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IonQ Acquires Capella Space to Build Quantum-Secure Satellite Network

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Key Points:
– IonQ has agreed to acquire Capella Space to accelerate its development of a global quantum key distribution (QKD) network.
– Capella’s radar imaging satellites will help enable space-based secure communication for defense and commercial sectors.
– The acquisition follows IonQ’s broader strategy to dominate quantum networking through vertical integration and space-based infrastructure

Quantum computing firm IonQ is doubling down on its ambitions in secure communication. On Wednesday, the Maryland-based company announced a deal to acquire Capella Space, a satellite imaging firm known for its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, in a move designed to supercharge its push into quantum networking.

The acquisition marks a pivotal moment for IonQ, as it shifts from primarily offering quantum computing solutions to developing a space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network. QKD is seen as essential for enabling unhackable communication channels in a future where classical encryption could be rendered obsolete by quantum computers.

Capella, based in San Francisco, operates four commercial satellites that collect high-resolution X-band SAR imagery, useful for intelligence, disaster response, and maritime surveillance. The company has additional satellite launches planned for this year, which will expand its imaging capabilities and support IonQ’s space-to-space and space-to-ground QKD efforts.

According to IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi, the acquisition will “deepen and accelerate IonQ’s quantum networking leadership” by combining Capella’s satellite infrastructure with IonQ’s quantum technologies. “We have an exceptional opportunity to accelerate our vision for the quantum internet,” he said.

In addition to providing satellite assets, Capella also brings a valuable facility security clearance, enabling closer collaboration with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies—key customers for quantum-secure communications.

The Capella deal is the latest in a string of strategic moves by IonQ. Earlier this year, it acquired Qubitekk, a specialist in quantum networking, and Lightsynq Technologies, a startup founded by former Harvard researchers focused on quantum memory. IonQ has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Intellian Technologies, a satellite hardware manufacturer, to explore integrating quantum networking into future satellite ground systems.

Capella CEO Frank Backes echoed the enthusiasm, saying the integration of Capella’s radar imaging with IonQ’s quantum computing would enhance global defense and commercial missions through “ultra-secure environments.”

The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2025 pending regulatory approval, continues a trend of quantum-tech consolidation as players position themselves to meet anticipated demand for secure communications in both government and private sectors. As cyber threats grow and classical encryption ages, the ability to offer end-to-end quantum-secure channels—especially via space infrastructure—may become a competitive necessity.

IonQ’s aggressive strategy has drawn investor interest, with its stock gaining momentum in recent weeks. As the quantum industry matures, vertical integration—spanning hardware, software, and infrastructure—is becoming increasingly critical.

If successful, IonQ’s vision for a global quantum-secure network could reshape how sensitive data is protected and transmitted across borders, laying the groundwork for a new era of secure, quantum-powered communication.

Tripledot Studios Acquires AppLovin’s Gaming Portfolio in $800M Deal, Ascends to Global Gaming Powerhouse

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Key Points:
– Tripledot Studios acquires AppLovin’s mobile gaming division for $800 million, expanding its global footprint.
– The deal includes 10 studios and popular titles, boosting Tripledot’s daily active users to over 25 million.
– AppLovin receives a 20% equity stake in Tripledot, signaling a strategic shift towards its core adtech business

In a significant move within the mobile gaming industry, London-based Tripledot Studios has announced the acquisition of AppLovin’s mobile gaming division for approximately $800 million. The transaction, structured as a combination of cash and equity, will see AppLovin become a minority shareholder in Tripledot, holding a 20% stake.

This acquisition encompasses 10 studios and a suite of popular titles, including “Wordscapes,” “Project Makeover,” and “Game of War.” With this expansion, Tripledot’s operational scale will increase to 12 studios across 23 cities, serving over 25 million daily active users and generating nearly $2 billion in annual gross revenue.

Founded in 2017, Tripledot Studios has rapidly ascended in the mobile gaming sector, known for hits like “Woodoku” and “Solitaire.com.” The company’s co-founder and CEO, Lior Shiff, emphasized the strategic importance of this deal, stating, “Acquiring AppLovin’s games portfolio is a big step towards achieving our goal of becoming the world’s most successful mobile game studio.”

For AppLovin, this divestiture marks a strategic pivot towards its core competency in advertising technology. The company, which provides software for app monetization and marketing, reported strong first-quarter earnings, with a 40% year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.48 billion. AppLovin’s CEO, Adam Foroughi, acknowledged the company’s shift, noting, “We’ve never been a game developer at heart,” and expressed confidence in Tripledot’s ability to nurture the acquired studios.

