Allowed Patent Claims Cover the Synergistic Combination of Gedeptin® Therapy with Radiation As a Targeted Approach for Solid Tumors
Atlanta, GA – May 7, 2025 – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against solid tumors and infectious diseases, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance related to U.S. patent application 17/502,101 entitled “Enhanced Therapeutic Usage of a Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase or Nucleoside Hydrolase Prodrug”. The allowed claims further strengthen GeoVax’s intellectual property position in the oncology space.
The allowed claims describe a method for treating solid tumors—including glioblastoma, breast, prostate, head and neck, glioma, and lung cancers—through the direct intratumoral administration of an adenoviral vector encoding purine nucleoside phosphorylase (Ad/PNP), followed by local administration of the prodrug fludarabine phosphate (F-araAMP), and subsequent radiation therapy. This triple-combination strategy is designed to generate local, targeted cytotoxic activity within the tumor microenvironment while minimizing systemic toxicity.
The allowed patent joins the growing Gedeptin intellectual property portfolio, which was exclusively licensed to GeoVax through a prior agreement with PNP Therapeutics, Inc. and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)/Southern Research. Under the agreement, GeoVax has assumed all licensing rights and IP prosecution responsibilities for the Gedeptin platform.
David Dodd, Chairman and CEO of GeoVax, commented, “This allowed patent underscores the clinical and commercial promise of our Gedeptin platform and demonstrates our commitment to expanding therapeutic options for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers. While the claims do not directly mirror our ongoing clinical programs, they establish a critical foundation for future directions, including potential integration with advanced delivery systems for tumors that are challenging to access.”
Dodd continued, “The USPTO’s recognition of this therapeutic method further validates our approach and underscores the growing value of our wholly owned, co-owned, and in-licensed intellectual property estate, now standing at over 135 granted or pending patent applications spread across 23 distinct patent families”.
Having successfully completed a Phase 1/2a study, as monotherapy in advanced head and Neck cancer patients, Gedeptin is scheduled to begin a Phase 2 trial in combination with an Immune Check Inhibitor (ICI) for patients with first recurrence of head and neck cancer. The newly allowed claims provide further protection as GeoVax explores expanded applications, including novel device-based delivery approaches in potential partnership with interventional oncology companies.
About Gedeptin
Gedeptin is a viral-vectored gene therapy that employs a non-replicating adenoviral vector encoding the E. coli enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP). When injected directly into a tumor and followed by systemic administration of the prodrug fludarabine phosphate, PNP enzymatically converts the prodrug into a cytotoxic metabolite (fluoroadenine), resulting in selective killing of tumor cells by disrupting RNA and protein synthesis.
This tumor-targeted approach offers several key advantages:
Localized cytotoxicity with reduced systemic side effects,
Potential synergy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs),
Applicability across multiple solid tumor types, particularly those accessible for intratumoral injection.
Gedeptin will soon be evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with first recurrence of head and neck cancer in combination with an approved ICI. It has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. FDA for intratumoral treatment of oral and pharyngeal cancers.
About GeoVax
GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel vaccines against infectious diseases and therapies for solid tumor cancers. The Company’s lead clinical program is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, being evaluated as (1) a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, (2) a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and (3) a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. In oncology the lead clinical program is evaluating a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, having recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. The Company is also developing GEO-MVA, a vaccine targeting Mpox and smallpox. GeoVax has a strong IP portfolio in support of its technologies and product candidates, holding worldwide rights for its technologies and products. For more information about the current status of our clinical trials and other updates, visit our website: www.geovax.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding GeoVax’s business plans. The words “believe,” “look forward to,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax is able to obtain acceptable results from ongoing or future clinical trials of its investigational products, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines can provoke the desired responses, and those products or vaccines can be used effectively, GeoVax’s viral vector technology adequately amplifies immune responses to cancer antigens, GeoVax can develop and manufacture its immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax’s vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax’s immuno-oncology products and preventative vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax’s products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control.
Further information on our risk factors is contained in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K that we have filed and will file with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, May 7, 2025 – Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business process solutions and services company, today announced its first quarter 2025 financial results.
Cliff Skelton, Conduent President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “Conduent had a good start to 2025, especially amidst the broad uncertainty in the macro-economic landscape. Our results are in line with internal expectations and consistent with our 2025 outlook with respect to Adjusted Revenue, and
Adjusted EBITDA margins exceeded expectations. New business signings and our Net ARR Activity Metric, both signals of future growth, improved on a year-over-year basis. Operating cash flow comparison was negatively influenced by several one-time events in 2024 which when normalized, was better versus Q1 2024. Fortunately, while macro-economic and geopolitical environments affect everyone, most of our business segments are somewhat insulated from trade and government efficiency challenges, and in some cases, may benefit from opportunities. Our portfolio rationalization efforts are being reinvigorated with additional opportunities and are on track toward achieving more than $1B in deployable capital. Finally, we remain confident in achieving our previously stated 2025 exit rate targets we outlined two years ago.”
Key Financial Q1 2025 Results
($ in millions, except margin and per share data)
Q1 2025
Q1 2024
CurrentQuarterY/Y B/(W)
Revenue
$751
$921
(18.5)%
Adjusted Revenue(1)
$751
$821
(8.5)%
GAAP Net Income (Loss)
$(51)
$99
n/m
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$37
$36
2.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)
4.9%
4.4%
50 bps
GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
$(56)
$127
n/m
GAAP Diluted EPS
$(0.33)
$0.46
n/m
Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)
$(0.13)
$(0.09)
(44.4)%
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
$(58)
$(37)
(56.8)%
Adjusted Free Cash Flow(1)
$(74)
$(60)
(23.3)%
Performance Commentary
Conduent’s liquidity position at the end of the quarter remained strong with $293 million of cash and our $550 million revolving credit facility largely undrawn.
Pre-tax income (loss) for the first quarter of 2025 was $(56) million versus $127 million in the prior year period. This decrease is primarily driven by the gain on the transfer of the BenefitWallet portfolio in the prior year period.
Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $37 million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 4.9% both increased versus the prior year period and were ahead of our expectations.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, while down year-over-year, are significantly better in Q1 2025 versus Q1 2024 when adjusting for the positive impacts of the tax refund and contributions from divested assets in the prior year period.
Additional Q1 2025 Performance Highlights
Conduent achieved several milestones in technology-led solutions, operational excellence and helping organizations achieve operating efficiencies:
As part of its efficiency and cost reduction initiatives, selected by a leading global logistics company to expand its digital customer experience based on proven outcomes, building on a trusted relationship spanning more than three decades;
Played an integral role in implementing a Congestion Relief Zone in New York City, the first of its kind in the United States, by facilitating the toll transactions and payment processing, helping to reduce traffic and improve air quality for the New York Metropolitan Area;
Launched fraud prevention tool that leverages traditional rules-based AI combined with GenAI to help prevent account take-over fraud in government benefits, initially being used in production for our payment card solutions to prevent fraud;
Awarded a contract by NJ TRANSIT to install state-of-the-art 3D fare gates at two New Jersey stations to modernize and enhance its fare collections and infrastructure;
Launched Conni, an innovative GenAI virtual assistant, designed to strengthen quality of inquiry results and improve customer experience across Conduent platforms for companies and government agencies;
Announced the selections by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Republic of Ireland’s Health Service Executive to deploy the company’s Maven system;
Announced a $92 million contract by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services to operate, manage and modernize the state’s MMIS;
For the fourth time, a leading healthcare provider recognized the Company’s for quality, ensuring efficient and effective call handling and delivering top performance through the use of analytics and insights; and
Secured a contract with the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) to implement a new transit fare collection system that enables interoperability across all transit options in the city of Lima and allows for new forms of payments including EMV and digital wallets.
