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  • MIL-OSI: HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALO ALTO, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HP (NYSE: HPQ)

    • Second quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.42, down 31% from the prior year period
    • Second quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.71, down 13% from the prior year period
    • Second quarter net revenue of $13.2 billion, up 3.3% from the prior-year period
    • Second quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $38 million, free cash flow of $(95) million
    • Second quarter returned $0.4 billion to shareholders in the form of dividend and share repurchases
    HP Inc.’s fiscal 2025 second quarter financial performance
        Q2 FY25   Q2 FY24   Y/Y
    GAAP net revenue ($B)   $ 13.2     $ 12.8     3.3 %
    GAAP operating margin     4.9 %     7.4 %   (2.5 )pts
    GAAP net earnings ($B)   $ 0.4     $ 0.6     (33 )%
    GAAP diluted net EPS   $ 0.42     $ 0.61     (31 )%
    Non-GAAP operating margin     7.3 %     8.8 %   (1.5 )pts
    Non-GAAP net earnings ($B)   $ 0.7     $ 0.8     (17 )%
    Non-GAAP diluted net EPS   $ 0.71     $ 0.82     (13 )%
    Net cash provided by operating activities ($B)   $ 0.0     $ 0.6     (94 )%
    Free cash flow ($B)   $ (0.1 )   $ 0.5     (120 )% 
     
    Notes to table
    Information about HP Inc.’s use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under “Use of non-GAAP financial information” below.
     

    Net revenue and EPS results
    HP Inc. and its subsidiaries (“HP”) announced fiscal 2025 second quarter net revenue of $13.2 billion, up 3.3% (up 4.5% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

    “In Q2, we delivered solid revenue growth, led by strong Commercial performance in Personal Systems and continued momentum behind our future of work strategy,” said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP Inc. “While results in the quarter were impacted by a dynamic regulatory environment, we responded quickly to accelerate the expansion of our manufacturing footprint and further reduce our cost structure. These decisive actions strengthen our foundation and position us to deliver long-term sustainable growth.”

    “In light of the increased macroeconomic uncertainty, we have adjusted our outlook to reflect moderated demand and the net impact of trade-related costs,” said Karen Parkhill, CFO, HP Inc. “We are executing targeted mitigation strategies, and assuming current conditions remain, we expect to fully offset these costs by Q4.”

    Second quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.42, down from $0.61 in the prior-year period and below the previously provided outlook of $0.62 to $0.72. Second quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.71, down from $0.82 in the prior-year period and below the previously provided outlook of $0.75 to $0.85. Second quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $272 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, certain litigation charges, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

    Asset management
    HP’s net cash provided by operating activities in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $38 million. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $4.3 billion, up 2 days quarter over quarter to 30 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $8.2 billion, down 2 days quarter over quarter to 70 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $15.2 billion, down 9 days quarter over quarter to 130 days.

    HP generated $(95) million of free cash flow in the second quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $38 million adjusted for net investments in leases from integrated financing of $50 million and net investments in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible of $183 million.

    HP’s dividend payment of $0.2894 per share in the second quarter resulted in cash usage of $273 million. HP also utilized $100 million of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 3.0 million shares of common stock in the open market. HP exited the quarter with $2.7 billion in gross cash, which includes cash and cash equivalents of $2.7 billion, restricted cash of $33 million and short-term investments of $3 million included in other current assets. Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.

    Fiscal 2025 second quarter segment results

    • Personal Systems net revenue was $9.0 billion, up 7% year over year (up 8% in constant currency) with a 4.5% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was up 2% and Commercial PS net revenue was up 9%. Total units were up 6% with Consumer PS units down 2% and Commercial PS units up 11%.
    • Printing net revenue was $4.2 billion, down 4% year over year (down 3% in constant currency) with a 19.5% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was down 3% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 3%. Supplies net revenue was down 5% (down 3% in constant currency). Total hardware units were up 1%, with Consumer Printing units up 3% and Commercial Printing units down 2%.

    Outlook
    For the fiscal 2025 third quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.57 to $0.69 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.68 to $0.80. Fiscal 2025 third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.11 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, certain litigation impacts, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

    For fiscal 2025, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.32 to $2.62 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.00 to $3.30. Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.68 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, certain litigation impacts, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2025, HP anticipates generating free cash flow in the range of $2.6 to $3.0 billion.  HP’s outlook reflects the added cost driven by the current U.S. tariffs in place, and associated mitigations.

    More information on HP’s earnings, including additional financial analysis and an earnings overview presentation, is available on HP’s Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com.

    HP’s FY25 Q2 earnings conference call is accessible via audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2025Q2Webcast.

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

    Use of non-GAAP financial information
    To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) financial measures. HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables below or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which HP’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its business, the substance behind HP’s decision to use these non-GAAP measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures, the manner in which HP’s management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why HP’s management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors is included under “Use of non-GAAP financial measures” after the tables below. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net revenue, operating expense, operating profit, operating margin, other income and expenses, tax rate, net earnings, diluted net EPS, cash provided by operating activities or cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Forward-looking statements
    This document contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, they could affect the business and results of operations of HP Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries which may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions.

    All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, projections of net revenue, margins, expenses, effective tax rates, net earnings, net earnings per share, cash flows, benefit plan funding, deferred taxes, share repurchases, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial items; any projections of the amount, timing or impact of cost savings or restructuring and other charges, planned structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, our business model and transformation, our sustainability goals, our go-to-market strategy, the execution of restructuring plans and any resulting cost savings (including the fiscal 2023 plan), net revenue or profitability improvements or other financial impacts; any statements concerning the expected development, demand, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements concerning potential supply constraints, component shortages, manufacturing disruptions or logistics challenges; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events, including global trade policies, and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims, disputes or other litigation matters; any statements of expectation or belief as to the timing and expected benefits of acquisitions and other business combination and investment transactions; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms.

    Risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our business and results of operations include factors relating to HP’s ability to execute on its strategic plans, including the previously announced initiatives, business model changes and transformation; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet evolving customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends, including artificial intelligence; the use of artificial intelligence; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, changes and events, including global trade policies, the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, continued instability in the Middle East or tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and the regional and global ramifications of these events; volatility in global capital markets and foreign currency, increases in benchmark interest rates, the effects of inflation and instability of financial institutions; risks associated with HP’s international operations and the effects of business disruption events, including those resulting from climate change; the need to manage (and reliance on) third-party suppliers, including with respect to supply constraints and component shortages, and the need to manage HP’s global, multi-tier distribution network and potential misuse of pricing programs by HP’s channel partners, adapt to new or changing marketplaces and effectively deliver HP’s services; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners, including logistical challenges with respect to such execution and performance; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; the impact of third-party claims of IP infringement; successfully innovating, developing and executing HP’s go-to-market strategy, including online, omnichannel and contractual sales, in an evolving distribution, reseller and customer landscape; successfully competing and maintaining the value proposition of HP’s products, including supplies and services; challenges to HP’s ability to accurately forecast inventories, demand and pricing, which may be due to HP’s multi-tiered channel, sales of HP’s products to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of HP’s products or our uneven sales cycle; the hiring and retention of key employees; the results of our restructuring plans (including the fiscal 2023 plan), including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of our restructuring plans; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; disruptions in operations from system security risks, data protection breaches, or cyberattacks; HP’s ability to maintain its credit rating, satisfy its debt obligations and complete any contemplated share repurchases, other capital return programs or other strategic transactions; changes in estimates and assumptions HP makes in connection with the preparation of its financial statements; the impact of changes to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and tax laws; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; our aspirations related to environmental, social and governance matters; potential impacts, liabilities and costs from pending or potential investigations, claims and disputes; the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). HP’s fiscal 2023 plan includes HP’s efforts to take advantage of future growth opportunities, including but not limited to, investments to drive growth, investments in our people, improving product mix, driving structural cost savings and other productivity measures. Structural cost savings represent gross reductions in costs driven by operational efficiency, digital transformation, and portfolio optimization. These initiatives include but are not limited to workforce reductions, platform simplification, programs consolidation and productivity measures undertaken by HP, which HP expects to be sustainable in the longer-term. These structural cost savings are net of any new recurring costs resulting from these initiatives and exclude one-time investments to generate such savings. HP’s expectations on the longer-term sustainability of such structural cost savings are based on its current business operations and market dynamics and could be significantly impacted by various factors, including but not limited to HP’s evolving business models, future investment decisions, market environment and technology landscape.

    As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this document, including any tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2025, and HP’s other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this document are made as of the date of this document and HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

    HP’s Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com contains a significant amount of information about HP, including financial and other information for investors. HP encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated, and new information is posted. The content of HP’s website is not incorporated by reference into this document or in any other report or document HP files with the SEC, and any references to HP’s website are intended to be inactive textual references only.

     
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions, except per share amounts)
     
        Three months ended
        April 30, 2025   January 31, 2025   April 30, 2024
    Net revenue:            
    Products   $ 12,423     $ 12,695     $ 12,043  
    Services     797       809       757  
    Total net revenue     13,220       13,504       12,800  
    Cost of net revenue:            
    Products     10,007       10,194       9,324  
    Services     474       470       453  
    Total cost of net revenue     10,481       10,664       9,777  
    Gross profit     2,739       2,840       3,023  
    Research and development     401       397       436  
    Selling, general and administrative     1,480       1,459       1,462  
    Restructuring and other charges     122       70       71  
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     17       6       22  
    Amortization of intangible assets     65       63       80  
    Total operating expenses     2,085       1,995       2,071  
    Earnings from operations     654       845       952  
    Interest and other, net     (148 )     (141 )     (155 )
    Earnings before taxes     506       704       797  
    Provision for taxes     (100 )     (139 )     (190 )
    Net earnings   $ 406     $ 565     $ 607  
                 
    Net earnings per share:            
    Basic   $ 0.43     $ 0.60     $ 0.62  
    Diluted   $ 0.42     $ 0.59     $ 0.61  
                 
    Cash dividends declared per share   $     $ 0.58     $  
                 
    Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:            
    Basic     950       948       984  
    Diluted     956       957       990  
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions, except per share amounts)
     
        Six months ended
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024
    Net revenue:        
    Products   $ 25,118     $ 24,462  
    Services     1,606       1,523  
    Total net revenue     26,724       25,985  
    Cost of net revenue:        
    Products     20,201       19,195  
    Services     944       879  
    Total cost of net revenue     21,145       20,074  
    Gross profit     5,579       5,911  
    Research and development     798       835  
    Selling, general and administrative     2,939       2,845  
    Restructuring and other charges     192       134  
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     23       49  
    Amortization of intangible assets     128       161  
    Total operating expenses     4,080       4,024  
    Earnings from operations     1,499       1,887  
    Interest and other, net     (289 )     (297 )
    Earnings before taxes     1,210       1,590  
    Provision for taxes     (239 )     (361 )
    Net earnings   $ 971     $ 1,229  
             
    Net earnings per share:        
    Basic   $ 1.02     $ 1.24  
    Diluted   $ 1.02     $ 1.23  
             
    Cash dividends declared per share   $ 0.58     $ 0.55  
             
    Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:        
    Basic     949       990  
    Diluted     956       996  
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS,
    OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions, except per share amounts)
     
        Three months ended
        April 30, 2025   January 31, 2025   April 30, 2024
        Amounts   Diluted
    net earnings
    per share
      Amounts   Diluted
    net earnings
    per share
      Amounts   Diluted
    net earnings
    per share
    GAAP net earnings   $ 406     $ 0.42     $ 565     $ 0.59     $ 607     $ 0.61  
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                        
    Restructuring and other charges     122       0.13       70       0.07       71       0.07  
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     17       0.01       6       0.01       22       0.02  
    Amortization of intangible assets     65       0.07       63       0.07       80       0.08  
    Certain litigation charges(a)     103       0.11                          
    Non-operating retirement-related credits     (6 )     (0.01 )     (5 )     (0.01 )     (3 )      
    Tax adjustments(b)     (29 )     (0.02 )     5       0.01       35       0.04  
    Non-GAAP net earnings   $ 678     $ 0.71     $ 704     $ 0.74     $ 812     $ 0.82  
                             
    GAAP earnings from operations   $ 654         $ 845         $ 952      
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                        
    Restructuring and other charges     122           70           71      
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     17           6           22      
    Amortization of intangible assets     65           63           80      
    Certain litigation charges(a)     103                          
    Non-GAAP earnings from operations   $ 961         $ 984         $ 1,125      
                             
    GAAP operating margin     4.9 %         6.3 %         7.4 %    
    Non-GAAP adjustments     2.4 %         1.0 %         1.4 %    
    Non-GAAP operating margin     7.3 %         7.3 %         8.8 %    
     
    (a) HP incurs settlement expenses from backward-looking claims that arise from certain existing or threatened Standard Essential Patent (“SEP”) litigation that are distinctive and substantial when compared to other intellectual property litigation that HP incurs in the ordinary course of business. HP excludes these SEP litigation expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures. For the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024, the SEP litigation expenses were $18 million and $40 million, respectively. Consequently, the revised non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024 are $0.84 and $0.96, respectively.
    (b) Includes tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments.
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS,
    OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions, except per share amounts)
     
        Six months ended
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024
        Amounts   Diluted
    net earnings
    per share
      Amounts   Diluted
    net earnings
    per share
    GAAP net earnings   $ 971     $ 1.02     $ 1,229     $ 1.23  
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                
    Restructuring and other charges     192       0.20       134       0.14  
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     23       0.03       49       0.05  
    Amortization of intangible assets     128       0.13       161       0.16  
    Certain litigation charges(a)     103       0.11              
    Non-operating retirement-related credits     (11 )     (0.01 )     (5 )     (0.01 )
    Tax adjustments(b)     (24 )     (0.03 )     52       0.06  
    Non-GAAP net earnings   $ 1,382     $ 1.45     $ 1,620     $ 1.63  
                     
    GAAP earnings from operations   $ 1,499         $ 1,887      
    Non-GAAP adjustments:                
    Restructuring and other charges     192           134      
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     23           49      
    Amortization of intangible assets     128           161      
    Certain litigation charges(a)     103                
    Non-GAAP earnings from operations   $ 1,945         $ 2,231      
                     
    GAAP operating margin     5.6 %         7.3 %    
    Non-GAAP adjustments     1.7 %         1.3 %    
    Non-GAAP operating margin     7.3 %         8.6 %    
     
    (a) HP incurs settlement expenses from backward-looking claims that arise from certain existing or threatened SEP litigation that are distinctive and substantial when compared to other intellectual property litigation that HP incurs in the ordinary course of business. HP excludes these SEP litigation expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures. For the nine months ended fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024, the SEP litigation expenses were $18 million and $58 million, respectively. Consequently, the revised non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share for the nine months ended fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024 are $2.47 and $3.43, respectively.
    (b) Includes tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments.
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions)
     
        As of
        April 30, 2025   October 31, 2024
    ASSETS        
    Current assets:        
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   $ 2,730     $ 3,253  
    Accounts receivable, net     4,336       5,117  
    Inventory     8,175       7,720  
    Other current assets     4,217       4,670  
    Total current assets     19,458       20,760  
    Property, plant and equipment, net     2,951       2,914  
    Goodwill     8,713       8,627  
    Other non-current assets     7,677       7,608  
    Total assets   $ 38,799     $ 39,909  
             
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
    Current liabilities:        
    Notes payable and short-term borrowings   $ 1,446     $ 1,406  
    Accounts payable     15,195       16,903  
    Other current liabilities     9,915       10,378  
    Total current liabilities     26,556       28,687  
    Long-term debt     9,291       8,263  
    Other non-current liabilities     4,228       4,282  
    Stockholders’ deficit     (1,276 )     (1,323 )
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit   $ 38,799     $ 39,909  
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions)
     
        Three months ended
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024
    Cash flows from operating activities:        
    Net earnings   $ 406     $ 607  
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:        
    Depreciation and amortization     205       209  
    Stock-based compensation expense     140       94  
    Restructuring and other charges     122       71  
    Deferred taxes on earnings     (60 )     5  
    Other, net     37       7  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:        
    Accounts receivable     (115 )     (552 )
    Inventory     279       (631 )
    Accounts payable     (1,302 )     1,104  
    Net investment in leases from integrated financing     (50 )     (19 )
    Taxes on earnings     (133 )     (177 )
    Restructuring and other     (75 )     (57 )
    Other assets and liabilities     584       (80 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities     38       581  
    Cash flows from investing activities:        
    Investment in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible     (183 )     (119 )
    Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments     (3 )      
    Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments     9        
    Collateral (posted) returned for derivative instruments     (540 )     70  
    Payment made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (116 )      
    Net cash used in investing activities     (833 )     (49 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:        
    Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net           (100 )
    Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs     1,076       94  
    Payment of debt     (52 )     (53 )
    Stock-based award activities and others     (26 )     (4 )
    Repurchase of common stock     (100 )     (100 )
    Cash dividends paid     (273 )     (269 )
    Settlement of cash flow hedges     6        
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     631       (432 )
    (Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash     (164 )     100  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period     2,894       2,417  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period   $ 2,730     $ 2,517  
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions)
     
