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  • MIL-OSI USA: Meet Members of the UConn Law Class of 2025

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    The UConn School of Law is preparing to grant nearly 200 students JD, LLM, and SJD degrees. The Class of 2025 comes from across the country and the world, bringing diverse experiences to the UConn Law community. They now prepare to bring those experiences and the ones they had during law school into the legal profession. Nine graduating students shared their stories:

    Paul Alderete was exposed to the intersection of law, policy, philosophy, and science in undergraduate cross-curricular classes. That curiosity is growing into a legal career.

    Kimberly Luciano said the evening program is “not for the weak,” but that she found solidarity and support within her cohort. She is proud to be included in this group of such hard-working, multi-faceted, amazing people.

    *This is the first installment of an ongoing series that will run until Commencement on May 18.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Unveils Helios Security System: Safer Than Bitcoin with 10x Growth Potential

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TALLINN, Estonia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin is legendary, but even legends can be improved. As security threats and scalability challenges rise, the crypto community has been searching for a blockchain that delivers both safety and growth potential. Enter Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) and its new Helios Security System — a breakthrough that promises more protection than Bitcoin and the speed of Solana, with serious room to grow.

    If you’re looking for a smart, secure, and scalable crypto investment, this might be your moment.

    Understanding the Helios Security System

    The Helios Security System is Bitcoin Solaris’s built-in defense and governance framework, designed to protect users, assets, and decentralized applications.

    It’s more than just a security layer — it’s a comprehensive system combining blockchain best practices with innovative tools that safeguard user interactions on the Bitcoin Solaris network.

    What Makes Helios Stand Out?

    • Integrated Across All Layers: Operates on both the base layer (security) and the Solaris layer (smart contracts and DeFi apps)
    • Zero-Knowledge Privacy Features: Users can opt into enhanced privacy for sensitive transactions
    • On-Chain Governance: Token holders vote on upgrades and policies, preventing centralized control
    • Validator Auditing and Automation: Delegated validators are selected based on performance and trust metrics
    • Constant Smart Contract Monitoring: All deployed contracts pass through ongoing audits and bug bounty programs

    By embedding Helios into its dual-consensus system, Bitcoin Solaris ensures the entire blockchain is secure — not just the base layer.

    The Future of Bitcoin Starts Here—Be Part of BTC-S

    What Makes Bitcoin Solaris Different?

    Bitcoin Solaris is more than just a secure blockchain — it’s an all-in-one ecosystem designed for everyday users, investors, and developers.

    Built for Performance and Protection

    • Dual-Consensus System: Combines Proof-of-Work (PoW) for unbeatable security and Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) for fast, scalable transactions
    • Up to 10,000 Transactions Per Second: With 2-second finality across the Solaris Layer
    • Massive Energy Efficiency: Uses 99.95% less energy than traditional Bitcoin mining
    • Cross-Platform Mining: Smartphones, laptops, and mining rigs all supported through the Solaris Nova App
    • Smart Tokenomics: 21 million fixed supply with 66.67% allocated to mining, creating sustainable distribution

    The Role of Liquid Staking in Network Safety

    Bitcoin Solaris enhances the user experience with liquid staking, giving token holders the ability to stake without locking their tokens.

    • Earn rewards with sBTC-S tokens (1:1 ratio)
    • Use staked tokens across DeFi apps while still earning
    • Support network decentralization by distributing stake across multiple validators
    • Gain voting power to steer platform direction

    Why Solana? Why Now?

    Solana’s blockchain is known for its speed and low fees, but it lacked the strong, Bitcoin-style security model. Bitcoin Solaris bridges that gap.

    By launching on Solana, Bitcoin Solaris leverages:

    • Fast processing
    • Reliable infrastructure
    • A vast developer ecosystem
    • Low-cost transactions

    Once the native Bitcoin Solaris chain goes live, tokens will migrate seamlessly, preserving speed and adding even more security at the protocol level.

    Positioned for Growth with Built-In Scarcity

    Bitcoin Solaris has locked its total token supply at 21 million BTC-S, mirroring Bitcoin’s proven model of digital scarcity.

    This limited supply, combined with audited smart contracts, real-world utility, verified contributers, and cutting-edge infrastructure, creates the perfect storm for long-term investor growth.

    With only three months of presale, early participants have a unique window to position themselves before BTC-S gains broader exposure.

    Conclusion

    The launch of the Helios Security System signals a new era for blockchain safety — one where decentralization, privacy, speed, and real-world use cases can finally work together in harmony. Bitcoin Solaris isn’t just a safer version of Bitcoin — it’s a faster, smarter, and more accessible evolution.

    Backed by Solana technology and driven by a strong, sustainable ecosystem, Bitcoin Solaris offers far more than promises. It offers the infrastructure to actually deliver — and the timing couldn’t be better.

    BTC-S Isn’t Just Another Coin—It’s a New Chapter in Bitcoin

    For more information on Bitcoin Solaris:

    Website: https://www.bitcoinsolaris.com/
    Telegram: https://t.me/Bitcoinsolaris
    X: https://x.com/BitcoinSolaris

    Contact:
    Xander Levine
    info@bitcoinsolaris.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Unmanned Drones Carrying Bathymetric Lidar Systems Being Utilized to Cover Larger Areas Quickly

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – LIDAR is being used in more industries across all markets and in many environments… one of which is water. People have studied the underwater depth of river, sea, and ocean floors for thousands of years to be able to safely navigate boats through the water. Today, such depth measurements are done using advanced technology that includes either sound (sonar), or laser pulses (LiDAR). The study of underwater topographies is called bathymetry, whereas studying underwater depths is known under terms such as seafloor mapping or imaging. According to a recent report from Precedence Research the global LiDAR market, including bathymetric LiDAR, is projected to reach a substantial $13.74 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 21.56% from 2024 to 2033. This growth is driven by increased adoption in various sectors, including autonomous vehicles, infrastructure development, and environmental applications like forestry and flood modeling. A recent article by an industry insider said: “Bathymetric LiDAR was first used to detect submarines. However, many more applications have been developed that use bathymetric LiDAR as a result of advancing sensor technology. With smaller platforms including unmanned drones and small helicopters that can carry heavier payloads, bathymetric LiDAR systems can cover large areas quickly and capture accurate 3D data that includes the seabed and surrounding terrain of different water bodies.   Over time, bathymetric LiDAR has proven to be a fast, reliable, accurate, and safe technique for rapidly mapping nearshore waters, beaches, coastal engineering structures, and more. Compared to traditional methods, such as sonar-based systems or manual depth soundings, bathymetric LiDAR can generate more detailed and precise maps of underwater topography. It also allows for seamless mapping of both water and surrounding land, with the ability to reach up to three times the visible water depth.” Active Companies in the drone industry today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), Ouster, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUST).

    The article continued: “The advantage of using green light for bathymetric LiDAR is that it penetrates further into the water than other frequencies, to capture deeper depths that standard bathymetry methods may miss. Green light also scatters less off suspended particles than other wavelengths, reducing inaccuracies caused by suspended sediment or algae in the water column.   Bathymetric LiDAR is also a more sustainable and safer option for underwater mapping as it doesn’t require expensive and fuel-consuming survey vessels, or people entering the water. These might get lost or injured during surveys, while the use of bathymetric LiDAR sensors eliminates such potential risks. Bathymetric LiDAR technology offers rapid, accurate, and cost-effective data collection for hydrographic surveying, which involves measuring the physical features of water bodies (depth, currents, and underwater topography). Using bathymetric LiDAR, submerged archeological sites are found and studied, such as ancient shipwrecks and submerged settlements.”

    ZenaTech’s (NASDAQ:ZENA) Drone as a Service (DaaS) Offerings Expand to Bathymetric Surveys for Underwater Terrain Mapping for Commercial and Government Customers ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces its DaaS offerings have expanded to include bathymetric surveys, a specialized method of mapping underwater terrain using drones equipped with sonar. These surveys are important for critical underwater depth and contour data to support maintenance, dredging, environmental planning, and aquatic development for both commercial and government customers.

    ZenaTech’s DaaS bathymetric surveys are now available in South Florida through the recently acquired Wallace Surveying where the team has both golf course and Intracoastal Waterway project relationships and surveying expertise. Utilizing advanced sonar and ZenaDrone drones, high-resolution underwater maps help customers make informed decisions ─ from enhanced water management and lake and channel design strategies, to ensuring long-term sustainability.

    “The Wallace team brings key customer relationships and bathymetric survey expertise that will enhance our national DaaS drone offerings. Bathymetric surveys using aerial drones offer faster, safer, and more cost-effective data collection, especially in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments. Unlike conventional manned survey vessel methods, drones require fewer personnel, reduce operational risks, and can access shallow or narrow areas with greater precision,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.

    According to DataIntelo market research, the global Bathymetry Survey Sonar Market was valued at approximately $1.2 billion in 2023, this market is projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. This encompasses sonar systems utilized in bathymetric surveys, including those deployed on drones.

    ZenaTech’s DaaS business will incorporate the ZenaDrone 1000 and the IQ series of multifunction autonomous drones to provide a variety of service solutions from land surveys to power line inspections or power washing, made accessible and cost effective through an Uber-like business model on a regular subscription or pay-per-use basis. Customers can conveniently access drones for eliminating manual or time-consuming tasks achieving superior results, such as for surveying, inspections, security and law enforcement, or precision farming applications, without having to buy, operate, or maintain the drones themselves.

    The DaaS business model offers customers such as government agencies, real estate developers, construction firms, farmers or energy companies reduced upfront costs as there is no need to purchase expensive drones, as well as convenience, as there is no need to manage maintenance and operation. The model also offers scalability to use more often or less often based on business needs and enables access to advanced drone technology sensors or attachments without the need for specialized training.   Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

    Other recent developments in the markets include:

    AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, recently announced it has been awarded a $46.6M contract by the Italian Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the delivery of its JUMP® 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS). The five-year contract encompasses the procurement of JUMP 20 air vehicles, engineering services, initial sustainment and onsite technical support – ensuring rapid fielding and operational readiness from day one.

    JUMP 20 is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), fixed-wing UAS with 30 pounds of payload capacity, 13+ hours of endurance and an operational range of 185 km (115 mi). Purpose-built for expeditionary operations, the system can be stored and transported with ease and autonomously launched and recovered without personnel intervention, making it ideal for dynamic on-the-move operations.

    In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), says that emerging cost-effective precision strike solutions that can be safely recovered and reused offer a strong alternative to more commonly deployed ‘One-Way Attack’ or First Person View (FPV) drones.

    In the new paper, USE IT, DON’T LOSE IT: The Case for Recoverable and Reusable Loitering Munitions, FLIR Defense argues that newer, advanced loitering munition unmanned aircraft systems (LMUAS) are better suited to support operations in the ‘atmospheric littoral.’ An emerging strategic concept, the atmospheric littoral describes the very low-altitude airspace (up to several hundred feet above ground level) which, if controlled, can significantly enhance the ground maneuver of combat units.

    Ouster, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUST) recently announced the launch of a cloud portal for Ouster Gemini, its digital lidar perception platform for security, intelligent transportation systems, crowd analytics, and logistics. With the cloud portal, users can seamlessly configure, manage, and view all of their on-premise Ouster Gemini lidar deployments through a unified interface.

    Ouster Gemini combines Ouster’s 3D digital lidar with AI-powered perception software to accurately detect, classify, and track people and vehicles, even in adverse weather or low light conditions. The solution offers seamless integration with video management systems and traffic controllers, delivering high-performance real-time 3D situational awareness to enhance security, safety, and operational efficiency.

    Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), an industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, recently announced the formation of its Public Safety Advisory Board. This new initiative reinforces Draganfly’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies that support enforcement and public safety agencies worldwide. Renowned global public safety expert and Homeland Security advisor Paul Goldenberg will serve as the inaugural Chair of the Board.

    With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, global security, and national intelligence, Goldenberg brings unparalleled expertise to the role. Recently named America’s Most Influential Person in Homeland Security, he has advised U.S. Presidents, members of Congress, and international security bodies on counterterrorism, cybercrime, and public safety. As a former senior member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), Goldenberg led pivotal initiatives, including the DHS Cybersecurity Task Force and the Countering Foreign Influence Task Force. He currently serves as Chief Advisor for Policy and International Policing at the Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing, a Distinguished Visiting Fellow for Transnational Security at the University of Ottawa, and a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association Southern Border Security Committee.

