KORE Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationKORE shareholders to receive $9.25 per share in cash, representing approximately 700% premium to the unaffected priceATLANTA and NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE) ("KORE" or the "Company"), the global pure-play Internet of Things ("IoT") hyperscaler and leading provider of IoT Connectivity, Solutions and Analytics, Searchlight Capital ...

Acme United (NYSEAM:ACU) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 26, 2026 12:00 PM ET Speaker1Greetings. Welcome to the Acme United Q4 and Year-End 2025 Financial Results Conference Calling Webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. You may be placed into question queue at any time by pressing star 1 on your telephone keypad. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. If anyone should require operator assistance, please ...

Core Insights - Acme United Corporation reported a 3% increase in net sales for Q4 2025, reaching $47.5 million compared to $45.9 million in Q4 2024, and a 1% increase for the full year, totaling $196.5 million compared to $194.5 million in 2024 [1] Financial Performance - Net income for Q4 2025 was $1.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, reflecting a 10% increase in net income and a 12% increase in diluted earnings per share compared to Q4 2024 [2] - For the full year 2025, net income was $10.2 million, or $2.49 per diluted share, which is a 2% increase in both net income and diluted earnings per share compared to 2024 [2] Business Operations - The company faced challenges in 2025 due to customer uncertainty and increased costs from tariffs, which were imposed in April and fluctuated throughout the year. Retail sales were particularly affected as customers postponed and canceled promotions [3] - In January 2026, Acme United acquired My Medic for $18.7 million, which generated approximately $19 million in revenue in 2025. The integration of My Medic is expected to enhance revenue through expanded product offerings and distribution [3] Segment Performance - U.S. segment net sales remained constant in Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024, but declined by 1% for the full year due to lower sales of school and office products, despite strong sales in first aid and medical products [4] - European net sales increased by 31% in U.S. dollars and 22% in local currency for Q4 2025, with a full-year increase of 8% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currency compared to 2024 [5] - Canadian net sales rose by 14% in both U.S. dollars and local currency for Q4 2025, with the same percentage increase for the full year, driven by strong sales of first-aid products [6] Profitability Metrics - Gross margin for Q4 2025 was 38.2%, slightly down from 38.7% in Q4 2024, while the full-year gross margin was 39.4%, up from 39.3% in 2024 [7] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2025, the company's bank debt less cash was $18.1 million, down from $21.5 million in 2024. The company generated approximately $13.6 million in free cash flow and distributed about $2.3 million in dividends during the year [8]

UFP Technologies (NasdaqCM:UFPT) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker3Good day, welcome to the UFP Technologies fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by 0. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star, then 1 on your telephone keypad. To withdraw your question, pleas ...

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP EXPANDS PRESENCE IN FLORIDA [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationCompletes Acquisition of Two Lexus Dealerships in Central FloridaExpected to Add $450 Million in Annualized RevenueBrings Estimated Annualized Acquired Revenue to $2 Billion Since NovemberBLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers ...

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki speaks to David Westin on Wall Street Week about the company's funding options for its acquisition plans. ...

Core Insights - The company has effectively communicated the progress of its significant acquisition, demonstrating improved cost efficiency and increased reserves [1] - The latest reserves report indicates that the acquisition has resulted in lower costs and a growing inventory of profitable acreage [1] - The company has reported the highest levels of hedging activity in some time, allowing for revenue predictability despite market fluctuations [2] Group 1: Acquisition and Reserves - The acquisition has led to lower costs and an increase in liquids-rich production [1] - Management has noted that profitable production intervals from the acquired acreage extend to legacy acreage, enhancing future production potential [1] - Reserve costs are competitive, aiding the company in managing inflation [1] Group 2: Hedging Strategy - The company has engaged in significant hedging activity, which does not fix sales prices but allows flexibility in responding to market conditions [2] - Management has previously capitalized on negative gas prices to enhance revenue through strategic hedging [2] - The hedging activity reflects a positive outlook on pricing, providing revenue predictability at favorable prices [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authorized the acquisition of TXNM Energy by Blackstone Infrastructure, determining that the transaction aligns with public interest and does not negatively impact competition or rates [1]. Regulatory Approvals - FERC's order indicates no evidence that state or federal regulations will be impaired by the acquisition [1] - The acquisition has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act has expired [1] - The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a settlement for the acquisition earlier this month [1] Shareholder Support - TXNM Energy shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger in August 2025 [1] Company Background - TXNM Energy, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves over 800,000 homes and businesses in Texas and New Mexico through its regulated utilities, TNMP and PNM [1]

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Jollibee Foods, the Philippines’ largest restaurant operator, said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire a Korean hot pot brand for around $87 million https://t.co/TQRxXNJDlj ...