New Burford Capital Research Reveals Significant Opportunities for Businesses through Patent Monetization

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Nearly 8 in 10 in-house lawyers say their companies are leaving value on the table


NEW YORK
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today releases new research on patent monetization, a means for businesses with significant intellectual property to generate revenue from patent assets through licensing, direct enforcement and corporate divestitures. With high research and development costs, long development timelines and intense IP competition, CFOs and GCs are faced with the challenge of seeking greater value from their companies’ patent portfolios without diverting capital from core business operations. Moreover, converting underutilized intellectual property into liquid assets enables companies to fuel ongoing innovation and drive future growth.

Despite substantial investments in securing and maintaining patents, many companies fall short in leveraging their intellectual property—resulting in missed financial opportunities and ongoing costs that could otherwise be offset through monetization. This research shows companies shifting to a more proactive stance toward patent monetization as they face mounting economic pressures, rising costs of maintaining large patent portfolios and headline-generating enforcements and divestitures by major brands that increase acceptance. Nearly 70% of in-house lawyers say their organizations are more likely to monetize patents today than a decade ago, and 73% report that patent monetization revenue has grown over the last 10 years.

“Patent monetization remains a significantly underutilized asset for many businesses,” said Christopher Bogart, CEO of Burford Capital. “Companies frequently hold valuable patents that require substantial investment to enforce, incurring significant expense—risk we routinely finance for clients. In today’s climate of intensifying global competition and rapidly evolving IP enforcement landscapes, legal finance empowers companies to strengthen their patent monetization strategies and take a more proactive, value-driven approach to IP management.”

“Companies have a significant opportunity to unlock value from their intellectual property,” said Katharine Wolanyk, Managing Director at Burford Capital and head of its intellectual property and patent litigation finance division. “In conversations with CFOs and general counsel across industries, we frequently hear that patent portfolios are viewed as cost centers rather than assets, and this research substantiates that assertion. Legal finance offers a powerful solution by transforming underutilized IP assets into a source of liquidity that can fuel business priorities and allow companies to continue the essential cycle of innovation.”

Key findings from the study include:

  • Companies are missing revenue opportunities: Even as patent monetization is increasing, 79% of in-house lawyers say that more than a quarter of their patent portfolio is underutilized. The costs of maintaining patents without monetization include lost revenue, delayed market entry and reduced market share.

  • Revenue generated by patent monetization is growing: 73% of in-house lawyers report that revenue from patent monetization has increased over the last 10 years and 69% of in-house lawyers say their organizations have become more likely to monetize patents in the past decade.

  • Divestiture is a fast-growing monetization strategy: 71% of in-house lawyers have already divested patents or are actively exploring divestiture options.

  • Clients can de-risk direct enforcement with finance: 72% of law firm lawyers cite the high cost of litigation as a deterrent to clients pursuing meritorious patent claims.

  • Legal finance plays a growing role in patent monetization: 59% of law firm lawyers say clients use legal finance for patent monetization; 51% of in-house lawyers say they are actively planning or exploring the use of legal finance to support patent enforcement and monetization going forward.

  • Global patent monetization is active: The US remains the top market for patent monetization due to strong enforcement mechanisms. The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is driving change in Europe, with 74% of in-house lawyers expecting increased enforcement in the region.

This research, commissioned by Burford and conducted by GLG, captures insights from 300 in-house IP counsel and law firm partners involved in patent litigation in North America, Europe and Asia.

The research report can be downloaded on Burford’s website.

About Burford Capital

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery, and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and works with companies and law firms around the world from its global network of offices.

For more information, please visit www.burfordcapital.com.


This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any ordinary shares or other securities of Burford.

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Plumas Bancorp Reports First Quarter Results

RENO, Nev., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq: PLBC), the parent company of Plumas Bank (the “Bank”), today announced first quarter earnings of $7.2 million or $1.21 per share, up from $6.3 million or $1.06 per share during the first quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share was $1.20 during the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from $1.05 per share during the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Return on average assets was 1.79% during the current quarter, up from 1.55% during the first quarter of 2024. Return on average equity was 16.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from 16.4% during the first quarter of 2024.

Net-interest income increased by $1.1 million from $17.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, to $18.5 million during the current quarter. The provision for credit losses decreased from $821 thousand during the first quarter of 2024 to $250 thousand during the current quarter.

Non-interest income increased by $1.1 million from $2.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $3.2 million during the first quarter of 2025 related to a legal settlement totaling $1.1 million. This settlement related to the Dixie Fire in August of 2021 which swept through the town of Greenville, California. The fire caused severe damage to the Greenville area, including the telecommunications infrastructure which adversely affected our ability to service our customers in this area during the last few years.

Non-interest expense increased by $1.1 million from $10.4 million during the first quarter of 2024 to $11.5 million during the current quarter. Of this amount, $569 thousand relates to costs associated with our pending acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp. We signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cornerstone Community Bancorp on January 28, 2025. Merger transaction costs that facilitate the merger are not deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $569 thousand in merger related costs, $562 thousand is estimated to be not deductible for state and federal income tax.

The provision for income taxes increased by $731 thousand from $2.1 million, 25.4% of pre-tax income, during the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $2.9 million, or 28.5% of pre-tax income, during the current quarter.

Balance sheet Highlights

March 31, 2025 compared to March 31, 2024

  • Gross loans increased by $35 million, or 3.5%, to $1.0 billion.
  • Total deposits increased by $73 million, or 5.6% to $1.4 billion.
  • Borrowings decreased by $105 million, or 87.5% to $15 million.
  • Total equity increased by $26 million, or 16.2% to $187.6 million.
  • Book value per share increased by $4.29, or 15.7% to $31.68.

President’s Comments

Andrew J. Ryback, director, president, and chief executive officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, described the first quarter accomplishments, saying, “The highlight of this quarter is the announcement of our definitive merger agreement with Cornerstone Community Bancorp, a partnership that will result in a combined company with over $2.3 billion in assets, $2.0 billion in deposits, and $1.5 billion in loans. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Northern California and Western Nevada, creating enhanced opportunities for our clients, shareholders, and team members.

Through this merger, we unite Cornerstone Community Bank’s local expertise and strong practices with Plumas Bank’s innovative technology and business solutions. Together, we are positioned to expand our footprint and strengthen our offerings, ensuring sustained value for the communities we serve. With projected earnings accretion and a focused integration process, we are confident in our ability to deliver long-term growth and success.”

