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Release – CVG Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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EPS of $(0.05), Adjusted EPS of $0.06, reflecting additional restructuring activity

Adjusted EBITDA of $10.0 million, free cash flow of $6.4 million

Strategic actions taken to strengthen Vehicle Solutions Business

Provides updated guidance for full year 2024

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights (Compared with prior year, where comparisons are noted)

  • Revenues of $229.9 million, down 12.3%, due primarily to a global softening in customer demand.
  • Operating income of $0.8 million, down 95.2%; adjusted operating income of $5.7 million, down 65.9%. The decrease in operating income was driven primarily by lower sales volumes, partially offset by reduced SG&A.
  • New business wins in the quarter of approximately $32 million when fully ramped, bringing the year-to-date total to $80 million; these wins were concentrated in our Electrical Systems segment, and includes meaningful wins in our Vehicle Solutions segment.
  • Net loss of $1.6 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share and adjusted net income of $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share and adjusted net income of $10.7 million, or $0.32 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $10.0 million, down 51.9%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.3%, down from 7.9%.

James Ray, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “CVG continues to drive its strategic transformation, despite second quarter results that were challenged due to multiple factors. In particular, we witnessed continued softening in the construction and agricultural end markets and reduced volumes in our new business win launches, impacting our key growth segment in Electrical Systems. We also experienced operational inefficiencies in our Vehicle Solutions segment resulting from a new product launch with a major customer across multiple sites as well as activities to prepare our Cab Structures Business for sale. We made incremental investments in both internal and external support teams deployed to the affected facilities and expect to achieve more stability during the balance of the year. These market dynamics and operational activities weighed on second quarter profitability. While we are disappointed with our second quarter performance, we are taking proactive steps to right-size our cost structure and improve operational execution as we navigate a lower demand environment.”

Mr. Ray concluded, “Despite these challenges in the second quarter, we continue to position CVG for future success. We maintained our strong track record of procuring new business wins in the quarter and recently announced the sale of our Cab Structures Business, that is expected to close in the second half of 2024, which will serve to further streamline our product portfolio and aligns with our transformation strategy to reduce cyclicality, balance customer concentration, and strengthen our Vehicle Solutions business. We expect the trend of OEM’s insourcing components of their cab manufacturing to continue, so monetizing the facility now will create value for shareholders and will allow us to redeploy capital in key areas to improve our operating model. Strategic actions like this one, combined with our ongoing cost reduction and business optimization efforts, are expected to position CVG to benefit from the anticipated improvement in market conditions.”

Andy Cheung, Chief Financial Officer, added, “We are taking swift action to respond to the end market and operational challenges through restructuring and headcount reduction efforts to improve profitability. We’ve incurred $6.8 million in restructuring expenses year-to-date and have reduced our headcount by more than 10%. Additionally, we have made progress on the strategic evaluation of our Industrial Automation segment, which we believe will culminate in the third quarter of this year and is reflected in our guidance. We are adjusting our annual guidance ranges for fiscal year 2024 to reflect current market trends to include the deterioration in global construction and agriculture markets, and we are providing an adjusted version of the updated guidance for the Cab Structures and Industrial Automation businesses. Following closing, we anticipate that the majority of the disposition proceeds will support debt paydown as we further strengthen our balance sheet.”

Second Quarter Financial Results
(amounts in millions except per share data and percentages)

Consolidated Results

Second Quarter 2024 Results

  • Second quarter 2024 revenues were $229.9 million, compared to $262.2 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 12.3%. The overall decrease in revenues was due to a softening in customer demand impacting all segments and the wind-down of certain programs in our Vehicle Solutions segment.
  • Operating income in the second quarter 2024 was $0.8 million compared to $15.9 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating income was attributable to the impact of lower sales volumes, operational inefficiencies and increased restructuring charges. Second quarter 2024 adjusted operating income was $5.7 million, compared to $16.7 million in the prior year period.
  • Interest associated with debt and other expenses was $2.5 million and $2.8 million for the second quarter 2024 and 2023, respectively.
  • Net loss was $1.6 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, for the second quarter 2024 compared to net income of $10.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the prior year period.

On June 30, 2024, the Company had $7.0 million of outstanding borrowings on its U.S. revolving credit facility and no outstanding borrowings on its China credit facility, $39.3 million of cash and $152.9 million of availability from the credit facilities, resulting in total liquidity of $192.2 million.

Second Quarter 2024 Segment Results

Vehicle Solutions Segment

  • Revenues were $140.9 million compared to $152.7 million for the prior year period, a decrease of 7.7%, due to lower customer demand and the wind-down of certain operations.
  • Operating income was $5.1 million, compared to $14.1 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 64.1%, primarily attributable to lower customer demand, operational remediation investments, and increased freight costs partially offset by lower SG&A. Second quarter 2024 adjusted operating income was $8.3 million compared to $14.5 million in the prior year period.

Electrical Systems Segment

  • Revenues were $50.2 million compared to $63.6 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 21.2%, primarily due to a global softening in the Construction & Agriculture end-markets and the phase out of certain lower margin business.
  • Operating income was $0.5 million compared to $7.7 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 93.4%. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to lower customer demand, restructuring costs, labor inflation, and unfavorable foreign exchange impacts. Second quarter 2024 adjusted operating income was $1.9 million compared to $7.7 million in the prior year period.

Aftermarket & Accessories Segment

  • Revenues were $33.9 million compared to $36.8 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 8.1%, primarily as a result of lower sales volume due to decreased customer demand and the reduction of backlog in the prior period.
  • Operating income was $4.5 million compared to $5.5 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 19.4%. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to lower sales volumes, product mix and higher labor and benefit costs. Second quarter 2024 adjusted operating income was $4.7 million compared to $5.5 million in the prior year period.

Industrial Automation Segment

  • Revenues were $5.0 million compared to $9.0 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 44.6%, as a result of lower sales volume due to decreased customer demand.
  • Operating loss was $1.0 million, compared to $2.1 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating loss was primarily attributable to benefits from recently implemented restructuring programs. Second quarter 2024 adjusted operating loss was $0.9 million, compared to $1.7 million in the prior year period.

Outlook

CVG issued the following outlook for the full year 2024 which reflects both market developments and pending strategic portfolio actions:

MetricPrior 2024 OutlookRevised 2024 OutlookAdjusted
Revised 2024 Outlook (1)
Net Sales$915 – $1,015$900 – $960$730 – $780
Adjusted EBITDA$60 – $73$42 – $52$28 – $36

(1) This Adjusted Revised outlook excludes any contribution from CVG’s Cab Structures or Industrial Automation businesses in 2024. On July 31, 2024, CVG signed an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Cab Structures business with closing expected in the second half of 2024. Separately, CVG is currently exploring strategic alternatives for the Industrial Automation business.

This outlook reflects, among others, current industry forecasts for North America Class 8 truck builds. According to ACT Research, 2024 North American Class 8 truck production levels are expected to be at 308,000 units. The 2023 actual Class 8 truck builds according to the ACT Research was 340,247 units.

Agriculture and construction market conditions have deteriorated relative to our prior update in March 2024. Based on industry data, we now project segments within global agriculture market demand to be down 15% to 20% and construction market demand to be down 10% to 15% in 2024.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release is included as Appendix A to this release.