        Six months ended
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024
    Cash flows from operating activities:        
    Net earnings   $ 971     $ 1,229  
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:        
    Depreciation and amortization     402       414  
    Stock-based compensation expense     332       271  
    Restructuring and other charges     192       134  
    Deferred taxes on earnings     (83 )      
    Other, net     72       (13 )
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:        
    Accounts receivable     851       (106 )
    Inventory     (472 )     (678 )
    Accounts payable     (1,699 )     360  
    Net investment in leases from integrated financing     (48 )     (81 )
    Taxes on earnings     (121 )     (128 )
    Restructuring and other     (149 )     (144 )
    Other assets and liabilities     164       (556 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities     412       702  
    Cash flows from investing activities:        
    Investment in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible     (485 )     (277 )
    Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments     (6 )      
    Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments     14        
    Collateral posted for derivative instruments     (540 )      
    Payment made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (116 )      
    Net cash used in investing activities     (1,133 )     (277 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:        
    Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs     1,158       186  
    Payment of debt     (102 )     (102 )
    Stock-based award activities and others     (118 )     (80 )
    Repurchase of common stock     (200 )     (600 )
    Cash dividends paid     (546 )     (544 )
    Settlement of cash flow hedges     6        
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     198       (1,140 )
    Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash     (523 )     (715 )
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period     3,253       3,232  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period   $ 2,730     $ 2,517  
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions)
     
        Three months ended   Change (%)
        April 30, 2025   January 31, 2025   April 30, 2024   Q/Q   Y/Y
    Net revenue:                    
    Commercial PS   $ 6,786     $ 6,645     $ 6,242     2 %   9 %
    Consumer PS     2,238       2,579       2,184     (13 )%   2 %
    Personal Systems     9,024       9,224       8,426     (2 )%   7 %
    Supplies     2,725       2,826       2,864     (4 )%   (5 )%
    Commercial Printing     1,167       1,144       1,205     2 %   (3 )%
    Consumer Printing     289       299       299     (3 )%   (3 )%
    Printing     4,181       4,269       4,368     (2 )%   (4 )%
    Corporate Investments(a)     16       11       5     NM     NM  
    Total segment net revenue     13,221       13,504       12,799     (2 )%   3 %
    Other(a)     (1 )           1     NM     NM  
    Total net revenue   $ 13,220     $ 13,504     $ 12,800     (2 )%   3 %
                         
    Earnings before taxes:                    
    Personal Systems(b)   $ 409     $ 507     $ 508          
    Printing     814       810       829          
    Corporate Investments     (37 )     (27 )     (30 )        
    Total segment earnings from operations     1,186       1,290       1,307          
    Corporate and unallocated cost and other     (85 )     (114 )     (88 )        
    Stock-based compensation expense     (140 )     (192 )     (94 )        
    Restructuring and other charges     (122 )     (70 )     (71 )        
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     (17 )     (6 )     (22 )        
    Amortization of intangible assets     (65 )     (63 )     (80 )        
    Certain litigation charges(b)     (103 )                    
    Interest and other, net     (148 )     (141 )     (155 )        
    Total earnings before taxes   $ 506     $ 704     $ 797          
     
    (a) “NM” represents not meaningful.
    (b) HP has reclassified certain litigation charges arising from SEP litigations from Personal Systems to Corporate.
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions)
     
        Six months ended   Change (%)
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024   Y/Y
    Net revenue:            
    Commercial PS   $ 13,431     $ 12,287     9 %
    Consumer PS     4,817       4,948     (3 )%
    Personal Systems     18,248       17,235     6 %
    Supplies     5,551       5,727     (3 )%
    Commercial Printing     2,311       2,432     (5 )%
    Consumer Printing     588       584     1 %
    Printing     8,450       8,743     (3 )%
    Corporate Investments(a)     27       7     NM  
    Total segment net revenue     26,725       25,985     3 %
    Other(a)     (1 )         NM  
    Total net revenue   $ 26,724     $ 25,985     3 %
                 
    Earnings before taxes:            
    Personal Systems(b)   $ 916     $ 1,045      
    Printing     1,624       1,701      
    Corporate Investments     (64 )     (67 )    
    Total segment earnings from operations     2,476       2,679      
    Corporate and unallocated cost and other     (199 )     (177 )    
    Stock-based compensation expense     (332 )     (271 )    
    Restructuring and other charges     (192 )     (134 )    
    Acquisition and divestiture charges     (23 )     (49 )    
    Amortization of intangible assets     (128 )     (161 )    
    Certain litigation charges(b)     (103 )          
    Interest and other, net     (289 )     (297 )    
    Total earnings before taxes   $ 1,210     $ 1,590      
     
    (a) “NM” represents not meaningful.
    (b) HP has reclassified certain litigation charges arising from SEP litigations from Personal Systems to Corporate.
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN SUMMARY
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three months ended   Change (pts)
        April 30, 2025   January 31, 2025   April 30, 2024   Q/Q
      Y/Y
    Segment operating margin:                        
    Personal Systems(a)   4.5 %   5.5 %   6.0 %   (1.0 )pts   (1.5 )pts
    Printing   19.5 %   19.0 %   19.0 %   0.5 pts   0.5 pts
    Corporate Investments(c)   NM     NM     NM     NM     NM  
    Total segment   9.0 %   9.6 %   10.2 %   (0.6 )pts   (1.2 )pts
        Six months ended   Change (pts)
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024   Y/Y
    Segment operating margin:              
    Personal Systems(b)   5.0 %   6.1 %   (1.1 )pts
    Printing   19.2 %   19.5 %   (0.3 )pts
    Corporate Investments(c)   NM     NM     NM  
    Total segment   9.3 %   10.3 %   (1.0 )pts
     
    (a) HP has reclassified certain litigation charges arising from SEP litigations from Personal Systems to Corporate. For the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024, the SEP litigation expenses were $18 million and $40 million, respectively. Consequently, the revised Segment operating margin for Personal Systems for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024 are 6.6% and 6.2%, respectively and the revised Total segment operating margin for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024 are 9.6% and 10.2%, respectively.
    (b) HP has reclassified certain litigation charges arising from SEP litigations from Personal Systems to Corporate. For the nine months ended fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024, the SEP litigation expenses were $18 million and $58 million, respectively. Consequently, the revised Segment operating margin for the nine months ended fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024 are 6.2%, respectively and the revised Total segment operating margin for the nine months ended fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2024 are 10.1%, respectively.
    (c) “NM” represents not meaningful.
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions, except per share amounts)
     
        Three months ended
        April 30, 2025   January 31, 2025   April 30, 2024
    Numerator:            
    GAAP net earnings   $ 406     $ 565     $ 607  
    Non-GAAP net earnings   $ 678     $ 704     $ 812  
                 
    Denominator:            
    Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share     950       948       984  
    Dilutive effect of employee stock plans(a)     6       9       6  
    Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share     956       957       990  
                 
    GAAP diluted net earnings per share   $ 0.42     $ 0.59     $ 0.61  
    Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share   $ 0.71     $ 0.74     $ 0.82  
     
    (a) Includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options and performance-based awards.
    HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
    (Unaudited)
    (In millions, except per share amounts)
        Six months ended
        April 30, 2025   April 30, 2024
    Numerator:        
    GAAP net earnings   $ 971     $ 1,229  
    Non-GAAP net earnings   $ 1,382     $ 1,620  
             
    Denominator:        
    Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share     949       990  
    Dilutive effect of employee stock plans(a)     7       6  
    Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share     956       996  
             
    GAAP diluted net earnings per share   $ 1.02     $ 1.23  
    Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share   $ 1.45     $ 1.63  
     
    (a) Includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options and performance-based awards.
     

    Use of non-GAAP financial measures

    To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt). HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow.

    These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP in the United States. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables above or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release.

    Use and economic substance of non-GAAP financial measures

    Net revenue on a constant currency basis excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations calculated by translating current period revenues using monthly exchange rates from the comparative period and excluding any hedging impact recognized in the current period. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined to exclude the effects of any amounts relating to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets and certain litigation charges. Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS consist of net earnings or diluted net EPS excluding those same charges, non-operating retirement related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs (benefit), tax adjustments and the amount of additional taxes or tax benefits associated with each non-GAAP item.

    HP’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating HP’s historical and prospective financial performance, as well as HP’s performance relative to its competitors. HP’s management also uses these non-GAAP measures to further its own understanding of HP’s segment operating performance. HP believes that excluding the items mentioned above for these non-GAAP financial measures allows HP’s management to better understand HP’s consolidated financial performance in relation to the operating results of HP’s segments, as HP’s management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. More specifically, HP’s management excludes each of those items mentioned above for the following reasons:

    • Restructuring and other charges are (i) costs associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to employee separation from service and early retirement costs and related benefits, costs of real estate consolidation and other non-labor charges; and (ii) other charges, which includes non-recurring costs including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. HP excludes these restructuring and other charges (and any reversals of charges recorded in prior periods) for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes that these costs do not reflect expected future operating expenses and excluding such expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
    • HP incurs cost related to its acquisitions and divestitures, which it would not have otherwise incurred as part of its operations. The charges are direct expenses such as third-party professional and legal fees, integration and divestiture-related costs, as well as non-cash adjustments to the fair value of certain acquired assets such as inventory and certain compensation charges related to cash settlement of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units towards acquisitions. These charges related to acquisitions and divestitures are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and nature of HP’s acquisitions or divestitures. HP believes that eliminating such expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
    • HP incurs charges relating to the amortization of intangible assets. Those charges are included in HP’s GAAP earnings, operating margin, net earnings and diluted net EPS. Such charges are significantly impacted by the timing and magnitude of HP’s acquisitions and any related impairment charges. Consequently, HP excludes these charges for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
    • HP incurs settlement expenses from backward-looking claims that arise from certain existing or threatened SEP litigation that are distinctive and substantial when compared to other intellectual property litigation that HP incurs in the ordinary course of business. Consequently, HP excludes these SEP litigation expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
    • HP incurs debt extinguishment (benefit)/costs includes certain (gain)/loss related to repurchase of certain of its outstanding U.S. dollar global notes or termination of commitments under revolving credit facilities. These (gain)/loss resulting from debt redemption transactions are partially or more than offset by costs such as bond repurchase premiums, bank fees, unpaid accrued interests, etc. HP excludes these (benefit)/costs for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
    • Non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges includes certain market-related factors such as interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortized actuarial gains or losses, associated with HP’s defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. The market-driven retirement-related adjustments are primarily due to the changes in the value of pension plan assets and liabilities which are tied to financial market performance and HP considers these adjustments to be outside the operational performance of the business. Non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges also include certain plan curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits related to HP’s defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. HP believes that eliminating such adjustments for purposes of calculating non-GAAP measures is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
    • HP recorded tax adjustments including tax expenses and benefits from internal reorganizations, realizability of certain deferred tax assets, various tax rate and regulatory changes, and tax settlements across various jurisdictions. HP excludes these adjustments for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP’s current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.

    Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities adjusted for net investment in leases from integrated financing and net investments in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible. Gross cash is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash plus short-term investments and certain long-term investments that may be liquidated within 90 days pursuant to the terms of existing put options or similar rights. HP’s management uses free cash flow and gross cash for the purpose of determining the amount of cash available for investment in HP’s businesses, repurchasing stock and other purposes. HP’s management also uses free cash flow and gross cash to evaluate HP’s historical and prospective liquidity. Because gross cash includes liquid assets that are not included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, HP believes that gross cash provides a helpful assessment of HP’s liquidity. Because free cash flow includes net cash provided by (used in) operating activities adjusted for net investment in leases from integrated financing and net investments in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible. HP believes that free cash flow provides a useful assessment of HP’s liquidity and capital resources. Net cash (debt) is defined as gross cash less gross debt after adjusting the effect of unamortized premium/discount on debt issuance, debt issuance costs and gains/losses on interest rate swaps.

    Key Growth Areas
    Key Growth Areas represent HP’s businesses which management expects to collectively grow at a rate faster than HP’s core business with accretive margins in the longer term. HP’s Key Growth Areas are comprised of:

    Hybrid Systems: Video conferencing solutions, cameras, headsets, voice, and related software capabilities

    Advanced Compute Solutions: Diverse portfolio encompassing high-performance computing, mobile and desktop workstations, retail workstations, retail solutions, and emerging technologies to address complex computational tasks, data-intensive applications, and evolving industry needs.

    AI PC: PCs, excluding Workstations, equipped with dedicated hardware components like Neural Processing Units (NPUs), are designed to facilitate and enhance the execution of AI and machine learning tasks.

    Workforce Solutions: Managed services (Managed Print Service and Device-as-a-Service), digital services and lifecycle services

    Consumer Subscriptions: Instant Ink services, other consumer subscriptions and consumer digital services

    Industrial Graphics: Large Format Industrial, Page Wide Press (PWP), Indigo and Page Wide Industrial packaging solutions and supplies

    3D & Personalization: Portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions and supplies including end-to-end solutions such as moulded fiber, footwear and orthotics

    Material limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures
    These non-GAAP financial measures may have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of HP’s results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations in relying on these non-GAAP financial measures are:

    • Items such as amortization of intangible assets, though not directly affecting HP’s cash position, represent the loss in value of intangible assets over time. The expense associated with this change in value is not included in non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS, and therefore does not reflect the full economic effect of the change in value of those intangible assets.
    • Items such as restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, certain litigation charges are excluded from non-GAAP operating margin. In addition, non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs (benefit) and tax adjustments are excluded from non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS. These items can have a material impact on the equivalent GAAP earnings measure and cash flows.
    • HP may not be able to immediately liquidate the short-term and certain long-term investments included in gross cash, which may limit the usefulness of gross cash as a liquidity measure.

    Other companies may calculate the non-GAAP financial measures differently than HP, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

    Compensation for limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures

    HP accounts for the limitations on its use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only supplementally. HP also provides reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure within this news release and in other written materials that include these non-GAAP financial measures, and HP encourages investors to review those reconciliations carefully.

    Usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures to investors

    HP believes that providing net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) to investors in addition to the related GAAP financial measures provides investors with greater insight to the information used by HP’s management in its financial and operational decision making and allows investors to see HP’s results “through the eyes” of management. HP further believes that providing this information better enables HP’s investors to understand HP’s operating performance and financial condition and to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by HP’s management to evaluate and measure such performance and financial condition. Disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures also facilitates comparisons of HP’s operating performance with the performance of other companies in HP’s industry that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures that may be calculated in a similar manner.

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  • MIL-OSI: NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2026

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Revenue of $44.1 billion, up 12% from Q4 and up 69% from a year ago
    • Data Center revenue of $39.1 billion, up 10% from Q4 and up 73% from a year ago

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported revenue for the first quarter ended April 27, 2025, of $44.1 billion, up 12% from the previous quarter and up 69% from a year ago.

    On April 9, 2025, NVIDIA was informed by the U.S. government that a license is required for exports of its H20 products into the China market. As a result of these new requirements, NVIDIA incurred a $4.5 billion charge in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 associated with H20 excess inventory and purchase obligations as the demand for H20 diminished. Sales of H20 products were $4.6 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 prior to the new export licensing requirements. NVIDIA was unable to ship an additional $2.5 billion of H20 revenue in the first quarter.

    For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 60.5% and 61.0%, respectively. Excluding the $4.5 billion charge, first quarter non-GAAP gross margin would have been 71.3%.

    For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.76 and $0.81, respectively. Excluding the $4.5 billion charge and related tax impact, first quarter non-GAAP diluted earnings per share would have been $0.96.

    “Our breakthrough Blackwell NVL72 AI supercomputer — a ‘thinking machine’ designed for reasoning— is now in full-scale production across system makers and cloud service providers,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Global demand for NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure is incredibly strong. AI inference token generation has surged tenfold in just one year, and as AI agents become mainstream, the demand for AI computing will accelerate. Countries around the world are recognizing AI as essential infrastructure — just like electricity and the internet — and NVIDIA stands at the center of this profound transformation.”

    NVIDIA will pay its next quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on July 3, 2025, to all shareholders of record on June 11, 2025.

    Q1 Fiscal 2026 Summary

    GAAP
    ($ in millions, except earnings
    per share)
      Q1 FY26     Q4 FY25     Q1 FY25   Q/Q   Y/Y  
    Revenue $44,062   $39,331   $26,044   12%   69%  
    Gross margin   60.5%     73.0%     78.4%   (12.5) pts   (17.9) pts  
    Operating expenses $5,030   $4,689   $3,497   7%   44%  
    Operating income $21,638   $24,034   $16,909   (10)%   28%  
    Net income $18,775   $22,091   $14,881   (15)%   26%  
    Diluted earnings per share* $0.76   $0.89   $0.60   (15)%   27%  
    Non-GAAP
    ($ in millions, except earnings
    per share)
      Q1 FY26     Q4 FY25     Q1 FY25   Q/Q   Y/Y  
    Revenue $44,062   $39,331   $26,044   12%   69%  
    Gross margin   61.0%     73.5%     78.9%   (12.5) pts   (17.9) pts  
    Gross margin excluding H20 charge   71.3%          
    Operating expenses $3,583   $3,378   $2,501   6%   43%  
    Operating income $23,275   $25,516   $18,059   (9)%   29%  
    Net income $19,894   $22,066   $15,238   (10)%   31%  
    Diluted earnings per share* $0.81   $0.89   $0.61   (9)%   33%  
    Diluted earnings per share excluding H20 charge and related tax impact $0.96          
     
     
    *All per share amounts presented herein have been retroactively adjusted to reflect NVIDIA’s ten-for-one stock split, which was effective June 7, 2024.
     

    Outlook
    NVIDIA’s outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 is as follows:

    • Revenue is expected to be $45.0 billion, plus or minus 2%. This outlook reflects a loss in H20 revenue of approximately $8.0 billion due to the recent export control limitations.
    • GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be 71.8% and 72.0%, respectively, plus or minus 50 basis points. The company is continuing to work toward achieving gross margins in the mid-70% range late this year.
    • GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $5.7 billion and $4.0 billion, respectively. Full year fiscal 2026 operating expense growth is expected to be in the mid-30% range.
    • GAAP and non-GAAP other income and expense are expected to be an income of approximately $450 million, excluding gains and losses from non-marketable and publicly-held equity securities.
    • GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates are expected to be 16.5%, plus or minus 1%, excluding any discrete items.