The mobile gaming industry has experienced a slowdown following a pandemic-induced surge, with a 6% decline in downloads last year due to market saturation. Despite these challenges, Tripledot has maintained profitability since its second year of operation, leveraging a diversified portfolio and advertising-driven revenue models.

Analysts view this acquisition as a consolidation move that positions Tripledot among the top-tier independent mobile game companies globally. The deal is expected to close by early summer 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Tripledot plans to invest further in artificial intelligence to enhance game development efficiency and user experience.

Trump, UK Strike First Trade Deal Amid Tariff Tensions: Steel, Autos, and Agriculture in Focus

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Key Points:
– The U.S. will reduce tariffs on UK steel and aluminum to 0%, and lower car import duties to 10% for up to 100,000 vehicles annually.
– The UK will eliminate tariffs on U.S. ethanol and expand access for American agricultural products, while maintaining strict food safety standards.
– Both nations will initiate negotiations on a technology partnership focusing on AI, bioengineering, and quantum computing

In a significant development, President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom on May 8, 2025. This marks the first major bilateral pact since the U.S. imposed sweeping tariffs earlier this year, signaling a potential shift in the ongoing global trade tensions.

Key Highlights of the Deal:

  • Tariff Reductions: The agreement includes a reduction of U.S. tariffs on U.K.-made steel from 25% to 0% and on car exports from 27.5% to 10%.
  • Agricultural Access: The U.K. will remove tariffs on U.S. ethanol and provide increased market access for American beef, machinery, and agricultural products.
  • Digital Services: Concessions were made regarding digital service taxes that impact U.S. tech companies, aiming to ease tensions in the technology sector.

Market Reactions:

The announcement had immediate effects on the markets. U.S. stocks experienced an uptick, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both rising by over 1%. Investors viewed the deal as a positive step towards stabilizing trade relations and reducing economic uncertainty.

Unresolved Issues:

Despite the progress, several aspects remain under negotiation. Notably, the U.K. has maintained its food and animal welfare standards, meaning U.S. beef exports will still face regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the reduction in car tariffs applies only to the first 100,000 vehicles imported annually, aligning with current export levels.

Broader Implications:

This deal comes amid a backdrop of global trade tensions, with the U.S. having imposed a 10% baseline tariff on imports from nearly every country, along with higher tariffs on specific sectors like steel, aluminum, and automobiles. The agreement with the U.K. could serve as a template for future negotiations with other trade partners, potentially easing some of the strain caused by recent protectionist measures.

Conclusion:

The U.S.-U.K. trade agreement represents a noteworthy development in international trade relations. While it addresses key sectors and provides a framework for cooperation, the deal’s limited scope and the persistence of certain tariffs indicate that significant challenges remain. As negotiations continue, stakeholders will be closely monitoring how this agreement influences broader trade dynamics and economic policies.

Release – Kelly Reports First-Quarter 2025 Earnings

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TROY, Mich., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2025.  

  • Q1 revenue of $1.16 billion, up 11.5% year-over-year reflecting previously disclosed acquisitions, and up 0.2% on an organic basis
  • Q1 operating earnings of $10.8 million; $22.1 million on an adjusted basis, down 4.3% versus the prior year period
  • Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $34.9 million, up 4.8% versus the prior year; adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 20 basis points (bps) to 3.0%
  • Company expects year-over-year revenue growth of 6.0% to 7.0% in Q2. Also expects Q2 year-over-year adjusted EBITDA margin decline of 20 to 30 bps, with anticipated margin expansion in Q3 and Q4, and for the full year.

“In the first quarter, Kelly delivered organic revenue growth that was in-line with our expectations, and once again outperformed the market. Our performance was driven primarily by continued strength in Education, as well as growing demand for our higher-margin outcome-based solutions within the semiconductor and renewables sectors,” said Peter Quigley, president and chief executive officer. “Through our ongoing focus on efficiency and effectiveness, we are well prepared to navigate this rapidly evolving macroeconomic environment while driving further progress on our specialty growth journey. By staying close with our customers and executing our strategic priorities, Kelly will be well positioned to capitalize when demand rebounds.”

