Verisk to Announce Fiscal First-Quarter 2025 Results on May 7, 2025

JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial information, will be posted on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com.

Verisk’s management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss the financial results and business highlights on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. ET. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live event via webcast on the Verisk investor website at http://investor.verisk.com. The discussion will also be available through dial-in number 1-800-715-9871 for U.S./Canada participants or 1-646-307-1963 for international participants.

A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days on the Verisk investor website and through the conference call number 1-800-770-2030 for U.S. and Canada participants using Conference ID #8064444.

About Verisk 

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work and fosters an inclusive culture where all team members feel they belong. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom



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STMicroelectronics future-proofs the development of next-gen cars with innovative memory solution for automotive microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics future-proofs the development of next-gen cars

with innovative memory solution for automotive microcontrollers

  • New Stellar microcontrollers with xMemory enable simpler, more scalable computing platform for developing software-defined vehicles and evolving electric vehicle architectures  
  • Extensible capability equips carmakers for continuous innovation, including more memory-hungry AI applications  
  • xMemory, based on ST proprietary phase-change memory (PCM) technology, will start production later in 2025 

Geneva, Switzerland, April 16, 2025 — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced Stellar with xMemory, a new generation of extensible memory embedded into its Stellar series of automotive microcontrollers, that transforms the challenging process of developing software-defined vehicles (SDV) and evolving platforms for electrification.  

Instead of managing multiple devices with varying memory options and the associated development and qualification costs, Stellar with xMemory introduces a single, innovative device with extensible memory, providing customers with an efficient and cost-effective solution. This simpler approach from the start enables carmakers to future-proof their designs, with room for additional innovation later in their development cycle, reducing development costs and accelerating time to market with a simpler supply chain. Stellar with xMemory will be first available on the Stellar P6 MCUs, which target the new drivetrain trends and architectures for electric vehicles (EVs), with production to start later in 2025. 

 “ST has developed the ultimate memory technology for the automobile market with the smallest bit cell to meet the endless need for more memory. Stellar with xMemory will streamline the car architectures of tomorrow, making them more cost-effective and significantly reduce development time for carmakers,” said Luca Rodeschini, Group Vice President and General Purpose and Automotive Microcontrollers Division General Manager, STMicroelectronics. “This innovative solution enables the same hardware to ensure carmakers have the infrastructure and capabilities with the headroom to continuously innovate their products over time. It provides peace of mind to introduce new innovations in digitalization and electrification, allowing them to stay ahead in the market and extend the lifetime of their vehicles.” 

“With the embedded Phase Change Memory (PCM) technology, Stellar offers a robust and flexible memory concept to create highly performant, adaptable microcontrollers for automotive usage. The technology provides application advantages compared to other memory technologies, such as RRAM and MRAM,” said Axel Aue, Vice President, Bosch. 


By choosing an extensible MCU like Stellar with xMemory, engineers can avoid costly hardware redesigns to support software features. As software inevitably grows, whether during the initial development or through post-launch OTA updates, the same platform can be upgraded in the field, significantly reducing time-to-market and maintenance costs. A solution like Stellar with xMemory also enables simplified logistics and bill of material efficiency,” said Anshel Sag, Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy.

How it works 
Carmakers need seamless integration of software and hardware to maximize reuse across platforms, extend vehicle longevity and enhance digital capabilities. Memory becomes a bottleneck as software complexity grows, driven by new features and regulations, memory-hungry AI and Machine Learning applications, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. ST’s xMemory addresses this challenge by extending the memory either during the development phase or when vehicle is in the field, giving them unlimited application upgrades. 

Selecting the right MCU at the start of the SDV lifecycle ensures sufficient on-chip memory for future software development. Today’s choice of over-specifying memory increases costs, while under-specifying may necessitate finding and re-qualifying a different MCU with extra memory later, adding complexity, cost, and delays. Stellar MCUs with xMemory are competitively priced to bring additional savings, simplify the OEM supply chain, and accelerate time to market by lengthening the product lifetime and maximizing reuse across projects to reduce time for qualification. 

Technical notes for editors on PCM and Stellar: 
ST has been at the forefront of the transition from Flash to eNVM technology in automotive MCUs, introducing the first 28nm eNVM qualified for automotive applications, which is at the core of the xMemory. ST’s embedded Phase-Change Memory (ePCM) has the best power, performance, area (PPA) index of NVM technologies such as RRAM, MRAM, and Flash. 

