Release – The GEO Group Announces Discontinuation of Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility Contract in Oklahoma

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 20, 2024– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today the discontinuation of its contract with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for the company-owned, 2,600-bed Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility, which is set to expire on June 30, 2024, unless extended for an additional three months under terms proposed by GEO.

We are proud of our long-standing public-private partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, which dates to 1998. Over the last 26 years, we have made significant capital investments to provide needed correctional bedspace to help reduce Oklahoma prison overcrowding. We have implemented a world class rehabilitation program through our GEO Continuum of Care to help lower recidivism in the State of Oklahoma. Throughout this time, the health and safety of all those in our care and of our employees has always been our number one priority. All funding increases we have received from the State of Oklahoma in prior years have been directly allocated to increase wages for staff at the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility.

In recent years, wage inflation and staffing shortages, following the COVID pandemic, have negatively impacted staff recruitment and retention at all state correctional facilities. Unfortunately, the recent veto of funding that was approved by the Oklahoma State Legislature will only exacerbate our significant challenges. Upon extensive consideration of the current funding levels and resources relative to the present service requirements, we have determined that we are no longer willing to manage the 2,600-bed Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility without changes to financial and operational terms. We have proposed a new three-month transition agreement starting July 1, 2024, allowing for an orderly relocation of inmates if new funding and contract terms cannot be mutually agreed upon.

The discontinuation of the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility contract will not have a material impact on GEO’s financial guidance.

Additionally, as has been reported in the media, as a result of recent significant damage caused to the physical plant and equipment at our company-owned, 1,940-bed Great Plains Correctional Facility, we have issued a default notice to the State of Oklahoma under our lease agreement for the Great Plains Correctional Facility, which is currently operated and maintained by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. The default notice provides for a cure period of 30 days for the State of Oklahoma to carry out all necessary physical plant and equipment repairs at an estimated cost of $3 million.

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 100 facilities totaling approximately 81,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the following cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K reports. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Release – Kelly Completes Sale of Ayers Group, a Division of KellyOCG, to Keystone Partners

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TROY, Mich., June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, has completed the sale of Ayers Group, a division of KellyOCG, to Keystone Partners, a Silver Oak Services Partners LLC portfolio company. Ayers Group provides outplacement, executive coaching, and leadership development solutions to employers across a wide range of industries. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

The sale of Ayers Group sharpens KellyOCG’s focus on global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions. The transaction also unlocks incremental capital to redeploy toward Kelly’s specialty strategy.

“The sale of Ayers Group marks another step forward on KellyOCG’s journey to become the leading provider of global RPO and MSP solutions, which are key pillars of our strategy to meet the buyer where they are in their journey to total talent management,” said Tammy Browning, president, KellyOCG. “This transaction reflects our commitment to directing resources to specialties where KellyOCG is well positioned to compete and win over the long term.”

The sale of Ayers Group is the latest in a series of strategic actions Kelly has executed to further optimize its operating model, unlock capital, and strengthen its competitive position in higher-margin, higher-growth specialties. These actions include selling its European staffing operations; monetizing non-core real estate holdings and businesses; unwinding Kelly’s cross-shareholding arrangement with Persol and reducing the company’s ownership interest in PersolKelly, its Asia-Pacific staffing joint venture; and selling its operations in Brazil and Russia.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 500,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2023 was $4.8 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

About The Ayers Group

The Ayers Group, headquartered in New York City, has helped companies adapt to change through comprehensive human resources and organizational development solutions. Learn more at www.ayers.com

About Keystone Partners

Founded in 1982, Keystone Partners is a leading outplacement, executive coaching and leadership development consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Keystone offers a range of services designed to help individuals and organizations successfully navigate the complexities of career management and development. 

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

KLYA-FIN

Release – The GEO Group Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 5, 2024– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO” or the “Company”) announced today the appointment of Mark J. Suchinski as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 8, 2024.