Conference Call

A conference call to discuss this press release is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Management intends to reference the Q2 2024 Earnings Call Presentation during the conference call. To participate, dial (800) 549-8228 using conference code 11335. International participants dial (289) 819-1520 using conference code 11335.

This call is being webcast and can be accessed through the “Investors” section of CVG’s website at ir.cvgrp.com, where it will be archived for one year.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available for a period of two weeks following the call. To access the replay, dial (+1) 888 660 6264 using access code 11335#.

Company Contact
Andy Cheung
Chief Financial Officer
CVG
IR@cvgrp.com

Investor Relations Contact
Ross Collins or Stephen Poe
Alpha IR Group
CVGI@alpha-ir.com

About CVG

At CVG, we deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to closing of the recently announced sale of its Cab Structures Business, its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets, changes in the Class 8 and Class 5-7 North America truck build rates, performance of the global construction and agricultural equipment business, the Company’s prospects in the wire harness, warehouse automation and electric vehicle markets, the Company’s initiatives to address customer needs, organic growth, the Company’s strategic plans and plans to focus on certain segments, competition faced by the Company, volatility in and disruption to the global economic environment and the Company’s financial position or other financial information. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

Other Information

Throughout this document, certain numbers in the tables or elsewhere may not sum due to rounding. Rounding may have also impacted the presentation of certain year-on-year percentage changes.

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Release – Information Services Group Announces Second-Quarter 2024 Results

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  • Reports second-quarter GAAP revenues of $64 million
  • Reports second-quarter net income of $2.0 million, GAAP EPS of $0.04 and adjusted EPS of $0.08
  • Reports second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $7 million
  • Generates $2.2 million of cash from operations
  • Declares third-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable October 4, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024
  • Sets third-quarter guidance: revenues between $64 million and $66 million and adjusted EBITDA between $7.0 and $8.0 million

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“ISG delivered sequentially stronger results in the second quarter,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO. “Adjusted EBITDA was up more than 60 percent, utilization was up more than 800 basis points, and adjusted EBITDA margin was up 400 basis points, driven by an improved product and services mix, all as our revenue base stabilized versus the first quarter.

“Though clients continue to delay the start of new initiatives and extend their spending over longer periods, our pipeline is strong, and with inflation easing and the prospect of interest rate cuts on the horizon, we anticipate demand picking up again late this year.”

Connors said an increase in contract value flowing through the ISG Tango™ sourcing platform is a sign of accelerating client activity. “Contract value on our AI-powered ISG Tango platform now exceeds $4 billion,” said Connors. “This innovative platform solution accelerates speed to value for our clients and generates expanded margins for ISG.”

Second-Quarter 2024 Results

Reported revenues for the second quarter were $64.3 million, down 14 percent from $74.6 million in the prior year’s second quarter. Reported revenues were $40.0 million in the Americas, down 5 percent; $18.8 million in Europe, down 23 percent; and $5.5 million in Asia Pacific, down 31 percent, all versus the prior year.

ISG reported second-quarter operating income of $3.7 million, compared with operating income of $4.9 million in the prior year. The firm’s reported second-quarter net income was $2.0 million, compared with net income of $2.3 million in the prior year. Income per fully diluted share was $0.04, compared with income per fully diluted share of $0.05 in the prior year.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) for the second quarter was $3.8 million, or $0.08 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with adjusted net income of $5.3 million, or $0.11 per share on a fully diluted basis, in the prior year’s second quarter.

Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) was $7.1 million, down 30 percent from the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA by reported revenues) was 11.1 percent, compared with 13.6 percent in the prior year.

Other Financial and Operating Highlights

ISG generated $2.2 million of cash from operations in the second quarter, compared with generating $2.8 million of cash in the second quarter last year. The firm’s cash balance totaled $11.8 million at June 30, 2024, down from $14.0 million at March 31, 2024.

During the second quarter, ISG repurchased $2.0 million of shares and paid $1.7 million of contingent consideration for prior acquisitions. As of June 30, 2024, ISG had $74.2 million in debt outstanding, down from $79.2 million at the end of last year.

2024 Third-Quarter Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

“For the third quarter, ISG is targeting revenues of between $64 million and $66 million and adjusted EBITDA of between $7.0 million and $8.0 million. We will continue to monitor the macroeconomic environment, including the impact of FX, inflation and other factors, and adjust our business plans accordingly,” said Connors.

Quarterly Dividend

The ISG Board of Directors declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.045 per share, payable on October 4, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024.

“ISG remains committed to a disciplined capital allocation strategy that includes reinvesting in our business, managing our debt, returning capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases, and supplementing our organic growth with strategic acquisitions to drive long-term shareholder value,” Connors said.

Conference Call

ISG has scheduled a call for 9 a.m., U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, to discuss the firm’s second-quarter results. The call can be accessed by dialing +1 (800) 715-9871 , or, for international callers, by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963 . The access code is 6237254 . A recording of the conference call will be accessible on ISG’s investor relations page for approximately four weeks following the call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of ISG concerning future events and their potential effects. Statements contained herein including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “may,” and other similar expressions are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Those risks relate to inherent business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies relating to the businesses of ISG and its subsidiaries, including without limitation: (1) failure to secure new engagements or loss of important clients; (2) ability to hire and retain enough qualified employees to support operations; (3) ability to maintain or increase billing and utilization rates; (4) management of growth; (5) success of expansion internationally; (6) competition; (7) ability to move the product mix into higher margin businesses; (8) general political and social conditions such as war, political unrest and terrorism; (9) healthcare and benefit cost management; (10) ability to protect ISG and its subsidiaries’ intellectual property or data and the intellectual property or data of others; (11) currency fluctuations and exchange rate adjustments; (12) ability to successfully consummate or integrate strategic acquisitions; (13) outbreaks of diseases, including coronavirus, or similar public health threats or fear of such an event; and (14) potential terminations of engagements, delays or reductions in scope by clients. Certain of these and other applicable risks, cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from ISG’s forward-looking statements are included in ISG’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ISG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ISG reports all financial information required in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In this release, ISG has presented both GAAP financial results as well as non-GAAP information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023. ISG believes that evaluating its ongoing operating results will be enhanced if it discloses certain non-GAAP information. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude non-cash and certain other special charges that many investors believe may obscure the user’s overall understanding of ISG’s current financial performance and the Company’s prospects for the future. ISG believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they improve the comparability of the financial results between periods and provide for greater transparency of key measures used to evaluate the Company’s performance.

ISG provides adjusted EBITDA (defined as net income, plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, non-cash stock compensation, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, and severance, integration and other expense), adjusted net income (defined as net income, plus amortization of intangible assets, non-cash stock compensation, foreign currency transaction gains/losses, interest accretion associated with contingent consideration, acquisition-related costs, write-off of deferred financing cost and severance, integration and other expense on a tax-adjusted basis), adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA margin, and selected financial data on a constant currency basis which are non-GAAP measures that the Company believes provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses and financial implications of foreign currency translations, which management believes are not indicative of ISG’s core operations. These non-GAAP measures are used by ISG to evaluate the Company’s business strategies and management’s performance.