With the industry’s smallest eNVM cell size, PCM fabricated at 18nm and 28nm nodes provides twice the memory density of other technologies.

The latest-generation PCM technology will be available on all upcoming Arm®-based Stellar P and G automotive MCUs. The Stellar family is dedicated to automotive applications and simplifies vehicle electrical architectures for increased power, flexibility, and safety. The portfolio includes Stellar Integration MCUs (Stellar P and Stellar G series) for centralized zone and domain controllers and body applications, which consolidate the functions of multiple, separate communication and control ECUs, and Stellar Electrification MCUs (Stellar E series), which are optimized for control of EV traction-module power converters.  

For more information, please go to www.st.com/stellar-xmemory  

About STMicroelectronics

At ST, we are 50,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are on track to be carbon neutral in all direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1 and 2), product transportation, business travel, and employee commuting emissions (our scope 3 focus), and to achieve our 100% renewable electricity sourcing goal by the end of 2027.

Further information can be found at www.st.com.

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NeuroOne® Issues Letter to Shareholders

Company Now Fully Funded Through at least Fiscal 2026; Company Confirms No Material Impact from Global Tariffs

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: NMTC) (“NeuroOne” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, has issued a letter to shareholders from CEO, Dave Rosa.

Dear Shareholders,

In recent months, NeuroOne has achieved several significant milestones, including the expansion of our commercial partnership with Zimmer Biomet, progress towards the submission of a 510(k) filing to treat facial pain, and continued product development momentum in areas of back pain management and drug delivery.

Most notably, the expansion of our partnership with Zimmer Biomet included exclusive distribution rights in the United States and certain additional countries for the OneRF® Ablation System, which is the first and only FDA-cleared product that uses the same sEEG electrode for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The agreement included an upfront license payment of $3.0 million in November 2024 as well as established pricing and required product minimums.

Given the recent discussions around tariffs and global trade policy, we have also received questions regarding potential impacts on our supply chain. Investors should know that all of our key components are sourced and manufactured within the United States. Having a domestic-focused supply chain has been an intentional part of our operational strategy, and we do not anticipate any meaningful impact from current or proposed tariffs.

To execute on the opportunities in front of us, last week we successfully completed a capital raise with institutional investors totaling $8.3 million in net proceeds. Despite significant volatility across the broader capital markets, the offering was oversubscribed by well-respected financial institutions, did not include prohibitive and future dilutive financing mechanisms, and reflects continued institutional interest in our technology platform and long-term strategy.

With the proceeds from this offering, we believe the Company is now fully funded to operate through at least the end of fiscal year 2026, based on Zimmer making the minimum purchase requirements set forth in our expanded agreement. While our near-term focus remains on disciplined execution, if we achieve some of the key milestones currently in progress, we believe this capital could bring us to cash flow breakeven and support our long-term growth plans with no need for additional dilutive financing.

For instance, in March 2025, we accelerated the anticipated timeline of our 510(k) submission to the FDA for trigeminal nerve ablation to May 2025, which leverages the OneRF® Technology Platform and will be used to create radiofrequency lesions for the treatment of pain, or for lesioning nerve tissue for functional neurosurgical procedures. With an estimated 100,000-200,000 patients suffering from facial pain in the U.S. alone, this market represents a significant opportunity for NeuroOne.

Other areas of growth include the Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Percutaneous Paddle Lead Program and the sEEG-Based Drug Delivery Program. Both are solutions that utilize the OneRF® platform for pain management and drug delivery, respectively. We are in advanced discussions with strategic partners which would further validate our technology, provide significant reach, and potentially, include upfront payments.

Today, we stand as a larger, more mature company than ever before as we ramp revenues and product margins. We have a world class strategic partner, the necessary capital to execute on our strategic growth initiatives and several upcoming milestones that present significant opportunities to grow shareholder value.

As we look ahead, we are reiterating our fiscal year 2025 guidance, with product revenues expected to increase to between $8.0-$10.0 million, representing an increase of between 132%-190% when compared to product revenue of $3.5 million in fiscal year 2024, and expanded product gross margin of between 47%-51%, compared to product gross margin of 31% in fiscal year 2024.

