Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2025) - Solution Financial Inc. (TSX: SFI) (the "Company" or "Solution"), a leading provider of luxury automotive and yacht leasing in British Columbia, is pleased to announce that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.001. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 15, 2025 to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2025. This dividend is a "non-eligible dividen ...

Delivers Record Pre-Tax Income of $74.3 Million and Record Quarterly Revenue of $195.5 MillionCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights (All metrics compared to second quarter 2024, except where noted) Record quarterly ...

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PROG Holdings, Inc. Q2 2025 Earnings Supplement July 23, 2025 PROG Internal Use of Forward-Looking Statements Statements, estimates and projections in this earnings supplement regarding our business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, ...

Core Viewpoint - TOUAX SCA's shareholders approved the transfer of its listing from Euronext Paris to Euronext Growth Paris, aiming to align with its size and simplify operations while maintaining market benefits [1][2]. Group 1: Transfer Details - The transfer will be executed via an accelerated admission to trading for existing shares without issuing new shares, as the company meets the Euronext Growth market conditions, including a market capitalization of less than one billion euros and a free float of at least 2.5 million euros [3]. - Euronext Growth is an organized multilateral trading facility, not a regulated market, with rules approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) [4]. Group 2: Reporting and Disclosure Changes - The company will continue to publish an annual report within four months of the financial year-end, including financial statements and management reports, with simplified disclosure requirements [5]. - A half-yearly report will also be published within four months of the half-year closing, with extended publication deadlines and exemptions from limited reviews by Statutory Auditors [6]. - The choice of accounting standards remains unrestricted, but the company will continue to apply IFRS for transparency [7]. Group 3: Ongoing Information and Governance - The company will disclose any information that could significantly impact its share price and will remain subject to ongoing market disclosure provisions [8]. - Senior executives will still be required to declare transactions involving the company's shares [9]. - The company will no longer be required to post voting results and minutes on its website, and the "say on pay" system will not apply, although transparency in governance will continue [11]. Group 4: Shareholder Obligations and Liquidity - For three years post-listing on Euronext Growth, shareholders will need to declare intentions to acquire shares, and takeover bid provisions will remain applicable [13]. - After this period, reporting obligations will be limited to crossing the 50% and 90% thresholds for capital or voting rights [14]. - The liquidity contract will be maintained after the market transfer [15]. Group 5: Timeline and Sponsorship - The indicative timetable for the transfer includes submission of the transfer request to Euronext on June 13, 2025, with shares expected to be listed on Euronext Growth Paris by August 13, 2025, at the earliest [16][18]. - Gilbert Dupont will act as the Listing Sponsor for the transfer to Euronext Growth Paris [17].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses various types of leasing services and their corresponding VAT treatments, highlighting the tax rates applicable to different categories of leasing activities. Group 1: Types of Leasing Services - Tangible asset leasing services are subject to a VAT rate of 13% [5][7] - Real estate leasing services are subject to a VAT rate of 9% [5][9] - Financing leaseback involves selling an asset to a leasing company and then leasing it back, classified under financial services with a VAT rate of 6% [3] Group 2: Specific Leasing Activities - Time chartering is when a transport company completes a specific voyage for a charterer, charging a leasing fee, with a VAT rate of 9% [3] - Period chartering involves leasing a vessel with crew for a specified period, also subject to a VAT rate of 9% [3] - Wet leasing refers to leasing an aircraft with crew for a specified period, with a VAT rate of 9% [4] - Bareboat chartering involves leasing a vessel without crew, charging a fixed leasing fee, with a VAT rate of 13% [4] - Dry leasing involves leasing an aircraft without crew, charging a fixed leasing fee, with a VAT rate of 13% [6] Group 3: Additional Leasing Services - Vehicle parking and road toll services are classified under real estate leasing services with a VAT rate of 9% [8] - Advertising space leasing on real estate is also subject to a VAT rate of 9% [9] - Leasing advertising space on tangible assets like aircraft and vehicles is subject to a VAT rate of 13% [10] - Leasing construction equipment with operators falls under construction services with a VAT rate of 9% [10]

Core Viewpoint - Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is proposing to offer $596 million in total principal amount of fixed-rate notes through its subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII (WEST), secured by a portfolio of aircraft engines and airframes [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering includes $524 million in Series A Fixed Rate Notes and $72 million in Series B Fixed Rate Notes [1]. - The notes will be secured by WEST's interests in a portfolio of 62 aircraft engines and two airframes, which will be acquired from WLFC or its subsidiaries [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the notes will be used to pay fees and expenses related to the offering, deposit amounts in reserve accounts, and pay WLFC for the aircraft engines and airframes over a 270-day delivery period [2]. - WLFC and its subsidiaries will utilize any net proceeds received to repay debt collateralized by the assets and for general corporate purposes [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Information - The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an exemption [3]. - The offering is limited to "qualified institutional buyers" as defined under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S [3].

KAPALUA, Hawaii, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) today reported financial results covering the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company also announced a new agriculture-based business venture designed to maximize the value of currently underutilized croplands and stimulate economic revitalization on Maui. Additional updates from the Company will be shared at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 8:30 ...

Core Points - Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring (CAL&F) has completed the acquisition of 100% of Merca Leasing, enhancing its position in the German leasing market [2][3] - The acquisition aligns with CAL&F's development strategy and aims to accelerate growth in the dynamic German leasing sector [2][5] - Merca Leasing, founded in 1989, is one of the top ten independent leasing companies in Germany, specializing in tailored leasing solutions for SMEs [4][10] Company Overview - CAL&F is a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and has been a significant player in leasing and factoring for over 60 years [8] - The company operates in 10 European countries, providing specialized financing and responsible mobility solutions to a diverse customer base [9] - Key figures for CAL&F at the end of 2024 include 260,400 customers, 2,769 employees, and €34 billion in outstandings [10] Merca Leasing Overview - Merca Leasing focuses on financing business-critical movable equipment, particularly production machinery [11] - The company reported new sales of €309 million and actual outstandings of €472 million at the end of 2024 [12]

Upbound Group (UPBD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeff Chesnut - SVP - Strategy, Corporate Development, Treasury, IRMitch Fadel - CEOFahmi Karam - Executive VP & CFOBrad Thomas - Associate Director of ResearchBobby Griffin - Managing DirectorJohn Rowan - Managing DirectorCarla Casella - Managing DirectorKyle Joseph - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Hoang Nguyen - Equity Research AnalystAnthony Chukumba - Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystWilliam ...