- Implementation of cost reduction initiatives to position Pliant for execution of late-stage clinical trials - Pliant will reduce its current workforce by approximately 45% - Closing activities for BEACON-IPF trial ongoing; topline data expected in the second quarter of 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX) today announced a strategic restructuring of its workforce and other cost saving actions to extend the cash runway to support execut ...

Belden (BDC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Reddington - VP, IRAshish Chand - President and CEOJeremy Parks - Senior VP of Finance & CFORobert Jamieson - Industrial Tech Equity ResearchSteven Fox - Founder & CEO Conference Call Participants William Stein - Managing Director/Senior Research Analyst - TechnologyDavid Williams - Equity Research AnalystMark Delaney - Analyst Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to this morning's Belden Repo ...

Cognex (CGNX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Gria Aviv of Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, operator. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us. Our earnings release was published yesterday after market closed, and our 10 Q was filed this morning. On today's call, we will refer to materials available on our Investor Relations website. We are joined here today by Rob Willett, our CEO Matt Moshene ...

Belden (BDC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to this morning's Belden Reports First Quarter twenty twenty five Results. Just a reminder, this call is being recorded. At this time, you are in a listen only mode. Later, we will conduct a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question, please press star one on your touch tone phone. If you are in the question queue and would like to withdraw your question, I woul ...

X4 Pharmaceuticals (XFOR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Please stand by. Your program is about to begin. Greetings, and welcome to the X4 Pharmaceuticals First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial and Operating Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Dan Ferry from LifeSci A ...

Cognex (CGNX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Greer Aviv - Senior Investor Relations ConsultantRobert Willett - CEO, President & Executive DirectorMatt Moschner - President and COODennis Fehr - Senior VP of Finance & CFODamian Karas - Executive DirectorTommy Moll - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Joe Giordano - AnalystAndrew Buscaglia - Senior AnalystKevin Wilson - Equity Research AnalystPiyush Avasthy - AnalystJacob Levinson - Analyst Operator It is now my ...

Cognex Q1 2025 Earnings April 30, 2025 1 © 2025 Cognex Corporation Forward Looking Statements Certain statements made in this presentation, as well as oral statements made by the Company from time to time, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by our use of the words "expects," "anticipates, ...

Core Insights - Exco Technologies Limited reported solid results for Q2 fiscal 2025, with consolidated sales of $166.1 million, a 1% increase from $163.8 million in the same quarter last year [2][5] - The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per common share, to be paid on June 30, 2025 [1] Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 was $6.4 million, down from $8.1 million in the same quarter last year, representing a 21% decrease [7] - Earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $0.17, including $0.05 in restructuring charges [5][7] - EBITDA for the quarter totaled $19.7 million, a decrease of 7% from $21.2 million in the prior year [11] Segment Performance - The Automotive Solutions segment reported sales of $82.9 million, a decrease of 3% year-over-year, but a sequential increase of 15% [3] - The Casting and Extrusion segment saw sales of $83.2 million, an increase of 7% from the same period last year [4] Market Conditions - Global trade uncertainty has led the company to withdraw its Fiscal 2026 financial targets, although management remains optimistic about long-term growth opportunities [2][14] - The automotive market is facing challenges due to tariff uncertainties, recession risks, and environmental regulations, but there are supportive factors such as lower interest rates and an aging vehicle fleet [3][14] Strategic Initiatives - Exco is focusing on strategic investments and new program launches to capitalize on growth opportunities [14] - The company is developing its greenfield locations in Morocco and Mexico to gain market share in Europe and Latin America [6][15] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Exco generated cash from operating activities of $8.7 million and free cash flow of $3.1 million in the quarter [12] - The company invested $4.1 million in growth capital expenditures during the quarter [12]

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder, is launching a series of 15-second television advertisements as part of its nationwide “Build It” campaign. The video advertisements, along with the broader “Build It” campaign, celebrate the crucial manufacturing work performed in the U.S. to build and deliver platforms and technologies in support of the national defense. These include American-built U.S. Navy ships and submarines, as well as uncr ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: CETI) announced today that it is conducting critical testing of its advanced water purification technology for the oil and gas industry. If successful, the results could lead to contracts potentially valued at over $100 million annually, as referenced in the Company's April 17, 2025 press release.Produced water — a byproduct of oil and gas extraction — typically contains high concentrations of salts, hydrocarbons, heavy metals ...