BOSTON, MA, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced the formation of its Game Advisory Board to support strategic growth initiatives and deepen engagement with the online game community. The Game Advisory Board brings together a select group of industry leaders with expertise in innovative marketing, emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and operational scale. Appointed members include Trey ...

原标题：从水墨出发展不同艺韵 中韩水墨作品展亮相中国美术馆 记者在现场看到，徐悲鸿的《战马》、齐白石的《荷花鸳鸯》、张大千的《觅句图》、林风眠的 《鱼鹰小舟》等中国美术馆收藏的经典水墨作品，与画家金基昶的《群马》、安仲植的《春景山水》、 金殷镐的《爱莲美人图》、朴崃贤的《地摊儿》等韩国国立现代美术馆收藏的作品，在相同的水墨媒介 上散发出各自韵味。 作为本次展览总策划，中国美术馆馆长吴为山表示，继在韩国国立现代美术馆成功举办展览后，此 次两座国家级美术馆的再度对话，既是文化共鸣的赓续深化，也是艺术交流范式的升级。通过映照千年 并仍为当今观众所喜爱的艺术形式，展览将为两国民众带来跨越时空的美的盛宴，并加深相互理解、促 进民心相通，以艺术讲好故事、构建人类命运共同体。 由中国美术馆、韩国国立现代美术馆联合主办的"艺韵华章——中韩水墨作品展"11日在中国美术馆 开幕。 展览精选两座国家级美术馆——中国美术馆与韩国国立现代美术馆收藏的中韩两国具有代表性的水 墨艺术作品以及当代名家的新作，分为中国篇、韩国篇两个单元、四个章节，共展出120件作品，对照 呈现中韩两国水墨艺术借古开今、中西融汇，从传统到现代的演进历程。 6月 ...

Oportun Financial (OPRT) Conference June 11, 2025 04:00 PM ET Speaker0 Everyone, and welcome to Sidoti's June Small Cap Conference. My name is Brendan McCarthy. I'm an analyst here at Sidoti, and I'm pleased to welcome Opportune Financial with us today. The ticker is OPRT. Joining us from the firm will be CEO, Raul Vasquez and CFO, Paul Appleton. And before I hand it over, a quick reminder, the Q and A tab is located right at the bottom of the screen there. Feel free to type in any questions throughout the ...

CALGARY, Alberta, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy and the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) are proud to announce Abbie and Glen Warren, Daniel Lauper and Peter O’Brien as the recipients of the 2025 Direct Energy Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. In recognition of their outstanding community service, Direct Energy has donated $5,000 to each recipient’s chosen nonprofit organization. “At the heart of every strong community are people who give selflessly—supporting their neighbou ...

The 2025 CMX Community Industry Awards recognizes Alkami's rapid success in building an engaged, customer-driven community experiencePLANO, Texas, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced that it has been named the winner of the Best New Community award at the 2025 CMX Community Industry Awards, recently hosted at the CMX Summit 2025 in Redwood City, Califo ...

Core Insights - EPAM Systems has not fully recovered from its exposure to Russia and Ukraine since 2022, indicating ongoing challenges in the geopolitical landscape [1] - The company is actively rebuilding its workforce, relocating staff from affected regions, and acquiring new capabilities, which suggests a strategic pivot towards recovery and growth [1] Workforce and Growth Strategy - EPAM Systems is showing signs of returning growth, which may be attributed to its efforts in workforce rebuilding and capability enhancement [1] - The relocation of staff from Russia and Ukraine highlights the company's commitment to mitigating risks associated with geopolitical tensions [1]

