MIAMI, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NYSE: PFLT) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025. HIGHLIGHTSQuarter ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)($ in millions, except per share amounts) Assets and Liabilities: Investment portfolio (1) $2,344.1 <td style="ver ...

Profitability Continues Despite Challenges for the Overall Economy Redmond, WA, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hour Loop, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOUR) (“Hour Loop”), a leading online retailer, announces its financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Highlights for First Quarter of 2025: Net revenues increased 4.7% to $25.8 million, compared to $24.7 million in the year-ago period;Net income decreased to $0.7 million, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 3 ...

Core Insights - The Brink's Company reported strong first-quarter results with revenue at the upper end of guidance, achieving a total growth of 1% and organic growth of 6% [1][2] - Significant organic growth was noted in ATM managed services (AMS) and digital retail solutions (DRS), exceeding 20% [1][2] - The company has repurchased over 1.3 million shares year-to-date, nearly three times the amount from the previous year [1][2] Financial Performance - First-quarter revenue reached $1,247 million, reflecting a 1% increase year-over-year, with a 6% increase in constant currency [3][14] - Operating profit was reported at $119 million, a decrease of 1% compared to the previous year, while adjusted EBITDA was $215 million, a slight decrease of 1% [3][14] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 9% to $1.19, while non-GAAP EPS decreased by 2% to $1.62 [3][14] Segment Performance - North America revenue increased by 3% to $418 million, while Latin America saw a decline of 8% to $308 million [14] - Europe reported a 3% increase in revenue to $299 million, and the Rest of World segment grew by 9% to $222 million [14] - Operating profit in North America increased by 10% to $53 million, while Latin America experienced a decline of 14% to $54 million [14] Guidance and Strategic Outlook - The company affirmed its 2025 framework and introduced second-quarter 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $1,250 million and $1,300 million [4][5] - Management anticipates mid-single-digit organic revenue growth for 2025, with AMS and DRS expected to grow in the mid to high teens [5] - The adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to expand by 30-50 basis points, with free cash flow conversion projected at 40-45% [5] Shareholder Returns - The company has accelerated share repurchases, totaling over $110 million year-to-date, and plans to return over 50% of free cash flow to shareholders [2][5] - The focus remains on improving profitability through growth in AMS and DRS, streamlining operations, and adhering to capital allocation priorities [2][5]

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. The 2025 second-quarter dividend is payable on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2025. About Middlefield Banc Corp. Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the Bank holding Company of The Middlefield Banking Company, with total assets of $1.89 billion at March 31, 2025. The ...

Delivered Total and Net Investment Income of $35.4 million and $15.6 million, Respectively Investment Portfolio of $1.0 billion Conference Call Today, Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET MENLO PARK, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth” or the “Company”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended ...

BERKELEY, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 and Recent Financial Highlights Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $1.5 millionTotal operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $22.1 millionOperating loss for the three months ended March ...

Core Viewpoint - PennantPark Investment Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025, highlighting a decrease in net investment income and net asset value per share, alongside significant portfolio activity and investment performance metrics [1][2][4]. Financial Highlights - Investment portfolio totaled $1,213.6 million with net assets of $488.1 million as of March 31, 2025 [2]. - GAAP net asset value per share was $7.48, reflecting a quarterly change of -1.2% [2]. - Net investment income for the quarter was $11.4 million, or $0.18 per share, down from $14.3 million or $0.22 per share in the same quarter of the previous year [15]. - Total investment income for the quarter was $30.7 million, compared to $36.0 million in the prior year [13]. Portfolio Activity - The company made purchases of investments totaling $176.8 million and sales and repayments of investments amounting to $263.1 million during the quarter [2][6]. - The portfolio consisted of 158 companies with an average investment size of $6.9 million, and a weighted average yield on debt investments of 12.0% [4]. - As of March 31, 2025, the portfolio included 41% first lien secured debt and 29% preferred and common equity [4]. Investment Income and Expenses - Investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily derived from first lien secured debt, totaling $22.1 million [13]. - Total expenses for the quarter were $19.2 million, a decrease from $21.7 million in the same quarter of the previous year [14]. - The decrease in expenses was attributed to lower interest and debt-related expenses [14]. Realized and Unrealized Gains - Net realized losses for the quarter were $(27.7) million, compared to $(31.0) million in the same quarter of the previous year [17]. - The net change in unrealized appreciation on investments was $27.1 million for the quarter [18]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $314.5 million in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.7% [22]. - Cash and cash equivalents available for investing and corporate purposes were $32.6 million [23]. Distributions - The company declared distributions of $0.24 per share for the quarter, totaling $15.7 million, compared to $0.21 per share in the same quarter of the previous year [27].