Thank you for your unwavering support and being part of the NeuroOne story as we work to drive significant shareholder value and execute on the opportunities ahead of us.

Sincerely,

Dave Rosa
President & CEO

About NeuroOne

NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: NMTC) is developing and commercializing minimally invasive and hi-definition solutions for EEG recording, brain stimulation and ablation solutions for patients suffering from epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, essential tremors, chronic pain due to failed back surgeries and other related neurological disorders that may improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural costs. The Company may also pursue applications for other areas such as depression, mood disorders, pain, incontinence, high blood pressure, and artificial intelligence. For more information, visit nmtc1.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may include 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. Except for statements of historical fact, any information contained in this press release may be a forward–looking statement that reflects NeuroOne’s current views about future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward–looking statements by the words or phrases “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecasts,” “objective,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “target,” “seek,” “contemplate,” “continue, “focused on,” “committed to” and “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. Forward–looking statements may include statements regarding the Company’s ability to be fully-funded through 2026; the continued development of the Company’s electrode technology program (including its drug delivery program and spinal cord stimulation program); the ability to achieve cash-flow break-even without additional dilutive financing; fiscal year 2025 guidance, including expectations for significant product revenue growth and margin expansion; the plan to submit a 510(k) application with the FDA in May 2025 for the Company’s trigeminal nerve ablation program; business strategy, market size, potential growth opportunities, future operations, future efficiencies, and other financial and operating information. Although NeuroOne believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, the Company cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by the Company and its expectations of the future, about which the Company cannot be certain. Actual future results may be materially different from what the Company expects due to factors largely outside of its control, including risks related to whether the Company will continue to maintain compliance with all Nasdaq continued listing requirements; risks that Zimmer may not purchase the minimum purchase requirements; risks that the Company’s strategic partnerships may not facilitate the commercialization or market acceptance of its technology; whether due to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages or otherwise; risks that the Company’s technology will not perform as expected; risks related to uncertainties associated with the Company’s capital requirements to achieve its business objectives and ability to raise additional funds: the risk that the Company may not be able to secure or retain coverage or adequate reimbursement for its technology; uncertainties inherent in the development process of the Company’s technology; risks related to changes in regulatory requirements or decisions of regulatory authorities; that the Company may not have accurately estimated the size and growth potential of the markets for its technology; risks that the Company may be unable to protect its intellectual property rights; and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and NeuroOne undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward–looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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Biomerica Announces Reverse Stock Split

Shares Expected to Begin Trading on Split-Adjusted Basis on April 21, 2025

IRVINE, Calif., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biomerica, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRA) (“Biomerica”), a global provider of advanced medical products, today announced that it will implement a 1-for-8 reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of its common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”), effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on April 21, 2025. Biomerica’s common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on Monday, April 21, 2025, and will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BMRA.” The new CUSIP number for the common stock will be 09061H406.

The Reverse Stock Split is intended to increase the bid price of the common stock to enable Biomerica to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Biomerica’s stockholders authorized the reverse stock split at Biomerica’s 2024 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders held on December 13, 2024 (“2024 Annual Meeting”), with the final ratio subsequently determined by Biomerica’s Board of Directors.

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every 8 shares of Biomerica’s pre-split common stock issued and outstanding will be automatically reclassified as and converted into one new share of Biomerica’s common stock. This will reduce the number of shares outstanding from approximately 20,366,095 million shares to approximately 2,545,762 million shares and the number of authorized shares of Biomerica’s common stock will not change. Stockholders who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share will instead automatically have their fractional interests rounded up to the next whole share, after aggregating all the fractional interests of a holder resulting from the Reverse Stock Split. Proportionate adjustments will be made to the number of shares of Biomerica’s common stock underlying equity awards and the exercise prices of options issued under Biomerica’s stock incentive plans, and the number of shares available under Biomerica’s stock incentive plans, as applicable. The Reverse Stock Split will not affect the par value of the common stock.

The combination of, and reduction in, the issued shares of common stock as a result of the Reverse Stock Split will occur automatically at the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split without any additional action on the part of Biomerica’s stockholders. Biomerica’s transfer agent, Issuer Direct Corporation, is acting as the exchange agent for the Reverse Stock Split and will send stockholders of record holding their shares electronically in book-entry form a transaction notice indicating the number of shares of common stock held after the Reverse Stock Split. Stockholders who hold their shares through a broker, bank, or other nominee will have their positions adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split, subject to their broker, bank, or other nominee’s particular processes, and are not expected to be required to take any action in connection with the Reverse Stock Split.

