Release – AdTheorent and Miles Partnership Use Machine Learning-Powered Predictive Advertising to Drive In-Market Sales and Return on Ad Spend for VISIT FLORIDA

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Cross-Device Campaign Drove 363% Sales Lift and $67M in Incremental Sales Resulting in a 513X ROAS

NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADTH), a machine learning pioneer using privacy-forward solutions to deliver measurable value for programmatic advertisers, and Miles Partnership, a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism, today announced campaign results from the VISIT FLORIDA Sun Seekers digital advertising campaign. The campaign goal was to drive visitation to and purchases in Florida, as well as a positive return on ad spend (RoAS). Utilizing AdTheorent’s Destination Sales Lift 360, the campaign drove a 363% sales lift and $67M in incremental in-market sales and yielded an overall campaign RoAS of 513X.

The Approach:
AdTheorent leveraged a mix of cross-device rich media display tactics, targeted using AdTheorent’s advanced predictive advertising platform. AdTheorent developed custom machine learning models fueled by non-individualized statistics to identify and reach consumers with the highest likelihood of visiting Florida and making purchases there.

During the campaign, AdTheorent’s custom predictive models considered hundreds of data signals to engage VISIT FLORIDA’S target audience, which included travel intenders residing in key geographies such as drive markets within 900 miles of the Florida border as well as competitive conquesting markets. AdTheorent’s custom predictive models considered data elements such as ad position, publisher, geo-intelligence, non-individualized user device attributes, location DMA, time of day, connection signal and many others. Additionally, the ML models analyzed real-time contextual signals to target consumers showing travel interest, as well as consumers specifically interested in travelling to alternative destinations. AdTheorent used transaction-based data to optimize campaign performance during the campaign, and, post-campaign, AdTheorent measured the impact of the campaign on sales within the destination, including attributed sales by merchant category (lodging, dining, etc.).

“VISIT FLORIDA is committed to not only driving visitation to Florida, but also showing the value of our marketing efforts and the impact they have on Florida’s tourism economy. Our digital advertising has to work harder for us by providing inspiration to visit and converting to sales,” said VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO Dana Young. “Our partnership with AdTheorent was successful at driving incremental visitation and commercial activity in Florida, measuring sales lift and resulting in an incredible return on ad spend for VISIT FLORIDA.”

The Results:
The campaign was successful in identifying qualified consumers and driving purchases in Florida, resulting in:

  • $67M in incremental sales
  • 363% sales lift compared to the control group
  • 513X total campaign RoAS

Attributed incremental sales by top VISIT FLORIDA partner verticals included:

  1. Restaurants and bars: 27%
  2. Hotels: 17%
  3. Food stores: 12%
  4. Clothing stores: 8%
  5. Interior furnishing stores: 5%

“Driving advanced business outcomes like incremental in-market sales is AdTheorent’s specialty; our machine learning-based media buying platform operates on a massive scale, evaluating millions of impressions per second based on 1000+ data attributes, identifying correlations among past conversions to optimize current ad targeting,” said James Lawson, CEO at AdTheorent. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Miles Partnership and proud that we drove meaningful incremental revenue for VISIT FLORIDA and its partners, delivering a 512.7X return on ad spend.” 

About AdTheorent
AdTheorent (Nasdaq: ADTH) uses advanced machine learning technology and privacy-forward solutions to deliver impactful advertising campaigns for marketers. AdTheorent’s machine learning-powered media buying platform powers its predictive targeting, predictive audiences, geo-intelligence, audience extension solutions and in-house creative capability, Studio A\T. Leveraging only non-sensitive data and focused on the predictive value of machine learning models, AdTheorent’s product suite and flexible transaction models allow advertisers to identify the most qualified potential consumers coupled with the optimal creative experience to deliver superior results, measured by each advertiser’s real-world business goals. 

AdTheorent is consistently recognized with numerous technology, product, growth and workplace awards. AdTheorent was named “Best Buy-Side Programmatic Platform” in the 2023 Digiday Technology Awards and was honored with an AI Breakthrough Award and “Most Innovative Product” (B.I.G. Innovation Awards) for five consecutive years. Additionally, AdTheorent is the only seven-time recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s “Digital Advertising Leadership Award.” AdTheorent is headquartered in New York, with fourteen locations across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit adtheorent.com.

