3,870,000 $ 68,064  
    Net deferred origination fees     (569 )            
    Loans receivable   $ 1,680,280              
     
    (1) Remaining commitment available, net of outstanding balance.
    (2) Balances are as of July 8, 2025.
    (3) These home equity lines of credit are secured by residential real estate and are accessed by using a credit card, but are classified as 1-4 family residential properties per regulatory guidelines.
     

    APPENDIX B –
    As of June 30, 2025

    CCBX – BaaS Reporting Information

    During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, $31.3 million was recorded in BaaS credit enhancements related to the provision for credit losses – loans and reserve for unfunded commitments for CCBX partner loans and negative deposit accounts. Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement provided by the partner which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses. In accordance with accounting guidance, we estimate and record a provision for expected losses for these CCBX loans, unfunded commitments, negative deposit accounts and accrued interest receivable on some CCBX partner loans. When the provision for credit losses – loans and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancements) in recognition of the CCBX partner legal commitment to indemnify or reimburse losses. The credit enhancement asset is relieved as credit enhancement payments and recoveries are received from the CCBX partner or taken from the partner’s cash reserve account. Agreements with our CCBX partners also provide protection to the Bank from fraud by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred fraud losses. BaaS fraud includes non-credit fraud losses on loans and deposits originated through partners, generally fraud losses related to loans are comprised primarily of first payment defaults. Fraud losses are recorded when incurred as losses in noninterest expense, and the enhancement received from the CCBX partner is recorded in noninterest income, resulting in a net impact of zero to the income statement. Many CCBX partners also pledge a cash reserve account at the Bank which the Bank can collect from when losses occur that is then replenished by the partner on a regular interval. Although agreements with our CCBX partners provide for credit enhancements that provide protection to the Bank from credit and fraud losses by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred credit and fraud losses, if our partner is unable to fulfill their contracted obligation then the bank would be exposed to additional loan and deposit losses if the cash flows on the loans were not sufficient to fund the reimbursement of loan losses, as a result of this counterparty risk. If a CCBX partner does not replenish their cash reserve account the Bank may consider an alternative plan for funding the cash reserve. This may involve the possibility of adjusting the funding amounts or timelines to better align with the partner’s specific situation. If a mutually agreeable funding plan is not agreed to, the Bank could declare the agreement in default, take over servicing and cease paying the partner for servicing the loan and providing credit enhancements. The Bank would evaluate any remaining credit enhancement asset from the CCBX partner in the event the partner failed to determine if a write-off is appropriate. If a write-off occurs, the Bank would retain the full yield and any fee income on the loan portfolio going forward, and our BaaS loan expense would decrease once default occurred and payments to the CCBX partner were stopped.

    The Bank records contractual interest earned from the borrower on CCBX partner loans in interest income, adjusted for origination costs which are paid or payable to the CCBX partner. BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit and fraud enhancements and originating and servicing CCBX loans. To determine net revenue (Net BaaS loan income) earned from CCBX loan relationships, the Bank takes BaaS loan interest income and deducts BaaS loan expense to arrive at Net BaaS loan income (a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the preceding section of this earnings release) which can be compared to interest income on the Company’s community bank loans.

    The following table illustrates how CCBX partner loan income and expenses are recorded in the financial statements:

    Loan income and related loan expense   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Yield on loans (1)     16.22 %     16.88 %     17.75 %
    BaaS loan interest income   $ 68,264     $ 67,855     $ 60,138  
    Less: BaaS loan expense     32,483       32,507       29,011  
    Net BaaS loan income (2)   $ 35,781     $ 35,348     $ 31,127  
    Net BaaS loan income divided by average BaaS loans (1)(2)     8.50 %     8.79 %     9.19 %
     
    (1) Annualized calculation for quarterly periods shown.
    (2) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the preceding section of this earnings release.
     

    An increase in average CCBX loans receivable resulted in increased interest income on CCBX loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Our strategy is to optimize the CCBX loan portfolio and strengthen our balance sheet through originating higher quality new loans with enhanced credit standards. These higher quality loans tend to have lower stated rates and expected losses than some of our CCBX loans historically. Current loan sales and new loan growth are at more similar interest rates compared to prior periods when we were selling loans with higher risk and higher interest rates and replacing them with higher quality lower interest rate loans. We continue to reposition ourselves by managing CCBX credit and concentration levels in an effort to optimize our loan portfolio and also generate off balance sheet fee income. Growth in CCBX loans has resulted in an increase in interest income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

    The following tables are a summary of the interest components, direct fees and expenses of BaaS for the periods indicated and are not inclusive of all income and expense related to BaaS.