We evaluate our results of operations on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of year-over-year fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of our business performance, and is consistent with how management evaluates the Company’s performance. We calculate constant currency percentages by converting our current and prior periods’ local currency financial results using the same point in time exchange rates and then comparing the adjusted current and prior period results. This calculation may differ from similarly titled measures used by others and, accordingly, the constant currency presentation is not meant to be a substitution for recorded amounts presented in conformity with GAAP, nor should such amounts be considered in isolation.

Management believes this information facilitates comparison of underlying results over time. Non-GAAP financial measures, when presented, are reconciled to the most closely applicable GAAP measure. Non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP estimates contained herein to the corresponding GAAP measures is not being provided, due to the unreasonable efforts required to prepare it.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com .

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Release – Bitcoin Depot Expands BDCheckout Program to Six New States

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Extending Service to 31 States, Providing Customers with More Access Points for Loading Cash into Their Bitcoin Depot Digital Wallets

ATLANTA, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Depot Inc. (“Bitcoin Depot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, announced today the expansion of its BDCheckout program into six new states: Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas. This expansion increases the total footprint of BDCheckout to 31 states, allowing even more customers to conveniently load cash into their Bitcoin Depot digital wallets at major retail partners.

The BDCheckout program provides an in-app experience that allows customers to conveniently load cash into their Bitcoin Depot digital wallets directly at the cash register. Since its initial launch in 2022, BDCheckout has continuously expanded, now covering over 1,500 new locations in Alaska (27), Arkansas (112), Illinois (360), North Carolina (496), Oregon (145), and Texas (396). These additions increase Bitcoin Depot’s total number of BDCheckout locations to 7,723, significantly enhancing accessibility and convenience for its users and reinforcing Bitcoin Depot’s position as a market leader in cryptocurrency accessibility.

“Expanding BDCheckout to these six new states marks a significant milestone in our mission to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone,” said Bitcoin Depot CEO Brandon Mintz. “As we continue this remarkable year of growth, our focus remains on delivering unparalleled convenience and superior service to our customers by providing —a simpler way to buy Bitcoin quickly, conveniently, and securely.”

BDCheckout allows users to load cash into their Bitcoin Depot digital wallets through the Bitcoin Depot mobile app, which enables them to generate a barcode in the app and present it at participating retail locations to complete the transaction.

As the largest BTM operator in North America, Bitcoin Depot continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions that bridge the gap between cash and digital currencies. This announcement follows a series of notable achievements and recent momentum for Bitcoin Depot. Earlier this month, The Company exceeded its goal of deploying over 8,000 Bitcoin ATMs five months ahead of schedule, reaching a total of 8,180 kiosks. This rapid expansion is part of Bitcoin Depot’s broader growth strategy, which has also seen the addition of nearly 225 Bitcoin ATMs in Australia and Puerto Rico, and significant retail partnerships serving to broaden its market reach. The company has also expanded its BTM fleet by over 900 kiosks this year and advanced its profit-sharing program.

About Bitcoin Depot 
Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 48 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 31 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America with approximately 7,400 kiosk locations as of April 1, 2024. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.

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This press release and any oral statements made in connection herewith include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations of plans, business strategies, objectives and growth and anticipated financial and operational performance, including our growth strategy and ability to increase deployment of our products and services, the anticipated effects of the Amendment, and the closing of the Preferred Sale. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “anticipate,” “appears,” “approximately,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “effect,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “initiative,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “priorities,” “project,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “when,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of any of those words or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. In making these statements, we rely upon assumptions and analysis based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any future events or financial results. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond our control.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; future global, regional or local economic and market conditions; the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; our ability to manage future growth; our ability to develop new products and services, bring them to market in a timely manner and make enhancements to our platform; the effects of competition on our future business; our ability to issue equity or equity-linked securities; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; and those factors described or referenced in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we do not presently know or that we currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect our expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our assessments to change.

We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or other factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where we are expressly required to do so by law. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contacts: 

Investors  
Cody Slach
Gateway Group, Inc.  
949-574-3860  
BTM@gateway-grp.com 

Media  
Christina Lockwood, Brenlyn Motlagh, Ryan Deloney  
Gateway Group, Inc. 
949-574-3860  
BTM@gateway-grp.com

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Release – Bowlero Declares Common Stock Dividend

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RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Board of Directors of Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL), one of the world’s premier operators of location-based entertainment, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.055 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 6, 2024, to stockholders of record on August 23, 2024.

About Bowlero Corp.

Bowlero Corporation is one of the world’s premier operators of location-based entertainment. With over 350 locations across North America, the Company serves more than 40 million guest visits annually through a family of brands that include Lucky Strike, Bowlero and AMF. In 2019, Bowlero acquired 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 Bowlero, please visit BowleroCorp.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve risk, assumptions and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and forecasts. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “confident,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements reflect our views with respect to future events as of the date of this release and are based on our management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, assumptions, beliefs and information. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this document. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to: our ability to design and execute our business strategy; changes in consumer preferences and buying patterns; our ability to compete in our markets; the occurrence of unfavorable publicity; risks associated with long-term non-cancellable leases for our centers; our ability to retain key managers; risks associated with our substantial indebtedness and limitations on future sources of liquidity; our ability to carry out our expansion plans; our ability to successfully defend litigation brought against us; our ability to adequately obtain, maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property and proprietary rights and claims of intellectual property and proprietary right infringement, misappropriation or other violation by competitors and third parties; failure to hire and retain qualified employees and personnel; the cost and availability of commodities and other products we need to operate our business; cybersecurity breaches, cyber-attacks and other interruptions to our and our third-party service providers’ technological and physical infrastructures; catastrophic events, including war, terrorism and other conflicts; public health emergencies and pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or natural catastrophes and accidents; changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; fluctuations in our operating results; economic conditions, including the impact of increasing interest rates, inflation and recession; and other factors described under the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by the Company on September 11, 2023, as well as other filings that the Company will make, or has made, with the SEC, such as Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this press release and in other filings. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Bowlero Corp. Investor Relations
IR@BowleroCorp.comSource: Bowlero Corp

Release – Graham Corporation Wins Over $65 Million In Defense and Space Industry Contracts for Mission Critical Turbomachinery and Cryogenic Pump Products

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  • Secures new contract to provide the MK19 Air Turbine Pump assembly for the Columbia-class submarine
  • Wins new contract to provide cryogenic recirculation pumps for space launch vehicles
  • Awarded another option year for alternators and regulators to support the MK48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program

BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, today announced that it was awarded three contracts with a combined value of over $65 million.

Matthew Malone, Vice President, Graham Corporation and General Manager – Barber-Nichols, commented, “We believe the investments we have made in our engineering and operations to expand our capacity and increase our capabilities to serve the defense and space industries led to our being awarded these contracts. We differentiated our solutions through our strong customer relationships, engineering expertise, precision manufacturing capabilities and rigorous testing and qualification processes. Our solutions are vital components that meet the high-level performance requirements for mission critical applications. We appreciate our customers’ confidence to select us for these high-value projects.”

The second option year award supporting the MK48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program was received in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 which ended June 30, 2024. The Company will continue to provide alternators and regulators for this program. The contract award for the Company to provide the MK19 air turbine pump for the torpedo ejection system on the Columbia-class submarine was awarded in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 ending September 30, 2024. This is a new program for the Company and was won through a competitive bid process.