Mr. Ryback noted additional developments during the quarter, saying, “Piper Sandler added Plumas to its independent research coverage, boosting Plumas’ visibility among investors and enhancing market confidence. With coverage from Raymond James and Stephens, too, we expect fair market valuation as all three firms previously released ‘Buy’ recommendations for PLBC stock.”

Mr. Ryback concluded, “I want to express my gratitude to our shareholders, employees, and partners for their support during this transformative time. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our dedication to fostering growth, innovation, and community impact, while maintaining the exceptional financial results and service excellence that define Plumas Bancorp.”

Loans, Deposits, Investments and Cash

Gross loans increased by $34.5 million, or 3.5%, from $976 million at March 31, 2024, to $1.0 billion at March 31, 2025. Increases of $98 million in commercial real estate loans and $1 million in equity lines of credit were partially offset by decreases of $31 million in automobile loans, $18 million in construction loans, $11 million in agricultural loans and $4 million in commercial loans.

On March 31, 2025, approximately 77% of the Company’s loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans. The rates of interest charged on variable rate loans are set at specific increments in relation to the Company’s lending rate or other indexes such as the published prime interest rate or U.S. Treasury rates and vary with changes in these indexes. The frequency at which variable rate loans reprice can vary from one day to several years. Most of our commercial real estate portfolio reprices every five years. Loans indexed to the prime interest rate were approximately 16% of the Company’s loan portfolio; these loans reprice within one day to three months of a change in the prime rate.

Total deposits increased by $73 million to $1.4 billion at March 31, 2025. The increase in deposits includes increases of $10 million in demand deposits and $76 million in money market accounts. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases of $5 million in savings deposits and $8 million in time deposits. We attribute much of the increase in money market accounts to higher rate public entity deposits. At December 31, 2025, 49% of the Company’s deposits were in the form of non-interest-bearing demand deposits. The Company has no brokered deposits.

Investment securities totaled $447 million at March 31, 2025 and 2024. The Bank’s investment security portfolio consists of debt securities issued by US Government agencies, US Government sponsored agencies and municipalities. Cash and due from banks decreased by $41 million from $128 million at March 31, 2024, to $87 million at March 31, 2025.

Asset Quality

Nonperforming assets (which are comprised of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessed vehicle holdings) at March 31, 2025, were $3.8 million, down from $6.0 million at March 31, 2024. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets decreased to 0.23% at March 31, 2025, down from 0.37% at March 31, 2024. OREO decreased by $266 thousand from $357 thousand at March 31, 2024, to $91 thousand at March 31, 2025. Nonperforming loans were $3.7 million at March 31, 2025, and $5.6 million at March 31, 2024. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans decreased to 0.36% at March 31, 2025, down from 0.57% at March 31, 2024.

During the first quarter of 2025 we recorded a provision for credit losses of $250 thousand consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $250 thousand. This compares to a provision for credit losses of $821 thousand consisting of a provision for credit losses on loans of $900 thousand and a decrease in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $79 thousand during the first quarter of 2024.

Net charge-offs totaled $127 thousand and $610 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses totaled $13.3 million at March 31, 2025, and $13.2 million at March 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.32% at March 31, 2025, and 1.35% at March 31, 2024.

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses and the reserve for unfunded commitments during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands).

Allowance for Credit Losses   March 31, 2025     March 31, 2024
Balance, beginning of period $ 13,196     $ 12,867  
Provision charged to operations   250       900  
Losses charged to allowance   (312 )     (680 )
Recoveries   185       70  
Balance, end of period $ 13,319     $ 13,157  

Reserve for Unfunded
Commitments
 

March 31, 2025

     

March 31, 2024

Balance, beginning of period $ 620     $ 799  
Provision charged to operations         (79 )
Balance, end of period $ 620     $ 720  



Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP)

At March 31, 2024, the Company had outstanding borrowings under BTFP totaling $105 million. All BTFP borrowings were paid off during 2024. Interest expense recognized on the BTFP borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $1.2 million.

Shareholders’ Equity

Total shareholders’ equity increased by $26.1 million from $162 million at March 31, 2024, to $188 million at March 31, 2025. The $26.1 million includes earnings during the twelve-month period totaling $29.5 million, a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $2.1 million and stock option activity totaling $1.0 million. These items were partially offset by the payment of cash dividends totaling $6.5 million.

Liquidity

The Company manages its liquidity to provide the ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals (both anticipated and unanticipated), fund customers’ borrowing needs and satisfy maturity of short-term borrowings. The Company’s liquidity needs are managed using assets or liabilities, or both. On the asset side, in addition to cash and due from banks, the Company maintains an investment portfolio which includes unpledged U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. On the liability side, liquidity needs are managed by offering competitive rates on deposit products and the use of established credit lines.

The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB) and can borrow up to $251 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $441 million. The Company is also eligible to borrow at the FRB Discount Window. At March 31, 2025 the Company could borrow up to $115 million at the Discount Window secured by investment securities with a fair value of $119 million. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line and the Discount Window, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings to the FHLB, FRB Discount Window or the correspondent banks at March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2024.

Customer deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits increased by $73 million to $1.4 billion at March 31, 2025. Deposits are held in various forms with varying maturities. The Company estimates that it has approximately $510 million in uninsured deposits which includes uninsured deposits of Plumas Bancorp. Of this amount, $190 million represents deposits that are collateralized such as deposits of states, municipalities and tribal accounts.

The Company’s securities portfolio, Discount Window advances, FHLB advances, and cash and due from banks serve as the primary sources of liquidity, providing adequate funding for loans during periods of high loan demand. During periods of decreased lending, funds obtained from the maturing or sale of investments, loan payments, and new deposits are invested in short-term earning assets, such as cash held at the FRB and investment securities, to serve as a source of funding for future loan growth. Management believes that the Company’s available sources of funds, including borrowings, will provide adequate liquidity for its operations in the foreseeable future.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Driven mostly by growth in the loan portfolio and the repayment of the BTFP borrowings, net interest income increased by $1.1 million from $17.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, to $18.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $564 thousand in interest income and a decline of $518 thousand in interest expense.

Interest and fees on loans increased by $804 thousand related both to an increase in average balance and an increase in yield. Average loan balances increased by $48 million, while the average yield on loans increased by 8 basis points from 6.09% during the first quarter of 2024 to 6.17% during the current quarter. The average prime interest rate decreased from 8.5% during the first quarter of 2024 to 7.5% during the current quarter. Approximately 16% of the Company’s loans are tied to the prime interest rate and most of these reprice within one to three months with a change in prime. The negative effect of the decrease in prime was offset by an increase in average yield on the bank’s fixed rate portfolio which includes growth in fixed rate SBA loans which totaled $74 million at March 31, 2025, and $47 million at March 31, 2024. The weighted average rate earned on this portfolio at March 31, 2025, was 8.3%.