About Miles Partnership
Miles Partnership is a strategic marketing consultancy focused exclusively on travel and tourism. The company works with more than 150 destinations, hospitality businesses and other travel industry clients worldwide to develop marketing and management strategies that amplify local experiences, boost visitation, improve community relations and increase overall economic impact. Learn more at www.MilesPartnership.com.

About VISIT FLORIDA
VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, serves as Florida’s official source for travel planning to visitors across the globe. VISIT FLORIDA is not a government agency, but rather a not-for-profit corporation created as a public/private partnership by the Florida Legislature in 1996.

Florida’s tourism industry was responsible for welcoming 122 million visitors in 2021, representing a 54 percent increase from 2020. In 2019, Florida visitors contributed $96.5 billion to Florida’s economy and supported over 1.6 million Florida jobs. According to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research, for every $1 the state invests in VISIT FLORIDA, $3.27 in state tax revenue is generated.

Each year, the Florida Legislature appropriates public funding to be allocated for tourism marketing. VISIT FLORIDA is required to match those public funds dollar-for-dollar, which is done by actively recruiting the state’s tourism industry to invest as Partners through cooperative advertising campaigns, promotional programs and many other marketing ventures. Through this public/private partnership, VISIT FLORIDA serves more than 13,000 tourism industry businesses, including major strategic alliance partnerships with Busch Gardens Tampa, Disney Destinations, Experience Kissimmee, Hilton, LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Publix Supermarkets, SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando, and Universal Orlando Resort.

VISIT FLORIDA facilitates tourism industry participation in domestic and international travel trade and consumer shows, as well as media missions to the top global visitor markets. VISIT FLORIDA also works closely with travel agents, tour operators, meeting and event planners, and is responsible for operating Florida’s four Official Welcome Centers.

VISIT FLORIDA has 78 positions in Florida and an international team of contracted staff covering Canada, Germany, Latin America and the United Kingdom. VISIT FLORIDA’s corporate office is located at 101 North Monroe Street, Suite 900, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. The office can be reached at (850) 488-5607.

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SOURCE AdTheorent Melanie Berger, AdTheorent, Melanie@adtheorent.com, 850-567-0082

Release – YS Biopharma to Report First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on April 19, 2024

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YS Biopharma Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: YS) (“YS Biopharma” or the “Company”), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering new generations of vaccines and therapeutic biologics for infectious diseases and cancer, today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, before the U.S. market opens on Friday, April 19, 2024.

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The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Friday, April 19, 2024 to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:           1-888-346-8982
International:                             1-412-902-4272
Mainland China Toll Free:       4001-201203
Canada Toll Free:                   1-855-669-9657
Hong Kong:                               852-301-84992

Upon dialing-in, participants should ask to be joined into the YS Biopharma Co., Ltd. call.

The replay will be accessible through April 26, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:             1-877-344-7529
International:                     1-412-317-0088
Canada Toll Free:                 1-855-669-9658
Access Code:                       2468327

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.ysbiopharm.com/.

About YS Biopharma 

YS Biopharma is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing new generations of vaccines and therapeutic biologics for infectious diseases and cancer. It has developed a proprietary PIKA® immunomodulating technology platform and a series of preventive and therapeutic biologics with a potential for improved Rabies, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, Influenza, and Shingles vaccines. YS Biopharma operates in China, the United States, Singapore and the Philippines, and is led by a management team that combines rich local expertise and global experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry. For more information, please visit www.ysbiopharma.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Alyssa Li
Director of Investor Relations
Email: ir@yishengbio.com 

Robin Yang
Partner, ICR, LLC
Tel: +1 (212) 537-4035
Email: YSBiopharma.IR@icrinc.com

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Release – Gray Television Stations Win Large Market and Small Market Service to America Awards

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ATLANTA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (“NABLF”) selected two television stations owned by Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) for this year’s coveted Service to America Awards. The NABLF’s Service to America Awards recognize outstanding community service by local broadcasters each year for their exemplary service to their communities. The NABLF recognizes the winners in each category at an in-person gala in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2024.

WANF (CBS) in Atlanta, Georgia, won the Large Market category for its investigative series “In Plane Sight: an investigation into racial profiling at airports by TSA and DEA.” Atlanta News First Investigates exposed plainclothes drug agents seizing money from innocent passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the busiest airport in the world. By employing special investigative techniques to uncover the drug agents and their methods — and using a 360-degree camera, WANF Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe was able to hold local police and the federal government accountable for taking millions in cash from people who were never arrested or charged with crimes, most of whom were people of color. Congress is now poised to pass The FAIR Act, a proposed new law that would no longer force airline passengers to prove themselves innocent just to keep their own money.

