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Graham (GHM) – Another Good Quarter

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Graham Corporation designs, manufactures and sells critical equipment for the energy, defense and chemical/petrochemical industries. The Company designs and manufactures custom-engineered ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems. It is a nuclear code accredited fabrication and specialty machining company. It supplies components used inside reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power facilities. Its equipment is found in applications, such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing, pharmaceutical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning. For the defense industry, its equipment is used in nuclear propulsion power systems for the United States Navy. The Company’s products are used in a range of industrial process applications in energy markets, including petroleum refining, defense, chemical and petrochemical processing, power generation/alternative energy and other.

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

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

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Strong Quarter. Driven by continued strength across the diversified product portfolio, Graham delivered another solid quarter to start fiscal 2026. A highlight was the Energy and Process markets with strong growth driven by execution on major commercial projects and robust aftermarket demand, along with increasing momentum in emerging energy segments.

1Q26 Results. Revenue increased 11% to $55.5 million, slightly above our $54 million estimate. Gross margin improved 170 bp to 26.5%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 33% y-o-y to $6.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin up 200 bp to 12.3%. We were at $5.1 million. EPS increased 56% to $0.42 with adjusted EPS up 36% to $0.45. We were at $0.22 and $0.25, respectively.


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FreightCar America (RAIL) – Better Than Expected Second Quarter Financial Results

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

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

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Second quarter financial results. FreightCar America generated adjusted net income of $3.8 million or $0.11 per share, compared to our estimate of $2.0 million or $0.06 per share. Second quarter revenue of $118.6 million exceeded our estimate of $100.6 million. Rail car deliveries were 939 units compared to 1,159 units during the prior year period and our estimate of 850. The year-over-year decline was attributed to a strategic shift in the product mix toward higher-margin rail cars. As a percentage of revenue, second quarter gross margin increased to 15.0% compared to 12.5% during the prior year period and our 12.7% estimate. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $10.0 million compared to our $8.8 million estimate and represented an EBITDA margin of 8.4%.

Updating estimates. We are increasing our 2025 adjusted EBITDA and EPS estimates to $47.3 million and $0.54, respectively, from $45.9 million and $0.47. Our 2026 EBITDA and EPS estimates have increased to $53.2 million and $0.64, respectively, from $48.6 million and $0.53. While our estimates reflect higher gross margin as a percentage of revenue, they also reflect increased sales, general, and administrative expenses.


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Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) – Post Call Commentary

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

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

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

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Positives. There were a number of positives in the quarter, such as the 120 bp sequential improvement in gross margin, strong FCF generation, improved top line performance in Electrical Systems, and higher adjusted operating income in both Seating and Electrical Systems, reflecting benefits from prior restructuring actions.

But End Markets. In spite of the operating successes, CVG’s end markets remain challenged. It appears the much hoped for rebound in the Class 8 truck market will not occur in 2026, with only modest improvement in 2027. Still early days for these types of forecasts, but the Class 8 truck market is still 40% of revenue. And no real change in the Ag and Construction markets, which remain soft.


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Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF) – First Tranche of Financing Closed; Angel Island Added to the Federal Permitting Dashboard

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Wednesday, August 06, 2025

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

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First tranche of LIFE offering closed. Century Lithium recently closed the first tranche of its previously announced the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE) offering of up to 16,666,667 units at a price of C$0.30 per unit for gross proceeds of up to C$5,000,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of C$0.45 for a period of 60 months following the issuance of the units. In the first tranche, Century issued a total of 9,559,833 units for aggregate gross proceeds of C$2,867,950. Certain directors and officers of the company purchased a total of 168,333 units in the initial closing.

Use of net proceeds. Net proceeds from the financing will be used to complete an updated feasibility study for the company’s Angel Island Lithium Project, complete the project’s Plan of Operations, work towards National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and general working capital.


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Release – Superior Group of Companies Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

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  • 08/05/2025

– Total net sales of $144.0 million, up 9% over $131.7 million in prior year second quarter –

– Net income of $1.6 million, up from $0.6 million in prior year second quarter –

– EBITDA of $6.1 million, up 9% over $5.6 million in prior year second quarter –

– Continued to execute on stock repurchase plan –

– Board of Directors approves $0.14 per share quarterly dividend –

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC) (the “Company”), today announced its second quarter 2025 results.

“We were able to grow revenue 9% over the prior year, led by Branded Products sales climbing a very healthy 14%, resulting in strong sequential improvement from the first quarter,” said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer. “We are experiencing modest improvement in client sentiment and we will continue to leverage our diverse sourcing channels and marketing strategies to make the most of market conditions. With our strong balance sheet and cost actions taken during the year, we’re able to navigate changing market conditions, invest for future growth and return capital to shareholders whenever possible. In addition to our consistent dividend, during the quarter we also continued to repurchase shares which we consider a compelling value.”

Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, net sales were $144.0 million, up from second quarter 2024 net sales of $131.7 million. Pretax earnings of $1.8 million were up from $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net earnings of $1.6 million or $0.10 per diluted share were up from net income of $0.6 million or $0.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2024.

Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable August 29, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025.

Share Repurchase Update

The Company allocated $4.0 million to repurchasing approximately 390,000 shares during the second quarter, resulting in $12.3 million remaining under its existing repurchase authorization at quarter end.

2025 Full-Year Outlook

The Company is maintaining its full-year revenue outlook range of $550 million to $575 million.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a webcast and conference call at 5:00 pm Eastern Time today. The live webcast and archived replay can be accessed in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/Presentations. Interested individuals may also join the teleconference by dialing 1-844-861-5505 for U.S. dialers and 1-412-317-6586 for International dialers. The Canadian Toll-Free number is 1-866-605-3852. Please ask to be joined to the Superior Group of Companies call. A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available through August 19, 2025. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 in the United States or 1-412-317-0088 from international locations. Canadian dialers can access the replay at 855-669-9658. Please reference conference number 7254182 for replay access.

The Company’s website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/Presentations will also contain an updated investor presentation.

Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements“ intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “potential,“ or “plan“ or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, without limitation: (1) projections of revenue, income, and other items relating to our financial position and results of operations, including short term and long term plans for cash, (2) statements of our plans, objectives, strategies, goals and intentions, (3) statements regarding the capabilities, capacities, market position and expected development of our business operations and (4) statements of expected industry and general economic trends.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of competition; the effect of existing and/or new or expanded tariffs, uncertainties related to supply disruptions, inflationary environment (including with respect to the cost of finished goods and raw materials and shipping costs), employment levels (including labor shortages), and general economic and political conditions in the areas of the world in which the Company operates or from which it sources its supplies or the areas of the United States of America (“U.S.“ or “United States“) in which the Company‘s customers are located; changes in the healthcare, retail chain, food service, transportation and other industries where uniforms and service apparel are worn; our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets, discover liabilities associated with such businesses during the diligence process, successfully integrate any acquired businesses, or successfully manage our expanding operations; the price and availability of raw materials; attracting and retaining senior management and key personnel; the effect of the Company‘s previously disclosed material weakness in internal control over financial reporting; the Company may identify a material weakness in internal control in the future, which could result in us not preventing or detecting on a timely basis a material misstatement of the Company‘s financial statements and to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and other factors described in the Company‘s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors“ section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):

Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets. Across Healthcare Apparel, Branded Products and Contact Centers, each segment enables businesses to create extraordinary brand engagement experiences for their customers and employees. SGC’s commitment to service, quality, advanced technology, and omnichannel commerce provides unparalleled competitive advantages. We are committed to enhancing shareholder value by continuing to pursue a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com.

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Release -The ONE Group Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Revenues Increased 20% to $207.4 Million

Benihana Same Store Sales Increased 0.4% and STK Transactions Increased 2.8%

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025.

Highlights for the second quarter 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024 are as follows:

  • Total GAAP revenues increased 20.2% to $207.4 million from $172.5 million;
  • Consolidated comparable sales*decreased 4.1%;
  • Operating income decreased$0.4 million to $0.7 million; the current year quarter includes $5.6 million of lease termination and exit expenses related to the exit of five grill locations;
  • Restaurant EBITDA**increased 8.0% to $31.9 million from $29.6 million;
  • GAAP net loss increased $2.8 million to $10.1 million from GAAP net loss of $7.3 million; the current year quarter includes $5.6 million of lease termination and exit expenses related to the exit of five grill locations; and
  • Adjusted EBITDA*** attributable to The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. increased 7.3% to $23.4 million from $21.8 million.

“I’m pleased to report that we met our expectations for the quarter while delivering strong top-line growth of 20% driven by the successful integration of our Benihana acquisition and continued execution of our key strategic initiatives. Benihana delivered positive same store sales and STK achieved positive traffic for the second and third consecutive quarters, respectively, clear indicators of underlying consumer engagement and brand strength,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and CEO of The ONE Group.

“We are focused on accelerating same store sales growth and pursuing asset-light and low-cost expansion strategies that enhance capital efficiency and balance sheet strength. We recently opened our second franchised Benihana Express location in Miami, Florida, allowing us to expand our Benihana brand without deploying capital. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our growth trajectory and are on track to open five to seven new venues this year while optimizing operations across our expanded portfolio. These initiatives reflect our ongoing efforts to increase shareholder value through a balanced and resilient operating model driven by strong top line growth and asset-light expansion,” concluded Hilario.

Restaurant Development

The Company plans to open five to seven new venues in 2025.

We have opened the following restaurants to date in 2025:

  • Owned Benihana restaurant in San Mateo, California (March 2025)
  • Owned STK restaurant in Topanga, California (April 2025)
  • Owned STK restaurant in Los Angeles, California (May 2025 – relocation of our existing STK Westwood restaurant)
  • Franchised Benihana Express restaurant in Miami, Florida (June 2025)

There is currently one Company-owned Benihana restaurant and one Company-owned Kona Grill restaurant under construction in the following cities:

  • Owned Benihana restaurant in Seattle, Washington
  • Owned Kona Grill restaurant in San Antonio, Texas (relocation of an existing Kona Grill restaurant)

Liquidity and Share Repurchase Program

As of June 29, 2025, we held $15.1 million in cash and short-term credit card receivables and had $33.6 million available under our revolving credit facility. Under the current conditions, our credit facility does not have any financial covenants.

In March 2024, our Board of Directors authorized a $5 million share repurchase program. During the second quarter ended June 29, 2025, the Company purchased 0.2 million shares for aggregate consideration of $0.6 million.

2025 Targets

As of January 1, 2025, we began reporting financial information on a fiscal quarter basis using four 13-week quarters with the addition of a 53rd week when necessary. For 2025, our fiscal calendar began on January 1, 2025 and ends on December 28, 2025 and our second quarter had 91 days.

Financial Results and Other Select DataUS$s in millions Q3 2025 Guidance
September 28, 2025		2025 Guidance
December 28, 2025
Total GAAP revenues$190 to $195$835 to $870
Consolidated comparable sales -4% to -2%-3% to 1%
Managed, license and franchise fee revenues $3 to $4$15 to $16
Total owned operating expenses as a percentage of owned restaurant net revenue Approx. 86%83.5% to 82.2%
Consolidated total G&A, excluding stock-based compensation Approx $11Approx. $47
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA*$15 to $18$95 to $115
Consolidated restaurant pre-opening expenses $1 to $2$7 to $8
Consolidated effective income tax rate  Approx. 7.5%
Consolidated total capital expenditures, net of allowances received by landlords $45 to $50
Consolidated number of new system-wide venues None5-7 new venues

*We have not reconciled guidance for Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP financial measure because we do not provide guidance for the various reconciling items. We are unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because we cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of our control and cannot be reasonably predicted since these items could vary significantly from period to period. Accordingly, reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measure are not available without unreasonable effort.

Conference Call and Webcast

Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tyler Loy, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 412-542-4186. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 10200059. The replay will be available until Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

The webcast can be accessed from the Investor Relations tab of The ONE Group’s website at www.togrp.com under “News / Events.”

About The ONE Group

The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) is an international restaurant company that develops and operates upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos and other high-end venues both in the U.S. and internationally. The ONE Group’s focus is to be the global leader in Vibe Dining, and its primary restaurant brands and operations are:

  • STK, a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with restaurants in major metropolitan cities in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, featuring premium steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails in an energetic upscale atmosphere.
  • Benihana, an interactive dining destination with highly skilled chefs preparing food right in front of guests and served in an energetic atmosphere alongside fresh sushi and innovative cocktails. The Company franchises Benihanas in the U.S., Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
  • Benihana Express, a small footprint casual concept showcasing the best of Benihana but without teppanyaki tables or bar.
  • Kona Grill, a polished casual, bar-centric grill concept with restaurants in the U.S., featuring American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual atmosphere.
  • RA Sushi, a Japanese cuisine concept that offers a fun-filled, bar-forward, upbeat, and vibrant dining atmosphere with restaurants in the U.S. anchored by creative sushi, inventive drinks, and outstanding service.
  • Salt Water Social is your gateway to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.
  • Samurai, an interactive dining experience located in sunny Miami, FL, provides a distinctive dining experience where skilled personal chefs masterfully perform the ancient art of teppanyaki right before your eyes.
  • ONE Hospitality, The ONE Group’s food and beverage hospitality services business develops, manages and operates premier restaurants and turnkey food and beverage services within high-end hotels and casinos currently operating venues in the U.S. and Europe.

Additional information about The ONE Group can be found at www.togrp.com.

