TORONTO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (“MediPharm”, the “Company”, or “we”), a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today provided its shareholders with information related to three of the six directors (the “Dissident Nominees”) nominated by Apollo Technology Capital Corporation (“Apollo”) to stand for election at MediPharm’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 16, 2025. All dollar figures in this news release are in U.S. do ...

AKRON, Ohio, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ("Goodyear" or the "Company") today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Goodyear Chemical business to Gemspring Capital Management, LLC. The transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of Goodyear's Chemical business in connection with the Goodyear Forward transformation plan.Goodyear Chemical is a leading producer of synthetic rubber, offering a broad product ...

Core Points - Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is urging shareholders to vote "FOR" its eight nominees listed on the BLUE proxy card in the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting scheduled for July 11, 2025 [1][2] - The company has filed its definitive proxy statement with the SEC and launched a dedicated website for shareholder information [1][2] - The Board emphasizes its strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value and highlights the poor engagement record of Pangaea Ventures, L.P., which seeks to replace six of the eight nominees [2][5] Company Strategy and Performance - The Board has implemented a clear strategy focused on streamlining operations, simplifying the business, and reducing leverage, resulting in a first quarter 2025 same community weighted average occupancy rate of 80% [4][10] - Brookdale's 2025 financial guidance has been raised, with RevPAR growth expectations adjusted from 4.75%-5.75% to 5.00%-5.75% and Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased from $430 million - $445 million to $440 million - $450 million [10][11] - The company is positioned to capitalize on demographic trends, with over one million seniors turning 80 each year through 2036, while new construction of senior housing remains low [14][15] Board Composition and Governance - The Board has undergone significant refreshment, with an average tenure of less than four years expected post-Annual Meeting, and has appointed two new independent directors with extensive industry experience [18][19][20] - The Board is committed to good governance, including a review of director tenure and performance-based long-term incentive awards in response to shareholder feedback [21][22] - The Board's proactive engagement with shareholders and efforts to maintain a constructive dialogue with Ortelius are highlighted, despite Ortelius's poor engagement record [22][26] Market Position and Future Outlook - Brookdale's portfolio is strategically focused on assisted living and memory care services, which are expected to yield higher margins due to the aging baby boomer demographic [15][16] - The company anticipates that returning to a pre-pandemic weighted average occupancy rate of 84.5% could generate approximately $170 million in incremental revenue and $125 million in incremental operating income [12] - Brookdale is well-positioned to address the growing demand for senior living services, with a needs-based product mix that caters to an older population facing chronic conditions [13][15]

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) (the “Company,” “PMGC,” “we,” or “our”) today announced that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Quarterly Report is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov under the company’s filings, as well as on the Company’s investor relations website. Management believes the Company is we ...

PagSeguro (PAGS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 04:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good evening. My name is Ogu, and I'll be your conference operator today. Welcome to PagSeguro Digital Earnings Call for the First Quarter of twenty twenty five. The slide presentation for today's webcast is available on PagSeguro Digital's Investor Relations website at investors.peggibank.com. Please refer to the forward looking statements and reconciliation disclosure in this presentation and in the company's earnings release appendi ...

VerifyMe (VRME) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nancy Meyers - CFOAdam Stedham - CEO Conference Call Participants Michael Petusky - Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystJack Vander Aarde - SVP & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to Verifamy's First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please note this ...

Loar Holdings (LOAR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Ian Mckillop - Director - Investor RelationsDirkson Charles - Founder, CEO & Executive Co-ChairmanBrett Milgrim - Executive Co-ChairmanGlenn D’Alessandro - CFOKen Herbert - Managing DirectorSheila Kahyaoglu - Managing DirectorBrad Eyster - Automotive Equity Research Senior Associate Conference Call Participants Kristine Liwag - Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Lohr Holdings First Quarter twenty twenty five ...

Core Viewpoint - HighPeak Energy, Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding production guidance and consensus estimates, while also providing an updated development outlook and increased production guidance for the year [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a net income of $36.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, with EBITDAX of $197.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted share [7][13]. - Adjusted net income for the first quarter was $42.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share [7][13]. - Sales volumes averaged approximately 53.1 MBoe/d, representing a 6% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024 [10][12]. - Average realized prices were $71.64 per barrel of crude oil, $24.21 per barrel of NGL, and $2.34 per Mcf of natural gas, resulting in an overall realized price of $53.84 per Boe [14][39]. Operational Efficiency - HighPeak drilled over 25% faster than previous expectations, completing four additional wells during the first quarter [4][12]. - The company maintained lease operating expenses at an average of $6.61 per Boe, a 3% decrease compared to the previous quarter [7][14]. - Capital expenditures for the first quarter totaled $179.8 million, with expectations for lower quarterly capital expenditures moving forward [15][6]. Capital Discipline - The company moderated its development program by laying down one rig for four months due to global economic uncertainty impacting oil prices, yet remains on track to meet its 2025 guidance [5][6]. - HighPeak reduced long-term debt by $30 million during the quarter and generated free cash flow of $10.7 million [7][21]. Shareholder Value - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share, amounting to approximately $5.0 million, payable in June 2025 [7][21]. - Management emphasized alignment with shareholders and a long-term outlook on value creation despite market volatility [9]. Production Guidance - The company updated its 2025 production guidance range to 48,000 – 50,500 Boe/d, narrowing the range and increasing the midpoint [11][12].

Cannae (CNNE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Jamie Lillis - Managing Director - IR ServicesRyan Caswell - CEOBryan Coy - CFOKenneth Lee - Vice PresidentIan Zaffino - Managing Director Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Cannae Holdings, Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. During today's presentation, all participants will be in a listen only mode. Following the company's prepared remarks, the conference w ...

Core Viewpoint HighPeak Energy, Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding production guidance and consensus estimates, while also providing an updated development outlook and increased production guidance for the year. Financial Performance - Sales volumes averaged approximately 53.1 MBoe/d, a 6% increase from Q4 2024 [8][10] - Net income was $36.3 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, with adjusted net income of $42.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share [13][43] - EBITDAX was $197.3 million, or $1.40 per diluted share [13] - Lease operating expenses averaged $6.61 per Boe, a 3% decrease compared to Q4 2024 [8][14] - Free cash flow generated was $10.7 million, with long-term debt reduced by $30 million [8][12] Operational Efficiency - HighPeak drilled over 25% faster than previous expectations, completing four additional wells in Q1 2025 [4][12] - The company maintained capital discipline by laying down one rig for four months while still on track to meet 2025 guidance [5][6] - The majority of 2025 infrastructure capital expenditures were completed in the first quarter, leading to lower expected quarterly capital expenditures for the remainder of the year [6] Capital Structure and Shareholder Value - The company is committed to optimizing its capital structure and is in a healthy financial position with no near-term debt maturities [7] - A quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share was declared, amounting to approximately $5 million [21][39] - Management is aligned with shareholders and focused on long-term value creation despite market volatility [9] Production Guidance - The 2025 production guidance range has been updated to 48,000 – 50,500 Boe/d, with an increased midpoint reflecting strong well performance [11][12]