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Company Launches Far-Reaching Bitcoin Treasury Strategy SARASOTA, Fla., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) ("Trump Media" or the "Company"), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, announced today that it has closed its previously announced private placement offering (“the Offering”) with approximately 50 institutional investors. The Offering consisted of the sale of (i) ...

Investment Ratings - Walt Disney Co. (DIS): Buy-rated with a 12-month price target of $148 [27] - Fox Corp. (FOXA): Buy-rated with a 12-month price target of $61 [29] - Comcast Corp. (CMCSA): Buy-rated with a 12-month price target of $40 [30] - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD): Neutral-rated with a 12-month price target of $10.50 [32] - Paramount Global (PARA): Not Rated [34] Core Insights - The report highlights a significant decline in traditional TV viewership, with prime time commercial ratings for broadcast (excluding sports) down 16% year-over-year in 2Q25-to-date [2] - Streaming viewership has reached an all-time high of 44.3%, with YouTube achieving a record share of 12.4% [6][10] - Cable viewership has also seen a slight increase, driven by sports and news programming, with cable share rising to 24.5% [8][9] Summary by Sections TV Viewership Trends - Streaming's share of total TV viewership increased by 0.5 percentage points month-over-month to 44.3% in April 2025 [6][10] - Broadcast share increased by 0.3 percentage points to 20.8%, driven by events like the Men's NCAA Basketball Championship [7][9] - Cable share rose by 0.5 percentage points to 24.5%, supported by strong sports viewership [8][9] Company Performance - In 2Q25-to-date, total day ratings for major networks declined significantly: DIS (-28%), PARA (-30%), WBD (-27%), CMCSA (-32%), while FOX saw an increase of 28% [3][4] - FOX's growth was primarily driven by a 46% increase in viewership at Fox News Channel [3][25] - The report indicates that linear TV has lost approximately 6 percentage points to streaming and other platforms year-over-year as of April 2025 [14] Valuation and Price Targets - The valuation methodologies for the companies include various EBITDA multiples, with DIS at 11X for Parks and Experiences, and FOX at 7.0X for NTM+1Y EBITDA [27][29][30] - The report emphasizes the importance of multi-channel and multi-platform distribution strategies for media companies to sustain growth in streaming engagement [6]

Core Insights - Kartoon Studios is experiencing significant growth, with a reported 116% year-over-year earnings increase for January and February 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, driven by the success of Kartoon Channel! and Ameba's domestic business [4] - The company has expanded its distribution to 71 territories, reaching an audience of 2.8 billion, and is focusing on international operations and monetization under the leadership of Todd Steinman, who has been promoted to oversee global business [5][3] - The introduction of AI-assisted dubbing technology is aiding in the efficient localization of content, facilitating quicker entry into new international markets [8] Company Developments - Todd Steinman has been promoted to President of Toon Media Networks Worldwide, reflecting the company's strategy to accelerate international growth and capitalize on digital platform momentum [3][5] - The company has doubled its performance across FAST channels, including platforms like Tubi, Pluto TV, and Xumo, and recently launched a 24/7 Rainbow Rangers channel on Google TV Freeplay, enhancing its domestic reach [7] - Kartoon Studios has established a diversified children's service model that includes AVOD, SVOD, and FAST channels, contributing to its rapid growth and profitability [6] Strategic Focus - The company aims to build on its momentum in international markets, emphasizing profitability, brand impact, and family-oriented content [9] - The combination of various streaming models has created a scalable and profitable platform for children's programming, positioning Kartoon Channel! as a leader in the next generation of AVOD distribution [6][12] - The operational excellence of Kartoon Studios has been recognized, including an award from Amazon for 100% on-time delivery, highlighting its commitment to quality and efficiency [14]

Group 1: Investment Announcement - Trinity Capital Inc. has committed $62.7 million in growth capital to Atmosphere TV, a streaming platform focused on businesses [1] - The investment aims to support Atmosphere's significant growth and innovation in the media landscape [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Atmosphere TV is a premier streaming platform tailored for high-traffic environments such as restaurants, bars, gyms, and airports, offering over 30 original and partner TV channels [2][5] - The platform utilizes proprietary content delivery technology to provide dynamic, audio-optional streaming content, enhancing customer experiences [2] Group 3: Leadership Insights - Ryan Thompson from Trinity Capital expressed excitement about partnering with Atmosphere during its growth phase [3] - Blake Sabatinelli, CEO of Atmosphere, highlighted Trinity Capital's expertise in scaling high-growth technology businesses as a key factor in their partnership [3] Group 4: Market Position and Recognition - Atmosphere has been recognized in Deloitte's 2023 Technology Fast 500, Fast Company's 2022 Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes' Next Billion Dollar Startups lists, indicating its strong market position [5]