FY 2025 Outlook(3)
FY 2024 Actuals
FY 2025 Outlook(3)
Adj. Revenue(1)
$3,176M
$3,100M – $3,250M
Adj. EBITDA(1) / Adj. EBITDA Margin(1)
$124M / 3.9%
4.5% – 5.5%
(1) Refer to Appendix for definition and complete non-GAAP reconciliations of Adjusted Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. (2) Refer to Appendix for definition. (3) Refer to Appendix for additional information regarding non-GAAP outlook.
Conference Call
Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast on May 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The call will be available by live audio webcast along with the news release and online presentation slides at https://investor.conduent.com/.
The conference call will also be available by calling 877-407-4019 toll-free. If requested, the conference ID for this call is 13752430.
The international dial-in is 1-201-689-8337. The international conference ID is also 13752430.
A recording of the conference call will be available by calling 1-877-660-6853 three hours after the conference call concludes. The replay ID is 13752430.
The telephone recording will be available until May 20, 2025.
About Conduent
Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 53,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling approximately 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing over 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We have reported our financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP). In addition, we have discussed our financial results using non-GAAP measures. We believe these non-GAAP measures allow investors to better understand the trends in our business and to better understand and compare our results. Accordingly, we believe it is necessary to adjust several reported amounts, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to exclude the effects of certain items as well as their related tax effects. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional means of analyzing the results of the current period against the corresponding prior period. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable U.S. GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our management regularly uses our non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. Providing such nonGAAP financial measures to investors allows for a further level of transparency as to how management reviews and evaluates our business results and trends. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Compensation of our executives is based in part on the performance of our business based on certain of these non-GAAP measures. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section attached to this release for a discussion of these non-GAAP measures and their reconciliation to the reported U.S. GAAP measures.
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Important factors and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: government appropriations and termination rights contained in our government contracts, the competitiveness of the markets in which we operate and our ability to renew commercial and government contracts, including contracts awarded through competitive bidding processes; our ability to recover capital and other investments in connection with our contracts; our reliance on third-party providers; risk and impact of geopolitical events and increasing geopolitical tensions (such as the war in the Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East), macroeconomic conditions, natural disasters and other factors in a particular country or region on our workforce, customers and vendors; our ability to deliver on our contractual obligations properly and on time; changes in interest in outsourced business process services; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; our ability to estimate the scope of work or the costs of performance in our contracts; the loss of key senior management and our ability to attract and retain necessary technical personnel and qualified subcontractors; our failure to develop new service offerings and protect our intellectual property rights; our ability to modernize our information technology infrastructure and consolidate data centers; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations; utilization of our stock repurchase program; risks related to our use of artificial intelligence; the failure to comply with laws relating to individually identifiable information and personal health information; the failure to comply with laws relating to processing certain financial transactions, including payment card transactions and debit or credit card transactions; breaches of our information systems or security systems or any service interruptions; risks related to hacking or other cybersecurity threats to our data systems, information systems and network infrastructure and other service interruptions, including relating to the cyber event that took place in January 2025, including Conduent’s investigation of such incident and mitigation and remediation efforts, the nature and extent of such incident, the potential disruption to our business or operations, the potential impact on Conduent’s reputation, and Conduent’s assessments of the likely financial and operational impacts of such incident; our ability to comply with data security standards; developments in various contingent liabilities that are not reflected on our balance sheet, including those arising as a result of being involved in a variety of claims, lawsuits, investigations and proceedings; risks related to recently completed divestitures including (i) the transfer of the Company’s BenefitWallet’s health savings account, medical savings account and flexible spending account portfolio, (ii) the sale of the Company’s Curbside Management and Public Safety Solutions businesses and (iii) the sale of the Company’s Casualty Claims Solutions business, including but not limited to the Company’s ability to realize the benefits anticipated from such transactions, unexpected costs, liabilities or delays in connection with such transactions, and the significant transaction costs associated with such transactions; risk and impact of potential goodwill and other asset impairments; our significant indebtedness and the terms of such indebtedness; our failure to obtain or maintain a satisfactory credit rating and financial performance; our ability to obtain adequate pricing for our services and to improve our cost structure; our ability to collect our receivables, including those for unbilled services; a decline in revenues from, or a loss of, or a reduction in business from or failure of significant clients; fluctuations in our non-recurring revenue; increases in the cost of voice and data services or significant interruptions in such services; our ability to receive dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries; and other factors that are set forth in the “Risk Factors” section, the “Legal Proceedings” section, the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section and other sections in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements made by us in this release speak only as of the date on which they are made. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law.
First Quarter Revenue of $1.7 Billion with GAAP EPS of $(0.97); Adjusted EPS of $1.06
GAAP Operating Loss of $32 Million; Net Loss of $29 Million; Operating Cash Flow of $57 Million
Adjusted EBITDA of $76 Million; Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $45 Million
Announced Key Supplier Partnerships in Hospitality Industry Enhancing Foundation for Growth
Announced New B2B Customers During Quarter
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 7, 2025– The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025.
Consolidated (in millions, except per share amounts)
1Q25
1Q24
Selected GAAP and Non-GAAP measures:
Sales
$1,699
$1,869
Sales change from prior year period
(9)%
Operating income (loss)
$(32)
$41
Adjusted operating income (1)
$54
$66
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
$(29)
$31
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$(0.97)
$0.83
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (1)
$32
$50
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (fully diluted) (1)
$1.06
$1.31
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$76
$91
Operating Cash Flow from continuing operations
$57
$44
Free Cash Flow (2)
$36
$13
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (3)
$45
$17
First Quarter 2025 Summary(1)(3)
Total reported sales of $1.7 billion, down 9% versus the prior year period on a reported basis. The decrease in reported sales is largely related to lower sales in its Office Depot Division, primarily due to 46 fewer retail locations in service compared to the previous year and reduced retail and online consumer traffic, as well as lower sales in its ODP Business Solutions Division
GAAP operating loss of $32 million and net loss from continuing operations of $29 million, or $(0.97) per diluted share, versus GAAP operating income of $41 million and net income from continuing operations of $31 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the prior year period. GAAP operating results in the first quarter of 2025 included $86 million of charges of which $48 million is related to the Company’s Optimize for Growth restructuring plan
Adjusted operating income of $54 million, compared to $66 million in the first quarter of 2024; adjusted EBITDA of $76 million, compared to $91 million in the first quarter of 2024
Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $32 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.06, versus $50 million or $1.31, respectively, in the prior year period
Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $57 million and adjusted free cash flow of $45 million, versus $44 million and $17 million, respectively, in the prior year period
$653 million of total available liquidity including $185 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter end
“We are off to a better start to the year, with our overall performance reflecting positive momentum and improving trends in the first quarter,” said Gerry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of The ODP Corporation. “We delivered solid operational results as we continued to maintain laser focus on the core business, resulting in EBITDA improving sequentially and free cash flow increasing meaningfully over last year. Our consumer division was a key contributor, driving stronger top-line trends, achieving sequential margin improvements, and continuing to deliver solid cash flow.”
“In our B2B distribution business, while the market remained soft, we’re making significant strides beneath the surface. We’ve recently secured some of the most meaningful new business contracts in our history, including our recently announced agreement with CoreTrust, and the pace of customer onboarding is beginning to accelerate, positioning us to drive stronger monthly performance trends.”
“Additionally, we’re making significant underlying progress on our efforts to serve the hospitality industry, including forging key supplier relationships, preparing our inventory and sales force, and actively engaging with potential new customers. Through our recently announced partnership with a leading hospitality management company, we’re laying the foundation to serve the over 15,000 members within this buying group, and we are having positive discussions with other major industry participants. We believe our progress has us on track to begin driving more meaningful results in the hospitality segment beginning in the second half of this year.”
