Month: June 2025

Release – Vince Holding Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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06/17/2025

Net Sales of $57.9 Million

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE) (“VNCE” or the “Company”), a global contemporary retailer, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025.

Brendan Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of VNCE said, “I continue to be encouraged by the strong execution and commitment to excellence I see across our organization, and while we are navigating a challenging environment marked by uncertainty, our first quarter performance was relatively in line with our expectations. As an organization, we quickly pivoted all efforts in the latter portion of the quarter to develop and put into action mitigation plans in light of the evolving tariff policies. In short order we have diversified our supply chain, negotiated with vendors, and leveraged other opportunities to mitigate near-term costs. As we look ahead, we will continue these efforts along with providing customers a high quality product offering and an engaging experience across our channels.”

In this press release, the Company is presenting its financial results in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as well as on an “adjusted” basis. Adjusted results presented in this press release are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for more information about the Company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures and Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4 to this press release for a reconciliation of GAAP measures to such non-GAAP measures.

For the first quarter ended May 3, 2025:

  • Total Company net sales decreased 2.1% to $57.9 million compared to $59.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The year-over-year decline was driven by store closures and remodels which negatively impacted the retail store channel in the direct-to-consumer segment.
  • Gross profit was $29.2 million, or 50.3% of net sales, compared to gross profit of $29.9 million, or 50.6% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease in gross margin rate was primarily driven by approximately 260 basis points related to higher freight and duty costs, approximately 120 basis points related to wholesale channel mix, and approximately 60 basis points due to higher distribution and handling costs. These factors were partially offset by approximately 330 basis points related to lower product costs and higher pricing and approximately 80 basis points related to lower promotional activity.
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $33.6 million, or 58.0% of sales, compared to $31.9 million, or 54.0% of sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in SG&A dollars was primarily driven by higher marketing and advertising expenses, increased legal, information technology and third-party costs as well as increased expenses related to remodels and relocations.
  • Loss from operations was $4.4 million compared to income from operations of $5.6 million in the same period last year. Excluding the Gain on Sale of Subsidiary (as defined below) in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, Adjusted loss from operations* in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was $2.0 million.
  • The income tax provision was $0 for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, as the Company has year-to-date ordinary pre-tax losses for the interim period and is anticipating annual ordinary pre-tax income for the fiscal year. The Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit of the year-to-date loss will not be realized in the current or future years and as such, tax provisions for the interim periods should not be recognized until the Company has year-to-date ordinary pre-tax income. The tax provision in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compares to an income tax benefit of $0.9 million in the same period last year.
  • Net loss was $4.8 million or $(0.37) per share compared to net income of $4.4 million or $0.35 per share in the same period last year. Excluding the Gain on Sale of Subsidiary, the Adjusted net loss* was $3.3 million or $(0.26) per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA* was $(3.0) million compared to $(1.5) million in the same period last year.
  • The Company ended the quarter with 58 company-operated Vince stores, a net decrease of 4 stores since the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

First Quarter Review

  • Net sales decreased 2.1% to $57.9 million as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • Wholesale segment sales increased 0.1% to $30.3 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • Direct-to-consumer segment sales decreased 4.4% to $27.6 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • Income from operations relating to our reportable segments, Vince Wholesale and Vince Direct-to-consumer, was $8.6 million compared to income from operations of $10.1 million in the same period last year.

Net Sales and Operating Results by Segment:

Balance Sheet

At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025, total borrowings under the Company’s debt agreements totaled $34.7 million and the Company had $20.4 million of excess availability under its revolving credit facility.

Net inventory at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $62.3 million compared to $56.7 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

During the quarter ended May 3, 2025, the Company did not issue shares of common stock under the ATM program. The Company continues to have shares available under the program to exercise with proceeds to be used as sources, along with cash from operations, to fund future growth.

Outlook

For the second quarter of fiscal 2025 the Company expects the following:

  • Net sales to be approximately flat to down 3% compared to the prior year period.
  • Operating Income as a percentage of net sales to be approximately (1)% to 1%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales to be approximately 1% to 4%.

Given the uncertainty related to the potential impact and duration of current tariff policy, the Company is not providing guidance for the full year fiscal 2025.

Strategic Partnership with Authentic Brands Group

On May 25, 2023, the Company announced that it completed the previously announced transaction (the “Authentic Transaction”) with Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”).