WJHG (NBC) in Panama City, Florida, won the Small Market category for its community service program “Chapter Chat,” a campaign to close the reading gap among children that was further widened after Hurricane Michael and the pandemic. This effort began after the WJHG news team reported less than half of third graders in Bay County, Florida could read on grade level, and over 900 children were considered homeless. While the news team asked tough questions to school officials, they also sought solutions. They created the Chapter Chat book club to promote reading and encourage using the public library, they held a book drive that collected over 1000 books for F.L.O.W., a free library on wheels that distributes books to children, and they read to children at local schools. Library officials credit the Chapter Chat campaign with helping improve visitation by almost 20 percent, and they report a 14 percent increase in library card holders since the campaign started. The station’s campaign also helped them secure a grant to get more books in circulation.  WJHG-TV previously won the Service to Community Award for Small Market Television in 2020 for its enterprise series “Remembering the Forgotten” about the lack of federal aid following Hurricane Michael in 2018.

“We are very proud of the great journalism across our company and industry that leads to actual results that improve local communities,” said Gray Executive Chairman and CEO Hilton H. Howell Jr. “We salute all of our honorees and especially Gray television stations WANF and WJHG for their continued commitment to quality journalism.”

About Gray:

Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. Its television stations serve 114 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 79 markets with the top-rated television station and 102 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. Gray also owns video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as the studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.   Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.gray.tv.

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Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

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Gold Shines Bright, Miners See Green as Bullion Surges Past $2,400

The unrelenting surge in gold prices has shown no signs of abating, with the precious metal blasting through the $2,400 an ounce level to set fresh all-time highs. Propelled by a combination of geopolitical turmoil, stubborn inflation, and prospects for more dovish U.S. monetary policy, bullion’s blistering rally has lifted the fortunes of mining companies along with it.

On Monday, gold futures settled at a record $2,383 per ounce after Iran fired missiles at Israel, amplifying safe-haven demand. While the imminent threat was neutralized, the escalation underscored bullion’s appeal as a hedge against geopolitical instability.

But it’s not just tensions abroad fueling gold’s ascent. The anchoring factor has been the prospect of easier monetary conditions from the Federal Reserve to tame hot inflation. Hotter-than-expected price data has raised odds of two rate cuts by year-end, buffering non-yielding bullion’s appeal relative to other asset classes like bonds.

The stellar gains have unsurprisingly turbocharged mining stocks. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has skyrocketed over 20% year-to-date, far outperforming the metal itself. Industry titans like Newmont Corp (NEM) have risen nearly 20% as the merger with Newcrest has fattened production levels and profit margins at current lofty gold prices.

While big miners are prospering, it’s the juniors and smaller explorers that have seen the most spectacular returns. Fueled by improved economics at higher bullion levels, higher prices breathed new life into marginal projects long-shelved during the bear cycle, while re-ratings sent neglected equities rocketing higher.

According to Citi analysts, the minimum “price floor” at which mines can profitably produce has risen from around $1,000 previously to $2,000 currently. This bodes extremely well for industry profitability and increased capital spending to bring on additional supply.

In fact, Citi sees no stopping gold’s rally, projecting a push towards $3,000 an ounce over the next 6-18 months on potential stagflation risks. Goldman Sachs has also jumped on the bullish bandwagon, revising their gold target up to $2,700 by year-end. Lofty forecasts like these imply juniors may have plenty of room to run if realized.

For investors, the juniors offer a high beta play on higher gold pricing but come with elevated risks compared to the senior miners. Many are single-asset companies with higher costs, making them more susceptible to operational snags and gold price fluctuations.

However, their outsize returns in a bull market are also apparent. Juniors like Equinox (EQX) have delivered nearly triple the gains of the major producers. Their improved ability to raise capital for growth also enhances the upside potential. If the $3,000 an ounce forecast is achieved, the re-rating and bull market in juniors could be just beginning.

With a potent combination of easy money policies, inflation risks, and simmering geopolitical flashpoints buoying bullion, gold’s uptrend shows no signs of abating. As the rally rages on, the mining industry from large to small is prospering – but it’s the high-risk, high-reward juniors that have emerged as the most compelling opportunity to capitalize on gold’s unstoppable ascent.