Non-GAAP Definitions

We have evolved our definition of non-GAAP financial measures starting in Q3 2024 and Q1 2025. We use certain non-GAAP measures in analyzing operating performance and believe that the presentation of these measures provides investors and analysts with information that is beneficial to gaining an understanding of the Company’s financial results. Non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.

We exclude items management does not consider in the evaluation of its ongoing core operating performance from Restaurant EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted net income / (loss) per share, and Adjusted EBITDA. Starting in Q3 2024, we no longer deduct pre-opening expenses from Adjusted EBITDA. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures are included under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” in this press release.

*Comparable sales represent total U.S. food and beverage sales at owned and managed units, a non-GAAP financial measure, opened for at least a full 24-months. This measure includes total revenue from our owned and managed locations. The Company monitors sales growth at its established restaurant base in addition to growth that results from restaurant acquisitions and new restaurant openings. Refer to the reconciliation of GAAP revenue to total food and beverage sales at owned and managed units in this press release.

**We define Restaurant EBITDA as owned restaurant net revenue minus owned restaurant cost of sales and owned restaurant operating expenses before non-cash rent. Restaurant EBITDA has been presented in this press release and is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Refer to the reconciliation of Operating income to Restaurant EBITDA in this press release.

***We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash impairment loss, non-cash rent expense, non-recurring gains and losses, stock-based compensation, transaction and exit costs, transition and integration expenses and lease termination and exit expenses. Starting in Q3 2024, pre-opening expenses are no longer deducted from Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA has been presented in this press release and is a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. Refer to the reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA in this press release.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including with respect to the impact of the Benihana Inc. acquisition, restaurant openings and 2025 financial targets. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “target,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) our ability to integrate the new or acquired restaurants into our operations without disruptions to operations; (2) our ability to capture anticipated synergies; (3) our ability to open new restaurants and food and beverage locations in current and additional markets, grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain employees; (4) factors beyond our control that affect the number and timing of new restaurant openings, including weather conditions and factors under the control of landlords, contractors and regulatory and/or licensing authorities; (5) our ability to successfully improve performance and cost, realize the benefits of our marketing efforts and achieve improved results as we focus on developing new management and license deals; (6) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (7) the possibility that The ONE Group may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including economic downturns; (8) the impact of actual and potential changes in immigration policies, including potential labor shortages; (9) the potential impact of the imposition of tariffs, including increases in food prices and inflation and any resulting negative impacts on the macro-economic environment; and (10) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Investors are referred to the most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

View full release here.

Investors:
ICR
Michelle Michalski or Raphael Gross
(646) 277-1224
Michelle.Michalski@icrinc.com

Media:
ICR
Seth Grugle
(646) 277-1272
seth.grugle@icrinc.com

Source: The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.

Released August 5, 2025

Release – Direct Digital Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Revenues Increased 24% Sequentially Over Q1 2025; Consolidated Gross Margin Improved Sequentially to 35% Compared to 29% in Q1 2025

Reduced Operating Expenses by 25% in Q2 2025 Compared to Q2 2024 Driven by Continued Progress with Strategic Cost Saving Initiatives

Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA1 Loss Improved Sequentially Over Q1 2025 by $1.7 Million and $1.6 Million, Respectively, Reflecting a Sequential Increase in Buy-Side Revenue and Related Gross Profit

HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Mark D. Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our focus in the first half of 2025 has been on rebuilding and growing our business following the disruption that substantially impacted our sell-side business in 2024. We delivered a sequential revenue increase of 24% in the second quarter, driven by strong growth in both our sell-side and buy-side businesses compared to the first quarter of 2025. We’re encouraged by the activity we’re seeing with our agency, brand, and publisher partners, and believe that our sell-side business is well positioned to benefit from the full integration of direct connections in the latter half of this year. We expect these connections to have a meaningful impact on our revenues and be a key driver of growth going forward.  Furthermore, during the second quarter we reduced operating expenses by 25% compared with the second quarter of 2024, reflecting our ongoing strategic initiatives to drive efficiencies and accelerate our return to profitability.”

Keith Smith, President, commented, “Through a challenging period, we are successfully implementing our plan to return the business to growth and value creation and remain focused on delivering improved performance in the back half of 2025.”

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Processed approximately 182 billion average monthly impressions through the sell-side advertising segment.
  • Number of sell-side advertisers increased over 30% compared to the second quarter of 2024.
  • Average sell-side media properties of 30,000 per month in the second quarter of 2025 increased 5% compared to the second quarter of 2024; increased 34% over the same period in 2023; and increased 26% sequentially compared to the first quarter of 2025.
  • Buy-side advertising segment served over 220 customers in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Buy-side advertising revenue for the second quarter of 2025 included $1.0 million from customers in new verticals, reflecting the Company’s ongoing expansion efforts.
  • Continued to consider strategic opportunities to support key growth initiatives and drive long term value for shareholders.

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

  • Revenue of $10.1 million decreased 54% compared to $21.9 million in the second quarter of 2024.  Revenue increased 24% compared to first quarter 2025.
  • Sell-side advertising segment revenue of $2.5 million decreased 83% compared to $14.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily related to a decrease in impression inventory when compared to the second quarter of 2024.
  • Buy-side advertising segment revenue of $7.7 million increased slightly compared to $7.6 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Gross profit was $3.6 million, or 35% of revenue, compared to $5.9 million, or 27% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2024.  Gross profit also increased compared to $2.4 million, or 29% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Operating expenses of $6.0 million decreased $2.0 million, or 25%, compared with $8.0 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 $2.4 million, compared to operating loss of $2.1 million in the prior year period.  Operating loss decreased 38% from $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. 
  • Net loss was $4.2 million compared to net loss of $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared to a loss of $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 and a loss of $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2025.
  • As of June 30, 2025, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $1.6 million compared to $1.4 million as of December 31, 2024.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Financial Results

  • Revenue of $18.3 million decreased 59% compared to $44.1 million in the first six months of 2024.
  • Sell-side advertising segment revenue of $4.5 million decreased 85% compared to $30.8 million in the first half of 2024, primarily related to a decrease in impression inventory when compared to the second quarter of 2024.
  • Buy-side advertising segment revenue of $13.8 million increased 3% compared to $13.3 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Gross profit was $6.0 million, or 33% of revenue, compared to $10.9 million, or 25% of revenue, in the first six months of 2024.
  • Operating expenses of $12.3 million decreased $3.5 million, or 22%, compared with $15.8 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 $6.4 million, compared to operating loss of $4.9 million in the first half of the prior year.
  • Net loss was $10.1 million compared to net loss of $7.0 million in the first six months of  2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 loss was $4.5 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to a loss of $3.0 million in the first six months of 2024.