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  • MIL-OSI: Buxton Helmsley Announces Corporate Transformation, Director and Officer Appointments

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Announces Recent Corporate Transformation and Further Plans Involving Reimagined Enterprise

    Announces Commencement of USD$50mm Private Placement of Common Stock Ownership in Buxton Helmsley Parent Company, Having Received Immediate Subscriptions, and Exploring Possible Direct Listing on New York Stock Exchange

    Substantial Majority of Offering Proceeds to Be Temporarily Allocated Toward Launch of Inaugural Fund, with Parent Company Investors Obtaining Fee-Free Indirect Fund Exposure and Unique Economic Benefits Not Experienced by Unaffiliated Limited Partners

    Alexander E. Parker, Ranked Among the Top 15% of Global Activist Investors by Engagement Volume According to Bloomberg’s “Activism League Tables,” Appointed as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

    Appoints Independent Financial Industry Veterans Charles Garcia, Rumbi Petrozzello, and Beth Haddock to Board of Directors

    Appoints Tenured Financial and Venture Capital Professional Johnathan Flickinger as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Appoints Former BNP Paribas and UBS Equity Research Head Weiyee In [ 維一as Head of Capital Markets Research

    Plans to Form The Buxton Helmsley Foundation, to Begin Operations in Q4 2025

    NEW YORK, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Buxton Helmsley, Inc. (together with certain of its affiliates, “BH”, “we”, or the “Company”), a New York City-based alternative asset manager, today announced a series of actions taken between February and April 2025. These initiatives follow the continued success of its flagship low-correlation defensive activism strategy, which has consistently captured opportunities across market cycles. BH has also unveiled plans involving a USD$50 million private placement of common stock in parent company Buxton Helmsley, Inc. (offering unique benefits to investors distinct from underlying BH fund offerings):

    • Commencement of USD$50 Million Private Placement of Common Stock in Parent Company, Buxton Helmsley, Inc. – BH has commenced a Rule 506(c) private placement of USD $50 million of common stock (the “New Private Offering”). Immediately prior to commencement (under Rule 506(b)), BH secured initial subscriptions. A substantial majority of the proceeds from the New Private Offering will be allocated to sponsoring BH’s inaugural investment fund, carrying forward an expanded version of the defensive activism strategy developed by Alexander E. Parker. This initiative further solidifies the Buxton Helmsley name among the top 15% of global activist investors by engagement volume, as ranked within Bloomberg’s “Activism League Tables.” BH has also begun exploring a potential direct listing of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

      BH is preparing to launch its largest investor advocacy initiative to date, targeting a global corporation with a market capitalization of over $5 billion. Evidence of extensive insider trading among senior executives and “hush money” payments to whistleblowers is anticipated to drive an immediate, majority board refresh, allowing for BH to thereafter unlock significant operational and financial improvements. Given the anticipated media coverage and heightened investor interest once the initiative becomes public, pricing for future BH common stock sales will likely be adjusted upward following the public disclosure of this latest and largest campaign. Prospective investors wishing to participate under the current terms of the New Private Offering are encouraged to inquire about investing before the public announcement.

      Interested investors should inquire via e-mail at ir@buxtonhelmsley.com.

    • Commencement of Investor Discussions and Acceptance of New Private Offering Subscriptions – BH has initiated discussions with investment banks, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors, and has begun accepting New Private Offering subscriptions. All investors must be accredited, and reasonable steps will be taken to verify accreditation in accordance with U.S. securities laws. The New Private Offering is not being conducted in any jurisdiction where such an offering would be unlawful under that jurisdiction’s securities laws, and eligibility screening will apply to all investors, regardless of domicile.
    • Appoints Financial Industry Veterans Charles Garcia, Rumbi Petrozzello, and Beth Haddock to Board of Directors:
      • Charles Garcia – Mr. Garcia serves as the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee and a Member of Audit Committee at BH, where he contributes his expertise in executive leadership, corporate governance, and financial oversight. With significant experience across capital markets and financial services, he brings valuable perspective to the Company’s leadership structure. Before joining BH, Mr. Garcia founded Climb Leadership International, a company dedicated to fostering leadership excellence at Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and financial technology firms. His distinguished career includes serving as a Managing Director at Citadel and Director of Business Development at BlackRock. Mr. Garcia began his professional journey at Bloomberg LP, where he spearheaded the company’s strategic expansion across Latin America. Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. Garcia has made significant academic contributions as an adjunct professor at Columbia University, and as a professor and Assistant Dean at Long Island University Post’s School of Business. His combined experience in financial markets, leadership development, and academia provides BH with comprehensive governance expertise.
      • Rumbi B. Petrozzello, CPA CFF CFE – Ms. Petrozzello serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee and a Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee at BH, where she contributes her extensive expertise in accounting, forensic investigation, and compliance oversight. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), she brings critical financial governance skills to the firm’s leadership team. Before joining BH, Ms. Petrozzello established herself as a principal at Rock Consulting, where she provides specialized consulting services focused on internal control adequacy and litigation support for accounting and financial matters. At Seramount, a professional services and research firm, she serves as Head of Strategy, Consulting, driving initiatives to advance high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Her leadership experience includes serving as past President of the New York State Society of CPAs, in addition to actively serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Ms. Petrozzello’s combination of forensic accounting expertise, strategic consulting experience, and professional leadership provides BH with exceptional financial oversight capabilities.
      • Beth Haddock, Esq. – Ms. Haddock serves on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee at Buxton Helmsley, bringing over 25 years of strategic leadership in financial services, fintech, and corporate governance. She has held leadership roles across diverse environments, from large public multinationals to privately held startups, with revenues ranging from under $100 million to over $10 billion. Her background includes leadership roles at AXA S.A., Brown Brothers Harriman, Guggenheim Investments, and AdvisorEngine (acquired by Franklin Templeton), driving growth through strategic corporate development, risk management, and operational execution. Beth’s expertise spans finance, regulation, and market development, with notable initiatives including the launch of new European Union service centers, successful government grant applications, compliance program redesigns, and global fund expansion. With over seven years of experience in emerging technologies, she is well-versed in regulatory strategy, compliance, and litigation. Beth has led high-impact legal and compliance departments, holds a patent for measuring return on investment with relation to compliance initiatives, and is the author of Triple Bottom-Line Compliance, where she advocates for pragmatic, sustainable governance frameworks that deliver protection, productivity, and long-term value.
    • Appoints Alexander E. Parker as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer – Mr. Parker’s defensive and transformative investor engagement campaigns have resulted in the Buxton Helmsley name, over the course of approximately a decade, being ranked among the top 15% of global activist investors (according to Bloomberg, based on investor engagement volume). With a proven track record of impact-oriented investing to resolve market integrity issues and to catalyze positive corporate transformations, Mr. Parker has successfully led the firm’s investor advocacy initiatives by combining straightforward business acumen with a deep knowledge of securities, accounting, and legal obligations at publicly traded companies. Before establishing his leadership at BH, Mr. Parker built a reputation as an effective whistleblower, with securities regulators subsequently charging violations at entities he identified. His investor engagement campaigns have gained recognition in prestigious publications, including The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance. Mr. Parker studied finance and economics at Mercy University of New York City, where he participated in the school’s honors business program. Based in Manhattan, he maintains an influential network that advances Buxton Helmsley’s investor objectives. Mr. Parker has been featured in leading financial publications including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, The Irish Times, and TheStreet.com. As a licensed investment professional through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and a FINRA-appointed arbitrator, he brings additional credibility and regulatory insight to his leadership role.
    • Appoints Johnathan J. Flickinger as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – Mr. Flickinger has been appointed to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BH, bringing nearly a decade of experience in financial management and private equity operations. His career spans public multinational organizations and high-growth startups, where he has led initiatives to scale internal operations and strengthen financial reporting. Prior to joining BH, Mr. Flickinger held roles at AngelList, Unilever, and The Livekindly Collective. He has overseen compliance operations for emerging venture firms, global financial planning and analysis initiatives, and has included implementation of post-acquisition financial reporting controls across international organizations. Before joining BH, Johnathan founded a venture-backed fintech company delivering an AI-native solution for registered investment advisors. Recognized for his ability to build scalable financial infrastructure, Mr. Flickinger brings to the firm a distinctive blend of corporate finance acumen, entrepreneurial perspective, and strategic leadership.
    • Appoints Weiyee In [ 維一] as Head of Capital Markets Research – Mr. In serves as the Head of Capital Markets Research and Chair of the Expert Advisory Board at BH, where he leverages his extensive background as a publishing Wall Street analyst and senior executive at global financial institutions. With expertise spanning technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) equities, Mr. In has played a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies across multinational banks, including UBS and BNP Paribas. Mr. In has also engaged in digital asset custody and institutional trading at several chartered financial institutions. Over his career, he has held leadership roles in equity research, sustainability strategy (ESG), and regulatory advisory, developing AI-driven solutions for financial compliance frameworks such as MiFID II, GDPR, and AML/KYC regulations. A native of New York City, Mr. In has spent much of his career as an expatriate, working in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and across Southeast Asia. As an active angel investor and advisor, he has contributed to fintech, AI, data analytics, and industrial automation startups across Asia and Europe. His work in digital ledger technology (DLT) integration, trade analytics, and financial custody solutions has driven innovation in institutional investment and regulatory compliance.
    • Revocation of Historical “Buxton Helmsley” Trademark Licensees – On February 24, 2025, BH acquired the “Buxton Helmsley” trademark and related intellectual property (the “BH IP”) from BH founder Alexander E. Parker. Immediately prior to BH’s acquisition of the BH IP, Mr. Parker formally revoked the authorization to use the BH IP from two unaffiliated entities (Buxton Helmsley Holdings, Inc. and The Buxton Helmsley Group, Inc.), both of which have no shared economic interest or affiliation with BH. BH expressly disclaims any and all activities of these entities for which it is entirely unaffiliated. Immediately after BH’s acquisition of the BH IP, BH filed for formal registration of the BH IP with the USPTO.
    • Formation of Buxton Helmsley USA, Inc. – Following the formation and acquisition of the BH IP, BH formed Buxton Helmsley USA, Inc., a newly-registered exempt reporting advisor, having filed the necessary documents with the State of New York.
    • Plans to Form The Buxton Helmsley Foundation in Q4 2025 – As part of its continuing commitment to driving positive public impact, BH plans to establish The Buxton Helmsley Foundation (the “BHF”) in Q4 2025. Concurrent with the formation of BHF, BH will appoint a board of trustees to manage the charitable affairs of BHF. BHF will focus on strategic philanthropy, including medical research and innovation, development of education and economic opportunity, and whistleblower protection. BHF will manage its endowment, comprised of contributions from BH and external donors, to drive a long-term and sustainable impact.

      Mr. Parker intends to donate to BHF his direct personal economic interest in a pending lawsuit filed against defendants Assertio Holdings, Inc. and its Chief Executive Officer, Brendan P. O’Grady. The suit alleges defamation per se (the “Assertio Defamation Claim”) arising from the defendants’ response to a scheme of clinical data fraud alleged by multiple former executives-turned-whistleblowers of an Assertio subsidiary (specifically, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the maker of cancer drug Rolvedon, previously clinically tested as Rolontis). Mr. Parker will request that the BHF board of trustees earmark such funds for allocation to cancer-focused causes.

      To view the official court filing for Mr. Parker’s Assertio Defamation Claim: https://www.buxtonhelmsley.com/asrt/

      The official court transcript from the most recent hearing in which Mr. Parker is a party to (though, BH and its affiliates are not a party to): https://www.buxtonhelmsley.com/asrt/

    “This transformation marks a defining moment in Buxton Helmsley’s trajectory,” said Alexander E. Parker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “What was once a broader, multi-pronged enterprise has now been reimagined as a focused, high-conviction enterprise dedicated solely to alternative asset management. With this sharpened mission and a newly fortified leadership team of industry-leading professionals, Buxton Helmsley is positioned to deliver institutional-grade strategy, integrity-driven investing, and scalable impact. The launch of our $50 million private offering, alongside the formation of The Buxton Helmsley Foundation, underscores our commitment to shaping capital markets and societal outcomes alike, with both precision and purpose, to leave a long-term legacy.”

    Accredited investors interested in the USD$50 million New Private Offering may obtain more details at: https://www.buxtonhelmsley.com/news-and-insights/announcements/our-next-chapter

    About Buxton Helmsley

    Buxton Helmsley, Inc. is a New York City-based alternative asset management firm, managing both active and passive investment strategies across a range of asset classes, with a general focus on opportunities in North America and Europe. The firm’s investment approach is based on deep fundamental analysis and risk management, with a focus on ensuring disclosure obligations are being upheld under applicable accounting standards and securities laws.

    Disclosures Related to Private Offering

    The information provided within this press release by Buxton Helmsley, Inc. (“BH”) and its affiliates is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities or investment products. This information does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or other advice. BH makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information contained herein.

    BH is an alternative asset manager and has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”) and, as such, investors will not be entitled to the benefits of the Investment Company Act. Investments in BH may involve a high degree of risk and may employ speculative investment practices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The value of investments may fluctuate, and investors may lose the entire amount invested. Investment in any of the investment funds or securities offered by BH is available only to eligible investors pursuant to the relevant offering documents, which should be read in their entirety.