    Interest income   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Loan interest income   $ 68,264     $ 67,855     $ 60,138  
    Total BaaS interest income   $ 68,264     $ 67,855     $ 60,138  
    Interest expense   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    BaaS interest expense   $ 23,617     $ 21,581     $ 24,119  
    Total BaaS interest expense   $ 23,617     $ 21,581     $ 24,119  
    BaaS income   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    BaaS program income:            
    Servicing and other BaaS fees   $ 1,539   $ 1,419   $ 1,525  
    Transaction and interchange fees     5,109     3,833     2,934  
    Reimbursement of expenses     646     1,026     857  
    Total BaaS program income     7,294     6,278     5,316  
    BaaS indemnification income:            
    BaaS credit enhancements     31,268     53,648     60,826  
    BaaS fraud enhancements     2,804     1,993     1,784  
    BaaS indemnification income     34,072     55,641     62,610  
    Total noninterest BaaS income   $ 41,366   $ 61,919   $ 67,926  
     

    Servicing and other BaaS fees increased $120,000 and transaction and interchange fees increased $1.3 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. We expect servicing and other BaaS fees to be higher when we are bringing new partners on and then to decrease when transaction and interchange fees increase as partner activity grows and contracted minimum fees are replaced with these recurring fees when they exceed the minimum fees. Increases in BaaS reimbursement of fees offsets increases in noninterest expense from BaaS expenses covered by CCBX partners. Transaction and interchange fees for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 includes $504,000 in nonrecurring revenue.

    BaaS loan and fraud expense:   Three Months Ended
    (dollars in thousands; unaudited)     June 30,
    2025
          March 31,
    2025
          June 30,
    2024
     
    BaaS loan expense   $ 32,483     $ 32,507     $ 29,011  
    BaaS fraud expense     2,804       1,993       1,784  
    Total BaaS loan and fraud expense   $ 35,287     $ 34,500     $ 30,795  
     

    Infographics accompanying this announcement are available at

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Color against inattention – how students and teachers of RUDN and Altai State University created an app for children with ADHD

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    There are about 1,600,000 children with confirmed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Russia. The necessary therapy is not always available to their families: due to the cost or the lack of specialized centers nearby. Teachers and students of RUDN and Altai State University have developed a special application for such children that increases attentiveness and reduces anxiety using the color photostimulation (CPS) method.

    This year, the ActiMinds project team presented their application at the RUDN.VC 2.0 accelerator, becoming its finalist and receiving investor support. And then the development won the Startup Fest 2025 competition, which was organized by RSUH.

    Project team:

    Saniya Islamova is the project manager, analyst-programmer, first-year master’s student of the Applied Informatics program at the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences of RUDN University. Mikhail Yatsenko is the head of research work, candidate of biological sciences, psychophysiologist, associate professor of the Department of General and Applied Psychology of Altai State University. Tatyana Ustimenko is the director of the Scientific and Production Complex of the Cognitive Science Center. Ivan Brak is a specialist in scientific communication, candidate of biological sciences, neurobiologist, senior lecturer of the Department of the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences of RUDN University. Doruk Meric is a programmer, first-year master’s student of the Applied Informatics program at the Faculty of Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences of RUDN University.

    The essence of development

    The CFS method involves exposing the body to light signals of different colors – red, blue, green (at the user’s choice) – with an optimal blinking frequency.

    Photostimulation helps to rebuild the functional state of the cerebral cortex into an optimal operating mode and activates Brodmann’s area 10, which in turn activates the prefrontal cortex. After all, it is the prefrontal cortex that is involved in providing such cognitive functions as planning, decision-making, awareness and establishment of logical connections between phenomena, theoretical positions, as well as in recalling memories from episodic memory.

    The mobile app developed by the team works in conjunction with VR glasses. The user puts on the glasses, turns on the app, selects the color that will affect him for 2-10 minutes (red, blue or green). And then simply watches the flickering, which looks like a circle, of the selected color.

    What are the advantages of development:

    low cost of 2,500 rubles for a course of therapy consisting of 10 sessions (traditional methods of therapy cost from 20 to 50 thousand rubles); easy to use with a minimum of equipment (smartphone with an installed application plus VR glasses); the effect is already there from the first session; • high safety of use in the absence of epilepsy, heart disease and recent retinal detachment or recent eye surgery; there are statistics, session history, expansion of options is planned; there is communication with the project team via a chat bot and a VK channel.

