SAN FRANCISCO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Life360, Inc. (“Life360” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIF, ASX: 360), today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Life360 also expects to grant the initial p ...

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Core Insights - Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Chaince Securities, will serve as a corporate advisor for a prominent Asia-Pacific healthcare company seeking access to U.S. capital markets [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: MFH) is a fintech group that utilizes blockchain infrastructure to provide technology and financial services [4] - The company aims to bridge traditional finance and digital innovation, offering services that include digital assets, financial advisory, and capital markets solutions [4] Group 2: Advisory Services - Chaince Securities specializes in executing complex cross-border transactions for international companies looking to access the U.S. capital market [2] - The recent engagement highlights Chaince Securities' commitment to cross-border advisory mandates and its growing track record in this area [2][3] - The CEO of Mercurity Fintech Holding emphasized the importance of this mandate, stating it validates the strength of their advisory platform and their support for innovative companies expanding into U.S. capital markets [3]

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Core Viewpoint - Akamai Technologies, Inc. has announced a private offering of $1.5 billion in convertible senior notes due 2033, which was upsized from a previously announced $1.35 billion offering [1][3] Group 1: Offering Details - The notes will be senior unsecured obligations, maturing on May 15, 2033, with an interest rate of 0.25% per year, payable semiannually starting November 15, 2025 [2] - The initial conversion rate is set at 10.7513 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equating to an initial conversion price of approximately $93.01 per share, representing a 20% premium over the closing price of $77.51 on May 14, 2025 [2] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Akamai estimates net proceeds from the offering to be approximately $1,479.1 million, or $1,701.3 million if the option for additional notes is fully exercised [3] - The company plans to use about $250 million to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility and a portion of its $1.15 billion convertible senior notes due 2027 [4] - Approximately $239.1 million will be allocated to cover costs related to convertible note hedge transactions [5] - Akamai intends to repurchase approximately $300 million of its common stock at a price of $77.51 per share from purchasers of the notes [6] Group 3: Repurchase and Conversion Terms - Holders can require Akamai to repurchase their notes for cash on May 15, 2031, if the stock price is below the conversion price [7] - In the event of a fundamental change, holders may also require repurchase at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest [7] Group 4: Hedge Transactions - Akamai has entered into convertible note hedge and warrant transactions to mitigate potential dilution from the notes [8] - The hedge transactions will cover the same number of shares underlying the notes, and the warrants could have a dilutive effect if the market price exceeds the strike price [8] Group 5: Market Impact - The Option Counterparties may engage in purchasing shares or entering derivative transactions, which could influence the market price of Akamai's common stock and the notes [9]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) ("Akamai"), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced that it proposes to offer, subject to market factors and other conditions, $1.35 billion in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2033. The notes are to be sold only to persons reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1 ...

– Acquisitions strengthen profitability and competitive position with proprietary technology platform – – Missouri and Nevada transactions remain on track to close during the second quarter of 2025 – MINNEAPOLIS, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vireo Growth Inc. ("Vireo" or the "Company") (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF), today announced that it has closed its previously-announced transactions to acquire Utah-based WholesomeCo Cannabis (“Wholesome”) and the Arches proprietary technology and analytics platform. Wh ...

– Q1 revenue of $24.5 million increased 1.9% year-over-year, in line with expectations for Vireo’s established markets – – Merger Transactions expected to begin closing in Q2 and further strengthen profitability profile – MINNEAPOLIS, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vireo Growth Inc. ("Vireo" or the "Company") (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF), today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025. Key financial results are presented below in summary form with supporting commentary and ...

Group 1 - Orion Corporation has received a notification regarding transactions made by its board member Kari Jussi Aho, specifically concerning share-based incentives [1] - The transaction occurred on April 30, 2025, involving 415 shares at a unit price of 0 EUR, indicating a receipt of a share-based incentive [1] - Orion Corporation is a Nordic pharmaceutical company with a history of over a hundred years, focusing on human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, and has a diverse portfolio including proprietary and generic medicines [2] Group 2 - In 2024, Orion's net sales reached EUR 1,542 million, and the company employed approximately 3,700 professionals globally [2] - The core therapy areas of Orion's pharmaceutical R&D include oncology and pain management, with proprietary products aimed at treating cancer, neurological diseases, and respiratory diseases [2] - Orion's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, indicating its presence in the public market [2]

Core Viewpoint - Mastercard reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.73, exceeding estimates by 4.5% and showing a 13% year-over-year improvement [1][2]. Financial Performance - Net revenues increased by 14% year over year to $7.3 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate by 1.8% [1][2]. - Adjusted operating income grew 15% year over year to $4.3 billion, beating estimates of $4.1 billion, with an adjusted operating margin improvement of 50 basis points to 59.3% [7]. Operational Metrics - Gross dollar volume rose 9% on a local-currency basis to $2.4 trillion, although it missed the consensus estimate by 2.6% [3]. - Cross-border volumes increased by 15% on a local currency basis, while switched transactions improved 9% year over year to 40.1 billion, missing the consensus mark of 40.3 billion [4]. Value-Added Services - Net revenues from value-added services and solutions reached $2.8 billion, a 16% year-over-year increase, but fell short of estimates by 1.4% [5]. Expenses and Incentives - Adjusted operating expenses rose 13% year over year to $3 billion, driven by higher general, administrative, and marketing costs [6]. - Payment network rebates and incentives increased by 12% year over year due to new and renewed deals [6]. Cash Flow and Capital Deployment - Cash flows from operations were $2.4 billion in Q1 2025, up from $1.7 billion in the prior year [9]. - The company repurchased 4.7 million shares for $2.5 billion in the first quarter and paid out $694 million in dividends [10]. Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $7.6 billion, down from $8.4 billion at the end of 2024, while total assets increased to $48.5 billion [8]. Future Guidance - Management projects mid-teens growth in adjusted net revenues for Q2 2025 and low-teens growth for the full year [11][12].