Black Hills Corp. Electric Utility Receives Approval for New Rates in Colorado

RAPID CITY, S.D., March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its electric utility subsidiary in Colorado received approval from the Colorado Public Utilities Commission for new rates. The approved new rates will provide recovery of approximately $370 million of system investments since the utility’s last general rate filing in 2016 and inflationary impacts on costs to serve customers.

The approved new rates provide approximately $17.0 million of new annual revenues based on a weighted average cost of capital of 6.90% with a capital structure in a range of 47% to 49% equity and 51% to 53% debt, and a return on equity in a range of 9.3% to 9.5%. The new rates were effective on March 22, 2025.

As part of the regulatory process, the company has the opportunity to file a request for rehearing, reargument or reconsideration with the commission by April 7, 2025.

Black Hills Corp.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) is a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the company serves 1.35 million natural gas and electric utility customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. More information is available at www.blackhillscorp.com.

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New factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements emerge from time-to-time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors, or the extent to which any such factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statement. We assume no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



IBTA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Ibotta, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE: IBTA) resulting from allegations that Ibotta may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

So What: If you purchased Ibotta securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=36526 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

What is this about: On February 26, 2025, after market hours, Investing.com published an article entitled “Ibotta shares plunge 30% as Q4 earnings miss, Q1 guidance disappoints.” This article stated, in pertinent part, that Ibotta “saw its shares tumble [. . .] after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations and providing weak guidance for the first quarter of 2025.”

On this news, Ibotta stock fell 46% on February 27, 2025.  

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Satellogic Reports 2024 Financial Results and Business Update

Revenue up 28% to $12.9 million in 2024

Redomicile to U.S. Nears Completion; Set to Accelerate Market Opportunities

Completed $10 Million Private Placement

Entered into $50 Million At-The-Market (ATM) Program

NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, today provided a business update and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.

“The second half of 2024 was highlighted by commercial milestones, including a pivotal agreement with Maxar Intelligence granting them exclusive rights to task Satellogic’s high-revisit constellation and use our cost-effective satellite imagery to support national security missions for the U.S. Government and select U.S. partners internationally.” said Satellogic CEO, Emiliano Kargieman.

“Additionally, we were selected by NASA as one of eight recipients of NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program (CSDA) On-Ramp1 Multiple Award contract, with a maximum cumulative value of $476 million for all award winners. We have begun work on our first task order with NASA, an 18-month, seven figure award that will allow NASA researchers to utilize Satellogic data for critical earth science imagery analysis. This award highlights Satellogic’s commitment to delivering high-quality Earth observation data to advance scientific research and enhance life on Earth,” said Kargieman.

“In 2024, we have made good progress in raising capital to further invest in the business. In December we announced the private placement of $10 million made by a single institutional investor and the filing of a $150 million shelf registration statement and the entry into a $50 million ATM program. We are pleased to have successfully completed this private placement, which positions us for continued growth as we advance our mission and continue our focus on our U.S. strategy, the National Security market, and our global Space Systems opportunities. The shelf registration statement and ATM program allow for future flexibility in our capital markets strategy by establishing a framework for potential future capital-raising opportunities to further strengthen our liquidity position,” concluded Kargieman.

“We are also excited to disclose our intended domestication to the U.S. in December, which is expected to be completed by the end of the month,” commented Rick Dunn, Satellogic CFO. We believe the domestication will continue to lower our barriers to entry in the U.S. and allied markets and improve transparency for investors and customers.”

“In terms of financial results, we ended 2024 with $22.5 million of cash on hand and continued to reduce our cash used in operations by $13.7 million, or 27.6%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Our revenue increased 28% to $12.9 million, while our cost of sales, excluding depreciation expense, remained flat year-over-year. As a percentage of revenue, our cost of sales were 39% for the year ended December 31, 2024, a substantial improvement compared to 50% in the prior year.”