Interest on investment securities increased by $114 thousand related to an increase in yield on investment securities of 44 basis points to 4.12%. The increase in investment yields is consistent with the partial restructuring of the investment portfolio during the first quarter of 2024. The effect of this increase in yield was mostly offset by a decline of $36 million in average investment securities.

Interest on cash balances decreased by $354 thousand related to a decline in average balance of $14 million and a decrease in average rate paid on cash balances of 105 basis points from 5.57% during the first quarter of 2024 to 4.52% during the current quarter. This decline in yield was mostly related to a decline in rate paid on balances held at the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB). The average rate earned on FRB balances decreased from 5.40% during the first quarter of 2024 to 4.40% during the current quarter.

Interest expense decreased by $518 thousand, mostly related to the repayment of the BTFP borrowings as discussed earlier. The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities decreased from 1.33% during the 2024 quarter to 1.14% in 2025 related mainly to the decrease in these borrowings.

Interest paid on deposits increased by $710 thousand and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts – $770 thousand and savings deposits – $26 thousand. The increase in interest paid on money market accounts mostly relates to an increase in public entity balances. Interest on time deposits declined by $86 thousand related to a decline in average balance of $3 million and a decline in rate paid of 27 basis points. During the second half of 2024 and continuing into 2025, we have offered a premium rate on large balances of public entities in our service area, matching the rate they could earn from the California local agency investment fund. This has led to a significant increase in these balances and an increase in the overall rate paid on money market accounts. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.75% during the first quarter of 2024 to 1.11% during the current quarter.

Net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased 33bp to 4.95%, up from 4.62% for the same period in 2024.

Non-Interest Income/Expense

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, non-interest income totaled $3.2 million, an increase of $1.1 million from the three months ended March 31, 2024. The largest component of this increase was the $1.1 million settlement related to the Dixie Fire as discussed earlier.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, total non-interest expense increased by $1.1 million from $10.4 million during the first quarter of 2024 to $11.5 million during the current quarter. The largest components of this increase were merger related expenses of $569 thousand. Salary and benefit expense increased by $514 thousand which includes an increase in salary expense of $269 thousand related primarily to merit and promotional salary increases. Related mostly to an increase in pre-tax income, bonus expense increased by $216 thousand. A decrease in deferred loan origination fees of $97 thousand was offset by a decline in commission expense of $137 thousand. Both items mostly relate to a decline in SBA loan production during the comparison quarters. Occupancy and equipment expense increased by $324 thousand from $1.7 million during the first quarter of 2024 to $2.0 million during the current quarter related to an increase of $338 thousand in rent expense related to the February 2024 sales/leaseback transaction.

Plumas Bancorp is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Plumas Bancorp’s principal subsidiary is Plumas Bank, which was founded in 1980. Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy, California. The bank operates fifteen branches: thirteen located in the California counties of Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, and Sutter and two branches located in Nevada in the counties of Carson City and Washoe. The bank also operates two loan production offices located in Auburn, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Plumas Bank offers a wide range of financial and investment services to consumers and businesses and has received nationwide Preferred Lender status with the United States Small Business Administration. For more information on Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, please visit our website at www.plumasbank.com.

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Plumas Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely.

Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this news release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its operations; changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Company’s operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies.

Contact: Jamie Huynh
Investor Relations
Plumas Bancorp
5525 Kietzke Lane Ste. 100
Reno, NV 89511
775.786.0907 x8908
[email protected]

PLUMAS BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
  As of March 31,      
  2025   2024   Dollar
Change
  Percentage
Change
ASSETS              
Cash and due from banks $ 87,327   $ 128,231   $ (40,904)   (31.9)%
Investment securities 447,293   447,445   (152)   (0.0)%
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 1,000,651   966,141   34,510   3.6%
Premises and equipment, net 12,349   12,960   (611)   (4.7)%
Right-of-use assets 24,003   25,295   (1,292)   (5.1)%
Bank owned life insurance 16,628   16,206   422   2.6%
Real estate acquired through foreclosure 91   357   (266)   (74.5)%
Goodwill 5,502   5,502     0.0%
Accrued interest receivable and other assets 39,448   38,196   1,252   3.3%
Total assets $ 1,633,292   $ 1,640,333   $ (7,041)   (0.4)%
               
LIABILITIES AND              
   SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Deposits $ 1,373,061   $ 1,299,688   $ 73,373   5.6%
Lease liabilities 24,523   25,424   (901)   (3.5)%
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 33,105   33,730   (625)   (1.9)%
Borrowings 15,000   120,000   (105,000)   (87.5)%
Total liabilities 1,445,689   1,478,842   (33,153)   (2.2)%
Common stock 29,454   28,492   962   3.4%
Retained earnings 179,411   156,414   22,997   14.7%
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (21,262)   (23,415)   2,153   9.2%
Shareholders’ equity 187,603   161,491   26,112   16.2%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,633,292   $ 1,640,333   $ (7,041)   (0.4)%
               
               
PLUMAS BANCORP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
               
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025   2024   Dollar
Change
  Percentage
Change
               
Interest income $ 20,590   $ 20,026   $ 564   2.8%
Interest expense 2,051   2,569   (518)   -20.2%
Net interest income before provision for credit losses 18,539   17,457   1,082   6.2%
Provision for credit losses 250   821   (571)   (69.5)%
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 18,289   16,636   1,653   9.9%
Non-interest income 3,213   2,140   1,073   50.1%
Non-interest expense 11,466   10,397   1,069   10.3%
Income before income taxes 10,036   8,379   1,657   19.8%
Provision for income taxes 2,856   2,125   731   34.4%
Net income $ 7,180   $ 6,254   $ 926   14.8%
               
Basic earnings per share $ 1.21   $ 1.06   $ 0.15   14.2%
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.20   $ 1.05   $ 0.15   14.3%
               

PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                   
  Three Months Ended   Year Ended
  3/31/2025   12/31/2024     3/31/2024     12/31/2024   12/31/2023
EARNINGS PER SHARE                        
Basic earnings per share $ 1.21     $ 1.31     $ 1.06     $ 4.85     $ 5.08  
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.20     $ 1.29     $ 1.05     $ 4.80     $ 5.02  
Weighted average shares outstanding   5,911       5,900       5,887       5,895       5,863  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   6,002       5,995       5,946       5,968       5,934  
Cash dividends paid per share 1 $ 0.30     $ 0.27     $ 0.27     $ 1.08     $ 1.00  
                         
