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Core Insights - UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) reported strong second-quarter performance driven by rental home conversions, rising occupancy, and increased rental income [1] Group 1: Rental Home Performance - UMH converted 188 homes from inventory to revenue-generating rental units in Q2, bringing the total to 10,600 rental homes with a 94.4% occupancy rate [2][11] - Year-to-date, UMH has transitioned 305 homes into rental units and aims to reach a full-year goal of 800 new rental homes, with over 500 homes in the setup pipeline [3] Group 2: Sales and Revenue - The company achieved $10.3 million in gross home sales revenues for the quarter, a 17% increase from the previous year, setting a new quarterly sales record [4][11] Group 3: Refinancing Activities - UMH refinanced ten communities through its Fannie Mae credit facility, generating $101.4 million in proceeds from properties appraised at $163.5 million, reflecting a 146% appreciation from its $66.6 million investment [5] - The refinancing resulted in approximately $56 million in excess proceeds, which can be reinvested in rental home programs, expansions, and capital upgrades [6] Group 4: Acquisitions - UMH acquired two manufactured home communities in Conowingo, MD, for $14.625 million, adding 191 developed homesites and enhancing operational synergies with existing properties [7][8] - The total year-to-date community purchases amount to four, representing 457 sites for $39.2 million [8] Group 5: Overall Strategy and Market Position - The second-quarter performance underscores the effectiveness of UMH's rental home strategy and disciplined capital deployment, with rising occupancy and record home sales [9] - Shares of UMH have increased by 6.3% over the past year, contrasting with a 1.3% decline in the industry [10]

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LEXINGTON, Mass., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curis, Inc. ("Curis") (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of emavusertib (CA-4948), an orally available, small molecule IRAK4 inhibitor, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a combination of existing and new investors for the purchase of 1,538,460 shares ("Shares") of its common stock in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In a concurrent private placement, Curis al ...

ORLANDO, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRB) (NASDAQ:NTRBW) (“Nutriband” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved and declared a 25% preferred stock dividend. Shareholders of record on July 25th 2025 will receive one preferred share for every four shares of common stock held. The pay date for shareholders to receive their new issuance will be August 5th. Each preferred share will be convertible to one share of common stock following FDA appr ...

Core Viewpoint - UMH Properties, Inc. reported strong second quarter operating results, highlighting the effectiveness of its long-term business plan and the successful addition to its Fannie Mae credit facility, which generated approximately $56 million in proceeds for further investments [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company converted 188 new homes from inventory to revenue-generating rental homes in Q2 2025, totaling approximately 10,600 rental homes with an occupancy rate of 94.4% [2]. - Same Property occupancy increased by 76 units in Q2 and 251 units year-over-year, reaching 88.2% [2]. - Gross home sales revenue reached $10.3 million, a 17% increase from $8.8 million in the previous year [2]. - Rental and related charges for Q2 were $55.9 million, up 8.5% from $51.5 million last year, with a 9.2% increase in same property charges compared to July 2024 [2]. Refinancing and Investments - The addition of ten communities to the Fannie Mae credit facility generated total proceeds of approximately $101.4 million, with a fixed interest rate of 5.855%. These communities were appraised at $163.5 million, reflecting a 146% increase in value from the company's cost basis of $66.6 million [2]. - The company issued approximately 1.8 million shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $17.60 per share, generating gross proceeds of $31.0 million [2]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued sales and occupancy growth throughout the year, with a target of converting 800 new rental homes in 2025, supported by over 500 new homes in various stages of setup [1].

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ORLANDO, Fla., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRB) (NASDAQ:NTRBW), has been added as a member of the Russell Microcap, Russell Microcap Growth, Russell 3000E and Russell 3000E Growth Indexes, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. “Being added to the four Russell indexes is a great honor for us as a company as we continue to strive to ...

From @WSJopinion: Rulings on parental rights and pornography sites show the Supreme Court’s sharp liberal-conservative divide on cultural issues https://t.co/joPBtaVE8F ...