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DeFi Development Corp. Purchases 16,447 SOL, Becomes Leading Solana Treasury Company
Globenewswire· 2025-05-15 12:00
BOCA RATON, FL, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the "Company") announced today the purchase of 16,447 Solana ("SOL") at an average price of $139.66 representing a total cost of approximately $2.3 million. At current market prices, the value of the purchased SOL is approximately $2.9 million. This marks the Company's 11th SOL purchase under its crypto treasury strategy. Following this transaction, DeFi Development Corp. now holds a total of 609,190 SOL, valued at appro ...
Remitly Global (RELY) FY Conference Transcript
2025-05-14 19:20
Summary of Remitly Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Remitly - **Industry**: Digital Remittances and Financial Services Key Points and Arguments 1. **Company Vision and Growth**: - Remitly aims to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders, focusing on remittances which total $2 trillion annually [5][11] - The company reported a **41% year-on-year volume growth** and **34% revenue growth**, achieving over **$1 billion in revenue** with **16% adjusted EBITDA margins** [11][15] 2. **Resilience in Business**: - Remitly's business model is resilient in various market conditions due to the non-discretionary nature of remittances, where customers consistently send money to loved ones regardless of economic cycles [14][56] - The company has maintained strong customer retention, with **93% of transactions delivered in less than an hour** and high app ratings (4.9 and 4.8 stars) [12][13] 3. **Foreign Exchange (FX) Management**: - Remitly has developed competitive advantages in FX treasury cash management, allowing for real-time cash balance analytics and better pricing adjustments in response to FX volatility [18][20] - The company sent over **$40 billion in volume** last year, leveraging its scale to optimize pricing and reduce FX risk [18][20] 4. **Stablecoin Potential**: - The CEO views stablecoins as a promising technology that could enhance treasury management and offer customers multi-currency accounts, although demand has not yet reached material levels [22][23] - Remitly is actively exploring partnerships and integrations related to stablecoins, but has not yet launched consumer-facing products in this area [24][25] 5. **Alternative Payment Methods**: - The introduction of alternative payment methods like Interact and Pay by Bank has enabled Remitly to reduce transaction costs and improve service speed [29][30] - The company is focusing on direct integrations with local payment rails, such as PIX in Brazil, to enhance transaction efficiency [32] 6. **High Dollar Sender Segment**: - Remitly is targeting high dollar senders by adjusting compliance policies to be more risk-based, allowing for a more seamless experience for larger transactions [37][39] - The company is also expanding into micro-SMB segments, enabling users like freelancers to send payments more easily [41][43] 7. **Market Expansion and Competitive Landscape**: - Remitly is focused on organic growth, with plans to expand its corridor offerings strategically over the long term [60][61] - The company is less than 3% of the $2 trillion remittance market, indicating significant growth potential [56] 8. **Customer Acquisition and Marketing**: - The cost to acquire customers has been trending favorably due to effective marketing strategies and strong word-of-mouth referrals [51][52] - The company is committed to investing in marketing to sustain growth in the coming quarters [53] 9. **Geopolitical Sensitivity**: - Remitly is monitoring geopolitical issues, particularly immigration policies, but believes its diversified customer base and established presence mitigate risks [54][56] - The company emphasizes the resilience of remittances during economic downturns, supported by historical data [58][59] 10. **Future Opportunities**: - The company is exploring embedded finance and additional value-added services to enhance its offerings for customers living abroad [84][85] - Remitly's technical platform has been re-architected to increase innovation speed across multiple areas [84] Other Important Content - The CEO expressed excitement about leveraging generative AI for product development and customer support, indicating a focus on enhancing operational efficiency [78][80] - Remitly's approach to acquisitions remains cautious, with a preference for organic growth unless a compelling opportunity arises [71][72]
OneStream (OS) FY Conference Transcript
2025-05-14 18:00
OneStream (OS) FY Conference May 14, 2025 01:00 PM ET Speaker0 Okay. Good afternoon everyone. I am Mark Murphy, head of software research with JPMorgan. And it is a great pleasure to be here with Bill Kofed who is CFO of OneStream. And I want to I just want to acknowledge that Annie is out here and made the trip as well. So first off, Bill, I just want to say thank you to you for carving out the time and flying across the country to be here with us. Speaker1 Yeah, thanks including us. This is of course an a ...
