RESTON, Va., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and project management firm, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter 2025 after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Company will host a webcast to discuss its second quarter results at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Bowman founder and CEO, Gary Bowman and Chief Financial Officer, Bruce Labovitz will host th ...

Core Viewpoint - Jacobs and AtkinsRéalis have been appointed by National Highways in the U.K. to provide essential environmental and sustainability technical services aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing biodiversity across England's road network [1][2]. Group 1: Contract Details - The contract has a duration of three years and is part of National Highways' Specialist Professional and Technical Services Framework [3]. - The joint venture will focus on designing lower carbon roads, developing nature-based solutions, mitigating pollution, optimizing resource and energy use, and integrating roads into surrounding landscapes [3]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The collaboration aims to achieve net zero emissions across England's 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads by 2050, emphasizing the importance of sustainability for long-term economic growth [2][4]. - National Highways is committed to delivering ambitious environmental sustainability goals, including nature recovery and tackling local environmental pollution [4]. Group 3: Expertise and Previous Collaborations - Jacobs and AtkinsRéalis have a proven track record of collaboration with National Highways, including projects like the "Structures Moonshot" for advanced bridge monitoring and trials of graphene-enhanced asphalt [5]. - Both companies are members of the Roads Research Alliance and have achieved PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure, showcasing their systematic approach to reducing carbon emissions [6]. Group 4: Collaborative Approach - The joint venture will engage a diverse supply chain, including small and medium-sized enterprises and academic representatives, to create effective propositions that align with National Highways' environmental objectives [4].

Summary of Laureate Education (LAUR) FY Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Laureate Education - **Industry**: Higher Education Services - **Geographic Focus**: Mexico and Peru - **Market Position**: Largest operator of higher education services in both countries, significantly larger than competitors [3][4] Financial Performance - **Revenue**: $1.6 billion with a growth rate of approximately 10% annually [4][28] - **EBITDA Margin**: Close to 30% [4][28] - **Student Enrollment**: Approximately 500,000 students across 50 campuses, averaging 10,000 students per campus [4][5] - **Free Cash Flow**: 50% of EBITDA converts into free cash flow, with plans to return excess cash to shareholders [28][29] Market Dynamics - **Private Sector Role**: 55% of university seats in Mexico and Peru are provided by the private sector, which simplifies the regulatory environment [6] - **Student Segmentation**: Market segmented into premium and value products, with premium offerings costing around $4,500 per year [9][10] - **Growth Drivers**: Rising participation rates in higher education, currently at 36% for ages 18-24 in Mexico and Peru, compared to 62% in the US [18][19] Strategic Focus - **Program Offerings**: Focus on business, health sciences, engineering, and STEM products, with a mix of traditional, hybrid, and fully online delivery methods [5][15] - **Market Expansion**: Plans to launch two new campuses this year and two more next year, targeting top cities for growth [21][25] - **Vocational Training**: Development of technical vocational degrees to address skill shortages, particularly in the employer demand perspective [26] Competitive Advantages - **Brand Strength**: Institutions like UPC in Peru are highly ranked, contributing to strong brand equity [13] - **Accreditation and Quality**: High accreditation levels and quality of education enhance the institution's reputation [13][15] - **Cost Efficiency**: Segmentation allows for cost-effective student acquisition and recruitment [11][12] Economic Resilience - **Bad Debt Management**: Maintains a low bad debt rate of around 2.5% in good economic times, with potential increases during economic downturns [32][33] - **Cash Flow Stability**: The payment structure ensures steady cash collections, contributing to a working capital neutral position [31] Shareholder Returns - **Capital Returned**: Since 2019, $3 billion returned to shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends [29] - **Future Intentions**: Plans to continue returning free cash flow to shareholders, with an expected generation of $235 million in free cash flow this year [29][30]

RESTON, Va., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN) (“Bowman” or the “Company”), a national provider of technical engineering and program management services, today announced the authorization by its Board of Directors of a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $25 million of its common stock over the next 12 months commencing June 9, 2025. This new authorization replaces the Company’s stock repurchase authorization, which terminates ...

