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Category: Politics

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025

    The Prime Minister spoke to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this evening.

    The Prime Minister spoke to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi this evening to discuss the situation in Gaza.

    The leaders agreed the situation on the ground was a humanitarian catastrophe, and all possible efforts needed to be made to get more aid into Gaza at a greater pace and scale.

    The Prime Minister outlined his peace plan and pathway to recognition and thanked the President for his leadership in the region to secure a lasting and durable two state solution.

    It was vital there was an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages, the Prime Minister added.

    The leaders also discussed the relationship between the UK and Egypt, including how both countries could work closer together to support regional security.

    The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.

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    Published 31 July 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: S. 161, She DRIVES Act

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    S. 161 would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to conduct additional crash tests for motor vehicles using devices that represent female drivers. The agency does not currently use such devices for all test types. The bill also would require NHTSA to issue rules requiring the use of newer, more advanced crash test devices by both the agency and vehicle manufacturers. Finally, S. 161 would require NHTSA to report to the Congress twice on its plans to incorporate additional advanced crash test devices—once within a year of enactment and again in 2031.

    Based on information from the agency, CBO expects that NHTSA would spend about $3 million annually, beginning in 2027, for additional test vehicles and about $500,000 annually for additional staff and equipment. On that basis, and accounting for anticipated inflation, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost $14 million over the 2025-2030 period. CBO expects the bill’s rulemaking requirements would largely codify NHTSA’s planned rulemaking processes and would have an insignificant cost. Based on the costs of similar activities, CBO estimates that the two reports would cost less than $500,000. Any increase in spending to implement the bill would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

    The costs of the legislation, detailed in Table 1, fall within budget function 400 (transportation).

    Table 1.

    Estimated Increases in Spending Subject to Appropriation Under S. 161

     

    By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars

     
     

    2025

    2026

    2027

    2028

    2029

    2030

    2025-2030

    Estimated Authorization

    *

    *

    2

    4

    4

    4

    14

    Estimated Outlays

    *

    *

    2

    4

    4

    4

    14

    * = between zero and $500,000.

    S. 161 would impose private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) by requiring vehicle manufacturers to use advanced crash test devices and to conduct additional tests using devices that represent females in the driver’s seat.

    The cost of compliance for manufacturers would stem from two, one-time expenditures as manufacturers replace their inventories of testing devices. Based on information from the automotive industry, CBO estimates that each device would cost about $1 million. Because manufacturers own some of the devices required for front-impact testing, CBO estimates the cost to replace existing testing devices with advanced devices would total between $50 million and $60 million. When standards for side-impact testing devices are finalized, we estimate the cost to replace existing side impact testing devices would be between $150 million and $160 million. CBO estimates that the cost of additional testing would incrementally increase the annual cost of testing by a small amount. Because those costs would occur over multiple years, CBO estimates that the total cost of the mandates in a single year would fall below the threshold established in UMRA for private-sector mandates ($206 million in 2025, adjusted annually for inflation).

    The bill would not impose intergovernmental mandates as defined in UMRA.

    The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Willow Latham-Proença (for federal costs) and Lucy Marret (for mandates). The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

    Phillip L. Swagel

    Director, Congressional Budget Office

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: NCDHHS Urges Caution Outdoors Amid Record High Heat-Related Illnesses

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: NCDHHS Urges Caution Outdoors Amid Record High Heat-Related Illnesses

    NCDHHS Urges Caution Outdoors Amid Record High Heat-Related Illnesses
    jawerner
    Thu, 07/31/2025 – 12:19

    As summer temperatures continue to soar, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is urging caution when spending time outdoors or in areas that are not air conditioned. Halfway through the summer season, from May 1 to July 12, 2025, NCDHHS has documented more than 3,300 emergency department visits for heat-related illness, the highest number in the last five years. In comparison, there was an average of 1,675 heat-related illness emergency department visits in the same time period in 2020 to 2024.

    “We are seeing more people coming to emergency departments across the state with heat-related illnesses this summer,” said Dr. Zack Moore, NCDHHS State Epidemiologist. “Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition, but some groups are at higher risk, including outdoor workers, infants and children, older adults, pregnant people, athletes, low-income individuals and people with underlying health conditions.”

    Recognizing the symptoms of heat illness is key to preventing serious complications, including death. Some signs and symptoms include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, racing or weak pulse, dizziness, headache, fainting, and nausea or vomiting.

    To help prevent heat-related illness, the NCDHHS Heat Health Alert System sends out heat alerts when the forecast is projected to reach unhealthy levels. From May 1 to July 18 of this year, more than 900 county-level alerts were distributed in English and Spanish across the state. Visit the NCDHHS Climate and Health webpage to sign up for heat alerts. 

    NCDHHS also recommends the following tips to stay safe in hot weather:

    • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Avoid or reduce alcohol and caffeine intake.
    • Limit time outside: Avoid outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day if possible. Wear light, loose clothing and take frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning.
    • Seek air conditioning: If you don’t have air conditioning and it’s hotter than 95 degrees, go to a public building where it’s cooler.
    • Stay informed: Sign up for NCDHHS heat alerts and stay updated on local weather forecasts so you can safely plan outdoor activities.

    The NCDHHS Division of Public Health continues to provide reports and outreach to minimize extreme heat impacts. In addition to the Heat-Related Illness Surveillance System and Heat Health Alert System, the NCDHHS Climate and Health Team provides other services to prevent heat-related illness, including:

    • Providing 1,300 high-velocity cooling fans to farmworkers across the state and to partners in the sandhills region;
    • Creating training for doctors and care teams to treat and prevent heat-related illnesses in farmworkers in collaboration with the NCDHHS Office of Rural Health;
    • Distributing educational materials to populations at risk of extreme heat exposure, including water bottles, cooling towels and hats that include guidance on heat prevention strategies; and
    • Supporting the NC Department of Environmental Quality in planning and leading the Extreme Heat Cohort Program for local governments and partners to develop a heat action plan.

    A medida que las temperaturas del verano continúan aumentando, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte urge en tener precaución al pasar tiempo al aire libre o en áreas que no tienen aire acondicionado. A mitad de la temporada de verano, entre el 1 de mayo al 12 de julio de 2025, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS, por sus siglas en inglés), ha documentado más de 3,300 visitas al departamento de emergencias debido a enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, siendo el número más alto en los últimos cinco años. En comparación, hubo un promedio de 1,675 visitas al departamento de emergencia por enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en el mismo período de 2020 a 2024.

    “Estamos viendo a más personas acudiendo a los departamentos de emergencias en todo el estado con enfermedades relacionadas con el calor este verano”, dijo el Dr. Zack Moore, epidemiólogo estatal de NCDHHS. “Las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor pueden afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad o condición física, pero algunos grupos corren un mayor riesgo, incluso los trabajadores al aire libre, los bebés y los niños, los adultos mayores, las personas embarazadas, los atletas, las personas de bajos ingresos y las personas con afecciones de salud subyacentes”.

    Reconocer los síntomas de la enfermedad por calor es clave para prevenir complicaciones graves, incluso la muerte. Algunos signos y síntomas incluyen sudoración intensa, palidez, calambres musculares, pulso acelerado o débil, mareos, dolor de cabeza, desmayos y náuseas o vómitos.

    Para ayudar a prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, el Sistema de Alerta de Salud por Calor de NCDHHS envía alertas de calor cuando se prevé que el pronóstico del calor alcanzará niveles insalubres. Del 1 de mayo al 18 de julio de este año, se distribuyeron más de 900 alertas a nivel de condado en inglés y español en todo el estado. Visite la página web NCDHHS Clima y Salud para suscribirse a las alertas de calor. 

    NCDHHS también recomienda los siguientes consejos para mantenerse a salvo en climas cálidos:

    • Manténgase hidratado: beba mucha agua durante todo el día y no espere hasta que tenga sed para beber. Evite o reduzca el consumo de alcohol y cafeína.
    • Limite el tiempo al aire libre: evite la actividad al aire libre durante el tiempo más caluroso del día si es posible. Use ropa ligera y suelta y tome descansos frecuentes en la sombra o en el aire acondicionado.
    • Busque aire acondicionado: si no tiene aire acondicionado y la temperatura está más elevada que 95 grados, vaya a un edificio público donde hace más fresco.
    • Manténgase informado: suscríbase a las alertas de calor de NCDHHS y manténgase actualizado sobre los pronósticos meteorológicos locales para que pueda planificar actividades al aire libre de manera segura.

    La División de Salud Pública de NCDHHS continúa proporcionando informes y actividades de alcance para minimizar los impactos del calor extremo. Además del Sistema de Vigilancia de Enfermedades Relacionadas con el Calor y el Sistema de Alerta de Salud por Calor, el Equipo de Clima y Salud de NCDHHS proporciona otros servicios para prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, incluso:

    • Proporcionando 1,300 ventiladores de alta velocidad a los trabajadores agrícolas en todo el estado y a los colaboradores en la región de Sandhills;
    • Creando capacitación para médicos y equipos de atención para tratar y prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en trabajadores agrícolas en colaboración con la Oficina de Salud Rural de NCDHHS;
    • Distribuyendo materiales educativos a las poblaciones en riesgo de exposición al calor extremo que incluyen orientación sobre estrategias de prevención para el calor, además botellas de agua, toallas refrescantes y sombreros; y
    • Apoyando al Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Carolina del Norte en la planificación y dirección del Programa cohorte de calor extremo para que los gobiernos locales y los colaboradores desarrollen un plan de acción contra el calor.
    Jul 31, 2025

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Cybersecurity Violations

    Source: US State of California

    Defense contractor Aero Turbine Inc., of Stockton, California, and private equity company Gallant Capital Partners LLC, of Los Angeles, have agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve their liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Aero Turbine contract with the Department of the Air Force. In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that Aero Turbine and Gallant took significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government.

    “Government contractors must follow required cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive defense information,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “When defense contractors fail to comply with cybersecurity requirements, they can mitigate the consequences by making timely self-disclosures, cooperating with investigations, and taking prompt remedial measures.”

    “Every defense contractor must provide adequate security to safeguard covered defense information,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez for the Eastern District of California. “We commend Aero Turbine and Gallant for disclosing the issue and promptly cooperating to address it. We encourage others to follow their example of self-reporting to resolve violations.”

    “Protecting the integrity of the Department of Defense (DoD) procurement processes is a top priority for the DoD Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS),” said Director Kelly Mayo of DCIS. “Failing to comply with DoD contract specifications and cybersecurity requirements puts DoD information and programs at risk of exploitation. DCIS will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners and the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of false claims on DoD contracts.”

    “This case serves as a reminder that cybersecurity transcends mission sets. Ensuring companies adhere to robust cybersecurity safeguards is integral to maintaining the Air Force’s operational edge against adversaries,” said Special Agent in Charge Caroline Galinis of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Procurement Fraud Detachment 1. “AFOSI’s Procurement Fraud team, alongside investigative partner agencies and the Department of Justice, played a critical role in protecting U.S. national security interests.”

    The settlement resolves the liability of Aero Turbine and Gallant under the False Claims Act for knowingly submitting or causing others to submit false or fraudulent claims for payment on a Department of the Air Force contract, which were allegedly false or fraudulent because they had not complied with the contract’s cybersecurity requirements. From January 2018 to February 2020, Aero Turbine allegedly failed to implement certain cybersecurity controls in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 that, if not implemented, could lead to significant exploitation of the system or exfiltration of sensitive defense information.

    In addition, from June to July 2019, Aero Turbine and Gallant allegedly failed to control the flow of, and limit unauthorized access to, sensitive defense information by providing a software company based in Egypt with files containing such information, even though the software company and its foreign citizen personnel were not authorized to receive sensitive defense information under the Air Force contract. After learning of the issues, Aero Turbine and Gallant provided the government with multiple written self-disclosures, cooperated with the government’s investigation of the issues, and took prompt remedial action.

    The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, DCIS, AFOSI, and the Air Force Materiel Command Law Office Procurement Fraud Division. The matter was handled by Fraud Section attorneys Robin Overby and Christopher Terranova and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Thiess.

    The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

    Note: Read the Settlement here.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Alpine Banks of Colorado announces financial results for second quarter 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpine Banks of Colorado (OTCQX: ALPIB) (“Alpine” or the “Company”), the holding company for Alpine Bank (the “Bank”), today announced results (unaudited) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The Company reported net income of $17.6 million, or $1.10 per basic Class A common share and basic Class B common share, for second quarter 2025.

    Highlights in second quarter 2025 include:

    • Basic earnings per Class A and Class B common shares increased 23.1%, or $0.21, during second quarter 2025.
    • Basic earnings per Class A and Class B common shares increased 44.3%, or $0.61, compared to second quarter 2024.
    • Net interest margin for second quarter 2025 was 3.50%, compared to 3.38% in first quarter 2025, and 2.87% in second quarter 2024.

    “Our second quarter results reflect our continued improvement in both earnings and loan portfolio growth,” said Glen Jammaron, Alpine Banks of Colorado President and Vice Chairman. “Net income through the first six months of 2025 is up 43% over the first six months of 2024. Loan growth through the first half of 2025 is running at a 7.5% annualized pace. We look forward to what is to come in the second half of the year.”

    Net Income
    Net income for second quarter 2025 and first quarter 2025 was $17.6 million and $14.3 million, respectively. Interest income increased $3.0 million in second quarter 2025 compared to first quarter 2025, primarily due to increases in yields on the loan portfolio and due from bank balances along with increased volume in the loan portfolio. These increases were partially offset by decreases in yields and balances in the securities portfolio and decreased volume in due from bank balances. Interest expense increased $0.1 million in second quarter 2025 compared to first quarter 2025, primarily due to decreases in costs on the Company’s trust preferred securities, other borrowings, and cost of deposits. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in volume of deposits. Noninterest income increased $0.7 million in second quarter 2025 compared to first quarter 2025, primarily due to increases in service charges on deposit accounts and increases in other income. Noninterest expense decreased $0.5 million in second quarter 2025 compared to first quarter 2025, due to decreases in salary and employee benefit expenses and occupancy expenses, slightly offset by increases in furniture and fixture expenses and other expenses. A provision for loan losses of $1.6 million was recorded in second quarter 2025 compared to a $1.8 million provision for loan losses recorded in the first quarter 2025. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, was $31.9 million and $22.3 million, respectively. Interest income increased $7.7 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to the first six months of 2024, primarily due to increases in volume in the loan portfolio and balances due from banks, along with increases in yields on the loan portfolio and the securities portfolio. These increases were slightly offset by a decrease in volume in the securities portfolio and a decrease in yield on the balances due from banks. Interest expense decreased $10.5 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to the first six months of 2024, primarily due to decreases in costs on the Company’s trust preferred securities, other borrowings, and cost of deposits. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in the volume of deposit balances. Noninterest income increased $1.8 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to the first six months of 2024, primarily due to increases in earnings on bank‐owned life insurance, service charges on deposit accounts, and other income. Noninterest expense increased $3.8 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to the first six months of 2024, due to increases in other expenses, salary and employee benefit expenses, and occupancy expenses, partially offset a decrease in furniture and fixtures expenses, Provision for loan losses increased $3.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 due to loan portfolio increases and a small volume of loan charge‐offs, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.

    Net interest margin increased from 3.38% to 3.50% from first quarter 2025 to second quarter 2025. Net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, were 3.44% and 2.84%, respectively.

    Assets
    Total assets decreased $57.6 million, or 0.9%, to $6.61 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to March 31, 2025, primarily due to decreased cash and due from banks and investment securities balances partially offset by increased loans receivable. The Alpine Bank Wealth Management* division had assets under management of $1.36 billion on June 30, 2025, compared to $1.32 billion on March 31, 2025, an increase of 3.0%.

    Loans
    Loans outstanding as of June 30, 2025, totaled $4.2 billion. The loan portfolio increased $87.0 million, or 2.1%, during second quarter 2025 compared to March 31, 2025. This increase was driven by a $81.8 million increase in commercial real estate loans, a $77.0 million increase in residential real estate loans, a $3.0 million increase in consumer loans, and a $1.6 million increase in commercial and industrial loans. This increase was slightly offset by a $76.8 million decrease in real estate construction loans.

    Loans outstanding as of June 30, 2025, reflected an increase of $145.7 million, or 3.6%, compared to loans outstanding of $4.1 billion on June 30, 2024. This growth was driven by a $131.2 million increase in commercial real estate loans, a $70.3 million increase in residential real estate loans, and a $8.8 million increase in consumer loans. This increase was slightly offset by a $56.7 million decrease in real estate construction loans and a $8.2 million decrease in commercial and industrial loans.

    Deposits
    Total deposits decreased $68.4 million, or 1.2%, to $5.9 billion during second quarter 2025 compared to March 31, 2025, primarily due to a $74.2 million decrease in demand deposits, a $7.8 million decrease in certificate of deposit accounts, and a $5.6 million decrease in savings accounts. This decrease was partially offset by a $15.2 million increase in money market accounts and a $2.9 million increase in interest‐bearing checking accounts. Brokered certificates of deposit decreased 13.5% to $160.0 million on June 30, 2025, compared to $185.0 million on March 31, 2025. Noninterest‐bearing demand accounts comprised 29.9% of all deposits on June 30, 2025, compared to 30.8% on March 31, 2025.

    Total deposits of $5.87 billion on June 30, 2025, reflected an increase of $76.6 million, or 1.3%, compared to total deposits of $5.79 billion on June 30, 2024. This increase was due to a $228.2 million increase in money market accounts, a $64.4 million increase in demand deposits and a $18.9 million increase in interest‐bearing checking accounts. This increase was partially offset by a $226.6 million decrease in certificate of deposit accounts and a $8.4 million decrease in savings accounts. Brokered certificates of deposit decreased 59.0% to $160.0 million on June 30, 2025, compared to $390.5 million on June 30, 2024. Noninterest‐bearing demand accounts comprised 29.9% of all deposits on June 30, 2025, compared to 29.2% on June 30, 2024.

    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
    On April 10, 2025, the shareholders of Alpine approved amended and restated articles of incorporation to affect the following actions, among other things:

    • Increase from 15,100,000 to 30,000,000 the total authorized shares of common stock that the Company is authorized to issue;
    • Increase from 100,000 to 15,000,000 the authorized shares of the Class A common stock;
    • Effect a forward stock split of the outstanding shares of the Class A common stock by a ratio of 150‐for‐one;
    • Provide that holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock shall be entitled to share equally, on a per share basis based upon the number of shares issued and outstanding, in dividends and other distributions;
    • Provide that each one share of Class B common stock shall be entitled to one vote;
    • Provide that each one share of Class A common stock shall be entitled to twenty votes;
    • Provide that unless otherwise required by law the Class A common stock and Class B common stock will vote together as a single class on all matters, including the election of directors;
    • Provide that a majority of the total voting power of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders; and
    • Provide that the approval of certain corporate actions requires the approval of more than 66 2/3% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote.

    The amended and restated articles of incorporation and related stock split of the Class A common stock became effective on May 1, 2025. All Class A share and per share information for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, set forth herein have been adjusted to reflect the 150‐for‐1 stock split. The stock split has no impact on the Class B share and per share information.

    Capital
    The Bank continues to be designated as a “well capitalized” institution as its capital ratios exceed the minimum requirements for this designation. As of June 30, 2025, the Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 9.90%, Tier 1 Risk‐Based Capital Ratio was 14.08%, and Total Risk‐Based Capital Ratio was 15.21%. On a consolidated basis, the Company’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 9.63%, Tier 1 Risk‐Based Capital Ratio was 13.69%, and Total Risk‐Based Capital Ratio was 15.68% as of June 30, 2025.

    Book value per share on June 30, 2025, was $33.97 per Class A and Class B common shares, an increase of $1.03 per share from March 31, 2025.

    Dividends
    During second quarter 2025, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.21 per Class A and Class B common shares. On July 10, 2025, the Company declared cash dividends of $0.21 per Class A and Class B common shares payable on July 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 21, 2025.

    About Alpine Banks of Colorado
    Alpine Banks of Colorado, through its wholly owned subsidiary Alpine Bank, is a $6.6 billion, independent, employee‐owned organization founded in 1973 with headquarters in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Alpine Bank employs 890 people and serves 170,000 customers with personal, business, wealth management*, mortgage, and electronic banking services across Colorado’s Western Slope, mountains and Front Range. Alpine Bank has a five‐star rating – meaning it has earned a superior performance classification – from BauerFinancial, an independent organization that analyzes and rates the performance of financial institutions in the United States. Shares of the Class B voting common stock of Alpine Banks of Colorado trade under the symbol “ALPIB” on the OTCQX® Best Market. Learn more at www.alpinebank.com.

    *Alpine Bank Wealth Management services are not FDIC insured, may lose value, and are not guaranteed by the Bank.

