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  • MIL-OSI: Vital Energy Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TULSA, OK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital Energy” or the “Company”) today reported first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Supplemental slides have been posted to the Company’s website and can be found at www.vitalenergy.com. A conference call to discuss results is planned for 7:30 a.m. CT, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A webcast will be available through the Company’s website.

    First-Quarter 2025 Highlights

    • Reduced total and Net Debt1 by $145.0 million and $133.5 million, respectively, through free cash flow, net changes in working capital, and the sale of non-core assets
    • Reported a net loss of $18.8 million, Adjusted Net Income1 of $89.5 million and cash flow from operating activities of $351.0 million
    • Generated Consolidated EBITDAX1 of $359.7 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 of $64.5 million
    • Reported in-line capital investments of $252.7 million, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures
    • Reported lease operating expense (“LOE”) of $103.5 million or $8.20 per BOE, beating guidance
    • Produced 140.2 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (“MBOE/d”) and oil of 64.9 thousand barrels of oil per day (“MBO/d”), within guidance

    “Our first quarter performance highlights the quality of our inventory and the ongoing success of our optimization efforts,” said Jason Pigott, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our team is focused on generating sustainable efficiency gains and lower costs across our business and delivering on our targets for Adjusted Free Cash Flow and debt reduction.”

    “Our hedge position for the remainder of the year has reduced our near-term price risks and today we have about 90% of our expected oil production swapped at around $71 per barrel WTI,” continued Pigott. “The quality of our assets and structure of our services contracts provide tremendous flexibility in how we choose to allocate future capital. We are closely monitoring commodity prices and services costs and have multiple options to quickly adjust our plans.”

    First-Quarter 2025 Financial and Operations Summary

    Financial Results. The Company had a net loss of $18.8 million, or $(0.50) per diluted share. Results were impacted by a non-cash pre-tax impairment loss on oil and gas properties of $158.2 million. Adjusted Net Income1 was $89.5 million, or $2.37 per adjusted diluted share. Cash flows from operating activities were $351.0 million and Consolidated EBITDAX1 was $359.7 million.

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    1Non-GAAP financial measure; please see supplemental reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this release.

    The impairment was the result of the full cost ceiling limitation, driven in part by the decline in the trailing 12-month oil price calculation, and excludes the value of $145.9 million for the Company’s commodity derivative positions and only includes the 185 proved undeveloped locations in the Company’s reserve report out of approximately 925 inventory locations.

    Non-core Divestiture. On March 6, 2025, Vital Energy closed on the sale of non-core assets in Reagan County for $20.5 million, including transaction expenses. The assets comprised approximately 9,100 net acres, production of 1,300 BOE/d (12% oil) and did not include any of the Company’s inventory locations. As a result of the sale, Vital Energy’s asset retirement obligation will be reduced by $8.4 million.

    Production. Vital Energy’s total and oil production averaged 140,159 BOE/d and 64,893 BO/d, respectively, with both exceeding the midpoint of guidance. Results were driven by accelerated TIL’s on wells drilled in the southern Delaware Basin.

    Capital Investments. Total capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures, were $253 million, within guidance, and include drilling efficiencies that pulled forward capital into the quarter.

    Investments included $218 million in drilling and completions, $21 million in infrastructure investments, $8 million in other capitalized costs and $6 million in land, exploration and data-related costs.

    Operating Expenses. LOE was 12% below guidance midpoint at $103.5 million, or $8.20 per BOE. The beat was related to actual expenses on the Point Energy assets being lower than initial estimates in both the fourth quarter of 2024 and first-quarter 2025 and lower workover activity in the period.

    General and Administrative (“G&A”) Expenses. Total G&A expenses were below guidance at $22.7 million, or $1.80 per BOE.

    Liquidity. At March 31, 2025, the Company had $735 million outstanding on its $1.5 billion senior secured credit facility and cash and cash equivalents of $29 million.

    As of May 8, 2025, through its regular semi-annual redetermination process, the Company’s lenders have set the senior secured credit facility’s borrowing base and elected commitment at $1.4 billion, a $100 million reduction from the prior amount of $1.5 billion.

    2025 Outlook

    Vital Energy remains committed to maximizing cash flow and reducing debt. Cash flows are supported by its significant hedge position, with ~90% of expected oil production for the remainder of the year swapped at an average WTI price of $70.61 per barrel.

    While the Company today reiterated its full-year 2025 outlook, it is closely monitoring commodity prices and service costs and has significant flexibility to adjust its development plans, should market conditions warrant, with no rig or completions contracts extending beyond March 2026.

    For full-year 2025, the Company expects to generate approximately $265 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at current oil prices of ~$59 per barrel WTI, inclusive of hedging proceeds, and to reduce Net Debt by approximately $300 million, inclusive of proceeds from the non-core asset sale in March.

    Second-Quarter 2025 Guidance

    The table below reflects the Company’s guidance for production and capital investments.

       
      2Q-25E
    Total production (MBOE/d) 133.0 – 139.0
    Oil production (MBO/d) 61.0 – 65.0
    Capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions ($ MM) $215 – $245
       
       

    The table below reflects the Company’s guidance for select revenue and expense items.

       
      2Q-25E
    Average sales price realizations (excluding derivatives):  
    Oil (% of WTI) 101%
    NGL (% of WTI) 24%
    Natural gas (% of Henry Hub) 14%
       
    Net settlements received (paid) for matured commodity derivatives ($ MM):  
    Oil $69
    NGL $3
    Natural gas $21
       
    Selected average costs & expenses:  
    Lease operating expenses ($ MM) $112 – $118
    Production and ad valorem taxes (% of oil, NGL and natural gas sales revenues) 6.60%
    Oil transportation and marketing expenses ($ MM) $10.7 – $11.7
    Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses ($ MM) $6.7 – $7.7
    General and administrative expenses (excluding LTIP and transaction expenses, $ MM) $21.0 – $22.5
    General and administrative expenses (LTIP cash, $ MM) $0.6 – $0.7
    General and administrative expenses (LTIP non-cash, $ MM) $3.0 – $3.5
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization ($ MM) $180 – $190
       

    Conference Call Details

    Vital Energy plans to host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to discuss its first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Supplemental slides will be posted to the Company’s website. Interested parties are invited to listen to the call via the Company’s website at www.vitalenergy.com, under the tab for “Investor Relations | News & Presentations | Upcoming Events.”

    About Vital Energy

    Vital Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company with headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vital Energy’s business strategy is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas.

    Additional information about Vital Energy may be found on its website at www.vitalenergy.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release and any oral statements made regarding the contents of this release, including in the conference call referenced herein, contain forward-looking statements as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Vital Energy assumes, plans, expects, believes, intends, projects, indicates, enables, transforms, estimates or anticipates (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties.

    General risks relating to Vital Energy include, but are not limited to: the volatility of oil, NGL and natural gas prices, including the Company’s area of operation in the Permian Basin; changes, uncertainty and instability in domestic and global production, supply and demand for oil, NGL and natural gas, and actions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries members and other oil exporting nations (“OPEC+”); changes in general economic, business or industry conditions and market volatility, including as a result of slowing growth, inflationary pressures, monetary policy, tariffs, trade barriers, price and exchange controls and other regulatory requirements, including such changes that may be implemented by the United States (“U.S.”) and foreign governments; the Company’s ability to execute its strategies, including its ability to successfully identify and consummate strategic acquisitions at purchase prices that are accretive to its financial results and to successfully integrate acquired businesses, assets and properties; the Company’s ability to optimize spacing, drilling and completions techniques in order to maximize its rate of return, cash flows from operations and stockholder value; the ongoing instability and uncertainty in the U.S. and international energy, financial and consumer markets that could adversely affect the liquidity available to the Company and its customers and the demand for commodities, including oil, NGL and natural gas; competition in the oil and gas industry; the Company’s ability to discover, estimate, develop and replace oil, NGL and natural gas reserves and inventory; insufficient transportation capacity in the Permian Basin and challenges associated with such constraint, and the availability and costs of sufficient gathering, processing, storage and export capacity; a decrease in production levels which may impair the Company’s ability to meet its contractual obligations and ability to retain its leases; risks associated with the uncertainty of potential drilling locations and plans to drill in the future; the inability of significant customers to meet their obligations; revisions to the Company’s reserve estimates as a result of changes in commodity prices, decline curves and other uncertainties; the availability and costs of drilling and production equipment, supplies, labor and oil and natural gas processing and other services; ongoing war and political instability in Ukraine, Israel and the Middle East and the effects of such conflicts on the global hydrocarbon market and supply chains; risks related to the geographic concentration of the Company’s assets; the Company’s ability to hedge commercial risk, including commodity price volatility, and regulations that affect the Company’s ability to hedge such risks; the Company’s ability to continue to maintain the borrowing capacity under its Senior Secured Credit Facility or access other means of obtaining capital and liquidity, especially during periods of sustained low commodity prices; the Company’s ability to comply with restrictions contained in its debt agreements, including its Senior Secured Credit Facility and the indentures governing its senior unsecured notes, as well as debt that could be incurred in the future; the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash to service its indebtedness, fund its capital requirements and generate future profits; drilling and operating risks, including but not limited to, risks related to hydraulic fracturing, securing sufficient electricity to produce its wells without limitation, natural disasters and other matters beyond the Company’s control; U.S. and international economic conditions and legal, tax, political and administrative developments, including the effects of energy, trade and environmental policies and existing and future laws and government regulations; the Company’s ability to comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements; the impact of repurchases, if any, of securities from time to time; the Company’s ability to maintain the health and safety of, as well as recruit and retain, qualified personnel, including senior management or other key personnel, necessary to operate its business; evolving cybersecurity risks such as those involving unauthorized access, denial-of-service attacks, third-party service provider failures, malicious software, data privacy breaches by employees, insiders or others with authorized access, cyber or phishing attacks, ransomware, social engineering, physical breaches or other actions; and the Company’s belief that the outcome of any current legal proceedings will not materially affect its financial results and operations, and other factors, including those and other risks described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report”), subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and those set forth from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These documents are available through Vital Energy’s website at www.vitalenergy.com under the tab “Investor Relations” or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System at www.sec.gov. Any of these factors could cause Vital Energy’s actual results and plans to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Vital Energy can give no assurance that its future results will be as estimated. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. Vital Energy does not intend to, and disclaims any obligation to, correct, update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

    This press release and any accompanying disclosures include financial measures that are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), such as Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Net Debt and Consolidated EBITDAX. While management believes that such measures are useful for investors, they should not be used as a replacement for financial measures that are in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable measure in accordance with GAAP, please see the supplemental financial information at the end of this press release.

    Unless otherwise specified, references to “average sales price” refer to average sales price excluding the effects of the Company’s derivative transactions.

    All amounts, dollars and percentages presented in this press release are rounded and therefore approximate.

       
     
       
       
       
     
       
    Vital Energy, Inc.
    Selected operating data
       
     
       
       
      Three months ended March 31,
        2025       2024
      (unaudited)
    Sales volumes:      
    Oil (MBbl)   5,840       5,327
    NGL (MBbl)   3,484       2,934
    Natural gas (MMcf)   19,742       18,534
    Oil equivalent (MBOE)(1)   12,614       11,349
    Average daily oil equivalent sales volumes (BOE/d)(1)   140,159       124,719
    Average daily oil sales volumes (Bbl/d)(1)   64,893       58,534
    Average sales prices(1):      
    Oil ($/Bbl)(2) $ 72.31     $ 78.06
    NGL ($/Bbl)(2) $ 17.72     $ 16.05
    Natural gas ($/Mcf)(2) $ 1.38     $ 0.98
    Average sales price ($/BOE)(2) $ 40.54     $ 42.39
    Oil, with commodity derivatives ($/Bbl)(3) $ 75.78     $ 74.95
    NGL, with commodity derivatives ($/Bbl)(3) $ 17.09     $ 15.92
    Natural gas, with commodity derivatives ($/Mcf)(3) $ 1.52     $ 1.41
    Average sales price, with commodity derivatives ($/BOE)(3) $ 42.18     $ 41.60
    Selected average costs and expenses per BOE sold(1):      
    Lease operating expenses $ 8.20     $ 9.32
    Production and ad valorem taxes   2.63       2.70
    Oil transportation and marketing expenses   0.80       0.87
    Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses   0.54       0.21
    General and administrative (excluding LTIP and transaction expenses)   1.56       2.11
    Total selected operating expenses $ 13.73     $ 15.21
    General and administrative (LTIP):      
    LTIP cash $ (0.02 )   $ 0.17
    LTIP non-cash $ 0.26     $ 0.28
    General and administrative (transaction expenses) $     $ 0.03
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization $ 15.05     $ 14.64

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    (1) The numbers presented are calculated based on actual amounts and may not recalculate using the rounded numbers presented in the table above.
    (2) Price reflects the average of actual sales prices received when control passes to the purchaser/customer adjusted for quality, certain transportation fees, geographical differentials, marketing bonuses or deductions and other factors affecting the price received at the delivery point.
    (3) Price reflects the after-effects of the Company’s commodity derivative transactions on its average sales prices. The Company’s calculation of such after-effects includes settlements of matured commodity derivatives during the respective periods.
       
             
    Vital Energy, Inc.
    Consolidated balance sheets
             
    (in thousands, except share data)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
        (unaudited)
    Assets        
    Current assets:        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 28,649     $ 40,179  
    Accounts receivable, net     254,343       299,698  
    Derivatives     100,497       101,474  
    Other current assets     24,757       25,205  
    Total current assets     408,246       466,556  
    Property and equipment:        
    Oil and natural gas properties, full cost method:        
    Evaluated properties     13,842,969       13,587,040  
    Unevaluated properties not being depleted     213,610       242,792  
    Less: accumulated depletion and impairment     (9,308,110 )     (8,966,200 )
    Oil and natural gas properties, net     4,748,469       4,863,632  
    Midstream and other fixed assets, net     127,815       134,265  
    Property and equipment, net     4,876,284       4,997,897  
    Derivatives     53,211       34,564  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     99,055       104,329  
    Deferred income taxes     241,698       239,685  
    Other noncurrent assets, net     32,999       35,915  
    Total assets   $ 5,711,493     $ 5,878,946  
    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity        
    Current liabilities:        
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 163,362     $ 185,115  
    Accrued capital expenditures     115,626       95,593  
    Undistributed revenue and royalties     193,175       187,563  
    Operating lease liabilities     59,853       73,143  
    Other current liabilities     75,636       59,725  
    Total current liabilities     607,652       601,139  
    Long-term debt, net     2,310,268       2,454,242  
    Derivatives           5,814  
    Asset retirement obligations     74,999       82,941  
    Operating lease liabilities     30,760       26,733  
    Other noncurrent liabilities     5,309       7,506  
    Total liabilities     3,028,988       3,178,375  
    Commitments and contingencies        
    Stockholders’ equity:        
    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized and zero issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024            
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized, and 38,701,810 and 38,144,248 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively     387       381  
    Additional paid-in capital     3,824,006       3,823,241  
    Accumulated deficit     (1,141,888 )     (1,123,051 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     2,682,505       2,700,571  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 5,711,493     $ 5,878,946  
                     
         
    Vital Energy, Inc.
    Consolidated statements of operations
         
        Three months ended March 31,
    (in thousands, except per share data)     2025       2024  
        (unaudited)
    Revenues:        
    Oil sales   $ 422,332     $ 415,784  
    NGL sales     61,739       47,075  
    Natural gas sales     27,338       18,245  
    Other operating revenues     771       1,235  
    Total revenues     512,180       482,339  
    Costs and expenses:        
    Lease operating expenses     103,485       105,728  
    Production and ad valorem taxes     33,225       30,614  
    Oil transportation and marketing expenses     10,120       9,833  
    Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses     6,756       2,376  
    General and administrative     22,680       29,356  
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization     189,900       166,107  
    Impairment expense     158,241        
    Other operating expenses, net     1,913       1,018  
    Total costs and expenses     526,320       345,032  
    Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net     110       130  
    Operating income (loss)     (14,030 )     137,437  
    Non-operating income (expense):        
    Gain (loss) on derivatives, net     44,171       (152,147 )
    Interest expense     (50,380 )     (43,421 )
    Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net           (25,814 )
    Other income (expense), net     353       2,065  
    Total non-operating income (expense), net     (5,856 )     (219,317 )
    Income (loss) before income taxes     (19,886 )     (81,880 )
    Income tax benefit (expense)     1,049       15,749  
    Net income (loss)     (18,837 )     (66,131 )
    Preferred stock dividends           (349 )
    Net income (loss) available to common stockholders   $ (18,837 )   $ (66,480 )
    Net income (loss) per common share:        
    Basic   $ (0.50 )   $ (1.87 )
    Diluted   $ (0.50 )   $ (1.87 )
    Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
    Basic     37,577       35,566  
    Diluted     37,577       35,566  
                     
         
    Vital Energy, Inc.
    Consolidated statements of cash flows
         
        Three months ended March 31,
    (in thousands)     2025       2024  
        (unaudited)
    Cash flows from operating activities:        
    Net income (loss)   $ (18,837 )   $ (66,131 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
    Share-settled equity-based compensation, net     3,604       3,501  
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization     189,900       166,107  
    Impairment expense     158,241        
    Mark-to-market on derivatives:        
    (Gain) loss on derivatives, net     (44,171 )     152,147  
    Settlements received (paid) for matured derivatives, net     20,687       (9,000 )
    (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net           25,814  
    Deferred income tax (benefit) expense     (1,811 )     (16,924 )
    Other, net     9,551       5,402  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
    Accounts receivable, net     45,355       (51,475 )
    Other current assets     10       (5,646 )
    Other noncurrent assets, net     (3,634 )     (357 )
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (21,754 )     (9,064 )
    Undistributed revenue and royalties     5,612       (12,865 )
    Other current liabilities     16,099       (21,347 )
    Other noncurrent liabilities     (7,867 )     (1,572 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     350,985       158,590  
    Cash flows from investing activities:        
    Acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties, net     (1,636 )     (4,380 )
    Capital expenditures:        
    Oil and natural gas properties     (229,612 )     (195,372 )
    Midstream and other fixed assets     (1,825 )     (5,085 )
    Proceeds from dispositions of capital assets, net of selling costs     21,044       125  
    Other investing activities     (93 )     (952 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     (212,122 )     (205,664 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:        
    Borrowings on Senior Secured Credit Facility     150,000       130,000  
    Payments on Senior Secured Credit Facility     (295,000 )      
    Issuance of senior unsecured notes           800,000  
    Extinguishment of debt           (453,518 )
    Stock exchanged for tax withholding     (3,923 )     (3,411 )
    Payments for debt issuance costs           (15,721 )
    Other, net     (1,470 )     (1,012 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (150,393 )     456,338  
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     (11,530 )     409,264  
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     40,179       14,061  
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 28,649     $ 423,325  
                     

    Vital Energy, Inc.
    Supplemental reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures

    Non-GAAP financial measures

    The non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Consolidated EBITDAX, Net Debt and Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDAX, as defined by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures of liquidity or financial performance, but rather should be considered in conjunction with GAAP measures, such as net income or loss, operating income or loss or cash flows from operating activities.

    Adjusted Free Cash Flow

    Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (GAAP) before net changes in operating assets and liabilities and transaction expenses related to non-budgeted acquisitions, less capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisition costs. Management believes Adjusted Free Cash Flow is useful to management and investors in evaluating operating trends in its business that are affected by production, commodity prices, operating costs and other related factors. There are significant limitations to the use of Adjusted Free Cash Flow as a measure of performance, including the lack of comparability due to the different methods of calculating Adjusted Free Cash Flow reported by different companies.

    This release also includes certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures. Due to the forward-looking nature of such measures, no reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP measure are available without unreasonable efforts. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various reconciling items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure, that have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, such reconciliations are excluded from this release. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.

    The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (GAAP) to Adjusted Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:

         
        Three months ended March 31,
    (in thousands)     2025     2024  
        (unaudited)
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 350,985   $ 158,590  
    Less:        
    Net changes in operating assets and liabilities     33,821     (102,326 )
    General and administrative (transaction expenses)         (332 )
    Cash flows from operating activities before net changes in operating assets and liabilities and transaction expenses related to non-budgeted acquisitions     317,164     261,248  
    Less capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisition costs:        
    Oil and natural gas properties(1)     251,264     213,265  
    Midstream and other fixed assets(1)     1,407     4,635  
    Total capital investments, excluding non-budgeted acquisition costs     252,671     217,900  
    Adjusted Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP)   $ 64,493   $ 43,348  

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    (1) Includes capitalized share-settled equity-based compensation and asset retirement costs.
       

    Adjusted Net Income

    Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income or loss (GAAP) plus adjustments for mark-to-market on derivatives, premiums paid or received for commodity derivatives that matured during the period, organizational restructuring expenses, impairment expense, gains or losses on disposal of assets, income taxes, other non-recurring income and expenses and adjusted income tax expense. Management believes Adjusted Net Income helps investors in the oil and natural gas industry to measure and compare the Company’s performance to other oil and natural gas companies by excluding from the calculation items that can vary significantly from company to company depending upon accounting methods, the book value of assets and other non-operational factors.

    The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) (GAAP) to Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:

         
        Three months ended March 31,
    (in thousands, except per share data)     2025       2024  
        (unaudited)
    Net income (loss)   $ (18,837 )   $ (66,131 )
    Plus:        
    Mark-to-market on derivatives:        
    (Gain) loss on derivatives, net     (44,171 )     152,147  
    Settlements received (paid) for matured derivatives, net     20,687       (9,000 )
    Impairment expense     158,241        
    (Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net     (110 )     (130 )
    (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net           25,814  
    Income tax (benefit) expense     (1,049 )     (15,749 )
    General and administrative (transaction expenses)           332  
    Adjusted income before adjusted income tax expense     114,761       87,283  
    Adjusted income tax expense(1)     (25,247 )     (19,202 )
    Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP)   $ 89,514     $ 68,081  
    Net income (loss) per common share:        
    Basic   $ (0.50 )   $ (1.87 )
    Diluted   $ (0.50 )   $ (1.87 )
    Adjusted Net Income per common share:        
    Basic   $ 2.38     $ 1.91  
    Diluted   $ 2.38     $ 1.91  
    Adjusted diluted   $ 2.37     $ 1.84  
    Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
    Basic     37,577       35,566  
    Diluted     37,577       35,566  
    Adjusted diluted     37,736       36,922  

    _____________________

    (1) Adjusted income tax expense is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate of 22% for each of the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
       

    Consolidated EBITDAX

    Consolidated EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure defined in the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facility as net income or loss (GAAP) plus adjustments for share-settled equity-based compensation, depletion, depreciation and amortization, impairment expense, organizational restructuring expenses, gains or losses on disposal of assets, mark-to-market on derivatives, accretion expense, interest expense, income taxes and other non-recurring income and expenses. Consolidated EBITDAX provides no information regarding a company’s capital structure, borrowings, interest costs, capital expenditures, working capital movement or tax position. Consolidated EBITDAX does not represent funds available for future discretionary use because it excludes funds required for debt service, capital expenditures, working capital, income taxes, franchise taxes and other commitments and obligations. However, management believes Consolidated EBITDAX is useful to an investor because this measure:

    • is used by investors in the oil and natural gas industry to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items that can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods, the book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired, among other factors;
    • helps investors to more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of the Company’s operations from period to period by removing the effect of the Company’s capital structure from the Company’s operating structure; and
    • is used by management for various purposes, including (i) as a measure of operating performance, (ii) as a measure of compliance under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, (iii) in presentations to the board of directors and (iv) as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting.

    There are significant limitations to the use of Consolidated EBITDAX as a measure of performance, including the inability to analyze the effect of certain recurring and non-recurring items that materially affect the Company’s net income or loss and the lack of comparability of results of operations to different companies due to the different methods of calculating Consolidated EBITDAX, or similarly titled measures, reported by different companies. The Company is subject to financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, one of which establishes a maximum permitted ratio of Net Debt, as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility, to Consolidated EBITDAX. See Note 7 in the 2025 Annual Report, to be filed with the SEC, for additional discussion of the financial covenants under the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Additional information on Consolidated EBITDAX can be found in the Company’s Eleventh Amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facility, as filed with the SEC on September 13, 2023.

    The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) (GAAP) to Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:

         
        Three months ended March 31,
    (in thousands)     2025       2024  
        (unaudited)
    Net income (loss)   $ (18,837 )   $ (66,131 )
    Plus:        
    Share-settled equity-based compensation, net     3,604       3,501  
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization     189,900       166,107  
    Impairment expense     158,241        
    (Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net     (110 )     (130 )
    Mark-to-market on derivatives:        
    (Gain) loss on derivatives, net     (44,171 )     152,147  
    Settlements received (paid) for matured derivatives, net     20,687       (9,000 )
    Accretion expense     1,034       1,020  
    Interest expense     50,380       43,421  
    (Gain) loss extinguishment of debt, net           25,814  
    Income tax (benefit) expense     (1,049 )     (15,749 )
    General and administrative (transaction expenses)           332  
    Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP)   $ 359,679     $ 301,332  
                     

    The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (GAAP) to Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:

         
        Three months ended March 31,
    (in thousands)     2025       2024  
        (unaudited)
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 350,985     $ 158,590  
    Plus:        
    Interest expense     50,380       43,421  
    Current income tax (benefit) expense     762       1,175  
    Net changes in operating assets and liabilities     (33,821 )     102,326  
    General and administrative (transaction expenses)           332  
    Other, net     (8,627 )     (4,512 )
    Consolidated EBITDAX (non-GAAP)   $ 359,679     $ 301,332  
                     

    Net Debt

    Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure defined in the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facility as the face value of long-term debt plus any outstanding letters of credit, less cash and cash equivalents, where cash and cash equivalents are capped at $100 million when there are borrowings on the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Management believes Net Debt is useful to management and investors in determining the Company’s leverage position since the Company has the ability, and may decide, to use a portion of its cash and cash equivalents to reduce debt.

             
    (in thousands)   March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
        (unaudited)
    Total senior unsecured notes   $ 1,600,578   $ 1,600,578
    Senior Secured Credit Facility     735,000     880,000
    Total long-term debt   $ 2,335,578   $ 2,480,578
    Less: cash and cash equivalents     28,649     40,179
    Net Debt (non-GAAP)   $ 2,306,929   $ 2,440,399
                 

    Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDAX

    Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure defined in the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facility as Net Debt divided by Consolidated EBITDAX for the previous four quarters, which requires various treatment of asset transaction impacts. Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDAX is used by the Company’s management for various purposes, including as a measure of operating performance, in presentations to its board of directors and as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting.

    Investor Contact:
    Ron Hagood
    918.858.5504
    ir@vitalenergy.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Oxbridge Re Highlights Growth in Tokenized Reinsurance, Strategic Partnerships, and Reports Q1 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: OXBR), (the “Company”), which together with its subsidiary SurancePlus is engaged in the business of tokenized Real-World Assets (“RWAs”), initially in the form of tokenized reinsurance securities, and reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty casualty – bridging the gap between the SEC, blockchain, and tokenization. The company today, reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

    “As the first Nasdaq-listed company to issue a tokenized security in reinsurance, Oxbridge Re, through SurancePlus, is transforming access to this asset class,” said Jay Madhu, Chairman and CEO of Oxbridge Re. “We are proud of our progress and remain focused on expanding SurancePlus, democratizing access to reinsurance with a commitment to transparency and compliance.”

    The Company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Plume, a blockchain platform managing over $4.5 billion in assets and serving 18 million unique addresses. This partnership represents a significant opportunity to enhance distribution, while Oxbridge Re continues to explore additional partnerships to further broaden its reach.

    SurancePlus is also highlighting its previously launched 2025–2026 tokenized reinsurance offerings, which provide a diverse range of investment opportunities. These offerings include a balanced-yield product targeting a 20% annual return, designed for investors seeking stable, attractive yields with moderate risk, and a high-yield option targeting a 42% annual return. These options broaden the investor base, offering both risk-averse and high-return-seeking investors a compliant, blockchain-powered pathway to participate in the reinsurance sector.

    The company actively participated in major global tokenization and blockchain events, including Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, Token2049 in Singapore, and Token2049 in Dubai. These forums provided an opportunity to showcase SurancePlus, strengthen industry relationships, and explore collaborative opportunities with leading blockchain platforms.

    “Supported by a strong balance sheet and a disciplined approach, we are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the RWA sector,” added Madhu. “Looking ahead, we remain committed to scaling SurancePlus with integrity, innovation, and a focus on long-term value creation.” 

    Financial Performance

    Net premiums earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 increased to $595,000 from $549,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The increase is due to the rates on contracts that were in force in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 when compared to the contracts in force in the prior period.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company generated net loss of $139,000 or ($0.02) per basic and diluted loss per share compared to net loss of $905,000 or ($0.15) per basic and diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in net loss is primarily due to the positive change in the fair value of equity securities and sale of investments in Jet.AI during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 when compared with the prior period.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, total expenses, including policy acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses, increased to $570,000 from $548,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The increase is primarily due to the value stock-based compensation incurred during the three-month period ending March 31, 2025 as a result of higher share price on grant date.

    As of March 31, 2025, our restricted cash, and cash equivalents increased by $3.7 million, or 62.85%, to $9.6 million, from $5.9 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase is primarily due to premium deposits made during the three months ending March 31, 2025 as well the completion of a registered direct offering that generated $2.7 million net of expenses.

    Financial Ratios

    Loss Ratio. The loss ratio is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred to premiums earned and measures the underwriting profitability of our reinsurance business. The loss ratio remained consistent at 0% for the quarter end March 31, 2025 compared with the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    Acquisition Cost Ratio. The acquisition cost ratio is the ratio of policy acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses to net premiums earned. The acquisition cost ratio measures our operational efficiency in producing, underwriting and administering our reinsurance business.

    The acquisition cost ratio remained consistent at 10.9% for the quarter end March 31, 2025 compared with the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    Expense Ratio. The expense ratio is the ratio of policy acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses to net premiums earned. We use the expense ratio to measure our operating performance. The expense ratio decreased marginally from 99.8% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 to 95.8% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is due to higher net premiums earned during the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, when compared with the prior period.

    Combined ratio. We use the combined ratio to measure our underwriting performance. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. The combined ratio decreased marginally from 99.8% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 to 95.8% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is due to higher net premiums earned during the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, when compared with the prior period.

    Conference Call

    Management will host a conference call later today to discuss these financial results, followed by a question and answer session. The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer Jay Madhu and Chief Financial Officer Wrendon Timothy will host the call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The live presentation can be accessed by dialing the number below.

    Date: May 12, 2025
    Time: 4.30 p.m. Eastern time
    Toll-free number: 877-524-8416
    International number: +1 412-902-1028

    Please call the conference telephone number 15 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact InComm Conferencing at +1-201-493-6280 or media@incommconferencing.com

    A replay of the call will be available by telephone after 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day of the call until May 26, 2025.

    Toll-free replay number: 877-660-6853
    International replay number: +1-201-612-7415
    Conference ID: 13753764

    About Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited

    Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: OXBR, OXBRW) (“Oxbridge Re”) is headquartered in the Cayman Islands. The company offers tokenized Real-World Assets (“RWAs”) as tokenized reinsurance securities and reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty insurers, through its wholly owned subsidiaries Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited, Oxbridge Re NS, and SurancePlus Inc.

    Insurance businesses in the Gulf Coast region of the United States purchase property and casualty reinsurance through our licensed reinsurers Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited and Oxbridge Re NS.

    Our new Web3-focused subsidiary, SurancePlus Inc. (“SurancePlus”), has developed the first “on-chain” reinsurance RWA of its kind to be sponsored by a subsidiary of a publicly traded company. By digitizing interests in reinsurance contracts as on-chain RWAs, SurancePlus has democratized the availability of reinsurance as an alternative investment to both U.S. and non-U.S. investors.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. A detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on 26th March 2025. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, even if the Company’s expectations or any related events, conditions or circumstances change.

    Company Contact:

    Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited
    Jay Madhu, CEO
    345-749-7570
    jmadhu@oxbridgere.com

    OXBRIDGE RE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share and share amounts)

        At March 31, 2025     At December 31, 2024  
                 
    Assets                
    Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $1,532 and $1,532)   $ 116       113  
    Cash and cash equivalents     4,963       2,135  
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents     4,634       3,758  
    Premiums receivable     223       1,059  
    Other Investments           48  
    Deferred policy acquisition costs     44       109  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     122       148  
    Prepayment and other assets     160       94  
    Property and equipment, net     1       1  
    Total assets   $ 10,263       7,465  
                     
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                
    Liabilities:                
    Notes payable to noteholders     118       118  
    Unearned Premium Reserve     397       991  
    Operating lease liabilities     122       148  
    Accounts payable and other liabilities     432       366  
    Total liabilities     1,069       1,623  
                     
    Mezzanine Equity                
    Due to EpsilonCat Re / DeltaCat Re Tokenholders     1,979       1,732  
                     
    Shareholders’ equity:                
    Ordinary share capital, (par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 7,442,922 and 6,379,002 shares issued and outstanding)     6       6  
    Additional paid-in capital     37,335       34,105  
    Accumulated Deficit     (30,302 )     (30,163 )
    Total Oxbridge shareholders’ equity     7,039       3,948  
    Non-controlling interests     176       162  
    Total shareholders’ equity     7,215       4,110  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 10,263       7,465  


    OXBRIDGE RE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (Unaudited)
    (expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts)

        Three Months Ended March 31,  
        2025     2024  
                 
    Revenue                
    Net premiums earned     595       549  
    Net investment and other income     79       63  
    Net realized investment gain            
    Interest and gain on redemption of loan receivable           41  
    Unrealized gain on other investments     (20 )     (688 )
    Realized gain on other investments     35        
    Change in fair value of equity securities     3       (90 )
                     
    Total revenue     692       (125 )
                     
    Expenses                
    Policy acquisition costs and underwriting expenses     65       60  
    General and administrative expenses     505       488  
                     
    Total expenses     570       548  
                     
    Income (loss) before income attributable to tokenholders and non-controlling interests     122       (673 )
                     
    Income attributable to tokenholders     (247 )     (232 )
                     
    Loss before income attributable to non-controlling interests     (125 )     (905 )
                     
    Income attributable to non-controlling interests     (14 )      
    Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders     (139 )     (905 )
                     
    Loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders                
    Basic and Diluted     (0.02 )     (0.15 )
                     
    Weighted-average shares outstanding                
    Basic and Diluted     6,899,062       6,005,162  
                     
    Performance ratios to net premiums earned:                
    Loss ratio     0.0 %     0.0 %
    Acquisition cost ratio     10.9 %     10.9 %
    Expense ratio     95.8 %     99.8 %
    Combined ratio     95.8 %     99.8 %

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  • MIL-OSI: Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results; Increases 2025 Guidance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Midland, Texas, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (“NGS” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NGS), a leading provider of natural gas compression equipment, technology, and services to the energy industry, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company also raised the high-end of its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $79 million, citing continued strength in its business and growing demand across its fleet.

    First Quarter 2025 Highlights

    • Rental revenue of $38.9 million for the first quarter of 2025 representing a 15% year-over-year increase and a 2% sequential increase compared to the period ended December 31, 2024.
    • Net income of $4.9 million or $0.38 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $5.1 million or $0.41 per diluted share for the comparable period; net income up $2.0 million sequentially.
    • Leverage ratio at March 31, 2025, was 2.18x.
    • Adjusted EBITDA of $19.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 14% year-over-year increase; Adjusted EBITDA up 7% sequentially. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Adjusted EBITDA, below.

    Management Commentary and Outlook
    “We are pleased to report another quarter of strong execution and continued momentum across our business,” said Justin Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer. “We are taking market share, expanding our presence in key basins, and investing in our fleet, including the deployment of large-horsepower electric motor units. Our recent credit facility expansion, which also decreased our interest rate and provided more flexible covenants, further improves our ability to take advantage of organic and inorganic growth opportunities.”

    Jacobs continued, “While broader market uncertainty increased in recent weeks—driven primarily by tariff concerns, commodity price volatility, and macroeconomic factors—we are not seeing any meaningful direct impact on our operations. We will continue to monitor indirect effects closely, but we remain confident in our ability to deliver results consistent with our guidance.”

    “We increased our EBITDA outlook to reflect our first quarter outperformance relative to internal expectations and our confidence in the trajectory of the business. We remain excited about our prospects as we look to the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. Our team remains focused on disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

    Corporate Guidance — 2025 Outlook

    The Company today provides updates to its previously announced guidance for the 2025 Fiscal Year. Based on a strong start to the year in the first quarter and its confidence for the remainder of the year, the Company today increased the high-end of its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $79 million. The Company now anticipates adjusted EBITDA for the 2025 Fiscal Year to be in the range of $74 – $79 million.

    The Company also reaffirms its outlook for 2025 growth capital expenditures of between $95 – $120 million, which are mostly  comprised of new units (essentially all of which are under contract). Once all these units are deployed, which is expected by early 2026, the Company expects its rented horsepower fleet to increase by approximately 90,000 horsepower, representing an increase of approximately 18% compared to year-end 2024. Customer deployments remain on schedule and the timing of deployments as previously noted is heavily weighted to the second half of 2025 and early 2026. Additionally, the Company anticipates 2025 maintenance expenditures of $10 – $13 million, consistent with its prior guidance and its target return on invested capital of 20% remains unchanged.

    The Company also reiterates the statement from the 2024 year end release that once all the 2025 growth capital expenditures are spent and the units are deployed, its “run rate” Adjusted EBITDA should increase at a rate (when compared to the fourth quarter of 2024) well in excess of (but less than double the rate of) the Company’s anticipated horsepower growth of 18%.

      Outlook
    NEW FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $74 million – $79 million
    FY 2025 Growth Capital Expenditures $95 million – $120 million
    FY 2025 Maintenance Capital Expenditures $10 million – $13 million
    Target Return on Invested Capital At least 20%

    Jacobs concluded, “We have multiple pathways to build on our industry-leading growth and drive shareholder value: fleet optimization, asset utilization (both unutilized units and non-cash assets), new rental units (both electric motor and natural gas engine), and accretive mergers and acquisitions. Given our strong balance sheet, low relative leverage, and recent increase in our borrowing capacity, we are well positioned to capitalize on opportunities for significant growth throughout the remainder of 2025.”

    2025 First Quarter Financial Results

    Revenue:  Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased 12% to $41.4 million from $36.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This increase was primarily due to higher rental revenues for the comparable periods. Rental revenue increased 15% to $38.9 million from $33.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 due to the addition of higher horsepower packages and pricing improvements. As of March 31, 2025, we had 492,679 rented horsepower (1,202 rented units) compared to 444,220 horsepower (1,245 rented units) as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an 11% increase in total utilized horsepower. Sequentially, total revenue increased 2% from $40.7 million primarily related to higher rental revenue for the current period.

    Gross Margins and Adjusted Gross Margins: Total gross margins, including depreciation expense increased to $15.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $14.2 million for the same period in 2024 and increased on a sequential basis from $14.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Total adjusted gross margin, exclusive of depreciation expense, increased to $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $21.1 million for the same period in 2024. On a sequential basis, total adjusted gross margin, exclusive of depreciation expense increased by $1.3 million compared to $23.0 million for the period ended December 31, 2024. For a reconciliation of Gross Margin, see Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Adjusted Gross Margin, below.

    Operating Income:  Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $9.5 million compared to operating income of $9.3 million for the comparable 2024 period. On a sequential basis, operating income increased $3.5 million compared to $6.0 million for the period ended December 31, 2024.

    Net Income: Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $4.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted share compared to net income of $5.1 million or $0.41 per diluted share for the comparable 2024 period. On a sequential basis, net income increased $2.0 million when compared to net income of $2.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. The modest year-over-year decline in net income was primarily related to an adjustment to inventory allowance, retirement of rental equipment, a gain on the sale of property and equipment, as well as an increase in depreciation and amortization. The sequential improvement in net income was primarily driven by higher rental revenue and rental gross margin.

    Cash Flows: At March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were approximately $2.1 million, while working capital was $24.7 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, cash flows provided by operating activities were $21.3 million, while cash flows used in investing activities was $19.3 million. This compares to cash flows from operating activities of $5.6 million and cash flows used in investing activities of $10.9 million for the comparable three-month period in 2024. Cash flow used in investing activities during the first quarter 2025 included $19.3 million in capital expenditures.

    Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $19.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $16.9 million for the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to higher rental revenue and rental adjusted gross margin. Sequentially, Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% when compared to $18.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

    Debt:  Outstanding debt on our revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2025, was $168 million. Our leverage ratio at March 31, 2025, was 2.18x and our fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.98x. The Company is in compliance with all terms, conditions and covenants of the credit agreement.

    Selected data: The tables below show revenue by product line, gross margin and adjusted gross margin for the trailing five quarters.   Adjusted gross margin is the difference between revenue and cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation.

      Revenues
      Three months ended
      March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
      ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)  
    Rentals $                  33,734   $                  34,926   $                  37,350   $                  38,226   $                  38,910  
    Sales                        2,503                          2,270                          1,843                             997                          1,927  
    Aftermarket services                           670                          1,295                          1,493                          1,435                             546  
    Total $                  36,907   $                  38,491   $                  40,686   $                  40,658   $                  41,383  
      Gross Margin
      Three months ended
      March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
      ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)  
    Rentals $                  13,761                       13,211                       15,043                       14,865   $                  15,634  
    Sales                           253                             (50)                           (258)                           (531)                           (181)  
    Aftermarket services                           163                             269                             151                             296                             264  
    Total $                  14,177   $                  13,430   $                  14,936   $                  14,630   $                  15,717  
                         
      Adjusted Gross Margin (1)
      Three months ended
      March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
      ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)   ($ in 000)  
    Rentals                     20,620                       20,698                       22,908                       23,107                       24,070  
    Sales                           323                               21                           (185)                           (449)                             (89)  
    Aftermarket services                           170                             283                             169                             321                             275  
    Total $                  21,113   $                  21,002   $                  22,892   $                  22,979   $                  24,256  
                         
        Adjusted Gross Margin %
        Three months ended
        March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
    Rentals   61.1 %   59.3 %   61.3 %   60.4 %   61.9 %
    Sales   12.9 %   0.9 %   (10.0) %   (45.0) %   (4.6) %
    Aftermarket services   25.4 %   21.9 %   11.3  %   22.4 %   50.4 %
    Total   57.2 %   54.6 %   56.3 %   56.5 %   58.6 %
      Compression Units (at end of period):
      Three months ended
      March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
    Horsepower Utilized 444,220   454,568   475,534   491,756   492,679
    Total Horsepower 542,256   552,599   579,699   598,840   603,391
    Horsepower Utilization 81.9 %   82.3 %   82.0 %   82.1 %   81.7 %
                       
    Units Utilized 1,245   1,242   1,229   1,208   1,202
    Total Units 1,894   1,899   1,909   1,912   1,916
    Unit Utilization 65.7 %   65.4 %   64.4 %   63.2 %   62.7 %

    (1) For a reconciliation of adjusted gross margin to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, please read “Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Adjusted Gross Margin” below.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted Gross Margin: “Adjusted Gross Margin” is defined as total revenue less costs of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization expense). Adjusted Gross Margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because it is a primary measure used by our management as it represents the results of revenue and costs (excluding depreciation and amortization expense), which are key components of our operations. Adjusted Gross Margin differs from gross margin, in that gross margin includes depreciation and amortization expense. We believe Adjusted Gross Margin is important because it focuses on the current operating performance of our operations and excludes the impact of the prior historical costs of the assets acquired or constructed that are utilized in those operations. Depreciation and amortization expense does not accurately reflect the costs required to maintain and replenish the operational usage of our assets and therefore may not portray the costs from current operating activity. Rather, depreciation and amortization expense reflects the systematic allocation of historical property and equipment costs over their estimated useful lives.

    Adjusted Gross Margin has certain material limitations associated with its use as compared to gross margin. These limitations are primarily due to the exclusion of depreciation and amortization expense, which is material to our results of operations. Because we use capital assets, depreciation and amortization expense is a necessary element of our costs and our ability to generate revenue. In order to compensate for these limitations, management uses this non-GAAP measure as a supplemental measure to other GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of our performance. As an indicator of our operating performance, Adjusted Gross Margin should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, gross margin as determined in accordance with GAAP. Our Adjusted Gross Margin may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company because other entities may not calculate Adjusted Gross Margin in the same manner.

    The following table shows gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and reconciles it to Adjusted Gross Margin:

      Three months ended
      March 31, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
      (in thousands)
    Total revenue $              36,907 $              38,491 $                    40,686 $                 40,658 $              41,383
    Costs of revenue, exclusive of depreciation                (15,794)                (17,489)                     (17,794)                   (17,679)                (17,127)
    Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue                  (6,936)                  (7,572)                       (7,956)                     (8,349)                  (8,539)
    Gross margin                  14,177                  13,430                       14,936                    14,630                  15,717
    Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue                    6,936                    7,572                         7,956                       8,349                    8,539
    Adjusted Gross Margin $              21,113 $              21,002 $                    22,892 $                 22,979 $              24,256

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Adjusted EBITDA: “Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as well as an increase in inventory allowance, impairments, retirement of rental equipment, nonrecurring restructuring charges including severance and non-cash equity-classified stock-based compensation expenses. This term, as used and defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing and financing activities, or other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to an investor in evaluating our operating performance because: (i) it is widely used by investors in the energy industry to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired, among other factors; (ii) it helps investors to more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure and asset base from our operating structure; (iii) it is used by our management for various purposes, including as a measure of operating performance, in presentations to our Board of Directors, and as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting.

    Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are as follows: (i) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect all our cash expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments; (ii) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (iii) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt and finance leases; and (iv) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any capital expenditures for such replacements.