Financial Outlook

“We are pleased with the progress thus far this year and are positioned to deliver a strong back half of the year.  Due to uncertainty in the market as a whole as well as the timing of our continued rebuild of the sell-side business, we are unable to provide specific revenue guidance at this time. Once we have better visibility on the sell-side of our business, it is our intention to reinstate revenue guidance in the future,” Mr. Walker commented.

Diana Diaz, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We are working toward a strong back half of the year driven by enhanced buy side activity through Orange 142 and the ongoing recovery of the Company’s sell-side business as it rebuilds to historical levels. We believe that we are well positioned to continue driving cost reductions, innovation, operational efficiencies, and revenue growth as we rebuild our business back to profitability.”

Conference Call and Webcast Details 

Direct Digital will host a conference call today, August 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2025 financial results. The live webcast and replay can be accessed at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/news-events/ir-calendar.  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/.

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1″Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure. The section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below describes our usage of non-
GAAP financial measures and provides reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information contained in this press release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties. We use words such as “could,” “would,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “likely,” “believe,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but not all forward-looking statements include these words. All of our forward-looking statements involve estimates and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the information described under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”) and subsequent periodic and or current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this press release, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions.

Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual operating and financial performance and cause our performance to differ materially from the performance expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. We believe these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the restrictions and covenants imposed upon us by our credit facilities; the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, which may hinder our ability to obtain future financing; our ability to secure additional financing to meet our capital needs; our ineligibility to file short-form registration statements on Form S-3, which may impair our ability to raise capital; our failure to satisfy applicable listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market resulting in a potential delisting of our common stock; costs, risks and uncertainties related to restatement of certain prior period financial statements; any significant fluctuations caused by our high customer concentration; risks related to non-payment by our clients; reputational and other harms caused by our failure to detect advertising fraud; operational and performance issues with our platform, whether real or perceived, including a failure to respond to technological changes or to upgrade our technology systems; restrictions on the use of third-party “cookies,” mobile device IDs or other tracking technologies, which could diminish our platform’s effectiveness; unfavorable publicity and negative public perception about our industry, particularly concerns regarding data privacy and security relating to our industry’s technology and practices, and any perceived failure to comply with laws and industry self-regulation; our failure to manage our growth effectively; the difficulty in identifying and integrating any future acquisitions or strategic investments; any changes or developments in legislative, judicial, regulatory or cultural environments related to information collection, use and processing; challenges related to our buy-side clients that are destination marketing organizations and that operate as public/private partnerships; any strain on our resources or diversion of our management’s attention as a result of being a public company; the intense competition of the digital advertising industry and our ability to effectively compete against current and future competitors; any significant inadvertent disclosure or breach of confidential and/or personal information we hold, or of the security of our or our customers’, suppliers’ or other partners’ computer systems; as a holding company, we depend on distributions from Direct Digital Holdings, LLC (“DDH LLC”) to pay our taxes, expenses (including payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement) and any amount of any dividends we may pay to the holders of our common stock; the fact that DDH LLC is controlled by DDM, whose interest may differ from those of our public stockholders; any failure by us to maintain or implement effective internal controls or to detect fraud; and other factors and assumptions discussed in our Form 10-K and subsequent periodic and current reports we may file with the SEC.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. New factors that could cause our business not to develop as we expect emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each currently known or new factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. 

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.”

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Contacts: 

Investors:
IMS Investor Relations
Walter Frank/Jennifer Belodeau
(203) 972-9200
investors@directdigitalholdings.com

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Alcon to Acquire STAAR Surgical in $1.5 Billion Deal to Expand Vision Correction Portfolio

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Alcon (NYSE: ALC), a global leader in eye care, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The acquisition is aimed at bolstering Alcon’s position in the surgical vision correction market, particularly in addressing the growing global demand for alternatives to LASIK.

The deal will see Alcon purchasing all outstanding shares of STAAR common stock at $28 per share, representing a 59% premium to STAAR’s 90-day volume-weighted average price and a 51% premium over its August 4 closing price.

STAAR Surgical is best known for its EVO family of Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs), which offer minimally invasive, reversible vision correction for patients with moderate to high myopia, including those with astigmatism. These lenses are implanted behind the iris and in front of the eye’s natural lens, offering a surgical option that avoids corneal tissue removal.

For Alcon, the acquisition is a strategic complement to its existing laser vision correction business. By incorporating STAAR’s EVO ICL technology, the company aims to provide a broader spectrum of refractive solutions for patients, especially those who are not ideal candidates for LASIK or other laser procedures.

The need for such alternatives is expanding rapidly. Global studies suggest that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be myopic, with approximately 500 million people falling into the high myopia category—a group that often requires advanced vision correction techniques.

Alcon expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings by the second year post-closing. The company plans to finance the purchase through short- and long-term credit facilities and noted that the transaction is not subject to a financing condition.

STAAR has faced recent market challenges, including fluctuating demand in key international markets such as China. By joining Alcon, STAAR is expected to benefit from increased operational scale and broader global distribution, which could accelerate the adoption of its EVO ICLs.

The transaction has received unanimous approval from both companies’ boards of directors. It is expected to close within six to twelve months, pending customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by STAAR shareholders.

Financial advisors on the deal include Morgan Stanley for Alcon and Citi for STAAR, while legal counsel was provided by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, respectively.

As part of ongoing developments, STAAR is scheduled to release its Q2 2025 earnings on August 6, though it will not hold an investor conference call due to the pending acquisition.

Release – Townsquare Forms Strategic Alliance With Renda Media

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August 05, 2025 06:00 ET | Source: Townsquare Media Inc.

PURCHASE, N,Y., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare” or the “Company”), a leader in digital advertising and marketing solutions focused on markets outside of the Top 50 in the United States, announced today a strategic digital advertising partnership with Renda Media, a local media company with a strong presence in six U.S. cities (including Ft. Myers/Naples, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; Indiana, PA; Greensburg, PA; and Punxsutawney, PA) that do not overlap with Townsquare’s market footprint.

“We’re excited to partner with Renda Media to bring our market-leading digital advertising solutions to their expansive client base,” said Todd Lawley, President of Townsquare Ignite, the Company’s Digital Advertising division. “Our success stems from a deep expertise in leveraging our proprietary in-house programmatic platform and data-driven strategies to deliver measurable value. Through this partnership, we look forward to equipping Renda Media with the tools, insights, and proven strategic approach needed to strengthen their digital capabilities and accelerate client growth.”

Townsquare announced the launch of their Media Partnerships division in 2024. As part of the Company’s Digital Advertising segment (also called Townsquare Ignite), the Media Partnerships division provides a white-label service that equips other local media companies with the digital advertising solutions that have fueled Townsquare’s own growth and success, with digital now comprising over 50% of Townsquare’s total revenue and profit. With this alliance with Renda Media, Townsquare now has six media partners, reaching 19 incremental markets that do not overlap with Townsquare’s own footprint. Through this partnership, Townsquare will share its expertise and resources with Renda Media, focusing on customized, data-driven strategies that meet the unique needs of local, regional and national businesses, helping Renda Media grow its digital business alongside its respected broadcast presence.