    Contacts:   Glen Jammaron   Eric A. Gardey
        President and Vice Chairman    Chief Financial Officer
        Alpine Banks of Colorado   Alpine Banks of Colorado
        2200 Grand Avenue   2200 Grand Avenue
        Glenwood Springs, CO 81601   Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
        (970) 384‐3266   (970) 384‐3257
             

    A note about forward‐looking statements
    This press release contains “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward‐looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “reflects,” “believes,” “can,” “would,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “looks forward to,” “continues,” “expects” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward‐looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding our evaluation of macro‐environment risks, Federal Reserve rate management, and trends reflecting things such as regulatory capital standards and adequacy. Forward‐looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward‐looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward‐looking statements. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward‐looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward‐looking statement include, but are not limited to:

    • The ability to attract new deposits and loans;
    • Demand for financial services in our market areas;
    • Competitive market‐pricing factors;
    • Changes in assumptions underlying the establishment of allowances for loan losses and other estimates;
    • Effects of future economic, business and market conditions, including higher inflation;
    • Adverse effects of public health events, such as the COVID‐19 pandemic, including governmental and societal responses;
    • Deterioration in economic conditions that could result in increased loan losses;
    • Actions by competitors and other market participants that could have an adverse impact on expected performance;
    • Risks associated with concentrations in real estate‐related loans;
    • Risks inherent in making loans, such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values;
    • Market interest rate volatility, including changes to the federal funds rate;
    • Stability of funding sources and continued availability of borrowings;
    • Geopolitical events, including global tariffs, acts of war, international hostilities and terrorist activities;
    • Assumptions and estimates used in applying critical accounting policies and modeling, including under the CECL model, which may prove unreliable, inaccurate, or not predictive of actual results;
    • Actions of government regulators, including potential future changes in the target range for the federal funds rate by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve;
    • Sale of investment securities in a loss position before their value recovers, including as a result of asset liability management strategies or in response to liquidity needs;
    • Any increases in FDIC assessments;
    • Risks associated with potential cybersecurity incidents, data breaches or failures of key information technology systems;
    • The ability to maintain adequate liquidity and regulatory capital, and comply with evolving federal and state banking regulations;
    • Changes in legal or regulatory requirements or the results of regulatory examinations that could restrict growth;
    • The ability to recruit and retain key management and staff;
    • The ability to raise capital or incur debt on reasonable terms; and
    • Effectiveness of legislation and regulatory efforts to help the U.S. and global financial markets.

    There are many factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward‐looking statements. Any forward‐looking statement made by us in this press release or in any subsequent written or oral statements attributable to the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update any forward‐looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Key Financial Measures
    The attached tables highlight the Company’s key financial measures for the periods indicated (unaudited).
    https://alpinebank.kcmspreview.com/_/kcms-doc/1507/92807/Alpine-Banks-of-Colorado-Consolidated-Financial-Statements_06.30.25.pdf

    Contact:   Eric A. Gardey, Chief Financial Officer
        Alpine Banks of Colorado
        (970) 384‐3257
        ericgardey@alpinebank.com 

    The MIL Network –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Advocacy Groups Tell Congress to Pass the DOGE in Spending Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District)

    WASHINGTON—The Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act, introduced by DOGE Caucus co-chairs Reps. Aaron Bean (FL-04), Blake Moore (UT-01), and Pete Sessions (TX-17), is a landmark bill to crack down on financial fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. With over $160 billion in improper payments at stake, advocacy groups are rallying behind the measure—urging swift action in the House to pass this commonsense reform and restore accountability across the federal government.

    Here’s what they are saying about the DOGE in Spending Act:

    America First Policy Institute President & Chief Executive Officer Greg Sindelar: “The Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act is an extremely critical step towards codifying the policies in President Trump’s Executive Order. Before DOGE, taxpayer dollars have been the subject of waste and abuse. This legislation is as commonsense as it is bipartisan as it brings much-needed accountability by mandating that each agency undergoing review by the Treasury Department will have to report key financial information, thus ensuring fiscal responsibility and ending improper payments.”

    The LIBRE Initiative President Daniel Garza: “It’s crucial that we respect taxpayers’ dollars and help drive down the costs that have led to billions in mismanagement and led to record inflation under the previous administration. Congress and the President must know where taxpayer funds are going to make coherent budgets and to execute the laws properly.” 

    Americans for Prosperity Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy Kurt Couchman: “Congress and the President need to know where taxpayer funds go to make coherent budgets and to execute the laws properly. The DOGE in Spending Act would shine more light on federal spending so Congress can continue what’s working and change what isn’t.” 

    Council for Citizens Against Government Waste President Tom Schatz: “The Delivering on Government Efficiency in Spending Act will require the Treasury Department to make all federal payments public and searchable. The increased spending transparency will help identify and eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. There should not be any objections from members of Congress to this commonsense legislation.” 

    Foundation for Government Accountability President and CEO Tarren Bragdon: “Under President Trump’s leadership, the DOGE effort has uncovered an unprecedented level of waste, fraud, and abuse. But there’s one big problem with DOGE’s work: Most of its work can be undone by a future president with the stroke of a pen. To make President Trump’s DOGE reforms permanent, Congress must act. If passed, the DOGE in Spending Act would help prevent future fraudulent and improper payments by providing the Treasury Department with the information needed to end improper payments, stop fraudsters, and protect American taxpayers. At the end of the day, the DOGE in Spending Act is just common sense.” 

    Open the Books CEO John Hart: “Open the Books has previously reported massive instances of wasted money that could have been avoided had federal agencies been in communication with the Do Not Pay system at Treasury. This legislation would mark a major step in curing that, too. The Delivering on Government Efficiency in Spending Act will improve transparency for taxpayers and accountability across federal agencies; it’s a no-brainer for passage.”

    Heritage Action Executive Vice President Ryan Walker: “Heritage Action strongly supports The Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act to implement fiscal accountability within the federal government. Each year the government loses billions in hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fraud. This DOGE-inspired legislation codifies the Trump executive order to ensure U.S. dollars are not improperly spent or lost, that waste is reduced, and we can accurately track federal spending. Heritage Action applauds Republican lawmakers for pushing this Act, and urges Congress to quickly codify this commonsense legislation.”

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Risch, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ensure Fairness for Firearm Small Businesses

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 17 Republican colleagues today introduced the Equal Shot Act. The legislation prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against firearm-related businesses.

    “Federal agencies have no authority to deny critical support to small businesses based on ideological bias,” said Risch. “The Equal Shot Actdefends the Second Amendment rights of Idaho’s small business firearm industry and ensures these law-abiding Americans have fair access to resources that will help them thrive.”

    Risch is joined by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the Equal Shot Act.

    The Equal Shot Act was introduced in the House by U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R-Texas), chairman of the House Committee on Small Business.

    “The Equal Shot Act ensures every eligible small business is treated fairly and without political bias,” said Williams. “Under the Biden Administration, firearm-related businesses were targeted and singled out by federal agencies and financial institutions simply because of what they represent. These law-abiding job creators should not be punished for supporting the Second Amendment. I want to thank Senator Risch for his support on this important legislation. Every business on Main Street deserves the same opportunity to succeed.”

    “Under the last administration, the Small Business Administration was caught red-handed adopting discriminatory policies aimed at denying financial assistance to members of the firearm industry that provide the means for Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights,” said Lawrence G. Keane, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “The federal government should not be picking winners and losers in a free market based on political ideology. Every lawful business should have an equal shot at success. NSSF is grateful to Senator Risch for his leadership in sponsoring the Equal Shot Act which will ensure the Small Business Administration can never again be weaponized to deny financial assistance to help small businesses in our industry grow and create jobs that are vital to the future of our nation’s economy and the Second Amendment.”

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Cybersecurity Violations

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    Defense contractor Aero Turbine Inc., of Stockton, California, and private equity company Gallant Capital Partners LLC, of Los Angeles, have agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve their liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Aero Turbine contract with the Department of the Air Force. In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that Aero Turbine and Gallant took significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government.

    “Government contractors must follow required cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive defense information,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “When defense contractors fail to comply with cybersecurity requirements, they can mitigate the consequences by making timely self-disclosures, cooperating with investigations, and taking prompt remedial measures.”

    “Every defense contractor must provide adequate security to safeguard covered defense information,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez for the Eastern District of California. “We commend Aero Turbine and Gallant for disclosing the issue and promptly cooperating to address it. We encourage others to follow their example of self-reporting to resolve violations.”

    “Protecting the integrity of the Department of Defense (DoD) procurement processes is a top priority for the DoD Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS),” said Director Kelly Mayo of DCIS. “Failing to comply with DoD contract specifications and cybersecurity requirements puts DoD information and programs at risk of exploitation. DCIS will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners and the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of false claims on DoD contracts.”

    “This case serves as a reminder that cybersecurity transcends mission sets. Ensuring companies adhere to robust cybersecurity safeguards is integral to maintaining the Air Force’s operational edge against adversaries,” said Special Agent in Charge Caroline Galinis of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Procurement Fraud Detachment 1. “AFOSI’s Procurement Fraud team, alongside investigative partner agencies and the Department of Justice, played a critical role in protecting U.S. national security interests.”

    The settlement resolves the liability of Aero Turbine and Gallant under the False Claims Act for knowingly submitting or causing others to submit false or fraudulent claims for payment on a Department of the Air Force contract, which were allegedly false or fraudulent because they had not complied with the contract’s cybersecurity requirements. From January 2018 to February 2020, Aero Turbine allegedly failed to implement certain cybersecurity controls in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 that, if not implemented, could lead to significant exploitation of the system or exfiltration of sensitive defense information.

    In addition, from June to July 2019, Aero Turbine and Gallant allegedly failed to control the flow of, and limit unauthorized access to, sensitive defense information by providing a software company based in Egypt with files containing such information, even though the software company and its foreign citizen personnel were not authorized to receive sensitive defense information under the Air Force contract. After learning of the issues, Aero Turbine and Gallant provided the government with multiple written self-disclosures, cooperated with the government’s investigation of the issues, and took prompt remedial action.

    The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, DCIS, AFOSI, and the Air Force Materiel Command Law Office Procurement Fraud Division. The matter was handled by Fraud Section attorneys Robin Overby and Christopher Terranova and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Thiess.

    The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

    Note: Read the Settlement here.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Cybersecurity Violations

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    Defense contractor Aero Turbine Inc., of Stockton, California, and private equity company Gallant Capital Partners LLC, of Los Angeles, have agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve their liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Aero Turbine contract with the Department of the Air Force. In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that Aero Turbine and Gallant took significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government.

    “Government contractors must follow required cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive defense information,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “When defense contractors fail to comply with cybersecurity requirements, they can mitigate the consequences by making timely self-disclosures, cooperating with investigations, and taking prompt remedial measures.”

    “Every defense contractor must provide adequate security to safeguard covered defense information,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez for the Eastern District of California. “We commend Aero Turbine and Gallant for disclosing the issue and promptly cooperating to address it. We encourage others to follow their example of self-reporting to resolve violations.”

    “Protecting the integrity of the Department of Defense (DoD) procurement processes is a top priority for the DoD Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS),” said Director Kelly Mayo of DCIS. “Failing to comply with DoD contract specifications and cybersecurity requirements puts DoD information and programs at risk of exploitation. DCIS will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners and the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of false claims on DoD contracts.”

    “This case serves as a reminder that cybersecurity transcends mission sets. Ensuring companies adhere to robust cybersecurity safeguards is integral to maintaining the Air Force’s operational edge against adversaries,” said Special Agent in Charge Caroline Galinis of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Procurement Fraud Detachment 1. “AFOSI’s Procurement Fraud team, alongside investigative partner agencies and the Department of Justice, played a critical role in protecting U.S. national security interests.”

    The settlement resolves the liability of Aero Turbine and Gallant under the False Claims Act for knowingly submitting or causing others to submit false or fraudulent claims for payment on a Department of the Air Force contract, which were allegedly false or fraudulent because they had not complied with the contract’s cybersecurity requirements. From January 2018 to February 2020, Aero Turbine allegedly failed to implement certain cybersecurity controls in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 that, if not implemented, could lead to significant exploitation of the system or exfiltration of sensitive defense information.

    In addition, from June to July 2019, Aero Turbine and Gallant allegedly failed to control the flow of, and limit unauthorized access to, sensitive defense information by providing a software company based in Egypt with files containing such information, even though the software company and its foreign citizen personnel were not authorized to receive sensitive defense information under the Air Force contract. After learning of the issues, Aero Turbine and Gallant provided the government with multiple written self-disclosures, cooperated with the government’s investigation of the issues, and took prompt remedial action.

    The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, DCIS, AFOSI, and the Air Force Materiel Command Law Office Procurement Fraud Division. The matter was handled by Fraud Section attorneys Robin Overby and Christopher Terranova and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Thiess.

    The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

    Note: Read the Settlement here.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Africa: Alexa News Nigeria (Alexa.ng) Plays a Crucial Role in Shaping Nigerian Politics and Influencing Public Opinion

    Source: APO

    In an era where online media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) has emerged as a prominent player, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s political discourse.

    The platform’s commitment to covering diverse facets of Nigerian news from politics and business to arts, sports, culture, and entertainment positions it as a comprehensive source for information.

    In politics, Alexa News Nigeria plays a pivotal role in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion. Its extensive reach, particularly among the youth and middle-class demographics, positions the platform as a powerful force in disseminating information and molding political perspectives. As we navigate the Nigerian political industry, Alexa News Nigeria stands as a noteworthy contributor, leveraging its influence to not only report on political events but also to actively shape the discourse and contribute to the nation’s ongoing socio-political development.

    Understanding the media is of the utmost democratic importance. The media, whether newspapers, television, film, or social media, impacts our lives: our understanding of politics past and present, our democratic engagement, and our opinions. If we think of politics as the exercise of power, the importance of the media becomes clear: it is a place in which politics takes place. It also becomes clear that you don’t need to be a politician to ‘do politics’; the media can be used to impart a political viewpoint, including party political ones. In turn, politics and politicians also impact the media through regulation and law.  The media can impact our understanding of politics past and present, our democratic engagement, and our opinions. It is not a one-way linear process though. Audiences are not necessarily passive ones, absorbing what they are told; they can resist meanings, challenge them, and create their own.

    Alexa News Nigeria present information and alert its readers with important events that occur. This information adds to what they think and the actions they take. Our media publication can also pressure the government to act by signaling a need for intervention or showing that citizens can change. Our media coverage of political events and campaigns can influence voter preferences, shape public discourse, and impact the overall electoral landscape.Our media reporting helps in prompting people to take action. Just before an election, for example, voters who earlier had only a mild preference for one party or candidate may be inspired by media coverage not only to take the trouble to vote but perhaps also to contribute money or to help a party organization in some other way. Interest groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), religious groups, and labour unions (trade unions) cultivate the formation and spread of public opinion on issues of concern to their constituencies. These groups may be concerned with political, economic, or ideological issues, and most work through the mass media and social media as well as by word of mouth.

    Knowledge about politics and government activities increases due to the socialization and enlightenment functions of the mass  media.Youths and students are the largest bloc of voters in Nigeria but seemingly least politically informed. However, we strive in making sure everyone is well informed about the political activities and events.

    Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) is a forward-thinking media platform dedicated to providing insightful, engaging content across various topics, including business insights, technology trends, innovation, and more. Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) aims to inspire and inform its audience through high-quality journalism and community-driven initiatives.We are a fiercely independent, pro-investigation multi-media online news platform based in Nigeria, and focused primarily on politics, policy and economy.

    We are passionate, not just about the nice details, but also the ugly sides that speak truth to governments, businesses, and leaders, both locally and globally. We resolve to relentlessly pursue truth in our passion to inform and empower Nigerians.

     Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) is a Nigerian digital news platform that provides accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information on a daily basis. The independent, pro-investigation multi-media online news platform focused primarily on politics, policy and economy. Jokpeme Joseph Omode, the editor in chief and CEO of Alexa News Nigeria is expanding its coverage beyond Nigerian borders and have been growing its official website’s news and media portfolio. www.Alexa.ng was created with intents to cover local and international news, politics, business, entertainment, technology and sports news.

    “We are looking to make a significant impact on the country’s information narrative by bringing smart, straightforward news to Nigeria’s political and media space, with commentary from political heavyweights and Nigerian leaders & business innovators, whose collective insight will be instrumental in telling the Nigeria business story from inside,” says Joseph Omode.

    In an industry saturated with sensational sites, clickbait giants, fake news merchants, religious/ethnic promoters, and pro/anti-government platforms, Alexa News Nigeria has stood out as a credible go-to news source for every southerner, northerner, Christian, Muslim, Pagan, anti-government/pro-government individual, secessionist, and its growing global audience. Hard work, grit, skilled journalists, and management with a keen eye for excellence, have set Alexa News Nigeria apart from the rest as it keeps building a unique audience.Joseph Omode later stated that the news platform would be tailored to meet the needs of an increasingly diversified readership base both in Nigeria and outside the shores of the country. Alexa News Nigeria is providing quality journalism, had defied the odds, broke boundaries, pulled down walls, and divided oceans.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Alexa News Nigeria.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Africa: Alexa News Nigeria (Alexa.ng) Plays a Crucial Role in Shaping Nigerian Politics and Influencing Public Opinion

    Source: APO

    In an era where online media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) has emerged as a prominent player, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s political discourse.

    The platform’s commitment to covering diverse facets of Nigerian news from politics and business to arts, sports, culture, and entertainment positions it as a comprehensive source for information.

    In politics, Alexa News Nigeria plays a pivotal role in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion. Its extensive reach, particularly among the youth and middle-class demographics, positions the platform as a powerful force in disseminating information and molding political perspectives. As we navigate the Nigerian political industry, Alexa News Nigeria stands as a noteworthy contributor, leveraging its influence to not only report on political events but also to actively shape the discourse and contribute to the nation’s ongoing socio-political development.

    Understanding the media is of the utmost democratic importance. The media, whether newspapers, television, film, or social media, impacts our lives: our understanding of politics past and present, our democratic engagement, and our opinions. If we think of politics as the exercise of power, the importance of the media becomes clear: it is a place in which politics takes place. It also becomes clear that you don’t need to be a politician to ‘do politics’; the media can be used to impart a political viewpoint, including party political ones. In turn, politics and politicians also impact the media through regulation and law.  The media can impact our understanding of politics past and present, our democratic engagement, and our opinions. It is not a one-way linear process though. Audiences are not necessarily passive ones, absorbing what they are told; they can resist meanings, challenge them, and create their own.

    Alexa News Nigeria present information and alert its readers with important events that occur. This information adds to what they think and the actions they take. Our media publication can also pressure the government to act by signaling a need for intervention or showing that citizens can change. Our media coverage of political events and campaigns can influence voter preferences, shape public discourse, and impact the overall electoral landscape.Our media reporting helps in prompting people to take action. Just before an election, for example, voters who earlier had only a mild preference for one party or candidate may be inspired by media coverage not only to take the trouble to vote but perhaps also to contribute money or to help a party organization in some other way. Interest groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), religious groups, and labour unions (trade unions) cultivate the formation and spread of public opinion on issues of concern to their constituencies. These groups may be concerned with political, economic, or ideological issues, and most work through the mass media and social media as well as by word of mouth.

    Knowledge about politics and government activities increases due to the socialization and enlightenment functions of the mass  media.Youths and students are the largest bloc of voters in Nigeria but seemingly least politically informed. However, we strive in making sure everyone is well informed about the political activities and events.

    Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) is a forward-thinking media platform dedicated to providing insightful, engaging content across various topics, including business insights, technology trends, innovation, and more. Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) aims to inspire and inform its audience through high-quality journalism and community-driven initiatives.We are a fiercely independent, pro-investigation multi-media online news platform based in Nigeria, and focused primarily on politics, policy and economy.

    We are passionate, not just about the nice details, but also the ugly sides that speak truth to governments, businesses, and leaders, both locally and globally. We resolve to relentlessly pursue truth in our passion to inform and empower Nigerians.

     Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) is a Nigerian digital news platform that provides accurate, relevant, and up-to-date information on a daily basis. The independent, pro-investigation multi-media online news platform focused primarily on politics, policy and economy. Jokpeme Joseph Omode, the editor in chief and CEO of Alexa News Nigeria is expanding its coverage beyond Nigerian borders and have been growing its official website’s news and media portfolio. www.Alexa.ng was created with intents to cover local and international news, politics, business, entertainment, technology and sports news.

    “We are looking to make a significant impact on the country’s information narrative by bringing smart, straightforward news to Nigeria’s political and media space, with commentary from political heavyweights and Nigerian leaders & business innovators, whose collective insight will be instrumental in telling the Nigeria business story from inside,” says Joseph Omode.

    In an industry saturated with sensational sites, clickbait giants, fake news merchants, religious/ethnic promoters, and pro/anti-government platforms, Alexa News Nigeria has stood out as a credible go-to news source for every southerner, northerner, Christian, Muslim, Pagan, anti-government/pro-government individual, secessionist, and its growing global audience. Hard work, grit, skilled journalists, and management with a keen eye for excellence, have set Alexa News Nigeria apart from the rest as it keeps building a unique audience.Joseph Omode later stated that the news platform would be tailored to meet the needs of an increasingly diversified readership base both in Nigeria and outside the shores of the country. Alexa News Nigeria is providing quality journalism, had defied the odds, broke boundaries, pulled down walls, and divided oceans.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Alexa News Nigeria.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Here’s how you can make your garden a safe and biodiverse space for urban wildlife

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ann Dale, Professor Emerita, Environment & Sustainability, Royal Roads University

    Simple things like avoiding chemical pesticides and leaving leaves where they fall can help make your garden a more welcoming environment for wildlife and support biodiversity. (Jeffrey Hamilton/Unsplash)

    Biodiversity is essential to mitigating and adapting to climate change, enhancing the resilience of ecosystems and safeguarding the ecological functions that all living beings depend on for survival.

    There is little doubt that we are at a critical point in the loss of biodiversity in Canada with thousands of species currently in danger of disappearing, while global experts continue to warn about Earth’s ongoing sixth mass extinction.

    As a response to the cascading climate crisis, wildlife habitat gardens have grown in popularity. These are spaces designed to attract and sustain local wildlife, and include efforts such as rewilded meadows, pollinator patches, rain gardens, naturalized lawns and others.

    Cultivating a garden for biodiversity is not an all-in or nothing task. In fact, there is a wide range of simple actions anyone can take to regenerate and conserve biodiversity right at home.

    We are currently organizing a biodiversity public literacy campaign at the National Environmental Treasure, a people’s trust fund devoted to funding Canadian environmental organizations.

    Last year, we partnered with Prof. Nina-Marie Lister and the Ecological Design Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University on their Bylaws for Biodiversity research, along with Nature Canada and FLAP Canada, to develop Gardening for Biodiversity resources.

    Supporting biodiversity in your garden

    Educational, ecologically informed signage can help interpret the garden for visitors. These signs serve as a practical tool to share gardening practices and highlight the garden’s environmental benefits with the community.
    (Nina Marie Lister)

    Together, we’ve created a series of free, fact-based guides to help people learn how to cultivate biodiversity and support for wildlife habitat in private gardens.

