Core Viewpoint - Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. has appointed David L. Hardy to its Board of Directors, effective October 21, 2025, highlighting his extensive leadership experience and market expertise in commercial real estate [2][3]. Company Overview - Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and has $9.21 billion in assets. It was incorporated in 1988 and is the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, established in 1904. The company's common shares trade on NASDAQ under the symbol "SYBT" [6]. Leadership Appointment - David L. Hardy has been the Managing Director for CBRE's Kentucky operations since 2005 and has a long history in the Louisville market, brokering office properties since 1988. His leadership at CBRE Louisville has contributed to the company being recognized as one of Louisville's fastest-growing companies multiple times [3][4]. Professional Background - Mr. Hardy has held various leadership roles, including Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for St. Xavier High School and member of the Board of Governors for Louisville Country Club. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Leadership Louisville Center and President of the Kentucky CCIM Chapter [5].

Core Viewpoint - AGF Investments Inc. announced cash distributions for its funds, including AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund, and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, with payments scheduled for September 5, 2025 [1]. Fund Distribution Details - AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund (Ticker: AENU) will distribute $0.168319 per unit [1]. - AGF Total Return Bond Fund (Ticker: ATRB) will distribute $0.109000 per unit [1]. - AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF (Ticker: QIF) will distribute $0.149344 per unit [1]. Company Overview - AGF Management Limited, founded in 1957, is an independent asset management firm with a focus on public and private markets [4]. - The firm manages over $56 billion in total assets and serves more than 815,000 investors [6]. - AGF operates through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners, and AGF Private Wealth [4][5].

Core Insights - Gulf & Pacific Equities Corp. reported a 1.7% decrease in revenues to $1,124,742 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to $1,143,880 in the same period last year [1] - The company experienced a net income before fair value adjustments of $17,394 for the quarter, up from $14,120 in the previous year [3] - The company signed a long-term lease with La Vie en Rose for Tri-City Mall, expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2025 [3] Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, revenue was $2,257,363, slightly up from $2,231,766 in 2024 [3] - The net income (loss) for the six months was $(322,444), compared to $(1,249) in the previous year [3] - The weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 21,410,685 for both basic and diluted calculations [3] Company Overview - Gulf & Pacific Equities Corp. focuses on acquiring, managing, and developing anchored shopping centers in Western Canada's rural areas, particularly Alberta [6] - The company targets smaller, rapidly growing hub communities with essential services such as hospitals and high schools [6] - Gulf & Pacific currently owns three retail assets located in Three Hills, St. Paul, and Cold Lake, Alberta [6]

Core Insights - MiniLuxe Holding Corp. reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with system-wide sales growth of over 12% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA growth of 100% [2][5][6] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 system-wide sales reached $7.7 million, up from $6.9 million in Q2 2024, marking a 12% increase [6][12] - Total revenue for H1 2025 was $13.6 million, an 8% increase from $12.6 million in H1 2024 [6][12] - Gross profit for Q2 2025 was $3.2 million, a 5% increase from $3.0 million in Q2 2024, with a gross profit margin of 43% [7][12] - Fleet adjusted EBITDA improved by 100% year-over-year, reaching $1.4 million in Q2 2025 [9][12] Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on three strategic pillars: driving growth through operating and franchise partners, accelerating studio-level profitability, and increasing SG&A efficiency [5][6] - Talent retention remained strong at 87% year-over-year, indicating effective employee engagement strategies [10][12] Operational Highlights - MiniLuxe's first franchise partner in Brookline, Massachusetts, exceeded expectations, achieving profitability within the first six months [5][12] - The median average unit volume for the top quartile of studios exceeded $1.8 million per unit store [6][12] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $6.0 million, up from $3.99 million a year earlier [14][12] - The company reported an operating loss of $1.2 million for Q2 2025, an improvement from a loss of $1.5 million in Q2 2024 [8][12]

Group 1 - Frontline plc will release its preliminary second quarter 2025 results on August 29, 2025 [1] - A webcast and conference call will be held at 3:00 p.m. CET (9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time) [1] - The results presentation will be available for download from the Investor Relations section of the company's website prior to the conference call [1] Group 2 - Participants can attend the conference call via webcast or by registering online for the conference call [2] - A Q&A session will follow the teleconference/webcast, with instructions for submitting questions provided at the beginning [2] - Presentation materials for the teleconference/webcast can be downloaded from the company's website [2]

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Core Viewpoint - Chagee Holdings Limited is set to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on August 29, 2025, before the U.S. market opens, indicating a focus on transparency and communication with investors [1]. Company Overview - Chagee is a leading premium tea drinks brand that offers healthy and freshly-made tea drinks, founded in 2017. The company aims to modernize traditional tea culture through innovative branding and technology [4]. Financial Reporting - The financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, will be discussed in a conference call scheduled for 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on August 29, 2025 [2]. - Investors can submit questions to the company up to 24 hours before the conference call, which will be addressed during the Q&A session [3]. Investor Relations - A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor relations website, enhancing accessibility for investors [3]. - Contact information for investor relations is provided, including an email and phone number for inquiries [5].

Group 1 - The company Top Win International Limited has rebranded to AsiaStrategy, effective August 22, 2025, with a new ticker symbol SORA on Nasdaq [1][2] - AsiaStrategy has started accepting Bitcoin as payment for its luxury watch business, highlighting its commitment to innovation and digital asset integration [2] - The company specializes in trading, distribution, and retail of luxury watches and operates through its subsidiary, Top Win International Trading Limited, serving a global B2B network [3] Group 2 - AsiaStrategy aims to venture into the Web3 ecosystem and focus on digital assets as part of its future business direction [3]

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX: ELO; OTCQX: ELRRF; FSE: P2QM) ("Eloro" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Red Cloud Securities Inc. ("Red Cloud"), as sole underwriter and bookrunner, pursuant to which Red Cloud has agreed to purchase ...