    A bit of history

    The idea for the project originated at Altai State University back in 2001 during a study of the influence of the level of brain activation on the effectiveness of mental performance.

    “University scientists have found that at a certain level of brain activation, the experiment participants demonstrated high levels of mental performance. As a result, an idea came up to “impose” this activity on the brain in order to improve its performance using the color photostimulation method. During the research, ordinary glasses with black opaque lenses were used, on the inside of which three LEDs were glued in the center – red, green and blue. The glasses, in turn, were connected by wire to a special unit with a liquid crystal screen. It allowed changing the frequency of flickering, brightness and color,” – Saniya Islamova, head of the “ActiMinds” project and a RUDN Master’s student (Applied Informatics, 1st year).

    However, it took 20 years before the idea was developed and tested on a wider audience. Only since 2023 have studies been conducted again on different groups of people – children, students, athletes. At the same time, the development of technology has made it possible to use a smartphone and the first version of a mobile application created by a programmer from Barnaul instead of a block with a screen. And glasses with LEDs have been replaced by VR glasses, which allow you to influence a person’s visual field and prevent him from being distracted from the process of color photostimulation, which significantly increases the effectiveness of therapy sessions.

    Proven effectiveness

    “From February 1 to May 25, 2024, 37 children aged 6 to 7 years voluntarily took part in the study of the method. The experimental group included 24 children, 5 of whom had characteristic signs of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and 6 more – signs of ADHD. The control group consisted of 13 children. Sessions with the color photostimulation method were held four times a week for 10 minutes before correctional and developmental classes in the classrooms. In total, each child completed 10 sessions. In the group of children with ADHD, the speed of completing teacher’s tasks increased by 15%, the number of errors decreased by 2.5 times, and overall productivity increased by 22.5%,” said Elena Abuzova, Director of the MBU DO “DOOTS “Harmony”.

    Expanding the team

    Saniya Islamova joined the project in September 2024 as an administrator, and soon began to manage it. When the team was joined by programmer Meric Doruk in early 2025, it became possible to modernize the application. In two months, Meric created a new version of the service from scratch, it was deployed on PythonAnyWhere hosting. And now the team is switching to the Express.js (backend), Next.js (frontend) frameworks in JavaScript and the PostgreSQL database management system in order to be able to block content to protect against piracy and plagiarism. In addition, unnecessary settings were removed from the service, but an algorithm for creating a personal account and verifying a user using a unique token was added. Investor’s choice With the modernized application, the team took part in the RUDN.VC 2.0 accelerator. The program lasted 70 days, and during this time, Sania and her colleagues held more than 130 meetings with mentor-trackers, attended 8 open lectures from market experts and improved their project. On May 30, at the demo day, Sania defended the team’s work to investors. One of them, the founder of the company “ABV” and ambassador of the “Academy of Innovators” Ivan Shumilov, selected “ActiMinds” for further cooperation. Here is how he assessed the project.

    “The development has potential. It is possible to quickly enter monetization through the “technology plus service” combination. However, we need even more measurements on people to demonstrate the result – before/after. To increase trust on the part of parents, specialists and partners, it is necessary to strengthen the scientific and expert base. Involving people with specialized education, publications, clinical and research experience in the team or expert council will become a strong support. Their conclusions will be able to support the evidence-based nature of the method. The application can also be adapted for other problems, not only ADHD, but also stress, anxiety, and adaptation difficulties. In this way, it will be possible to expand the product line,” – Ivan Shumilov, founder of the company “ABV” and ambassador of the “Academy of Innovators”.

    Best Startup

    After completing the accelerator, the ActiMinds team formulated a commercial proposal for cooperation with private psychologists and neuropsychologists, psychological centers, and also agreed with the RUDN University Faculty of Psychology on joint work from autumn 2025. With such results, the participants of the ActiMinds project applied for the Startup Fest 2025 competition, which was organized by RSUH.

    “In the beginning, there were no particular hopes for winning, since we had to create a website for the project and conduct a marketing campaign. Probably, setting up online advertising was the most difficult, since we were doing it for the first time. After that, we recorded a video with a story about “ActiMinds”, the conducted marketing campaign and its results, and sent an application to the competition. The jury watched the video, and eventually, the student organizers from RSUH wrote to us and invited us to the award ceremony in one of the nominations. And it turned out to be a victory in the main nomination. The victory gave a positive assessment to our project and our teamwork, which does not go in vain!” – Saniya Islamova, head of the “ActiMinds” project and a RUDN University Master’s student (Applied Informatics, 1st year).