State Street(STT) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-14 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full year fee and total revenue increased by 79% from 2023, with notable items excluded, fee revenue, net interest income, and total revenue each increased by 6% year over year in 2024 [13][14] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $8.21 compared to $5.58 in 2023, with a year-over-year EPS growth of 13% excluding notable items [14] - Pre-tax margin expanded by more than 100 basis points, and return on average tangible common equity was 19% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Investment Services generated strong assets under custody and administration (AUCA) wins of over $2.3 trillion in 2024, with significant year-over-year increases in new servicing fee revenue wins [14][15] - State Street Alpha solution accounted for approximately 50% of the new AUCA wins, with seven new Alpha mandates achieved [15] - Investment Management franchise achieved record levels of management fees, generating $146 billion of net new assets in 2024 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Despite lower average FX volatility in 2024, FX trading services generated double-digit revenue growth supported by strong client volumes [18] - The cash business generated $32 billion of inflows, while the institutional business also had positive inflows driven by U.S. defined contributions [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focused on driving revenue growth, improving sales performance, and enhancing its operating model, which led to strong financial performance and business momentum [12] - Strategic investments in capabilities and client value proposition have positioned the company to compete better and win [12][22] - The company aims to return about 80% of earnings to shareholders in 2025, subject to market conditions [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the rapidly evolving operating environment and emphasized the importance of creating better outcomes for investors [11] - The company expressed strong conviction in its strategy and ability to serve clients well, despite current operating environment challenges [22] Other Important Information - The State Street Foundation invested nearly $22 million in 2024, focusing on education and workforce readiness initiatives [20] - The company announced the appointment of John F. Woods as the new Chief Financial Officer, expected to join in late August [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Experience in the level of trust between first line managers and their teams - The board regularly reviews employee engagement scores, which include trust metrics, and has seen year-on-year improvement in these scores [48][50] Question: Why has State Street rebranded its ESG committee instead of eliminating it? - The company clarified that it does not have an ESG committee at either the board or management level, focusing instead on attracting and retaining talent through various management committees [53]
OneStream Unveils Productivity Tools and Platform Enhancements to Help Teams Move Faster, Analyze Smarter and Scale with Confidence
Prnewswire· 2025-05-14 13:30
Core Insights - OneStream announced enhancements at its Splash 2025 user conference, including new Productivity Tools, a certified Power BI Connector integration with Microsoft Fabric, and the release of Version 9 of the OneStream Platform [1][2][4] Product Enhancements - The new Productivity Tools aim to help finance teams operate more efficiently, reducing reliance on technical resources and providing deeper insights with less effort [2][9] - The Power BI Connector for Microsoft Fabric allows users to combine and analyze OneStream data with other enterprise sources, enhancing insights across the business [3] - Version 9 of the OneStream Platform focuses on performance, scalability, and analytics, enabling customers to streamline financial operations and navigate uncertainty confidently [4] Company Overview - OneStream is positioned as a leading enterprise finance management platform that unifies financial and operational data, embedding AI for improved decision-making and productivity [5][6] - The company serves over 1,600 customers, including 17% of the Fortune 500, and has a vision to be the operating system for modern finance [7]
NETSOL Technologies Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-14 12:30
Core Viewpoint - NETSOL Technologies, Inc. reported solid performance in the third fiscal quarter of 2025, highlighting strong growth in services revenue and subscription business, driven by increasing demand for digital finance solutions [2][10]. Financial Performance - Total net revenues for Q3 FY2025 increased by 13% to $17.5 million, compared to $15.5 million in the prior year [3][10]. - Subscription and support revenues rose by 10% to $7.9 million, while services revenues increased by 24% to $9.7 million [4][5][10]. - Gross profit for the quarter was $8.7 million, representing 50% of net revenues, up from $7.5 million or 48% in Q3 FY2024 [5][10]. - Operating expenses were $7.2 million, accounting for 41% of sales, compared to $6.2 million or 40% in the prior year [6][10]. - GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL was $1.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to $328,000, or $0.03 per diluted share in Q3 FY2024 [7][10]. - Non-GAAP EBITDA for Q3 FY2025 was $2.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $767,000, or $0.07 per diluted share in the prior year [8][10]. Balance Sheet and Capital Structure - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $18.8 million, slightly down from $19.1 million as of June 30, 2024 [9][10]. - Working capital was $23.7 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $23.6 million as of June 30, 2024 [9][10]. Management Commentary - Management emphasized a focus on innovation and operational efficiency, noting significant contracts signed with financial services providers in Oman and Indonesia, indicating growing client confidence [11][10]. - The company aims to continue executing its strategy for sustainable growth and product innovation while delivering long-term value to shareholders [11][10].
DeFi Development Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Strategic Update on Solana Treasury Activity
Globenewswire· 2025-05-14 12:00
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (“DeFi Dev Corp” or the “Company”), a public-market vehicle focused on long-term Solana (“SOL”) accumulation, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided a strategic update on recent treasury activity. Q1 2025 Financial Highlights: 379% year-over-year improvement in annual recurring revenue related to SaaS businessSaaS revenue of approximately $191,000, up 163% year-over-ye ...