    This series currently includes four comprehensive booklets, each focusing on key aspects of biodiversity gardening:

    • Yard Naturalization: A How-to Guide
    • Myths & Misconceptions: Naturalized Gardens, Ticks, Mice, Rats & Other Pests
    • Bird-Friendly Gardens: Supporting Bird Habitat in Every Season
    • Good Garden Practices: Underrated Practices & Top Plant Picks.

    While there are plenty of great garden practices out there, these are five easy and impactful ways to boost biodiversity and cultivate a garden safe for urban wildlife, taken directly from our booklets.

    Use alternatives to pesticides

    Pesticides in your garden can harm beneficial insects and can be detrimental to the environment, wildlife and human health. Instead of using chemical-based pesticides, try natural alternatives like biopesticides, horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps that can be just as effective.

    Likewise, attracting predatory insects and wildlife into your garden who will actively feed on the harmful pest is also an effective starting point as this is a process of pest-control that occurs naturally in healthy ecosystems.

    There are also DIY pesticides, such as sea salt spray, water-vinegar mixtures and coffee grounds.

    A rewilded habitat meadow featuring a selection of native wildflowers and habitat logs left to enrich the soil, support pollinators and offer seating for visitors.
    (Nina Marie Lister)

    Leave the leaves

    Decomposing plant litter, like fallen dead leaves, tree bark, needles and twigs, is an important component of maintaining soil health, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.

    By choosing to leave the leaves in your garden, you will support the variety of species who overwinter in them, from bees and caterpillars, to butterflies, spiders and more.

    Prioritize pollinator-attractive plants

    In addition to pollination, insects are beneficial for a variety of other reasons including for pest control, seed dispersal and decomposition.

    The best way to attract insects largely depends on which insect you are trying to attract. But as a general rule, it is always a good practice to source plants locally and prioritize native species.

    Next best to native plants are benign ornamentals and non-natives. Cultivating a diverse range of flowers, especially native plants and herbs, promotes a resilient ecosystem. It also helps natives out-compete invasive species and to reverse the downward trends of mass species decline.




    Read more:
    How to fight Insectageddon with a garden of native plants


    Make your garden safe for birds

    Birds contribute to healthy ecosystems: they pollinate plants, disperse seeds and prey on insects. Unfortunately, North American bird populations are experiencing a rapid decline due to habitat loss, degradation and other global pressures.

    Aadopting bird-safe gardening practices offers a powerful way to combat these threats and support biodiversity conservation on a local scale. Beyond core habitat elements, additional practices can enhance the garden’s appeal to birds.

    Organic gardening without pesticides or herbicides, keeping cats indoors, removing potential entanglement hazards and using bird-collision prevention markers on reflective surfaces can not only attract birds, but also ensure their safety as well.

    Birds contribute to healthy ecosystems: they pollinate plants, disperse seeds and prey on insects.
    (Unsplash/Richard Bell)

    Advocate for biodiversity

    Although there’s been a growing movement toward more biodiversity-supporting practices, outdated municipal bylaws and enforcement policies continue to limit the potential of habitat gardens.

    These disputes over the scope and application of bylaws have brought attention to various legal contradictions and outcomes that negatively impact progress on biodiversity recovery, all the while undermining and negating related environmental objectives on private land.

    By advocating and encouraging your municipal leaders to adopt science-based biodiversity-supportive bylaws, you help to establish the legal frameworks and political agendas that directly impact long-term ecological health and promote sustainable development and the regeneration of biodiversity.

    Ann Dale receives funding from the CRC Secretariat, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Hewlett Foundation.

    Sabrina Careri does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Here’s how you can make your garden a safe and biodiverse space for urban wildlife – https://theconversation.com/heres-how-you-can-make-your-garden-a-safe-and-biodiverse-space-for-urban-wildlife-261151

    MIL OSI Analysis –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘Delivering better’: New ECOSOC president emphasises climate action, food security

    Source: United Nations 2

    Mr. Thapa said that the motto of his presidency will be “Delivering Better,” which requires strengthening partnerships and multilateralism to achieve more effective implementation of initiatives, including the 2030 Agenda adopted 15 years ago.  

    “Delivering better is not an option — it is an imperative. It is our pathway to restoring trust in multilateralism, bridging divides, empowering the most vulnerable and translating commitments into action,” he said.  

    Four vice-presidents were also elected for the coming year: Amar Bendjama (Algeria), Héctor Gómez Hernández (Spain), Wellington Darío Bencosme Castaños (Dominican Republic) and Paruyr Hovhannisyan (Armenia).

    80 years of ECOSOC 

    The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for promoting international economic and social cooperation and development.

    It has 54 member States, elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms on a rotating basis, with seats distributed by region.

    ECOSOC coordinates the work of UN specialized agencies, commissions and bodies on issues ranging from sustainable development and human rights. It also serves as a central platform for fostering debate, forging consensus, and promoting action on global economic and social issues.

    For Mr. Thapa, this body is central to shaping the world’s development agenda and ensuring that no one is left behind.  

    “ECOSOC is our place. It needs dedication, participation and active engagement of all UN membership and stakeholders,” he said.  

    Five ways to deliver better

    While “delivering better” will be the motto of Mr. Thapa’s presidency, he outlined five specific areas upon which he and the Council will focus in the coming year.

    With over 735 million people worldwide experiencing hunger, his first priority area is transforming agriculture to strengthen rural resilience and end hunger.  

    Digital entrepreneurship and youth engagement are tied to this — and are his second priority area. He noted the “youth bulge” in many developing countries which he said will be a powerful demographic asset if it can be taken advantage of.  

    Like ECOSOC presidents before him, his third priority area deals with climate action and resilience. This time, however, he would like ECOSOC to focus specifically on glacier lakes and floods.  

    His final two priority areas are reforming the international financial architecture so that it is more inclusive and commemorating the 80th anniversary of ECOSOC.  

    Mr. Thapa noted that he and ECOSOC’s membership will be working to achieve these challenges in the midst of multiple, interlinking crises including accelerating climate change, rising geopolitical tensions and decreasing trust in the multilateral system.  

    “These challenges are systemic and interconnected. They demand integrated, inclusive and forward-looking responses,” Mr. Thapa said.  

    Fix, repair, mend

    Before Mr. Thapa’s remarks, Bob Rae, the outgoing president of ECOSOC and Canada’s Ambassador to the UN, reflected on his tenure. He acknowledged that the world is currently in a time of great hardship and genuine anguish.  

    But he said that it must be the job of ECOSOC — and UN Member States more broadly — to not only give voice to this anguish and hardship but to actually find solutions for it as well.  

    “We hear a lot in the UN discourse about how things are broken, how things have fallen apart, how things are unhinged … But our job is to fix, it’s to repair, it’s to mend, it’s to allow things to heal, it’s to make change happen,” Mr. Rae said.  

    Both Mr. Thapa and Mr. Rae affirmed that multilateralism can work and that ECOSOC should play a unique role in rewriting the narrative surrounding international cooperation.  

    “We must reaffirm our collective belief in the power of multilateralism — not as an abstract ideal, but as a pragmatic tool for delivering better outcomes for all,” Mr. Thapa said.  

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: More Than 80 Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into State Department Decision to Intentionally Destroy Food for Starving Children, Millions in Contraceptives

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

    U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Members Grace Meng (D-NY) and Lois Frankel (D-FL), and Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus’s Contraception, Family Planning, and Education Task Force, today led 79 Representatives in demanding an investigation into the U.S. Department of State’s decision to spend an additional $300,000 in taxpayer dollars to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of life-saving emergency food aid and $9.7 million worth of contraceptives, rather than distributing the aid as intended or working with another trusted partner willing to take over distribution. In the letter addressed to Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of State Arne B. Baker, the lawmakers condemned the State Department’s decision as financial mismanagement that squanders taxpayer dollars and a moral failure, abandoning vulnerable populations who depend on U.S. aid to survive. 

    They wrote to Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of State Arne B. Baker:

    “We write to request an investigation into waste and mismanagement on the part of the U.S. Department of State, which has reportedly chosen to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food aid and $9.7 million worth of contraceptives rather than delivering the much-needed aid as intended.

    “According to reporting, the State Department intends to destroy roughly $800,000 worth of high-energy biscuits intended to feed children under five years of age. That comes after alleged severe mismanagement of the food aid, including multiple officials failing to respond to memos regarding future plans for the biscuits for months. After that failure of leadership, the Department now plans to spend $130,000 – on top of the original $800,000 – to incinerate the planned food aid.

    “Following a similar pattern, the State Department also reportedly still intends to destroy $9.7 million of contraceptives, including IUDs and birth control implants, at the cost of $167,000 to the American taxpayer. Concerningly, the reporting found that these contraceptives are perfectly viable for delivery; they are long-lasting, with an expiration date of 2027, and most do not include USAID labels that would require rebranding. Incinerating contraceptives that are viable, with no rush and clear demand, is the equivalent of lighting U.S. taxpayer dollars on fire.

    “This pattern of intentional incineration at the expense of the U.S. taxpayer is financially wasteful, morally bankrupt, and an attack on the American humanitarian tradition. These actions place ideological beliefs and politics above a faithful commitment to U.S. law, contracts, and humanitarian agreements. Given that these officials have given no indication that they will place the law over their personal vendettas against our humanitarian tradition, external oversight is necessary.

    “We therefore request that your office immediately open an investigation into this documented waste of existing State Department supplies and waste of additional taxpayer funds to destroy those supplies, as well as the Department’s refusal to use these commodities for their intended purposes or partner with organizations or countries willing to take on responsibility for these commodities. Please provide an update on the status of such investigation by August 8, 2025.” 

    The letter to Acting Inspector General Baker was sent by U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (VA), Grace Meng (NY), Lois Frankel (FL), Judy Chu (CA), Robert Garcia (CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL), Betty McCollum (MN), Emanuel Cleaver (MO), Sarah Elfreth (MD), Nikema Williams (GA), Brendan Boyle (PA), Yassamin Ansari (AZ), Jonathan Jackson (IL), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Mike Quigley (IL), Greg Landsman (OH), Stephen Lynch (MA), Dave Min (CA), Maxine Waters (CA), Lateefah Simon (CA), Nanette Barragán (CA), Lloyd Doggett (CA), Debbie Dingell (MI), Sylvia Garcia (TX), Sarah McBride (DE), Seth Moulton (MA), Deborah Ross (NC), Josh Gottheimer (NJ), Mike Thompson (CA), Maggie Goodlander (NH), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA), Sean Casten (IL), Ami Bera (CA), Dina Titus (NV), Troy Carter (LA), Mark DeSaulnier (CA), Chellie Pingree (ME), Steve Cohen (TN), Dwight Evans (PA), Nydia Velázquez (NY), Haley Stevens (MI), Marc Veasey (TX), Darren Soto (FL), Danny Davis (IL), Mike Levin (CA), Mark Takano (CA), Suzan DelBene (WA), Julia Brownley (CA), Marcy Kaptur (OH), Adam Smith (WA), Jan Schakowsky (IL), Norma Torres (CA), Laura Friedman (CA), Rashida Tlaib (MI), John Garamendi (CA), Wesley Bell (MO), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL), Kelly Morrison (MN), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL), Hank Johnson (GA), Frederica Wilson (FL), Chrissy Houlahan (PA), Yvette Clarke (NY), Val Hoyle (OR), Kweisi Mfume (MD), Lori Trahan (MA), Jennifer McClellan (VA), Ed Case (HI), Brittany Pettersen (CO), Eric Swalwell (CA), Julie Johnson (TX), Paul Tonko (NY), André Carson (IN), Jerry Nadler (NY), Eugene Vindman (VA), Jill Tokuda (HI), Robin Kelly (IL), Bill Keating (MA), Madeleine Dean (PA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC).

    A signed copy of the letter is available here.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Services trade growth slows in first quarter of 2025

    Source: World Trade Organization

    Services exports in Europe and North America increased by only 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, down from 8% and 11% respectively in the first quarter of 2024. In contrast, strong growth was sustained in Asia at 9%.

    The overall slowdown in services trade was mainly due to “Other commercial services,” a category that encompasses a wide variety of mostly digitally deliverable services ranging from financial to professional services (Chart 1). In 2024, “Other commercial services” accounted for some 60% of global services trade, with Europe contributing 40% of those exports (Chart 2).

    Chart 1: Commercial services trade growth by main sector, 2024Q1-2025Q1
    Year-on-year % change

    Note: Services trade measured as exports.
    Source: WTO-UNCTAD estimates.

    Chart 2: Structure of world exports of commercial services, 2024
    % shares

    Source: WTO-UNCTAD estimates.

    Chart 3 shows a deceleration across selected subsectors of “Other commercial services” in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period of 2024. Growth in “Other business services,” covering various professional, technical and trade-related services, as well as research and development services, moderated. The United States posted a subdued 4% year-on-year increase in “Other business services” following an 8% expansion in the same period of 2024. Exports by the European Union remained flat in US dollar terms, although they rose by 4% when measured in euros.

    Financial services exports grew by only 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting reduced investment activity amid increased global economic uncertainty. The sector was also affected by exchange rate movements, which dampened US dollar-denominated growth. Exports from both the European Union and the United States rose just 2% year-on-year while Switzerland’s exports fell by 3%. The United Kingdom, on the contrary, posted a robust 10% year-on-year increase sustained by double digit growth in exports to the United States (+13%).

    Intellectual property related services expanded by 4% year-on-year in the first three months of 2025 in comparison with a 7% growth in the same quarter of 2024. Global trade in IP-related services remains highly concentrated, with the European Union and the United States accounting for nearly 70% of exports in 2024. EU exports, measured in US dollars, rose by just 3% year-on-year, held back by exchange rate volatility, despite stronger underlying growth of 6% in euro terms.

    Global construction exports fell by 15% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reversing part of the strong 25% growth recorded during the same period in 2024. The decline reflects weaker performance across several key economies, including China (-25%), which alone accounted for over 28% of global construction exports in 2024, the Republic of Korea (-15%), and the European Union (-6%). The downturn in the first quarter likely reflects delayed investment due to uncertainty and rising costs.

    Computer services exports were only marginally affected by the broader slowdown, as strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and cybersecurity solutions continued to drive growth. This momentum is expected to persist, supported by ongoing business adaptation to new technologies and rising consumer preferences for digital services. During the period, India’s computer services exports grew by 13%, while Ireland recorded a 9% increase.

    Chart 3: Other commercial services exports by selected subsector, 2024 and Q1 2025
    Year-on-year % change

    Note: Sectors are ranked according to their relative share in services trade in 2024.
    Source: WTO estimates for Q1 2025 and Q1 2024; WTO-UNCTAD estimates for 2024.

     As for the other main sectors of commercial services, global transport exports were up 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, following rapid growth especially in the third and fourth quarter of 2024 due to frontloading. Asia recorded the fastest growth, up 10%, driven by a 31% rise in China, while Singapore and the Republic of Korea posted modest gains of 2%. Payments for shipping services increased by 19% in South and Central America and the Caribbean, as demand for goods surged.

    Despite a difficult economic and geopolitical context, international travel expanded by 5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. For the first time since the pandemic, international tourist arrivals were 3% above 2019 levels according to UN Tourism data. In Asia, travel receipts grew by 13%, driven by China (+96%), Viet Nam (+33%), Japan (+25%) and Thailand (+18%) as tourism continues to recover in the region. By contrast, North America’s travel receipts fell by 1%.

    Services trade performance varied across major traders in the first five months of 2025 according to available monthly statistics. Double digit exports growth was recorded in Asian economies such as China (+13%, through June), India (+12%) and Japan (+11%). In North America, the United States and Canada saw diverging trends. US service exports rose by 5%, while Canada recorded a 6% decline. The EU’s service exports to non-member countries rose by 3%, while imports from outside the Union grew more sharply, increasing by 6%. The United Kingdom recorded marked growth, with exports up 9% and imports rising by 13%.

    Chart 4: Services export and import growth of selected economies, January-May 2025
    Year-on-year % change

    Note: Statistics for Brazil, China and Pakistan refer to January-June.
    Source : National sources and Eurostat.

    Quarterly statistics are estimates as of time of publication and subject to frequent revisions. They are available for download at WTO Stats, as well as monthly statistics. Annual services trade data and related visualizations can be accessed at WTO | Statistics — Global Services Trade Data Hub and WTO | World Trade Statistics 2024.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: ‘STEM for ALL’ : Thales Joins the Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS) Programme

    Source: Thales Group

    Headline: ‘STEM for ALL’ : Thales Joins the Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS) Programme

    31 Jul 2025

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    • As a Sponsoring Organisation with SgIS, Thales will provide Singaporean undergraduate students scholarships in a comprehensive programme that includes internship, mentoring and a starting career with Thales.
    • With this initiative, Thales is extending its ‘STEM for ALL’ programme to Singapore, the first launch outside Europe, with its dedicated mission to advance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education amongst youth.
    • In its inaugural intake, four nominated scholars will undertake engineering or research roles in strategic sectors including air traffic management, public security, cybersecurity and digital identity, working within Thales businesses and research labs like the Thales Digital Factory.
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    With engineers comprising one-third of Thales Singapore’s 2000+ employees, the Group has a strong interest in promoting STEM education and growing the next generation of engineering talent. On 29thJuly, Thales was proud to join SgIS as a Sponsorship Organisation at its launch event and to present awards to the scholars, aligning with the government’s mandate to develop young talent in Singapore’s strategic sectors.

    Established in 2012, SgIS is an initiative which partners government and industries to nurture a strong core of Singaporean talent in 16 strategic industries which include Aerospace & Aviation and Engineering. It is the only government-led, multi-industry scholarship under the Ministry of Education which provides talented Singaporean students access to close to 150 Sponsoring Organisations, giving them development opportunities as they further their studies and begin their professional careers.

    Throughout May and June, over 100 potential candidates with diverse skillsets were introduced to Thales by SgIS and invited to an Open Day to get to know Thales’ businesses. From this, over 40 were taken through rigorous technical assessments, following which 12 were further shortlisted for panel interviews with Thales experts and business leaders to further assess their technical expertise and leadership attributes.

    Four talented candidates from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) were the final recipients of the Thales award. Currently at different stages in their university education, the four students will progressively join the cybersecurity and digital identity, public security, air traffic management and Thales Digital Factory teams over the next 2 years.

    Expanding the Thales Group’s STEM for ALL Programme to Singapore

    In early 2025, Thales, through its endowment fund Thales Solidarity, launched its STEM for ALL programme in France and Belgium to foster vocation in scientific fields to remarkable young students.

    By partnering the SgIS programme, Thales is extending the Group’s ambition in endorsing STEM education worldwide by reinforcing academic excellence. Singapore is the first country outside of Europe to have a STEM scholarship programme under the STEM for ALL umbrella.

    “Thales recognises the essential role that science and technology play in furthering human progress and creating a world that is safer, greener and more sustainable. Many of the younger generation are passionate about making an impact and we are constantly looking for talented individuals, skilled in STEM, to help bring this ambition to life.” said Emily TAN, Country Director & Chief Executive, Thales in Singapore. “The scholars we selected have strong technical skills which we hope to nurture when they join the Thales family. I believe that their enthusiasm to learn, coupled with the mentorship opportunities and experiences within Thales, will provide a good starting point for their careers.”

    About Thales

    Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

    The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

    Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

    About Thales in Singapore

    Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the growth of aerospace activities in Asia. Since then, it has grown to be a leading deep-tech company operating in the Aeronautics (including avionics and air traffic management), Defence, Public Security, Cybersecurity & Digital Identity sectors.

    Thales in Singapore runs global industrial operations for avionics and digital identity solutions and has a strong commitment to Research, Technology and Innovation, with Centres of Excellence for radars, naval drones, space, avionics, public security and defence. With over 2000 employees across four locations, Thales is actively supporting Singapore in driving its digital transformation and Smart Nation ambitions.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Lummis, Hageman Rebrand ESA to Highlight Recovery Over Endless Listings

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis

    Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) today introduced the Endangered Species Recovery Act, legislation that would rename the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to better reflect the law’s original intent.

    “Washington bureaucrats have lost sight of the original mission of the Endangered Species Act,” said Sen. Lummis. “Instead of celebrating recovery success by removing federal intervention, they’ve created a system that keeps species listed indefinitely. The Endangered Species Recovery Act refocuses this law on its original purpose: recovering species and then getting the federal government out of the way. States like Wyoming have proven track records in wildlife management, and when species recover, we should celebrate that success by allowing appropriate local management to resume.”

    “For over 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has operated under a misleading title and a failed model, with only 3% of listed species ever delisted,” said Rep. Hageman. “This is land control, not conservation. By renaming it the Endangered Species Recovery Act, we are reflecting the law’s true intent, actually recovering species. This change is long overdue. With this legislation, we are putting action and accountability back into environmental policy.”

    The Endangered Species Recovery Act has received support from:

    “The Endangered Species Act is a remarkable law that was created to protect and recover species,” said Angi Bruce, Director of Wyoming Game and Fish. “While this landmark act has primarily focused on species protection over the past 50 years, this revision in the name of the Act is necessary to refocus how we think about listed species and better reflect its original intent. Changing the name sets the stage for emphasizing future work on recovery. With over 1600 species listed, now is the time to focus on actions needed for delisting. Special thanks to Senator Lummis for her leadership on endangered species reform.”

    “The ultimate goal of federally listing a species as endangered or threatened has always been the recovery of that species to a level where the species is no longer imperiled and can thrive without the need of federal protections,” said Judy Camuso, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and President of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. “Successfully recovering and delisting species allows limited resources to be focused on the species most in need of attention. State fish and wildlife agencies are dedicated partners in species recovery and management, and we appreciate Senator Lummis’ acknowledgment of the importance of species recovery and raising its prominence by including it in the title of the Endangered Species Recovery Act.”

