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  • MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Grills Trump Nominees On Gutting USAID, Abiding By The Constitution

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy
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    WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday questioned Christopher Landau, nominee to be U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, and Michael Rigas, nominee to be U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Murphy pressed Landau on the administration’s hollowing out of USAID and how he can claim there was a good faith review if he also purports to not know the extent of furloughs and terminations. Murphy pushed Rigas on the executive branch’s legal obligation to spend money appropriated by Congress.
    A full transcript of Murphy’s exchange with the nominees can be found below:
    MURPHY: “Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Landau, I deeply appreciate your service to this country and your willingness to come before this committee. But I’ll be honest with you, I find it pretty offensive that you are trying to maintain that there is some good faith review happening at USAID, when the representatives of the administration in charge of cost-cutting have made it clear that the goal is to destroy USAID. Do you know what percentage of USAID employees have been fired or furloughed?”
    LANDAU: “Senator, I do not. I’m here as a private citizen. I’m a nominee, so I am not part of the administration at this point.”
    MURPHY: “Do you have a ballpark guess? You’re about to help lead America’s diplomatic efforts–a ballpark guess as to how many USAID employees have been fired or furloughed?”
    LANDAU: “Again, Senator, I’ve just looked at the way the president has set this forth–that he has instituted a 90-day review period–”
    MURPHY: “You haven’t read reports that you might be able to cite today?”
    LANDAU: “Well, I’ve seen some reports, again, in the press, but I want to be very careful before I start acting as if I know what is going on behind the scenes. I’m not part of the administration yet. Obviously, if I am confirmed, you can call me before you for oversight.”
    MURPHY: “Here’s the problem: so the number is 94%. 94% of USAID staff have been fired or essentially permanently furloughed. And you stated to us that you believe this is a good faith 90-day review. And yet, you actually don’t know how many people have been fired or furloughed. How can you come to the conclusion that this is a good faith review when you actually don’t know the extent of the terminations? Wouldn’t it be relevant as to the question of whether it was a good faith review if 94% of the agency had already been terminated?”
    LANDAU: “Well, Senator, again, I think it’s important to recognize: what are the programs and how are these people that are being fired or furloughed–” 
    MURPHY: “But how did you come to the conclusion that this is a good faith review if you don’t even know what’s happening? You can’t have it both ways. You can’t come to the committee and say, ‘I know this is a good faith review, but I don’t know anything that’s happening because I’m not in the administration.’”
    LANDAU: “Well, Senator, again, I assume– there’s a presumption of government regularity that exists generally in the law. I believe strongly that the president wants to comply with the law, wants to make sure that we are doing the American taxpayers’ bidding by looking carefully at these programs and making sure that we separate the baby from the bathwater.”
    MURPHY: “I just don’t think you can have it both ways. I don’t think you can come here and tell us that you know that this is a good faith review but assert that you don’t have any basic information about what’s happening. Mr. Rigas, which branch of government has the power to decide how taxpayer money is spent? Is it the legislative branch, the executive branch, or the judicial branch?”
    RIGAS: “Thank you for the question, Senator. Congress has the power of the purse. The executive has the power to make sure the laws are faithfully implemented, and the courts arbitrate disputes between those two branches.”
    MURPHY: “So, if Congress has authorized an agency or a department, and has appropriated money with the caveat that the money shall be spent, does the administration have the obligation to spend that money in accordance with how Congress has appropriated the dollars?”
    RIGAS: “Senator, I’m not a lawyer but my understanding is the executive has a role in how those moneys are spent. So to the extent that the–”
    MURPHY: “I think Republicans and Democrats on this committee should care about the answer to this question. That’s a pretty easy one. If Congress has authorized a function, an agency or department, and has appropriated dollars with the word ‘shall,’ do you believe the executive branch can decide not to spend those dollars?”
    RIGAS: “Well I’m familiar with mandatory entitlement programs which have that language, and those are on autopilot, so–”
    MURPHY: “This is not an entitlement program. Let me give you an example. The National Endowment for Democracy is established by law. We appropriate every year, and we say that the dollars appropriated–in this case, $315 million–shall be spent. You are going to oversee spending at the Department of State. Do you believe that the executive branch could choose not to spend dollars that are appropriated by Congress with a ‘shall’ rather than a ‘may?’”
    RIGAS: “I don’t think so but I’m not the ultimate arbiter of that question. And how the money is spent–”
    MURPHY: “You are the arbiter of that question. You are actually being nominated for the job that would decide how those dollars are spent.”
    RIGAS: “I think the question at hand here is on what things is the money being spent, not whether it should be spent or not.”
    MURPHY: “No, we decide how the money is spent, and you’re supposed to execute it. If we say $315 million is to be spent at the National Endowment for Democracy, do you believe that you have the ability to deny that money to be spent on the functions that Congress appropriates? This is a really important question.”
    RIGAS: “I don’t think so, but I also think what’s at–”
    MURPHY: “So you don’t think so. So yes or no?”
    RIGAS: “I think that if that’s what the law says, then that is what needs to happen.”
    MURPHY: “Okay, thank you.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Family Caregivers

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins
    Click here to watch and here to download video of Senator Collins’ remarks on the Senate floor introducing the bill. Her remarks can be read in full here.
    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to support the health and wellbeing of family caregivers. The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 would reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Program through fiscal year 2030.
    One in five adults – 53 million people –in the United States provide long term care to persons who are aging, disabled, or chronically ill.  In Maine, there are 166,000 family caregivers who provide 155 million hours of care to loved ones each year. Additionally, there are more than 5 million children in the U.S. who provide care for aging grandparents, parents, or siblings with disabilities.  
    “Caregivers provide an estimated $600 billion in uncompensated care each year. Yet, an astounding 85 percent of caregivers have not received any respite services at all. I saw this in my own family, where my mother took care of my father who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for eight years. Respite care was almost nonexistent for her, other than that provided by family members,” said Senator Collins. “Respite care helps to reduce mental stress and physical health issues that caregivers may experience, keeping them healthy and families intact. This bill would help give family caregivers and their loved ones the support they need by ensuring that quality respite is available and accessible.”
    “I was proud to serve as the primary caregiver for my grandmother as she got older, which is why I understand firsthand the financial and emotional strain of taking care of a loved one,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m proud to work with Republicans and Democrats to deliver some much-needed relief and support for family caregivers so that when Americans step up to keep their loved ones safe and well at home, they can be confident we have their backs.”
    “While the benefits of family caregiving are plentiful, caregiving can take its toll. Respite—short-term care that offers individuals or family members temporary relief from the daily routine and stress of providing care—is a critical component to bolstering family stability and maintaining family caregiver health and well-being,” said Jill Kagan, MPH, Program Director of the ARCH National Respite Coalition. “We thank Senators Collins and Baldwin for their commitment to children and adults living with disabilities and chronic conditions, older adults in need of assistance and support, and the loved ones who care for them.”
    Specifically, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 would:
    Reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Program at current appropriations levels for five years (FY25-30); and
    Clarify that youth caregivers (those under 18 who are providing care or helping to provide care to family members) are eligible for the program.
    According to AARP, more than a third of family caregivers report wanting support like respite services, yet only 14 percent receive them, even as research indicates that caregivers who use respite have lower caregiver distress and better health and sense of well-being.
    Respite care provides temporary relief to caregivers from their ongoing responsibilities.  By protecting the health of caregivers, respite care decreases the need for professional long-term care and allows individuals who require care to remain at home. To date, 38 states have received funding through the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which provides competitive grants to states to establish or enhance statewide respite resources and help ensure that quality respite is available and accessible to all family caregivers.
    Senators Collins and Baldwin championed legislation in 2020 to authorize the Lifespan Respite Care Program through fiscal year 2024. The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 would reauthorize this programming through fiscal year 2030.
    In addition to the ARCH National Respite Coalition, this bill is endorsed by the Autism Society of America and the Alzheimer’s Association.
    The complete text of the bill can be read here. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Gaza: Deep concern for civilians as aid crossings remain shut

    Source: United Nations 2

    Humanitarian Aid

    UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday that the continued closure of key border crossings into Gaza is putting civilian lives at risk, just as they begin to recover from months of war, deprivation and hunger.

    Speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that the Kerem Shalom, Zikim and Erez crossings had remained closed for cargo for the third consecutive day, severely restricting the flow of humanitarian supplies into the devastated enclave.

    “The Israeli authorities have rejected our attempts to collect humanitarian supplies that crossed the Kerem Shalom border crossing before its closure,” he said, citing the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

    “Given the huge needs in Gaza, keeping the crossings closed will have devastating consequences,” he added, underscoring that Member States and those with influence must use all available means to ensure the ceasefire holds.

    Aid should not be used as ‘a weapon’: UNRWA chief

    Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), warned on Tuesday that Israel’s decision to halt aid should be reversed.

    “Humanitarian aid must continue to flow at scale similar to what we have seen over the past six weeks when the ceasefire began. This brought respite and relief to people in need,” he said in a post on the platform X.

    He noted that the vast majority of the people in Gaza rely on aid for their “sheer survival”, adding that water, medical care and electricity were essential to complement basic food assistance.

    “Aid and these basic services are non-negotiable. They must never be used as weapons of war,” Mr. Lazzarini stated.

    Services continue

    Despite the restrictions, UN agencies and humanitarian partners on the ground are working to sustain aid operations across the Gaza Strip, Mr. Dujarric said.

    On Monday, the dialysis unit at Al Rantisi Children’s Hospital in Gaza City resumed services on Tuesday, alongside a 25-bed in-patient unit. Paediatric services also resumed at the Indonesian Hospital in North Gaza.

    The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 29 child patients, along with 43 companions, were evacuated from Gaza to Jordan via Israel for specialized medical treatment. This marked the first WHO-supported medical evacuation to Jordan since the ceasefire began in January.

    Inside Gaza, WHO has also provided hygiene and sanitation supplies to thousands of women and girls, warning that the lack of access to clean water and sanitation could worsen mental health conditions for those who have been displaced.

    Escalation in the West Bank

    In the West Bank, Israeli military operations in Jenin have escalated, leading to more displacement and destruction, Mr. Dujarric reported.

