New Getty Images Report Finds Consumers Still Care About Sustainability and Expect Businesses to Lead
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:58
Getty Images’ “Sustainability at the Crossroads” report provides visual guidance grounded in consumer insights to support companies in aligning their communications with business actions. Sustainability is still top of mind: 69% of global consumers say climate change directly affects their daily lives.Brands are expected to lead: 86% of consumers believe businesses should use their resources to improve society and the environment. Visuals make or break trust: Consumers demand imagery that reflects real imp ...
LPL Financial Welcomes Runyan Capital
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:55
SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Jeff Runyan has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. He reported serving approximately $330 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Wedbush Securities. Based in Beverly Hills, Calif., Runyan grew up in Missouri, where his passion for financial discipline took root early and deepened over time. After beginning ...
GCL Announces Subsidiary’s Intention to Exercise Right of Compulsory Acquisition in relation to the Offer for Ban Leong Technologies Limited and Subsequent Delisting
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:55
As of 6.00 p.m. (Singapore time) on June 12, 2025, GCL’s indirect subsidiary, Epicsoft Asia Pte. Ltd. (the “Offeror”) owns, controls, or has agreed to acquire an aggregate of 100,167,499 Shares representing approximately 92.92% of the total number of issued Shares of Ban Leong Technologies Limited.SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCL Global Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: GCL) (“GCL”), a leading provider of games and entertainment and the indirect parent company of the Offeror, today announced that the Of ...
VERSES® “Digital Brain” Featured in WIRED and Popular Mechanics
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:48
New AXIOM model captures mainstream headlines and industry acclaimVANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS; OTCQB: VRSSF) (“VERSES” or the “Company”) a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation agentic software systems today announced important third-party recognition of its digital-brain architecture, AXIOM, following features in WIRED and Popular Mechanics and public acknowledgement from ARC-AGI benchmark creator François Chollet. WIRED: A ...
VivoPower Announces Key Leadership Recruits
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:45
Suneet Wadhwa, ex Ripple Head of Investments, joins Board of Advisors David Mansfield, ex VinFast CFO, has joined as group CFO Keith Loose, ex Block.one blockchain and tech infrastructure leader, has joined as group CTO LONDON, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, “VivoPower” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce key executive leadership appointments, namely David Mansfield as Chief Financial Officer and Keith Loose as Chief Technology Officer. In addition, Sune ...
Sky Quarry Applies for Recycling Permit to Launch Integrated Energy Facility in Utah
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:45
“Unlocking New Commercial Pathways and Expanding Revenue-Generating Operations”WOODS CROSS, Utah, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or "the Company"), an integrated energy solutions company committed to revolutionizing the waste asphalt shingle recycling industry, today announced that it has filed a Waste Management Recycling Permit application to Utah regulators. If approved, the permit would allow the Company to operate a combined oil sands extraction and waste ...
MACOM IMS 2025 Product Preview – Radar
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:45
LOWELL, Mass., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, announced a new suite of high performance RF solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of advanced radar systems. Many of these solutions will be demonstrated in MACOM’s Booth 943 at the upcoming International Microwave Symposium (IMS) on June 17 to 19, 2025 in San Francisco, CA. S-Band (2 – 4 GHz): High Power GaN-on-SiC AmplifiersA new family of 65 V, 50-ohm ...
Alpha Modus Expands Strategic Patent Licensing Program with VSBLTY Partnership
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:45
CORNELIUS, N.C. and PHILADELPHIA, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOD), a leading force in AI-driven retail innovation, announced today a definitive licensing agreement with VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (OTC: VSBGF), a company specializing in AI-based security and retail analytics solutions. This agreement signals a deepening commercial relationship rooted in Alpha Modus’ robust patent portfolio. "This deal is more than a license—it’s validation of our technology’ ...
Acceleware Launches Transformative Strategic Plan to Support Growth Objectives
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:37
Core Viewpoint - Acceleware Ltd. has announced a transformative strategic plan aimed at establishing the company as a revenue-generating and cash-flowing enterprise, with a focus on enhancing profitability and shareholder value [2][4]. Group 1: Strategic Plan Overview - The strategic plan has been developed by management and approved by the board of directors, with expectations to drive profitability and long-term stability [2]. - The plan emphasizes strengthening revenue generation and improving economic performance, targeting new market and client commitments [2]. - Key components of the plan include a focused investment strategy, RF XL commercialization, and a shift from research and development to cash flow generation [4]. Group 2: Financing and Investment Strategy - Acceleware intends to secure funding for high-potential applications to support near-term revenue and long-term growth, while strengthening the balance sheet [4]. - The company is considering strategic restructuring options to maximize capital investment for surface applications, particularly in amine regeneration and critical minerals heating [4]. Group 3: RF XL Commercialization - Acceleware is looking to acquire additional production rights to heavy oil assets in western Canada and deploy RF XL as an enhanced oil recovery method [4]. - The new RF XL V2.0 design aims to eliminate water ingress, simplify deployment, and reduce per well capital costs by approximately 30% compared to the previous version [4]. Group 4: Growth and Culture - The plan includes aggressive initiatives to align teams with business growth objectives, transitioning the company's focus towards cash flow generation [4]. - The management team is committed to executing the plan and anticipates significant progress in the coming months [2]. Group 5: Technological Advancements - Acceleware is utilizing its patented Clean Tech Inverter to enhance the efficiency of amine regeneration and is collaborating with partners to decarbonize potash ore drying [5]. - The company is actively developing additional process heat applications and partnerships for RF heating [5].
Fortrea Adopts Limited-Duration Stockholder Rights Plan
Globenewswire· 2025-06-12 12:36
Core Viewpoint - Fortrea has adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan to protect the long-term value for all stockholders and ensure fair treatment in potential takeover situations [1][2][3] Summary by Sections Rights Plan Purpose - The Rights Plan aims to enable stockholders to realize long-term investment value and ensure fair treatment during any proposed takeover [2] - It is designed to prevent tactics that could allow control of the Company without appropriate compensation to all stockholders [2] - The plan was initiated in response to significant dislocation in the trading price of the Company's stock and interest from third parties to capitalize on this dislocation [2] Rights Plan Details - The Rights Plan applies equally to all current and future stockholders and does not deter offers or preclude the Board from considering beneficial transactions [3] - Fortrea will issue one right for each share of common stock as of June 23, 2025, with rights becoming exercisable if any person acquires 10% or more of the outstanding common stock [4] - If exercisable, rights holders (excluding the triggering person) can acquire shares at a 50% discount or exchange rights for one share of common stock [4] - The Board can redeem the rights at $0.001 per right, and the plan does not limit future Boards' ability to redeem the rights [4] Company Overview - Fortrea is a leading global provider of clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry, partnering with biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic companies [6] - The Company offers phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, leveraging over 30 years of experience across more than 20 therapeutic areas [6]