    “The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) thanks Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Senator Lummis for introducing the Endangered Species Recovery Act,” said CSF Senior Vice President Taylor Schmitz. “Despite the Endangered Species Act (ESA) becoming an endless place of entrapment for many listed fish and wildlife species, the intent behind the ESA was and remains to recover species and return the management of the species to state wildlife agencies, who have the primary authority over the majority of fish and wildlife across the country. This legislation reaffirms the intent of the ESA to recover species rather than needlessly keeping them on a list once they have met population recovery goals.”

    “I commend Senator Lummis for her legislation and trying to focus the Endangered Species Act (ESA) more on recovery,” said James L. Cummins, Executive Director, Wildlife Mississippi. “Many in our nation want the ESA to go away.  Others say don’t change one word.  That is like owning an International Scout with two plans: one is sell it and the other is never changing the oil.  Neither of those are helpful at the hunting club unless walking is your goal.  I think we need to keep and use the Scout but fix it when it needs fixing. The ESA should be treated no differently.  The ESA has been effective in preventing some species from becoming extinct; however, it can be significantly improved by creating new recovery efforts.  As long as the status quo of not increasing habitat, therefore not increasing populations, is maintained, the recovery and delisting of many species will not occur.”  

    “Renaming the Endangered Species Act as the Endangered Species Recovery Act is a thoughtful way to refocus national attention on what matters most—recovering imperiled wildlife,” said David Willms, associate vice president, public lands at the National Wildlife Federation. “This bill emphasizes outcomes over process, reinforcing that the goal isn’t to manage decline, but to return species to healthy, sustainable populations that don’t require the Act’s protections. It’s a commonsense update that aligns the name of the law with its original purpose.” 

    Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) are Senate cosponsors. 

    Read the entire bill here.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Fischer, Cortez Masto Introduce MAP for Broadband Funding Act

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer

    Provides fresh oversight over FCC’s Broadband Funding Map, originally created by Fischer, Cortez Masto

    Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Modernization, Accountability, and Planning (MAP) for Broadband Funding Act, to provide oversight of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Broadband Funding Map to ensure it is functioning effectively for the public, federal agencies, and broadband providers.

    Fischer and Cortez Masto originally created the Broadband Funding Map as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With oversight needed to ensure federal agencies are utilizing the Map to its full potential, the MAP For Broadway Funding Act will ensure that these agencies are reliably reporting their funding data to the FCC.

    “I have worked diligently for years to close the digital divide for unserved and underserved communities. My work with Senator Cortez Masto was underscored by the Broadband Funding Map, which we created in 2021. While I’m pleased the FCC launched the Map in 2023, it is clear oversight is needed here to ensure all federal agencies are utilizing the Map to its full potential. I won’t relent in my efforts to expand Internet connectivity for those who lack access—this is a critical step in that mission,”
     Fischer said. 

    “As we work to expand broadband access across the country, it’s critical that we do with as much transparency, accountability, and coordination as possible. Reliable access to the internet is already so important for people to work and take care of their everyday tasks. Congress must ensure we continue to expand its access efficiently,” Cortez Masto said.

    “Big thanks to Senators Fischer and Cortez Masto for their work in bringing about the MAP for Broadband Funding Act. By improving the accuracy and transparency of the Broadband Funding Map, we can more effectively target federal funding for broadband deployment where it’s truly needed. Plus, requiring federal agencies to report broadband deployment data to the FCC and NTIA will strengthen coordination and accountability across programs,” USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter said. 

    “Senator Fischer should be commended for marshaling the Federal Communications Commission and the Government Accountability Office to ensure that precious federal broadband dollars are spent as efficiently as possible. CostQuest appreciates the Senator’s data-driven approach to ensuring accountability for broadband spending across the government,”CostQuest Associates said.

    Background
    :

    The MAP for Broadband Funding Act provides fresh oversight for the FCC’s Broadband Funding Map to ensure the Map is functioning effectively, efficiently, and transparently as possible for the public, federal agencies, and broadband providers alike.

    To meet this goal, the bill:
     

    1. Directs the FCC to conduct a Notice of Inquiry on the Map’s function and data it displays for maximum usability, assessing any necessary updates from a user-experience perspective, and 
    1. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate how well federal agencies are populating the Map in compliance with current law, identifying any gaps in reporting for its optimum functionality. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Two Men Charged For Nationwide Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds Of Elderly Victims

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Jingbin Jiang and Su Jian Liu Are Charged With Participating in a Scheme That Attempted to Steal Over $18 Million From Over 350 Victims

    United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton; Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Christopher G. Raia; and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), Jessica S. Tisch,  announced charges against JINGBIN JIANG and SU JIAN LIU, a/k/a “Fatty,” a/k/a “Ah Pang,” for a scheme to defraud elderly victims across the United States, which attempted to steal over $18 million from over 350 victims and resulted in actual losses of over $5 million to over 70 victims.  JIANG was arrested in Staten Island this morning and will be presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron.  LIU is still at large.  The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.

    “As alleged, Jingbin Jiang and Su Jian Liu worked together with others to steal the hard-earned money of some our most vulnerable New Yorkers and others around the country,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton.  “Taking advantage of our elderly after they have worked so hard to save and contributed so much to our city and this country is heartless and despicable.  These charges, and the efforts of the FBI and the NYPD, should serve as a warning to fraudsters and cybercriminals: New Yorkers want you held accountable for your crimes, and the women and men of our Office are committed to doing so.”

    “Jingbin Jiang and Su Jian Liu allegedly defrauded elderly victims of more than $5 million by utilizing extortionate tactics to coerce withdrawals of significant cash or purchases of gold,” said FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia.  “This alleged conspiracy wielded fear of bankruptcy and arrest to ensure victims complied with the unlawful requests for money.  The FBI is committed to apprehending any individual who utilizes online platforms to target and exploit vulnerable victims across the country.”

    “These defendants allegedly led a nationwide fraud scheme with the goal of targeting innocent, elderly victims and stealing millions of their hard-earned savings,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.  “Jingbin Jiang and Su Jian Liu allegedly participated in a plot involving elaborate, fictitious narratives to manipulate elderly victims and trick them into participating in their scheme, which involved attempts to steal over $18 million from 350 people.  I am grateful to the members of the NYPD, FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for holding these alleged predatory fraudsters accountable.”

    According to the allegations in the Indictment unsealed today in Manhattan federal court:[1]

    Between at least in or about 2023 and in or about July 2025, JIANG and LIU participated with others in a fraudulent scheme that primarily targeted elderly victims located all across the United States, including in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, California, Connecticut, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Mississippi, Kentucky, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, and Montana.

    The scheme proceeded in the following manner: First, victims would typically see a pop-up message on their computers indicating that they needed to call a particular phone number controlled by members of the scheme.  The pop-up message would typically claim to come from a technology company, a bank, or the government.  Second, when victims called the phone number, they were told a fictitious narrative that would ultimately lead to a suggestion that the victims withdraw money from their bank account.  For example, some victims were falsely told that their computers had a virus, or that their computers had been hacked into and used to commit serious crimes, like downloading child sexual abuse material.  Others were falsely told that their bank accounts had been compromised and were vulnerable to unauthorized withdrawals.  To avoid arrest or protect their bank accounts from being compromised, victims were instructed to withdraw large amounts of cash from their bank accounts or purchase large quantities of gold.  Some victims were even told that their money would be safely held in the custody of a consumer protection agency like the Federal Trade Commission, and they were sent notices on fake federal government letterhead purporting to bear the signature of a federal government official:

    Third, many victims were told that a courier would be arriving at their home (or other coordinated pick-up location) to retrieve the gold and/or cash.  Victims were often provided with the courier’s name (which was fictitious), a description of the courier’s clothing, and sometimes a password, purportedly to ensure the courier was authorized to pick up the gold and/or cash.  Other victims were told to purchase and transfer cryptocurrency or gift cards, which did not require a courier.  Victims were typically under the impression that this gold and/or cash would then be deposited, on the victims’ behalf, into a new, safe, uncompromised bank account (or with the Federal Trade Commission, as noted above) that they could access without concern in the future.  In reality, these funds were stolen and never returned to the victims.  Some victims engaged in multiple transactions before realizing the fraudulent nature of the scheme.

    JIANG and LIU participated in the scheme by managing and supervising the couriers that traveled to meet the victims to pick up the cash and gold, which was then transported back to New York City.  JIANG and LIU received information about potential victims from other members of the scheme on text-messaging platforms, in messages that typically included the zip codes and the amounts of cash or gold to be collected from each victim. JIANG and LIU could then decide whether to accept the pick-up, and if they did, the other members of the scheme would provide more specific details about the victim and when and where to pick up the cash or gold.  After arranging for couriers to make the pick-ups, JIANG and LIU would provide updates to other members of the scheme about the couriers’ progress.  After the victims provided the criminal proceeds to the couriers, JIANG and LIU arranged for the criminal proceeds to be distributed to other members of the scheme, including by converting cash and gold into cryptocurrency to be easily transmitted to members of the scheme located overseas, including in India and China.  In total, members of the conspiracy have attempted to steal at least approximately $18 million from over 350 victims, and they have successfully stolen at least approximately $5 million from over 70 victims.

    If you or someone you know has been victimized by this scheme, please file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, which is available at ic3.gov.

    *                *                *

    JIANG, 37, of Staten Island, New York, and LIU, 38 of Edmond, Oklahoma, are both charged with one count of wire fraud conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and one count of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

    The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge.

    Mr. Clayton praised the investigative work of the FBI and NYPD’s Joint Organized Crime Task Force.  Mr. Clayton also thanked the New York State Police and the Bedford Police Department for their assistance in the investigation of this case.

    This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent & Organized Crime Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew K. Chan and Angela Zhu are in charge of the prosecution. 

    The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.


    [1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described herein should be treated as an allegation.

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    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Amid Partisan Attempts to Gerrymander Texas, Warner and Kaine Join Colleagues to Restore the Voting Rights Act

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined all of their Senate Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation to update and reinforce safeguards in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that have been eroded in recent years by federal court rulings. The legislation would strengthen our democracy by re-establishing preclearance for jurisdictions with a pattern of voting rights violations, protecting minority communities subject to discriminatory voting practices and defending election workers from threats and intimidation. It is named in honor of voting rights champion and former Congressman John Lewis.

    This legislation is especially relevant in Texas where, following historic disapproval of congressional Republicans’ megabill, Texas state lawmakers are attempting to redistrict before the 2026 elections to pick up additional Republican House seats. The move comes in direct response to President Trump’s fears that voters may flip the House in the 2026 midterms.

    “The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy and we have a moral obligation to ensure that every American can make their voice heard at the ballot box,” said Sens. Warner and Kaine. “In the years since the Supreme Court gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, we’ve seen a wave of state-level efforts, like the one underway in Texas, designed to disenfranchise voters and rig the rules for partisan gain. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is a critical step toward protecting access to the ballot while honoring the legacy of a civil rights hero who dedicated his life to the fight for full participation in our democracy.”

    In the wake of the Supreme Court’s damaging Shelby County decision in 2013 – which gutted the federal government’s ability under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to prevent discriminatory changes to voting laws and procedures – states across the country have unleashed a torrent of voter suppression schemes that have systematically disenfranchised tens of thousands of American voters. The Supreme Court’s decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee (2021) delivered yet another blow to the Voting Rights Act, by making it significantly harder for plaintiffs to win lawsuits under the landmark law against discriminatory voting laws or procedures.

    The John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act is supported by 178 organizations. Text of the legislation is available here. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe and North America

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 31, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The following statement is released by the governments of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States:

    “Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn the growing number of state threats from Iranian intelligence services in our respective territories.

    “We are united in our opposition to the attempts of Iranian intelligence services to kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America in clear violation of our sovereignty. These Services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organisations to target journalists, dissidents, Jewish citizens, and current and former officials in Europe and North America. This is unacceptable.   

    “We consider these types of attacks, regardless of the target, as violations of our sovereignty. We are committed to working together to prevent these actions from happening and we call on the Iranian authorities to immediately put an end to such illegal activities in our respective territories.”

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: State of Emergency Ahead of Heavy Rainfall

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today will declare a State of Emergency for several New York counties and urges New Yorkers to prepare for heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding, as parts of the state are forecast to be impacted by periods of heavy rain today into Friday. Beginning this afternoon, torrential rain is forecast to impact downstate New York, primarily in the Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Long Island Regions. With the forecast enhanced to moderate risk, flash flooding becomes more likely with significant flooding possible. Flood Watches in Place for New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley through Friday afternoon. Significant rainfall is also expected in the Southern Tier and Capital Regions. Roadway and rail travel will be impacted during the Thursday evening commute, and employers in the affected areas are recommended to release employers early to avoid long delays and ensure safe travel home.

    The State of Emergency includes the Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester and contiguous counties. The State released non-essential employees in New York City, Sullivan, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties at 1:00 p.m.

    “I am urging all New Yorkers to stay vigilant, stay informed, and use caution as we expect excessive rainfall with the potential for flash flooding,” Governor Hochul said. “State agencies are on standby for heavy downpours and localized flooding and will be monitoring the situation in real-time to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers in the path of the storm.”

    A widespread one to three inches of rain is expected with locally higher totals up to five inches possible. Average rainfall rates of a half inch per hour are expected with rates of one to two inches likely. Isolated rates over two inches per hour are possible, most likely Thursday afternoon or evening. Most of the rain will fall in as little as three to six hours from Thursday afternoon through Thursday night. Up to two inches of rain may impact the Southern Tier, Capital Region, and Upper Mid-Hudson Regions.

    The Thursday evening commute will be impacted with areas of flash flooding possible and minor to moderate water level rises could occur on some waterways. Some roads may become impassable from flooding, most likely around underpasses and roads with little or no drainage. The heaviest rainfall rates may be capable of producing subway flooding and overwhelming NYC sewers. Flooding in basements and subterrain floors is also possible.

    Residents are encouraged to monitor their local forecasts, weather watches and warnings. For a complete listing of weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website at alerts.weather.gov.

    New Yorkers should ensure that government emergency alerts are enabled on their mobile phones. They should also sign up for real-time weather and emergency alerts that will be texted to their phones by texting their county or borough name to 333111.

    Agency Preparations

    Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

    The Division’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with their local counterparts and is prepared to facilitate requests for assistance. OEM is in enhanced monitoring status and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control has activated the State Fire Operations Center.

    Water rescue teams from the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, New York State Police and Department of Environmental Conservation are staged in Orange County and Ulster Counties.

    State stockpiles are ready to deploy emergency response assets and supplies as needed. The State Watch Center is monitoring the storm track and statewide impacts closely.

    Department of Transportation

    The State Department of Transportation is monitoring weather conditions and prepared to respond with 3,428 supervisors and operators available statewide. All field staff are available to fully engage and respond.

    Statewide equipment numbers are as follows:

    • 1,430 large dump trucks
    • 337 large loaders
    • 92 chippers
    • 87 tracked and wheeled excavators
    • 33 water pumps
    • 32 traffic and tree crew bucket trucks
    • 28 traffic tower platforms
    • 16 vacuum trucks with sewer jets

    The need for additional resources will be re-evaluated as conditions warrant throughout the event. For real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit 511ny.org, New York State’s official traffic and travel information source.

    Thruway Authority

    The Thruway Authority has 669 operators and supervisors prepared to respond to any wind or flood related issues across the state with small to medium sized excavators, plow/dump trucks, large loaders, portable Variable Message Signs (VMS) boards, portable light towers, smaller generators, smaller pumps and equipment hauling trailers, as well as signage and other traffic control devices available for any detours or closures. VMS and social media are utilized to alert motorists of weather conditions on the Thruway.

    Statewide equipment numbers are as follows:

    • 337 Large and Small Dump Trucks
    • 63 Loaders
    • 31 Trailers
    • 5 Vac Trucks
    • 14 Excavators
    • 8 Brush Chippers
    • 99 Chainsaws
    • 24 Aerial Trucks
    • 22 Skid Steers
    • 86 Portable Generators
    • 65 Portable Light Units

    The Thruway Authority encourages motorists to download its mobile app which is available to download for free on iPhone and Android devices. The app provides motorists direct access to live traffic cameras, real-time traffic information and navigation assistance while on the go. Motorists can also sign up for TRANSalert e-mails which provide the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway, follow @ThruwayTraffic on X, and visit thruway.ny.gov to see an interactive map showing traffic conditions for the Thruway and other New York State roadways.

    Department of Public Service

    New York’s utilities have approximately 5,500 workers available statewide to engage in damage assessment, response, repair and restoration efforts across New York State, as necessary. The utilities will work with the local, county, and state transportation agencies to navigate closed roadways in any areas experiencing flooding. Agency staff will track utilities’ work throughout the event and ensure utilities shift appropriate staffing to regions that experience the greatest impact.

    New York State Police

    State Police instructed all Troopers to remain vigilant and will deploy extra patrols to affected areas as needed. All four-wheel drive vehicles are in service, and all watercraft and specialty vehicles are staged and ready for deployment.

    Department of Environmental Conservation

    The Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Emergency Management staff, Environmental Conservation Police Officers, Forest Rangers, and regional staff remain on alert and continue to monitor weather forecasts. Working with partner agencies, DEC is prepared to coordinate resource deployment of all available assets, including first responders, to targeted areas in preparation for potential impacts due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

    DEC swift water teams are activated and pre-staged in the Hudson Valley.

    DEC reminds local officials to watch for potential flooding in their communities. Municipalities are encouraged to undertake local assessments of flood-prone areas and to remove any accumulating debris. DEC permits and authorization are not required to remove debris unless stream banks or beds will be disturbed by debris removal and/or the use of heavy equipment. Municipalities and local governments are advised to contact DEC’s Regional Permit Administrators if assistance is required and to help determine if a permit is necessary.

    If a permit is necessary, DEC can issue Emergency Authorizations to expedite approval of projects in place of an individual permit. DEC approves Emergency Authorizations for situations that are deemed an emergency based on the immediate protection of life, health, general welfare, property, or natural resources.

    Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

    New York State Park Police and park personnel are on alert and closely monitoring weather conditions and impacts. Park visitors should visit parks.ny.gov, check the free mobile app, or call their local park office for the latest updates regarding park hours, openings and closings.

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is closely monitoring weather conditions to ensure safe, reliable service. MTA employees will be poised to respond to any weather-related issues. To reduce the likelihood of flooding and respond to any instances of flooding, MTA crews will inspect drains in flood-prone areas to ensure they are functional, and supervisors will monitor flood-prone locations for any reports of flooding to ensure quick response. Elevator and escalator specialists will be deployed to flood-prone locations to attend to any weather-related elevator and escalator troubles.

    Customers are encouraged to check mta.info for the latest service updates, and to use caution while navigating the system. Customers should also sign up for real-time service alerts via text or email. These alerts are also available via the MTA app and the TrainTime app.

    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is closely monitoring weather forecasts and is working with airport terminal operators and other airport partners in preparation. Air travelers should check with their airlines for updated information on their flights or check the Federal Aviation Administration website for any FAA programs that may affect flight operations at their departure airport before leaving for the airport and allow for additional travel time. Motorists who use the Port Authority’s six bridges and tunnels are strongly encouraged to sign up for email alerts, bus riders can use the MyTerminal app for real-time alerts on bus service at the Midtown Bus Terminal, or for PATH riders, check train service information via the PATH mobile app, RidePATH.

    Before and During the Storm

    • Stay Informed: Monitor your local weather forecast and follow any warnings that may be broadcast.
    • Follow Instructions from Local Officials: If you are advised by emergency officials to take immediate action such as evacuation, do not wait – follow all orders promptly.
    • Do Not Walk, Swim or Drive Through Floodwaters: One foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away. If you have doubts, remember: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
    • Know your evacuation route and how to get to higher ground
    • Know your area’s type of flood risk — visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center.
    • Have a flood emergency plan in place that includes considerations for your children, pets and neighbors.
    • Have an emergency go bag ready to grab for you, your family and your pets that includes any medications you may need.
    • Check in with elderly neighbors or those who may have mobility issues.
    • Do not touch downed power lines
    • Keep your phone charged
    • Keep a small disaster supply kit in the trunk of your car.

    After Flood Waters Have Receded

    • Wait until an area has been declared safe before entering. Be careful driving, since roads may be damaged and power lines may be down.
    • If your home or apartment has been flooded, DO NOT turn on electrical appliances until an electrician has checked the system and appliances.
    • Throw out any medicine or food that may have had contact with flood waters.
    • Keep your automobile fueled. If electric power is cut off, gasoline stations may not be able to pump fuel for several days.
    • Do not touch downed power lines.

    For more preparedness information and safety tips from DHSES, visit dhses.ny.gov. The National Weather Service website also includes Flood Safety Tips and Spring Safety Resources.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: Berkeley County Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Travis Jackson Latta, 38, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute eutylone.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, officers were responding to a domestic violence call and encountered Latta with a firearm. He is prohibited from possessing firearms because of prior convictions for kidnapping, strangulation, brandishing, attempted murder, domestic battery and assault, and unlawful restraint. Latta, during a separate investigation, was also found in possession of eutylone, known as “Boot,” which he intended to unlawfully distribute.

    Latta will serve 15 years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; and the Martinsburg Police Department investigated.

    U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided.

    MIL Security OSI –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Vancity reports strong Q2 results, early evidence of transformation to Vancity 2.0

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vancity delivered strong financial results at the end of the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, highlighting growth across key areas for the credit union. This solid performance reveals wins for a new strategy aimed at growing with impact and delivering exceptional member experience. 

    Core revenues climbed to $307.5 million by June 30th, representing a 24% increase compared to 2024 and marking continued growth in revenues and profitability in 2025. This includes $157.6 million added in the second quarter. Income before tax and distributions grew to $46.6 million year-to-date, with the second quarter adding $25.1 million. Member deposits increased by $97.8 million — $63.5 million in the second quarter — with a notable increase in both retail and commercial demand deposits, while net retail mortgage lending jumped by $387.2 million since the beginning of this year. This improving financial performance means more resources available to support people in these uncertain times, as 30% of Vancity’s net profits go back to members and communities.