“In our supply chain business, Veyer continued to deliver exceptional results, achieving over 85% revenue growth from third-party customers and adding significant new accounts to its portfolio.”
“Overall, while there is still substantial work ahead, we are encouraged by the progress we’re making,” added Smith. “We’re also closely monitoring the tariff environment, and while we are not immune to shifts in policy, we have taken actions to help mitigate potential impacts. As we move forward, we remain focused on executing the foundational strategies required to drive success and are confident in our ability to capitalize on the opportunities before us, positioning ODP for sustained, profitable growth in the future. And considering our strong balance sheet, valuable asset base, supply chain and distribution capabilities, and cash flow profile, we believe ODP offers a unique and compelling value proposition for shareholders.”
Consolidated Results
Reported (GAAP) Results Total reported sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $1.7 billion, a decrease of 9% compared with the same period last year, driven primarily by lower sales in both its consumer and business-to-business (“B2B”) divisions. Lower sales in its consumer division, Office Depot, was primarily due to lower retail and online consumer traffic as well as 46 fewer stores in service compared to last year related to planned store closures. Sales at ODP Business Solutions Division were lower compared to last year, largely due to lower demand related to reduced spending, macroeconomic conditions, fewer customers, and severe weather challenges. Meanwhile, Veyer continued to provide strong logistics support for the ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot Divisions on lower internal sales volume, and continued to execute across its growth strategy, delivering supply chain and procurement solutions to third-party customers and driving increases in external revenue.
The Company reported GAAP operating loss of $32 million in the first quarter of 2025, down compared to GAAP operating income of $41 million in the prior year period. Operating results in the first quarter of 2025 included $86 million of charges primarily related to $48 million in restructuring expenses associated with the Optimize for Growth restructuring plan, and $28 million in non-cash asset impairments of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets associated with the Company’s retail store locations. Additionally, the Company incurred $2 million related to the impairment of operating lease ROU assets associated with the Company’s supply chain facilities, $5 million related to impairment of software, and $3 million related to the impairment of fixed assets. Net loss from continuing operations was $29 million, or $(0.97) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025, down compared to net income from continuing operations of $31 million, or $0.83 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results(1) Adjusted results for the first quarter of 2025 exclude charges and credits totaling $86 million as described above and the associated tax impacts.
First quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $76 million compared to $91 million in the prior year period. This included adjusted depreciation and amortization of $25 million in both the first quarter of 2025 and 2024
First quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $54 million, down compared to $66 million in the first quarter of 2024
First quarter 2025 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $32 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $50 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 19% on a per share basis
Division Results
ODP Business Solutions Division Leading B2B distribution solutions provider serving small, medium and enterprise level companies with an annual trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.5 billion.
Reported sales were $852 million in the first quarter of 2025, down 8% compared to the same period last year. The decrease in sales was related primarily to weaker macroeconomic conditions causing a more cautious business spending environment, lower demand, fewer customers, and severe weather impacts. Severe weather impacts are estimated to account for 80 basis points of the decline in sales
Total adjacency category sales, including cleaning and breakroom, furniture, technology, and copy and print, were 44% of total ODP Business Solutions’ sales
Executed initiatives to convert strong pipeline of potential new business in traditional office supply segments and implemented several initiatives to regain top-line traction, including progress on initiating service for one of the largest contracts in Company history, and winning key new business including its agreement with CoreTrust — a 3,500+ business member purchasing collective serving major industries in manufacturing, retail, hospitality and finance
Made significant progress on establishing presence in new industry segments. Since becoming a key supplier and distribution partner for one of the leading hospitality management companies that includes over 15,000 addressable members, ODP Business Solutions signed agreements with major suppliers in the hospitality industry, including Sobel Westex for premium linens and towels, and Hunter Amenities for a wide range of hotel and guest amenities including liquid beauty products, soaps, dry goods and more. The Company is also engaging in discussions with other major market participants and is making significant progress on its service launch in the $16 billion hospitality industry and expects these efforts to begin to contribute more meaningfully beginning in the second half of the year
Made progress on customer onboarding efforts and expect revenue generation from recent new business wins to ramp up in future quarters
Operating income was $21 million in the first quarter of 2025, down compared to $31 million in the same period last year on a reported basis. EBITDA was $27 million, or 3% on a percentage of sales basis
Office Depot Division Leading provider of retail consumer and small business products and services distributed via Office Depot and OfficeMax retail locations and eCommerce presence.
Reported sales were $838 million in the first quarter of 2025, down 11% compared to the prior year reflecting an improvement over recent prior quarterly trends, as targeted profitable sales strategies gained traction. Overall sales were impacted by 46 fewer retail locations in service associated with planned store closures, as well as lower demand relative to last year in the majority of our product categories, and lower online sales, partially offset by higher average order volumes and the impact of targeted sales promotions. The Company closed 12 retail stores in the quarter and had 857 stores at quarter end. Sales were down 5% on a comparable store basis, representing a meaningful improvement over the 10% decrease in the prior year period
Store and online traffic were lower year over year due to macroeconomic factors causing continued weak consumer activity. Targeted sales promotions resulted in higher average order volumes and sales per shopper, strengthening top-line results and margins
Operating income was $45 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of $50 million during the same period last year on a reported basis, driven primarily by the flow through impact from lower sales. On a percentage of sales, operating income remained flat compared to the same period last year
Veyer Division Nationwide supply chain, distribution, procurement and global sourcing operation supporting Office Depot and ODP Business Solutions, as well as third-party customers. Veyer’s assets and capabilities include 8 million square feet of infrastructure through a network of distribution centers, cross-docks, and other facilities throughout the United States; a global sourcing presence in Asia; a large private fleet of vehicles; and business next-day delivery capabilities to 98.5% of U.S. population.
In the first quarter of 2025, Veyer provided support for its internal customers, ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, as well as its third-party customers, generating reported sales of $1.2 billion
Reported operating income was $8 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of $9 million in the prior year period driven by the flow through impact of lower sales to internal customers, partially offset by services to third-party customers
Executed supply chain services for one of the world’s largest social media-focused e-commerce companies to deliver warehousing and fulfillment services for their online sales. Focused on converting strong pipeline of new business and adding key new customers to its portfolio
In the first quarter of 2025, sales generated from third-party customers increased by 89% compared to the same period last year, resulting in sales of $17 million. EBITDA generated from third-party customers was $3 million in the quarter, flat with the prior year period
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 29, 2025, ODP had total available liquidity of $653 million, consisting of $185 million in cash and cash equivalents and $468 million of available credit under the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement. Total debt was $262 million.
For the first quarter of 2025, cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations increased to $57 million, which included $10 million in restructuring spend, compared to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations of $44 million in the first quarter of the prior year, which included $4 million in restructuring spend. The year-over-year increase in operating cash flow is primarily related to operational discipline including strong cash conversion, as well as prudent working capital management helping to offset the impact of lower sales.
Capital expenditures were $21 million in the first quarter of 2025 versus $31 million in the prior year period, as the Company continued to prioritize capital investments towards B2B growth opportunities supporting its supply chain operations, distribution network, and digital capabilities. Adjusted Free Cash Flow(3) was $45 million in the first quarter of 2025, up compared to $17 million in the prior year period.