    The following table reconciles our net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:

      Three months ended
      March 31, 2024   June 30, 2024   September 30, 2024   December 31, 2024   March 31, 2025
      (in thousands)
    Net income $               5,098                4,250   $                     5,014   $                    2,865   $                4,854
    Interest expense                  2,935                2,932                          3,045                         3,015                     3,170
    Income tax expense (benefit)                  1,479                1,294                          1,383                             283                     1,482
    Depreciation and amortization                  7,087                7,705                          8,086                         8,469                     8,636
    Impairments                        —                      —                             136                             705                           —
    Inventory allowance                        —                      —                                —                         1,863                           61
    Retirement of rental equipment                          5                      —                                —                               23                         728
    Severance and restructuring                        —                      33                                —                               —                           —
    Stock-based compensation                      274                    242                             522                             783                         359
    Adjusted EBITDA $             16,878   $         16,456   $                  18,186   $                  18,006   $              19,290

    Conference Call Details: The Company will host a conference call to review its fourth-quarter and year-end financial results on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (EST), 7:30 a.m. (CST). To join the conference call, kindly access the Investor Relations section of our website at www.ngsgi.com or dial in at (800) 550-9745 and enter conference ID 167298 at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Please note that using the provided dial-in number is necessary for participation in the Q&A section of the call. A recording of the conference will be made available on our Company’s website following its conclusion. Thank you for your interest in our Company’s updates.

    About Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS): Natural Gas Services Group is a leading provider of natural gas compression equipment, technology and services to the energy industry. The Company designs, rents, sells and maintains natural gas compressors for oil and natural gas production and plant facilities, primarily using equipment from third-party fabricators and OEM suppliers along with limited in-house assembly. The Company is headquartered in Midland, Texas, with a fabrication facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and service facilities located in major oil and natural gas producing basins in the U.S. Additional information can be found at www.ngsgi.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements herein (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions.

    These forward–looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of the Company. Forward–looking information includes, but is not limited to statements regarding: guidance or estimates related to EBITDA growth, projected capital expenditures; returns on invested capital, fundamentals of the compression industry and related oil and gas industry, valuations, compressor demand assumptions and overall industry outlook, and the ability of the Company to capitalize on any potential opportunities.
    While the Company believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, investors are cautioned that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. Some of these factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

    • conditions in the oil and gas industry, including the supply and demand for oil and gas and volatility in the prices of oil and gas;
    • changes in general economic and financial conditions, inflationary pressures, the potential for economic recession in the U.S., tariffs and trade restrictions, including the imposition of new and higher tariffs on imported goods and retaliatory tariffs implemented by other countries on U.S. goods, and the potential effects on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
    • our reliance on major customers;
    • failure of projected organic growth due to adverse changes in the oil and gas industry, including depressed oil and gas prices, oppressive environmental regulations and competition;
    • our inability to achieve increased utilization of assets, including rental fleet utilization and monetizing other non-cash balance sheet assets;
    • failure of our customers to continue to rent equipment after expiration of the primary rental term;
    • our ability to economically develop and deploy new technologies and services, including technology to comply with health and environmental laws and regulations;
    • failure to achieve accretive financial results in connection with any acquisitions we may make;
    • fluctuations in interest rates;
    • changes in regulation or prohibition of new or current well completion techniques;
    • competition among the various providers of compression services and products;
    • changes in safety, health and environmental regulations;
    • changes in economic or political conditions in the markets in which we operate;
    • the inherent risks associated with our operations, such as equipment defects, malfunctions, natural disasters and adverse changes in customer, employee and supplier relationships;
    • our inability to comply with covenants in our debt agreements and the decreased financial flexibility associated with our debt;
    • inability to finance our future capital requirements and availability of financing;
    • capacity availability, costs and performance of our outsourced compressor fabrication providers and overall inflationary pressures;
    • impacts of world events, such as acts of terrorism and significant economic disruptions and adverse consequences resulting from possible long-term effects of potential pandemics and other public health crises; and
    • general economic conditions.

    In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to other various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    For More Information, Contact:
    Anna Delgado, Investor Relations
    (432) 262-2700
    IR@ngsgi.com
    www.ngsgi.com

     NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands, except par value)
    (unaudited)
           
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31, 2024
    ASSETS      
    Current Assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $                2,147   $                2,142
    Trade accounts receivable, net of provision for credit losses                 15,415                   15,626
    Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence                 17,343                   18,051
    Federal income tax receivable                 11,263                   11,282
    Prepaid expenses and other                      992                     1,075
    Total current assets                 47,160                   48,176
    Long-term inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence                         —                           —
    Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation               424,856                 415,021
    Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation                 23,570                   22,989
    Other assets                   6,105                     6,342
    Total assets $           501,691   $           492,528
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Current Liabilities:      
    Accounts payable $             14,977   $                9,670
    Accrued liabilities                   7,468                     7,688
    Total current liabilities                 22,445                   17,358
    Long-term debt               168,000                 170,000
    Deferred income taxes                 47,323                   45,873
    Other long-term liabilities                   3,659                     4,240
    Total liabilities               241,427                 237,471
    Commitments and contingencies      
    Stockholders’ Equity:      
    Preferred stock                         —                           —
    Common stock, 30,000 shares authorized, par value $0.01; 13,784 and 13,762 shares issued, respectively                      138                        138
    Additional paid-in capital               118,768                 118,415
    Retained earnings               156,362                 151,508
    Treasury shares, at cost, 1,310 shares for each of the dates presented, respectively               (15,004)                 (15,004)
    Total stockholders’ equity               260,264                 255,057
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $           501,691   $           492,528
    NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except earnings per share)
    (unaudited)
       
      Three months ended
      March 31,
      2025   2024
    Revenue:      
    Rental $             38,910   $             33,734
    Sales                   1,927                     2,503
    Aftermarket services                      546                        670
    Total revenue                 41,383                   36,907
    Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization):      
    Rental                 14,840                   13,114
    Sales                   2,016                     2,180
    Aftermarket services                      271                        500
    Total cost of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization)                 17,127                   15,794
    Selling, general and administrative expense                   5,378                     4,702
    Depreciation and amortization                   8,636                     7,087
    Inventory allowance                         61                           —
    Retirement of rental equipment                      728                             5
    Gain on sale of assets, net                       (54)                           —
    Total operating costs and expenses                 31,876                   27,588
    Operating income                   9,507                     9,319
    Other income (expense):      
    Interest expense                 (3,170)                   (2,935)
    Other income (expense)                         (1)                        193
    Total other income (expense), net                 (3,171)                   (2,742)
    Income before income taxes                   6,336                     6,577
    Provision for income taxes                 (1,482)                   (1,479)
    Net income $                4,854   $                5,098
    Earnings per share:      
    Basic                     0.39                       0.41
    Diluted                     0.38                       0.41
    Weighted average shares outstanding:      
    Basic                 12,462                   12,380
    Diluted                 12,611                   12,465
    NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands)
    (unaudited)
      Three months ended
      March 31,
      2025   2024
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
    Net income $             4,854   $             5,098
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization                 8,636                   7,087
    Inventory allowance                      61                        —
    Retirement of rental equipment                    728                          5
    Gain on sale of assets, net                    (54)                        —
    Amortization of debt issuance costs                    212                      150
    Deferred income taxes                 1,450                   1,456
    Stock-based compensation                    359                      274
    Provision for credit losses                    208                      110
    Loss (gain) on company owned life insurance                      17                    (184)
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
    Trade accounts receivables                        3                 (3,265)
    Inventory                    647                   2,650
    Prepaid expenses and prepaid income taxes                      64                      250
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                 4,617                 (8,380)
    Other                  (535)                      358
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES              21,267                   5,609
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
    Purchase of rental equipment, property and other equipment             (19,256)               (10,932)
    Purchase of company owned life insurance                      —                         (9)
    NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES             (19,256)               (10,941)
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
    Proceeds from credit facility borrowings                 6,000                   8,000
    Repayments of credit facility borrowings               (8,000)                        —
    Payments of other long-term liabilities                      —                    (175)
    Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards                       (6)                        —
    NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES               (2,006)                   7,825
    NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                        5                   2,493
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                 2,142                   2,746
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $             2,147   $             5,239
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
    Interest paid $             3,510   $             6,220
    Income taxes paid $                   16   $                   —
    NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS      
    Accrued purchases of property and equipment $                 524   $                   —
    Right of use asset acquired through an finance lease $                   —   $                 532

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attracting and Retaining World-Class Research Scientists

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today announced a $10 million expansion of the New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST) and the launch of the program’s latest round. The program, which is administered by Empire State Development, has successfully strengthened the State’s translational research capabilities since its launch in 2018. The program provides grants to medical schools to attract and retain world-class translational research scientists in New York State, with the broader aim of cultivating biotech startups and fostering sustained economic growth through high-skill job creation and commercial opportunities. Translational research builds on basic scientific research to find new ways to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Applications for the sixth round of the program will run a full 12 months with rolling reviews, allowing medical schools to submit applications until April 30, 2026. More information can be found on the NYFIRST page of the Empire State Development website.

    “Our NYFIRST program has emerged as a transformative force for scientific advancement, turning New York’s medical institutions into powerhouses that attract the brightest minds in research,” Governor Hochul said. “This $10 million investment reaffirms our dedication to fostering a dynamic life science ecosystem where groundbreaking innovations flourish and create sustainable, high-value jobs throughout our state.”

    Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Through strategic investments like NYFIRST, we’re positioning New York as the premier destination for life science innovation worldwide. When exceptional scientific talent chooses our state, their innovative laboratory discoveries can evolve more quickly into life-changing therapies that can benefit all New Yorkers.”

    The new 12-month application timeframe provides each medical school the flexibility to put forward its best candidate on a schedule that works best—particularly important when coordinating cross-country relocations of researchers and their teams. Medical schools are eligible to apply only once per application cycle. This flexibility ensures that the investigators recruited represent the top candidates in their fields, with benefits to the state’s life science ecosystem continuing well beyond the grant periods. The new application forms are available on the NYFIRST page of the Empire State Development website.

    NYFIRST was launched in 2018 with an initial funding of $15 million. The FY25 Enacted Budget appropriated an additional $10 million for NYFIRST recognizing its potential to drive significant life science economic development across the state. The program provides up to $1.0 million in funding to cover costs related to each investigator’s research, with all funding requirements detailed in the guidelines.

    Since the program’s launch, 12 NYFIRST grants have been awarded to medical schools in New York, bringing new talent to the state and directly creating more than 160 new jobs, including 95 new hires from outside New York State. The recruited researchers have brought approximately $25.7 million in NIH and other funding to their respective New York institutions and have since raised an additional $93.1 million in external funding. All investigators recruited during the first five application cycles have created jobs and continue to work at the schools that recruited them, demonstrating NYFIRST is meeting its objectives.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Statement on U.S. and People’s Republic of China’s Tariff Reversal

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen
    (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Small Business Committees, released the following statement on the United States’ and the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) agreement to temporarily roll back tariffs: 
    “For years, I’ve expressed the need to take strategic and targeted action to counter the People’s Republic of China’s unfair economic practices to safeguard American industries that are key to our national security and economic prosperity. Given the interconnectedness of global supply chains, this only works if we create a unified front with our allies and partners. On both counts, President Trump has done the exact opposite, with only economic damage and uncertainty to show for returning to square one. 
    “Across the board tariffs on allies and adversaries alike have driven up prices for American families and created uncertainty for domestic manufacturers and small business owners. And instead of taking a targeted approach against unfair PRC economic practices, President Trump imposed blanket tariffs that his own Treasury Secretary said were ‘unsustainable’ and then immediately folded to the PRC with little to show for it. 
    “While the administration sows chaos, confusion and calamity, let’s not forget that this whiplash hits everyday families and businesses the hardest. Granite Staters can trust that I’ll continue calling attention to the devastating impacts of President Trump’s policies and pushing back against the damages they cause for our state and country. I’m urging my colleagues to come together to pass my Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act to prevent the President from raising and lowering tariffs on a whim, giving businesses certainty and keeping families’ costs lower.” 
    Senator Shaheen is helping lead efforts in Congress to mitigate the harmful impacts of President Trump’s tariffs. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth last month, Shaheen raised concerns about how the President’s trade war harms defense supply chains and ultimately weakens America’s military readiness. Shaheen also took to the Senate floor to highlight the devastating impacts that President Trump’s tariffs and trade war will have on American families and the economy. In January, Shaheen introduced the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act which would limit the president’s ability to leverage sweeping tariffs that increase costs for American consumers and families. Her effort to pass this bill by unanimous consent was blocked by Senate Republicans. In recent months, Shaheen has traveled across the Granite State to visit businesses including Chatila’s Bakery, C&J, DCI Furniture, Mount Cabot Maple, American Calan Inc. and NH Ball Bearings to hear directly from Granite Staters impacted by the administration’s tariffs.      

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Environmental Crimes Bulletin – April 2025

    Source: United States Attorneys General

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    In This Issue:


    Cases by District/Circuit


    District/Circuit Case Name Conduct/Statute(s)
    District of Alaska United States v. Jason Christenson Tampering with a Monitoring Device/Clean Air Act
    United States v. Matanuska Diesel, LLC, et al. Tampering with a Monitoring Device/ Clean Air Act, Conspiracy
    Western District of Arkansas United States v. Redemption Repairs & Performance Tampering with a Monitoring Device/Clean Air Act
    Southern District of California United States v. Dumitru Cicai Pesticide Smuggling
    United States v. Sarmad Ghaled Dafer, et al. Monkey Smuggling/ Conspiracy
    Southern District of Florida United States v. Royce Gillham Biofuel Credits/Conspiracy, False Claims, Wire Fraud
    Southern District of Georgia United States v. Justin Taylor Tampering with a Monitoring Device/Conspiracy, Tax
    District of Maryland United States v. Idrissa Bagayoko Pesticide Sales/FIFRA, HMTA
    District of Massachusetts United States v. John D. Murphy Dog Fighting/Animal Welfare Act
    Eastern District of Michigan United States v. Tribar Technologies, Inc. Wastewater Discharges/Clean Water Act
    District of Montana United States v. Mold Wranglers, et al. Lead Paint Abatement/False Claims Act/Toxic Substances Control Act, Knowing Endangerment
    United States v. Melanie Ann Carlin Lead Paint Disclosures/Toxic Substances Control Act
    District of New Jersey United States v. Johnnie Lee Nelson, et al. Dog Fighting/Animal Fighting Venture, Conspiracy
    United States v. Antonio Pereira, et al. Scallop Harvesting/ Conspiracy, Obstruction
    Eastern District of New York United States v. Charles Limmer Butterfly Smuggling/ Conspiracy
    United States v. John Waldrop, et al. Bird Mounts/Conspiracy, Endangered Species Act
    Southern District of New York United States v. Jose Correa Asbestos Removal/Clean Air Act
    District of Oregon United States v. Chamness Dirt Works, Inc., et al. Asbestos Removal/Clean Air Act
    United States v. J.H. Baxter & Co., Inc. et al. Hazardous Waste Treatment and Emissions/Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, False Statement
    Middle District of Pennsylvania United States v. Ryan Spencer Tampering with a Monitoring Device/Clean Air Act, Conspiracy
    Western District of Pennsylvania United States v. Dale A. Smith Ginseng Sales/ Conspiracy, Lacey Act
    District of Rhode Island United States v. Onill Vasquez Lozada, et al. Cockfighting/Animal Welfare Act
    District of South Carolina United States v. Lauren DeLoach Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones/Lacey Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act
    Northern District of Texas United States v. Dlubak Glass Company Hazardous Waste Storage/False Statement
    Southern District of Texas United States v. Priscilla Sanchez Monkey Smuggling/Lacey Act
    Western District of Texas United States v. Aghorn Operating, Inc., et al. Employee Death/Clean Air Act, False Statement, Safe Drinking Water Act, Worker Safety
    Western District of Virginia United States v. Coby Brummett Ginseng Digging/ Unauthorized Removal Natural Product from Park
    Eastern District of Washington United States v. Pavel Ivanovich Turlak, et al. Tampering with a Monitoring Device/Clean Air Act, Conspiracy, False Claims, Wire Fraud
    Western District of Washington United States v. Joel David Ridley Eagle Killing/Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Firearm
    Northern District of West Virginia United States v. Michael Kandis Reptile Trafficking/Lacey Act

    Recently Charged


    United States v. Ryan Spencer

    • No. 1:25-CR-00100 (Middle District of Pennsylvania)
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorneys RJ Powers and Ron Sarachan
    • AUSA David Williams

    On April 4, 2025, prosecutors filed an information charging Ryan Spencer with conspiring to impede the lawful functions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and to violate the Clean Air Act (CAA), as well as substantive CAA violations (18 U.S.C. § 371; 42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(2)(C)).

    Between 2013 and March 2024, Spencer, a Service Manager at Pro Diesel Werks, LLC, along with Pro Diesel Werks owner Roy Ladell Weaver and others, disabled the hardware emissions control systems on the diesel vehicles of Pro Diesel Werks’ customers (a practice referred to as a “delete” or “deleting”), defeating the systems’ ability to reduce pollutant gases and particulate matter emitted into the atmosphere. The information further alleges that Spencer and his co-conspirators also tampered with the emissions diagnostic systems on the vehicles to prevent the diagnostic system software from monitoring the emission control system hardware deletes (a practice referred to as a “tune” or “tuning”).

    On February 19, 2025, a grand jury indicted Weaver and Pro Diesel Werks on similar charges.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: Middle District of Pennsylvania | Dauphin County Man Charged With Violations of Clean Air Act and Conspiring to Defraud the United States and Violate the Clean Air Act | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Joel David Ridley

    • No. 2:25-mj-00175 (Western District of Washington)
    • AUSA Celia Ann Lee

    On April 7, 2025, a court unsealed a complaint charging Joel David Ridley, a member of the Lummi Nation, with violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and for illegally possessing a firearm (16 U.S.C. § 668(a); 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1)).

    According to the complaint, on February 23, 2025, a witness on the Lummi Reservation heard a gunshot while walking his dog. As he walked home, the witness heard a second shot and saw a person pick up an eagle from the ground. As the witness was on the phone with police, he saw another eagle fall from a tree on his property. The eagle was badly injured. Police captured the surviving eagle and later transported it to the Humane Society.

    Shortly after meeting with the witness, police encountered an SUV in the area that matched the description provided by the reporting party.  A records check revealed the vehicle belonged to Ridley. When police responded to the residence, they observed a dead eagle in the back seat of Ridley’s vehicle.

    Police obtained a search warrant for Ridley’s vehicle and found a dead eagle and a .22 caliber Savage rifle concealed between the rear seats. Ridely is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior conviction.

    Both juvenile bald eagles were taken to the Washington State Humane Society and found to have suffered gunshot wounds. The surviving eagle had to be euthanized.

    While the Lummi Tribe is permitted to possess, distribute, and transport bald or golden eagles found dead within Indian Country, the permit does not authorize the taking of eagles by gunshot, poison, or trapping.

    The Lummi Nation Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: Western District of Washington | Member of Lummi Nation charged federally with illegal firearms possession and killing protected bald eagles | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Dumitru Cicai

    • No. 3:25-mj-01628 (Southern District of California)
    • AUSA Emily Allen

    On April 8, 2025, prosecutors filed a complaint charging Dumitru Cicai with smuggling twenty-four one-liter bottles of “Taktic” pesticide into the United States (18 U.S.C. § 545).

    On March 31, 2025, Cicai drove into the United States at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Cicai told the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) primary inspection officer that he had nothing to declare. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the primary officer discovered multiple pieces of natural wood branches in the vehicle’s trunk and large bottles concealed in black bags.

    When questioned by the secondary CBP officer, Cicai said he only had wood to declare, nothing else. Upon closer inspection, officers found 24 bottles of pesticide labeled “Taktic.”

    “Taktic” contains the active ingredient amitraz at an emulsifiable concentration of 12.5 percent. Under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, amitraz in this form is a cancelled and unregistered pesticide in the United States.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division and Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation. 


    United States v. Jason Christenson

    • No. 3:25-CR-00030 (District of Alaska)
    • AUSA Ainsley McNerney
    • RCEC Karla Perrin

    On April 25, 2025, prosecutors filed an information charging Jason Christenson with tampering with a Clean Air Act (CAA) monitoring device and CAA false statements (42 U.S.C. §§ 7413(c)(2)(C), (c)(2)(A)).

    Between October 2019 and March 2024, Christenson tampered with monitoring methods required to be maintained under the CAA by altering the emissions control equipment on approximately 170 diesel trucks. Christenson and his business, Elite Diesel Performance, also modified the onboard diagnostic systems of the vehicles to prevent them from detecting the fact that this equipment had been removed.

    On May 1, 2021, Christenson submitted a response to a Request for Information sent by the Environmental Protection Agency that contained false statements. Specifically, for the question asking whether he or his business had manufactured, sold, or installed any defeat devices, Christenson responded ‘no.’ In truth, he had installed more than 100 defeat devices on diesel trucks between January 2019 and January 2021.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation.


    Guilty Pleas


    United States v. Priscilla Sanchez

    • No. 5:25-CR-00254 (Southern District of Texas)
    • AUSA Torie Sailor

    On April 1, 2025, Priscilla Sanchez pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act for attempting to import five spider monkeys, a protected species, into the United States from Mexico (16 U.S.C. §§ 3372(a)(2), 3373(d)(1)(A)). Sentencing is scheduled for July 1, 2025.

    On January 13, 2025, Sanchez attempted to enter the U.S. at the Port of Entry, near Laredo, Texas, driving an SUV. Customs and Border Protection officers referred her to secondary screening. Officers discovered a duffle bag with five monkeys wearing diapers concealed inside of it. Authorities confirmed they were spider monkeys, which are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Sanchez admitted to keeping monkeys at her house and selling them for between $300 and $500 each. She also knew it was illegal to do so.

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation.

    Case photo of monkeys seized by CBP agents.


    United States v. Lauren DeLoach

    • No. 9:25-CR-00164 (District of South Carolina)
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Ryan Connors
    • AUSA Winston Holliday
    • AUSA Elle Klein

    On April 10, 2025, Lauren DeLoach pleaded guilty to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Lacey Act trafficking for importing and selling sperm whale teeth and bones (16 U.S.C. §§ 1372(a)(4)(B), 3372(a)(1), 3373(b)(1)(B)).

    DeLoach operated a home decoration store in St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Between September 2021 and September 2024, he imported sperm whale parts to South Carolina, with at least 30 shipments coming from Australia, Latvia, Norway, and Ukraine. DeLoach instructed suppliers to label the items as “plastic” or “resin” so they would not be seized by U.S. Customs authorities. DeLoach acknowledged selling the teeth and bones from July 2022 through September 2024, in violation of the Lacey Act. He sold at least 85 items on eBay worth more than $18,000, and agents seized approximately $20,000 worth of sperm whale parts from DeLoach’s residence while executing a search warrant.

    Laboratory analysis confirmed the teeth and bones belonged to sperm whales, which are a protected species.

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: District of South Carolina | South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty for Illegally Importing and Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Dale A. Smith

    • No. 1:21-CR-00031 (Western District of Pennsylvania)
    • AUSA Paul Sellers

    On April 21, 2025, Dale A. Smith pleaded guilty to conspiracy and to violating the Lacey Act for illegally purchasing American ginseng (18 U.S.C. § 371; 16 U.S.C. §§ 3372(a)(2)(B), 3373(d)(l)(B)).

    As the owner and operator of Alleghany Mountain Ginseng, Smith possessed licenses to deal wild American ginseng in Pennsylvania and New York. Between September 2018 and January 2020, he purchased wild ginseng in Pennsylvania from buyers who informed him that they harvested it from New York without required certifications. Smith then submitted falsified Ginseng Dealer Quarterly Reports stating he purchased legally harvested ginseng from Pennsylvania, when in fact the ginseng came from New York.

    The United States Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Matanuska Diesel, LLC, et al.

    • No. 3:23-CR-00109 (District of Alaska)
    • AUSA Jennifer Ivers
    • RCEC Karla Perrin

    On April 23, 2025, Brendan Trevors entered into a pretrial diversion agreement, pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act (18 U.S.C. § 371). The charge will be dismissed in 18 months if Trevors complies with all the conditions in the agreement. This includes paying a $16,000 fine and restoring his vehicle back to original emission control parameters.

    Between July 2020 and June 2022, Matanuska Diesel, LLC, company owner Mackenzie Spurlock, and former co-owner Trevors, removed air pollution control equipment and tampered with federally mandated monitoring devices on diesel vehicles. The process of removing emissions control systems and reprogramming a vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system is known as “deleting” and “tuning.” These unlawful modifications result in a significant increase in pollutants emitted by the vehicle. The defendants tampered with approximately nine trucks, charging between $1,200 and $5,000 for those services.

    Matanuska and Spurlock are scheduled for trial to begin on October 20, 2025, for conspiring to violate the CAA and multiple substantive CAA violations (18 U.S.C. § 371; 42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(2)(C)).

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Onill Vasquez Lozada, et al.

    • No. 1:24-CR-00075 (District of Rhode Island)
    • ECS Assistant Chief Stephen DaPonte
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Gary Donner
    • AUSA John McAdams

    On April 29, 2025, Onill Vasquez Lozada pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing, sponsoring, and exhibiting birds in an animal fighting venture in violation of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. § 2156(a)(1), (b), (d); 18 U.S.C. § 49(a)). Sentencing is scheduled for July 29, 2025.

    Lozada is one of six defendants charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with a cockfighting operation. According to the indictment, on March 6, 2022, Miguel Delgado hosted a series of individual cockfights, known as “derbies,” at his Providence home. Delgado is also charged with sponsoring and exhibiting roosters in an animal fighting venture on multiple dates, buying and transporting sharp instruments, or “gaffs,” for use in the cockfights, and unlawfully possessing roosters for use in an animal fighting venture.

    Antonio Ledee Rivera and Lozada were charged with unlawfully possessing roosters in April 2021 for use in an animal fighting venture and for sponsoring and exhibiting roosters at a March 2022 derby at Delgado’ s home. Rivera was also charged in connection with an earlier derby at Delgado’ s home.

    Germidez Kingsley Jamie, Jose Rivera, and Luis Castillo are charged with sponsoring and exhibiting roosters at an animal fighting venture at the March 2022 derby. Jamie and Jose Rivera are also charged with one count of buying and transporting gaffs for use in an animal fighting venture.

    The Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the Postal Inspection Service, the Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigation, and the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals conducted the investigation. The following agencies also assisted: the U.S. Marshals Service; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Rhode Island State Police; Massachusetts State Police; Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Law Enforcement Division; and Providence, Woonsocket, and Attleboro, MA, Police Departments.


    United States v. Michael Kandis

    • No. 5:25-CR-00005 (Northern District of West Virginia)
    • ECS Trial Attorney Lauren Steele
    • AUSA Max Nogay

    On April 30, 2025, Michael Kandis pleaded guilty to a Lacey Act Trafficking offense (16 U.S.C. §§ 3372(a)(2)(A), 3373(d)(2)).

    Kandis is a reptile dealer in Wheeling, West Virginia. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) conservation officers became acquainted with Kandis through a long-term investigation in which they operated in a covert capacity at various reptile shows throughout the Midwest.

    During their investigation, the IDNR officers conducted several wildlife transactions involving Kandis. In October 2019, Kandis purchased 47 snakes from undercover officers, 25 of which were bullsnakes, for a total price of $1,415. The sale was conducted in Noblesville, Indiana. Bullsnakes are a native species in Indiana, and it is illegal to sell them under Indiana law. Kandis later transported the snakes from Indiana to West Virginia to sell.

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources conducted the investigation.


    Sentencings


    United States v. Pavel Ivanovich Turlak, et al.

    • No. 2:24-CR-00057 (Eastern District of Washington)
    • AUSA Dan Fruchter
    • AUSA Jacob Brooks
    • RCEC Gwendolyn Brooks

    On April 2, 2025, a court sentenced Pavel Ivanovich Turlak, and his Spokane-based trucking companies: PT Express, LLC; Spokane Truck Service, LLC; and Pauls Trans, LLC. They previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally violate Clean Air Act (CAA) emissions controls and to fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding (42 U.S.C. § 7413 (c)(2)(C);18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 1343, 287). All defendants will complete five-year terms of probation, with the companies subject to an environmental compliance plan. All defendants are jointly and severally responsible for $317,389 in restitution to the Small Business Administration.

    Between August 2017 and November 2023, Turlak purchased illegal “delete tune” packages from Ryan Hugh Milliken and his company, Hardaway Solutions, LLC. They designed this software to disable and defeat emissions controls and monitoring systems required under the CAA. Turlak loaded the delete tunes into the trucks used by his own businesses, as well as trucks of co-conspirators who were customers of Spokane Truck Service, LLC. Milliken created and sold custom software delete tunes to Turlak for vehicles based on specifications Turlak outlined. Turlak then charged as much as $3,500 to diesel truck owners to “delete” and “tune” their vehicles by tampering with their pollution monitoring devices.

    In addition to violating the CAA, Turlak fraudulently obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funding. Between March 2020 and August 2021, Turlak fraudulently applied for and received more than $300,000 in federal funding that was designated to go to eligible small businesses during the pandemic. Turlak and his businesses were not eligible to receive this funding due to their ongoing participation in this criminal conspiracy.

    Milliken and Hardaway Solutions pleaded guilty in November 2024 to conspiracy and to violating the CAA (18 U.S.C. § 371; 42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(2)(C)). They were sentenced in January 2025 to complete five-year terms of probation, during which the company will be responsible for implementing an environmental compliance plan. Both defendants are jointly and severally responsible for paying a $75,000 fine.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation with assistance from the EPA National Enforcement Investigations Center, the Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General, and the Spokane Police Department.


    United States v. Charles Limmer

    • No. 1:23-CR-00405 (Eastern District of New York)
    • AUSA Sean M. Sherman

    On April 3, 2025, a court sentenced Charles Limmer to two years of home detention. Limmer pleaded guilty to conspiracy after prosecutors charged him with Endangered Species Act, Lacey Act, and smuggling violations for trafficking in numerous specimens of butterflies (18 U.S.C. § 371). This protected species is known as “birdwings” due to their exceptional size, angular wings, and birdlike flight. As part of the plea, Limmer forfeited 1,600 specimens.

    Limmer obtained a license in 2016 to import and export wildlife.  After Limmer and his business violated numerous import/export regulations, the Fish and Wildlife Service suspended his license.

    Between October 2022 and September 2023, Limmer and others imported and exported at least 59 illegal shipments containing wildlife, valued at approximately $216,000. They falsely labelled the wildlife as “decorative wall coverings” or “origami paper creations.”

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Idrissa Bagayoko

    • No. 1:23-CR-00265 (District of Maryland)
    • AUSA Kimberly Phillips
    • RCEC Kertisha Dixon
    • RCEC David Lastra

    On April 3, 2025, a court sentenced Idrissa Bagayoko to time served, followed by one year of supervised release to include three months’ home confinement for transporting and selling unregistered pesticides. Bagayoko also will pay $5,640 in restitution to reimburse the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the cost of destroying unregistered pesticides.

    A jury convicted Bagayoko in November 2024 on two counts for transporting and selling the unregistered pesticide Sniper DDVP. The jury found Bagayoko guilty of violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) (7 U.S.C. §§ 136j(a)(1) (A), 136l(b)(1)(B); 49 U.S.C. § 5124).

    Bagayoko owned and operated Maliba Trading, LLC. According to evidence presented at trial, on September 29, 2021, Bagayoko drove from New York to Maryland and sold two boxes of Sniper DDVP to an individual in Maryland. Police later stopped Bagayoko in Elkton, Maryland, with 18 additional boxes of Sniper DDVP containing a total of 1,728 bottles.

    Samples taken from the bottles revealed the presence of dichlorvos. EPA has classified dichlorvos as a probable human carcinogen. In total, the defendant transported more than 330 pounds of dichlorvos (a reportable quantity) without requisite shipping papers.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division, the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General, and the Elkton Maryland Police Department conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: District of Maryland | New York Business Owner Sentenced for Illegally Transporting and Selling Probable Carcinogen | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Redemption Repairs & Performance

    • No. 4:24-CR-40016 (Western District of Arkansas)
    • AUSA Sydney Stanley

    On April 3, 2025, a court sentenced Redemption Repairs & Performance (RRP) to pay a $50,000 fine and complete a three-year term of probation.

    RRP pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act (CAA) for modifying and deleting the emissions control systems of diesel engines and tampering with and rendering inaccurate the vehicles’ onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems (42 U.S.C § 7413(c)(2)(C)).

    RRP is a truck repair shop specializing in diesel engine repairs and performance located in Texarkana, Arkansas. Between May 2020 and October 2022, the company falsified, tampered with, and rendered inaccurate monitoring devices required to be maintained and followed under the CAA. After removing or altering the emission control equipment on diesel trucks, RRP modified the diesel trucks’ OBD systems to prevent detection of the removal and disabling of the equipment. The company performed this service on approximately 50 vehicles, charging between $2,600-$2,700 per truck.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation. 


    United States v. Chamness Dirt Works, Inc., et al.

    • No. 3:24-CR-00430 (District of Oregon)
    • AUSA Bryan Chinwuba
    • RCEC Karla Perrin

    On April 3, 2025, a court sentenced Ryan Richter, Ronald Chamness, Horseshoe Grove, LLC, and Chamness Dirt Works, Inc., for violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

    Property management company Horseshoe Grove pleaded guilty to violating the CAA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for asbestos work practice standards (42 U.S.C. §§ 7412(h),7413(c)(1)). Horseshoe Grove’s owner and operator Ryan Richter pleaded guilty to a CAA negligent endangerment violation (42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(4)). Construction and demolition company Chamness Dirt Works pleaded guilty to violating the CAA NESHAP for asbestos, and company owner and president, Ronald Chamness, pleaded guilty to a CAA negligent endangerment violation (42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(4)).

    Horseshoe Grove and Chamness Dirt Works were sentenced to complete three-year terms of probation. Richter and Ronald Chamness were each sentenced to five-year terms of probation and ordered to remediate the impacted site in accordance with stipulated conditions of probation. No fine was sought against the parties due to the cost of remediating the site to remove any remaining asbestos. The approximate cost of the remediation was $175,000.

    In November 2022, Horseshoe Grove acquired a property in The Dalles, Oregon, which included a mobile home park and two dilapidated apartment buildings. The previous owner provided the new buyers with an asbestos survey from December 2021, which identified more than 5,000 square feet of friable chrysotile asbestos within the two deteriorating buildings, with levels ranging from two percent to 25 percent. The survey also noted non-friable asbestos in various building materials, including siding and flooring, throughout the apartments. Despite these findings, Horseshoe Grove failed to implement the necessary precautions for asbestos removal.

    In March 2023, Chamness Dirt Works began demolishing the two asbestos-laden structures without following proper removal procedures. Chamness did not engage a certified asbestos abatement contractor, did not wet the asbestos-containing debris, and dumped the material in a regular landfill.

    Horseshoe Grove paid Chamness Dirt Works a total of $49,330 for the demolition, which did not meet the required safety standards.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation.


    United States v. John Waldrop, et al.

    • No. 1:23-CR-00378 (Eastern District of New York)
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Ryan Connors
    • AUSA Anna Karamigios

    On April 9, 2025, the court sentenced Dr. John Waldrop and Toney Jones for their involvement in the largest seizure of bird mounts in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) history. Waldrop pleaded guilty to conspiracy to smuggle wildlife and Endangered Species Act (ESA) violations. He was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine and will complete a three-year term of probation (18 U.S.C. § 371; 16 U.S.C. §§ 1538(e), 1540(b)(1)). This is one of the largest fines ever imposed in an ESA case. Jones was sentenced to complete a six-month term of probation for violating the ESA (16 U.S.C. §§ 1538(e), 1540(b)(1)).

    Over a period of five years, Waldrop illegally imported thousands of museum-quality taxidermy bird mounts and preserved eggs to build a personal collection. His collection of 1,401 taxidermy bird mounts and 2,594 eggs included:

    • Four eagles protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
    • 179 bird and 193 egg species listed in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and
    • 212 bird and 32 egg species protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

    This included extremely rare specimens such as three eggs from the Nordmann’s greenshank, an Asian shorebird with only 900 to 1,600 remaining birds in the wild.

    Between 2016 and 2020, Waldrop imported birds and eggs without the required declarations and permits. After USFWS inspectors at John F. Kennedy International Airport and elsewhere intercepted several shipments, Waldrop recruited Jones, who worked on his Georgia farm, to receive the packages. Jones also deposited approximately $525,000 in a bank account that Waldrop then used to pay for the imports and hide his involvement. Waldrop and Jones used online sales sites such as eBay and Etsy to buy birds and eggs from around the world, including Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

    In total, Waldrop spent more than $1.2 million to illegally build this collection. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Waldrop abandoned his collection, which was distributed to the USFWS forensic laboratory, the Smithsonian, and other museums and universities.

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: Office of Public Affairs | Two Men Sentenced in Largest-Ever Bird Mount Trafficking Case | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. John D. Murphy

    • No. 1:24-CR-10074 (District of Massachusetts)
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Matthew Morris
    • AUSA Danial Bennett
    • AUSA Kaitlin Brown
    • ECS Paralegal Jonah Fruchtman

    On April 9, 2025, a court sentenced John D. Murphy to nine months’ incarceration, and three months and one day of home confinement, followed by three years’ supervised release. Murphy was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. Murphy pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act for possessing dogs to use in an animal fighting venture (7 U.S.C. § 2156(b)).

    Prosecutors charged Murphy after investigators identified him on recorded calls discussing dog fighting in a separate investigation. Subsequent court-authorized searches of his Facebook accounts revealed Murphy’s extensive involvement in dogfighting.

    On June 7, 2023, authorities executed a search warrant at Murphy’s residence and another home, seizing 13 pit bull-type dogs. Several dogs exhibited scarring consistent with animal fighting. Authorities also recovered equipment used in fights, including syringes, anabolic steroids, a skin stapler, forceps, and equipment and literature for training dogs.

    The investigation revealed that Murphy often communicated with other dogfighters via Facebook and posted dogfighting-related photos to his Facebook account. Additionally, Murphy posted videos depicting pit bull-type dogs tethered to treadmills commonly used to physically condition dogs for fighting.

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation with assistance from the following agencies: Homeland Security Investigations; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service; U.S. Marshals Service; Maine State Police; New Hampshire State Police; Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor; Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and Police Departments in Hanson, Boston, and Acton, Massachusetts.

    Related Press Release: District of Massachusetts | Massachusetts Man Sentenced to More Than a Year in Prison for Dogfighting | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Jose Correa

    • No. 1:24-CR-00685 (Southern District of New York)
    • AUSA Alexandra Rothman

    On April 10, 2025, a court sentenced Jose Correa to pay a $10,000 fine and complete a two-year term of probation. Correa pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act for negligently releasing asbestos into the ambient air (42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(4)).

    Between November and December 2022, Correa removed asbestos-containing floor tiles and mastic from a supermarket in Manhattan without hiring an asbestos abatement contractor. Instead, the material was removed by construction workers who were not provided with protective gear, thereby releasing asbestos into the ambient air and placing the workers in imminent danger of death and serious bodily injury.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Coby Brummett

    • No. 1:24-PO-00040 (Western District of Virginia)
    • AUSA Corey Hall

    On April 11, 2025, a court sentenced Coby Brummett to 30 days’ incarceration with credit for time served. Brummett was also ordered to pay more than $6,200 in restitution for illegally digging and removing ginseng from within the boundaries of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Additionally, Brummett is banned from the Park for three years (36 C.F.R. § 2.1(c)(3)).

    An investigation by Park Service rangers determined that Brummett dug up more than 300 ginseng roots from within the confines of the park.

    The restitution will be paid to the National Park Service, which conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: Western District of Virginia | Virginia Man Sentenced for Ginseng Poaching at National Park | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Royce Gillham

    • No. 2:24-CR-14046 (Southern District of Florida)
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Adam Cullman
    • AUSA Daniel Funk

    On April 11, 2025, a court ordered Royce Gillham to pay $2,857,029 in restitution to ACT Fuels.

    This is in addition to the court’s sentence of 37 months’ incarceration, followed by three years of supervised release, ordered on March 14, 2025. Gillham, the former general manager of a biofuel producer based in Fort Pierce, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud and conspiring to make false claims (18 U.S.C.§ 371).

    This biofuel company produced and sold renewable fuel and fuel credits and claimed to turn various feedstocks into biodiesel. When reporting the number of gallons produced to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Gillham and his employer vastly overstated their production volume in an effort to generate more credits. When auditors sought more information from the company, Gillham and his co-conspirators gave them false information about their fuel production and customers.

    The scheme generated more than $7 million in fraudulent EPA renewable fuels credits and sought over $6 million in fraudulent tax credits connected to the purported production of biodiesel.

    ACT Fuels purchased the fraudulent fuel credits in question and had to buy replacement credits when authorities found that Gillham’s company produced fraudulent renewable identification numbers or RINs.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Mold Wranglers, et al.

    • No. 6:24-CR-00025 (District of Montana)
    • AUSA Ryan Weldon

    On April 14, 2025, a court sentenced Mold Wranglers, Inc., a Kalispell-based hazardous material mitigation company, to pay a $50,000 fine, and complete a two-year term of probation, to include an environmental compliance plan. The company also will pay $348,000 in restitution to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Mold Wranglers pleaded guilty to a False Claims Act conspiracy for filing false claims with the VA for lead paint abatement work that was never performed (18 U.S.C. § 286).

    Between 2018 and 2019, Mold Wranglers claimed it performed lead abatement work at the Freedom’s Path Fort Harrison facility. The project consisted of converting residential units for low-income veterans and their families. Mold Wranglers submitted documentation to the VA for work including painting over lead-based paint with encapsulating paint. However, the company failed to comply with federal regulations governing lead work, as its employees were not certified to handle lead, and it did not notify the Environmental Protection Agency of the work as required.

    Additionally, Mold Wranglers applied the encapsulating paint in a manner inconsistent with the manufacturer’s specifications.

    The agreement the company made with the VA specified it was not performing an actual abatement but merely “aesthetically repairing the paint and finishing the homes.” Despite this agreement, the company submitted 11 false payment requests, claiming to have performed lead abatement work, and received a total of $456,000 in federal funds for work that did not meet the necessary standards for lead abatement.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division and Office of Inspector General, The Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: District of Montana | Helena real estate agent convicted of felony and fined $150,000 for failing to provide lead-based paint disclosures for veterans residing in Fort Harrison rental housing | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Melanie Ann Carlin

    • No. 6:24-CR-00024 (District of Montana)
    • AUSA Ryan Weldon

    On April 14, 2025, a court sentenced Melanie Ann Carlin to pay a $150,000 fine and complete a three-year term of probation. Carlin pleaded guilty to violating the knowing endangerment provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act for failing to provide required lead-based paint disclosures to veterans residing at Freedom’s Path Fort Harrison in Helena, Montana (15 U.S.C. § 2615(b)(2)(A)). Carlin’s actions led to the exposure of veterans and their families to dangerous levels of lead, a hazardous substance known to cause serious health issues, particularly for children.

    Carlin owns a property management company called 406 Properties, Inc. She was responsible for overseeing rental units at Freedom’s Path, a housing facility with units built prior to 1978. The facility provided affordable homes for veterans and their families. Between September 2019 and September 2021, Carlin knowingly failed to provide mandated lead disclosures. Carlin knew that the property was built before 1978, which meant that the presence of lead paint was likely.

    In 2019, after receiving an email from the Montana Department of Commerce about lead paint concerns, Carlin signed and submitted forms for the units, falsely indicating that they were either free of lead paint or built after 1978. Despite having first-hand knowledge that lead paint was present in the buildings, Carlin continued to neglect her duty to disclose this information to tenants.

    In September 2021, an 18-month-old child living in one of the units ingested lead paint chips.

    Subsequent medical tests revealed the child had dangerously high blood lead levels and required lead poisoning treatment. Carlin admitted to agents that she knew about the lead paint disclosure requirement but failed to give residents the required notice. Carlin’s failure to act placed veterans and their families at imminent risk of serious harm.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division, The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development conducted the investigation.

    Related Press Release: District of Montana | Helena real estate agent convicted of felony and fined $150,000 for failing to provide lead-based paint disclosures for veterans residing in Fort Harrison rental housing | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Aghorn Operating, Inc., et al.

    On April 15, 2025, Aghorn Operating, Inc., Trent Day, and Kodiak Roustabout, Inc., entered guilty pleas and were sentenced in relation to Worker Safety, Clean Air Act (CAA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations. Day pleaded guilty to a CAA negligent endangerment charge and was sentenced to serve five months’ incarceration, followed by one year of supervised release (42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(4)). Aghorn pleaded guilty to CAA negligent endangerment and an Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) willful violation count for the death of an employee, Jacob Dean, and his wife, Natalee Dean (42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(4); 29 U.S.C. § 666(e)). Aghorn was sentenced to pay a $1 million fine and complete a two-year term of probation. Kodiak pleaded guilty to making a materially false statement (18 U.S.C. §1001) regarding well integrity testing that is required under the SDWA and was sentenced to pay a $400,000 fine and complete a one-year term of probation.

    Aghorn owns and operates oil wells and leases in Texas. Kodiak performed oilfield support and maintenance services for Aghorn. Day was a vice president for both Aghorn and Kodiak. The CAA and OSHA charges stem from the defendants releasing hydrogen sulfide that caused the deaths of Aghorn employee, Jacob Dean, and his wife, Natalee Dean. Both victims were overcome by hydrogen sulfide at Aghorn’s facility in Odessa. Aghorn and Day later obstructed the investigation into the Deans’ deaths. The SDWA-related violation stems from false statements made by Kodiak regarding the mechanical integrity of Aghorn injection wells in forms and pressure charts filed with the State of Texas Railroad Commission. In addition to the fine, Aghorn will guarantee that at least 33 tests conducted for Aghorn wells during its year of probation are witnessed or conducted by a third party.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation, with assistance from the Texas Railroad Commission, Ector County Environmental Enforcement, and the Odessa Fire Department.