    BH and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall have no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information contained herein. Access to this website may be restricted under the securities laws in certain jurisdictions. Readers should verify that they are permitted to access this information under applicable law, given that this information may be republished. BH disclaims any and all liability for any unlawful access to this information.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    The information herein contains “forward-looking statements.” Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “explores,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could,” “should” and/or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans, or goals are forward-looking and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. There is no assurance that any idea or assumption herein is, or will be proven, correct, or that any of the objectives, plans or goals stated herein will ultimately be undertaken or achieved. If one or more of such risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of BH’s underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, any actual results may vary materially from any outcomes indicated or suggested by these statements. Accordingly, any and all forward-looking statements should not be regarded nor interpreted as a representation by BH that any and/or all future plans, estimates, or expectations contemplated will ever be achieved.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [GLOBALDATA PLC – Opening Disclosure – 30 04 2025] – (CGAML)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
    N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
    GLOBALDATA PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    30 APRIL 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 0.01p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 11,048,000 1.3692    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 11,048,000 1.3692    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    None      

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD
    Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position
    Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.
    Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option
    Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion
    Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 01 MAY 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [GLOBALDATA PLC – 30 04 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
    N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
    GLOBALDATA PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    30 APRIL 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 0.01p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 11,085,705 1.3738    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 11,085,705 1.3738    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    0.01p ORDINARY SALE 530 147.26p
    0.01p ORDINARY PURCHASE 25,000 174.15p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD
    Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position
    Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.
    Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option
    Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion
    Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 01 MAY 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Department of State Press Briefing – May 1, 2025 – 2:00 PM

    Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)

    Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State, on May 1, 2025.

    ———-
    Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.

    The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.

    Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statedept
    X: https://x.com/StateDept
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statedept
    Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/statephotos/

    Subscribe to the State Department Blog: https://www.state.gov/blogs
    Watch on-demand State Department videos: https://video.state.gov/
    Subscribe to The Week at State e-newsletter: https://www.state.gov/department-email-updates/

    State Department website: https://www.state.gov/
    Careers website: https://careers.state.gov/
    White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/
    Terms of Use: https://state.gov/tou

    #StateDepartment #DepartmentofState #Diplomacy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztlWO0yZy14

    MIL OSI Video

  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Phil Scott and The Hartford Announce Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Open Enrollment for Individuals

    Source: US State of Vermont

    Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and The Hartford today announced the launch of the third and final phase of the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program, making it available to self-employed workers and individuals who do not have access to coverage through their employer. Enrollment begins May 1 and runs through May 31 with benefits beginning January 1, 2026.

    “I’m appreciative of The Hartford’s willingness to work with us to bring this voluntary program to working Vermonters without raising taxes to do so,” said Governor Phil Scott. “This paid family and medical leave benefit has proven its value to Vermont because it’s affordable.”

    The Vermont FMLI Individual Purchasing Program provides six weeks of paid leave coverage, protecting 60% of an individual’s income (up to $2,031.92 per week) when a family or medical leave is needed for:

    • The birth of a child and to care for the newborn child within one year of birth;
    • An employee’s adoption of a child or foster care placement, and to care for the newly placed child within one year of placement;
    • Caring for the employee’s spouse, child, stepchild, foster child, ward who lives with the employee, parent or parent of the employee’s spouse who has a serious health condition;
    • A serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of their job; or
    • Any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, child, or parent is a covered military member on “covered active duty,” or to care for a covered service-member with a serious injury or illness if the eligible employee is the service-member’s spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin (i.e. “military caregiver leave”).

    Kim Rudeen, head of Absence Management for Employee Benefits at The Hartford, said, “The Hartford is proud to partner with Vermont to initiate a new phase of its innovative Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, which will extend income protection benefits to workers without access to coverage through their employer. As a trusted provider of employee benefits, our leave programs help ease the financial stress that can come with taking time off from work, supporting employees when they need it the most.”

    Using a self-service digital approach, individuals can visit the Vermont FMLI Individual Purchasing Program website to obtain a quote and enroll. Vermonters can sign up through May 31, 2025. Under certain circumstances, individuals may be able to enroll outside of the enrollment period.

    The Vermont FMLI Individual Purchasing Program is Phase Three of Vermont FMLI rollout. Phase One enrolled all Vermont state employees with benefits beginning on July 1, 2023. Phase Two went into effect July 1, 2024 and offered benefits to private and non-state public employers with two or more employees. Visit The Hartford’s website to learn more about this phased approach.

    About The Hartford

    The Hartford is a leading provider of employee benefits products and services, including leave management, group life and disability insurance, as well as other voluntary products. For more information, visit www.thehartford.com/groupbenefits.

    The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. For additional details, please read The Hartford’s legal notice.

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    MIL OSI USA News

  • MIL-OSI: Lloyds Bank PLC: 2025 Q1 Interim Management Statement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Lloyds Bank plc
    Q1 2025 Interim Management Statement
    1 May 2025

    Member of the Lloyds Banking Group

    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the business, strategy, plans and/or results of Lloyds Bank plc together with its subsidiaries (the Lloyds Bank Group) and its current goals and expectations. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about the Lloyds Bank Group’s or its directors’ and/or management’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as, without limitation, ‘believes’, ‘achieves’, ‘anticipates’, ‘estimates’, ‘expects’, ‘targets’, ‘should’, ‘intends’, ‘aims’, ‘projects’, ‘plans’, ‘potential’, ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘considered’, ‘likely’, ‘may’, ‘seek’, ‘estimate’, ‘probability’, ‘goal’, ‘objective’, ‘deliver’, ‘endeavour’, ‘prospects’, ‘optimistic’ and similar expressions or variations on these expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements concern or may affect future matters, including but not limited to: projections or expectations of the Lloyds Bank Group’s future financial position, including profit attributable to shareholders, provisions, economic profit, dividends, capital structure, portfolios, net interest margin, capital ratios, liquidity, risk-weighted assets (RWAs), expenditures or any other financial items or ratios; litigation, regulatory and governmental investigations; the Lloyds Bank Group’s future financial performance; the level and extent of future impairments and write-downs; the Lloyds Bank Group’s ESG targets and/or commitments; statements of plans, objectives or goals of the Lloyds Bank Group or its management and other statements that are not historical fact and statements of assumptions underlying such statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will or may occur in the future. Factors that could cause actual business, strategy, targets, plans and/or results (including but not limited to the payment of dividends) to differ materially from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: general economic and business conditions in the UK and internationally (including in relation to tariffs); imposed and threatened tariffs and changes to global trade policies; acts of hostility or terrorism and responses to those acts, or other such events; geopolitical unpredictability; the war between Russia and Ukraine; the conflicts in the Middle East; the tensions between China and Taiwan; political instability including as a result of any UK general election; market related risks, trends and developments; changes in client and consumer behaviour and demand; exposure to counterparty risk; the ability to access sufficient sources of capital, liquidity and funding when required; changes to the Lloyds Bank Group’s or Lloyds Banking Group plc’s credit ratings; fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, exchange rates, stock markets and currencies; volatility in credit markets; volatility in the price of the Lloyds Bank Group’s securities; natural pandemic and other disasters; risks concerning borrower and counterparty credit quality; risks affecting defined benefit pension schemes; changes in laws, regulations, practices and accounting standards or taxation; changes to regulatory capital or liquidity requirements and similar contingencies; the policies and actions of governmental or regulatory authorities or courts together with any resulting impact on the future structure of the Lloyds Bank Group; risks associated with the Lloyds Bank Group’s compliance with a wide range of laws and regulations; assessment related to resolution planning requirements; risks related to regulatory actions which may be taken in the event of a bank or Lloyds Bank Group or Lloyds Banking Group failure; exposure to legal, regulatory or competition proceedings, investigations or complaints; failure to comply with anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing, anti-bribery and sanctions regulations; failure to prevent or detect any illegal or improper activities; operational risks including risks as a result of the failure of third party suppliers; conduct risk; technological changes and risks to the security of IT and operational infrastructure, systems, data and information resulting from increased threat of cyber and other attacks; technological failure; inadequate or failed internal or external processes or systems; risks relating to ESG matters, such as climate change (and achieving climate change ambitions) and decarbonisation, including the Lloyds Bank Group’s or the Lloyds Banking Group’s ability along with the government and other stakeholders to measure, manage and mitigate the impacts of climate change effectively, and human rights issues; the impact of competitive conditions; failure to attract, retain and develop high calibre talent; the ability to achieve strategic objectives; the ability to derive cost savings and other benefits including, but without limitation, as a result of any acquisitions, disposals and other strategic transactions; inability to capture accurately the expected value from acquisitions; and assumptions and estimates that form the basis of the Lloyds Bank Group’s financial statements. A number of these influences and factors are beyond the Lloyds Bank Group’s control. Please refer to the latest Annual Report on Form 20-F filed by Lloyds Bank plc with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for a discussion of certain factors and risks. Lloyds Bank plc may also make or disclose written and/or oral forward-looking statements in other written materials and in oral statements made by the directors, officers or employees of Lloyds Bank plc to third parties, including financial analysts. Except as required by any applicable law or regulation, the forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of today’s date, and the Lloyds Bank Group expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The information, statements and opinions contained in this document do not constitute a public offer under any applicable law or an offer to sell any securities or financial instruments or any advice or recommendation with respect to such securities or financial instruments.

    FINANCIAL REVIEW

    Income statement

    The Group’s profit before tax for the first three months of 2025 was £1,177 million, 26% lower than the same period in 2024. This was driven by higher operating expenses and a higher impairment charge. Profit after tax was £881 million (three months to 31 March 2024: £1,159 million).

    Total income for the first three months of 2025 was £4,371 million, broadly in line with the same period in 2024 (three months to 31 March 2024: £4,385 million). Net interest income of £3,244 million was up 4% on the prior year (three months to 31 March 2024: £3,127 million), driven by a higher margin and higher average interest-earning assets. Other income decreased by 10% to £1,127 million (three months to 31 March 2024: £1,258 million). The decrease in other income reflected improved performance in UK Motor Finance, with fleet growth and higher average vehicle rental values, which was more than offset by negative market volatility and a reduction in income from fellow Lloyds Banking Group undertakings.

    Total operating expenses of £2,884 million were 6% higher than in the prior year. This reflects higher costs, combining inflationary pressures, timing of strategic investment including planned higher severance front-loaded into the first quarter of 2025 and business growth costs, partly offset by cost savings and continued cost discipline. This is alongside higher operating lease depreciation, as a result of fleet growth, the depreciation of higher value vehicles and declines in used electric car prices over 2024.

    No net remediation charge was recognised by the Group in the first three months of 2025 (three months to 31 March 2024: £25 million). There have been no further charges relating to motor finance commission arrangements. The Supreme Court heard the appeal of the Wrench, Johnson and Hopcraft decision in early April and has stated that it is likely to produce its judgment in July. The FCA has indicated that the decision will inform its next steps in the discretionary commission arrangements (DCA) review and that it will confirm within six weeks of the decision if it is proposing a redress scheme and if so, how it will take that forward. The FCA has also noted that its next steps on non-DCA complaints will be informed by the decision.

    The impairment charge was £310 million, up from £70 million in the three months to 31 March 2024. Asset quality remained resilient in the quarter. The charge included strong portfolio performance in Retail, more than offset by a higher charge in Commercial Banking, partly due to the non-recurrence of a release from loss rates used in the model in 2024. The charge also included a £100 million central adjustment to address downside risks to the base case related to the potential impact from US tariff policies announced at the start of April. These were becoming apparent around the balance sheet date and were determined to not be fully captured within the modelled divisional ECL allowances. This is partially offset by benefits to the MES from small increases to house price and wage growth expectations.

    FINANCIAL REVIEW (continued)

    Balance sheet

    Total assets were £5,143 million, or 1%, higher at £616,356 million at 31 March 2025 (31 December 2024: £611,213 million).

    Financial assets at amortised cost were £3,135 million higher at £508,032 million (31 December 2024: £504,897 million) with increases in loans and advances to customers. This included growth of £4,807 million in UK mortgages and growth across UK Retail unsecured loans, credit cards, UK Motor Finance and the European retail business. Lending balances reduced in Commercial Banking as a result of repayments of government-backed lending. The growth in loans and advances to customers was partly offset by a £908 million reduction in reverse repurchase agreements, a £302 million reduction in loans and advances to banks and a £1,474 million reduction in debt securities.

    Cash and balances at central banks decreased 1% to £42,000 million. Financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss increased by £733 million, due to increased reverse repurchase agreements. Derivative financial assets were £520 million lower at £3,715 million (31 December 2024: £4,235 million), driven by interest rate and currency movements in the period. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income were stable in the period at £30,682 million. Other assets were £1,853 million higher, primarily reflecting increased settlement balances.

    Total liabilities were £3,230 million higher at £574,696 million (31 December 2024: £571,466 million). Customer deposits of £456,574 million increased in the period by £4,780 million. Retail deposits increased by £2,637 million in the period, driven by net inflows to limited withdrawal and fixed term deposits alongside higher current account balances. Commercial Banking deposits were up in the quarter, aided by short term balances.

    Other liabilities increased by £1,034 million reflecting increased settlement balances, while debt securities in issue decreased by £2,789 million, with higher levels of maturities in the period.

    Total equity increased to £41,660 million at 31 March 2025 (31 December 2024: £39,747 million). The increase primarily reflected profit attributable to ordinary shareholders alongside unwind of the cash flow hedge reserve and issuance of an AT1 capital instrument in February 2025 to Lloyds Banking Group plc.