PERFORMANCE RATIOS (annualized for the three months)                
Return on average assets   1.79 %     1.87 %     1.55 %     1.74 %     1.88 %
Return on average equity   16.0 %     17.1 %     16.4 %     17.2 %     23.4 %
Yield on earning assets   5.50 %     5.50 %     5.30 %     5.49 %     5.03 %
Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities   1.14 %     1.27 %     1.33 %     1.39 %     0.67 %
Net interest margin   4.95 %     4.90 %     4.62 %     4.79 %     4.71 %
Noninterest income to average assets   0.80 %     0.53 %     0.53 %     0.53 %     0.68 %
Noninterest expense to average assets   2.85 %     2.57 %     2.57 %     2.56 %     2.36 %
Efficiency ratio 2   52.7 %     50.4 %     53.1 %     51.3 %     46.6 %
                   
  3/31/2025   3/31/2024   12/31/2024   12/31/2023   12/31/2022
CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA                  
Allowance for credit losses $ 13,319   $ 13,157   $ 13,196   $ 12,867     $ 10,717  
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans   1.32     1.35     1.30     1.34 %     1.18 %
Nonperforming loans $ 3,686   $ 5,610   $ 4,105   $ 4,820     $ 1,172  
Nonperforming assets $ 3,787   $ 6,000   $ 4,307   $ 5,315     $ 1,190  
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans   0.36     0.57     0.40     0.50 %     0.13 %
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets   0.23     0.37     0.27     0.33 %     0.07 %
Year-to-date net charge-offs $ 127   $ 610   $ 1,046   $ 954     $ 935  
Year-to-date net charge-offs as a percentage of average   0.05     0.25     0.11     0.10 %     0.11 %
loans (annualized)        
                   
CAPITAL AND OTHER DATA                  
Common shares outstanding at end of period   5,922     5,896     5,903     5,872       5,850  
Shareholders’ equity $ 187,603   $ 161,491   $ 177,899   $ 147,317     $ 119,004  
Book value per common share $ 31.68   $ 27.39   $ 30.14   $ 25.09     $ 20.34  
Tangible common equity3 $ 181,354   $ 155,048   $ 171,606   $ 140,823     $ 112,273  
Tangible book value per common share4 $ 30.62   $ 26.30   $ 29.07   $ 23.98     $ 19.19  
Tangible common equity to total assets   11.1     9.5     10.6     8.7 %     6.9 %
Gross loans to deposits   73.6     75.1     74.1     71.9 %     62.6 %
                   
PLUMAS BANK REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS              
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio   12.3     11.0     11.9     10.8 %     9.2 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio   17.8     16.1     17.3     15.7 %     14.7 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio   17.8     16.1     17.3     15.7 %     14.7 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio   19.0     17.4     18.5     16.9 %     15.7 %
 
(1) The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on February 17, 2025 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on February 15, 2024, May 15, 2024, August 15, 2024 and November 15, 2024 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on February 15, 2023, May 15, 2023, August 15, 2023 and November 15, 2023.
(2) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and total noninterest income).
(3) Tangible common equity is defined as common equity less core deposit intangibles and goodwill.
(4) Tangible common book value per share is defined as tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.
         

PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 (Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                       
The following table presents for the three-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity.
                       
  For the Three Months Ended   For the Three Months Ended
  3/31/2025   3/31/2024
  Average       Yield/   Average       Yield/
  Balance   Interest   Rate   Balance   Interest   Rate
Interest-earning assets:                      
Loans (2) (3) $ 1,011,968   $ 15,396   6.17 %   $ 964,132   $ 14,592   6.09 %
Investment securities   369,126     3,927   4.31 %     371,792     3,605   3.90 %
Non-taxable investment securities (1)   74,883     583   3.16 %     108,175     791   2.94 %
Interest-bearing deposits   61,409     684   4.52 %     75,005     1,038   5.57 %
Total interest-earning assets   1,517,386     20,590   5.50 %     1,519,104     20,026   5.30 %
Cash and due from banks   26,477             26,586        
Other assets   86,335             80,508        
Total assets $ 1,630,198           $ 1,626,198        
                       
Interest-bearing liabilities:                      
Money market deposits   279,184     1,145   1.66 %     211,183     375   0.71 %
Savings deposits   323,449     206   0.26 %     335,565     180   0.22 %
Time deposits   88,386     545   2.50 %     91,501     631   2.77 %
Total deposits   691,019     1,896   1.11 %     638,249     1,186   0.75 %
Borrowings   15,000     145   3.92 %     114,342     1,367   4.81 %
Other interest-bearing liabilities   21,190     10   0.19 %     21,713     16   0.30 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities   727,209     2,051   1.14 %     774,304     2,569   1.33 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits   682,495             673,789        
Other liabilities   38,096             24,440        
Shareholders’ equity   182,398             153,665        
Total liabilities & equity $ 1,630,198           $ 1,626,198        
Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)         0.55 %           0.68 %
Net interest income and margin (5)     $ 18,539   4.95 %       $ 17,457   4.62 %
                       
(1) Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.                      
(2) Average nonaccrual loan balances of $3.8 million for 2025 and $5.6 million for 2024 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.  
(3) Net costs included in loan interest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were $275 thousand and $344 thousand, respectively.  
(4) Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        
(5) Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.        

PLUMAS BANCORP
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 (Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
               
The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
               
  For the Three Months Ended        
  March 31,        
    2025     2024     Dollar
Change
  Percentage
Change
Service charges on deposit accounts   705     715       (10 )   (1.4 )%
Interchange income $ 690   $ 739       (49 )   (6.6 )%
Loan servicing fees   186     213       (27 )   (12.7 )%
FHLB Dividends   137     137           %
Earnings on life insurance policies   109     96       13     13.5 %
Gain on sale of buildings       19,854       (19,854 )   (100.0 )%
Loss on sale of investment securities       (19,826 )     19,826     100.0 %
Other   1,386     212       1,174     553.8 %
Total non-interest income $ 3,213   $ 2,140     $ 1,073     50.1 %
               
The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
               
  For the Three Months Ended        
  March 31,        
    2025     2024     Dollar
Change
  Percentage
Change
Salaries and employee benefits $ 5,880   $ 5,366     $ 514     9.6 %
Occupancy and equipment   2,014     1,690       324     19.2 %
Outside service fees   1,263     1,132       131     11.6 %
Merger and acquisition expenses   569           569     100.0 %
Advertising and shareholder relations   262     244       18     7.4 %
Professional fees   229     439       (210 )   (47.8 )%
Armored car and courier   217     203       14     6.9 %
Deposit insurance   182     187       (5 )   (2.7 )%
Telephone and data communication   174     222       (48 )   (21.6 )%
Director compensation and expense   167     167           %
Business development   167     153       14     9.2 %
Loan collection expenses   72     104       (32 )   (30.8 )%
Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible   44     51       (7 )   (13.7 )%
Other   226     439       (213 )   (48.5 )%
Total non-interest expense $ 11,466   $ 10,397     $ 1,069     10.3 %
               

PLUMAS BANCORP  
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 (Dollars in thousands)  
(Unaudited)  
                 
The following table shows the distribution of loans by type at March 31, 2025 and 2024.  
                 