    Israeli forces ordered residents in one part of Jenin city to evacuate their homes, displacing about 30 families “including at least three, who had been displaced previously,” he said.

    He added that Israeli forces used bulldozers, damaging infrastructure and causing power outages, while intensified access and movement restrictions to and from the city were also observed.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: State Highway 2 blocked, Clareville

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    State Highway 2 in Clareville is blocked after a vehicle hit a power pole, resulting in the pole and lines coming down across the road just north of Carterton.

    It happened about 9:15am, and fortunately no one was significantly injured.

    There are diversions in place off the highway and these are likely to remain in place until the afternoon.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Alan Wilson announces former assisted living facility employee sent to prison for stealing from residentRead More

    Source: US State of South Carolina

    (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that on March 3, 2025, Rebecca Jean Workman, 48 years old, of Hickory Grove, S.C. pleaded guilty in Lancaster County on Chester County indictments to one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult {43-35-85(D)}, one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent Value more than $2,000 but less than $5,000 {16-13-0230(A)}, and one count of Financial Transaction Card Fraud value more than $500 in six months. The Honorable Grace G. Knie presided over the hearing. Workman was sentenced to five years in prison, suspended to the service of three years active time in the South Carolina Department of Corrections, followed by five years of probation. Workman is also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,418.97, and she is to have no contact with the victims. The sentences are to run concurrently.

    A Vulnerable Adult and Medicaid Provider Fraud (VAMPF) investigation revealed that on or about October 3, 2023, Workman, while employed at Palmetto Village, was entrusted with the victim’s funds and fraudulently converted those funds through multiple ATM withdrawals and debit card transactions for her own use. During the time of the alleged misconduct, the victim, a vulnerable adult under South Carolina law, resided at Palmetto Village in Chester County. The facility reported the activity to VAMPF. 

    Pursuant to federal regulations, the VAMPF has authority over Medicaid provider fraud and the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals residing in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. 

    The South Carolina Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, dba VAMPF, receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $2,889,252 for federal fiscal year 2025. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $963,084 for FFY 2025, is funded by South Carolina.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Punnichy — Punnichy RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing 44-year-old male

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On February 27, 2025, Punnichy RCMP received a report of a missing 44-year-old male, Jarod Norton.

    Jarod was last seen by loved ones around February 8, 2025 on Muskowekwan First Nation.

    Jarod is described as:

    • Eye colour: brown
    • Hair colour and style: brown, short
    • Other descriptors: scar on his neck, ‘Norton’ tattooed on his arm

    Jarod is known to travel to the Regina and Saskatoon areas, but his current whereabouts are unknown.

    If you have seen Jarod or know where he is, contact Punnichy RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Waskesiu — Waskesiu RCMP asks public for help identifying suspect

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On August 31, 2024, Waskesiu RCMP received a report of a sexual assault.

    Investigation determined a male approached a female in a washroom at the beach in Waskesiu during the late evening hours and attempted to sexually assault her. The woman was able to escape. She did not report physical injuries to police.

    Waskesiu RCMP has been investigating this incident since and is now asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.

    He is described as an Asian male between 16 and 21 years old, with a medium complexion and straight dark hair, which came approximately halfway down his forehead.

    He is approximately 5’5″ to 5’7″ tall with a small build.

    He was wearing black Crocs, grey socks, baggy black jeans or cargo pants, a woven fabric belt with a silver metal buckle, a light grey or white shirt and an oversize grey zip-up hoodie he was wearing half off his shoulders.

    If you have information about this incident, think you know who the suspect may be, or saw the suspect in Waskesiu in late August/early September 2024, contact Waskesiu RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: 3D Systems to Attend Cantor Global Technology Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ROCK HILL, S.C., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that the Company will participate in the Cantor Global Technology Conference on March 11, 2025.

    President and CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Graves will participate in a fireside chat at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will participate in individual meetings alongside members of the Company’s leadership team throughout the day.

    A live webcast of the conference presentation will be available on 3D Systems’ Investor Relations page. The link will be live just prior to the start of the event and will be available for on-demand viewing approximately 24 hours after the event is complete. The webcast recording will be available for a limited time following the conference.

    About 3D Systems
    More than 35 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction – empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.

    Investor Contact: investor.relations@3dsystems.com
    Media Contact: press@3dsystems.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Nasdaq Reports February 2025 Volumes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported monthly volumes for February 2025 on its Investor Relations website. A data sheet showing this information can be found at: http://ir.nasdaq.com/financials/volume-statistics.

    About Nasdaq

    Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions, and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    Information set forth in this communication contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Nasdaq cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to (i) projections relating to our future financial results, total shareholder returns, growth, trading volumes, products and services, ability to transition to new business models, taxes and achievement of synergy targets, (ii) statements about the closing or implementation dates and benefits of certain acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic, restructuring, technology, de-leveraging and capital allocation initiatives, (iii) statements about our integrations of our recent acquisitions, (iv) statements relating to any litigation or regulatory or government investigation or action to which we are or could become a party, and (v) other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq’s control. These factors include, but are not limited to, Nasdaq’s ability to implement its strategic initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition, and other factors detailed in Nasdaq’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q which are available on Nasdaq’s investor relations website at http://ir.nasdaq.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Nasdaq undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Media Relations Contacts:

    Nick Jannuzzi
    +1.973.760.1741
    Nicholas.Jannuzzi@Nasdaq.com

    Nick Eghtessad
    +1.929.996.8894
    Nick.Eghtessad@Nasdaq.com

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Ato Garrett
    +1.212.401.8737
    Ato.Garrett@Nasdaq.com

    -NDAQF-

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  • MIL-OSI: Definitive Healthcare Corp. reports inducement grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Definitive Healthcare (Nasdaq: DH), an industry leader in healthcare commercial intelligence, today announced that in connection with the hiring of two senior leaders, the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of Definitive Healthcare’s Board of Directors granted inducement awards. The Committee granted Kate Hastings, Definitive Healthcare’s new Chief Customer Officer an inducement award consisting of 172,414 time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) effective March 3, 2025 and granted Benjamin Graboske, Definitive Healthcare’s new EVP, Technology, Engineering and Chief Data Officer an inducement award consisting of 1,018,330 time-based RSUs, effective March 3, 2025. Each of these awards was individually negotiated and was granted as an inducement material to Ms. Hastings’ and Mr. Graboske’s respective commencement of employment with Definitive Healthcare in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

    Each of the awards is subject to the terms and conditions of Definitive Healthcare’s 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”) and the terms and conditions of an applicable award agreement covering the grant.

    Ms. Hastings’ RSUs will vest as follows, subject to Ms. Hastings’ continued employment through each such date: (i) 25% will vest on February 1, 2026; (ii) the remainder will vest in quarterly installments equal to 6.25% of the total RSUs over the subsequent 3 years, until fully vested.

    Mr. Graboske’s RSUs will vest as follows, subject to Mr. Graboske’s continued employment through each such date: (i) 25% will vest on April 1, 2026; (ii) the remainder will vest in quarterly installments equal to 6.25% of the total RSUs over the subsequent 3 years, until fully vested.

    About Definitive Healthcare

    At Definitive Healthcare, our passion is to transform data, analytics, and expertise into healthcare commercial intelligence. We help clients uncover the right markets, opportunities, and people, so they can shape tomorrow’s healthcare industry. Our SaaS platform creates new paths to commercial success in the healthcare market, so companies can identify where to go next. Learn more at definitivehc.com.

    Investor Contact:
    Brian Denyeau
    ICR for Definitive Healthcare
    brian.denyeau@icrinc.com 
    646-277-1251

    Media Contact:
    Bethany Swackhamer
    bswackhamer@definitivehc.com 

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  • MIL-OSI: Enstar Completes Previously Announced Transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”) (Nasdaq: ESGR) announced today its Lloyd’s syndicate (“Syndicate 2008”), managed by Enstar Managing Agency Limited, has completed the previously announced transaction with Atrium Syndicate 609, managed by Atrium Underwriters Limited.

    Under the terms of the loss portfolio transfer agreement, Atrium Syndicate 609 ceded net loss reserves of approximately $196 million, based on Atrium’s carried reserves as at Q3 2024, to Enstar’s Syndicate 2008. The reinsurance relates to business underwritten in the 2023 and prior years of account, with all claims handling transferring to Syndicate 2008.

    Completion of the transaction followed receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of various other closing conditions.

    About Enstar

    Enstar is a NASDAQ-listed leading global insurance group that offers innovative capital release solutions through its network of group companies in Bermuda, the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and other international locations. A market leader in completing legacy acquisitions, Enstar has acquired more than 120 companies and portfolios since its formation in 2001. For further information about Enstar, see www.enstargroup.com.

    Contact:

    For Enstar:
    For Investors: Matthew Kirk (investor.relations@enstargroup.com)
    For Media: Jenna Kerr (communications@enstargroup.com)

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  • MIL-OSI: Greystone Housing Impact Investors Files Form 10-K and Issues Investor Schedule K-1s 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OMAHA, Neb., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP, a Delaware limited partnership, (NYSE: GHI) (the “Partnership”) today announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2025.  A copy of this Form 10-K is available on the Partnership’s website at www.ghiinvestors.com/sec-filings/annual-reports. The Partnership’s unitholders may receive a hard copy of the Form 10-K free of charge upon request to the Partnership’s Investor Services department at (855) 428-2951.

    The Partnership also announced that investors may now access their Tax Year 2024 Schedule K-1 forms using the Tax Package Support website at www.taxpackagesupport.com/greystone. Investors with existing access to Tax Package Support can access their Partnership Schedule K-1 information using their existing accounts. Investors needing to set up an account can do so by clicking on the “Sign Up” link. Tax Package Support representatives are available to assist users at (833) 608-3512. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm CST.

    In addition to being available electronically, paper copies of investor Tax Year 2024 Schedule K-1 forms will be printed and mailed to investor addresses on file unless the investor has chosen paperless delivery through the Tax Package Support website.