    Related Press Release: Office of Public Affairs | Oilfield Company, Its Executive, and a Support Services Company Plead Guilty and Are Sentenced for Worker Safety, Clean Air Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act Violations Resulting in the Death of an Employee and His Spouse | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Justin Taylor

    • No. 6:24-CR-00013 (Southern District of Georgia)
    • AUSA Darron J. Hubbard

    On April 15, 2025, a court sentenced Justin Taylor to complete a five-year term of probation and pay $279,642 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service. Taylor pleaded guilty to conspiracy to tamper with a monitoring device and filing a fraudulent tax return (18 U.S.C. § 371; 26 U.S.C. § 7206(1)).

    Between January 2018 and January 2021, Taylor worked as a mechanic. Using a high-powered computer that supported diagnostic tools for heavy-duty logging equipment, Taylor performed emission-control “deletes” for more than 200 owners of diesel engines.

    The changes Taylor made to the emission controls on those machines disabled the electronic monitoring devices and methods required under the Clean Air Act. Taylor routinely charged $2,000 for this service, earning more than $1.2 million during this period while reporting only $166,853 in income.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Johnnie Lee Nelson, et al.

    • No. 1:23-CR-00787 (District of New Jersey)
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Ethan Eddy
    • AUSA Michelle Goldman

    On April 16, 2025, a court sentenced Johnnie Lee Nelson to complete a two-year term of probation to include one year of home confinement. Nelson also will perform 100 hours of community service. Nelson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess, train, and transport dogs for an animal fighting venture and to sponsor and exhibit dogs in an animal fighting venture (18 U.S.C. § 371).

    On March 23, 2019, officers responded to an emergency call at an auto body garage in Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey. They found a fighting pit in the garage, along with two pit bull-type dogs, still fighting, that had been placed into an inoperable car on a lift in the garage as the participants fled on foot. The dogs later died from injuries they sustained while fighting. Officers also found an uninjured pit bull-type dog in a car just outside the garage, along with a rudimentary veterinary suture and skin staple kit in a bag.

    Evidence revealed that Nelson’s co-defendant, Tommy Watson, organized the fight, and that their dog was scheduled for the next fight on deck. They jointly possessed and trained this dog for this particular fight, as shown by cell phone video evidence. Nelson and Watson participated in a dog fighting operation they called “From Da Bottom Kennels.” From Da Bottom Kennels and others live-streamed dog fight videos from that garage via the Telegram app. Watson is scheduled for trial to begin on June 4, 2025.

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Sarmad Ghaled Dafer, et al.

    • Nos. 3:24-CR-00615, 23-CR-01879 (Southern District of California)
    • AUSA Sabrina L. Feve
    • AUSA Robert Miller
    • Former AUSA Melanie Pierson

    On April 18, 2025, a court sentenced Sarmad Ghaled Dafer to four months’ incarceration, followed by three years’ supervised release, to include 180 days of home confinement. Dafer also will pay $23,502 in restitution to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reimburse costs for quarantining three Mexican spider monkeys at the San Diego Zoo. Dafer is jointly and severally responsible along with co-defendant Sarkon Yonan Hanna for the restitution.

    On August 14, 2023, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a man and woman attempting to drive a van into the United States from Mexico. During an initial inspection, a CBP officer discovered an animal carrier hidden behind the rear seat that contained live monkeys. The CBP officer referred the occupants and vehicle for a secondary examination. Officers found three baby spider monkeys hidden in the van. The officers seized the monkeys and placed them in quarantine.

    A search of the co-conspirator’s phone led to evidence that Dafer purchased and coordinated the smuggling of monkeys across the border on three occasions, between June 2022 and August 2023.

    Baby Mexican spider monkeys continue to nurse throughout their first year and ordinarily are not fully weaned and independent until they turn two. Most baby Mexican spider monkeys will continue to stay close to their mothers until they are approximately four years old.

    Dafer’s Facebook messages and photos show that he intentionally sought baby monkeys to make the smuggling process easier. He even posted a photo of a baby spider monkey under a heat lamp in a small cage. This suggests that Dafer knew that the baby monkey he was selling had been prematurely separated from its mother.

    Mexican spider monkey mothers will not voluntarily relinquish their young and the entire troop of spider monkeys will try to defend the mother and baby from perceived threats. Consequently, to capture the babies, poachers will typically have to kill or harm the mother and entire troop. In this case, genetic analysis confirmed the three babies each had different mothers.

    Dafer pleaded guilty to conspiracy, and Hanna pleaded guilty to smuggling (18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 545.) Hanna was sentenced on March 14, 2025, to time served, followed by two years’ supervised release, along with the restitution. Hanna was in the car that attempted to smuggle the three monkeys into the United States from Mexico on August 14, 2023.

    Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation. 

    Case photo of two of the three monkeys rescued by CBP.

    Related Press Release: Southern District of California | Wildlife Trafficker Sentenced for Smuggling Baby Spider Monkeys | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Antonio Pereira, et al.

    • Nos. 3:24-CR-00824, 3:25-CR-00001 (District of New Jersey)
    • ECS Trial Attorney Christopher Hale
    • AUSA Kelly Lyons

    On April 22, 2025, a court sentenced Antonio Periera to pay a $4,000 fine and complete a two-year term of probation. Periera and co-defendant Darren McClave pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice (18 U.S.C. § 371). McClave is scheduled for sentencing on June 30, 2025.

    McClave, a captain of a clam vessel based out of New Jersey, participated in a scheme to illegally harvest and sell excess scallops, violating federal fishing regulations. While clam vessels are allowed to take a limited quantity of scallops as bycatch, McClave routinely exceeded these limits and sold the surplus to Pereira, a seafood dealer. To cover up the overfishing, McClave and Pereira worked together to falsify the Fishing Vessel Trip Reports and Dealer Reports required by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation.


    United States v. J.H. Baxter & Co., Inc. et al.

    • No. 6:24-CR-00441 (District of Oregon)
    • ECS Trial Attorney Stephen Foster
    • ECS Trial Attorney Rachel M. Roberts
    • AUSA William M. McLaren
    • RCEC Karla G. Perrin
    • ECS Law Clerk Maria Wallace

    On April 22, 2025, a court sentenced J.H. Baxter & Co., Inc., and J.H. Baxter & Co., a California Limited Partnership, collectively, to pay a total of $1.5 million in criminal fines. In addition, both companies were ordered to serve five-year terms of probation. The companies’ president, Georgia Baxter-Krause, was sentenced to 90 days’ incarceration, followed by one year of supervised release.

    The two companies (collectively J.H. Baxter) were responsible for a wood treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon. Both pleaded guilty to charges of illegally treating hazardous waste and knowingly violating the Clean Air Act (CAA) (42 U.S.C. § 6928(d)(2)(A); 42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(1)). Baxter-Krause pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements in violation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 U.S.C. § 6928 (d)(3)).

    J.H. Baxter used hazardous chemicals to treat and preserve wood at its Eugene facility. The wastewater from the wood preserving processes was hazardous waste. J.H. Baxter operated a wastewater treatment unit to treat and evaporate the waste. For years, however, when the facility accumulated too much water on site, employees transferred this water to a wood treatment retort to “boil it off,” greatly reducing the volume. J.H. Baxter would then remove the waste that remained, label it as hazardous waste, and ship it offsite for disposal.

    J.H. Baxter was never issued a RCRA permit to treat its waste in this manner. The facility was also subject to CAA emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants. However, employees were directed to open all vents on the retorts, allowing discharges to the surrounding air.

    State inspectors requested information about J.H. Baxter’s practice of boiling off hazardous wastewater. On two separate occasions, Baxter-Krause made false statements in response to these requests regarding the dates the practice took place, and which retorts were used. The investigation determined that Baxter-Krause knew J.H. Baxter maintained detailed daily production logs for each retort.

    J.H. Baxter boiled off hazardous process wastewater in its wood treatment retorts on 136 days. Baxter-Krause was also aware that during this time the company used four of its five retorts to boil off wastewater.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation with assistance from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon State Police. 

    Related Press Release: Environment and Natural Resources Division | United States v. J.H. Baxter & Co., Inc. et al. | United States Department of Justice


    United States v. Dlubak Glass Company

    • No. 3:24-CR-00533 (Northern District of Texas)
    • ECS Trial Attorney Lauren Steele
    • ECS Senior Trial Attorney Gary Donner

    On April 29, 2025, a court sentenced Dlubak Glass Company (DGC) to pay a $100,000 fine and complete a four-year term of probation. The company pleaded guilty to making a false statement regarding the storage of hazardous waste (18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(2)).

    DGC is in the business of processing and recycling glass products, including CRT (cathode ray tube) glass. CRTs have three components: a panel, a funnel, and a neck. Both the panel and the funnel are made of glass. CRT funnel glass contains significant amounts of lead, while panel glass typically contains lead in much lower quantities. Because of the presence of lead, used CRTs that are transported, stored, or disposed of can be considered a characteristic hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

    DGC operated facilities in several states, including locations in Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma. Pursuant to a Consent Order, DGC agreed to ship all the CRT glass at its Arizona facility offsite for recycling or disposal as hazardous waste. DGC later shipped approximately 4,000 tons of CRT glass from Yuma, Arizona, to its Texas facility, telling regulators that it would recycle the material by incorporating it into commercial products.

    When Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inspected DGC’s Texas facility they observed piles of CRT glass onsite. DGC’s plant manager told inspectors that the only CRT glass present at the location was “processed panel glass containing no lead.” Dlubak employees later repeated this assertion in a follow-up meeting with TCEQ. However, further investigation determined that the glass in question was composed of both panel and funnel glass, a fact which DGC was aware of when it made these statements to TCEQ.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division conducted the investigation.


    United States v. Tribar Technologies, Inc.

    • No. 2:24-CR-20552 (Eastern District of Michigan)
    • ECS Senior Counsel Kris Dighe
    • AUSA Karen Reynolds
    • RCEC Sasha Reyes

    On April 29, 2025, a court sentenced Tribar Technologies, Inc. (Tribar), to pay a $200,000 fine, complete a five-year term of probation and enact an environmental compliance plan. Tribar also will pay $20,000 in restitution to the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    The company pleaded guilty to negligently violating a pretreatment standard under the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1317(d) and 1319(c)(1)(A)).

    Tribar manufactures automobile parts and presently operates five active plants in southeast Michigan. Plant 5 is a chrome plating facility located in Wixom, Michigan. It uses an electroplating process to apply chrome finishing to plastic automotive parts. Plant 5 generates wastewater that contains chromium compounds, including hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen.

    On July 23, 2022, Plant 5 accumulated approximately 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater containing high concentrations of hexavalent chromium. This wastewater had higher levels of pollutants than the wastewater typically generated from Plant 5 operations. During the week beginning July 25, 2022, Plant 5 employees attempted to treat this wastewater in a holding tank to reduce the amount of hexavalent chromium before putting it into the Plant 5 wastewater treatment system. By the end of the week, the wastewater still contained high concentrations of hexavalent chromium.

    On July 29, 2022, an employee discharged approximately 10,000 gallons of insufficiently treated wastewater from the holding tank into the Plant 5 wastewater treatment system. This discharge activated wastewater treatment system alarms, indicating that the wastewater required further treatment before it could be discharged to the Wixom sanitary sewer system. The employee disabled approximately 460 alarms and discharged the wastewater to the Wixom sanitary sewer system, and ultimately to the Wixom publicly owned treatment works, without completing the treatment necessary to remove chromium from the wastewater, as required by Tribar’s Industrial Pretreatment Program Permit.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. 


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  • MIL-OSI: CPS Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Revenues of $106.9 million compared to $91.7 million in the prior year period
    • Net income of $4.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share
    • Total portfolio balance of $3.615 billion, highest in company history
    • New contract purchases of $451.2 million

    LAS VEGAS, NV, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced earnings of $4.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. This compares to a net income of $4.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024.

    Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $106.9 million, an increase of $15.2 million, or 16.6%, compared to $91.7 million for the first quarter of 2024.  Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2025 were $100.1 million compared to $85.2 million for the 2024 period.  Pretax income for the first quarter of 2025 was $6.8 million compared to pretax income of $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.

    During the first quarter of 2025, CPS purchased $451.2 million of new contracts compared to $457.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, and $346.3 million during the first quarter of 2024. The Company’s receivables totaled $3.615 billion as of March 31, 2025, an increase from $3.491 billion as of December 31, 2024, and an increase from $3.021 billion as of March 31, 2024.

    Annualized net charge-offs for the first quarter of 2025 were 7.54% of the average portfolio as compared to 7.84% for the first quarter of 2024. Delinquencies greater than 30 days (including repossession inventory) were 12.35% of the total portfolio as of March 31, 2025, compared to 12.39% as of March 31, 2024.

    “We started off the year by posting the highest amount in new loan originations for any first quarter in company history,” said Charles E. Bradley, Chief Executive Officer. “This positions us well for the remainder of the year, as we remain focused on driving the company forward.”  

    Conference Call

    CPS announced that it will hold a conference call on May 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2025 operating results. 

    Those wishing to participate can pre-register for the conference call at the following link https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIa727447d5fdf49d4b7da9c96f3d668b7. Registered participants will receive an email containing conference call details for dial-in options. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the schedule start time. A replay will be available beginning two hours after conclusion of the call for 12 months via the Company’s website at https://ir.consumerportfolio.com/investor-relations.

    About Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

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

    Forward-looking statements in this news release include the Company’s recorded figures representing allowances for remaining expected lifetime credit losses, its estimates of fair value (most significantly for its receivables accounted for at fair value), its provision for credit losses, its entries offsetting the preceding, and figures derived from any of the preceding. In each case, such figures are forward-looking statements because they are dependent on the Company’s estimates of losses to be incurred in the future. The accuracy of such estimates may be adversely affected by various factors, which include the following: possible increased delinquencies; repossessions and losses on retail installment contracts; incorrect prepayment speed and/or discount rate assumptions; possible unavailability of qualified personnel, which could adversely affect the Company’s ability to service its portfolio; possible increases in the rate of consumer bankruptcy filings, which could adversely affect the Company’s rights to collect payments from its portfolio; other changes in government regulations affecting consumer credit; possible declines in the market price for used vehicles, which could adversely affect the Company’s realization upon repossessed vehicles; and economic conditions in geographic areas in which the Company’s business is concentrated. Any or all of such factors also may affect the Company’s future financial results, as to which there can be no assurance. Any implication that the results of the most recently completed quarter are indicative of future results is disclaimed, and the reader should draw no such inference. Factors such as those identified above in relation to losses to be incurred in the future may affect future performance.

    Investor Relations Contact

    Danny Bharwani, Chief Financial Officer

    949-753-6811

     
    Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (In thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
           
      Three months ended
      March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Revenues:      
    Interest income $ 101,933     $ 84,288  
    Mark to finance receivables measured at fair value   3,500       5,000  
    Other income   1,441       2,456  
        106,874       91,744  
    Expenses:      
    Employee costs   25,033       24,416  
    General and administrative   13,542       13,753  
    Interest   54,918       41,968  
    Provision for credit losses   (979 )     (1,635 )
    Other expenses   7,558       6,685  
        100,072       85,187  
    Income before income taxes   6,802       6,557  
    Income tax expense   2,108       1,967  
    Net income $ 4,694     $ 4,590  
           
    Earnings per share:      
    Basic $ 0.22     $ 0.22  
    Diluted $ 0.19     $ 0.19  
           
           
    Number of shares used in computing earnings per share:      
    Basic   21,444       21,143  
    Diluted   24,325       24,602  
                   
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)
           
           
      March 31,   December 31,
        2025       2024  
    Assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 29,841     $ 11,713  
    Restricted cash and equivalents   153,637       125,684  
    Finance receivables measured at fair value   3,449,106       3,313,767  
           
    Finance receivables   3,109       5,420  
    Allowance for finance credit losses   (249 )     (433 )
    Finance receivables, net   2,860       4,987  
           
           
    Deferred tax assets, net   826       1,010  
    Other assets   37,336       36,707  
      $ 3,673,606     $ 3,493,868  
           
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:      
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 75,289     $ 70,151  
    Warehouse lines of credit   365,683       410,898  
    Residual interest financing   163,391       99,176  
    Securitization trust debt   2,743,269       2,594,384  
    Subordinated renewable notes   27,547       26,489  
        3,375,179       3,201,098  
           
    Shareholders’ equity   298,427       292,770  
      $ 3,673,606     $ 3,493,868  
                   
    Operating and Performance Data ($ in millions)        
         
        At and for the
        Three months ended
        March 31,
          2025       2024  
             
    Contracts purchased   $ 451.22     $ 346.30  
    Contracts securitized   $ 462.54     $ 300.61  
             
    Total portfolio balance (1)   $ 3,614.55     $ 3,021.19  
    Average portfolio balance (1)   $ 3,572.64     $ 2,993.82  
             
             
    Delinquencies (1)        
    31+ Days     9.75 %     9.98 %
    Repossession Inventory     2.60 %     2.41 %
    Total Delinquencies and Repo. Inventory     12.35 %     12.39 %
             
    Annualized Net Charge-offs as % of Average Portfolio (1)     7.54 %     7.84 %
             
    Recovery rates (1), (2)     27.7 %     33.3 %
                     
      For the
      Three months ended
      March 31,
      2025   2024
      $ (3)   % (4)   $ (3)   % (4)
    Interest income $ 101.93     11.4 %   $ 84.29     11.3 %
    Mark to finance receivables measured at fair value   3.50     0.4 %     5.00     0.7 %
    Other income   1.44     0.2 %     2.46     0.3 %
    Interest expense   (54.92 )   -6.1 %     (41.97 )   -5.6 %
    Net interest margin   51.96     5.8 %     49.78     6.7 %
    Provision for credit losses   0.98     0.1 %     1.64     0.2 %
    Risk adjusted margin   52.94     5.9 %     51.41     6.9 %
    Other operating expenses (5)   (46.13 )   -5.2 %     (44.85 )   -6.0 %
    Pre-tax income $ 6.80     0.8 %   $ 6.56     0.9 %
                               
    (1)  Excludes third party portfolios.
    (2)  Wholesale auction liquidation amounts (net of expenses) as a percentage of the account balance at the time of sale.
    (3)  Numbers may not add due to rounding.
    (4)  Annualized percentage of the average portfolio balance.  Percentages may not add due to rounding.  
    (5)  Total pre-tax expenses less provision for credit losses and interest expense.
                               

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  • MIL-OSI: Resolute Holdings Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resolute Holdings Management, Inc. (“Resolute Holdings”) (Nasdaq: RHLD), an operating management company responsible for providing management services to CompoSecure Holdings, L.L.C. (“CompoSecure Holdings”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CompoSecure, Inc. (“CompoSecure”) (Nasdaq: CMPO), today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ending March 31, 2025. Resolute Holdings reported first quarter earnings per share attributable to common stockholders of ($0.39) and Non-GAAP Fee-Related Earnings per share of ($0.07).

    “The first quarter was foundational for Resolute Holdings, with the spin-off from CompoSecure completed in February. We experienced a higher than normal tax provision and post spin-off professional fees in the quarter but reiterate our expectation for limited profitability for the full year with approximately $3.0mm of quarterly management fee revenue. I am pleased with the team we have assembled and believe our unique combination of permanent capital and differentiated operating capabilities position us well for the future,” said Tom Knott, Resolute Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer.

    Dave Cote, Resolute Holdings’ Executive Chairman added “We are encouraged by the ongoing work to improve operations, drive organic growth, and build a high-performance culture at CompoSecure. In the first quarter, we also increased our efforts to evaluate potential acquisitions and anticipate those efforts to remain significant through 2025 and beyond. We are pleased with our start to the year and remain focused on supporting CompoSecure while rigorously evaluating potential acquisitions that meet our core investment criteria.”

    As a result of the spin-off from CompoSecure and execution of the Management Agreement with CompoSecure Holdings, Resolute Holdings is required to consolidate the financial results of CompoSecure Holdings in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This presentation of financial results does not represent the underlying economics or the positive attributes of Resolute Holdings’ standalone business model, which consist of recurring, long-duration management fees and a relatively fixed expense base. The results of the Resolute Holdings standalone business and associated Non-GAAP Fee-Related Earnings calculation are included below to provide a clear picture of the economic performance of the business directly attributable to shareholders of RHLD. This release includes such results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as well as certain Non-GAAP measures, including Fee-Related Earnings. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

    Resolute Holdings Segment Financial Information (GAAP); Fee-Related Earnings and Fee-Related Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) ($ in thousands except per share figures)
        
        Three months
        ended
        March, 31 2025
    Management fees   $ 1,129  
    Selling, general and administrative expenses     3,926  
    Income from operations     (2,797 )
    Total other income (expense)     (1 )
    Income (loss) before income taxes     (2,798 )
    Income tax (expense)     (568 )
    Net income (loss)     (3,366 )
    Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest      
    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders     (3,366 )
    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted   $ (0.39 )
           
    Adjustments to reconcile Fee-Related Earnings to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders:      
    Add: Equity-based compensation at CompoSecure (1)     1,148  
    Add: Pro forma management fees from Jan 1, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025 (2)     2,046  
    Add: Spin-Off costs (3)     290  
    Net tax impact of adjustments (4)     (724 )
    Fee-Related Earnings     (606 )
    Fee-Related Earnings per share – diluted   $ (0.07 )
    (1) Equity-based compensation required to be reported by Resolute Holdings related to awards issued under the CompoSecure Equity Plan. Equity granted under the CompoSecure Equity Plan relates to CompoSecure Class A common stock and has no impact on Resolute Holdings’ common stock outstanding.
    (2) Incremental management fees as if the CompoSecure Management Agreement was executed on January 1, 2025.
    (3) One-time costs associated with the Spin-Off from CompoSecure.
    (4) Tax-effect of adjustments at a 31% effective tax rate. Only applied to those adjustments that would impact Resolute Holdings’ taxes. Equity-based compensation expense under the CompoSecure Equity Plan is expensed for tax purposes at CompoSecure and not Resolute Holdings.
     

    Exhibit – Structural Relationship & Non-GAAP Financial Summary

    About Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.

    Resolute Holdings (Nasdaq: RHLD) is an alternative asset management platform led by David Cote and Tom Knott that provides operating management services including the oversight of capital allocation strategy, operational practices, and M&A sourcing and execution at CompoSecure Holdings and other managed businesses in the future. Resolute Holdings brings a differentiated approach to long-term value creation through the systematic deployment of the Resolute Operating System, which will create value at both the underlying managed businesses and at Resolute Holdings. For additional information on Resolute Holdings, please refer to Resolute Holdings’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or please visit www.resoluteholdings.com.

    Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management. Although Resolute Holdings believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, Resolute Holdings cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning Resolute Holdings’ expectations regarding personnel, future platform acquisitions, limited profitability for the year ending December 31, 2025, revenues from management fees, the deployment of the Resolute Operating System, market opportunities, possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, and other matters, are forward-looking statements. In some instances, these statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates” or “intends” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. You should not put undue reliance on these statements which speak only as of the date hereof. You should understand that the following important factors, among others, could affect Resolute Holdings’ future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in Resolute Holdings’ forward-looking statements: the timing and amount of the management fees payable to Resolute Holdings, including unexpected fluctuations therein, unexpected changes in costs, risks associated with the implementation of the Resolute Operating System, unexpected market and macroeconomic developments, demand for Resolute Holdings’ services, the ability of Resolute Holdings to grow and manage growth profitably, compete within its industry and attract and retain its key employees; the possibility that Resolute Holdings may be adversely impacted by other global economic, business, competitive and/or other factors, including but not limited to inflationary pressures, volatile interest rates, variable tariff policies or intensified disruptions in the global financial markets; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Resolute Holdings or others; future exchange and interest rates; and other risks and uncertainties, including those under “Risk Factors” in filings that have been made or will be made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Resolute Holdings undertakes no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and that may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Resolute Holdings believes Fee-Related Earnings and Fee-Related Earnings per share are useful to investors in evaluating Resolute Holdings’ financial performance. Resolute Holdings believes that these non-GAAP financial measures depict the performance of the business and underlying economics attributable to Resolute Holdings common stockholders. Fee-Related Earnings and Fee-Related Earnings per share should not be considered as measures of financial performance under U.S. GAAP, and the items excluded from Fee-Related Earnings and Fee-Related Earnings per share are significant components in understanding and assessing Resolute Holdings’ financial performance. Accordingly, these key business metrics have limitations as an analytical tool. They should not be considered as an alternative to net income, net income per share, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

    For investor inquiries, please contact:

    Resolute Holdings
    (212) 256-8405
    info@resoluteholdings.com

     
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.
    ($ in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
                 
           March 31,       December 31, 
        2025   2024
        Unaudited      
    ASSETS            
    CURRENT ASSETS            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 71,017     $ 71,589  
    Accounts receivable     54,188       47,449  
    Inventories, net     47,501       44,833  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     3,450       2,696  
    Deferred tax asset     24       24  
    Total current assets     176,180       166,591  
                 
    Property and equipment, net     21,917       23,448  
    Right of use assets, net     10,238       5,404  
    Derivative asset – interest rate swap     1,996       2,749  
    Deposits and other assets     3,957       3,600  
    Total assets   $ 214,288     $ 201,792  
                 
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)            
    CURRENT LIABILITIES            
    Accounts payable   $ 11,414     $ 5,691  
    Accrued expenses     16,196       20,062  
    Bonus payable     4,199       8,466  
    Commission payable     2,400       2,563  
    Current portion of long-term debt     12,500       11,250  
    Current portion of lease liabilities – operating leases     2,110       2,113  
    Total current liabilities     48,819       50,145  
                 
    Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs     180,713       184,389  
    Lease liabilities, operating leases     8,762       3,888  
    Total liabilities     238,294       238,422  
                 
    Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)            
                 
    Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding            
    Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 8,525,998 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.            
    Additional paid-in capital     14,569       1,544  
    Accumulated deficit     (5,700 )     (2,334 )
    Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)     8,869       (790 )
    Non-controlling interest     (32,875 )     (35,840 )
    Total equity (deficit)     (24,006 )     (36,630 )
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)   $ 214,288     $ 201,792  
                     
    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.
    ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
        Three months ended
        March 31, 
        2025   2024
    Net sales   $ 103,889     $ 104,010  
    Cost of sales     49,342       48,797  
    Gross profit     54,547       55,213  
    Operating expenses:            
    Selling, general and administrative expenses     28,926       22,770  
    Income from operations     25,621       32,443  
                 
    Other income (expense):            
    Change in fair value of derivative liability – convertible notes redemption make-whole provision           (297 )
    Interest income     1,077       1,104  
    Interest expense     (3,384 )     (6,537 )
    Amortization of deferred financing costs     (131 )     (327 )
    Total other expense, net     (2,438 )     (6,057 )
    Income (loss) before income taxes     23,183       26,386  
    Income tax (expense)     (568 )      
    Net income (loss)   $ 22,615     $ 26,386  
                 
    Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest     25,981       26,386  
                 
    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders   $ (3,366 )   $  
                 
    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic & diluted   $ (0.39 )   $  
                 
    Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic & diluted (in thousands)     8,526       8,526  
                 
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.
    ($ in thousands)
     
        Three months ended March 31, 
           2025      2024
                 
    Cash flows from operating activities:            
    Net income (loss)   $ 22,615     $ 26,386  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities            
    Depreciation and amortization     2,273       2,221  
    Equity-based compensation expense     6,046       4,167  
    Amortization of deferred financing costs     131       345  
    Non-cash operating lease expense     615       587  
    Change in fair value of derivative liability – convertible notes redemption make-whole provisions           297  
    Changes in assets and liabilities            
    Accounts receivable     (6,739 )     5,378  
    Inventories     (2,668 )     (2,657 )
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     (754 )     654  
    Accounts payable     5,723       (369 )
    Accrued expenses     (3,866 )     460  
    Lease liabilities     (578 )     (603 )
    Other liabilities     (4,430 )     (1,198 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities     18,368       35,668  
                 
    Cash flows from investing activities:            
    Purchase of property and equipment     (576 )     (1,613 )
    Capitalized software costs     (580 )      
    Net cash used in investing activities     (1,156 )     (1,613 )
                 
    Cash flows from financing activities:            
    Payment of term loan     (2,500 )     (4,688 )
    Distributions to CompoSecure Holdings members           (13,422 )
    Contribution by CompoSecure Holdings     11,869        
    Contribution to Resolute Holdings     (11,869 )      
    Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of CompoSecure equity awards     (15,284 )     (3,426 )
    Transfer to CompoSecure           (442 )
    Net cash used in financing activities     (17,784 )     (21,978 )
                 
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     (572 )     12,077  
                 
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     71,589       38,191  
                 
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 71,017     $ 50,268  
                 
    Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:            
    Cash paid for interest expense   $ 3,299     $ 4,175  
    Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:            
    Consolidation of CompoSecure Holdings net assets (liabilities), excluding cash, from execution of CompoSecure Management Agreement   $ (98,508 )   $  
    Derivative asset – interest rate swap   $ (753 )   $ 487  
                     
    Segment Statements of Operations and Non-GAAP Reconciliations
    Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.
    ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
          Three months ended
          March 31, 2025
          ($ in thousands except per share figures)
        Resolute   CompoSecure   Intercompany/      
        Holdings   Holdings   Eliminations   Consolidated
    Management fees   $ 1,129     $     $ (1,129 )   $  
    Product sales           103,889             103,889  
    Net sales     1,129       103,889       (1,129 )     103,889  
    Cost of sales           49,342             49,342  
    Gross profit     1,129       54,547       (1,129 )     54,547  
    Total selling, general and administrative expenses     3,926       27,939       (2,939 )     28,926  
    Income from operations     (2,797 )     26,608       1,810       25,621  
    Total other income (expense)     (1 )     (2,437 )           (2,438 )
    Income (loss) before income taxes     (2,798 )     24,171       1,810       23,183  
    Income tax (expense)     (568 )                 (568 )
    Net income (loss)     (3,366 )     24,171       1,810       22,615  
    Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest           24,171       1,810       25,981  
    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders     (3,366 )                 (3,366 )
    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted   $ (0.39 )               $ (0.39 )
                             
    Adjustments to reconcile fee-related earnings to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders:                        
    Add: Equity-based compensation at CompoSecure (1)     1,148                   1,148  
    Add: Pro forma management fees from Jan 1, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025 (2)     2,046                   2,046  
    Add: Spin-Off costs (3)     290                   290  
    Net tax impact of adjustments (4)     (724 )                 (724 )
    Fee-Related Earnings     (606 )                 (606 )
    Fee-Related Earnings per share – diluted   $ (0.07 )               $ (0.07 )
                             
    Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders and Fee-Related Earnings per share – diluted (in thousands)     8,526                   8,526  
     
    (1) Equity-based compensation required to be reported by Resolute Holdings related to awards issued under the CompoSecure Equity Plan. Equity granted under the CompoSecure Equity Plan relates to CompoSecure Class A common stock and has no impact on Resolute Holdings’ common stock outstanding.
    (2) Incremental management fees as if the CompoSecure Management Agreement was executed on January 1, 2025.
    (3) One-time costs associated with the Spin-Off from CompoSecure.
    (4) Tax-effect of adjustments at a 31% effective tax rate. Only applied to those adjustments that would impact Resolute Holdings’ taxes. Equity-based compensation expense under the CompoSecure Equity Plan is expensed for tax purposes at CompoSecure and not Resolute Holdings.
     
    Additional Information
    Segment Balance Sheets
    Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.
    ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
        March 31, 2025
        ($ in thousands)
        Resolute   CompoSecure   Intercompany/      
        Holdings   Holdings   Eliminations   Consolidated
    ASSETS                        
    CURRENT ASSETS                        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 8,847     $ 62,170     $     $ 71,017  
    Accounts receivable     1,129       54,188       (1,129 )     54,188  
    Inventories, net           47,501             47,501  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     632       2,818             3,450  
    Deferred tax asset     24                   24  
    Total current assets     10,632       166,677       (1,129 )     176,180  
                             
    Property and equipment, net           21,917             21,917  
    Right of use assets, net     1,110       9,128             10,238  
    Derivative asset – interest rate swap           1,996             1,996  
    Deposits and other assets           3,957             3,957  
    Total assets     11,742       203,675       (1,129 )     214,288  
                             
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)                        
    CURRENT LIABILITIES                        
    Accounts payable     112       11,236       66       11,414  
    Accrued expenses     1,651       15,674       (1,129 )     16,196  
    Bonus payable           4,199             4,199  
    Commission payable           2,400             2,400  
    Current portion of long-term debt           12,500             12,500  
    Current portion of lease liabilities – operating leases     71       2,039             2,110  
    Total current liabilities     1,834       48,048       (1,063 )     48,819  
                             
    Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs           180,713             180,713  
    Lease liabilities, operating leases     1,039       7,723             8,762  
    Total liabilities     2,873       236,484       (1,063 )     238,294  
                             
    Additional paid-in capital     14,569                   14,569  
    Accumulated deficit     (5,700 )                 (5,700 )
    Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)     8,869                   8,869  
    Non-controlling interest           (32,809 )     (66 )     (32,875 )
    Total equity (deficit)     8,869       (32,809 )     (66 )     (24,006 )
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)   $ 11,742     $ 203,675     $ (1,129 )   $ 214,288  
                                     

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/da9510b4-d572-4307-90a4-25015169fd4d

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  • MIL-OSI: HighPeak Energy, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HighPeak Energy, Inc. (“HighPeak” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HPK) today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, provided an updated 2025 development outlook and increased production guidance.

    First Quarter 2025 Highlights

    • Sales volumes averaged approximately 53.1 thousand barrels of crude oil equivalent per day (“MBoe/d”), representing a 6% increase from the fourth quarter 2024.
    • Net income was $36.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share and EBITDAX (a non-GAAP financial measure defined and reconciled below) was $197.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted share. First quarter 2025 adjusted net income (a non-GAAP financial measure defined and reconciled below) was $42.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share.
    • Lease operating expenses averaged $6.61 per Boe, excluding workover expenses, representing a 3% decrease compared to the fourth quarter 2024.
    • Generated free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure defined and reconciled below) of $10.7 million, reduced long-term debt by $30 million and paid $0.04 per share in dividends.
    • Realized increased drilling and completion efficiency gains, which translated to drilling and completing four additional wells during the first quarter.

    Recent Events

    • Narrowed 2025 production guidance range and increased the midpoint.
    • On May 12, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share outstanding payable in June 2025.

    Statement from Jack Hightower, Chairman and CEO:

    In March, we discussed our four pillars of success for 2025 which include: 1) improving corporate efficiency, 2) maintaining capital discipline, 3) optimizing our capital structure, and 4) delivering shareholder value. I would like to take this opportunity to update our shareholders on where we stand and the progress we have made to date.

    Improving Corporate Efficiency
    HighPeak delivered another strong quarter of results, beating production guidance and consensus estimates, while also realizing higher levels of operating efficiencies in our development program. We drilled over 25% faster than our previous expectations, which translated to drilling and completing four additional wells during the first quarter. We are running smoother and more efficiently than ever before, while continuing to keep development costs in line with internal expectations.

    Maintaining Capital Discipline
    Due to the global economic uncertainty and its impact on oil prices, we have moderated our development program by laying down one rig for four months, May through August. Despite the pause, we remain on track to drill and complete the same number of wells in our 2025 guidance because of the gains made through operational efficiencies.

    As detailed on our March conference call, the majority of our 2025 infrastructure capex was first-quarter weighted. Factoring in drilling and completing four additional wells, we accomplished an outsized portion of our planned annual development activity during the first quarter. Going forward, we expect our quarterly capital expenditures to be materially lower and the total for the year to fall within our 2025 guided capex range. Although our operations are running much more efficiently, this is not the proper time to accelerate development activity from our original plan. Additionally, we have complete flexibility from a land and operations perspective to reduce the budget and leave a rig down for longer than the current plan if conditions warrant.

    Optimizing our Capital Structure
    We remain committed to optimizing our capital structure and remain poised to execute our plan once the market has stabilized. We are in a healthy financial position with no near-term debt maturities and are taking proactive steps to keep our balance sheet strong as we navigate this turbulent market.

    Shareholder Value
    Given the current global macro-economic backdrop, this is a time to remain nimble and prudent, which our high-quality asset base allows. As large owners of the Company, management is fully aligned with shareholders and has a long-term outlook on value creation. While markets may be volatile, it is important to remember the fundamental value of our asset base is still strong.

    First Quarter 2025 Operational Update

    HighPeak’s sales volumes during the first quarter of 2025 averaged 53.1 MBoe/d, a six percent increase over the fourth quarter 2024. First quarter sales volumes consisted of approximately 72% crude oil and 86% liquids.

    The Company averaged two drilling rigs and one frac crew during the first quarter, drilled 16 gross (16.0 net) horizontal wells and turned-in-line 13 gross (12.9 net) producing wells. On March 31, 2025, the Company had 28 gross (28.0 net) horizontal wells in various stages of drilling and completion.

    The Company updated its 2025 production guidance range to 48,000 – 50,500 Boe/d.

    HighPeak President, Michael Hollis, commented, “Our strong first quarter production is allowing us to narrow our guided range and increase the midpoint. This speaks to our strong well performance and the high quality of our long lived oily inventory. As seen in the last few commodity price cycles, HighPeak is realizing deflationary cost pressures on both the capex and opex fronts. With our increased operational efficiency, we are doing more with less and at a lower overall cost.”

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    HighPeak reported net income of $36.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, or $0.26 per diluted share, and EBITDAX of $197.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted share. HighPeak reported adjusted net income of $42.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, or $0.31 per diluted share.

    First quarter average realized prices were $71.64 per Bbl of crude oil, $24.21 per Bbl of NGL and $2.34 per Mcf of natural gas, resulting in an overall realized price of $53.84 per Boe, or 75% of the weighted average of NYMEX crude oil prices, excluding the effects of derivatives. HighPeak’s cash costs for the first quarter were $11.94 per Boe, including lease operating expenses of $6.61 per Boe, workover expenses of $0.83 per Boe, production and ad valorem taxes of $3.17 per Boe and G&A expenses of $1.33 per Boe. As a result, the Company’s unhedged EBITDAX per Boe was $41.90 per Boe, or 78% of the overall realized price per Boe for the quarter, excluding the effects of derivatives.

    HighPeak’s first quarter 2025 capital expenditures to drill, complete, equip, provide facilities and for infrastructure were $179.8 million.

    Hedging

    Crude oil. As of March 31, 2025, HighPeak had the following outstanding crude oil derivative instruments and the weighted average crude oil prices and premiums payable per Bbl:

                          Swaps     Collars, Enhanced Collars
    & Deferred
    Premium Puts
     
    Settlement
    Month
      Settlement
    Year
      Type of
    Contract
      Bbls
    Per
    Day
      Index   Price per
    Bbl
        Floor or
    Strike
    Price per
    Bbl
        Ceiling
    Price per
    Bbl
        Deferred
    Premium
    Payable
    per Bbl
     
    Crude Oil:                                                  
    Apr – Jun   2025   Swap     5,500   WTI Cushing   $ 76.37     $     $     $  
    Apr – Jun   2025   Collar     7,989   WTI Cushing   $     $ 64.38     $ 88.55     $ 2.00  
    Apr – Jun   2025   Put     9,000   WTI Cushing   $     $ 65.78     $     $ 5.00  
    Jul – Sep   2025   Swap     3,000   WTI Cushing   $ 75.85     $     $     $  
    Jul – Sep   2025   Collar     7,000   WTI Cushing   $     $ 65.00     $ 90.08     $ 2.28  
    Jul – Sep   2025   Put     9,000   WTI Cushing   $     $ 65.78     $     $ 5.00  
    Oct – Dec   2025   Collar     5,000   WTI Cushing   $     $ 60.00     $ 72.80     $  
    Jan – Mar   2026   Collar     5,000   WTI Cushing   $     $ 60.00     $ 72.80     $  
     

    The Company’s crude oil derivative contracts detailed above are based on reported settlement prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange for West Texas Intermediate pricing.

    Natural gas. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had the following outstanding natural gas derivative instruments and the weighted average natural gas prices payable per MMBtu.

    Settlement Month   Settlement
    Year
      Type of
    Contract
      MMBtu
    Per Day
      Index   Price per
    MMBtu
     
    Natural Gas:                          
    Apr – Jun   2025   Swap     30,000   HH   $ 4.43  
    Jul – Sep   2025   Swap     30,000   HH   $ 4.43  
    Oct – Dec   2025   Swap     30,000   HH   $ 4.43  
    Jan – Mar   2026   Swap     19,667   HH   $ 4.43  
     

    HighPeak added the following natural gas swaps in April 2025.

    Settlement Month   Settlement
    Year
      Type of
    Contract
      MMBtu
    Per Day
      Index   Price per
    MMBtu
     
    Natural Gas:                          
    Jan – Mar   2026   Swap     10,333   HH   $ 4.30  
    Apr – Jun   2026   Swap     30,000   HH   $ 4.30  
    Jul – Sep   2026   Swap     30,000   HH   $ 4.30  
    Oct – Dec   2026   Swap     30,000   HH   $ 4.30  
    Jan – Mar   2027   Swap     19,667   HH   $ 4.30  
     

    Dividends

    During the first quarter of 2025, HighPeak’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or $5.0 million in dividends paid to stockholders during the quarter. In addition, in May 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, or approximately $5.0 million in dividends, to be paid on June 25, 2025, to stockholders of record on June 2, 2025. 

    Conference Call

    HighPeak will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time for investors and analysts to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2025. Conference call participants may register for the call here. Access to the live audio-only webcast and replay of the earnings release conference call may be found here. A live broadcast of the earnings conference call will also be available on the HighPeak Energy website at www.highpeakenergy.com under the “Investors” section of the website. A replay will also be available on the website following the call.

    When available, a copy of the Company’s earnings release, investor presentation and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may be found on its website at www.highpeakenergy.com.

    About HighPeak Energy, Inc.

    HighPeak Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded independent crude oil and natural gas company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional crude oil and natural gas reserves in the Midland Basin in West Texas. For more information, please visit our website at www.highpeakenergy.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this document, the words “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “continue,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “future,” “potential,” “estimate” or the negative of such terms and similar expressions as they relate to HighPeak Energy, Inc. (“HighPeak Energy” or the “Company”) are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry in which the Company operates. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, they involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, in many cases, beyond the Company’s control. For example, the Company’s review of strategic alternatives may not result in a sale of the Company, a recommendation that a transaction occur or result in a completed transaction, and any transaction that occurs may not increase shareholder value, in each case as a result of such risks and uncertainties.

    These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the results of the strategic review being undertaken by the Company’s Board and the interest of prospective counterparties, the Company’s ability to realize the results contemplated by its 2025 guidance, volatility of commodity prices, political instability or armed conflicts in crude or natural gas producing regions such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine or Israel and Hamas, product supply and demand, the impact of a widespread outbreak of an illness, such as the coronavirus disease pandemic, on global and U.S. economic activity, competition, OPEC+ policy decisions, potential new trade policies, such as tariffs, could adversely affect the Company’s operations, business and profitability, inflationary pressures on costs of oilfield goods, services and personnel, the ability to obtain environmental and other permits and the timing thereof, other government regulation or action, the ability to obtain approvals from third parties and negotiate agreements with third parties on mutually acceptable terms, litigation, the costs and results of drilling and operations, availability of equipment, services, resources and personnel required to perform the Company’s drilling and operating activities, access to and availability of transportation, processing, fractionation, refining and storage facilities, HighPeak Energy’s ability to replace reserves, implement its business plans or complete its development activities as scheduled, access to and cost of capital, the financial strength of counterparties to any credit facility and derivative contracts entered into by HighPeak Energy, if any, and purchasers of HighPeak Energy’s oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production, uncertainties about estimates of reserves, identification of drilling locations and the ability to add proved reserves in the future, the assumptions underlying forecasts, including forecasts of production, expenses, cash flow from sales of oil and gas and tax rates, quality of technical data, environmental and weather risks, including the possible impacts of climate change, cybersecurity risks and acts of war or terrorism. These and other risks are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to publicly update these statements except as required by law.

    Reserve engineering is a process of estimating underground accumulations of hydrocarbons that cannot be measured in an exact way. The accuracy of any reserve estimate depends on the quality of available data, the interpretation of such data and price and cost assumptions made by reserve engineers. Reserves estimates included herein may not be indicative of the level of reserves or PV-10 value of oil and natural gas production in the future. In addition, the results of drilling, testing and production activities may justify revisions of estimates that were made previously. If significant, such revisions could impact HighPeak’s strategy and change the schedule of any further production and development drilling. Accordingly, reserve estimates may differ significantly from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered.

    Use of Projections

    The financial, operational, industry and market projections, estimates and targets in this press release and in the Company’s guidance (including production, operating expenses and capital expenditures in future periods) are based on assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The assumptions and estimates underlying the projected, expected or target results are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic, regulatory and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the financial, operational, industry and market projections, estimates and targets, including assumptions, risks and uncertainties described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above. These projections are speculative by their nature and, accordingly, are subject to significant risk of not being actually realized by the Company. Projected results of the Company for 2025 are particularly speculative and subject to change. Actual results may vary materially from the current projections, including for reasons beyond the Company’s control. The projections are based on current expectations and available information as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no duty to publicly update these projections except as required by law.

