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Company Overview - PesoRama Inc. operates dollar stores in Mexico under the JOi Dollar Plus brand, having launched operations in 2019 in Mexico City and surrounding areas [6] - The company currently has 25 stores, with the 26th store set to open on April 26, 2025 [6] Store Opening Details - The new store (26) is located in the City Shops del Valle mall, covering an area of 406 square meters [2] - This location is strategically positioned in a neighborhood known for its established commercial activity and higher-income residents, providing a strong customer base [2] Expansion Strategy - The CEO of PesoRama, Rahim Bhaloo, emphasized that the opening of the 26th store is a positive indicator for the company's overall expansion and accessibility to Mexican consumers [3] - The company is targeting multiple new locations with high customer density to drive continued growth and success [3]

Financial Performance - City Holding Company reported net income of $30.3 million and diluted earnings of $2.06 per share for Q1 2025, achieving a return on assets of 1.89% and a return on tangible equity of 20.7%[2]. - Net income available to common shareholders reached $30,342,000 in Q1 2025, up from $29,523,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.8%[24]. - Basic earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $2.06, compared to $1.98 in Q1 2024, indicating a growth of 4.0%[24]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 49.6% in Q1 2025 from 48.5% in Q1 2024, indicating better cost management[21]. - Return on average assets increased to 1.89% in Q1 2025, compared to 1.92% in Q1 2024, showing a slight decline[21]. Income and Expenses - Net interest income increased by approximately $0.2 million, or 0.4%, to $55.8 million in Q1 2025, with a net interest margin improvement from 3.75% to 3.84%[3]. - Non-interest income rose to $18.7 million in Q1 2025, a 4.5% increase from $17.9 million in Q1 2024, driven by a 10.6% increase in wealth and investment management fee income[6][7]. - Non-interest expenses increased by $1.7 million, or 4.8%, to $37.6 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher equipment and software expenses[8]. - Total interest income for Q1 2025 was $77,388,000, compared to $73,568,000 in Q1 2024, marking an increase of 5.1%[23]. - Non-interest income totaled $18,737,000 in Q1 2025, up from $17,948,000 in Q1 2024, which is an increase of 4.4%[23]. Asset Quality - The ratio of nonperforming assets to total loans increased from 0.35% to 0.38%, while total past due loans decreased from $8.8 million to $7.5 million[4]. - The allowance for loan losses decreased to $21,669,000, down from $21,922,000 in the previous quarter, indicating improved asset quality[28]. - Total nonaccrual loans increased to $15,968,000 as of March 31, 2025, up from $14,029,000 on December 31, 2024, representing a 13.8% increase[29]. - Total past due loans decreased to $7,531,000 as of March 31, 2025, down from $8,818,000 on December 31, 2024, a decline of 14.6%[29]. - The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans outstanding remained stable at 0.51%[28]. Loans and Deposits - Total loans increased by $11.0 million, or 0.3%, to $4.29 billion, with residential real estate loans rising by $18.2 million, or 1.0%[9]. - Period-end deposit balances increased by $114.3 million, with total average depository balances rising by $29.2 million, or 0.6%[10]. - Total deposits rose to $5,261,189,000, up 2.28% from $5,144,150,000 at the end of December 2024[25]. - The average balance of the loan portfolio was $4,292,794,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $4,215,962,000 for the previous quarter, a growth of 1.8%[30]. - The net charge-offs for the quarter were $253,000, with an annualized net charge-off rate of 0.02% of average loans outstanding[28]. Capital and Equity - The Company maintained a tangible equity of $597 million, with a tangible equity ratio increasing from 9.1% to 9.2%[15]. - Total stockholders' equity increased to $756,336,000, up from $730,664,000 at the end of December 2024, marking a growth of 3.59%[26]. - The total risk-based capital was reported at $720,400,000, an increase from $709,820,000 in the previous quarter[26]. - The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 9.23% as of March 31, 2025, up from 9.06% on December 31, 2024[33]. Stock Performance and Dividends - The period-end closing price of the stock was $117.47, down from $104.22 in Q1 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.7%[20]. - The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per share, with 80,600 shares repurchased at an average price of $117.42 per share during the quarter[16]. - Cash dividends declared remained stable at $0.79 per share for both Q1 2025 and Q1 2024[20]. - The company repurchased 81 thousand treasury shares at an average price of $117.42 in Q1 2025[20]. Depository Trends - Estimated uninsured deposits as of March 31, 2025, are 15% for noninterest-bearing demand deposits, down from 17% as of December 31, 2024[35]. - The total deposits remained stable at 15% for both March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024[35]. - In 2025, the net growth in demand deposit accounts (DDA) was 0.3%, with 6,818 new DDA accounts and a net increase of 837 accounts[36]. - The net number of new DDA accounts in 2024 was 4,497, reflecting a growth rate of 1.8%[36]. - The company experienced a significant drop in net new accounts from 8,860 in 2021 to 837 in 2025[36].