      Percent of       Percent of  
      Loans in Each       Loans in Each  
  Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to  
  of Period   Total Loans   of Period   Total Loans  
  3/31/2025   3/31/2025   3/31/2024   3/31/2024  
Commercial $ 77,745   7.7 %   $ 82,136   8.4 %  
Agricultural   112,018   11.1 %     123,239   12.6 %  
Real estate – residential   11,606   1.1 %     11,872   1.2 %  
Real estate – commercial   660,926   65.4 %     562,870   57.7 %  
Real estate – construction & land   46,730   4.6 %     64,547   6.6 %  
Equity Lines of Credit   38,634   3.8 %     37,196   3.8 %  
Auto   58,295   5.8 %     89,399   9.2 %  
Other   4,769   0.5 %     4,953   0.5 %  
Total Gross Loans $ 1,010,723   100 %   $ 976,212   100 %  
                 
   
The following table shows the distribution of Commercial Real Estate loans at March 31, 2025 and 2024.  
                 
      Percent of       Percent of  
      Loans in Each       Loans in Each  
  Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to  
  of Period   Total Loans   of Period   Total Loans  
  3/31/25   3/31/25   3/31/24   3/31/24  
Owner occupied $ 295,593   44.7 %   $ 194,954   34.6 %  
Investor   365,333   55.3 %     367,916   65.4 %  
Total real estate – commercial $ 660,926   100 %   $ 562,870   100 %  
                 
                 
The following table shows the distribution of deposits by type at March 31, 2025 and 2024.  
                 
      Percent of       Percent of  
      Deposits in Each     Deposits in Each  
  Balance at End Category to   Balance at End Category to  
  of Period   Total Deposits   of Period   Total Deposits  
  3/31/2025   3/31/2025   3/31/2024   3/31/2024  
Non-interest bearing $ 676,461   49.3 %   $ 665,975   51.2 %  
Money Market   290,125   21.1 %     214,257   16.5 %  
Savings   323,496   23.6 %     328,781   25.3 %  
Time   82,979   6.0 %     90,675   7.0 %  
Total Deposits $ 1,373,061   100 %   $ 1,299,688   100 %  
                 



Gold Rally Sparks Renewed Investor Rush Into Mining Stocks

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 News Commentary


Issued on behalf of RUA GOLD Inc.


VANCOUVER, BC
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — USA News GroupNews Commentary – Since March, the ongoing gold rally has been attracting investors back to mining stocks. As the precious metal reaches record highs, mining stocks have been rising too, defying markets that outside the metal have undergoing turbulence caused by the “Trump Blink” on tariffs. Several miners from juniors to majors have been reporting important progress that’s been capturing the market’s attention such as RUA GOLD Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTCQB: NZAUF), Collective Mining Ltd. (NYSE-American: CNL) (TSX: CNL), Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL), New Found Gold Corp. (NYSE-American: NFGC) (TSXV: NFG), and Meridian Mining UK Societas (TSX: MNO) (OTCQX: MRRDF).

The article continued: After gold prices soared past $3,200 this month, analysts at UBS and Deutsch Bankhave increased their projections for the precious metal to $3,500 and $3,700 respectively. As macroeconomic risks continue to rise, strategists are highlighting how gold prices have gone parabolic, and how to prepare for what’s next.

RUA GOLD reports improving gold grades with depth on the Reefton Project’s Auld Creek gold-antimony project

RUA GOLD Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTCQB: NZAUF), today announced an update to its gold-antimony exploration on its Auld Creek project, Reefton on the South Island of New Zealand; reporting improving gold grades from current drilling in diamond drillholes ACDDH026, ACDDH027, ACDDH028.

Highlights:

  • Following up on the last high-grade results from the Company, the next holes intersected broader zones of gold in hole ACDDH027 and narrow but strong gold-stibnite (antimony sulphide) mineralization in ACDDH028.
  • Assay results show:
         o   ACDDH026: 2.1m @ 1.25g/t Au from 175m depth
         o   ACDDH027: 9m @ 5.9g/t AuEq*(5.2g/t Au & 0.16% Sb) from 159m depth
         o   ACDDH028: 1.25m @ 48.3g/t AuEq*(13.3g/t Au & 8.1% Sb) from 210m depth
  • ACDD024,025 confirmed higher grade antimony mineralisation on the Fraternal shoot, the recent drilling ACDDH27,28 indicates an improvement in gold grade with depth.
  • The gold grades on the Fraternal shoot plunge to the south, current drilling is testing 80-100m below the current resource envelope, before pivoting to testing the northerly extensions of the Fraternal ore body.
  • Auld Creek has an inferred resource hosted by two ore shoots, Bonanza and Fraternal. This resource outcrops at surface and is continuous to 160m vertically and open at depth.

Gold equivalent (AuEq) calculated as Au g/t + 4.3 × Sb%, using spot prices and 85% recovery with ~30% discount applied.

Surface soil geochemistry strongly endorses extensions to the Fraternal north prospect and Bonanza northeast prospect, confirming the system is traceable over a 2.5km length.

“It is encouraging to see an improvement in gold grades with depth on the Fraternal lode, and the continuation of high-grade antimony accompanying the gold in narrow plunging shoots,” said Robert Eckford, CEO of RUA GOLD. “Drilling to date on Auld Creek antimony-gold prospect has improved confidence in the existing gold-antimony resource and provided detail on higher grade plunging shoots open to the south. We are focused on expanding the Auld Creek resource north and south, with intensified surface exploration showing early promise assisting in targeting additional mineralization over its 2.5km length.”

GLOBAL SUPPLY AND VALUE OF ANTIMONY

Antimony is a critical metalloid primarily sourced from the mineral, stibnite.  It is highly valuable and increasing in demand due to its versatility and has essential applications across renewable energy, liquid battery metals, defence and technological sectors.