Financial Results for the thirteen-week period ended March 30, 2025:

  • Revenue of $1.16 billion, an 11.5% increase compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024 resulting primarily from the May 2024 acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (“MRP”). Excluding the impact of the MRP acquisition, revenue was up 0.2% on an organic basis, includes approximately 0.8% of revenue decline due to reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors and growth of 6.3% in the Education segment.
  • Operating earnings of $10.8 million, compared to earnings of $26.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings1 were $22.1 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $23.1 million in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $34.9 million, an increase of 4.9% versus the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.0%, a decrease of 20 basis points driven primarily by near-term margin pressure in SET reflecting timing of revenue trends and related expense actions.
  • Earnings per share was $0.16 compared to earnings per share of $0.70 in the first quarter of 2024. On an adjusted basis1, earnings per share were $0.39 in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $0.56 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The year-over-year decline includes $0.15 of increased net interest expense due to an elevated cash balance in the prior year quarter and debt incurred in Q2 2024 in conjunction with the MRP acquisition.

1 Adjusted measures represent non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely related GAAP measure included in this document.

Quarterly Cash Dividend:

Kelly also reported that on May 6, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2025.

In conjunction with its earnings release, Kelly has published a financial presentation and will host a live webcast of a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. ET on May 8 to review the results from the quarter and answer questions. The presentation and a link to the live webcast will be accessible through the Company’s public website on the Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be available within one hour of completion of the event through the same link as the live webcast.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kelly’s financial expectations, are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in this release include, but are not limited to, (i) changing market and economic conditions, (ii) disruption in the labor market and weakened demand for human capital resulting from technological advances, loss of large corporate customers and government contractor requirements, (iii) the impact of laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), (iv) unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, (v) litigation and other legal liabilities (including tax liabilities) in excess of our estimates, (vi) our ability to achieve our business’s anticipated growth strategies, (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition, (viii) damage to our brands, (ix) dependency on first parties for the execution of critical functions, (x) conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, (xi) availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, (xii) cyberattacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, and (xiii) other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and we undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 400,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2024 was $4.3 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

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scott.thomas@kellyservices.com

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Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results and Updated 2025 Capital Budget Post Closing of the Highly Accretive Pembina Asset Acquisition

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CALGARY, AB, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company“) announces its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and an updated 2025 capital budget following the successful completion of the strategic acquisition of Cardium light oil focused assets (the “Acquired Assets“) in the Pembina area of Alberta (the “Acquisition“) from Obsidian Energy Ltd. And certain of its affiliates (collectively “Obsidian“). InPlay’s condensed unaudited interim financial statements and notes, as well as Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 will be available at “www.sedarplus.ca” and on our website at “www.inplayoil.com“. All figures presented herein reflect the Company’s six (6) to one (1) share consolidation, which was effective April 14, 2025. An updated corporate presentation will be available on our website shortly. 

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Achieved average quarterly production of 9,076 boe/d(1) (55% light crude oil and NGLs), a 5% increase over Q1 2024 and ahead of internal forecasts.
  • Generated strong quarterly Adjusted Funds Flow (“AFF”)(2) of $16.8 million ($1.10 per basic share(3)).
  • Returned $4.1 million to shareholders by way of monthly dividends, equating to a 16% yield relative to the current share price. Since November 2022 InPlay has distributed $44 million in dividends including dividends declared to date.
  • Maintained a strong operating income profit margin(3) of 54%.
  • Improved field operating netbacks(3) to $25.71/boe, an increase of 3% compared to Q4 2024.

First quarter results exceeded expectations, driven in part by the outperformance of newly drilled wells at Pembina Cardium Unit #7 (PCU#7). A two well pad delivered average initial production (“IP”) rates of 677 boe/d (75% light oil and NGLs) over the first 30 days and 492 boe/d (66% light oil and NGLs) over the first 60 days, both significantly above expectations. Over the initial two-month period, production from these wells was more than 100% above our type curve. These wells ranked in the top-ten for production rates for all Cardium wells in the basin for the month of March.

Complementing InPlay’s strong operational momentum, Obsidian drilled four (4.0 net) wells on the Acquired Assets in the first quarter. The first two (2.0 net) wells, which started production mid quarter, are outperforming our internal type curve by approximately 50% with average IP rates of 304 boe/d (91% light oil and NGLs) over the first 30 days and 295 boe/d (85% light oil and NGLs) over the first 60 days. The remaining two wells, brought online in the final days of the first quarter, are performing more than 350% above our internal type curve, with average IP rates per well of 887 boe/d (88% light oil and NGLs) over their initial 30 day period.

The Company is very excited about the highly accretive Pembina Acquisition announced February 19, 2025 and had anticipated strong results from the combined assets. The exceptional results from the first quarter drilling program, combined with the outperformance of base production, have driven current field estimated production to approximately 21,500 boe/d (64% light oil and NGLs) significantly exceeding what we had initially forecasted at the announcement of the Acquisition. Given the current volatility in commodity prices, this material outperformance provides the Company with significant flexibility to scale back our capital program, providing “more for less” while maintaining our production forecasts, allowing for more aggressive debt repayment even in a lower pricing environment.