    Capital

    The Group’s common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio reduced to 13.6% at 31 March 2025 from 13.7% at 31 December 2024. Profit for the first three months of the year was offset by the accrual for foreseeable ordinary dividends and an increase in risk-weighted assets.

    The Group’s total capital ratio at 31 March 2025 remained at 19.9% (31 December 2024: 19.9%). The increase in CET1 capital and the issuance of a new AT1 capital instrument were offset by the increase in risk-weighted assets and a reduction in tier 2 capital reflecting an instrument call and other movements.

    Risk-weighted assets increased by £3,955 million to £190,951 million at 31 March 2025 from £186,996 million at 31 December 2024. This reflects the impact of lending growth, but also includes a temporary c.£2.5 billion increase primarily due to hedging activity that is expected to reverse by the third quarter. The growth in risk-weighted assets was partly offset by continued optimisation activity and other movements.

    The Group’s UK leverage ratio increased to 5.5% at 31 March 2025 from 5.4% at 31 December 2024, reflecting an increase in the total tier 1 capital position, partially offset by an increase in the leverage exposure measure. The latter reflects increases across loans and advances and other assets, due in part to lending growth, partially offset by a reduction in the measure for securities financing transactions.

     
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
               
      Three
    months
    ended
    31 Mar
    2025
    £m
        Three
    months
    ended
    31 Mar
    2024
    £m
     
           
    Net interest income 3,244     3,127  
    Other income 1,127     1,258  
    Total income 4,371     4,385  
    Operating expenses (2,884 )   (2,728 )
    Impairment (310 )   (70 )
    Profit before tax 1,177     1,587  
    Tax expense (296 )   (428 )
    Profit after tax 881     1,159  
           
    Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders 774     1,069  
    Profit attributable to other equity holders 98     86  
    Profit attributable to equity holders 872     1,155  
    Profit attributable to non-controlling interests 9     4  
    Profit after tax 881     1,159  
               
     
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
               
      At 31 Mar
    2025
    £m
        At 31 Dec
    2024
    £m
     
               
    Assets          
    Cash and balances at central banks 42,000     42,396  
    Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 3,054     2,321  
    Derivative financial instruments 3,715     4,235  
    Financial assets at amortised cost 508,032     504,897  
    Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 30,682     30,344  
    Other assets 28,873     27,020  
    Total assets 616,356     611,213  
    Liabilities          
    Deposits from banks 3,899     3,144  
    Customer deposits 456,574     451,794  
    Repurchase agreements 38,474     37,760  
    Due to fellow Lloyds Banking Group undertakings 3,981     4,049  
    Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 4,538     4,630  
    Derivative financial instruments 5,327     5,787  
    Debt securities in issue at amortised cost 42,492     45,281  
    Other liabilities 12,844     11,810  
    Subordinated liabilities 6,567     7,211  
    Total liabilities 574,696     571,466  
    Total equity 41,660     39,747  
    Total equity and liabilities 616,356     611,213  
               

    ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    1.  Basis of presentation

    This release covers the results of Lloyds Bank plc together with its subsidiaries (the Group) for the three months ended 31 March 2025.

    The Group’s Q1 2025 Interim Pillar 3 Disclosures can be found at: www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/investors/financial-downloads.html.

    Accounting policies

    The accounting policies are consistent with those applied by the Group in its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts.

    2.  Loans and advances to customers and expected credit loss allowance

    At 31 March 2025 Stage 1
    £m
        Stage 2
    £m
      Stage 3
    £m
      POCI
    £m
      Total
    £m
        Stage 2
    as % of
    total
      Stage 3
    as % of
    total
    Loans and advances to customers                          
    UK mortgages 275,816     31,912   4,137   6,016   317,881     10.0   1.3
    Credit cards 13,875     2,327   261     16,463     14.1   1.6
    UK unsecured loans and overdrafts 9,660     1,325   171     11,156     11.9   1.5
    UK Motor Finance 14,197     2,491   131     16,819     14.8   0.8
    Other 18,462     471   151     19,084     2.5   0.8
    Retail 332,010     38,526   4,851   6,016   381,403     10.1   1.3
    Business and Commercial Banking 25,778     2,946   1,160     29,884     9.9   3.9
    Corporate and Institutional Banking 36,705     2,528   1,007     40,240     6.3   2.5
    Commercial Banking 62,483     5,474   2,167     70,124     7.8   3.1
    Other1 (414 )         (414 )        
    Total gross lending 394,079     44,000   7,018   6,016   451,113     9.8   1.6
                               
    Customer related ECL allowance (drawn and undrawn)
    UK mortgages 52     245   322   179   798          
    Credit cards 199     308   130     637          
    UK unsecured loans and overdrafts 167     240   114     521          
    UK Motor Finance2 170     118   75     363          
    Other 14     14   38     66          
    Retail 602     925   679   179   2,385          
    Business and Commercial Banking 133     183   172     488          
    Corporate and Institutional Banking 108     149   323     580          
    Commercial Banking 241     332   495     1,068          
    Other3 50     50       100          
    Total 893     1,307   1,174   179   3,553          
                               
    Customer related ECL allowance (drawn and undrawn) as a percentage of loans and advances to customers
      Stage 1
    %
        Stage 2
    %
      Stage 3
    %
      POCI
    %
      Total
    %
             
    UK mortgages     0.8   7.8   3.0   0.3          
    Credit cards 1.4     13.2   49.8     3.9          
    UK unsecured loans and overdrafts 1.7     18.1   66.7     4.7          
    UK Motor Finance 1.2     4.7   57.3     2.2          
    Other 0.1     3.0   25.2     0.3          
    Retail 0.2     2.4   14.0   3.0   0.6          
    Business and Commercial Banking 0.5     6.2   14.8     1.6          
    Corporate and Institutional Banking 0.3     5.9   32.1     1.4          
    Commercial Banking 0.4     6.1   22.8     1.5          
    Other                      
    Total 0.2     3.0   16.7   3.0   0.8          
                                   

    1 Contains central fair value hedge accounting adjustments.
    2 UK Motor Finance includes £178 million relating to provisions against residual values of vehicles subject to finance leases.
    3 Other includes a £100 million central adjustment that has not been allocated to specific portfolios.

    ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

    3.  UK economic assumptions

    Base case and MES economic assumptions

    The Group’s base case scenario is for a slow expansion in gross domestic product (GDP) and a modest rise in the unemployment rate alongside small gains in residential and commercial property prices. Inflationary pressures remain persistent, but gradual cuts in UK Bank Rate are expected to continue during 2025. Risks around this base case economic view lie in both directions and are largely captured by the generation of alternative economic scenarios.

    The Group has taken into account the latest available information at the reporting date in defining its base case scenario and generating alternative economic scenarios. The scenarios include forecasts for key variables as of the first quarter of 2025. Actuals for this period, or restatements of past data, may have since emerged prior to publication and have not been included. The Group’s approach to generating alternative economic scenarios is set out in detail in note 19 to the financial statements of the Group’s 2024 annual report and accounts.

    The Group had included assumptions for expected tariffs and potential responses in its quarter-end base case conditioning assumptions prior to announcements at the start of April. Initial non-UK tariffs announced in the first few days of April and the immediate market response were larger than expected. Accordingly, the Group has adopted a £100 million central adjustment to reflect the potential ECL impact, informed by high level sensitivity to key UK economic metrics based on tariff scenarios. Subsequent developments through April were judged to relate to conditions after the balance sheet date and will be reflected in the second quarter reporting period.

    UK economic assumptions – base case scenario by quarter

    Key quarterly assumptions made by the Group in the base case scenario are shown below. GDP growth is presented quarter-on-quarter. House price growth, commercial real estate price growth and CPI inflation are presented year-on-year, i.e. from the equivalent quarter in the previous year. Unemployment rate and UK Bank Rate are presented as at the end of each quarter.

    At 31 March 2025 First
    quarter
    2025
    %
    Second
    quarter
    2025
    %
    Third
    quarter
    2025
    %
    Fourth
    quarter
    2025
    %
    First
    quarter
    2026
    %
    Second
    quarter
    2026
    %
    Third
    quarter
    2026
    %
    Fourth
    quarter
    2026
    %
                     
    Gross domestic product growth 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
    Unemployment rate 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8
    House price growth 3.8 3.8 2.4 1.7 1.3 1.7 1.9 1.8
    Commercial real estate price growth 2.6 2.8 2.7 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.8 1.1
    UK Bank Rate 4.50 4.25 4.00 4.00 3.75 3.75 3.50 3.50
    CPI inflation 2.8 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.7
                     

    ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

    3.  UK economic assumptions (continued)

    UK economic assumptions – scenarios by year

    Key annual assumptions made by the Group are shown below. GDP growth and CPI inflation are presented as an annual change, house price growth and commercial real estate price growth are presented as the growth in the respective indices within the period. Unemployment rate and UK Bank Rate are averages for the period.

    At 31 March 2025 2025
    %
      2026
    %
      2027
    %
      2028
    %
      2029
    %
      2025-2029
    average
    %
     
                 
    Upside            
    Gross domestic product growth 1.3   2.2   1.6   1.5   1.4   1.6  
    Unemployment rate 4.1   3.2   3.1   3.1   3.2   3.3  
    House price growth 2.9   5.9   6.8   5.4   4.3   5.1  
    Commercial real estate price growth 6.1   5.7   2.6   1.0   0.4   3.2  
    UK Bank Rate 4.43   4.72   4.86   5.06   5.20   4.85  
    CPI inflation 3.3   2.8   2.8   3.1   3.0   3.0  
                 
    Base case            
    Gross domestic product growth 0.8   1.4   1.6   1.6   1.5   1.3  
    Unemployment rate 4.7   4.8   4.6   4.5   4.5   4.6  
    House price growth 1.7   1.8   1.9   2.5   2.9   2.1  
    Commercial real estate price growth 1.3   1.1   1.2   0.6   0.3   0.9  
    UK Bank Rate 4.19   3.63   3.50   3.50   3.50   3.66  
    CPI inflation 3.4   2.8   2.5   2.5   2.4   2.7  
                 
    Downside            
    Gross domestic product growth (0.2 ) (0.9 ) 0.9   1.5   1.5   0.6  
    Unemployment rate 5.6   7.4   7.6   7.3   7.0   7.0  
    House price growth 0.5   (3.4 ) (6.7 ) (4.2 ) (1.1 ) (3.0 )
    Commercial real estate price growth (4.7 ) (5.7 ) (1.7 ) (2.2 ) (2.3 ) (3.4 )
    UK Bank Rate 3.83   1.67   0.96   0.65   0.42   1.51  
    CPI inflation 3.4   2.8   2.0   1.5   1.0   2.1  
                 
    Severe downside            
    Gross domestic product growth (1.1 ) (2.3 ) 0.7   1.4   1.5   0.0  
    Unemployment rate 6.8   10.0   10.2   9.7   9.3   9.2  
    House price growth (0.6 ) (8.4 ) (13.8 ) (9.6 ) (5.0 ) (7.6 )
    Commercial real estate price growth (12.5 ) (13.3 ) (7.1 ) (5.7 ) (4.9 ) (8.8 )
    UK Bank Rate – modelled 3.38   0.39   0.09   0.03   0.01   0.78  
    UK Bank Rate – adjusted1 4.25   2.94   2.80   2.76   2.75   3.10  
    CPI inflation – modelled 3.4   2.5   1.3   0.4   (0.2 ) 1.5  
    CPI inflation – adjusted1 3.8   3.8   3.2   2.7   2.4   3.2  
                 
    Probability-weighted            
    Gross domestic product growth 0.5   0.6   1.3   1.5   1.5   1.1  
    Unemployment rate 5.0   5.6   5.6   5.4   5.4   5.4  
    House price growth 1.4   0.5   (0.8 ) 0.1   1.3   0.5  
    Commercial real estate price growth (0.4 ) (1.0 ) (0.1 ) (0.7 ) (1.0 ) (0.6 )
    UK Bank Rate – modelled 4.07   3.04   2.81   2.76   2.74   3.08  
    UK Bank Rate – adjusted1 4.16   3.30   3.08   3.04   3.01   3.32  
    CPI inflation – modelled 3.4   2.7   2.3   2.1   1.9   2.5  
    CPI inflation – adjusted1 3.4   2.9   2.5   2.4   2.2   2.7  
                             
    1 The adjustment to UK Bank Rate and CPI inflation in the severe downside is considered to better reflect the risks to the Group’s base case view in an economic environment where the risks of supply and demand shocks are seen as more balanced.
                             