Also awarded in the second quarter was a contract to provide the cryogenic recirculation pump that provides thermal conditioning for upper stage engines on launch vehicles in space. The products for all three of these contracts will be manufactured at the Company’s Arvada, Colorado operations.

The revenue for the contracts to provide the second-stage cryogenic recirculation pump and to support the MK48 Mod 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program will be recognized over varied periods for the next three years while revenue for the MK19 program will be recognized over varied periods for the next eight years. The revenue from these awards had been considered in the Company’s outlook for fiscal 2025.

About Graham Corporation
Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “believe,” “expects,” “potential,” “will,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to, winning potential future or multi-year orders, potential revenues and timing of such revenues, and delivering timely or otherwise on schedule are forward-looking statements. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled “Risk Factors,” its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

Christopher J. Thome
Vice President – Finance and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216

Deborah K. Pawlowski
Kei Advisors LLC
Phone: (716) 843-3908
dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

Source: Graham Corporation

Released August 5, 2024

Release – Ocugen, Inc. Announces FDA Approval of Expanded Access Program for Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa

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MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocugen, Inc. (“Ocugen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines, today announced that it has received notification from FDA to begin its expanded access program (EAP) for the treatment of adult patients, aged 18 and older, with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) with OCU400—a modifier gene therapy product candidate.

“Each clinical milestone achieved by OCU400 brings us closer to providing a potential one-time treatment for life to patients living with RP,” said Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder of Ocugen. “With positive Phase 1/2 study data and an ongoing Phase 3 liMeliGhT (pronounced “limelight”) clinical trial, we now plan to work with clinicians, patients, and the RP community to provide access to OCU400 for eligible patients through our EAP. The EAP strengthens our commitment to serving RP patients—300,000 in the U.S. and Europe and 1.6 million globally.”

EAP allows patients who have unmet medical needs with serious or life-threatening conditions to access treatments outside of a clinical trial that are not yet approved by the FDA.

The OCU400 EAP is available for patients with early, intermediate to advanced RP with at least minimal retinal preservation who may benefit from the mechanism of action of OCU400 prior to approval of the Biologics License Application (BLA). Ocugen is actively dosing patients in the Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical trial.

“RP patients with mutations in multiple genes currently have no therapeutic options. As a retinal surgeon, I am encouraged by the therapeutic potential of OCU400 to provide long-term benefit,” said Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS, Director, Duke Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology with Tenure, Adult and Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease, Duke University Eye Center, and Retina Scientific Advisory Board Chair of Ocugen. “The OCU400 EAP gives RP patients access to this novel modifier gene therapy outside of the ongoing Phase 3 study.”

“We are pleased to make OCU400 available to patients beyond our Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical trial through this EAP,” said Dr. Huma Qamar, Ocugen’s Chief Medical Officer. “We are excited to expand our enrollment to include patients representing a diverse array of RP gene mutations. This program reflects our ongoing commitment to develop a safe and effective therapy for RP patients who may not have other treatment options.”

Ocugen previously announced that OCU400 has received orphan drug and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designations from FDA and that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted the U.S.-based trial for submission of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA). With the dosing of patients in the Phase 3 clinical trial program underway, OCU400 remains on track for targeted BLA and MAA approval in 2026.

About OCU400 EAP
The OCU400 EAP is a U.S.-only protocol for (1) eligible adult RP patients, 18 years and older, with early, intermediate to advanced disease with at least minimal retinal preservation, (2) patients who participated in the OCU400 Phase 1/2 study and who qualify for dosing in the contralateral eye, (3) patients who failed to meet inclusion criteria in the Phase 1/2 trial and ongoing Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical trial who could benefit from OCU400, and (4) RP patients who can benefit from the mechanism of action of OCU400 prior to BLA approval.

Additional information on the OCU400 EAP will be available on www.clinicaltrials.gov.

About OCU400 Phase 3 (liMeliGhT) for RP
The Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical trial, with a duration of one year, will have a sample size of 150 participants. One arm will include 75 participants with RHO gene mutations, and the other arm will include 75 participants who have mutations in other genes. Within each arm, participants will be randomized 2:1 to the treatment group (2.5 x1010 vector genomes/eye of OCU400) and untreated control group, respectively. Patients eight years of age and older with early to late-stage RP are being recruited to participate in the liMeliGhT study.

About OCU400
OCU400 is the Company’s modifier gene therapy product based on a nuclear hormone receptor (NHR) gene called NR2E3. This gene regulates diverse physiological functions within the retina, such as photoreceptor development and maintenance, metabolism, phototransduction, inflammation, and cell survival. Retinal cells in RP patients have a dysfunctional gene network, and OCU400 resets this network to reestablish a healthy cellular homeostasis—which has the potential to improve vision in patients with RP.

About Modifier Gene Therapy
Modifier gene therapy is designed to fulfill unmet medical needs related to retinal diseases, including IRDs, such as RP, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and Stargardt disease, as well as multifactorial diseases like dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD). Our modifier gene therapy platform is based on the use of NHRs, master gene regulators, which have the potential to restore homeostasis — the basic biological processes in the retina. Unlike single-gene replacement therapies, which only target one genetic mutation, we believe that our modifier gene therapy platform, through its use of NHRs, represents a novel approach that has the potential to address multiple retinal diseases caused by mutations in multiple genes with one product, and to address complex diseases that are potentially caused by imbalances in multiple gene networks. Currently, Ocugen has three modifier gene therapy programs in the clinic: OCU400, OCU410, and OCU410ST. In addition to the OCU400 Phase 3 liMeliGhT clinical trial, the OCU410 Phase 1/2 ArMaDa clinical trial for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dAMD and the OCU410ST Phase 1/2 GARDian clinical trial for Stargardt disease are currently underway. GA affects approximately two to three million people in the U.S. and EU combined and Stargardt disease affects nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. and EU combined.

About Ocugen, Inc.
Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines that improve health and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patients’ 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 treat multiple retinal diseases with a single product, and we are advancing research in infectious diseases to support public health and orthopedic diseases to address unmet medical needs. 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; 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
Head of Corporate Communications
Tiffany.Hamilton@ocugen.com

Release – ACCO Brands Reports Second Quarter Results

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  • Reported net sales of $438 million, with gross margin expanding 150 basis points
  • On track to deliver over $20 million in cost savings in 2024 from multi-year cost savings program
  • Net operating cash flow improved $42 million; Anticipate free cash flow of approximately $130 million for full year 2024
  • Consolidated leverage ratio of 3.7x at quarter-end; Net debt position decreased $130 million
  • Loss per share of ($1.29) includes impairment charges; adjusted EPS of $0.37, above the Company’s outlook

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today reported financial results for its second quarter and first six-months ended June 30, 2024.

“Our prudent approach to cost management, as well as strategic improvements in our infrastructure and operational efficiencies delivered strong bottom-line results and improved cash flow and we achieved a lower leverage ratio this quarter. We’ve made significant headway with our multi-year $60 million cost reduction program and are on track to achieve more than $20 million in savings this year. While demand headwinds in certain markets persist, we expect to see a moderation in sales declines across many categories. Additionally, the second quarter was also impacted by our previously communicated exit of lower margin business primarily in our back-to-school categories. The impact of the exits will lessen throughout the remainder of 2024. With the softer than anticipated sales, we are reviewing our cost structure for additional cost reduction opportunities,” stated ACCO Brands’ President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Tedford.