2025 Capital Budget and Associated Guidance

Following the closing of the highly accretive Acquisition on April 7, 2025, InPlay is pleased to provide initial pro forma guidance inclusive of the Acquired Assets. This guidance reflects the exceptional operational performance across the Company’s expanded asset base, while taking into account the current volatile commodity price environment. It also underscores InPlay’s continued commitment to maximizing free cash flow to support ongoing debt reduction, while positioning the Company to support its return to shareholder strategy.

InPlay’s Board has approved an updated capital program of $53 – $60 million for 2025. InPlay plans to drill approximately 5.5 – 7.5 net Extended Reach Horizontal (“ERH”) Cardium wells over the remainder of the year. A significant portion of the remaining 2025 capital budget is expected to be directed toward the Acquired Assets, which (as outlined above) continue to materially outperform internally modelled type curves. Cost efficiencies realized through InPlay’s recent drilling program, combined with the application of InPlay’s drilling and completion techniques to the Acquired Assets, are expected to further enhance well economics. Capital will also be spent tying in certain InPlay assets into the newly acquired facilities, eliminating significant trucking costs, and marks the first step in our synergy cost savings strategy. Due to the outperformance of production across our asset base, InPlay has reduced total capital spending for the remainder of 2025 by approximately 30% (relative to initial expectations) without reducing production estimates.

Key highlights of the updated 2025 capital program include:

  • Production per Share Growth:
    • Forecasted average annual production of 16,000 – 16,800 boe/d(1) (60% – 62% light oil and NGLs), a 15% increase (based on mid-point) in production per weighted average share compared to 2024 despite 30% less capital spending than initially expected, driven by:
      • Lower corporate base decline rate of 24% due to the favorable decline profile of the Acquired Assets;
      • Improved corporate netbacks driven by the higher oil and liquids weighting of the Acquired Assets; and
      • Enhanced capital efficiencies from high graded drilling inventory of the pro forma assets.
  • FAFF Generation and Dividend Sustainability:
    • AFF(2) per weighted average share(4) of $5.00 – $5.35, a 13% increase (based on mid-point) compared to 2024.
    • Free adjusted funds flow (“FAFF”)(3) of $68 – $76 million equating to a 35% – 40% FAFF Yield(3), a 10x increase (based on mid-point) in FAFF per share compared to 2024 despite a 17% year over year reduction in forecasted WTI price.
  • Top Tier Returns:
    • Total return of 50% – 55% after combining FAFF Yield and production per share growth(4), which is expected to be at the high end of our peer group.
  • Debt Reduction:
    • Excess FAFF(3) is planned to be used to reduce debt.
    • Projected year-end Net Debt(2) of $213 – $221 million equating to a $31 – $39 million reduction from closing of the Acquisition.
    • Year-end Net Debt to Q4 2025 annualized EBITDA(3) ratio of 1.1x – 1.3x.

InPlay continues to monitor global trade and commodity dynamics, including United States tariffs on Canada. Capital spending will be weighted towards the back end of the year with drilling expected to resume again in August, providing ample time to finalize capital spending allocation depending on commodity pricing and continued asset performance. As a result of minimal capital spending in the second quarter, InPlay anticipates generating significant FAFF which will be directed to reducing debt. InPlay will remain flexible and will make decisions based on our core strategy of disciplined capital allocation, maintaining financial strength to ensure the long term sustainability of our strategy and return to shareholder program.

Updated 2025 Guidance Summary:

Following closing of the Acquisition, a significant hedging program was undertaken to help provide downside commodity price protection. As further detailed in the hedging summary section in this press release, InPlay has hedged approximately 75% of its net after royalty oil production and 67% of its net after royalty production on a BOE basis for the remainder of 2025. InPlay’s strong hedge book provides insulation to the current commodity price volatility which is highlighted in the sensitivity table below.

With low decline high netback assets, a flexible budget, a resilient balance sheet, and becoming a larger company, InPlay remains well positioned to sustainably navigate future commodity price cycles. Adhering to this disciplined strategy has allowed the Company to navigate previous commodity price cycles including the COVID-19 pandemic price environment.