    Further information can be found on the “K-1 Information” page of the Partnership’s website at www.ghiinvestors.com/resources/k-1-information. You may also contact the Partnership’s Investor Services department at (855) 428-2951 or via email at ghiK1s@greyco.com.

    About Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP

    Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP was formed in 1998 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the primary purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise dealing with a portfolio of mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing for affordable multifamily, seniors and student housing properties. The Partnership is pursuing a business strategy of acquiring additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments on a leveraged basis. The Partnership expects and believes the interest earned on these mortgage revenue bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The Partnership seeks to achieve its investment growth strategy by investing in additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments as permitted by its Second Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, dated December 5, 2022, taking advantage of attractive financing structures available in the securities market, and entering into interest rate risk management instruments. Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP press releases are available at www.ghiinvestors.com.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    Information contained in this press release contains “forward-looking statements,” which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks involving current maturities of our financing arrangements and our ability to renew or refinance such maturities, fluctuations in short-term interest rates, collateral valuations, mortgage revenue bond investment valuations and overall economic and credit market conditions. For a further list and description of such risks, see the reports and other filings made by the Partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. The Partnership disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Karen Marotta
    Greystone
    212-896-9149
    Karen.Marotta@greyco.com

    INVESTOR CONTACT:
    Andy Grier
    Investors Relations
    402-952-1235

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Time of use charging Bill passes first reading

    Source: New Zealand Government

    A Bill to reduce travel times, increase efficiency, and help boost economic growth and productivity on our busiest roads has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. 
    “Being stuck in traffic is a waste of time and money. In any given peak hour traffic jam there are people stressed about running late for work, parents trying to get the kids to school on time, couriers and truckies getting frustrated as their runs get further and further behind time, and tradies losing money because they can’t get to as many jobs on time,” Mr Bishop says.

    “Congestion is a tax on time and productivity, and New Zealanders are very over having to pay it.

    “A report released by Auckland Council today shows that by 2026, traffic congestion will cost Auckland $2.6 billion per year, and that Aucklanders already sit in traffic for 29 million hours per year, which averages out to 17 lost and wasted hours per Aucklander. 

    “Frankly, no-one running a business or juggling work and family can afford to lose 17 hours of potentially productive time. 

    “Modelling shows that successful time of use charging – charging motorists to travel on certain roads at peak times – will encourage people to change the time or mode of travel, and could reduce congestion by up to 8-12 per cent at peak times.

    “Successive governments and a select committee inquiry in 2021 have all agreed that time of use charging is something we need to do to reduce congestion. This Government is getting on with it.
    “The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill will enable the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and local authorities to develop charging schemes for our most congested roads.  
    “The Bill requires NZTA to lead the design of schemes in partnership with local councils to ensure motorists benefit from the design of the schemes across their region’s roading network. 
    “By enabling local solutions within a nationally consistent framework, we are tackling network productivity head-on while enhancing economic productivity and quality of life for all New Zealanders.
    “The legislation is not about raising revenue but maximising the efficiency of the roading network. Any revenue that is collected will first be used to pay for the scheme’s costs and then reinvested to improve transport in the region. 
    “While time of use schemes will help manage congestion and increase productivity in our cities, it is not a standalone solution. The Government will continue to prioritise investment in growing and maintaining our transport network, including through the Roads of National Significance and Regional Significance, and major public transport projects, to enable Kiwis and freight get to where they need to go, quickly and safely.”
    Enabling time of use schemes is a commitment under the National-ACT Coalition Agreement, and the first reading of the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill was an action in the Government’s 2025 Quarter 1 Action Plan.
    The Bill will be referred to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee where the public will have an opportunity to make submissions. The Government intends to pass the legislation before the end of 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Taxpayers filing their own returns can get free help using IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon at Cornelius Public Library March 13

    Source: US State of Oregon

    axpayers filing their own 2024 income tax returns can get free assistance using the new combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon when Oregon Department of Revenue volunteers visit the Cornelius Public Library March 13.

    Help will be available at the library, located at ​1355 N Barlow Street in Cornelius, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    The IRS estimates that 3,300 people in Cornelius are eligible to use IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon.

    Before arriving at the library, taxpayers should:

    Videos are also available to show how to use IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon and taxpayers can find more information on the department’s Free Direct File assistance at local libraries webpage.

    Taxpayers should bring the following information with them to the library.

    Identification documents

    • Social security card or ITIN for everyone on your tax return
    • Government picture ID for taxpayer and spouse if filing jointly (such as driver’s license or passport)

    Common income and tax documents

    • Forms W2 (wages from a job)
    • Forms 1099 (other kinds of income)
    • Form SSA-1099 (Social Security Benefits)

    Optional documents

    • Canceled check or bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit
    • Last year’s tax return

    IRS Direct File does not support all return types. Specifically, taxpayers with dividends reported on Form 1099-DIV and capital gains or losses are not eligible to use IRS Direct File.

    Taxpayers who aren’t eligible to use IRS Direct File can find other free options and free assistances sites on the agency’s website. Those who can’t use IRS Direct File to file their federal return can still use Direct File Oregon to file their state return.

    The department believes that helping taxpayers file their own returns using direct file will help maximize the number of Oregonians who choose to use the new free option and make it possible for many who don’t have a filing requirement to file and claim significant federal and state tax credits for low-income families, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. The IRS estimates that nearly 25 percent of eligible Oregon taxpayers are not claiming the EITC. One Oregon organization says that added up to almost $100 million in unclaimed credits in 2020.

    Taxpayers can sign up for the new “Oregon Tax Tips” direct email newsletter to keep up with information about tax return filing and how to claim helpful tax credits.

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  • MIL-OSI: ARB IOT GROUP LIMITED SECURES ORDER WORTH APPROXIMATELY US$45 MILLION FOR AI DATA CENTRE SERVER SOLUTION

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARB IOT Group Limited (“ARB IOT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARBB) today announced that it has, through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, ARB IOT Group Sdn Bhd, signed an artificial intelligence (AI) Products Supply Agreement with Gajah Kapitalan Sdn Bhd (“GKSB”), an entity dedicated to empowering Malaysian businesses through technological innovation, with a focus on delivering advanced computing systems for enterprises, research institutions and developers in Malaysia. This agreement paves the way for ARB IOT to supply 500 units of state-of-the-art ARB-222 AI servers (“AI Products”) to provide high-performance immersible computer servers to GKSB in a deal valued at approximately US$45.0 million.

    This milestone highlights ARB IOT’s commitment to expanding its presence in the rapidly growing data center sector. By tapping into the rising demand for digital assets and leveraging its expertise in AI server solutions, the Company is strategically positioned to seize new opportunities driven by the latest advancements in AI, fostering sustainable growth and value creation for its stakeholders.

    Dato’ Sri Liew Kok Leong, CEO of ARB IOT expressed, “Our collaboration with GKSB strengthen our mission to provide leading-edge AI server solutions and to deliver significant cost savings and operational efficiencies to the customers. Such order represents a significant milestone for the Company and highlights the growing demand for the AI Products. This not only strengthens our collaboration but also drives our continued growth and expansion in the market.

    As we carry out this agreement with GKSB, our commitment to excellence and innovation remains unwavering. The trust placed in ARB IOT to deliver these state-of-the-art AI Products reflects our shared dedication to enhancing the operational capabilities”.

    Muhammad Badrun Almuhaimin Bin Baharon, Director of GKSB emphasised, “We look forward to enhancing our technological capabilities and providing valuable market insights that will enable ARB IOT to better serve the needs of our target audience where AI is universally accessible, leading to diverse applications and breakthroughs across industries”.

    About GKSB
    GKSB is dedicated to empowering Malaysian businesses through technological innovation, focusing on delivering advanced computing systems for enterprises, research institutions and developers.

    About ARB IOT Group Limited
    ARB IOT Group Limited is a provider of complete solutions to clients for the integration of Internet of Things (“IoT”) systems and devices from designing to project deployment. We offer a wide range of IoT systems as well as provide customers a substantial range of services such as system integration and system support service. We deliver holistic solutions with full turnkey deployment from designing, installation, testing, precommissioning, and commissioning of various IoT systems and devices as well as integration of automated systems, including installation of wire and wireless and mechatronic works.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, such as statements regarding our estimated future results of operations and financial position, our strategy and plans, and our objectives or goals, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Our actual results may differ materially or perhaps significantly from those discussed herein, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including, but not limited to, those that we discussed or referred to in the Company’s disclosure documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F as well as in our other reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forwardlooking statements, other than as required by applicable law.

    For further information, please contact:
    ARB IOT Group Limited
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: contact@arbiotgroup.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Enterprises Strengthens Executive Leadership to Drive Growth in American-Made Energy Storage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EDISON, N.J., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”), America’s leading innovator in designing, manufacturing, and providing zinc-based long duration energy storage (LDES) systems sourced and manufactured in the United States, today announced two leadership appointments that will further support its growth strategy and strengthen its market position. Effective March 5, 2025, Nathan Kroeker will transition from his current Chief Financial Officer role to become Eos’ Chief Commercial Officer. In conjunction with this strategic transition, the Company has appointed Eric Javidi as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive investing, operating and organizational leadership experience in the energy and energy infrastructure spaces.

    “Over the past two years, Nathan secured over $850 million in transformative financing, positioning Eos for significant operational expansion. His prior experience as CEO, where he successfully led an energy trading and marketing company operating assets like those of our customers, gives him a unique understanding of both the complexities of the industry and the evolving needs of customers,” said Joe Mastrangelo, Eos Chief Executive Officer. “Nathan’s background as Chief Financial Officer gives him a unique advantage in understanding both the financial and commercial landscapes of the industry, allowing him to create customer-centric solutions that are not only impactful, but also financially sustainable.”

    Kroeker will be responsible for expanding into new geographies, driving customer project financing, and ensuring that Eos’ offering is aligned with the diverse needs of its customer base. His expertise will help guide the Company’s growth by strengthening customer relationships and bankability, providing financing solutions, and positioning Eos as the preferred partner in long duration energy storage.