In connection with the Authentic Transaction, VNCE entered into an exclusive, long-term license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Authentic for usage of the contributed intellectual property for VNCE’s existing business in a manner consistent with the Company’s current wholesale, retail and e-commerce operations. The License Agreement contains an initial ten-year term and eight ten-year renewal options allowing VNCE to renew the agreement.

*Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided, with respect to the financial results relating to the three months ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024, adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, capitalized cloud computing amortization, and gain on sale of Rebecca Taylor, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary (“Gain on Sale of Subsidiary”). For the three months ended May 4, 2024, the Company has provided adjusted income (loss) from operations, adjusted income (loss) before income taxes and equity in net loss of equity method investment, adjusted income (loss) before equity in net loss of equity method investment, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted earnings (loss) per share, which are non-GAAP measures, in order to eliminate the effect of the Gain on Sale of Subsidiary.

The Company believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures facilitates an understanding of the Company’s continuing operations without the impact associated with the aforementioned items. While these types of events can and do recur periodically, they are excluded from the indicated financial information due to their impact on the comparability of earnings across periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4 to this press release.

Conference Call

A conference call to discuss the first quarter results will be held today, June 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Vince Holding Corp. Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Hoffman, and Chief Financial Officer, Yuji Okumura. During the conference call, the Company may make comments concerning business and financial developments, trends and other business or financial matters. The Company’s comments, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been previously disclosed.

Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (833) 470-1428, conference ID 598215. Any interested party will also have the opportunity to access the call via the Internet at http://investors.vince.com/. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a recording will be available for 12 months after the date of the event. Recordings may be accessed at http://investors.vince.com.

ABOUT VINCE HOLDING CORP.

Vince Holding Corp. is a global retail company that operates the Vince brand women’s and men’s ready to wear business. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Vince Holding Corp. operates 44 full-price retail stores, 14 outlet stores, and its e-commerce site, as well as through premium wholesale channels globally. Please visit www.vince.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements: This document, and any statements incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include the statements under “Outlook” above as well as statements regarding, among other things, our current expectations about possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and are indicated by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “envision” and other similar phrases. Although we believe the assumptions and expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these assumptions and expectations may not prove to be correct and we may not achieve the results or benefits anticipated. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of actual results, and our actual results may differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, including, without limitation: changes to and unpredictability in the trade policies and tariffs imposed by the U.S. and the governments of other nations; our ability to maintain adequate cash flow from operations or availability under our revolving credit facility to meet our liquidity needs; general economic conditions; restrictions on our operations under our credit facilities; our ability to improve our profitability; our ability to maintain our larger wholesale partners; our ability to accurately forecast customer demand for our products; our ability to maintain the license agreement with ABG Vince, a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group; ABG Vince’s expansion of the Vince brand into other categories and territories; ABG Vince’s approval rights and other actions; our ability to realize the benefits of our strategic initiatives; the execution of our customer strategy; our ability to make lease payments when due; our ability to open retail stores under favorable lease terms and operate and maintain new and existing retail stores successfully; our operating experience and brand recognition in international markets; our ability to remediate the identified material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations and orders; increased scrutiny regarding our approach to sustainability matters and environmental, social and governance practices; competition in the apparel and fashion industry; the transition associated with the appointment of new chief executive officer and new chief financial officer; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; seasonal and quarterly variations in our revenue and income; the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights relating to the Vince brand; our ability to successfully conclude remaining matters following the wind down of the Rebecca Taylor business; the extent of our foreign sourcing; our reliance on independent manufacturers; our ability to ensure the proper operation of the distribution facilities by third-party logistics providers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials; the ethical business and compliance practices of our independent manufacturers; our ability to mitigate system or data security issues, such as cyber or malware attacks, as well as other major system failures; our ability to adopt, optimize and improve our information technology systems, processes and functions; our ability to comply with privacy-related obligations; our ability to submit a required business plan and regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) Listed Company Manual and maintain a listing of our common stock on the NYSE; our status as a “controlled company”; our status as a “smaller reporting company”; and other factors as set forth from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those described under “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We intend these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this release and do not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available, except as required by law.

Investor Relations:
ICR, Inc.
Caitlin Churchill, 646-277-1274
Caitlin.Churchill@icrinc.com

Source: Vince Holding Corp.