Financial and Operating Results:

First Quarter 2025 Financial & Operations Overview:

The year has begun with strong momentum as production for the quarter exceeded internal forecasts, largely due to the outperformance of new ERH wells in PCU#7. Three (3.0 net) ERH wells were brought online at the end of February as part of a $13.9 million capital program, inclusive of $1.4 million invested in well optimization initiatives which continues to lower corporate declines. Production averaged 9,076 boe/d(1) (55% light crude oil and NGLs) in the quarter, a 5% increase from 8,605 boe/d(1) in the first quarter of 2024.

Notably, a two well pad drilled in PCU#7 exceeded expectations, delivering average IP rates of 677 boe/d (75% light oil and NGLs) and 492 boe/d (66% light oil and NGLs) per well over their first 30 and 60 days, respectively, which is over 100%  above our internally modeled type curve for these wells.

Obsidian drilled four (4.0 net) wells on the Acquired Assets in the first quarter. The first two (2.0 net) wells, which came on production mid quarter, are outperforming the internal type curve with IP rates averaging 304 boe/d (91% light oil and NGLs) and 295 boe/d (85% light oil and NGLs) over the first 30 and 60 days, respectively (approximately 50% above our internally modelled type curve). The last two wells were brought online in the final days of the quarter and are performing significantly above internal forecasts with IP rates averaging 887 boe/d (88% light oil and NGLs) per well over their first 30 days (more than 350% above our type curve).

AFF for the quarter was $16.8 million. In addition, the Company returned $4.1 million ($0.09 per share) in base dividends to shareholders which equates to a yield of 16% based on the current share price. Net debt at quarter-end totaled $63 million, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio(3) of 0.8x, reflecting a healthy financial position.

On behalf of the entire InPlay team and the Board of Directors, we thank our shareholders for their continued support as we advance our strategy of disciplined growth, returns, and long-term value creation. We are excited to report our progress with respect to the strategic Acquisition.

For further information please contact:

Doug Bartole
President and Chief Executive Officer
InPlay Oil Corp. 
Telephone: (587) 955-0632

Darren Dittmer 
Chief Financial Officer 
InPlay Oil Corp. 
Telephone: (587) 955-0634ipoof4

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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Collaboration Agreement with Abbott (NYSE: ABT) validates the need for new anticoagulation options

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for patients with cardiovascular disease, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided an update on the strategic focus of the company and clinical development of tecarfarin.

“In the first quarter of 2025, Cadrenal continued to build on the momentum we achieved during 2024,” said Quang X. Pham, Chairman & CEO. “The appointment of James Ferguson, M.D., FACC, FAHA, as our Chief Medical Officer positions us for success in reviewing potential assets to add to our portfolio and designing and executing our clinical program for tecarfarin. The finalized Collaboration Agreement with Abbott validates the critical need in the market for a new anticoagulant for patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). And our meeting with the FDA provided additional guidance in the design of a pivotal trial.”

Highlights from the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025, and Other Recent Events:

Leadership Advances

In February 2025, Cadrenal appointed James J. Ferguson, M.D., FACC, FAHA, as Chief Medical Officer to lead the review of business development opportunities to expand the Company’s pipeline and drive the late-stage clinical development of tecarfarin for conditions requiring chronic anticoagulation therapy.

Regulatory Update

In February 2025, Cadrenal met with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Type D meeting. The FDA provided additional guidance on the appropriate design for a Phase 3 tecarfarin trial and welcomed submission of a final study design for review.

Collaboration Agreement with Abbott

In March 2025, we announced a Collaboration Agreement with Abbott (NYSE: ABT) to support our pivotal TECarfarin Anticoagulation and Hemocompatibility with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (TECH-LVAD) trial. Under the agreement, Abbott will share insights from recent HeartMate 3™ clinical trials and will support Cadrenal with trial design, site identification, trial awareness, and HeartMate 3™ expertise.

Operational Milestones

During the quarter, Cadrenal successfully completed the technical transfer and manufacturing of its tecarfarin drug substance (API) from a CDMO site located in Asia to a CDMO site in the United States. This initiative was done to support the company’s clinical and regulatory development strategy for tecarfarin and to improve supply chain security.

Cadrenal also conducted strategic market opportunity research for multiple indications, including patients with left ventricular assist devices. This research indicates that tecarfarin is uniquely positioned to provide clinical value to patients in the rapidly growing LVAD market, which is projected to nearly double by 2032. This research also showed that tecarfarin has the potential to provide clinical benefit in additional high-need cardiovascular, renal, and mechanical heart valve indications, reinforcing tecarfarin’s potential value proposition for patients.