“Years ago, I heard of a radio company that was getting more involved with the digital business. Through the years, I have watched and admired Townsquare as they grew their digital business into a media leader,” said Tony Renda, Sr., CEO of Renda Media. “Renda Media is proud to announce our partnership with Townsquare. They bring years of digital experience, knowhow, and professionalism to this partnership.”

About Townsquare Media, Inc.
Townsquare is a community-focused digital and broadcast media and digital marketing solutions company principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Townsquare Ignite, our robust digital advertising division, specializes in helping businesses of all sizes connect with their target audience through data-driven, results based strategies, by utilizing a) our proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform and b) our owned and operated portfolio of more than 400 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data. Townsquare Interactive, our subscription digital marketing services business, partners with SMBs to help manage their digital presence by providing a SAAS business management platform, website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization and other digital services. And through our portfolio of local radio stations strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States, we provide effective advertising solutions for our clients and relevant local content for our audiences. For more information, please visit www.townsquaremedia.com, www.townsquareinteractive.com, and www.townsquareignite.com.

About Renda Media
Renda Media is a privately held radio broadcasting company with its corporate office located in Pittsburgh, PA. The company manages affiliates, operating 18 radio stations in 6 markets: Ft. Myers/Naples, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Pittsburgh, PA, Indiana, PA, Greensburg, PA and Punxsutawney, PA. Everyday Renda Media delivers Entertainment, Information and News to thousands of listeners. For more information, visit www.rendabroadcasting.com.

Townsquare Contact
Claire Yenicay
(203) 900-5555
investors@townsquaremedia.com

Renda Media Contact
Tony Renda Sr.
412-875-2146
Arenda@rendamedia.com

Release – GDEV acquires Light Hour Games to expand its portfolio in mobile casual games

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August 05, 2025 08:00 ET | Source: GDEV Inc.

    LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GDEV Inc. (Nasdaq: GDEV), a global gaming and entertainment company, today announced the acquisition of Light Hour Games, a privately held mobile studio based in Cyprus.

    Light Hour Games is a full-stack studio that builds and markets mobile casual games using AI-first workflows — enabling rapid iteration without compromising high-quality execution. Founded by industry veterans Konstantin Mitrofanov and Ilya Nikitin, the studio operates as a 15-person team with deep expertise across game development, art, and live operations.

    The acquisition represents a strategic partnership that will grant the Light Hour Games studio the opportunity for continued creative freedom and long-term upside through a share in the future success of its games, while securing the necessary funding for its operations through GDEV. As part of GDEV’s ecosystem, Light Hour Games will gain access to GDEV’s knowledge and data platforms.

    “By welcoming Light Hour Games into the GDEV family we secure a talented crew whose lean structure, deep industry experience and advanced AI-driven toolset perfectly complement our growth strategy. Our philosophy has always been about enabling the best creators with the resources and freedom they need to succeed,” said Andrey Fadeev, CEO of GDEV. “With Light Hour Games, we see an opportunity to bring fresh ideas and approaches to a proven genre – and we believe this team has the experience and ambition to build something truly special.”

    Konstantin Mitrofanov, CEO of Light Hour Games, shared: “Partnering with GDEV gives our studio both the financial runway and the strategic reach to realise our ambitions. With GDEV’s support, we can focus on crafting a casual experience that not only engages players from day one, but grows over time into a meaningful part of their everyday lives.”

    About GDEV Inc.

    GDEV is a gaming and entertainment holding company, focused on development and growth of its franchise portfolio across various genres and platforms. With a diverse range of subsidiaries including Nexters and Cubic Games, among others, GDEV strives to create games that will inspire and engage millions of players for years to come. Its franchises, such as Hero Wars, Island Hoppers, Pixel Gun 3D and others have accumulated over 550 million installs and $2.7 billion of bookings worldwide. For more information, please visit www.gdev.inc.

    About Light Hour Games

    Light Hour Games is an AI-first game development studio and a part of GDEV. Based in Cyprus and founded by industry veterans, the company combines deep production expertise with cutting-edge AI workflows to accelerate development and enhance game quality. The studio focuses on creating mobile casual experiences that are emotionally engaging, scalable, and built to evolve with their players over time.

    Contacts:

    Investor Relations
    Roman Safiyulin | Chief Corporate Development Officer
    investor@gdev.inc

    Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements

    Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Such statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that the Company has anticipated. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) or other assumptions. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed by the Company on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

    Release – Great Lakes Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

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    Aug 5, 2025

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    Second quarter net income of $9.7 million
    Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $28.0 million
    Dredging backlog of $1 billion at June 30, 2025

    HOUSTON, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    Second Quarter 2025 Highlights

    • Revenue was $193.8 million
    • Total operating income was $17.1 million
    • Net income was $9.7 million
    • Adjusted EBITDA was $28.0 million
    • Backlog as of June 30, 2025, was $1.0 billion

    Management Commentary

    Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Great Lakes delivered a solid second quarter, driven by strong project execution and high equipment utilization. We ended the quarter with revenue of $193.8 million, net income of $9.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $28.0 million, despite four dredges undergoing their regulatory drydocking. Our substantial dredging backlog stood at approximately $1.0 billion as of the end of the second quarter, with an additional $215.4 million in low bids and options pending award, providing expected revenue visibility for the remainder of 2025 and well into 2026. Capital and coastal protection projects account for 93% of our dredging backlog, which typically yield higher margins.

    Dredging activity for private clients in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector remains strong. In the second quarter, we received notice to proceed for dredging operations on the Woodside Louisiana LNG project. This project has been added to our Q2 2025 backlog, along with two additional options currently included in our Q2 2025 options pending award. Dredging for this project is scheduled to begin in early 2026.

    Our current backlog also includes two additional major LNG projects awarded in 2023: the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 Project and the Brownsville Ship Channel Project, part of NextDecade Corporation’s Rio Grande LNG initiative, the latter marking the largest project in our Company’s history. Dredging operations for both projects began in Q3 2024 and are actively ongoing.

    In the first quarter of 2025, we initiated a $50 million share repurchase program, as we believed our share price did not appropriately reflect the Company’s financial performance and long-term outlook. As of June 30, 2025, we have repurchased 1.3 million shares under the program for a total spend of $11.6 million.

    In addition, on May 2, 2025, we executed an amendment to our Revolving Credit Facility, increasing the size from $300 million to $330 million, further enhancing our liquidity. All other terms remained the same.