    “I am also very pleased to welcome Eric Javidi as our next Chief Financial Officer,” continued Mastrangelo. “Eric brings over 15 years of experience within the energy and energy infrastructure space, having held a variety of executive roles in both the public and private sectors. His extensive experience as a strategic leader will be invaluable as we scale our company. He has a proven track record of driving performance and growth through strategic decision making and tactical capital allocation decisions. His leadership will be crucial in maximizing profitability and shareholder value.”

    Javidi is an experienced executive with extensive industry experience having previously served as Managing Partner and Co-head of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, LP’s (“Kayne Anderson”) Energy Infrastructure strategy. In addition to his six years at Kayne Anderson, Javidi has served in C-suite executive roles for several public and private companies, including as the Chief Financial Officer of Archaea Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LFG) and CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL), and as President and CEO of Southcross Holdings LP. Additionally, he has provided ongoing strategic consulting services to some of the world’s largest infrastructure private equity firms related to their energy transition investments and strategies. Javidi began his career as an investment banker at Lehman Brothers, Barclays and UBS and holds an MBA from Duke University.

    “These two appointments are vital to our continued success,” added Mastrangelo. “Nathan’s transition to Chief Commercial Officer and the addition of Eric as Chief Financial Officer bring two uniquely qualified executives to key roles in the Company. Together, they will lead our efforts to scale operations, profitability and achieving long-term strategic growth in American-made energy storage.”

    “I am thrilled to be part of such an innovative and dynamic team and organization,” said Javidi. “With the energy storage market rapidly evolving to longer duration storage, Joe’s leadership and ability to execute, in addition to the world-class strategic partnership with Cerberus, it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Eos. I look forward to leveraging my experience to support the Company’s growth, drive value creation and help position Eos for both near-term and long-term success. With Nathan in his new role as Chief Commercial Officer, Eos is poised to enhance both our financial strength and our customer focused approach as we expand our domestic and international footprint and deliver industry-leading solutions.”

    This leadership change comes at a pivotal time as Eos continues to focus on expanding its presence in the fast-growing long duration energy storage market that require increased access to financing options that enable customers to adopt innovative technologies with greater ease and accessibility.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.


    Forward-Looking Statements

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expected revenue, for the fiscal years December 31, 2025, our path to profitability and strategic outlook, statements regarding orders backlog and opportunity pipeline, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to increase product volume on our state-of-the-art manufacturing line, statements regarding our future expansion and its impact on our ability to scale up operations, statements regarding our expectation that we can continue to strengthen our overall supply chain, statements regarding our expectation that our new comprehensive insurance program will provide increased operational and economic certainty, statements that refer to the delayed draw term loan with Cerberus, milestones thereunder and the anticipated use of proceeds, statements that refer to outlook, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.

    Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: changes adversely affecting the business in which we are engaged; our ability to forecast trends accurately; our ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness; our ability to achieve the operational milestones on the delayed draw term loan; our ability to raise financing in the future; risks associated with the credit agreement with Cerberus, including risks of default, dilution of outstanding Common Stock, consequences for failure to meet milestones and contractual lockup of shares; our customers’ ability to secure project financing; the amount of final tax credits available to our customers or to Eos pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act; the timing and availability of future funding under the Department of Energy Loan Facility; our ability to continue to develop efficient manufacturing processes to scale and to forecast related costs and efficiencies accurately; fluctuations in our revenue and operating results; competition from existing or new competitors; our ability to convert firm order backlog and pipeline to revenue; risks associated with security breaches in our information technology systems; risks related to legal proceedings or claims; risks associated with evolving energy policies in the United States and other countries and the potential costs of regulatory compliance; risks associated with changes to the U.S. trade environment; our ability to maintain the listing of our shares of common stock on NASDAQ; our ability to grow our business and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain our management and key employees; risks related to the adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflationary pressures and increased interest rates; risk from supply chain disruptions and other impacts of geopolitical conflict; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Eos may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; other factors beyond our control; risks related to adverse changes in general economic conditions; and other risks and uncertainties.

    The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties, and factors, including those more fully described in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in the subsequent periodic and current reports and other filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks and uncertainties may emerge that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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  • MIL-OSI: Cipher Mining Announces February 2025 Operational Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today released its unaudited production and operations update for February 2025.

    Key Highlights

    Key Metrics February 2025
    BTC Mined1 180
    BTC Sold 235
    BTC Held2 1,032
    Deployed Mining Rigs 75,000
    Month End Operating Hashrate (EH/s) 13.5
    Month End Fleet Efficiency (J/TH) 18.9
     
    1 Includes February power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to 4 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $86,154) and 24 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership
    2 Includes ~394 BTC pledged as collateral
     

    Management Commentary for February

    Cipher delivered strong production in February despite a brief, planned shutdown at our Odessa site for annual high-voltage electrical maintenance. The work was completed promptly and successfully, thanks to our well-organized and disciplined Operations team. As a reminder, Cipher reported earnings on February 25th. A webcast replay is available from the investor relations section of Cipher’s website at https://investors.ciphermining.com.

    Bitcoin Production and Operations Updates for February 2025

    Cipher produced ~1801 BTC in February. As part of its regular treasury management process, Cipher sold ~235 BTC in February, ending the month with a balance of ~1,0322 BTC.

    Recent arrival of the first substation transformer at our Black Pearl site.

    About Cipher

    Cipher is focused on the development and operation of industrial-scale data centers for bitcoin mining and HPC hosting. Cipher aims to be a market leader in innovation, including in bitcoin mining growth, data center construction and as a hosting partner to the world’s largest HPC companies. To learn more about Cipher, please visit https://www.ciphermining.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws of the United States. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Any statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, such as, statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding its planned business model and strategy, its bitcoin mining and HPC data center development, timing and likelihood of success, capacity, functionality and timing of operation of data centers, expectations regarding the operations of data centers, potential strategic initiatives, such as joint ventures and partnerships, and management plans and objectives, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “future,” “forecasts,” “opportunity,” “predicts,” “potential,” “would,” “will likely result,” “continue,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).

    These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Cipher and its management, are inherently uncertain. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: volatility in the price of Cipher’s securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and regulated industry in which Cipher operates, Cipher’s evolving business model and strategy and efforts it may make to modify aspects of its business model or engage in various strategic initiatives, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Cipher’s business, and the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and to identify and realize additional opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Cipher’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 25, 2025, and in Cipher’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Cipher assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Website Disclosure

    The company maintains a dedicated investor website at https://investors.ciphermining.com/ (“Investors’ Website”). Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible through the Investors Website. Cipher uses its Investors’ Website as a distribution channel of material information about the Company, including through press releases, investor presentations, reports and notices of upcoming events. Cipher intends to utilize its Investors’ Website as a channel of distribution to reach public investors and as a means of disclosing material non-public information for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. In addition, you may sign up to automatically receive email alerts and other information about the Company by visiting the “Email Alerts” option under the Investors Resources section of Cipher’s Investors’ Website and submitting your email address.

    Contacts:
    Investor Contact:
    Courtney Knight
    Head of Investor Relations at Cipher Mining
    courtney.knight@ciphermining.com

    Media Contact:
    Ryan Dicovitsky / Kendal Till
    Dukas Linden Public Relations
    CipherMining@DLPR.com

    1 Includes February power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to 4 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $86,154) and 24 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership

    2 Includes ~394 BTC pledged as collateral

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8bcd4ca3-6a06-49de-946c-d2b4de457bf0

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Beyond the garage: How important are spaces to business creation?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Etienne Capron, Postdoctoral fellow, HEC Montréal

    Cities, and on a smaller scale, neighbourhoods and meeting places, play a significant role in promoting innovation. (Shutterstock)

    There is an enduring myth that many technological innovations have come out of garages, bedrooms and basements.

    One of the most famous garages is the one at Steve Jobs’ parents’ house where he was rumoured to have designed the Apple I computer, along with Steve Wozniak and some colleagues. The myth was so persistent, that the garage was designated as a site of historical importance in 2013. It was a similar story for the founders of Google, who set up their first offices in an actual garage in Menlo Park in San Jose, Calif.

    Then there was William Hewlett and David Packard, who developed a low-distortion frequency oscillator in their garage in Palo Alto, before going on to found the information technology company HP Inc. One of their first customers was Walt Disney, who used it for the sound in his 1940 film Fantasia.

    The garage is an important site in the founding myths of many entrepreneurial adventures. Before a company becomes successful, where it starts out is as important as the visionaries who invest in it. And in addition to the specific space of the garage, the surrounding urban environment is also important. What a city offers, and the way it is organized, both contribute to innovation.

    This article is part of our series Our cities from yesterday to tomorrow. Urban life is going through many transformations, each with cultural, economic, social – and, in this election year, political – implications. To shed light on these diverse issues, The Conversation Canada is inviting researchers to discuss the current state of our cities.

    Multiplicity of creative spaces

    There are many spaces specifically designed to support entrepreneurship today, including incubators, accelerators and collaborative workspaces. In addition to providing a place to work, these spaces facilitate both networking with potential partners and access to business opportunities.

    It is also interesting to note how these creative spaces have multiplied in most cities, sometimes with a specialization. They can be found in the fields of health, social innovation and digital technologies.

    The Apple garage, located in Steve Jobs’s childhood home, was a meeting place for Apple’s founders.
    (Shutterstock)

    Yet, as important as they may be for some players, these spaces are not the only factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success. Other places, sometimes unexpected, such as the fast food restaurant where Nvidia was born or the Californian saunas that have replaced luxury hotels for business meetings between investors and entrepreneurs, also contribute to the creation and development of new companies. Nor can the success of an entrepreneurial venture be explained by a single place.

    That raises the question: what do we know about how cities, and the variety of places within them, affect the development of entrepreneurial capacity?

    As a postdoctoral researcher at HEC Montréal (MOSAIC) and a professor of innovation management at the IAE Nantes University, respectively, we have explored this question as part of our research in innovation management, particularly in a recent piece of research.

    The city, an ecosystem

    Research has long focused on specific types of places. The aim is both to understand what happens there and to extract lessons that can be replicated elsewhere. Accessing a shared workspace offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to socialize. This was also the great promise of the American company WeWork: to be a member of a community.



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    WeWork : chute d’une entreprise ou fin du coworking ?