Release – Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split

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June 17, 2025 7:00am EDT Download as PDF

Shares Expected to Begin Trading on Split-Adjusted Basis on June 20, 2025

LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced that it will implement a 1-for-10 reverse split of the issued shares of its common stock, effective at 4:01 p.m. Eastern Time on June 18, 2025. The Company’s common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on June 20, 2025, and will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “UNCY.” The new CUSIP number for the common stock will be 90466Y 202.

The reverse stock split is intended to increase the bid price of the common stock to enable the Company to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company’s stockholders authorized the reverse stock split at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders held on June 9, 2025 and granted the board the authority to determine a final reverse split ratio.

When the reverse stock split becomes effective, every ten (10) shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding or held by the Company in treasury will automatically be combined and reclassified into one (1) share of common stock. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Stockholders who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share will instead automatically have their fractional interests rounded up to the next whole share, after aggregating all the fractional interests of a holder resulting from the reverse stock split. The reverse stock split will affect all stockholders uniformly and will not change any stockholder’s percentage ownership interest or any stockholder’s proportionate voting power, except for immaterial changes that may result from the treatment of fractional shares. The reverse stock split will not change the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock or the par value per share of the Company’s common stock.

The reverse stock split will reduce the number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock from approximately 126,409,281 to approximately 12,640,929.

As a result of the reverse stock split, proportionate adjustments will be made to the per share exercise prices of, and the number of shares underlying, the Company’s outstanding stock options, as well as to the number of shares available for future awards granted under the Company’s stock incentive plans. In addition, proportionate adjustments will be made to the per share exercise prices of, and the number of shares underlying, outstanding warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. Further, proportionate adjustments will also be made to the per share conversion price of the Company’s series A and series B preferred stock, pursuant to their respective terms.

The combination of, and reduction in, the issued shares of common stock as a result of the reverse stock split will occur automatically at the effective time of the reverse stock split without any additional action on the part of the Company’s stockholders. The Company’s transfer agent, Pacific Stock Transfer Company, is acting as the exchange agent for the reverse stock split and will send stockholders of record holding their shares electronically in book-entry form a transaction notice indicating the number of shares of common stock held after the reverse stock split. Stockholders who hold their shares through a broker, bank, or other nominee will have their positions adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split, subject to their broker, bank, or other nominee’s particular processes, and are not expected to be required to take any action in connection with the reverse stock split.

Additional information regarding the reverse stock split can be found in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company held on June 9, 2025, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2025, a copy of which is available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website.

About Unicycive Therapeutics

Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information about Unicycive, visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company cautions you that all statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, in some cases, can be identified by terms such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “design,” “intend,” “expect,” “could,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “would,” “contemplate,” “project,” “target,” “objective,” or the negative version of these words and similar expressions. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the timing, completion and effect of the reverse stock split and the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement and continue to have its common stock listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release, including, without limitation, the risk that Nasdaq may not process the reverse stock split on the expected timeline; the risk that after the reverse stock split the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock is not at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive trading sessions; the potential for Nasdaq to suspend trading in or to delist the Company’s common stock. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. For a detailed description of risks and uncertainties the Company faces, you are encouraged to review the documents the Company files with the SEC including the Company’s recent filings on Form 8-K, Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.

Investor Contacts:

Kevin Gardner
LifeSci Advisors
kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Contact:

Rachel Visi
Real Chemistry
redery@realchemistry.com

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Source: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.

Released June 17, 2025

Release – Lucky Strike Entertainment’s 2025 Summer Season Pass Soars Past 200,000 Members and over $10.3 Million!

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06/16/2025

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier Owner/Operators of location-based entertainment, announced that its 2025 Summer Season Pass has exceeded 200,000 members and over $10.3 million in sales through the second week of June—already surpassing the sales of the entire 2024 program, which brought in $8.5 million. This milestone signals a record-breaking start for the popular offering and underscores the early success of the company’s enhanced, guest-first approach behind the Summer Season Pass experience. In addition, Lucky Strike’s four waterparks have sold 32,000 passes for over $3.2 million to date for 2025, highlighting the all weather offerings of the portfolio.

“We’re pleased to see such a strong response to this year’s Summer Season Pass,” said Lucky Strike Entertainment President Lev Ekster. “We’ve listened to our guests and made several strategic optimizations this season—from accessibility to exciting new perks and seasonal surprises. It’s clear those changes are resonating with consumers as we have seen improved and positive same-store sales performance in the portfolio.”

