Worksport Ltd. Announces Participation in the D. Boral Capital Inaugural Global ConferenceMay 01, 2025 9:16 AM EDT | Source: D.Boral CapitalWest Seneca, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2025) -  Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP), today announced its participation in the D. Boral Capital Inaugural Global Conference, taking place May 14, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer, will be available for one-on-one investor meetings on May 14th from 9:00 A.M. to ...

Core Insights - Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. announced the discovery of uranium mineralization in drill hole TF-25-16, which intersected 0.10% eU3O8 over 6.5 metres within a 15-metre wide interval of alteration at the Hatchet Lake Uranium Project [1][4] - The ongoing drilling campaign is part of a $6.5 million exploration budget for 2025, focusing on high-priority target areas across the uranium project portfolio [4] Company Developments - The discovery at Hatchet is attributed to a strategic collaboration with Denison Mines Corp., which provided valuable historical exploration data [2] - Foremost is prioritizing follow-up on the new mineralization while testing additional targets defined by Denison's groundwork [2] - The company appointed Shayla Forster as Corporate Secretary, effective May 1, 2025, to enhance corporate governance and compliance as it advances its uranium projects [12] Technical Details - Drill hole TF-25-16 was completed to a depth of 251 metres and is located approximately 1 km SSW of a historic drill hole that showed weakly elevated uranium mineralization [5] - The mineralization in TF-25-16 is associated with strong clay-hematite-chlorite alteration and remains open along strike, across strike, and at depth, indicating potential for expansion [7][13] - The initial results from the drill program include multiple mineralized intervals, with highlights such as 0.22% eU3O8 over 0.9 metres [4][6] Exploration Context - Foremost holds an option to earn up to a 70% interest in 10 prospective uranium properties in the Athabasca Basin, which is known for its rich uranium deposits [16] - The company's uranium projects are at various stages of exploration, from grassroots to drill-ready targets, aligning with the growing demand for carbon-free energy [16]

Air Products and Chemicals (APD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 EBITDA, the effective tax rate and ROCE either on a total company or segment basis. Unless we specifically state otherwise, statements regarding these measures refer to our adjusted non GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of these measures to our most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found on our investor website in the relevant earnings release section. Now I'll turn the call over to Eduardo. Spe ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.69, below previous guidance of $2.75 to $2.85, primarily due to changes in cost estimates and lower helium contributions [20][24] - Sales volume decreased by 3%, with 2% attributed to the LNG business divestment, while total company price increased by 1% [20][21] - Adjusted operating income decreased by 9%, mainly due to LNG divestiture and unfavorable helium impact, with operating margin down by 210 basis points [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core industrial gas business generated approximately $12 billion in sales with an operating margin of 24% [6] - The LNG business divestiture accounted for a $0.12 headwind on EPS, while helium volume was down, offset by favorable on-site volumes [22][23] - The company anticipates base business growth of 2% to 5% for the fiscal year despite a 5% headwind in helium [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has become the leading supplier of hydrogen and high purity gases for the electronics industry, with significant pipeline networks in the U.S. Gulf Coast [4][5] - The company expects to unlock significant potential with projects in Saudi Arabia and Louisiana, aiming for a 30% adjusted operating margin by 2030 [17][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to refocus on its core industrial gas business and invest approximately $1.5 billion per year in industrial gas projects [10][11] - The strategy includes canceling underperforming projects and prioritizing high-return opportunities with contracted take-or-pay agreements [12][14] - The company aims to maximize profitability through operational excellence and rightsizing the organization [15][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding green hydrogen projects in Saudi Arabia and Louisiana, focusing on derisking strategies [11][12] - The company anticipates high single-digit adjusted EPS growth and improved operating margins in the coming years, despite challenges from underperforming projects [17][18] - Management emphasized the importance of transparent communication with investors and a disciplined approach to capital allocation [18] Other Important Information - The company has identified approximately 2,400 positions for reduction, aiming for a run rate of around $100 million in savings from FY 2025 actions [50][51] - The total cost for the net zero hydrogen project in Edmonton is now expected to be $3.3 billion, with a projected on-stream date between late 2027 and early 2028 [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the EBITDA contribution from underperforming projects? - Management expects to recover capital on an undiscounted basis, indicating a challenging situation with significant increases in capital costs [28][29] Question: What is the status of the Alberta project? - The Alberta project has faced delays and cost overruns due to construction challenges and contractor productivity issues [29][31] Question: What is the rationale for pursuing ammonia in Louisiana? - The company is considering focusing solely on hydrogen, aiming to reduce total CapEx while securing firm offtake agreements [40][41] Question: What is the expected contribution from helium? - Helium remains a volatile earnings contributor, with expectations of continued headwinds in pricing through 2026 and 2027 [78][80] Question: What are the cash flow expectations for 2026? - The company anticipates being cash flow positive, including dividends, with a focus on managing capital expenditures effectively [74][86]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) ("First Atlantic" or the "Company") a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on developing its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project, a large-scale nickel project strategically located near existing infrastructure in central Newfoundland, Canada, is pleased to be featured in a recent article published by the Telegram, which explores the province’s emerging role in the global hyd ...