“Our team’s unwavering commitment to operational discipline drove a significant improvement in cash conversion, resulting in $45 million in adjusted free cash flow for the quarter—a 165% increase compared to the same period last year,” said Adam Haggard, co-CFO of The ODP Corporation. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on prioritizing capital allocation to strategically invest in our core business. This approach positions us to capture opportunities in both our traditional business segments and emerging higher-growth industries, such as hospitality, positioning ODP to pursue sustainable growth and long-term value creation.”
Hospitality Industry Progress
In the first quarter of 2025, ODP Business Solutions announced a strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest hotel management organizations, becoming a preferred provider for Operating Supplies & Equipment (“OS&E”). This agreement positions ODP as a reliable distribution partner, supporting the recurring in-room hotel supply needs of its over 15,000 members. By ensuring seamless operations, efficient room resets, and exceptional guest experiences, this partnership underscores ODP’s evolution beyond office supplies and highlights its ability to deliver tailored solutions to businesses in the hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent sectors.
Building on this momentum, ODP Business Solutions has established key agreements with leading suppliers in the hospitality industry, including Sobel Westex and Hunter Amenities, providing access to high quality products to allow ODP to better serve the hospitality industry. Sobel Westex, a global leader in hospitality and retail textiles, will provide to ODP premium products such as pillows, plush terry towels, high-quality linens, blankets, pool towels, and spa-like robes—creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere for guests. Similarly, Hunter Amenities, a pioneer in personal care and hospitality manufacturing for over four decades, will offer to ODP its portfolio of high-end personal care products, elevating guest experiences.
“We are making significant progress in expanding our presence in the hospitality industry,” said Gerry Smith, CEO of The ODP Corporation. “By building critical relationships with top-tier suppliers, procuring in-demand inventory, and engaging with additional key market participants, we are laying the foundation for meaningful growth in the future. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and expect these efforts to begin contributing more meaningfully to our results starting in the second half of 2025.”
“Optimize for Growth” B2B Revenue Acceleration Plan
The Company made progress on its “Optimize for Growth” restructuring plan. This initiative focuses on capitalizing on ODP’s core strengths — including its supply chain and procurement expertise, robust distribution network, and strong B2B customer base — to accelerate growth in the B2B distribution and third-party logistics (3PL) market segments, while reducing retail exposure and associated liabilities. The plan strategically realigns the Company’s organizational structure, product offerings, and go-to-market strategies to target high-growth opportunities in the B2B market, while also expanding into new enterprise segments, including hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent sectors.
As part of the plan, ODP is prioritizing investments in resources and infrastructure critical to its growth in the B2B sector, while reducing fixed costs associated with retail operations, including store and distribution center leases. Concurrently, the Company has suspended growth investments in its consumer business as it continues to optimize its retail store footprint. Despite reduced retail growth investments, ODP remains firmly committed to supporting and providing an exceptional service experience at its active retail locations, ensuring that customers continue to receive the top-tier care they expect.
In connection with this plan in the first quarter of 2025, the Company recognized $48 million of restructuring expense primarily related to severance costs and the closure of 9 retail stores. In total for multi-year life of the plan, the Company expects to incur costs in the range of $185 million to $230 million, which we anticipate will generate approximately $380 million in EBITDA improvement and generate over $1.3 billion in total value over the multi-year life of the plan.
The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors on May 7, 2025, at 9:00 am Eastern Time, which will be accessible to the media and the general public. To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event.
(1)
As presented throughout this release, adjusted results represent non-GAAP financial measures and exclude charges or credits not indicative of core operations and the tax effect of these items, which may include but not be limited to merger integration, restructuring, acquisition costs, and asset impairments. Reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
(2)
As used in this release, Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures and changes in restricted cash. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
(3)
As used in this release, Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding cash charges associated with the Company’s restructuring programs, and related expenses. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
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There can be no assurances that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct, and therefore investors and stakeholders should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, highly competitive office products market and failure to differentiate the Company from other office supply resellers or respond to decline in general office supplies sales or to shifting consumer demands; competitive pressures on the Company’s sales and pricing; the risk that the Company is unable to transform the business into a service-driven, B2B platform or that such a strategy will not result in the benefits anticipated; the risk that the Company will not be able to achieve the expected benefits of its strategic plans, including charges and benefits related to Optimize for Growth, Project Core and other strategic restructurings or initiatives; the risk that the Company may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions due to unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, expenses, indebtedness and the unanticipated loss of key customers or the inability to achieve expected revenues, synergies, cost savings or financial performance; failure to effectively manage the Company’s real estate portfolio; loss of business with government entities, purchasing consortiums, and sole- or limited- source distribution arrangements; failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, including employees in stores, service centers, distribution centers, field and corporate offices and executive management, and the inability to keep supply of skills and resources in balance with customer demand; failure to execute effective advertising efforts and maintain the Company’s reputation and brand at a high level; disruptions in computer systems, including delivery of technology services; breach of information technology systems affecting reputation, business partner and customer relationships and operations and resulting in high costs and lost revenue; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or terms with the suppliers, third-party vendors and business partners; disruption of global sourcing activities, evolving foreign trade policy (including tariffs imposed on certain foreign made goods); exclusive Office Depot branded products are subject to additional product, supply chain and legal risks; product safety and quality concerns of manufacturers’ branded products and services and Office Depot private branded products; covenants in the credit facility; general disruption in the credit markets; incurrence of significant impairment charges; retained responsibility for liabilities of acquired companies; fluctuation in quarterly operating results due to seasonality of the Company’s business; changes in tax laws in jurisdictions where the Company operates; increases in wage and benefit costs and changes in labor regulations; changes in the regulatory environment, legal compliance risks and violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other worldwide anti-bribery laws; volatility in the Company’s common stock price; changes in or the elimination of the payment of cash dividends on Company common stock; macroeconomic conditions such as higher interest rates and future declines in business or consumer spending; increases in fuel and other commodity prices and the cost of material, energy and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; unexpected claims, charges, litigation, dispute resolutions or settlement expenses; catastrophic events, including the impact of weather events on the Company’s business; the discouragement of lawsuits by shareholders against the Company and its directors and officers as a result of the exclusive forum selection of the Court of Chancery, the federal district court for the District of Delaware or other Delaware state courts by the Company as the sole and exclusive forum for such lawsuits; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors and shareholders should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 7, 2025– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO”), a leading provider of contracted support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and reentry centers, as well as enhanced in-custody rehabilitation, post-release support, and electronic monitoring programs, reported today its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
Total revenues of $604.6 million
Net Income of $19.6 million
Net Income Attributable to GEO of $0.14 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA of $99.8 million
For the first quarter 2025, we reported net income attributable to GEO of $19.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to GEO of $22.7 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2024. We reported total revenues for the first quarter 2025 of $604.6 million compared to $605.7 million for the first quarter 2024. We reported first quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $99.8 million, compared to $117.6 million for the first quarter 2024.
Our first quarter of 2025 results reflect an increase of approximately $5 million in general and administrative expenses compared to the first quarter of 2024, which was partly the result of the previously announced reorganization of our management team in anticipation of future growth projects and related operational activity during 2025. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, our first quarter 2025 results also reflect approximately $6 million in higher payroll taxes, which are front loaded in the first quarter of each year.
George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “We are pleased with the progress we have made towards meeting our growth and capital allocation objectives. During the first quarter of 2025, we announced two important contract awards for the reactivation of two company-owned facilities totaling 2,800 beds and representing in excess of $130 million in annualized revenues. We believe we have an unprecedented opportunity to assist the federal government in meeting its expanded immigration enforcement priorities. We have taken several important steps to be prepared to meet that opportunity, including making a significant investment commitment of $70 million to strengthen our capabilities to deliver expanded detention capacity, secure transportation, and electronic monitoring services to ICE and the federal government. We also recently completed a reorganization of our senior management team to oversee the operational execution of this expected future growth activity.”
