AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Sale of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH to Asbury Carbons
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 18:32
Core Viewpoint - AMG Critical Materials N.V. has signed a definitive agreement to sell Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH to Asbury Carbons for an enterprise value of $65 million, marking AMG's exit from the natural graphite business [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH operates a graphite mine in Kropfmühl, Germany, and holds a majority stake in a graphite mine in Sri Lanka, employing approximately 350 people [2]. - For the twelve months ending August 2025, GK generated $65 million in revenue [2]. - Asbury Carbons, headquartered in New Jersey, is a global leader in carbon-based solutions, employing over 300 people across 10 production facilities in North America and Europe [4]. Strategic Implications - The sale reflects AMG's commitment to proactive portfolio management, as the company aims to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on core growth businesses [3]. - AMG's CEO noted that while natural graphite is an attractive business, GK was not established as a leading supplier to the battery anode market, suggesting a strategic shift [3]. Transaction Details - The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals, with expectations for closure by year-end 2025 [5]. - AMG had previously repurchased the remaining 40% interest in GK from Alterna Capital Partners on March 12, 2025, with flexible payment options for the purchase price [3].
Plumas Bank Announces Year-End Retirement of Chief Credit Officer Jeff Moore; Kevin Kaiser Named Successor
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 18:30
Core Insights - Jeff Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Plumas Bank, will retire at the end of the year after joining the bank in 2018 [1] - Moore's leadership has significantly advanced the bank's credit functions, including the adoption of new underwriting platforms and modernization of loan processes [2] - Kevin Kaiser, currently SVP/Credit Administrator, will succeed Moore, ensuring continuity in leadership and expertise within the bank's credit operations [3] Company Overview - Plumas Bank, founded in 1980, is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy, California, with a holding company, Plumas Bancorp, established in 2002 [5] - The bank operates nineteen branches across California and Nevada, providing a wide range of financial services and holding Preferred Lender status with the SBA [5]
AVANTE CORP. CONFIRMS AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL GENERAL & SPECIAL MEETING MATERIALS AND ALTERNATIVE VOTING PROCEDURES
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 17:10
Core Points - Avante Corp. has scheduled its annual general and special meeting of shareholders for October 21, 2025, at 10:00 am Toronto time, to be held virtually [1] - Due to the ongoing Canadian postal suspension, Avante will rely on CSA Coordinated Blanket Order 51-932 for exemption from mailing proxy-related materials [2][3] - Shareholders are encouraged to access meeting materials electronically via SEDAR+ or Avante's website [2][3] - Registered shareholders can vote online or by other means after obtaining a voting control number from TSX Trust Company [4] - Non-registered shareholders have specific instructions for voting based on their status as Objecting or Non-Objecting Beneficial Owners [5][6][7] - The meeting will cover the approval of financial statements, election of directors, appointment of auditors, and ratification of a stock option plan [6] Company Overview - Avante Corp. is a Toronto-based provider of security solutions for residential and commercial clients, focusing on advanced technology and high-net-worth individuals [9] - The company aims to establish a diverse portfolio of security businesses through organic growth and strategic acquisitions [9] - Avante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker "XX" [9]
Origin Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 17:00
Core Points - Origin Bancorp, Inc. plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on October 22, 2025, after market close [1] - A conference call to discuss the results will be held on October 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time [1] - The call will be hosted by key executives including Drake Mills, William J. Wallace, IV, and Lance Hall [1] Conference Call Details - Participants can join the live conference call by dialing specific phone numbers and entering the Conference ID: 79032 [2] - A simultaneous audio-only webcast will be available on Origin's website under the investor relations section [2] - An archived version of the webcast will also be accessible for those unable to attend live [3] Company Overview - Origin Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company based in Ruston, Louisiana, with a history dating back to 1912 [4] - The company operates more than 56 locations across various regions including Dallas/Fort Worth, East Texas, and the Florida Panhandle [4] - Origin Bank focuses on personalized relationship banking for businesses, municipalities, and personal clients [4]
NANO Nuclear Energy Closes $400 Million Oversubscribed Private Placement of Common Stock with Preeminent Institutional Investors
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 16:20
Core Insights - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has successfully closed a private placement of common stock, raising $400 million, which provides the company with significant financial flexibility and an operational runway for several years in its pursuit of developing the first advanced micro nuclear reactor in the U.S. [1][2][16] - The company now holds approximately $600 million in cash, positioning it as a leader in the advanced nuclear energy sector [2][4]. Financing Details - The private placement involved the sale of 8,490,767 shares of common stock, with participation from prominent asset managers and institutional investors [1][3]. - This financing marks the highest valuation achieved by NANO Nuclear to date [1]. Use of Funds - The funds raised will be allocated towards the development, construction, and regulatory licensing of the KRONOS MMR Energy System, as well as other micro reactor projects and nuclear energy supply chain initiatives [3][4]. - The company also plans to pursue strategic acquisitions and general corporate purposes with the financing [3]. Company Vision and Progress - NANO Nuclear aims to build a fully integrated advanced nuclear energy company, reinforcing its commitment to advancing nuclear technology in North America [4]. - The company is set to begin geotechnical investigations for the KRONOS MMR reactor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, signaling tangible progress towards construction [4]. - NANO Nuclear is focused on submitting a Construction Permit Application (CPA) to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the KRONOS project [4]. Subsidiaries and Business Lines - NANO Nuclear operates several subsidiaries, including Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), which aims to provide HALEU fuel transportation, and HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), focusing on domestic HALEU fuel fabrication [8][9]. - NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS) is exploring commercial applications of micro nuclear reactor technology in space, particularly for extraterrestrial projects [10].