The 2025 Summer Season Pass allows guests to enjoy two games of bowling every day, along with free shoe rental, at over 350 participating Lucky Strike Entertainment locations (under the brands “Lucky Strike”, “Bowlero” and “AMF” among others), all summer long. Guests can choose between Basic and Premium tiers, designed to fit every budget. Premium passholders also enjoy exclusive perks like free arcade credits each visit and food and beverage discounts.

This year’s program marks a thoughtful evolution of the Summer Season Pass with meaningful upgrades seamlessly woven into the guest experience. From a simplified purchasing experience to in-venue perks that surprise and delight, every enhancement was designed with the ultimate goal of offering an incredible value on the company’s best-in-class entertainment offering.

To keep the momentum going, the company has also recently introduced unique offers—like a free Craft Lemonade only for Premium passholders from June 9–15th, giving them a chance to sample the new program before it officially launched to the public on June 16th.

Lucky Strike Entertainment Chief Marketing Officer Katie Warner stated, “We’re looking forward to the rest of the summer with a continued focus on enhancing the experience for passholders through exclusive perks and memorable in-venue moments as we continue to shape the future of this popular and growing program.”

The Summer Season Pass is available for purchase at www.summerseasonpass.com.

About Lucky Strike Entertainment
Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit IR.LuckyStrikeEnt.com.

For Media:
IR@LSEnt.com

Source: Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation

Lilly Acquires Verve to Advance One-Time Gene Therapy for Heart Disease

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Key Points:
– Lilly acquires Verve Therapeutics to develop one-time gene editing treatments for cardiovascular disease.
– Verve’s VERVE-102 targets the PCSK9 gene to lower cholesterol with a single dose.
– Deal strengthens Lilly’s position in cardiometabolic and genetic medicine sectors.

In a move set to transform the landscape of cardiovascular care, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced its acquisition of Verve Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERV), a clinical-stage biotechnology firm focused on gene editing treatments for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The transaction, valued at up to $1.3 billion, is aimed at accelerating the development of groundbreaking one-time treatments that could offer lifelong benefits to patients with high cardiovascular risk.

Verve’s lead program, VERVE-102, is a promising in vivo gene editing therapy targeting the PCSK9 gene—an established regulator of LDL cholesterol levels. Currently in a Phase 1b clinical trial, VERVE-102 has been granted Fast Track designation by the FDA and is designed for individuals with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and certain forms of premature coronary artery disease. If successful, the treatment could eliminate the need for chronic medication by permanently modifying liver DNA to lower harmful cholesterol levels.

“This acquisition marks a bold step toward shifting cardiovascular care from lifelong therapy to one-time cures,” said Ruth Gimeno, Lilly’s Group VP of Diabetes and Metabolic Research and Development. “Combining Lilly’s global scale with Verve’s scientific innovation positions us to lead the next generation of cardiometabolic treatment.”

The purchase agreement includes an upfront cash payment of $10.50 per share—totaling approximately $1.0 billion—along with an additional contingent value right (CVR) worth up to $3.00 per share, tied to future clinical milestones. If all conditions are met, the total deal value could reach $1.3 billion. The acquisition represents a 113% premium over Verve’s 30-day average stock price prior to the announcement.

Founded just seven years ago, Verve has rapidly built a pipeline of one-time gene editing therapies aimed at the three core lipid-related drivers of ASCVD: low-density lipoproteins, triglycerides, and lipoprotein(a). In addition to VERVE-102, Verve is advancing VERVE-201 (targeting ANGPTL3 for refractory hypercholesterolemia) and VERVE-301 (targeting LPA for lipoprotein(a)-related risks).

“Joining Lilly is the natural next step in our mission to bring one-time gene editing treatments to people with cardiovascular disease,” said Dr. Sekar Kathiresan, co-founder and CEO of Verve. “Lilly’s world-class capabilities will significantly accelerate our clinical development and commercial reach.”

The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals and the successful tendering of Verve shares. Several major shareholders, including co-founders and investors affiliated with GV (formerly Google Ventures), have already agreed to tender approximately 17.8% of Verve’s outstanding stock.