Mr. Suchinski has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Spirit AeroSystems since 2020. In this role, Mr. Suchinski has been responsible for the overall financial management of Spirit AeroSystems, its financial reporting and transparency, and multiple corporate functions including Treasury, Investor Relations, Strategy, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Suchinski joined Spirit AeroSystems in 2006 as the Controller for the Aerostructures Segment. He subsequently served in increasingly senior positions, including as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Contracts, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, and Vice President of Quality. Prior to joining Spirit AeroSystems, Mr. Suchinski held the position of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Home Products International from 2000 to 2006. Mr. Suchinski attended DePaul University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, “Mark Suchinski has extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets, financial reporting, and business management, having held multiple leadership positions throughout his career. He also brings unique skills and knowledge in manufacturing and supply chain management to our company. We are pleased to welcome him to GEO’s Senior Management Team.”

Brian R. Evans, GEO’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to have Mark Suchinski join our Senior Management Team. We believe that his unique skill set, knowledge and experience, across a broad range of key areas of corporate finance and business management, will be an asset to our company.”

Mr. Suchinski, stated, “I am excited to join this worldclass organization and have been impressed with George Zoley, Brian Evans, and the entire GEO leadership team. I look forward to partnering with them to drive value creation for our employees and shareholders.”

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 100 facilities totaling approximately 81,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the following cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K reports. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Pablo E. Paez, (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Release – Kelly Completes Acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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  • Transformational acquisition expected to accelerate EBITDA margin expansion
  • MRP to continue delivering services through existing operating companies and brands
  • Kelly management to host live webcast on June 18 to provide more details about the rationale for the acquisition and insights into MRP’s financial profile

TROY, Mich., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) (“the Company”), a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (“MRP”), from Littlejohn & Co., LLC (“Littlejohn”), a private investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Kelly previously announced on May 3, 2024, that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MRP from Littlejohn.

The acquisition of MRP strengthens the scale and capabilities of Kelly’s staffing and consulting solutions across technology, telecommunications, and government specialties in North America, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions globally. With a margin profile commensurate with a highly specialized technology talent solutions provider, MRP fits exceptionally well with Kelly’s strategy to enhance the revenue growth potential of the company and drive continued EBITDA margin expansion.

“Today marks a transformational step forward on our journey to sharpen Kelly’s focus on higher-margin, higher-growth specialty outcome-based and staffing services in North America, and global RPO and MSP solutions,” said Peter Quigley, president and chief executive officer, Kelly. “I’m excited to welcome MRP to the Kelly team and look forward to the significant growth and value creation we will deliver together.”

“MRP’s capabilities are excellent complements to Kelly SET as we continue our journey to become a leading technology staffing and consulting solutions provider in North America,” said Hugo Malan, president, Kelly SET. “They bring extensive expertise in enterprise technology staffing, as well as robust telecommunications and government specialties that align exceptionally well with our strong offerings in these segments.”

“Sevenstep’s RPO and MSP offerings align exceptionally well with KellyOCG and we believe the combined entities create a powerful story to bring to the market,” said Tammy Browning, president, KellyOCG. “We look forward to authoring this story together with the Sevenstep team and unlocking new opportunities for growth over the long term.”

Kelly acquired MRP for a purchase price of $425 million. Additional cash consideration of up to $60 million may be due in the second quarter of 2025 if certain conditions are satisfied during an earn-out period ending on March 31, 2025. The earn-out payment is based on a multiple of gross profit in excess of an agreed-upon amount during the earn-out period. The Company funded the transaction through debt and available capital, including the rapid redeployment of more than $100 million from the sale of Kelly’s European staffing operations in January 2024.

Kelly will host a live webcast of a conference call with financial analysts on June 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. ET to provide more details about the acquisition of MRP. Quigley and Olivier Thirot, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present the rationale for the acquisition and insights into MRP’s financial profile, including recent revenue, gross margin, and net margin trends. Following the presentation, Quigley and Thirot will address questions from financial analysts. The live webcast will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Kelly’s public website. A recording of the webcast will be available after 1:30 p.m. ET on June 18, 2024.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 500,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2023 was $4.8 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Established in 1989 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is parent company to a group of leading global talent solution providers to include Motion Recruitment (IT Staffing & Managed Solutions), Motion Consulting Group (IT Consulting), Motion Telco (IT & Telecom Solutions), Tech in Motion (Tech Networking & Events program), TG Federal (Government IT Subcontracting), and Sevenstep® (RPO, MSP & TA Advisory/Consulting). Learn more at www.motionrecruitment.comwww.sevensteptalent.com, and www.tgfederal.com.

