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Pluri and Subsidiaries Earn Multiple Industry Honors, Named as Overall BioAgriculture Company of the Year
Globenewswire· 2025-11-13 13:00
HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pluri Inc. (“Pluri” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq, TASE: PLUR), a leading biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary platform for cell-based solutions through a collaborative network of ventures, today announced that the Company and its subsidiaries have received multiple awards recognizing excellence in innovation, scientific achievement, and industry leadership. Pluri was named Overall BioAgriculture Company of the Year by the Biotech Breakthrough Awards ...
Gibraltar Industries(ROCK) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-30 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gibraltar Industries reported a 13% adjusted net sales growth for Q3 2025, with adjusted EPS and operating income slightly below the prior year, down less than 1% [4][5] - Adjusted EBITDA was flat compared to the prior year, while cash from operations increased by 39% to $57 million, and free cash flow reached $49 million, representing 16% of sales [5][13] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The residential segment saw adjusted net sales increase by $20.5 million or 9.8%, driven by metal roofing acquisitions and growth in building accessories [7] - Agtech net sales grew by $16.1 million or 38.8%, primarily due to the acquisition of Lane Supply, despite delays in a larger Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) project [13][15] - Infrastructure net sales decreased by $0.1 million or less than 1% due to a supplier transition, with backlog decreasing by 2% [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. roofing market experienced a 10% decline in shingle shipments for Q3, with significant drops in key states like Texas [10][11] - Retail point of sale results were down approximately 4.5%, indicating a challenging market environment [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on portfolio management, targeting the completion of the renewables business sale by year-end and pursuing additional M&A opportunities in the building products segment [6][22] - Gibraltar aims to enhance its operational systems and expand its presence in residential and structured businesses to drive improved performance [28][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating a sluggish residential market and highlighted the importance of backlog and bookings in agtech for future growth [26][28] - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in residential markets and expects to see improved margins as market conditions stabilize [75][76] Other Important Information - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $89 million in cash and $394 million available on its revolver, remaining debt-free [21][22] - Capital allocation priorities for 2025 include investing in organic growth and exploring inorganic growth opportunities [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for the year and lower EBITDA margin - Management indicated that lower EBITDA margins are primarily related to lower volume in the Agtech segment and business mix impacts in residential [30][33] Question: Details on new customer wins in Agtech - Management noted a variety of new customers and projects, with expectations of moving towards 15% operating income and higher EBITDA margins in the near term [36][37] Question: Outlook for mail and package business - The company expects growth to be driven by new construction starts, which have been slow but are anticipated to improve as interest rates stabilize [53][54] Question: Trends in residential segment margins - Management acknowledged that margins have been impacted by market conditions and integration costs but expects improvements as the market stabilizes [72][75] Question: M&A pipeline for residential - The M&A pipeline is robust, focusing on core building accessories and metal roofing, with management engaged in several interesting opportunities [78][80]
AgriFORCE CEO Jolie Kahn Attends Exclusive 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., as Conversations Expand to Stablecoins and the Future of Digital Infrastructure
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 13:15
Core Insights - AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. is enhancing its role in the intersection of agriculture, energy, and digital assets, particularly through its TerraHash Digital™ platform [3][6] - The company is focusing on energy-efficient Bitcoin mining and data center operations while monitoring stablecoin adoption and its implications for digital trade [3][4] Industry Context - The 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit gathered leaders from finance, technology, energy, and policy sectors to discuss national energy strategy, digital asset regulation, and decentralized technologies [2][5] - Stablecoins are increasingly recognized as vital for the next-generation monetary ecosystem, offering faster and more cost-effective transactions, especially in energy and commodities [4][5] Company Engagement - CEO Jolie Kahn's participation in the Summit underscores AgriFORCE's commitment to responsible innovation and policy engagement in sustainable digital infrastructure [4][6] - The company aims to support the evolving landscape of digital finance by developing the necessary infrastructure for secure mining operations and high-performance data centers [4][6]