“Our results reflect an improved cost structure, better service and strengthened relationships with key customers. Over the past two years, our unwavering commitment to debt reduction has significantly improved our financial position, which will allow greater flexibility with our capital allocation priorities. We are operating effectively in a challenging environment and are actively investing in new product development while refining our strategy to enhance business performance,” concluded Mr. Tedford.

Second Quarter Results

Net sales were $438.3 million down 11.2 percent from $493.6 million in 2023. Adverse foreign exchange reduced sales by $4.7 million, or 1.0 percent. Comparable sales decreased 10.2 percent. Both reported and comparable sales declines reflect softer global business and consumer demand for our office products and gaming accessories, and our exit of lower margin business, which accounted for approximately 4.0 percent of the decline. These declines were partially offset by growth in computer accessories.

Operating loss was $111.2 million versus operating income of $55.2 million in 2023 primarily due to non-cash impairment charges of $165.2 million related to goodwill and intangible assets, within the Americas segment. Adjusted operating income was $64.6 million down from $66.2 million in 2023. Both reported and adjusted operating income declines reflect lower sales volume, which were partially offset by moderating product costs, improved product mix and the impact of SG&A cost reduction initiatives and lower incentive compensation expense.

Net loss was $125.2 million, or $(1.29) per share, compared with prior-year net income of $26.4 million, or $0.27 per share, in 2023. The net loss is primarily due to the non-cash charges of $165.2 million related to goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted net income was $36.6 million compared with $36.5 million in 2023, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.37 per share, compared to $0.38 in the prior year.

Business Segment Results

ACCO Brands Americas – Second quarter segment net sales of $292.3 million decreased 13.1 percent from $336.4 million in the prior year, and comparable sales declined 12.7 percent. Both reported and comparable sales decreases reflect softer business and consumer demand for our office products and gaming accessories, and our exit of lower margin business, which accounted for approximately 5.0 percent of the decline. These declines were partially offset by growth in computer accessories.

Second quarter operating loss was $108.7 million versus operating income of $60.4 million a year earlier, primarily due to the non-cash charges of $165.2 million related to goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted operating income was $63.2 million, down from $66.8 million in the prior year. Both reported and adjusted operating income declines reflect lower sales volume, partly offset by moderating product costs, improved product mix and lower SG&A expense due to cost reduction initiatives and lower incentive compensation.

ACCO Brands International – Second quarter segment net sales of $146.0 million decreased 7.1 percent from $157.2 million in the prior year. Adverse foreign exchange reduced sales by 2.0 percent. Comparable sales were $149.2 million, down 5.1 percent versus the prior year. Both reported and comparable sales decreases reflect reduced business and consumer demand for our office products, partially offset by the benefit of price increases and growth in computer accessories.

Second quarter operating income was $7.8 million, an increase from $7.1 million in the prior year, with adjusted operating income of $11.7 million, flat with the prior year. This reflects moderating product costs and the cumulative benefit of pricing and cost actions offsetting the impact of lower sales volume.

Six Month Results

Net sales were $797.2 million down 11.0 percent from $896.2 million in 2023. Adverse foreign exchange reduced sales by $3.0 million, or 0.3 percent. Comparable sales decreased 10.7 percent. Both reported and comparable sales declines reflect softer global business and consumer demand for our office products and technology accessories, and our exit of lower margin business, which accounted for approximately 3.0 percent of the decline.

Operating loss was $105.3 million versus operating income of $65.3 million in 2023, primarily due to non-cash impairment charges of $165.2 million related to goodwill and intangible assets within the Americas segment. Adjusted operating income was $80.8 million, down from $90.5 million in 2023. Both reported and adjusted operating income (loss) declines reflect lower sales volume, partially offset by moderating product costs and the cumulative effect of cost reduction initiatives and lower incentive compensation expense resulting in lower SG&A expense.

Net loss was $131.5 million, or $(1.37) per share, compared with a net income of $22.7 million, or $0.23 per share, in 2023, primarily due to the non-cash impairment charges of $165.2 million related to goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted net income was $39.2 million compared with $45.0 million in 2023, and adjusted earnings per share were $0.40 per share compared with $0.47 per share in 2023.

Capital Allocation and Dividend

Year to date, the Company significantly improved its operating cash flow to $2.6 million versus a cash outflow of $39.3 million in the prior year, driven primarily by working capital. The Company’s consolidated leverage ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 3.7x, versus 4.3x at the end of the prior year second quarter.

On July 26, 2024, ACCO Brands announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 4, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024.

Full Year 2024 and Third Quarter Outlook

The Company is updating its full year 2024 outlook and providing a third quarter outlook. For the full year the Company now expects reported sales to be down in the range of 8.0% to 9.0%. Full year adjusted EPS is expected to be within a range of $1.04 to $1.09. The Company expects 2024 free cash flow of approximately $130 million with a year-end consolidated leverage ratio of approximately 3.0x to 3.2x.

In the third quarter, the Company expects reported sales to be down in the range of 5.0% to 7.0%, and adjusted EPS within a range of $0.21 to $0.24.

Webcast

At 8:30 a.m. ET on August 2, 2024, ACCO Brands Corporation will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2024 results. The call will be broadcast live via webcast. The webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com . The webcast will be in listen-only mode and will be available for replay following the event.

About ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, and play. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com .

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we have provided certain non-GAAP financial information in this earnings release to aid investors in understanding the Company’s performance. Each non-GAAP financial measure is defined and reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure in the “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this earnings release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained herein, other than statements of historical fact, particularly those anticipating future financial performance, business prospects, growth, strategies, business operations and similar matters, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, and those relating to cost reductions and anticipated pre-tax savings and restructuring costs are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management based on information available to us at the time such statements are made. These statements, which are generally identifiable by the use of the words “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” and similar expressions, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty or obligation to update them. Forward-looking statements are subject to the occurrence of events outside the Company’s control and actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those suggested or implied by such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Investors and others are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements when deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company’s securities.

Our outlook is based on certain assumptions which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These include, without limitation, assumptions regarding the impact of inflation and global geopolitical and economic uncertainties and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and the other factors described below.

Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are: a limited number of large customers account for a significant percentage of our sales; sales of our products are affected by general economic and business conditions globally and in the countries in which we operate; risks associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; challenges related to the highly competitive business environment in which we operate; our ability to develop and market innovative products that meet consumer demands and to expand into new and adjacent product categories that are experiencing higher growth rates; the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; our ability to successfully expand our business in emerging markets and the exposure to greater financial, operational, regulatory, compliance and other risks in such markets; the continued decline in the use of certain of our products; risks associated with seasonality; the sufficiency of investment returns on pension assets, risks related to actuarial assumptions, changes in government regulations and changes in the unfunded liabilities of a multi-employer pension plan; any impairment of our intangible assets; our ability to secure, protect and maintain our intellectual property rights, and our ability to license rights from major gaming console makers and video game publishers to support our gaming accessories business; our ability to successfully execute our multi-year restructuring and cost savings program and realize the anticipated benefits; continued disruptions in the global supply chain; risks associated with inflation and other changes in the cost or availability of raw materials, transportation, labor, and other necessary supplies and services and the cost of finished goods; risks associated with outsourcing production of certain of our products, information technology systems and other administrative functions; the failure, inadequacy or interruption of our information technology systems or its supporting infrastructure; risks associated with a cybersecurity incident or information security breach, including that related to a disclosure of personally identifiable information; our ability to grow profitably through acquisitions, and successfully integrate them; risks associated with our indebtedness, including limitations imposed by restrictive covenants, our debt service obligations, and our ability to comply with financial ratios and tests; a change in or discontinuance of our stock repurchase program or the payment of dividends; product liability claims, recalls or regulatory actions; the impact of litigation or other legal proceedings; the impact of additional tax liabilities stemming from our global operations and changes in tax laws, regulations and tax rates; our failure to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations and self-regulatory requirements, the costs of compliance and the impact of changes in such laws; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the volatility of our stock price; risks associated with circumstances outside our control, including those caused by telecommunication failures, labor strikes, power and/or water shortages, public health crises, such as the occurrence of contagious diseases, severe weather events, war, terrorism and other geopolitical incidents; and other risks and uncertainties described in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Release – Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Sale of Cab Structures Business

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Divestiture streamlines CVG’s focus
Important milestone in ongoing long-term growth strategy

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Commercial Vehicle Group (the “Company” or “CVG”) (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced it reached an agreement to sell its Cab Structures business with operations in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to a Volvo Group company, effective July 31, 2024. The net proceeds of the transaction are expected to be $40 million, with closure expected in the second half of 2024. The Company expects the majority of proceeds to be used for debt paydown and other general corporate purposes.

The Cab Structures business primarily serves the Class 8 truck market. This transaction continues a trend of heavy truck OEMs insourcing their cab structure production in recent years.

James Ray, CVG President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The strategic sale of our Cab Structures business marks another milestone on our journey to evolve our business towards higher-growth products and markets, in line with our ongoing strategic transformation plan, while simultaneously generating shareholder value. The sale of our Cab Structures business reduces our exposure to the cyclical Class 8 market, lowers our customer concentration, removes complexity from our business, and improves our return profile.”

About 230 CVG employees are expected to become employees of Volvo, as part of the transaction.

“We are very happy to see this plant in good hands,” said Mr. Ray. “Volvo brings proven operating experience. Kings Mountain employees will benefit from continuity of the plant’s operations and will have the unique opportunity to work for the OEM.”

Mr. Ray concluded, “This transaction also lowers our future capital investment needs and provides the opportunity to invest in high-growth opportunities moving forward. We will continue to closely review additional opportunities for value creation.”

CVG expects to update its full-year 2024 outlook to reflect the impact of the Cab Structures business divestiture in its second quarter 2024 earnings release expected to be released on August 5, 2024.

Company Contact
Andy Cheung
Chief Financial Officer
CVG
IR@cvgrp.com 

Investor Relations Contact
Ross Collins or Stephen Poe
Alpha IR Group
CVGI@alpha-ir.com 

About CVG

At CVG, we deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets, changes in the Class 8 and Class 5-7 North America truck build rates, performance of the global construction equipment business, the Company’s prospects in the wire harness, warehouse automation and electric vehicle markets, the Company’s initiatives to address customer needs, organic growth, the Company’s strategic plans and plans to focus on certain segments, competition faced by the Company, volatility in and disruption to the global economic environment and the Company’s financial position or other financial information. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.

Source: Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Release – Seanergy Maritime Announces the Date for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

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Earnings Release: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Before Market Open in New York
Conference Call and Webcast: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

GLYFADA, Greece, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, prior to the open of the market in New York on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Seanergy’s senior management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous Internet webcast to review these results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Audio Webcast and Earnings Presentation:
There will be a live, and then archived, webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation available through the Company’s website. To access the presentation and listen to the archived audio file, visit our website, following the Webcast & Presentations section under our Investor Relations page. Participants to the live webcast should register on Seanergy’s website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast, by following this link.

Conference Call Details:
Participants have the option to register for the call using the following link. You can use any number from the list or add your phone number and let the system call you right away.

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is a prominent pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the U.S. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists of 18 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 17 Capesize) with an average age of approximately 13.4 years and an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,236,212 dwt. Upon completion of the delivery of the previously announced Capesize vessel acquisition, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 19 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 18 Capesize) with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,417,608 dwt.

The Company is incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”.

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events, including with respect to market trends and vessels we have agreed to acquire. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, impacts of litigation, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; broader market impacts arising from war (or threatened war) or international hostilities, such as between Israel and Hamas and Russia and Ukraine; risks associated with the length and severity of pandemics (including COVID-19), including their effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

For further information please contact:
Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr

Capital Link, Inc.
Paul Lampoutis
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
Email: seanergy@capitallink.com

Release – FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Expansion into Tank Cars Securing Multi-Year Order

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  • New agreement leverages FreightCar America’s capabilities by adding tank car conversions to diversified offerings
  • Optimized production capacity at state-of-the-art manufacturing campus supporting large-scale multi-year projects
  • Each tank car will be upgraded to meet the latest federally mandated advancements, ensuring optimal safety, efficiency, and performance

CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a pure-play manufacturer of high-quality railcars with a legacy of 120+ years, proudly announces that it has entered into a multi-year agreement to convert tank cars to upgraded specifications. The Company’s storied history includes a strong foundation including deliveries of over 15,000 conversions and rebodied railcars that have paved the way for this landmark agreement. This expansion into tank car conversions marks a key milestone in the Company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its product offerings while continuing to support its legacy and meet customer needs.

The scope of this agreement includes the upgrade of over 1,000 existing DOT 111 tank cars to DOT 117R tank cars over a two-year period. The completed tank cars will receive new exterior tank jacket, thermal protection, full height head shields, top fittings protection and upgraded bottom outlet valves. As part of a federally mandated program, all tank cars transporting certain hazardous and flammable liquids must be upgraded by 2029. This demonstrates the Company’s capability as a reliable partner in large-scale projects, while underscoring the Company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the rail transportation market and solidifying its position as a key player in the industry.

“We are excited to enter the tank car space with this significant multi-year conversion order. Coupled with our prominent history in railcar modifications, our commitment to large-scale projects made us an excellent partner for the deal. Our Castaños facility has the capacity to handle these modifications efficiently, minimizing the number of cars out of service at any given time,” commented Nick Randall, CEO of FreightCar America.

“This expansion broadens our robust offerings of railcars, enhances our opportunity to expand our business, and equips us to grow our addressable market and customer base. We are committed to quality and reliability in large-scale projects as we continue to set new standards in manufacturing and commercial excellence,” Randall concluded.

About FreightCar America

FreightCar America, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading designer, producer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components. We also specialize in railcar repairs, complete railcar rebody services and railcar conversions that repurpose idled rail assets back into revenue service. Since 1901, our customers have trusted us to build quality railcars that are critical to economic growth and instrumental to the North American supply chain. To learn more about FreightCar America, visit www.freightcaramerica.com.