Participation in Key Investor, Medical, and Business Development Conferences

Cadrenal was active during the first quarter in several significant conferences to build corporate visibility and underscore its commitment to advancing innovation in anticoagulation therapy. Investor interactions included participation at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, a Company presentation at the BIO CEO and Investor Conference in New York, and, after the close of the quarter, a Company presentation at the Centri Capital Conference at Nasdaq headquarters in New York. Shortly after the quarter’s close, Cadrenal participated in the 18th National Conference on Anticoagulation Therapy in Washington, D.C.

Strategic Development Collaborations

Cadrenal continues to explore opportunities to add to the Company’s clinical pipeline and collaborate with potential development partners to advance the development of tecarfarin for patients with LVADs and for other indications requiring chronic anticoagulation.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

Research and development expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $1.7 million compared to $0.6 million for the same period in 2024. General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $2.3 million compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2024. Cadrenal reported a net loss of $3.8 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2024.

On March 31, 2025, Cadrenal had cash and cash equivalents of $7.3 million, compared to $10.0 million as of December 31, 2024. The Company had approximately 1.9 million shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2025.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for patients with cardiovascular disease. Cadrenal’s lead investigational product is tecarfarin, a novel oral vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant that addresses unmet needs in anticoagulation therapy. Tecarfarin is a reversible anticoagulant (blood thinner) designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths due to blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation. Although warfarin is widely used off-label for a number of indications, extensive clinical and real-world data have shown it can have significant, serious side effects. With tecarfarin, Cadrenal is advancing an innovative solution to address the unmet needs in anticoagulation therapy, aiming to reduce the clinical complexities of warfarin and capture value in a market with high demand for safer, more manageable treatment options.

Cadrenal is pursuing a pipeline-in-a-product approach with tecarfarin. Tecarfarin received Orphan Drug designation (ODD) for advanced heart failure patients with implanted mechanical circulatory support devices, including Left Ventricular Assisted Devices (LVADs). The Company also received ODD and fast-track status for tecarfarin in end-stage kidney disease and atrial fibrillation (ESKD+AFib).

Cadrenal is opportunistically pursuing business development initiatives with a longer-term focus on creating a pipeline of cardiovascular therapeutics. For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Release – Lucky Strike Entertainment Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2025

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05/08/2025

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier operators of location-based entertainment, today provided financial results for the third quarter of the 2025 Fiscal Year, which ended on March 30, 2025.

Quarter Highlights:

  • Total revenue increased 0.7% to $339.9 million from $337.7 million in the previous year
  • Same Store Revenue decreased 5.6% versus the prior year
  • Net income of $13.3 million versus prior year net income of $23.8 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $117.3 million versus $122.8 million in the prior year
  • From December 30, 2024 through May 8, 2025, we acquired one family entertainment center and one water park. Total locations in operation as of May 8, 2025 is 367
  • Continued progress on Lucky Strike rebrand initiative with 34 current Lucky Strike locations

“In the quarter, our Retail and Leagues businesses remained stable, Food sales grew by high single digits, while our Corporate Events business declined as we navigate a period of corporate austerity. The softness in Corporate Events was most pronounced in tech-aligned markets, with California and Seattle accounting for the majority of the underperformance. We have seen encouraging signs of strength, with the Boston, New Jersey and Miami markets recently posting positive comps.,” said Founder, Chairman, and CEO Thomas Shannon.

“As we head into summer, we are energized by the momentum of our Summer Season Pass program, which will drive increased traffic to our locations. Sales of the pass are already over 200% higher than this time last year, reflecting the consumers’ desire for high-value entertainment in their local markets. We’re also entering the season with three water parks, including our recent acquisition of Shipwreck Island in Panama City Beach, Florida. Together with the contributions from the seven family entertainment centers we acquired this year, we expect to benefit from greater scale during the typically slower summer months.”

“In light of ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, we are maintaining a disciplined approach to expense management and continuing to prioritize only high-return capital investments. Capital expenditures are down 20% year-to-date, and we anticipate this trend will continue into next year,” said Bobby Lavan, Chief Financial Officer.

Share Repurchase and Capital Return Program Update

From December 30, 2024 through May 5, 2025, the Company repurchased 4.5 million shares of Class A common stock for approximately $47 million. The Company has $92 million currently remaining under the share repurchase program.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.055 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The dividend will be payable on June 6, 2025, to stockholders of record on May 23, 2025.

Guidance

Due to increasing economic uncertainty, the Company will not be issuing guidance at this time. We intend to reassess our approach to forward-looking guidance later in the year.