About Littlejohn & Co., LLC

Littlejohn & Co., LLC, is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused on private equity and debt investments primarily in growing middle-market industrial and services companies that can benefit from Littlejohn’s 25+ years of operational and sector expertise. With approximately $8 billion in regulatory assets under management, the firm seeks to build sustainable success for its portfolio companies through a disciplined approach to engineering change. For more information about Littlejohn, visit www.littlejohnllc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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

KLYA-FIN

ANALYST CONTACT:  MEDIA CONTACT:
Scott Thomas  Christian Taske
(248) 251-7264  (248) 561-8823
scott.thomas@kellyservices.com  christian.taske@kellyservices.com

Release – V2X announces successful repricing and extension of Term Loan

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MCLEAN, Va., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) announces it has successfully repriced and extended its $907 million First Lien Term Loan.

Under the repricing, the annual interest margin was reduced by 50 basis points to 2.75%. Additionally, the 10-basis point Credit Spread Adjustment was eliminated from the company’s Secured Overnight Financing Rate, further improving the anticipated savings from the repricing. The company also extended the maturity of the loan by two years to December 2030.

“I’m pleased to report the successful repricing of our first lien term loan, which is another positive step in our efforts to increase shareholder value and enhance the company’s capital structure,” said Shawn Mural, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at V2X. “The repricing is expected to yield notable interest expense savings and lower the overall cost of capital, while extending those benefits for another two years. This outcome is a testament to the strength in our business, supported by V2X’s robust backlog, strong cash flow generation capabilities, and progress deleveraging the balance sheet.”

About V2X

V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure – by aligning people, actions, and outputs. Our lifecycle solutions improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness.

The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training, and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients. Our global team of approximately 16,000 employees brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation to operations, to sustainment, as it tackles the most complex challenges with agility, grit, and dedication.

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Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intent,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “potential,” “continue,” “can,” “goal,” “long-term,” “drive,” “next,” and variations of such words and or similar expressions and terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company based on information currently available to management.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions, or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside our management’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. For a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see the risks and other factors detailed from time to time in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the SEC.

We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contact 
Mike Smith, CFA
Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
IR@goV2X.com
719-637-5773

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Director, Corporate Communications
Angelica.Deoudes@goV2X.com
571-338-5195

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Release – Graham Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

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BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries, announced that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results before financial markets open on Friday, June 7, 2024.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results, strategy, and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call

Friday, June 7, 2024
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: (201) 689-8560
Internet webcast link and accompanying slide presentation: ir.grahamcorp.com

A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET on the day of the teleconference through Friday, June 14, 2024. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13745902 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.

ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION

Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy and process industries. The Graham Manufacturing and Barber-Nichols’ global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems.

Graham routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.

For more information, contact:
Christopher J. Thome
Vice President – Finance and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216

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

Source: Graham Corporation

Released May 29, 2024

Release – Orion Group Holdings Set to Join the Russell 3000® Index

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HOUSTON, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that it is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2024 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on July 1, 2024, according to a preliminary list of additions posted May 24, 2024.

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of April 30, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

“Being included in the Russell Index is an important milestone for Orion and reflects the significant progress we have made transforming the business throughout 2023. Our inclusion in the Russell Index should help expand investor awareness, increase institutional ownership, and provide additional liquidity in our stock,” said Travis Boone, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings, Inc. “This milestone was achieved during an exciting time for Orion. With a strong foundation of operational discipline, a vastly improved business development team and a healthy balance sheet, we have set the Company up for success and are focused on driving growth for the remainder of 2024 and beyond.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to the data as of the end of December 2023, about $10.5 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes, which belong to FTSE Russell, a prominent global index provider.

About Orion Group Holdings

Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. The Company’s website is located at: https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.

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Please refer to the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 1, 2024 which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.

Contacts:
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Margaret Boyce 310-622-8247
orn@finprofiles.com 

Release – The GEO Group Announces Funding Extension for Adelanto ICE Processing Center Contract

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 20, 2024– The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO”) announced today that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) announced that it plans to issue a task order for the GEO-owned 1,940-bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California (the “Adelanto Center”), which provides for continued funding through September 30, 2024.