Additional information regarding the Reverse Stock Split can be found in Biomerica’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2024, a copy of which is available at www.sec.gov and on Biomerica’s website.

About Biomerica (NASDAQ:

BMRA

)
Biomerica, Inc. (www.biomerica.com ) is a global biomedical technology company that develops, patents, manufactures and markets advanced diagnostic and therapeutic products used at the point-of-care (in home and in physicians’ offices) and in hospital/clinical laboratories for detection and/or treatment of medical conditions and diseases. The Company’s products are designed to enhance the health and well-being of people, while reducing total healthcare costs. Biomerica primarily focuses on gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases where the Company has multiple diagnostic and therapeutic products in development.

About inFoods®

The inFoods IBS test involves a simple blood collection procedure and is designed to assess a patient’s above normal immunoreactivity to specific foods. Instead of difficult to manage broad dietary restrictions, physicians can now use the inFoods IBS information to make targeted, patient-specific recommendations about specific foods that, when removed from the diet, may alleviate IBS symptoms such as pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Further information about Biomerica’s patented inFoods® Technology Platform can be found at: https://biomerica.com/inFoods/our-technology/. The inFoods IBS clinical study was performed at several prominent centers including Mayo Clinic, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc. – a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, and the University of Michigan. The clinical results for improvement in the Abdominal Pain Intensity (API) responder endpoint of >30%, for IBS patients in the treatment diet arm had a statistically significant improvement over patients in the placebo diet arm (p-value of 0.0246). The improvement for patients in the treatment arm versus the placebo arm is considered clinically significant and is similar and, in some cases, better than the current drugs in the market.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to the Company’s current and future cash position, balance sheet, cost savings, sales, revenues, overhead, expenses, cost of goods, operations, and earnings; the Company’s need for raising additional capital; the Company’s expected sales growth for the Company’s inFoods IBS product, Hp Detect product and other existing products; and diversification of the Company’s revenue streams. Such forward-looking information is based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Biomerica. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC, and available on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). The Company is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

Corporate Contact:

Zack Irani
949-645-2111
[email protected]

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Axalta Wins 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award

Axalta NextJet™ automotive digital paint technology named Innovation to Watch

PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), a leading global coatings company, announced today that the digital paint technology Axalta NextJet™ was named a 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Innovation to Watch. The recognition honors pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space.


Axalta NextJet™
is a next-generation, sustainable digital paint technology for the automotive industry. This advancement allows for precise paint placement and enables design flexibility for tutone and graphics on vehicles. Axalta NextJet™ also eliminates masking and can reduce labor, energy and waste while increasing productivity and efficiency rates. This can help to contribute to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions and significant cost savings for vehicle manufacturers.

“Since we launched Axalta NextJet™ in 2023, our global team has demonstrated the power of collaboration in action, pairing our cutting-edge digital paint technology with inkjet and robotics manufacturing leaders,” said Hadi Awada, President Global Mobility Coatings, Axalta. “I’m excited to see how we continue to advance Axalta NextJet™ through our partnerships to drive greater productivity and sustainability for our customers.” 

Added Dr. Robert Roop, Chief Technology Officer, Axalta, “It is an honor to be recognized by the automotive industry signaling the importance of capturing innovations earlier in the development cycle that have the most potential for long-term impact. We’re proud to help our trusted OEM customers solve not only productivity challenges but also curate sustainable design.”

The 5th annual PACE Pilot program was presented by Automotive News and presented at a gala ceremony on April 15. The competition was open to suppliers and startups that invented products, software/IT systems or processes and idea incubators that have the capacity to transform the automotive industry. The Automotive News PACE Pilot program is leading the way in distinguishing global emerging innovators.

Axalta earned an Automotive News PACE Pilot recognition following an extensive review by an independent panel of judges including a comprehensive written application and a virtual pitch session. For full details on the Automotive News PACE program, visit www.autonews.com/awards/pace. 

About Axalta 
Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful, and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and enhance durability. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the global team at Axalta continues to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information, visit axalta.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and @axalta on X. 