Due to its limited supply, predominantly controlled by China, Russia & Tajikistan, antimony is considered a strategic material essential for supply chain security, particularly during periods of geopolitical instability. This was heightened in August 2024, when China announced export controls on processed antimony products. In response to these controls, nations have accelerated their efforts to secure alternative sources of antimony to mitigate the risk of significant supply chain vulnerabilities.

The US, EU, UK, Japan, Canada and Australia all designate antimony as a critical mineral. On January 31, 2025, New Zealand also announced their Critical Mineral List which included antimony.

Reflecting heightened demand, the price of antimony has reached new highs, currently trading over US$50,000 per tonne, a significant increase from US$11,350 per tonne at the start of 2024. This market shift has intensified interest in the strategic antimony potential held by RUA GOLD.

EXPLORATION POTENTIAL

RUA GOLD commenced drilling at Auld Creek in December 2024. It has a targeted program to drill four mineralised shoots identified from historical surface exploration work interpreted by the RUA GOLD team over the past 3 months.

Auld Creek is situated between two past producing mines, Globe Progress mine, and the Crushington Group of mines which collectively produced 933,000oz at 14.0g/t Au (Barry 1993). Auld Creek has three historic adits but no commercial production from the reefs.

RUA GOLD has an inferred resource indicating 700,000 tonnes at 3.1g/t Au and 1.1% Sb for 67,000oz of gold and 8,000 tonnes of antimony1 (AuEq 110,000oz2). The resource is restricted to two of the four known shoots. Soil geochemistry indicates the potential for discovery of additional mineralised shoots over a strike length of 2.5km.

Four of the eight holes completed to date intersected 4-5m of strong visible stibnite (antimony sulfide) mineralization in the Fraternal-Bonanza structure.

Results from ACDDH024, ACDDH025 confirm the approximate average gold grades, but report higher antimony grades than the current resource estimate. Results from ACDDH027, ACDDH028 highlight above average gold grades with narrow but high-grade antimony in ACDDH028.

Ongoing drilling is targeting the southern plunging Fraternal gold-antimony shoot which remains open along strike and at depth.

Intensified surface exploration is showing very encouraging strong trends both north and north-west confirming additional targets on the Fraternal North and Bonanza north-west extensions.

  1. Please see the Company’s technical report entitled, “Technical Report on Reefton Project, New Zealand“, dated October 30, 2024.
  2. Based on gold equivalent formula of AuEq = Au g/t + 1.9 x Sb% using a Au price of US$2025/oz, Sb price of US$15,000 per tonne and 85% recovery.


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In other industry developments and happenings in the market include:

Collective Mining Ltd. (NYSE-American: CNL) (TSX: CNL) continues to hit high-grade gold at its Apollo system in Colombia, with the latest hole intersecting 114.5 metres at 5.00 g/t gold equivalent within a broader 263.85-metre zone at 3.10 g/t. This expands the first high-grade sub-zone by 70 vertical metres and confirms strong continuity.

“Drilling continues to successfully intercept high-grade gold in the first of eleven potential high-grade sub-zones modelled by our technical team within the top 1,000 vertical metres of the Apollo system,” said Ari Sussman, Executive Chairman of Collective Mining. “If drilling continues to intersect high grades as new sub-zone targets are tested, the impact on the block model grade and inventory could be materially significant.”

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) recently reported record preliminary Q1 revenue of $50.1 million and total sales-related income of $54.1 million, driven by 18,500 attributable gold equivalent ounces sold. The company achieved record cash operating margins of $2,507 per ounce and repurchased $19 million worth of shares.

Sandstorm also saw the Hod Maden joint venture approve up to $100 million in early-stage development spending for 2025, with a focus on critical infrastructure like roads and tunnels.

The project remains on track for first gold production in 2028, where Sandstorm holds both a 2% royalty and a 20% gold stream.

New Found Gold Corp. (NYSE-American: NFGC) (TSXV: NFG) recently filed its first resource estimate for the Queensway Project in Newfoundland, outlining 2.0 million ounces of gold across Indicated and Inferred categories. A fully funded Preliminary Economic Assessment is underway and expected in late Q2 2025.

“As a mining engineer with 40 years of experience in development and operations, much of which was spent working on projects with parallels to Queensway, I can see the unique opportunity we have at New Found Gold,” Keith Boyle, CEO of New Found Gold. “We are rapidly advancing with the PEA, while at the same time continuing to explore our highly prospective landholdings targeting additional discoveries similar to Keats and Iceberg.”

Meridian Mining UK Societas (TSX: MNO) (OTCQX: MRRDF) recently drilled into a high-grade gold-bearing VMS system at Santa Helena, returning up to 33.4 metres at 2.0 g/t AuEq and 13.1 metres at 4.2 g/t AuEq near surface. The deposit remains open for expansion, with recent holes suggesting historical drilling significantly underestimated its size.

“The mineralization at both ends of Santa Helena remains open for extensions and more drilling is needed to close-off and in-fill this system,” said Gilbert Clark, CEO of Meridian. “I believe that by combining this growth at Santa Helena with the exciting Santa Fé discovery the potential for a future second mining Hub centred on Santa Helena is apparent.”

A new copper-gold soil anomaly at Santa Fé, just 5 km away, hints at additional growth potential. Combined with the strong PFS results at Cabaçal, Santa Helena could become a second key production hub for the company.


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SJW Group to Report First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results on April 28

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) expects to report financial results for the first quarter 2025 after the close of the market on April 28, 2025.

Eric W. Thornburg, president, chief executive officer and board chair, Andrew F. Walters, chief financial officer and treasurer, Bruce A. Hauk, chief operating officer, Kristen A. Johnson, senior vice president and chief administrative officer, and Ann P. Kelly, chief accounting officer, will host a conference call at 11 a.m. (Pacific time), 2:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on Tuesday, April 29, to discuss first quarter results.

Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to the live webcast of the conference call by registering at the company’s website, www.sjwgroup.com. An accompanying slide presentation will be published to the company’s website prior to the call.

An archive of the webcast will be available until July 21, 2025.