For Lilly, this acquisition reinforces its strategic commitment to expanding in cardiometabolic and genetic medicine sectors—areas already central to its long-term growth strategy. As the race to develop durable, gene-based solutions for chronic illnesses intensifies, the Verve acquisition could position Lilly at the forefront of an entirely new therapeutic paradigm.

Ocugen (OCGN) – Stargardt Disease Program Moves To Phase 2/3 Trial

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing novel gene therapies, biologicals, and vaccines. The lead product in its gene therapy program, OCU400, is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for retinitis pigmentosa.

Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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OCU410ST Cleared To Begin Confirmatory Trial. Ocugen announced that the FDA has approved its IND amendment to allow OCU410ST to begin its Phase 2/3 pivotal confirmatory trial. This will become the second Ocugen product to move into a Phase 2/3 confirmatory trial, and keeps the company on schedule to meet its goal of submitting three BLAs in the three years between 2026-28.

Brief Description of Stargardt Disease. Stargardt disease is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the ABCA4 gene in the retina. Progressive loss of photoreceptor cells in the retina typically starts at a young age, leading to blindness. Ocugen has received Orphan Drug designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) for diseases associated with ABCA4 diseases, including Stargardt, retinitis pigmentosa 19, and cone-rod dystrophy 3.


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SKYX Platforms (SKYX) – Noble Virtual Conference Highlights

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Highlights from Noble’s Emerging Growth Virtual Conference. Lenny Sokolow, Co-CEO, presented at Noble’s Virtual Equity conference June 4 & 5th. Mr. Sokolow discussed the company’s innovative technology, commercial partnerships, and its quest for mandatory standardization with the NEC, among other topics. A rebroadcast is available here.

Mandatory standardization efforts getting a boost. Management remains optimistic about its push for mandatory standardization, citing recent backing from a prominent government safety leader. The company’s “Code Team” expects further support from key safety organizations to advance its ceiling receptacle technology as a regulatory standard.


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GeoVax Labs (GOVX) – EMA Allows GEO-MVA To Leapfrog To Phase 3 Trial In EU

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies and vaccines for solid tumor cancers and many of the world’s most threatening infectious diseases. The company’s lead program in oncology is a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, presently in a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. GeoVax’s lead infectious disease candidate is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine targeting high-risk immunocompromised patient populations. Currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, GEO-CM04S1 is being evaluated as a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, and as a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In addition, GEO-CM04S1 is in a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the vaccine as a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. GeoVax has a leadership team who have driven significant value creation across multiple life science companies over the past several decades.

Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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GEO-MVA Gets An Accelerated Pathway To European Approval. GeoVax announced that it has received guidance from the EMA (European Medicines Agency) that provides an accelerated path to approval for GEO-MVA, its modified vaccinia ankara (MVA) based vaccine for smallpox/Mpox. It will only be required to conduct immune-bridging and toxicity studies before moving directly to Phase 3. This cuts several years from development time and saves many millions of dollars in clinical expenses.

Only Phase 3 Will Be Needed. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the EMA stated that only requirements before beginning a Phase 3 study will be a non-clinical immuno-bridging and toxicity studies. No Phase 1 or Phase 2 studies are required. An MAA regulatory application can be submitted after a single, Phase 3 immuno-bridging study against the approved MVA vaccine (Imvanex or Jynneos, from Bavarian Nordic). The proposed endpoints of the study would be demonstration of immunogenicity to show non-inferiority.


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The GEO Group (GEO) – New USMS Transportation Contract

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 103 facilities totaling approximately 83,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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USMS Contract. The GEO Group, through its GEO Transport subsidiary, has entered into a new 5-year contract, including option periods, with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the provision of secure transportation and contract detention officer services across three service regions covering 26 federal judicial districts and spanning 14 states. The new contract highlights the Company’s diversified service platform, in our view, which provides the Company with numerous growth avenues.

Impact. The new contract is expected to generate up to approximately $147 million over the five-year period, or up to approximately $29 million in annualized revenues per full-year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s Managed-Only services contracts, which average approximately 15%.


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Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS) – New Award and Expansion; Raising PT

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technologies for these industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research, and streamlined development processes. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we specialize in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems and next generation turbo jet and turbo fan engine development. For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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New Award. Kratos was awarded a $25 million task order under the Command and Control System-Consolidated Sustainment and Resiliency contract with the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to support ground system capabilities for  Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS). The ESS system will provide the survivable and endurable satellite communications capability for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications mission in all operational environments.