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Lisa Gentile
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, May 1, 2025

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Liz Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Fils, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter 2025 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-493-6780. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 13752366. The replay will be available until Thursday, May 15, 2025.

The conference call will also be webcast live from the Company’s corporate website at investor.elpolloloco.com under the “Events & Presentations” page. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the corporate website shortly after the call has concluded.

About El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) is the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for its craveable, flavorful, and better-for-you offerings. Our menu features innovative meals with Mexican flavors all made in our restaurants daily using quality ingredients. At El Pollo Loco, inclusivity is at the heart of our culture. Our community of over 4,000 employees reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has a seat at our table. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully expanded its presence, operating more than 495 company-owned and franchised restaurants across seven U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Louisiana, along with eight licensed restaurant locations in the Philippines. For more information or to place an order, visit the Loco Rewards APP or ElPolloLoco.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X.

Investor Contact:

Jeff Priester
ICR
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Media Contact:

Brittney Shaffer
El Pollo Loco
Director of Brand Communications
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Despite Economic Uncertainty, New ServiceTitan Data Finds 76% of Exterior Contractors Seek Revenue Growth and Profitability in 2025

Tech Takes Center Stage with Contractors Targeting Optimizing Overhead Costs, Labor Costs, and Better Marketing Efficiency to Increase Margins

LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, today released its second annual Exterior Services Report, a study of more than 1,000 contractors around the U.S., primarily in the roofing industry, as well as gutters, siding, and windows. The report reveals that exterior contractors seek to grow revenue (76%) and become more profitable in 2025. However, increasing material prices (64%), a labor shortage (58%), and rising labor and overhead costs (53%) could hinder growth and profitability. The industry must balance innovation, customer-first execution, and financial discipline to counter these challenges and drive sustainable growth and success this year.

“Economic uncertainty continues to test the agility of the exterior services industry, while reaffirming its resilience. Businesses wanting to improve revenue growth and profitability in this environment can’t assume what’s worked in the past will carry their business forward; instead, they need to equip themselves with the tools necessary to handle whatever new challenges emerge,” said Chris Petros, GM of Residential at ServiceTitan. “Real-time insights to help spot issues and opportunities, tools that allow for business changes to be implemented seamlessly and at scale, and a continued focus on a customer-first approach, should work in concert to give businesses a competitive advantage and drive continued improvement in business outcomes.”

Exterior contractors optimize operations to boost profitability

The pressures facing exterior contractors haven’t disappeared – they’ve followed the industry into 2025. Roofing contractors, in particular, are contending with the impact of increased prices on critical materials like metal. While over three-quarters of respondents say they’re focused on growing revenue, only 56% said they expect it to happen in 2025, with another 36% saying they expect revenue to remain the same.

In light of these challenges, exterior services businesses are prioritizing optimization efforts — 62% of respondents are pursuing a strategy of optimizing overhead costs, labor costs (56%), and better marketing efficiency (37%) to increase margins.

New business lines are fueling momentum

To fuel their growth trajectory, roofing and exterior contractors report that they are expanding into metal roofing (23%), adding a new location (21%), and acquiring another business (6%). The top new trades the respondents have considered adding are siding (40%), roofing insurance claims (22%), doors (11%, and solar (11%). Additionally, the respondents cited entering the commercial sector (35%) and offering new trades (31%) as opportunities. While exterior contracting businesses are employing a mix of strategies to increase revenue, the industry remains divided on pricing — 31% of respondents say they will increase prices by 4-5%, over one-third (35%) say they won’t.

Personalizing and modernizing CX are rising in importance

Modernizing and digitizing the customer experience (31%) is the fourth-most mentioned goal for 2025 among contractors in the survey, behind growing revenue, increasing profit margin, and improving cash flow. Similarly, most respondents said that a key opportunity is customizing and personalizing the customer experience (52%), followed by digital transformation and online presence, which 42% noted as an opportunity for the next two years.

To get the results they want for their business, 18% of respondents listed investing in additional software as a business goal. In comparison, 37% identified comprehensive features tailored to the industry as a key consideration. Automation capabilities (36%) and ease of use for the team (32%) were the next-most-valued aspects of software by contractors, followed by integrations with other software they use (20%).

To view the full findings and key takeaways, download ServiceTitan’s second annual Exterior Service Report here.