About SJW Group

SJW Group is among the largest investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utilities in the United States, providing life-sustaining and high-quality water service to 1.6 million people. SJW Group’s locally led and operated water utilities – San Jose Water Company in California, The Connecticut Water Company in Connecticut, The Maine Water Company in Maine, and SJWTX, Inc. (dba The Texas Water Company) in Texas – possess the financial strength, operational expertise, and technological innovation to safeguard the environment, deliver outstanding service to customers, and provide opportunities to employees. SJW Group remains focused on investing in its operations, remaining actively engaged in its local communities, and delivering continued sustainable value to its stockholders. For more information about SJW Group, please visit www.sjwgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws relating to future events and future results of SJW Group and its subsidiaries that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about SJW Group and its subsidiaries and the industries in which SJW Group and its subsidiaries operate and the beliefs and assumptions of the management of SJW Group. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “approximately,” “strategy,” or the negative of those words or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

The accuracy of such statements is subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, the following factors: (1) the effect of water, utility, environmental and other governmental policies and regulations, including regulatory actions concerning rates, authorized return on equity, authorized capital structures, capital expenditures, PFAS and other decisions; (2) changes in demand for water and other services; (3) unanticipated weather conditions and changes in seasonality including those affecting water supply and customer usage; (4) the effect of the impact of climate change; (5) unexpected costs, charges or expenses; (6) our ability to successfully evaluate investments in new business and growth initiatives; (7) contamination of our water supplies and damage or failure of our water equipment and infrastructure; (8) the risk of work stoppages, strikes and other labor-related actions; (9) catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, terrorist acts, physical attacks, cyber-attacks, epidemic, or similar occurrences; (10) changes in general economic, political, business and financial market conditions; (11) the ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, which can be affected by various factors, including credit ratings, changes in interest rates, compliance with regulatory requirements, compliance with the terms and conditions of our outstanding indebtedness, and general market and economic conditions; and (12) legislative, and general market and economic developments. The risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of SJW Group to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Results for a quarter are not indicative of results for a full year due to seasonality and other factors. In addition, actual results, performance or achievements are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to our overall business, including those more fully described in our filings with the SEC, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and speak only as of the date made, and SJW Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.


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Lam Research Donates Leading-Edge Etch System to Accelerate Nanofabrication R&D at UC Berkeley

<legend role=”h2″>Company’s Market-Defining Products to Spur Research Focused on Enabling New Processes for Manufacturing Specialty Technology Devices</legend>

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FREMONT, Calif.
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lam Research Corp. (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced the donation of its innovative multi-chamber semiconductor etching system to the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley to advance research and development (R&D) for next-generation chip technologies. Through Lam’s donation, frontline researchers can now have access to a state-of-the-art etching system for fabricating nanoscale semiconductor devices, including Specialty Technologies, that are needed to support a wide range of applications — from consumer and industrial electronics to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing hardware.

The Berkeley Marvell NanoLab is a shared research center providing cross-departmental principal investigators and hundreds of academic and industrial researchers with access to micro- and nano-fabrication technologies typically only found in modern fab facilities. Lam’s latest contribution builds on the company’s long history of collaboration with UC Berkeley to expand research and educational activities in nanoscale science and engineering to accelerate the pace of innovation for semiconductor manufacturing.

“We believe that academia-industry collaboration is crucial to driving the nanofabrication advancements needed for new generations of Specialty Technologies,” said Vahid Vahedi, chief technology and sustainability officer at Lam Research. “Lam’s donation will give UC Berkeley’s NanoLab researchers the ability to work directly with an industry-proven semiconductor manufacturing system in their efforts to accelerate innovation and develop new, novel processes.”

The system combines Lam’s Kiyo® conductor and metal etch, Flex® dielectric etch, and a state-of-the-art Syndion® GP deep reactive ion etch chambers on a Lam 2300® platform. It is capable of etching a broad range of materials needed for manufacturing next-generation semiconductor devices and advancing Specialty Technology applications such as optoelectronics and photonics, sensors and radio frequency (RF) solutions. 

In addition to Lam’s donation, the company’s ongoing collaboration with UC Berkeley includes funding of foundational research within the College of Engineering. Lam’s etch technologies will enable expanded pathfinding in new fabrication processes for integrated optical solutions such as switches, waveguides, electro optic modulators and fiber coupling technologies. Such optical elements are critical building blocks in the advancement of photonic integrated circuits and optical interconnects, solutions that are expected to serve as critical enablers for applications including optical communications, advanced AI hardware, data center infrastructure and quantum information processing.

“We thank Lam Research for its many contributions over the years to UC Berkeley’s Marvell NanoLab in support of research and innovation for nanofabrication technologies,” said Tsu-Jae King Liu, dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering. “Lam’s latest donation gives our researchers and students access to wafer-processing capabilities rarely accessible outside of the most sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing facilities. I look forward to seeing Lam’s advanced etching system enable new atomic-scale innovations for next-generation chips in the years ahead.”

As one of the founding industry members of the Berkeley Emerging Technologies Research (BETR) Center, Lam continues to support semiconductor R&D at the university where it has an endowed Lam Research Distinguished Chair in Semiconductor Processing.

About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam’s equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com.

About UC Berkeley College of Engineering

Berkeley Engineering is recognized globally for its educational and research excellence, consistently ranked among the top three engineering colleges in the United States, and the top public engineering program overall. Engineering featured prominently when the University of California was established in 1868, with faculty hired in Mechanic Arts, Mines and Civil Engineering. The college now offers 17 academic programs and is home to nearly 7,000 students and 240 regular faculty members, including 72 current and emeriti faculty in the National Academy of Engineering.

Lam Research Contacts:

Laura Bakken

Media Relations
(510) 572-5029
[email protected]

Ram Ganesh
Investor Relations
(510) 572-1615
[email protected]

Source: Lam Research Corporation, (Nasdaq: LRCX)

 

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Caterpillar Inc. to Announce First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results on April 30

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IRVING, Texas
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release first-quarter 2025 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 30. The full text of the release will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results and on PR Newswire. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via a Current Report on Form 8-K in compliance with applicable SEC rules.

Teleconference and webcast access:
A real-time, listen-only teleconference and webcast of the quarterly results call that Caterpillar conducts with securities analysts and institutional investors will begin at 7:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 30. Supporting materials will be available before the webcast at investors.caterpillar.com/events-presentations.

In addition to the webcast, the one-hour conference call can also be accessed by telephone from both domestic and international locations, with a conference ID provided below:

Conference ID:

8390933

Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number:

(800) 715-9871

Participant Toll Dial-In Number:

+1 (646) 307-1963

The call can be accessed in real-time at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results. Listeners should go to the website before the live event to download and install any necessary audio software. The transcript from the conference call will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results following the webcast.

For those unable to participate in the live broadcast, the replay will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results shortly after the live event. There is no charge to access the webcast. A telephone replay will not be available.

About Caterpillar
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.

Caterpillar’s latest financial results are also available online:

https://investors.caterpillar.com/overview/default.aspx

https://investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx (live broadcast/replays of quarterly conference call)

 

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Dave’s Killer Bread Remixes a Classic with the Launch of Sandwich Rolls

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Available in Two Varieties, Baked with Organic Ingredients and Loaded with Whole Grain Nutrition


MILWAUKIE, Ore.
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — America’s #1 organic bread brand, Dave’s Killer Bread®, is expanding its product lineup with the national launch of organic Sandwich Rolls in two fan-favorite varieties: 21 Whole Grains and Seeds and Sandwich Rolls Done Right.