    Highlights
    NVIDIA achieved progress since its previous earnings announcement in these areas: 

    Data Center

    • First-quarter revenue was $39.1 billion, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 73% from a year ago.
    • Announced that NVIDIA is building factories in the U.S. and working with its partners to produce NVIDIA AI supercomputers in the U.S.
    • Introduced NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra and NVIDIA Dynamo for accelerating and scaling AI reasoning models.
    • Announced partnership with HUMAIN to build AI factories in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to drive the next wave of artificial intelligence development.
    • Unveiled Stargate UAE, a next-generation AI infrastructure cluster in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, alongside strategic partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank Group and Cisco.
    • Revealed plans to work with Foxconn and the Taiwan government to build an AI factory supercomputer.
    • Announced NVIDIA is speeding the IT infrastructure transition to enterprise AI factories with NVIDIA RTX PRO™ Servers.
    • Unveiled NVLink Fusion™ for industry to build semi-custom AI infrastructure with NVIDIA’s partner ecosystem.
    • Announced NVIDIA Spectrum-X™ and NVIDIA Quantum-X silicon photonics networking switches to scale AI factories to millions of GPUs.
    • Introduced the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD™ built with NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs to provide AI factory supercomputing for agentic AI reasoning.
    • Announced joint initiatives with Alphabet and Google to advance agentic AI solutions, robotics and drug discovery.
    • Announced integration between NVIDIA accelerated computing and inference software with Oracle’s AI infrastructure.
    • Revealed that NVIDIA Blackwell cloud instances are now available on AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
    • Announced that the NVIDIA Blackwell platform set records in the latest MLPerf inference results, delivering up to 30x higher throughput.
    • Announced NVIDIA DGX Cloud Lepton™ to connect developers to NVIDIA’s global compute ecosystem.
    • Launched the open Llama Nemotron family of models with reasoning capabilities, providing a foundation for creating advanced AI agents.
    • Introduced the NVIDIA AI Data Platform, a customizable reference design for AI inference workloads.
    • Announced the opening of a research center in Japan that hosts the world’s largest quantum research supercomputer.

    Gaming and AI PC

    • First-quarter Gaming revenue was a record $3.8 billion, up 48% from the previous quarter and up 42% from a year ago.
    • Announced the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 and RTX 5060, bringing Blackwell graphics to gamers at prices starting from $299 for desktops and $1,099 for laptops.
    • Unveiled NVIDIA DLSS 4 is now available in over 125 games, including Black Myth Wukong, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals and Star Wars Outlaws.
    • Announced the Nintendo Switch 2 is powered by an NVIDIA processor and AI-powered DLSS, delivering up to 4K gaming.
    • Launched the NVIDIA RTX Remix modding platform, attracting over 2 million gamers, alongside the release of the Half-Life 2 RTX demo.

    Professional Visualization

    • First-quarter revenue was $509 million, flat with the previous quarter and up 19% from a year ago.
    • Announced the NVIDIA RTX PRO™ Blackwell series for workstations and servers.
    • Unveiled NVIDIA DGX Spark and DGX Station™ personal AI supercomputers powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform.
    • Announced that leading industrial software and service providers Accenture, Ansys, Databricks, SAP, Schneider Electric with ETAP, and Siemens are integrating the NVIDIA Omniverse™ platform into their solutions to accelerate industrial digitalization with physical AI.

    Automotive and Robotics

    • First-quarter Automotive revenue was $567 million, down 1% from the previous quarter and up 72% from a year ago.
    • Announced a collaboration with General Motors on next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using NVIDIA Omniverse, NVIDIA Cosmos™ and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX™.
    • Launched NVIDIA Halos, a unified safety system combining NVIDIA’s automotive hardware, software and advanced AV safety AI research.
    • Announced NVIDIA Isaac™ GR00T N1, the world’s first open humanoid robot foundation model, followed by NVIDIA Isaac™ GR00T N1.5; NVIDIA Isaac GR00T-Dreams, a blueprint for generating synthetic motion data; and NVIDIA Blackwell systems to accelerate humanoid robot development.
    • Released new NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models and physical AI data tools.

    CFO Commentary
    Commentary on the quarter by Colette Kress, NVIDIA’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, is available at https://investor.nvidia.com.

    Conference Call and Webcast Information
    NVIDIA will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results and current financial prospects today at 2 p.m. Pacific time (5 p.m. Eastern time). A live webcast (listen-only mode) of the conference call will be accessible at NVIDIA’s investor relations website, https://investor.nvidia.com. The webcast will be recorded and available for replay until NVIDIA’s conference call to discuss its financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026.

    Non-GAAP Measures
    To supplement NVIDIA’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the company uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP other income (expense), net, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income, or earnings, per diluted share, and free cash flow. For NVIDIA’s investors to be better able to compare its current results with those of previous periods, the company has shown a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. These reconciliations adjust the related GAAP financial measures to exclude stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related and other costs, other, gains/losses from non-marketable and publicly-held equity securities, net, interest expense related to amortization of debt discount, H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges, and the associated tax impact of these items where applicable. The inclusion of H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges in the reconciliations to adjust the related GAAP financial measures was a result of the U.S. government informing NVIDIA on April 9, 2025 that it requires a license for export to China of H20 products. H20 products were designed primarily for the China market. Free cash flow is calculated as GAAP net cash provided by operating activities less both purchases related to property and equipment and intangible assets and principal payments on property and equipment and intangible assets. NVIDIA believes the presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures enhances the user’s overall understanding of the company’s historical financial performance. The presentation of the company’s non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the company’s non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

     
    NVIDIA CORPORATION
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (In millions, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
               
               
          Three Months Ended
          April 27,   April 28,
            2025       2024  
               
    Revenue $ 44,062     $ 26,044  
    Cost of revenue   17,394       5,638  
    Gross profit   26,668       20,406  
               
    Operating expenses      
      Research and development   3,989       2,720  
      Sales, general and administrative   1,041       777  
        Total operating expenses   5,030       3,497  
               
    Operating income   21,638       16,909  
      Interest income   515       359  
      Interest expense   (63 )     (64 )
      Other income (expense), net   (180 )     75  
        Total other income (expense), net   272       370  
               
    Income before income tax   21,910       17,279  
    Income tax expense   3,135       2,398  
    Net income $ 18,775     $ 14,881  
               
    Net income per share:      
      Basic $ 0.77     $ 0.60  
      Diluted $ 0.76     $ 0.60  
               
    Weighted average shares used in per share computation:      
      Basic   24,441       24,620  
      Diluted   24,611       24,890  
               
    NVIDIA CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)
                 
                 
            April 27,   January 26,
              2025     2025  
    ASSETS        
                 
    Current assets:        
      Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities   $ 53,691   $ 43,210  
      Accounts receivable, net     22,132     23,065  
      Inventories     11,333     10,080  
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets     2,779     3,771  
        Total current assets     89,935     80,126  
                 
    Property and equipment, net     7,136     6,283  
    Operating lease assets     1,810     1,793  
    Goodwill     5,498     5,188  
    Intangible assets, net     769     807  
    Deferred income tax assets     13,318     10,979  
    Other assets     6,788     6,425  
        Total assets   $ 125,254   $ 111,601  
                 
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                 
    Current liabilities:        
      Accounts payable   $ 7,331   $ 6,310  
      Accrued and other current liabilities     19,211     11,737  
        Total current liabilities     26,542     18,047  
                 
    Long-term debt     8,464     8,463  
    Long-term operating lease liabilities     1,521     1,519  
    Other long-term liabilities     4,884     4,245  
        Total liabilities     41,411     32,274  
                 
    Shareholders’ equity     83,843     79,327  
        Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 125,254   $ 111,601  
                 
    NVIDIA CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (In millions)
    (Unaudited)
               
               
          Three Months Ended
          April 27,   April 28,
            2025       2024  
               
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net income $ 18,775     $ 14,881  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash      
    provided by operating activities:      
      Stock-based compensation expense   1,474       1,011  
      Depreciation and amortization   611       410  
      (Gains) losses on non-marketable equity securities and publicly-held equity securities, net   175       (69 )
      Deferred income taxes   (2,177 )     (1,577 )
      Other   (98 )     (145 )
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:      
      Accounts receivable   933       (2,366 )
      Inventories   (1,258 )     (577 )
      Prepaid expenses and other assets   560       (726 )
      Accounts payable   941       (22 )
      Accrued and other current liabilities   7,128       4,202  
      Other long-term liabilities   350       323  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   27,414       15,345  
               
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
      Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities   3,122       4,004  
      Proceeds from sales of marketable securities   467       149  
      Proceeds from sales of non-marketable equity securities         55  
      Purchases of marketable securities   (6,546 )     (9,303 )
      Purchase related to property and equipment and intangible assets   (1,227 )     (369 )
      Purchases of non-marketable equity securities   (649 )     (190 )
      Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (383 )     (39 )
    Net cash used in investing activities   (5,216 )     (5,693 )
               
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
      Proceeds related to employee stock plans   370       285  
      Payments related to repurchases of common stock   (14,095 )     (7,740 )
      Payments related to employee stock plan taxes   (1,532 )     (1,752 )
      Dividends paid   (244 )     (98 )
      Principal payments on property and equipment and intangible assets   (52 )     (40 )
    Net cash used in financing activities   (15,553 )     (9,345 )
               
    Change in cash and cash equivalents   6,645       307  
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   8,589       7,280  
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 15,234     $ 7,587  
               
      NVIDIA CORPORATION  
      RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES  
      (In millions, except per share data)  
      (Unaudited)  
                       
            Three Months Ended  
            April 27,   January 26,   April 28,  
              2025       2025       2024    
                       
      GAAP cost of revenue $ 17,394     $ 10,608     $ 5,638    
      GAAP gross profit   $ 26,668     $ 28,723     $ 20,406    
        GAAP gross margin     60.5%       73.0%       78.4%    
        Acquisition-related and other costs (A)   123       118       119    
        Stock-based compensation expense (B)   64       53       36    
        Other     3             (1 )  
      Non-GAAP cost of revenue $ 17,204     $ 10,437     $ 5,484    
      Non-GAAP gross profit $ 26,858     $ 28,894     $ 20,560    
        Non-GAAP gross margin     61.0%       73.5%       78.9%    
                       
      GAAP operating expenses $ 5,030     $ 4,689     $ 3,497    
        Stock-based compensation expense (B)   (1,410 )     (1,268 )     (975 )  
        Acquisition-related and other costs (A)   (37 )     (43 )     (21 )  
      Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 3,583     $ 3,378     $ 2,501    
                       
      GAAP operating income $ 21,638     $ 24,034     $ 16,909    
        Total impact of non-GAAP adjustments to operating income   1,637       1,482       1,150    
      Non-GAAP operating income $ 23,275     $ 25,516     $ 18,059    
                       
      GAAP total other income (expense), net $ 272     $ 1,183     $ 370    
        (Gains) losses from non-marketable equity securities and publicly-held equity securities, net   175       (727 )     (69 )  
        Interest expense related to amortization of debt discount   1       1       1    
      Non-GAAP total other income (expense), net $ 448     $ 457     $ 302    
                       
      GAAP net income   $ 18,775     $ 22,091     $ 14,881    
        Total pre-tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments   1,813       756       1,082    
        Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments (C)   (694 )     (781 )     (725 )  
      Non-GAAP net income $ 19,894     $ 22,066     $ 15,238    
                       
      Diluted net income per share (D)            
        GAAP   $ 0.76     $ 0.89     $ 0.60    
        Non-GAAP   $ 0.81     $ 0.89     $ 0.61    
                       
      Weighted average shares used in diluted net income per share computation (D)   24,611       24,706       24,890    
                       
      GAAP net cash provided by operating activities $ 27,414     $ 16,628     $ 15,345    
        Purchases related to property and equipment and intangible assets   (1,227 )     (1,077 )     (369 )  
        Principal payments on property and equipment and intangible assets   (52 )     (32 )     (40 )  
      Free cash flow   $ 26,135     $ 15,519     $ 14,936    
                       
         
                       
                       
      (A) Acquisition-related and other costs are comprised of amortization of intangible assets, transaction costs, and certain compensation charges and are included in the following line items:  
            Three Months Ended  
            April 27,   January 26,   April 28,  
              2025       2025       2024    
        Cost of revenue   $ 123     $ 118     $ 119    
        Research and development $ 28     $ 27     $ 12    
        Sales, general and administrative $ 9     $ 16     $ 8    
                       
      (B) Stock-based compensation consists of the following:    
            Three Months Ended  
            April 27,   January 26,   April 28,  
              2025       2025       2024    
        Cost of revenue   $ 64     $ 53     $ 36    
        Research and development $ 1,063     $ 955     $ 727    
        Sales, general and administrative $ 347     $ 313     $ 248    
                       
      (C) Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments, including the recognition of excess tax benefits or deficiencies related to stock-based compensation under GAAP accounting standard (ASU 2016-09).  
                       
      (D) Reflects a ten-for-one stock split on June 7, 2024.  
         
                       
                       
                       
                       
                    Three Months  
                    Ended  
                    April 27,  
                      2025    
                    ($ in millions)  
      GAAP gross profit           $ 26,668    
      GAAP gross margin             60.5%    
        Stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, and other costs           190    
        H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges           4,538    
      Non-GAAP gross profit (as adjusted to exclude H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges)         $ 31,396    
      Non-GAAP gross margin (as adjusted to exclude H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges)           71.3%    
                       
                       
      GAAP net income           $ 18,775    
        Total pre-tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments and H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges           6,351    
        Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments and H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges           (1,491 )  
      Non-GAAP net income (as adjusted to exclude H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges)         $ 23,635    
                       
      Diluted net income per share            
        GAAP           $ 0.76    
        Non-GAAP (as adjusted to exclude H20 excess inventory and purchase obligation charges)         $ 0.96    
                       
      Weighted average shares used in diluted net income per share computation           24,611    
                       
    NVIDIA CORPORATION  
    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP OUTLOOK  
           
       
        Q2 FY2026
    Outlook
     
        ($ in millions)  
           
    GAAP gross margin   71.8%    
      Impact of stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, and other costs   0.2%    
    Non-GAAP gross margin   72.0%    
           
    GAAP operating expenses $ 5,700    
      Stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, and other costs   (1,700 )  
    Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 4,000    
           

    About NVIDIA
    NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the world leader in accelerated computing.

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    Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: the impact of H20 export licensing requirements; global demand for NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure; the demand for AI computing accelerating; countries recognizing AI as essential infrastructure and NVIDIA’s role; AI factories fueling a new industrial revolution and their impact; expectations with respect to growth, performance and benefits of NVIDIA’s products, services and technologies, including Blackwell, and related trends and drivers; expectations with respect to supply and demand for NVIDIA’s products, services and technologies, including Blackwell, and related matters including inventory, production and distribution; expectations with respect to NVIDIA’s third party arrangements, including with its collaborators and partners; expectations with respect to technology developments and related trends and drivers; future NVIDIA cash dividends or other returns to stockholders; NVIDIA’s financial and business outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and beyond; projected market growth and trends; expectations with respect to AI and related industries; and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic and political conditions; NVIDIA’s reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test NVIDIA’s products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to NVIDIA’s existing product and technologies; market acceptance of NVIDIA’s products or NVIDIA’s partners’ products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of NVIDIA’s products or technologies when integrated into systems; and changes in applicable laws and regulations, as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the most recent reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company’s website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

    © 2025 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DGX Cloud Lepton, DGX Station, GeForce RTX, NVIDIA Cosmos, NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, NVIDIA Isaac, NVIDIA Omniverse, NVIDIA RTX PRO, NVIDIA Spectrum-X, and NVLink Fusion are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/aabe86db-ce89-4434-b83c-495082979801

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs 

    Source: US State of New York

    EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and funding that help maintain the United States’ position as a global leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). On April 18, NSF began terminating projects focused on increasing the participation of women, minorities, and people with disabilities in STEM fields. On May 2, NSF announced that it would also cap “indirect costs” of research projects like laboratory space, equipment, and facility services at 15 percent. This arbitrary limit on indirect costs would slash millions of dollars for groundbreaking scientific research across the country, jeopardizing national security, the economy, and public health. With this lawsuit, Attorney General James and the coalition are seeking a court order blocking the implementation of NSF’s new directives to eliminate programs addressing diversity in STEM and cut vital funding for research across the country.

    “Every time we go online, scan a barcode at checkout, or get an MRI, we use technology made possible by the National Science Foundation,” said Attorney General James. “This administration’s attacks on basic science and essential efforts to ensure diversity in STEM will weaken our economy and our national security. Putting politics over science will only set our country back, and I will continue to fight to protect critical scientific research and education.”

    Since its creation in 1950, NSF has been an independent federal agency crucial to maintaining the United States’ dominance in STEM. From developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to creating innovative solutions to environmental and energy challenges, NSF-funded research at American universities is vital to addressing the nation’s biggest challenges and maintaining the country’s competitive edge.

    NSF also has a Congressionally-mandated focus on improving diversity in STEM fields. Congress has instructed in law that a “core strategy” of NSF’s work must be to increase the participation of people who have historically been left out of STEM occupations. This policy has been a success. As Attorney General James and the coalition note, between 1995 and 2017, the number of women in science and engineering occupations, or with science or engineering degrees, has doubled. During that same time, people of color went from 15 percent to 35 percent of science and engineering job or degree holders.

    As a result of NSF’s April 18 directive to terminate programs seeking to increase diversity in STEM, dozens of projects have been canceled. In New York, these include 18 programs funded with $11 million in NSF funds within the City University of New York (CUNY) that specifically seek to promote participation in STEM fields by women, minorities, and people with disabilities. All of those programs have had their funding canceled.