    Drilling Locations

    The Company has estimated its drilling locations based on well spacing assumptions and upon the evaluation of its drilling results and those of other operators in its area, combined with its interpretation of available geologic and engineering data. The drilling locations actually drilled on the Company’s properties will depend on the availability of capital, regulatory approvals, commodity prices, costs, actual drilling results and other factors. Any drilling activities conducted on these identified locations may not be successful and may not result in additional proved reserves. Further, to the extent the drilling locations are associated with acreage that expires, the Company would lose its right to develop the related locations.

    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
    (In thousands)
        March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
     
    Current assets:              
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 51,619     $ 86,649    
    Accounts receivable     78,356       85,242    
    Inventory     8,706       10,952    
    Prepaid expenses     8,301       4,587    
    Derivative instruments     5,620       7,582    
    Total current assets     152,602       195,012    
    Crude oil and natural gas properties, using the successful efforts method of accounting:              
    Proved properties     4,140,881       3,959,545    
    Unproved properties     71,359       70,868    
    Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization     (1,293,949 )     (1,184,684 )  
    Total crude oil and natural gas properties, net     2,918,291       2,845,729    
    Other property and equipment, net     3,141       3,201    
    Other noncurrent assets     19,047       19,346    
    Total assets   $ 3,093,081     $ 3,063,288    
                   
    Current liabilities:              
    Current portion of long-term debt, net   $ 120,000     $ 120,000    
    Accounts payable – trade     66,473       74,011    
    Accrued capital expenditures     53,240       35,170    
    Revenues and royalties payable     27,993       26,838    
    Other accrued liabilities     22,065       22,196    
    Derivative instruments     8,275       5,380    
    Operating leases     821       719    
    Advances from joint interest owners           316    
    Total current liabilities     298,867       284,630    
    Noncurrent liabilities:              
    Long-term debt, net     902,844       928,384    
    Deferred income taxes     242,337       232,398    
    Asset retirement obligations     15,058       14,750    
    Operating leases     581       670    
    Commitments and contingencies              
                   
    Stockholders’ equity              
    Common stock     13       13    
    Additional paid-in capital     1,166,786       1,166,609    
    Retained earnings     466,595       435,834    
    Total stockholders’ equity     1,633,394       1,602,456    
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 3,093,081     $ 3,063,288    
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (in thousands)
        Quarter Ended March 31,
     
        2025   2024
     
    Operating revenues:            
    Crude oil sales   $ 246,424     $ 282,369    
    NGL and natural gas sales     11,024       5,395    
    Total operating revenues     257,448       287,764    
    Operating costs and expenses:            
    Crude oil and natural gas production     35,562       30,271    
    Production and ad valorem taxes     15,152       14,402    
    Exploration and abandonments     264       498    
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization     109,325       130,850    
    Accretion of discount     244       239    
    General and administrative     6,345       4,685    
    Stock-based compensation     177       3,798    
    Total operating costs and expenses     167,069       184,743    
    Other expense           1    
    Income from operations     90,379       103,020    
    Interest income     810       2,392    
    Interest expense     (36,988 )     (43,634 )  
    Loss on derivative instruments, net     (7,927 )     (53,043 )  
    Income before income taxes     46,274       8,735    
    Provision for income taxes     9,939       2,297    
    Net income   $ 36,335     $ 6,438    
                 
    Earnings per share:            
    Basic net income   $ 0.26     $ 0.05    
    Diluted net income   $ 0.26     $ 0.05    
                 
    Weighted average shares outstanding:            
    Basic     123,913       125,696    
    Diluted     127,213       129,641    
                 
    Dividends declared per share   $ 0.04     $ 0.04    
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (in thousands)
        Quarter Ended March 31,
     
        2025
      2024
     
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
    Net income   $ 36,335     $ 6,438    
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:            
    Provision for deferred income taxes     9,939       1,688    
    Loss on derivative instruments     7,927       53,043    
    Cash paid on settlement of derivative instruments     (3,071 )     (5,148 )  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs     2,034       2,053    
    Amortization of discounts on long-term debt     2,426       2,453    
    Stock-based compensation expense     177       3,798    
    Accretion expense     244       239    
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization     109,325       130,850    
    Exploration and abandonment expense     4       274    
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
    Accounts receivable     6,886       (14,414 )  
    Prepaid expenses, inventory and other assets     (1,314 )     (4,722 )  
    Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities     (13,860 )     (5,113 )  
    Net cash provided by operating activities     157,052       171,439    
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
    Additions to crude oil and natural gas properties     (179,819 )     (147,698 )  
    Changes in working capital associated with crude oil and natural gas property additions     25,172       1,705    
    Acquisitions of crude oil and natural gas properties     (2,517 )     (2,171 )  
    Proceeds from sales of properties     570          
    Other property additions           (59 )  
    Net cash used in investing activities     (156,594 )     (148,223 )  
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
    Repayments under Term Loan Credit Agreement     (120,000 )     (30,000 )  
    Dividends paid     (4,957 )     (5,050 )  
    Dividend equivalents paid     (531 )     (530 )  
    Repurchased shares under buyback program           (8,764 )  
    Debt issuance costs           (7 )  
    Net cash used in financing activities     (35,488 )     (44,351 )  
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (35,030 )     (21,135 )  
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     86,649       194,515    
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 51,619     $ 173,380    
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Summary Operating Highlights
        Quarter Ended March 31,  
        2025   2024  
    Average Daily Sales Volumes:              
    Crude oil (Bbls)     38,222       39,959    
    NGLs (Bbls)     7,724       5,147    
    Natural gas (Mcf)     43,096       27,733    
    Total (Boe)     53,128       49,729    
                   
    Average Realized Prices (excluding effects of derivatives):              
    Crude oil per Bbl   $ 71.64     $ 77.65    
    NGL per Bbl   $ 24.21     $ 24.94    
    Natural gas per Mcf   $ 2.34     $ 1.33    
    Total per Boe   $ 53.84     $ 63.59    
                   
    Margin Data ($ per Boe):              
    Average price, excluding effects of derivatives   $ 53.84     $ 63.59    
    Lease operating expenses     (6.61 )     (6.30 )  
    Expense workovers     (0.83 )     (0.39 )  
    Production and ad valorem taxes     (3.17 )     (3.18 )  
    General and administrative expenses     (1.33 )     (1.04 )  
        $ 41.90     $ 52.68    
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Earnings Per Share Details
        Quarter Ended March 31,  
        2025   2024  
    Net income as reported   $ 36,335     $ 6,438    
    Participating basic earnings     (3,542 )     (605 )  
    Basic earnings attributable to common shareholders     32,793       5,833    
    Reallocation of participating earnings     47       1    
    Diluted net income attributable to common shareholders   $ 32,840     $ 5,834    
                   
    Basic weighted average shares outstanding     123,913       125,696    
    Dilutive warrants and unvested stock options     1,146       1,786    
    Dilutive unvested restricted stock     2,154       2,159    
    Diluted weighted average shares outstanding     127,213       129,641    
                   
    Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:              
    Basic   $ 0.26     $ 0.05    
    Diluted   $ 0.26     $ 0.05    
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDAX, Discretionary Cash Flow and Net Cash Provided by Operations
    (in thousands)
     
        Quarter Ended March 31,  
        2025   2024  
    Net income   $ 36,335     $ 6,438    
    Interest expense     36,988       43,634    
    Interest income     (810 )     (2,392 )  
    Income tax expense     9,939       2,297    
    Depletion, depreciation and amortization     109,325       130,850    
    Accretion of discount     244       239    
    Exploration and abandonment expense     264       498    
    Stock based compensation     177       3,798    
    Derivative related noncash activity     4,856       47,895    
    Other expense           1    
    EBITDAX     197,318       233,258    
    Cash interest expense     (32,528 )     (39,128 )  
    Other (a)     550       1,558    
    Discretionary cash flow     165,340       195,688    
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities     (8,288 )     (24,249 )  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 157,052     $ 171,439    
    (a)     Includes interest income net of current tax expense, other expense and operating portion of exploration and abandonment expenses.
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operations and Free Cash Flow
    (in thousands)
        Quarter Ended March 31,  
        2025   2024  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 157,052     $ 171,439    
    Add back: net change in operating assets and liabilities     8,288       24,249    
    Operating cash flow before working capital changes     165,340       195,688    
    Additions to crude oil and natural gas properties     (179,819 )     (147,698 )  
    Changes in working capital associated with crude oil and natural gas property additions     25,172       1,705    
    Free cash flow   $ 10,693     $ 49,695    
     
    HighPeak Energy, Inc.
    Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
    (in thousands, except per share data)
        Quarter Ended
    March 31, 2025
     
        Amounts   Amounts per Diluted Share  
    Net income   $ 36,335     $ 0.26    
    Derivative loss, net     7,927       0.06    
    Stock-based compensation     177       0.00    
    Income tax adjustment for above items *     (1,741 )     (0.01 )  
                       
    Adjusted net income   $ 42,698     $ 0.31    
                   
    * Assuming 21% statutory tax rate              
     

    Investor Contact:

    Ryan Hightower
    Vice President, Business Development
    817.850.9204
    rhightower@highpeakenergy.com

    Source: HighPeak Energy, Inc.

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 and Other Recent Highlights:

    • Net investment income per share for the quarter was $0.37
    • Net asset value per share as of the end of the quarter was $14.93, compared to $14.98 as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of 0.3%
    • New investment commitments made during the quarter totaled $376 million(1)
    • Gross fundings, excluding revolver fundings(2), totaled $357 million for the quarter
    • Net fundings, including revolvers(2), totaled $170 million for the quarter
    • Net leverage(3)was 1.31x as of March 31, 2025
    • Repurchased 476,656 shares of common stock at a weighted average price per share of $12.75, inclusive of commissions, for an aggregate cost of $6.1 million during the quarter
    • Completed Collateralized Loan Obligation (“CLO”) transaction, MFIC Bethesda CLO 2 LLC, a $529.6 million CLO secured by middle market loans in February 2025
    • On May 7, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a dividend of $0.38 per share payable on June 26, 2025 to stockholders of record as of June 10, 2025(4)

    NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) or the “Company,” today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company’s net investment income was $0.37 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $0.40 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s net asset value (“NAV”) was $14.93 per share as of March 31, 2025, compared to $14.98 as of December 31, 2024.

    On May 7, 2025, the Board declared a dividend of $0.38 per share payable on June 26, 2025 to stockholders of record as of June 10, 2025.

    Mr. Tanner Powell, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We reported solid first quarter results including a healthy level of earnings, a reduction in non-accruals, and strong portfolio growth. We continued to deploy the investment capacity generated from our recent mergers into assets originated by MidCap Financial, although this was partially offset by ongoing sales and repayments of non-directly originated assets acquired through the mergers. Additionally, we repurchased some stock below NAV during the quarter.” Mr. Powell continued, “Looking ahead, despite the uncertainty surrounding the duration and trajectory of current market volatility, we believe the current environment may present opportunities that MidCap Financial and MFIC are well-equipped to capitalize on.”

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    (1) Commitments made for the direct origination portfolio.
    (2) During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, direct origination revolver fundings totaled $33 million, direct origination revolver repayments totaled $30 million.
    (3) The Company’s net leverage ratio is defined as debt outstanding plus payable for investments purchased, less receivable for investments sold, less cash and cash equivalents, less foreign currencies, divided by net assets.
    (4) There can be no assurances that the Board will continue to declare a base dividend of $0.38 per share.

    FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

    ($ in billions, except per share data) March 31,
    2025
        December 31,
    2024
        September 30,
    2024
        June 30,
    2024
        March 31,
    2024
     
    Total assets $ 3.36     $ 3.19     $ 3.22     $ 2.55     $ 2.45  
    Investment portfolio (fair value) $ 3.19     $ 3.01     $ 3.03     $ 2.44     $ 2.35  
    Debt outstanding $ 1.94     $ 1.75     $ 1.77     $ 1.51     $ 1.41  
    Net assets $ 1.39     $ 1.40     $ 1.42     $ 1.00     $ 1.01  
    Net asset value per share $ 14.93     $ 14.98     $ 15.10     $ 15.38     $ 15.42  
                                           
    Debt-to-equity ratio   1.39 x       1.25 x       1.25 x       1.51 x       1.40 x  
    Net leverage ratio (1)   1.31 x       1.16 x       1.16 x       1.45 x       1.35 x  

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    (1) The Company’s net leverage ratio is defined as debt outstanding plus payable for investments purchased, less receivable for investments sold, less cash and cash equivalents, less foreign currencies, divided by net assets.

    PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

        Three Months Ended March 31,  
    (in millions)*   2025     2024  
    Investments made in portfolio companies   $ 391.9     $ 152.8  
    Investments sold     (43.9      
    Net activity before repaid investments     348.0       152.8  
    Investments repaid     177.6       (136.9 )
    Net investment activity   $ 170.4     $ 15.9  
                     
    Portfolio companies, at beginning of period     233       152  
    Number of investments in new portfolio companies     20       7  
    Number of exited companies     (13 )     (5 )
    Portfolio companies at end of period     240       154  
                     
    Number of investments in existing portfolio companies     78       49  

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    * Totals may not foot due to rounding.

    OPERATING RESULTS

        Three Months Ended March 31,  
    (in millions)*   2025     2024  
    Net investment income   $ 34.3     $ 28.5  
    Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses)     (4.0 )     (3.1 )
    Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 30.3     $ 25.5  
                     
    (per share)* (1)                
    Net investment income on per average share basis   $ 0.37     $ 0.44  
    Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) per share     (0.05 )     (0.05 )
    Earnings per share — basic   $ 0.32     $ 0.39  

    ___________________
    * Totals may not foot due to rounding.

    (1) Based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period presented.

    SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM *

    During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 476,656 shares at a weighted average price per share of $12.75, inclusive of commissions, for a total cost of $6.1 million. This represents a discount of approximately 14.72% of the average net asset value per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

    Since the inception of the share repurchase program and through May 12, 2025, the Company repurchased 16,069,776 shares at a weighted average price per share of $15.82, inclusive of commissions, for a total cost of $254.2 million, leaving a maximum of $20.8 million available for future purchases under the current Board authorization of $275 million.

    * Share figures have been adjusted for the 1-for-3 reverse stock split which was completed after market close on November 30, 2018.

    LIQUIDITY

    As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s outstanding debt obligations, excluding deferred financing cost and debt discount of $6.7 million, totaled $1.942 billion which was comprised of $125 million of Senior Unsecured Notes (the “2026 Notes”) which will mature on July 16, 2026, $80 million of Senior Unsecured Notes (the “2028 Notes”) which will mature on December 15, 2028, $232 million outstanding Class A-1 Notes in MFIC Bethesda CLO 1 LLC, $399 million outstanding secured debt in MFIC Bethesda CLO 2 LLC, and $1,106 million outstanding under the Company’s multi-currency revolving credit facility (the “Facility”). As of March 31, 2025, $6 million in standby letters of credit were issued through the Facility. The available remaining capacity under the Facility was $548 million as of March 31, 2025, which is subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets in the Company’s portfolio.

    CONFERENCE CALL / WEBCAST AT 8:30 AM EDT ON MAY 13, 2025

    The Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. All interested parties are welcome to participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 225-9448 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (203) 518-9708. Participants should reference either MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Earnings or Conference ID: MFIC0513 when prompted. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis and can be accessed through the Shareholders section of the Company’s website under Events at www.midcapfinancialic.com. Following the call, you may access a replay of the event either telephonically or via audio webcast. The telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the live call and through June 3, 2025, by dialing (800) 727-1367; international callers should dial (402) 220-2669. A replay of the audio webcast will also be available later that same day. To access the audio webcast please visit the Shareholders section of the Company’s website under Events in the Shareholders section of our website at www.midcapfinancialic.com.

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    The Company provides a supplemental information package to offer more transparency into its financial results and make its reporting more informative and easier to follow. The supplemental package is available in the Shareholders section of the Company’s website under Presentations at www.midcapfinancialic.com.

    Our portfolio composition and weighted average yields as of March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and March 31, 2024 were as follows:

      March 31,
    2025
        December 31,
    2024
    September 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2024
      March 31,
    2024
    Portfolio composition, at fair value:                            
    First lien secured debt   93%     92%     91%     90%     90%
    Second lien secured debt   0%     1%     1%     1%     1%
    Total secured debt   93%     93%     92%     91%     91%
    Unsecured debt   0%     0%     —%     —%     —%
    Structured products and other   1%     1%     2%     1%     1%
    Preferred equity   1%     1%     1%     1%     1%
    Common equity/interests and warrants   5%     5%     5%     7%     7%
    Weighted average yields, at amortized cost (1):                            
    First lien secured debt (2)   10.5%     10.8%     11.1%     11.9%     12.0%
    Second lien secured debt (2)   13.8%     14.4%     14.0%     14.1%     14.1%
    Total secured debt (2)   10.5%     10.8%     11.1%     11.9%     12.0%
    Unsecured debt portfolio (2)   9.5%     9.5%     9.5%     —%     —%
    Total debt portfolio (2)   10.5%     10.8%     11.1%     11.9%     12.0%
    Total portfolio (3)   9.4%     9.5%     9.6%     9.9%     10.0%
    Interest rate type, at fair value (4):                            
    Fixed rate amount $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion
    Floating rate amount $ 2.9 billion   $ 2.7 billion   $ 2.7 billion   $ 2.1 billion   $ 2.0 billion
    Fixed rate, as percentage of total   1%     1%     1%     0%     0%
    Floating rate, as percentage of total   99%     99%     99%     100%     100%
    Interest rate type, at amortized cost (4):                            
    Fixed rate amount $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion   $ 0.0 billion
    Floating rate amount $ 2.9 billion   $ 2.7 billion   $ 2.7 billion   $ 2.1 billion   $ 2.0 billion
    Fixed rate, as percentage of total   1%     1%     1%     0%     0%
    Floating rate, as percentage of total   99%     99%     99%     100%     100%

    (1)  An investor’s yield may be lower than the portfolio yield due to sales loads and other expenses.
    (2)  Exclusive of investments on non-accrual status.
    (3)  Inclusive of all income generating investments, non-income generating investments and investments on non-accrual status.
    (4)  The interest rate type information is calculated using the Company’s corporate debt portfolio and excludes aviation and investments on non-accrual status.

     
    MIDCAP FINANCIAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    (In thousands, except share and per share data)
     
        March 31, 2025     December 31, 2024  
        (Unaudited)          
    Assets                
    Investments at fair value:                
    Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (cost — $2,855,490 and $2,700,957, respectively)   $ 2,756,760     $ 2,605,329  
    Non-controlled/affiliated investments (cost — $176,063 and $142,686, respectively)     113,290       84,334  
    Controlled investments (cost — $326,224 and $333,754, respectively)     318,571       324,753  
    Cash and cash equivalents     83,703       74,357  
    Foreign currencies (cost — $1,367 and $1,487, respectively)     1,330       1,429  
    Receivable for investments sold     32,151       57,195  
    Interest receivable     25,346       19,289  
    Dividends receivable     459       709  
    Deferred financing costs     22,267       23,555  
    Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts     33        
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     1,789        
    Total Assets   $ 3,355,699     $ 3,190,950  
                     
    Liabilities                
    Debt   $ 1,935,242     $ 1,751,621  
    Payable for investments purchased     2,091       4,190  
    Management fees payable     6,061       6,247  
    Performance-based incentive fees payable     6,433       5,336  
    Interest payable     9,403       12,813  
    Accrued administrative services expense           60  
    Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts            
    Other liabilities and accrued expenses     3,209       6,037  
    Total Liabilities   $ 1,962,439     $ 1,786,304  
    Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)                
    Net Assets   $ 1,393,260     $ 1,404,646  
                     
    Net Assets                
    Common stock, $0.001 par value (130,000,000 shares authorized; 93,303,622 and 93,780,278 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)   $ 94     $ 94  
    Capital in excess of par value     2,652,015       2,658,090  
    Accumulated under-distributed (over-distributed) earnings     (1,258,849 )     (1,253,538 )
    Net Assets   $ 1,393,260     $ 1,404,646  
                     
    Net Asset Value Per Share   $ 14.93     $ 14.98  
     
    MIDCAP FINANCIAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
    (In thousands, except per share data)
     
        Three Months Ended March 31,  
        2025     2024  
    Investment Income                
    Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:                
    Interest income (excluding Payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest income)   $ 69,302     $ 59,996  
    Dividend income           12  
    PIK interest income     3,170       1,995  
    Other income     324       1,708  
    Non-controlled/affiliated investments:                
    Interest income (excluding PIK interest income)     1,229       299  
    Dividend income     240        
    PIK interest income     351       34  
    Other income            
    Controlled investments:                
    Interest income (excluding PIK interest income)     4,072       4,287  
    Dividend income            
    PIK interest income            
    Other income     10        
    Total Investment Income   $ 78,698     $ 68,331  
    Expenses                
    Management fees   $ 6,061     $ 4,386  
    Performance-based incentive fees     6,433       6,038  
    Interest and other debt expenses     30,464       26,179  
    Administrative services expense     1,016       1,223  
    Other general and administrative expenses     1,248       2,129  
    Total expenses     45,222       39,955  
    Management and performance-based incentive fees waived            
    Performance-based incentive fee offset            
    Expense reimbursements     (806 )     (168 )
    Net Expenses   $ 44,416     $ 39,787  
    Net Investment Income   $ 34,282     $ 28,544  
    Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)                
    Net realized gains (losses):                
    Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments   $ 3,588     $ (7,470 )
    Non-controlled/affiliated investments     (188 )      
    Controlled investments            
    Foreign currency transactions     (313 )     (618 )
    Net realized gains (losses)     3,087       (8,088 )
    Net change in unrealized gains (losses):                
    Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments     (6,088 )     4,983  
    Non-controlled/affiliated investments     (1,509 )     (2,341 )
    Controlled investments     1,348       1,613  
    Foreign currency forward contracts     24        
    Foreign currency translations     (814 )     778  
    Net change in unrealized gains (losses)     (7,039 )     5,033  
    Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)   $ (3,952 )   $ (3,055 )
    Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 30,330     $ 25,489  
    Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Basic   $ 0.32     $ 0.39  
                     

    Important Information

    Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Company before investing. The prospectus dated April 12, 2023, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), contains this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing. An effective shelf registration statement relating to certain securities of the Company is on file with the SEC. Any offering may be made only by means of a prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement. Before you invest, you should read the base prospectus in that registration statement, the prospectus and any documents incorporated by reference therein, which the issuer has filed with the SEC, for more complete information about the Company and an offering. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

    The information in the prospectus and in this announcement is not complete and may be changed. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

    Past performance is not indicative of, or a guarantee of, future performance. The performance and certain other portfolio information quoted herein represents information as of dates noted herein. Nothing herein shall be relied upon as a representation as to the future performance or portfolio holdings of the Company. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Company’s performance is subject to change since the end of the period noted in this report and may be lower or higher than the performance data shown herein.

    About MidCap Financial Investment Corporation

    MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) is a closed-end, externally managed, diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). For tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Apollo”), a high-growth global alternative asset manager. The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. The Company primarily invests in directly originated and privately negotiated first lien senior secured loans to privately held U.S. middle-market companies, which the Company generally defines as companies with less than $75 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as may be adjusted for market disruptions, mergers and acquisitions-related charges and synergies, and other items. To a lesser extent, the Company may invest in other types of securities including, first lien unitranche, second lien senior secured, unsecured, subordinated, and mezzanine loans, and equities in both private and public middle market companies. For more information, please visit www.midcapfinancialic.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Some of the statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events, future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to: future operating results of MFIC and distribution projections; business prospects of MFIC, and the prospects of its portfolio companies, if applicable; and the impact of the investments that MFIC expects to make. In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “plan,” “should,” “estimate,” “project” and “intend” indicate forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release involve risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected, including the uncertainties associated with: future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); changes in general economic conditions, including the impact of supply chain disruptions, tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, or changes in financial markets, and the risk of recession; changes in the interest rate environment and levels of general interest rates and the impact of inflation; the return on equity; the yield on investments; the ability to borrow to finance assets; new strategic initiatives; the ability to reposition the investment portfolio; the market outlook; future investment activity; and risks associated with changes in business conditions and the general economy. MFIC has based the forward-looking statements included in this press release on information available to it on the date hereof, and assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although MFIC undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that they may make directly to you or through reports that MFIC in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

    Contact

    Elizabeth Besen
    Investor Relations Manager
    MidCap Financial Investment Corporation
    212.822.0625
    ebesen@apollo.com

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: Hallador Energy Company Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    – Q1 Total Revenue up 6% YoY to $117.8 Million –
    – Q1 Net Income up Materially YoY to $10.0 Million or $0.23 Earnings per Share –
    – Q1 Operating Cash Flow up ~2x YoY to $38.4 Million –
    – Q1 Adjusted EBITDA up ~3x YoY to $19.3 Million –

    TERRE HAUTE, Ind., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) (“Hallador” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    “We are pleased with our first quarter performance as we returned to top line growth and saw material improvements to our bottom line and cash flow generation, underscoring the strength of our strategic shift to a vertically integrated independent power producer (‘IPP’),” said Brent Bilsland, President and Chief Executive Officer. “January and February offered a strong backdrop as the combination of colder weather and higher pricing enabled us to benefit from increased dispatch volumes.”

    “We are making meaningful progress in our negotiations with a leading global data center developer for the long-term supply of capacity and energy from our facility. Our partner has demonstrated their commitment through significant investments, including securing land, transmission capacity and equipment, in addition to the previously announced exclusivity agreement with us that runs through early June 2025. Given the inherent complexity of these multi-party agreements, it is uncertain that we will finalize terms before the exclusivity expires. However, we remain confident that we will execute a strategic transaction that delivers long-term value for our shareholders.”

    Bilsland continued, “We continue to see rising demand for reliable power, particularly as grid volatility grows with the retirement of dispatchable generation. That demand, paired with supportive regulatory sentiment and Hallador’s ability to deliver dependable energy, positions us well for sustained growth. Our evaluation of dual-fuel capabilities and potential acquisitions of other dispatchable generation assets reflect our confidence in the long-term economics and viability of our platform. With a robust contracted sales book, strengthening fundamentals, and ongoing interest from high-demand end users, we believe we are well-positioned to materially strengthen our opportunities for growth and cash flow generation for many years to come.”

    First Quarter 2025 Highlights

    • Hallador returned to growth on both the top and bottom line.
      • Total revenue increased 6% year-over-year and 24% quarter-over-quarter to $117.8 million, driven by a strong increase in electric sales to $85.9 million. Electric sales are currently 73% of the Company’s revenue mix, underscoring Hallador’s commitment to emphasizing electric sales as an IPP.
      • Net income increased materially to $10.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA up ~3x year-over-year and 78% quarter-over-quarter to $19.3 million.
    • The Company generated $38.4 million in operating cash flow during the first quarter, which partially supported the repayment of debt and funding capex.
      • Total bank debt was reduced to $23.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $44.0 million at December 31, 2024, and $77.0 million at March 31, 2024.
      • Total liquidity was $69.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $37.8 million at December 31, 2024, and $39.5 million at March 31, 2024.
      • Capital expenditures in the first quarter were $11.7 million compared to $14.9 million in the year-ago period.
    • Hallador continues to focus on forward sales to secure its energy position.
      • At quarter-end, Hallador had total forward energy, capacity and coal sales to 3rd party customers of $1.1 billion through 2029.

    Financial Summary ($ in Millions and Unaudited)

        Q1 2024   Q4 2024   Q1 2025
    Electric Sales   $ 60.7     $ 69.7     $ 85.9  
    Coal Sales – 3rd Party   $ 49.6     $ 23.3     $ 30.2  
    Other Revenue   $ 1.3     $ 1.8     $ 1.7  
    Total Sales and Operating Revenue   $ 111.6     $ 94.8     $ 117.8  
    Net Income (Loss)   $ (1.7 )   $ (215.8 )   $ 10.0  
    Operating Cash Flow   $ 16.4     $ 32.5     $ 38.4  
    Adjusted EBITDA*   $ 6.8     $ 6.2     $ 19.3  
    ___________________________
    Non-GAAP financial measure, defined as EBITDA plus effects of certain subsidiary and equity method investment activity, less other amortization, plus certain operating activities including stock-based compensation, asset retirement obligations accretion, less gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, plus other reclassifications such as special non-recurring project expenses.

    Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, income from operations, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Our method of computing Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same method used to compute similar measures reported by other companies.

    Management believes the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, is an important measure in analyzing our liquidity and is a key component of certain material covenants contained within our Credit Agreement, specifically the minimum quarterly EBITDA. Noncompliance with the covenants could result in our lenders requiring the Company to immediately repay all amounts borrowed. If we cannot satisfy these financial covenants, we would be prohibited under our Credit Agreement from engaging in certain activities, such as incurring additional indebtedness, making certain payments, and acquiring and disposing of assets. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA is critical to the assessment of our liquidity. The required amount of Adjusted EBITDA is a variable based on our debt outstanding and/or required debt payments at the time of the quarterly calculation based on a rolling prior 12-month period.

    Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure, Adjusted EBITDA, to Income (Loss) before Income taxes, the most comparable GAAP measure, is as follows (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

    Reconciliation of GAAP “Income (Loss) before Income Taxes” to non-GAAP “Adjusted EBITDA”
    (In $ Thousands and Unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
        March 31, 
        2025   2024
    NET INCOME (LOSS)   $ 9,979     $ (1,696 )
    Interest expense     3,723       3,937  
    Income tax expense (benefit)           (610 )
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization     14,977       15,443  
    EBITDA     28,679       17,074  
    Other operating revenue           7  
    Stock-based compensation     1,084       666  
    Asset retirement obligations accretion     427       399  
    Other amortization (1)     (11,334 )     (12,401 )
    (Gain) loss on disposal or abandonment of assets, net     (21 )     (24 )
    Loss on extinguishment of debt           853  
    Equity method investment (loss)     236       249  
    Other reclassifications     239        
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ 19,310     $ 6,823  
     
    (1) Other amortization relates to the non-cash amortization of the Hoosier PPA entered into in connection with the acquisition of the Merom Power Plant in 2022.


    Solid Forward Sales Position – Segment Basis, Before Intercompany Eliminations (unaudited):

        2025   2026   2027   2028   2029   Total
    Power                                                
    Energy                                                
    Contracted MWh (in millions)     3.04       3.36       1.78       1.09       0.27       9.54  
    Average contracted price per MWh   $ 37.20     $ 44.43     $ 54.66     $ 52.94     $ 51.33          
    Contracted revenue (in millions)   $ 113.09     $ 149.28     $ 97.29     $ 57.70     $ 13.86     $ 431.22  
                                                     
    Capacity                                                
    Average daily contracted capacity MW     784       733       623       454       100          
    Average contracted capacity price per MWd   $ 211     $ 230     $ 226     $ 225     $ 230          
    Contracted capacity revenue (in millions)   $ 45.45     $ 61.54     $ 51.40     $ 37.33     $ 3.47     $ 199.19  
                                                     
    Total Energy & Capacity Revenue                                                
                                                     
    Contracted Power revenue (in millions)   $ 158.54     $ 210.82     $ 148.69     $ 95.03     $ 17.33     $ 630.41  
                                                     
    Coal                                                
    Priced tons – 3rd party (in millions)     2.21       2.50       2.50       0.50             7.71  
    Avg price per ton – 3rd party   $ 50.95     $ 55.49     $ 56.74     $ 59.00     $          
    Contracted coal revenue – 3rd party (in millions)   $ 112.60     $ 138.73     $ 141.85     $ 29.50     $     $ 422.68  
                                                     
    TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) – CONSOLIDATED   $ 271.14     $ 349.55     $ 290.54     $ 124.53     $ 17.33     $ 1,053.09  
                                                     
    Priced tons – Intercompany (in millions)     1.82       2.30       2.30       2.30             8.72  
    Avg price per ton – Intercompany   $ 51.00     $ 51.00     $ 51.00     $ 51.00     $          
    Contracted coal revenue – Intercompany (in millions)   $ 92.82     $ 117.30     $ 117.30     $ 117.30     $     $ 444.72  
                                                     
    TOTAL CONTRACTED REVENUE (IN MILLIONS) – SEGMENT   $ 363.96     $ 466.85     $ 407.84     $ 241.83     $ 17.33     $ 1,497.81  


    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as “expects,” “believes,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “guidance,” “target,” “potential,” “possible,” or “probable” or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “will,” “should,” or “could” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to our ability to execute definitive agreements with respect to the non-binding term sheet with a leading global data center developer, to execute a strategic transaction that delivers long-term value for our shareholders or to strengthen opportunities for growth and cash flow generation. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Hallador and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Hallador’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Hallador undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

    Conference Call and Webcast

    Hallador management will host a conference call today, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

    Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
    Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
    Dial-in registration link: here
    Live webcast registration link: here

    The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.halladorenergy.com.

    About Hallador Energy Company

    Hallador Energy Company (Nasdaq: HNRG) is a vertically-integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Company has two core businesses: Hallador Power Company, LLC, which produces electricity and capacity at its one-Gigawatt (GW) Merom Generating Station, and Sunrise Coal, LLC, which produces and supplies fuel to the Merom Generating Station and other companies. To learn more about Hallador, visit the Company’s website at http://www.halladorenergy.com/.

    Company Contact

    Marjorie Hargrave
    Chief Financial Officer
    MHargrave@halladorenergy.com

    Investor Relations Contact

    Sean Mansouri, CFA
    Elevate IR
    (720) 330-2829
    HNRG@elevate-ir.com

    Hallador Energy Company
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (in thousands, except per share data)
    (unaudited)
     
        March 31,   December 31,
        2025   2024
    ASSETS            
    Current assets:            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,891     $ 7,232  
    Restricted cash     9,316       4,921  
    Accounts receivable     12,582       15,438  
    Inventory     36,318       36,685  
    Parts and supplies     40,137       39,104  
    Prepaid expenses     1,808       1,478  
    Total current assets     107,052       104,858  
    Property, plant and equipment:            
    Land and mineral rights     70,307       70,307  
    Buildings and equipment     435,329       429,857  
    Mine development     94,725       92,458  
    Finance lease right-of-use assets     13,034       13,034  
    Total property, plant and equipment     613,395       605,656  
    Less – accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization     (360,624 )     (347,952 )
    Total property, plant and equipment, net     252,771       257,704  
    Equity method investments     2,370       2,607  
    Other assets     3,904       3,951  
    Total assets   $ 366,097     $ 369,120  
                 
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
    Current liabilities:            
    Current portion of bank debt, net   $ 16,965     $ 4,095  
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     45,652       44,298  
    Current portion of lease financing     7,067       6,912  
    Contract liabilities – current     107,368       97,598  
    Total current liabilities     177,052       152,903  
    Long-term liabilities:            
    Bank debt, net     4,000       37,394  
    Long-term lease financing     6,921       8,749  
    Asset retirement obligations     15,386       14,957  
    Contract liabilities – long-term     42,539       49,121  
    Other     4,851       1,711  
    Total long-term liabilities     73,697       111,932  
    Total liabilities     250,749       264,835  
    Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)            
    Stockholders’ equity:            
    Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued            
    Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 42,978 and 42,621 issued and outstanding, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively     430       426  
    Additional paid-in capital     190,378       189,298  
    Retained earnings (deficit)     (75,460 )     (85,439 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     115,348       104,285  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 366,097     $ 369,120  
    Hallador Energy Company
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (in thousands, except per share data)
    (unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025   2024
    SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:            
    Electric sales   $ 85,943     $ 60,681  
    Coal sales     30,185       49,630  
    Other revenues     1,659       1,263  
    Total sales and operating revenues     117,787       111,574  
    EXPENSES:            
    Fuel     15,210       8,059  
    Other operating and maintenance costs     28,389       37,262  
    Cost of purchased power     6,840       1,926  
    Utilities     4,152       4,594  
    Labor     27,029       35,168  
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization     14,977       15,443  
    Asset retirement obligations accretion     427       399  
    Exploration costs     21       70  
    General and administrative     6,825       5,944  
    Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net     (21 )     (24 )
    Total operating expenses     103,849       108,841  
                 
    INCOME FROM OPERATIONS     13,938       2,733  
                 
    Interest expense (1)     (3,723 )     (3,937 )
    Loss on extinguishment of debt           (853 )
    Equity method investment (loss)     (236 )     (249 )
    NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES     9,979       (2,306 )
                 
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT):            
    Current            
    Deferred           (610 )
    Total income tax expense (benefit)           (610 )
                 
    NET INCOME (LOSS)   $ 9,979     $ (1,696 )
                 
    NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:            
    Basic   $ 0.23     $ (0.05 )
    Diluted   $ 0.23     $ (0.05 )
                 
    WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING            
    Basic     42,619       34,816  
    Diluted     43,462       34,816  
    Hallador Energy Company
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (in thousands)
    (unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025   2024
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
    Net income (loss)   $ 9,979     $ (1,696 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:            
    Deferred income tax (benefit)           (610 )
    Equity method investment loss     236       249  
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization     14,977       15,443  
    Loss on extinguishment of debt           853  
    Gain on disposal or abandonment of assets, net     (21 )     (24 )
    Amortization of debt issuance costs     497       404  
    Asset retirement obligations accretion     427       399  
    Cash paid on asset retirement obligation reclamation     (156 )     (639 )
    Stock-based compensation     1,084       666  
    Amortization of contract liabilities     (35,669 )     (24,529 )
    Accretion on contract liabilities     1,560        
    Change in current assets and liabilities:            
    Accounts receivable     2,856       5,709  
    Inventory     367       (6,613 )
    Parts and supplies     (1,033 )     (1,483 )
    Prepaid expenses     (330 )     (37 )
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     3,124       (8,015 )
    Contract liabilities     37,297       35,355  
    Other     3,224       937  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 38,419     $ 16,369  
    Hallador Energy Company
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (in thousands)
    (continued)
    (unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025   2024
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
    Capital expenditures   $ (11,693 )   $ (14,874 )
    Proceeds from sale of equipment     21       24  
    Net cash used in investing activities     (11,672 )     (14,850 )
                 
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
    Payments on bank debt     (33,000 )     (26,500 )
    Borrowings of bank debt     12,000       12,000  
    Payments on lease financing     (1,693 )     (1,238 )
    Proceeds from sale and leaseback arrangement           1,927  
    Issuance of related party notes payable           5,000  
    Debt issuance costs           (38 )
    ATM offering           6,580  
    Taxes paid on vesting of RSUs           (1 )
    Net cash used in financing activities     (22,693 )     (2,270 )
    Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     4,054       (751 )
    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period     12,153       7,123  
    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period   $ 16,207     $ 6,372  
                 
    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,891     $ 1,635  
    Restricted cash     9,316       4,737  
        $ 16,207     $ 6,372  
                 
    SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:            
    Cash paid for interest   $ 1,830     $ 3,083  
                 
    SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH FLOW INFORMATION:            
    Change in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and prepaid expense   $ (1,649 )   $ (5,290 )
    Stock issued on redemption of convertible notes and interest   $     $ 9,721  

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  • MIL-OSI: Phunware Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New Customer Launches Drive 40% Revenue Growth for Software Subscriptions and Services

    Strong Balance Sheet of $109.7 Million Powering R&D Activities in AI-Driven Customer Platform and Corporate Initiatives

    AUSTIN, Texas, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phunware, Inc. (“Phunware” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHUN), a leader in enterprise cloud solutions for mobile applications, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    Financial Highlights

    • Software subscriptions and services revenue increased 40% to $0.6 million in Q1 2025, as compared to Q1 2024.
    • Q1 2025 software and subscription bookings totaled $0.4 million.
    • Net loss was $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $2.3 million in the previous year period.
      • Primary driver for net loss increase was $1.2 million one-time legal expenses related to the Wild Basin litigation bench trial that concluded in Q1 2025; a decision is expected in Q3 2025.
    • Net loss per share improved to ($0.18) per share in Q1 2025, as compared to ($0.33) per share in Q1 2024.
    • Net cash used in operations decreased to $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $5.5 million for the previous year period.
    • Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, was $109.7 million.

    Recent Business Highlights

    • During Q1 2025, added three (3) new customers in the hospitality vertical. Momentum carried into Q2, with a new $0.5 million booking for a multi-location health care facility.
    • Appointed Quyen Du to the Board of Directors, a 25-year corporate strategy and development executive with Fortune 500 consumer brands.
      • Her appointment satisfies Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) continued listing requirements for audit committee service.
    • Attended investor and industry conferences including the 37th Annual ROTH Conference and upcoming 2025 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) June 16–19 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

    Management Commentary

    “The first quarter of 2025 was underscored by new customers and bookings and continued focus on our AI-related initiatives,” said interim CEO Stephen Chen. “First quarter revenues of $0.7 million and gross margin of 52% were driven by a 40% increase in Mobile software subscriptions and services with delivered customer projects. With an existing hospitality customer, we launched an integrated conference solution including dynamic wayfinding, mobile engagement messaging, events scheduling, and content management. With a well-known resort and entertainment venue customer, we launched our hospitality industry solution application to enhance guest experiences.”

    “Software bookings for the first quarter were $0.4 million and we continue to accelerate our pipeline while simultaneously shortening the sales cycle. With three new customers in the hospitality vertical during the first quarter, and a $0.5 million multi-location health care facility booking in the second quarter, we believe customer momentum continues to accelerate.”

    “We were honored to appoint Quyen Du to our Board of Directors in February. Ms. Du brings 25 years’ experience in strategy and corporate development as an executive at Fortune 500 consumer brands. She has an impressive record of guiding strategic growth and will add tremendous expertise to our Board for Phunware investments, M&A and new business development strategies. We are happy to announce that Ms. Du was elected to three-year term at our most recent stockholders’ meeting.”

    “While we’ve seen some softness in the ad market, we are focused on new opportunities in that market and investing in marketing and research and development in generative and agentic AI initiatives, among others. We remain committed to reinforcing our core business units, identifying high-impact investment and M&A opportunities, driving operational excellence, and aligning our cost structure for long-term scalability. We are also committed to enhancing our team with experienced sales, marketing, and technology professionals to amplify market visibility and accelerate customer acquisition.”

    “Looking ahead, we are developing additional features and functionalities for our existing products, including AI-related features such as AI Personal Concierge for hospitality customers and their guests and Intelligent Reporting for large real property owners. We expect to launch the initial AI Personal Concierge product in mid-2025. With our leadership position in mobile app development, combined with compelling new technology improvements and AI integration, we are executing on our strategic vision to deliver our solutions globally. I look forward to additional announcements and milestones in the months ahead,” concluded Chen.

    Note about Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP. Non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures. Other companies may use different non-GAAP measures and presentation of results.

    In addition to financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release presents adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA is determined by taking net loss and adding interest expense (income), income tax expense, depreciation, and further adjusted for non-cash impairment, valuation adjustments and stock-based compensation expense. The company believes that this non-GAAP measure, viewed in addition to and not in lieu of net loss, provides additional information to investors by providing a more focused measure of operating results. This metric is an integral part of the Company’s internal reporting to evaluate its operations and the performance of senior management. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most comparable GAAP measure, is available in the accompanying financial tables below. The non-GAAP measure presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

           
    US-GAAP NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
    (Unaudited)
           
        Three Months Ended March 31,  
    (in thousands)   2025     2024  
    Net loss   $ (3,723 )   $ (2,292 )
    Add back: Depreciation     4       4  
    Add back: Interest expense     9       108  
    Less: Interest income     (1,119 )     (140 )
    EBITDA     (4,829 )     (2,320 )
    Add back: Stock-based compensation     86       630  
    Less: Gain on extinguishment of debt           (535 )
    Adjusted EBITDA   $ (4,743 )   $ (2,225 )
                     

    About Phunware

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

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

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

    Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Phunware is using forward-looking statements when it discusses the adoption and impact of emerging technologies and their use across mobile engagement platforms. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

    By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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

    Phunware Media Contact:
    Joe McGurk, Managing Director
    917-259-6895
    PHUN@mzgroup.us

               
    Phunware, Inc.
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In thousands, except share and per share data)
               
      March 31,     December 31,  
      2025     2024  
    Assets: (Unaudited)        
    Current assets:          
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 109,719     $ 112,974  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $264 and $166 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively   697       276  
    Digital currencies   82       103  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   588       406  
    Total current assets   111,086       113,759  
    Non-current assets:          
    Property and equipment, net   20       24  
    Right-of-use asset   770       840  
    Other assets   158       158  
    Total non-current assets   948       1,022  
    Total assets $ 112,034     $ 114,781  
               
    Liabilities and stockholders’ equity          
    Current liabilities:          
    Accounts payable $ 4,073     $ 3,754  
    Accrued expenses   492       148  
    Deferred revenue   1,124       1,034  
    Lease liability   320       313  
    PhunCoin subscription payable   1,202       1,202  
    Total current liabilities   7,211       6,451  
    Deferred revenue   660       528  
    Lease liability   537       619  
    Total noncurrent liabilities   1,197       1,147  
    Total liabilities   8,408       7,598  
    Commitments and contingencies (See Note 7)          
    Stockholders’ equity          
    Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 20,180,875 shares issued and 20,170,745 share outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and 20,166,665 shares issued and 20,156,535 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024   2       2  
    Treasury Stock   (502 )     (502 )
    Additional paid-in capital   421,169       421,003  
    Accumulated deficit   (317,043 )     (313,320 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   103,626       107,183  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 112,034     $ 114,781  
                   
    Phunware, Inc.
    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
    (In thousands, except share and per share information)
         
      Three Months Ended  
      March 31,  
      2025     2024  
               
    Net revenues $ 688     $ 921  
    Cost of revenues   329       397  
    Gross profit   359       524  
    Operating expenses:          
    Sales and marketing   896       443  
    General and administrative   3,464       2,471  
    Research and development   813       484  
    Total operating expenses   5,173       3,398  
    Operating loss   (4,814 )     (2,874 )
    Other income (expense):          
    Interest expense   (9 )     (108 )
    Interest income   1,119       140  
    Gain on extinguishment of debt         535  
    Other (expense) income, net   (19 )     15  
    Total other income   1,091       582  
    Loss before taxes   (3,723 )     (2,292 )
    Income tax expense          
    Net loss   (3,723 )     (2,292 )
    Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.18 )   $ (0.33 )
    Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic & diluted   20,169,640       6,864,226  
                   
    Phunware, Inc.
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (In thousands)
         
      Three Months Ended  
      March 31,  
      2025     2024  
    Operating activities          
    Net loss $ (3,723 )   $ (2,292 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
    Gain on extinguishment of debt         (535 )
    Stock-based compensation   86       630  
    Other adjustments   132       329  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
    Accounts receivable   (444 )     (82 )
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   (182 )     (11 )
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses   663       (2,893 )
    Lease liability payments   (89 )     (185 )
    Deferred revenue   222       (286 )
    Net cash used in operating activities from continued operations   (3,335 )     (5,325 )
    Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations         (205 )
    Net cash used in operating activities   (3,335 )     (5,530 )
    Investing activities          
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities          
    Financing activities          
    Proceeds from sales of common stock, net of issuance costs   80       23,204  
    Net cash provided by financing activities   80       23,204  
               
    Effect of exchange rate on cash         (41 )
    Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents   (3,255 )     17,633  
    Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   112,974       3,934  
    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 109,719     $ 21,567  
               
               
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information          
    Interest paid $ 9     $ 4  
    Income taxes paid $     $ 26  
    Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing activities:          
    Issuance of common stock upon conversion of the 2022 Promissory Note $     $ 4,505  
    Issuance of common stock for payment of bonuses and consulting fees $     $ 35  
                   

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  • MIL-OSI: Rapid7 Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) of $837 million, an increase of 4% year-over-year
    • Total revenue of $210 million, up 3% year-over-year; Product subscriptions revenue of $204 million, up 4% year-over-year
    • GAAP operating loss of $0.1 million; Non-GAAP operating income of $32 million
    • Net cash provided by operating activities of $30 million; Free cash flow of $25 million

    BOSTON, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapid7, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPD), a leader in extended risk and threat detection, today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2025.