“Although the outlook remains uncertain, we are confident in the Company’s resiliency and our ability to drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives, targeted capital investments, and selective acquisitions,” said Bobby Lavan.

Investor Webcast Information

Listeners may access an investor webcast hosted by Lucky Strike Entertainment. The webcast and results presentation will be accessible at 9:00 AM ET on May 8, 2025 in the Events & Presentations section of the Lucky Strike Entertainment Investor Relations website at https://ir.luckystrikeent.com/overview/default.aspx

About Lucky Strike Entertainment

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

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 locations; 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 5, 2024, 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide investors with information in addition to our results as determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we disclose Revenue Excluding Service Fee Revenue, Total Location Revenue, Same Store Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA as “non-GAAP measures”, which management believes provide useful information to investors because each measure assists both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. Accordingly, management believes that these measurements are useful for comparing general operating performance from period to period, and management relies on these measures for planning and forecasting of future periods. Additionally, these measures allow management to compare our results with those of other companies that have different financing and capital structures. These measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for revenue, net income, or any other operating performance or liquidity measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies. Our fiscal year 2025 guidance measures (other than revenue) are provided on a non-GAAP basis without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because the Company is unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty certain items contained in the GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. Such items include, but are not limited to, acquisition related expenses, share-based compensation and other items not reflective of the Company’s ongoing operations.

Revenue Excluding Service Fee Revenue represents total Revenue less Service Fee Revenue. Total Location Revenue represents total Revenue less Non-Location Related Revenue, Revenue from Closed Locations, and Service Fee Revenue, if applicable. Same Store Revenue represents total Revenue less Non-Location Related Revenue, Revenue from Closed Locations, Service Fee Revenue, if applicable, and Acquired Revenue. Adjusted EBITDA represents Net Income (Loss) before Interest Expense, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, Impairment and Other Charges, Share-based Compensation, EBITDA from Closed Locations, Foreign Currency Exchange Loss (Gain), Asset Disposition Loss (Gain), Transactional and other advisory costs, changes in the value of earnouts, and other.

The Company considers Revenue Excluding Service Fee Revenue as an important financial measure because it provides a financial measure of revenue directly associated with consumer discretionary spending and Total Location Revenue as an important financial measure because it provides a financial measure of revenue directly associated with location operations. The Company also considers Same Store Revenue as an important financial measure because it provides comparable revenue for locations open for the entire duration of both the current and comparable measurement periods.

The Company considers Adjusted EBITDA as an important financial measure because it provides a financial measure of the quality of the Company’s earnings. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, which might limit its usefulness as a comparative measure. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management in addition to and in conjunction with the results presented in accordance with GAAP. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it allows for a more complete analysis of results of operations and assists investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are that Adjusted EBITDA:

  • do not reflect every expenditure, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
  • do not reflect changes in our working capital needs;
  • do not reflect the interest expense, or the amounts necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our outstanding debt;
  • do not reflect income tax (benefit) expense, and because the payment of taxes is part of our operations, tax expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to operate;
  • do not reflect non-cash equity compensation, which will remain a key element of our overall equity based compensation package; and
  • do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations.

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Nicola Mining Inc. (NIM:CA) – Multiple Avenues for Value Creation Supported by Operational Cash Flow

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

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

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Initiating coverage with an Outperform rating. Nicola Mining is a unique junior exploration company because it offers discovery potential through its ownership of its flagship New Craigmont Copper Project, ownership of the Treasure Mountain high-grade silver-lead-zinc mine, a 75% economic interest in the Dominion Creek gold project, along with 100% ownership of the only mill permitted to receive and process material from throughout British Columbia. The company’s Merritt Mill, along with a sand/gravel pit and rock quarry, generates cash flow to support Nicola’s operations and exploration programs, which minimizes the need for dilutive equity issuance.

New Craigmont Copper Project. New Craigmont is in the Quesnel Trough, one of Canada’s most prolific copper belts, and is surrounded by past and present producing copper mines and is adjacent to Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper Mine, the largest copper mine in Canada. New Craigmont derives its name from the historic Craigmont open pit and underground mine that operated on the property from 1961 to 1982. The Craigmont mine produced over 36.75 million tons of ore with an average grade of 1.28% copper, yielding 900 million pounds of copper. The mine ceased operations in 1982 due to low copper prices.