“As a result of these steps, our financial guidance for 2025 reflects a tale of two halves of the year. The first half of the year is expected to be impacted by higher overhead and operating expenses as well as increased capital expenditures to position our company for future growth, which is expected to begin to layer in during the second half of 2025 and normalize in 2026. We also remain focused on reducing our net debt, deleveraging our balance sheet, and positioning our company to explore opportunities to return capital to shareholders in the future. In 2025, we expect to reduce our total net debt by approximately $150 million to $175 million, bringing our total net debt to approximately $1.54 billion,” Zoley added.
Financial Guidance
Today, we updated our initial financial guidance for 2025. Consistent with our long-standing practice, our updated guidance does not include the impact of any new contract awards that have not been previously announced.
The first half of 2025 reflects higher overhead and operating expenses as well as higher capital expenditures to position our company for anticipated future revenue growth without corresponding revenues, with growth beginning to layer in during the second half of 2025.
For the full year 2025, we expect Net Income Attributable to GEO to be in a range of $0.77 to $0.89 per diluted share, on revenues of approximately $2.53 billion and based on an effective tax rate of approximately 27 percent, inclusive of known discrete items. We expect our full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $465 million and $490 million.
For the second quarter of 2025, we expect Net Income Attributable to GEO to be in a range of $0.15 to $0.17 per diluted share, on quarterly revenues of $615 million to $625 million. We expect our second quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $110 million and $114 million.
While our guidance does not include an assumption for new contract awards that have not been previously announced, we anticipate several opportunities to materialize during the year with additional contracts awards expected to be announced during the second quarter of 2025. As we progress through the year and these growth opportunities materialize, we will continue to adjust our financial guidance accordingly.
We expect total Capital Expenditures for the full year 2025 to be between $120 million and $135 million, including the impact of the $70 million investment we announced in December of 2024 to strengthen our capabilities to deliver expanded detention capacity, secure transportation, and electronic monitoring services to ICE and the federal government.
Recent Developments
On February 27, 2025, we announced a 15-year contract with ICE to provide support services for the establishment of a federal immigration processing center at the company-owned, 1,000-bed Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, New Jersey. GEO’s support services include the exclusive use of the Delaney Hall Facility by ICE, along with security, maintenance, and food services, as well as access to recreational amenities, medical care, and legal counsel. The new support services contract is expected to generate in excess of $60 million in annualized revenues for GEO in the first full year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s company-owned Secure Services facilities.
On March 10, 2025, we announced a contract modification of the current intergovernmental service agreement for the GEO-owned, 1,328-bed Karnes ICE Processing Center in Karnes City, Texas to transition the Karnes ICE Processing Center from housing single adults to housing mixed populations. Subsequently, ICE decided to continue to house single adults at the Karnes ICE Processing Center based on an assessment of the agency’s current needs.
On March 20, 2025, we announced a contract with ICE for the immediate activation of a federal immigration processing center at the GEO-owned, 1,800-bed North Lake Facility in Baldwin, Michigan. GEO and ICE expect to finalize a multi-year contract for GEO to provide support services for ICE at the North Lake Facility that would be expected to generate in excess of $70 million in annualized revenues in the first full year of operations, with margins consistent with GEO’s company-owned Secure Services facilities. GEO’s support services are expected to include the exclusive use of the North Lake Facility by ICE, along with security, maintenance, and food services, as well as access to recreational amenities, medical care, and legal counsel.
Balance Sheet
At the end of the first quarter of 2025, our net debt totaled approximately $1.68 billion, and our net leverage was approximately 3.78 times Adjusted EBITDA. We ended the first quarter of 2025 with approximately $65 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $235 million in total available liquidity.
Conference Call Information
We have scheduled a conference call and webcast for today at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) to discuss our first quarter 2025 financial results as well as our outlook. The call-in number for the U.S. is 1-877-250-1553 and the international call-in number is 1-412-542-4145. In addition, a live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed on the Webcasts section under the News, Events and Reports tab of GEO’s investor relations webpage at investors.geogroup.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for one year. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through May 14, 2025, at 1-877-344-7529 (U.S.) and 1-412-317-0088 (International). The participant passcode for the telephonic replay is 7721870.
About The GEO Group
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 98 facilities totaling approximately 77,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.
Reconciliation Tables and Supplemental Information
GEO has made available Supplemental Information which contains reconciliation tables of Net Income Attributable to GEO to Adjusted Net Income, and Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, along with supplemental financial and operational information on GEO’s business and other important operating metrics. The reconciliation tables are also presented herein. Please see the section below titled “Note to Reconciliation Tables and Supplemental Disclosure – Important Information on GEO’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for information on how GEO defines these supplemental Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciles them to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. GEO’s Reconciliation Tables can be found herein and in GEO’s Supplemental Information available on GEO’s investor webpage at investors.geogroup.com.
Note to Reconciliation Tables and Supplemental Disclosure – Important Information on GEO’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that are presented as supplemental disclosures. GEO has presented herein certain forward-looking statements about GEO’s future financial performance that include non-GAAP financial measures, including Net Debt, Net Leverage, and Adjusted EBITDA. The determination of the amounts that are included or excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures is a matter of management judgment and depends upon, among other factors, the nature of the underlying expense or income amounts recognized in a given period.
While we have provided a high level reconciliation for the guidance ranges for full year 2025, we are unable to present a more detailed quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because management cannot reliably predict all of the necessary components of such GAAP measures. The quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures will be provided for completed annual and quarterly periods, as applicable, calculated in a consistent manner with the quantitative reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures previously reported for completed annual and quarterly periods.
Net Debt is defined as gross principal debt less cash from restricted subsidiaries. Net Leverage is defined as Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
EBITDA is defined as net income adjusted by adding provisions for income tax, interest expense, net of interest income, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted for net loss attributable to non-controlling interests, stock-based compensation expenses, pre-tax, start-up expenses, pre-tax, transaction fees, pre-tax, ATM equity program expenses, pre-tax, close-out expenses, pre-tax, other non-cash revenue and expenses, pre-tax, and certain other adjustments as defined from time to time.
Given the nature of our business as a real estate owner and operator, we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are helpful to investors as measures of our operational performance because they provide an indication of our ability to incur and service debt, to satisfy general operating expenses, to make capital expenditures, and to fund other cash needs or reinvest cash into our business.
We believe that by removing the impact of our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and excluding certain non-cash charges, amounts spent on interest and taxes, and certain other charges that are highly variable from year to year, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide our investors with performance measures that reflect the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, per diem rates and operating costs, providing a perspective not immediately apparent from net income.
The adjustments we make to derive the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA exclude items which may cause short-term fluctuations in income from continuing operations and which we do not consider to be the fundamental attributes or primary drivers of our business plan and they do not affect our overall long-term operating performance.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide disclosure on the same basis as that used by our management and provide consistency in our financial reporting, facilitate internal and external comparisons of our historical operating performance and our business units and provide continuity to investors for comparability purposes.
Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income attributable to GEO adjusted for certain items which by their nature are not comparable from period to period or that tend to obscure GEO’s actual operating performance, including for the periods presented loss on the extinguishment of debt, pre-tax, start-up expenses, pre-tax, transaction fees, pre-tax, ATM equity program expenses, pre-tax, close-out expenses, pre-tax, and tax effect of adjustments to net income attributable to GEO.