Details. The task order has a 34-month period of performance, which began on  March 14th and will conclude on  November 30, 2027. This was accomplished under the C-SAR single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to Kratos on  November 15, 2023. The C-SAR IDIQ contract has a maximum value of  $579 million to cover task/delivery orders to support operations, sustainment, enhancements, and constellation capacity.


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Solar Stocks Plunge as Senate Seeks Early End to Key Green Energy Tax Credits

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Solar energy companies saw their stocks tumble on Tuesday following a draft Senate proposal that would accelerate the expiration of wind and solar tax credits—years ahead of the current schedule. The news has rattled investors and sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector, raising fears of layoffs, bankruptcies, and a major disruption in project development.

Shares of Sunrun (RUN), the largest residential solar installer in the United States, collapsed over 40%, while SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) plummeted more than 30%, and Enphase Energy (ENPH) fell nearly 25%. These losses came amid broader market gains, highlighting the severity of the impact specific to clean energy firms.

The Senate’s version of the Trump administration’s new tax bill proposes sunsetting tax incentives for wind and solar by 2028, four years earlier than under current law, which sets the expiration for 2032. Notably, the bill preserves tax breaks for other energy sources—such as hydropower, geothermal, and nuclear—through 2036, raising concerns about an uneven playing field.

The proposal caught investors off guard, especially after recent lobbying efforts suggested that the Senate might resist the aggressive clean energy rollbacks passed by the House in May. Instead, the Senate draft goes even further in some areas, phasing down incentives as early as 2026.

While the bill does include a provision allowing the residential solar credit to expire 180 days after enactment rather than at the end of 2025, analysts say the adjustment is too minor to ease investor fears.

Some early fallout is already visible. Solar financing firm Mosaic recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and residential solar provider Sunnova Energy (NOVA) has begun restructuring efforts. Analysts expect more turbulence ahead if the bill is passed in its current form.

The sector has faced multiple headwinds in 2025, including high interest rates that make financing large-scale projects more expensive. President Trump’s return to office has also stoked concerns, with his administration pivoting sharply away from green initiatives and leaning into fossil fuel policies.

Still, not all recent policy news has been negative. The Department of Commerce recently announced tariffs exceeding 3,500% on solar panel imports from Southeast Asian countries—a move designed to bolster domestic manufacturing. However, these protectionist policies may not be enough to offset the demand shock from reduced federal support.

Despite a brief rally earlier this year driven by hopes for bipartisan support of clean energy, the Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) is now down more than 4% year to date, underscoring the sector’s fragility.

As the tax bill moves forward, investors and industry leaders will be watching closely. Without significant changes, the proposed legislation could mark a dramatic shift in the trajectory of America’s clean energy ambitions.

Golden Share Shakeup: What Comes After U.S. Steel’s Merger?

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Key Points:
– U.S. Steel shares rose 5% after Trump approved its merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel.
– The deal includes a rare U.S. “golden share” giving the government veto power over key decisions.
– Investors should watch for increased regulatory scrutiny on strategic small-cap M&A deals.

U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) shares surged over 5% Monday morning after President Donald Trump signed off on the company’s controversial merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel—marking a historic moment for both American industrial policy and global M&A precedent. The approval came with a unique twist: a U.S. government “golden share” that grants Washington significant control over key strategic decisions at the newly combined entity.

For small and micro-cap investors, this development has implications far beyond the blue-chip space. It signals a new level of state involvement in cross-border deals and a precedent for national security-focused intervention, which could trickle down to deals in the lower tiers of the market—especially in defense-adjacent, critical minerals, energy, and industrial sectors.

The Trump administration’s executive order, issued late Friday, cleared the final regulatory hurdle for the merger, provided both companies signed a binding national security agreement. That agreement includes provisions giving the U.S. government a golden share—essentially a special class of equity that confers outsized control. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick later confirmed this share grants the U.S. president veto power over decisions including moving U.S. Steel’s headquarters, offshoring jobs, plant closures, and even renaming the company.

While the finer legal details remain under wraps, investors can view this as a quasi-government stake—not in equity terms, but in influence. The golden share construct ensures U.S. Steel remains tethered to national priorities, despite being a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Steel North America, according to the company’s latest SEC filing.