    Our newbuild program is coming towards completion with our newest hopper dredge, the Amelia Island, expected to be delivered within the next few weeks and plans to immediately go to work when she leaves the shipyard. The Amelia Island and her sister ship, the Galveston Island, which was delivered in early 2024, will primarily work on projects aimed at the redevelopment and enhancement of our shorelines, which are consistently impacted by severe weather.

    The Acadia, the first U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, hit a key milestone with her launch from drydock in July with expected completion in the first quarter of 2026. Upon delivery, the Acadia is expected to immediately commence operations, first on Equinor’s Empire Wind I project and then onto Orsted’s Sunrise Wind project, which will provide full utilization for the vessel for 2026. The Acadia is designed to serve projects in both domestic and international markets focused on safeguarding critical subsea infrastructure, including subsea cables for power transmission, telecommunications cables, oil and gas pipelines and offshore wind developments.

    The Company had an exceptional first half of 2025, which we expect to continue for the remainder of this year and into 2026 driven by a modernized fleet, superior project execution, and a robust backlog.” 

    Operational Update

    Second Quarter 2025

    • Revenue was $193.8 million, an increase of $23.7 million from the second quarter of 2024. The higher revenue in the second quarter of 2025 was due primarily to higher capital project revenue as compared to the same period in the second quarter last year, partially offset by lower coastal protection and maintenance project revenue.
    • Gross profit was $36.6 million, an improvement of $6.8 million compared to the gross profit from the second quarter of 2024 and gross margin percentage increased to 18.9% in the second quarter of 2025 from 17.5% in the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to improved utilization and project performance and a larger number of capital and coastal protection projects which typically yield higher margins, partially offset by higher drydocking cost.
    • Operating income was $17.1 million, which increased from $14.6 million in the prior year second quarter primarily driven by higher gross profit partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses primarily from higher incentive compensation due to the increased results in the first half of 2025.
    • Net income for the quarter was $9.7 million, which is a $2.0 million increase compared to net income of $7.7 million in the prior year second quarter. The increase is mostly driven by improved operating results partially offset by an increase in income tax provision.

    Balance Sheet, Dredging Backlog & Capital Expenditures

    • At June 30, 2025, the Company had $2.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and total long-term debt of $419.6 million including $5.0 million drawn on our $330 million revolver. As of June 30, 2025, our liquidity was $272 million.
    • At June 30, 2025, the Company had $1.0 billion in dredging backlog as compared to $1.2 billion at December 31, 2024. Dredging backlog as of June 30, 2025 does not include approximately $215.4 million of awards and options pending.
    • Total capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2025 were $64.6 million including $28.7 million for the construction of the Acadia, $19.8 million for the Amelia Island, $8.8 million for support equipment, and $7.3 million for maintenance and growth.

    Market Update

    The Administration continues to demonstrate strong and consistent support for the dredging industry. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the “Corps”) is operating in fiscal year 2025 under a continuing resolution, enacted on March 15, 2025, which sustains the funding levels established in the prior fiscal year’s record-setting budget through September 30, 2025. Our $1 billion project backlog and the inclusion of resources from the 2023 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations should enable us to continue to deliver on a very busy 2025.

    The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), reauthorized every two years, funds the Corps’ projects related to flood protection, dredging, and ecosystem restoration. On January 4, 2025, WRDA 2024 was signed into law, authorizing new capital investments to enhance flood protection, coastal resilience, and ecosystem restoration. Previously, WRDA 2022 authorized deepening shipping channels in New York and New Jersey to 55 feet and advanced the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Program. In addition to the planned New York and New Jersey deepening, additional large-scale projects are expected to commence in the next two to three years in Tampa Bay, New Haven, Baltimore, among others.

    Following the resolution of the temporary pause from the Bureau of Ocean Management, Equinor’s Empire Wind I project, which is part of our Offshore Energy backlog, has resumed in accordance with its schedule. We have secured full utilization of the Acadia for 2026 and are currently bidding work for 2027 and beyond.

    In anticipation of potential delays in U.S. offshore wind projects, we proactively expanded the Acadia’s strategic target markets to include oil and gas pipeline protection, power and telecommunications cable protection, and international offshore wind. This diversification increases our opportunities into a broader range of services we now refer to as Offshore Energy. Our strategy is supported by a global shortage of rock placement vessels, and we are actively pursuing opportunities across these sectors to ensure strong and sustained utilization of the Acadia well into the future.

    Conference Call Information

    The Company will conduct a quarterly conference call, which will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. C.D.T (10:00 a.m. E.D.T.). Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by using the link below. Participants who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call. Pre-registration may be completed at any time up to the call start time.

    To pre-register, go to https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI5eaab857a8e3428387524df1ea5a519c

    The live call and replay can also be heard at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/e9ususwz or on the Company’s website, www.gldd.com, under Events on the Investor Relations page. A copy of the press release will be available on the Company’s website.

    Use of Non-GAAP Measures

    Adjusted EBITDA, as provided herein, represents net income from continuing operations, adjusted for net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, debt extinguishment, accelerated maintenance expense for new international deployments, goodwill or asset impairments and gains on bargain purchase acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure derived in accordance with GAAP. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA as an additional measure by which to evaluate the Company’s operating trends. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a measure frequently used to evaluate the performance of companies with substantial leverage and that the Company’s primary stakeholders (i.e., its stockholders, bondholders and banks) use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s period to period performance. Additionally, management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides a transparent measure of the Company’s recurring operating performance and allows management to readily view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve operating performance. For this reason, the Company uses a measure based upon Adjusted EBITDA to assess performance for purposes of determining compensation under the Company’s incentive plan. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, amounts determined in accordance with GAAP including: (a) net income as an indicator of operating performance or (b) cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity. As such, the Company’s use of Adjusted EBITDA, instead of a GAAP measure, has limitations as an analytical tool, including the inability to determine profitability or liquidity due to the exclusion of accelerated maintenance expense for new international deployments, goodwill or asset impairments, gains on bargain purchase acquisitions, net interest expense and income tax expense and the associated significant cash requirements and the exclusion of depreciation and amortization, which represent significant and unavoidable operating costs given the level of indebtedness and capital expenditures needed to maintain the Company’s business. For these reasons, the Company uses net income to measure the Company’s operating performance and uses Adjusted EBITDA only as a supplement. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to net income in the table of financial results. For further explanation, please refer to the Company’s SEC filings.

