NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeries Technology (Nasdaq: AERT), a global leader in AI-powered value creation, business transformation, and Global Capability Center (GCC) delivery for private-equity (PE) portfolio companies, today announced that it has restored compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market. No hearing or appeal process was necessary, and the matter is now fully closed. “We’re please ...

Directors John L. Davies and David J. Young to Accelerate Planned Retirements from the BoardNEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that Milena Alberti and Anne Clarke Wolff were appointed to its board of directors (the "Board") as independent directors, representing holders of Scholastic's Common Stock, effective July 16, 2025. Directors John L. Davies and David J. Young, who had planned to retire at t ...

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call July 16, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJeff Geygan - Director & Interim CEOCarrie Cass - CFOSean Mansouri - Founder & CEOPeter Sidoti - Founder, Chairman & CEODoug Garber - Managing Partner & Chief Investment OfficerOperatorGood morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to today's conference call to discuss Rocky Mount Chocolate Factory's Financial Results for the Fiscal First Quarter twenty twenty six. At this time ...

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call July 16, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to today's conference call to discuss Rocky Mount Chocolate Factory's Financial Results for the Fiscal First Quarter twenty twenty six. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.Joining us on the call today is the company's Interim CEO, Jeff Gagan and CFO, Carrie Cass. Please be ...

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Core Insights - Citigroup Inc. reported a second-quarter 2025 adjusted net income per share of $1.96, reflecting a 28.9% increase year-over-year and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.7% [1][10] - The company's shares rose by 1.2% in pre-market trading following the release of these results [1] Financial Performance - Citigroup's net income on a GAAP basis for the quarter was $4.1 billion, marking a 25% increase from the same period last year [2] - Total revenues, net of interest expenses, increased by 8% year-over-year to $21.7 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.3% [3] - Net interest income (NII) rose 12% year-over-year to $15.2 billion, while non-interest revenues fell by 1% to $6.5 billion [3] Expense and Revenue Breakdown - Operating expenses increased by 2% year-over-year to $13.6 billion, primarily due to higher compensation and benefits expenses [4] - In the Services segment, revenues were $5.1 billion, up 8% year-over-year, driven by growth in Treasury and Trade Solutions [5] - The Markets segment saw a 16% increase in revenues to $5.9 billion, attributed to growth in Fixed Income and Equity markets [5] - Banking revenues rose 18% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, mainly due to growth in investment banking and corporate lending [6] - U.S. Personal Banking revenues increased by 6% to $5.1 billion, while the Wealth segment's revenues rose 20% to $2.2 billion [6] Balance Sheet and Capital Position - At the end of Q2 2025, Citigroup's deposits increased by 3% to $1.36 trillion, and loans also rose by 3% to $725.3 billion [8] - The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.5%, slightly down from 13.59% in the previous year [12] - The supplementary leverage ratio decreased to 5.5% from 5.89% year-over-year [12] Credit Quality and Provisions - Total non-accrual loans surged by 49% year-over-year to $3.4 billion [11] - Provisions for credit losses were $2.9 billion, up 16% from the prior year, while the allowance for credit losses on loans decreased by 5% to $19.1 billion [11] Shareholder Returns - Citigroup returned $3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and increased its dividend by 7.1% to 60 cents per share starting in Q3 2025 [10][13][14] Strategic Outlook - The company is focusing on business transformation initiatives, including exits from non-viable segments and organizational simplification, which are expected to enhance long-term results [15][16]