    “We had a slower start to 2025 than anticipated however we have a clear strategy and strong conviction in our long-term opportunity,” said Corey Thomas, Chairman and CEO of Rapid7. “Against a more uncertain macroeconomic environment, we are executing with increased focus and urgency—investing behind our leadership in MDR, accelerating Exposure Command adoption, and sharpening our go-to-market engine. We believe these steps position us for improved ARR in the second half of the year and beyond. At the same time, we remain committed to operational discipline and delivering strong free cash flow in 2025.”

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Other Metrics

      As of March 31,
      2025
      2024
      % Change
      (dollars in thousands)
    ARR $ 837,220     $ 807,196     4 %
    Number of customers   11,685       11,462     2 %
    ARR per customer $ 71.6     $ 70.4     2 %
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024   % Change
      (in thousands, except per share data)
    Product subscriptions revenue $ 203,935     $ 196,918     4 %
    Professional services revenue   6,318       8,183     (23 %)
    Total revenue $ 210,253     $ 205,101     3 %
               
    North America revenue $ 157,945     $ 157,340     %
    Rest of world revenue   52,308       47,761     10 %
    Total revenue $ 210,253     $ 205,101     3 %
               
    GAAP gross profit $ 150,773     $ 144,107      
    GAAP gross margin   72 %     70 %    
    Non-GAAP gross profit $ 157,460     $ 151,112      
    Non-GAAP gross margin   75 %     74 %    
               
    GAAP (loss) income from operations $ (101 )   $ 9,716      
    GAAP operating margin   %     5 %    
    Non-GAAP income from operations $ 32,353     $ 40,285      
    Non-GAAP operating margin   15 %     20 %    
               
    GAAP net income $ 2,105     $ 1,406      
    GAAP net income per share, basic $ 0.03       0.02      
    GAAP net income per share, diluted $ 0.03     $ 0.02      
    Non-GAAP net income $ 35,578     $ 39,388      
    Non-GAAP net income per share:          
    Basic $ 0.56     $ 0.64      
    Diluted $ 0.49     $ 0.55      
               
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 38,898     $ 46,619      
               
    Net cash provided by operating activities $ 29,757     $ 31,070      
    Free cash flow $ 24,677     $ 27,534      
                       

    For additional details on the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures and certain other business metrics to their nearest comparable GAAP measures, please refer to the accompanying financial data tables included in this press release. The prior year period reflects an immaterial correction. Refer to Note 16, Immaterial Correction of an Error, in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.

    Recent Business Highlights

    • In April, Rapid7 launched unified threat-informed remediation for its Command Platform, delivering effective remediation at scale via proactive exposure remediation and AI-assisted automated detection and response. In addition to these enhancements to the Command Platform, Rapid7 also launched Breach Protection Warranty, offering MTC (Managed Thread Complete) Ultimate customers up to $1,000,000 in coverage embedded directly into the service.
    • In April, Rapid7 launched Managed Detection & Response (MDR) for Enterprise, a fully managed and customizable detection and response service designed to meet the unique demands of complex, distributed enterprise environments.
    • In April, Rapid7 introduced Intelligence Hub within its Command Platform, an integrated threat intelligence solution designed to provide security teams with meaningful context and actionable insights for accelerated detection and response.
    • In March, Rapid7 announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Wael Mohamed, Mike Burns, and Kevin Galligan. These strategic appointments reinforce the company’s commitment to scaling the business, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving long-term shareholder returns.
    • In March, Rapid7 announced plans for expansion in India, including the opening of a global capacity center, which will serve as a Security Operations Center (SOC) and innovation hub to house technology, security operations, customer support, and IT teams.

    Second Quarter and Full Year 2025 Guidance

    Rapid7 anticipates ARR, revenue, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income per share and free cash flow to be in the following ranges:

      Second Quarter 2025   Full-Year 2025
      (in millions, except per share data)
    ARR         $850 to $880
    Year-over-year growth         1% to 5%
    Revenue $211 to $213   $853 to $863
    Year-over-year growth 1% to 2%   1% to 2%
    Non-GAAP income from operations $30 to $32   $125 to $135
    Non-GAAP net income per share $0.43 to $0.46   $1.78 to $1.91
    Weighted average shares outstanding 75.3   76.7
    Free cash flow         $125 to $135
                   

    The guidance provided above is forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially. See the cautionary note regarding “Forward-Looking Statements” below. Guidance for the second quarter 2025 does not include any potential impact of foreign exchange gains or losses. The guidance provided above is based on a number of assumptions, estimates and expectations as of the date of this press release and, while presented with numerical specificity, this guidance is inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Rapid7’s control and are based upon specific assumptions with respect to future business decisions or economic conditions, some of which may change. Rapid7 undertakes no obligation to update guidance after this date.

    Non-GAAP guidance excludes estimates for stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, amortization of debt issuance costs, and certain other items such as acquisition-related expenses, impairment of long-lived assets, restructuring expense, induced conversion expense, change in the fair value of derivative assets, litigation-related expenses and discrete tax items. Rapid7 has provided a reconciliation of each non-GAAP guidance measure to the most comparable GAAP measures in the financial statement tables included in this press release. The reconciliation does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, including, but not limited to, non-ordinary course litigation-related expenses, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable effort due to their inherent uncertainty.

    Conference Call and Webcast Information

    Rapid7 will host a conference call today, May 12, 2025, to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be accessible by telephone at 888-330-2384 (domestic) or +1 240-789-2701 (international) with the event code 8484206. The call will also be available live via webcast on Rapid7’s website at https://investors.rapid7.com. A webcast replay of the conference call will be available at https://investors.rapid7.com.

    About Rapid7

    Rapid7 (Nasdaq: RPD) is on a mission to create a safer digital world by making cybersecurity simpler and more accessible. We empower security professionals to manage a modern attack surface through our best-in-class technology, leading-edge research, and broad, strategic expertise. Rapid7’s comprehensive security solutions help more than 11,000 global customers unite cloud risk management and threat detection to reduce attack surfaces and eliminate threats with speed and precision. For more information, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Metrics

    To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we provide investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures and other metrics, which we believe are helpful to our investors. We use these non-GAAP financial measures and other metrics for financial and operational decision-making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We also use certain non-GAAP financial measures as performance measures under our executive bonus plan. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures and other metrics provide useful information about our operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects and allow for greater transparency with respect to metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.

    While our non-GAAP financial measures are an important tool for financial and operational decision-making and for evaluating our own operating results over different periods of time, you should review the reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below, and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    We disclose the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. We also disclose non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating margin derived from these financial measures.

    We define non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share as the respective GAAP balances excluding the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, amortization of debt issuance costs and certain other items such as acquisition-related expenses, impairment of long-lived assets, change in the fair value of derivative assets, restructuring expense, induced conversion expense and discrete tax items. Non-GAAP net income per basic and diluted share is calculated as non-GAAP net income divided by the weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, with the number of weighted average shares decreased, when applicable, to reflect the anti-dilutive impact of the capped call transactions entered into in connection with our convertible senior notes.

    We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating performance due to the following factors:

    Stock-based compensation expense. We exclude stock-based compensation expense because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact our non-cash expense. We believe that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between our operating results from period to period.

    Amortization of acquired intangible assets. We believe that excluding the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets allows for more meaningful comparisons between operating results from period to period as the intangible assets are valued at the time of acquisition and are amortized over several years after the acquisition.

    Amortization of debt issuance costs. The expense for the amortization of debt issuance costs related to our convertible senior notes and our former revolving credit facility is a non-cash item, and we believe the exclusion of this interest expense provides a more useful comparison of our operational performance in different periods.

    Induced conversion expense. In conjunction with the third quarter of 2023 partial repurchase of our 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2025, we incurred a non-cash induced conversion expense of $53.9 million. We exclude induced conversion expense because this amount is not indicative of the performance of or trends in our business, and neither is comparable to the prior period nor predictive of future results.

    Litigation-related expenses. We exclude non-ordinary course litigation expense because we do not consider legal costs and settlement fees incurred in litigation and litigation-related matters of non-ordinary course lawsuits and other disputes to be indicative of our core operating performance. We do not adjust for ordinary course legal expenses, including legal costs and settlement fees resulting from maintaining and enforcing our intellectual property portfolio and license agreements.

    Acquisition-related expenses. We exclude acquisition-related expenses, including accretion expense associated with contingent consideration, as costs that are unrelated to the current operations and are neither comparable to the prior period nor predictive of future results.

    Change in fair value of derivative assets. The expense for the change in fair value of derivative assets related to our 2023 capped calls settlement is a non-cash item and we believe the exclusion of this other income (expense) provides a more useful comparison of our operational performance in different periods.

    Impairment of long-lived assets. Impairment of long-lived assets consists of impairment charges allocated to the carrying amount of certain operating right-of-use assets and the associated leasehold improvements when the carrying amounts exceed their respective fair values and we believe the exclusion of the impairment charges provides a more useful comparison of our operational performance in different periods.

    Restructuring expense. We exclude non-ordinary course restructuring expenses related to our restructuring plan, that was completed during fiscal year 2024, because we do not believe these charges are indicative of our core operating performance and we believe the exclusion of the restructuring expenses provides a more useful comparison of our performance in different periods.

    Discrete tax items. We exclude certain discrete tax items such as income tax expenses or benefits that are not related to ongoing business operations in the current year and adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves as these charges are not indicative of our ongoing operating results, and they are not considered when we are forecasting our future results.

    Anti-dilutive impact of capped call transaction. Our capped call transactions are intended to offset potential dilution from the conversion features in our convertible senior notes. Although we cannot reflect the anti-dilutive impact of the capped call transactions under GAAP, we do reflect the anti-dilutive impact of the capped call transactions in non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share, when applicable, to provide investors with useful information in evaluating our financial performance on a per share basis.

    Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that we define as net income (loss) before (1) interest income, (2) interest expense, (3) other (income) expense, net, (4) provision for (benefit from) income taxes, (5) depreciation expense, (6) amortization of intangible assets, (7) stock-based compensation expense, (8) acquisition-related expenses, and (9) restructuring expense. We believe that the use of adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because it provides them with an additional tool to compare business performance across companies and across periods.

    Free Cash Flow. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that we define as cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of internal-use software costs. We consider free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after necessary capital expenditures.

    Our non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies in our industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently, particularly related to non-recurring, unusual items. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. Further, stock-based compensation expense has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of the compensation provided to our employees.

    Other Metrics

    ARR. ARR is defined as the annual value of all recurring revenue related to contracts in place at the end of the period. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue as ARR is an operating metric and is not intended to be combined with or replace these items. ARR is not a forecast of future revenue, which can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates, and does not include revenue reported as professional services revenue in our consolidated statement of operations.

    Number of Customers. We define a customer as any entity that has an active Rapid7 recurring revenue contract as of the specified measurement date, excluding InsightOps and Logentries only customers with a contract value of less than $2,400 per year.

    ARR per Customer. We define ARR per customer as ARR divided by the number of customers at the end of the period.

    Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the statements regarding our financial guidance for the second quarter and full-year 2025, and the assumptions underlying such guidance. Our use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The events described in our forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, growing macroeconomic uncertainty, unstable market and economic conditions, fluctuations in our quarterly results, our ability to successfully grow our sales of our cloud-based solutions, including through the shift to a consolidated platform sales approach, effectiveness of our restructuring plan that was completed during fiscal year 2024, failure to meet our publicly announced guidance or other expectations about our business, our ability to sustain our revenue growth rate, the ability of our products and professional services to correctly detect vulnerabilities, renewal of our customer’s subscriptions, competition in the markets in which we operate, market growth, our ability to innovate and manage our growth, our sales cycles, our ability to integrate acquired companies, exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities, and our ability to operate in compliance with applicable laws as well as other risks and uncertainties that could affect our business and results described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025, particularly in the section entitled “Item 1.A Risk Factors,” and in the subsequent reports that we file with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we may make. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

    Investor contact:

    Elizabeth Chwalk
    Vice President, Investor Relations
    investors@rapid7.com
    (617) 865-4277

    Press contact:

    Alice Randall
    Director, Global Corporate Communications
    press@rapid7.com
    (214) 693-4727

     
    RAPID7, INC.
    Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
             
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
    Assets        
    Current assets:        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 291,462     $ 334,686  
    Short-term investments     202,011       187,025  
    Accounts receivable, net     140,541       168,242  
    Deferred contract acquisition and fulfillment costs, current portion     50,667       52,134  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     47,964       44,024  
    Total current assets     732,645       786,111  
    Long-term investments     99,136       37,274  
    Property and equipment, net     31,659       32,245  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     46,404       48,877  
    Deferred contract acquisition and fulfillment costs, non-current portion     69,843       73,672  
    Goodwill     575,268       575,268  
    Intangible assets, net     79,763       85,719  
    Other assets     10,092       12,868  
    Total assets   $ 1,644,810     $ 1,652,034  
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
    Current liabilities:        
    Accounts payable   $ 12,318     $ 18,908  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     69,458       88,802  
    Convertible senior notes, current portion, net     45,967       45,895  
    Operating lease liabilities, current portion     13,614       15,493  
    Deferred revenue, current portion     447,798       461,118  
    Total current liabilities     589,155       630,216  
    Convertible senior notes, non-current portion, net     889,303       888,356  
    Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion     65,484       68,430  
    Deferred revenue, non-current portion     27,524       27,078  
    Other long-term liabilities     20,622       20,243  
    Total liabilities     1,592,088       1,634,323  
    Stockholders’ equity:        
    Common stock   $ 642     $ 635  
    Treasury stock     (4,765 )     (4,765 )
    Additional paid-in-capital     1,042,355       1,011,080  
    Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income     419       (1,205 )
    Accumulated deficit     (985,929 )     (988,034 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     52,722       17,711  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,644,810     $ 1,652,034  
                     

    Note: Certain prior periods reflect immaterial corrections. Refer to Note 16, Immaterial Correction of an Error, in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

     
    RAPID7, INC.
    Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)
       
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    Revenue:      
    Product subscriptions $ 203,935     $ 196,918  
    Professional services   6,318       8,183  
    Total revenue   210,253       205,101  
    Cost of revenue:      
    Product subscriptions   54,368       54,734  
    Professional services   5,112       6,260  
    Total cost of revenue   59,480       60,994  
    Total gross profit   150,773       144,107  
    Operating expenses:      
    Research and development   47,888       41,368  
    Sales and marketing   79,400       73,095  
    General and administrative   23,586       19,928  
    Total operating expenses   150,874       134,391  
    (Loss) income from operations   (101 )     9,716  
    Other income (expense), net:      
    Interest income   5,758       4,720  
    Interest expense   (2,654 )     (2,670 )
    Other income (expense), net   1,802       (1,435 )
    Income before income taxes   4,805       10,331  
    Provision for income taxes   2,700       8,925  
    Net income $ 2,105     $ 1,406  
    Net income per share, basic $ 0.03     $ 0.02  
    Net income per share, diluted (1) $ 0.03     $ 0.02  
    Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic   63,835,945       61,907,808  
    Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted   64,224,415       74,021,704  
                   

    (1) We use the if-converted method to compute diluted earnings per share with respect to our convertible senior notes. There was no add-back of interest expense or additional dilutive shares related to the convertible senior notes where the effect was anti-dilutive. On an if-converted basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the 2025, 2027 and 2029 Notes were anti-dilutive.

    Note: Certain prior periods reflect immaterial corrections. Refer to Note 16, Immaterial Correction of an Error, in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

     
    RAPID7, INC.
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
       
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net income $ 2,105     $ 1,406  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization   11,665       11,348  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs   1,019       1,053  
    Stock-based compensation expense   27,151       25,745  
    Deferred income taxes         1,840  
    Other   (1,153 )     (203 )
    Changes in assets and liabilities:      
    Accounts receivable   27,668       39,529  
    Deferred contract acquisition and fulfillment costs   5,295       (679 )
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   (1,995 )     (1,223 )
    Accounts payable   (6,555 )     (4,190 )
    Accrued expenses   (20,325 )     (24,890 )
    Deferred revenue   (12,874 )     (21,186 )
    Other liabilities   (2,244 )     2,520  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   29,757       31,070  
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Purchases of property and equipment   (1,361 )     (620 )
    Capitalization of internal-use software   (3,719 )     (2,916 )
    Purchases of investments   (144,461 )     (93,158 )
    Sales and maturities of investments   69,000       55,000  
    Other investing activities   1,328        
    Net cash used in investing activities   (79,213 )     (41,694 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards   (1,303 )     (1,764 )
    Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan   4,446       5,046  
    Proceeds from stock option exercises   1,589       1,080  
    Net cash provided by financing activities   4,732       4,362  
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ,cash equivalents and restricted cash   1,334       (1,493 )
    Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (43,390 )     (7,755 )
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period $ 342,101     $ 214,130  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 298,711     $ 206,375  
    Supplemental cash flow information:      
    Cash paid for interest on convertible senior notes   1,571       2,698  
    Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds   992       2,352  
    Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 291,462     $ 198,716  
    Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets   7,249       7,659  
    Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 298,711     $ 206,375  
                   

    Note: Certain prior periods reflect immaterial corrections. Refer to Note 16, Immaterial Correction of an Error, in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

     
    RAPID7, INC.
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)
       
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    GAAP gross profit $ 150,773     $ 144,107  
    Add: Stock-based compensation expense1   2,264       2,671  
    Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets2   4,423       4,317  
    Non-GAAP gross profit $ 157,460     $ 151,095  
    Non-GAAP gross margin   74.9 %     73.7 %
           
    GAAP gross profit – Product subscriptions $ 149,567     $ 142,184  
    Add: Stock-based compensation expense   1,731       2,298  
    Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets   4,423       4,317  
    Non-GAAP gross profit – Product subscriptions $ 155,721     $ 148,799  
    Non-GAAP gross margin – Product subscriptions   76.4 %     75.6 %
           
    GAAP gross profit – Professional services $ 1,206     $ 1,923  
    Add: Stock-based compensation expense   533       373  
    Non-GAAP gross profit – Professional services $ 1,739     $ 2,296  
    Non-GAAP gross margin – Professional services   27.5 %     28.1 %
           
    GAAP (loss) income from operations $ (101 )   $ 9,716  
    Add: Stock-based compensation expense1   27,151       25,745  
    Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets2   5,120       5,014  
    Add: Acquisition-related expenses3   183        
    Add: Restructuring expense         (190 )
    Non-GAAP income from operations $ 32,353     $ 40,285  
           
    GAAP net income $ 2,105     $ 1,406  
    Add: Stock-based compensation expense1   27,151       25,745  
    Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets2   5,120       5,014  
    Add: Amortization of debt issuance costs   1,019       1,053  
    Add: Acquisition-related expenses3   183        
    Add: Restructuring expense4         (190 )
    Add: Discrete tax items5         6,360  
    Non-GAAP net income $ 35,578     $ 39,388  
    Add: Interest expense of convertible senior notes6   1,571       1,571  
    Numerator for non-GAAP earnings per share, diluted calculation $ 37,149     $ 40,959  
           
    Weighted average shares used in GAAP earnings per share calculation, basic   63,835,945       61,907,808  
    Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes6   11,183,611       11,183,611  
           
    Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans7   388,471       930,195  
    Weighted average shares used in non-GAAP earnings per share calculation, diluted   75,408,027       74,021,614  
           
    Non-GAAP net income per share:      
    Basic $ 0.56     $ 0.64  
    Diluted $ 0.49     $ 0.55  
           
    Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:      
    Cost of revenue $ 2,264     $ 2,671  
    Research and development   10,386       7,944  
    Sales and marketing   7,241       7,137  
    General and administrative   7,260       7,993  
           
    Includes amortization of acquired intangible assets as follows:      
    Cost of revenue $ 4,423     $ 4,317  
    Sales and marketing   652       652  
    General and administrative   45       45  
           
    Includes acquisition-related expenses as follows:      
    General and administrative $ 183     $  
           
    For the three months ended March 31, 2024 restructuring expense was included within general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations.
           
    Includes discrete tax items as follows:
    Provision for income taxes $     $ 6,360  
           
    We use the if-converted method to compute diluted earnings per share with respect to our convertible senior notes. There was no add-back of interest expense or additional dilutive shares related to the convertible senior notes where the effect was anti-dilutive.
           
    We use the treasury method to compute the dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plan awards.
           

    Note: Certain prior periods reflect immaterial corrections. Refer to Note 16, Immaterial Correction of an Error, in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

     
    RAPID7, INC.
    Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
       
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    GAAP net income $ 2,105     $ 1,406  
    Interest income   (5,758 )     (4,720 )
    Interest expense   2,654       2,670  
    Other (income) expense, net   (1,802 )     1,435  
    Provision for (benefit from) income taxes   2,700       8,925  
    Depreciation expense   2,791       2,908  
    Amortization of intangible assets   8,874       8,440  
    Stock-based compensation expense   27,151       25,745  
    Acquisition-related expenses   183        
    Restructuring expense         (190 )
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 38,898     $ 46,619  
                   

    Note: Certain prior period reflect immaterial corrections. Refer to Note 16, Immaterial Correction of an Error, in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

     
    RAPID7, INC.
    Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
    (in thousands)
       
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    Net cash provided by operating activities $ 29,757     $ 31,070  
    Less: Purchases of property and equipment   (1,361 )     (620 )
    Less: Capitalized internal-use software costs   (3,719 )     (2,916 )
    Free cash flow $ 24,677     $ 27,534  
                   
     
    Second Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Guidance
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
    (in millions, except per share data)
           
      Second Quarter 2025   Full-Year 2025
    Reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to non-GAAP income from operations:              
    Anticipated GAAP loss from operations $ (2 ) to $     $ (11 ) to $ (1 )
    Add: Anticipated stock-based compensation expense   27   to   27       116   to   116  
    Add: Anticipated amortization of acquired intangible assets   5   to   5       20   to   20  
    Anticipated non-GAAP income from operations $ 30   to $ 32     $ 125   to $ 135  
                   
    Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income:              
    Anticipated GAAP net loss $ (2 ) to $     $ (9 ) to $ 1  
    Add: Anticipated stock-based compensation expense   27   to   27       116   to   116  
    Add: Anticipated amortization of acquired intangible assets   5   to   5       20   to   20  
    Add: Anticipated amortization of debt issuance costs   1   to   1       4   to   4  
    Anticipated non-GAAP net income $ 31   to $ 33     $ 131   to $ 141  
    Add: Anticipated interest expense on convertible senior notes   1.4   to   1.4       5.6   to   5.6  
    Numerator for non-GAAP earnings per share calculation $ 32.4   to $ 34.4     $ 136.6   to $ 146.6  
                   
    Anticipated GAAP net (loss) income per share1 $ (0.03 )   $     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.02  
    Anticipated non-GAAP net income per share, diluted $ 0.43     $ 0.46     $ 1.78     $ 1.91  
                   
    Weighted average shares used in earnings per share calculation, diluted 75.3   76.7
                   
    The anticipated GAAP net loss per share is calculated using basic weighted average shares for periods in which the Company anticipated a GAAP net loss. The anticipated GAAP net income per share is calculated using GAAP diluted weighted average shares for periods in which the Company anticipated GAAP net income.
     

    The reconciliation does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, including, but not limited to, non-ordinary course litigation-related expenses, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable effort due to their inherent uncertainty. As a result, the estimates shown for Anticipated GAAP loss from operations, Anticipated GAAP net loss and Anticipated GAAP net loss per share are expected to change.

       
      Full-Year 2025
    Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:      
    Anticipated net cash provided by operating activities $ 146   to $ 156  
    Less: Anticipated purchases of property and equipment   (7 ) to   (7 )
    Less: Anticipated capitalized internal-use software costs   (14 ) to   (14 )
    Anticipated free cash flow $ 125     $ 135  
                   

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  • MIL-OSI: OptimizeRx Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Updates Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Q1 revenue of $21.9 million, increasing 11% year-over-year
    • Q1 gross profit increased 9% year-over-year to $13.3 million
    • Increases full year 2025 guidance to a revenue range between $101 million and $106 million and adjusted EBITDA range between $13 million and $15 million

    WALTHAM, Mass., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OptimizeRx Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions helping life sciences companies reach and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Quarterly comparisons are to the same year-ago period.

    Financial Highlights

    • Revenue in the first quarter of 2025 increased 11% to $21.9 million, as compared to $19.7 million in the same year ago period
    • Gross profit in the first quarter of 2025 increased 9% year-over-year to $13.3 million, from $12.2 million during the first quarter of 2024
    • GAAP net loss totaled $(2.2) million or $(0.12) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of 2025, as compared to $(6.9) million or $(0.38) per basic and diluted share during the first quarter of 2024
    • Non-GAAP net income in the first quarter totaled $1.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share, as compared to Non-GAAP net loss of $(2.0) million or $(0.11) per diluted share during the first quarter of 2024 (see *Non-GAAP Measures below)
    • Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 increased to $1.5 million compared to $(0.3) million in the same year ago period (see *Non-GAAP Measures below)
    • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $16.6 million as of March 31, 2025, as compared to $13.4 million as of December 31, 2024

    Stephen L. Silvestro, OptimizeRx CEO commented, “I’m encouraged by our year-to-date performance, which has exceeded both consensus estimates and our internal expectations. The momentum we saw at the end of 2024 has carried into 2025, with year-to-date contracted revenue up more than 20% compared to the same period last year—positioning us well for a strong second half of the year. I believe this performance clearly reflects the results of our focus on operational excellence, our commitment to delighting customers, and our efforts to deepen relationships with valued business partners, all of which are driving meaningful shareholder value.

    “At the same time, we’ve already converted over 5% of our expected 2025 sales into subscription-based revenue streams. I believe this transition, combined with our improving operating leverage, puts us on a strong path toward achieving Rule of 40 performance in the coming years.

    “Given our strong performance and positive outlook, I’m pleased to announce that we are raising our full-year guidance. We now expect the revenue range to be between $101 million and $106 million, and adjusted EBITDA to be between $13 million and $15 million.”

      Rolling Twelve Months Ended March 31,
    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**  2025     2024 
      (in thousands, except percentages)
    Average revenue per top 20 pharmaceutical manufacturer $ 2,960     $ 2,592  
    Percent of total revenue attributable to top 20 pharmaceutical manufacturers   63 %     66 %
    Net revenue retention   114 %     116 %
    Revenue per average full-time employee $ 710     $ 641  

    2025 Financial Outlook

    The Company is increasing its 2025 guidance and expects revenue to be between $101 million and $106 million with Adjusted EBITDA to be between $13 million and $15 million.

    Conference Call

    Individual Meeting Invitation

    In an effort to increase relations with institutional investors, OptimizeRx management has dedicated time to hosting individual meetings with portfolio managers and analysts. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with OptimizeRx management, please contact: adsilva@optimizerx.com or shalper@lifesciadvisors.com.

    *Non-GAAP Measures

    In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this earnings release also contains non-GAAP financial measures. The reasons why we believe these measures provide useful information to investors and, for historical periods, a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the supplemental tables that follow.

    Although the Company provides guidance for Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, it is not able to provide guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Reconciliations for forward-looking figures would require unreasonable effort at this time because of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of certain components of various necessary GAAP components, including, for example, those related to compensation, acquisition expenses, other income, amortization or others that may arise during the year, and the Company’s management believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

    **Definition of Key Performance Indicators

    Top 20 pharmaceutical manufacturers: We have updated the definition of “top 20 pharmaceutical manufacturers” in our key performance indicators to be based upon Fierce Pharma’s most updated list of “The top 20 pharma companies by 2024 revenue”. We previously used “The top 20 pharma companies by 2023 revenue”. As a result of this change, prior periods have been restated for comparative purposes.

    Net revenue retention: Net revenue retention is a comparison of revenue generated from all clients in the previous period to total revenue generated from the same clients in the following year (i.e., excludes new client relationships for the most recent year).

    Revenue per average full-time employee: We define revenue per average full-time employee (FTE) as total revenue over the last 12 months (LTM) divided by the average number of employees over the LTM, which is calculated by taking our total number of FTEs at the end of the prior year period by our total FTE headcount at the end of the most recent period.

    About OptimizeRx

    OptimizeRx is a leading healthcare technology company that’s redefining how life science brands connect with patients and healthcare providers. Our platform combines innovative AI-driven tools like the Dynamic Audience Activation Platform (DAAP) and Micro-Neighborhood Targeting (MNT) to deliver timely, relevant, and hyper-local engagement. By bridging the gap between HCP and DTC strategies, we empower brands to create synchronized marketing solutions that drive faster treatment decisions and improved patient outcomes.

    Our commitment to privacy-safe, patient-centric technology ensures that every interaction is designed to make a meaningful impact, delivering life-changing therapies to the right patients at the right time. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, OptimizeRx partners with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to transform the healthcare landscape and create a healthier future for all.

    For more information, follow the Company on Twitter, LinkedIn or visit www.optimizerx.com.  

    Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “plans”, “projects”, “targets”, “designed”, “could”, “may”, “should”, “will” or other similar words and expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. All statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, assumptions, projections, beliefs or opinions about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to the Company’s future performance, expected revenues, expected Adjusted EBITDA, plans to grow shareholder value creation, plans to continue the Company’s growth and transformation, plans to position the Company to become a “Rule of 40” company, plans for forging stronger relationships with valued business partners, and other statements relating to future performance, plans, and expectations. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and involve assumptions regarding the Company’s business, the economy, and other future conditions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted, or quantified. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the effect of government regulation, seasonal trends, dependence on a concentrated group of customers, cybersecurity incidents that could disrupt operations, the ability to keep pace with growing and evolving technology, the ability to maintain contracts with electronic prescription platforms and electronic health records networks, competition, and other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in other filings the Company has made and may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future. One should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as may be required by law.

    OptimizeRx Contact
    Andy D’Silva, SVP Corporate Finance
    adsilva@optimizerx.com

    Investor Relations Contact
    Steven Halper
    LifeSci Advisors, LLC
    shalper@lifesciadvisors.com

    OPTIMIZERX CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)

      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
    ASSETS (unaudited)    
    Current assets      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,573     $ 13,380  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $335 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024   32,720       38,212  
    Taxes receivable   113        
    Prepaid expenses and other   2,305       2,379  
    Total current assets   51,711       53,971  
    Property and equipment, net   150       150  
    Other assets      
    Goodwill   70,869       70,869  
    Patent rights, net   5,349       5,517  
    Technology assets, net   7,931       8,180  
    Tradename and customer relationships, net   31,226       31,819  
    Operating lease right of use assets   303       366  
    Security deposits and other assets   229       296  
    Total other assets   115,907       117,047  
    TOTAL ASSETS $ 167,768     $ 171,168  
           
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Current liabilities      
    Current portion of long-term debt $ 3,300     $ 2,000  
    Accounts payable   3,381       2,156  
    Accrued expenses   9,277       8,486  
    Revenue share payable   1,743       5,053  
    Taxes payable         318  
    Current portion of lease liabilities   139       168  
    Deferred revenue   511       473  
    Total current liabilities   18,351       18,654  
    Non-current liabilities      
    Long-term debt, net   29,190       30,816  
    Lease liabilities, net of current portion   171       209  
    Deferred tax liabilities, net   3,786       4,491  
    Total liabilities   51,498       54,170  
           
    Stockholders’ equity      
    Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024          
    Common stock, $0.001 par value, 166,666,667 shares authorized, 20,234,186 and 20,194,697 shares issued at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively   20       20  
    Treasury stock, $0.001 par value, (1,741,397) shares held at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024   (2 )     (2 )
    Additional paid-in-capital   202,819       201,348  
    Accumulated deficit   (86,567 )     (84,368 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   116,270       116,998  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 167,768     $ 171,168  
     

    OPTIMIZERX CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except share and per share data, unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended
    March 31,
       2025     2024 
           
    Net revenue $ 21,928     $ 19,690  
    Cost of revenues, exclusive of depreciation and amortization presented separately below   8,584       7,486  
    Gross profit   13,344       12,204  
           
    Operating expenses      
    General and administrative expenses   14,364       16,166  
    Depreciation and amortization   1,094       1,067  
    Total operating expenses   15,458       17,233  
    Loss from operations   (2,114 )     (5,029 )
    Other income (expense)      
    Interest expense   (1,297 )     (1,546 )
    Other income   39        
    Interest income   88       20  
    Total other expense, net   (1,170 )     (1,526 )
    Loss before provision for income taxes   (3,284 )     (6,555 )
    Income tax benefit (expense)   1,085       (344 )
    Net loss $ (2,199 )   $ (6,899 )
    Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic   18,470,808       18,170,108  
    Weighted average number of shares outstanding – diluted   18,470,808       18,170,108  
    Loss per share – basic $ (0.12 )   $ (0.38 )
    Loss per share – diluted $ (0.12 )   $ (0.38 )
     

    OPTIMIZERX CORPORATION
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands, unaudited)

      For the Three Months Ended
    March 31,
      2025   2024
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
    Net loss $ (2,199 )   $ (6,899 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization   1,094       1,067  
    Stock-based compensation   1,558       3,024  
    Bad debt reserve         132  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs   174       182  
    Changes in:      
    Accounts receivable   5,492       6,373  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   74       800  
    Accounts payable   1,225       (562 )
    Revenue share payable   (3,310 )     (2,692 )
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities   854       (362 )
    Taxes receivable and payable   (431 )     323  
    Deferred tax liabilities   (705 )      
    Deferred revenue   38       732  
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   3,864       2,118  
           
    CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
    Purchase of property and equipment   (27 )     (32 )
    Capitalized software development costs   (57 )     (121 )
    NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (84 )     (153 )
           
    CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
    Cash paid for employee withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units   (87 )     (140 )
    Repayment of long-term debt   (500 )     (500 )
    NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES   (587 )     (640 )
    NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   3,193       1,325  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD   13,380       13,852  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD $ 16,573     $ 15,177  
           
    SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
    Cash paid for interest $ 1,121     $ 1,350  
    Cash paid for income taxes $     $ 21  

    OPTIMIZERX CORPORATION
    RECONCILIATION of GAAP to NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
    (in thousands, except share and per share data, unaudited)

    This earnings release includes certain financial measures not derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures are measures of performance not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and should be considered in addition to, not in lieu of, GAAP reported measures. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. However, management believes that presenting certain non-GAAP financial measures provides additional information to facilitate comparison of the Company’s historical operating results and trends in its underlying operating results and provides transparency on how the Company evaluates its business. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. Management believes that financial information excluding certain items that are not considered to reflect the Company’s ongoing operating results, such as those listed below, improves the comparability of year-to-year results. Consequently, management believes that investors may be able to better understand the Company’s operating results excluding these items. Non-GAAP financial measures may reflect adjustments for items such as asset impairment charges, amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition expenses, severance, shareholder activist related fees, CEO search fees, other income, as well as other items that management believes are not related to the Company’s ongoing performance.

      Three Months Ended March 31,
       2025     2024 
    Net loss $         (2,199 )   $         (6,899 )
    Depreciation and amortization           1,094               1,067  
    Stock-based compensation           1,558               3,024  
    Severance expenses           275               419  
    Shareholder activist related fees           451               —  
    CEO search fees           225               —  
    Other income           (39 )             —  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs           174               182  
    Acquisition expenses           —               243  
    Non-GAAP net income (loss) $         1,539     $         (1,964 )
           
    Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share      
    Diluted $         0.08     $         (0.11 )
    Weighted average shares outstanding:      
    Diluted   18,579,012       18,170,108  
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    Net loss $ (2,199 )   $ (6,899 )
    Depreciation and amortization   1,094       1,067  
    Income tax (benefit) expense   (1,085 )     344  
    Stock-based compensation   1,558       3,024  
    Severance expenses   275       419  
    Acquisition expenses         243  
    Shareholder activist related fees   451        
    CEO search fees   225        
    Other income   (39 )      
    Interest expense, net   1,209       1,526  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,489     $ (276 )

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  • MIL-OSI: Amplify Energy Announces First Quarter 2025 Results, Beta Development Update and Updated Full-Year 2025 Guidance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE: AMPY) (“Amplify,” the “Company,” “us,” or “our”) announced today its operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and updated full-year 2025 guidance for the Company.

    Beta Development Program Update

    • Amplify initiated a development drilling program in the prolific Beta oilfield in 2024 to demonstrate the significant upside potential of the asset and generate strong incremental cash flows for the Company, with results to date proving out the viability and long-term potential of the program
    • Completed the C54 well in mid-April 2025
      • Drilled well utilizing lessons learned from 2024 program including the implementation of a managed pressure drilling system
      • IP20 was approximately 800 Bopd, which has been the strongest initial well performance in the program
      • With the C54 online, the three wells completed in the D-Sand (our primary target formation) are all projected to have greater than 90% IRR at $60/bbl oil prices
    • Completed the C48 well in mid-February 2025 as the first C-Sand completion
      • Initially planned as a D-Sand completion, but due to drilling complications elected to complete the shallower C-Sand
      • Current production rate of approximately 100 BOPD
      • Well exhibits lower oil gravities and reservoir pressures than the D-Sand completions
      • Future injection support in the area to increase reservoir pressure and deliverability is expected to prove the C-Sand as a viable future target zone
    • With the recent completions of the C48 and C54, the field now has four new development wells online, which, after offsetting the asset’s base decline, have increased Beta production by approximately 35% since early 2024
    • Based on Beta development success, at year-end 2024 Amplify had 25 SEC Proved Undeveloped (“PUD”) locations (21 D-Sand locations) with approximately $144 million in PV-10 value1
      • D-Sand completions to date are significantly outperforming the type curve utilized in SEC PUD value/reserves indicating material upside above the current valuation estimate
      • Substantial future development remains at Beta beyond the current SEC PUD locations which are based on conservative volumetric and recovery factor assumptions

    First Quarter Highlights

    • During the first quarter of 2025, the Company:
      • Achieved average total production of 17.9 MBoepd
      • Generated net cash provided by operating activities of $25.5 million and a net loss of $5.9 million
      • Delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $19.4 million and Adjusted Net Income of $3.8 million
      • Generated $6.3 million in net proceeds from the sale of undeveloped Haynesville acreage in East Texas
        • In May 2025, sold additional Haynesville interests generating $1.5 million in proceeds
      • Generated $0.9 million of Adjusted EBITDA at Magnify Energy Services, Amplify’s wholly owned subsidiary (“Magnify”)
      • As of March 31, 2025, Amplify had $125.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility
        • Net debt to Last Twelve Months (“LTM”) Adjusted EBITDA of 1.3x2

    (1)   2024 Year End reserves are evaluated at flat pricing: (NYMEX WTI, HH) – $65.00, $4.00

    (2)   Net debt as of March 31, 2025, consisting of $125 MM outstanding under its revolving credit facility with ~$0 MM of cash and cash equivalents, and LTM Adjusted EBITDA as of the first quarter of 2025.

    Martyn Willsher, Amplify’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Amplify’s strong first quarter operating and financial results continue to demonstrate the significant value derived from the Company’s portfolio of assets. At Beta, we brought online two wells this year, which strengthen our conviction about the prolific untapped value that remains in the reservoir. In East Texas and the Eagle Ford, we anticipate our non-operated development projects will begin producing in the second quarter, with improved natural gas prices driving strong economics for our East Texas wells. Also, in East Texas, we recently monetized a portion of our undeveloped acreage with Haynesville rights in two separate transactions for net proceeds of $7.8 million dollars, while retaining an interest in over 30 gross locations to realize upside value in future periods.”

    Mr. Willsher continued, “In light of recent market volatility and a material reduction in oil prices, we conducted a comprehensive review of our remaining uncommitted 2025 capital budget and have elected to temporarily defer three development projects at Beta resulting in capital savings of approximately $15 million in 2025. While our Beta development projects have strong economics at current oil prices, we have flexibility on the timing of these projects and are committed to maintaining strong free cash flow and a healthy balance sheet for our investors. Our diversified portfolio of mature, low-decline assets and robust hedge book protect our cash flow profile during commodity downturns, allowing us the flexibility to scale up or down investments in either oil or gas projects depending on market conditions.”

    Mr. Willsher concluded, “Going forward, Amplify intends to focus on prudent management of its existing asset base to maximize free cash flow and is conducting a thorough review of additional operating and overhead cost-saving opportunities. The Company will also continue to evaluate portfolio optimization opportunities, which could enable us to accelerate Beta development.”

    Key Financial Results

    During the first quarter of 2025, the Company reported a net loss of approximately $5.9 million. The net loss was primarily attributable to a non-cash unrealized loss on commodity derivatives during the period partially offset by a gain on the sale of East Texas properties. Excluding the impact of the non-cash unrealized loss on commodity derivatives, the East Texas divestiture, and additional other one-time impacts, Amplify generated Adjusted Net Income of $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2025.

    First quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $19.4 million, a decrease of approximately $2.4 million from the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily due to higher lease operating expense and general and administrative expense that are typically higher in the first quarter offset by stronger gas price realizations compared to the prior quarter.

    Free cash flow was negative $7.2 million for the first quarter, which was in-line with expectations, due to planned capital investments.

         
         
         
      First Quarter Fourth Quarter
    $ in millions  2025   2024 
    Net income (loss) ($5.9 ) ($7.4 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities $25.5   $12.5  
    Average daily production (MBoe/d) 17.9   18.5  
    Total revenues excluding hedges $72.1   $69.0  
    Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) $19.4   $21.8  
    Adjusted net income (loss), (a non-GAAP financial measure) $3.8   $5.1  
    Total capital $23.1   $15.3  
    Free Cash Flow (a non-GAAP financial measure) ($7.2 ) $2.9  
         

    Revolving Credit Facility and Liquidity Update

    As of March 31, 2025, Amplify had total debt of $125 million under its revolving credit facility. Net debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA was 1.3x (net debt as of March 31, 2025). The borrowing base is redetermined on a semi-annual basis with the next redetermination expected in the second quarter of 2025.

    Corporate Production and Pricing

    During the first quarter of 2025, average daily production was approximately 17.9 Mboepd, a decrease of 0.6 Mboepd from the prior quarter. The decrease in production was driven by natural gas and NGL volumes affected by a gas imbalance adjustment in East Texas and adverse weather in Oklahoma, causing widespread power outages. These temporary production issues were factored into the production guidance previously presented for 2025.

    The Company’s product mix for the quarter was 46% crude oil, 16% NGLs, and 38% natural gas.

        Three Months   Three Months
        Ended   Ended
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
             
    Production volumes – MBOE:      
      Bairoil 280     293  
      Beta 315     308  
      Oklahoma 393     436  
      East Texas / North Louisiana 570     609  
      Eagle Ford (Non-op) 49     60  
      Total – MBoe 1,607     1,706  
      Total – MBoe/d 17.9     18.5  
      % – Liquids 62 %   62 %
             

    Total oil, natural gas and NGL revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were approximately $70.3 million, before the impact of derivatives. The Company realized a net gain on commodity derivatives of $0.5 million during the first quarter. Oil, natural gas and NGL revenues, net of realized hedges, decreased $0.4 million for the first quarter compared to the prior quarter.