Take a moment to take a look at Noble Capital Markets’ Senior Research Analyst Mark Reichman’s coverage list.

Release – Entravision Ignites Phoenix Airwaves with Launch of Fuego 106.7 FM

April 15, 2024

Featuring a Latin Urban and Musica Mexicana Fusion, Today’s Hottest Global Musical Movement

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entravision Communications Corporation announces the highly-anticipated launch of Fuego 106.7 FM, marking a significant milestone in the realm of radio broadcasting in Phoenix. As a vibrant celebration of culture and music, Fuego 106.7 FM emerges as the premier destination for the dynamic and thriving Latino community in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

“Aimed at the growing Latino youth segment, Fuego 106.7 FM strategically taps into their influence in both cultural and ideological landscapes. This initiative provides a platform to elevate their voices and mobilize them toward community and civic issues, all while celebrating their culture through their love of music”Post this

With a steadfast commitment to Latino diversity, vibrancy, and community engagement, Fuego 106.7 FM presents a carefully curated fusion of Latin Urban beats and Musica Mexicana rhythms, capturing the essence of today’s hottest stars in the global music scene. This groundbreaking initiative underscores Entravision’s dedication to amplifying the voices and experiences of Latino youth, providing a dynamic platform where culture and creativity converge harmoniously.

“We are thrilled to unveil Fuego 106.7 FM; it represents a milestone moment in our journey to connect with Latino audiences on a deeper level. Through the power of music and cultural storytelling, we aim to ignite passion, spark conversation, and foster a community where listeners and brands can connect, celebrate and be inspired,” said Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer at Entravision.

Fuego 106.7 FM will showcase a curated lineup featuring the hottest Latin hits from today’s most celebrated artists such as Peso Pluma, Karol G, Xavi, Anitta, Fuerza Regida and Bad Bunny. Designed to resonate with Arizona’s Latino bilingual and bicultural audience, the station complements Entravision’s top rated radio family in Phoenix, including La Suavecita KVVA 107.1 FM (Regional Mexican, 90s Grupero and Cumbia), and La Tricolor KLNZ 103.5 FM (Regional Mexican). Together, Entravision’s three-station radio cluster form a diverse and powerful radio ecosystem that caters to the diverse musical tastes of the local Latino community.

A bicultural and bilingual talent lineup on Fuego 106.7M, including Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo, Hector Millan, and Oscar “DJ Kazzanova” Cortes will deliver an immersive experience that resonates across generations and backgrounds.

“Aimed at the growing Latino youth segment, Fuego 106.7 FM strategically taps into their influence in both cultural and ideological landscapes. This initiative provides a platform to elevate their voices and mobilize them toward community and civic issues, all while celebrating their culture through their love of music,” said Nestor Rocha, Vice President of Audio Programming at Entravision.

Fuego program line-up includes:

  • The Shoboy Show | Monday – Friday 6AM – 10AM. A bilingual and bicultural sensation hosted by the dynamic Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo, offers a feel-good journey tailored for the modern Latino generation embracing the “Spanglish” lifestyle.
  • Commercial-Free Mix Show at Noon | Monday – Friday 12PM.
  • Hector Millan | Monday – Friday 3PM – 7PM.
  • The Saturday Sunset Mix | Saturdays 4PM – 6PM.
  • The Saturday Fuego Night Mix | Saturdays 6PM – 10PM.

About Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision is a global advertising solutions, media and technology company. Over the past three decades, we have strategically evolved into a digital powerhouse, expertly connecting brands to consumers in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia. Our digital segment offers a full suite of end-to-end advertising services across the world. We have commercial partnerships with X Corp. (formerly known as Twitter), TikTok, and Spotify, and marketers can use our Smadex and other platforms to deliver targeted advertising to audiences around the globe. In the U.S., we maintain a diversified portfolio of television and radio stations that target Hispanic audiences and complement our global digital services. Entravision remains the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under ticker: EVC. Learn more about our offerings at entravision.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Matthew Cárdenas
Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing Solutions
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Fabiola Rangel
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
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Release – Xcel Brands To Host Q4 And Fiscal 2023 Earnings Call On April 16

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NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 financial results on April 16, 2024. The Company will hold a conference call with the investment community on April 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

A webcast of the conference call will be available live on the Investor Relations section of Xcel’s website at https://xcelbrands.co/pages/events-and-presentations or directly at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/6fnws5vh 

Interested parties unable to access the conference call via the webcast may dial 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 and use the Conference ID 1258246. A replay of the webcast will be available on Xcel’s website.