Seasoned leader brings deep business transformation, talent, and change management expertise to accelerate company's growth strategyCORK, Ireland, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the appointment of Chris Scalia as executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). Scalia will report to CEO Joakim Weidemanis and serve as a member of the company's executive committee. Chris Scalia has ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fourth quarter net sales were $257.1 million, a decrease of 7% year-over-year but an increase of 7% sequentially from Q3 [32][42] - Adjusted loss from operations for the fourth quarter was $21.6 million, a decrease of $11.8 million from the previous fiscal year [33] - Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was a negative $7.1 million, down $12.4 million from the same period last year [35] - Full year net sales were $1.048 billion, a decrease of 6% from the previous fiscal year [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Record sales for power products in data center applications exceeded $80 million for the full year, almost double that of fiscal 2024 [13][42] - EV sales represented 20% of consolidated total sales, an increase from 14% year-over-year, but sequentially decreased by approximately 10% from Q3 [15] - The company expects a 10% to 15% decline in EV sales for fiscal 2026 due to weaker market demand and program delays [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced significant sales headwinds from the roll-off of major auto programs, particularly the GM center console and EV lighting programs [11][42] - The decline in sales was primarily driven by the impact of these program roll-offs, which had a combined year-over-year impact of $111 million [42] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving operational execution and successfully launching a large pipeline of new programs, with 22 new programs launched in fiscal 2025 and another 30 expected in fiscal 2026 [18][19] - The transformation strategy aims to stabilize the organization and position it for future growth, particularly in data centers and EV markets [20][27] - The company plans to optimize its footprint and reevaluate its product portfolio to align with market opportunities [22][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management indicated that fiscal 2026 will be a reset year due to EV program delays, particularly from Stellantis, but expects a return to growth in fiscal 2027 [7][10] - The company anticipates doubling its EBITDA in fiscal 2026 despite projected declining sales of approximately $100 million [10][28] - Management emphasized the importance of operational improvements and cost recovery actions in response to external challenges [16][17] Other Important Information - The company recorded $26 million in free cash flow for the quarter, marking the best quarter since Q4 of fiscal 2023 [8] - The company reduced both debt and net debt levels by $10 million from Q3 [17] - The board reduced the dividend, which was a strategic decision to provide more flexibility from a working capital perspective [92] Q&A Session Summary Question: How to understand the expected sales decline and EBITDA increase? - Management explained that operational improvements and the elimination of one-time expenses will contribute to the expected EBITDA increase despite declining sales [52][54] Question: What percentage of the new launches are EV platforms? - Approximately 50% of the new launches are related to EV platforms, with a significant focus on data center growth as well [56][74] Question: What is the status of Stellantis revenue expectations? - Management confirmed a significant reduction in expected revenue from Stellantis, with a $200 million swing from previous projections due to program delays [44][80] Question: What is the leverage waiver status? - The leverage covenants were relaxed through the next year, starting at 4.25 for Q4 of fiscal 2025 [62][64] Question: How much of the revenue decline is due to pricing? - The revenue decline is primarily due to program delays and cancellations, not pricing issues [100]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fourth quarter net sales were $257.1 million, a decrease of 7% year-over-year but an increase of 7% sequentially from the third quarter [35][36] - The full year fiscal 2025 net sales were $1.048 billion, down 6% from $1.115 billion in fiscal 2024, primarily due to program roll-offs [45] - The fourth quarter adjusted loss from operations was $21.6 million, a decrease of $11.8 million from fiscal 2024 [36] - Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was a negative $7.1 million, down $12.4 million year-over-year [39] - Free cash flow for the fourth quarter was $26.3 million, an increase of $10.5 million from fiscal 2024 [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Record sales for power products in data center applications exceeded $80 million for the full year, nearly double that of fiscal 2024 [14][45] - EV sales represented 20% of consolidated total sales, showing a year-over-year increase of 1419%, but a sequential decrease of approximately 10% from Q3 [16] - The automotive segment faced significant challenges, with historical warranty and quality issues contributing to losses [13][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects a 10% to 15% decline in EV sales for fiscal 2026 due to weaker market demand and program delays [17] - The company anticipates a significant rebound in EV sales in fiscal 2027 based on customer forecasts and industry projections [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving operational execution and successfully launching a large pipeline of new programs, with 30 new program launches expected in fiscal 2026 [20][49] - The transformation strategy aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation, particularly in data centers and EV markets [30][31] - The company plans to optimize its footprint and reevaluate its product portfolio to align with market opportunities [29][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that fiscal 2026 will be a reset year due to EV program delays, particularly from Stellantis, but expects to double EBITDA despite declining sales [11][12] - The leadership team emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and focus on objectives amid external challenges such as tariffs and market volatility [24][25] Other Important Information - The company has successfully remediated three material weaknesses in internal controls identified in fiscal 2024 [51] - The dividend was reduced to $0.07 per share to provide flexibility and align with peers, considering the company's financial situation [104] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the key earnings levers given the expected sales decline? - Management highlighted operational improvements and the elimination of one-time expenses as key factors for expected EBITDA growth despite lower sales [54][58] Question: How many of the new launches are EV platforms? - Approximately 50% of the new program launches are related to the EV market, with a significant focus on data center growth as well [79] Question: Can you clarify the leverage waiver and covenant levels? - The leverage covenants were relaxed, starting at 4.25 for Q4 of fiscal 2025, with confidence in meeting these covenants over the next year [66][67]

Aeries Technology Powers PE Portfolio Value Creation Through 1GCC Automation InitiativeJuly 10, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | Source: Aeries Technology, Inc.New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2025) - Aeries Technology (NASDAQ: AERT), a global leader in AI-powered value creation, business transformation, and Global Capability Center (GCC) delivery for private-equity (PE) portfolio companies, has announced the transformative impact of its flagship automation initiative, 1GCC. This innovation re ...