    The following table sets forth information regarding average realized sales prices for the periods indicated:

      Crude Oil ($/Bbl) NGLs ($/Bbl) Natural Gas ($/Mcf)
      Three Months
    Ended
    March 31,
    2025
      Three Months
    Ended
    December 31,
    2024
      Three Months
    Ended
    March 31,
    2025
      Three Months
    Ended
    December 31,
    2024
      Three Months
    Ended
    March 31,
    2025
      Three Months
    Ended
    December 31,
    2024
                           
    Average sales price exclusive of realized derivatives and certain deductions from revenue $ 67.82   $ 66.82   $ 25.24     $ 23.46     $ 3.87   $ 2.52  
    Realized derivatives   0.49     1.43                 0.04     0.76  
                           
    Average sales price with realized derivatives exclusive of certain deductions from revenue $ 68.31   $ 68.25   $ 25.24     $ 23.46     $ 3.91   $ 3.28  
    Certain deductions from revenue           (1.78 )     (1.37 )     0.02     (0.01 )
                           
    Average sales price inclusive of realized derivatives and certain deductions from revenue $ 68.31   $ 68.25   $ 23.46     $ 22.09     $ 3.93   $ 3.27  
                           

    Costs and Expenses

    Lease operating expenses in the first quarter of 2025 were approximately $37.4 million, or $23.28 per Boe, a $2.3 million increase compared to the prior quarter and in-line with internal projections. Lease operating expenses are expected to decrease in the second half of 2025 after cost savings projects are completed in Bairoil, and fewer expense workovers are conducted later in the year. Lease operating expenses do not reflect $0.9 million of income generated by Magnify in the first quarter.

    Severance and ad valorem taxes in the first quarter were approximately $4.4 million, a decrease of $1.0 million compared to $5.4 million in the prior quarter. Lower production taxes were primarily due to lower production and a one-time benefit from reversing a prior accrual for waste emissions charges. Severance and ad valorem taxes as a percentage of revenue were approximately 6.2% in the first quarter. The Company anticipates that taxes as a percentage of revenue will remain within its previously announced guidance range for 2025.

    Amplify incurred $4.3 million, or $2.67 per Boe, of gathering, processing and transportation expenses in the first quarter, compared to $4.5 million, or $2.62 per Boe, in the prior quarter.

    Cash G&A expenses in the first quarter were $7.3 million, down 7% compared to the first quarter of 2024, and in-line with expectations. The Company anticipates that quarterly cash G&A expenses will be significantly lower throughout the remainder of the year primarily due to annual year-end processes that impact various cost drivers in the first quarter. The Company expects costs to be in line with our previously announced guidance range.

    Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense in the first quarter totaled $8.5 million, or $5.29 per Boe, compared to $8.4 million, or $4.93 per Boe, in the prior quarter.

    Net interest expense was $3.5 million in the first quarter, a decrease of $0.2 million compared to $3.7 million in the prior quarter.

    Amplify recorded minimal current income tax expense for the first quarter of 2025.

    Capital Investment Update

    Cash capital investment during the first quarter of 2025 was approximately $23.1 million. During the first quarter, the Company’s capital allocation was approximately 55% for development drilling, recompletions and facility projects at Beta, and approximately 30% for non-operated development projects in East Texas and the Eagle Ford, with the remainder distributed across the Company’s other assets.

    The following table details Amplify’s capital invested during the first quarter of 2025:

      First Quarter
      2025 Capital
      ($ MM)
    Bairoil $ 1.3
    Beta $ 12.7
    Oklahoma $ 1.4
    East Texas / North Louisiana $ 3.4
    Eagle Ford (Non-op) $ 3.9
    Magnify Energy Services $ 0.3
    Total Capital Invested $ 23.1
       

    2025 Operations & Development Plan

    Amplify has adjusted its 2025 operations and development plan for the current lower commodity price environment. The Company is electing to reduce discretionary development capital at Beta for the second half of 2025, while our previously committed non-operated projects in East Texas and the Eagle Ford are expected to be completed and brought online in the second quarter.

    Amplify’s current plan is to complete three wells at Beta in 2025, including the C48 and C54 wells, which were brought online in mid-February and mid-April, respectively. Amplify intends to drill and complete its next Beta well in the third quarter, which will be a D-Sand completion drilled in the same fault block as the recently completed C54 and the C59, which was completed in October 2024 and is still producing greater than 500 bopd. With the exceptional economics at Beta, Amplify will consider adding back development wells later this year should commodity prices improve.

    Other capital at Beta for 2025 includes $8 million to upgrade a two-mile pipeline that ships all produced fluid from platform Eureka to platform Elly, facility upgrades and capital workovers. Additional information regarding the Beta development plan can be found in the Company’s investor presentation under the investor relations section of the website.

    In East Texas, we are participating in the completion of four non-operated development projects, which we expect to be online in late second quarter. Operators in the area are taking advantage of strong natural gas prices and favorable economics, and the Company anticipates more activity in this area. For the Company’s operated assets, the team is focused on prudent management of the field, such as optimizing field compression, artificial lift enhancement, and equipment insourcing, which is expected to improve the production profile and lower lease operating costs.

    Also in East Texas, as previously announced, Amplify sold 90% of its interest in certain units with Haynesville rights in Harrison County, Texas, in addition to 11 gross operated wells, and purchased a 10% interest in adjacent acreage, generating $6.3 million in net proceeds from the sale. This transaction also established an area of mutual interest (“AMI”) with the counterparty covering 10,000 gross acres. We estimate the AMI has more than 30 potential gross drilling locations.

    In May 2025, Amplify completed a separate transaction, which monetized 90% of its interests in three additional units with Haynesville rights in Panola and Shelby Counties, finalizing a separate AMI consisting of seven total units. Amplify also retained a 10% working interest with the ability to participate in any well drilled within the boundary of the AMI. Upon closing the transaction, Amplify generated approximately $1.5 million in proceeds.

    From November 2024 to present, Amplify has generated proceeds of $9.2 million related to Haynesville acreage transactions, while retaining a 10% working interest in two newly created AMIs in the Haynesville play of East Texas.

    In the Eagle Ford, we are participating in 14 gross (0.7 net) new development wells and two gross (0.4 net) recompletion projects. These non-operated wells, with highly accretive forecasted returns, have been completed and are scheduled to come online in early May. The Company is also evaluating additional development opportunities recently offered by our partners in fields where we have interests.

    Updated Full-Year 2025 Guidance

    Based on recent reductions to crude oil prices, Amplify has decided to modify its capital plans in order to maintain positive free cash flow in 2025. As a result of these modifications, we are providing updated guidance. The following guidance is subject to the cautionary statements and limitations described under the “Forward-Looking Statements” caption at the end of this press release. Amplify’s updated 2025 guidance is based on its current expectations regarding capital investment and full-year 2025 commodity prices for crude oil of $61.75/Bbl (WTI) and natural gas of $3.60/MMBtu (Henry Hub), and on the assumption that market demand and prices for oil and natural gas will continue at levels that allow for economic production of these products. Additionally, the Company expects to invest approximately 95% of its capital in the first three quarters of the year primarily in connection with the Beta development program and for non-operated development projects in East Texas and the Eagle Ford.

    A summary of the guidance is presented below:

      March 5, 2025
      March 7, 2025
      Previous Guidance   Updated Guidance
                   
      FY 2025E   FY 2025E
                   
      Low   High   Low   High
                   
    Net Average Daily Production              
    Oil (MBbls/d) 8.5 9.4   8.3 8.9
    NGL (MBbls/d) 3.0 3.3   3.0 3.3
    Natural Gas (MMcf/d) 45.0 51.0   45.0 50.0
    Total (MBoe/d) 19.0 21.0   19.0 20.5
                   
    Commodity Price Differential / Realizations (Unhedged)              
    Oil Differential ($ / Bbl) ($3.25) ($4.25)   ($3.25) ($4.25)
    NGL Realized Price (% of WTI NYMEX) 27% 31%   27% 31%
    Natural Gas Realized Price (% of Henry Hub) 85% 92%   85% 92%
                   
    Other Revenue              
    Magnify Energy Services ($ MM) $4 $6   $4 $6
    Other ($ MM) $2 $3   $2 $3
    Total ($ MM) $6 $9   $6 $9
                   
    Gathering, Processing and Transportation Costs              
    Oil ($ / Bbl) $0.65 $0.85   $0.65 $0.85
    NGL ($ / Bbl) $2.75 $4.00   $2.75 $4.00
    Natural Gas ($ / Mcf) $0.55 $0.75   $0.55 $0.75
    Total ($ / Boe) $2.25 $2.85   $2.25 $2.85
                   
    Average Costs              
    Lease Operating ($ / Boe) $18.50 $20.50   $18.50 $20.50
    Taxes (% of Revenue) (1) 6.0% 7.0%   6.0% 7.0%
    Cash General and Administrative ($ / Boe) (2)(3) $3.40 $3.90   $3.40 $3.90
                   
    Adjusted EBITDA ($ MM) (2)(3) $100 $120   $80 $110
    Cash Interest Expense ($ MM) $12 $18   $12 $18
    Capital Investment ($ MM) $70 $80   $55 $70
    Free Cash Flow ($ MM) (2)(3) $10 $30   $10 $20
                   

    (1) Includes production, ad valorem and franchise taxes
    (2) Refer to “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for Amplify’s definition and use of cash G&A, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, non-GAAP measures (cash income taxes, which are not included in free cash flow, are expected to range between $0 – $1 million for the year)
    (3) Amplify believes that a quantitative reconciliation of such forward-looking information to the most comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP cannot be made available without unreasonable efforts. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures would require Amplify to predict the timing and likelihood of future transactions and other items that are difficult to accurately predict. Neither of these forward-looking measures, nor their probable significance, can be quantified with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Accordingly, a reconciliation of the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures is not provided.

    Hedging

    Amplify maintains a robust hedge book to support its cash flow profile and provide downside protection in weak commodity environments. Recently, the Company added to its hedge position, further protecting future cash flows.

    Amplify executed crude oil swaps covering the first half of 2026 at a weighted average price of $62.55 per barrel and the first half of 2027 with a weighted average price of $61.93 per barrel. The Company also added natural gas swaps covering 2026 at a weighted average price of $4.12 per MMBtu, collars for the first quarter of 2026 with a weighted average floor of $4.50 per MMBtu and a weighted average ceiling of $5.73 and natural gas collars for 2027 with a weighted average floor of $3.57 per MMBtu and a weighted average ceiling of $4.58 per MMBtu.

    The following table reflects the hedged volumes under Amplify’s commodity derivative contracts and the average fixed floor and ceiling prices at which production is hedged for April 2025 through December 2027, as of May 12, 2025:

      2025   2026   2027
               
    Natural Gas Swaps:          
    Average Monthly Volume (MMBtu)   560,000     515,000     137,500
    Weighted Average Fixed Price ($) $ 3.75   $ 3.80   $ 4.01
               
    Natural Gas Collars:          
    Two-way collars          
    Average Monthly Volume (MMBtu)   500,000     517,500     437,500
    Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($) $ 3.90   $ 4.11   $ 4.21
    Weighted Average Floor Price ($) $ 3.50   $ 3.58   $ 3.56
               
    Oil Swaps:          
    Average Monthly Volume (Bbls)   141,444     125,500     30,667
    Weighted Average Fixed Price ($) $ 70.61   $ 66.40   $ 61.93
               
    Oil Collars:          
    Two-way collars          
    Average Monthly Volume (Bbls)   45,333        
    Weighted Average Ceiling Price ($) $ 80.20        
    Weighted Average Floor Price ($) $ 70.00        
               

    Amplify has posted an updated investor presentation containing additional hedging information on its website, www.amplifyenergy.com, under the Investor Relations section.

    Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

    Amplify’s financial statements and related footnotes will be available in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, which Amplify expects to file with the SEC on May 12, 2025.

    About Amplify Energy

    Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas properties. Amplify’s operations are focused in Oklahoma, the Rockies (Bairoil), federal waters offshore Southern California (Beta), East Texas / North Louisiana, and the Eagle Ford (Non-op). For more information, visit www.amplifyenergy.com.

    Conference Call

    Amplify will host an investor teleconference tomorrow at 10 a.m. Central Time to discuss these operating and financial results. Interested parties may join the call by dialing (888) 999-3182 at least 15 minutes before the call begins and providing the Conference ID: AEC1Q25. A telephonic replay will be available for fourteen days following the call by dialing (800) 654-1563 and providing the Access Code: 52458798. A transcript and a recorded replay of the call will also be available on our website after the call.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Terminology such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “outlook,” “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s expectations of plans, goals, strategies (including measures to implement strategies), objectives and anticipated results with respect thereto. These statements address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including things such as projections of results of operations, plans for growth, goals, future capital expenditures, competitive strengths, references to future intentions and other such references. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. These include risks and uncertainties relating to, among other things: the Company’s evaluation and implementation of strategic alternatives; risks related to the redetermination of the borrowing base under the Company’s revolving credit facility; the Company’s ability to satisfy debt obligations; the Company’s need to make accretive acquisitions or substantial capital expenditures to maintain its declining asset base, including the existence of unanticipated liabilities or problems relating to acquired or divested business or properties; volatility in the prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs; the Company’s ability to access funds on acceptable terms, if at all, because of the terms and conditions governing the Company’s indebtedness, including financial covenants; general political and economic conditions, globally and in the jurisdictions in which we operate, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, trade wars and the potential destabilizing effect such conflicts may pose for the global oil and natural gas markets; expectations regarding general economic conditions, including inflation; and the impact of local, state and federal governmental regulations, including those related to climate change and hydraulic fracturing, and potential changes in these regulations. Please read the Company’s filings with the SEC, including “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and if applicable, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which are available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://www.amplifyenergy.com/investor-relations/sec-filings/default.aspx or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release and accompanying schedules include the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), free cash flow, net debt, PV-10 and cash G&A. The accompanying schedules provide a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Amplify’s non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures such as net income, operating income, net cash flows provided by operating activities, standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Amplify’s non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate such measures in the same manner as Amplify does.

    Adjusted EBITDA. Amplify defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus Interest expense, net; Income tax expense (benefit); DD&A; Accretion of AROs; Loss or (gain) on commodity derivative instruments; Cash settlements received or (paid) on expired commodity derivative instruments; Amortization of gain associated with terminated commodity derivatives; Losses or (gains) on sale of properties; Share-based compensation expenses; Exploration costs; Acquisition and divestiture related costs; Loss on settlement of AROs; Bad debt expense; and Pipeline incident loss. Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of Amplify’s financial statements, such as investors, research analysts and rating agencies, to assess: (1) its operating performance as compared to other companies in Amplify’s industry without regard to financing methods, capital structures or historical cost basis; (2) the ability of its assets to generate cash sufficient to pay interest and support Amplify’s indebtedness; and (3) the viability of projects and the overall rates of return on alternative investment opportunities. Since Adjusted EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income or loss and because these measures may vary among other companies, the Adjusted EBITDA data presented in this press release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA are net income and net cash provided by operating activities.

    Adjusted Net Income (Loss). Amplify defines Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss) adjusted for unrealized loss (gain) on commodity derivative instruments, acquisition and divestiture-related expenses, unusual and infrequent items, and the income tax expense or benefit of these adjustments using our federal statutory tax rate. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) excludes the impact of unusual and infrequent items affecting earnings that vary widely and unpredictably. This measure is not meant to disassociate these items from management’s performance but rather is intended to provide helpful information to investors interested in comparing our performance between periods. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is not considered to be an alternative to net income (loss) reported in accordance with GAAP.

    Free cash flow. Amplify defines free cash flow as Adjusted EBITDA, less cash interest expense and capital expenditures. Free cash flow is an important non-GAAP financial measure for Amplify’s investors since it serves as an indicator of the Company’s success in providing a cash return on investment. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to free cash flow are net income and net cash provided by operating activities.

    Net debt. Amplify defines net debt as the total principal amount drawn on the revolving credit facility less cash and cash equivalents. The Company uses net debt as a measure of financial position and believes this measure provides useful additional information to investors to evaluate the Company’s capital structure and financial leverage.

    PV-10. PV-10 is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents the present value of estimated future cash inflows from proved oil and natural gas reserves that are calculated using the unweighted arithmetic average first-day-of-the-month prices for the prior 12 months, less future development and operating costs, discounted at 10% per annum to reflect the timing of future cash flows. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to PV-10 is standardized measure. PV-10 differs from standardized measure in its treatment of estimated future income taxes, which are excluded from PV-10. Amplify believes the presentation of PV-10 provides useful information because it is widely used by investors in evaluating oil and natural gas companies without regard to specific income tax characteristics of such entities. PV-10 is not intended to represent the current market value of our estimated proved reserves. PV-10 should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the standardized measure as defined under GAAP. As GAAP does not prescribe a comparable GAAP measure for PV-10 of reserves adjusted for pricing sensitives, it is not practicable for us to reconcile PV-10 to a standardized measure or any other GAAP measure.

    Cash G&A. Amplify defines cash G&A as general and administrative expense, less share-based compensation expense; acquisition and divestiture costs; bad debt expense; and severance payments. Cash G&A is an important non-GAAP financial measure for Amplify’s investors since it allows for analysis of G&A spend without regard to share-based compensation and other non-recurring expenses which can vary substantially from company to company. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to cash G&A is total G&A expenses.

    Contacts

    Jim Frew — Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (832) 219-9044
    jim.frew@amplifyenergy.com

    Michael Jordan — Director, Finance and Treasurer
    (832) 219-9051
    michael.jordan@amplifyenergy.com

    Selected Operating and Financial Data (Tables)

    Amplify Energy Corp.      
    Selected Financial Data – Unaudited      
    Statements of Operations Data      
             
        Three Months   Three Months
        Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s, except per share data) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
             
    Revenues:      
      Oil and natural gas sales $ 70,341     $ 67,189  
      Other revenues   1,709       1,832  
      Total revenues   72,050       69,021  
             
    Costs and Expenses:      
      Lease operating expense   37,417       35,100  
      Pipeline incident loss   396       2,405  
      Gathering, processing and transportation   4,286       4,468  
      Exploration   6       10  
      Taxes other than income   4,384       5,356  
      Depreciation, depletion and amortization   8,494       8,418  
      General and administrative expense   10,815       9,486  
      Accretion of asset retirement obligations   2,183       2,156  
      Realized (gain) loss on commodity derivatives   (503 )     (4,052 )
      Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity derivatives   14,820       13,357  
      (Gain) loss on sale of properties   (6,251 )     (1,367 )
      Other, net   (3 )     334  
      Total costs and expenses   76,044       75,671  
             
    Operating Income (loss)   (3,994 )     (6,650 )
             
    Other Income (Expense):      
      Interest expense, net   (3,519 )     (3,684 )
      Other income (expense)   115       (113 )
      Total other income (expense)   (3,404 )     (3,797 )
             
      Income (loss) before reorganization items, net and income taxes   (7,398 )     (10,447 )
             
    Income tax benefit (expense) – current   (1 )     2,132  
    Income tax benefit (expense) – deferred   1,538       886  
             
      Net income (loss) $ (5,861 )   $ (7,429 )
             
    Earnings per share:      
      Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.15 )   $ (0.19 )
             
    Selected Financial Data – Unaudited      
    Operating Statistics      
               
          Three Months   Three Months
          Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s, except per unit data) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
               
    Oil and natural gas revenue:      
      Oil Sales $ 49,982   $ 50,817
      NGL Sales   6,157     6,602
      Natural Gas Sales   14,202     9,770
      Total oil and natural gas sales – Unhedged $ 70,341   $ 67,189
               
    Production volumes:      
      Oil Sales – MBbls   737     760
      NGL Sales – MBbls   263     299
      Natural Gas Sales – MMcf   3,647     3,883
      Total – MBoe   1,607     1,706
      Total – MBoe/d   17.9     18.5
               
    Average sales price (excluding commodity derivatives):      
      Oil – per Bbl $ 67.82   $ 66.82
      NGL – per Bbl $ 23.46   $ 22.09
      Natural gas – per Mcf $ 3.89   $ 2.52
      Total – per Boe $ 43.76   $ 39.37
               
    Average unit costs per Boe:      
      Lease operating expense $ 23.28   $ 20.57
      Gathering, processing and transportation $ 2.67   $ 2.62
      Taxes other than income $ 2.73   $ 3.14
      General and administrative expense $ 6.73   $ 5.56
      Realized gain/(loss) on commodity derivatives $ 0.31   $ 2.38
      Depletion, depreciation, and amortization $ 5.29   $ 4.93
               
    Selected Financial Data – Unaudited      
    Asset Operating Statistics      
             
        Three Months   Three Months
        Ended   Ended
        March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
             
    Production volumes – MBOE:      
      Bairoil   280       293  
      Beta   315       308  
      Oklahoma   393       436  
      East Texas / North Louisiana   570       609  
      Eagle Ford (Non-op)   49       60  
      Total – MBoe   1,607       1,706  
      Total – MBoe/d   17.9       18.5  
      % – Liquids   62 %     62 %
             
    Lease operating expense – $M:      
      Bairoil $ 13,732     $ 11,800  
      Beta   13,305       12,113  
      Oklahoma   3,856       3,948  
      East Texas / North Louisiana   4,981       5,887  
      Eagle Ford (Non-op)   1,542       1,351  
      Total Lease operating expense: $ 37,416     $ 35,099  
             
    Capital expenditures – $M:      
      Bairoil $ 1,322     $ 190  
      Beta   12,733       10,001  
      Oklahoma   1,445       168  
      East Texas / North Louisiana   3,449       2,758  
      Eagle Ford (Non-op)   3,905       2,125  
      Magnify Energy Services   263       82  
      Total Capital expenditures: $ 23,117     $ 15,324  
             
    Selected Financial Data – Unaudited              
    Balance Sheet Data              
                       
    (Amounts in $000s) March 31, 2025
      December 31, 2024
                       
    Assets              
      Cash and Cash Equivalents $     $  
      Accounts Receivable   35,893       39,713  
      Other Current Assets   24,296       32,064  
        Total Current Assets $ 60,189     $ 71,777  
                       
      Net Oil and Gas Properties $ 400,770     $ 386,218  
      Other Long-Term Assets   292,680       289,081  
        Total Assets $ 753,639     $ 747,076  
                       
    Liabilities              
      Accounts Payable $ 19,863     $ 13,231  
      Accrued Liabilities   40,343       43,413  
      Other Current Liabilities   18,658       11,494  
        Total Current Liabilities $ 78,864     $ 68,138  
                       
      Long-Term Debt $ 125,000     $ 127,000  
      Asset Retirement Obligation   131,158       129,700  
      Other Long-Term Liabilities   15,680       13,326  
        Total Liabilities $ 350,702     $ 338,164  
                       
    Shareholders’ Equity              
      Common Stock & APIC $ 440,266     $ 440,380  
      Accumulated Earnings (Deficit)   (37,329 )     (31,468 )
        Total Shareholders’ Equity $ 402,937     $ 408,912  
                       
    Selected Financial Data – Unaudited      
    Statements of Cash Flows Data      
           
      Three Months   Three Months
      Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
           
           
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 25,501     $ 12,455  
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (21,497 )     (19,379 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (4,004 )     6,924  
           
    Selected Operating and Financial Data (Tables)      
    Reconciliation of Unaudited GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures    
    Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow      
             
        Three Months   Three Months
        Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
             
    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities:    
      Net cash provided by operating activities $ 25,501     $ 12,455  
      Changes in working capital   (5,372 )     4,770  
      Interest expense, net   3,519       3,684  
      Amortization of gain associated with terminated commodity derivatives   159       159  
      Amortization and write-off of deferred financing fees   (315 )     (315 )
      Exploration costs   6       10  
      Acquisition and divestiture related costs   1,629       1,424  
      Plugging and abandonment cost   171       754  
      Current income tax expense (benefit)   1       (2,132 )
      Pipeline incident loss   396       2,405  
      (Gain) loss on sale of properties   (6,251 )     (1,367 )
    Adjusted EBITDA: $ 19,444     $ 21,847  
             
    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities:    
    Adjusted EBITDA: $ 19,444     $ 21,847  
      Less: Cash interest expense   3,545       3,598  
      Less: Capital expenditures   23,117       15,324  
    Free Cash Flow: $ (7,218 )   $ 2,925  
             
    Selected Operating and Financial Data (Tables)      
    Reconciliation of Unaudited GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures    
    Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow      
             
        Three Months   Three Months
        Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
             
    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss):      
      Net income (loss) $ (5,861 )   $ (7,429 )
      Interest expense, net   3,519       3,684  
      Income tax expense (benefit) – current   1       (2,132 )
      Income tax expense (benefit) – deferred   (1,538 )     (886 )
      Depreciation, depletion and amortization   8,494       8,418  
      Accretion of asset retirement obligations   2,183       2,156  
      (Gains) losses on commodity derivatives   14,317       9,305  
      Cash settlements received (paid) on expired commodity derivative instruments   503       4,052  
      Amortization of gain associated with terminated commodity derivatives   159       159  
      Acquisition and divestiture related costs   1,629       1,424  
      Share-based compensation expense   1,890       1,686  
      (Gain) loss on sale of properties   (6,251 )     (1,367 )
      Exploration costs   6       10  
      Loss on settlement of AROs   (3 )     334  
      Bad debt expense         28  
      Pipeline incident loss   396       2,405  
    Adjusted EBITDA: $ 19,444     $ 21,847  
             
      Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Income (Loss):      
      Adjusted EBITDA: $ 19,444     $ 21,847  
      Less: Cash interest expense   3,545       3,598  
      Less: Capital expenditures   23,117       15,324  
      Free Cash Flow: $ (7,218 )   $ 2,925  
             
    Selected Operating and Financial Data (Tables)      
    Reconciliation of Unaudited GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures    
    Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss)      
               
          Three Months   Three Months
          Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s, except per share data) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
               
    Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss):      
      Net income (loss) $ (5,861 )   $ (7,429 )
      Unrealized (gain) loss on commodity derivatives   14,820       13,357  
      Acquisition and divestiture related costs   1,629       1,424  
      Non-recurring costs:      
        Income tax expense (benefit) – deferred   (1,538 )     (886 )
        Gain on sale of properties   (6,251 )     (1,367 )
      Tax effect of adjustments   971       (12 )
        Adjusted net income (loss) $ 3,770     $ 5,087  
               
    Selected Operating and Financial Data (Tables)          
    Reconciliation of Unaudited GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures      
    Cash General and Administrative Expenses          
               
      Three Months   Three Months
      Ended   Ended
    (Amounts in $000s) March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024
               
    General and administrative expense $ 10,815   $ 9,486
    Less: Share-based compensation expense   1,890     1,686
    Less: Acquisition and divestiture costs   1,629     1,424
    Less: Bad debt expense       28
    Less: Severance payments      
    Total Cash General and Administrative Expense $ 7,296   $ 6,348
               

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  • MIL-OSI: GigaCloud Technology Inc Announces First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EL MONTE, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) (“GigaCloud” or the “Company”), a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B technology solutions for large parcel merchandise, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, including sustained revenue and GMV growth over the comparable prior year period.

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

    • Total revenues of $271.9 million, increased 8.3% year-over-year.
    • Gross profit of $63.7 million, decreased 4.2% year-over-year.
      Gross margin was 23.4%, compared to 26.5% in the first quarter of 2024.
    • Net income of $27.1 million, in line with $27.2 million reported in the prior-year period.
      Net income margin was 10.0%, compared to 10.8% in the first quarter of 2024.
      Diluted EPS increased 3.0% year-over-year to $0.68.
    • Adjusted EBITDA1 of $33.2 million, decreased 3.8% year-over-year.
      Adjusted EPS – diluted2 of $0.83, decreased 1.2% year-over-year.
    • Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Investments totaled $287.5 million as of March 31, 2025, a 5.1% decrease from December 31, 2024.

    Operational Highlights

    • GigaCloud Marketplace GMV3 increased 56.1% year-over-year to $1,416.7 million for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025.
    • 3P seller GigaCloud Marketplace GMV4 increased 49.9% year-over-year to $734.3 million for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. 3P seller GigaCloud Marketplace GMV represented 51.8% of total GigaCloud Marketplace GMV for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025.
    • Active 3P sellers5 increased 33.4% year-over-year to 1,154 for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025.
    • Active buyers6 increased 81.4% year-over-year to 9,966 for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025.
    • Spend per active buyer7 was $142,156 for the 12 months ended March 31, 2025.

    “Despite persistent industry headwinds, we continue to grow and see the strength of the GigaCloud Marketplace come through—buyers and sellers continue to lean in during times of volatility and challenge. That is a testament to the efficiency and value created by our Supplier Fulfilled Retailing (SFR) model,” said Larry Wu, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. “We are building GigaCloud to thrive for the long-term by empowering our partners to do business smarter in an increasingly complex global market. While we are actively managing near-term macro uncertainty, the positive long-term fundamentals reinforce our confidence in delivering lasting value.”

    “In September 2024, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of $46 million, and subsequently increased the total authorized amount to $62 million in March 2025. As of today, we have repurchased approximately 3.7 million shares for $61.8 million—close to 150% of the gross proceeds raised in our IPO—at a weighted average price well above our IPO offering price. We remain positioned to deploy additional capital through future repurchase authorizations, balancing capital returns and growth investments to drive future shareholder value creation,” said Erica Wei, Chief Financial Officer.

    Business Outlook

    The Company expects its total revenues to be between $275 million and $305 million in the second quarter of 2025. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change and cannot be predicted with reasonable accuracy as of the date hereof.

    Share Repurchase Program

    In September 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a $46 million share repurchase program, which was increased by $16 million to $62 million on March 28, 2025. Following quarter-end, on May 8, 2025, the Board approved an additional $16 million, bringing the total authorization to $78 million. The program runs through August 28, 2025. As of May 12, 2025, the Company has repurchased approximately 3.7 million of its Class A ordinary shares for $61.8 million.

    Under the share repurchase program, the Company may purchase its ordinary shares through various means, including open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, any combination thereof or other legally permissible means. The Company may effect repurchase transactions in compliance with Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The number of shares repurchased and the timing of repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with the Company’s working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors.

    Conference Call

    The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 6:30 pm U.S. Eastern Time on May 12, 2025. Participants who wish to join the call should pre-register here at https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10046996-fh4na1.html. Upon registration, participants will receive the dial-in number and a unique PIN, which can be used to join the conference call. If participants register and forget their PIN or lose their registration confirmation email, they may re-register to receive a new PIN. All participants are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time.

    A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Company’s investor relations website at: https://investors.gigacloudtech.com/.

    About GigaCloud Technology Inc

    GigaCloud Technology Inc is a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B technology solutions for large parcel merchandise. The Company’s B2B ecommerce platform, which it refers to as the “GigaCloud Marketplace,” integrates everything from discovery, payments and logistics tools into one easy-to-use platform. The Company’s global marketplace seamlessly connects manufacturers, primarily in Asia, with resellers, primarily in the U.S., Asia and Europe, to execute cross-border transactions with confidence, speed and efficiency. The Company offers a truly comprehensive solution that transports products from the manufacturer’s warehouse to the end customer’s doorstep, all at one fixed price. The Company first launched its marketplace in January 2019 by focusing on the global furniture market and has since expanded into additional categories such as home appliances and fitness equipment. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://investors.gigacloudtech.com/.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS – diluted, to understand and evaluate its core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is net income excluding interest, income taxes and depreciation, further adjusted to exclude share-based compensation expense. Adjusted EPS – diluted is a financial measure defined as our Adjusted EBITDA divided by our diluted weighted-average shares outstanding, respectively. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS – diluted as measures of operating performance, for planning purposes, to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of our business, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and in communications with our Board of Directors and investors concerning our financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures, which may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

    For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA” and “Unaudited Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS – diluted” set forth at the end of this press release.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “propose,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    GigaCloud Technology Inc

    Investor Relations

    Email: ir@gigacloudtech.com

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    GigaCloud Technology Inc
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In thousands except for share data and per share data)
     
        March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
    ASSETS        
    Current assets        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 251,711   $ 259,759
    Restricted cash     697     685
    Investments     35,101     42,674
    Accounts receivable, net     67,000     57,313
    Inventories     204,854     172,489
    Prepayments and other current assets     19,842     14,672
    Total current assets     579,205     547,592
    Non-current assets        
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     438,692     451,930
    Property and equipment, net     32,688     29,498
    Intangible assets, net     5,893     6,198
    Goodwill     12,586     12,586
    Deferred tax assets     11,366     10,026
    Other non-current assets     10,607     12,645
    Total non-current assets     511,832     522,883
    Total assets   $ 1,091,037   $ 1,070,475
     
    GigaCloud Technology Inc
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
    (In thousands)
     
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
    Current liabilities      
    Accounts payable $ 87,814     $ 78,163  
    Contract liabilities   5,665       4,486  
    Current operating lease liabilities   90,823       88,521  
    Income tax payable   20,001       13,615  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   87,510       79,594  
    Total current liabilities   291,813       264,379  
    Non-current liabilities      
    Operating lease liabilities, non-current   380,842       395,235  
    Deferred tax liabilities   759       941  
    Finance lease obligations, non-current   241       382  
    Non-current income tax payable   4,485       4,321  
    Total non-current liabilities   386,327       400,879  
    Total liabilities $ 678,140     $ 665,258  
    Commitments and contingencies $     $  
    Shareholders’ equity        
    Treasury shares, at cost (2,008,984 and 609,390 shares held as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively)   $ (34,550 )   $ (11,816 )
    Class A ordinary shares $0.05 par value, 50,673,268 shares authorized, 32,881,519 and 32,878,735 shares issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, 30,872,535 and 32,269,345 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively)     1,643       1,643  
    Class B ordinary shares ($0.05 par value, 9,326,732 shares authorized as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 8,076,732 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024)     403       403  
    Additional paid-in capital     121,490       120,262  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (2,096 )     (4,136 )
    Retained earnings     326,007       298,861  
    Total shareholders’ equity     412,897       405,217  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 1,091,037     $ 1,070,475  
     
    GigaCloud Technology Inc
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    (In thousands except for share data and per share data)
     
      Three Months Ended
    March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Revenues      
    Service revenues $ 94,068     $ 76,623  
    Product revenues   177,838       174,454  
    Total revenues   271,906       251,077  
    Cost of revenues      
    Services   79,156       62,700  
    Products   129,024       121,829  
    Total cost of revenues   208,180       184,529  
    Gross profit   63,726       66,548  
    Operating expenses      
    Selling and marketing expenses   18,558       14,580  
    General and administrative expenses   14,340       15,389  
    Research and development expenses   2,493       1,756  
    Losses on disposal of property and equipment   12       6  
    Total operating expenses   35,403       31,731  
    Operating income   28,323       34,817  
    Interest expense   (23 )     (81 )
    Interest income   2,621       1,609  
    Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net   792       (2,709 )
    Government grants   213       6  
    Others, net   579       (322 )
    Income before income taxes   32,505       33,320  
    Income tax expense   (5,359 )     (6,125 )
    Net income $ 27,146     $ 27,195  
    Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders   27,146       27,195  
    Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income taxes of nil   411       (112 )
    Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments   (6 )      
    Intra-entity foreign currency transactions gain   1,636        
    Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to liquidation of subsidiaries   (1 )      
    Total other comprehensive income (loss)   2,040       (112 )
    Comprehensive Income $ 29,186     $ 27,083  
    Net income per ordinary share      
    —Basic $ 0.68     $ 0.67  
    —Diluted $ 0.68     $ 0.66  
    Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net income per ordinary share      
    —Basic   40,020,265       40,788,658  
    —Diluted   40,138,522       40,950,170  
     
    GigaCloud Technology Inc
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (In thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Cash flows from operating activities:      
    Net income $ 27,146     $ 27,195  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
    Depreciation and amortization   2,049       2,081  
    Share-based compensation   1,227       275  
    Operating lease   1,125       8,806  
    Changes in accounts receivables, net   (9,011 )     (632 )
    Changes in inventories   (30,845 )     (56,047 )
    Changes in prepayments and other assets   (3,217 )     (2,364 )
    Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities   14,551       27,886  
    Changes in contract liabilities   1,096       2,045  
    Changes in income tax payable   6,418       6,552  
    Changes in deferred income taxes   (1,511 )     (2,034 )
    Other operating activities   405       1,546  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   9,433       15,309  
    Cash flows from investing activities:      
    Purchases of property and equipment   (2,395 )     (3,993 )
    Disposals of property and equipment   34       1,525  
    Purchases of investments   (25,000 )     (10,000 )
    Sales and maturities of investments   31,986        
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   4,625       (12,468 )
    Cash flows from financing activities:      
    Repayment of finance lease obligations   (34 )     (595 )
    Repurchases of ordinary shares   (22,734 )      
    Net cash used in financing activities   (22,768 )     (595 )
    Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   674       (306 )
    Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (8,036 )     1,940  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period   260,444       184,168  
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period $ 252,408     $ 186,108  
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information      
    Cash paid for interest expense   23       81  
    Cash paid for income taxes   552       1,596  
     
    GigaCloud Technology Inc
    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
    (In thousands, except for per share data)
     
      Three Months Ended
    March 31,
        2025       2024  
      (In thousands)
    Net Income $ 27,146     $ 27,195  
    Add: Income tax expense   5,359       6,125  
    Add: Interest expense   23       81  
    Less: Interest income   (2,621 )     (1,609 )
    Add: Depreciation and amortization   2,049       2,081  
    Add: Share-based compensation expenses   1,227       275  
    Add: Non-recurring items(1)         349  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 33,183     $ 34,497  

    ________________________
    (1) During the three months ended March 31, 2024, one of our fulfillment centers in Japan experienced a fire. As a result of the fire, we recognized losses of $1.8 million. Based on the provisions of our insurance policy, we have determined that partial recovery of the incurred losses is probable as of March 31, 2024 and therefore recorded an insurance recovery of $1.5 million. We do not believe such losses to be recurring or frequent in nature.

    UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EPS – DILUTED

      Three Months Ended
    March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Net income per ordinary share – diluted $ 0.68     $ 0.66  
    Adjustments, per ordinary share:      
    Add: Income tax expense   0.13       0.15  
    Add: Interest expense          
    Less: Interest income   (0.07 )     (0.04 )
    Add: Depreciation and amortization   0.05       0.05  
    Add: Share-based compensation expenses   0.04       0.01  
    Add: Non-recurring items(1)         0.01  
    Adjusted EPS – diluted $ 0.83     $ 0.84  
           
    Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding – diluted   40,138,522       40,950,170  

    ________________________
    (1) During the three months ended March 31, 2024, one of our fulfillment centers in Japan experienced a fire. As a result of the fire, we recognized losses of $1.8 million. Based on the provisions of our insurance policy, we have determined that partial recovery of the incurred losses is probable as of March 31, 2024 and therefore recorded an insurance recovery of $1.5 million. We do not believe such losses to be recurring or frequent in nature.

    ________________________
    1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the section of “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA” set forth at the end of this press release.

    2 Adjusted EPS – diluted is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the section of “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS – diluted” set forth at the end of this press release.

    3 GigaCloud Marketplace GMV means the total gross merchandise value of transactions ordered through our GigaCloud Marketplace including GigaCloud 3P and GigaCloud 1P, before any deductions of value added tax, goods and services tax, shipping charges paid by buyers to sellers and any refunds.

    4 3P seller GigaCloud Marketplace GMV means the total gross merchandise value of transactions sold through our GigaCloud Marketplace by 3P sellers, before any deductions of value added tax, goods and services tax, shipping charges paid by buyers to sellers and any refunds.

    5 Active 3P sellers means sellers who have sold a product in GigaCloud Marketplace within the last 12-month period, irrespective of cancellations or returns.

    6 Active buyers means buyers who have purchased a product in the GigaCloud Marketplace within the last 12-month period, irrespective of cancellations or returns.

    7 Spend per active buyer is calculated by dividing the total GigaCloud Marketplace GMV within the last 12-month period by the number of active buyers as of such date.

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  • MIL-OSI: PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NYSE: PFLT) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    HIGHLIGHTS
    Quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)
    ($ in millions, except per share amounts)
             
               
    Assets and Liabilities:          
    Investment portfolio (1)       $ 2,344.1  
    Net assets       $ 1,067.1  
    GAAP net asset value per share       $ 11.07  
    Quarterly change in GAAP net asset value per share         (2.4 )%
    Adjusted net asset value per share (2)       $ 11.07  
    Quarterly change in adjusted net asset value per share (2)         (2.4 )%
               
    Credit Facility       $ 273.8  
    2036 Asset-Backed Debt       $ 284.4  
    2036-R Asset-Backed Debt       $ 265.3  
    2026 Notes       $ 184.2  
    2037 Asset-Backed Debt       $ 358.1  
    Regulatory debt to equity       1.29x  
    Weighted average yield on debt investments at quarter-end         10.5 %
               
    Operating Results:          
    Net investment income       $ 25.0  
    Net investment income per share (GAAP)       $ 0.28  
    Core net investment income per share (3)       $ 0.28  
    Distributions declared per share       $ 0.31  
               
    Portfolio Activity:          
    Purchases of investments       $ 293.3  
    Sales and repayments of investments       $ 122.4  
               
    PSSL Portfolio data:          
    PSSL investment portfolio       $ 1,060.2  
    Purchases of investments       $ 60.0  
    Sales and repayments of investments       $ 36.8  

    (1)    Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I LLC, or PSSL, an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling $297.3 million, at fair value.

    (2)    This is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that this number provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance excluding the impact of the unrealized amounts on the Credit Facility. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    (3)    Core net investment income (“Core NII”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that Core NII provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance excluding one-time or non-recurring investment income and expenses. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Core NII excluded: i) $0.4m of credit facility amendment costs and ii) $0.1m of incentive fee expense offset.

    CONFERENCE CALL AT 9:00 A.M. ET ON May 13, 2025

    PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (“we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company”) will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday May 13, 2025 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (888) 394-8218 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (929) 477-0402. All callers should reference conference ID #6661250 or PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. An archived replay will also be available on a webcast link located on the Quarterly Earnings page in the Investor section of PennantPark’s website.

    PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

    “We are pleased that we significantly increased our financial strength during the quarter. A lower cost credit facility, a new low cost long term securitization, new low cost securitization at our PSSL JV and additional equity capital at PFLT have positioned us well to take advantage of the upcoming attractive vintage of new loans,” said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. “Additionally, we are pleased that our senior secured loan portfolio, with among the lowest portfolio company leverage and most meaningful covenants in the industry, is positioned defensively and continues to perform well.”

    As of March 31, 2025, our portfolio totaled $2,344.1 million, and consisted of $2,100.2 million of first lien secured debt (including $237.7 million in PSSL), $4.4 million of subordinated debt and $239.5 million of preferred and common equity (including $59.6 million in PSSL). Our debt portfolio consisted of approximately 100% variable-rate investments. As of March 31, 2025, we had four portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 2.2% and 1.2% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. As of March 31, 2025, the portfolio had net unrealized depreciation of $61.2 million. Our overall portfolio consisted of 159 companies with an average investment size of $14.7 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.5%.

    As of September 30, 2024, our portfolio totaled $1,983.5 million and consisted of $1,746.7 million of first lien secured debt (including $237.7 million in PSSL), $2.7 million of second lien secured debt and subordinated debt and $234.1 million of preferred and common equity (including $56.5 million in PSSL). Our debt portfolio consisted of approximately 100% variable-rate investments. As of September 30, 2024, we had two portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 0.4% and 0.2% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, the portfolio had net unrealized depreciation of $11.4 million. Our overall portfolio consisted of 158 companies with an average investment size of $12.6 million, and a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.5%.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we invested $293.3 million in three new and 54 existing portfolio companies at a weighted average yield on debt investments of 9.9%. Sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $122.4 million including $52.9 million of sales to PSSL. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, we invested $900.2 million in 14 new and 96 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.2%. Sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $523.7 million, including $240.6 million of sales to PSSL.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we invested $338.3 million in 11 new and 48 existing portfolio companies at a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.6%. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, sales and repayments of investments totaled $144.8 million, including $77.2 million of sales to PSSL. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, we invested $640.9 million in 24 new and 64 existing portfolio companies at a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.8%. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, sales and repayments of investments totaled $248.7 million, including $139.9 million of sales to PSSL.

    PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I LLC

    As of March 31, 2025, PSSL’s portfolio totaled $1,060.2 million, consisted of 118 companies with an average investment size of $9.0 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.5%. As of September 30, 2024, PSSL’s portfolio totaled $913.3 million, consisted of 109 companies with an average investment size of $8.4 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.4%.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PSSL invested $60.0 million (including $52.9 million purchase from the Company) in four new and five existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 9.8%. PSSL’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $36.8 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, PSSL invested $284.9 million (including $240.6 million purchased from the Company) in 21 new and 12 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.2%. PSSL’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $123.4 million.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2024, PSSL invested $80.1 million (including $77.2 million purchased from the Company) in six new and four existing portfolio companies at a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.6%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 totaled $49.5 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, PSSL invested $155.9 million (including $139.9 million purchased from the Company) in 10 new and 11 existing portfolio companies at a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.9%. Sales and repayments of investments for the six months ended March 31, 2024 totaled $77.2 million.

    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

    Investment Income

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 investment income was $61.9 million and $128.9 million, respectively, which was attributable to $56.2 million and $117.2 million from first lien secured debt and $5.7 million and $11.7 million from other investments, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, investment income was $44.4 million and $82.3 million, respectively, which was attributable to $39.0 million and $72.2 million from first lien secured debt and $5.4 million and $10.1 million from other investments, respectively. The increase in investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to the increase in the size of the debt portfolio.

    Expenses

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, expenses totaled $36.9 million and $74.0 million, respectively and were comprised of: $22.5 million and $44.9 million of debt related interest and expenses, $5.6 million and $10.9 million of base management fees, $6.3 million and $13.8 million of performance-based incentive fees, $1.9 million and $3.6 million of general and administrative expenses, $0.2 million and $0.5 million of taxes and $0.4 million and $0.4 million in Credit Facility amendment costs. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, expenses totaled $25.3 million and $43.8 million, respectively and were comprised of: $14.7 million and $23.6 million of debt related interest and expenses, $3.4 million and $6.4 million of base management fees, $4.8 million and $9.6 million of performance-based incentive fees, $1.8 million and $3.5 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.5 million and $0.7 million of taxes. The increase in expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to the increase in interest expense from increased borrowings and an increase in base management fees and incentive fee as a result of the increase in our investment portfolio.