GEO previously filed motions, on January 4, 2024, with the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, in the case of Roman v. Wolf, to Intervene and to Vacate several injunction orders (collectively the “Orders”) including an intake prohibition order issued more than three years ago, limiting the use of the Adelanto Center based on then-prevailing COVID-19 conditions. GEO was joined in its filings by three unions (collectively the “Unions”) representing over 350 employees at the Adelanto Center. Subsequently, on April 22, 2024, GEO and the Unions filed a renewed motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to intervene in the case of Roman v. Wolf, with a proposed motion to stay the Orders. GEO and the Unions will continue to pursue legal action to protect GEO’s and the Unions’ interests, which include the Adelanto Center contract’s annualized revenues and the potential loss of jobs by 350-plus employees.

ICE and GEO entered into a 15-year contract on December 19, 2019, for the provision of secure residential housing and care at the Adelanto Center, consisting of a 5-year base period, ending on December 19, 2024, followed by two 5-year option periods. The Adelanto Center contract generates approximately $85 million in annualized revenues for GEO.

About The GEO Group

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 100 facilities totaling approximately 81,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the following cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding GEO’s filings in the case of Roman v. Wolf,statements regarding the Orders, and statements regarding the Adelanto Center contract. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, risk factors contained in GEO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K reports. GEO disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Pablo E. Paez (866) 301 4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

Release – Seanergy Maritime Reports Record Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 and Declares Cash Dividends of $0.15 Per Share

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Other Highlights and Developments:

  • Record first quarter net income of $10.2 million
  • Cash dividends of $0.15 per share consisting of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share for Q1 2024 and a special cash dividend of $0.125 per share
  • Total cash dividends of $1.60 per share, or $29.6 million, declared since March 2022
  • Acquisition of two Japanese Capesize vessels, built in 2013 and 2012, with estimated deliveries in Q2 and H2 2024, respectively
  • New financing and refinancing transactions of $58.3 million

ATHENS, Greece, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (“Seanergy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHIP), announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per common share and a special cash dividend of $0.125 per common share for the first quarter of 2024.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated Net Revenues of $38.3 million, compared to $18.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Net Income and Adjusted Net Income for the quarter were $10.2 million and $11.6 million, respectively, compared to Net Loss of $4.2 million and Adjusted Net Loss of $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2023. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter were $21.6 million and $23.2 million, respectively, compared to $8.2 million and $3.9 million, respectively, for the same period of 2023. The daily Time Charter Equivalent (“TCE”2) of the fleet for the first quarter of 2024 was $24,073, compared to $11,005 in the same period of 2023.

Cash and cash-equivalents and restricted cash, as of March 31, 2024, stood at $24.2 million. Stockholders’ equity at the end of the first quarter was $240.6 million. Long-term debt (senior loans, finance lease liability and other financial liabilities) net of deferred charges stood at $223.2 million, while the book value of the fleet, including a chartered-in vessel and the advances for vessels acquisitions, was $442.0 million.

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1 Adjusted earnings / (loss) per share, Adjusted Net Income / (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Please see the reconciliation below of Adjusted earnings / (loss) per share, Adjusted Net Income / (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
2 TCE rate is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the reconciliation below of TCE rate to net revenues from vessels, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.


Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“We are pleased to report that in the first quarter of 2024 we achieved record profits on the back of the continuing positive momentum in the Capesize market. This was mainly driven by higher iron ore exports, healthy coal volumes, as well as certain geopolitical events.

“Seanergy generated a net income of $10.2 million, compared to a net loss of $4.2 million in the same period of 2023, as our fleet performed in line with the market with a daily time charter equivalent of approximately $24,000.

“In light of our strong performance and consistent with our commitment to rewarding our shareholders, our Board authorized paying a quarterly and special cash dividend of $0.15 per share. With these dividends, we have declared total cash dividends of $1.60 per share, or $29.6 million, since March 2022. Given the strong Capesize outlook, we are optimistic that we are well-positioned to continue executing on our clear corporate strategy, which entails rewarding our shareholders generously while growing and renewing our fleet.  

“With regard to our guidance for the second quarter of 2024, based on current FFA levels, we expect our daily TCE to be equal to approximately $26,400, likely outperforming the Capesize market thanks to our proactive hedging strategy. Looking beyond that, for the second half of the year we have converted about 33% of our ownership days to a fixed daily rate of approximately $30,000. We remain vigilant on market developments and are keen to secure attractive daily rates that offer high returns on capital.