Core Insights - TPI Composites, Inc. reported a 14% year-over-year growth in sales for Q1 2025, achieving net sales of $336.2 million compared to $294.0 million in Q1 2024 [2][6] - The company is undergoing a strategic review to optimize its capital structure amid ongoing economic challenges and uncertainties in the renewable energy sector [2][3] Financial Performance - Net loss from continuing operations was $48.3 million for Q1 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $60.9 million in Q1 2024 [6][8] - Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased to $10.3 million in Q1 2025 from a loss of $23.0 million in the same period last year, indicating improved operational efficiency [10][14] - Net cash provided by operating activities improved by $43.6 million compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to a decrease in net loss and changes in working capital [11] Operational Metrics - The number of wind blade sets produced increased to 509 in Q1 2025 from 488 in Q1 2024, with an estimated capacity of 1,933 megawatts compared to 2,050 megawatts in the previous year [5] - Utilization rate improved to 70% in Q1 2025 from 67% in Q1 2024, reflecting better operational performance [5] Sales Breakdown - Sales of wind blades and related products increased by $40.1 million, or 13.9%, to $329.0 million in Q1 2025, driven by higher average sales prices and a 4% increase in production volume [14] - Field services sales rose by 38.4% to $7.1 million, attributed to an increase in technicians deployed to revenue-generating projects [14] Guidance for 2025 - The company expects full-year net sales from continuing operations to be between $1.4 billion and $1.5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin projected between 0% and 2% [12]

Core Insights - Blink Charging Co. reported a significant decline in total revenues for Q1 2025, amounting to $20.8 million, down 44.8% from $37.6 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the uncertain economic climate affecting customer spending [8][4][10] - Despite the overall revenue decline, service revenues increased by 29.2% to $10.6 million, driven by higher utilization of Blink chargers and an increase in the number of chargers on the network [10][12] - The company is optimistic about future growth, expecting sequential revenue increases in Q2 2025 and continued growth throughout the year, particularly in service revenues [6][4] Financial Performance - Product sales dropped significantly by 69.5% to $8.4 million in Q1 2025 compared to $27.5 million in Q1 2024 [2][9] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $7.4 million, representing a gross margin of 35.5%, slightly down from 35.7% in Q1 2024 [12][8] - Operating expenses decreased by 7.9% to $28.4 million in Q1 2025, compared to $30.9 million in Q1 2024 [13][8] Net Loss and Adjusted Metrics - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $20.7 million, or $0.20 per share, compared to a net loss of $17.2 million, or $0.17 per share, in Q1 2024 [14][17] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was a loss of $15.5 million, worsening from a loss of $10.2 million in Q1 2024 [15][31] - Adjusted EPS for Q1 2025 was a loss of $0.18, compared to a loss of $0.13 in Q1 2024 [17][31] Cash Position and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $42.0 million, down from $55 million at the end of 2024 [19][27] - The company had no cash debt as of March 31, 2025, indicating a strong liquidity position despite the losses [19] Strategic Developments - Blink Charging announced a collaboration with Create Energy to introduce a turnkey NanoGrid solution aimed at enhancing the reliability of DC fast charging installations [5][4] - The company added 319 Blink-owned chargers to its network during the first quarter, contributing to the growth in service revenues [8][10] - Blink Charging UK was awarded 'Preferred Bidder' status for a 15-year contract with Brighton & Hove, valued at £500,000, to provide a minimum of 350 chargers [20]

Total consideration for the sale of FibroGen China to AstraZeneca now expected to be approximately $185 million, a $25 million increase from initial guidance Net cash held in China at closing now estimated to be approximately $100 millionTransaction expected to close in 3Q 2025 Upon close of sale of FibroGen China, cash runway extended into 2H 2027 Initiation of the Phase 2 monotherapy trial of FG-3246, a potential first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD46 in metastatic castration-resista ...