About Xcel Brands

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, marketing, live streaming, social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as one thing. Xcel owns the Judith Ripka, Halston, LOGO by Lori Goldstein, and C. Wonder by Christian Siriano brands and a minority stake in the Isaac Mizrahi brand. It also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing LLC and a 50% interest in a JV in TWRHLL (“Tower Hill”) by Christie Brinkley. Also Xcel owns a 30% interest in Orme, a short-form video market place. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retail, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customer’s shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $4 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.

For further information please contact:
Seth Burroughs
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sburroughs@xcelbrands.com

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Release – Comtech Partners with Eutelsat OneWeb to Deliver LEO Connectivity Services to Antarctica

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BY THE COMTECH EDITORIAL TEAM – APR 15, 2024 | 3 MIN READ

CHANDLER, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 15, 2024 — Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, in partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb, GEO-LEO connectivity provider in satellite communications, announces trial services to deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to multiple regions of Antarctica.

Launched in January 2024, the service provides connectivity to customers in Antarctica. Through this trial, Comtech’s market-leading ELEVATE VSAT ground system supported Eutelsat OneWeb’s ability to deliver groundbreaking LEO connectivity services, with data rates reaching up to 120 Mbps, to one of the most challenging geographic regions in the world. Comtech worked with Eutelsat OneWeb to configure and install the company’s ELEVATE ground system to simultaneously route robust and resilient connectivity services over multiple OneWeb LEO satellites.

“This is a remarkable achievement—not only for the satellite industry, but also for the broader scientific, technology, and connectivity markets around the world,” said John Ratigan, Interim CEO of Comtech. “We are thrilled to partner with OneWeb to deliver LEO connectivity services to Antarctica, which further demonstrates the advanced capabilities of our ELEVATE VSAT ground system. With proprietary software-defined technology embedded at the core, we are continuing to build out network agnostic capabilities of our ELEVATE system to meet the future demands of innovative satellite constellations and hybrid network infrastructures.”

This trial showcased the importance of high-speed, low latency connectivity for the scientific community and wider Antarctic region. Through satellite-based LEO connectivity services, like those provided by Comtech and Eutelsat OneWeb, scientists in Antarctica can better conduct day-to-day activities by facilitating real-time support from scientific, technical or health teams around the world. LEO connectivity services also have the potential to improve the welfare of the scientists, outside of working hours, as they are often deployed for 18 months at a time in one of the most remote and geographically challenging areas of the world.

Comtech’s ELEVATE ground system is a transportable, software defined VSAT system, which is proven to provide commercial and government customers with access to high-speed connectivity across diverse satellite constellations in multiple orbits. ELEVATE is designed to identify, collect and route data from multiple satellite constellations and orbits as well as deliver next generation capabilities like 4K video streaming and voice services.

About Comtech

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Comtech) is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

About Eutelsat Group

Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 36 Geostationary satellites and a Low Orbit earth constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group’s unique suite of in-orbit and on-ground assets enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,700 from 50 different nationalities. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL).

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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Tesla Slashes Workforce by Over 10% as Demand Softens

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle industry, Tesla Inc. announced plans to lay off more than 10% of its global workforce. The decision, confirmed by CEO Elon Musk in an internal memo, comes on the heels of a disappointing first-quarter delivery report that missed analyst estimates and left the company with an excess inventory of over 46,000 vehicles.

The layoffs, which are expected to impact at least 14,000 employees out of Tesla’s 140,000-strong workforce, are part of a broader effort to cut costs and increase productivity as the company prepares for its “next phase of growth,” according to Musk’s memo. The move underscores the challenges facing Tesla amid a slowdown in EV demand, both in the United States and globally.

“As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every aspect of the company for cost reductions and increasing productivity,” Musk wrote in the memo. “As part of this effort, we have done a thorough review of the organization and made the difficult decision to reduce our headcount by more than 10% globally. There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done.”

The announcement has sent shockwaves through the industry, with analysts offering mixed reactions to the news. Dan Ives, a noted Tesla bull at Wedbush Securities, described the layoffs as an “ominous signal” that speaks to tough times ahead for the company. “Demand has been soft globally, and this is an unfortunately necessary move for Tesla to cut costs with a softer growth outlook,” Ives said, adding that the move signals that Musk is navigating a “Category 5 storm.”