The government’s involvement also reframes how foreign capital may approach U.S. industrial assets moving forward. Trump, who has shied away from calling the merger a “takeover,” prefers to describe it as a “partnership,” signaling an attempt to strike a political and economic balance ahead of the 2026 elections.

For micro-cap investors, this is a strategic signal. Any company operating in or adjacent to national security, critical infrastructure, or industrial manufacturing could now fall under increased scrutiny—especially if foreign buyers or strategic partners are involved. Think niche steelmakers, components suppliers, and rare-earth miners. Even smaller players that feed into the defense or aerospace supply chains may now be seen through a new lens of “strategic value.”

While the golden share model is novel in the U.S., it’s long been used in Europe and Asia to protect domestic champions. Its introduction here could affect deal structures and valuations across the capital spectrum. Investors should watch for similar clauses creeping into M&A activity in the lower end of the market, especially where the government could assert a national interest.

While U.S. Steel is far from a micro-cap, the conditions of this deal offer key insights for small-cap investors. Regulatory risk, particularly geopolitical, is no longer just a big-cap concern. As protectionism and industrial policy take center stage, early-stage investors would be wise to evaluate their portfolios not just on fundamentals—but on flags, borders, and federal influence.

Release – Euroseas Ltd. Sets Date for the Release of First Quarter 2025 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

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June 16, 2025 09:15 ET 

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ATHENS, Greece, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA), an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for containerized cargoes, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on June 18, 2025, before market opens in New York.

On the same day, Wednesday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company’s management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results.

Conference Call details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free Dial In) or +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International Dial In). Please quote “Euroseas” to the operator and/or conference ID 13754421. Click here for additional participant International Toll-Free access numbers.

Alternatively, participants can register for the call using the call me option for a faster connection to join the conference call. You can enter your phone number and let the system call you right away. Click here for the call me option.

Audio Webcast‐ Slides Presentation:
There will be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call and accompanying slides, available on the Company’s website. To listen to the archived audio file, visit our website http://www.euroseas.gr and click on Company Presentations under our Investor Relations page. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

The slide presentation for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, will also be available in PDF format minutes prior to the conference call and webcast, accessible on the company’s website (www.euroseas.gr) on the webcast page. Participants to the webcast can download the PDF presentation.

About Euroseas Ltd.
Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA. Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements. The Company has a fleet of 22 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 22 containerships have a cargo capacity of 67,494 teu. After the delivery of two feeder containership newbuildings in the the fourth quarter of 2027, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 24 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 76,094 teu.

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Company Contact                    Investor Relations / Financial Media
Tasos Aslidis
Chief Financial Officer
Euroseas Ltd.
11 Canterbury Lane
Watchung, NJ 07069
Tel. (908) 301-9091
E-mail: aha@euroseas.gr		 Nicolas Bornozis
Markella Kara
Capital Link, Inc.
230 Park Avenue, Suite 1540
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
Email: euroseas@capitallink.com
   

Release – Ocugen, Inc. Announces U.S. FDA Clearance of Investigational New Drug Amendment to Initiate Phase 2/3 Pivotal Confirmatory Clinical Trial of OCU410ST—Modifier Gene Therapy Candidate for Stargardt Disease

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June 16, 2025

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MALVERN, Pa., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a pioneering biotechnology leader in gene therapies for blindness diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) amendment to initiate a Phase 2/3 pivotal confirmatory trial of OCU410ST, a modifier gene therapy candidate being developed for all Stargardt disease (ABCA4-associated retinopathies). The FDA previously granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) and Orphan Drug Designation for OCU410ST for the treatment of ABCA4-associated retinopathies including Stargardt disease, retinitis pigmentosa 19, and cone-rod dystrophy 3.

“We have had a highly productive and collaborative engagement with the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) in establishing the pivotal confirmatory trial for OCU410ST,” said Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Ocugen. “It’s evident that there is a real sense of urgency by the agency in providing treatment options for patients who currently have nothing available to them. As we initiate the Phase 2/3 registration trial, we are expediting the clinical development of OCU410ST by two to three years and potentially providing an innovative gene therapy to patients desperate for a treatment option.”