    “Vancity 2.0 is our vision to be an industry leader delivering outstanding member experience, while staying fiercely committed to making a big difference in this world,” said Wellington Holbrook, President and CEO of Vancity. “These results are telling us our strategy is working — we’re restoring profitability after a challenging year in 2024 and building a stronger credit union to be an innovative leader for the future.” 

    Vancity’s work has also yielded real, positive impacts in 2025 on vital issues facing members and communities. Year-to-date growth in net retail mortgages supported more than 3000 families and individuals with their home-ownership needs, including 452 loans to help first-time home buyers enter the housing market. At the same time, in the first half of this year alone Vancity financed 900 units of affordable housing — that’s 900 more families who will be able to access a home they can afford.

    Vancity has also been focused on building a more resilient local economy in light of economic uncertainty and trade concerns. Reflecting this commitment, Vancity provided $689.7 million in financing for local businesses in 2025, as of June 30th. This includes support extended to 188 women or non-binary small-business owners with loans through its women’s entrepreneurship program in Q2, bringing the total to 320 so far this year. A partnership with WeBC that provides financing and wrap-around supports for women and non-binary entrepreneurs, this program means more people have fairer access to financing while also supporting the diversity of Canada’s economy at a critical time.

    “For Vancity, results aren’t just about numbers — they’re about people, “said Holbrook. “Strong financial results mean we can do more — fund more units of affordable housing, extend more support for the Indigenous economy, drive more investment back into communities, and support more entrepreneurs building local small businesses that make our economy more resilient. At a time when people need support more than ever, we’re here for them.”  

    This marks the first time Vancity has released its quarterly results, a move the credit union will replicate going forward as it continues its transformation.

    Amidst this strong performance, Vancity remains focused on connecting with members and communities in neighbourhoods across its service areas and beyond. In the second quarter, Vancity sponsored major events like the Vancouver Sun Run and Vancity Innovation House, a partnership with Frontier Collective during Web Summit Vancouver. Vancity branches participated in local community events across the lower mainland and on Vancouver Island, as well as participated in significant community celebrations like Surrey Vaisakhi, Vancouver Vaisakhi, Qmunity Pride Breakfast, and more.

    Vancity is also doubling down on serving and supporting members through uncertain times and re-investing in the experience of members as a central priority — including investing in a new digital platform expected to launch by the end of this year. This comes on the heels of enhancements in technology in 2024 to better serve members, from new products to improvements to existing services, as well as operational efficiencies to create smoother, member-centred experiences for everyone Vancity serves.

    About Vancity
    Vancity is a values-based financial co-operative serving the needs of its 570,000 member-owners and their communities, with offices and more than 50 branches located in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Squamish and Alert Bay, within the territories of the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw people. With $36 billion in assets plus assets under administration, Vancity is one of Canada’s largest credit unions. Vancity uses its assets to help improve the financial well-being of its members while at the same time helping to develop healthy communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

    Media Relations | Vancity
    mediarelations@vancity.com
    T: 778-837-0394

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect Vancity’s current expectations regarding future events, performance, and results. Those statements are based on assumptions, estimates, and projections that management considers reasonable in light of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments. However, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Vancity’s control, including but not limited to changes in economic and geopolitical conditions, interest rates, regulatory requirements, and competitive factors. Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in these statements. Vancity does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 

    The MIL Network –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Ruanyun Edai Technology Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NANCHANG, China, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. (“Ruanyun” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RYET), a leading AI-powered education technology company in China, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

    Key Financial Performance Highlights

    • Revenue decreased by 27.0% to $6.7 million in FY2025, primarily due to declines in SmartHomework® platform development and digitalization services, despite significant increases in revenues from SmartHomework® software customization and content development, and licensing sales, which rose by 3117% and 5492%, respectively, along with a 70.4% growth in SmartExam® services driven by international expansion after the IPO.
    • Gross profit rose 29.1% to $3.8 million, with gross margin improving from 32.1% to 56.7%, driven by a shift to higher-margin software services.
    • As a result, net loss narrowed to $0.5 million from $2.1 million.

    Yan Fu, Founder and CEO of Ruanyun, commented: “In FY2025, despite our decrease in total revenue, our software customization and content development segment saw strong growth. As policy changes in China impacted revenue from some of our services, we’re strategically shifting towards higher-margin software and AI-based services like AI-OCR for greater efficiency and customer diversification.”

    “Aggressive cost management significantly strengthened our financials. Cost of revenue dropped by more than 50% to approximately $2.9 million. This led to a substantial 29.1% gross profit increase to approximately $3.8 million, expanding our gross margin by 24.6% to 56.7%. Consequently, our net loss narrowed significantly to approximately $0.5 million in FY2025 from approximately $2.1 million a year earlier.”

    “Looking ahead, our U.S. IPO has already enabled the international replication of our business model, demonstrated by services provided to Lorpzenst Innovations LLC in the United States. Furthermore, our advancements in AI-based digital technology services, particularly with AI-OCR, present broad applicability beyond our current focus. In Saudi Arabia our innovative Chinese language learning platform, HanLink, has already established local partnerships and we are structured to keep expanding in the Middle Eastern region. We believe that this technological foundation and our proven operational model position us well for potential expansion into vocational, postgraduate, and adult education sectors, as well as broader geographic markets. Ruanyun believes that these strategic shifts, combined with improved profitability and efficient cost management, lay the groundwork for sustainable long-term growth and enhanced value for our shareholders.”

    Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

      For fiscal years ended March 31
    In USD Millions, except %, differences due to rounding. 2025
      2024
      Variances
    %
    Total revenues 6.7   9.2   (27.0)  
    Cost of revenues 2.9   6.2   (53.5)  
    Gross profit 3.8   2.9   29.1  
    Loss from operations (0.5)   (2.1)   (77.1)  
    Net loss (0.5)   (2.1)   (75.3)  
                 

    Revenue
    The Company’s revenue has primarily come from two main product lines: SmartExam® solution and SmartHomework® solution. These solutions generate revenue through six core streams: platform development, other testing services, software customization and content development, licensing, personalized exercise books and MOTK Pro, and digitalization services.

    Revenue decreased by approximately $2.5 million, or 27.0%, from approximately $9.2 million in fiscal year 2024 to approximately $6.7 million in fiscal year 2025. The decrease in revenue primarily reflects a decrease in SmartHomework® solution digitalization services and SmartHomework® solution platform development, which was partially offset by an increase in SmartHomework® solution software customization and content development sales, as explained in details below.

    The following table presents our revenue breakdown for the years indicated in absolute amounts:

      For the years ended March 31
    USD million, except %, differences due to rounding 2025 2024 Variances
    %
    SmartExam® solution 0.7 0.6 15.5  
    SmartHomework® solution 6.0 8.6 (29.8)  
    Total revenues 6.7 9.2 (27.0)  
             

    SmartExam® Solution

    • Platform Development revenue decreased by $97,758, or 31.5%, to $212,377 in FY2025 from $310,135 in FY2024, due to a smaller project scale, despite completing one project each year. Future growth hinges on capturing market share in China’s computerized testing sector.
    • Other Services revenue jumped 70.4%, from $265,707 in FY2024 to $452,881 in FY2025. This growth is largely due to our U.S. IPO enabling international business replication, notably with Lorpzenst Innovations LLC in the United States.

    SmartHomework® Solution

    • Platform Development revenue decreased significantly by approximately $2.6 million, or 81.8%, to $571,658 in FY2025 from approximately $3.1 million in FY2024. This decline was primarily due to the high capital risk of upfront hardware investments and extended repayment cycles for domestic government projects, leading us to reduce these constructions.
    • Software Customization and Content Development revenue soared by 3117%, from $74,138 in FY2024 to approximately $2.4 million in FY2025. This surge was driven by standardized, rapidly replicable software products meeting customer needs and enabling robust market expansion in China.
    • Licensing revenue increased by 5492%, from $2,748 to $153,666, despite a decrease from two subscribers in FY2024 to one in FY2025. This significant growth is attributable to our standardized question bank’s broad applicability, extending our reach to higher-paying vocational education.
    • Personalized Exercise Book and MOTK Pro revenue decreased by $55,040, or 62%, from $88,815 in FY2024 to $33,775 in FY2025. The drop was primarily due to changes in Chinese education policies prohibiting direct value-added service fees to students/parents, an impact we couldn’t fully offset despite seeking new collaborations such as with telecom operators.
    • Digitalization Services revenue decreased by approximately $2.4 million, or 45.5%, from approximately $5.3 million in FY2024 to approximately $2.9 million in FY2025. This was largely due to Chinese education policies limiting supplementary materials. However, this service is no longer a core focus of Ruanyun as the Company transitions to AI-based digital technology services using proprietary AI Optical Character Recognition (AI-OCR). This technology efficiently processes and converts various documents and images, enabling intelligent recognition, automated data collection and processing, automated data entry and verification, and customized OCR solutions.

    Cost of Revenue

    Cost of revenue decreased by approximately $3.3 million, or 53.5%, from approximately $6.2 million in FY2024 to approximately $2.9 million in FY2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Company’s plan to discontinue businesses with significant hardware investment, reduce cost input, and increase gross profit.

    Gross Profit and Margin

    Gross profit increased by $855,732, or 29.1%, from approximately $2.9 million in FY2024 to approximately $3.8 million in FY2025. Gross margin increased by 24.6% from 32.1% in FY2024 to 56.7% in FY2025.

    This increase was primarily due to personnel optimization and a strategic shift towards higher-margin software development and service businesses, boosting overall gross profit.

    Operating Expenses

    Operating expenses decreased by $779,212, or 15.4%, from approximately $5.1 million in FY2024 to $4.3 million in FY2025. The decrease was primarily due to reductions in selling expenses and research and development expenses, partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses.

    Selling Expenses

    Selling expenses decreased by $583,900, or 24.7%, from approximately $2.4 million in FY2024 to approximately $1.8 million in FY2025. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $787,847 digital publishing expense, partially offset by an increase in consulting services. The decline in digital publishing expense aligns with the decrease in digitization service revenue.

    General and Administrative Expenses

    General and administrative expenses increased by $125,377, or 8.7%, from approximately $1.4 million in FY2024 to approximately $1.6 million in FY2025, while core administrative expenses remained flat.

    Research and Development Expenses

    Research and development expenses decreased by $320,689, or 25.6%, from approximately $1.3 million in FY2024 to approximately $0.9 million in FY2025. This decrease primarily resulted from lower employee compensation and benefits for early-stage research, reduced rent expense and other R&D expense reductions.

    Net loss

    Net losses for FY2025 and FY2024 were approximately $0.5 million and approximately $2.1 million, respectively. This was primarily attributable to the decrease in revenue not being able to cover costs and operating expenses.

    Cash balances

    As of March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, cash balances were approximately $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

    Recent Developments

    On July 11, 2025, Ruanyun announced partnership with the Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University to bring its AI-powered HanLink platform to Saudi Arabia’s first national online Confucius Institute.

    On May 20, 2025, Ruanyun announced the successful launch and pilot of its innovative Chinese language learning platform, HanLink via a four-week trial at Riyadh’s Education & Skills International School in Saudi Arabia.

    On April 09, 2025, Ruanyun completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, raising total gross proceeds of approximately $15 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses.

    About Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc.

    Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. is an innovative AI-driven education technology company dedicated to transforming the K-12 education landscape in China. By leveraging proprietary AI-powered solutions, the Company provides intelligent learning tools, assessment platforms, and adaptive learning systems that enhance academic performance and streamline educational processes. Committed to modernizing education, the Company empowers schools, teachers, and students with cutting-edge teaching, learning, and evaluation tools through the integration of AI and the internet, fostering a more efficient and effective learning model. For more information, please visit: http://www.ruanyun.net/, https://investors.ruanyun.net/.

    Forward-Looking Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

    For more information, please contact:

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    RUANYUN EDAI TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
        As of March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Assets          
    Current assets          
    Cash $ 673,397     $ 1,101,235  
    Restricted cash   125,561       126,194  
    Accounts receivable, net   3,310,143       1,785,304  
    Due from related parties   11,410       37,506  
    Inventories   59,077       210,259  
    Deferred contract costs   63,392       379,284  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   35,923       269,339  
    Total current assets   4,278,903       3,909,121  
    Non-current assets          
    Property and equipment, net   460,314       405,365  
    Capitalized software development cost, net   202,166       357,264  
    Deferred offering Cost   838,804       441,067  
    Long term deposits   94,811       105,917  
    Total non-current assets   1,596,095       1,309,613  
    Total assets $ 5,874,998     $ 5,218,734  
    LIABILITIES          
    Current liabilities          
    Short-term bank loans $ 4,408,340     $ 2,471,374  
    Accounts payable   1,075,456       1,813,561  
    Deferred revenue   135,737       434,717  
    Due to related parties   43,289       63,403  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities   718,327       406,540  
    Total Current Liabilities   6,381,149       5,189,595  
    Total non-current liabilities   –       –  
    Total liabilities   6,381,149       5,189,595  
    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
    EQUITY          
    Ordinary shares (US$0.0002 par value, 5,000,000,000 shares authorized, 30,000,004 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and 2024)   6,000       6,000  
    Additional paid-in capital   15,210,301       15,210,301  
    Accumulated deficit   (15,630,351 )     (15,233,789 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive income   252,250       257,751  
    Total Ruanyun Group stockholders’ equity   (161,800 )     240,263  
    Non-controlling interest   (344,351 )     (211,124 )
    Total Equity   (506,151 )     29,139  
    Total liabilities and equity $ 5,874,998     $ 5,218,734  
                   
    RUANYUN EDAI TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
               
        For the Years Ended
    March 31,
        For the Years Ended
    March 31,
        2025       2024  
               
    Revenues from third parties $ 6,685,387     $ 9,154,072  
    Total revenues   6,685,387       9,154,072  
    Cost of revenues   (2,892,516 )     (6,216,933 )
    Gross profit   3,792,871       2,937,139  
    Operating expenses          
    Selling and marketing expenses   (1,784,837 )     (2,368,737 )
    General and administrative expenses   (1,563,423 )     (1,438,046 )
    Research and development expenses   (930,904 )     (1,251,593 )
    Total operating expenses   (4,279,164 )     (5,058,376 )
    Loss from operations   (486,293 )     (2,121,237 )
    Finance cost, net   (153,869 )     (203,779 )
    Government subsidy   11,811       264,250  
    Other income (expense), net   108,644       (43,308 )
    Loss before income taxes   (519,707 )     (2,104,074 )
    Income tax expenses   (16 )     –  
               
    Net loss   (519,723 )     (2,104,074 )
               
    Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (123,161 )     (97,948 )
               
    Net loss attributable to common shareholders   (396,562 )     (2,006,126 )
    COMPREHENSIVE LOSS          
    Net loss   (519,723 )     (2,104,074 )
    Unrealized foreign currency translation loss   (15,567 )     (20,450 )
    Comprehensive loss   (535,290 )     (2,124,524 )
    Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (133,227 )     (74,959 )
    Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders $ (402,063 )   $ (2,049,565 )
               
    Weighted average number of ordinary share outstanding          
    Basic and Diluted*   30,000,004       30,000,004  
    Loss per share          
    Basic and Diluted $ (0.01 )   $ (0.07 )
                   

    The MIL Network –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Asure Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Second Quarter 2025 Total Revenues Increased 7% to $30.1 million

    Recurring Revenues Grew 6% from Prior Year

    AUSTIN, Texas, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asure Software, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Asure” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASUR), a leading provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (“HCM”) software solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

    • Revenue of $30.1 million, up 7% year over year, excluding ERTC up 10% from the prior year second quarter
    • Recurring revenue of $28.6 million versus $27.1 million during the prior year second quarter
    • Net loss of $6.1 million versus a net loss of $4.4 million during the prior year second quarter
    • EBITDA(1) of $1.4 million versus $1.3 million during the prior year second quarter
    • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $5.2 million versus $4.1 million during the prior year second quarter
    • Gross profit of $19.9 million versus $18.9 million during the prior year second quarter
    • Non-GAAP gross profit(1) of $21.9 million (Non-GAAP gross margin(1) of 73%) versus $20.4 million (and 73% in prior year second quarter)

    First Half 2025 Financial Highlights

    • Revenue of $65.0 million, up 9% from prior year first half
    • Revenue (excluding ERTC revenue) of $64.8 million, up 11% from prior year first half
    • Recurring revenue of $61.8 million, up 8% from prior year first half
    • Net loss of $8.5 million versus a net loss of $4.7 million in the prior year first half
    • EBITDA(1) of $5.6 million versus $5.7 million in the prior year first half
    • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $12.6 million versus $10.9 million in the prior year first half
    • Gross profit of $44.5 million versus $41.5 million in the prior year first half
    • Non-GAAP gross profit(1) of $48.1 million (margin of 74%) versus $44.2 million (margin of 74%) in prior year first half

    Recent Business Highlights

    • On July 1, 2025 Asure acquired Lathem Time Corporation, a trusted name in employee time and attendance solutions with more than a century of innovation for a purchase price of $39.5 million. The company has transformed into a modern software provider delivering cloud-based time and attendance solutions through its flagship platform PayClock® Online. Lathem’s customer base and go to market strategy of selling direct and via a strong reseller network are complementary to Asure’s focus on growing businesses.

    (1)This financial measure is not calculated in accordance with GAAP and is defined on page 3 of this press release. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most applicable GAAP measure begins on page 11 of this release.

    Management Commentary

    “We are pleased to report another solid performance for the second quarter where our revenues of $30.1 million increased 7% from the prior year second quarter and excluding the impact of ERTC, revenue growth was 10%. Our results were driven by continued strong performances coming from our Payroll Tax Management product line and improving attach rates of our HCM products,” said Asure Chairman and CEO Pat Goepel.

    “We are excited to have completed the acquisition of Lathem Time Corporation on July 1, 2025 which we believe will be a great addition to the Asure product offering. The acquisition is expected to add to the scale of our existing time and attendance business with additional high margin recurring revenue and drive the ability to accelerate further cross-selling opportunities of Asure’s suite of HCM products. Our continued positive momentum, the investments we have made in our technology plus recently acquired products we believe position us well for the continued growth of Asure.”

    Third Quarter 2025 and Full Year 2025 Revenue Guidance Ranges

    The Company provides guidance for the third quarter of 2025 and increases the full year 2025 revenue range based on the Company’s year-to-date results and recent business trends, including the acquisition of Lathem Time Corporation.

    New Guidance for 2025

    Guidance Range   Q3-2025   PRIOR FY-2025 NEW FY-2025
    Revenue $ 35.0 M – 37.0 M $ 134.0-138.0 M $138.0 M -142.0 M
    Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 7.0M -9.0 M   23%-24% 22% -24%
               

    Management uses GAAP, non-GAAP and adjusted measures when planning, monitoring, and evaluating the Company’s performance. The primary purpose of using non-GAAP and adjusted measures is to provide supplemental information that may prove useful to investors and to enable investors to evaluate the Company’s results in the same way management does.

    Management believes that supplementing GAAP disclosures with non-GAAP and adjusted disclosures provides investors with a more complete view of the Company’s operational performance and allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in the Company’s business. Further, to the extent that other companies use similar methods in calculating adjusted financial measures, the provision of supplemental non-GAAP and adjusted information can allow for a comparison of the Company’s relative performance against other companies that also report non-GAAP and adjusted operating results.

    Management has not provided a reconciliation of guidance of GAAP to non-GAAP or adjusted disclosures because management is unable to predict the nature and materiality of non-recurring expenses without unreasonable effort.

    Management’s projections are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions about the Company’s business, and the industry and the markets in which it operates; there are known and unknown risks and uncertainties associated with these projections. There can be no assurance that our actual results will not differ from the guidance set forth above. The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, including its 2025 earnings guidance, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please refer to the “Use of Forward-Looking Statements” disclosures on page 5 of this press release as well as the risk factors in our quarterly and annual reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information about risk that affect our business and industry.

    (1)This financial measure is not calculated in accordance with GAAP and is defined on page 3 of this press release. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the most applicable GAAP measure begins on page 11 of this release.

    Conference Call Details

    Asure management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 3:30 pm Central (4:30 pm Eastern). Asure Chairman and CEO Pat Goepel and CFO John Pence will participate in the conference call followed by a question-and-answer session. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay via the investor relations section of the Company’s website. Analysts may participate on the conference call by dialing 877-407-9219 or 201-689-8852.

    About Asure Software, Inc.

    Asure (Nasdaq: ASUR) provides cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) software solutions that assist organizations of all sizes in streamlining their HCM processes. Asure’s suite of HCM solutions includes HR, payroll, time and attendance, benefits administration, payroll tax management, and talent management. The company’s approach to HR compliance services incorporates AI technology to enhance scalability and efficiency while prioritizing client interactions. For more information, please visit www.asuresoftware.com. 

    Non-GAAP and Adjusted Financial Measures

    This press release includes information about non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin. These non-GAAP and adjusted financial measures are measurements of financial performance that are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and computational methods may differ from those used by other companies. Non-GAAP and adjusted financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP and adjusted financial measures are reconciled to GAAP in the tables set forth in this release and are subject to reclassifications to conform to current period presentations.

    Non-GAAP gross profit differs from gross profit in that it excludes amortization, share-based compensation, and one-time items.

    Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense differs from sales and marketing expense in that it excludes share-based compensation and one-time items.

    Non-GAAP general and administrative expense differs from general and administrative expense in that it excludes share-based compensation and one-time items.

    Non-GAAP research and development expense differs from research and development expense in that it excludes share-based compensation and one-time items.

    EBITDA differs from net income (loss) in that it excludes items such as interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Asure is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of these exclusions without unreasonable effort.

    Adjusted EBITDA differs from EBITDA in that it excludes share-based compensation, other income (expense), net and one-time expenses. Asure is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of these exclusions without unreasonable effort.