    Attorney General James and the coalition also assert in the lawsuit that NSF’s directive to cap indirect costs at 15 percent would devastate scientific research at universities throughout the country. Twenty-three campuses across the State University of New York (SUNY) system participate in NSF-funded research and received over $104 million in NSF funding in fiscal year 2024. These funds supported cutting-edge research, including microelectronics research at the University at Buffalo, world-leading atmospheric science and climate research at the University at Albany, and the NSF Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine led by Binghamton University, which aims to establish a hub for new battery technology to decrease dependence on technology from China.

    As Attorney General James and the coalition argue, NSF’s new cap would mean essential research and infrastructure would be cut, leading to critical projects being abandoned, staff laid off, and research essential to national security, public health, and economic stability ending. In fiscal year 2025, SUNY expects to receive $24.6 million for indirect costs. A 15 percent cap on indirect costs would slash $18 million in critical research funding for the SUNY system. The administration’s unlawful attempts to cap indirect costs at 15 percent for National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Energy (DOE) grants have already been stopped by courts, in part due to a lawsuit brought by Attorney General James and 21 other attorneys general.

    Attorney General James and the coalition argue that NSF’s directives violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution by unlawfully changing NSF policy and ignoring Congress’s intent for how NSF should function. The lawsuit seeks a court order ruling NSF’s new policies are illegal and blocking them from being implemented.

    Joining Attorney General James in filing this lawsuit are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Washington.

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  • MIL-OSI: Beneficient Adjourns Annual Meeting of Stockholders to 2 p.m. CDT May 29, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (“Beneficient,” “Ben” or the “Company”), a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets through its proprietary online platform, AltAccess, announced today that the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which had been previously adjourned to 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time today, May 28, 2025, has been once again adjourned to allow for more time for stockholders to vote.

    At this time, there were not present, by remote communication or by proxy, a sufficient number of shares of the Company’s common stock to constitute a quorum. The Company’s Board of Directors continues to believe that all the proposals contained in the proxy statement are advisable and in the best interests of the Company’s stockholders to consider and act upon. Therefore, the Company adjourned the Annual Meeting.

    The meeting has been scheduled to reconvene on May 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time and will be held virtually online at https://www.cstproxy.com/beneficient/2025.

    During the period of the adjournment, the Company will continue to solicit proxies from its stockholders with respect to the proposals set forth in the Company’s proxy statement. Proxies previously submitted in respect to the Annual Meeting will be voted at the reconvened meeting unless properly revoked, and stockholders who have previously submitted a proxy or otherwise voted need not take any action unless they wish to change their vote.

    The Company encourages all stockholders who have not yet voted to do so before May 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central time. The stockholders may vote by internet at https://www.cstproxyvote.com, or by telephone at 1 (866) 894-0536, or by returning a properly executed proxy card to Corporate Secretary, Beneficient, at 325 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 4850, Dallas, Texas 75201.
      
    About Beneficient

    Beneficient (Nasdaq: BENF) – Ben, for short – is on a mission to democratize the global alternative asset investment market by providing traditionally underserved investors − mid-to-high net worth individuals, small-to-midsized institutions and General Partners seeking exit options, anchor commitments and valued-added services for their funds − with solutions that could help them unlock the value in their alternative assets. Ben’s AltQuote™ tool provides customers with a range of potential exit options within minutes, while customers can log on to the AltAccess® portal to explore opportunities and receive proposals in a secure online environment.

    Its subsidiary, Beneficient Fiduciary Financial, L.L.C., received its charter under the State of Kansas’ Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institution (TEFFI) Act and is subject to regulatory oversight by the Office of the State Bank Commissioner. 

    Additional Information and where to find it

    The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement and associated proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the solicitation of proxies for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (the “Annual Meeting”). The Company, its directors, its executive officers and certain other individuals set forth in the definitive proxy statement will be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in respect of the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the names of the Company’s directors and executive officers and certain other individuals and their respective interests in the Company by security holdings or otherwise are set forth in the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC, INCLUDING THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and shareholders can obtain a copy of the documents filed by the Company with the SEC, including the definitive proxy statement, free of charge by visiting the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company’s stockholders can also obtain, without charge, a copy of the definitive proxy statement and other relevant filed documents when available from the Company’s website at www.trustben.com. 

    Contact

    investors@beneficient.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Brooge Energy Voluntarily Delists from Nasdaq

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brooge Energy Limited, (“BEL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BROG), a Cayman Islands-based infrastructure provider, which is engaged in Clean Petroleum Products and Biofuels and Crude Oil storage and related services, today announced that it has provided notification to The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) of its intent to voluntarily delist the Company’s ordinary shares (the “Shares”), from the Nasdaq Capital Market and subsequently deregister with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company intends to file a Form 25 (Notification of Removal from Listing) with the SEC and Nasdaq relating to the delisting of its Shares on or about June 9, 2025. As a result, the Company expects the last day of quotation of its Shares on Nasdaq will be on or about June 19, 2025. The Company does not intend to list the Shares on another securities exchange.

    Following the termination of the quotation of the Company’s Shares from Nasdaq, the Company intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC on or about June 19, 2025 to suspend its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act. As a result of the filing of the Form 15, the Company’s obligation to file certain Exchange Act reports and forms with the SEC, including Forms 20-F and 6-K, will immediately cease. Other SEC filing requirements will terminate upon the effectiveness of the deregistration. Although the Company will have no continuing requirement to file periodic reports with the SEC after June 19, 2025, the Company expects that the formal deregistration of its Securities will become effective 90 days after the filing of the Form 15 with the SEC. The documents filed with the SEC will be available at www.sec.gov.

    The withdrawal of the Shares from listing and registration is being undertaken following a determination by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) that such delisting and deregistration is in the best interest of the Company and the holders of its Shares. The Board’s decision was based on a careful review of numerous factors, including but not limited to, the lack of an active trading market for the Company’s securities, the required resources and expenses relating to continued Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Nasdaq disclosure and reporting requirements and related regulatory burdens which have resulted and would continue to result in significant operating expense and attention of the Company’s management team.

    About Brooge Energy Limited
    BEL is a Cayman Islands-based infrastructure provider which is engaged in Clean Petroleum Products and Biofuels and Crude Oil storage and related services. BEL conducts the business and operations through its subsidiary BPGIC FZE. BPGIC FZE is strategically located outside the Strait of Hormuz at the Port of Fujairah in the Emirate of Fujairah in the UAE Its business differentiates itself from competitors by providing customers with fast order processing times, excellent customer service and high accuracy blending services with low product losses.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements that are not historical facts and constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect management’s current views based on certain assumptions, and they involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events or performance may differ materially from the forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including risks described in public reports filed by BEL with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. BEL does not undertake any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Investor Contact
    KCSA Strategic Communications
    Valter Pinto, Managing Director
    +1 212-896-1254
    BROG@kcsa.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Nutanix Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

     

    Delivers Outperformance Across All Guided Metrics

    Reports 18% YoY ARR Growth and Strong Free Cash Flow

    SAN JOSE, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended April 30, 2025.

    “We delivered solid third quarter results, above the high end of our guided ranges, driven by the strength of the Nutanix Cloud Platform and demand from businesses looking for a trusted long-term partner,” said Rajiv Ramaswami, President and CEO of Nutanix. “Our recent announcements around support for external storage, modern applications, and generative AI reflect our continued focus on driving innovation and broadening our partnerships to further enhance the value proposition of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.”

    “Our third quarter results included 18% year-over-year ARR growth and strong year-to-date free cash flow generation,” said Rukmini Sivaraman, CFO of Nutanix. “We remain focused on delivering sustainable, profitable growth.”

    Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Summary

      Q3 FY’25 Q3 FY’24 Y/Y Change
    Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)1 $2.14 billion $1.82 billion 18%
    Average Contract Duration2 3.1 years 3.0 years 0.1 year
    Revenue $639.0 million $524.6 million 22%
    GAAP Gross Margin 87.0% 84.8% 220 bps
    Non-GAAP Gross Margin 88.2% 86.5% 170 bps
    GAAP Operating Expenses $507.3 million $456.5 million 11%
    Non-GAAP Operating Expenses $426.5 million $380.4 million 12%
    GAAP Operating Income (Loss) $48.6 million $(11.6) million $60.2 million
    Non-GAAP Operating Income $137.1 million $73.3 million $63.8 million
    GAAP Operating Margin 7.6% (2.2)% 980 bps
    Non-GAAP Operating Margin 21.5% 14.0% 750 bps
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $218.5 million $96.4 million $122.1 million
    Free Cash Flow $203.4 million $78.3 million $125.1 million
           

    Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures, to the extent available, are provided in the tables of this press release.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • Nutanix held its annual .NEXT conference in Washington, D.C. on May 7 – 9, and made the following announcements at the event:

    Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Outlook

    Revenue $635 – $645 million  
    Non-GAAP Operating Margin 15.5% to 16.5%  
    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Diluted)3 Approximately 297 million  
         

    Fiscal 2025 Outlook

    Revenue $2.52 – $2.53 billion  
    Non-GAAP Operating Margin ~20.5%  
    Free Cash Flow $700 – $730 million  
         

    Supplementary materials to this press release, including our third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings presentation, can be found at https://ir.nutanix.com/financial/quarterly-results.

    Webcast and Conference Call Information

    Nutanix executives will discuss the Company’s third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time/1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Interested parties may access the conference call by registering at this link to receive dial in details and a unique PIN number. The conference call will also be webcast live on the Nutanix Investor Relations website at ir.nutanix.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the Nutanix Investor Relations website at ir.nutanix.com shortly after the call.

    Footnotes

    1Annual Recurring Revenue, or ARR, for any given period, is defined as the sum of ACV for all subscription contracts in effect as of the end of a specific period. For the purposes of this calculation, we assume that the contract term begins on the date a contract is booked, unless the terms of such contract prevent us from fulfilling our obligations until a later period, and irrespective of the periods in which we would recognize revenue for such contract. Excludes all life-of-device contracts. ACV is defined as the total annualized value of a contract. The total annualized value for a contract is calculated by dividing the total value of the contract by the number of years in the term of such contract. Excludes amounts related to professional services and hardware.

    2Average Contract Duration represents the dollar-weighted term, calculated on a billings basis, across all subscription contracts, as well as our limited number of life-of-device contracts, using an assumed term of five years for life-of-device licenses, executed in the period.

    3Weighted average share count used in computing diluted non-GAAP net income per share.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Key Performance Measures

    To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release includes the following non-GAAP financial and other key performance measures: non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, free cash flow, Annual Recurring Revenue (or ARR), and Average Contract Duration. In computing non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items such as stock-based compensation and the related income tax impact, costs associated with our acquisitions (such as amortization of acquired intangible assets, income tax-related impact, and other acquisition-related costs), restructuring charges, litigation settlement accruals and legal fees related to certain litigation matters, the amortization and conversion of the debt discount and issuance costs related to debt, interest expense related to debt, inducement expense related to the repurchase of convertible senior notes, and other non-recurring transactions and the related tax impact. Non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP operating margin are financial measures which we believe provide useful information to investors because they provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses and expenditures such as stock-based compensation expense that may not be indicative of our ongoing core business operating results. Free cash flow is a performance measure that we believe provides useful information to our management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after capital expenditures, and we define free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. ARR is a performance measure that we believe provides useful information to our management and investors as it allows us to better track the topline growth of our subscription business because it takes into account variability in term lengths. We use these non-GAAP financial and key performance measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. However, these non-GAAP financial and key performance measures have limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, and free cash flow are not substitutes for gross margin, operating expenses, operating income (loss), operating margin, and net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, respectively. There is no GAAP measure that is comparable to ARR or Average Contract Duration, so we have not reconciled the ARR or Average Contract Duration data included in this press release to any GAAP measure. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures as tools for comparison. We urge you to review the reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included below in the tables captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Profit Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow,” and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. This press release also includes the following forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures as part of our fourth quarter fiscal 2025 outlook and/or our fiscal 2025 outlook: non-GAAP operating margin and free cash flow. We are unable to reconcile these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures without unreasonable efforts, as we are currently unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the type and extent of certain items that would be expected to impact the GAAP financial measures for these periods but would not impact the non-GAAP financial measures.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains express and implied forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding: our business momentum and prospects, including the strength of our platform, demand from businesses looking for a trusted long-term partner, and our continued focus on driving innovation and broadening our partnerships; our focus on delivering sustainable, profitable growth; our fourth quarter fiscal 2025 outlook; and our fiscal 2025 outlook.

    These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and instead are based on our current expectations, estimates, opinions, and beliefs. Consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements. The accuracy of these forward-looking statements depends upon future events and involves risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including factors that may be beyond our control, that may cause these statements to be inaccurate and cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by such statements, including, among others: the inherent uncertainty or assumptions and estimates underlying our projections and guidance, which are necessarily speculative in nature; any failure to successfully implement or realize the full benefits of, or unexpected difficulties or delays in successfully implementing or realizing the full benefits of, our business plans, strategies, initiatives, vision, objectives, momentum, prospects and outlook; our ability to achieve, sustain and/or manage future growth effectively; the rapid evolution of the markets in which we compete, including the introduction, or acceleration of adoption of, competing solutions, including public cloud infrastructure; failure to timely and successfully meet our customer needs; delays in or lack of customer or market acceptance of our new solutions, products, services, product features or technology; macroeconomic or geopolitical uncertainty; our ability to attract, recruit, train, retain, and, where applicable, ramp to full productivity, qualified employees and key personnel; factors that could result in the significant fluctuation of our future quarterly operating results (including anticipated changes to our revenue and product mix, the timing and magnitude of orders, shipments and acceptance of our solutions in any given quarter, our ability to attract new and retain existing end-customers, changes in the pricing and availability of certain components of our solutions, and fluctuations in demand and competitive pricing pressures for our solutions); our ability to form new or maintain and strengthen existing strategic alliances and partnerships, as well as our ability to manage any changes thereto; our ability to make share repurchases; and other risks detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on September 19, 2024 and our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. Additional information will be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2025, which should be read in conjunction with this press release and the financial results included herein. Our SEC filings are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at ir.nutanix.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, we assume no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or subsequent events or circumstances.

    About Nutanix

    Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running applications and managing data, anywhere. With Nutanix, companies can reduce complexity and simplify operations, freeing them to focus on their business outcomes. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure, Nutanix is trusted by companies worldwide to power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively. Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on social media @nutanix.

    © 2025 Nutanix, Inc. All rights reserved. Nutanix, the Nutanix logo, and all Nutanix product and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of Nutanix, Inc. (“Nutanix”) in the United States and other countries. Other brand names or marks mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s). This press release is for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes a warranty or other binding commitment by Nutanix.

    Investor Contact:
    Richard Valera
    ir@nutanix.com

    Media Contact:
    Jennifer Massaro
    pr@nutanix.com

     
    NUTANIX, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited)
     
        As of  
        July 31,
    2024
        April 30,
    2025
     
        (in thousands)  
    Assets            
    Current assets:            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 655,270     $ 872,599  
    Short-term investments     339,072       1,009,870  
    Accounts receivable, net     229,796       270,232  
    Deferred commissions—current     159,849       147,361  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     97,307       110,981  
    Total current assets     1,481,294       2,411,043  
    Property and equipment, net     136,180       143,711  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     109,133       142,200  
    Deferred commissions—non-current     198,962       180,111  
    Intangible assets, net     5,153       2,809  
    Goodwill     185,235       185,235  
    Other assets—non-current     27,961       31,521  
    Total assets   $ 2,143,918     $ 3,096,630  
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit            
    Current liabilities:            
    Accounts payable   $ 45,066     $ 49,596  
    Accrued compensation and benefits     195,602       175,814  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     24,967       22,463  
    Deferred revenue—current     954,543       1,008,731  
    Operating lease liabilities—current     24,163       24,951  
    Total current liabilities     1,244,341       1,281,555  
    Deferred revenue—non-current     918,163       1,020,467  
    Operating lease liabilities—non-current     90,359       120,351  
    Convertible senior notes, net     570,073       1,342,601  
    Other liabilities—non-current     49,130       43,090  
    Total liabilities     2,872,066       3,808,064  
    Stockholders’ deficit:            
    Common stock     7       7  
    Additional paid-in capital     4,118,898       4,179,565  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     146       3,391  
    Accumulated deficit     (4,847,199 )     (4,894,397 )
    Total stockholders’ deficit     (728,148 )     (711,434 )
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit   $ 2,143,918     $ 3,096,630  
     
    NUTANIX, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands, except per share data)  
    Revenue:                        
    Product   $ 255,465     $ 345,479     $ 802,047     $ 1,001,585  
    Support, entitlements and other services     269,112       293,504       798,817       883,075  
    Total revenue     524,577       638,983       1,600,864       1,884,660  
    Cost of revenue:                        
    Product (1)(2)     8,469       6,776       28,105       23,969  
    Support, entitlements and other services (1)     71,150       76,215       215,029       226,980  
    Total cost of revenue     79,619       82,991       243,134       250,949  
    Gross profit     444,958       555,992       1,357,730       1,633,711  
    Operating expenses:                        
    Sales and marketing (1)(2)     245,901       260,402       717,926       775,185  
    Research and development (1)     159,220       186,413       471,596       543,157  
    General and administrative (1)     51,425       60,532       148,457       174,036  
    Total operating expenses     456,546       507,347       1,337,979       1,492,378  
    (Loss) income from operations     (11,588 )     48,645       19,751       141,333  
    Other income (expense), net     659       15,954       (2,520 )     25,172  
    (Loss) income before provision for income taxes     (10,929 )     64,599       17,231       166,505  
    Provision for income taxes     4,687       1,236       15,905       16,789  
    Net (loss) income   $ (15,616 )   $ 63,363     $ 1,326     $ 149,716  
    Net (loss) income per share attributable to Class
    A common stockholders, basic
      $ (0.06 )   $ 0.24     $ 0.01     $ 0.56  
    Net (loss) income per share attributable to Class
    A common stockholders, diluted
      $ (0.06 )   $ 0.22     $ 0.05     $ 0.52  
    Weighted average shares used in computing net
    (loss) income per share attributable to Class A
    common stockholders, basic
        245,766       267,566       243,688       267,081  
    Weighted average shares used in computing net
    (loss) income per share attributable to Class A
    common stockholders, diluted
        245,766       296,804       297,055       292,942  