Safe-Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future performance of GEO that involve risks and uncertainties that could materially and adversely affect actual results, including statements regarding GEO’s financial guidance for second quarter and the full year of 2025, statements regarding GEO’s focus on reducing net debt, deleveraging its balance sheet, positioning itself to explore options to return capital to shareholders in the future, making investments to strengthen GEO’s capabilities and deliver expanded detention capacity, secure transportation, and electronic monitoring services, pursuing unprecedented future growth opportunities and significant operational activity, and the upside this could have on GEO’s future financial results and financial guidance, and GEO’s ability to scale up the delivery of diversified services to support the future needs of its government agency partners. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the negative of such words and similar expressions. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to: (1) GEO’s ability to meet its financial guidance for second quarter and full year 2025 given the various risks to which its business is exposed; (2) GEO’s ability to deleverage and repay, refinance or otherwise address its debt maturities in an amount and on terms commercially acceptable to GEO, and on the timeline it expects or at all; (3) GEO’s ability to identify and successfully complete any potential sales of company-owned assets and businesses or potential acquisitions of assets or businesses on commercially advantageous terms on a timely basis, or at all; (4) changes in federal and state government policy, orders, directives, legislation and regulations that affect public-private partnerships with respect to secure, correctional and detention facilities, processing centers and reentry centers; (5) changes in federal immigration policy; (6) public and political opposition to the use of public-private partnerships with respect to secure correctional and detention facilities, processing centers and reentry centers; (7) any continuing impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on GEO and GEO’s ability to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19; (8) GEO’s ability to sustain or improve company-wide occupancy rates at its facilities; (9) fluctuations in GEO’s operating results, including as a result of contract activations, contract terminations, contract renegotiations, changes in occupancy levels and increases in GEO’s operating costs; (10) general economic and market conditions, including changes to governmental budgets and its impact on new contract terms, contract renewals, renegotiations, per diem rates, fixed payment provisions, and occupancy levels; (11) GEO’s ability to address inflationary pressures related to labor related expenses and other operating costs; (12) GEO’s ability to timely open facilities as planned, profitably manage such facilities and successfully integrate such facilities into GEO’s operations without substantial costs; (13) GEO’s ability to win management contracts for which it has submitted proposals and to retain existing management contracts; (14) risks associated with GEO’s ability to control operating costs associated with contract start-ups; (15) GEO’s ability to successfully pursue growth opportunities and continue to create shareholder value; (16) GEO’s ability to obtain financing or access the capital markets in the future on acceptable terms or at all; and (17) other factors contained in GEO’s Securities and Exchange Commission periodic filings, including its Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports, many of which are difficult to predict and outside of GEO’s control.
Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.
Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Favorable content updates. The company recently announced favorable developments that highlight the execution of its strategic initiatives to diversify revenue and drive player engagement. Notably, in April, the company released two new titles under its independent publishing label, Wandering Wizard, and provided new content in Ark: Survival Ascended (ASA) and Bellwright.
Driving player engagement. In April, the company released Eggcellent Adventure on ASA, an Easter themed seasonal event, and launched the Extinction map on Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition. As a reminder, ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition was released in December and gained over 2 million users during the month. In our view, the new content releases are illustrative of its strategic initiatives to enhance player engagement.
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Mixed Q1 results. The company reported Q1 revenue of $8.2 million, below our estimate of $10.5 million, and adj. EBITDA loss of $3.0 million, which was in line with our estimate of a loss of $3.1 million. Notably, the variance in revenue was attributed to softness in the company’s sell-side business, which is still recovering from the defamatory article that was released in 2024. Sell-side revenue trends improved from Q4 when taking into account the seasonality strong quarter and influx of $700,000 in Political advertising.
Segment results. The company reported Q1 Buy-side revenue of $6.1 million, an increase of 6.1% over the prior year period and in line with our estimate of $6.5 million. While Sell-side revenue of $2.0 million was lower than our $4.0 million estimate, the segment should improve volume in the second half of the year, which should provide a meaningful step up in revenue.
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First quarter financial results. FreightCar America reported net income of $1.604 million or $0.05 per share compared to our estimate of $1.223 million or $0.03 per share. The variances to our estimates were largely revenue and margin driven. As expected, revenue and rail car deliveries declined to $96.3 million and 710, respectively, compared to $161.1 million and 1,223 during the first quarter of 2024. Our estimates were $82.5 million and 700. During the quarter, a portion of RAIL’s railcar production capacity was utilized for custom fabrications by its Aftermarket segment. Management expected lower deliveries to be reflected in first quarter revenues. Gross profit and margin improved to $14.4 million and 14.9%, respectively, compared to $11.4 million and 7.1% during the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $7.3 million compared to $6.1 million during the first quarter of 2024. RAIL generated free cash flow of $12.5 million and ended the quarter with $54.1 million in cash.
No Change to 2025 corporate guidance. Railcar deliveries are expected to be in the range of 4,500 to 4,900, revenue is expected to be in the range of $530 million to $595 million, and adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $43 to $49 million. Compared to 2024, railcar deliveries, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA are expected to increase 7.7%, 0.6%, and 7.0%, respectively, at the midpoints of guidance.
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation 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 131-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.
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Exceptional Quarter. Driven by strong project performance and high utilization, as all active dredges were operational, Great Lakes generated exceptional operating results in the quarter, significantly exceeding our, and consensus, estimates. While, planned drydockings will impact future quarters, the $1+ billion backlog and strong operating environment bode well for the Company.
1Q25 Results. Revenue of $242.9 million in 1Q25 was up 22.3% from $198.7 million in 1Q24, and above our $215.5 million estimate. Gross margin improved to 28.6% from 22.9% last year and our 21.1% estimate. Adjusted EBITDA was $60.1 million versus $42.9 million in 1Q24 and our $39.5 million estimate. Net income for 1Q25 totaled $33.4 million, or $0.49/sh, up from $21.0 million and $0.31/sh last year. We had an estimated net income of $17 million or $0.25/sh.
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Performance Continues to Struggle. First quarter revenue declined 12.7% to $169.8 million from $194.6 million during the same prior year period. The revenue outperformed our estimate of $160.0 million. Operating income and adjusted operating income of $1.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, decreased by $3.1 million and $4.2 million. Net loss totaled $3.1 million, or $0.09/share, and adjusted net loss totaled $2.6 million, or $0.08/share. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $5.8 million from $9.7 million.
Continued Headwinds. 2025 continues the trends of last year, with challenging global construction and agricultural end markets and lower customer demand across all segments. Furthermore, the recent policy changes and subsequent economic environment have temporarily driven further market confusion. ACT Research projects 2025 North American Class 8 truck production levels to be around 255,000 units compared to 333,372 in 2024, while the Construction and Agriculture markets are projected to be down 5-15% in 2025.
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U.S. oil production is approaching a turning point, according to Diamondback Energy CEO Travis Stice. In a letter to shareholders this week, Stice warned that domestic output has likely peaked and will begin to decline in the coming months, citing falling crude prices and slowing industry activity as key factors.
“U.S. onshore oil production has likely peaked and will begin to decline this quarter,” Stice wrote. “We are at a tipping point for U.S. oil production at current commodity prices.”
The warning comes as U.S. crude prices have dropped roughly 17% this year, weighed down by fears of a global economic slowdown tied to President Donald Trump’s renewed tariffs and an aggressive supply push from OPEC+ producers. Prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude briefly surged 4% on Tuesday to $59.56 per barrel amid expectations that U.S. supply will tighten.
Stice emphasized that adjusted for inflation, oil is now cheaper than it has been in nearly every quarter since 2004—excluding the pandemic collapse in 2020. That pricing reality, he said, is forcing producers to slash spending and slow operations, threatening broader economic impacts.
Diamondback, a major producer in the Permian Basin and one of the largest independent oil companies in the U.S., has already reduced its capital spending by $400 million for the year. The company now plans to drill between 385 to 435 wells and complete 475 to 550, while maintaining reduced rig and crew levels.