About the research

The survey was conducted on behalf of ServiceTitan by Thrive Analytics, an independent third-party research provider and a leading digital marketing research firm, polling more than 1,000 owners and executives of primary exterior services. For the purposes of this survey, an “exterior business” is defined as roofing, gutters, siding, solar, windows, skylights, decks, doors, and insulation companies with more than $1M in sales revenue. This research is for informational purposes only and ServiceTitan provides no assurances (express or implied) with respect to the accuracy of the survey data. Forward-looking economic and industry outlooks represent the views of the survey respondents, and may not represent the view of ServiceTitan or its affiliates.

About ServiceTitan

ServiceTitan is the software platform that powers trades businesses. The company’s cloud-based, end-to-end solution gives contractors the tools they need to run and grow their business, manage their back office, and provide a stellar customer experience. By bringing an integrated SaaS platform to an industry historically underserved by technology, ServiceTitan is equipping tradespeople with the technology they need to keep the world running.

© 2025 ServiceTitan. All rights reserved. ServiceTitan, the ServiceTitan logo, and all ServiceTitan product and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of ServiceTitan, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other brand names and marks mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s).

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ServiceTitan, Inc.
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Zoom Workplace for Frontline now available to improve on-shift communications and work management for frontline workers

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), announced the launch of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a purpose-built mobile-first solution that unlocks agentic Zoom AI Companion skills for all frontline workers and managers with paid Zoom accounts. Zoom Workplace for Frontline is designed to streamline on-shift communications and work management tools to help frontline workers—ranging from retail and manufacturing to healthcare and first responders—get more done, do better work, and strengthen relationships.

“Our mission of delivering an AI-first open work platform isn’t just limited to knowledge workers; we’re also thinking about how we can address the needs of frontline workers, who represent over 80% of the global workforce,” said Smita Hashim, chief product officer at Zoom. “Zoom Workplace for Frontline empowers frontline workers to stay connected, access critical information on the go, and streamline daily tasks – ultimately fostering a more engaged, productive, and connected workforce.”

Key features of Zoom Workplace for Frontline include:

On-shift communications:

  • Real-time activity feed on Zoom’s mobile app: Enables workers to access critical shift communications and resources, and tasks at hand to get the job done quickly.
  • Auto-generated on-shift chat groups: Instantly connects employees, clearly identifying on-floor workers and managers, and removes the tedious task of manually creating new chats for every shift.
  • Push-to-talk functionality: Enables seamless real-time voice communication at the push of a button.

Work management capabilities:

  • Shift swapping: Allows employees to request and manage shift swaps directly from their mobile devices.
  • Task management: Streamlines work assignments and progress tracking for improved efficiency with Zoom Tasks.
  • Shift summaries: Provides an overview of key conversations, pending tasks, and other important updates for the incoming shift. Enables shift managers to have oversight on shift progress, attendance, and task reports.

Zoom AI Companion:

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Fortinet Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report

Report provides a comprehensive overview of Fortinet’s sustainability progress and initiatives in the past year

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Summary

Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s approach, key commitments, and progress on the sustainability topics that matter most to the company and its stakeholders.

“As digital transformation accelerates, cybersecurity is more critical than ever to safeguarding businesses, the global economy and society at large,” said Michael Xie, Founder, President and CTO at Fortinet. “Fortinet is committed to having our products, services, and people contribute to building a more secure and sustainable society–from improving the environmental impact of our products through energy efficiency and more sustainable packaging, to our commitment to closing the cybersecurity skills gap by training 1 million individuals by 2026. We are proud of the progress we’ve made and remain committed to integrating sustainability across all aspects of our operations.”

As cybersecurity continues to play a leading role in enabling a sustainable digital future, Fortinet remains committed to protecting people, businesses, and communities worldwide while operating responsibly and minimizing its environmental footprint.

Highlights from the Fortinet 2024 Sustainability Report include:

  • Driving innovation and responsible technology to secure the digital world: With nearly 1,400 patents issued and more than 450 pending, Fortinet continues to pioneer AI-powered security solutions, collaborating with organizations such as University of California (UC) Berkeley, the World Economic Forum, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to advance AI use in cybersecurity. In 2024, Fortinet also became one of the early signatory of CISA’s Secure by Design pledge, reinforcing its commitment to security at every stage of the product lifecycle.

