Month: January 2025
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2024 net income of $24.1 million, or $1.42 per diluted common share, compared to 2023 net income of $24.1 million, or $1.44 per diluted common share. Net income for the fourth quarter 2024 was $7.1 million, or $0.42 per diluted common share, compared to third quarter 2024 net income of $6.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share, and fourth quarter 2023 net income of $4.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share. On January 22, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on February 19, 2025, to stockholders of record on February 5, 2025.
David Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer...
Launch of Progress Data Cloud Creates Platform to Accelerate AI Strategies and Digital Transformation
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New offering empowers enterprises to simplify data operations and enhance AI capabilities in the cloud
Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experiences and infrastructure software, today announced the launch of Progress® Data Cloud℠, a managed Data Platform as a Service designed to simplify enterprise data and artificial intelligence (AI) operations in the cloud. With Progress Data Cloud, customers can accelerate their digital transformation and AI initiatives while reducing operational complexity and IT overhead.
As global businesses scale their data operations and embrace AI, a robust cloud data strategy has become the cornerstone of success, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of their data for innovation and growth. Progress...
Franklin Access Secures Funding for Sigbeat Joint Venture, Advancing 4G/5G and AI Module Innovation
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Access (NASDAQ: FKWL) announced today the successful funding of its joint venture to develop 4G/5G modules and AI-powered solutions under the Sigbeat brand.
The Sigbeat joint venture will design, market, and certify 4G/5G modules featuring advanced on-device AI capabilities, including enhanced security, image processing, and video streaming functionalities. These modules aim to provide faster response times, stronger privacy safeguards, and reduced reliance on cloud computing while offering seamless integration for voice assistants, augmented reality (AR), and other intelligent applications.
Sigbeat will leverage its partner’s technological expertise and Franklin Access’s leadership in wireless solutions to cater to a diverse range of industries and applications. By combining...
GCM Grosvenor Elevate Fund Holds Final Close at Nearly $800 Million, the Largest Debut Private Equity Seeding Fund of Its Kind, Signaling Strong Continued Support for Small and Emerging Firm Founders
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CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced its inaugural Elevate Fund (“Elevate”) has completed its final close with nearly $800 million in committed capital. Launched in 2023, Elevate makes catalytic seed investments in small and emerging private equity firms, focused on lower- and middle-market buyout strategies across industries.
Elevate builds on GCM Grosvenor’s strong, multi-decade track record of investing in small and emerging managers and the firm’s position as a leading investor in the small- and middle- and middle market. The $80 billion firm has approximately $20 billion in assets under management with small and emerging managers. The firm’s deep expertise and expansive network enable it to provide critical resources, strategic...
To Combat Mounting Cargo Theft, Verisk Launches CargoNet® RouteScore API
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CargoNet’s RouteScore API bolsters cargo security with advanced, data-driven risk scoring
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cargo theft losses in the U.S. continue to climb: 2024 is projected to record 25 percent more losses than 2023, a year that also reached all-time highs for reported incidents. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today launched CargoNet® RouteScore API, a solution aimed at significantly minimizing the risk of cargo theft. RouteScore API uses a proprietary algorithm to generate a cargo theft route risk score that provides a relative measure of probability that crime and loss will occur along any route in the U.S. and Canada.
Verisk CargoNet is uniquely positioned to deliver an industry-leading cargo theft scoring algorithm that provides unparalleled...
NOVAGOLD Files Year-End 2024 Report with Strong Treasury to Fund Key Activities for Long-Term Value Creation
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today filed its 2024 fiscal year-end report and provided an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).
Details of the financial results for the year ended November 30, 2024, are presented in the consolidated financial statements and annual report on Form 10-K filed on January 23, 2025 which is available on the Company’s website at www.novagold.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
As detailed in the above filings, NOVAGOLD held a strong treasury of approximately $101 million in cash and term deposits as of November 30,...
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
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MATTOON, Ill., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
HighlightsNet income of $19.2 million, or $0.80 diluted EPS
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $20.9 million, or $0.87 diluted EPS
Loan growth and interest expense decline drives 6 basis points of margin expansion
Wealth management and insurance combined revenues increase over 11% in the quarter
Board of Directors declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share“Revenue growth and interest expense management helped drive a solid increase in adjusted earnings, despite higher provision expense,” said Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our net interest margin expanded, and noninterest income increased to 31% of revenues. Wealth...
Sydbank A/S share buyback programme completed – transactions in week 04
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Company Announcement No 04/2025Peberlyk 46200 AabenraaDenmark
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Sydbank A/SCVR No DK 12626509, Aabenraasydbank.dk23 January 2025
Dear Sirs
Sydbank A/S share buyback programme completed – transactions in week 04
Sydbank’s share buyback programme of DKK 1,200m which was announced on 28 February 2024 and scheduled to end on or before 31 January 2025 has been completed. Under the programme 3,383,960 own shares were repurchased at a transaction value of approx DKK 1,200m during the period up to termination.
The purpose of the share buyback programme was to reduce the share capital of Sydbank and the programme was executed in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation...
Brera Holdings’ Club UYBA Women’s Pro Volleyball Update: Celebrating Excellence, Global Growth, and a New Era of Innovation in 2025 for a Sport Enjoying Unprecedented Private Equity Backing
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Serie A1 women 2024/25 match between UYBA Eurotek Volley Busto Arsizio (red) and Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia (black) at E-Work ArenaBUSTO ARSIZIO, ITALY – Serie A1 women 2024/25 match between UYBA Eurotek Volley Busto Arsizio (red) and Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia (black) at E-Work ArenaBUSTO ARSIZIO, ITALY – Serie A1 women 2024/25 match between UYBA Eurotek Volley Busto Arsizio (red) and Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia (black) at E-Work ArenaDublin, Ireland, and Milan, Italy, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”) (Nasdaq: BREA), an Ireland-based, Nasdaq-listed, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) approach, is pleased to provide...
Atossa Therapeutics Issues Letter to Shareholders Highlighting 2024 Accomplishments and Outlook for 2025
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SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATOS) (“Atossa” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, today announced that Steven Quay, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman and CEO, has issued a Letter to Shareholders providing an update on the Company’s clinical programs and recent events. The full text of the letter follows:
To our valued shareholders,
As we reflect on 2024, I am proud to share the remarkable progress Atossa Therapeutics has made in advancing our mission to address significant unmet needs in breast cancer prevention and treatment. Last year was vital for Atossa as we continued to demonstrate the broad utility of (Z)-endoxifen as an innovative therapy that has the potential to transform the breast cancer treatment...