    Specific technologies or tools for prototyping can be found in a fab lab or a collaborative manufacturing workshop. Presenting your project to investors is easier from an incubator or accelerator. For example, by presenting a project at Y-Combinator in California, an accelerator renowned for supporting promising projects, entrepreneurs know they’ll get noticed by investors.

    Similarly, it is easier to meet potential partners or pick up on the latest trends in a market or technologies by spending the evening in a trendy café or bar. Informal exchanges are easier there and these play a big role in the entrepreneurial dynamics of a territory.

    WeWork shared office space in Two Summerlin, Nevada, USA.
    (Shutterstock)

    And then, quite simply, where does the initial idea come from? As the American columnist and writer Steven Johnson shows through the examples of Gutenberg and Darwin, it is clear this often happens at odd times and in unusual places.

    As a result, whether innovators are entrepreneurs, artists or scientists, it is unlikely that all the resources they require will be available to everyone, all the time, in one place.

    As the American urban planner and sociologist Jane Jacobs so aptly put it, individuals experience the city. They do not got to a single place: they visit or pass by a variety of places, each of which, in its own way, can nurture the creativity and career of an entrepreneur. Our research reveals that it is above all the combination of a city’s places – their diversity of size, function, purpose and location – that produces entrepreneurial capacity.

    Observing artists to better understand entrepreneurship

    Let’s take the example of creators who produce projection mapping works in Montréal. Thanks to a six-month survey of 21 Montréal artists, we were able to show the heterogeneity of places they visited regularly throughout the process of creation and development.

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    Our study led to two main conclusions.

    Firstly, depending on the profile of individuals and their creative approach, the places they visit regularly are different, and sometimes distinctive. This is the case, for example, of an artist who benefits from a residency in a printing workshop to create a projection on fabrics. It is also the case of a designer who goes to a fab lab to experiment with sensors.

    This suggests that there are specific trajectories for each individual, and therefore, no single path that leads to innovation.

    The need for structuring places

    Secondly, this observation suggests that the convergence around certain places does not owe to chance: multiple resources, sometimes crucial for recognition in a field, are mobilized there.

    For example, many of the artists in our study regularly visited Montréal’s Society for Arts and Technology (SAT), a renowned meeting place that has helped the careers of many artists. The artists we met go there to take courses, attend shows, and meet musicians with whom they may eventually collaborate.

    That’s how a venue’s reputation is built. As we have shown, this can become essential at a particular stage of the entrepreneur’s journey.

    But before or after this stage, other places may be more beneficial.

    In fact, depending on the phase of the innovation project, the types of places visited and their number vary greatly. So, since needs are different, the capacity to innovate depends on the places and possibilities that exist in a city. For example, Montréal’s diverse cultural offerings, with its artist-run centres and performance halls, strongly inspire projection mapping artists.

    Workshops are obviously important places for experimentation and creation, but they are only used when a prototype or final work is being produced.

    The territory of innovation

    In a more global context, where there are many technological, societal and environmental challenges, innovations are necessary.

    Ideas and entrepreneurs are essential to make innovation happen. Entrepreneurs need skills and financial resources. They need to be part of collectives and communities. But also, and perhaps even above all, they need to be in territories that offer a wide range of places where they can take advantage of complementary resources to carry out their projects.

    The city as a whole, and on a smaller scale, its neighbourhoods, are the melting pot from which ideas circulate and mix, where projects mature and take shape. The urban morphology, which can be seen as a particular arrangement of places and transport or travel infrastructures, then becomes a new deciding factor in entrepreneurial capacity.

    Les auteurs ne travaillent pas, ne conseillent pas, ne possèdent pas de parts, ne reçoivent pas de fonds d’une organisation qui pourrait tirer profit de cet article, et n’ont déclaré aucune autre affiliation que leur organisme de recherche.

    – ref. Beyond the garage: How important are spaces to business creation? – https://theconversation.com/beyond-the-garage-how-important-are-spaces-to-business-creation-250130

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Bill Gates’ origin story describes a life of privilege, exposing the DNA of some of the tech industry’s problems

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dana McKay, Associate Dean, Interaction, Technology and Information, RMIT University

    Bill Gates, cofounder of Microsoft, is one of the world’s richest men. He is also a highly controversial figure.

    On one hand, he contributes to social, medical and environmental causes through his foundation, making grants worth more than US$77 billion ($A123 billion) from its inception to the end of 2023. On the other, he has confirmed associations with Jeffrey Epstein and was the subject of spurious COVID conspiracy theories.

    Even Gates’ Microsoft days were controversial. Under his leadership, Microsoft became the first tech giant, but Gates has been repeatedly described as ruthless, both personally and professionally.

    Review: Source Code, My Beginnings – Bill Gates (Penguin)

    He was accused by his late long-term friend and business partner Paul Allen, of canvassing ways to dilute Allen’s shares in Microsoft when the latter was undergoing treatment for lymphoma. Gates reportedly apologised to Allen, and they repaired their relationship, and were on good terms by the time Allen died.

    Still, as a leader, his style has been characterised by some who worked with him in the 1980s and 1990s as bullying. (Gates’ spokesperson has denied he mistreated employees.)

    Childhood

    In Source Code, Gates sets out to tell his own story, and the story of the birth of the tech industry.

    His parents were the children of hardworking strugglers. His father, Bill Senior, was educated as a lawyer on the GI bill; his mother, Mary, was, according to Gates, an innovative and engaged homemaker, who later shattered glass ceilings.

    Born in 1955 Gates describes himself as the kind of kid his mother had to warn his preschool teachers about. He responded to not knowing how to fit in with other kids by becoming a class clown, and was pushed by his mother to relate to other adults.


    He was introduced to mathematics by his maternal grandmother, a Christian Scientist and a card sharp. She played assiduously with her grandchildren. She did not believe in losing to them deliberately. Through cards, Gates learned two key lessons: that you can learn the mathematics of a problem, and that practising a skill will hone it.

    His relationship with his father was loving and respectful, but his relationship with his mother was more fraught. She encouraged him, but he resented her expectation that he live up to social mores so much that peace had to be brokered by a family therapist.

    The privilege of private school

    Gates was sent to a private school for boys, and his stories about Lakeside School in Seattle are probably the most engaging segment of the book. It was at Lakeside that he learned to apply himself academically, after his class-clown act failed to impress. There, he also met Allen, who would become co-founder of Microsoft, and got his hands on his first computer.

    In the late 1960s and early 1970s, computer time was charged by the minute. Gates used lucky connections and his entreprenurial spirit to get a job coding, so he could do more of what he loved. This was how he clocked up 500 hours coding before he left high school, a mean feat even by today’s standards.

    Gates describes a degree of freedom almost unimaginable in today’s regimented education system. He had access to the computer lab at all hours and was able to take an entire semester off to code.

    He continued his elite education at Harvard. Eventually, he chose to major in applied mathematics, partly because it gave him some of the same freedom he had been accustomed to. He soon realised he was not the best at pure mathematics, as he had anticipated.

    Gates again got early access to computers at Harvard. He used this access to build his first microprocessor software (“Micro-Soft”), with Allen, which he and Allen sold to a company called MITS in 1975.

    He was sanctioned by Harvard for this project. Their computers were not supposed to be for commercial use. He was also bringing non-students into the lab.

    At this point, aged 19, he decided to take a semester off to focus on his business.

    But they stole my software!

    In 1975 Gates went to work with MITS, the company that built the first desktop computer, where he expanded his software.

    The first version of this software was literally stolen at a trade fair, reducing Microsoft’s profits and creating a rift between Gates and many of the hobbyists who were using this software

    Gates believed that software should be paid for; many of the hobbyists believed software should be free and open source.

    Gates describes the head of MITS, Ed Roberts, as loud and somewhat mercurial, an irony that is not lost as we read Gates’ letters to his friends and business partners, in whom he is frequently disappointed.

    Eventually, the relationship with MITS broke down. MITS failed to meet the terms of its contract to promote and license Gates’s software.

    The end of this contract left Gates free to sell his software to a range of companies, including Apple and Texas Instruments. A legal judgement confirmed MITS had not fulfilled its contract to Microsoft, and that Microsoft had full ownership of its software and the right to sell it. This judgement is probably the foundation of the for-profit software industry.

    In early adulthood, Gates already showed little respect for other people and social norms. He describes subscribing to the ideology of the lone genius, being arrested for speeding (where the famous mugshot of him comes from), and even joyriding on parked bulldozers.

    This section of the book is probably the least readable. It presents a limited account of an exciting time in computing. Steven Levy’s Hackers is a great alternative account.

    The DNA of computer programs

    The “source code” is the DNA of the computer programs we use. Gates’ book sets out the source code of Microsoft, as a company, and in many ways, of the tech industry as a business.

    Gates created not just Microsoft, but arguably an entire industry: selling software. His book describes the unique set of personal characteristics that made him the right person for this (single minded focus, which Gates attributes to likely autism, and a willingness to ignore all other considerations to get the job done).

    It also describes a lucky set of circumstances. Gates benefited from a legal education at his father’s knee, a family history of entrepreneurship, and early access to computers.

    The book ends in the late 1970s just as this combination of circumstances is about to bear fruit and a full four years before the launch of Microsoft’s first operating system. It does not cover Microsoft’s heyday, nor Gates’ substantial philanthropic activities later in life.

    It isn’t clear why Gates has written this book now. If it is to rehabilitate his image, he makes a poor job of it. He describes a life of consistent privilege and only acknowledges this privilege at the end of the book, which rings hollow.

    He displays a profound belief that he has been right in his interactions with others, going so far as to describe his relationship with Steve Jobs at Apple as “sometimes rivalrous, sometimes friendly”, even though Apple famously sued Microsoft over the rights to the windows style of user interface we are all used to today.

    There is little acknowledgement in the book even of the regrets he has expressed elsewhere, for example over his treatment of Paul Allen. There is little to dilute the impression that Gates was ruthless, though perhaps a later memoir may document changes later in life.

    A male-dominated industry

    While Gates’ focus and drive were clearly fundamental to the growth of the tech industry, this book also exposes the DNA of some of the tech industry’s problems.