  • Strengthening global efforts to combat cybercrime: In 2024, Fortinet deepened its engagement with numerous global organizations dedicated to halting cybercrime, supporting major initiatives such as INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti and the World Economic Forum Cybercrime Atlas Project. These collaborative efforts in 2024 contributed to over 1,000 arrests, the dismantling of 134,000+ malicious networks, and the recovering of $44 million USD.

  • Accelerating climate action with near-term, science-based targets: In 2024, Fortinet’s near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. These climate near-term targets include scopes 1 and 2 emissions, aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory to limit global warming, as well as scope 3 targets focused on supplier and customer engagement to drive emission reductions across the value chain.

  • Improving product energy efficiency and sustainable packaging: In 2024, Fortinet introduced new FortiGate models that are, on average, 61% more energy efficient than previous generations. Additionally, the company expanded its efforts to minimize environmental impact by launching 22 FSC-certified packaging models, prioritizing plastic-free packaging across 86 top-selling products, and avoiding 387 metric tons of CO2e emissions, including 77 metric tons of plastic reduction.

  • Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap and expanding access to education: Since 2022, Fortinet has trained more than 630,000 individuals in cybersecurity through the Fortinet Training Institute initiatives. In 2024, Fortinet joined the European Commission’s Cybersecurity Skills Academy, committing to train 75,000 people in the EU by 2027. Fortinet also contributed to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework, helping to shape global best practices for sustainable cybersecurity talent development.

  • Upholding strong business ethics and information security practices: In 2024, 100% of Fortinet’s top contract manufacturers (covering 90% of spend) and distributors completed business ethics and compliance training. Fortinet expanded its ISO 27001/17/18 certifications and its SOC2 Type II examinations, achieving 81 information security certifications and examinations strengthening data protection and privacy measures.

Industry Recognition for Responsible Business Practices

Fortinet’s continued progress in sustainability and responsible business practices has been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including:

  • Inclusion in the 2024 Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and North America Indices for the third consecutive year, reflecting its leadership in corporate responsibility.
  • An improved CDP Climate Change rating, moving from a B- to a B score, reflecting strengthened climate action and transparency.
  • Recognition as a 2024 “Best Company to Work For” by Glassdoor and a “Great Place to Work,” underscoring Fortinet’s commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
  • Recognized as No. 7 on Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America 2025 list—and the most trusted U.S.-based cybersecurity company.

Fortinet’s 2024 Sustainability Report references the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accountability Standards Board (SASB) Standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report details Fortinet’s progress and metrics across the following eight priority issues: innovation and responsible technology; cybercrime disruption; climate change; product environmental impacts; inclusion and belonging; cybersecurity skills gap; business ethics; and information security and data privacy.

Additional Resources

About Fortinet

Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.

Copyright © 2025 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. The symbols ® and ™ denote respectively federally registered trademarks and common law trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates. Fortinet’s trademarks include, but are not limited to, the following: Fortinet, the Fortinet logo, FortiGate, FortiOS, FortiGuard, FortiCare, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiASIC, FortiClient, FortiCloud, FortiMail, FortiSandbox, FortiADC, FortiAI, FortiAIOps, FortiAgent, FortiAntenna, FortiAP, FortiAPCam, FortiAuthenticator, FortiCache, FortiCall, FortiCam, FortiCamera, FortiCarrier, FortiCASB, FortiCentral, FortiCNP, FortiConnect, FortiController, FortiConverter, FortiCSPM, FortiCWP, FortiDAST, FortiDB, FortiDDoS, FortiDeceptor, FortiDeploy, FortiDevSec, FortiDLP, FortiEdge, FortiEDR, FortiExplorer, FortiExtender, FortiFirewall, FortiFlex FortiFone, FortiGSLB, FortiGuest, FortiHypervisor, FortiInsight, FortiIsolator, FortiLAN, FortiLink, FortiMonitor, FortiNAC, FortiNDR, FortiPAM, FortiPenTest, FortiPhish, FortiPoint, FortiPolicy, FortiPortal, FortiPresence, FortiProxy, FortiRecon, FortiRecorder, FortiSASE, FortiScanner, FortiSDNConnector, FortiSIEM, FortiSMS, FortiSOAR, FortiSRA, FortiStack, FortiSwitch, FortiTester, FortiToken, FortiTrust, FortiVoice, FortiWAN, FortiWeb, FortiWiFi, FortiWLC, FortiWLM, FortiXDR and Lacework FortiCNAPP. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Fortinet has not independently verified statements or certifications herein attributed to third parties and Fortinet does not independently endorse such statements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, nothing herein constitutes a warranty, guarantee, contract, binding specification or other binding commitment by Fortinet or any indication of intent related to a binding commitment, and performance and other specification information herein may be unique to certain environments.