    Net Investment Income

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 net investment income totaled $25.0 million or $0.28 per share, and $55.0 million or $0.64 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, net investment income totaled $19.1 million or $0.31 per share, and $38.5 million or $0.64 per share, respectively. The increase in net investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to an increase in investment income partially offset by an increase in expenses.

    Net Realized Gains or Losses

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 net realized gains (losses) totaled $(3.5) million and $23.1 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, net realized gains (losses) totaled $4.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The change in net realized gains (losses) was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

    Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Debt

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments of $(20.8) million and $(49.7) million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments of $7.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, our net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $(61.2) million and $(11.4) million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments was primarily due to the operating performance of the portfolio companies within our portfolio, changes in the capital market conditions of our investments and realization of investments.

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, our Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, our Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of less than $0.1 million and ($0.1) million, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Credit Facility totaled approximately $0.1 million and zero, respectively. The net change in net unrealized (appreciation) or depreciation was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

    Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $1.2 million or $0.01 per share and $29.6 million or $0.34 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $31.1 million or $0.51 per share and $53.6 million, or $0.89 per share, respectively. The net increase or (decrease) from operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to operating performance of our portfolio and changes in capital market conditions of our investments along with change in size and cost yield of our debt portfolio and costs of financing.

    LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

    Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from cash flows from operations, including income earned, proceeds from investment sales and repayments, and proceeds of securities offerings and debt financings. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and payments of fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives and operations.

    In February 2025 the Company, through the 2037 Securitization Issuer, completed a $474.6 million term debt securitization of which we retained $85.1 million of subordinated notes and $28.5 million of BBB-(sf) Class D Notes of the debt securitization. The weighted average credit spread is 1.59%. This 2037 Asset-Backed Debt is scheduled to mature on April 20, 2037.

    For the six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the annualized weighted average cost of debt, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment on the Credit Facility, amendment costs and debt issuance costs, was 6.8% and 7.1%, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had $462.1 million and $192.1 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.

    As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had cash equivalents of $111.4 million and $112.1 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to take advantage of market opportunities.

    During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we issued 11,562,000 shares and 18,838,000 shares of our common stock through the 2024 ATM Program, respectively at an average price of $11.34 per share and $11.35 per share raising $131.0 million and $213.2 million of net proceeds after commissions to the Sales Agents and inclusive of proceeds from the Investment Adviser to ensure that all shares were sold at or above NAV, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, we issued 4,493,436 shares of common stock through the 2022 ATM Program at an average price of $11.35 per share, raising $51.0 million of net proceeds after commissions to the Sales Agents and inclusive of proceeds from the Investment Adviser to ensure that all shares were sold at or above NAV, respectively.

    For the six months ended March 31, 2025, our operating activities used cash of $350.8 million and our financing activities provided cash of $350.1 million. Our operating activities used cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily due to borrowings under our Credit Facility, proceeds from the 2037 Asset-Backed debt and proceeds from the public offerings under our 2024 ATM Program.

    For the six months ended March 31, 2024, our operating activities used cash of $354.5 million and our financing activities provided cash of $379.2 million. Our operating activities used cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily due to borrowings under the Credit Facility and proceeds from the 2036 Asset-Backed debt partially offset by the repayment of the 2023 Notes.

    DISTRIBUTIONS

    During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we declared distributions of $0.3075 and $0.615 per share for total distributions of $27.7 million and $52.9 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, we declared distributions of $0.3075 and $0.615 per share for total distributions of $18.8 million and $36.9 million, respectively. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a return of capital for tax purposes may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of each calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

    RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

    In April 2025, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. amended its credit facility agreement led by Truist Bank. As part of the amendment, the Company pricing decreased to SOFR plus 200 basis points from SOFR plus 225 basis points, the reinvestment period was extended one year to August 2028, the maturity date was extended one year to August 2030, and the maximum first lien advance rate was increased to 72.5% from 70.0%. As part of this amendment, commitments decreased from $736 million to $718 million.

    In April 2025, PSSL through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary, PennantPark CLO 12, LLC closed a four year reinvestment period, twelve-year final maturity $301 million debt securitization in the form of a collateralized loan obligation. The debt in this securitization is structured in the following manner: (i) $30.0 million of Class A-1 Loans, which bear interest at three-month SOFR plus 1.45%, (ii) $141.0 million of Class A-1 Notes,which bear interest at three-month SOFR plus 1.45%, (iii) $12.0 million of Class A-2 Notes, which bear interest at a three-month SOFR plus 1.60%, (iv) $21.0 million of Class B notes, which bears interest at three-month SOFR plus 1.85%, (v) $24.0 million of Class C notes, which bears interest at three-month SOFR plus 2.30%, (vi) $18.0 million Class D notes, which bears interest at three-month SOFR plus 3.30%, (vii) $55.0 million of Sub notes. The weighted average credit spread is 1.71%. PSSL will continue to retain all of the subordinated notes through a consolidated subsidiary. The reinvestment period for the term debt securitization ends in April 2029 and the debt is scheduled to mature in April 2037. The term debt securitization is expected to be approximately 100% funded at close. The proceeds from the debt will be used to repay a portion of PSSL’s $325 million secured credit facility.

    AVAILABLE INFORMATION

    The Company makes available on its website its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and stockholders may find such report on its website at www.pennantpark.com.

    PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    (in thousands, except per share data)
     
       
        March 31, 2025     September 30, 2024  
        (unaudited)        
    Assets            
    Investments at fair value            
    Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost— $2,043,844 and $1,622,669, respectively)   $ 2,046,762     $ 1,632,269  
    Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost— $361,375 and $372,271, respectively)     297,290       351,235  
    Total investments (amortized cost— $2,405,219 and $1,994,940, respectively)     2,344,052       1,983,504  
    Cash and cash equivalents (cost— $111,368 and $112,046, respectively)     111,358       112,050  
    Interest receivable     11,094       12,167  
    Receivables from investments sold     2,048        
    Distributions receivable     946       635  
    Due from affiliate     82       291  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     2,268       198  
    Total assets     2,471,848       2,108,845  
    Liabilities            
    Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost— $273,855 and $443,855, respectively)     273,790       443,880  
    2026 Notes payable, net (par—$185,000)     184,220       183,832  
    2036 Asset-Backed Debt, net (par—$287,000)     284,357       284,086  
    2036-R Asset-Backed Debt, net (par-$266,000)     265,300       265,235  
    2037 Asset-Backed Debt, net (par— $361,000)     358,083        
    Payable for investments purchased           20,363  
    Interest payable on debt     15,202       14,645  
    Distributions payable     9,627       7,834  
    Base management fee payable     5,604       4,588  
    Incentive fee payable     6,258       3,189  
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses     1,664       2,187  
    Deferred tax liability     612       1,712  
    Total liabilities     1,404,717       1,231,551  
    Net assets            
    Common stock, 96,417,896 and 77,579,896 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Par value $0.001 per share and 200,000,000 shares authorized     96       78  
    Paid-in capital in excess of par value     1,189,888       976,744  
    Accumulated deficit     (122,853 )     (99,528 )
    Total net assets   $ 1,067,131     $ 877,294  
    Total liabilities and net assets   $ 2,471,848     $ 2,108,845  
    Net asset value per share   $ 11.07     $ 11.31  
    PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except per share data)
    (Unaudited)
     
       
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
        Six months Ended
    March 31,
     
        2025     2024     2025     2024  
    Investment income:                        
    From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:                        
    Interest   $ 49,215     $ 30,470     $ 96,678     $ 54,238  
    Dividend     369       577       946       1,085  
    Other income     634       1,268       2,114       3,031  
    From controlled, affiliated investments:                        
    Interest     7,345       8,320       20,153       16,754  
    Dividend     4,375       3,719       8,750       7,219  
    Other income                 306        
    Total investment income     61,938       44,354       128,947       82,327  
    Expenses:                        
    Interest and expenses on debt     22,529       14,688       44,890       23,630  
    Performance-based incentive fee     6,258       4,767       13,750       9,630  
    Base management fee     5,604       3,424       10,868       6,375  
    General and administrative expenses     1,200       1,255       2,400       2,243  
    Administrative services expenses     650       585       1,150       1,211  
    Expenses before amendment costs and provision for taxes     36,241       24,719       73,058       43,089  
    Provision for taxes on net investment income     225       547       450       701  
    Credit Facility amendment costs     442             442        
    Total expenses     36,908       25,266       73,950       43,790  
    Net investment income     25,030       19,088       54,997       38,537  
    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt:                        
    Net realized gain (loss) on:                        
    Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments     (795 )     4,010       386       921  
    Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments     (2,682 )           22,811        
    Provision for taxes on realized gain (loss) on investments     (21 )           (94 )      
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (3,498 )     4,010       23,103       921  
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                        
    Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments     (9,630 )     3,278       (6,688 )     8,506  
    Controlled and non-controlled, affiliated investments     (11,146 )     4,466       (43,050 )     5,408  
    Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     468       230       1,100       230  
    Debt appreciation (depreciation)     1       39       91       (23 )
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt     (20,307 )     8,013       (48,547 )     14,121  
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt     (23,805 )     12,023       (25,444 )     15,042  
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 1,225     $ 31,111     $ 29,553     $ 53,579  
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share   $ 0.01     $ 0.51     $ 0.34     $ 0.89  
    Net investment income per common share   $ 0.28     $ 0.31     $ 0.64     $ 0.64  

    ABOUT PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD.

    PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. From time to time, the Company may also invest in equity investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

    ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

    PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is a leading middle-market credit platform, managing approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle-market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER

    This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

    We may use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations.

    The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. The Company cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in this material does not constitute any specific legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with qualified professionals for this type of advice.

    CONTACT: Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
      PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
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  • MIL-OSI: Runway Growth Finance Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Delivered Total and Net Investment Income of $35.4 million and $15.6 million, Respectively

    Investment Portfolio of $1.0 billion

    Conference Call Today, Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET

    MENLO PARK, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    First Quarter 2025 Highlights

    • Total investment income of $35.4 million
    • Net investment income of $15.6 million, or $0.42 per share
    • Net asset value of $503.3 million, or $13.48 per share
    • Dollar-weighted annualized yield on debt investments of 15.44%
    • Three investments completed in existing portfolio companies, representing $50.7 million in funded investments
    • Aggregate proceeds of $71.9 million in principal prepayments and $3.7 million from scheduled amortization
    • Aggregate proceeds of $38.1 million in equity sale proceeds, resulting in net realized gains of $7.4 million
    • Total net realized gains on investments of $6.1 million

    Second Quarter 2025 Distributions

    • Declared second quarter 2025 regular dividend of $0.33 per share
    • Declared second quarter 2025 supplemental dividend of $0.02 per share

    “In the first quarter of 2025, Runway Growth advanced its platform strategy, enhancing origination channels as we seek to maximize our portfolio,” said David Spreng, Founder and CEO of Runway Growth. “For the first quarter, we delivered net investment income of $15.6 million, comfortably covered our quarterly distributions, and executed on three investments in existing portfolio companies. As officially part of the broader BC Partners platform, we believe we have ample liquidity to move both opportunistically and selectively when the right investments arise. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to optimize our portfolio while maintaining credit-first underwriting practices as we deliver strong returns for our shareholders.”

    First Quarter 2025 Operating Results

    Total investment income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $35.4 million, compared to $40.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    Net investment income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $15.6 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $18.7 million, or $0.46 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    The Company’s dollar-weighted annualized yield on average debt investments for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was 15.4%. The Company calculates the yield on dollar-weighted debt investments for any period measured as (1) total investment-related income during the period divided by (2) the daily average of the fair value of debt investments, including investments on non-accrual status, outstanding during the period.

    Total operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were $19.8 million, compared to $21.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    Net realized gain on investments was $6.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to no net realized gains or losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, net change in unrealized loss on investments was $19.8 million, compared to a net change in unrealized loss on investments of $6.6 million for the comparable prior year period.

    Portfolio and Investment Activity

    As of March 31, 2025, Runway Growth’s investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of $1.0 billion in 52 companies, comprising $946.4 million in term loans, 97.9% of which are senior secured loans, and $57.8 million in warrants and other equity-related investments.

    During the first quarter of 2025, Runway Growth funded three investments in existing portfolio companies, representing $15.3 million in funded loans, which is net of refinances of $35.0 million and upfront loan origination fees of $0.4 million.

    Total portfolio investment activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

         
      Three Months Ended March 31,  
         
      2025     2024  
    Beginning investment portfolio $ 1,076,840     $ 1,067,009  
    Purchases of investments   15,320       24,642  
    PIK interest   3,260       4,176  
    Sales and prepayments of investments   (74,978 )     (34,449 )
    Scheduled repayments of investments   (3,665 )     (413 )
    Sales and maturities of U.S. Treasury Bills         (42,029 )
    Amortization of fixed income premiums or accretion of discounts   1,189       4,013  
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments   6,057        
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (19,790 )     (6,617 )
    Ending investment portfolio $ 1,004,233     $ 1,016,332  
                   

    Net Asset Value

    As of March 31, 2025, net asset value per share was $13.48, compared to $13.36 as of March 31, 2024. Total net assets at the end of the first quarter of 2025 was $503.3 million, down 4.9% from $529.5 million as of March 31, 2024.

    For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, our net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $1.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $12.0 million, or $0.30 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    As of March 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $315.4 million in available liquidity, including unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $18.4 million and $297.0 million in available borrowing capacity under the Company’s credit facility, subject to existing terms, advance rates and regulatory and covenant requirements.

    The Company ended the quarter with a core leverage ratio of approximately 99%, compared to 108% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    Distributions

    On May 7, 2025, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.33 per share and a supplemental distribution of $0.02 per share for stockholders of record as of May 19, 2025, each payable on June 3, 2025.

    Recent Developments

    The Company evaluated events subsequent to March 31, 2025 through May 12, 2025, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require recognition or disclosure, except as disclosed below.

    Borrowings

    On April 7, 2025, the Company entered into the Master Note Purchase Agreement, dated April 7, 2025 (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), governing the issuance of 7.51% Series 2025A Senior Notes due April 7, 2028 (the “Series 2025A Notes”), in aggregate principal amount of $107.0 million, to institutional investors in a private placement.

    The Series 2025A Notes have a fixed interest rate of 7.51% per year. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering of the Series 2025A Notes to repay outstanding indebtedness, make investments in accordance with the Company’s investment objective and investment strategy, and for other general corporate purposes of the Company.

    The Series 2025A Notes will mature on April 7, 2028 unless redeemed, purchased or prepaid prior to such date by the Company in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. Interest on the Series 2025A Notes will be due semiannually on April 7 and October 7 of each year, beginning on October 7, 2025. In addition, the Company is obligated to offer to repay the Series 2025A Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of prepayment) if certain change in control events occur. Subject to the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, so long as no Default or Event of Default (each as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) shall then exist, at any time on or after October 7, 2027, the Company may, at its option, prepay all or any part of the 2025A Notes at 100% of the principal amount so prepaid, together with, in each case, accrued interest to the prepayment date.

    The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary terms and conditions for senior notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants related to information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a business development company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, minimum shareholders’ equity, minimum asset coverage ratio and maximum secured debt ratio. The Note Purchase Agreement also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods.

    Recent Portfolio Activity

    From April 1, 2025 through May 12, 2025, the Company completed $40.0 million of additional debt commitments, of which $27.0 million was funded upon closing.

    Share Repurchase Program

    On May 7, 2025, the Board of Directors approved a repurchase program (the “New Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common stock. Under the New Repurchase Program, purchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time in open-market transactions, in accordance with all applicable securities laws and regulations. If not renewed, the New Repurchase Program will terminate upon the earlier of (i) May 7, 2026 or (ii) the repurchase of $25.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.

    Conference Call

    Runway Growth will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 financial results at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Monday, May 12, 2025. To participate in the conference call or webcast, participants should register online at the Runway Investor Relations website. The earnings call can also be accessed through the following links:

    A live webcast will be available in the investor section of the Company’s website, and will be archived for 90 days following the call.

    About Runway Growth Finance Corp.

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

    Forward-Looking Statements

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

    Important Disclosures

    Strategies described involve special risks that should be evaluated carefully before a decision is made to invest. Not all of the risks and other significant aspects of these strategies are discussed herein.  Please see a more detailed discussion of these risk factors and other related risks in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K in the section entitled “Risk Factors”, and in the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, which may be obtained on the Company’s website, www.runwaygrowth.com, or the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov

    IR Contacts:

    Taylor Donahue, Prosek Partners, tdonahue@prosek.com 

    Thomas B. Raterman, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, tr@runwaygrowth.com 

    RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP.
    Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
    (In thousands, except share and per share data)
     
      March 31, 2025   December 31, 2024  
        (Unaudited)      
    Assets            
    Investments at fair value:            
    Non-control/non-affiliate investments at fair value (cost of $1,039,965 and $1,038,135, respectively) $ 997,359   $ 1,005,328  
    Affiliate investments at fair value (cost of $4,551 and $59,198, respectively)       64,572  
    Control investments at fair value (cost of $6,550 and $6,550, respectively)   6,874     6,940  
    Total investments at fair value (cost of $1,051,066 and $1,103,883, respectively)   1,004,233     1,076,840  
    Cash and cash equivalents   18,356     5,751  
    Interest and fees receivable   8,730     8,141  
    Other assets   1,577     623  
    Total assets   1,032,896     1,091,355  
    Liabilities            
    Debt:            
    Credit facility   253,000     311,000  
    2026 Notes   95,000     95,000  
    2027 Notes   152,250     152,250  
    Unamortized deferred financing costs   (8,043 )   (5,918 )
    Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs   492,207     552,332  
    Distributions payable   13,445      
    Incentive fees payable   14,045     14,106  
    Interest payable   7,656     7,743  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities   2,253     2,305  
    Total liabilities   529,606     576,486  
    Net assets            
    Common stock, par value   373     373  
    Additional paid-in capital   557,992     557,992  
    Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings   (55,075 )   (43,496 )
    Total net assets $ 503,290   $ 514,869  
                 
    Shares of common stock outstanding ($0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized)   37,347,428     37,347,428  
    Net asset value per share $ 13.48   $ 13.79  
    RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP.
    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands, except share and per share data)
     
       
      Three Months Ended March 31,  
      2025   2024  
    Investment income            
    From non-control/non-affiliate investments:            
    Interest income $ 30,109   $ 34,455  
    Payment-in-kind interest income   3,651     4,207  
    Dividend income   318      
    Fee income   229     620  
    From affiliate investments:            
    Interest income   646     599  
    Fee income   256      
    Other income   189     128  
    Total investment income   35,398     40,009  
    Operating expenses            
    Management fees   4,009     3,952  
    Incentive fees   3,929     4,668  
    Interest and other debt financing expenses   10,287     10,860  
    Professional fees   454     662  
    Administration agreement expenses   625     564  
    Insurance expense   155     208  
    Tax expense   110     2  
    Other expenses   230     429  
    Total operating expenses   19,799     21,345  
    Net investment income   15,599     18,664  
    Net realized and net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments            
    Net realized gain (loss) on non-control/non-affiliate investments   (2,886 )    
    Net realized gain (loss) on affiliate investments   8,943      
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments   6,057      
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on non-control/non-affiliate investments   (9,799 )   (5,065 )
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on affiliate investments   (9,925 )   (1,552 )
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on control investments   (66 )    
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (19,790 )   (6,617 )
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (13,733 )   (6,617 )
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 1,866   $ 12,047  
    Net investment income per common share (basic and diluted) $ 0.42   $ 0.46  
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share (basic and diluted) $ 0.05   $ 0.30  
    Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted)   37,347,428     40,392,255  

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  • MIL-OSI: Rigetti Computing Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BERKELEY, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    First Quarter 2025 and Recent Financial Highlights

    • Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $1.5 million
    • Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $22.1 million
    • Operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $21.6 million
    • Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $42.6 million
    • Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes $62.1 million of non-cash gains from the change in fair value of derivative warrant and earn-out liabilities
    • As of March 31, 2025 cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments totaled $209.1 million
    • As of April 30, 2025, following the previously announced closing of the share purchase by Quanta Computer, Inc., cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments totaled $237.7 million

    “Rigetti is proud to be awarded important government-funded projects in the U.S. and U.K. to advance our technology, which demonstrates our continued leadership in superconducting quantum computing,” says Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni. “We also are making great strides in developing innovative approaches to scaling to higher qubit count systems, which is possible due to our open and modular system architecture, in-house full-stack expertise, and world-class partners.”

    Recent Business Developments

    Rigetti Selected to Participate in DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
    Rigetti will advance to Stage A, a 6-month performance period focused on the Company’s utility-scale quantum computer concept worth up to $1 million upon completion of program milestones. Rigetti’s proposed concept to design and build a Utility-Scale Quantum Computer (USQC) combines the Company’s proprietary multi-chip architecture with scalable quantum error correction (QEC) codes. Rigetti’s long-time partner and leader in QEC technology, Riverlane, will be collaborating on this project and bringing their expertise to help refine the proposed USQC concept and validate the underlying technology.

    Rigetti Granted AFOSR Award to Further Develop Breakthrough Chip Fabrication Technology
    Rigetti will lead a $5.48 million consortium to further develop its breakthrough chip fabrication technology, Alternating-Bias Assisted Annealing (ABAA). Rigetti will collaborate with Iowa State University, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, the University of Connecticut, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory* to develop a detailed understanding of how ABAA impacts the chip on a microscopic level — which aims to shed light on defects in superconducting qubits and open new avenues for understanding and mitigating them.

    *Funded separately though Laboratory for Physical Sciences, University of Maryland

    Rigetti Awarded Three Innovate UK Quantum Mission Pilot Awards to Advance Superconducting Quantum Computing
    Rigetti will lead a £3.5 million consortium to advance quantum error correction capabilities on superconducting quantum computers. In collaboration with Riverlane and the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) Superconducting Circuits Team, the consortium will conduct ambitious QEC tests that advance state-of-the-art metrics and demonstrate real-time QEC capabilities — a requirement for universal, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

    As part of the project, Rigetti will also upgrade its existing NQCC quantum computer. The upgrades will include:

    • Deploying a larger 36-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU), updating from the current 24-qubit QPU
    • Integrating Rigetti’s latest generation control system, enabling improved qubit control and a fully programmable, low-latency interface with Riverlane’s QEC Stack

    Rigetti was also awarded two additional Quantum Missions pilot competition projects:

    • Collaboration with SEEQC to integrate its digital chip-based technology with Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera™ QPU hosted at the NQCC with the goal of identifying and understanding the key system components needed for scalable QEC.
    • Collaboration with TreQ, Qruise, Q-CTRL, and Oxford Ionics aims to create an open-architecture quantum computing testbed and deliver an open specification for quantum workflows, creating a common interface between quantum software and hardware.

    Rigetti Closes Investment by Quanta Computer
    On April 29, 2025, Rigetti closed its previously announced investment by Quanta Computer Inc. related to our strategic collaboration agreement. In connection with the closing, Quanta purchased approximately $35 million of shares of Rigetti common stock at approximately $11.59 per share.

    Recent Technical Updates

    Controlling a Superconducting Qubit Using Optical Signals
    Rigetti’s joint paper with Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Chicago, “Coherent control of a superconducting qubit using light,” has been published in Nature Physics.

    Fault-tolerant quantum computing will likely require 10,000 to a million physical qubits. Scaling these systems is challenging because they require bulky microwave components with high thermal loads that can quickly overwhelm the cooling power of a dilution refrigerator. Optical signals have a considerably smaller footprint and negligible thermal conductivity.

    The team successfully demonstrated the integration of a hybrid microwave-optical quantum transducer with a Rigetti-fabricated superconducting qubit. This hybrid set-up enables optical control of the qubit, removing the need for coax lines and provides a promising approach to scaling to higher qubit count systems.

    New Quantum Algorithm Boosts Classical Optimizers
    Rigetti leveraged its new quantum optimization algorithm, quantum preconditioning, to address a power energy grid problem. Using a public dataset representing South Carolina’s energy grid, the problem was to compute the maximum power exchange section, a metric that informs on the health and the power delivery capability of the energy network. Using Rigetti’s 84-qubit Ankaa-3 system, quantum preconditioning was used to boost best-in-class classical optimizers. A relative advantage against the classical baseline was achieved along with a high solution accuracy, highlighting the potential for quantum preconditioning to achieve quantum utility for solving practical optimization problems.

    Conference Call and Webcast
    Rigetti will host a conference call later today, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET, or 2:00 pm PT, to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results.

    You can listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/5w8qggnn/ or the “Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.rigetti.com/. A replay of the conference call will be available at the same locations following the conclusion of the call for one year.

    To participate in the live call, you must register using the following link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIa01e2c81dc8f4031b25c1ce89653b15e. Once registered, you will receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number. When you dial in, you will input your PIN and be routed into the call. If you register and forget your PIN, or lose the registration confirmation email, simply re-register to receive a new PIN.

    About Rigetti
    Rigetti is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The Company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. In 2021, Rigetti began selling on-premises quantum computing systems with qubit counts between 24 and 84 qubits, supporting national laboratories and quantum computing centers. Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera QPU was introduced in 2023 supporting a broader R&D community with a high-performance, on-premises QPU designed to plug into a customer’s existing cryogenic and control systems. The Company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides high-performance integration with public and private clouds for practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The Company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Learn more at https://www.rigetti.com/.

    Contacts
    Rigetti Computing Investor Contact:
    IR@Rigetti.com

    Rigetti Computing Media Contact:
    press@rigetti.com

    Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements with respect to the Company’s future success and performance, including expectations with respect to timing of the development and commercialization of superconducting quantum computing; expectations regarding the advantages and impact of the government-funded projects on the Company’s operations, technology roadmap, milestones, and the Company’s position in the industry; statements to the development of innovative approaches to scaling to higher qubit count systems and the impact of our open and modular system architecture, in-house full-stack expertise, and world-class partners; expectations for work under the AFOSR Award to shed light on defects in superconducting qubits and open new avenues for understanding and mitigating them; and expectations for the Quantum Missions pilot competition projects to: (a) lead to identifying and understanding key system components needed for scalable QEC, and (b) create an open-architecture quantum computing testbed and deliver an open specification for quantum workflows, creating a common interface between quantum software and hardware. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve milestones, technological advancements, including with respect to its technology roadmap; the ability of the Company to obtain government contracts successfully and in a timely manner and the availability of government funding; the potential of quantum computing; the success of the Company’s partnerships and collaborations, including the strategic collaboration with Quanta; the Company’s ability to accelerate its development of multiple generations of quantum processors; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or others; the ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and attract and retain management and key employees; costs related to operating as a public company; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, or competitive factors; the Company’s estimates of expenses and profitability; the evolution of the markets in which the Company competes; the ability of the Company to implement its strategic initiatives and expansion plans; the expected use of proceeds from the Company’s past and future financings or other capital; the sufficiency of the Company’s cash resources; unfavorable conditions in the Company’s industry, the global economy or global supply chain, including rising inflation and interest rates, deteriorating international trade relations, political turmoil, natural catastrophes, warfare and terrorist attacks; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law. The Company does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

     
    RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands, except number of shares and par value)
    (unaudited)
                 
        March 31,   December 31,
        2025   2024
    Assets            
    Current assets:            
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 37,162     $ 67,674  
    Available-for-sale investments – short-term     171,966       124,420  
    Accounts receivable     1,068       2,427  
    Prepaid expenses     2,124       3,156  
    Other current assets     2,041       9,081  
    Total current assets     214,361       206,758  
    Available-for-sale investments – long-term           25,068  
    Property and equipment, net     46,100       44,643  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets     7,609       7,993  
    Other assets     1,068       325  
    Total assets   $ 269,138     $ 284,787  
                 
    Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity            
    Current liabilities:            
    Accounts payable   $ 3,401     $ 1,590  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     5,665       8,005  
    Current portion of deferred revenue     147       113  
    Current portion of operating lease liabilities     2,179       2,159  
    Total current liabilities     11,392       11,867  
    Deferred revenue, less current portion     698       698  
    Operating lease liabilities, less current portion     6,230       6,641  
    Derivative warrant liabilities     39,576       93,095  
    Earn-out liabilities     4,114       45,897  
    Total liabilities     62,010       158,198  
    Commitments and contingencies            
    Stockholders’ equity:            
    Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding            
    Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 286,974,947 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and 283,546,871 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024     29       29  
    Additional paid-in capital     719,315       681,202  
    Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income     (88 )     105  
    Accumulated deficit     (512,128 )     (554,747 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     207,128       126,589  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 269,138     $ 284,787  
                     
     
    RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except per share data)
    (unaudited)
         
        Three months ended March 31,
        2025 2024
    Revenue   $ 1,472     $ 3,052  
    Cost of revenue     1,030       1,552  
    Total gross profit     442       1,500  
    Operating expenses:            
    Research and development     15,455       11,471  
    Selling, general and administrative     6,619       6,614  
    Total operating expenses     22,074       18,085  
    Loss from operations     (21,632 )     (16,585 )
    Other income (expense), net            
    Interest expense           (1,107 )
    Interest income     2,152       1,123  
    Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities     53,262       (2,583 )
    Change in fair value of earn-out liabilities     8,837       (1,621 )
    Total other income (expense), net     64,251       (4,188 )
    Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes     42,619       (20,773 )
    Provision for income taxes            
    Net income (loss)   $ 42,619     $ (20,773 )
    Net income (loss) available to common stockholders used in diluted earnings per share   $ 38,256     $ (20,773 )
    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic   $ 0.15     $ (0.14 )
    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted   $ 0.13     $ (0.14 )
    Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic     284,698       151,855  
    Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted     301,595       151,855  
                     
     
    RIGETTI COMPUTING INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands)
    (unaudited)
         
        Three months ended March 31,
        2025   2024
    Cash flows from operating activities:            
    Net income (loss)   $ 42,619     $ (20,773 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:            
    Depreciation and amortization     1,829       1,787  
    Stock-based compensation     4,174       2,991  
    Change in fair value of earn-out liabilities     (8,837 )     1,621  
    Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities     (53,262 )     2,583  
    Accretion of available-for-sale securities     (1,423 )     (855 )
    Amortization of debt issuance costs, commitment fees and accretion of final payment fees           298  
    Non-cash lease expense     384       391  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
    Accounts receivable     1,359       323  
    Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets     1,379       435  
    Deferred revenue     34       (214 )
    Accounts payable     747       334  
    Accrued expenses and operating lease liabilities     (2,654 )     (2,060 )
    Net cash used in operating activities     (13,651 )     (13,139 )
    Cash flows from investing activities:            
    Purchases of property and equipment     (2,547 )     (5,493 )
    Purchases of available-for-sale securities     (44,062 )     (27,287 )
    Maturities of available-for-sale securities     23,000       39,000  
    Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (23,609 )     6,220  
    Cash flows from financing activities:            
    Payments of principal of notes payable           (3,045 )
    Proceeds from sale of common stock through Common Stock Purchase Agreement           12,838  
    Proceeds from sale of common stock through At-The-Market (ATM) Offering           11,031  
    Payments of offering costs     (73 )     (174 )
    Net proceeds from tax withholdings on sell-to-cover equity award transactions     6,272        
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options     327       60  
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants     409        
    Net cash provided by financing activities     6,935       20,710  
    Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     (187 )     (85 )
    Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     (30,512 )     13,706  
    Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period     67,674       21,392  
    Cash and cash equivalents – end of period   $ 37,162     $ 35,098  
    Supplemental disclosures of other cash flow information:            
    Cash paid for interest   $     $ 811  
    Non-cash investing and financing activities:            
    Capitalization of deferred costs to equity upon share issuance           52  
    Purchases of property and equipment recorded in accounts payable     1,408       1,115  
    Purchases of property and equipment recorded in accrued expenses     74        
    Reclassification of earn-out liabilities to additional paid-in capital for vesting of Promote Sponsor Vesting Shares     32,946        
    Reclassification of derivative liabilities to additional paid-in capital due to exercise of Public Warrants     257        
    Purchases of deferred offering costs in accounts payable     122       273  
    Unrealized losses on short term investments     (8 )     (18 )
                     

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  • MIL-OSI: PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    HIGHLIGHTS       
    Quarter ended March 31, 2025 (unaudited)
    ($ in millions, except per share amounts)                           

    Assets and Liabilities:    
    Investment portfolio (1) $ 1,213.6  
    Net assets $ 488.1  
    GAAP net asset value per share $ 7.48  
    Quarterly change in GAAP net asset value per share   (1.2 )%
    Adjusted net asset value per share (2) $ 7.48  
    Quarterly change in adjusted net asset value per share (2)   (1.2 )%
         
    Credit Facility $ 311.4  
    2026 Notes $ 149.0  
    2026-2 Notes $ 163.5  
    Regulatory debt to equity 1.29x  
    Weighted average yield on debt investments   12.0 %
         
    Operating Results:    
    Net investment income $ 11.4  
    Net investment income per share $ 0.18  
    Core net investment income per share (3) $ 0.18  
    Distributions declared per share $ 0.24  
         
    Portfolio Activity:    
    Purchases of investments * $ 176.8  
    Sales and repayments of investments * $ 263.1  
         
    PSLF Portfolio data:    
    PSLF investment portfolio $ 1,392.9  
    Purchases of investments $ 169.9  
    Sales and repayments of investments $ 48.3  
           

    * excludes U.S. Government Securities

    1. Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (“PSLF”), an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling $217.7 million, at fair value.
    2. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that this number provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance excluding the impact of unrealized gain on the Company’s multi-currency, senior secured revolving credit facility with Truist Bank, as amended, the “Credit Facility.” The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
    3. Core net investment income (“Core NII”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that Core NII provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance excluding one-time or non-recurring investment income and expenses. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Core NII excluded: i) $0.3 million of credit facility amendment cost, and ii) $0.1 million of incentive fee expense offset.

    CONFERENCE CALL AT 12:00 P.M. EST ON MAY 13, 2025

    PennantPark Investment Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) will also host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (888) 394-8218 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (646) 828-8193. All callers should reference conference ID #1509093 or PennantPark Investment Corporation. An archived replay will also be available on a webcast link located on the Quarterly Earnings page in the Investor section of PennantPark’s website.

    PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY 

    “We are pleased that our secured loan portfolio, with among the lowest portfolio company leverage and most meaningful covenants in the industry, is positioned defensively and continues to perform well,” said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. “Additionally, our dividend stream is supported by substantial spillover income as we look to rotate equity investments over time.”

    As of March 31, 2025, our portfolio totaled $1,213.6 million and consisted of $503.0 million or 41% of first lien secured debt, $124.6 million or 10% of U.S. Government Securities, $17.9 million or 2% of second lien secured debt, $216.8 million or 18% of subordinated debt (including $140.3 million or 12% in PSLF) and $351.3 million or 29% of preferred and common equity (including $77.4 million or 6% in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 91% variable-rate investments and 9% fixed-rate investments. As of March 31, 2025, we had three portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 1.6% and 0.4% percent of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $40.7 million as of March 31, 2025. Our overall portfolio consisted of 158 companies with an average investment size of $6.9 million (excluding U.S. Government Securities), had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 12.0%.

    As of September 30, 2024, our portfolio totaled $1,328.1 million and consisted of $667.9 million or 50% of first lien secured debt, $99.6 million or 8% of U.S. Government Securities, $67.2 million or 5% of second lien secured debt, $181.7 million or 14% of subordinated debt (including $115.9 million or 9% in PSLF) and $311.7 million or 23% of preferred and common equity (including $67.9 million or 5% in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 94% variable-rate investments and 6% fixed-rate investments. As of September 30, 2024, we had two portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 4.1% and 2.3% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $11.2 million as of September 30, 2024. Our overall portfolio consisted of 152 companies with an average investment size of $8.1 million (excluding U.S. Government Securities), had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 12.3%.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we invested $176.8 million in three new and 52 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.7% (excluding U.S. Government Securities). For the three months ended March 31, 2025, sales and repayments of investments totaled $263.1 million (including $154.4 million was sold to PSLF) which excludes U.S. Government Securities. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, we invested $472.5 million in 15 new and 96 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.6% (excluding U.S. Government Securities). For the six months ended March 31, 2025, sales and repayments of investments totaled $616.8 million (including $441.0 million was sold to PSLF) which excludes U.S. Government Securities.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we invested $188.5 million in six new and 43 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.7% (excluding U.S. Government Securities). For the three months ended March 31, 2024, sales and repayments of investments totaled $176.2 million (including $103.1 million was sold to PSLF) which excludes U.S. Government Securities. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, we invested $419.6 million in 18 new and 60 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.8% (excluding U.S. Government Securities). For the six months ended March 31, 2024, sales and repayments of investments totaled $247.2 million (including $154.0 million was sold to PSLF) which excludes U.S. Government Securities.
      
    PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

    As of March 31, 2025, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $1,392.9 million, consisted of 119 companies with an average investment size of $11.7 million and had a weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 10.4%.

    As of September 30, 2024, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $1,031.2 million, consisted of 102 companies with an average investment size of $10.1 million and had a weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 11.3%.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PSLF invested $169.9 million (including $154.4 million were purchased from the Company) in eight new and 14 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 10.1%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $48.3 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, PSLF invested $523.7 million (including $441.0 million were purchased from the Company) in 23 new and 57 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 10.4%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $157.4 million.

    For the three months ended March 31, 2024, PSLF invested $113.2 million (including $103.1 million were purchased from the Company) in 11 new and five existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 11.8%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $49.7 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, PSLF invested $194.2 million (including $154.0 million were purchased from the Company) in 16 new and 11 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 12.2%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $78.9 million.

    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.

    Investment Income

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, investment income was $30.7 million and $64.9 million, respectively, which was attributable to $22.1 million and $47.3 million from first lien secured debt, $1.0 million and $3.0 million from second lien secured debt, $1.1 million and $2.2 million from subordinated debt and $6.5 million and $12.4 million from other investments, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, investment income was $36.0 million and $70.3 million, respectively, which was attributable to $27.8 million and $52.9 million from first lien secured debt, $2.8 million and $5.4 million from second lien secured debt, $0.1 million and $1.4 million from subordinated debt and $5.3 million and $10.6 million from preferred and common equity, respectively. The decrease in investment income for three and six months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to a decrease in our total portfolio size and a decrease in our weighted average yield on debt investments.

    Expenses

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, expenses totaled $19.2 million and $40.4 million, respectively, and were comprised of $10.6 million and $22.4 million of debt related interest and expenses, $4.0 million and $8.3 million of base management fees, $2.4 million and $5.2 million of incentive fees, $1.6 million and $3.3 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.6 million and $1.3 million of provision for excise taxes, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, expenses totaled $21.7 million and $40.4 million, respectively, and were comprised of; $11.9 million and $21.4 million of debt-related interest and expenses, $4.1 million and $8.1 million of base management fees, $3.0 million and $6.3 million of incentive fees, $1.9 million and $3.3 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.8 million and $1.2 million of provision for excise taxes, respectively. The decrease in expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to decreases in interest and expenses on debt and incentive fees. Total expenses were flat for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

    Net Investment Income

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net investment income totaled $11.4 million and $24.4 million, or $0.18 per share and $0.37 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, net investment income totaled $14.3 million and $29.9 million, or $0.22 per share and $0.46 per share, respectively. The decrease in net investment income was primarily due to a decrease in investment income and partially offset by a decrease in expenses.

    Net Realized Gains or Losses

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net realized gains (losses) totaled $(27.7) million and $(30.3) million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, net realized gains (losses) totaled $(31.0) million and $(29.2) million, respectively. The change in realized gains (losses) was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

    Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Debt

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments of $27.1 million and $29.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments of $33.2 million and $28.3 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, our net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $40.7 million and $11.2 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized depreciation on our investments was primarily due to changes in the capital market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $(1.4) million and $1.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $0.5 million and $(1.6) million, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $3.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized depreciation compared to the same periods in the prior period was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

    Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $9.5 million and $25.5 million or $0.14 per share and $0.39 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $16.1 million and $26.7 million or $0.25 per share and $0.41 per share, respectively. The change in net assets from operations for the six months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to a change in the net realized and unrealized depreciation in the portfolio primarily driven by changes in market conditions and decrease in net investment income.

    LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

    Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from cash flows from operations, including income earned, proceeds from investment sales and repayments and proceeds of securities offerings and debt financings. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and payments of interest expense, fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives and operations.

    As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had $314.5 million and $461.5 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 6.7% and 7.2%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitment.  As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had $185.5 million and $13.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.

    As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $32.6 million and $49.9 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to allows us to effectively operate our business.

    For the six months ended March 31, 2025, our operating activities provided cash of $161.1 million and our financing activities used cash of $178.3 million. Our operating activities provided cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily for repayments of our credit facility and distributions paid to stockholders.

    For the six months ended March 31, 2024, our operating activities used cash of $150.9 million and our financing activities provided cash of $147.5 million. Our operating activities used cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily from borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility.

    DISTRIBUTIONS

    During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, we declared distributions of $0.24 and $0.48 per share, for total distributions of $15.7 million and $31.3 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, we declared distributions of $0.21 and $0.42 per share, for total distributions of $13.7 million and $27.4 million, respectively. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a return of capital for tax purposes may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of each calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

    AVAILABLE INFORMATION

    The Company makes available on its website its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and stockholders may find the report on our website at www.pennantpark.com.

    PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    (In thousands, except share data)
     
      March 31, 2025     September 30, 2024  
      (unaudited)        
    Assets          
    Investments at fair value          
    Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost—$716,505 and $916,168, respectively) $ 723,808     $ 910,323  
    Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost—$58,068 and $56,734, respectively)   11,050       33,423  
    Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost—$398,359 and $343,970, respectively)   478,752       384,304  
    Total investments (amortized cost—$1,172,932 and $1,316,872, respectively)   1,213,610       1,328,050  
    Cash and cash equivalents (cost—$32,568 and $49,833, respectively)   32,587       49,861  
    Interest receivable   5,322       5,261  
    Distribution receivable   6,040       5,417  
    Due from affiliates   35       228  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   185       269  
    Total assets   1,257,779       1,389,086  
    Liabilities          
    Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost—$314,456 and $461,456, respectively)   311,412       460,361  
    2026 Notes payable, net (par— $150,000)   149,022       148,571  
    2026 Notes-2 payable, net (par— $165,000)   163,506       163,080  
    Payable for investment purchased   124,609       100,096  
    Interest payable on debt   6,349       6,406  
    Distributions payable   5,224       5,224  
    Base management fee payable   4,017       4,297  
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses   3,108       4,053  
    Incentive fee payable   2,425       3,057  
    Due to affiliate   1       33  
    Total liabilities   769,673       895,178  
    Commitments and contingencies          
    Net assets          
    Common stock, 65,296,094 and 65,296,094 shares issued and outstanding, respectively              
    Par value $0.001 per share and 200,000,000 shares authorized   65       65  
    Paid-in capital in excess of par value   743,968       743,968  
    Accumulated deficit   (255,927 )     (250,125 )
    Total net assets $ 488,106     $ 493,908  
    Total liabilities and net assets $ 1,257,779     $ 1,389,086  
    Net asset value per share $ 7.48     $ 7.56  
                   
    PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (In thousands, except share data)
    (Unaudited)
     
      Three Months Ended March 31,     Six Months Ended March 31,  
      2025     2024     2025     2024  
    Investment income:                      
    From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:                      
    Interest $ 14,987     $ 22,904     $ 33,753     $ 43,972  
    Payment-in-kind   1,564       187       2,985       189  
    Dividend income   499       623       1,006       1,315  
    Other income   120       778       702       2,203  
    From non-controlled, affiliated investments:                      
    Payment-in-kind                     347  
    From controlled, affiliated investments:                      
    Interest   7,887       5,941       15,142       11,422  
    Payment-in-kind         857       823       1,489  
    Dividend income   5,579       4,689       10,430       9,378  
    Other income   27             27        
    Total investment income   30,663       35,979       64,868       70,315  
    Expenses:                      
    Interest and expenses on debt   10,318       11,868       22,058       21,424  
    Base management fee   4,017       4,137       8,285       8,141  
    Incentive fee   2,425       3,018       5,180       6,339  
    General and administrative expenses   1,150       1,379       2,400       2,593  
    Administrative services expenses   450       550       950       739  
    Expenses before amendment costs, debt issuance costs and provision for taxes   18,360       20,952       38,873       39,236  
    Provision for taxes on net investment income   550       775       1,250       1,168  
    Credit facility amendment and debt issuance costs   324             324        
    Net expenses   19,234       21,727       40,447       40,404  
    Net investment income   11,429       14,252       24,421       29,911  
    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt:                      
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt:                      
    Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments   (27,714 )     (1,434 )     (30,274 )     1,146  
    Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments         (29,419 )           (30,169 )
    Provision for taxes on realized gain on investments   (49 )     (177 )     (49 )     (177 )
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt   (27,763 )     (31,030 )     (30,323 )     (29,200 )
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                      
    Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments   17,918       (1,528 )     13,141       (13,798 )
    Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments   9,214       34,751       16,352       42,075  
    Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   37       (830 )           (680 )
    Debt appreciation (depreciation)   (1,379 )     470       1,949       (1,570 )
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt   25,790       32,863       31,442       26,027  
    Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt   (1,973 )     1,833       1,119       (3,173 )
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,456     $ 16,085     $ 25,540     $ 26,738  
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share $ 0.14     $ 0.25     $ 0.39     $ 0.41  
    Net investment income per common share $ 0.18     $ 0.22     $ 0.37     $ 0.46  
                                   

    ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

    PennantPark Investment Corporation, or the Company, is a business development company that invests primarily in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. PennantPark Investment Corporation is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

    ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

    PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is a leading middle market credit platform, managing approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including available leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Investment Corporation files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the SEC. PennantPark Investment Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

    We may use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations.