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Conduent (CNDT) – Posts Solid Q1 Results

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

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

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

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Solid results. The company reported Q1 revenue of $751 million, slightly below our estimate of $767 million, illustrated in Figure #1 CNDT Q1 Results. Quarterly adj. EBITDA of $37 million was significantly higher than our estimate of $14 million, driven by better-than-expected operating cost reductions as the company works to remove stranded costs from its 2024 divestitures. 

New business signings. During Q1, new business annual contract values (ACV) increased to $109 million, up 13.5% from $96 million in the prior year period. The total contract value (TCV) of the Q1 new business wins was $280 million, up an impressive 95.8%, year-over-year, indicating that management’s plan to return the organization to organic revenue growth is off to a good start, following a year that was more squarely focused on divestitures and debt reduction. 


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CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) – Exceeds 1Q25 Expectations; Raises Full Year Guidance

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, a network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. We are the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by government agencies in the United States. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for nearly 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good. Learn more at www.corecivic.com.

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

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Exceeds Expectations. Driven by an increase in occupancy to 77%, increased bed utilization, and cost management, CoreCivic exceeded internal expectations as well as our projections. Revenue was $488.6 million, better than our $480.1 million estimate. Adjusted EBITDA was $81 million compared to our $69.1 million estimate. FFO was $0.45/sh versus our $0.35/sh estimate, and EPS was $0.23 compared to our estimate of $0.12. In 1Q24, CoreCivic reported revenue of $500.7 million, adjusted EBITDA of $89.5 million, EPS of $0.08, and adjusted EPS of $0.25. The previous year benefited from contracts that were eventually lost during the year.

More Business. In addition to the 2,400 bed Dilley facility, CoreCivic has received letter agreements from ICE for the potential activation of the 1,033-bed Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas and at the 2,560-bed California City Immigration Processing Center in California City, California. Management anticipates additional contracting activity as 2025 progresses.


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Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) – Post Call Comments

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

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

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

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Promising Signs. Management highlighted the success of the Company’s ongoing efforts to improve cash flow and pay down debt. Compared to Q4 2024, Q1 2025 improved across several important financial metrics, resulting in increased profitability and margin growth due to operational efficiencies from the lower cost structure.

Reorganization. This quarter, the company launched its new segment structure: Global Seating, Global Electrical Systems, and Trim Systems and Components. The revised structure aims to better connect with the end market customer and sharpen the Company’s focus on the business units.


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The ODP Corporation (ODP) – A Step In The Right Direction

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

Office Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies a range of office products and services. It offers merchandise, such as general office supplies, computer supplies, business machines and related supplies, and office furniture through its chain of office supply stores under the Office Depot, Foray, Ativa, Break Escapes, Worklife, and Christopher Lowell brand names. The company also provides graphic design, printing, reproduction, mailing, shipping, and other services through design, print, and ship centers. It has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The company also sells its products and services through direct mail catalogs, contract sales force, Internet sites, and retail stores, through a mix of company-owned operations, joint ventures, licensing and franchise agreements, alliances, and other arrangements. As of December 31, 2008, Office Depot operated 1,267 North American retail division office supply stores and 162 international division retail stores, as well as participated under licensing and merchandise arrangements in 98 stores. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

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

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Q1 Results. Sales for the first quarter were $1.699 billion compared to $1.869 billion last year but were above our expectations of $1.625 billion. Net loss totaled $29 million, or a loss of $0.97/sh, compared to a net income of $15 million, or $0.40/sh, in the prior year. Adjusted EPS was $1.06, which surpassed our estimate of $0.58/sh, but was lower than $1.31 last year. Adjusted EBITDA of $76 million beat our estimate of $59 million and decreased from $91 million last year.

Favorable Developments. The initial hospitality partnership covers approximately 15,000 potential customer locations within a national hotel management group and is expected to provide a foundation for long-term growth in the segment and adjacent industries. Notably, the company is building inventory and hiring experienced sales personnel to support growth. We believe its actions will drive meaningful growth in the hospitality segment, with meaningful contributions in the second half of 2025.


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The GEO Group (GEO) – 1Q25 Results Lag Estimates; but Growth Story Remains Intact

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Thursday, May 08, 2025

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

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

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1Q25 Results. Revenue of $604.9 million, compared to $605.7 million in 1Q24 and our $608 million estimate. Adjusted EBITDA was $99.8 million, down from $117.6 million in 1Q24 and our $114 million estimate. GEO reported net income of $19.6 million, or EPS of $0.14, compared to $22.7 million, or $0.14/sh, in the same period last year.

Ready To Go. GEO remains poised to assist the Federal government in its immigration policies. We have previously discussed a number of new contracts for the Company, and we anticipate additional awards over the remainder of 2025. 


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