Core Insights - Youku has launched a new content brand focusing on "good stories," emphasizing strong narrative, serialization, and international perspective to enhance content quality [1][2] - The brand reflects Youku's deepening strategy for premium content and its ongoing exploration and innovation in original content [1] Group 1: Key Elements of Content Creation - Strong narrative is essential for high-quality series, meeting the evolving aesthetic demands of viewers for compact and tension-filled story structures [1] - Serialization involves optimizing production processes based on audience feedback, creating a standardized content development system for continuity and expansion of works [1] - International perspective aims to create stories with broad appeal that transcend cultural and language barriers, resonating emotionally with global audiences [1] Group 2: Support for Sustainable Development - Youku's sustainable development is underpinned by solid content production capabilities and technical support [2] - Notable industry creators have joined Youku's subsidiary, providing a strong foundation for the continuous output of quality content [2]

Group 1 - YouTube has achieved a significant milestone by maintaining the largest share of TV viewing for three consecutive months, accounting for 12.4% of total audience time spent watching television [1] - This represents an increase from 12% the previous month and a notable rise from 9.6% a year ago, highlighting YouTube's dominance over major media companies like Disney, Paramount, and Netflix [2] - Disney held the second-largest share of TV viewing in April with 10.7% of the total audience time [2] Group 2 - YouTube's share of TV viewing is expected to grow further, bolstered by a significant deal with the NFL to exclusively stream the first Friday game of the season, marking YouTube's entry as a live broadcaster for NFL games [3]

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Core Viewpoint - Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. has announced a private placement offering to raise approximately $2.5 billion, which will be used to create a Bitcoin treasury and expand its operations in the America First economy [1][2][3]. Group 1: Financial Details - The offering includes approximately $1.5 billion in common stock and $1.0 billion in convertible senior secured notes, with a total gross proceeds of about $2.5 billion [1][3]. - The convertible notes will have a conversion price set at a 35 percent premium [3]. - As of the end of Q1 2025, the company holds existing cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $759 million [3]. Group 2: Strategic Intentions - The proceeds from the offering will be utilized to establish a Bitcoin treasury, marking one of the largest Bitcoin treasury deals by a public company [2]. - The CEO emphasized that Bitcoin will serve as a crucial asset for the company, aiding in financial freedom and creating synergies for subscription payments and other transactions across its platforms [3]. - The company aims to evolve into a holding company by acquiring additional profit-generating assets aligned with America First principles [3]. Group 3: Operational Context - Trump Media operates Truth Social, a social media platform, Truth+, a streaming service, and is launching Truth.Fi, a FinTech brand [8]. - The company positions itself as a defender of free speech against perceived censorship by major tech firms [8].

Core Viewpoint - SiriusXM Holdings has faced significant challenges in subscriber growth and overall performance, while Spotify has emerged as a strong competitor with impressive growth metrics and market leadership [1][2][4]. Group 1: SiriusXM Holdings - SiriusXM has a monopoly in satellite radio but has struggled to grow its subscriber base, leading to a 20% decline in stock price over the past year and a 59% decline over the last five years [2]. - In the first quarter, SiriusXM's revenue declined by 4% to $2.07 billion, with a loss of 303,000 subscribers, bringing the total to 33 million [3]. - Adjusted EBITDA fell by 3% to $629 million, and GAAP earnings per share decreased from $0.63 to $0.59 [3]. Group 2: Spotify - Spotify's shares have increased by 500% over the last three years, driven by subscriber growth and a successful podcast strategy [6]. - In the first quarter, Spotify's monthly active users rose by 10% to 678 million, with premium subscribers increasing by 12% to 268 million [7]. - Revenue from premium subscribers grew by 16% to €3.77 billion, contributing to an overall revenue increase of 15% to €4.19 billion [7]. - Spotify's operating income tripled to €503 million, showcasing significant operating leverage [7]. - Spotify has improved its ad product and introduced features to enhance user engagement, solidifying its position as a leading audio streaming platform [8]. Group 3: Market Comparison - Spotify's market capitalization stands at $134 billion, significantly higher than SiriusXM's $7.4 billion, indicating stronger business growth and market presence [9]. - Spotify's operating margin reached 12% in the first quarter, with potential for further expansion, similar to Netflix's trajectory [10]. - Given Spotify's steady growth, industry leadership, and profit potential, it is viewed as an attractive investment opportunity, likely to continue capturing market share from SiriusXM [11].