Investor Contact RAILIR@Riveron.com

Release – FAT Brands Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT) (“FAT Brands” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“Over the last three years, we have grown the FAT Brands portfolio to 18 iconic restaurant brands with approximately 2,300 units across 40 countries and 49 U.S. states,” said Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman of FAT Brands. “We have opened 45 restaurants year to date, including 24 that opened during the second quarter, and plan to open over 120 new restaurants in 2024. We are seeing strong new franchisee activity as well as continued demand from existing franchise partners to develop other brands within our portfolio and heightened interest from our franchise partners who are eager to explore additional co-branding opportunities that leverage synergies within our brand offerings.”

Ken Kuick, Co-Chief Executive Officer of FAT Brands, commented, “We have signed over 180 development deals year to date, compared to 226 deals for the entirety of 2023, bringing our current pipeline to approximately 1,100 locations.” Kuick continued, “Continuing in 2024 is our focus on the expansion of Twin Peaks. We opened four new lodges during the first half of 2024 and plan to open another 12 to 15 new Twin Peaks lodges in 2024, ending the year with approximately 125 lodges. Additionally, our first conversion of a Smokey Bones location is officially underway. We see this as the first of many sites we will use to fuel Twin Peaks’ fast-paced growth.”

Rob Rosen, Co-Chief Executive Officer of FAT Brands, concluded, “Opportunities in 2024 are abundant. Our long-term strategy is to create value through the organic expansion of our existing brands, acquire additional brands that strategically complement our portfolio, realize value from strategic divestments when appropriate to manage outstanding debt, and ultimately increase long-term value for our stakeholders.”

Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

  • Total revenue improved 42.4% to $152.0 million compared to $106.8 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2023
    • System-wide sales growth of 8.6% in the fiscal second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year fiscal quarter
      • Year-to-date system-wide same-store sales declined of 1.6% in the fiscal second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year
    • 24 new store openings during the fiscal second quarter of 2024
  • Net loss of $39.4 million, or $2.43 per diluted share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2023
  • EBITDA(1) of $6.8 million compared to $25.6 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $15.7 million compared to $23.1 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2023
  • Adjusted net loss(1) of $30.9 million, or $1.93 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income(1) of $3.0 million, or

$0.08 per diluted share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2023

(1) EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss) income are non-GAAP measures defined below, under “Non- GAAP Measures”. Reconciliation of GAAP net loss to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss) income are included in the accompanying financial tables.

Summary of Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total revenue increased $45.2 million, or 42.4%, in the second quarter of 2024 to $152.0 million compared to $106.8 million in the same period of 2023, driven by the acquisition of Smokey Bones in September 2023 and revenues from new restaurant openings.

Costs and expenses consist of general and administrative expense, cost of restaurant and factory revenues, depreciation and amortization, refranchising net loss and advertising fees. Costs and expenses increased $66.4 million, or 75.2%, in the second quarter of 2024 to $154.7 million compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the acquisition of Smokey Bones in September 2023 and increased activity from Company-owned restaurants and the Company’s factory.

General and administrative expense increased $19.6 million, or 197.2%, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $9.9 million in the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the acquisition of Smokey Bones in September 2023 and the recognition of
$12.7 million in Employee Retention Credits during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, partially offset by the recognition of
$2.1 million in Employee Retention Credits during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Cost of restaurant and factory revenues was related to the operations of the company-owned restaurant locations and dough factory and increased $40.6 million, or 68.3%, in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to the acquisition of Smokey Bones in September 2023 and higher company-owned restaurant sales.

Depreciation and amortization increased $3.2 million, or 45.1% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the acquisition of Smokey Bones in September 2023 and depreciation of new property and equipment at company-owned restaurant locations.

Refranchising net loss in the second quarter of 2024 of $0.2 million was comprised of $0.5 million in net loss related to the sale or closure of refranchised restaurants, offset by $0.3 million in restaurant food sales, net of operating costs. Refranchising net loss in the second quarter of 2023 of $0.2 million was comprised of $0.2 million in restaurant operating costs, net of food sales.

Advertising expenses increased $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the acquisition of Smokey Bones in September 2023. Additionally, these expenses vary in relation to advertising revenues.

Total other expense, net, for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023 was $34.8 million and $24.2 million, respectively, which is inclusive of interest expense of $34.0 million and $24.3 million, respectively. This increase is primarily due to new debt issuances.

Adjusted net loss(1) of $30.9 million, or $1.93 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income(1) of $3.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2023.

Key Financial Definitions

New store openings – The number of new store openings reflects the number of stores opened during a particular reporting period. The total number of new stores per reporting period and the timing of stores openings has, and will continue to have, an impact on our results.

Same-store sales growth – Same-store sales growth reflects the change in year-over-year sales for the comparable store base, which we define as the number of stores open and in the FAT Brands system for at least one full fiscal year. For stores that were temporarily closed, sales in the current and prior period are adjusted accordingly. Given our focused marketing efforts and public excitement surrounding each opening, new stores often experience an initial start-up period with considerably higher than average sales volumes, which subsequently decrease to stabilized levels after three to six months. Additionally, when we acquire a brand, it may take several months to integrate fully each location of said brand into the FAT Brands platform. Thus, we do not include stores in the comparable base until they have been open and in the FAT Brands system for at least one full fiscal year.

System-wide sales growth – System wide sales growth reflects the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period for all stores in that brand only when the brand is owned by FAT Brands. Because of

acquisitions, new store openings and store closures, the stores open throughout both fiscal periods being compared may be different from period to period.

Conference Call and Webcast

FAT Brands will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results today at 5:00 PM ET. Hosting the conference call and webcast will be Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman of the Board, and Ken Kuick, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-844-826-3035 from the U.S. or 1-412-317-5195 internationally. A replay will be available after the call until Wednesday, August 21, 2024, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 from the U.S. or 1-412-317-6671 internationally. The passcode is 10189773. The webcast will be available at www.fatbrands.com under the “Investors” section and will be archived on the site shortly after the call has concluded.

About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands

FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Smokey Bones, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses and franchises and owns approximately 2,300 units worldwide. For more information, please visit www.fatbrands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the future financial and operating results of the Company, the timing and performance of new store openings, our ability to conduct future accretive acquisitions and our pipeline of new store locations. Forward- looking statements generally use words such as “expect,” “foresee,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” “should,” “estimate,” “will,” “plans,” “forecast,” and similar expressions, and reflect our expectations concerning the future. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our current expectations and from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Non-GAAP Measures (Unaudited)

This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss) income.

EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. We use the term EBITDA, as opposed to income from operations, as it is widely used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. We believe that EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of expenses that do not relate to business performance. EBITDA is not a measure of our financial performance or liquidity that is determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and should not be considered as an alternative to net loss as a measure of financial performance or cash flows from operations as measures of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA (as defined above), excluding expenses related to acquisitions, refranchising loss, impairment charges, and certain non-recurring or non-cash items that the Company does not believe directly reflect its core operations and may not be indicative of the Company’s recurring business operations.

Adjusted net (loss) income is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net (loss) income is defined as net (loss) income plus the impact of adjustments and the tax effects of such adjustments. Adjusted net (loss) income is presented because we believe it helps convey supplemental information to investors regarding our performance, excluding the impact of special items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters to expected results in future quarters. Adjusted net (loss) income as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies, and our presentation of adjusted net loss should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by excluded or unusual items. Our management uses this non-GAAP financial measure to analyze changes in our underlying business from quarter to quarter based on comparable financial results.