Corporate Governance - Shareholders elected four new members to the Board of Directors for a term of three years: Anne L. Alonzo, Katherine Kountze, Jane Lewis-Raymond, and David A. Whiteley [1] - The selection of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as independent registered public accountants for 2025 was ratified by shareholders [1] - An advisory vote on executive compensation received approval from 91% of shareholders [2] Strategic Direction - The Chairman and CEO, Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., highlighted the company's achievements in 2024 and discussed the strategic transition to a clean energy future aimed at creating long-term sustainable value [3] Company Overview - Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company providing electricity and natural gas in New England, serving approximately 109,400 electric customers and 97,600 natural gas customers [4]

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical One Energy Inc. (formerly Madison Metals Inc.) (“Critical One” or the “Company”) (CSE: CRTL) (OTCQB: MMTLF) (FSE: 4EF0) is pleased to announce that, further to a press release issued on April 14, 2025, the Company has closed its oversubscribed, non-brokered financing and issued 6,075,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of CDN$0.20 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of C ...

Core Insights - NTR has signed contracts for the Uusnivala battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Finland, marking a significant step in its clean energy infrastructure development [1][5] - The project will feature a 55 MW / 110 MWh battery system, providing essential services such as frequency regulation and grid balancing [2][3] - Fluence Energy has been selected to supply its advanced battery technology, Gridstack Pro 5000, which aims to optimize land usage and enhance operational efficiency [3][4] Project Details - The Uusnivala BESS project is one of the largest in Finland, contributing to the approximately 250 MW of installed battery storage in the market [6] - Construction is expected to begin shortly, with completion anticipated by mid-2026 [4] - This project is the first BESS initiative of the L&G NTR Clean Power (Europe) Fund to enter construction, with the fund securing over €600 million in commitments [5] Strategic Importance - The Uusnivala project represents NTR's first entry into the Finnish battery storage market, emphasizing its commitment to energy resilience and net-zero goals [7] - The collaboration with Fluence highlights the importance of energy storage in creating a more resilient and flexible power system in Finland [7][10] - NTR has a strong track record in developing renewable energy projects, having deployed over €2 billion in capital across various European countries [8][9]

Exelon (EXC) FY 2025 Annual General Meeting April 29, 2025 01:46 PM ET Speaker0 Welcome to the Annual Meeting for Exelon Corporation. Our host for today's call is Paul Bowers, Member of the Board. I will now turn the call over to your host. Mr. Bowers, you may begin. Speaker1 Well, thank you, and good morning. Twenty fifth Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Exelon Corporation will now come to order. My name is Paul Bowers, and I am the Exelon of one of the members of Exelon's Board of Directors. As discl ...

Vistra Corp. (VST) is trading at a premium relative to the Zacks Utility Electric Power industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.41X compared to the industry average of 14.28X.The company benefits from strong residential and business results in both Texas and Midwest and Northeast markets. More than 95% of the commercial availability of its generation assets allows the company to gain by catering to the increasing demand in its service territories.Image Source: Zacks Investment ...