    The Company

    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, which is complemented with a long history of performing significant international projects. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the offshore energy industry. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-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.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking” statements, as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”) or in releases made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), all as may be amended from time to time. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Great Lakes and its subsidiaries, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” “are optimistic,” “commitment to” or “scheduled to,” or other similar words, or the negative of these terms or other variations are being made pursuant to the Exchange Act and the PSLRA with the intention of obtaining of these terms or comparable language, or by discussion of strategy or intentions. These cautionary statements have the benefit of the “safe harbor” provisions of such laws. Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future performance. Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements with respect to Great Lakes include, but are not limited to: a reduction in government funding for dredging and other contracts, or government cancellation of such contracts, or the inability of the Corps to let bids to market; our ability to qualify as an eligible bidder under government contract criteria and to compete successfully against other qualified bidders in order to obtain government dredging and other contracts; the political environment and governmental fiscal and monetary policies; cost over-runs, operating cost inflation and potential claims for liquidated damages, particularly with respect to our fixed price contracts; the timing of our performance on contracts and new contracts being awarded to us; significant liabilities that could be imposed were we to fail to comply with government contracting regulations; project delays related to the increasingly negative impacts of climate change or other unusual, non-historical weather patterns; costs necessary to operate and maintain our existing vessels and the construction of new vessels, including with respect to changes in applicable regulations or standards; equipment or mechanical failures; pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease; disruptions to our supply chain for procurement of new vessel build materials or maintenance on our existing vessels; capital and operational costs due to environmental regulations; market and regulatory responses to climate change, including proposed regulations concerning emissions reporting and future emissions reduction goals; contract penalties for any projects that are completed late; force majeure events, including natural disasters, war and terrorists’ actions; changes in the amount of our estimated backlog; significant negative changes attributable to large, single customer contracts; our ability to obtain financing for the construction of new vessels, including our new offshore energy vessel; our ability to secure contracts to utilize our new offshore energy vessel; unforeseen delays and cost overruns related to the construction of our new vessels; any failure to comply with the Jones Act provisions on coastwise trade, or if those provisions were modified, repealed or interpreted differently; our ability to comply with anti-discrimination laws, including those pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion programs; fluctuations in fuel prices, particularly given our dependence on petroleum-based products; impacts of nationwide inflation on procurement of new build and vessel maintenance materials; our ability to obtain bonding or letters of credit and risks associated with draws by the surety on outstanding bonds or calls by the beneficiary on outstanding letters of credit; acquisition integration and consolidation, including transaction expenses, unexpected liabilities and operational challenges and risks; divestitures and discontinued operations, including retained liabilities from businesses that we sell or discontinue; potential penalties and reputational damage as a result of legal and regulatory proceedings; any liabilities imposed on us for the obligations of joint ventures, and similar arrangements and subcontractors; increased costs of certain material used in our operations due to newly imposed tariffs; unionized labor force work stoppages; any liabilities for job-related claims under federal law, which does not provide for the liability limitations typically present under state law; operational hazards, including any liabilities or losses relating to personal or property damage resulting from our operations; our substantial amount of indebtedness, which makes us more vulnerable to adverse economic and competitive conditions; restrictions on the operation of our business imposed by financing terms and covenants; impacts of adverse capital and credit market conditions on our ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital; limitations on our hedging strategy imposed by statutory and regulatory requirements for derivative transactions; foreign exchange risks, in particular, related to the new offshore energy vessel build; losses attributable to our investments in privately financed projects; restrictions on foreign ownership of our common stock; restrictions imposed by Delaware law and our charter on takeover transactions that stockholders may consider to be favorable; restrictions on our ability to declare dividends imposed by our financing agreements or Delaware law; significant fluctuations in the market price of our common stock, which may make it difficult for holders to resell our common stock when they want or at prices that they find attractive; changes in previously recorded net revenue and profit as a result of the significant estimates made in connection with our methods of accounting for recognized revenue; maintaining an adequate level of insurance coverage; our ability to find, attract and retain key personnel and skilled labor; disruptions, failures, data corruptions, cyber-based attacks or security breaches of the information technology systems on which we rely to conduct our business; impairments of our goodwill or other intangible assets; and failure of our share repurchase program to be fully implemented or enhance long-term shareholder value. For additional information on these and other risks and uncertainties, please see Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of Great Lakes’ Annual Report on our most recent Form 10-K, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of Great Lakes’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and in other securities filings by Great Lakes with the SEC.

    Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from a projection or assumption in any forward-looking statements. Great Lakes’ future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof and Great Lakes does not have or undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

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    Vice President of Investor Relations
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    Release – Kratos and hiSky Partner to Enable Kratos’ OpenSpace® and hiSky’s Smartellite™ Solutions to Work Together for IoT and Related Satellite Network Services in Virtual and Cloud Environments

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    Orchestrated Software Solution Will Eliminate the Need for On-site Hub Hardware and Enhance Flexibility for Customers

    SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, and hiSky, a leading provider of industrial satellite communications solutions, announced today a partnership that will enable the delivery of hiSky satellite network services, including Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) as a fully orchestrated capability using Kratos’ OpenSpace® dynamic, software-defined ground system. The partnership will allow satellite and other communications network operators to offer IoT connectivity services to their commercial and government customers, taking advantage of the scale, economics and operational benefits of a modern, cloud-enabled network architecture.

    According to ABI Research, the global IoT market for supply-side software and service revenue will grow in value from US$277 billion in 2024 to US$606 billion by 2030, and that IoT will play an increasing role in all industries. Satellite connectivity can contribute mightily to this growth with its ability to reach remote, mobile, disaster-affected and other unconnected environments. The partnership between Kratos and hiSky will advance this capability by enabling IoT services employing virtual and cloud-native network architectures, thereby reducing costs and greatly increasing scalability and service flexibility.

    hiSky’s solution provides customers around the globe an exceptionally agile answer for satellite IoT applications with easy-to-deploy Smartellite™ terminals today connecting to a conventional hardware-based hub. “Kratos is working closely with hiSky to fully virtualize the hiSky hub within the OpenSpace platform, enabling it to run in the mainstream public cloud,” said Greg Quiggle, SVP of Product Management at Kratos. “Doing so will enable hiSky and Kratos customers to offer a new breed of on-demand and dynamically scalable IoT services at a much lower cost than conventional hardware-based systems.”

    According to Shahar Kravitz, co-founder and CEO at hiSky, “With the results of this partnership, satellite operators will be able to spin-up new carriers upon demand at any enabled teleport with a touch of a button, without the need for new hardware at the teleport and the associated plumbing. It’s a new era of flexibility, scalability, speed of service enablement and redundancy.”

    About Kratos OpenSpace
    Kratos’ OpenSpace family of solutions enables the digital transformation of satellite ground systems to become a more dynamic and powerful part of the space network. Today’s ground systems are still based upon legacy hardware architectures that are inflexible, difficult and expensive to manage, and slow to adapt to evolving customer needs. As the first and only commercially available, fully orchestrated, software-defined ground system, the OpenSpace Platform enhances satellite network operations, reducing costs and mainstreaming satellite connectivity to work seamlessly with the rest of the world’s global communications infrastructure, which long ago adopted modern software-defined networking principles. For more information about the OpenSpace family visit www.KratosDefense.com/OpenSpace.