In the U.S., sandwiches are a mealtime staple, with over half of Americans enjoying one daily. Dave’s is on a mission to redefine this classic by providing organic, high-quality ingredients that elevate every bite and inspire the best part of sandwich-making: endless customization and versatility.

Created for hearty sub sandwiches, hot dogs and even French bread pizzas, these sandwich rolls bring together convenience, versatility and whole grains to amplify mealtime experiences. With this new offering, Dave’s is introducing another way for BreadHeads to enjoy the quality and taste they love.

“This addition to our product family presents a unique opportunity to attract new consumers and energize existing fans for DKB,” said Cristina Watson, Senior Brand Manager at Dave’s Killer Bread. “With the growing demand for convenient and healthy meal options, consumers are seeking bread that can support their needs without compromising on taste, and these Sandwich Rolls deliver on texture and flavor.”

The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds variety boasts 16g of whole grains and 11g of protein (11% Daily Value) per serving, and the Sandwich Rolls Done Right pack in 10g of whole grains and 11g of protein (11% Daily Value) for a nutritious and satisfying bite.

As a part of the brand’s ethos to offer products made with the highest quality ingredients, Dave’s Killer Bread Sandwich Rolls are certified USDA organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and contain no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial additives or preservatives.

The 6ct-packages retail for $6.99 and can be found in the bread aisle at grocery stores nationwide.

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Credit: Dave’s Killer Bread

About Dave’s Killer Bread  

Rocking the bread and snack aisles with delicious whole grains comes naturally to Dave’s Killer Bread. First introduced at the Portland Farmers Market in 2005, it is now the nation’s best-selling organic bread brand with widespread distribution across the U.S. and Canada. The flagship organic bread brand for Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO), Dave’s Killer Bread pioneered the organic seeded bread category and offers 33 varieties of whole grain organic bakery and snack products, all of which are certified USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. In addition, Dave’s Killer Bread is committed to Second Chance Employment (employing those with a criminal background), helping to transform lives through job opportunities. One in three employee-partners at its Oregon bakery have a criminal background. Learn more at daveskillerbread.com.

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Emerson Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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ST. LOUIS
, Apr. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will report its second quarter results prior to market open on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Emerson senior management will discuss the results during an investor conference call that same day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 7:00 a.m. Central Time.

All interested parties may listen to the live conference call and view presentation slides, which will be posted in advance of the call, by going to the Investors area of Emerson’s website at www.Emerson.com/investors and completing a brief registration form. A replay of the conference call will be available for three months following the webcast at the same location on the Emerson website.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global industrial technology leader that provides advanced automation. With an unmatched portfolio of intelligent devices, control systems, and industrial software, Emerson delivers solutions that automate and optimize business performance. Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Emerson combines innovative technology with proven operational excellence to power the future of automation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Emerson uses our Investor Relations website, www.Emerson.com/investors, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

Contacts 

Investors 
Colleen Mettler 
(314) 553-2197  

Media 
Joseph Sala / Greg Klassen 
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 
(212) 355-4449  

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Sabre renews long-term strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts to help drive revenue to member hotels, including addition of SynXis® Retailing and Gift Cards

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sabre Hospitality, a division of leading global travel technology company Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), today announced a multi-year renewal of its strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, to now include SynXis Retailing and Gift Card & Vouchers. The partnership aims to help create additional revenue streams and attract new guests to Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ member hotels.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 600 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. The renewal agreement includes SynXis Booking Engine, GDS Distribution, Call Center Services, Digital Marketing, and SynXis Voice Agent solutions across its global brands.

This partnership expansion ensures that Preferred Hotels & Resorts continues to have access to the full suite of Sabre’s hospitality solutions to support the company’s goal of increasing adoption of its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program and expanding distribution of its member hotels.

“Preferred Hotels & Resorts is not only a marquee customer but a true strategic partner for Sabre Hospitality, representing some of the most distinguished hotels in the world,” said Frank Trampert, Senior Vice President, Global Managing Director Commercial at Sabre Hospitality. “Our enduring relationship with Preferred reflects the strength of our collaboration, built on mutual trust, shared vision, and a commitment to co-innovation. Together, we continue to push boundaries, elevate guest experiences, and drive meaningful impact across the hospitality industry.”

“Sabre has long been a valued technology provider to Preferred, and we are pleased to continue our partnership as we further modernize our technology solutions, helping ensure customer satisfaction and personalization,” said Michelle Woodley, President of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “The additional value of Sabre’s Gift Card & Vouchers combined with SynXis Retailing technology keeps us ahead of the game in the ever-changing hospitality technology space, while not losing sight of the needs of our employees and customers.”

About Sabre Corporation   
Sabre Corporation is a leading technology company that takes on the biggest opportunities and solves the most complex challenges in travel. Sabre harnesses speed, scale and insights to build tomorrow’s technology today – empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, with employees across the world, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries globally. For more information visit www.sabre.com.

About Preferred Hotels & Resorts 
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 600 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. Through its curated global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high-quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The I Prefer™ Hotel Rewards program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Pride℠, and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.

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Media Contacts:

Cassidy Smith-Broyles

[email protected]

Chandra Moyse

[email protected]


Investors



Brian Evans


[email protected]

 

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Ally Financial declares dividend on common stock and Series B and Series C preferred stock

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DETROIT
, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of the company’s common stock, payable on May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 1, 2025, as well as quarterly dividend payments for the company’s Series B and Series C preferred stock securities, payable on May 15, 2025.

A quarterly dividend payment was declared on Ally’s 4.700% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, of approximately $15.9 million, or $11.75 per share, and is payable to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2025. Additionally, a dividend payment was declared on Ally’s 4.700% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, of approximately $11.8 million, or $11.75 per share, and is payable to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2025.


About Ally Financial


Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a financial services company with the nation’s largest all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business, driven by a mission to “Do It Right” and be a relentless ally for customers and communities. The company serves customers with deposits and securities brokerage and investment advisory services as well as auto financing and insurance offerings. The company also includes a seasoned corporate finance business that offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.ally.com

For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures.

For further images and news on Ally, please visit http://media.ally.com.

Contacts:

Sean Leary

Ally Investor Relations
704-444-4830
[email protected]

Peter Gilchrist

Ally Communications (Media)
704-644-6299
[email protected]

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