TD Bank Group will open a new office in New York City for its artificial intelligence (AI) research and development center, Layer 6, later this year.With this new office, Layer 6, which currently operates from its head office in Toronto, will grow to more closely support the bank’s U.S. operations and access an expanded pool of talent, TD Bank Group said in a Tuesday (April 22) press release.“Our U.S. expansion of Layer 6 underscores our commitment to deepening our presence in New York City and investing in ...

Core Insights - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. is set to open a new Via Cibo Italian restaurant location in Barrhaven, Ottawa on April 19, 2025, marking a significant milestone as it is the first multi-unit franchisee for Via Cibo [2][6] - The new location is strategically positioned in a rapidly growing suburb, which is expected to attract a diverse clientele seeking authentic Italian cuisine [6][10] - Happy Belly aims to expand Via Cibo not only in Ontario but also into Western Canada, leveraging its franchising program to drive revenue and profitability [8][10] Company Overview - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. focuses on acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada, with a commitment to quality and exceptional customer experiences [13] - The company operates an asset-light franchise model, which allows for accelerated growth across its brands while maintaining a strong foundation and strategic leadership [10][11] - Happy Belly currently has 521 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its emerging brands, indicating a robust growth pipeline for 2025 and 2026 [10]

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 3, 2025) - City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) (OTC Pink: CVGRF) (the "Company" or "City View"), an innovative Canadian-based cannabis-infused edibles manufacturing company, announces that after a thorough evaluation of the Company's existing resources and a review of strategic options for the corporation generally, City View's board of directors and management determined to refocus its business operations from an "cannabis issuer" to an "investment issuer" ( ...

Company Overview - Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) is an integrated casino-resort operator primarily focused on Asian operations, with its largest geographic footprint in Macau [1] - The company has recently opened a casino in Cyprus and is progressing with further investments [1] Leadership and Background - Benjamin Halliburton, the founder of Building Benjamins, has a long history in investment management, having started his career at Merrill Lynch in 1986 [1] - Halliburton has been recognized for his investment performance, including being named "PSN Manager of the Decade" for All-Cap in the 2000s and for Dividend Value in the 2010s [1] - He earned an MBA with a focus on finance from Duke's Fuqua School of Business and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation [1] Investment Strategy - Halliburton's "Disciplined Growth Strategy" outperformed the S&P 500 during the 1990s bull market, showcasing his effective investment approach [1]

United will become the only U.S. airline to offer flights to Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; daily service launches this October from Hong Kong with one-stop connections from Los Angeles and San FranciscoUnited will offer the first nonstop service to Adelaide, Australia from the U.S.; the three-times weekly flights begin in December from San FranciscoThe airline also adds a second daily flight between San Francisco and Manila starting in October, giving customers daytime and evening travel ...

Company Overview - City Office REIT, Inc. is an internally-managed real estate company focused on acquiring, owning, and operating office properties primarily in Sun Belt markets [5] - The company currently owns or has a controlling interest in 5.4 million square feet of office properties [5] - City Office has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes [5] Financial Results Announcement - City Office REIT will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, before the market opens on May 2, 2025 [1] - A conference call will be held at 11:00 am Eastern Time on May 2, 2025, to discuss the financial results [1] - A supplemental financial package will be available on the company's website to accompany the discussion [1] Conference Call Details - Domestic participants can join the call at 1-833-470-1428, while international participants can dial 1-404-975-4839, using passcode 926092 [3] - Participants are advised to dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time [3] - A replay of the call will be available later on May 2, 2025, through July 31, 2025, at the same phone numbers and on the company's website [4]

Company Overview - Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is a nuclear services company specializing in environmental remediation and mixed waste management services [3] - The company provides management and treatment of radioactive and mixed waste for various clients, including hospitals, research labs, federal agencies, and the commercial nuclear industry [3] - Perma-Fix operates four nuclear waste treatment facilities and offers a range of services including project management, environmental remediation, decontamination, and radiological protection [3] Upcoming Event - The company will present at Gabelli Funds' 11th Annual Waste & Environmental Services Symposium on April 3rd in New York City [1] - CEO Mark Duff and CFO Ben Naccarato are scheduled to present at 1:15 PM ET and will also engage in one-on-one meetings with qualified investors during the conference [1][2] - The symposium focuses on waste, water treatment, and environmental themes, featuring presentations from senior management of leading companies [2]