Reconciliations of net loss presented in accordance with GAAP to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss are set forth in the tables below.

Investor Relations:

ICR
Michelle Michalski
ir-fatbrands@icrinc.com
646-277-1224

Media Relations:

Erin Mandzik emandzik@fatbrands.com 860-212-6509

FAT Brands Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations

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Release – MustGrow Receives Idaho Registration and Organic Approval for TerraSanteᵀᴹ Biofertility Product

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  • MustGrow has received the Idaho State Department of Agriculture approval to commence sales of TerraSanteTM, an organic biofertility product, in Idaho.
  • Mustard-derived TerraSanteTM focuses on  soil and soil microbiome health, nutrient/water use efficiencies, and plant yields.

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 31, 2024 – MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV:MGRO) (OTC:MGROF) (FRA:0C0) (the “Company” or “MustGrow”) is pleased to announce receipt of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture registration approval for its mustard plant-based TerraSanteTM, an organic biofertility product.  The Idaho organic certification is included under MustGrow’s existing Organic OMRI Listed® certifications in Oregon and Washington State.

Potatoes are Idaho’s top crop with a total value of production of US$1.3 billion in 2023, up from US$1.2 billion in 2022.  Idaho had 330,000 potato acres in 2023, up 12% from 2022.(1)

Idaho ranked #1 in the U.S. in five different agriculture commodities in 2021: potatoes, barley, alfalfa hay, peppermint oil and food trout. The state also ranked #2 in the U.S. in 2021 in sugar beets and hops; #4 in dry onions, spring wheat, and lentils, and #5 in dry edible beans, corn silage, and dry edible peas. According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Idaho’s total agricultural crop production in 2021 was US$3.3 billion. Prior to 2021, the total value of Idaho agriculture production had increased for four consecutive years.(2)

TerraSanteTM for Soil and Ecological Health

MustGrow’s soil amendment and biofertility development programs focus on soil and soil microbiome health, nutrient and water use efficiencies, and plant yields.  Soil is a farmer’s most valuable asset, and MustGrow’s mustard plant-based technologies are being developed with the intention to improve not only the health of the soil, but also the surrounding ecological environment.

As an organic biofertilizer in soluble mixable form, TerraSanteTM contains nutritious plant proteins and carbohydrates that feed the soil and soil microbes, potentially improving beneficial microbial activity and ensuring long-term sustainable soil health. These targeted micro-communities have been shown to work to improve nutrient availability, which can potentially increase plant vigor and yields, while reducing plant stress. TerraSanteTM has the potential to improve crop nutrient uptake and, hence, overall crop performance. There are no artificial additives or preservatives used during its manufacturing.

To learn more about TerraSanteTM, visit www.mustgrow.ca.

In May 2024, MustGrow announced receipt of the California Department of Food Agriculture registration approval for its organic biofertility product TerraSanteTM, and also organic certification from California’s Organic Input Material (OIM) Program, a specific California requirement beyond MustGrow’s existing Organic OMRI Listed® certifications in Oregon and Washington State. MustGrow’s California registration and organic certification is a key pillar in the commercialization strategy with BioAg Product Strategies.  In addition to Idaho, and recently-awarded California, Oregon and Washington State, MustGrow expects to continue its efforts towards further state-level registrations in other pertinent U.S. states.

Sources:
(1) https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/publications/reports/financialcondition2023.pdf?la=en#:~:text=Hay%2C%20silage%2C%20feed%20grains%2C,as%20feed%20for%20Idaho%20livestock.&text=2023%2C%20livestock%20cash%20receipts%20are,by%20more%20than%20%241.6%20billion.&text=from%202022’s%20record%20high%20of%20%244.2%20billion.&text=estimated%20at%20%24153%20million%2C%20a%20decrease%20of%2022%25%20from%202022.
(2) Idaho ranks No. 1 in five ag commodities | Idaho Farm Bureau (idahofb.org)

About MustGrow

MustGrow is an agriculture biotech company developing organic biocontrol and biofertility products by harnessing the natural defense mechanism and organic materials of the mustard plant to sustainably protect the global food supply and help farmers feed the world.  MustGrow and its leading global partners — Bayer, Janssen PMP (pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson), Sumitomo Corporation, and Univar Solutions’ NexusBioAg — are developing mustard-based organic solutions for applications in biocontrol to potentially replace harmful synthetic chemicals in preplant soil treatment and weed control, to postharvest disease control and food preservation.  Bayer has a commercial agreement to develop and commercialize MustGrow’s biocontrol soil applications in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.  Concurrently, with new formulations derived from food-grade mustard, the Company is pursuing the adoption and use of its Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI Listed®) and California’s Organic Input Material (OIM) Program registered biofertility product, TerraSanteTM, in key U.S. states including California.  Over 150 independent tests have been completed, validating MustGrow’s safe and effective approach to crop and food protection and yield enhancements.  Pending regulatory approval, MustGrow’s patented liquid technologies could be applied through injection, standard drip or spray equipment, improving functionality and performance features.  MustGrow has approximately 51.6 million basic common shares issued and outstanding and 54.1 million shares fully diluted.  For further details, please visit www.mustgrow.ca.

Contact Information

Corey Giasson
Director & CEO
Phone: +1-306-668-2652
info@mustgrow.ca

MustGrow Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this news release constitute “forward-looking statements” which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect the results, performance or achievements of MustGrow.

Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “occur” or “be achieved”.  Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements MustGrow makes regarding: the size of the market opportunity, the outcome of the Company’s promotional activities, whether MustGrow’s organic biofertility product will complement the Company’s existing biocontrol programs in preplant soil fumigation, postharvest food preservation, and bioherbicide; the application of MustGrow’s biofungicide, and the efficacy of MustGrow’s technology.  Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of MustGrow to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, MustGrow.   as well as those risks described in more detail in MustGrow’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other continuous disclosure documents filed by MustGrow with the applicable securities regulatory authorities which are available at www.sedar.com.  Readers are referred to such documents for more detailed information about MustGrow, which is subject to the qualifications, assumptions and notes set forth therein.

This release does not constitute an offer for sale of, nor a solicitation for offers to buy, any securities in the United States.

Neither the TSXV, nor their Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV), nor the OTC Markets has approved the contents of this release or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

© 2024 MustGrow Biologics Corp. All rights reserved.

Release – Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corporation Schedules Announcement of 2024 Second Quarter Results

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HOUSTON, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) today announced that it will release the financial results for its three and six months ended June 30, 2024 on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. C.D.T. A conference call with the Company will be held the same day at 9:00 a.m. C.D.T.

Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by using the link below. Participants who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call. Pre-registration may be completed at any time up to the call start time.

To pre-register, go to https://register.vevent.com/register/BI42711de8d7e8491e97341de99dae6b10

The live call and replay can also be heard at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ffnisqsp or on the Company’s website, www.gldd.com, under Events on the Investor Relations page. A copy of the press release will be available on the Company’s website.

The Company
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 134-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

For further information contact:
Tina Baginskis
Director, Investor Relations
630-574-3024