    The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. The Company cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in this material does not constitute any specific legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with qualified professionals for this type of advice.

    Contact: Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
      PennantPark Investment Corporation
      (212) 905-1000
      www.pennantpark.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Exodus Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OMAHA, Neb., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) (“Exodus”), a leading self-custodial cryptocurrency platform, today announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights (Unaudited)

           
    In USD millions, except percentages Q1 2025 Q1 2024  % Change
                       
    Revenue $ 36.0   $ 29.1     24 %
                       
    Technology, development and user support   14.9     10.7     39 %
                       
    General and administrative   14.3     8.0     79 %
                       
    Loss (gain) on digital assets, net   28.8     (56.8 )   (151 %)
                       
    Net (loss) income   (12.9 )   54.8     (124 %)
                       

    “Exodus continues to offer innovative solutions that capitalize on the growing market for digital assets,” said JP Richardson, CEO and co-founder of Exodus. “Meanwhile, our focus on self-custody remains a difference-maker.”

    First Quarter Operational and Other Financial Highlights

    • Exchange provider processed volume – $2.18 billion in Q1 2025, down 7% from Q4 2024. Bitcoin, Tether (TRX Network), Solana, Tether (ETH Network), ETH, and XRP were the top assets traded in Q1 2025, at 16%, 11%, 11%, 9%, 8%, and 8% of volume, respectively.
    • Exodus monthly active users – 1.6 million at end of Q1 2025, down 30% from 2.3 million as of December 31, 2024.
    • Exodus quarterly funded users – 1.8 million at end of Q1 2025, down 5% from 1.9 million as of December 31, 2024.
    • Digital assets, cash, and cash equivalents – $238.0 million, including 2,011 units of Bitcoin valued at $166.0 million, 2,693 units of Ether valued at $4.9 million, and $62.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, USD Coin (USDC), and Treasury bills as of March 31, 2025.
    • Full-time equivalent team members – approximately 210 as of March 31 2025, unchanged from the prior quarter.
    • Customer response time – average response time of less than 60 minutes in Q1.

    “Q1 saw our highest first quarter revenue and second best revenue quarter on record.” said James Gernetzke, CFO of Exodus. “With an abundance of opportunities at our doorstep, Exodus is well-positioned to expand within our industry and beyond, well into the future.”

    Q1 2025 Webcast 

    Exodus will host a webcast of its preliminary first quarter 2025 fiscal results beginning at 4:30PM (Eastern Time) on May 12, 2025. To access the webcast, please use this link. It will also be carried on the Company’s website exodus.com/investors. Supplementary materials will also be made available prior to the webcast on the “Investor Relations” portion of the Company website, and a replay of the video webcast will be available following the live event for at least 90 days thereafter.

    Investor Contact
    investors@exodus.com

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    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us as of the date hereof. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “will,” “expect,” “would,” “should,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “likely,” “believes,” “views”, “estimates”, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to, our preliminary financial information, including digital asset holdings, exchange provider processed volumes and our fiscal quarter end results, management statements regarding management’s confidence in our products, services, business trajectory and plans, expectations regarding demand for our products; and our ability to deliver higher transaction volumes. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such factors include those set forth in “Item 1. Business” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 6, 2025, as well as in our other reports filed with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Members note benefits, challenges for Customs Valuation Agreement at anniversary event

    Source: World Trade Organization

    “In today’s complex and tariff-sensitive trading environment, the Customs Valuation Agreement is more critical than ever,” she said. “The way a product is valued at the border can be just as important as the tariff rate itself. Even a low tariff can result in significant duties if the customs value is high. That is why the CVA – by providing transparent and uniform rules – plays a foundational role in ensuring predictability for traders and stability for all members,” she said. “This standardization helps minimize costs and delays for developed and developing members alike by enabling traders to understand, in advance, how their goods will be valued,” she emphasized.

    DDG Ellard underscored the Agreement’s forward-looking design, noting its introduction of market-based valuation principles and its emphasis on collaboration between customs authorities and the private sector. These features have become increasingly relevant in light of current challenges, such as digital trade, artificial intelligence and rapidly evolving global supply chains.

    Looking forward, DDG Ellard acknowledged the new phase of challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. Digitalization, artificial intelligence and evolving trade dynamics require innovative interpretations and applications of the CVA. Customs administrations must adapt to these changes to ensure uniformity in the Agreement’s implementation amidst a volatile trading environment.

    DDG Ellard called on the Committee to continue working with the World Customs Organization (WCO) Technical Committee on Customs Valuation, a partnership she said is indispensable for addressing the complexities introduced by digital trade and ensuring the CVA remains resilient and effective. DDG Ellard’s full remarks are available here.

    The Committee also heard from a number of Customs experts. Santa Marianela Marte De Los Santos of the Dominican Republic noted that implementation of the CVA in her country has led to reduced time and costs for goods to clear customs.

    Omar Cisse, an official from Senegal, underlined the importance of the Committee’s work on transparency while Lin Qianyu, Chairperson of the WCO Technical Committee on Customs Valuation, provided an overview of the  Technical Committee’s work over the past 30 years and its close cooperation with theCVA. Kelly Morgero of the Federal Revenue Office of Brazil shared with members Brazil’s most recent customs valuation-related developments. 

    “I believe that our exchanges have provided us with a very valuable opportunity to highlight, and hopefully, learn from the various experiences of 30 years of implementing the Customs Valuation Agreement,” the Chair of the Committee, Sergio Prieto López (Spain), said in wrapping up the anniversary event.

    Committee regular work

    At the Committee meeting, the Chair updated members on the current notification status regarding customs valuation legislation. Under Article 22 of the Customs Valuation Agreement and the Decision on “Notification and circulation of national legislation in accordance with Article 22 of the Agreement”, members must submit the complete texts of their national legislation on customs valuation in one of the three official WTO languages. They should also inform the Committee of any changes in their laws and regulations relevant to this Agreement and in the administration of such laws and regulations.

    Following the consideration of 34 specific notifications at the Committee meeting, the Chair noted that to date 119 members have notified their national legislation on customs valuation and 92 members have provided responses to a checklist of issues.

    The Chair welcomed eight new notifications that resulted directly from the Customs Valuation Workshop on notifications organized by the Secretariat in May 2024 to assist developing and least-developed members with notifications.

    The Chair also brought to the Committee’s attention a new WTO Secretariat report, “Notifications Status of Regular/Periodic and One Time Only Notifications in the Goods Area (1995-2024) (G/C/W/859)”. 

    The results from the report indicate that there is room for improvement with regard to the rate of customs valuation notifications, the Chair said. The rate of notifications under CVA Article 22. 1 – which are notifications of any changes in a member’s laws and regulations relevant to the Agreement – stood at 85.4% for 1995-2024. However, the report also shows that three CVA notification categories are among the five notification requirements with the lowest submission rates for one-time only notifications.  These three categories are the Carrier Media Decision of the Committee on Customs Valuation with a rate of 47.4%, the Decision on Interest Charges of the Committee on Customs Valuation with a rate of 49.6% and the “Checklist of Issues” with a rate of 65.7%.

    “This new report could provide an opportunity for the Committee to address the issue of outstanding notifications and to try to identify a means by which members can be assisted in fulfilling their notification requirements in a timely manner,” the Chair said.

    Next meeting

    The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for 10 November 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Rallies in Brooklyn for Support for Senior Tax Relief Ahead of Budget Deal

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)

    (BROOKLYN, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by local senior citizens at the Bay Ridge Center to rally support for her effort to reduce taxes on Social Security income for seniors. As a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, Malliotakis has played a key role in negotiations and is working to build momentum in Washington to pass this big, beautiful bill as part of the upcoming budget reconciliation tax package.

     

    The Ways & Means Committee is scheduled to meet this week for a markup of the bill text—a critical step toward advancing these tax relief provisions through Congress. The legislation is expected to include a provision that mirrors Malliotakis’ existing legislation and provide a bonus deduction for seniors, offering $4,000 for individuals earning $75,000 or less and $8,000 for married couples earning $150,000 or less.

     

    Congresswoman Malliotakis has been a leading advocate for raising the SALT cap, which is currently set at $10,000 and has disproportionately impacted seniors and middle-class families in high-tax states like New York. Tripling the cap to $30,000 would provide much needed relief for middle-class families—covering 98% of households in her district. She is also pushing to increase the standard deduction to deliver meaningful relief to hardworking taxpayers and prevent the return of the Alternative Minimum Tax.

     

    “As Ways & Means meets this week to debate and vote on the tax portion of the reconciliation package, I am excited that key provisions of legislation I’ve introduced will be included to reduce the tax burden on working Americans, senior citizens and middle-class families in our community,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “Today I joined Brooklyn seniors to rally support for needed tax relief because too many seniors are being forced to stretch their retirement savings further than ever before. After a lifetime of hard work and paying taxes, they deserve to keep more of their Social Security and retirement income without Uncle Sam reaching into their pockets again.”

    Malliotakis is also sponsoring other measures to ease the burden on seniors, including:

     

    • H.R. 1129, The Tax Relief Unleashed for Seniors by Trump (TRUST) Act, would increase the amount of income that is tax exempt and index the threshold to inflation, allowing seniors to keep more of their benefits. Malliotakis’ legislation would double current exempt income from $25,000 to $50,000 for single filers and from $32,000 to $64,000 for married couples age 65 and older.

    • H.R. 2266, The Reducing Excessive Taxation and Inefficiencies by Reforming Elder Exemptions to Support Fairness, Inflation Relief, and Simpler Taxes Act (RETIREES FIRST Act) aimed at modernizing outdated Social Security tax thresholds to deliver tax relief to middle-class retirees.

     

    Today, nearly 56% of retirees pay taxes on their Social Security benefits, compared to less than 10% in 1984 when the Social Security exemptions were first established. As this figure is projected to rise further, Malliotakis is taking action having introduced legislation to raise the provisional income thresholds to $34,000 for single filers and $68,000 for married filers—up from the current levels of $25,000 and $32,000, respectively. The legislation would exempt most middle-class retirees from paying taxes on their Social Security benefits by reducing their tax burden.

    The income thresholds for taxation of benefits have remained unchanged since first established by Congress in 1984. At the time, less than 10 percent of beneficiaries paid federal income tax on their benefits, but because wages have increased, the proportion of beneficiaries who must pay federal income tax on benefits has risen over time.

    LINKS TO LEGISLATIVE TEXTS

    H.R. 1130 HERE

    H.R. 1129 HERE

    H.R. 2266 HERE

     

    In addition to reducing the tax burden on America’s seniors, Malliotakis as a member of the House Committee on Ways & Means and is acutely focused on increasing the State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT), and increasing domestic production by incentivizing companies to bring their manufacturing facilities and supply chains home.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER – WITH CAPITAL REGION RELIGIOUS LEADERS, FOOD BANKS & FARMERS – SOUNDS ALARM THAT UNDER GOP PLAN TO CUT SNAP – AMERICA’S LARGEST ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM – THOUSANDS OF KIDS, SENIORS, & FAMILIES…

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer

    Already 27 Tractor Trailers, Nearly 1 Million Pounds Of Food, For The Regional Food Bank Of Northeastern NY Has Been Canceled Due To Trump’s Cruel USDA Cuts – Now GOP Wants To Steal Up To $230 Billion From SNAP To Fund Trump’s Tax Breaks For Corporations & Billionaires

    Schumer, With Church Leaders & Advocates, Say This Double Whammy Could Hurtle Families To A Hunger Crisis, Impacting 112,000+ In Capital Region, Millions Nationwide; Demands GOP Block Cruel Cut To SNAP And Protect Anti-Hunger Programs

    Schumer: No Child Should Go To Bed Hungry. This Is Not A Partisan Issue; This Is A Moral Issue

    As Congressional Republicans look to advance the largest potential cut to the anti-hunger program SNAP in American history this week, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer stood with Capital Region religious leaders, food banks, & farmers to issue a stark warning and demand action against the devastating proposed $230 billion SNAP cut to fund Trump’s tax cuts for corporations & billionaires, that would leave thousands of seniors, families and children hungry. The senator joined with church leaders and hunger advocates to say how this is a moral issue that we should all unite to stop, and Schumer called on the administration to reverse its hunger program cuts and for the NY House Republicans to stand against stealing from SNAP, which over 112,000 in the Capital Region rely on for food.

    “No child should ever go to bed hungry. But Trump’s slashing of anti-hunger programs at the USDA has already cancelled 27 tractor trailers, nearly 1 million pounds of food, for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY. Now, House Republicans are trying to rush through the budget process and make the largest cut to SNAP in history. With food insecurity on the rise, this is a double whammy that could hurtle families to a hunger crisis,” said Senator Schumer. “Stealing from SNAP to pay for Trump’s tax breaks for corporations & billionaires is as backwards as it gets, and will result in thousands of kids, seniors, and families going hungry. It is not a partisan issue, it is a moral issue. That is why I am here to show what these cuts mean for the nuns, priests, and food banks on the frontlines of fighting against hunger. Together we are demanding a stop to this all-out assault on our federal anti-hunger programs and to protect SNAP for our children, veterans, seniors, and families.”

    Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany said, “SNAP is a lifeline for so many people in our communities and across the country. Working people who are trying to feed their families depend on this critical resource. The vast and draconian cuts that have been discussed will send children to bed hungry, our elders without basic nutrition and our veterans without dignity. the lives of wealthiest people in our country will not be substantially changed by another tax cut, but the millions on whose backs those cuts come, will be devastated.”

    Schumer added, “It only takes a few NY House Republicans to join us to stop this cruel cut to SNAP. We need NY Republicans to show us which side they are on with their actions. For feeding corporate & billionaires’ greed or for feeding hungry families here in the Capital Region. We need them to join us in demanding the USDA reverse all of Trump’s cuts to our farmers, food banks, and anti-hunger programs and keep their hands off SNAP to fund Trump’s tax breaks.”

    Schumer explained how Trump’s USDA has already cruelly canceled $1 billion in food assistance, hurting the Capital Region’s Food Bank of Northeastern NY, and if these SNAP cuts move forward it would be a double whammy, hurtling us to a hunger crisis. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for nearly 3 million NY seniors, veterans and families who rely on the critical funding to purchase groceries. Schumer said that we should be investing more not less in anti-hunger programs, but under the Republican proposal, the average family would be reduced to just $5.00 per day per person. A breakdown of SNAP recipients in the Capital Region from the Center for American Progress can be found below:

    County

    SNAP Recipients

    % of County on SNAP

    SNAP Retailers

    Albany

    34,556

    10.9%

    281

    Columbia

    5,546

    9.1%

    82

    Greene

    4,504

    9.5%

    54

    Rensselaer

    15,022

    9.4%

    148

    Saratoga

    13,847

    5.8%

    163

    Schenectady

    22,196

    13.9%

    166

    Schoharie

    3,671

    12.2%

    34

    Warren

    6,726

    10.3%

    75

    Washington

    6,556

    10.8%

    61

    TOTAL

    112,624

     

    1,064

    Schumer explained the Republican proposal to cut up to $230 billion from SNAP would inevitably mean costs of feeding families shift to states, who simply do not have the capacity to absorb this massive increase in expenses, risking families going hungry. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, mandating New York State to cover even a modest share of SNAP benefits would shift astronomical costs to the state with even just 5% increasing New York State’s costs by nearly $3.5 billion from FY2026 to FY2034. The senator said it is impossible to cut this much from federal SNAP funding without ripping food away from hungry children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and more.

    These agonizing decisions would be amplified even further at the local level, with non-profits, many of whom have already had their funding cut, unable to fill in the gap. Counties could even be forced to shoulder the burden of increased costs in SNAP, using more local dollars to provide coverage because less federal funding will be coming in.

    According to New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, in New York’s 20th Congressional District – which represents all of Albany, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties, and portions of Montgomery and Rensselaer counties – nearly 45,000 households receive an estimated $185 million in annual benefits. 34% of SNAP recipients are children, 15% are elderly, and 12% are people with disabilities. In New York’s 21st Congressional District – which represents all of Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Hamilton, Essex, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties, and portions of Jefferson, Oneida, and Saratoga counties – more than 52,000 households receive as estimated$194 million in annual benefits. 30% of SNAP recipients are children, 18% are elderly, and 14% are people with disabilities.

    Schumer said, “SNAP is a lifeline that helps uplift everyone, from the NY farms who get direct assistance from the program to the Capital Region families’ kitchen tables. NY Republicans are tying themselves in knots to try to justify these SNAP cuts, but the math shows you cannot make the massive cuts the House’s tax bill proposes without risking the food security for thousands of families. I’m all for reducing any waste or fraud to make the program more efficient, but rushing to pass these massive damaging cuts with no plan while they slash our food banks is a recipe for disaster.”

    The proposed SNAP cuts would be a blow to Capital Region food banks which have already been hit hard by Trump’s funding freezes and canceled payments. Earlier this year, the USDA canceled $1 billion in food assistance for organizations to purchase locally grown food. USDA programs provide food banks, schools, and other organizations with federal support to purchase local food products from NY farms.

    The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York has already had 27 tractor-trailers of food canceled, which is nearly 1 million pounds meant to feed Capital Region families. That’s nearly 800,000 meals, and the food bank expects to lose over 200 tractor-trailers over the next year. 80% of this food goes to pantries and soup kitchens like CONSERNS-U in Rensselaer. The food bank also works with religious leaders like Catholic Charities to distribute food to those who need it most.

    Schumer said these proposed cuts will limit food banks’ ability to keep shelves stocked as more people have been forced to rely on food banks to feed their families. Food bank workers and religious leaders across Upstate New York are concerned about the impact of potential cuts to SNAP on the people they serve, and farmers are worried there will be nowhere to sell their food if SNAP funding levels drop.

    “No matter which way you slice it, this Congressional Republican plan will screw Capital Region families, food banks and farmers from farm to table. We need everyone to stand up to these cuts that would take away food from our neighbors in need,” added Schumer.

    “When federal nutrition programs are cut, it’s not just a single plate that goes empty — it’s millions,” said Tom Nardacci, CEO of the Regional Food Bank. “Without federal support, community organizations simply can’t fill the growing gap. Slashing SNAP or canceling USDA food deliveries doesn’t just reduce access — it clears the table entirely for seniors, children, veterans, and families in every community in this country. We appreciate Senator Schumer fighting to save these important programs.”

    “Cutting or reducing budgets for food safety net programs is the exact opposite of what is needed to ensure New Yorkers don’t go hungry,” said Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director for The Food Pantries for the Capital District. “Any reductions to current SNAP will continue to exacerbate the growing strain on our food pantry system. We should be doing much more to help our food-insecure communities, not less.”

    Proposed rollbacks to the country’s most widely utilized nutrition assistance program would strain budgets for Capital Region families. Schumer said decimating funding for SNAP right as costs at grocery stores across the country are skyrocketing will hit the Capital Region hard. According to the New York State Community Action Association, more than 12% of people in Rensselaer County live in poverty, including nearly 20% of children. According to No Kid Hungry, over half of New Yorkers reported going into debt in the past year due to rising food costs, with over 60% of families with children.

    SNAP not only supplements families’ food budgets, it has also generated great economic benefits for New York State and NY-20 specifically. According to the National Grocers Association, grocery stores across New York State sold over $2.1 billion in groceries to people using SNAP benefits, including $99.3 million in NY-20. This created more than 18,500 New York jobs in the grocery industry, including 876 in NY-20, and generated more than $820.8 million in grocery industry wages, including $38.7 million in NY-20.

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  • MIL-OSI: Travis Credit Union Foundation Launches Annual Community Heroes Award

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VACAVILLE, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Travis Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Award – a philanthropic initiative designed to honor and empower individuals who go above and beyond in service to their Northern California communities. Since its inception in 2024, the program has awarded $20,000 in student loan relief.

    Now in its second year, the Community Heroes program will award four $5,000 grants to individuals burdened by student loan debt who are making significant contributions through their professional careers or volunteerism. The $20,000 fund aims to recognize and relieve some of the financial pressures faced by local changemakers, letting them continue their impactful work with greater financial freedom.

    “This program exists because we believe that people who give their time, energy, and heart to lift up others shouldn’t be held back by student debt, said Damian Alarcon-Young, president of the Travis Credit Union Foundation. “These Community Heroes are educators, advocates, and frontline workers who strengthen the fabric of our region. By easing a bit of their financial burden, we’re investing in their continued impact—and in the future of our communities.”

    Program Highlights:

    • Four $5,000 awards will be granted to applicants or nominees who exemplify community leadership and service.
    • Eligible individuals must reside in one of the following 12 Northern California counties: Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Merced, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo.
    • Applicants must have a minimum student loan balance of $5,000 and demonstrate notable community contributions.
    • The program supports both professionals and volunteers who have shown an outstanding commitment to uplifting others.

    Key Dates:

    • Applications open: May 12, 2025
    • Deadline to apply or nominate: July 11, 2025
    • Application and nomination form available at: tcufund.org/community-heroes

    In 2024, award recipients hailed from Napa, Merced, Contra Costa and Solano counties, representing a diverse group of professionals and volunteers whose dedication to community service left a lasting impact. “Receiving this scholarship has truly eased the financial burden of my education and helped me focus more on the work I am passionate about. It has let me devote more time and energy into enhancing our programs and ensuring we can support even more people in our community,” said 2024 awardee Serena Eastman, Director of Shelters and Programs, Vacaville Solano Services Corp.

    This program aligns with the foundation’s broader mission of advancing financial wellness and promoting equity across the region. From volunteer tax assistance to financial coaching grants, the foundation continues to innovate in ways that uplift local communities through direct support.

    For more information on eligibility and how to apply or nominate someone for the Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Award, visit tcufund.org/community-heroes.

    About Travis Credit Union Foundation
    The Travis Credit Union Foundation supports financial education and wellness initiatives and is the philanthropic arm of Travis Credit Union. The foundation is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves through financial education, charitable giving and community support. Travis Credit Union generously funds the administrative costs of the Travis Credit Union Foundation, allowing for 100% of funds raised to go back to the community. To learn more about the Travis Credit Union Foundation’s mission and how to participate in all it is doing to build financial wellness in the communities it serves, visit tcufund.org.

    The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Tax ID #82-4159040

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force

    Source: US State of Missouri

    MAY 12, 2025

     — Building on the education priorities outlined in his inaugural State of the State Address in January, Governor Mike Kehoe announced today the full slate of members appointed to the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force. The Task Force, established by Executive Order 25-14, is charged with reviewing and recommending changes to Missouri’s K-12 school funding model and providing a final report to the Governor by December 1, 2026.

    “To secure a better future for Missouri students and schools, we must rethink how we fund Missouri’s foundation formula,” said Governor Kehoe. “We need a modernized funding model that rewards outcomes, encourages innovation, and ensures fairness for all Missouri students. These Task Force members bring the experience, perspective, and commitment needed to make responsible changes at business-speed. We look forward to reviewing their recommendations.”

    The 16-member body represents a broad range of voices—urban and rural, traditional and nontraditional, academia and industry—who will help build a model that delivers results for every Missouri student. The Task Force will operate under core guiding principles that promote equal access for students, local flexibility, performance accountability, and long-term funding sustainability.

    Governor Kehoe’s appointments include the following individuals:

    • Matt Davis, of Eldon, is a dedicated educational leader with more than 25 years of experience in the Missouri school system, including 17 years as superintendent of Eldon School District. Prior to serving as superintendent, he led career and technical education programs and prioritized securing grants and funding to enhance program offerings and facilities at Eldon Career Center. Davis will serve as the representative for superintendents from small rural school districts in Missouri.
    • Noah Devine, of Kansas City, is the executive director of the Missouri Charter Public School Association. He previously served as the deputy director of the Kansas City Action Fund and led the implementation of the sixth iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP) standards for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as the MSIP 6 support facilitator. Devine will serve as the representative for charter schools in Missouri.
    • Emily LeRoy, of Hermann, is a senior advisor at Missouri Farm Bureau, serving on a leadership team that advocates for the diverse interests of farmers. She began her career at the Missouri Department of Agriculture as a legislative assistant and youth program coordinator before rising to the position of legislative and budget director. LeRoy will serve as an additional member as appointed by the Governor.
    • James “Jim” Meats, of Springfield, is the vice president of sales and marketing at Loren Cook Company and a licensed professional engineer. He previously worked as a technical consultant to manufacturers and municipalities in southwest Missouri, where he supported the development of formal plan reviews, permitting procedures, and construction inspection processes. Meats will serve as the representative for the business community.
    • Mike Podgursky, of Columbia, is a school finance expert with more than 40 years of experience, currently serving as the Chancelor’s Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri–Columbia and an affiliated scholar at Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research. He is also the author of several peer-reviewed articles and the book, Teacher Pay and Teacher Quality. Podgursky will serve as an additional member as appointed by the Governor.
    • Donald “Don” Thalhuber, of Columbia, is the policy director for the Senate Minority Caucus. Prior to serving in his current position, Thalhuber worked as a senior research analyst crafting education, pension, financial, tax, and veterans’ affairs legislation. He also drafted Missouri’s most recent public school funding formula in 2005. Thalhuber will serve as an additional member as appointed by the Governor.
    • Michael “Jeremy” Tucker, of Liberty, is the superintendent for Liberty Public Schools, managing the district’s $279 million budget and providing oversight and strategic guidance to executive leadership and their respective departments. Prior to serving as superintendent, he worked as an adjunct professor for Evangel University and Southwest Baptist University as well as a social studies teacher at Logan-Rogersville High School. Tucker will serve as the representative for superintendents from large urban school districts in Missouri.
    • Chris Vas, of Kansas City, is a senior director for the Herzog Foundation, working to implement school choice initiatives and trainings across the nation while overseeing an $8 million annual budget. He previously served as the executive director of Liberty Alliance USA, a regional, conservative grassroots network and watchdog organization. Vas will serve as the representative for non-profit organizations that work on expanding school choice in Missouri.
    • Casey Wasser, of California, is the deputy executive director and chief operating officer for the Missouri Soybean Association, a grassroots organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of soybean producers and crafting state and federal policy initiatives that support farmers’ freedom to operate and improved profitability. He has an extensive background in public policy, previously serving as the legislative director for the Missouri Department of Revenue. Wasser will serve as the representative for the agriculture industry.
    • David Wood, of Versailles, most recently served as a policy analyst and liaison for the Missouri State Tax Commission before retiring in June 2023. He previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2013 to 2020 and worked as an upper-level math and computer science teacher for Morgan County R-II Schools. Wood will serve as the representative for teachers from schools in Missouri.

    These ten appointments will be joined on the Task Force by two members of the State Board of Education.

    • Kerry Casey, of Chesterfield, recently retired from her position as vice president of Exegy, a global leader in financial market data, trading platforms, and predictive signals, where she was responsible for Global Sales Operations and Enablement. Casey was a founding board member of the KIPP Charter School in St. Louis and served on the board of directors until her appointment to the State Board in 2023.
    • Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, of Pasadena Hills, is a former vice president of the Normandy Schools Collaborative Joint Executive Governing Board and recently retired general partner from Edward Jones, where she co-led the Internal Audit Division. She previously worked for Express Scripts, Anheuser-Busch and Bank of America in senior governance, risk and compliance roles and held certifications in financial, operational, and information systems auditing.

    Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin and Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson have also appointed Senators Rusty Black and Travis Fitzwater as well as Representatives Ed Lewis and Marlene Terry to serve on the Task Force.

    Senator Black, a former educator, will chair the task force.

    “As a former educator, I know firsthand the challenges our teachers face and the importance of ensuring that every dollar we invest in education has a meaningful impact,” said Senator Black. “I’m honored to help lead this important work as we build a funding model that supports student success in every corner of Missouri.”

    For more information on the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force, click here.

  • MIL-OSI USA: Kemp: April Net Tax Revenues Down 5.8%; Adjusted YTD Down 0.6%

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April approached $3.73 billion, for a decrease of $230.4 million, or 5.8%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $3.96 billion for the month. April 2025 individual and corporate income tax collections were impacted by the hurricane-related extension of filing and payment deadlines to May 1, 2025. Early May individual and corporate return payments have significantly exceeded those received during the same period in May 2024, indicating a large number of filers took advantage of the extended filing deadline. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled $27.77 billion for an increase of $312.2 million that was driven largely by the collection of the state’s motor fuel excise tax, which was suspended by Executive Order for a period of two and a half months during FY 2024. Adjusting for the year-over-year motor fuel tax changes, year-to-date net tax revenue collections for the period ending April 30 were down $154.2 million, or 0.6%.

    The changes within the following tax categories help to further explain April’s overall net tax revenue decrease:
     
    Individual Income Tax:  Individual Income Tax collections totaled $1.91 billion, for a decrease of $55.9 million, or 2.8%, compared to last year when Individual Tax collections totaled nearly $1.97 billion.

    The following notable components within Individual Income Tax combined for the net decrease:

    • Individual Income Tax refunds issued (net of voided checks) were down $115.1 million or 14.1%.
    • Individual Withholding payments were down $35.9 million, or 2.7%, from the previous fiscal year.
    • Individual Income Tax Return payments declined by $102.3 million, or 9.4%, from FY 2024.
    • All other Individual Tax categories, including Estimated payments, were down a combined $32.8 million.

    Sales and Use Tax:  Gross Sales and Use Tax collections totaled almost $1.65 billion in April, for an increase of $70.4 million, or 4.5%, compared to April 2024.  Net Sales and Use Tax increased by $40.5 million, or 5.1%, compared to last year, when net sales tax totaled $798.8 million.  The adjusted Sales Tax distribution to local governments totaled $798.8 million, for an increase of $33.8 million, or 4.4%, while Sales Tax refunds decreased by $3.9 million, or 25.7%, compared to FY 2024.

    Corporate Income Tax:  Corporate Income Tax collections for the month totaled $540.2 million, which was a decrease of roughly $207.9 million, or 27.8%, compared to FY 2024.

    The following notable components within Corporate Income Tax make up the net decrease:

    • Corporate Income Tax refunds issued (net of voids) were down $5.2 million, or 13.9%, from FY 2024.
    • Corporate Income Tax Return payments decreased by $84.5 million, or 29.2%, from last fiscal year.
    • Corporate Income Tax Estimated payments decreased by $112.1 million, or 30.8%, from April 2024.
    • All other Corporate Tax types, including S-Corporate payments, were down a combined $16.5 million.

    Motor Fuel Taxes:  Motor Fuel Tax collections increased by $6.6 million, or 3.4%, compared to FY 2024.

    Motor Vehicle – Tag & Title Fees:  Motor Vehicle Tag & Title Fees increased by $2.8 million, or 7.4%, for the month, while Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) collections increased by $3.4 million, or 4.7%, over last year.

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  • MIL-OSI: Equasens: Q1 revenue at 31 March 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Villers-lès-Nancy, 12 May 2025 – 6:00 PM (CET)

    PRESS RELEASE

    Q1 revenue at 31 March 2025: €57.0m
    + 6.9% growth on a reported basis and + 5.9% like-for-like

    Q1 2025 REVENUE (€m) 2024
    Reported basis
    2025
    Reported basis
    Change /
    Reported basis
    Of which external growth Like-for-like change
    (organic growth)
    Equasens Group 53.3 57.0 3.7 6.9% 0.5 3.2 5.9%
    Q1 2025 revenue / Division (€m) 2024
    Reported basis
    2025
    Reported basis
    Change /
    Reported basis
    Of which external growth Like-for-like change
    (organic growth)
    Pharmagest 39.8 42.0 2.2 5.5%   2.2 5.5%
    Axigate Link 7.8 8.3 0.4 5.5%   0.4 5.5%
    e-Connect 2.9 3.5 0.6 21.2%   0.6 21.2%
    Medical Solutions 2.1 2.7 0.5 25.1% 0.5 0.0 0.0%
    Fintech 0.6 0.6 -0.1 -8.3%   -0.1 -8.3%
    Total 53.3 57.0 3.7 6.9% 0.5 3.2 5.9%

    As of March 31, 2025, Equasens Group, (Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B – FR 0012882389 -EQS), a leading provider of digital solutions for healthcare professionals, reported revenue of €57.0m, up 6.9% on Q1 2024 reported basis and 5.9% like-for-like.

    Revenue from CALIMED SAS, acquired by the Medical Solutions Division in December 2024, was restated to reflect changes in the scope of consolidation (€0.5m).

    Q1 2025 revenue by type of business (€m) 2024
    Reported basis
    2025
    Reported basis
    Change / Reported basis
    Sale of configurations and hardware 21.5 23.2 1.7 7.7%
    Scalable maintenance and professional training services 19.7 20.3 0.7 3.5%
    Software solutions and subscriptions 11.6 12.9 1.3 11.3%
    Other services (including intermediation) 0.5 0.6 0.0 7.7%
    Total 53.3 57.0 3.7 6.9%

    Q1 2025 highlights by type of business

    • Sales of configurations and hardware (+7.7%) were back on track, after one year, with a trajectory of sustained growth for Pharmagest (+5.7%) and e-Connect (+68.4%), confirming the rebound announced in Q4 2024.
    • Scalable maintenance and training services (+3.5%) display steady growth, maintaining the momentum of 2024, highlighting the loyalty of the customer base and the success of its value-added services.
    • Software solutions and subscriptions (+11.3%) continue to perform well, boosted both by the contribution of acquisitions (+4.4%) and strong organic growth (+6.9%), illustrating the relevance of the strategy of progressively transforming new solutions to a SaaS model.
    • The PHARMAGEST Division had Q1 revenue of €42.0m (+5.5%) on a reported basis (100% organic growth).
      • Investments in recruitment, R&D and continuing improvements in customer service are paying off, in a French market environment marked by positive signals from the public authorities that have contributed to renewed confidence among pharmacists.
        • In France, all business lines reported growth (+ 3.5%), driven by :
          • Mainly equipment sales, with a clear upturn. However, even if the trend is positive, certain segments remain cautious in terms of growth (e.g. electronic labels);
          • The success of innovative new offerings such as id.genius (540 sales in Q1), id.vocal+ (55 sales) and id.care+ ;
          • Digipharmacie (+41%), which is continuing to add new customers at a sustained pace and whose recently deployed new functionalities are driving the acceleration in growth that the Group has foreseen;
          • Atoopharm (+23%), which has benefited from the end of three-year training scheme for healthcare professionals and the anticipated substitution of biosimilars.
        • In Italy (revenue up 13.3%), the Division benefited from buoyant sales momentum (with almost 50 new customers in Q1), with a reinforced sales team that is now covering the entire country.
        • In Belgium, growth in revenue is back on track (+4.8%).
        • In Germany, revenue rose by 12.5%, driven by successful upgrades to existing software and the roll-out of innovative solutions, notably the id. express payment terminal.

    This Division accounts for 73.7% of total revenue.

    • The AXIGATE LINK Division recorded revenue of €8.3m in Q1 2025 (up 5.5% on a reported and like-for-like basis).
      • The Nursing Home sector (+11.9%) is still continuing this year to benefit from “ESMS Numérique” public funding in France, while the migration to TitanLink remains on course in both France and Belgium.
      • The Homecare sector (+6.5%) is maintaining a promising level of new business, buoyed by the signature of new contracts.
      • The Hospitals sector experienced a temporary downturn (-9.2%) reflecting the postponement of contracting cycles to Q2 2025 for a number of major agreements concluded in Q1 2025.

    This Division accounts for 14.5% of total revenue.

    • The E-CONNECT Division recorded revenue of €3.5m in Q1 2025 (up 21.2% on a reported and like-for-like basis).
      • The Division is benefiting from a significant rebound in sales of its Mobility solutions which are integrated by the market’s leading publishers.
      • The announcement in March 2025 that the French health insurance card app (Apps Vitale) will be rolled out nationwide, together with the adoption of the third-party payment system for dental check-ups at dentists, are a major catalyst for accelerating sales of electronic health insurance card readers.

            This Division accounts for 6.1% of total revenue.

    • The MEDICAL SOLUTIONS Division reported revenue of €2.7m in Q1 2025 (up 25.1% on a reported basis and nil like-for-like).
      • The driving force of this performance was the integration of CALIMED and its two SaaS software solutions for surgeons and physicians (with €0.5m in recurring revenues in Q1).
      • Sales of the traditional solutions for physicians, nurses and physiotherapists have remained stable, and are benefiting from the favourable reception given to new offerings such as the LOQUii voice AI consultation companion or online back-up solutions.

    The Division accounts for 4.7% of total revenue.

    • The FINTECH Division had revenue of €0.6m (down 8.3% on a reported and like-for-like basis) in Q1 2025.
      • This decline is the result of a decision to restructure the customer base in order to reduce the risk exposure and enhance the quality of the portfolio.
      • Sales activity remains dynamic, generating a stream of qualified prospects meeting the Group’s demanding criteria.

    The Division accounts for 1.0% of total revenue.

    H1 2025 outlook

    The investment and organisational efforts made are producing results, with the successful roll-out of SaaS solutions to all our healthcare professional customers. These efforts will be maintained throughout 2025.

    The level of orders received, particularly in the Pharmacy sector, reflects the renewed confidence of pharmacists, and enables the Group to be confident about growth in Q2, and is in line with the momentum of Q1.

    Backed by a solid financial structure, the Group remains attentive to opportunities for external growth, both in France and in Europe, that will strengthen its position as a leader in digital healthcare solutions.

    Financial calendar:

    • Annual General Meeting: 25 June 2025
    • Q2 2025 Revenue: 31 July 2025
    • H1 2025 results: 26 September 2025
    • Presentation of H1 2025 results to analysts (SFAF): 29 September 2025
    • Q3 2025 revenue: 5 November 2025
    • FY 2025 revenue: 5 February 2026

    About Equasens Group

    Founded over 35 years ago, Equasens Group, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, today employs over 1.300 people across Europe.
    Equasens Group’s specialised business applications facilitate the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals and their teams, working in private practice, collaborative medical structures or healthcare establishments. The Group also provides comprehensive support to healthcare professionals in the transformation of their profession by developing electronic equipment, digital solutions and healthcare robotics, as well as data hosting, financing and training adapted to their specific needs.
    And reflecting the spirit of its tagline “Technology for a More Human Experience”, the Group is a leading provider of interoperability solutions that improve coordination between healthcare professionals, their communications and data exchange resulting in better patient care and a more efficient and secure healthcare system.

    Listed on Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B
    Indexes: MSCI GLOBAL SMALL CAP – GAÏA Index 2020 – CAC®SMALL and CAC®All-Tradable
    Included in the Euronext Tech Leaders segment and the European Rising Tech label

    Eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (“Service à Réglement Différé” – SRD) and equity savings accounts invested in small and mid-caps (PEA-PME).
    ISIN: FR 0012882389 – Ticker Code: EQS

    Get all the news about Equasens Group www.equasens.com and on LinkedIn

    CONTACTS

    EQUASENS Group
    Analyst and Investor Relations:
    Chief Administrative and Financial Officer: Frédérique Schmidt
    Tel: +33 (0)3 83 15 90 67 – frederique.schmidt@equasens.com

    Financial communications agency:
    FIN’EXTENSO – Isabelle Aprile

    Tel.: +33 (0)6 17 38 61 78 – i.aprile@finextenso.fr

    Forward-looking statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are not guarantees of future performance and are based on current opinions, forecasts and assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions about Equasens’ current and future strategy and the environment in which Equasens operates. These involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results or other events, to materially differ from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those detailed in Chapter 3 “Risk factors” of the Universal Registration Document filed with the French financial market authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers or AMF) on April 29, 2025 under number D.25-0334. These forward-looking statements are valid only as of the date of this press release.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: The Office of Congressman Don Davis to hold Mobile Office Hours in 19 Counties in May

    Source: US Congressman Don Davis (NC-01)

    Goldsboro, N.C.  Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced Thursday that his district staff will host Mobile Office Hours from May 12 to May 16 at multiple locations across North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

    Mobile office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet directly with caseworkers for help with federal agencies, including Social Security, Medicare, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS, and passport services. Residents may also share their concerns about federal legislation.

    No appointment is needed, and all residents are welcome to attend.

    *Please note: Congressman Davis will not be in attendance at these events. 

    WHO:

    Office of Congressman Don Davis (NC-01)

    WHAT:

    Mobile Office Hours (Two hours per location)

    WHEN:

    Monday, May 12, 2025

    • Vance County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Henderson City Hall, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
       
    • Granville County: 1 PM to 3 PM., Oxford City Hall, 300 Williamsboro St., Oxford, NC 27565
       
    • Camden County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Camden County Library (Conference Room), 118 N.C. Highway 343 N, Camden, NC 27921
       
    • Currituck County: 1 PM to 3 PM, Currituck Chamber of Commerce, 111D Currituck Commercial Drive, Moyock, NC 27958

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025 

    • Perquimans County10 AM to 12 PM, Hertford Community Center, 305 W. Grubb St., Hertford, NC 27944
       
    • Chowan County: 1 PM to 3PM, Edenton Municipal Building (Conference Room), 504 S. Broad St., Edenton, NC 27932
       
    • Martin County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Martin Memorial Library, 200 N. Smithwick St., Williamston, NC 27892
       
    • Bertie County: 1 PM to 3 PM, Windsor Town Hall, 128 S. King St., Windsor, NC 27983

    Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    • Lenoir County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Kinston City Hall (Council Chambers), 207 E. King St., Kinston, NC 28501
       
    • Greene County: 1 PM to 3 PM, Greene County Public Library, 229-G Kingold Blvd., Snow Hill, NC 28580
       
    • Tyrrell County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Columbia Town Hall, 103 Main St., Columbia, NC 27925
       
    • Washington County: 1 PM to 3 PM, Roper Community Building, 301 Buncombe St., Roper, NC 27970

    Thursday, May 15, 2025 

    • Edgecombe County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Tarboro Town Hall (Council Chambers), 500 N. Main St., Tarboro, NC 27886
       
    • Wilson County: 1 PM to 3 PM, Wilson Senior Center, 1808 S. Goldsboro St., Wilson, NC 27893
       
    • Warren County:10 AM to 12 PM, Warren County Memorial Library, 119 S. Front St., Warrenton, NC 27589
       
    • Halifax County: 1 PM to 3 PM, Halifax County Library, 33 S. Granville St., Halifax, NC 27839

    Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Northampton County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Conway Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., Conway, NC 27820
       
    • Gates County: 10 AM to 12 PM, Gatesville Town Hall, 127 Main St., Gatesville, NC 27938
       
    • Hertford County: 1 PM to 3 PM., Roanoke-Chowan Community College (Community Room), 109 Community College Rd., Ahoskie, NC 27910

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Put American Patients First by Lowering Drug Prices and Stopping Foreign Free-riding on American Pharmaceutical Innovation

    US Senate News:

    Source: The White House
    REDUCING DRUG PRICES FOR AMERICANS AND TAXPAYERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to bring the prices Americans and taxpayers pay for prescription drugs in line with those paid by similar nations.
    The Order directs the U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce to take action to ensure foreign countries are not engaged in practices that purposefully and unfairly undercut market prices and drive price hikes in the United States.
    The Order instructs the Administration to communicate price targets to pharmaceutical manufacturers to establish that America, the largest purchaser and funder of prescription drugs in the world, gets the best deal.
    The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish a mechanism through which American patients can buy their drugs directly from manufacturers who sell to Americans at a “Most-Favored-Nation” price, bypassing middlemen.
    If drug manufacturers fail to offer most-favored-nation pricing, the Order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) propose rules that impose most-favored-nation pricing; and (2) take other aggressive measures to significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs to the American consumer and end anticompetitive practices.
    GETTING A BETTER DEAL FOR AMERICANS: President Trump is once again taking action to keep pharmaceutical manufacturers from charging Americans high drug prices while giving steep discounts to other wealthy nations.
    According to recent data, the prices Americans pay for brand-name drugs are more than three times the price other OECD nations pay, even after accounting for discounts manufacturers provide in the U.S.
    The United States has less than five percent of the world’s population, yet funds roughly 75% of global pharmaceutical profits.
    Drug manufacturers discount their products to gain access to foreign markets and then subsidize those discounts through high prices charged in America—in essence, Americans are subsidizing drug-manufacturer profits and foreign health systems, despite drug manufacturers benefiting from generous research subsidies and enormous healthcare spending by the U.S. Government.
    In his first term, President Trump took historic action to keep Medicare and seniors from paying more for drugs than economically comparable countries, which the Biden Administration rescinded before it could take effect.
    Instead of fixing this problem, the Biden Administration’s greatest achievement was to negotiate prices that were, on average, 78 percent higher than in 11 comparable countries as part of Biden’s effort to “beat Medicare.”
    DELIVERING ON PROMISES TO PUT AMERICAN PATIENTS FIRST: President Trump is delivering on his promise to once again put America first by furthering efforts to get American patients and taxpayers a fair deal for prescription drugs.
    This Order builds on actions from President Trump’s first term to make progress on reducing price disparities at home and expands those efforts by including Medicaid in addition to Medicare. 
    President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to take additional action to lower drug prices, including by providing massive discounts to low-income patients for lifesaving medicines, facilitating importation programs, and increasing the availability of generic and biosimilar medicines.
    President Trump is also working to make drug prices radically transparent, as he recently signed an Executive Order to build on his historic price transparency efforts undertaken during his first term.
    President Trump has been relentless in his effort to address the unfair and outrageous prices Americans pay for prescription drugs:
    President Trump: “In case after case, our citizens pay massively higher prices than other nations pay for the same exact pill, from the same factory, effectively subsidizing socialism aboard [abroad] with skyrocketing prices at home. So we would spend tremendous amounts of money in order to provide inexpensive drugs to another country. And when I say the price is different, you can see some examples where the price is beyond anything — four times, five times different.”

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