Company Overview - Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited is a financial printing and corporate services provider specializing in high-quality financial print materials in Hong Kong [7] - The company's service portfolio includes listing documents, financial reports, fund documents, circulars, and announcements, along with advisory services such as internal control assessments and ESG performance evaluations [7] Initial Public Offering (IPO) Details - The company closed its initial public offering of 1,250,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, resulting in total gross proceeds of $5 million before underwriting discounts and commissions [1] - The offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis, with Eddid Securities USA Inc. acting as the underwriter [3] - The ordinary shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "ANPA" on July 8, 2025 [2] Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering will be allocated for incorporating generative AI features into service modules, establishing new branches and offices in the U.S., recruiting staff for expansion, forming strategic alliances, and general corporate purposes [1]

WASHINGTON, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Eva Tomlinson as a Senior Managing Director and Breck Heidlberg as a Managing Director in the Export Controls, Sanctions and Trade practice within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Ms. Tomlinson and Mr. Heidlberg bring more than 40 years of combined expertise in global trade strategy, regulatory compliance and national security guidance, deepening FTI Consulting’s capabilities to l ...

Hong Kong, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ANPA) (the “Company”), a financial printing and corporate services provider which specializes in designing and printing high quality financial print materials in Hong Kong, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (“Offering”) of 1,250,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.00 per share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commenc ...

Financial Performance & Growth - Synovus' diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased from $189 in 2016 to $399 in Q1 2019, representing a 26% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)[39] - Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (ROATCE) increased by 860 basis points from 852% in 2016 to 1752% in Q1 2019[39] - Synovus is targeting a sustained 10+% CAGR in EPS growth, with a Return on Assets (ROA) of approximately 145%, an adjusted tangible efficiency ratio of approximately 50%, and a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of approximately 170%[47, 48] - The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $098 in Q1 2019, a 151% increase year-over-year[50] Merger & Acquisition - The merger with Florida Community Bank (FCB) significantly strengthens Synovus' Florida footprint, making it >1/3 of the pro forma franchise[34] - Synovus expects to surpass $30 million in FCB-related cost savings in 2019 and complete the full conversion in Q2 2019[63] - The FCB merger is projected to result in a ~17% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and a ~17% ROATCE[124] Balance Sheet & Credit Quality - As of Q1 2019, Synovus had total assets of $47 billion and loans of $36 billion[22] - The company's loan growth in Q1 2019, including FCB, annualized to 46%, compared to a standalone Synovus loan growth of 16% in Q1 2018[128] - The Net Charge-Off (NCO) ratio was 019% in Q1 2019[55] 2019 Outlook - Synovus anticipates loan growth of 55% to 75% and revenue growth of 55% to 75% for 2019[60] - The company projects adjusted non-interest expense growth of 2% to 4% in 2019, excluding amortization of intangibles of approximately $14 million[60]

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs has experienced strategic gains and challenges in 2025, showing resilience in a complex macroeconomic environment with moderate stock gains year to date [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Goldman Sachs reported earnings of $14.12 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.71, and up from $11.58 per share a year ago [3] - The company achieved revenues of $15.06 billion for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.02 billion, and compared to $14.21 billion in the previous year [3] - Goldman Sachs has consistently topped revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters [3] Group 2: Business Segments - The rebound in dealmaking activity has positively impacted Goldman Sachs, with increased advisory services and equity underwriting revenues due to improving corporate confidence and interest rate expectations [2] - Asset and wealth management have remained strong, with assets under supervision growing due to inflows into alternative investments [2][8] - The trading division has faced volatility, with fixed income revenues steady but equities trading struggling due to low market volumes [4] Group 3: Stress Test Performance - In the 2025 Fed stress test, Goldman Sachs was a standout performer, projected to lose only around $300 million under a severely adverse scenario, contrasting sharply with an estimated $18 billion loss in the 2024 stress test [5][8] Group 4: Market Position - Year to date, Goldman Sachs has grown 25%, outperforming its Zacks Peer Group, which advanced by 15.9% [6] - Competitors Citigroup and Wells Fargo have shown growth of 23.3% and 17.3%, respectively, both carrying a Zacks Rank of 3 [6]

Core Viewpoint - Grande Group Limited has successfully closed its initial public offering, raising approximately US$9.375 million through the sale of 1,875,000 Class A ordinary shares at a price of $5.00 per share, with trading commencing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "GRAN" [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The initial public offering consisted of 1,875,000 Class A ordinary shares priced at $5.00 each, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately US$9.375 million before expenses [1][2]. - The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 281,250 Class A ordinary shares, representing 15% of the shares sold in the offering [2]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to strengthen the corporate finance advisory business, develop the asset management business, establish equity capital market services, and for general working capital purposes [3]. Group 3: Company Background - Grande Group Limited, through its subsidiary Grande Capital Limited, provides corporate finance advisory services and IPO sponsor services and is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong for regulated activities [7].

Hong Kong, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRANDE GROUP LIMITED (“GRAN” or the “Company”), a Hong Kong-based financial services provider which principally engages in the provision of corporate finance advisory services and IPO sponsor services through its Hong Kong subsidiary, Grande Capital Limited, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,875,000 Class A ordinary shares (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) at the price of $5.00 per Class A Ordinary Shares (the “Offerin ...

NEW YORK and MIAMI, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB) today announced its inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index, effective after the U.S. market closed on June 27, 2025, following the annual Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution. The milestone aligns with Siebert’s aggressive push into technology and financial innovation. In June, the company launched an at-the-market (ATM) offering of up to $50 million to support strategic initiatives, including AI, digital assets, and po ...

Core Insights - Cohen & Company Securities, LLC has officially changed its name from J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC to align more closely with its parent company, Cohen & Company Inc. [2][3] - The name change is part of a broader strategy to create a consistent brand identity and leverage the reputation of the Cohen name in the financial services industry [3][6] - The company has expanded its capabilities by adding 18 professionals in sales, trading, and technology, enhancing its service offerings to middle market clients [4][5] - Cohen & Company Securities has launched a SPAC-focused equity trading desk and has become a leading advisor for de-SPAC transactions [5][6] - As of March 31, 2025, Cohen & Company managed approximately $2.3 billion in assets, primarily in fixed income assets across various classes [7] Company Overview - Cohen & Company Securities specializes in securities financing and the sales and trading of fixed income securities, operating as a division of Cohen & Company [6] - The Capital Markets segment of Cohen & Company includes fixed income sales, trading, gestation repo financing, and advisory services, primarily through its subsidiaries [7] - The Asset Management segment manages assets through various investment vehicles, while the Principal Investing segment focuses on investments related to its SPAC franchise [7]

TORONTO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.39 Total assets under management and fee-earning assets of $53.5 billion Declared quarterly dividend per share to 12.5 cents AGF Management Limited (AGF or the Company) (TSX: AGF.B) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2025. "Through a challenging environment, we experienced our fourth consecutive quarter of positive retail mutual fund and mutual fund net sales outpacing ...