    He describes his father as a feminist, but his mother’s social expectations were a source of irritation to him, and he barely mentions his two sisters. He got his first access to computers at an elite boys’ school – a school where, notably, his best friend protested the integration of the sister school for fear it would reduce academic standards.

    This school, and later Harvard (then another male bastion), were the source of all early Microsoft employees, sowing the seeds of today’s male-dominated industry, with all its attendant problems.

    Gates’ attitude to property underpins Microsoft’s aggressive business practices. He was clearly prepared to borrow what isn’t his (bulldozers, computer lab time), but he is incensed by the theft of his intellectual property. This attitude is evident in the long history of Microsoft litigation.

    The company has been repeatedly prosecuted for antitrust behaviour and sued for copyright infringement. Conversely, it aggressively pursued those it believes to be infringing, including, famously, a 17-year-old entrepreneur, who was probably not unlike Gates himself.

    Gates doesn’t draw these connections. He is largely uncritical of his own path, only occasionally admitting he treated someone poorly.

    Ultimately, his book is a useful insight into the source code of the tech industry, but not always in the ways Gates likely anticipates.

    Dana McKay has previously received funding from Google.

    – ref. Bill Gates’ origin story describes a life of privilege, exposing the DNA of some of the tech industry’s problems – https://theconversation.com/bill-gates-origin-story-describes-a-life-of-privilege-exposing-the-dna-of-some-of-the-tech-industrys-problems-247577

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  • MIL-OSI: KraneShares AI ETF AGIX Buys Anthropic Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KraneShares today announced its KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) has become one of the first US-listed exchange-traded funds to directly invest in a private company1, acquiring shares in Anthropic. KraneShares believes this places AGIX at the forefront of ETF innovation, delivering investors unparalleled access to high-growth private AI opportunities.

    As of the date of this release, Anthropic represented 4.60% of AGIX’s net assets.2 Holdings are subject to change.

    AGIX was launched on July 18, 2024, by KraneShares in collaboration with Etna Capital Management, an established pioneer in AI venture investing. Etna’s expertise is underscored by its early-stage investments in groundbreaking AI innovators such as Anthropic, xAI, and Perplexity.

    AGIX offers shareholders direct exposure to Anthropic, a pioneer in large language models (LLMs) and enterprise-focused AI solutions.

    Anthropic is an artificial intelligence research company founded in 2021. It is backed by technology giants, including Amazon and Google, and focuses on developing safe and ethical AI systems. Its flagship product, the Claude AI assistant, has become a cornerstone for businesses seeking advanced yet responsible AI capabilities.

    “This transaction redefines what’s possible for ETFs in private markets,” said Derek Yan, Senior Investment Strategist at KraneShares. “KraneShares has always been dedicated to unlocking investment opportunities that were once out of reach for most investors. By securing direct ownership in Anthropic – a leading private AI company – we are making investing in private companies more accessible.”

    “We believe we are at the dawn of a new era of intelligence, and Anthropic is uniquely positioned to lead the global competition among AI model companies. This leadership will be driven by Anthropic’s commitment to cutting-edge research, strategic capital deployment, comprehensive model training data preparation, and a strong focus on delivering controllable and safe models tailored for enterprise needs,” said Solomon Bier, Partner at Etna Capital Management. “We are thrilled about AGIX’s investment in Anthropic and are actively working on expanding the pipeline of private investments for AGIX, positioning it as a solution for investors seeking exposure to AI companies across both public and private markets.”

    AGIX is designed to prepare investors’ portfolios for the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI) by investing in companies driving progress toward this goal. We believe the inclusion of Anthropic, a leading LLM company, enhances AGIX’s distinctive role in delivering comprehensive exposure to the full AI value chain across public and private markets.

    For more information on the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX), top 10 holdings, and its innovative structure, please visit https://kraneshares.com/agix.

    About KraneShares

    KraneShares is an investment manager focused on providing innovative, high-conviction, and first-to-market ETFs based on extensive investing knowledge. KraneShares identifies groundbreaking capital market opportunities and offers investors cost-effective and transparent tools for gaining exposure to diverse asset classes. Founded in 2013, KraneShares serves institutions and financial professionals globally.

    Citations:

    1. Data from Bloomberg as of 2/14/2025.
    2. Data from Bloomberg as of 3/3/2025. *Up to limits permitted by the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.

    Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Funds’ full and summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting: www.kraneshares.com/agix. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

    Risk Disclosures:

    Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its stated objectives. Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.

    This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change. Certain content represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results; material is as of the dates noted and is subject to change without notice.

    AGIX may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify AGIX’s gains or losses. A derivative (i.e., futures/forward contracts, swaps, and options) is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying asset. The primary risk of derivatives is that changes in the asset’s market value and the derivative may not be proportionate, and some derivatives can have the potential for unlimited losses. Derivatives are also subject to liquidity and counterparty risk. AGIX is subject to liquidity risk, meaning that certain investments may become difficult to purchase or sell at a reasonable time and price. If a transaction for these securities is large, it may not be possible to initiate, which may cause AGIX to suffer losses. Counterparty risk is the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to an agreement fails to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the derivative.

    AI-exposed companies face profitability challenges due to high research costs, competition, IP reliance, and regulatory risk. Product failures or safety concerns could be detrimental. Identifying AI companies accurately is complex. Tech firms face risks of product failure, obsolescence, regulatory impact, and uncertain profitability due to technological advancements and government policies. Certain tech investments may lack current profitability and future success is uncertain. AGIX is subject to non-U.S. issuers risk, which may be less liquid than investments in U.S. issuers, may have less governmental regulation and oversight, are typically subject to different investor protection standards than U.S. issuers, and the economic instability of the non-U.S. countries. Fluctuations in currency of foreign countries may have an adverse effect to domestic currency values. AGIX may invest in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Securities issued in IPOs have no trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods. In addition, the prices of securities sold in IPOs may be highly volatile. In addition, as AGIX increases in size, the impact of IPOs on AGIX’s performance will generally decrease.

    Large capitalization companies may struggle to adapt fast, impacting their growth compared to smaller firms, especially in expansive times. This could result in lower stock returns than investing in smaller and mid-sized companies. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility. AGIX is new and does not yet have a significant number of shares outstanding. If AGIX does not grow in size, it will be at greater risk than larger funds of wider bid-ask spreads for its shares, trading at a greater premium or discount to NAV, liquidation and/or a trading halt. Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. AGIX’s assets are expected to be concentrated in a sector, industry, market, or group of concentrations to the extent that the Underlying Index has such concentrations. The securities or futures in that concentration could react similarly to market developments. Thus, AGIX is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that affect that concentration.

    A large number of shares of AGIX are held by a single shareholder or a small group of shareholders. Redemptions from these shareholders can harm Fund performance, especially in declining markets, leading to forced sales at disadvantageous prices, increased costs, and adverse tax effects for remaining shareholders. AGIX is non-diversified.

    ETF shares are bought and sold on an exchange at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. However, shares may be redeemed at NAV directly by certain authorized broker-dealers (Authorized Participants) in very large creation/redemption units. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Beginning 12/23/2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn’t available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates the current NAV per share. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

    The KraneShares ETFs and KFA Funds ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Company (SIDCO), 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456, which is not affiliated with Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or any sub-advisers for the Funds.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New population of critically endangered kākāriki established

    Source: Department of Conservation

    Date:  05 March 2025

    The taonga were released on the predator-free island in Fiordland’s Tamatea/Dusky Sound on Friday, after two days in acclimatisation aviaries on the island.

    The manu were bred and raised at The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust and Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch before being flown to Invercargill, where they were met by representatives from Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka on behalf of Kaitiaki Rōpū Ki Murihiku.

    Joshua Kingipotiki and Alex Taurima from Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka accompanied the manu on their helicopter journey to the island, welcoming them with karakia and waiata.

    “Being part of this release was a big learning experience and rather humbling, as it was the first time that I have been in the presence of kākāriki karaka,” Joshua Kingipotiki says.

    Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kākāriki Karaka Species Representative Yvette Couch-Lewis says it is exciting to have mana whenua representatives from Ōraka-Aparima leading the tikanga and kawa of welcoming the kākāriki karaka onto the motu, with assistance from a kaitiaki ranger.

    “Ngāi Tahu is definitely on a journey with this manu,” Yvette Couch-Lewis says.

    “Kākāriki karaka are our smallest parrots, but they have a great deal of mana and are proof that the best things can come in small packages.”

    “For me it is a very emotional process seeing these manu, which have been born and raised in captivity, being released into the wild. There is a sense of amnesia associated with engaging with this manu because we haven’t had the opportunity in generations to observe them in their natural environment.

    “Translocations such as this are important because they build the population up so that one day we can engage with kakariki karaka again.”

    DOC Kākāriki Karaka Operations Manager Wayne Beggs says setting up a secure new wild site is a huge step forward for the recovery of the species.

    “Kākāriki karaka are extremely vulnerable to introduced predators, so finding safe places for them to live and breed in the wild is vitally important for the species’ survival.

    “The predator-free beech and rimu forest on Pukenui/Anchor Island should be a great site for kākāriki karaka to flourish.”

    Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust (ICWT) CEO Rob Kinney says the last six months of intensive husbandry by staff at ICWT is a testament to their dedication and expertise in caring for this critically endangered bird species.

    “We are proud of our partnership with DOC and our involvement in this important conservation project.”

    The vision of the recently released kākāriki karaka recovery strategy, Te Ara Mōrehu, is that kākāriki karaka will be thriving independently in the wild, with ten self-sustaining populations in the Ngāi Tahu takiwā in the next 20 years.

    The recovery programme thanks tourism operator RealNZ and specialist insole company Formthotics for their significant donations which made the translocation and follow-up monitoring possible.

    “RealNZ’s purpose is to help the world fall in love with conservation, and one of our flagship events aligned to this purpose is our annual Conservation Ball, aligning with the Department of Conservation to identify key projects that would benefit from our support,” says RealNZ CEO Dave Beeche.

    “It’s incredible to see the funds raised from the 2023 Conservation Ball in action, assisting with the translocation of these critically endangered manu to Pukenui Anchor Island.”

    Wayne says a lot of planning, effort, and cost goes into a translocation like this, and its success relies on a range of people and groups working together.

    “We plan to do more translocations in the future. The NZ Nature Fund is raising money for this work and the public can contribute through their website.”

    The kākāriki karaka recovery programme is supported by The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, Orana Wildlife Park, Canterbury University, Mainpower, and the NZ Nature Fund.

    Related links

    Background information

    Kaitiaki Rōpū Ki Murihiku represent the four southern Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga: Te Rūnanga o Hokonui, Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka, Waihōpai Rūnaka, and Te Rūnaka o Awarua.

    With about 450 left in the wild, kākāriki karaka are the rarest mainland forest bird in Aotearoa. The population naturally fluctuates based on environmental conditions.

    They were once plentiful across the country but proved an easy meal for introduced predators and were affected by habitat loss, which saw their numbers dwindle.

    Because they nest and roost in holes in trees, kākāriki karaka are extremely vulnerable to rats, stoats and cats.

    The species was twice declared extinct in the past (in 1919 and 1965) before being rediscovered in the late 1980s.

    Anchor Island/Pukenui is already home to a range of threatened bird species including kākāpō.

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Energy – Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbying firm to push African issues in Washington and the Trump administration

    SOURCE: African Energy Chamber

    Stryk Global Diplomacy will coordinate efforts between African and U.S. players to attract greater investment across the African oil and gas value chain

    SANDTON, South Africa, March 4, 2025/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has enlisted international consulting firm Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD) to support oil and gas engagement between the U.S. and Africa. This collaboration will not only ensure that Africa’s energy interests are effectively represented in U.S. legislative and policy discussions, but also aims to facilitate greater capital and technology injection by U.S. firms into African oil and gas projects.

    The strategic partnership will strengthen U.S. understanding of Africa’s vital role in enhancing global energy security, while fostering greater investment and cooperation. SGD will also advise the AEC on fostering a more inclusive and constructive approach to G20 energy dialogues in the lead-up to and during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, 2025. The collaboration will address ongoing challenges such as financing and policy issues that impact African oil and gas projects. Led by Founder and Chairman Robert Stryk, SGD offers strategic diplomatic solutions, making it a strong partner for the AEC as it works to accelerate energy development across the continent.

    “Africa needs to produce energy for its people, its development and meet global demand so we avoid volatile energy markets that hurt both American and African consumers,” stated Stryk. “Vilifying Africa’s energy industry – the economic engine of multiple nations – because it is based on fossil fuels, although the proportion of renewables is growing, is not justified. Africans need energy to fix energy poverty issues and spur economic growth. They should be allowed to make their own choices. Our firm will work to bring energy matters of Africans to the important decision markets globally.”

    As Africa’s oil and gas industry faces increasing pressure from climate groups and stringent Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations, this collaboration will tackle critical challenges, with finance and climate policies being the most pressing. In recent years, regulations restricting oil and gas financing have limited Africa’s ability to develop its natural resources. Notably, the European Union has sought to reduce or eliminate funding for fossil fuel projects, while environmental organizations such as Greenpeace continue to oppose lending. Up to 11 European banks have cut access to financing for upstream oil and gas projects, despite rising demand across the EU and broader global economy.

    In this context, the U.S. – with its extensive network of major oil and gas companies and financial institutions – stands to play a key role. African national oil companies, indigenous firms, independents and international energy companies are struggling to secure the financing needed to develop new oil and gas projects and combat energy poverty. However, strengthened collaboration with the U.S. could reverse this trend. The U.S. is not only one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers but, under its new administration, is expected to have an increased presence in Africa’s energy sector. There are significant opportunities for U.S. oil and gas companies in Africa.

    In the oil sector, Africa’s mature producers including Angola, Libya and Nigeria are launching licensing rounds in 2025 to attract fresh investment in exploration projects. Emerging markets such as Senegal, Namibia and Ivory Coast are also seeking increased upstream investment following billion-barrel offshore discoveries. Countries like Gabon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and Algeria – some of the continent’s largest oil producers – are facing potential phase-out of finance and production, which could devastate these economies and leave their populations in the dark.

    Meanwhile, Africa’s natural gas sector, with over 620 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves, offers the promise of increased energy supplies and reduced emissions. With over 600 million lacking access to electricity and 900 million relying on traditional biomass for cooking, Africa’s energy future must be driven by pragmatic, Africa-centric solutions. As a cleaner-burning fuel, natural gas offers a sustainable pathway to industrialization and economic empowerment. Major projects like Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin developments, Senegal and Mauritania’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG, Tanzania LNG and the Republic of Congo’s Marine XII permit have the potential to transform the continent’s energy matrix, but more investment is needed to address energy poverty effectively.

    “Stryk is a super Lobbyist. He understands Africa and he gets results. He is adaptive and forward-thinking. He achieves results by building consensus. I am confident he is going to help give the African energy sector a voice in Washington,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.

    “Given that 600 million people on the continent lack access to electricity and 900 million people lack access to clean cooking technologies, it’s impossible — even inhumane — to discuss climate change without addressing energy poverty. The notion that producing energy in Africa will lead to a ‘carbon bomb’ is misleading and ignores the critical need for energy access across the continent. Our partnership with SGD is a crucial step in ensuring U.S. policymakers understand the importance of oil and gas in Africa’s economic development. Energy poverty remains one of the biggest threats to Africa’s future, and we must work with partners who recognize that natural gas is not the problem – it is part of the solution,” concluded Ayuk.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – National right-to-die laws and differences in patient treatment across Europe – E-000811/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-000811/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Dario Nardella (S&D), Alessandra Moretti (S&D), Camilla Laureti (S&D), Giorgio Gori (S&D), Brando Benifei (S&D), Pierfrancesco Maran (S&D), Pina Picierno (S&D), Sandro Ruotolo (S&D), Annalisa Corrado (S&D), Irene Tinagli (S&D), Cecilia Strada (S&D), Raffaele Topo (S&D)

    On 11 February 2025, Tuscany became the first region in Italy to approve a bill regulating the right to die, establishing that the regional health service must, subject to specific conditions and time frames, grant patients the freedom to choose to end their life.

    Tuscany was acting on a motion for a citizens’ initiative bill and in a persistent legislative vacuum, as highlighted by the Constitutional Court which, in judgment No 242 of 2019, decriminalised assisted suicide and laid down the prerequisites for patient access to the procedure. Some European countries have already regulated assisted dying, while others have not enshrined the right to choose, making for an extremely fragmented landscape in which the people are the ones to suffer from the stark differences.

    In light of the above:

    • 1.Does the Commission believe that, on this point, the Member States are in violation of the principles laid down in Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (‘Health care’)?
    • 2.Will it take steps to limit the regulatory fragmentation and ensure legal uniformity in the recognition and protection of the right to die for EU citizens?

    Supporter[1]

    Submitted: 21.2.2025

    • [1] This question is supported by a Member other than the authors: Alessandro Zan (S&D)
    Last updated: 3 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Customs duties in the EU – E-000788/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-000788/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Anna Bryłka (PfE)

    Is the Commission carrying out legislative work in the following areas (please provide information on the ‘state of play’):

    • 1.Eliminating anti-dumping duties on imports of urea, ammonium nitrate and UAN mixtures originating from the USA and Trinidad and Tobago?
    • 2.Suspending conventional duties on imports of urea, UAN, DAP, MAP and NPK (codes 3102 10, 3102 80, 3105 30, 3105 40 and 3105 20 from the tariff nomenclature)?
    • 3.Granting derogations under the Nitrates Directive to allow the use of processed livestock effluents (RENURE – Recovered Nitrogen from ManURE and certain digestates) beyond the current limit of 170 kg N/hectare?

    Submitted: 20.2.2025

    Last updated: 3 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Call for the protection of human health in Slovenia’s capital city Ljubljana on account of the construction of the environmentally controversial C0 sewer, financed by EU funds – E-000791/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-000791/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Branko Grims (PPE)

    For a number of years construction has been under way in Ljubljana of the C0 sewer main to carry sewage and waste water across the Ljubljansko polje aquifer, which is under a strict water protection regime with VVO IIA water protection status. In one part, the C0 sewer even abuts the strictest water protection area of the city of Ljubljana, categorised as VVO I. The C0 sewer has been declared inadmissible from a legal, technical and health point of view. As far as the legal aspect is concerned, we would point out that it does not seem to have all the necessary permits for this type of construction in the protected area.

    On 10 February 2025, experts made representations to, among others, the Slovenian Government, calling for an immediate stop to the construction of the C0 sewer and for the prevention of threats to public health involving a large number of people, on the basis of the following facts: parts of the C0 sewer that have already been built are visibly leaking, even though it is not yet in service; construction is also prohibited under the VVO protection regulation; a new way to carry sewage and waste water from Vodice and Medvode needs to be found; the entire project will not meet the planned objective of ensuring sufficient waste water treatment and will not meet the conditions under which it is financed with EU funds.

    On the basis of the situation as set out above, I would like to ask the Commission for its opinion on this issue, and whether – and how – it will take action to protect human health and European funds.

    Submitted: 20.2.2025

    Last updated: 3 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – European Commission scandal – funding environmental organisations to lobby for the Green Deal – E-000482/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-000482/2025/rev.1
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Piotr Müller (ECR)

    Following the recent scandal involving Frans Timmermans, the former EU Commissioner for Climate, regarding the EU’s funding of environmental organisations to lobby for green policies, including the ‘Fit for 55’ programme, the findings on environmental standards and restrictions appeared to have been artificially excessive and unjustified in the public eye from the outset.

    Today, we are justified in asserting that they were falsified with EU money and at the EU’s behest.

    Please provide specific answers to the following questions:

    • 1.Does the Commission know the amount of funding allocated to these organisations? If so, what was the amount?
    • 2.According to what criterion were the organisations selected to receive this funding?
    • 3.Who gave the order to carry out lobbying activities in the above case?