    According to Saniya, the recommendations for further development of the project from the organizers and jury of the competition were very valuable. Mikhail Boldyrev, Director of the Center for Project Activities and Communication Technologies at the Russian State University for the Humanities, advised the team to create a website and social networks for the project. Post articles on the topic of ADHD on the portal, collect traffic, and initiate communication with potential users of the application and partners in social networks. Then gradually integrate your own product into the community through expert content. In addition, Mikhail Boldyrev recommended involving doctors in testing the application in order to promote the product through their reviews.

    New goals

    The team has taken the expert’s advice on board, so its immediate plans include creating social networks and a project website to educate and inform parents about the ADHD problem and their method. And also to organize joint work with the psychology departments of RUDN and Moscow State University on research and scientific articles in the new academic year, and to establish commercial cooperation with private neuropsychologists and psychological centers.

    “We also plan to launch our own mobile application for the Android platform, which will work together with VR glasses. In addition to the main function based on the photostimulation method, the service will offer psychological tests, analysis of the user’s speech segment before and after using the DFS method, support and online consultation with a psychologist. The application is planned to be placed on all available marketplaces,” says Saniya Islamova, head of the ActiMinds project and a RUDN University Master’s student (Applied Informatics, 1st year).

    In addition, the ActiMinds team wants to apply for the Student Startup competition from the Social Initiatives Fund and compete for a grant. And hopes for another victory.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Solomon to Announce Transportation Decarbonization Funding

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 29, 2025

    TORONTO — The Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Honourable Evan Solomon, on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement to support transportation decarbonization in the Greater Toronto Area. Media availability will follow. 

    Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

    Time: 9:30 a.m. ET

    All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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  • MIL-OSI: Baker Hughes to Acquire Chart Industries, Accelerating Energy & Industrial Technology Strategy

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Significant step high-grades the portfolio and adds value accretive customer offerings, transforms Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology segment
    • Chart Industries brings differentiated capabilities across a diverse set of end markets advantaged by secular growth drivers such as natural gas, data centers and decarbonization
    • Highly complementary capabilities enable enhanced value-creation solutions for customers across the lifecycle of projects and accelerate aftermarket growth through increased service penetration of combined installed base
    • $325 million in annualized cost synergies expected to be realized at end of third year
    • Compelling financial impact, as it is accretive to growth, margins, EPS and cash flow
    • Baker Hughes to host conference call today to discuss the transaction at 8:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. CT

    HOUSTON and LONDON and ATLANTA, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) and Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”) announced Tuesday they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for $210 per share in cash, equivalent to a total enterprise value of $13.6 billion.

    Chart is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of process technologies and equipment for gas and liquid molecule handling across a broad range of industrial and energy end markets. Chart’s highly differentiated products and solutions are used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, from engineering and design to installation, preventative maintenance to repair and service, as well as ongoing digital monitoring. A technology leader in its markets, Chart generated $4.2 billion in revenue and $1.0 billion adjusted EBITDA in 2024. It operates 65 manufacturing locations with over 50 service centers globally.

    “This acquisition is a milestone for Baker Hughes and a testament to our strong financial execution and strategic focus as we continue to define our position as a leading energy and industrial technology company,” said Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli. “We know Chart well, having worked alongside them on many critical energy infrastructure projects. Their products and services are highly complementary to our offerings and strongly aligned with our intent to deliver distinctive and efficient end-to-end lifecycle solutions for our customers across their most critical applications. The combination positions Baker Hughes to be a technology leader that can provide engineering and technology expertise to meet the growing demand for lower-carbon, efficient energy and industrial solutions across attractive growth markets such as LNG, data centers and New Energy.

    “The acquisition also delivers compelling financial returns for our shareholders. Adding this high-growth, high-margin business to our Industrial & Energy Technology segment will deliver strong earnings accretion and returns, contributing to an improved growth and margin profile,” Simonelli said. “We look forward to welcoming Chart into the Baker Hughes organization and, together, achieving even greater success and driving long-term value for shareholders.”