    CONTACTS

    For further information please contact:

    INVESTORS AND ANALYSTS
    Douglas Radcliffe
    Group Investor Relations Director
    020 7356 1571
    douglas.radcliffe@lloydsbanking.com

    Rohith Chandra-Rajan
    Director of Investor Relations
    07786 988936
    rohith.chandra-rajan@lloydsbanking.com

    Nora Thoden
    Director of Investor Relations – ESG
    020 7356 2334
    nora.thoden@lloydsbanking.com

    Tom Grantham
    Investor Relations Senior Manager
    07851 440 091
    thomas.grantham@lloydsbanking.com

    Sarah Robson
    Investor Relations Senior Manager
    07494 513 983
    sarah.robson2@lloydsbanking.com

    CORPORATE AFFAIRS
    Matt Smith
    Head of Media Relations
    07788 352 487
    matt.smith@lloydsbanking.com

    Emma Fairhurst
    Media Relations Senior Manager
    07814 395 855
    emma.fairhurst@lloydsbanking.com

    Copies of this Interim Management Statement may be obtained from:
    Investor Relations, Lloyds Banking Group plc, 33 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1HZ
    The statement can also be found on the Group’s website – www.lloydsbankinggroup.com

    Registered office: Lloyds Bank plc, 25 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HN
    Registered in England No. 2065

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  • MIL-OSI: Cyabra to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences in May

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”), a leading AI platform for real-time disinformation detection, today announced its participation at the following investor conferences in May:

    20th Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Virtual Conference

    Participants: Dan Brahmy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Yael Sandler, Chief Financial Officer.

    Format: Company management will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the day. To schedule a meeting, please contact your Needham representative directly.

    When: Monday, May 12.

    The Ladenburg Thalmann Technology Innovation EXPO25

    Participant: Dan Brahmy, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

    Format: Company presentation and one-on-one meetings.

    When: Wednesday, May 21, in New York, NY, with the company presenting at 11:30am ET.

    About Cyabra

    Cyabra is a real-time AI-powered platform that uncovers and analyzes online disinformation and misinformation by uncovering fake profiles, harmful narratives, and GenAI content across social media and digital news channels. Cyabra’s AI solutions protect corporations and governments against brand reputation risks, election manipulation, foreign interference, and other online threats. Cyabra’s platform leverages proprietary algorithms and NLP solutions, gathering and analyzing publicly available data to provide clear, actionable insights and real-time alerts that inform critical decision-making. Cyabra uncovers the good, bad, and fake online.

    Cyabra has entered into a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Trailblazer Merger Corporation I (NASDAQ: TBMC) (“Trailblazer”), a blank-check special-purpose acquisition company.

    For more information, visit www.cyabra.com.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Miri Segal
    MS-IR
    msegal@ms-ir.com

    Media Contact:
    Jill Burkes
    Jill@cyabra.com
    Signal Contact: Jillabra.24

    About Trailblazer

    Trailblazer Merger Corporation I (Nasdaq: TBMC) is a blank check company formed and entered into a merger, shared exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. For more information, visit: www.trailblazermergercorp.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to certain products that will be the subject of a proposed transaction between Trailblazer Merger Corporation I (“Trailblazer”) and Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Cyabra’s business strategy, products, research and development costs, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and future results of current and anticipated product offerings, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following risks relating to the proposed transaction: the ability to complete the Business Combination or, if Trailblazer does not consummate such Business Combination, any other initial business combination; expectations regarding Cyabra’s strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and Cyabra’s ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Trailblazer or Cyabra following announcement of the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination due to, among other things, the failure to obtain Trailblazer stockholder approval; the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination disrupts Cyabra’s current operations and future plans; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination; unexpected costs related to the proposed Business Combination; the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of Trailblazer’s common stock being greater than expected; limited liquidity and trading of Trailblazer’s securities; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; the size of the addressable markets for Cyabra’s products and services; the possibility that Trailblazer and/or Cyabra may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; the ability to obtain and/or maintain the listing of Combined Company’s Common Stock on Nasdaq following the Business Combination; operational risk; and the risks that the consummation of the proposed Business Combination is substantially delayed or does not occur.

    Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

    An affiliate of Trailblazer has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC which includes a preliminary proxy statement of Trailblazer and a preliminary prospectus of the affiliate. Once the Registration Statement has been declared effective, a definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus will be mailed to Trailblazer’s shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the merger. Trailblazer and its affiliates may also file other relevant documents regarding the merger with the SEC. Trailblazer’s shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, in connection with Trailblazer’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the merger, because these documents will contain important information about the parties to the merger. Shareholders may also obtain a copy of any preliminary or definitive proxy statement, once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the merger and other documents filed with the SEC by Parent and its affiliates, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Trailblazer’s Chief Development Officer at 510 Madison Avenue, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10022.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    Cyabra, Trailblazer, and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Trailblazer stockholders regarding the transaction. Information about Trailblazer’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Trailblazer’s securities is set forth in Trailblazer’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or Form 4 filed with the SEC since the date of such filing. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed Transactions when it becomes available.

    No Offer or Solicitation

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No sale of securities shall occur in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under applicable laws.

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  • MIL-OSI: Snail Games Reports April 2025 Momentum with Key Franchise Expansions, New Indie Horror IP Releases, and Strategic Publishing Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CULVER CITY, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today highlighted major milestones across its portfolio for April 2025, including expansions within the ARK franchise, a content milestone for Bellwright, and multiple IP launches under Wandering Wizard, the Company’s independent indie publishing label.

    ARK Franchise Strengthens with New Content
    Snail Games continued to build on the momentum of its flagship sandbox survival IP with two major content updates:

    • Eggcellent Adventure Returns to ARK: Survival Ascended
      The seasonal Eggcellent Adventure event reinforces seasonal events as a key strategy for retention and re-engagement.
    • Extinction Map Launches in ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
      The rollout of the Extinction map on mobile represents a continued push into high-growth mobile markets. This update supports Snail Games’ long-term vision of delivering premium survival experiences across multiple platforms, making the IP more accessible to a broader audience of players.

    In addition to new content releases, Snail Games continues to prepare for the 10-year anniversary of its flagship ARK: Survival Evolved, with the anticipated upcoming release of its new expansion map DLC, ARK: Aquatica.

    Bellwright Marks One Year in Early Access with Major Update
    April 2025 also marked the one-year Early Access anniversary for Bellwright. The update introduced significant new content and player-requested features. With a growing player base and positive community sentiment, Bellwright reflects Snail’s commitment to long-term support and scalable IP growth.

    Notable Update Features include:

    • Animal Husbandry & Advanced Resource Systems
      Players can now raise livestock through new husbandry structures, producing essential resources like milk, eggs, and meat. Paired with the new Butchery system, this deepens the economy and rewards strategic village management.
    • Fishing & Exploration Enhancements
      A full-featured fishing system with diverse fish types, mini-games, and a Fishing Hut adds immersive gameplay variety. New locations, including caves, swamps, and mountain trails, further expand the world’s exploration potential.
    • Quality-of-Life Upgrades & Narrative Expansion
      A major crafting UI overhaul, savable squad rosters, and over 25 new quests enhance both accessibility and long-term player retention.

    Wandering Wizard Celebrates New Game Launches and Acquisition
    Snail Inc’s indie publishing label Wandering Wizard deepened its footprint in the horror space with two notable releases and a strategic publishing deal.

    • Launches of The Cecil: The Journey Begins and Chasmal Fear
      In April 2025, Wandering Wizard expanded its catalog with the launch of two horror titles, The Cecil: The Journey Begins and Chasmal Fear. Both games highlight the creativity and passion of small indie teams — with The Cecil: The Journey Begins crafted by a solo developer and Chasmal Fear brought to life by a duo of brothers. These releases underscore Wandering Wizard’s commitment to empowering independent creators and bringing bold, fresh voices to the gaming community.
    • Publishing Rights Secured for Whispers of West Grove
      The acquisition of publishing rights to Whispers of West Grove adds another indie horror experience to the Wandering Wizard portfolio, aligning with Snail Games’ strategy of identifying high-potential indie IPs with organic audience momentum.

    These achievements reflect Snail Games’ continued execution across its core franchises, emerging IPs, and strategic publishing initiatives. As the Company moves into the second quarter, it remains focused on the 10-year anniversary of ARK: Survival Evolved, the anticipated launch of the ARK: Aquatica DLC, expanding its global reach, investing in scalable growth opportunities, and delivering fresh experiences that engage players across multiple platforms and genres.

    For Creators interested in collaborative opportunities reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg

    For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional details, please contact: press@snailgamesusa.com

    About Snail, Inc.
    Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expansions within the ARK franchise, development of new content, a content milestone for Bellwright, and multiple IP launches under Wandering Wizard, the Company’s independent indie publishing label. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed by the Company with the SEC on March 26, 2025 and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC, including the Company’s Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

    Investor Contact:
    John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
    Gateway Group, Inc.
    949-574-3860
    SNAL@gateway-grp.com

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  • MIL-OSI: On Mother’s Day, Celebrate Mom with $0-Fee BOSS Money Transfers

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Newark, NJ, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOSS Money, the remittance and payments brand of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), today announced promotional $0-fee international money transfers for new and existing customers on Mother’s Day.

    “BOSS Money has removed money transfer fees for Mother’s Day to make celebrating Moms everywhere easy and economical,” said Michelle Rendo, VP Marketing for BOSS Money. “Mother’s Day is a celebration of connection, love, and appreciation that transcends borders. A transfer on Mother’s Day is a wonderful way to say, ‘Thank you, Mom!’” 

    New BOSS Money customers can take advantage of $0-fee money transfers on Mother’s Day and every day of the year when using the BOSS Money app with:

    • $0-fee on the first two (2) transfers to all BOSS Money destination countries;
    • $0-fee on the first five (5) transfers to Mexico;
    • $0-fee for unlimited transfers to Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal, and Venezuela.

    Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11th in the USA, but on different days in some other nations. To reflect this variation, BOSS Money is offering current BOSS Money customers two (2) $0-fee money transfers to destinations around the world when using the BOSS Money app on the following schedule*:

    • May 5 to May 11th — to all BOSS Money country-destinations with promo code “MOM”;
    • May 21 to May 25th — to the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Haiti, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, and Madagascar with promo code “MOMMY”;
    • May 26 to May 30th — to Nicaragua with promo code “MAMA”.

    To begin a BOSS Money $0-fee transfer and to see details of BOSS Money’s Mother’s Day promotions, use the free BOSS Money app available from the iOS App and Google Play Stores. 

    To learn more about our low fees, competitive exchange rates and exclusive promotions visit bossmoney.com.

    ABOUT BOSS MONEY

    BOSS Money’s rapidly expanding international remittance service provides fast, secure and reliable money transfers for residents of the U.S. and Canada to popular destination countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and South Asia. BOSS Money offers a robust menu of payout options including cash pick-up, mobile money, in-country bank account, and debit card direct deposit. Customers can remit funds through the highly rated BOSS Money and BOSS Revolution apps or through licensed Boss Money retailers.

    ABOUT IDT CORPORATION

    IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech and communications solutions through a portfolio of synergistic businesses: National Retail Solutions (NRS), through its point-of-sale (POS) platform, enables independent retailers to operate more effectively while providing advertisers and marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets; BOSS Money facilitates innovative international remittances and fintech payments solutions; net2phone provides enterprises and organizations with intelligently integrated cloud communications and contact center services across channels and devices; IDT Digital Payments and the BOSS Revolution calling service make sharing prepaid products and services and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable; and, IDT Global and IDT Express enable communications services to provision and manage international voice and SMS messaging.

    *Exclusions may apply

    All statements above that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors. Our filings with the SEC provide detailed information on such statements and risks and should be consulted along with this release. To the extent permitted under applicable law, IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

    CONTACT

    IDT Corporation Investor Relations
    Bill Ulrey
    william.ulrey@idt.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Jackery Launches Homepower 3000: the Smartest Choice for Essential Home Backup Power

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FREEMONT, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jackery, a global leader in innovative solar generators and green off-grid energy solutions, has unveiled the Jackery Solar Generator HomePower 3000, the newest addition to its best-selling 3kWh solar generator range. Designed specifically for essential home backup needs, the HomePower 3000 offers a simplified, high-performance power solution built to handle extreme conditions with ease. Marking a shift in branding from the “Explorer” series to the new “HomePower” line, this release underscores Jackery’s focus on practical, dependable energy solutions for the modern home.

    With a powerful 3072Wh battery capacity and 3,600W output (7200W Surge), the Jackery HomePower 3000 is engineered to keep essential household appliances and tools running during blackouts, emergencies, or everyday off-grid use. Capable of supporting high-demand appliances up to 7,200W surge power – including refrigerators, air conditioners, water pumps, wifi, lights and coffee machines, even capable of powering multiple essential home appliances at the same time. With the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s recent Annual Electric Power Industry Report, noting the average length of a power outage in the U.S. is five to six hours long, consumers can rest assured that the HomePower 3000 has the capability to power their refrigerator for up to two days. Delivering reliable power when it’s needed most, the system can keep a household running for up to 15 hours, supporting essential devices like a refrigerator (≤200W), fan (30W), lighting (60W), and Wi-Fi router (7W); all operating simultaneously*.

    The Jackery HomePower 3000 not only delivers powerful performance but also ensures effortless ease of use as Jackery has become known for. Designed by Jackery in the U.S., and utilizing real customer feedback from more than 10 years industry experience, the HomePower 3000 offers a plug-and-play operation and an intelligent display, making device control a breeze for the whole family, and a wide variety of ages.