    All adjusted and non-GAAP measures presented as “margin” are computed by dividing the applicable adjusted financial measure by total revenue.

    Specifically, as applicable to the respective financial measure, management is adjusting for the following items when calculating non-GAAP and adjusted financial measures as applicable for the periods presented. No additional adjustments have been made for potential income tax effects of the adjustments based on the Company’s current and anticipated de minimis effective federal tax rate, resulting from the Company’s continued losses for federal tax purposes and its tax net operating loss balances.

    Share-Based Compensation Expenses. The Company’s compensation strategy includes the use of share-based compensation to attract and retain employees and executives. It is principally aimed at aligning their interests with those of our stockholders and at long-term employee retention, rather than to motivate or reward operational performance for any particular period. Thus, share-based compensation expense varies for reasons that are generally unrelated to operational decisions and performance in any particular period.

    Depreciation. The Company excludes depreciation of fixed assets. Also included in the expense is the depreciation of capitalized software costs.

    Amortization of Purchased Intangibles. The Company views amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, such as the amortization of the cost associated with an acquired company’s research and development efforts, trade names, customer lists and customer relationships, and acquired lease intangibles, as items arising from pre-acquisition activities determined at the time of an acquisition. While these intangible assets are continually evaluated for impairment, amortization of the cost of purchased intangibles is a static expense, one that is not typically affected by operations during any particular period.

    Interest Expense, Net. The Company excludes accrued interest expense, the amortization of debt discounts and deferred financing costs.

    Income Taxes. The Company excludes income taxes, both at the federal and state levels.

    One-Time Expenses. The Company’s adjusted financial measures exclude the following costs to normalize comparable reporting periods, as these are generally non-recurring expenses that do not reflect the ongoing operational results. These items are typically not budgeted and are infrequent and unusual in nature.

    Settlements, Penalties and Interest. The Company excludes legal settlements, including separation agreements, penalties and interest that are generally one-time in nature and not reflective of the operational results of the business.

    Acquisition and Transaction Related Costs. The Company excludes these expenses as they are transaction costs and expenses that are generally one-time in nature and not reflective of the underlying operational results of our business. Examples of these types of expenses include legal, accounting, regulatory, other consulting services, severance and other employee costs.

    Other non-recurring Expenses. The Company excludes these as they are generally non-recurring items that are not reflective of the underlying operational results of the business and are generally not anticipated to recur. Some examples of these types of expenses, historically, have included write-offs or impairments of assets, demolition of office space and cybersecurity consultants.

    Other (Expense) Income, Net. The Company’s adjusted financial measures exclude Other (Expense) Income, Net because it includes items that are not reflective of the underlying operational results of the business, such as loan forgiveness, adjustments to contingent liabilities and credits earned as part of the CARES Act, passed by Congress in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Use of Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain statements made by management that may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements about our financial results may include expected or projected U.S GAAP and other operating and non-operating results. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “projects,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements we make regarding our operating performance, future results of operations and financial position, revenue growth, earnings or other projections. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions, over many of which we have no control. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include—but are not limited to—risks associated with breaches of our security measures; risks related to material weaknesses; possible fluctuations in our financial and operating results; privacy concerns and laws and other regulations may limit the effectiveness of our applications; the financial and other impact of any previous and future acquisitions; domestic and international regulatory developments, including changes to or applicability to our business of privacy and data securities laws, money transmitter laws and anti-money laundering laws; regulatory pressures on economic relief enacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that change or cause different interpretations with respect to eligibility for such programs; risk of our software and solutions not functioning adequately; interruptions, delays or changes in our services or our Web hosting; potential debt incurred to meet future capital requirements; volatility and weakness in bank and capital markets; access to additional capital; significant costs as a result of operating as a public company; the expiration of Employee Retention Tax Credits (“ERTC”) and the impact of the Internal Revenue Service recent measures regarding ERTC claims and the corresponding cash collections of existing receivables; the inability to continue to release timely updates for changes in laws; the inability to develop new and improved versions of our services and technological developments; customer’s nonrenewal of their agreements and other similar changes could negatively impact revenue, operating results and financial conditions; the exposure of market, interest, credit and liquidity risk on client funds held in trust; our operations in highly competitive markets; risk that our clients could have insufficient funds that could result in limitations in the ability to transmit ACH transactions; impairment of intangible assets; litigation and any related claims, negotiations and settlements, including with respect to intellectual property matters or industry-specific regulations; various financial aspects of our Software-as-a-Service model; adverse effects to our business a result of claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings; issues in the use of artificial intelligence in our HCM products and services; adverse changes to financial accounting standards to us; inability to maintain third-party licensed software; evolving regulation of the Internet, changes in the infrastructure underlying the Internet or interruptions in Internet; factors affecting our deferred tax assets and ability to value and utilize them; the nature of our business model; inability to adopt new or correctly interpret existing money service and money transmitter business status; our ability to hire, retain and motivate employees and manage our growth; interruptions to supply chains and extended shut down of businesses; potential enactment of adverse tax laws, regulation, political, economic and social factors; potential sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock along with its volatility; risks associate with potential equity-related transactions including dividends, rights under the stockholder plan to discourage certain actions and other impacts as a result of actions of our stockholders.

    Please review the Company’s risk factors in its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 6, 2025 and its quarterly report on Form 10Q filed with the SEC on May 01, 2025 and July 31, 2025.

    The forward-looking statements, including the financial guidance and 2025 outlook, contained in this press release represent the judgment of the Company as of the date of this press release, and the Company expressly disclaims any intent, obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard to these forward looking statements or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. © 2025 Asure Software, Inc. All rights reserved

     
    ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
           
      June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024
           
    ASSETS      
    Current assets:      
    Cash , cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 66,000     $ 21,425  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $7,279 and $6,328 at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively   13,623       18,154  
    Inventory   142       195  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   5,838       4,888  
    Total current assets before funds held for clients   85,603       44,662  
    Funds held for clients   213,972       192,615  
    Total current assets   299,575       237,277  
    Property and equipment, net   23,282       19,669  
    Goodwill   94,724       94,724  
    Intangible assets, net   69,596       69,114  
    Operating lease assets, net   4,748       4,041  
    Other assets, net   13,640       11,813  
    Total assets $ 505,565     $ 436,638  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’EQUITY      
    Current liabilities:      
    Current portion of notes payable $ 3,032     $ 7,008  
    Accounts payable   1,595       1,364  
    Accrued compensation and benefits   2,881       4,485  
    Operating lease liabilities, current   1,452       1,438  
    Other accrued liabilities   7,784       6,600  
    Deferred revenue   3,724       8,363  
    Total current liabilities before client fund obligations   20,468       29,258  
    Client fund obligations   214,839       194,378  
    Total current liabilities   235,307       223,636  
    Long-term liabilities:      
    Deferred revenue   2,635       3,430  
    Deferred tax liability   3,746       2,612  
    Notes payable, net of current portion   64,350       5,709  
    Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent   4,200       3,578  
    Other liabilities   1,075       358  
    Total long-term liabilities   76,006       15,687  
    Total liabilities   311,313       239,323  
    Stockholders’ equity:      
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,500 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding   —       —  
    Common stock, $0.01 par value; 44,000 shares authorized; 27,365 and 26,671 shares issued, 27,365 and 26,671 shares outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively   274       267  
    Treasury stock at cost, zero(1)shares at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024   —       —  
    Additional paid-in capital   509,630       504,849  
    Accumulated deficit   (315,747 )     (307,226 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   95       (575 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   194,252       197,315  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 505,565     $ 436,638  
    (1) The aggregate Treasury stock of prior repurchases of the Company’s own common stock was retired and subsequently issued effective January 1, 2024. See the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the impact of this transaction.
     
     
    ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
           
      Three Months Ended
    June 30,
      Six Months Ended
    June 30,
      2025   2024   2025   2024
                   
    Revenue:              
    Recurring $ 28,596     $ 27,051     $ 61,783     $ 57,324  
    Professional services, hardware and other   1,528       993       3,195       2,372  
    Total revenue   30,124       28,044       64,978       59,696  
    Cost of sales   10,213       9,176       20,459       18,221  
    Gross profit   19,911       18,868       44,519       41,475  
    Operating expenses:              
    Sales and marketing   8,149       6,924       16,535       14,691  
    General and administrative   10,968       10,118       22,868       20,181  
    Research and development   1,273       1,962       3,302       3,731  
    Amortization of intangible assets   4,173       4,046       8,481       7,495  
    Total operating expenses   24,563       23,050       51,186       46,098  
    Loss from operations   (4,652 )     (4,182 )     (6,667 )     (4,623 )
    Interest income   277       261       448       597  
    Interest expense   (809 )     (208 )     (1,260 )     (388 )
    Other income, net   (96 )     —       92       10  
    Loss from operations before income taxes   (5,280 )     (4,129 )     (7,387 )     (4,404 )
    Income tax expense   843       231       1,134       264  
    Net loss   (6,123 )     (4,360 )     (8,521 )     (4,668 )
    Other comprehensive income (loss):              
    Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities   228       9       670       (235 )
    Comprehensive loss $ (5,895 )   $ (4,351 )   $ (7,851 )   $ (4,903 )
                   
    Basic and diluted loss per share              
    Basic $ (0.22 )   $ (0.17 )   $ (0.31 )   $ (0.18 )
    Diluted $ (0.22 )   $ (0.17 )   $ (0.31 )   $ (0.18 )
                   
    Weighted average basic and diluted shares              
    Basic   27,237       25,840       27,100       25,587  
    Diluted   27,237       25,840       27,100       25,587  
                                   
     
    ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands)
       
      Six Months Ended June 30,
      2025   2024
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net loss $ (8,521 )   $ (4,668 )
    Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash provided by (used in) operations:      
    Depreciation and amortization   12,155       10,359  
    Amortization of operating lease assets   740       677  
    Amortization of debt financing costs and discount   537       302  
    Non-cash interest expense   724       —  
    Net accretion of discounts on available-for-sale securities   (236 )     (170 )
    Provision for expected losses   20       107  
    Provision for deferred income taxes   1,134       255  
    Loss on extinguishment of debt   103       —  
    Net realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities   (1,310 )     (1,294 )
    Share-based compensation   3,754       3,390  
    Gain on disposals of long-term assets   (7 )     —  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
    Accounts receivable   4,512       (2,178 )
    Inventory   53       (108 )
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   (1,462 )     (1,636 )
    Operating lease right-of-use assets   21       98  
    Accounts payable   232       (1,330 )
    Accrued expenses and other long-term obligations   (1,039 )     (1,858 )
    Operating lease liabilities   (825 )     (374 )
    Deferred revenue   (5,434 )     (3,291 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   5,151       (1,719 )
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Acquisition of intangible assets   (6,346 )     (4,097 )
    Purchases of property and equipment   (393 )     (375 )
    Software capitalization costs   (6,470 )     (5,042 )
    Purchases of available-for-sale securities   (12,304 )     (6,462 )
    Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities   7,699       8,617  
    Net cash used in investing activities   (17,814 )     (7,359 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Proceeds from notes payable, net of issuance costs   57,982       —  
    Payments of notes payable   (5,000 )     —  
    Debt extinguishment costs   (100 )     —  
    Payments made on amounts due for the acquisition of intangibles   (1,280 )     (236 )
    Net proceeds from issuance of common stock   1,034       572  
    Capital raise fees   —       (46 )
    Net change in client fund obligations   20,461       (28,225 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   73,097       (27,935 )
    Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents   60,434       (37,013 )
    Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of period   145,712       177,622  
    Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, end of period $ 206,146     $ 140,609  
                   
     
    ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
    (in thousands)
       
      Six Months Ended June 30,
      2025
      2024
           
    Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents to the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 66,000     $ 20,736  
    Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in funds held for clients   140,146       119,873  
    Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents $ 206,146     $ 140,609  
           
    Supplemental information:      
    Cash paid for interest $ 498     $ —  
           
    Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
    Acquisition of intangible assets $ 1,884     $ 5,450  
    Notes payable issued for acquisitions $ 1,150     $ 1,423  
    Shares issued for acquisitions $ —     $ 4,863  
                   
     
    ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP AND ADJUSTED FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (unaudited)
                     
    (in thousands) Q2-25 Q1-25 Q4-24 Q3-24 Q2-24 Q1-24 Q4-23 Q2-23
    Revenue(1) $ 30,124   $ 34,854   $ 30,792   $ 29,304   $ 28,044   $ 31,652   $ 26,264   $ 30,420  
                     
    Gross Profit to non-GAAP Gross Profit                
    Gross Profit $ 19,911   $ 24,608   $ 20,928   $ 19,704   $ 18,868   $ 22,607   $ 17,839   $ 22,018  
    Gross Margin   66.1 %   70.6 %   68.0 %   67.2 %   67.3 %   71.4 %   67.9 %   72.4 %
                     
    Share-based Compensation   46     44     44     44     43     40     32     46  
    Depreciation   1,378     1,369     1,190     1,232     1,145     1,110     921     1,309  
    Amortization – intangibles   370     50     50     50     50     50     50     50  
    One-time expenses                
    Settlements, penalties & interest   46     29     25     2     3     —     (6 )   —  
    Acquisition and transaction costs   —     167     221     367     264     39     —     —  
    Other non-recurring expenses   106     —     84     —     —     —     —     —  
    Non-GAAP Gross Profit $ 21,857   $ 26,267   $ 22,542   $ 21,399   $ 20,373   $ 23,846   $ 18,836   $ 23,423  
    Non-GAAP Gross Margin   72.6 %   75.4 %   73.2 %   73.0 %   72.6 %   75.3 %   71.7 %   77.0 %
                     
    Sales and Marketing Expense to non-GAAP Sales and Marketing Expense
    Sales and Marketing Expense $ 8,149   $ 8,386   $ 6,945   $ 6,680   $ 6,924   $ 7,767   $ 6,422   $ 8,515  
                     
    Share-based Compensation   332     322     251     269     237     243     180     149  
    Depreciation   1     1     —     1     —     1     1     —  
    One-time expenses                
    Settlements, penalties & interest   40     51     78     (5 )   5     18     6     4  
    Acquisition and transaction costs   30     30     9     68     37     11     —     —  
    Other non-recurring expenses   164     —     52     —     —     —     —     180  
    Non-GAAP Sales and Marketing Expense $ 7,582   $ 7,982   $ 6,555   $ 6,347   $ 6,645   $ 7,494   $ 6,235   $ 8,182  
                     
    General and Administrative Expense to non-GAAP General and Administrative Expense
    General and Administrative Expense $ 10,968   $ 11,900   $ 9,940   $ 10,378   $ 10,118   $ 10,063   $ 9,747   $ 10,336  
                     
    Share-based Compensation   1,419     1,407     1,081     1,187     1,122     1,535     980     1,298  
    Depreciation   261     244     269     264     256     251     225     234  
    One-time expenses                
    Settlements, penalties & interest   365     492     142     377     304     98     284     432  
    Acquisition and transaction costs   812     491     282     371     245     57     51     —  
    Other non-recurring expenses   189     136     220     253     —     86     53     453  
    Non-GAAP General and Administrative Expense $ 7,922   $ 9,130   $ 7,946   $ 7,926   $ 8,191   $ 8,036   $ 8,154   $ 7,919  
                     
    Research and Development Expense to non-GAAP Research and Development Expense
    Research and Development Expense $ 1,273   $ 2,029   $ 2,103   $ 1,973   $ 1,962   $ 1,769   $ 1,739   $ 1,325  
                     
    Share-based Compensation   94     90     87     90     86     85     69     89  
    Depreciation   (1 )   1     —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —  
    One-time expenses                
    Settlements, penalties & interest   33     9     21     —     27     31     —     —  
    Acquisition and transaction costs   —     91     153     195     369     147     —     —  
    Other non-recurring expenses   35     —     29     —     —     —     —     —  
    Non-GAAP Research and Development Expense $ 1,112   $ 1,838   $ 1,813   $ 1,688   $ 1,480   $ 1,506   $ 1,670   $ 1,236  
                                                     

    (1)Note that first quarters are seasonally strong as recurring year-end W2/ACA revenue is recognized in this period.

     
    ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP AND ADJUSTED FINANCIAL MEASURES (cont.)
    (unaudited)
                     
    (in thousands) Q2-25 Q1-25 Q4-24 Q3-24 Q2-24 Q1-24 Q4-23 Q3-23
    Revenue(1) $ 30,124   $ 34,854   $ 30,792   $ 29,304   $ 28,044   $ 31,652   $ 26,264   $ 29,334  
                     
    GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
    GAAP Net Loss $ (6,123 ) $ (2,398 ) $ (3,204 ) $ (3,901 ) $ (4,360 ) $ (308 ) $ (3,582 ) $ (2,206 )
                     
    Interest expense, net   532     280     211     109     (53 )   (156 )   (24 )   782  
    Income taxes   843     291     499     170     231     33     (158 )   (123 )
    Depreciation   1,640     1,614     1,460     1,497     1,402     1,361     1,148     1,185  
    Amortization – intangibles   4,543     4,358     4,482     4,345     4,096     3,499     3,743     3,384  
    EBITDA $ 1,435   $ 4,145   $ 3,448   $ 2,220   $ 1,316   $ 4,429   $ 1,127   $ 3,022  
    EBITDA Margin   4.8 %   11.9 %   11.2 %   7.6 %   4.7 %   14.0 %   4.3 %   10.3 %
                     
    Share-based Compensation   1,891     1,863     1,463     1,591     1,488     1,902     1,260     1,251  
    One Time Expenses                
    Settlements, penalties & interest   484     581     266     375     339     147     283     140  
    Acquisition and transaction costs   842     779     665     1,001     914     254     51     —  
    Other non-recurring expenses   494     136     385     253     —     86     53     —  
    Other expense (income), net   96     (188 )   2     —     —     (10 )   1     1,800  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 5,242   $ 7,316   $ 6,229   $ 5,440   $ 4,057   $ 6,808   $ 2,775   $ 6,213  
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin   17.4 %   21.0 %   20.2 %   18.6 %   14.5 %   21.5 %   10.6 %   21.2 %
                                                     

    (1)Note that first quarters are seasonally strong as recurring year-end W2/ACA revenue is recognized in this period.

    Investor Relations Contact
    Patrick McKillop
    Vice President, Investor Relations
    617-335-5058
    patrick.mckillop@asuresoftware.com 

    The MIL Network –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Monolithic Power Systems Provides Earnings Commentary for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KIRKLAND, Wash., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MPS will report its results after the market closes on July 31, 2025 and host a question-and-answer webinar at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. The live event will be held via a Zoom webcast, which can be accessed at https://mpsic.zoom.us/j/98147401910.

    Q2 2025 Financial Summary           (Unaudited)
    GAAP
     
      Q2’25 Q1’25 Q2’24   QoQ Change YoY Change
    Revenue ($k) $664,574 $637,554 $507,431   Up 4.2% Up 31.0%
    Gross Margin 55.1% 55.4% 55.3%   Down 0.3 pts Down 0.2 pts
    Opex ($k) $201,258 $184,471 $164,042   Up 9.1% Up 22.7%
    Operating Margin 24.8% 26.5% 23.0%   Down 1.7 pts Up 1.8 pts
    Net income ($k) $133,726 $133,791 $100,366   Flat Up 33.2%
    Diluted EPS $2.78 $2.79 $2.05   Down 0.4% Up 35.6%
    Non-GAAP
     
      Q2’25 Q1’25 Q2’24   QoQ Change YoY Change
    Revenue ($k) $664,574 $637,554 $507,431   Up 4.2% Up 31.0%
    Gross Margin 55.5% 55.7% 55.7%   Down 0.2 pts Down 0.2 pts
    Opex ($k) $137,604 $133,526 $111,667   Up 3.1% Up 23.2%
    Operating Margin 34.8% 34.7% 33.7%   Up 0.1 pts Up 1.1 pts
    Net income ($k) $202,180 $193,813 $155,076   Up 4.3% Up 30.4%
    Diluted EPS $4.21 $4.04 $3.17   Up 4.2% Up 32.8%
    Tax Rate 15.0% 15.0% 12.5%   Flat Up 2.5 pts
    Revenue by End Market
     
        Revenue   YoY Change  % of Revenue
    End Market ($M)   Q2’25 Q2’24   $   % Q2’25   Q2’24  
    Storage & Computing     $195.3   $114.9     $80.4   70.0 % 29.4 % 22.7 %
    Automotive     145.1   87.2     57.9   66.4 % 21.8   17.2  
    Enterprise Data     144.0   187.2     (43.2 ) (23.1 %) 21.7   36.9  
    Communications     73.8   43.6     30.2   69.3 % 11.1   8.5  
    Consumer     59.7   42.2     17.5   41.5 % 9.0   8.3  
    Industrial     46.7   32.3     14.4   44.6 % 7.0   6.4  
    Total     $664.6   $507.4     $157.2   31.0 % 100 % 100 %


    Ongoing Business Conditions

    In Q2 2025, MPS achieved record quarterly revenue of $664.6 million, 4.2% higher than revenue in the first quarter of 2025 and 31.0% higher than revenue in the second quarter of 2024.

    Our performance during the quarter reflected the resilience of our diversified market strategy as we continued to see strong broad-based ordering patterns.

    Q2 2025 highlights include:

    • We continued to see diversified revenue growth across all our end markets.
    • We began initial shipments of our power solutions to support our customers new ASIC based AI products.
    • Storage and Compute revenue grew sequentially off a strong Q1 as we continued to see demand for both memory and notebook power solutions.

    MPS continues to focus on innovation, solving our customers’ most challenging problems, and maintaining the highest level of quality. We continue to invest in new technology, expand into new markets, and to diversify our end-market applications and global supply chain. This will allow us to capture future growth opportunities, maintain supply stability, and swiftly adapt to market changes as they occur.

    “Our proven, long-term growth strategy remains intact as we continue our transformation from being a chip-only, semiconductor supplier to a full service, silicon-based solutions provider,” said Michael Hsing, CEO and founder of MPS.