    “This all-cash transaction with Baker Hughes delivers immediate value to Chart shareholders,” said Chart President and CEO Jill Evanko. “Thanks to the outstanding work of our global OneChart team, we have successfully built a product and solution portfolio that spans front-end engineering design through aftermarket services. The Baker Hughes team shares our engineering-focused culture and commitment to operational excellence. Our complementary solutions fit seamlessly with Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology segment, and together we can help our customers solve the most critical energy access and sustainability needs. Our Board is proud to deliver this outcome to our shareholders.”

    Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits

    • Advances Baker Hughes’ Strategic Vision to be an Energy & Industrial Technology Leader: Chart and Baker Hughes together bring a highly differentiated set of capabilities to solve complex energy challenges and support customers’ sustainability goals – positioning the combined company as a leader in a lower-carbon, more resource-efficient future.
    • Expands Baker Hughes’ Offerings in Attractive Growth Markets: Chart’s offering is well positioned to deepen Baker Hughes’ exposure to attractive high-growth markets, including data centers, space and New Energy. The acquisition also broadens Baker Hughes’ exposure to more durable industrial sectors including industrial gas, metals and mining, and food and beverage, significantly increasing Baker Hughes’ addressable market and through-cycle growth potential.
    • Complementary Product Capabilities: Each company has distinctive products and solutions that together improve customer value proposition. Baker Hughes’ core competencies in rotating equipment, flow control and digital technology pair well with Chart’s competencies in heat transfer, air and gas handling, and process technologies.
    • Strengthens Baker Hughes’ Lifecycle Revenue Mix: The combined company will have a large and structurally growing installed base creating opportunities to drive growth in high-value aftermarket products and services, as well as digital services using Chart’s Uptime digital platform. Baker Hughes’ expansive service footprint is expected to increase service rates for Chart’s installed base driving more profitable, recurring revenue across the combined portfolio.
    • Delivers Substantial Synergies: Baker Hughes has identified $325 million of annualized cost synergy opportunities by the end of year three. Baker Hughes intends to drive productivity improvements by leveraging Baker Hughes’ scale in manufacturing and consolidating the companies’ supply chains, as well as optimizing costs across the SG&A and R&D functions. Baker Hughes’ confidence in realizing these synergies is supported by the continued success of its business system, a key driver of IET margin expansion over the past three years.
    • Attractive Financial Profile and Returns for Shareholders: The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to growth, margins and cash flow, with double-digit EPS accretion in the first full year after the transaction closes. Chart’s differentiated position in attractive and growing markets is expected to deliver sustainable underlying growth that will be accretive to Baker Hughes’ through-cycle growth profile. The combination of strong growth, attractive margins and the synergy potential to expand operating margins meet all of Baker Hughes’ return criteria, including double-digit ROIC.

    Transaction Details & Approvals
    Under the terms of the agreement, Chart shareholders will receive $210 per share of common stock in cash. The purchase price represents an enterprise value of $13.6 billion, and a multiple of ~9x Chart Consensus 2025 EBITDA on a fully synergized basis.

    Baker Hughes has secured fully committed bridge debt financing to fund the transaction, provided by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., which is expected to be replaced with permanent debt financing prior to close. Baker Hughes remains committed to maintaining its A credit rating and will use its strong free cash flow and expected divestiture proceeds to support debt reduction while maintaining, and growing over time, its strong dividend. Baker Hughes projects net leverage at close will be 2.25x and will de-lever to 1.0-1.5x net leverage within 24 months after close. Flexibility will be maintained on share repurchases until leverage reaches the 1.0-1.5x target, after which Baker Hughes intends to return 60-80% of FCF to shareholders.

    The Boards of Directors of Baker Hughes and Chart have each unanimously approved the transaction, and the Chart Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that Chart shareholders approve the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Chart shareholders, and the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-year 2026.

    Advisers
    Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Centerview Partners LLC, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as financial advisers to Baker Hughes, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, and WilmerHale are serving as legal advisers. Wells Fargo is serving as financial adviser to Chart, and Winston & Strawn is serving as legal adviser.

    Investor Conference Call and Presentation
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  • The vicious injury cycle of India’s fast bowlers: what’s causing it and how can it be fixed?

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India’s persistent fast-bowling injury crisis is back in focus after a string of setbacks ahead of the Manchester Test against England. Young quicks Akash Deep (groin), Nitish Kumar Reddy (knee ligament), and Arshdeep Singh (cut on bowling hand) were ruled out, compounding a problem that has increasingly derailed India’s pace resources in recent years.