    ________________
    (1)   Includes the following stock-based compensation expense:

        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Product cost of revenue   $ 1,576     $ 401     $ 5,201     $ 2,425  
    Support, entitlements and other services cost of revenue     6,391       6,623       20,690       20,768  
    Sales and marketing     18,901       19,513       61,110       61,558  
    Research and development     38,719       42,162       117,664       132,489  
    General and administrative     16,705       15,543       47,594       49,179  
    Total stock-based compensation expense   $ 82,292     $ 84,242     $ 252,259     $ 266,419  

    ________________
    (2)   Includes the following amortization of intangible assets:

        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Product cost of revenue   $ 766     $ 546     $ 2,626     $ 2,080  
    Sales and marketing     99       89       218       265  
    Total amortization of intangible assets   $ 865     $ 635     $ 2,844     $ 2,345  
     
    NUTANIX, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
     
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Cash flows from operating activities:            
    Net income   $ 1,326     $ 149,716  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
               
    Depreciation and amortization     54,986       54,451  
    Stock-based compensation     252,259       266,419  
    Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs     33,738       2,519  
    Inducement expense from partial repurchase of the 2027 Notes           11,347  
    Operating lease cost, net of accretion     24,009       21,355  
    Non-cash interest expense     15,143        
    Other     (14,117 )     (4,690 )
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
    Accounts receivable, net     (49,669 )     (14,084 )
    Deferred commissions     5,199       31,339  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     37,588       (10,589 )
    Accounts payable     10,326       3,774  
    Accrued compensation and benefits     29,660       (10,528 )
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     (83,857 )     (5,601 )
    Operating leases, net     (22,394 )     (23,640 )
    Deferred revenue     134,037       130,139  
       Net cash provided by operating activities     428,234       601,927  
    Cash flows from investing activities:            
    Maturities of investments     625,519       272,846  
    Purchases of investments     (740,034 )     (941,406 )
    Sales of investments           2,011  
    Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (4,500 )      
    Purchases of property and equipment     (54,813 )     (59,533 )
       Net cash used in investing activities     (173,828 )     (726,082 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:            
    Proceeds from sales of shares through employee equity incentive plans     50,660       68,525  
    Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards     (111,620 )     (212,919 )
    Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, net of issuance costs           848,010  
    Payment of third-party debt issuance costs           (3,448 )
    Partial repurchase of the 2027 Notes           (95,453 )
    Payment of revolver issuance costs           (2,794 )
    Repurchases of common stock     (106,131 )     (257,859 )
    Payment of finance lease obligations     (2,928 )     (2,943 )
       Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (170,019 )     341,119  
    Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   $ 84,387     $ 216,964  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period     515,771       655,662  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period   $ 600,158     $ 872,626  
    Restricted cash (1)     2,131       27  
    Cash and cash equivalents—end of period   $ 598,027     $ 872,599  
    Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:            
    Cash paid for income taxes   $ 20,938     $ 25,550  
    Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and
    financing information:
               
    Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and
    accrued and other liabilities
      $ 983     $ 1,186  
    Unpaid taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards included
    in accrued expenses and other liabilities
      $     $ 2,554  

    ________________
    (1)   Included within other assets—non-current in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

    Reconciliation of Revenue to Billings
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Total revenue   $ 524,577     $ 638,983     $ 1,600,864     $ 1,884,660  
    Change in deferred revenue     32,708       8,062       134,037       130,139  
    Total billings   $ 557,285     $ 647,045     $ 1,734,901     $ 2,014,799  
    Disaggregation of Revenue and Billings
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Disaggregation of revenue:                        
    Subscription revenue   $ 486,620     $ 609,663     $ 1,498,081     $ 1,794,777  
    Professional services revenue     26,240       28,001       74,083       83,316  
    Other non-subscription product revenue     11,717       1,319       28,700       6,567  
    Total revenue   $ 524,577     $ 638,983     $ 1,600,864     $ 1,884,660  
    Disaggregation of billings:                        
    Subscription billings   $ 515,920     $ 627,249     $ 1,617,593     $ 1,925,278  
    Professional services billings     29,648       18,477       88,608       82,954  
    Other non-subscription product billings     11,717       1,319       28,700       6,567  
    Total billings   $ 557,285     $ 647,045     $ 1,734,901     $ 2,014,799  


    Subscription revenue —
    Subscription revenue includes any performance obligation which has a defined term, and is generated from the sales of software entitlement and support subscriptions, subscription software licenses and cloud-based software-as-a-service, or SaaS, offerings.

    • Ratable — We recognize revenue from software entitlement and support subscriptions and SaaS offerings ratably over the contractual service period, the substantial majority of which relate to software entitlement and support subscriptions.
    • Upfront — Revenue from our subscription software licenses is generally recognized upfront upon transfer of control to the customer, which happens when we make the software available to the customer.

    Professional services revenue — We also sell professional services with our products. We recognize revenue related to professional services as they are performed.

    Other non-subscription product revenue — Other non-subscription product revenue includes approximately $11.1 million and $26.3 million of non-portable software revenue for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, $0.5 million and $2.9 million of non-portable software revenue for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2025, respectively, $0.6 million and $2.4 million of hardware revenue for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2024, respectively, and $0.8 million and $3.7 million of hardware revenue for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2025, respectively.

    • Non-portable software revenue — Non-portable software revenue includes sales of our platform when delivered on a configured-to-order appliance by us or one of our OEM partners. The software licenses associated with these sales are typically non-portable and can be used over the life of the appliance on which the software is delivered. Revenue from our non-portable software products is generally recognized upon transfer of control to the customer.
    • Hardware revenue — In the infrequent transactions where the hardware appliance is purchased directly from Nutanix, we consider ourselves to be the principal in the transaction and we record revenue and costs of goods sold on a gross basis. We consider the amount allocated to hardware revenue to be equivalent to the cost of the hardware procured. Hardware revenue is generally recognized upon transfer of control to the customer.
     
    Annual Recurring Revenue
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)   $ 1,820,207     $ 2,142,969     $ 1,820,207     $ 2,142,969  
     
    Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Profit Measures
    (Unaudited)
     
        GAAP     Non-GAAP Adjustments     Non-GAAP  
        Three Months Ended April 30, 2025     (1)     (2)     (3)     (4)     (5)     (6)     Three Months Ended April 30, 2025  
        (in thousands, except percentages and per share data)  
    Gross profit   $ 555,992     $ 7,024     $ 546     $     $     $     $     $ 563,562  
    Gross margin     87.0 %     1.1 %     0.1 %                             88.2 %
    Operating expenses:                                                
    Sales and marketing     260,402       (19,513 )     (89 )                             240,800  
    Research and development     186,413       (42,162 )                                   144,251  
    General and administrative     60,532       (15,543 )           (3,545 )                       41,444  
    Total operating expenses     507,347       (77,218 )     (89 )     (3,545 )                       426,495  
    Income from operations     48,645       84,242       635       3,545                         137,067  
    Operating margin     7.6 %     13.2 %     0.1 %     0.6 %                       21.5 %
    Net income   $ 63,363     $ 84,242     $ 635     $ 3,545     $ (80 )   $ 2,950     $ (29,942 )   $ 124,713  
    Weighted shares outstanding, basic     267,566                                           267,566  
    Weighted shares outstanding, diluted (7)     296,804                                           296,804  
    Net income per share, basic   $ 0.24     $ 0.32     $     $ 0.01     $     $ 0.01     $ (0.11 )   $ 0.47  
    Net income per share, diluted (8)   $ 0.22                                         $ 0.42  

    ________________
    (1)   Stock-based compensation expense
    (2)   Amortization of intangible assets
    (3)   Legal fees
    (4)   Other
    (5)   Amortization of debt issuance costs and interest expense related to debt
    (6)   Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and retrospectively applied to comparable prior year periods, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 20% for the purposes of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP income per share, which is based on our current long-term projections. We believe a long-term projected tax rate of 20% better aligns with the non-GAAP measure of profitability, reduces volatility of the non-GAAP tax rate and provides better consistency across reporting periods. Our estimated long-term projected tax rate is subject to change for a variety of reasons, including tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate, changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. We will re-evaluate our long-term projected tax rate as appropriate.
    (7)   Includes 29,238 potentially dilutive shares related to convertible senior notes and the issuance of shares under employee equity incentive plans
    (8)   In accordance with ASC 260, in order to calculate GAAP net income per share, diluted, the numerator has been adjusted to add back $1,099 of interest expense related to the convertible senior notes

        GAAP     Non-GAAP Adjustments     Non-GAAP  
        Nine Months Ended April 30, 2025     (1)     (2)     (3)     (4)     (5)     (6)     (7)     Nine Months Ended April 30, 2025  
        (in thousands, except percentages and per share data)  
    Gross profit   $ 1,633,711     $ 23,193     $ 2,080     $     $     $     $     $     $ 1,658,984  
    Gross margin     86.7 %     1.2 %     0.1 %                                   88.0 %
    Operating expenses:                                                      
    Sales and marketing     775,185       (61,558 )     (265 )                                   713,362  
    Research and development     543,157       (132,489 )                                         410,668  
    General and administrative     174,036       (49,179 )           (6,480 )                             118,377  
    Total operating expenses     1,492,378       (243,226 )     (265 )     (6,480 )                             1,242,407  
    Income from operations     141,333       266,419       2,345       6,480                               416,577  
    Operating margin     7.5 %     14.2 %     0.1 %     0.3 %                             22.1 %
    Net income   $ 149,716     $ 266,419     $ 2,345     $ 6,480     $ (210 )   $ 11,347     $ 5,369     $ (74,862 )   $ 366,604  
    Weighted shares outstanding, basic     267,081                                                 267,081  
    Weighted shares outstanding, diluted (8)     292,942                                                 292,942  
    Net income per share, basic   $ 0.56     $ 1.00     $ 0.01     $ 0.02     $     $ 0.04     $ 0.02     $ (0.28 )   $ 1.37  
    Net income per share, diluted (9)   $ 0.52                                               $ 1.25  

    ________________
    (1)   Stock-based compensation expense
    (2)   Amortization of intangible assets
    (3)   Legal fees
    (4)   Other
    (5)   Inducement expense related to partial repurchase of the 2027 Notes
    (6)   Amortization of debt issuance costs and interest expense related to debt
    (7)   Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and retrospectively applied to comparable prior year periods, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 20% for the purposes of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP income per share, which is based on our current long-term projections. We believe a long-term projected tax rate of 20% better aligns with the non-GAAP measure of profitability, reduces volatility of the non-GAAP tax rate and provides better consistency across reporting periods. Our estimated long-term projected tax rate is subject to change for a variety of reasons, including tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate, changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. We will re-evaluate our long-term projected tax rate as appropriate.
    (8)   Includes 25,861 potentially dilutive shares related to convertible senior notes and the issuance of shares under employee equity incentive plans
    (9)   In accordance with ASC 260, in order to calculate GAAP net income per share, diluted, the numerator has been adjusted to add back $2,074 of interest expense related to the convertible senior notes

        GAAP     Non-GAAP Adjustments     Non-GAAP  
        Three Months Ended April 30, 2024     (1)     (2)     (3)     (4)     (5)     (6)     Three Months Ended April 30, 2024  
        (in thousands, except percentages and per share data)  
    Gross profit   $ 444,958     $ 7,967     $ 766     $     $     $     $     $ 453,691  
    Gross margin     84.8 %     1.6 %     0.1 %                             86.5 %
    Operating expenses:                                                
    Sales and marketing     245,901       (18,901 )     (99 )                             226,901  
    Research and development     159,220       (38,719 )                                   120,501  
    General and administrative     51,425       (16,705 )           (1,707 )                       33,013  
    Total operating expenses     456,546       (74,325 )     (99 )     (1,707 )                       380,415  
    (Loss) income from operations     (11,588 )     82,292       865       1,707                         73,276  
    Operating margin     (2.2 )%     15.7 %     0.2 %     0.3 %                       14.0 %
    Net (loss) income   $ (15,616 )   $ 82,292     $ 865     $ 1,707     $ (110 )   $ 16,876     $ (13,453 )   $ 72,561  
    Weighted shares outstanding, basic     245,766                                           245,766  
    Weighted shares outstanding, diluted (7)     245,766                                           301,860  
    Net (loss) income per share, basic   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.33     $     $ 0.01     $     $ 0.07     $ (0.05 )   $ 0.30  
    Net (loss) income per share, diluted   $ (0.06 )                                       $ 0.24  

    ________________
    (1)   Stock-based compensation expense
    (2)   Amortization of intangible assets
    (3)   Legal fees
    (4)   Other
    (5)   Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and interest expense related to convertible senior notes
    (6)   Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and retrospectively applied to comparable prior year periods, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 20% for the purposes of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP income per share, which is based on our current long-term projections. We believe a long-term projected tax rate of 20% better aligns with the non-GAAP measure of profitability, reduces volatility of the non-GAAP tax rate and provides better consistency across reporting periods. Our estimated long-term projected tax rate is subject to change for a variety of reasons, including tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate, changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. We will re-evaluate our long-term projected tax rate as appropriate.
    (7)   Includes 56,094 potentially dilutive shares related to convertible senior notes and the issuance of shares under employee equity incentive plans

        GAAP     Non-GAAP Adjustments     Non-GAAP  
        Nine Months Ended April 30, 2024     (1)     (2)     (3)     (4)     (5)     (6)     (7)     Nine Months Ended April 30, 2024  
        (in thousands, except percentages and per share data)  
    Gross profit   $ 1,357,730     $ 25,891     $ 2,626     $     $     $     $     $     $ 1,386,247  
    Gross margin     84.8 %     1.6 %     0.2 %                                   86.6 %
    Operating expenses:                                                      
    Sales and marketing     717,926       (61,110 )     (218 )     194                               656,792  
    Research and development     471,596       (117,664 )                                         353,932  
    General and administrative     148,457       (47,594 )                 (1,755 )     (225 )                 98,883  
    Total operating expenses     1,337,979       (226,368 )     (218 )     194       (1,755 )     (225 )                 1,109,607  
    Income from operations     19,751       252,259       2,844       (194 )     1,755       225                   276,640  
    Operating margin     1.2 %     15.8 %     0.2 %           0.1 %                       17.3 %
    Net income   $ 1,326     $ 252,259     $ 2,844     $ (194 )   $ 1,755     $ 925     $ 49,874     $ (49,034 )   $ 259,755  
    Weighted shares outstanding, basic     243,688                                                 243,688  
    Weighted shares outstanding, diluted (8)     297,055                                                 297,055  
    Net income per share, basic   $ 0.01     $ 1.04     $ 0.01     $     $ 0.01     $     $ 0.20     $ (0.20 )   $ 1.07  
    Net income per share, diluted (9)   $ 0.05                                               $ 0.87  

    ________________
    (1)   Stock-based compensation expense
    (2)   Amortization of intangible assets
    (3)   Restructuring charges (reversals)
    (4)   Legal fees
    (5)   Other
    (6)   Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and interest expense related to convertible senior notes
    (7)   Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and retrospectively applied to comparable prior year periods, we are using a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate of 20% for the purposes of determining our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP income per share, which is based on our current long-term projections. We believe a long-term projected tax rate of 20% better aligns with the non-GAAP measure of profitability, reduces volatility of the non-GAAP tax rate and provides better consistency across reporting periods. Our estimated long-term projected tax rate is subject to change for a variety of reasons, including tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate, changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. We will re-evaluate our long-term projected tax rate as appropriate.
    (8)   Includes 53,367 potentially dilutive shares related to convertible senior notes and the issuance of shares under employee equity incentive plans
    (9)   In accordance with ASC 260, in order to calculate GAAP net income per share, diluted, the numerator has been adjusted to add back $12,749 of interest expense related to the convertible senior notes

     
    Reconciliation of GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow
    (Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    April 30,
        Nine Months Ended
    April 30,
     
        2024     2025     2024     2025  
        (in thousands)  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 96,353     $ 218,506     $ 428,234     $ 601,927  
    Purchases of property and equipment     (18,029 )     (15,095 )     (54,813 )     (59,533 )
    Free cash flow   $ 78,324     $ 203,411     $ 373,421     $ 542,394  

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  • MIL-OSI: Outdoor Holding Company Announces Settlement and Leadership Transition

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Board Appoints Steve Urvan, Founder of GunBroker.com and Largest Shareholder, as Chairman and CEO

    Announces Regained Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule Regarding Timely Periodic Reporting

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outdoor Holding Company (Nasdaq: POWW, POWWP) (“Outdoors Online,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”), the owner of GunBroker.com, the largest online marketplace for firearms, hunting and related products, today announced that Steve Urvan will serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board following the recent closing of the divestiture of the Company’s ammunition manufacturing division and in connection with the settlement of litigation between Mr. Urvan and the Company. Mr. Urvan’s appointment will be effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 30, 2025, provided that, as of such time, Nasdaq has not objected to the settlement transaction described in more detail below (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Urvan is the founder of GunBroker.com and single largest shareholder of the Company.

    Mr. Urvan commented:

    “I am excited to step into the executive role to drive the core GunBroker business and lead the Company’s recent repositioning of the publicly traded holding company as Outdoor Holding Company. Although there is a lot of hard work ahead, we are going to build a winning culture and set clear operating principles to guide us to success. I look forward to providing updates to all of my fellow shareholders and stakeholders in the coming quarters in a renewed spirit of openness and transparency.”