“Moving on to fleet developments since our last quarterly update, in March we agreed to acquire an additional Capesize vessel built in 2012 in Japan for a price of $35.6 million that we expect to fund through a combination of cash on hand and debt. Delivery is expected to take place in the second half of 2024, while we continue to evaluate opportunities to add high-performing ships to our fleet. Furthermore, we recently obtained credit committee approval from one of our close lending partners for a new sale and leaseback agreement to finance the previously announced acquisition of the M/V Iconship along with the refinancing of an existing facility at a considerably lower interest margin.

“To conclude with a brief market update, contrary to regular seasonality, the first quarter of 2024 was the strongest of the past decade for Capesize earnings. Brazilian iron ore exports rose about 12% year on year and were the highest since 2019, while coal seaborne trade remained at very high levels. The limited vessel orderbook of the past years seems to be contributing to a gradually improving supply and demand balance, while the geopolitical uncertainty related to the Red Sea crisis has also been marginally constructive for Capesize earnings. On a forward-looking note, the current orderbook suggests fleet growth of about 2% per year for 2025 and 2026, which will likely be surpassed by vessel demand growth according to most industry sources. Longer term, the commitment of major miners to future growth projects as well as the limits on fleet growth brought about by stricter environmental regulations are expected to lead to strong market conditions.

“Seanergy has proven its ability to execute on its fleet growth plan and with its high-quality vessels, strong balance sheet and successful commercial strategy, is well positioned to continue creating shareholder value.”

Company Fleet:

(1) The Company has the option to convert the index-linked rate to fixed for periods ranging between 1 and 12 months, based on the prevailing Capesize FFA Rate for the selected period.

(2) The latest redelivery date does not include any additional optional periods.

(3) The vessel is operated by the Company on the basis of a 12-month bareboat charter-in contract with the owners of the vessel, including a purchase option at the end of the bareboat charter.

Vessels to be delivered:

(1) Ownership days are the total number of calendar days in a period during which the vessels in a fleet have been owned or chartered in. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of the Company’s fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that the Company recorded during a period.

(2) Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances. Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to major repairs, dry-dockings, lay-up or special or intermediate surveys. Operating days include the days that our vessels are in ballast voyages without having finalized agreements for their next employment. The Company’s calculation of operating days may not be comparable to that reported by other companies.

(3) Fleet utilization is determined by dividing operating days by ownership days for the relevant period. Fleet Utilization is used to measure a company’s ability to efficiently find suitable employment for its vessels and minimize the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for unforeseen events. We believe it provides additional meaningful information and assists management in making decisions regarding areas where we may be able to improve efficiency and increase revenue and because we believe that it provides useful information to investors regarding the efficiency of our operations.

(4) TCE rate is defined as the Company’s net revenue less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of the Company’s operating days during the period. Voyage expenses include port charges, bunker (fuel oil and diesel oil) expenses, canal charges and other commissions. The Company includes the TCE rate, which is not a recognized measure under U.S. GAAP, as it believes it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with net revenues from vessels, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, and because it assists the Company’s management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and because the Company believes that it provides useful information to investors regarding our financial performance. The Company’s calculation of TCE rate may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table reconciles the Company’s net revenues from vessels to the TCE rate.

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except operating days and TCE rate)

(5) Vessel operating expenses include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricants, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Daily Vessel Operating Expenses are calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses, excluding pre delivery costs, by ownership days for the relevant time periods. The Company’s calculation of daily vessel operating expenses may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table reconciles the Company’s vessel operating expenses to daily vessel operating expenses.

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except ownership days and Daily Vessel Operating Expenses)

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) represents the sum of net income / (loss), Interest and finance costs, net, depreciation and amortization and income taxes, if any, during a period. EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, loss on forward freight agreements, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, and the gain on sale of vessel, which the Company believes are not indicative of the ongoing performance of its core operations.