Positive data from the Phase 1 GARDian trial for OCU410ST demonstrated:

  • A favorable safety and tolerability profile with no serious adverse events related to OCU410ST, including no cases of ischemic optic neuropathy, vasculitis, intraocular inflammation, endophthalmitis or choroidal neovascularization and no adverse events of special interest
  • Considerably slower lesion growth—48% at 12-month follow up in evaluable treated eyes when compared to untreated eyes
  • Statistically significant (p=0.031) improvement with clinically meaningful, nearly 2-line gain in visual function (BCVA) at 12-month follow-up in evaluable treated eyes when compared to untreated eyes

The Phase 2/3 clinical trial for OCU410ST will enroll 51 participants diagnosed with Stargardt disease. Of these, 34 will receive a one-time subretinal injection of OCU410ST (200 μL at a concentration of 1.5 × 10¹¹ vector genomes/mL) in the eye with poorer visual acuity, while 17 will be assigned to an untreated control group. The primary objective of the trial is to evaluate the reduction in atrophic lesion size. Key secondary endpoints include improvements in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and low luminance visual acuity (LLVA), compared to controls. Data from the one-year follow-up will be used to support the company’s Biologics License Application (BLA).

“The initiation of this pivotal Phase 2/3 study represents a significant milestone in our commitment to bringing transformative genetic therapies to individuals affected by Stargardt disease—a progressive and debilitating condition,” said Dr. Huma Qamar, Chief Medical Officer at Ocugen. “The recent RPDD granted by the FDA for this program further underscores the urgent need for innovative treatment options for children living with Stargardt disease. OCU410ST, developed through our proprietary modifier gene therapy platform, is designed to target the underlying biological mechanisms of the disease.”

Approximately 100,000 patients in U.S. and Europe combined and 1 million patients globally live with Stargardt disease. Stargardt and ABCA4-associated retinopathies are genetically complex, involving more than 1,200 known mutations and addressing this condition with traditional gene therapy or gene editing approaches remains highly challenging.

“Stargardt disease represents a significant unmet medical need, particularly among children and young adults,” said Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS, Director of the Duke Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program and Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Biomedical Engineering with Tenure at Duke University Eye Center. “The Phase 2/3 study of OCU410ST is thoughtfully designed with scientific rigor and a patient-centered focus to evaluate both structural and functional outcomes. We are optimistic that this approach will move us closer to a meaningful therapeutic solution for affected families.”

The OCU410ST Phase 2/3 pivotal confirmatory trial represents a major advancement as Ocugen’s second late-stage clinical program. Ocugen plans to submit a BLA for OCU410ST in 2027 in alignment with its strategic goal of filing three BLAs over the next three years.

About OCU410ST
OCU410ST utilizes an AAV delivery platform for the retinal delivery of the RORA (RAR-Related Orphan Receptor A) gene. It represents Ocugen’s modifier gene therapy approach, which is based on Nuclear Hormone Receptor (NHR) RORA that regulates pathophysiological pathways linked to Stargardt disease, such as lipofuscin formation, oxidative stress, complement formation, inflammation, and cell survival networks.

About Stargardt Disease
Stargardt disease is a genetic eye disorder that causes retinal degeneration and vision loss. Stargardt disease is the most common form of inherited macular degeneration. The progressive vision loss associated with Stargardt disease is caused by the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the central portion of the retina called the macula.

Decreased central vision due to loss of photoreceptors in the macula is the hallmark of Stargardt disease. Some peripheral vision is usually preserved. Stargardt disease typically develops during childhood or adolescence, but the age of onset and rate of progression can vary. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a layer of cells supporting photoreceptors, is also affected in people with Stargardt disease.

About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene therapies to address major blindness diseases and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patient’s lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to address significant unmet medical need for large patient populations through our gene-agnostic approach. Discover more at www.ocugen.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding qualitative assessments of available data, potential benefits, expectations for ongoing clinical trials, anticipated regulatory filings and anticipated development timelines, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. We may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous important factors, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our current expectations, including, but not limited to, the risks that preliminary, interim and top-line clinical trial results may not be indicative of, and may differ from, final clinical data; the ability of OCU410ST to perform in humans in a manner consistent with nonclinical, preclinical or previous clinical study data; that unfavorable new clinical trial data may emerge in ongoing clinical trials or through further analyses of existing clinical trial data; that earlier non-clinical and clinical data and testing of may not be predictive of the results or success of later clinical trials; and that that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments, including by regulatory authorities. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the quarterly and annual reports that we file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

Contact:
Tiffany Hamilton
AVP, Head of Communications
Tiffany.Hamilton@ocugen.com