HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) (“Waton” or the “Company”), a provider of securities brokerage and financial technology services, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first six months ended September 30, 2025, representing the first half of fiscal year 2026. Management Commentary “We are pleased with our revenue growth in the first half of fiscal 2026, particularly in our core brokerage operations, which benefited from investor interest in the Hong Kong market,” said ZHOU Kai, Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer of the Company. “While we continue to invest in talent, technology, and compliance to support our and long-term expansion, including potential enhancements in virtual assets and AI-driven services as outlined in our recent Form 20-F filing,...

Activity Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 (Appendix 4C) NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today provided highlights of its recent activities for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. “This quarter was highlighted by continued strong Ryoncil® sales and the establishment of a new lower-cost non-dilutive financing facility both of which enable greater flexibility for strategic partnerships and pursuit of label expansion for Ryoncil®,” said Mesoblast Chief Executive Dr. Silviu Itescu. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20251Ryoncil® gross sales for the quarter were US$35 million, a 60% increase on the prior quarter ended September 30, 2025, and net revenues were US$30...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK), (the “Company”), the holding company for Hawthorn Bank, reported fourth quarter 2025 net income of $6.2 million, or earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $0.90, and net income of $23.8 million, or EPS of $3.43, for the year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 ResultsNet income of $6.2 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, which improved from $6.1 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2025 (the “prior quarter”). Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”), improved in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 4.03% compared to 3.97% for the prior quarter. Return on average assets and equity of 1.33% and 14.47%, respectively, compared to 1.33% and 15.21%, respectively,...

Consolidated Sales of $149.5 million compared to $143.6 million the prior year quarter Net Income of $4.8 million and EPS of $0.13 EBITDA of $17.4 million compared to $16.7 million the prior year quarter Quarterly dividend of $0.105 per common share to be paid March 31, 2025TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exco Technologies Limited (TSX-XTC) today announced results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2025. In addition, Exco announced a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per common share which will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2026. The dividend is an “eligible dividend” in accordance with the Income Tax Act of Canada.    Three Months EndedDecember 31(in $ thousands except per share amounts)                2025   2024Sales       $149,522   $143,568Net income for the...

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS), or the Company, reported a net loss of $33.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, or $(1.27) per diluted common share, compared to net income of $16.9 million, or $0.65 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2025, and a net loss of $0.1 million, or $0.00 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2024.  During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company sold $360.1 million of available-for-sale securities as part of a strategic balance sheet repositioning. The sale resulted in a one-time pre-tax net loss of $68.4 million. Proceeds from the sale were reinvested into new, higher yielding investment securities. Adjusted pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP)(1) was $25.3 million, compared to $22.1 million for the third quarter...

SUFFOLK, Va., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TowneBank (the “Company” or “Towne”) (Nasdaq: TOWN) today reported financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, earnings were $169.53 million, or 2.21 per diluted share, compared to $161.36 million, or 2.15 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. Excluding certain items affecting comparability, core earnings (non-GAAP) for 2025 were $231.55 million, or $3.02 per diluted share, compared to $163.24 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, for 2024. Earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $40.63 million, or 0.51 per diluted share, compared to fourth quarter 2024 earnings of $39.97 million, or 0.53 per diluted share. Excluding certain items affecting comparability, core earnings...

Reported home closing gross margin of 16.5% and adjusted of 19.3% excluding non-recurring charges SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH), the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., today announced fourth quarter and full year results for the periods ended December 31, 2025.Summary Operating Results (unaudited)  (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)       Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,      2025       2024     % Chg     2025       2024     % Chg  Homes closed (units)   3,755       4,044     (7)%     15,026       15,611     (4)%  Home closing revenue $ 1,406,449     $ 1,595,928     (12)%   $ 5,763,597     $ 6,341,546     (9)%  Average sales price – closings $ 375     $ 395     (5)%   $ 384     $ 406     (5)%  Home...

Shreveport, Louisiana, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, of $1.675 million compared to net income of $1.020 million reported for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.55 and $0.54, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $0.33 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company reported net income of $3.274 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.961 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.09 and $1.07, respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2025,...

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today announced consolidated results for the first quarter of its 2026 fiscal year. FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2026 SUMMARYGAAP earnings of $181.6 million, or earnings per share (EPS) of $1.98, compared to GAAP earnings of $45.0 million, or $0.49 per share, in the prior year. Adjusted earnings(1) of $187.7 million, or adjusted EPS(1) of $2.06, compared to adjusted earnings of $151.9 million, or $1.66 per share in the prior year, an increase of 24% per share. Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment adjusted EPS of $1.36 increased $0.42, or 45%, compared to the prior year, driven by a 14% increase in natural gas price realizations and 12% growth in natural gas production resulting from strong Tioga County Utica...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GBFH), the parent company of GBank (the “Bank”), today reported record net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 of $7.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. The results for the fourth quarter of 2025 include unusual items with a net impact of $192 thousand after-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, primarily associated with severance expenses as well as costs incurred related to the discontinuation of a third-party credit card marketing campaign, partially offset by gains recognized on investment security sales. Adjusted net income(1) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $7.6 million, or $0.52 adjusted diluted earning per share(1). For the year ended December 31, 2025, net income was $20.9 million, or $1.44 per diluted...