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are presented as we believe that these measures are useful to investors as a widely used means of evaluating operating profitability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA as presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Adjusted Net income / (loss) Reconciliation and calculation of Adjusted Earnings / (loss) Per Share

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)

To derive Adjusted Net Income / (loss) and Adjusted Earnings / (loss) Per Share, both non-GAAP financial measures, from Net Income / (loss), we exclude non-cash items, as provided in the table above. We believe that Adjusted Net Income / (loss) and Adjusted Earnings / (loss) Per Share assist our management and investors by increasing the comparability of our performance from period to period since each such measure eliminates the effects of such non-cash items as stock based compensation, loss on extinguishment of debt and other items which may vary from year to year, for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In addition, we believe that the presentation of the respective measure provides investors with supplemental data relating to our results of operations, and therefore, with a more complete understanding of factors affecting our business than with GAAP measures alone. Our method of computing Adjusted Net Income / (loss) and Adjusted Earnings / (loss) Per Share may not necessarily be comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

Second Quarter 2024 TCE Guidance:

As of the date hereof, approximately 79% of the Company fleet’s expected operating days in the second quarter of 2024 have been fixed at an estimated TCE of approximately $27,115. Assuming that for the remaining operating days of our index-linked T/Cs, the respective vessels’ TCE will be equal to the average Forward Freight Agreement (“FFA”) rate of $24,200 per day (based on the FFA curve of April 29, 2024), our estimated TCE for the second quarter of 2024 will be approximately $26,4083. The following table provides the break-down of index-linked charter and fixed-rate charters in the second quarter of 2024:

3 This guidance is based on certain assumptions and there can be no assurance that these TCE estimates, or projected utilization will be realized. TCE estimates include certain floating (index) to fixed rate conversions concluded in previous periods. For vessels on index-linked T/Cs, the TCE realized will vary with the underlying index, and for the purposes of this guidance, the TCE assumed for the remaining operating days of the quarter for an index-linked T/C is equal to the average FFA rate of $24,200 based on the curve of April 29, 2024. Spot estimates are provided using the load-to-discharge method of accounting. The rates quoted are for days currently contracted. Increased ballast days at the end of the quarter will reduce the additional revenues that can be booked based on the accounting cut-offs and therefore the resulting TCE will be reduced accordingly.

First Quarter and Recent Developments:

Distribution of Q4 2023 Dividend and Declaration of Q1 2024 Dividends

On April 10, 2024, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share and a special dividend of $0.075 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, to all shareholders of record as of March 25, 2024.

Continuing its quarterly dividend payments, the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per common share for the first quarter of 2024 payable on or about July 10, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of June 25, 2024. In addition, the Company has declared a special dividend of $0.125 per common share to all shareholders of record as of June 25, 2024 which will be paid on or about July 10, 2024.

At-The-Market Offering Program  

Since the filing of the Company’s annual report, the Company has issued and sold 267,585 common shares at an average price of $9.67 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $2.6 million under the up to $30.0 million “at-the-market” equity offering program initiated in December 2023 with B. Riley as sales agent.

As of May 13, 2024, the Company had 20,779,660 common shares issued and outstanding.

Vessel Transactions and Commercial Updates

Vessel Acquisitions

On February 5, 2024, the Company agreed to acquire a 181,392 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2013 in Japan, which will be renamed M/V Iconship. The purchase price of $33.7 million is expected to be funded through cash on hand and the AVIC Sale & leaseback agreement. The M/V Iconship is expected to be delivered to the Company within June 2024.

On March 18, 2024, the Company agreed to acquire a 181,396 dwt Capesize bulk carrier, built in 2012 in Japan. The purchase price of $35.6 million is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand and debt financing. The vessel is expected to be delivered to the Company between July and October 2024.

M/V Knightship – Time charter extension

In May 2024, the charterer of the M/V Knightship exercised the second optional period extending the time charter which will commence in December 2024. The extension period is for a minimum of 11 months to a maximum of 13 months, while all other main terms of the time charter remain the same.

Financing Updates

AVIC Sale & leaseback agreement

The Company obtained credit committee approval from one of its close lending partners for three separate sale and leaseback agreements of $58.3 million in aggregate to refinance the sale and leaseback agreements with CMBFL, secured by the M/Vs Hellasship and Patriotship, and to partially finance the acquisition of the M/V Iconship. The vessels will be sold and chartered back on a bareboat basis for a five-year period commencing on each delivery date. The Company will have continuous options to repurchase the vessels at predetermined prices at any time of the bareboat charter. At the end of the bareboat period, Seanergy will have the obligation to purchase the vessels for an aggregate amount of approximately $31.5 million. Each financing will bear interest of 3-month term SOFR plus 2.55% per annum. The new interest rate will be approximately 120 bps lower than the rate of the refinanced sale and leaseback agreements. In aggregate for the three vessels, the charterhire principals will amortize over twenty consecutive quarterly installments, averaging approximately $1.3 million per quarter. The agreements are subject to the completion of definitive documentation.

