LAFOX, Ill., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, today announced the expansion of its customer base through a supply agreement with TransAlta Corporation* for its patented pitch energy modules designed for GE* wind turbines and SSB* platforms. TransAlta Corporation is one of Canada's largest publicly traded power generators, owning and operating a diverse fleet a ...

Company to deliver patented pitch energy modules and accessoriesLAFOX, Ill., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, today announced the expansion of its customer base through a supply agreement with TransAlta Corporation* for its patented pitch energy modules designed for GE* wind turbines and SSB* platforms. TransAlta Corporation is one of Canada’s largest publicl ...

LIBERTY, Mo., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC: FGPR) is marking Earth Day by raising awareness about propane’s environmentally friendly attributes. Propane is clean burning, non-toxic, and emits 52% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to an equivalent amount of grid-generated electricity, according to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Propane is also recognized as one of the cleanest renewable fuels under the Clean Air Act. “Ferrellgas knows how important ...

SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (NYSE: GHG) ("GreenTree" or the "Company"), a leading hospitality management group in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, on Thursday April 24, 2025. GreenTree's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on April 24, 2025 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on April 24, 2025). Dial-in numbers for the l ...

MONTREAL, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Sugar Inc. (RSI) will be holding a conference call to discuss their 2025 second quarter results on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The conference call will be chaired by Mr. Michael Walton, Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Jean-Sébastien Couillard, Chief Financial Officer. If you wish to participate, please dial 1-800-717-1738. A recording of the conference call will be accessible shortly after the conference, by dialing 1-888-660-6264, ...

Síminn hf. mun birta uppgjör sitt fyrir fyrsta ársfjórðung 2025 þann 29. apríl næstkomandi. Kynningarfundur fyrir markaðsaðila og fjárfesta vegna uppgjörsins verður haldinn miðvikudaginn 30. apríl í húsnæði félagsins, Ármúla 25, Reykjavík. Fundurinn hefst klukkan 8:30 og eru fjárfestar og markaðsaðilar sérstaklega boðnir velkomnir. Á fundinum munu María Björk Einarsdóttir forstjóri og Óskar Hauksson fjármálastjóri kynna uppgjör félagsins og svara fyrirspurnum. Kynningarefni fundarins verður aðgengilegt á fj ...

Core Insights - Talent Solutions Right Management has launched a strategic brand evolution called "The Right Way," focusing on a human-centered, data-backed framework to align business strategy with workforce development for sustained organizational success [1][3]. Brand Strategy - The updated brand strategy emphasizes a commitment to transforming organizations through people-focused career development, featuring a distinctive design element known as "The Right Way loop" that symbolizes purpose and identity [2][3]. - The brand evolution aims to refine the company's story, messaging, and market presence, showcasing its leadership in the industry [3]. Approach and Solutions - Right Management's evolved approach is built on three foundational pillars that support comprehensive solution areas, addressing the changing needs of today's employees who seek meaningful career journeys and alignment with organizational values [4][6]. - The brand evolution enhances market positioning while delivering a distinctive experience for clients, candidates, and partners, with implementation across global markets starting this month [4]. Service Offerings - Right Management provides data-driven insights, career-focused coaching, and measurable outcomes to strengthen the bond between people and organizations [6]. - Key services include assessment and analytics, executive and leadership coaching, and career transition and outplacement support for employees at all levels [6].

Core Points - The Life Time Foundation has provided a $300,000 grant to American Forests for reforestation efforts in California's Stanislaus National Forest, specifically targeting the Rim Fire burn scar [1][2] - The grant will facilitate the planting of over 100,000 climate-resilient trees, aimed at stabilizing soils, improving water quality, and creating habitats for native wildlife [2][3] - The Rim Fire, which occurred in 2013, burned over 257,000 acres and severely impacted the Tuolumne River Watershed, necessitating active landscape management and restoration efforts [2][3] Company Overview - The Life Time Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization focused on promoting healthy lifestyles through initiatives in youth nutrition, physical activity, and environmental conservation [6] - American Forests, established in 1875, is the first national nonprofit conservation organization in the U.S., dedicated to creating resilient forests that provide essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife [7] Environmental Commitment - The partnership between the Life Time Foundation and American Forests emphasizes a science-backed approach to post-fire restoration, including seed collection, project planning, and monitoring [3][4] - The Life Time Foundation aims to foster a healthy planet by collaborating with nonprofit organizations to enhance environmental education and conservation efforts [4]

Core Viewpoint - First Financial Corporation reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting significant growth in loans and deposits, record net interest income, and improved profitability metrics compared to the same period in 2024 [1][5]. Financial Performance - Average total loans increased to $3.84 billion, up $662 million or 20.80% year-over-year, driven by the acquisition of SimplyBank and organic growth [3][4]. - Total loans outstanding reached $3.85 billion, reflecting a similar year-over-year increase of $662 million or 20.74% [4]. - Average total deposits rose to $4.65 billion, an increase of $605 million or 14.95% year-over-year, primarily due to the SimplyBank acquisition [5][6]. - Total deposits were $4.64 billion, up from $4.11 billion a year earlier [6]. Profitability Metrics - Net income for the first quarter was $18.4 million, compared to $10.9 million in the same period of 2024, with diluted net income per share increasing to $1.55 from $0.93 [9]. - Return on average assets improved to 1.34% from 0.91% year-over-year [9][27]. - Net interest income reached a record $52.0 million, up $13.1 million or 33.5% from the previous year [12]. - The net interest margin increased to 4.11% from 3.53% year-over-year [13]. Asset Quality - Nonperforming loans decreased to $10.2 million, down from $24.3 million a year earlier, with the ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans at 0.26% [14]. - The allowance for credit losses was $46.8 million, representing 1.22% of total loans, slightly down from 1.25% a year earlier [17]. Shareholder Information - Shareholders' equity increased to $571.9 million from $520.8 million year-over-year [7]. - Book value per share rose to $48.26, an increase of $4.18 or 9.49% from the previous year [10]. - The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share [7]. Efficiency and Expenses - The efficiency ratio improved to 57.54% from 67.21% year-over-year, indicating better cost management [20]. - Non-interest expense for the quarter was $36.8 million, compared to $33.4 million in the same period of 2024 [19].

Core Viewpoint - The Cigna Group Foundation is committing $1 million over the next two years to support youth mental health initiatives through Boys & Girls Clubs of America [1][2][6] Group 1: Funding and Initiatives - The funding will be used to train staff at local Clubs to identify signs of youth in distress and implement trauma-informed practices [2][5] - The Cigna Group Foundation previously provided a $250,000 grant to support youth mental health programming and the development of a teen mental health guide [3][6] - The Cigna Group's overall initiative aims to invest more than $27 million in grants to nonprofit organizations by 2026, focusing on youth mental health, veteran mental health, and health equity [6] Group 2: Community Engagement - The partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America has enabled over 1,250 employees of The Cigna Group to engage in local activities [3] - A recent event, the "Bright Futures Carnival," was organized in collaboration with basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson to support children affected by wildfires [4] Group 3: Organizational Background - The Cigna Group is a global health company with over 186 million customer relationships and operations in more than 30 countries [7] - Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been providing safe spaces for youth for over 160 years, serving more than 3 million young people through its programs [10]