K Wave Media Ltd. Shares to Begin Trading on Nasdaq on May 14, 2025 Under Ticker “KWM”SEOUL and NEW YORK, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Star Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: GLST) (“Global Star”), a special purpose acquisition company and K Enter Holdings Inc. (“K Enter”), a holding company with an internal K drama production team and controlling interest in six diversified entertainment operating companies based in Korea and engaged in the entertainment content and IP creation businesses, today announce ...

Company Overview - Integrated Rail & Resources Acquisition Corp. (IRRX) has entered into a 7-year supply and offtake agreement with Shell Trading (US) Company (Shell) for crude oil feedstock supply and refined product purchases [1][2] - The facility to be acquired by IRRX will initially process 15,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with potential expansion to 50,000 barrels per day [2] Operational Details - The facility will produce LPG, Naphtha, Diesel, and Gas Oil, with operations expected to commence by December 31, 2026, following necessary refurbishment [2] - Shell Trading (US) Company will have the option to utilize the additional processing capacity once the facility is expanded [2] Strategic Importance - The agreement is seen as a significant step for IRRX in refining and marketing high-demand products, supporting the Uinta Basin's development [3] - The CEO of IRRX expressed confidence in the agreement, highlighting the benefits for all parties involved and the capabilities of the team to refurbish and restart the refinery [3] Background Information - Tar Sands Holding II, LLC (TSHII), established by Endeavor Capital Group, controls key real estate and natural resource development rights in the Uinta Basin, including permits for processing and refining [4] - IRRX is a blank check company focused on mergers and acquisitions in natural resources, railroads, and related logistics [5]

Core Points - Integrated Rail & Resources Acquisition Corp (IRRX) has entered into a 7-year supply and offtake agreement with Shell Trading (US) Company for crude oil feedstock and refined products [1][2] - The facility to be acquired by IRRX will initially process 15,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with potential expansion to 50,000 barrels per day [2] - Operations are expected to commence by December 31, 2026, following the acquisition and refurbishment of the facility [2] Company Overview - IRRX is a blank check company focused on mergers, acquisitions, and business combinations, particularly in natural resources and railroad logistics [5] - Tar Sands Holding II, LLC (TSHII), established by Endeavor Capital Group, controls key real estate and natural resource development rights in the Uinta Basin, Utah [4] Strategic Importance - The agreement with Shell is seen as a significant step for IRRX to enhance its refining capabilities and support the Uinta Basin's development [3] - The partnership aims to create value through the production of high-demand refined products such as LPG, Naphtha, Diesel, and Gas Oil [2][3]

Group 1 - Quartzsea Acquisition Corp announced that holders of the 8,280,000 units sold in the initial public offering may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares and rights included in the units starting on or about May 12, 2025 [1] - The separated ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbols "QSEA" and "QSEAR," respectively, while any units not separated will continue to trade under the symbol "QSEAU" [1] - Holders of units must contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co. to separate the units into ordinary shares and rights [1] Group 2 - Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses [3] - The company's efforts to identify a prospective target business are not limited to a particular industry or geographic region [3]

Group 1 - Globalink Investment Inc. has extended the deadline to complete its initial business combination from May 9, 2025, to June 9, 2025, by depositing $60,000 into its trust account [1] - This extension marks the twenty-third extension since the company's initial public offering on December 9, 2021, and the sixth of up to six extensions permitted under its governing documents [1] Group 2 - Globalink is a blank check company formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses [2] - The company intends to pursue targets in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong, and Macau) within the medical technology and green energy industries [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, total revenues were approximately $1,200,000, representing a 22% increase compared to the same period last year [16] - Zola revenues increased 90% year over year, driven by new distribution gains [4][17] - The cost of revenues in Q1 was approximately $680,000, a 45% increase compared to the same period last year, with a gross margin rate of 43% [17] - Selling, general and administrative costs were $1,700,000, down from $2,100,000 in Q1 2024 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Zola coconut water sales increased 90% year over year, with a 70% increase in new distribution [4][5] - Sell-through data for Zola increased 76% during the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2025, compared to a 24% growth in the coconut water category [6] - The company has successfully launched new flavors, with pineapple sales exceeding last year's total in the first four months of 2025 [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Coconut water continues to outpace the growth of many beverage categories, driven by consumer preferences for healthier options [6] - The company has replenished inventory ahead of the beverage season, mitigating potential impacts from recently announced tariffs [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding Zola's market presence and monetizing its intellectual property [5][10] - Arcadia is exiting its legacy ag tech business and has made significant progress in this area, including the return of certain patents [10][12] - The pending business combination with Roosevelt Resources is on track to be completed by the end of summer 2025 [13][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the continued momentum from 2024 into 2025, with strong sales growth and a healthy pipeline of opportunities [35] - The company anticipates that the impact of tariffs will be minimal due to identified cost-saving opportunities [9] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining gross margins above 30% for nine consecutive quarters [35] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $3,200,000 in cash, down from $4,200,000 at the start of the year, reflecting ongoing M&A expenses [20] - The company expects to receive approximately $2,500,000 in cash as the first repayment of principal and interest from a note receivable [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you quantify any successes in expanding the Zola distribution pipeline? - Management indicated that the pipeline is about half of the current distribution, which is approximately 3,500 stores [27] Question: Will the momentum in new accounts impact 2025 financials or be more of a 2026 event? - Management expects that most awards will have an impact on 2025 [28] Question: Is there any commercial value in the remaining patent from the legacy ag biotech business? - Management noted that while there is potential commercial value, it is licensed to a third party who is two years away from commercialization [30] Question: Confirmation on the $2,500,000 initial payment for the note receivable? - Management confirmed that the payment is scheduled for receipt in Q2 [31]

Equinox Gold Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating ResultsAll financial figures are in US dollars, unless otherwise indicated.May 07, 2025 9:32 PM EDT | Source: Equinox Gold Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2025) - Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) ("Equinox Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its first quarter 2025 summary financial and operating results. The Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial stateme ...

Cambridge, MA, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WinVest Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WINV, the “Company”) announced today that its upcoming special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”), which was initially scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on May 15, 2025, has been postponed to 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on May 30, 2025. There is no change to the location, the record date, the purpose or any of the proposals to be acted upon at the Special Meeting. At the Special Meeting, stockholders will be ask ...

MONTCLAIR, N.J., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 180 Degree Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:TURN) ("180 Degree Capital") today noted the filing of an amended preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding its proposed merger with Mount Logan Capital Inc. ("Mount Logan") in an all-stock transaction (the "Business Combination"). As noted in its original press release issued on January 17, 2025, the surviving entity is expected to be a Delaware ...

Additional Information This presentation may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the Business Combination, including the issuance of AAM's shares of common stock in respect of the Business Combination. In connection with the foregoing proposed issuance of AAM's shares of common stock, AAM expects to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A (together with any amendments and supplements thereto, the "Proxy Statement") with the SEC. To the extent the Business Combination is effected as a scheme o ...