However, not all analysts view the layoffs as a negative development. Garrett Nelson, an analyst at CFRA, sees the move as consistent with actions undertaken by other automakers – and particularly EV pure-plays such as Rivian and Lucid – amid slowing EV growth rates. “We view the announcement as a sign of the times, but the fact Tesla is taking action to reduce costs amid the slowdown should be positive for the bottom line,” Nelson said.

The layoffs come at a critical juncture for Tesla, which has long been hailed as a pioneer in the electric vehicle space. After years of breakneck growth and ambitious expansion plans, the company now finds itself grappling with a rapidly changing market landscape. Rising interest rates and higher overall prices have dampened consumer demand for electric vehicles, while increased competition from legacy automakers and upstart EV manufacturers has intensified pressure on Tesla to maintain its competitive edge.

Musk has repeatedly emphasized the importance of affordability in driving EV adoption, fueling speculation that Tesla was working on a next-generation vehicle that would start at around $25,000. However, recent reports suggesting that the company had canceled the project were met with a swift denial from Musk, who instead teased the debut of a Tesla robotaxi on August 8.

As Tesla prepares to report its first-quarter earnings on April 23, all eyes will be on the company’s ability to weather the current storm and chart a course for long-term growth. The layoffs, while painful, may be a necessary step in ensuring Tesla’s long-term competitiveness in an increasingly crowded and challenging market.

Release – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Completes Development of the Zeus Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Family with the Successful Zeus 2 Static Test Fire

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April 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT

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SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced today that its Space & Missile Defense Systems (SMDS) Business Unit, a part of Kratos’ Defense & Rocket Support Services (DRSS) Division, successfully completed the static test firing of the Zeus 2 solid rocket motor (SRM) with Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] company, at their Camden, Arkansas facility. This Zeus 2 milestone combined with the successful Zeus 1 static test firing last year, completes the development phase of Kratos’ new affordable commercial SRM family.

Zeus 2 Solid Rocket Motor Fires During April 10th Static Test

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Zeus 1 and Zeus 2 are high-performance 32.5-inch diameter solid rocket motors envisioned and internally funded by Kratos. The Zeus motors, designed with commonality, versatility, and affordability in mind, coupled with the Kratos ongoing development of the Erinyes and Dark Fury Hypersonic Flyers demonstrates Kratos’ commitment to investing in crucial defense industrial base technology. Kratos’ technology investments are delivering leading-edge systems and expanding our extensive portfolio of Hypersonic Flyers and SRMs available for our customers.

Kratos has now initiated orders for a combined total of nine Zeus 1 and Zeus 2 SRMs in preparation for upcoming customer flights. The Kratos developed Zeus family of SRMs is in direct response to the urgent need for affordable commercial launch vehicle stages for hypersonic test, ballistic missile target, sounding rocket and other customer missions.

Dave Carter, President of the KDRSS Division, said, “I am very excited to introduce Kratos’ family of Zeus SRMs and commend our SMDS group and teammate, L3HARRIS/Aerojet, for successfully completing this crucial motor development program. Zeus motors enable us to bring to market affordable rocket systems to support critical MACH-TB Hypersonic testing, NASA Sounding Rocket Program experiments, and Navy/MDA target program requirements.”

Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., said, “Kratos’ successful completion of this internally funded Zeus family of motors will enable rapid and affordable hypersonic testing and be ‘first to market’ with a highly relevant system to support DoD, NASA and commercial customers. At Kratos, we are committed to rapid development, delivery of relevant systems and introduction of affordable technology to support warfighter requirements for the United States and our Allies’ National Security.”

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

Press Contact:
Yolanda White
858-812-7302 Direct 

Investor Information:
877-934-4687
investor@kratosdefense.com 

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Release – Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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April 15, 2024

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TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its first quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Monday, April 29, 2024. Alliance management will discuss these results during a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern that same day.

To participate in the conference call, dial U.S. Toll Free (877) 407-0784 and request to be connected to the Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. earnings conference call. International callers should dial (201) 689-8560 and request to be connected to the same call. Investors may also listen to the call via the “Investors” section of ARLP’s website at www.arlp.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available for approximately one week. To access the audio replay, dial U.S. Toll Free (844) 512-2921; International Toll (412) 317-6671 and request to be connected to replay using access code 13745713.

About Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.