    The HomePower 3000 is also built for extreme durability. Capable of performing in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 185°F, it is housed in a rugged design ideal for both home use and off-grid projects. Plus, with its UL certified uninterruptible power supply (UPS) functionality, it kicks in automatically within 20 milliseconds of detecting power loss, ensuring critical devices stay operational without a hitch.

    As the world’s lightest and most compact 3kWh LiFePO₄ power station — officially certified by Frost & Sullivan — the Jackery HomePower 3000 sets a new standard in portable home energy. It’s 47 percent smaller and 43 percent lighter than mainstream products of the same capacity, thanks to breakthrough automotive-grade CTB (Cell to Body) technology, which boosts space efficiency by 14percent. A rugged honeycomb bottom shell design further enhances durability and safety, all within a unit no larger than a standard microwave.

    Beyond its compact form, the HomePower 3000 delivers serious performance: it can be recharged in as fast as 1.7 hours and supports multiple charging options; including AC, AC+DC, solar, and even gas generator, ensuring users stay powered in any situation. The Jackery App enables smart features like scheduled and off-peak charging, as well as prioritized solar charging, helping users save up to 25 percent annually on electricity bills. And thanks to proprietary ZeroDrain™ technology, when stored at full capacity, the unit retains 95 percent of its power even after a full year, ready whenever it’s needed.

    The HomePower 3000 can generate up to 3,500 kWh of free energy over 5 years with its two Jackery SolarSaga 200W bifacial solar panels. Slim yet durable, designed to endure 4,000 folds, and easy to carry, these panels deliver superior performance with industry-leading IBC technology and TÜV Class II certification.

    “The HomePower 3000 delivers a robust combination of reliability and versatility – anytime, anywhere,” said Jack Sun, CEO of Jackery. “With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns affecting communities nationwide, the HomePower 3000 represents Jackery’s commitment to providing consumers with dependable power security that works both during emergencies and everyday life. This isn’t just another generator – it’s peace of mind in an uncertain world.”

    Whether you’re preparing for hurricane season, powering essential appliances during power outages due to unpredictable emergencies, or simply looking to reduce your dependence on the grid, the Jackery Solar Generator HomePower 3000 offers peace of mind through advanced engineering and performance that’s ready for anything. Trusted by over 120,000 five-star reviewers and with 90% favorable ratings in the U.S., Jackery delivers reliability that customers consistently count on.

    The HomePower 3000 retails for $2,299 and is currently available for purchase online at Jackery’s website. Jackery will also offer a specially priced solar generator bundle that includes the HomePower 3000 with two 200W Solar Panels between May 2-14, available for $1,999.

    For more information on Jackery, the HomePower 3000 and other products, please visit www.jackery.com. Be sure to follow Jackery on social media at @JackeryUSA for the latest updates in real time.

    *Tested under Jackery Lab conditions.

    ABOUT JACKERY
    Founded in California in 2012, Jackery is a leader in innovative solar generators and renewable energy solutions. Offering a diverse range of products—from compact 100W units to essential home backup systems, all the way to robust 123kWh energy storage solutions for whole-home use—Jackery combines cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Designed in the USA based on customer usability and the diverse energy needs of the United States, Jackery is dedicated to providing reliable, renewable energy solutions, prioritizing convenience, trust, energy independence, and environmentally responsible practices. With over 150,000 five-star reviews, Jackery has earned the trust of customers worldwide. To learn more, check out Jackery on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

    MEDIA CONTACT
    ICR
    jackery@icrinc.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8e9dabad-6f51-4d34-81e4-e6f5bb5aa15c

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  • MIL-OSI: SAIC Awarded New $55 Million Mission Integration Contract From Space Development Agency

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RESTON, Va., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) has been awarded the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA). This new $55 million contract spans a five-year performance period and is set for a May 1, 2025, program start.

    The PWSA is a constellation populated with multi-vendor space vehicles for the Transport, Tracking and Custody Layers and an associated ground system designed to address critical Department of Defense capability gaps associated with closing challenging kill chains with precision and speed. The Tranche 3 space layers will provide multi-band global communications access and persistent encrypted connectivity for warfighter missions, global missile defense, augmented Position, Navigation and Timing and 24/7, all-weather custody of time-sensitive targets. Under this new contract, SAIC will deliver mission-first management of enterprise requirements, schedule, engineering, technical reviews and risk to help address the complexity of integrating multiple Tranche 3 space layers, the ground segment, the existing space segments and operational users.

    “T3PI is a strategic win for SAIC because it demonstrates our proven expertise in mission integration and digital engineering,” said David Ray, SAIC executive vice president of Space and Intelligence Business Group. “But most importantly, it’s a win for warfighters as SAIC works with our robust ecosystem of partners, including the Space Development Agency and U.S. Space Force to integrate threat kill chains at speed. Ultimately, this work increases warfighter lethality and decision dominance in all domains – land, sea, air, space and cyber.”

    As America’s leading Mission Integrator, SAIC delivers advanced technology solutions for national imperatives including all-domain warfighting and next-generation space capabilities. The Fortune 500 company is already working with SDA on the innovative Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3) program which securely delivers apps to in-orbit satellites. For SDA’s Tranche 3 Layers, SAIC has assembled a highly experienced team to provide comprehensive systems engineering support to ensure seamless mission integration of the PWSA space, ground and user segments. This approach guarantees a tailored, scalable and secure solution for space operations, aligned with SDA’s planned launch windows.

    “Beyond delivering next-gen warfighting capabilities, T3PI highlights the need of a data-centric mission integration approach for the space, intelligence and military communities,” Ray continued. “For new national imperatives like Golden Dome for America missile defense, premier mission integrators will be essential to fuse existing all-domain systems with newly created infrastructure using advanced commercial technologies like digital engineering, AI, cloud and multi-level security. We’re excited to get started on T3PI so that we can efficiently maximize value for the American taxpayers with speed and scale for the best mission outcomes.”

    About SAIC 
    SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

    We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

    Media Contact: 
    Darryn C. James
    Darryn.C.James@saic.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Inuvo to Host First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Friday, May 9th at 8:30 A.M. ET

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inuvo, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV), a leading provider of artificial intelligence AdTech solutions, will host a conference call on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and provide a business update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    Conference Call Details: 
    Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
    Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time 
    Toll-free Dial-in Number: 1-800-717-1738
    International Dial-in Number: 1- 646-307-1865
    Conference ID: 11109974
    Webcast Link: HERE

    A telephone replay will be available through Friday, May 23, 2025. To access the replay, please dial 1- 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 1- 412-317-6671 (international). At the system prompt, please enter the code 11109974 followed by the # sign. You will then be prompted for your name, company, and phone number. Playback will then automatically begin.

    About Inuvo

    Inuvo®, Inc. (NYSE American: INUV) is a market leader in Artificial Intelligence built for advertising. Its IntentKey AI solution is a first-of-its-kind proprietary and patented technology capable of identifying and actioning to the reasons why consumers are interested in products, services, or brands, not who those consumers are. To learn more, visit www.inuvo.com.

    Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding Inuvo’s quarter-end financial close process and preparation of financial statements for the quarter that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in Inuvo, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 as filed on February 27, 2025, and our other filings with the SEC. Additionally, forward looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends, and uncertainties including the continued impact of Covid-19 on Inuvo’s business and operations. Inuvo cannot provide assurances that the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based will prove to have been correct. Should one of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of this date. Inuvo does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Inuvo further expressly disclaims any written or oral statements made by a third party regarding the subject matter of this press release. The information which appears on our websites and our social media platforms is not part of this press release.

    Inuvo Company Contact:
    Wally Ruiz
    Chief Financial Officer
    Tel (501) 205-8397
    wallace.ruiz@inuvo.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Expion360 to Host First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    REDMOND, Ore., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expion360 Inc. (Nasdaq: XPON) (the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery power storage, will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and review ongoing initiatives and anticipated 2025 milestones. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to the call.

    Expion360 Chief Executive Officer Brian Schaffner will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period. The conference call will be accompanied by a presentation, which can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.

    To access the call, please use the following information:

    A telephone replay will be available approximately three hours after the call and will remain available through May 29, 2025, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 from the U.S., or 1-412-317-6671 from international locations, and entering replay pin number: 10199138. The replay can also be viewed through the webcast link above and the presentation utilized during the call will be available via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.

    About Expion360

    Expion360 is an industry leader in premium lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and accessories for recreational vehicles, marine applications, Light EV and residential energy storage.

    The Company’s lithium-ion batteries feature half the weight of standard lead-acid batteries while delivering three times the power and ten times the number of charging cycles. Expion360 batteries also feature better construction and reliability compared to other lithium-ion batteries on the market due to their superior design and quality materials. Specially reinforced, fiberglass-infused, premium ABS and solid mechanical connections help provide top performance and safety. With Expion360 batteries, adventurers can enjoy the most beautiful and remote places on Earth even longer.

    The Company is headquartered in Redmond, Oregon. Expion360 lithium-ion batteries are available today through more than 300 dealers, wholesalers, private-label customers, and OEMs across the country. To learn more about the Company, visit expion360.com.

    Company Contact:
    Brian Schaffner, CEO
    541-797-6714
    Email Contact

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

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  • MIL-OSI: NANO Nuclear Announces Opening Keynote Presentation and Platinum Sponsorship at the Upcoming Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2025 Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, N.Y., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced that it is the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2025, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee on 12-13, May 2025.

    NANO Nuclear Energy Chief Executive Officer James Walker will lead the opening keynote presentation titled, “The Growth of U.S. Advanced Reactors — Wall Street’s Success Story” at 9:00am on May 12th. In the presentation, he will explore how U.S. policy shifts, global energy demand, and the availability of clean energy focused investment capital are hastening the commercialization of advanced nuclear reactors, including small nuclear reactors (known as SMRs) like those being developed by NANO Nuclear, and how NANO Nuclear capitalized on these trends to become the best performing initial public offering in the U.S. of 2024.

    “Reuters Events offer a valuable opportunity to engage with stakeholders and leading innovators in the SMR and advanced reactor field,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear. “I’m excited for NANO Nuclear to be the leading sponsor and to personally participate in this year’s conference to discuss NANO Nuclear’s journey and mission, and gain insights from the broader community shaping the future of nuclear technology.”

    Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2025 is the only senior-level meeting point for the SMR community, where 600+ leaders from utilities, financiers, reactor developers, technology providers and regulators unite to create meaningful connections, share trusted insights, and obtain lessons-learned to inform your multi-billion-dollar strategy at pace.

    “This conference unites some of the most forward-thinking innovators in the advanced reactor space,” said Professor Massimiliano Fratoni, Senior Director and Head of Reactor Design of NANO Nuclear. “It’s an excellent forum to learn about the direction of the nuclear industry and exchange ideas with those driving progress. I’m looking forward to the informative sessions on offer.”

    “NANO Nuclear is executing on schedule, and we expect the next 12 months to include several important regulatory and operational milestones that will help secure our leadership in the U.S. microreactor race,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear. “The achievement of these milestones would be key as we advance toward construction, demonstration, regulatory licensing and eventual commercialization and deployment for our cutting-edge reactors. I look forward to discussing our progress with investors and industry peers at the upcoming Reuters SMR & Advanced Reactor Conference.”

    A replay of Mr. Walker’s presentation if produced by Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2025 will be available on NANO Nuclear’s website for at least 30 days following the presentation at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/news-events/events.

    About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.

    NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.

    Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.), “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

    Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.

    HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

    NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

    For more corporate information please visit: https://NanoNuclearEnergy.com/

    For further NANO Nuclear information, please contact:

    Email: IR@NANONuclearEnergy.com
    Business Tel: (212) 634-9206

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    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

    This news release, the conference presentation referred to herein, and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management in connection with this news release and such presentation contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “potential”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” and other words of similar meaning. In this press release and the related presentation, forward-looking statements may include those related to NANO Nuclear’s development, demonstration and regulatory licensing plans and goals, as well as the anticipated future benefits to NANO Nuclear of being a publicly traded company. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) or related state or non-U.S. nuclear fuel licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complimentary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) our ability to obtain contracts and funding to be able to continue operations, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the DOE and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating an early stage business a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: IOM Deputy Chief: Escalating Displacement Crisis in DRC Demands Urgent Collective Solutions

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Geneva/ Kinshasa, 1 May 2025 – During a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), International Organization for Migration (IOM) Deputy Director General for Management and Reform SungAh Lee called for urgent and sustained action to alleviate the suffering of millions already displaced by conflict in the country, along with greater efforts to address the root causes of the crisis.

    “The massive scale of displacement in the DRC demands renewed global attention and coordinated action,” said Deputy Director General Lee. “This is a pivotal moment to act in solidarity with the Congolese people and help forge a path toward sustainable peace and recovery.”

    During her visit, the Deputy Director General met with development partners, government officials including ministries leading efforts in human rights, foreign affairs, anti-trafficking, and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, with an aim of strengthening institutional partnerships and stakeholder engagement towards developing lasting solutions.

    “Over the past days, I have witnessed both the extraordinary resilience of Congolese communities and the urgent needs that remain unmet,” said DDG Lee. “IOM will continue to stand alongside the DRC, working to expand lifesaving support, strengthen institutions, and invest in solutions that empower communities to recover and thrive.”