Core Insights - SuperCom's subsidiary, Leaders in Community Alternatives (LCA), has secured a contract in Northern California valued at up to $2.5 million over five years to provide reentry services for justice-involved individuals, expected to generate approximately $500,000 in annual recurring revenue [1][2][3] Group 1: Contract Details - The contract includes a three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions, reinforcing LCA's established presence in the region [1][2] - LCA will offer community-based reentry programming, including case management, employment support, and behavioral health referrals, aimed at reducing recidivism and promoting community safety [3][4] Group 2: Company Reputation and Strategy - The contract win highlights SuperCom's reputation as a trusted provider of public safety solutions, particularly in California, and reflects the company's competitive advantage through customized offerings [4][5] - SuperCom has recently secured over 20 direct contracts and expanded into 10 new states, indicating a strong growth trajectory and long-term value potential in the public safety sector [5] Group 3: Company Background - SuperCom has been a global provider of secure solutions since 1988, focusing on e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety and identification solutions [6] - LCA has over 33 years of experience in providing community-based services and electronic monitoring programs, utilizing evidence-based practices to address recidivism [7]

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At a ribbon-cutting event in San Francisco, Visa, Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) and Bank of America announced today an initiative to expand access to soccer across the United States. Harnessing the unifying power of soccer, the companies will provide open park space in six cities to bring people together, foster youth development, and strengthen community ties through sport and purpose-driven programming."This movement is about scale, sustainability, and impact," sai ...

Summary of Embecta (EMBC) FY Conference Call - June 10, 2025 Company Overview - **Company**: Embecta (formerly part of Becton Dickinson's diabetes care business) - **Revenue**: Approximately $1.1 billion - **Product Categories**: - Pen needles - Conventional syringes - Safety products for injections - **Geographic Revenue Distribution**: - 50% from the US - ~30% from Europe, Middle East, and Africa - ~20% from Asia Pacific (including China) - ~5% from Latin America - **Business Model**: Focused on single-use disposable products for diabetes management, with a stable and recurring revenue base [4][5][6] Financial Performance and Projections - **Historical Performance**: - Revenue growth from 2022 to 2024 was around 1.3% CAGR, exceeding initial expectations of flat growth [11] - Adjusted EBITDA margins improved to 31.4%, surpassing the target of 30% despite facing inflationary pressures [13] - **Future Projections (2025-2028)**: - Expected constant currency revenue CAGR remains flattish, with a target of low single-digit growth [15] - Projected cumulative free cash flow of at least $600 million from 2026 to 2028, with plans to reduce debt by $450 million to $500 million during this period [15][49] - **Challenges**: - Decline in conventional syringe business in the US, projected to drop from $90 million in 2019 to around $35 million by 2025 [18] - Impact of pharmacy closures affecting inventory purchases and revenue [38] Growth Opportunities - **GLP-1 Market**: - Identified as the single biggest growth opportunity, with expectations for multi-dose pen injectors to replace single-use auto injectors [30][31] - Anticipated market opportunity of at least $100 million by 2033, with potential revenue contributions starting as early as 2026 [32][33] - **New Product Revenue Streams**: - Entering distribution agreements for products like blood glucose monitors and insulin pumps to diversify offerings [35] Operational Insights - **Manufacturing and Supply Chain**: - Transitioning to a new ERP system and establishing independent distribution networks post-spin from Becton Dickinson [8][9] - Current gross margins around 63%, with expectations for slight declines due to tariffs and increased R&D expenses [40][41] - **Debt Management**: - Current net leverage at 3.7 times, with a goal to reduce it to around 2 times by 2028 [48][49] Market Dynamics - **Geographic Growth**: - Emerging markets expected to grow at mid-single digits, while US business projected to see low single-digit declines [26][27] - **Impact of Formulary Changes**: - Generally viewed as beneficial if they make insulin more affordable for patients [25] Conclusion - **Investor Sentiment**: - Positive reception post-Analyst Day, with a focus on cautious and achievable financial projections [54][55] - **Future Outlook**: - The company aims to leverage its free cash flow capabilities to enhance its product portfolio and maintain stable growth despite market challenges [10][55]

Gregory C Brown Senior Vice President, Commercial Elkhart Regional Manager WARSAW, Ind., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lake City Bank is pleased to welcome back Gregory C. Brown as Senior Vice President, Commercial Elkhart Regional Manager. Brown will lead the newly formed Commercial Elkhart Region, serving commercial clients in Elkhart and surrounding communities. The new region was strategically created to better serve the growing business community in Elkhart. “Since arriving in Elkhart in 1990, ...