ARLP is a diversified energy company that is currently the largest coal producer in the eastern United States, supplying reliable, affordable energy domestically and internationally to major utilities, metallurgical and industrial users. ARLP also generates operating and royalty income from mineral interests it owns in strategic coal and oil & gas producing regions in the United States. In addition, ARLP is evolving and positioning itself as a reliable energy partner for the future by pursuing opportunities that support the advancement of energy and related infrastructure.

News, unit prices and additional information about ARLP, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), are available at www.arlp.com. For more information, contact the investor relations department of ARLP at (918) 295-7673 or via e-mail at investorrelations@arlp.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Cary P. Marshall

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(918) 295-7673

investorrelations@arlp.com

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Release – Aurania Provides Update On Payment Of Mineral Properties In Ecuador

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Toronto, Ontario, April 12, 2024 – Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU; OTCQB: AUIAF; Frankfurt: 20Q) (“Aurania” or the “Company”) reports an update regarding a request to enter into an agreement for payment of its annual mineral concession fees in Ecuador as announced on March 27, 2024.

While this process is ongoing, the Company maintains its property in Ecuador in good standing and is able to further its exploration projects, dependent on funding availability. As previously reported, the Company filed the appropriate documentation to renew its 42 mineral exploration concessions in Ecuador prior to the March 31st deadline.

Aurania’s request to enter into an agreement has been accepted and a further meeting is expected to commence in the coming weeks.  This process may take a couple of months to complete.

About Aurania

Aurania is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals and copper in South America.  Its flagship asset, The Lost Cities – Cutucu Project, is located in the Jurassic Metallogenic Belt in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range of southeastern Ecuador.

Information on Aurania and technical reports are available at www.aurania.com and www.sedar.com, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/auranialtd/, Twitter at  https://twitter.com/auranialtd, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurania-resources-ltd-.

For further information, please contact:

Carolyn Muir VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations Aurania Resources Ltd. (416) 367-3200 carolyn.muir@aurania.com

Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains forward-looking information as such term is defined in applicable securities laws, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. The forward-looking information includes statements regarding Aurania’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the corporation’s portfolio, treasury, management team and enhanced capital markets profile, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration, timing of the commencement of operations, and estimates of market conditions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to Aurania, including the assumption that, there will be no material adverse change in metal prices, all necessary consents, licenses, permits and approvals will be obtained, including various local government licenses and the market. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking information include, among other things, an inability to settle a schedule for the payment of annual concession fees on terms which are satisfactory or all with the result that the mineral concession renewals may be of no effect and the property interests are jeopardized, a failure to obtain or delays in obtaining the required regulatory licenses, permits, approvals and consents, an inability to access financing as needed, a general economic downturn, a volatile stock price, labour strikes, political unrest, changes in the mining regulatory regime governing Aurania, a failure to comply with environmental regulations, a weakening of market and industry reliance on precious metals and copper and the additional risks identified in our filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ (available at www.sedarplus.ca). Aurania cautions the reader that the above list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described, or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable securities regulations, the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking information.

Aurania Resources (AUIAF) – Rating Lowered to Market Perform; Moving in the Right Direction


Monday, April 15, 2024

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Mineral concession renewal. In March, Aurania filed all appropriate documentation for the renewal of its 42 mineral exploration concessions in Ecuador. The company also filed a request with the government to enter into an agreement for payment of the associated annual concession fees. Aurania’s request was accepted, and the concessions remain in good standing while an agreement is reached. Management anticipates the process could take a couple of months to complete.

The plan forward. Maintaining Aurania’s full concession package is a significant step forward because it will allow the company to advance exploration activities dependent on funding availability and provide time to secure a joint venture or strategic partner to advance the project. Aurania’s management attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention in March which provided an opportunity for Aurania’s management to meet with government officials from Ecuador and potential strategic partners. Given the backdrop of strong metals prices and the significant mineral endowment potential offered by Aurania’s property package, we believe it is only a matter of time before the company secures a partner.


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NN, Inc. (NNBR) – A Leading Manufacturer of High-Precision Metal Products


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Initiating Research Coverage. We are initiating research coverage of NN, Inc. with an Outperform rating and a $6 price target. Under a new management team, NN is implementing a strategic transformation designed to secure new growth, increase profits, and generate free cash flow.

Attractive End Markets. NN competes in growing and attractive end markets across the globe. NN won a record $62.6 million of new business wins in 2023. With a global competitive operational footprint, NN can leverage its collective strengths and procurement scale, in our view. End market diversity helps insulate the Company from a downturn in any one end market.


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