    The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) determined that Mr. Urvan is the right leader for the Company given his extensive expertise in building, growing and investing in technology and e-commerce companies, which he developed in part founding GunBroker.com and leading that business for 22 years. As part of the leadership transition, Mr. Urvan will also be assuming the Chairman role on the Board.

    Fred Wagenhals, the Company’s founder and former Executive Chairman, commented:

    “As I have stepped into retirement, I have continued to stay focused the performance of Outdoors Online from my position as a large shareholder. Steve’s upcoming appointment, along with the recent rebrand, reflects a continued dedication to accelerating and supporting the Company’s strategic focus on growing its profitable e-commerce segment. I look forward to offering whatever support I can from the shareholder perspective as Steve leverages his significant experience to refocus on capital allocation and ideas that will generate shareholder value for all.”

    Update on Litigation

    In connection with today’s announcement, the Company has settled its ongoing litigation with Mr. Urvan (the “Settlement”). The Settlement, which will become effective on the Effective Date, results in an end to high-cost litigation, locks in a fair resolution, and enables the Company to fully focus on positioning its e-commerce business to increase profitability and shareholder value. As a function of the Settlement, outgoing CEO Jared Smith will immediately resign from the Board on the Effective Date. The Board will be comprised of six total members, consisting of the five remaining independent members and Mr. Urvan.

    Along with his appointment as CEO, Mr. Urvan will receive financial remuneration as a product of the Settlement. For additional information about the terms of the Settlement, see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2025.

    Additionally, to ensure that his focus is on delivering shareholder value, and to effectively align his compensation with performance, Mr. Urvan will take a salary of just $1 in his first year – with bonus or equity grants to be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board as it deems appropriate.

    Period Reporting Compliance

    Upon the May 20, 2025, filing of the Company’s Forms 10-Q for the periods ended September 30 and December 31, 2024, the Company has met the requirement for The Nasdaq Stock Market under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The Company intends to timely file its annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2025.

    About Outdoor Holding Company (dba Outdoors Online)

    AMMO, Inc., the publicly traded parent of GunBroker.com has been rebranded to Outdoor Holding Company, now the sole owner of Outdoors Online, LLC, and operator of GunBroker.com, the largest online marketplace dedicated to firearms, hunting, shooting and related products. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. Ownership policies and regulations are followed using licensed firearms dealers as transfer agents. Launched in 1999, the GunBroker.com website is an informative, secure and safe way to buy and sell firearms, ammunition, shooting accessories and outdoor gear online. GunBroker promotes responsible ownership of guns and firearms. For more information, visit: www.gunbroker.com.

    Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained in this press release are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are presented pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about the expected timing and effectiveness of the Settlement, the expected benefits of the Settlement and leadership transition, the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. Instead, they are based only on Company management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the delayed effectiveness of the Settlement, including the leadership transition, and the risk that Nasdaq objects to the Settlement transaction. Therefore, investors should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements and should review the risks and uncertainties described under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s amended Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2025, and additional disclosures the Company makes in its other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and except as provided by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to any updated forward-looking statements.

    Contacts

    For media:
    Longacre Square Partners
    Rebecca Kral
    AMMO@longacresquare.com

    For investors:
    CoreIR
    Phone: (212) 655-0924
    IR@ammo-inc.com 

    Source: Outdoor Holding Company

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  • MIL-OSI: Silvaco To Present at the Rosenblatt 5th Annual Technology Summit

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO, “Silvaco”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation, today announced that Silvaco’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Babak Taheri, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Keith Tainsky, and Chief Revenue Officer, Ian Chen, will participate in a fireside chat at the Rosenblatt 5th Annual Technology Summit on Wednesday, June 11, at 4 p.m. Eastern time.

    A live webcast, as well as a replay, of the presentation will be available on the company’s investor relations website at https://investors.silvaco.com/.

    About Silvaco
    Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and AI through software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for process and device development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silvaco Group, Inc.’s current expectations. The words “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “project”, “will”, and similar phrases as they relate to Silvaco Group, Inc. are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silvaco Group, Inc. and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.

    Investor Contact:
    Greg McNiff
    investors@silvaco.com

    Media Contact:
    Tiffany Behany
    press@silvaco.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 344

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL4

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 344
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    320 PM CDT Wed May 28 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Southeast Louisiana
    Southern Mississippi

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 320 PM
    until 900 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible

    SUMMARY…At least an isolated downburst/damaging wind threat will
    exist through late afternoon and early evening across the region
    within a very moist and unstable air mass.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
    statute miles north and south of a line from 40 miles south
    southwest of Natchez MS to 50 miles east southeast of Pine Belt MS.
    For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch
    outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 341…WW 342…WW 343…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 55 knots. A few
    cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
    20025.

    …Guyer

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses

    Source: US State of North Dakota

    A California man pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation of children and distribution and receipt of child pornography.

    According to court documents, Monico Erich Gastelo, 43, of Fresno, sexually exploited children using different methods. For example, in January 2019, Gastelo created a social media account where he claimed to be an 18-year-old boy. Gastelo then used the account to converse with at least one minor and request sexually explicit content from them.

    “Today’s plea should serve as a reminder of the Justice Department’s commitment to securing justice for victims of online child sexual exploitation,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “I am grateful for the efforts of the investigators and prosecutors who continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who harm children.”

    “Not only did this defendant revictimize abused children depicted in the images, but attempted to victimize actual children within his orbit,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith for the Eastern District of California. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of child sexual predators.”

    “Today’s guilty plea represents our agents’ and analysts’ continued focus on targeting predators who exploit children online,” said Special Agent in Charge Tatum King of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Francisco. “Through collaboration with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Fresno Police Department and the Central Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, we will make every effort to identify, locate, and arrest these criminals to help prevent the harm that they cause to our children. We appreciate the prosecutorial work by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California and the Justice Department’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) in furtherance of this investigation.”

    Between Jan. 1, 2020, and March 23, 2020, Gastelo communicated with other individuals who were sexually attracted to children on Wickr, Snapchat, and Telegram. He sent and received multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on these platforms. Forensic review of Gastelo’s phones showed that he had over 1,500 images and videos of suspected CSAM.

    Gastelo’s conduct escalated in May of 2020. A minor victim reported to law enforcement that he had been sexually exploited online and that an individual, who was later identified to be Gastelo, had added him on Snapchat. Gastelo sent over a dozen images of his penis to the minor victim and insisted that the minor victim send back CSAM of himself.

    Gastelo pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of children and one count of distribution and receipt of child pornography. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 8, 2025 and faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison up to 30 years in prison on the sexual exploitation count and a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison up to 20 years in prison on the distribution and receipt count. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    The Fresno County Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security investigated the case.

    Trial Attorney McKenzie Hightower of CEOS and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Gappa for the Eastern District of California are prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    A California man pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation of children and distribution and receipt of child pornography.

    According to court documents, Monico Erich Gastelo, 43, of Fresno, sexually exploited children using different methods. For example, in January 2019, Gastelo created a social media account where he claimed to be an 18-year-old boy. Gastelo then used the account to converse with at least one minor and request sexually explicit content from them.

    “Today’s plea should serve as a reminder of the Justice Department’s commitment to securing justice for victims of online child sexual exploitation,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “I am grateful for the efforts of the investigators and prosecutors who continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who harm children.”

    “Not only did this defendant revictimize abused children depicted in the images, but attempted to victimize actual children within his orbit,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith for the Eastern District of California. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prioritize the prosecution of child sexual predators.”

    “Today’s guilty plea represents our agents’ and analysts’ continued focus on targeting predators who exploit children online,” said Special Agent in Charge Tatum King of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Francisco. “Through collaboration with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Fresno Police Department and the Central Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, we will make every effort to identify, locate, and arrest these criminals to help prevent the harm that they cause to our children. We appreciate the prosecutorial work by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California and the Justice Department’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) in furtherance of this investigation.”

    Between Jan. 1, 2020, and March 23, 2020, Gastelo communicated with other individuals who were sexually attracted to children on Wickr, Snapchat, and Telegram. He sent and received multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on these platforms. Forensic review of Gastelo’s phones showed that he had over 1,500 images and videos of suspected CSAM.

    Gastelo’s conduct escalated in May of 2020. A minor victim reported to law enforcement that he had been sexually exploited online and that an individual, who was later identified to be Gastelo, had added him on Snapchat. Gastelo sent over a dozen images of his penis to the minor victim and insisted that the minor victim send back CSAM of himself.

    Gastelo pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of children and one count of distribution and receipt of child pornography. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 8, 2025 and faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison up to 30 years in prison on the sexual exploitation count and a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison up to 20 years in prison on the distribution and receipt count. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    The Fresno County Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security investigated the case.

    Trial Attorney McKenzie Hightower of CEOS and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Gappa for the Eastern District of California are prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: 14 Arrested on Complaints Alleging More Than $25 Million in COVID-19 Relief and Small Business Loans Were Fraudulently Obtained

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    LOS ANGELES – Fourteen defendants – including San Fernando Valley and Glendale residents – were arrested on two federal criminal complaints alleging they fraudulently obtained more than $25 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally-guaranteed small business loans.

    The 18 total defendants named in the complaints – four defendants are believed to be in Armenia – are charged with conspiracy to defraud the government with respect to claims; false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims; wire fraud and attempted wire fraud; bank fraud and attempted bank fraud; money laundering conspiracy; laundering of monetary instruments; engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity; and/or structuring financial transactions to evade reporting requirements.

    The defendants arrested today include:

    • Vahe Margaryan, a.k.a. “William McGrayan,” 42, of Tujunga, who allegedly orchestrated a scheme to defraud numerous banks and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Preferred Lender Program, a program designed to help small businesses that otherwise might not obtain financing. McGrayan allegedly directed owners of sham corporations to open bank accounts, make false statements, and concoct documents, including phony resumes and financial statements, to support loan applications to buy other sham corporations. McGrayan allegedly paid for phony tax returns that falsely reported millions in revenue and tens of thousands in tax due and owing. McGrayan, whose alleged criminal activity lasted from 2018 until January 2025, then directed the laundering of millions in fraud proceeds through various bank accounts.
    • Sarkis Gareginovich Sarkisyan, 37, a.k.a. “Samuel Shaw,” of Glendale, who allegedly, among other offenses, submitted a false application and bogus documents to obtain a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provided low-interest, forgivable loans to help small businesses retain their workforce and cover expenses. Sarkisyan allegedly applied in April 2021 on behalf of a fake business that received more than $700,000 in PPP funds.
    • Mery Babayan, 32, a.k.a. “Mery Diamondz,” of Van Nuys, together with co-defendants Margaryan and Hovannes Hovannisyan, 48, a.k.a. “John Harvard,” of Panorama City, in May 2021 allegedly defrauded a bank by representing the nonexistent sale of a sham business to another sham company to obtain an approximately $3 million federally guaranteed loan through the SBA’s Preferred Lending Program.
    • Felix Parker, 77, of North Hollywood, who in January 2023 allegedly made false statements and submitted fraudulent documents, including fake tax returns that falsely reported that his shell company, Canmar Promo, earned millions of dollars annually and owed tens of thousands in federal income taxes. Parker allegedly obtained more than $2 million in government-guaranteed funds earmarked to help small businesses.
    • Axsel Markaryan, 47, a.k.a. “Axel Mark,” of Pacoima, who in June 2023 allegedly fraudulently obtained more than $5 million in SBA loans via the submission of false statements and the submission of fake documents, including bogus tax returns. After the loans were obtained, Markaryan and his co-schemers in November 2023 laundered the money, including sending at least $100,000 to a co-schemer in Armenia.

    As a result of today’s takedown, law enforcement seized approximately $20,000 in cash, two money-counting machines, paper cash bands or currency straps in denominations of $2,000 and $10,000, multiple cell phones, multiple laptops, two loaded semi-automatic 9mm handguns, and boxes of 9mm ammunition.

    “Today’s enforcement action is intended to send a message to all criminals who take advantage of government programs designed to help those who need them most,” said United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “If you took COVID-19 or SBA money you weren’t entitled to, your door could be the next one we visit. Together with our law enforcement partners, my office will aggressively prosecute individuals who cheat the system meant to protect and support law-abiding citizens.”

    “Scheming to fraudulently obtain federal funds that were meant to provide assistance to the nation’s small businesses is unacceptable,” said the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General (SBA-OIG) Western Region Acting Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Huang. “OIG will continue to ardently investigate fraudulently obtained SBA program funds, including COVID-19 pandemic-related loans, to protect taxpayers from fraud, waste, and abuse. I want to thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners for their dedication and pursuit of justice.”

    “This transnational criminal network sought to defraud the government of millions of dollars and almost succeeded,” said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Los Angeles Acting Special Agent in Charge John Pasciucco. “Through the diligent work of the El Camino Real Financial Crimes Task Force and our federal partners, HSI is continuing to identify these criminal groups looking to profit from the pandemic and will use all available resources to criminally prosecute or remove them from the country.”

    “Today, 14 individuals were arrested in connection with a fraudulent loan scheme in which they allegedly obtained in excess of $25 million through the SBA Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs, and other federal funding programs,” said IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Tyler Hatcher, Los Angeles Field Office. “These programs were established to assist individuals and businesses in need of financial assistance and instead were pilfered by the named defendants. IRS-CI is dedicated to identifying and dismantling criminal organizations that prey on assistance programs set up for the benefit of our law-abiding citizens.”

    A criminal complaint contains allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

    If convicted, each defendant would face a statutory maximum sentence of decades in federal prison.

    On May 17, 2021, the Attorney General established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to marshal the resources of the Department of Justice in partnership with agencies across government to enhance efforts to combat and prevent pandemic-related fraud. The Task Force bolster efforts to investigate and prosecute the most culpable domestic and international criminal actors and assists agencies tasked with administering relief programs to prevent fraud by, among other methods, augmenting and incorporating existing coordination mechanisms, identifying resources and techniques to uncover fraudulent actors and their schemes, and sharing and harnessing information and insights gained from prior enforcement efforts. For more information on the department’s response to the pandemic, please visit https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus

    On September 15, 2022, the Attorney General selected the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Central and Eastern Districts of California to jointly head one of the three national COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Teams. The Department of Justice established the Strike Force to enhance existing efforts to combat and prevent COVID-19 related financial fraud. The Strike Force combines law enforcement and prosecutorial resources and focuses on large-scale, multistate pandemic relief fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and transnational actors, as well as those who committed instances of pandemic relief fraud. The Strike Force uses prosecutor-led and data analyst-driven teams to identify and bring to justice those who stole pandemic relief funds. Additional information regarding the Strike Force may be found at https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-covid-19-fraud-strike-force-teams

    Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at (866) 720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form

    SBA-OIG, IRS Criminal Investigation, and HSI are investigating these matters.

    The cases announced today were investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) El Camino Real Financial Crimes Task Force, a multi-agency task force that includes federal and state investigators who are focused on financial crimes in Southern California. 

    Assistant United States Attorneys Mark Aveis and Gregg Marmaro of the Major Frauds Section and Maxwell Coll of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section are prosecuting these cases.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Obtains Forfeiture of $214 Million in Proceeds From Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud Scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has successfully obtained forfeiture to the government of approximately $214 million in proceeds from an alleged “pump-and-dump” investment fraud scheme that previously resulted in charges against seven individuals.

    From November 2024 to February 2025, the defendants engaged in misleading promotion and coordinated trading of shares of China Liberal Education Holdings, Ltd., a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands that purported to provide educational services in China, according to an indictment returned in March in U.S. District Court in Chicago.  The scheme, known as a “pump-and-dump,” allegedly involved individuals in China posing as U.S.-based investment advisors on social media and messaging platforms and falsely promising significant returns from investments in the company.  The misleading promotion and coordinated trading caused the stock price to artificially rise, at which point the defendants sold thousands of shares and made millions of dollars in profits, the indictment states.  The stock price ultimately decreased significantly, at the expense of other investors, some of whom lost almost the entirety of their investment.

    During the investigation, federal law enforcement seized approximately $214 million in alleged proceeds from the fraud scheme. The funds are currently in U.S. custody. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Jorge L. Alonso granted a motion by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago to have the money permanently forfeited to the United States.  The order allows for the government to return the money to victim investors.

    The forfeiture order was announced by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.  Valuable assistance was provided by the Boston Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the SEC’s Office of Inspector General.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Hasten represents the government.

    “As alleged in the indictment and forfeiture complaint, the defendants defrauded U.S. investors through deceitful and coordinated trading activities,” said U.S. Attorney Boutros.  “Our attorneys and staff in this case placed a high priority on recovering funds for victims.  The large forfeiture order of more than $200 million should serve as a warning that federal law enforcement will aggressively pursue fraudulent profits from those who seek to prey upon investors by manipulating the U.S. stock market.”

    “Despite the overwhelming manipulation as alleged in this case, this serves as one of the premier FBI investigations in which the federal government was able to successfully recover victims’ hard-earned money before it disappeared into overseas bank accounts,” said FBI SAC DePodesta.  “This elaborate fraud scheme boasting bogus profit potentials has caused extensive harm to unsuspecting Americans.  The FBI will continue to work with our partner networks to ensure that justice is served against anyone who seeks to weaponize financial systems to gain personal profit.”