    The DRC faces one of the world’s most urgent and complex displacement crises, with nearly seven million people uprooted by ongoing conflict, instability, and climate shocks. The scale of the humanitarian needs has reached a tipping point, requiring collective action from national and international actors.

    The situation in eastern DRC is particularly dire. Since January 2025, over 660,000 people have been re-displaced in the Goma region alone, many without access to critical services including safe shelter, health care, or protection assistance. Women, children, and people with disabilities are among the hardest hit, facing increased risks in overcrowded and under-resourced displacement sites.

    Critical gaps persist in health, protection, and access to basic services. IOM continues to scale up its efforts to ensure lifesaving aid reaches those in need, while also supporting institutional reforms that can strengthen resilience over the long term.

    In collaboration with national authorities and UN partners, IOM is working to address immediate needs while also laying the groundwork for durable solutions—including safe, voluntary returns, local integration, and resettlement—aligned with national priorities, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and community aspirations.

    Deputy Director General Lee’s visit underscores IOM’s commitment to listening, learning, and advocating for the sustained support that displaced communities urgently need.

    For more information, please contact IOM Media Centre 

    MIL OSI United Nations News

  • MIL-OSI USA: Hope Valley

    Source: US State of Rhode Island

    At 1:12 PM, Troopers arrested Anthony Serra, age 33, of 55 Peddlars Drive, Branford, Connecticut for 1.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Eluding Law Enforcement/High Speed Pursuit � First Offense. The arrest was the result of a barracks investigation by Troopers and Mr. Serra subsequently turning himself into the Hope Valley Barracks. Mr. Serra was processed and transported to Fourth Division District Court for arraignment.

    Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey P. L’heureux, District “B” Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp.gov

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Deer Lake — Traffic stop by Deer Lake RCMP results in seizure of cocaine; woman arrested

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    A 42-year-old woman was arrested by Deer Lake RCMP at a traffic stop that was conducted in Deer Lake on April 28, 2025. Police located and seized a quantity of cocaine.

    Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Deer Lake RCMP stopped a vehicle on Middle Road. Police observed suspected cocaine inside the vehicle. The woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The woman was found in possession of more than an ounce of cocaine as well as other items consistent with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

    The woman is set to appear in court at a later date to face a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.

    The investigation is continuing.

    Recent street level seizures of cocaine by RCMP NL show purity levels between 94-96%. This purity is highly toxic for human consumption and can easily result in death to the user. Cocaine is currently the leading cause of overdose deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador. Naloxone is ineffective in combatting cocaine overdose. If you suspect someone is overdosing on cocaine, immediately seek medical attention.

    RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Agreement to Establish United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund

    US Senate News:

    Source: The White House
    A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP: Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the US and Ukraine entered into a historic agreement on April 30, launching a first-of-its-kind partnership for the reconstruction and long-term economic success of Ukraine.
    From start to finish, this agreement is a fully collaborative partnership between our nations, that both the United States and Ukraine will benefit from.
    This partnership represents the United States taking an economic stake in securing a free, peaceful, and sovereign future for Ukraine.
    This agreement will also strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and Ukraine for long-term reconstruction and modernization, in response to the large-scale destruction caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion.

    The Treasury Department and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will work together with the Government of Ukraine to finalize governance and advance this important partnership.
    The United States’ DFC will work together with Ukraine’s State Organization Agency on Support Public-Private Partnership, both of which are backed by the full faith and credit of their respective nations.

    LONG TERM RETURNS FOR BOTH COUNTRIES: President Trump envisioned this partnership between the Americans and the Ukrainians to show both sides’ commitment to lasting peace and prosperity in Ukraine
    This partnership between the United States and Ukraine establishes a fund that will receive 50% of royalties, license fees, and other similar payments from natural resource projects in Ukraine.
    That money will be invested in new projects in Ukraine, which will generate long term returns for both the American and Ukrainian peoples.
    As new projects are identified, resources in the fund can be quickly allocated towards economic growth, job creation, and other key Ukrainian development priorities.
    Indirect benefits will include a stronger private sector and more robust, lasting infrastructure for Ukraine’s long-term success.

    The partnership will be controlled by a company with equal representation of three Ukrainian and three American board members, who will work together through a collaborative process to make decisions for allocation of fund resources, such as investment and distributions.
    The partnership will also bring the highest levels of transparency and accountability to ensure that the people of Ukraine and the United States are able to enjoy the benefits of Ukraine’s reconstruction.

    Natural resource projects will include minerals, hydrocarbons, and related infrastructure development.
    If the United States decides to acquire these resources for ourselves, we will given first choice to either acquire them or designate the purchaser of our choice.
    Economic security is national security, and this important safeguard prevents critical resources from falling into the wrong hands.

    Importantly, this partnership sends a strong message to Russia – the United States has skin in the game and is committed to Ukraine’s long-term success.
    No state, company, or person who financed or supplied the Russian war machine will be allowed to benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine, including participation in projects supported by fund resources.

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  • MIL-OSI: Aemetis Biogas Completes $1.6 million of LCFS and D3 RIN Sales in April

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CUPERTINO, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced today that the Aemetis Biogas subsidiary of the company completed $1.6 million of sales of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits and federal Renewable Fuel Standard D3 Renewable Identification Numbers (D3 RINs) during April 2025.

    The LCFS credits were generated for Q4 2024 at the default rate of -150 carbon intensity. A pending application to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for seven digesters is in the final approval process, with approval expected this quarter in time for the next quarterly LCFS credit sale. The seven pending dairy digesters are expected to average lower than -350 carbon intensity, a significant increase of more than 120% of the number of LCFS credits that will be received by Aemetis Biogas after the completion of sale transactions compared to the -150 default pathway.

    “Aemetis Biogas production and revenues from dairy RNG continues to grow, with more biogas production from four more dairies planned to come online this quarter,” stated Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis. “The expected adoption of 20 years of low carbon biofuel mandates in the next few months by CARB after completion of the OAL process is expected to increase the value of the LCFS credits rapidly, compounded by our expected approval of pathways for seven dairies that will increase the number of credits generated by those digesters by an estimated 120%.”

    Aemetis Biogas has signed agreements with 50 diaries and has 11 digesters operating to process waste from 12 dairies. An additional four dairies that supply one large biogas digester are planned to be operational in Q2 2025. The company has installed 36 miles of biogas pipeline, with environmental approval for 60 miles of biogas pipeline to be installed as dairy digesters are completed.

    Dairy RNG generates revenues from sale of the fuel, California LCFS credits, federal D3 RINs and federal Section 45Z production tax credits, in addition to federal Section 48 investment tax credits. In the past 18 months, Aemetis has received $70 million from the sale of $83 million of Section 48 investment tax credits to two corporate purchasers. Additional Section 48 investment tax credit sales are expected to be completed in the next few months as additional dairy digesters are completed.

    Starting in January 2025, Aemetis Biogas generated 45Z production tax credits from dairy RNG production. The sale of 45Z tax credits is in process, with the first sales expected to be completed in summer 2025.

    About Aemetis

    Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Aemetis is a renewable natural gas and biofuels company focused on the operation, acquisition, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies that support energy independence and security. Founded in 2006, Aemetis operates and is expanding a California biogas digester network and pipeline system to convert dairy waste into renewable natural gas. Aemetis owns and operates a 65 million gallon per year ethanol production facility in California’s Central Valley near Modesto that also supplies about 80 dairies with animal feed. Aemetis owns and operates an 80 million gallon per year biofuels facility on the East Coast of India producing high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin. Aemetis is developing a sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel biorefinery and a carbon sequestration project in California. For additional information about Aemetis, please visit www.aemetis.com.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events or other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, projections of financial results; statements related to the development, engineering, financing, construction, timing, and operation of biodiesel, biogas, sustainable aviation fuel, CO2 sequestration, and other facilities; our ability to promote, develop, finance, and construct such facilities; and statements about future market demand and market prices and results of government actions. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “view,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and predictions and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events could differ materially from those set forth or implied by such forward-looking statements and related assumptions due to certain factors, including, without limitation, competition in the ethanol, biodiesel and other industries in which we operate, commodity market risks including those that may result from current weather conditions, financial market risks, customer adoption, counter-party risks, risks associated with changes to government policy or regulation, and other risks detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and in our other filings with the SEC. We are not obligated, and do not intend, to update any of these forward-looking statements at any time unless an update is required by applicable securities laws.

    Company Investor Relations
    Media Contact:
    Todd Waltz
    (408) 213-0940
    investors@aemetis.com

    External Investor Relations
    Contact:
    Kirin Smith
    PCG Advisory Group
    (646) 863-6519
    ksmith@pcgadvisory.com

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  • MIL-OSI: ImmunoGenesis Expands Phase 1a/b Trial of IMGS-001 for Advanced Solid Tumors to Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    First dual-specific PD-L1/PD-L2 antibody with cytotoxic killing function is designed to treat the many “immune-excluded” cancers that are resistant to existing immunotherapies

    Promising early signals of activity seen as Phase 1 dose escalation proceeds

    HOUSTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ImmunoGenesis, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative, science-driven immune therapies, and Cancer Focus Fund, LP, a unique investment fund established in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide funding and clinical expertise to advance promising clinical therapies, today announced expansion of the Phase 1a/b clinical trial of ImmunoGenesis’ lead candidate, IMGS-001, to Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. IMGS-001 is a novel dual-specific PD-L1/PD-L2 antibody with cytotoxic killing function designed to treat immune-excluded, cold tumors that are resistant to existing immunotherapy. The Phase 1a/b trial is being partially funded by a previously announced investment from Cancer Focus Fund.

    “We are encouraged by the early performance of IMGS-001 as we proceed with Phase 1 dose escalation in patients with a variety of advanced solid tumors,” said James Barlow, President and CEO of ImmunoGenesis. “Initial low doses administered to date have been well-tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities, and we’re seeing promising signs of clinical activity in patients who have failed prior treatments. Expanding our trial to Ochsner MD Anderson, with its excellent clinical research staff, will accelerate our progress toward establishing initial proof-of-concept and offering more patients access to this potentially groundbreaking approach.”

    While first-generation PD-(L)1 checkpoint inhibitors have become a mainstay of cancer treatment, more than half of all cancers are “cold” immune resistant tumors that do not respond to these immunotherapies. IMGS-001 is designed to unlock the potential of immunotherapy for a broader group of patients by targeting key mechanisms of immune resistance, using a single engineered molecule to overcome immunosuppression through cytotoxic killing function and optimizing the PD-1 pathway blockade. In preclinical studies, IMGS-001 demonstrated superior survival benefit and tumor growth inhibition compared to currently approved checkpoint inhibitors.

    The Phase 1a/b first-in-human, open-label, multicenter study (NCT06014502) includes a dose escalation and an expansion portion to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of IMGS-001 in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors refractory to standard-of-care treatment. Anticipated tumor types in the dose expansion portion of the study include ovarian, colorectal, and triple-negative breast cancer.

    Daniel Johnson, MD, director of the Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies (Phase 1) at Ochsner MD Anderson and lead investigator of the IMGS-001 Phase 1a/b trial at Ochsner, noted, “My research focuses on advancing new strategies to combat immune checkpoint inhibitor resistance while minimizing immunotherapy-related side effects. IMGS-001 has a novel mechanism that has the potential to overcome the key resistance mechanisms in immune-excluded tumors. Based on the results of preclinical studies and the promising signals seen in trial participants to date, we believe IMGS-001 may have the potential to improve clinical response for patients with these difficult-to-treat cancers. We welcome the opportunity to participate in this trial and to make it available to eligible patients in our care.”

    Ochsner MD Anderson is part of a collaborative network of hospitals and health care systems dedicated to advancing MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer. Ochsner MD Anderson patients in southeastern Louisiana receive care based on the same protocols and practice standards provided at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Ochsner MD Anderson experts provide access to a full range of multidisciplinary cancer care options, as well as to clinical trials of investigational drugs, when appropriate. Ochsner’s Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies has been leading first-in-human Phase 1 oncology clinical trials since 2016.

    Ross Barrett, a founder and Managing Partner of Cancer Focus Fund, said, “We believe that IMGS-001 has the potential to treat the many tumors that are resistant to current immunotherapies, and we are delighted that the Phase 1a/b trial is expanding to Ochsner MD Anderson. At Cancer Focus Fund we are proud to work collaboratively with leading institutions whose efforts to advance innovative new cancer therapies are generating promising results.”

    About the IMGS-001 Phase 1a/b Clinical Trial
    The IMGS-001 Phase 1a/b trial is a first-in-human, open-label, dose-escalation and dose-expansion study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity and preliminary anti-tumor activity of IMGS-001. Phase 1a is a dose-escalation study that aims to determine the safety, tolerability, and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of IMGS-001 in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors refractory to appropriate standard-of-care treatments. Phase 1b is an open-label, dose-expansion cohort study of patients with prespecified tumors intended to further assess the safety and preliminary anti-tumor activity of IMGS-001.