AB Science today reports its revenues for the first half of 2025 and provides an update on its activities
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 16:10
Financial and Corporate Situation - AB Science reported a reduced operating deficit of €2.7 million for the first half of 2025, a decrease of 24% compared to €3.6 million in the same period of 2024 [4][3] - The company raised €6.3 million through private placements to support ongoing activities, particularly the clinical development of the AB8939 program [25] - The net loss for the first half of 2025 was €5.2 million, an increase of 15.8% from a loss of €4.5 million in the first half of 2024 [6][7] Clinical Development - AB Science received authorization from several European countries for a Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) [8] - The FDA and EMA approved a Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer [13] - New data indicated the efficacy of masitinib in treating Alzheimer's disease, showing improvements in cognitive and behavioral symptoms in a mouse model [15][16] - The AB8939 molecule received orphan drug designation from the EMA for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) [21] - A Canadian patent was granted for AB8939, providing protection until 2036 [23] Financial Results Summary - Operating income was €515 thousand, down from €560 thousand in the first half of 2024, attributed to a temporary decline in sales of veterinary medicine [5][7] - Operating expenses decreased by 21.7%, with administrative expenses down by 31.1% [5] - Financial income for the first half of 2025 was €212 thousand, while financial expenses amounted to €2.7 million [7]
Cegedim: Release of its 2025 Interim Financial Report
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 16:00
PRESS RELEASE Financial Information Cegedim: Release of its 2025 Interim Financial Report Boulogne-Billancourt, October 10, 2025 Cegedim, an innovative technology and services group, announces that its Financial report for the 1st Half of 2025 is available free of charge in French and -in a few days’ time- in English (that is a free translation into English of the “Interim Financial Report 2025” issued in French): At the company headquarters Cegedim, Financial Department, 137 rue d’Aguesseau, 92100 Bo ...
KLÉPIERRE: INFORMATION REGARDING THE TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND SHARES OF KLÉPIERRE SA AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 15:45
REGULATED RELEASE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND SHARES OF KLÉPIERRE SA AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025(1) Paris – October 10, 2025 NUMBER OF SHARES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 Date09/30/2025Company nameKlépierreTrading placeEuronext Paris (Compartment A)MnemonicLISymbolsEPA:LI / LI:FP / LOIM.PA ISINFR0000121964Total number of shares286,861,172Total number of voting rights Number of theoretical voting rights(2)286,861,172Number of exercisable voting rights(3) 286,310,633AGENDA October 22, 2025Febru ...
One and One Green Technologies. INC Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 15:45
San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One and one Green Technologies. INC (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YDDL), a waste materials and scrap metal recycling company in the Philippines, today announced the closing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,000,000 class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class A Ordinary Shares”), at a public offering price of $5.00 per share to the public. The Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capita ...
Societe Generale: shares and voting rights as of 30 September 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 15:39
Core Points - The total number of shares composing the current share capital as of 30 September 2025 is 785,180,327, while the total number of voting rights is 871,965,338 [2][6]. Company Overview - Societe Generale is a leading European bank with approximately 119,000 employees serving over 26 million clients in 62 countries, providing a wide range of advisory and financial solutions [3]. - The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental transition, aiming to be a leading partner in these areas [4]. - Societe Generale is included in major socially responsible investment indices, highlighting its focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives [4]. Business Segments - The Group operates three complementary business sets: French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance; Global Banking and Investor Solutions; and Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services [7]. - The Global Banking and Investor Solutions segment is recognized for its leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance, and ESG [7].