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Live Webinar on the Container Shipping Sector with Senior Executives from Publicly Listed Companies: Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET

NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Link will host a live webinar on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time discussing the Container shipping sector. This is part of the Capital Link Shipping Sector Webinar Series, which provides periodic updates on the main shipping sectors.

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FEATURED PANELISTS

  • Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA)
  • Mr. Thomas Lister, CEO – Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL)
  • Mr. Moritz Fuhrmann, Co-CEO & CFO – MPC Container Ships ASA (OSLO: MPCC)

MODERATED BY

  • Mr. Ken Hoexter, Managing Director | Co-Head Industrials Research – Bank of America

WEBINAR OVERVIEW

The discussion will focus on the latest market trends and dynamics in the container shipping sector, including evolving supply and demand patterns, market fluctuations, geopolitical challenges, the anticipated impact of tariff policies, environmental and regulatory changes. The panelists will share their perspectives on the key drivers shaping the outlook of the container shipping sector.

WEBINAR STRUCTURE

The webinar will last for a total of one hour and will consist of a 45-minute roundtable discussion among the moderator and the panelists followed by a 15-minute Q&A session replying to questions from participants.

Q&A – SUBMITTING QUESTIONS

Participants can submit questions to the panelists prior to or during the event through the Q&A feature on the event page, or they can email them to us at [email protected].

About Euroseas Ltd.

Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005, under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years.

Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

The Company has a fleet of 22 vessels, including 15 Feeder containerships and 7 Intermediate containerships. Euroseas 22 containerships have a cargo capacity of 67,494 teu. After the delivery of the two intermediate containership newbuildings in 2027, Euroseas’ fleet will consist of 24 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 76,094 teu.

Euroseas shares trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “ESEA”

For more information about Euroseas Ltd., please visit www.euroseas.gr

About Global Ship Lease

Global Ship Lease is a leading independent owner of containerships with a diversified fleet of mid-sized and smaller containerships. Incorporated in the Marshall Islands, Global Ship Lease commenced operations in December 2007 with a business of owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to top tier container liner companies. It was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2008.

The Company’s fleet of 71 vessels as of December 31, 2024, had an average age weighted by TEU capacity of 17.6 years. In November 2024, Global Ship Lease agreed to purchase the Newly Acquired Vessels. Three were delivered in December 2024 and the fourth in January 2025. In addition, during December 2024 they agreed to sell an older vessel, Tasman (5,936 TEU built 2000), with expected delivery in late March 2025. In February 2025, GSL agreed to sell two more vessels, Akiteta (2,220 TEU built 2002), which was delivered to her new owners on February 19th, 2025, and Keta (2,207 TEU, built 2003), with expected delivery in March 2025. As of the date of this release, the Company has 71 vessels with an average age weighted by TEU capacity of 17.5 years. 40 ships are wide-beam Post-Panamax.

As of December 31, 2024, including the last Newly Acquired Vessel, Czech, delivered on January 9, 2025, and all charters agreed during 2024 and through February 28, 2025, the average remaining term of the Company’s charters, to the mid-point of redelivery, including options under the Company’s control and other than if a redelivery notice has been received, was 2.3 years on a TEU-weighted basis. Contracted revenue on the same basis was $1.88 billion. Contracted revenue was $2.37 billion, including options under charterers’ control and with latest redelivery date, representing a weighted average remaining term of 2.9 years.

Global Ship Lease shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GSL”

For more information about Global Ship Lease please visit  www.globalshiplease.com

About MPC Container Ships

MPC Container Ships ASA (ticker code “MPCC”) is a leading container tonnage provider focusing on small to mid-size container ships. Its main activity is to own and operate a portfolio of container ships serving intra-regional trade lanes on fixed-rate charters.

MPC Container Ships ASA shares trade on the Oslo Exchange under the symbol “MPCC”

For more information about MPC Container Ships ASA, please visit www.mpc-container.com

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