    Q2’25 Revenue Results

    MPS reported second quarter revenue of $664.6 million, 4.2% higher than the first quarter of 2025 and 31.0% higher than the second quarter of 2024. Compared with the first quarter of 2025, sales improved sequentially across all end markets.

    Second quarter 2025 Industrial revenue of $46.7 million increased 9.6% from the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to higher sales for instrumentation and security applications. Second quarter 2025 Industrial revenue was up 44.6% year over year. Industrial revenue represented 7.0% of our total second quarter 2025 revenue compared with 6.7% in the first quarter of 2025.

    In our Enterprise Data market, second quarter 2025 revenue of $144.0 million increased 8.4% from the first quarter of 2025 from higher sales of our power management solutions for AI and server applications. Second quarter 2025 Enterprise Data revenue was down 23.1% year over year. Enterprise Data revenue represented 21.7% of our total second quarter 2025 revenue compared with 20.8% in the first quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2025 Consumer revenue of $59.7 million increased 4.9% from the first quarter of 2025 primarily from higher sales in monitors and gaming solutions. Second quarter 2025 Consumer revenue was up 41.5% year over year. Consumer revenue represented 9.0% of our total second quarter 2025 revenue compared with 8.9% in the first quarter of 2025.

    Second quarter 2025 Storage and Computing revenue of $195.3 million increased 3.6% from the first quarter of 2025. The sequential increase was primarily driven by higher sales of power solutions for notebooks as well as memory. Second quarter 2025 Storage and Computing revenue was up 70.0% year over year. Storage and Computing revenue represented 29.4% of MPS’s second quarter 2025 revenue compared with 29.6% in the first quarter of 2025.

    Second quarter 2025 Communications revenue of $73.8 million was up 2.8% from the first quarter of 2025 primarily on higher sales of power solutions for optical modules and routers. Second quarter 2025 Communications revenue was up 69.3% year over year. Communications sales represented 11.1% of our total second quarter 2025 revenue compared with 11.3% the first quarter of 2025.

    Second quarter Automotive revenue of $145.1 million increased 0.1% from the from the first quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2025 Automotive revenue was up 66.4% year over year. Automotive revenue represented 21.8% of MPS’s second quarter 2025 revenue compared with 22.7% in the first quarter of 2025.

    Q2’25 Gross Margin & Operating Income

    GAAP gross margin was 55.1%, down 0.3 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2025. Our GAAP operating income was $164.8 million compared to $168.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025.

    Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2025 was 55.5%, down 0.2 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2025. Our non-GAAP operating income was $231.2 million compared to $221.5 million reported in the first quarter of 2025.

    Q2’25 Operating Expenses

    Our GAAP operating expenses were $201.3 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared with $184.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

    Our Non-GAAP operating expenses were $137.6 million, up from $133.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

    The differences between non-GAAP operating expenses and GAAP operating expenses for the quarters discussed here are primarily stock-based compensation and related expenses and deferred compensation plan expense.

    Total stock-based compensation and related expenses, including approximately $1.9 million charged to cost of goods sold, was $60.3 million compared with $53.8 million recorded in the first quarter of 2025.

    The Bottom Line

    Second quarter 2025 GAAP net income was $133.7 million or $2.78 per fully diluted share, compared with $133.8 million or $2.79 per share in the first quarter of 2025.

    Second quarter 2025 non-GAAP net income was $202.2 million or $4.21 per fully diluted share, compared with $193.8 million or $4.04 per fully diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.

    Second quarter 2025 non-GAAP tax rate of 15% was flat to the first quarter of 2025.

    There were 48 million fully diluted shares outstanding at the end of the second quarter of 2025.

    Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

    Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $1,146.1 million at the end of the second quarter of 2025 compared to $1,026.7 million at the end of the first quarter of 2025. For the second quarter of 2025, MPS generated operating cash flow of $237.6 million compared with the first quarter of 2025 operating cash flow of $256.4 million.

    Accounts receivable at the end of the second quarter of 2025 were $194.8 million, representing 27 days of sales outstanding, which was 4 days lower than the 31 days reported at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

    Our internal inventories at the end of the second quarter of 2025 were $490.6 million, up from $454.8 million at the end of the first quarter of 2025. Days of inventory of 150 days at the end of the second quarter of 2025 was 4 days higher than at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

    We continue to manage our internal inventories, balancing the uncertainty in the market with being prepared to capture market upturns as they occur. Comparing current inventory levels using next quarter’s projected revenue, days of inventory at the end of the second quarter of 139 days was flat to the end of the first quarter of 2025.

    Selected Balance Sheet and Inventory Data (Unaudited)
           
      Q2’25 Q1’25 Q2’24
    Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments $ 1,146.1 M $ 1,026.7 M $ 1,307.2 M
    Operating Cash Flow $ 237.6 M $ 256.4 M $ 141.0 M
    Accounts Receivable $ 194.8 M $ 214.9 M $ 157.9 M
    Days of Sales Outstanding 27 Days 31 Days 28 Days
    Internal Inventories $ 490.6 M $ 454.8 M $ 426.8 M
    Days of Inventory (current quarter revenue) 150 Days 146 Days 171 Days
    Days of Inventory (next quarter revenue) 139 Days 139 Days 140 Days


    Q3’25 Business Outlook

    For the third quarter of 2025 ending September 30, we are forecasting:

    • Revenue in the range of $710 million to $730 million.
    • GAAP gross margin in the range of 54.9% to 55.5%.
    • Non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 55.2% to 55.8%, which excludes the impact from stock-based compensation and related expenses as well as the impact from amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
    • Total stock-based compensation and related expenses in the range of $60.1 million to $62.1 million including approximately $1.8 million that would be charged to cost of goods sold.
    • GAAP operating expenses between $201.3 million and $207.3 million.
    • Non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $143.0 million to $147.0 million. This estimate excludes stock-based compensation and related expenses in the range of $58.3 million to $60.3 million.
    • Interest and other income in the range from $6.4 million to $6.8 million before foreign exchange gains or losses.
    • Non-GAAP tax rate of 15% for 2025.
    • Fully diluted shares outstanding in the range of 47.9 to 48.3 million shares.

    For further information, contact:
    Bernie Blegen
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    408-826-0777
    MPSInvestor.Relations@monolithicpower.com

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This earnings commentary contains, and statements that will be made during the accompanying webinar will contain, forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including under the “Q3’25 Business Outlook” section herein, our statement regarding our business focus, our statement regarding the expansion and diversification of our global supply chain, our statement regarding the expected ramping of ASIC AI power products, our statement regarding geographically balanced capacity, our statement regarding our ability to capture future growth opportunities, maintain supply stability and swiftly adapt to market changes as they occur, and the quote from our CEO and founder, including, among other things, (i) projected revenue, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin, GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses, stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, other income before foreign exchange gains or losses, and fully diluted shares outstanding, (ii) our outlook for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 and the near-term, medium-term and long-term prospects of MPS, including our ability to adapt to changing market conditions, performance against our business plan, our ability to grow despite the various challenges facing our business, our industry and the global economic environment, revenue growth in certain of our end markets, potential new business segments, our continued investment in research and development (“R&D”), expected revenue growth, customers’ acceptance of our new product offerings, the prospects of our new product development, our expectations regarding market and industry trends and prospects, and our projected expansion of capacity and the impact it may have on our business, (iii) our ability to penetrate new markets and expand our market share, (iv) the seasonality of our business, (v) our ability to reduce our expenses, and (vi) statements regarding the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described in (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance or events, are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, goals, and objectives, and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from the results expressed by these statements. Readers of this earnings commentary and listeners to the accompanying conference call are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, continued uncertainties in the global economy, including due to the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, global tariffs and retaliatory measures and announcements regarding same, inflation, consumer sentiment and other factors; adverse events arising from orders or regulations of governmental entities, including such orders or regulations that impact our customers or suppliers, and adoption of new or amended accounting standards; adverse changes in laws and government regulations such as tariffs on imports of foreign goods, export regulations and export classifications, and tax laws (including the recent H.R.1 Act signed into law on July 4, 2025) or the interpretation of same, including in foreign countries where MPS has offices or operations; the effect of export controls, trade and economic sanctions regulations and other regulatory or contractual limitations on our ability to sell or develop our products in certain foreign markets, particularly in China; our ability to obtain governmental licenses and approvals for international trading activities or technology transfers, including export licenses; acceptance of, or demand for, our products, in particular the new products launched recently, being different than expected; our ability to increase market share in our targeted markets; difficulty in predicting or budgeting for future customer demand and channel inventories, expenses and financial contingencies (including as a result of any continuing impact from the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts); our ability to efficiently and effectively develop new products and receive a return on our R&D expense investment; our ability to attract new customers and retain existing customers; our ability to meet customer demand for our products due to constraints on our third-party suppliers’ ability to manufacture sufficient quantities of our products or otherwise; our ability to expand manufacturing capacity to support future growth; adverse changes in production and testing efficiency of our products; any political, cultural, military, regulatory, economic, foreign exchange and operational changes in China, where a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity comes from; any market disruptions or interruptions in our schedule of new product development releases; our ability to manage our inventory levels; adequate supply of our products from our third-party manufacturing partners; adverse changes or developments in the semiconductor industry generally, which is cyclical in nature, and our ability to adjust our operations to address such changes or developments; the ongoing consolidation of companies in the semiconductor industry; competition generally and the increasingly competitive nature of our industry; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and products that MPS acquires, and our ability to effectively and efficiently integrate these acquired companies and products into our operations; the risks, uncertainties and costs of litigation in which MPS is involved; the outcome of any upcoming trials, hearings, motions and appeals; the adverse impact on our financial performance if its tax and litigation provisions are inadequate; our ability to effectively manage our growth and attract and retain qualified personnel; the effect of epidemics and pandemics on the global economy and on our business; the risks associated with the financial market, economy, global tariffs and retaliatory measures and announcements regarding same, and geopolitical uncertainties, including the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts; and other important risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025. MPS assumes no obligation to update the information in this earnings commentary or in the accompanying webinar.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This earnings commentary contains references to certain non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP other income, net, and non-GAAP income before income taxes differ from net income, net income per share, gross margin, operating expenses, other income, net, operating income and income before income taxes determined in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, which include stock-based compensation expense and employer payroll taxes in relation to the stock-based compensation, net deferred compensation plan expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and related tax effects. Non-GAAP gross margin excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and deferred compensation plan expense. Non-GAAP operating expenses exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and deferred compensation plan expense. Non-GAAP operating income excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and deferred compensation plan expense. Non-GAAP other income, net excludes the effect of deferred compensation plan income. Non-GAAP income before income taxes excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and net deferred compensation plan expense. Projected non-GAAP gross margin excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Projected non-GAAP operating expenses exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A schedule reconciling non-GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this press release. MPS utilizes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to assess what it believes to be its core operating performance and to evaluate and manage its internal business and assist in making financial operating decisions. MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with an alternative presentation useful to investors’ understanding of MPS’s core operating results and trends. Additionally, MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with an additional dimension of comparability to similar companies. However, investors should be aware that non-GAAP financial measures utilized by other companies are not likely to be comparable in most cases to the non-GAAP financial measures used by MPS. See the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations in the tables set forth below.

    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
    (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Net income   $ 133,726     $ 100,366     $ 267,517     $ 192,907  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to non-GAAP net income:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     60,280       52,704       114,091       104,473  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     320       372       640       663  
    Deferred compensation plan expense, net     281       106       275       153  
    Tax effect     7,573       1,528       13,470       (5,628 )
    Non-GAAP net income   $ 202,180     $ 155,076     $ 395,993     $ 292,568  
                                     
    Non-GAAP net income per share:                                
    Basic   $ 4.22     $ 3.19     $ 8.27     $ 6.01  
    Diluted   $ 4.21     $ 3.17     $ 8.25     $ 5.98  
                                     
    Shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share:                                
    Basic     47,887       48,687       47,869       48,660  
    Diluted     48,019       48,945       48,012       48,935  
    RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Gross profit   $ 366,016     $ 280,578     $ 719,246     $ 533,019  
    Gross margin     55.1 %     55.3 %     55.2 %     55.2 %
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile gross profit to non-GAAP gross profit:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     1,915       1,635       3,621       3,535  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     287       339       574       597  
    Deferred compensation plan expense     605       100       442       540  
    Non-GAAP gross profit   $ 368,823     $ 282,652     $ 723,883     $ 537,691  
    Non-GAAP gross margin     55.5 %     55.7 %     55.6 %     55.7 %
    RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total operating expenses   $ 201,258     $ 164,042     $ 385,729     $ 320,996  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile total operating expenses to non-GAAP total operating expenses:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     (58,365 )     (51,069 )     (110,470 )     (100,938 )
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     (33 )     (33 )     (66 )     (66 )
    Deferred compensation plan expense     (5,256 )     (1,273 )     (4,063 )     (4,899 )
    Non-GAAP operating expenses   $ 137,604     $ 111,667     $ 271,130     $ 215,093  
    RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total operating income   $ 164,758     $ 116,536     $ 333,517     $ 212,023  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile total operating income to non-GAAP total operating income:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     60,280       52,704       114,091       104,473  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     320       372       640       663  
    Deferred compensation plan expense     5,861       1,373       4,505       5,439  
    Non-GAAP operating income   $ 231,219     $ 170,985     $ 452,753     $ 322,598  
    RECONCILIATION OF OTHER INCOME, NET, TO NON-GAAP OTHER INCOME, NET
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total other income, net   $ 12,220     $ 7,512     $ 17,351     $ 17,052  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile other income, net to non-GAAP other income, net:                                
    Deferred compensation plan income     (5,580 )     (1,266 )     (4,230 )     (5,285 )
    Non-GAAP other income, net   $ 6,640     $ 6,246     $ 13,121     $ 11,767  
    RECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES TO NON-GAAP INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total income before income taxes   $ 176,978     $ 124,048     $ 350,868     $ 229,075  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile income before income taxes to non-GAAP income before income taxes:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     60,280       52,704       114,091       104,473  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     320       372       640       663  
    Deferred compensation plan expense, net     281       106       275       153  
    Non-GAAP income before income taxes   $ 237,859     $ 177,230     $ 465,874     $ 334,364  
    2025 THIRD QUARTER OUTLOOK
    RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
    (Unaudited)
           
        Three Months Ending  
        September 30, 2025  
        Low
      High
    Gross margin     54.9 %     55.5 %
    Adjustment to reconcile gross margin to non-GAAP gross margin:                
    Stock-based compensation and other expenses     0.3 %     0.3 %
    Non-GAAP gross margin     55.2 %     55.8 %
    RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
         
        Three Months Ending
        September 30, 2025
        Low   High
    Operating expenses   $ 201,300     $ 207,300  
    Adjustments to reconcile operating expenses to non-GAAP operating expenses:                
    Stock-based compensation and other expenses     (58,300 )     (60,300 )
    Non-GAAP operating expenses   $ 143,000     $ 147,000  

    The MIL Network –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Monolithic Power Systems Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KIRKLAND, Wash., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (“MPS”) (Nasdaq: MPWR), a fabless global company that provides high-performance, semiconductor-based power electronics solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    The financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:

    • Revenue was $664.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, a 4.2% increase from $637.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and a 31.0% increase from $507.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • GAAP gross margin was 55.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with 55.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP gross margin (1) was 55.5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, excluding the impact of $1.9 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.6 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.3 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, compared with 55.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, excluding the impact of $1.6 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.3 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.1 million for deferred compensation plan expense.
    • GAAP operating expenses were $201.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with $164.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP operating expenses (1) were $137.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, excluding $58.4 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses and $5.3 million for deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $111.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, excluding $51.1 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses and $1.3 million for deferred compensation plan expense.
    • GAAP operating income was $164.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with $116.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP operating income (1) was $231.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, excluding $60.3 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $5.9 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.3 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, compared with $171.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, excluding $52.7 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $1.4 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.4 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
    • GAAP other income, net was $12.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with $7.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP other income, net (1) was $6.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, excluding $5.6 million for deferred compensation plan income, compared with $6.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, excluding $1.3 million for deferred compensation plan income.
    • GAAP income before income taxes was $177.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with $124.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP income before income taxes (1) was $237.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, excluding $60.3 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.3 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.3 million for net deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $177.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, excluding $52.7 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.4 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.1 million for net deferred compensation plan expense.
    • GAAP net income was $133.7 million and $2.78 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Comparatively, GAAP net income was $100.4 million and $2.05 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP net income (1) was $202.2 million and $4.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, excluding $60.3 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.3 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $0.3 million for net deferred compensation plan expense and $7.6 million for related tax effects, compared with $155.1 million and $3.17 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, excluding $52.7 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.4 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $0.1 million for net deferred compensation plan expense and $1.5 million for related tax effects.

    The financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were as follows:

    • Revenue was $1,302.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a 34.9% increase from $965.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • GAAP gross margin was 55.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, flat as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP gross margin (1) was 55.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, excluding the impact of $3.6 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.6 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.4 million for deferred compensation plan expense, compared with 55.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding the impact of $3.5 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.6 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.5 million for deferred compensation plan expense.
    • GAAP operating expenses were $385.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $321.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP operating expenses (1) were $271.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, excluding $110.5 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $4.1 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.1 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, compared with $215.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding $100.9 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $4.9 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.1 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
    • GAAP operating income was $333.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $212.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP operating income (1) was $452.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, excluding $114.1 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $4.5 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.6 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, compared with $322.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding $104.5 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $5.4 million for deferred compensation plan expense and $0.7 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
    • GAAP other income, net was $17.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP other income, net (1) was $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, excluding $4.2 million for deferred compensation plan income, compared with $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding $5.3 million for deferred compensation plan income.
    • GAAP income before income taxes was $350.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $229.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP income before income taxes (1) was $465.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, excluding $114.1 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.6 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.3 million for net deferred compensation plan expense, compared with $334.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding $104.5 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.7 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $0.2 million for net deferred compensation plan expense.
    • GAAP net income was $267.5 million and $5.57 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Comparatively, GAAP net income was $192.9 million and $3.94 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
    • Non-GAAP net income (1) was $396.0 million and $8.25 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, excluding $114.1 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.6 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $0.3 million for net deferred compensation plan expense and $13.5 million for related tax effects, compared with $292.6 million and $5.98 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding $104.5 million for stock-based compensation and related expenses, $0.7 million for amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $0.2 million for net deferred compensation plan expense and $5.6 million for related tax effects.

    The following is a summary of revenue by end market (in thousands):

        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    End Market   2025   2024   2025   2024
    Storage and Computing   $ 195,320     $ 114,955     $ 383,831     $ 221,076  
    Automotive     145,132       87,193       290,036       174,285  
    Enterprise Data     143,964       187,211       276,888       336,938  
    Communications     73,783       43,566       145,454       90,211  
    Consumer     59,663       42,229       116,610       80,303  
    Industrial     46,712       32,277       89,309       62,503  
    Total   $ 664,574     $ 507,431     $ 1,302,128     $ 965,316  

    “Our proven, long-term growth strategy remains intact as we continue our transformation from being a chip-only, semiconductor supplier to a full service, silicon-based solutions provider,” said Michael Hsing, CEO and founder of MPS. 

    Business Outlook

    The following are MPS’s financial targets for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025:

    • Revenue in the range of $710.0 million to $730.0 million.
    • GAAP gross margin between 54.9% and 55.5%. Non-GAAP gross margin (1) between 55.2% and 55.8%, which excludes the impact from stock-based compensation and related expenses as well as the impact from amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.
    • GAAP operating expenses between $201.3 million and $207.3 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses (1) between $143.0 million and $147.0 million, which excludes estimated stock-based compensation and related expenses in the range of $58.3 million to $60.3 million.
    • Total stock-based compensation and related expenses of $60.1 million to $62.1 million including approximately $1.8 million that would be charged to cost of goods sold.
    • Interest and other income in the range of $6.4 million to $6.8 million before foreign exchange gains or losses.
    • Non-GAAP tax rate of 15% for 2025.
    • Fully diluted shares outstanding between 47.9 million and 48.3 million.

    (1) Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP other income, net and non-GAAP income before income taxes differ from net income, net income per share, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, other income, net and income before income taxes determined in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, which include stock-based compensation expense and employer payroll taxes in relation to the stock-based compensation, net deferred compensation plan expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and related tax effects. Non-GAAP gross margin excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and deferred compensation plan expense. Non-GAAP operating expenses exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and deferred compensation plan expense. Non-GAAP operating income excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and deferred compensation plan expense. Non-GAAP other income, net excludes the effect of deferred compensation plan income. Non-GAAP income before income taxes excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and net deferred compensation plan expense. Projected non-GAAP gross margin excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses, and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Projected non-GAAP operating expenses exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and related expenses. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A schedule reconciling non-GAAP financial measures is included at the end of this press release. MPS utilizes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to assess what it believes to be its core operating performance and to evaluate and manage its internal business and assist in making financial operating decisions. MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with an alternative presentation useful to investors’ understanding of MPS’s core operating results and trends. Additionally, MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with an additional dimension of comparability to similar companies. However, investors should be aware that non-GAAP financial measures utilized by other companies are not likely to be comparable in most cases to the non-GAAP financial measures used by MPS. See the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations in the tables set forth below.

    Earnings Commentary
    Earnings commentary on the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 is available under the Investor Relations page on the MPS website.