    About hiSky
    Founded in 2015, hiSky is a leading provider of satellite communication solutions, offering innovative and reliable connectivity for government and industrial IoT applications.

    hiSky is the only commercially available, satellite-agnostic end-to-end system focused on mid-range bitrates. Its technology ensures secure and reliable connectivity through private networks, addressing critical connectivity challenges across multiple sectors.

    hiSky’s competitive edge is driven by its proprietary, in-house-developed firmware and a unified software solution, enabled across GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite networks over high-speed Ka/Ku frequencies. The company’s technology stack provides a cost-effective, small, lightweight, ruggedized and adaptable solution. For more information visit: www.hiskysat.com.

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

    Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 29, 2024, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

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    Claire Burghoff
    claire.burghoff@kratosdefense.com

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    Release – Cocrystal Pharma Presents Phase 1 Results for Pan-Viral Inhibitor CDI-988 at Department of Defense Medical Conference

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    August 05, 2025

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    • All CDI-988 doses, ranging from 100 mg to 1200 mg, in the Phase 1 study were well tolerated
    • Company expects to initiate Phase 1b study with CDI-988 in norovirus-infected healthy subjects later this year
    • Lack of approved norovirus treatments or vaccines creates critical unmet medical need

    BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) announces the presentation of favorable safety and tolerability data from a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 1 study with its oral, direct-acting pan-viral inhibitor CDI-988 at the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), being held August 4-7 in Kissimmee, Florida. The results support Cocrystal’s continued clinical development of CDI-988 as a potential norovirus prophylaxis and treatment.

    In An Oral Pan-viral Protease Inhibitor for the Prevention and Treatment of Norovirus and Coronavirus Infections: Mechanism of Action and Phase 1 Study Results, Sam Lee, Ph.D., Cocrystal President and co-CEO, discussed findings from the CDI-988 Phase 1 single-ascending (SAD) and multiple-ascending (MAD) cohorts. Data indicate that all doses, ranging from 100 mg to 1200 mg, were well tolerated. Overall treatment-emergent adverse events among CDI-988 subjects were 28% (10/36) compared with 40% (4/10) among placebo subjects for the SAD cohorts, and 53% (19/36) and 92% (11/12), respectively, for the MAD cohorts. Headache was the most common adverse event. All subjects in the SAD cohorts and all but one in the MAD cohorts completed the study. No severe treatment-emergent adverse events, no clinically relevant ECG changes and no clinically significant pathology results were reported from the CDI-988 Phase 1 single-ascending (SAD) and multiple-ascending (MAD) cohorts.

    “Consistent with interim results from the Phase 1 study, CDI-988 was well-tolerated with a favorable safety profile across all dose levels tested in this study,” said Dr. Lee. “Our plan to continue CDI-988’s clinical development for norovirus is particularly relevant for the military, where this highly transmissible pathogen poses significant operational and economic risks. In confined settings such as naval vessels and military installations, norovirus can rapidly spread, causing debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms that could compromise mission readiness.

    “The absence of approved norovirus treatments or vaccines creates a critical unmet medical need,” he added. “Norovirus presents significant vaccine development challenges due to its high genetic variability and mutation rate. CDI-988’s mechanism of action targeting viral replication and its broad-spectrum coverage offers a promising solution as a potential prophylactic and therapeutic intervention across all norovirus genogroups including GII.4 and GII.17. This could be a new approach to outbreak prevention and management. We expect to initiate a Phase 1b challenge study with CDI-988 in norovirus-infected healthy subjects later this year.”

    MHSRS is an annual educational symposium with approximately 4,000 attendees that provides a collaborative environment for military medical care providers with deployment experience, research and academic scientists, international partners and industry on research and related healthcare initiatives falling under the topic areas of combat casualty care, military operational medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine, information sciences, military infectious diseases and radiation health effects. More information is available here.

    Pan-viral Protease Inhibitor CDI-988
    CDI-988 was designed and developed with Cocrystal’s proprietary structure-based platform technology as a broad-spectrum inhibitor to a highly conserved region in the active site of 3CL viral proteases. Based on a novel mechanism of action and superior broad-spectrum antiviral activity, CDI-988 represents a compelling first potential oral treatment for noroviruses, and for coronaviruses.

    Norovirus Infection
    Norovirus is a common and highly contagious virus that afflicts people of all ages and causes symptoms of acute gastroenteritis including nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea, as well as fatigue, fever and dehydration. Norovirus outbreaks occur most commonly in semi-closed communities such as hospitals, nursing homes, childcare facilities, cruise ships, schools and disaster relief sites. Norovirus infections are estimated to cost society approximately $60 billion annually worldwide.

    Structure-Based Drug Discovery Platform Technology
    Cocrystal’s proprietary structural biology, along with its expertise in enzymology and medicinal chemistry, enable its development of novel antiviral agents. The Company’s platform provides a three-dimensional structure of inhibitor complexes at near-atomic resolution, providing immediate insight to guide Structure Activity Relationships. This helps to identify novel binding sites and allows for a rapid turnaround of structural information through highly automated X-ray data processing and refinement. The goal of this technology is to facilitate the development of novel broad-spectrum antivirals for the treatment of acute and chronic viral diseases.

    About Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.
    Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel antiviral therapeutics that target the replication process of influenza viruses, coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2), noroviruses and hepatitis C viruses. Cocrystal employs unique structure-based technologies and Nobel Prize-winning expertise to create antiviral drugs. For further information about Cocrystal, please visit www.cocrystalpharma.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the potential efficacy of CDI-988 as a potential breakthrough for norovirus prophylaxis and treatment, and the potential characteristics of and market for such product candidate and the Company’s plan to initiate a Phase 1b study in 2025. The words “believe,” “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. Some or all of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not occur. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our need for additional capital to fund our operations over the next 12 months, risks relating to our ability to obtain regulatory approval for and proceed with clinical trials including recruiting volunteers and procuring materials for such studies by our clinical research organizations and vendors, the results of such studies, our and our collaboration partners’ technology and software performing as expected, general risks arising from clinical studies, receipt of regulatory approvals, regulatory changes, and potential development of effective treatments and/or vaccines by competitors, potential mutations in a virus we are targeting that may result in variants that are resistant to a product candidate we develop, the impact of the Trump Administration’s policies and actions on regulation affecting the FDA and other healthcare agencies and potential staffing issues resulting therefrom, as well as other government actions such as tariffs which may cause delays or force us to incur additional costs to proceed without development programs. Further information on our risk factors is contained in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. 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.

    Investor Contact:
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    Jody Cain
    310-691-7100
    jcain@allianceadvisors.com

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    Released August 5, 2025