Conference Call:

The Company’s management will host a conference call to discuss financial results on May 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Audio Webcast:

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

Conference Call Details:

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

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Release – Graham Corporation Announces Filing of Universal Shelf Registration Statement

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BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If and when the shelf registration is declared effective, it will permit the Company to offer and sell, from time to time in one or more offerings, up to $150 million of common stock, preferred stock, warrants, purchase contracts, units, or any combination of these securities.

Christopher J. Thome, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We believe a shelf registration is a demonstration of good corporate governance as it provides GHM with enhanced financial flexibility to meet our long-term strategic goals. It enables us to access the capital markets quickly and efficiently, if and when favorable conditions align for the Company and our shareholders.”

Should the Company decide to raise capital in a future offering using the shelf registration statement, GHM will describe the specific details of that future offering in a prospectus supplement that is filed with the SEC.

The registration statement on Form S-3 has been filed with the SEC but is not yet effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted under the Form S-3 registration statement prior to the time the Form S-3 registration statement becomes effective. This News release shall not constitute an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities that are proposed to be registered on the Form S-3, nor shall there be any sale of such securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities law of any such state.

About Graham Corporation

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

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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “believe,” “if,” “when,” “intended,” “should,” ”may”, “will,” and other similar words and include all statements with respect to the Company’s plans and expectations regarding its registration statement on Form S-3 and any potential future offering or capital raises and the use of proceeds therefrom. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), included under the heading entitled “Risk Factors”, and in other reports filed with the SEC.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

For more information, contact:
Christopher J. Thome
Vice President – Finance and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216

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

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Released May 13, 2024

Release – V2X, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition

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Jeremy Wensinger Appointed President and CEO, Succeeding Chuck Prow

MCLEAN, Va., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX), a leading provider of global mission solutions, announced today that Jeremy Wensinger has been appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, succeeding Chuck Prow. This appointment, which is effective as of June 17, 2024, is the result of a thorough Board-led succession planning process designed to ensure a smooth transition and continue V2X’s positive business momentum.

Mr. Wensinger has had a highly distinguished 35-year career as a defense and government services industry executive. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Peraton Inc., a next-generation national security company providing solutions and services primarily to the U.S. government with $7 billion in annual revenue. Mr. Wensinger previously served in various leadership roles at Harris Corporation, Cobham PLC, and PAE Government Services, Inc. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong leadership and organizational management in driving organic growth, implementing strong business development processes and differentiated technology strategies, executing business integrations, and leading business improvement initiatives.

“Following a thorough process to identify our next CEO, the Board is confident that Jeremy is a strong, experienced leader for V2X’s next chapter of growth,” said Mary Howell, Chairman of V2X’s Board of Directors. “He has a proven track record of delivering best-in-class financial and operational performance within the broad defense services and aerospace industry, as well as a strategic approach to managing businesses, building strong stakeholder relationships, and creating value.”

Mr. Wensinger said, “I am honored to join the V2X team as CEO. I look forward to building on the considerable growth and operating improvements V2X has made, while taking a fresh look at the areas of the business where we can further capitalize on the full potential of our market opportunity. I am eager to begin working with the Board, leadership, and talented V2X team to execute on our strategic and financial goals and drive shareholder value.”

“As the company nears the two-year anniversary of completing the transformational merger of Vectrus with Vertex to create the V2X platform, we thank Chuck for his dedication and valuable contributions,” Mrs. Howell said. “During his tenure as CEO, the company delivered significant organic growth as well as further diversified its contract and customer base, established entirely new technological and service capabilities, and delivered an enhanced customer and employee experience. We look forward to building upon these successes.”

“I would like to thank V2X’s employees, as well as our clients and industry partners, for their trust and confidence in the journey which is now V2X,” Mr. Prow said. “Leading the talented men and women of V2X, deployed globally in support of some of our nation’s most critical missions, has been an honor and privilege.”