TORONTO and PETERBOROUGH, ON, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global diversified professional services and investment management company, Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), announced today that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation (“Englobe”), has finalized an agreement to acquire Cambium Inc. (“Cambium”), a leading multi-service engineering consulting firm in Ontario. The addition will strengthen Englobe’s scale, geographic footprint, and capabilities in Canada’s largest market. Cambium’s se ...

Key Takeaways ACM won a global environmental services contract from the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. The deal includes a $1.5B ceiling, a five-year base period and an optional five-year extension. ACM will handle all project phases, supporting restoration, compliance and resource protection.AECOM (ACM) has been awarded a multiple-award task order contract by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to support global architecture and engineering services. The contract covers various environmental ...

Complements and enhances sustainability and infrastructure expertiseTORONTO and WASHINGTON, D.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Astris Infrastructure, LLC (“Astris Finance”), a global investment banking firm specializing in infrastructure and energy transition. Under Colliers’ unique partnership m ...

Core Viewpoint - Pinnacle Food Group Limited has received a notice from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance due to the failure to file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 [1][2] Group 1: Compliance and Regulatory Issues - The notice from Nasdaq indicates that the company is not in compliance with listing rule 5250(c)(1) which mandates timely filing of periodic financial reports with the SEC [1] - Pinnacle has 60 calendar days, until July 15, 2025, to submit a plan to regain compliance, and if accepted, may have up to 180 days from the original due date to comply, extending the deadline to November 11, 2025 [2] Group 2: Company Overview - Pinnacle Food Group Limited is based in Vancouver, Canada, and specializes in selling smart hydroponic growing systems and technical support services to households, community groups, and urban farms [3] - The company offers tailored hardware solutions and data-driven support to optimize smart farming productivity [3]

Vancouver, BC, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) (“Pinnacle” or “the Company”), a seller of smart hydroponic growing systems and technical support services to individual households, community groups, and urban farms, today said that on May 16, 2025, the Company received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that because the Company had not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 20-F”), the Comp ...

Industry Overview - The technology services industry is mature with strong demand for services, and revenues, income, and cash flows are expected to gradually return to pre-pandemic levels, supporting stable dividends for most players [1] - The industry thrived in 2024 and continued its momentum into the first quarter of 2025 [1] - The global shift towards digitization is creating opportunities in markets such as 5G, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI), with companies rapidly adopting generative AI, machine learning (ML), and data science to gain competitive advantages [4] Investment Outlook - The Zacks-defined Technology Services industry ranks within the top 26% of Zacks Ranked Industries, indicating an expectation to outperform the market over the next three to six months [2] - Five mid and small-sized technology services stocks with strong short-term upside potential are recommended: Byrna Technologies Inc. (BYRN), Climb Global Solutions Inc. (CLMB), Adeia Inc. (ADEA), Priority Technology Holdings Inc. (PRTH), and Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE) [2][3] Company Highlights Byrna Technologies Inc. (BYRN) - Engaged in developing and selling less-lethal personal security solutions across multiple regions [6] - Average short-term price target indicates a potential increase of 48.6% from the last closing price of $25.53, with a target range of $33-$38 [8] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 30.2% and 12.9%, respectively [9] Climb Global Solutions Inc. (CLMB) - Operates as a value-added IT distribution and solutions company [10] - Average short-term price target suggests a potential increase of 26.2% from the last closing price of $110.28, with a target range of $136 [13] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 5% and 2.7%, respectively [14] Adeia Inc. (ADEA) - Operates as a media and semiconductor intellectual property licensing company [16] - Average short-term price target indicates a potential increase of 25.2% from the last closing price of $13.75, with a target range of $17-$18 [18] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 9.2% and 7.1%, respectively [18] Priority Technology Holdings Inc. (PRTH) - Functions as a payment technology company with multiple segments [20] - Average short-term price target suggests a potential increase of 71.6% from the last closing price of $7.46, with a target range of $10-$16 [24] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 11.4% and over 100%, respectively [25] Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE) - Focuses on minerals exploration and development, particularly for electrification [27] - Average short-term price target indicates a potential increase of 105.9% from the last closing price of $6.85, with a target range of $10-$20 [28] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 2.6% and 51.4%, respectively [28]