    The latest absentees join a growing list of sidelined fast bowlers, including Mayank Yadav and Umran Malik — both of whom have missed substantial game time due to recurring injuries. Mayank, who impressed with raw pace in the IPL, is now recovering from back surgery in New Zealand. Umran, who briefly returned for Kolkata Knight Riders, is still under rehabilitation after a hip injury and dengue.

    Injuries to Mohsin Khan and Avesh Khan, both recovering from knee surgeries, have triggered fresh scrutiny of India’s pace management systems. Concerns now extend beyond injury prevention to how workload, preparation, and rehabilitation are structured.

    ‘Under-bowled generation’

    Steffan Jones, a specialist fast bowling coach and former Rajasthan Royals consultant, said India’s current crop of quicks is suffering from inadequate exposure to sustained high-intensity bowling during formative years.

    “There’s a generation of bowlers getting injured because they didn’t bowl enough when they were younger,” Jones told IANS. “Workload spikes — such as bowling 10 overs one week and 50 the next — are causing these problems. The body hasn’t adapted gradually.”

    He added that bowling in nets lacks the match-day intensity and shouldn’t be counted towards workload totals. “The mismatch between low-volume, high-intensity loads is a key factor. Bowlers are undercooked when asked to deliver in pressure situations.”

    Technique, strength and flawed coaching methods

    Jones also pointed to biomechanical flaws and strength deficiencies. “Fast bowling is about torque and speed — generated through trunk-pelvis separation — and that isn’t being taught properly. Many coaches coach the way they played, which is outdated.”

    On strength, Jones said cricketers are not as physically developed as athletes in sports with similar movement profiles, such as javelin or sprinting. “Cricketers across nations are just not strong enough. That’s a fact.”

    Lumbar stress fractures: a recurring theme

    Several Indian quicks, including Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna, have suffered lumbar stress fractures — often linked to workload surges. John Gloster, Rajasthan Royals’ head physiotherapist and former India physio, said such injuries carry long-term risks.

    “Post-fracture, bone mineral density in the injured area remains low for 12–18 months, increasing the chance of recurrence,” Gloster said. “Spikes in load, along with low Vitamin D3 levels, make the bone extremely vulnerable.”

    Bumrah vs Mayank: A case study in development

    Bumrah, despite early doubts over his unorthodox action, climbed steadily through U-19, domestic, and IPL levels before breaking into the national team — playing over 20 domestic matches before his India debut. In contrast, Mayank featured in only one Ranji Trophy match and limited List A and T20 appearances before being fast-tracked.

    While Bumrah has battled injuries — notably back fractures in 2019 and 2023 — his progress has been more consistent. Mayank’s stop-start career, punctuated by side strains, toe issues, and back problems, underscores the challenges facing fast-tracking decisions.

    “Mayank doesn’t have any technical flaw that would make him prone to constant injuries,” said Jones. “But I’d question how much bowling he did when younger. Over- or under-bowling at that stage can both be harmful.”

    Rehab under scrutiny

    The standard rehabilitation protocol begins with injury assessment at the National Cricket Academy’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), followed by a return-to-play process. But sources say the system lacks consistency.

    “There’s often no structured plan,” a source familiar with the process said on condition of anonymity. “Players rest for 15 days, then start running and training without proper progression. It’s a disorganised approach.”

    Ashish Kaushik, former CoE head physio and now with Lucknow Super Giants, acknowledged the complexity of fast-bowler rehab. “Diagnoses are usually accurate, but the post-diagnosis rehab and return timelines must be precise. That’s where we need to improve.”

    He also raised questions about workload monitoring. “Managing gym and on-field workload is just as important as monitoring skills workload. Definitions of workload management need to evolve.”

    Fast-tracking pace at a cost

    India’s dearth of genuine 150+ kmph bowlers — such as Mayank and Umran — puts added pressure on rare talents, who are often rushed into top-level cricket. Without patient, long-term development plans, injuries become almost inevitable.

    “Mayank’s body went into protection mode after repeated breakdowns,” Jones said. “He needs a tailored plan — not added muscle, but a stronger core and specific movement training, including sprinting and jumping.”

    The broader concern, experts say, is cultural. A shift in mindset is needed among coaches, support staff, and administrators — one that prioritises long-term sustainability over short-term gains.

    A system under strain

    As India continues to suffer from recurring fast-bowling breakdowns, questions grow louder: Are players being rushed back? Are rehab protocols being followed correctly? And most crucially, is the system equipped to manage and preserve its rarest pace talents?

    Unless those questions are addressed, the cycle of injuries — and setbacks for team strategies — may continue.

    (With agency input)