    Submitted: 4.2.2025

    Last updated: 4 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Mercosur – E-002033/2024(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission views the EU-Mercosur Agreement as politically and economically vital. The Commission’s objective is to ensure that the EU-Mercosur Agreement[1] delivers on the EU’s sustainability goals, while respecting the EU’s sensitivities in the agricultural sector.

    Chief Negotiators met in October 2024 to discuss the outstanding issues. These include: the EU proposal for a Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) Joint Instrument[2], inclusion of the Paris Agreement as an essential element of the EU-Mercosur Agreement and Mercosur’s interests in the areas of public procurement, vehicles, export duties, a rebalancing mechanism, and a protocol on cooperation.

    On 6 December at the Mercosur Summit in Montevideo, the EU and Mercosur reached a political agreement concluding the negotiations.

    In September 2024, eleven Member States[3] addressed a letter to the President expressing strong support for a rapid conclusion of the negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Agreement.

    These Member States reiterated the high geopolitical and geoeconomic importance of the Agreement and its essential role in maintaining the EU’s economic and political influence in the region.

    They also noted that the agreement provides a unique platform for cooperation between the EU and the Mercosur countries on trade and sustainable development matters, ensuring that we can achieve our common sustainability and climate change ambitions.

    • [1] https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/mercosur/eu-mercosur-agreement_en
    • [2] https://circabc.europa.eu/ui/group/09242a36-a438-40fd-a7af-fe32e36cbd0e/library/da997440-4edb-437d-aa4a-3cb9a5e77930/details?download=true
    • [3] The following Member States are signatories to the letter: Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
    Last updated: 4 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Zimbabwe: Stanbic Bank and EIB Global launch €20 million credit line for SMEs and women entrepreneurs

    Source: European Investment Bank

    • The EIB Global facility will support businesses owned by women, run by women, employing or serving women, in line with the 2X Challenge.
    • The credit line will offer longer-term loans tailored to the needs of small businesses. It will help to grow the economy and create decent jobs by boosting private-sector investment.
    • The EIB loan is backed by the European Commission and European Union member states through the African, Caribbean and Pacific Trust Fund.

    The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and Stanbic have launched a €20 million (ZWG 525.9 million) credit line, to provide longer-term loans at favourable conditions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The facility will focus on SMEs and businesses owned or run by women, which employ a significant number of women, or which offer services specifically to women.

    The African continent has one of the highest percentages of women entrepreneurs in the world. More than half the SMEs in Zimbabwe are led by women, while over half of Zimbabwean companies say that limited access to credit is preventing their growth. Worldwide, women-run businesses are less likely to be able to access the finance they need. In line with the EU’s Global Gateway which contributes to narrowing the global investment gap worldwide, the EIB-Stanbic facility will address this financing gap with financial tools targeting the needs of women entrepreneurs and advance women’s economic empowerment in Zimbabwe. It contributes to the 2X Challenge, an initiative to mobilise investment that increases women’s participation in the economy in emerging markets, by improving women’s access to finance, leadership opportunities and quality employment.

    “With over half of the SMEs in Zimbabwe owned by women, EIB Global support for these businesses will have a real impact on economic growth, jobs and prosperity,” commented Thomas Östros, EIB Vice-President responsible for diversity and inclusion as well as for operations in Southern Africa. “Backing women in business contributes to more sustainable and inclusive growth, strengthening communities.”

    “This initiative aligns with our core belief that Zimbabwe is our home, we drive her growth. By supporting SMEs and enterprises owned or run by women and employing significant numbers of women we are fostering economic inclusion and national development. By empowering SMEs and women-run businesses we are empowering families, communities, and ultimately, the nation. Through this partnership, we are committed to driving meaningful change and unlocking opportunities for women entrepreneurs and SMEs across Zimbabwe through provision of much-needed medium-term funding,” said Solomon Nyanhongo, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank.

    Jobst von Kirchmann, Ambassador of the European Union to Zimbabwe, added, “Investing in women is investing in Zimbabwe’s future. Through the Team Europe Initiative on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, the EU and EU Member States are working together to create a transformative impact for Zimbabwean women. This dedicated credit line complements Team Europe’s efforts on the ground in implementing the Global Gateway Strategy – we are not only unlocking opportunities for women entrepreneurs but also driving inclusive economic growth. This partnership between the EU, EIB Global, and Stanbic demonstrates our commitment to women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion, creating jobs, and strengthening Zimbabwe’s private sector.”

    The EIB loan is backed by the European Commission and European Union member states through the African, Caribbean and Pacific Trust Fund (ACP Trust Fund).

    Background information

    About EIB Global 

    The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. It finances investments that contribute to EU policy objectives.  

    EIB Global is the EIB Group’s specialised arm devoted to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance, and a key partner of Global Gateway. We aim to support €100 billion of investment by the end of 2027 — around one-third of the overall target of this EU initiative. Within Team Europe, EIB Global fosters strong, focused partnerships alongside fellow development finance institutions and civil society. EIB Global brings the EIB Group closer to people, companies and institutions through our offices across the world. High-quality, up-to-date photos of our headquarters for media use are available here. 

    The 2X Challenge is an initiative to mobilise investment that increases women’s participation in the economy in emerging markets, by improving women’s access to finance, leadership opportunities and quality employment. To improve the impact of its activities on women and girls, the EIB has adopted a Strategy on Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment and a Gender Action Plan with the aim of embedding gender equality and, in particular, women’s economic empowerment in the EIB’s business model covering its lending, blending and advising work within and outside the European Union.

    More information on EIB gender equality initiatives

    Global Gateway is the European strategy to boost smart, clean and secure connections in digital, energy and transport sectors, and to strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. Through a ‘Team Europe approach’, Global Gateway brings together the EU, its Member States and their financial and development institutions to mobilise the private sector to leverage investments promoting sustainable growth.

    Between 2021 and 2027, Team Europe is mobilising up to €300 billion of investments for sustainable, transformational and high-quality projects, taking into account the needs of partner countries and ensuring lasting benefits for local communities. This allows EU’s partners to create resilient and sustainable societies and economies, but also create opportunities for the EU Member States’ private sector to invest and remain competitive, whilst ensuring the highest environmental and labour standards, as well as sound financial management.

    More information on Global Gateway

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Decisions have been made on 43 more unfinished construction projects

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The Presidium (headquarters) of the Government Commission on Regional Development made management decisions on 43 more unfinished construction projects included in the federal register of unfinished construction projects.

    “At the recent operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, the Prime Minister noted the importance of improving the efficiency of federal property management for the sustainable development of regions. In this area, we are doing a lot of work to involve unused land plots in economic circulation so that they benefit people. Another area of work is unfinished construction projects financed from the federal budget, of which, unfortunately, there are many in the country. Among them are schools, clinics, dormitories, utility facilities and much more that people are waiting for. In recent years, the situation has gradually begun to change. Since 2022, the Ministry of Construction has begun to maintain a federal register of unfinished projects, and the government commission for regional development makes management decisions on them. Thanks to this, people can receive objects that are important for a comfortable life. In addition, an additional favorable environment is created for the development of populated areas, their appearance is improved, and citizens get new jobs. “So, we have made decisions to complete and commission another 43 unfinished buildings,” said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    The Deputy Prime Minister noted that there are currently 773 unfinished construction projects in the federal register, of which management decisions have already been made for 696. Of these, 321 will be completed.

    In addition, the Ministry of Construction is collecting and analyzing information regarding 77 unfinished buildings for subsequent submission to headquarters for consideration.

    “The Russian Ministry of Construction is actively working with the subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of monitoring the development of regional regulatory legal acts similar to federal level documents. They provide for the maintenance of regional registers of unfinished capital construction projects, the construction and reconstruction of which were carried out in whole or in part at the expense of the budgets of the subjects and local budgets,” noted Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.

    Information about unfinished construction projects financed by federal funds is included in the federal register based on data from the main budget funds administrators. This information is first sent to the Ministry of Construction and then checked by the interdepartmental commission. Entering an object in the register enables the presidium (headquarters) of the Government Commission for Regional Development to make decisions regarding the future fate of such an object.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: More than 300 companies from Donbass and Novorossiya have already become participants in the free economic zone

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Since the beginning of the year, the register of participants in the free economic zone (FEZ) of the new regions has been replenished with another 23 companies from the DPR, LPR, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions and now includes more than 300 organizations. Among the new participants are enterprises in the spheres of housing and road construction, metallurgy, woodworking and food industries, agriculture, trade and services, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin reported.

    “The SEZ in Donbass and Novorossiya is one of the youngest in the country, and already has 307 investors interested in working in the reunited regions. Their total investment portfolio, declared to date, amounts to almost 120 billion rubles. Thus, the SEZ allows us to solve strategic tasks in general, and also gives impetus to the powerful development of the territories,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

    Developers from the Donetsk People’s Republic were among the last to sign the agreement on joining the FEZ. They will build two residential buildings in Mariupol with 230 apartments and a total area of over 13,000 square meters, which they plan to commission by the end of 2026. An organization engaged in the repair and construction of highways also joined the FEZ participants. One of the largest investors from the DPR in recent times was a full-cycle metallurgical enterprise that specializes in the production of commercial cast iron, commercial blanks, rolled products and sheets.

    The investment project of the organization from the Luhansk People’s Republic is based on the revival of the machine-building enterprise that produces railway gondola cars and special rolling stock in the city of Stakhanov. In addition, companies that produce building materials and are engaged in agriculture have become participants in the SEZ from the LPR.

    Entrepreneurs from Zaporizhia and Kherson regions have also entered the free economic zone. Thus, five Zaporizhia organizations operate in the spheres of industry, agriculture, trade and services. A manufacturer from Kherson region is engaged in the woodworking industry and plans to establish a semi-automatic production line. Another company intends to organize uninterrupted fuel trade in Kherson region.

    The authorized body for regulating the SEZ is the Ministry of Construction, and the functions of the management company are assigned to the PPK “Territorial Development Fund”.

    “The number of SEZ participants is updated literally weekly. This once again confirms the interest of companies in receiving SEZ preferences. In addition, more than 89.6 thousand people will be involved in the implementation of projects. Both confirm the effectiveness of the economic instrument,” added Ilshat Shagiakhmetov, General Director of the Territorial Development Fund.

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