“We’ve dropped three rigs and one completion crew, and expect to stay at those levels for most of Q3,” Stice said.
The U.S. shale boom of the last 15 years helped make the country the world’s top fossil fuel producer, outpacing even Saudi Arabia and Russia. That shift reshaped the U.S. economy, reduced reliance on foreign energy, and strengthened national security. But Stice now warns that this progress is at risk.
“Today’s prices, volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty have put this progress in jeopardy,” he said.
Fracking activity is already falling sharply. The number of completion crews is down 15% nationwide and 20% in the Permian Basin since January, Stice said. Oil-directed drilling rigs are expected to drop nearly 10% by the end of Q2, with further declines projected in the third quarter.
Adding to the pressure are rising costs tied to tariffs. Stice said Trump’s steel tariffs have added around $40 million annually to Diamondback’s expenses, raising well costs by about 1%. While some of this impact may be offset by operational efficiencies, the CEO warned that sustaining current output levels at lower prices may no longer be financially viable.
Stice likened the situation to approaching a red light while driving: “We are taking our foot off the accelerator. If the light turns green, we’ll hit the gas again—but we’re prepared to brake if needed.”
As the U.S. energy sector confronts an increasingly uncertain landscape, the prospect of declining domestic production is no longer just a possibility—it’s becoming a reality.
First quarter sales of $170 million, EPS of $(0.09), Adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million Significantly improved free cash flow enables further debt paydown Updates guidance for full year 2025
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
During the quarter, the Company completed a strategic reorganization of its operations into three segments: Global Seating, Global Electrical Systems, and Trim Systems and Components. The results and comparisons presented below reflect continuing operations unless otherwise noted.
First Quarter 2025 Highlights(Results from Continuing Operations; compared with prior year, where comparisons are noted)
Revenues of $169.8 million, down 12.7%, primarily due to softening in global Construction and Agriculture markets and North America Class 8 truck demand.
Operating income of $1.4 million, adjusted operating income of $2.1 million, down compared to operating income of $4.5 million and adjusted operating income of $6.3 million. The decrease in operating income was driven primarily by lower sales volumes offset by reductions in SG&A expense.
Net loss from continuing operations of $3.1 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share and adjusted net loss of $2.6 million, or $(0.08) per diluted share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $1.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share and adjusted net income of $2.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million, down 40.2%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.4%, down from 5.0%.
Free cash flow of $11.2 million, up $17.7 million, due to better working capital management. Net debt decreased $11.7 million compared to the year end 2024 level.
Gross margin expansion of 250 basis points versus Q4 2024 due to operational efficiency improvements and conclusion of one-time cost drivers from 2024.
James Ray, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our first quarter results demonstrate sequential improvement in margins and free cash flow. Cash generation and debt paydown remain key priorities for CVG, as we look to build on our strong free cash performance in the first quarter through further margin improvement, working capital reduction, and reduced capital expenditures. We are beginning to see the benefits of efforts made in 2024, including strategic divestments of non-core businesses, to transform CVG. These divestitures, as well as our priority on improving operational efficiency, have allowed us to streamline operations, lower our cost structure, and drive cash generation to pay down debt. Despite industry-wide and global macroeconomic headwinds, we are prioritizing strong execution from the top down within CVG focused on cost mitigation, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.”
Mr. Ray continued, “The actions we took last year position us well for the future. Change management is always difficult, and I would personally like to thank the entire CVG team for their efforts throughout the process. I would like to thank Bob Griffin, our current Chairman, for his contributions to CVG’s strategic goals and priorities over the years. I am also excited to continue working with Bill Johnson, a current board member who is expected to become the Chairman of the Board following Mr. Griffin’s retirement, effective May 15, 2025. While we acknowledge the current macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical environment, the transformation undertaken in 2024 makes CVG a lower cost, more nimble company, better positioned to navigate these challenges. We are committed to execution, delivery, and driving operational efficiency, while managing the potential impact of trade policy.”
Andy Cheung, Chief Financial Officer, added, “We are encouraged by the quarter-over-quarter improvement in our financial performance, as we start to see the benefits of our strategic portfolio realignment and operational efficiency efforts. However, given the economic environment and policy concerns, we are adjusting our outlook to reflect current market conditions. Our focused portfolio, now more closely aligned with our customers through our re-segmentation, positions us for improved value capture as end markets recover.”
First Quarter Financial Results from Continuing Operations (amounts in millions except per share data and percentages)
Consolidated Results from Continuing Operations
First Quarter 2025 Results
First quarter 2025 revenues were $169.8 million, compared to $194.6 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 12.7%. The overall decrease in revenues was due to lower sales as a result of a softening in customer demand across all segments.
Operating income in the first quarter 2025 was $1.4 million compared to $4.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating income was attributable to the impact of lower sales volumes. First quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $2.1 million, compared to $6.3 million in the prior year period.
Interest associated with debt and other expenses was $2.5 million and $2.2 million for the first quarter 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Net loss from continuing operations was $3.1 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share, for the first quarter 2025 compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the prior year period. First quarter 2025 adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $2.6 million, or $(0.08) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $2.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share.
On March 31, 2025, the Company had $32.4 million of outstanding borrowings on its U.S. revolving credit facility and no outstanding borrowings on its China credit facility, $20.2 million of cash and $102.5 million of availability from the credit facilities (subject to covenant limitations), resulting in total liquidity of $122.7 million.
First Quarter 2025 Segment Results
Global Seating Segment
Revenues were $73.4 million compared to $80.8 million for the prior year period, a decrease of 9.1%, due to lower sales volume as a result of decreased customer demand.
Operating income was $2.7 million, compared $2.8 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 3.0%, primarily attributable to lower sales volume and increased freight costs. First quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $2.7 million compared to $2.8 million in the prior year period.
Global Electrical Systems Segment
Revenues were $50.5 million compared to $58.7 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 14.1%, primarily as a result of decreased customer demand.
Operating loss was $0.3 million compared to operating income of $0.4 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to lower sales volumes and unfavorable foreign exchange impacts. First quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $0.2 million compared to $1.5 million in the prior year period.
Trim Systems and Components Segment
Revenues were $45.9 million compared to $55.1 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 16.6%, primarily as a result of decreased customer demand.
Operating income was $1.5 million compared to $4.2 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 63.5%. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to lower sales volume and increased freight costs. First quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $1.6 million compared to $4.7 million in the prior year period.
Outlook
CVG updated the Company’s outlook for the full year 2025, based on current market conditions:
This outlook reflects, among others, current industry forecasts for North America Class 8 truck builds. According to ACT Research, 2025 North American Class 8 truck production levels are expected to be at 255,000 units. The 2024 actual Class 8 truck builds according to the ACT Research was 332,372 units.
Construction and Agriculture end markets are projected to decline approximately 5-15% in 2025. However, we expect the contribution from new business wins outside of Construction and Agriculture end markets in Electrical Systems to soften this decline.
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 Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Management intends to reference the Q1 2025 Earnings Call Presentation during the conference call. To participate, dial (800) 549-8228 using conference code 57416. International participants dial (289) 819-1520 using conference code 57416.
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 (888) 660-6264 using access code 57416#.
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
CVG is a global provider of systems, assemblies and components to the global commercial vehicle market and the electric vehicle market. 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.