    Seven individuals were charged in the criminal indictment with wire fraud and securities fraud: LIM XIANG JIE CEDRIC, of Malaysia, MING-SHEN CHENG, of Taiwan, KO SEN CHAI, of Malaysia, KING SUNG WONG, of Malaysia, SIONG WEE VUN, of Malaysia, CHIEN LUNG MA, of Taiwan, and KOK WAH WONG, of Malaysia.  The defendants are not in custody and warrants have been issued for their arrests. The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt.  The defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

    If you believe you or someone you know may have been victimized by the fraud scheme charged in the indictment, you are encouraged to notify the FBI by completing this online form or calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Warren Questions Hegseth on DoD AI Contracting, Pushes for Competition, Protection of Government Data

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
    May 28, 2025
    Warren’s bipartisan bill on AI defense contracting overlaps with recent White House guidance, presents opportunity to protect national security
    Text of Letter (PDF)
    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asking him to explain how he will ensure the  Department of Defense’s (DOD) AI contracting processes will protect government data, save taxpayer funds, and promote competition. 
    In April, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released new guidance directing federal agencies to “ensur[e] the government and the public benefit from a competitive American AI marketplace.” The guidance asks federal agencies to pay careful attention to “vendor sourcing, data portability, and long-term interoperability to avoid significant and costly dependencies on a single vendor,” with the goal of increasing competition, driving innovation, and keeping prices low. Notably, the OMB guidance specifically exempts national security systems.
    “[L]ike the administration, I seek to ensure that the DoD’s procurement decisions encourage competition and avoid consolidation that can lead to higher prices, concentration of risk, and the stifling of innovation,” concluded Senator Warren. 
    Senator Warren and Eric Schmitt (R-Miss.) recently reintroduced the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025, which includes provisions that align with the White House’s guidelines, but are specific to DoD. The bill would discourage vendor lock-in by directing DoD to use competitive award processes, prioritize interoperability, and consider multicloud solutions when contracting for AI, cloud computing, and data infrastructure tools across national security systems. 
    “The United States federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, and the DoD is responsible for more than half of federal government contracting dollars. Consequently, DoD’s procurement decisions can have an enormous impact on how markets operate,” said Senator Warren. 
    DoD recently awarded $9 billion in contracts to Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon to build its cloud computing network and has requested an additional $1.8 billion for AI programs for fiscal year 2025. 
    To understand how the military might benefit from the new OMB guidance, Senator Warren asked Secretary Hegseth to explain how the department plans to prevent vendor lock-in, protect government data, and otherwise promote competition in procuring DoD systems by June 11, 2025. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Dan Goldman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Federal Judges From Doxxing and Threats

    Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10)

    Bipartisan Appropriations Letter Urges Congress to Fund Grant to Scrub Judges’ Personal Information from the Internet 

     

    Threats Against Judges Have Risen Over 100% in the Last 6 Weeks, Coinciding with Harsh Rhetoric from Trump Administration 

     

    Read the Letter Here 

    Washington, D.C – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Congresswoman Mikie Sherill (NJ-11) led a bipartisan group of 39 of their colleagues in writing to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science Chairman Hal Rogers (KY-05) and Ranking Member Grace Meng (NY-06) requesting that they provide $10 million for a program within the bipartisan Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2022 for state and local governments to remove the personal information of federal judges and their families from the internet, such as property tax records that would list addresses. 

    “As Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on federal judges, their safety and security are increasingly at risk. If judges alter their decisions out of fear for the safety of themselves and their families, then we no longer live under the rule of law,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. In order to enhance the security of federal judges, it is vital for Congress to fund this essential grant program and ensure that sensitive personal information, including home addresses, financial records, and details about family members, is kept private.” 

    Between 2015 and 2021, threats against federal judges rose by more than 450%, from 926 incidents in 2015 to 4,511 in 2021. The Trump administration’s recent rhetoric against individual judges who have rendered unfavorable rulings has only supercharged that trend, with threats against judges rising over 100% in the last six weeks alone. 

    “Time is of the essence in implementing the Anderl Act’s protections for our federal judges and their families, as members of the Federal judiciary have been exposed to an increased number of personal threats in connection to their role,” the Members wrote. 

    Named after Daniel Anderl—the son of a federal judge who was murdered by a disgruntled attorney who obtained the judge’s home address online—the law’s provisions authorizing anti-doxxing grants for state and local governments have never been funded. 

    “The importance of the Anderl Act to our federal judiciary and to our federal legal system cannot be overstated. It is critical that Congress take action to protect all our public servants on the federal bench and prevent this type of violence and threats in the future. Our judiciary, and by extension, our democracy, cannot continue to bear this burden alone,” the Members concluded. 

    Read the letter here or below:

    Dear Chair Rogers and Ranking Member Meng: 

    As you begin consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, we ask that within the accounts funding the Department of Justice State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance account, you provide $10 million for the state and local government grant program authorized in Section 5934(c) of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263). 

    This program permits the Attorney General to make grants to States or units of local governments so they can remove personal information about federal judges and their families from their websites, such as property tax records that would list federal judges’ addresses. 

    Time is of the essence in implementing the Anderl Act’s protections for our federal judges and their families, as members of the Federal judiciary have been exposed to an increased number of personal threats in connection to their role.  Testifying before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and the Federal Government in February of this year, U.S. Marshals Service Director Ronald Davis said that threats against federal judges have doubled in the past 3 years. In fact, from 2015 to 2021, threats against federal court personnel jumped more than 450 percent, from 926 incidents recorded in 2015 to 4,511 incidents in 2021. 

    Among the incidents demonstrating the unfortunate urgency of these measures is the 2020 murder of Daniel Anderl, for whom the legislation was named. The 20-year-old son of New Jersey District Judge Esther Salas, Daniel was shot and killed at home by a disgruntled lawyer who found the judge’s address on the internet and also critically wounded Judge Salas’ husband. 

    After Judge James Robart’s 2017 decision to block former President Trump’s travel ban, critics posted the judge’s home phone and address online. Judge Robart received 40,000 messages, 1,100 of which were serious enough to be investigated, and so many death threats that U.S. marshals set up camp around his house. Additionally, in 2022, a California man was indicted for attempting to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. An FBI affidavit stated that the would-be assassin found Justice Kavanaugh’s address online. 

    In his annual year-end report in December, Chief Justice Roberts warned about the rising number of threats to the judiciary’s independence, including calls for violence against judges and “dangerous” suggestions by elected officials to disregard court rulings they disagree with. This warning was followed by another by the U.S. Marshals to federal judges indicating an “unusually high threat level” in March. The importance of the Anderl Act to our federal judiciary and to our federal legal system cannot be overstated. It is critical that Congress take action to protect all our public servants on the federal bench and prevent this type of violence and threats in the future. Our judiciary, and by extension, our democracy, cannot continue to bear this burden alone. 

    Thank you for your consideration of this important request. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 342

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 342
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    215 PM CDT Wed May 28 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Eastern Colorado
    Western Kansas
    Oklahoma Panhandle

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 215 PM
    until 1000 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events
    to 3 inches in diameter possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Severe storms including supercells are expected to develop
    across the region this afternoon, moving generally southeastward
    through early/mid-evening. Large hail should be the most common
    severe risk, with tornado potential increasing near/east of the
    Colorado/Kansas border vicinity.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 40 miles north northwest of Burlington
    CO to 30 miles east southeast of Guymon OK. For a complete depiction
    of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
    WOU2).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 341…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean
    storm motion vector 30025.

    …Guyer

    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 342
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    215 PM CDT Wed May 28 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Eastern Colorado
    Western Kansas
    Oklahoma Panhandle

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 215 PM
    until 1000 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events
    to 3 inches in diameter possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Severe storms including supercells are expected to develop
    across the region this afternoon, moving generally southeastward
    through early/mid-evening. Large hail should be the most common
    severe risk, with tornado potential increasing near/east of the
    Colorado/Kansas border vicinity.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 40 miles north northwest of Burlington
    CO to 30 miles east southeast of Guymon OK. For a complete depiction
    of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
    WOU2).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 341…

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean
    storm motion vector 30025.

    …Guyer

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW2
    WW 342 TORNADO CO KS OK 281915Z – 290300Z
    AXIS..60 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    40NNW ITR/BURLINGTON CO/ – 30ESE GUY/GUYMON OK/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 50NM E/W /36SE AKO – 32S LBL/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..3 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 30025.

    LAT…LON 39770144 36509992 36500208 39770370

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU2.

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    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Minority Leader Harold Jones II and Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes to Hold Press Conference on State of Georgia’s Reproductive Freedom

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA (May 28, 2025) — Tomorrow, Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) and Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) will hold a press conference alongside community advocates to address women’s access to medical care under Georgia’s abortion law.

    EVENT DETAILS:                      

    • Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
    • Time: 10:00 a.m.
    • Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
    • This Event is Open to the Public.

    MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

    We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Evan Bergwall at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

    # # # #

    Sen. Harold V. Jones II serves as the Democratic Leader. He represents the 22nd Senate District, which includes portions of Richmond County. He may be reached at 404.656.0036 or via email at harold.jones@senate.ga.gov

    Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District including a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached at (404) 463-5263 or by email at nabilah.islam@senate.ga.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Sues to Stop Termination, Withholding of National Science Foundation Grants

    Source: US State of California

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit to stop the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) from: (1) terminating grants for scientific research that seeks to promote and understand diversity in higher education and the workforce, and (2) imposing a 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursements for research projects. From creating AI technology that predicts weather patterns to protect communities, to developing sustainable solutions for environmental and economic challenges, to making power grids more sustainable, NSF-funded research at American universities has ensured the United States’ status as a global leader in scientific innovation. In the complaint, Attorney General Bonta and 15 other attorneys general ask the court to bar NSF from implementing the terminations and cost cap as arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.

    “President Trump wants to make America’s universities second tier with his backwards efforts to slash research funding that has kept us on the cutting edge of science and innovation,” said Attorney General Bonta. “For more than 50 years, Congress has expressly authorized the National Science Foundation to train up the next generation of talent and invest in the infrastructure necessary to keep our position as a global leader in STEM. With President Trump’s latest round of indiscriminate funding cuts, America is poised to fall behind its competitors at a critical moment in the global technology race. We’re suing to stop him.”

    At the direction of President Trump, NSF is taking aim at the twin pillars sustaining the United States’ STEM preeminence. First, NSF announced a departure from Congress’s longstanding policy to promote a robust STEM workforce that draws in underrepresented populations. Second, NSF announced that it would slash support for the infrastructure necessary for cutting edge American research. These actions violate the law and jeopardize America’s longstanding global leadership in STEM.  

    Since 1980, Congress has maintained that for the United States to maintain its competitive edge, the nation would need to encourage and prepare people from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM to acquire skills and pursue careers in science and engineering fields.  And it has directed, empowered, and funded NSF to carry this policy out – with significant success. Between 1995 and 2017, the number of women in science and engineering occupations, or with science or engineering degrees, doubled; minorities, meanwhile, went from representing about 15% of those groups to about 35%.  

    To conduct NSF research, universities must maintain and staff substantial infrastructure, such as cutting-edge laboratories, advanced computer systems and networks, appropriate security, and specialized heating or cooling systems. Because the costs associated with such infrastructure often are not attributable solely to one federally sponsored research project, the federal government negotiates indirect cost rates that ensure research grants are sufficient to actually sustain university research efforts. By indiscriminately slashing indirect cost rates, NSF is repeating the unlawful practices of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Energy, which districts courts have already enjoined.  

    In California, millions of dollars in funding are at risk across the California State University, University of California, and public community college systems. Many innovations — like the internet, GPS, and MRI technology — trace their origins to research initially funded by NSF. Without NSF funding, many California colleges and universities will be forced to substantially reduce or stop altogether potentially groundbreaking programs and research projects.

    Attorney General Bonta joins the attorneys general of Hawaii, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Washington in filing the lawsuit. 

    A copy of the complaint is available here. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Tradesk Securities Accelerates Its Mission to Empower a New Generation of Investors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Short Hills, NJ, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tradesk Securities, Inc., (“Tradesk” and/or “Tradesk Securities”) a modern trading platform and registered broker-dealer, today announced the next phase of its growth as it continues building the infrastructure and tools to empower a new generation of investors. With an expanding set of intelligent features and industry-grade capabilities, Tradesk is bridging the gap between everyday users and the financial strategies traditionally reserved for professionals. Learn more at www.tradesk.co.

    Amid growing interest in personal investing and increasing market complexity, Tradesk is gaining momentum by offering a simple, transparent platform that puts the power of investing into the hands of individuals, without jargon or intimidation. Tradesk offers a mobile-first investing experience designed to make building wealth simple.

    Building on its mission, Tradesk recently launched Recurring Investments, providing users with an easy way to automate their investing strategies and build themed portfolios consistently over time. Looking ahead, the company is preparing to introduce a suite of AI-powered investing features designed to deliver smarter insights and personalized portfolio guidance, designed to help users make more informed decisions in real time.

    Tradesk also continues to expand opportunities for new users, offering limited-time incentives for new account holders. Details are available at www.tradesk.co/newcustomer . In addition, to make advanced strategies more accessible, Tradesk is currently offering special incentives for options trading. Full details can be found at www.tradesk.co/optionspromotion. 

    “We founded Tradesk to break down the barriers that have historically excluded so many people from investing,” said Eric Chu, CEO of Tradesk Securities. “As volatility grows and investing becomes more complex, users need tools that are not only powerful — but also easy to use, educational, and aligned with their goals.”

    Since its launch, Tradesk has seen strong momentum, with a growing user base and an expanding feature set designed to support investors at every stage of their journey. With continued innovation and a focus on empowering users, Tradesk is setting the foundation for long-term impact in the financial services industry. As a registered U.S. broker-dealer, Tradesk brings institutional-grade infrastructure to the retail experience — and is laying the foundation to support broader industry partnerships, including fintech integrations and financial advisory/IPO tools.

    About Tradesk Securities
    Tradesk Securities is an innovative trading and investing platform designed to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures. User can create trading strategies with stocks, ETFs, options, and fractional shares. Built for long—term investors and active traders alike, Tradesk combines intuitive design, accessible education, and AI-driven insights to help users make smarter decisions, faster. With features like automated investing, recurring strategies, and clear, upfront pricing, Tradesk is making financial markets more transparent, inclusive, and actionable.

    Learn more at www.tradesk.co

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  • MIL-OSI Video: 101 Years of Service – Happy Birthday U.S. Border Patrol | CBP

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    For 101 years, the United States Border Patrol has protected America —through every shift, every threat, and every chapter of modern history. From the earliest horseback patrols to today’s multi-domain operations, the men and women of U.S. Border Patrol have answered the call with grit, skill, and a steadfast commitment to the mission.

    Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/CBPgov
    Facebook ➤ https://facebook.com/CBPgov
    Twitter ➤ https://twitter.com/CBP
    Official Website ➤ https://www.cbp.gov

    #cbp
    #borderpatrol
    #service
    #birthday
    #lawenforcement

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q121wWz9jg

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Live Travel Q&A – Streamlining Your Travel Process – Trusted Traveler Programs | CBP

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosts a live discussion and update about the various travel programs available to incoming and outgoing travelers.

    The Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) are expedited security screening and entry programs offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. These programs, including TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI, aim to streamline the travel process, improve security, and facilitate legitimate trade and travel.

    For more information ➤ https://ttp.dhs.gov/

    Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/CBPgov
    Facebook ➤ https://facebook.com/CBPgov
    Twitter ➤ https://twitter.com/CBP
    Official Website ➤ https://www.cbp.gov

    #cbp
    #travel
    #customs
    #airport
    #security

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Off1jXVbOEY

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: CYENS Centre of Excellence

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Mission

    CYENS Centre of Excellence is the Research Centre of Excellence in Cyprus focusing on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies aiming to empower knowledge and technology transfer in the region.

    It is a joint venture between the three public universities of Cyprus – University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, and, Open University of Cyprus- , the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany, and, the University College London, United Kingdom.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors

    FEMA, SBA and the State of Arkansas Are Adding More Sites to Assist Survivors

    LITTLE ROCK– The state of Arkansas, FEMA and U

    S

    Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer face-to-face help at four additional sites this week for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding

    Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties and impacted by the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes and may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance

    Assistance is also available to eligible residents living in Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton, Hot Spring, Jackson, Miller, Ouachita, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Sharp, St

    Francis and White counties impacted by the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding

    The four new locations providing survivor assistance include:CLARK COUNTYArkadelphia Recreation Center2555 Twin Rivers DriveArkadelphia, AR 71923Dates: Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31Hours: 8 a

    m

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    DESHA COUNTYMcGhee Municipal Complex901 Holly Street McGhee, AR 71654Dates: Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31Hours: 8 a

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    CRITTENDEN COUNTYRoberta Jackson Neighborhood Center 1300 Polk AvenueWest Memphis, AR 72301Dates: Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31Hours: 8 a

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    FULTON COUNTYFulton County Courthouse154 South Main StreetSalem, AR 72570Dates: Wednesday, May 28 – Saturday, May 31Hours: 8 a

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    Additional locations continuing to provide survivor assistance include: GREENE COUNTY Paragould Community Center3404 Linwood DriveParagould, AR 72112Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29Times: 8 a

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    RANDOLPH COUNTYBlack River Technical CollegeAcademic Complex Building, Room AC 1001410 Highway 304 EastPocahontas, AR 72455Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29 Hours: 8 a

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    IZARD COUNTYOzarka College – John Miller Auditorium218 College DriveMelbourne, AR 72556Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29Hours: 8 a

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    SALINE COUNTYSaline County Career and Technical Campus Auditorium13600 I-30 NorthBenton, AR 72019 Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Saturday, May 31Times: 8 a

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    JACKSON COUNTYASU-Newport Center for Fine Arts7648 Victory BoulevardNewport, AR 72112 Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29Times: 8 a

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    SHARP COUNTY Ash Flat City Hall897 Ash Flat DriveAsh Flat, AR 72513Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Saturday, May 31Times: 8 a

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    MILLER COUNTYMiller County Office of Emergency Management – Conference Room409 Hazel StreetTexarkana, AR 71854 Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Saturday, May 31Times: 8 a

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    SHARP COUNTYCity Hall – Cave CityConference Room201 South Main StreetCave City, AR 72521*Entrance and parking at back of buildingDates: Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May 29Times: 9 a

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    Survivors can apply to FEMA in several ways including going online to DisasterAssistance

    gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362

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    Help is available in most languages

     If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service

    To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube

    For more information, visit fema

    gov/disaster/4865 or fema

    gov/disaster/4873

    Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x

    com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook

    com/FEMARegion6/

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    suzuki
    Wed, 05/28/2025 – 12:18

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Request for clarification on the measures weakening the EU fruit-growing sector and benefiting third-country imports – E-000203/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Regulation (EU) 2018/785[1] banned all outdoor uses of plant protection products (PPP) containing thiamethoxam because of unacceptable impacts on bees. Thereafter, the applicant for the renewal of approval of thiamethoxam withdrew its application and the approval expired in 2019.