About V2X

V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure – by aligning people, actions, and outputs. Formed by the merger of Vectrus and Vertex, we bring a combined 120 years of successful mission support. Our lifecycle solutions improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training, and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients. Our global team of approximately 16,000 employees brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation to operations, to sustainment, as it tackles the most complex challenges with agility, grit, and dedication.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”): Certain material presented herein includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Act. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all the statements in this release that are not historical, including, without limitation, goals for future performance, results and value, our long-term growth outlook and targets and related assumptions and drivers, as well as the expected execution and effect of our business strategies, expectations regarding management transition plans, and any discussion of future operating or financial performance.

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These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions, or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside our management’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. For a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see the risks and other factors detailed from time to time in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the SEC.

We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contact 
Mike Smith, CFA
Vice President, Treasury, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
IR@goV2X.com
719-637-5773

Media Contact 
Angelica Spanos Deoudes
Director, Corporate Communications
Angelica.Deoudes@goV2X.com
571-338-5195

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Release – Orion Group Holdings Announces Significant Contract Award for Port Everglades Bulkhead Replacement Project

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HOUSTON, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced a significant contract award valued at nearly $80 million for its Marine construction business. The contract was awarded by Port Everglades Seaport Engineering & Construction Division through Moss Construction as Managing General Contractor for the Port Everglades Bulkhead Replacement Project – Group 1, a pivotal infrastructure upgrade at one of the nation’s busiest ports. Orion has supported Port Everglades and worked with Moss successfully on previous projects.

Orion Group Holdings won the Port Everglades Bulkhead Replacement Project award through a competitive bid process. The scope of work includes the replacement of approximately 2,240 linear feet of aging steel sheet pile bulkheads, including large diameter combi-wall systems, soil anchors and encapsulated concrete caps. In addition, the project will address the aging North Bulkhead at the Entrance Channel (NBEC), which spans 1,200 feet and is vital for the safe and smooth flow of maritime traffic. The project is set to commence June 1 and will conclude in late 2026.

“We are excited to continue our relationship with Moss and the Port Everglades Seaport Engineering & Construction Division by delivering this critical marine project that will modernize and strengthen the Port’s capabilities. With our deep marine construction expertise, we look forward to supporting port business into the future,” said Travis Boone, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings, Inc. “This project not only reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of maritime infrastructure but also ensures Port Everglades continues to serve as a critical hub for the world-class cruise industry and the growing international cargo and petroleum business.”

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a renowned name in specialty construction, known for its dedication to safety, quality, innovation, and timely project execution. With these new contract awards, Orion continues to strengthen its position as an industry leader capable of tackling complex projects with unmatched expertise.

About Orion Group Holdings

Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its marine segment and its concrete segment. The Company’s marine segment provides construction and dredging services relating to marine transportation facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design and specialty services. Its concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including place and finish, site prep, layout, forming, and rebar placement for large commercial, structural and other associated business areas. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas. The Company’s website is located at: https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of which provisions the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as ‘believes’, ‘expects’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘seeks’, ‘approximately’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘estimates’, or ‘anticipates’, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, outlook, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release, and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, gross profit, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt or maintain compliance with debt covenants, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include project award announcements, estimated project start dates, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward-looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company’s fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints, and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are at the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. Considering these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company’s plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Please refer to the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 1, 2024 which is available on its website at www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, for additional and more detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations, estimates or forecasts.

Contacts:

Financial Profiles, Inc.
Margaret Boyce 310-622-8247
orn@finprofiles.com 

Release – Seanergy Maritime Announces the Date for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

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Seanergy Maritime Announces the Date for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

Earnings Release: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Before Market Open in New York
Conference Call and Webcast: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

May 9, 2024 – Glyfada, Greece – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, prior to the open of the market in New York on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. 

Seanergy’s senior management will conduct a conference call and simultaneous Internet webcast to review these results on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

Audio Webcast:

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

Conference Call Details:

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

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is a prominent pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the U.S. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists of 17 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 16 Capesize) with an average age of approximately 13.2 years and an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,054,820 dwt. Upon the completion of the delivery of our latest acquisitions, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 19 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 18 Capesize) with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,417,608 dwt.

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

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

Link to press release

Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: ir@seanergy.gr