    About IMGS-001
    IMGS-001 is a PD-L1/PD-L2 dual-specific inhibitor with engineered cytotoxic effector function. It is the first molecule to target PD-L2 in addition to PD-L1, potentially shutting down the entire PD-1 pathway and providing a superior blockade compared to other PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors. Its engineered effector function enables IMGS-001 to kill immunosuppressive PD-L1 and/or PD-L2-expressing cells present in the tumor microenvironment, providing the potential to overcome immune resistance in immune-excluded tumors. Preclinical data showed that IMGS-001 drove superior survival rates and tumor growth inhibition in head-to-head studies compared to currently available immunotherapies. With its cytotoxic killing function and superior blockade, IMGS-001 may provide a new foundation for combination immuno-oncology therapies. This Phase 1a/b study is being conducted with support from an investment from the Cancer Focus Fund, LP and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) DP200094.

    About Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center provides patients in the South Gulf region with access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation. As Louisiana’s leader in cancer care, Ochsner Health has joined forces with MD Anderson, the nation’s leader in cancer care, to bring an enhanced level of comprehensive cancer care to patients. Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson’s standards and treatment plans. It offers customized treatment plans with access to cutting-edge technology, a multidisciplinary approach, and potential access to clinical trials.

    About Ochsner Health
    Ochsner Health delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. It is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. In 2024, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries, and for 13 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective.

    About ImmunoGenesis
    ImmunoGenesis is a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to transforming immuno-oncology by targeting key mechanisms of immune resistance. The company’s lead product, IMGS-001, is a cytotoxic, dual-specific PD-L1/PD-L2 antibody currently in a Phase 1a/b clinical trial for the treatment of immune-excluded (“cold”) tumors, which account for more than half of all cancers. In addition to its lead program, the company is developing a number of novel approaches to overcome immune resistance in cold tumors. ImmunoGenesis designs therapies to address the pathology of these tumors, overcoming immune exclusion to elicit a robust immune response. For more information, visit immunogenesis.com

    About Cancer Focus Fund
    The Cancer Focus Fund LP is a unique investment fund established in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The fund provides investment support to advance promising cancer therapies that are close to being tested in humans or are in early clinical development, along with the clinical trial expertise and infrastructure of MD Anderson and strategic partners Ochsner Health System Precision Cancer Therapies Program New Orleans and the LSU Feist Weiller Cancer Center Shreveport. The Fund’s objective is to leverage this unique combination to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns. In collaboration with MD Anderson, the Cancer Focus Fund provides both capital and translational research expertise with the goal of accelerating the development of novel cancer therapies that result in better outcomes for patients while generating returns for investors.

    Disclosures
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s relationships with Cancer Focus Fund and ImmunoGenesis, and all research conducted at MD Anderson related to these relationships, has been identified as institutional financial conflicts of interest by MD Anderson’s Institutional Conflict of Interest Committee and therefore are managed under Institutional Conflict of Interest Management and Monitoring Plans.

    Contacts

    ImmunoGenesis
    Corporate
    James Barlow
    President and CEO
    James.barlow@immunogenesis.com

    Cancer Focus Fund
    Corporate:
    Ross Barrett
    Managing Partner
    ross@cancerfocusfund.com

    Media:
    Barbara Lindheim
    BLL Partners for Cancer Focus Fund
    blindheim@bllbiopartners.com
    (917) 355-9234

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  • MIL-OSI: Monarch Private Capital Wins Capital Finance International Award for Excellence in Tax Equity Impact Investing USA 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ATLANTA, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monarch Private Capital (Monarch) is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Award for Excellence in Tax Equity Impact Investing USA from Capital Finance International (CFI.co). This prestigious recognition highlights Monarch’s leadership in leveraging tax equity financing to catalyze high-impact investments across clean energy, historic rehabilitation, and affordable housing.

    Since 2005, Monarch has generated over $7 billion in tax credits through more than 900 projects, strengthening communities and accelerating the clean energy transition. The CFI.co judging panel recognized Monarch’s exceptional technical, financial, and legal diligence, comprehensive investor disclosures, and tailored investment strategies as setting a new standard in the field.

    A standout component of Monarch’s offering is its proprietary asset monitoring software, designed over three years to deliver customized performance tracking and robust quarterly and annual reporting. The firm’s approach integrates change-of-law protections, policy engagement, and individualized investment structuring, aligning with investor risk profiles and long-term sustainability goals.

    Tax equity is a vital financial tool that fuels the growth of clean energy, affordable housing and historic rehabilitation in the U.S.,” said George Strobel, Partner, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Monarch Private Capital. “We are honored to receive this recognition from CFI.co, which reflects not only our technical and fiduciary rigor but also the mission-driven culture that inspires our team to drive impact every day. Monarch remains committed to delivering tailored, high-integrity investments that support our investors’ goals while advancing critical national priorities.”

    The CFI.co judging panel also recognized Monarch’s exceptional talent retention and long-standing relationships with investors and developers, crediting these strengths for its success in structuring resilient, high-performing investment vehicles.

    “Monarch Private Capital exemplifies the transformative potential of tax equity impact investing,” said Anthony Michael, Publisher at CFI.co. “Their deep commitment to transparency, investor alignment, and measurable outcomes distinguishes them as a true industry leader. We’re pleased to celebrate Monarch’s achievements with this year’s award for Excellence in Tax Equity Impact Investing in the U.S.”

    For more information about the award, visit: https://cfi.co/awards/finance/2025/monarch-private-capital-excellence-in-tax-equity-impact-investing-usa-2025/

    To learn about Monarch Private Capital, visit www.monarchprivate.com.

    About Monarch Private Capital

    Monarch Private Capital manages impact investment funds that positively impact communities by creating clean power, jobs, and homes. The funds provide predictable returns through the generation of federal and state tax credits. The Company offers innovative tax credit equity investments for affordable housing, historic rehabilitations, renewable energy, film, and other qualified projects. Monarch Private Capital has long-term relationships with institutional and individual investors, developers, and lenders participating in these federal and state programs. Headquartered in Atlanta, Monarch has offices and professionals located throughout the United States.

    CONTACT

    Jane Rafeedie

    Monarch Private Capital

    Jrafeedie@monarchprivate.com

    470-283-8431

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  • MIL-OSI: Four in 10 Consumers Now Expect Personalized Marketing Experiences

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers (39%) expect brands to personalize their online shopping experience with tailored interactions, product recommendations and marketing that align with individual preferences and behaviors. These findings and more from TransUnion’s (NYSE: TRU) latest consumer research provide guidance on how brands engage their audiences going forward.

    “Effective personalization is a powerful tool for marketers,” said Matt Spiegel, EVP of TruAudience Growth Strategy, TransUnion. “When it works, personalization demonstrates to consumers that brands are listening and responding to their individual preferences, leading to higher engagement and stronger brand affinity.”

    The survey revealed several key trends that illustrate the growing importance of personalization in marketing. Nearly 40% of U.S. consumers also indicate that personalization makes them more likely to buy and increases their affinity for brands.

    Balancing personalization and privacy
    While consumers crave personalized experiences, they remain cautious about how their data is used. The survey found:

    • 80% of U.S. consumers are concerned about sharing personal info
    • 89% consider data privacy important when engaging online
    • Top concerns include identity theft (77%) and unwanted marketing (44%)

    “In a world of short attention spans and one-shot impressions, personalization is how brands make meaningful connections,” Spiegel added. “But poor execution or a breach of trust can instantly disqualify a brand in the eyes of today’s consumers. This creates a paradox for marketers. They must deliver highly relevant, personalized content without crossing lines that violate consumer trust or data ethics.”

    Audience clarity and data transparency
    The findings highlight the need for marketers to reach their intended audiences while respecting their privacy.

    “Personalization only works if you know where your audience is. TransUnion has invested in building a reliable data foundation that empowers our customers with real-time, data-driven insights to understand, reach, and impact their audience effectively,” Spiegel concluded.

    Learn more about TransUnion’s TruAudience® marketing solutions here.

    About TransUnion (NYSE: TRU)
    TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 13,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world. http://www.transunion.com/business

    Contact
      Dave Blumberg
    TransUnion
    E-mail   david.blumberg@transunion.com
    Telephone   312-972-6646

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitdeer Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call for May 15, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining, today announced that it has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast for Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST. During the call, Bitdeer management will discuss the unaudited financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, followed by a question-and-answer session.

    Bitdeer will release the first quarter results before the call at approximately 7:00 AM EST on May 15, 2025. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.bitdeer.com.

    Conference Call Information:

    • Date: May 15, 2025
    • Time: 8:00 AM EST / 8:00 PM SGT
    • Participant Call Links:
      • Live Webcast: Link
      • Participant Call Registration: Link

    Participants wishing to join the conference call by phone should register using the Participant Call Registration link provided above. After completing the registration, the participants will receive an email with the necessary details to access the call including dial-in number, passcode, and PIN. To ensure a timely start, the Company encourages all callers to connect about 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

    A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investors section of Bitdeer’s website at https://ir.bitdeer.com.

    About Bitdeer Technologies Group

    Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more, visit https://ir.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @ BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.

    Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on the social media and other communication channels listed on its website.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Investor Relations
    Orange Group
    Yujia Zhai
    bitdeerIR@orangegroupadvisors.com

    Public Relations
    BlocksBridge Consulting
    Nishant Sharma
    bitdeer@blocksbridge.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Liquidia Corporation to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 8, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ: LQDA), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for patients with rare cardiopulmonary disease, announced today that it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results and provide a corporate update.

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

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

    Contact Information

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Drugs courier from Columbia sentenced01 May 2025 ​A 45-year-old Columbian woman was sentenced today by the Royal Court to five and a half years in prison for the part she played in the importation of a commercial quantity of controlled drugs from South… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    01 May 2025

    A 45-year-old Columbian woman was sentenced today by the Royal Court to five and a half years in prison for the part she played in the importation of a commercial quantity of controlled drugs from South America to Jersey, and the attempted exportation of the proceeds of drug trafficking.

    This conviction follows a lengthy and in-depth operation by the Jersey Customs & Immigration Service (JCIS) and marks the first time that JCIS has encountered drugs couriers travelling directly from South America to Jersey.

    Senior Manager, Luke Goddard said: “This is a very significant investigation for JCIS, as it is the first time we have encountered drugs couriers travelling directly from South America to Jersey. 

    “We have severely disrupted an international drug trafficking syndicate from operating in the Island and I commend all the officers who were involved in this lengthy operation. JCIS will continue to target syndicates who move controlled drugs and illicit cash across our borders.”

    On 30 June 2024, JCIS officers arrested Marizel PERLAZA PENAGOS at hotel in St Saviour, where they found approximately £17,000 in different currencies concealed in number of places within her hotel room, this included Pounds, US Dollars and Euros. 

    PERLAZA PENAGOS had travelled from Bogota, in Colombia, into central Brazil where she caught a flight from Manus to Sao Paulo and then connected to Heathrow, arriving in Jersey on 25 June 2024. This was a journey of approximately 14,000 km.

    It was only after her arrest and a lengthy investigation that JCIS officers we able to prove that, whilst travelling through South America, PERLAZA PENAGOS had been provided with a suitcase and handbag, both of which had built in concealments of cocaine and heroin respectively, which she then brought into Jersey.

    The money that she was found with was the payment for the drugs and would have been exported by PERLAZA PENAGOS to Spain before she returned to Colombia. 

    PERLAZA PENAGOS had documented her travel and activity through photographs on her phone.

    The investigation is continuing in relation to other individuals who were involved with this importation.​

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Heart Failure Awareness days01 May 2025 Health and Care Jersey’s Cardiology Team will be screening Islanders for heart failure at pop-up events as part of Heart Failure Awareness days. During the week which runs from 5 May to 11 May, the… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    01 May 2025

    Health and Care Jersey’s Cardiology Team will be screening Islanders for heart failure at pop-up events as part of Heart Failure Awareness days. 

    During the week which runs from 5 May to 11 May, the team will also be raising awareness and offering information about cardiac conditions, particularly heart failure, with Islanders. 

    Heart Failure is often preventable and affects more than 1,500 people in Jersey but often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. 

    Heart failure doesn’t mean someone’s heart has stopped, it means it’s struggling to pump blood effectively. Early detection can make all the difference and it’s crucial for helping people to live longer, with a better quality of life and requiring less medication. 

    The Cardiology Team will be offering free information and screening at their pop-up stands on: 

    • Brooks Street, St Helier on Tuesday 6 May between 12pm to 4pm
    • General Hospital Parade Entrance foyer on Wednesday 7 May between 9am to 4pm. 

    Key signs and symptoms of Heart Failure include: 

    • Fighting for breath 
    • Feeling fatigued 
    • Fluid retention (swollen legs). 

    Risk factors include: 

    • Sedentary lifestyle 
    • Obesity 
    • Smoking 
    • Excess alcohol consumption 
    • Poorly controlled blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. 

    Islanders can reduce risk by:

    • Getting active 
    • Eating healthily 
    • Stopping smoking 
    • Moderating alcohol consumption 
    • Knowing their numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc).​

    MIL OSI United Kingdom