    Earnings Webinar
    MPS plans to host a question-and-answer webinar covering its financial results at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, July 31, 2025. The live event will be held via a Zoom webcast, which can be accessed at: https://mpsic.zoom.us/j/98147401910. The Zoom webcast can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing (669) 444-9171; the webcast ID is 98147401910. A replay of the event will be archived and available for replay for one year under the Investor Relations page on the MPS website.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This press release contains, and statements that will be made during the accompanying earnings webinar will contain, forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including under the “Business Outlook” section and the quote from our CEO herein, including, among other things, (i) projected revenue, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin, GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses, stock-based compensation and related expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, other income before foreign exchange gains or losses, and fully diluted shares outstanding, (ii) our outlook for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 and the near-term, medium-term and long-term prospects of MPS, including our ability to adapt to changing market conditions, performance against our business plan, our ability to grow despite the various challenges facing our business, our industry and the global economic environment, revenue growth in certain of our market segments, potential new business segments, our continued investment in research and development (“R&D”), expected revenue growth, customers’ acceptance of our new product offerings, the prospects of our new product development, our expectations regarding market and industry segment trends and prospects, and our projected expansion of capacity and the impact it may have on our business, (iii) our ability to penetrate new markets and expand our market share, (iv) the seasonality of our business, (v) our ability to reduce our expenses, and (vi) statements regarding the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described in (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance or events, are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, goals, and objectives, and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from the results expressed by these statements. Readers of this press release and listeners to the accompanying earnings webinar are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, continued uncertainties in the global economy, including due to the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, global tariffs and retaliatory measures and announcements regarding same, inflation, consumer sentiment and other factors; adverse events arising from orders or regulations of governmental entities, including such orders or regulations that impact our customers or suppliers, and adoption of new or amended accounting standards; adverse changes in laws and government regulations such as tariffs on imports of foreign goods, export regulations and export classifications, and tax laws (including the recent H.R.1 Act signed into law on July 4, 2025) or the interpretation of same, including in foreign countries where MPS has offices or operations; the effect of export controls, trade and economic sanctions regulations and other regulatory or contractual limitations on our ability to sell or develop our products in certain foreign markets, particularly in China; our ability to obtain governmental licenses and approvals for international trading activities or technology transfers, including export licenses; acceptance of, or demand for, our products, in particular the new products launched recently, being different than expected; our ability to increase market share in our targeted markets; difficulty in predicting or budgeting for future customer demand and channel inventories, expenses and financial contingencies (including as a result of any continuing impact from the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts); our ability to efficiently and effectively develop new products and receive a return on our R&D expense investment; our ability to attract new customers and retain existing customers; our ability to meet customer demand for our products due to constraints on our third-party suppliers’ ability to manufacture sufficient quantities of our products or otherwise; our ability to expand manufacturing capacity to support future growth; adverse changes in production and testing efficiency of our products; any political, cultural, military, regulatory, economic, foreign exchange and operational changes in China, where a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity comes from; any market disruptions or interruptions in our schedule of new product development releases; our ability to manage our inventory levels; adequate supply of our products from our third-party manufacturing partners; adverse changes or developments in the semiconductor industry generally, which is cyclical in nature, and our ability to adjust our operations to address such changes or developments; the ongoing consolidation of companies in the semiconductor industry; competition generally and the increasingly competitive nature of our industry; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and products that MPS acquires, and our ability to effectively and efficiently integrate these acquired companies and products into our operations; the risks, uncertainties and costs of litigation in which MPS is involved; the outcome of any upcoming trials, hearings, motions and appeals; the adverse impact on our financial performance if our tax and litigation provisions are inadequate; our ability to effectively manage our growth and attract and retain qualified personnel; the effect of epidemics and pandemics on the global economy and on our business; the risks associated with the financial market, economy, global tariffs and retaliatory measures and announcements regarding same, and geopolitical uncertainties, including the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts; and other important risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025. MPS assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release or in the accompanying earnings webinar.

    About Monolithic Power Systems

    Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (“MPS”) is a fabless global company that provides high-performance, semiconductor-based power electronics solutions. MPS’s mission is to reduce energy and material consumption to improve all aspects of quality of life. Founded in 1997 by our CEO Michael Hsing, MPS has three core strengths: deep system-level knowledge, strong semiconductor expertise, and innovative proprietary technologies in the areas of semiconductor processes, system integration, and packaging. These combined advantages enable MPS to deliver reliable, compact, and monolithic solutions that are highly energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible while providing a consistent return on investment to our stockholders. MPS can be contacted through its website at www.monolithicpower.com or its support offices around the world.

    Monolithic Power Systems, MPS, and the MPS logo are registered trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and trademarked in certain other countries. 

    Contact:
    Bernie Blegen
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    408-826-0777
    MPSInvestor.Relations@monolithicpower.com 

     
    Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (Unaudited, in thousands, except par value)
     
        June 30,   December 31,
        2025   2024
    ASSETS                
    Current assets:                
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 787,382     $ 691,816  
    Short-term investments     358,695       171,130  
    Accounts receivable, net     194,821       172,518  
    Inventories     490,642       419,611  
    Other current assets     87,217       109,978  
    Total current assets     1,918,757       1,565,053  
    Property and equipment, net     563,885       494,945  
    Acquisition-related intangible assets, net     9,364       9,938  
    Goodwill     25,944       25,944  
    Deferred tax assets, net     1,309,981       1,326,840  
    Other long-term assets     144,279       194,377  
    Total assets   $ 3,972,210     $ 3,617,097  
                     
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
    Current liabilities:                
    Accounts payable   $ 129,919     $ 102,526  
    Accrued compensation and related benefits     81,296       63,918  
    Other accrued liabilities     172,293       128,123  
    Total current liabilities     383,508       294,567  
    Income tax liabilities     73,185       65,193  
    Other long-term liabilities     113,449       111,570  
    Total liabilities     570,142       471,330  
    Commitments and contingencies                
    Stockholders’ equity:                
    Common stock and additional paid-in capital: $0.001 par value; shares authorized: 150,000; shares issued and outstanding: 47,892 and 47,823, respectively     822,582       706,817  
    Retained earnings     2,603,177       2,487,461  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (23,691 )     (48,511 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     3,402,068       3,145,767  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 3,972,210     $ 3,617,097  
                     
    Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Revenue   $ 664,574     $ 507,431     $ 1,302,128     $ 965,316  
    Cost of revenue     298,558       226,853       582,882       432,297  
    Gross profit     366,016       280,578       719,246       533,019  
    Operating expenses:                                
    Research and development     96,266       77,945       188,493       153,935  
    Selling, general and administrative     104,992       86,097       197,236       167,061  
    Total operating expenses     201,258       164,042       385,729       320,996  
    Operating income     164,758       116,536       333,517       212,023  
    Other income, net     12,220       7,512       17,351       17,052  
    Income before income taxes     176,978       124,048       350,868       229,075  
    Income tax expense     43,252       23,682       83,351       36,168  
    Net income   $ 133,726     $ 100,366     $ 267,517     $ 192,907  
                                     
    Net income per share:                                
    Basic   $ 2.79     $ 2.06     $ 5.59     $ 3.96  
    Diluted   $ 2.78     $ 2.05     $ 5.57     $ 3.94  
    Weighted-average shares outstanding:                                
    Basic     47,887       48,687       47,869       48,660  
    Diluted     48,019       48,945       48,012       48,935  
                                     
    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
    (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Net income   $ 133,726     $ 100,366     $ 267,517     $ 192,907  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to non-GAAP net income:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     60,280       52,704       114,091       104,473  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     320       372       640       663  
    Deferred compensation plan expense, net     281       106       275       153  
    Tax effect     7,573       1,528       13,470       (5,628 )
    Non-GAAP net income   $ 202,180     $ 155,076     $ 395,993     $ 292,568  
                                     
    Non-GAAP net income per share:                                
    Basic   $ 4.22     $ 3.19     $ 8.27     $ 6.01  
    Diluted   $ 4.21     $ 3.17     $ 8.25     $ 5.98  
                                     
    Shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share:                                
    Basic     47,887       48,687       47,869       48,660  
    Diluted     48,019       48,945       48,012       48,935  
                                     
    RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Gross profit   $ 366,016     $ 280,578     $ 719,246     $ 533,019  
    Gross margin     55.1 %     55.3 %     55.2 %     55.2 %
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile gross profit to non-GAAP gross profit:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     1,915       1,635       3,621       3,535  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     287       339       574       597  
    Deferred compensation plan expense     605       100       442       540  
    Non-GAAP gross profit   $ 368,823     $ 282,652     $ 723,883     $ 537,691  
    Non-GAAP gross margin     55.5 %     55.7 %     55.6 %     55.7 %
                                     
    RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total operating expenses   $ 201,258     $ 164,042     $ 385,729     $ 320,996  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile total operating expenses to non-GAAP total operating expenses:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     (58,365 )     (51,069 )     (110,470 )     (100,938 )
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     (33 )     (33 )     (66 )     (66 )
    Deferred compensation plan expense     (5,256 )     (1,273 )     (4,063 )     (4,899 )
    Non-GAAP operating expenses   $ 137,604     $ 111,667     $ 271,130     $ 215,093  
                                     
    RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total operating income   $ 164,758     $ 116,536     $ 333,517     $ 212,023  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile total operating income to non-GAAP total operating income:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     60,280       52,704       114,091       104,473  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     320       372       640       663  
    Deferred compensation plan expense     5,861       1,373       4,505       5,439  
    Non-GAAP operating income   $ 231,219     $ 170,985     $ 452,753     $ 322,598  
                                     
    RECONCILIATION OF OTHER INCOME, NET, TO NON-GAAP OTHER INCOME, NET
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total other income, net   $ 12,220     $ 7,512     $ 17,351     $ 17,052  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile other income, net to non-GAAP other income, net:                                
    Deferred compensation plan income     (5,580 )     (1,266 )     (4,230 )     (5,285 )
    Non-GAAP other income, net   $ 6,640     $ 6,246     $ 13,121     $ 11,767  
                                     
    RECONCILIATION OF INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES TO NON-GAAP INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
        Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
        2025   2024   2025   2024
    Total income before income taxes   $ 176,978     $ 124,048     $ 350,868     $ 229,075  
                                     
    Adjustments to reconcile income before income taxes to non-GAAP income before income taxes:                                
    Stock-based compensation and related expenses     60,280       52,704       114,091       104,473  
    Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets     320       372       640       663  
    Deferred compensation plan expense, net     281       106       275       153  
    Non-GAAP income before income taxes   $ 237,859     $ 177,230     $ 465,874     $ 334,364  
                                     
    2025 THIRD QUARTER OUTLOOK
    RECONCILIATION OF GROSS MARGIN TO NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN
    (Unaudited)
        Three Months Ending
        September 30, 2025
        Low   High
    Gross margin     54.9 %     55.5 %
    Adjustment to reconcile gross margin to non-GAAP gross margin:                
    Stock-based compensation and other expenses     0.3 %     0.3 %
    Non-GAAP gross margin     55.2 %     55.8 %
                     
    RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES
    (Unaudited, in thousands)
        Three Months Ending
        September 30, 2025
        Low   High
    Operating expenses   $ 201,300     $ 207,300  
    Adjustments to reconcile operating expenses to non-GAAP operating expenses:                
    Stock-based compensation and other expenses     (58,300 )     (60,300 )
    Non-GAAP operating expenses   $ 143,000     $ 147,000  
                     

    The MIL Network –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Reed Presses for Release of Epstein Files

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed

    WASHINGTON, DC – This week, President Trump’s former personal defense attorney and current high-ranking DOJ lawyer Todd Blanche was dispatched to conduct a private jailhouse interview with Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who President Trump knew personally. Ms. Maxwell is serving a 20 year federal sentence for her role in the sex trafficking of young women and girls, and President Trump has refused to rule out a presidential pardon for her. During the 2020 campaign, Trump said that he “wishes her well.”

    In an effort to restore public trust and ensure the American public knows what information is in the Epstein files, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and several colleagues on legislation to direct the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to publicly release all files relating to the investigation of dead sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. There would be common-sense protections against disclosure of information that would compromise the privacy and safety of victims and witnesses. However, information could not be withheld to protect someone’s reputation or for political sensitivities—on both sides of the aisle.

    The Epstein Files Transparency Act would provide full transparency for the American people, accountability for individuals involved with Epstein, and justice for all victims harmed. The bill mandates that within 30 days of its enactment, the U.S. Attorney General must release all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case held by the Department of Justice, including files from the FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices.

    “The rich and powerful cannot use their influence, money, and connections to cover up the abuse of our most vulnerable,” said Senator Merkley. “We have a government of ‘We the People,’ not ‘We the Powerful.’ To restore the public’s trust, the American people deserve the truth about Jeffrey Epstein and those connected to him.”

    “Like his promise to lower prices, President Trump wants to renege on his pledge to release the Epstein files. Once again, he’s failed to deliver. The American people deserve answers, the victims deserve justice, and it’s past time for Congressional Republicans to hold the Executive branch accountable,” said Senator Reed. “Instead of lifting a finger to release the Epstein files, President Trump is doing everything he can to prevent them from coming out. The American people deserve truth and accountability. The records should be transparently released and there should be zero tolerance for abuse of power and sex trafficking of innocent underage victims.”

    The Senate bill compliments the bipartisan House bill (H.Res.581) introduced by Congressmen Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA).

    Last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) suspended all House business until September rather than endure a vote on the Massie-Khanna resolution calling for transparent disclosure of the Epstein files.

    In addition to Merkley and Reed, the Epstein Files Transparency Act is also co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mark Warner (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Coons (D-DE), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Michael Bennet (D-CO).

    Sponsors of the bill are working to ensure the Senate considers it in a timely manner and before the Senate Republicans adjourn the chamber for its August district work period.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Newly Declassified Appendix to Durham Report Sheds Additional Light on Clinton Campaign Plan to Falsely Tie Trump to Russia and FBI’s Failure to Investigate

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley

    WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today is making public the formerly Classified Appendix (“Durham annex”) to John Durham’s 2023 Special Counsel report. The Unclassified Report and the Classified Appendix form the entirety of Durham’s Special Counsel Report.

    The Durham annex contains previously classified information exposing a reported Clinton campaign plan to falsely tie President Donald Trump to Russia.

    The annex also goes into further detail on matters discussed in the Unclassified Report, specifically:

    • The FBI’s failure – under the leadership of then-Director James Comey – to investigate intelligence that the Clinton campaign may have created the Russia collusion hoax. Meanwhile the Comey-led FBI used the Steele Dossier – a Clinton campaign creation – to obtain FISA warrants on Carter Page.

    Attorney General Pam Bondi, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and Intelligence Community elements declassified the Durham annex at Grassley’s request. In requesting its declassification, which included declassification of information by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency (NSA), Grassley argued that “the overriding public interest demands the release of this information, and doing so would benefit public transparency and accountability.”

    “Based on the Durham annex, the Obama FBI failed to adequately review and investigate intelligence reports showing the Clinton campaign may have been ginning up the fake Trump-Russia narrative for Clinton’s political gain, which was ultimately done through the Steele Dossier and other means. These intelligence reports and related records, whether true or false, were buried for years. History will show that the Obama and Biden administration’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies were weaponized against President Trump. This political weaponization has caused critical damage to our institutions and is one of the biggest political scandals and cover-ups in American history. The new Trump administration has a tremendous responsibility to the American people to fix the damage done and do so with maximum speed and transparency,” Grassley said.

    “For years, I’ve fought to assemble and publicize all the facts surrounding Durham’s investigation, Crossfire Hurricane and related matters. The American people shouldn’t be shortchanged or strung out on matters of significant public interest, and that firm belief fuels my tireless oversight. It’s been a refreshing change to see Attorney General Bondi and Director Patel’s increased efforts to bring transparency to a very dark corner of the people’s government. I hope that attitude continues, and you can be sure my oversight work will continue as well, because there’s much work yet to be done,” Grassley concluded.

    Read the Durham annex HERE.

    Key Findings of the Durham Annex:

    The Clinton Campaign Plan

    In 2016, the Obama administration obtained intelligence information from a source contained in two separate memoranda – one memorandum from January 2016 and another from March 2016. The two memoranda “described ‘confidential conversations’ between then-Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and two individuals at the [Soros] Open Society Foundations (i) [Leonard] Benardo and (ii) Jeffrey Goldstein.” (Pgs. 2-3)

    • This memo stated, in part, that “[the Democratic Party’s] opposition is focused on discrediting Trump…. [a]mong other things, the Clinton staff, with support from special services, is preparing scandalous revelations of business relations between Trump and the ‘Russian Mafia’”. (Pg. 4)

    • According to the Durham annex, based on an analysis and translation of the intelligence, FBI analysts believed that, at the time, the “special services” in the March 2016 memorandum could refer “to the FBI and the CIA or more broadly to the intelligence and law enforcement communities” in the United States, or, analysts speculated, it could refer to “Trump dossier author Christopher Steele.” (Pg. 5)

    • When the Obama administration received this intelligence in March 2016, Fusion GPS was preparing open source opposition research regarding purported ties between Trump and Russians. The research was paid for by Clinton’s campaign and the DNC. (Pg. 5).

    • Notably, on April 15, 2020, Grassley released Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) footnotes showing that Russian intelligence was aware of Steele’s anti-Trump research in early July 2016. Further, the FBI had reports in hand in 2017 that the Dossier may have Russian sources and was potentially Russian disinformation.

    On March 31, 2016, FBI personnel, including then-Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, shared the intelligence regarding the potential Clinton Campaign Plan with high-ranking career officials at DOJ. (Pg. 5)

    FBI Receipt of Additional Intelligence Information on the Clinton Campaign Plan

    The Durham annex describes that, in July 2016, the FBI received additional intelligence regarding a possible Clinton Campaign Plan, including documents with purported emails allegedly sent by Leonard Benardo, Senior Vice President of Soros’ Open Society Foundations. The intelligence included data providing specificity on the plan and the attempt to smear then-candidate Donald Trump by falsely linking him to Russia, while apparently counting on the support of the FBI to open up an investigation. (Pgs. 7-11)

    The intelligence the FBI received also included information and analysis from purported Leonard Benardo emails that stated, in part:

    • “During the first stage of the campaign, due to lack of direct evidence, it was decided to disseminate the necessary information through the FBI-affiliated…technical structures… in particular, the Crowdstrike and ThreatConnect companies, from where the information would then be disseminated through leading U.S. publications.” (Pg. 8)

    • “The point is making the Russian play a U.S. domestic issue… In absence of direct evidence, Crowdstrike and ThreatConnect will supply the media, and GRU [Russia’s Main Intelligence Directive] will hopefully carry on to give more facts.” (Pg. 11)

    Assessment of Authenticity of the “Benardo Emails” Intelligence

    • The Durham annex states, “Analysts and officers whom [Durham’s team] interviewed, and who were well-versed in the Sensitive Intelligence collection, stated that their best assessment was that the Bernardo emails were likely authentic.” (Pg. 11)

    Durham’s team conducted investigative work to inform their assessment. Per the Durham annex:

    • Communications the Durham team reviewed provided additional support that the Clinton campaign was engaged in a plan to tie Trump to Russia and that the campaign wanted or expected the Office of the Vice President, the FBI or other parts of the Intelligence Community, such as the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR), to aid that effort. (Pgs. 16-17)

    • The Durham annex states, “The Office’s best assessment is that the … emails that purport to be from Benardo were ultimately a composite of several emails that were obtained through Russian intelligence hacking of the U.S.-based Think Tanks, including the Open Society Foundations, the Carnegie Endowment, and others.” (Pg. 17)

    • The Durham annex concludes, “It is a logical deduction [redacted] [Julianne] Smith was, at minimum, playing a role in the Clinton campaign’s efforts to tie Trump to Russia,” and that the communications it reviewed “certainly lends at least some credence that such a plan existed.” (Pg. 17)

    The Obama-Biden Administration’s Response to Intelligence on the Clinton Campaign Plan

    • According to the Durham annex, following the receipt of this intelligence, multiple high-ranking U.S. officials were briefed on the matter, including an August 3, 2016 briefing in the White House by CIA Director John Brennan to President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, FBI Director Comey, among others. As described in Durham’s Unclassified Report, ultimately, the CIA sent the FBI an investigative referral that included the “purported Clinton campaign plan.” (Pg. 18)

    • In 2017, the “CIA prepared a written assessment of the authenticity and veracity of the above-referenced intelligence. The CIA stated that it did not assess that the above [redacted] memoranda, or [redacted] hacked U.S. communications, to be the product of Russian fabrications.” (Pg. 19)

    • The Durham annex notes that “FBI was fully alerted to the possibility that at least some of the information it was receiving about the Trump campaign might have its origin either with the Clinton campaign or its supporters, or alternatively, was the product of Russian disinformation.”

    • The Durham annex concludes, in part, that “[d]espite this awareness, the FBI appears to have dismissed the [intelligence information] as not credible without any investigative steps actually having been taken to either corroborate or disprove the allegations.” (Pgs. 22-24)

    The Threat of Foreign Election Influence and Assessment in FISA Renewal Applications

    As the Unclassified Durham Report noted, “[b]eginning in late 2014… the FBI learned from a well-placed Confidential Human Source that a foreign government (“Foreign Government-2”) was planning to send an individual (“Non-U.S. Person-I”) to contribute to Clinton’s anticipated presidential campaign, as a way to gain influence with Clinton should she win the presidency.”

    The Durham annex notes that “Non-U.S.Person-I” was “directly tasked by the leader of Foreign Government-2” with facilitating this plan, but had indicated plans to travel to the U.S. in late 2014.

    • However, as known from the Unclassified Durham Report, the FISA “application lingered because ‘everyone was super more careful’ and ‘scared with the big name [Clinton]’ involved.”

    • Ultimately, after four months, the FISA authority was authorized following a commitment that Clinton and others targeted by Foreign Government-2 would receive defensive briefings. (Pgs. 23-24)

    The remainder of the Durham annex reinforces that the FBI provided false and misleading information to the FISA court in pursuit of FISA renewals, and at least one Confidential Human Source lied to his handlers.

    The information in the Durham annex, taken together with previously released details in the Unclassified Report, reinforce the FBI’s disparate treatment of Trump versus Clinton. Despite lacking probable cause and relying on false information, the FBI secured a FISA warrant and multiple renewals to surveil Carter Page and did not provide Trump a defensive briefing equivalent to Clinton’s briefings.

    -30-

    MIL OSI USA News –

    August 5, 2025
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