中信期货:守正创新担使命 文化聚力筑根基
Zhong Zheng Wang· 2025-05-14 10:42
既坚守金融本源又创新服务模式,中信期货通过专业化工具创新和服务体系升级,在服务国家战略中彰 显价值,为实体企业稳健经营构筑"安全网",也为乡村振兴注入金融"活水"。 技术赋能数智转型 激活产融良性循环 近年来,国家出台一系列政策措施支持数字金融的发展。数字金融通过大数据、人工智能等技术重构金 融业务流程,大幅提升服务效率及风险管控精度。期货行业大力发展数字金融是响应国家政策号召、顺 应时代发展的必然选择。 中信期货积极探索数字化转型实践,在行业内充分发挥创新引领作用,在数字金融层面进行了有益探 索。公司基于人工智能和大数据技术,自主研发了期货行业首个"AI+期货风控"的实时智能平台,帮助 客户和企业将风险从"人防"向"技防""智控"转变,已覆盖风险监测预警、交易行为监测管理、智能风险 通知及处理等六大风控场景。平台应对突发市场行情,为风险处置赢得时间,减少出现负面的连锁影 响,守护投资者利益,有利于提高期货市场风险应对和处置能力,提升期货公司和客户的抗风险能力。 中证报中证网讯(记者 马爽)近年来,中信期货立足期货市场功能作用,主动担当作为,切实履行服 务实体经济和国家战略的责任,紧紧围绕更好地服务实体经济和 ...
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel Extend Groundbreaking Title Partnership Through 2034
Globenewswire· 2025-05-13 15:14
Core Points - U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel Financial Corp. have renewed their partnership for an unprecedented 8 years, marking the largest partnership in the history of U.S. Ski & Snowboard [1][2] - The partnership will support various teams including alpine, cross country, freeski, and Para alpine, and aims to enhance the visibility and performance of U.S. athletes [2][3] Partnership Impact - The extended partnership is viewed as a generational investment, enabling innovative initiatives that have positively impacted the organization and its athletes [3] - Since the partnership began in 2022, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team has achieved record-breaking performances and increased visibility for U.S. athletes [3][4] Organizational Growth - U.S. Ski & Snowboard has expanded its World Cup events in North America from four to a record 11 for the 2024-25 season, with significant increases in audience engagement [4] - The organization reported over 30 billion earned media impressions and a 70% increase in social media impressions [4] Financial Performance of Stifel - Stifel achieved net revenues of $4.97 billion in 2024, the highest in its history, with a 23% return on average tangible equity and non-GAAP net earnings of $756 million, reflecting a 46% increase from the previous year [5] - Stifel's share price increased by 56.4% over the year, indicating strong financial health [5] Athlete Support and Programs - Stifel has launched various programs to support athletes, including the Stifel HERoic Cup and the Stifel Bibbo Award, aimed at promoting women's sports and recognizing athlete achievements [6][8] - A new performance bonus program for athletes and coaches will be implemented based on key results during the season [8] Brand Visibility - The Stifel brand will continue to be prominently displayed on team uniforms and event signage, enhancing brand recognition across digital and broadcast platforms [7]
The Stock Exchange of Thailand Expands Strategic Partnership with Nasdaq to Modernize Capital Market Ecosystem
Globenewswire· 2025-05-13 06:00
Core Viewpoint - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Nasdaq have announced an expanded strategic technology partnership aimed at modernizing Thailand's capital markets, focusing on enhancing market resilience, integrity, and aligning with global standards through the use of Nasdaq's AI capabilities [1][2]. Group 1: Partnership Objectives - The collaboration will promote the adoption of Nasdaq's risk and surveillance platforms within SET's member community to drive consistent infrastructure across the market ecosystem [2]. - The initiative aims to enhance systemwide efficiency, transparency, and risk management, benefiting from common market infrastructure and Nasdaq's ongoing investments in modernization [2][3]. Group 2: Market Impact - The partnership is expected to strengthen liquidity, transparency, and integrity in Thailand's capital markets, fostering trust and investor confidence [3]. - By adopting advanced risk and surveillance solutions, SET aims to improve its ability to detect market abuse and monitor trading activities, reinforcing Thailand's leadership in ASEAN's capital markets [3][4]. Group 3: Nasdaq's Global Reach - Nasdaq's technology is utilized by 97% of globally systematically important banks, half of the world's top 25 stock exchanges, and over 3,800 clients in the financial services industry [3]. - The partnership reflects Nasdaq's commitment to advancing industry-wide modernization through deep strategic relationships and mission-critical solutions [4]. Group 4: Future Vision - Together, SET and Nasdaq are laying the foundation for a robust, future-ready capital market ecosystem, enhancing Thailand's position as a regional innovation leader and financial hub [5].