    Regulation (EU) 2023/334[2] lowered all Maximum Residue Levels for thiamethoxam to the technical zero[3], considering the impact on bees, which is an environmental concern of global nature. These levels also apply to products imported into the EU.

    Decisions on the approval of active substances are always based on a scientific assessment of potential effects on human health or the environment, the consideration of other legitimate factors and the precautionary principle, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009[4] which does not explicitly include socioeconomic factors[5].

    As set out in its Vision for Agriculture and Food[6], the Commission will carefully consider any further ban of pesticides if alternatives are not yet available, unless the pesticide in question represents a threat to human health or to the environment that agriculture relies on for its viability.

    Member States can grant emergency authorisations for PPP containing non-approved active substances, if these are necessary to combat a danger to plants that cannot be controlled by other reasonable means.

    The Common Agricultural Policy supports farmers with, e.g., investments, research, production methods, replanting of orchards after mandatory grubbing.

    If phytosanitary measures require restriction of movement of fruits/vegetables within the EU, exceptional supporting market measures can be adopted. Horizon Europe[7] prioritises plant health research and innovation[8] under its cluster 6[9].

    • [1] http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2018/785/oj.
    • [2] Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/334 of 2 February 2023 amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for clothianidin and thiamethoxam in or on certain products. OJ L 47, 15.2.2023, p. 29-45.
    • [3] Technical zero is the limit of determination.
    • [4] Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1).
    • [5] Recital 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009: ‘The provisions governing authorisation must ensure a high standard of protection. In particular, when granting authorisations of plant protection products, the objective of protecting human and animal health and the environment should take priority over the objective of improving plant production. Therefore, it should be demonstrated, before plant protection products are placed on the market, that they present a clear benefit for plant production and do not have any harmful effect on human or animal health, including that of vulnerable groups, or any unacceptable effects on the environment.
    • [6] Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the committee of the Regions. A Vision for Agriculture and Food Shaping together an attractive farming and agri-food sector for future generations. COM/2025/75.
    • [7] https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en.
    • [8] AgriFactsheet on Plant Health: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/document/e8a5772e-9fca-4583-a81b-649729068f1e_en.
    • [9] https://circular-cities-and-regions.ec.europa.eu/support-materials/funding-and-financing/horizon-europe-cluster-6-food-bioeconomy-natural-resources.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Mandatory use of AI-based tools on social media platforms to detect new child sexual abuse material – E-002018/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002018/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Sirpa Pietikäinen (PPE)

    Currently, the detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online is regulated by a temporary extension of the ePrivacy derogation[1] to allow the voluntary detection, by internet platforms, of such material.

    Why has the Commission not proposed the mandatory use of AI-based tools on social media platforms to detect new CSAM, particularly in situations where end-to-end encryption is not an obstacle, despite research showing that AI is the only effective method for identifying new CSAM?

    Submitted: 21.5.2025

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 July 2021 on a temporary derogation from certain provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC as regards the use of technologies by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services for the processing of personal and other data for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse (OJ L 274, 30.7.2021, p. 41, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1232/oj).
    Last updated: 28 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Clearest-ever images of sun’s corona captured with new optical technique

    Source: US Government research organizations

    Scientists remove blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, revealing a sharp view of the sun’s explosive turbulence

    Using a new optical system, scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory and the New Jersey Institute of Technology have captured the most detailed images of the complex movements in the sun’s atmosphere, the corona. The technology will allow scientists to better understand the extreme nature of the corona and produce computer models that more accurately predict space weather and potential Earth-impacting solar flares.

    The researchers developed the new coronal adaptive optics system at the NSF-funded Goode Solar Telescope in California. Similar to a camera’s “autofocus” feature, the adaptive optics system continuously adjusts to counteract the blurring effect of the Earth’s atmosphere while isolating and zooming in on dynamic coronal features. The results of the study were published in Nature Astronomy.

    Plasma movement in the sun’s corona

    Credit: Schmidt et al./ NJIT/ NSO/ AURA/ U.S. National Science Foundation

    This time-lapse video of a solar prominence shows how plasma “dances” and twists with the sun’s magnetic field. This video was taken by the Goode Solar Telescope at Big Bear Solar Observatory using the new coronal adaptive optics system Cona.

    “Observing the sun’s corona requires specialized optical capabilities because details are easily overpowered by the brightness of the sun and blurred from view by Earth’s atmosphere,” says Carrie Black, program director for the NSF National Solar Observatory. “This makes coronal adaptive optics all that much more technologically miraculous, and we expect they will help us better understand the dynamics of the corona and create more accurate predictive models for space weather.”

    The sun’s corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere, visible only during a total solar eclipse — has long intrigued scientists due to its extreme temperatures and violent Earth-sized eruptions.

    Coronal rain

    Credit: Schmidt et al./ NJIT/ NSO/ AURA/ U.S. National Science Foundation

    Coronal rain forms when hotter plasma in the sun’s corona cools down and becomes denser. Like raindrops on Earth, coronal rain is pulled down to the surface by gravity. Because the plasma is electrically charged, it follows the magnetic field lines, which make huge arches instead of falling in a straight line.

    In addition to recent advancements in detailed solar magnetic field mapping, this latest technology is a major development in ground-based solar astronomy. Researchers aim to pair the adaptive optics technology with the more powerful NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii to deliver increasingly detailed coronal mapping.

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  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Announces Closing of Final Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement to Support Bitcoin Acquisition

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

    TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF), a Bitcoin-focused technology company, is pleased to announce that it has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”), pursuant to which it has issued an additional aggregate of 2,588,955 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.55 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of C$1,423,925. In total with the first tranche closing of 2,863,818 Units on May 26, 2025, the Company has issued an aggregate of 5,452,773 Units pursuant to the Offering to raise aggregate gross proceeds of $2,999,025. This is the final tranche for the financing announced by the Company on May 9, 2025.

    Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.75 for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of issuance.

    The Warrants are subject to an acceleration clause: in the event that the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) is equal to or exceeds $1.05 for five (5) consecutive trading days at any time following the date which is four months and one day after the closing date, the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants to the date that is thirty (30) days following the dissemination of a press release announcing such acceleration (the “Acceleration Provisions“).

    The securities issued in connection with the second tranche of the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period expiring on September 29, 2025. In connection with the second tranche closing, the Company paid aggregate finders fees of $27,588 and issued an aggregate of 50,160 broker warrants to eligible finders, each broker warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Company at $0.75 for a period of one year, subject to the Acceleration Provisions.

    The net proceeds of the Offering are expected to be allocated approximately one-third to each of the following: (i) the purchase of Bitcoin; (ii) advancing the Company’s gold acquisition and Grammies business initiatives; and (iii) general corporate purposes.

    Insiders of the Company subscribed for an aggregate of 200,000 Units in connection with the second tranche closing. Such participation is considered to be a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101-Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The Company has relied upon on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of all related party participation in the Offering as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involves interested parties, exceeds 25% of the Company’s market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

    The Offering is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

    For additional information, please contact:

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

    Phone: 647-496-6282

    About Matador Technologies Inc.

    Matador Technologies Inc. is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company that holds Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and builds products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Through a self-reinforcing model that combines strategic Bitcoin accumulation, Bitcoin-native product development, and participation in digital asset infrastructure, Matador aims to grow long-term shareholder value without dilution.

    The Company’s flagship offering, the Digital Gold Platform, allows users to buy, sell, and trade 1-gram gold units inscribed as Bitcoin Ordinals—bridging traditional value with decentralized technology. With a Bitcoin-first strategy, a debt-free balance sheet, and a clear focus on innovation, Matador is helping shape the future of financial infrastructure on Bitcoin.

    Learn more at www.matador.network.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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

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

    Forward Looking Statements – Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the implementation of the Company’s treasury management strategy, receipt of regulatory approvals, and the launch of its mobile application as currently proposed or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including with respect to the potential acquisition of Bitcoin and/or US dollars, the pricing of such acquisitions and the timing of future operations. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Vice Premier Calls for Healthy Development of Platform Economy

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    SHANGHAI, May 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has stressed efforts to promote the healthy development of the platform economy and maintain a fair and orderly market environment.

    Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection tour of the east Chinese city of Shanghai from Tuesday to Wednesday.

    During his visit to online retail, live streaming e-commerce and food delivery companies, Zhang Guoqing pointed out that the platform economy plays an important role in stimulating innovation and entrepreneurship and strengthening internal circulation. He called on relevant companies to devote more resources to providing high-quality products and services.

    When developing platform rules, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the principles of openness and honesty, decisively suppressing unfair competition using bargain prices and low-quality goods, the Deputy Prime Minister of the State Council pointed out.

    Zhang Guoqing said all platforms should use positive and beneficial algorithms while ensuring reasonable and transparent pricing standards. He called for stronger measures to crack down on violations, including price manipulation, false advertising and sales inflated prices.

    Zhang Guoqing called for more efforts to eliminate regulations and practices that hinder the establishment of a unified market and fair competition, and stressed the need to crack down on illegal extortion from enterprises to maintain a favorable market environment.

    In addition, the Vice Premier of the State Council called on market regulators to accelerate the implementation of new technologies, particularly in the field of big data and artificial intelligence, in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of regulation. –0–

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  • India-Italy relations on upward trajectory; Jaishankar expresses gratitude for support after Pahalgam attack

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Lauding the strengthening ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the relations between the two nations are on an upward trajectory, marked by renewed momentum in political dialogue, official visits, and growing mutual interest. He reiterated India’s commitment to consolidating the India-Italy Strategic Partnership.

    Speaking at Italy’s National Day celebrations in Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar highlighted the shared maritime interests and commitment to freedom of navigation between the two peninsular nations.

    “Whether in the Indo-Pacific or the Indo-Mediterranean, India and Italy share maritime interests and a common commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Italy’s increased presence in the Indo-Pacific, as well as its participation under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) pillar of science and technology, will certainly enhance our cooperation further,” he said.

    “India-Italy relations are undoubtedly progressing positively. There is new momentum in political dialogue, exchanges, and interest in each other’s potential, which I am confident will be fully tapped by stakeholders. Let me reaffirm our government’s commitment to strengthening the India-Italy Strategic Partnership,” he added.

    Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Italy for its support following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He noted India’s “firm, resolute, and measured response” in targeting terror centers and launch pads.

    “Let me begin by conveying our best wishes to the government and people of Italy on your National Day. We are thankful, Ambassador, for Italy’s solidarity and support following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.

    Referring to Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the attack, Jaishankar said, “India responded firmly and decisively by destroying relevant terror centers and launch pads. The global community has recognized India’s right to defend its people against acts of terror. We believe the world must uphold a zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and cross-border terrorism.”

    The foreign minister noted that the strategic partnership between India and Italy is rooted in shared values and converging interests and recalled the recent meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G20 and G7 summits.

    “Our strategic partnership is founded on shared values and converging interests, as reflected in multilateral platforms such as the G20. As the Ambassador mentioned, our Prime Ministers met at both the G20 and G7 summits, and our collaboration continues through initiatives like the IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor), the Global Biofuels Alliance, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, the International Solar Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.”

    He added, “Our bilateral relations have gained momentum following the adoption of the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025–29 by our Prime Ministers last November. We are optimistic that the roadmap outlined in the GASAP will yield concrete and practical outcomes for both our economies and societies.”

    Jaishankar identified trade and economic cooperation as a vital pillar of the partnership and recalled attending the India-Italy Business, Science, and Technology Forum alongside Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini.

    “Trade and economic cooperation are vital elements of our partnership. Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the India-Italy Business, Science and Tech Forum with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani and Minister Bernini. The event brought together business leaders and representatives from universities and research centers in both countries to explore collaboration across multiple sectors. This forum also presents an opportunity to boost our bilateral trade, which currently stands at USD 15 billion annually.”

    “As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India offers numerous opportunities for investment. Italy’s technologies and best practices in clean energy, agri-tech, logistics, and shipbuilding, among other sectors, can significantly contribute to India’s progress toward becoming a developed nation — Viksit Bharat — by 2047,” he said.

    The foreign minister also acknowledged the strong Indian diaspora in Italy and expressed confidence in the future growth of mobility for professionals and academics between the two countries.

    “The Indian diaspora in Italy is among the largest in the European Union. They are well-received and recognized for their contributions across sectors including agriculture, dairy, industry, and healthcare. We are confident that in the future, increased mobility of professionals, academics, and researchers will facilitate a greater exchange of knowledge and talent between our two countries,” Jaishankar said.

  • MIL-OSI USA: Updated Risk Management Framework Supports Success of Marine Energy Devices

    Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory


    NREL’s hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis (HERO) wave energy converter (WEC) is seen anchored off Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina. This is NREL’s first marine-powered desalination device to weather ocean waters. Photo by John McCord / Coastal Studies Institute

    The life of a wave energy converter (WEC) may sound idyllic—bobbing on ocean waves all day or swaying underwater, quietly generating electricity for the people living and working near shore.

    But in reality, it takes a lot of careful planning for salt water and electronics to achieve that perceived state of bliss. And that is where a robust risk management plan can find ways to make that pairing work.

    The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Marine Energy Technology Development Risk Management Framework gives marine energy researchers and developers a comprehensive process to break down their approach and any variables that may impede or accelerate their success. The tool includes technical components, environmental conditions, funding sources, staffing, stakeholder support, deployment permits, and more.

    With a greater understanding of each factor and its underlying components, the framework enables groups to better manage uncertainties (both positive and negative) and develop effective contingency plans.

    “You might have one little vulnerable part that costs 10 cents to buy, like an O-ring, but the effects of it failing might be a $1 million loss because it leads to water entering a sealed chamber,” said David Snowberg, NREL engineer and lead author on the report. “That kind of information is useful to know early on.”

    Calculating the Odds

    The revised framework includes a new template for assessing failure modes, their effects, and their potential causes, which are prioritized through a criticality analysis. This free, public tool can help organizations prioritize their investments while minimizing potential damage and costs.

    Senior mechanical engineer David Snowberg (left) leads a tour of the Composites Manufacturing Education and Technology facility for Colorado state representatives in 2022. Photo by Werner Slocum, NREL

    “A risk register provides a structured approach for managing all sources of uncertainty that might impact your objectives,” Snowberg added. “That uncertainty can also be opportunities where potential unknowns become benefits to your project. A risk register can help you manage both those positive and negative uncertainties.”

    He emphasized that it is critical to consider more than just the technical components of a project. Human aspects, such as stakeholder support, are equally important factors in the overall success and timeline of a project.

    “Ignoring risks is rarely a good approach,” said Scott Jenne, NREL ‘s marine energy desalination lead. “They usually come back and cause greater problems than if you had dealt with them early on.”

    Using the marine energy risk management framework, people can identify risks, analyze them, and then plan a response. This cycle continues throughout the course of a project so that groups have a responsive, adaptable way to monitor and manage any type of uncertainty that they encounter.

    Putting It Into Practice

    At NREL, Snowberg is working through the framework with Jenne and the team that designed and built the hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis WEC (HERO WEC), a wave-powered desalination device that has gone through extensive laboratory testing and five ocean installations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. 

    “The HERO WEC is able to desalinate seawater using either the hydraulic configuration or the electric configuration—so it has two different energy conversion systems that can be swapped out based on the specific area of research the team is focusing on, which makes it at least twice as complicated as it would be otherwise,” Snowberg said.

    Having worked through multiple designs since 2020, Jenne noted, “The complexity increases due to the need to integrate two unique conversion systems on the same device and the fact that you’ve added more things that depend on each other.”

    The hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis (HERO) wave energy converter (WEC) device preparing for its ocean deployment at the Coastal Studies Institute, East Carolina University Outer Banks Campus. Photo by Andrew Simms, NREL

    For a device like the HERO WEC, it is not just about basic functionality—survivability is also a key priority. What would it need to survive a 1-in-50-year storm? And what types of conditions would that storm create, from waves and winds to currents and surf?

    “The marine environment is harsh,” Snowberg said. “Getting things to survive the corrosion, the biofouling, and everything out there is challenging.”

    The HERO WEC team is currently redesigning the second version of the device and leveraging the risk management framework throughout their process—helping them apply lessons learned to build on past successes and steer clear of previous challenges.

    “It’s really important that we design HERO WEC to be highly survivable and reliable,” Jenne said. “Having this framework is a critical tool for us to be able to evaluate what might go wrong before we build another physical model.”

    Since the development of the original framework 10 years ago, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office has worked closely with NREL to incorporate key components and uphold specific requirements for projects with open water testing that they support.

    Snowberg emphasized that the risk management processes are tools for success, meant to meet people where they are at and provide guidance at any stage of project development.

    “If you can manage the uncertainty of your project in a way that you see those benefits, then it’s something you’ll be motivated to continue doing,” Snowberg said. “I’ve been at NREL for 15 years, and managing risks to help support marine energy has been the most fulfilling and rewarding type of project that I’ve worked on because it has the most tangible impact.”

    With these concrete tools in hand, WPTO and NREL can help pave the way for the marine energy industry to find clearer, quicker paths to success.

    Co-authors on the Marine Energy Technology Development Risk Management Framework include Ritu Treisa Philip, NREL mechanical engineer, and Jochem Weber, chief engineer of NREL’s Water Power program.

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