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Enhanced Buy-Side Revenue Demonstrating Business Segment Growth as Orange 142 Scales
19% Reduction in Operating Expenses Compared with 1Q24 Driven by Strategic Cost Saving Initiatives
Entered New Strategic Partnerships to Diversify and Expand Addressable Market
HOUSTON, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) (“Direct Digital Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC (“Colossus SSP”) and Orange 142, LLC (“Orange 142”), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Mark D. Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As we begin to move through 2025, we are focused on continuing to scale our buy-side solution while simultaneously rebuilding our sell-side business. During the first quarter, which is historically our weakest quarter, we recognized consolidated revenue of $8.2 million, supported primarily by buy-side revenue of $6.1 million which was up 6% compared to the prior year. Sequentially, first quarter sell-side revenue of $2.0 million is relatively comparable to fourth quarter 2024 sell-side revenue of $2.7 million, an encouraging trend given that (1) fourth quarter is typically the strongest quarter for the sell-side business based on seasonality and (2) our 2024 fourth quarter included $0.7 million of political spend. In the first quarter of 2025, we saw the continued impact of the disruption of our sell-side business in 2024, however, we are pleased by the ongoing commitment of our agency, brand and publisher partners to resume or increase activity with the Company once direct connections are fully integrated in the second half of 2025, and we are working diligently to restore this segment to previous levels.
“Our focus in 2025 is on driving growth and value for our shareholders,” Mr. Walker continued. “We’ve launched several initiatives to drive our progress, including revenue optimization efforts to diversify our revenue base and cost saving initiatives to drive reductions in operating expenses and enhance operational efficiencies. In the first quarter of 2025, we reduced operating expenses by nearly $1.5 million, or approximately 19% when compared to the first quarter of 2024. We continue to evaluate the optimal personnel and cost structure for our business.
“At the business unit level, the unification of our two buy side divisions into Orange 142 has allowed us to better service the small to mid-sized partners who represent a significant growth opportunity for our business. Moreover, our Colossus Connections, launched in the third quarter of 2024 to accelerate direct integration efforts with leading demand-side platforms, is progressing well, and as previously reported, we signed up two of the leading marketplace partners and we recently added two additional mid-tier partners who are near completion with integration. We expect to see the impact of these new partners on our revenues in the second half of 2025 once integration has been completed,” Mr. Walker stated.
“With our current visibility, we maintain our current revenue guidance of $90 million to $110 million for the full fiscal year of 2025 supported by growth across both our buy-side and sell-side segments. There is still a great deal of work to be done in a challenging and uncertain time, but we believe that we are well positioned with a revitalized model, prudent cost management strategies, and strong demand for our products and services to drive growth and value as we navigate the business back to profitability,” Mr. Walker concluded.
Keith Smith, President, commented, “We remain focused on strategically recalibrating and enhancing our business model to capitalize on new opportunities and meet the demands of our diverse partners. We faced significant challenges in 2024, and we are now emerging as a stronger, more nimble business intent on continuing to scale and expand our offerings. From a liquidity perspective, we continue to explore strategic opportunities to support key growth initiatives and drive long term value for our shareholders.”
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
Processed approximately 188 billion average monthly impressions through the sell-side advertising segment.
Sell-side advertisers increased 13% compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Sell-side media properties of 24,000 average per month in the first quarter of 2025 decreased 8% compared to the first quarter of 2024, increased 20% over the same period in 2023, and decreased 15% sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Buy-side advertising segment served over 220 customers in the first quarter of 2025.
Buy-side advertising revenue for the first quarter of 2025 included $1.2 million from customers in new verticals.
Continued to consider strategic opportunities to support key growth initiatives and drive long term value for shareholders.
First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Revenue of $8.2 million decreased 63% compared to $22.3 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Sell-side advertising segment revenue of $2.0 million decreased 88% compared to $16.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in sell-side advertising revenue was primarily related to a decrease in impression inventory when compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Buy-side advertising segment revenue of $6.1 million increased 6% compared to $5.8 million in the same period of 2024.
Gross profit was $2.4 million, or 29% of revenue, compared to $5.0 million, or 22% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2024.
Operating expenses of $6.3 million decreased $1.5 million, or 19%, compared with $7.8 million in the same period of 2024. The reduction in operating expenses was primarily driven by decreased payroll costs related to the Company’s internal reorganization and cost saving measures to lower certain ongoing expenses.
Operating loss was $3.9 million, compared to operating loss of $2.8 million in the prior year period.
Net loss was $5.9 million compared to net loss of $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA1 loss was $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2024.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $1.8 million compared to $1.4 million as of December 31, 2024.
Financial Outlook
Based on current visibility and subject to general market factors, the Company is maintaining its full year guidance of $90 million to $110 million for full year 2025. This target is based on the expectation of consolidated revenue growth compared to full year 2024 driven by enhanced buy-side activity through Orange 142 and the ongoing recovery of the Company’s sell-side business rebuilds to historical revenue levels.
Diana Diaz, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Our focus continues to be on optimizing performance, reducing our cost structure, and driving efficiencies as we navigate the business back to profitability. With our visibility today, we believe that we are well positioned to achieve our financial goals for the fiscal year.”
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Direct Digital will host a conference call today, May 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2025 financial results. The live webcast and replay can be accessed at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/. Please access the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot access the webcast, a replay will be available at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/ for a period of twelve months.
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About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) combines cutting-edge sell-side and buy-side advertising solutions, providing data-driven digital media strategies that enhance reach and performance for brands, agencies, and publishers of all sizes. Our sell-side platform, Colossus SSP, offers curated access to premium, growth-oriented media properties throughout the digital ecosystem. On the buy-side, Orange 142 delivers customized, audience-focused digital marketing and advertising solutions that enable mid-market and enterprise companies to achieve measurable results across a range of platforms, including programmatic, search, social, CTV, and influencer marketing. With extensive expertise in high-growth sectors such as Energy, Healthcare, Travel & Tourism, and Financial Services, our teams deliver performance strategies that connect brands with their ideal audiences.
At Direct Digital Holdings, we prioritize personal relationships by humanizing technology, ensuring each client receives dedicated support and tailored digital marketing solutions regardless of company size. This empowers everyone to thrive by generating billions of monthly impressions across display, CTV, in-app, and emerging media channels through advanced targeting, comprehensive data insights, and cross-platform activation. DDH is “Digital advertising built for everyone.”
All-American Wing Chain to Open 10 Locations in Country over Next Three Years
LOS ANGELES, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Buffalo’s Cafe and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces the expansion of Buffalo’s Cafe in France in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the country with the first three units set to open by 2026. To coincide with the new locations, the beloved wing brand is unveiling a fast casual model with a smaller footprint to position itself for greater growth across the globe.
“The launch of a new Buffalo’s Cafe fast casual model in France represents a significant milestone in our growth trajectory of the brand, and opens up the door to additional expansion opportunities,” said Taylor Wiederhorn, Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of FAT Brands. “This announcement also follows Medhi Bella and his team signing a commitment to open 30 Fatburger locations across France—opening a total of 40 locations with FAT Brands. We see a bright future ahead with this partnership as we continue to grow our iconic, all-American brands in the country.”
For 40 years, Buffalo’s Cafe has been known for its authentic Buffalo-style chicken wings, house-made wing sauces and family-friendly environment.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual and polished casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, 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 over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
About Buffalo’s Cafe
Founded in 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, the family-themed casual dining chain, known for its world-famous chicken wings and 18 unique homemade wing sauces, burgers, wraps, steaks, and salads has been serving fresh southwestern themed cuisine for 40 years. Featuring a full bar and table service, Buffalo’s Cafe offers an unparalleled dining experience affording friends and family the flexibility to enjoy an intimate dinner together or to casually catch the next sporting event while enjoying robust menu offerings. Buffalo’s – Where Everyone Is Family™. For more information, visit www.buffalos.com.
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