“While our improving revenue performance and strategic progress are encouraging and confidence-building, we’ve continued the work started in 2023 to realign and streamline our business to better position us to capitalize on near-term growth opportunities. Specifically, we further reduced our workforce by 104 full time equivalents in the second quarter of 2024, incurring approximately $2.0 million in cumulative severance-related charges that have been paid out in 2024, and also identified additional operating cost reductions. The cumulative impact of these workforce reductions and operating expense savings is expected to result in approximately $9.6 million of annual savings. As a result of our previously announced successful Mark V deployment, the Company now has capacity to meet current customer needs and we expect to moderate our constellation growth initiatives going forward to pace with expected customer growth.”

“We expect that our revenue for 2025 will largely be dependent on closing opportunities within our Space Systems line of business, which we anticipate will contribute considerable per unit cash flow and strong gross margin. As we look to 2025 and beyond, management continues to focus on near-term growth opportunities and moving the Company forward on a path to profitability,” concluded Dunn.

Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

  • Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by $2.8 million, or 28%, to $12.9 million, as compared to revenue of $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was driven primarily by a $5 million increase in imagery ordered by new and existing Asset Monitoring customers, partially offset by a $2.2 million decrease in revenue generated from the Space Systems business line. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $9.5 million attributable to our Asset Monitoring line of business, $1.8 million attributable to our Space Systems line of business, and $1.6 million attributable to our CaaS line of business compared to $4.5 million, $3.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in the prior year.
  • Cost of Sales, excluding depreciation expense, for the year ended December 31, 2024, remained flat at $5.0 million, as compared to $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. However, as a percentage of revenue, our cost of sales were 39% for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 50% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Selling, General and Administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased by $2.0 million, or 6%, to $33.0 million, as compared to $35.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in salaries, wages, stock-based compensation and other benefits as a result of the Company’s workforce reductions in 2024 and other expense reductions resulting from continued cash control measures during 2024. Additionally, the decrease was driven by lower expense for estimated credit losses on accounts receivable and lower insurance costs due to rate improvements on certain policies. These decreases were partially offset by a $4.0 million increase in professional fees consisting mainly of the accrued, nonrecurring advisory fee pursuant to the subscription agreement entered into with Liberty in connection with going public in 2022 and professional fees related to the secured convertible notes.
  • Engineering
    expenses for the year ended June 30, 2024, decreased $7.8 million, or 35%, to $14.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $22.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was driven primarily by a decrease in salaries, wages, and other benefits and stock-based compensation as a result of the Company’s workforce reductions in 2024 and other expense reductions resulting from continued cash control measures during 2024, in addition to fees resulting from the termination of our high-throughput plant lease in the Netherlands.
  • Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by $55.2 million to $116.3 million, as compared to a net loss of $61.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the change in fair value of financial instruments ($60.0 million) and other expenses ($3.2 million) offset by increases in revenue and decreases in operating costs.
  • Non-GAAP
    Adjusted EBITDA loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, improved by $10.4 million to $33.7 million, from an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $44.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to year-over-year increases in revenue and decreases in operating expenses.
  • Cash was $22.5 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $23.5 million at December 31, 2023.
  • Net cash used in operating activities was $35.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $49.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This decline in net cash used by operations was primarily due to workforce reduction and overall cost control initiatives.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We monitor a number of financial performance and liquidity measures on a regular basis in order to track the progress of our business. Included in these financial performance and liquidity measures are the non-GAAP measures, Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA. We believe these measures provide analysts, investors and management with helpful information regarding the underlying operating performance of our business, as they remove the impact of items that we believe are not reflective of our underlying operating performance. The non-GAAP measures are used by us to evaluate our core operating performance and liquidity on a comparable basis and to make strategic decisions. The non-GAAP measures also facilitate company-to-company operating performance comparisons by backing out potential differences caused by variations such as capital structures, taxation, capital expenditures and non-cash items (i.e., depreciation, embedded derivatives, debt extinguishment and stock-based compensation) which may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to operating performance. However, different companies may define these terms differently and accordingly comparisons might not be accurate. Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be a substitute for any GAAP financial measure. For the definitions of Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net loss, see below.

We define Non-GAAP EBITDA as net loss excluding interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We did not incur amortization expense during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

We define Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA as Non-GAAP EBITDA further adjusted for professional fees related to the secured convertible notes, other income (expense), net, changes in the fair value of financial instruments and stock-based compensation. Other income, net consists mainly of differences related to foreign exchange gains and losses as well as gains and losses on disposal of property and equipment.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to its net loss for the periods indicated.

  Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) 2024
  2023
Net loss available to stockholders $ (116,272 )   $ (61,018 )
Interest expense   71       51  
Income tax expense   2,858       9,082  
Depreciation expense   12,655       17,256  
Non-GAAP EBITDA $ (100,688 )   $ (34,629 )
Professional fees related to Secured Convertible Notes   2,444        
Other expense (income), net   2,107       (9,271 )
Change in fair value of financial instruments   60,071       (6,474 )
Stock-based compensation   2,335       6,299  
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA $ (33,731 )   $ (44,075 )
               

About Satellogic

Founded in 2010 by Emiliano Kargieman and Gerardo Richarte, Satellogic (NASDAQ: SATL) is the first vertically integrated geospatial company, driving real outcomes with planetary-scale insights. Satellogic is creating and continuously enhancing the first scalable, fully automated EO platform with the ability to remap the entire planet at both high-frequency and high-resolution, providing accessible and affordable solutions for customers.

Satellogic’s mission is to democratize access to geospatial data through its information platform of high-resolution images to help solve the world’s most pressing problems including climate change, energy supply, and food security. Using its patented Earth imaging technology, Satellogic unlocks the power of EO to deliver high-quality, planetary insights at the lowest cost in the industry.

With more than a decade of experience in space, Satellogic has proven technology and a strong track record of delivering satellites to orbit and high-resolution data to customers at the right price point.

To learn more, please visit: http://www.satellogic.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. The words “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intends”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “potential”, “predict”, “project”, “should”, “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on Satellogic’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Satellogic and include statements concerning Satellogic’s strategic realignment as a U.S. company, and the visibility and high growth opportunities it will provide in connection therewith. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Satellogic. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) our ability to generate revenue as expected, (ii) our ability to effectively market and sell our EO services and to convert contracted revenues and our pipeline of potential contracts into actual revenues, (iii) risks related to the secured convertible notes, (iv) the potential loss of one or more of our largest customers, (v) the considerable time and expense related to our sales efforts and the length and unpredictability of our sales cycle, (vi) risks and uncertainties associated with defense-related contracts, (vii) risk related to our pricing structure, (viii) our ability to scale production of our satellites as planned, (ix) unforeseen risks, challenges and uncertainties related to our expansion into new business lines, (x) our dependence on third parties to transport and launch our satellites into space, (xi) our reliance on third-party vendors and manufacturers to build and provide certain satellite components, products, or services, (xii) our dependence on ground station and cloud-based computing infrastructure operated by third pirates for value-added services, and any errors, disruption, performance problems, or failure in their or our operational infrastructure, (xiii) risk related to certain minimum service requirements in our customer contracts, (xiv) market acceptance of our EO services and our dependence upon our ability to keep pace with the latest technological advances, (xv) competition for EO services, (xvi) challenges with international operations or unexpected changes to the regulatory environment in certain markets, (xvii) unknown defects or errors in our products, (xviii) risk related to the capital-intensive nature of our business and our ability to raise adequate capital to finance our business strategies, (xix) substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, (xx) uncertainties beyond our control related to the production, launch, commissioning, and/or operation of our satellites and related ground systems, software and analytic technologies, (xxi) the failure of the market for EO services to achieve the growth potential we expect, (xxii) risks related to our satellites and related equipment becoming impaired, (xxiii) risks related to the failure of our satellites to operate as intended, (xxiv) production and launch delays, launch failures, and damage or destruction to our satellites during launch and (xxv) the impact of natural disasters, unusual or prolonged unfavorable weather conditions, epidemic outbreaks, terrorist acts and geopolitical events (including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, in the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea region) on our business and satellite launch schedules. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Satellogic’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and other documents filed or to be filed by Satellogic from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Satellogic assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Satellogic can give no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

Contacts

Investor Relations:

Ryan Driver, VP of Strategy & Corporate Development
[email protected]

Media Relations:

Satellogic
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SATELLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
UNAUDITED
 
  Year Ended December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)
2024
  2023
Revenue $ 12,870     $ 10,074  
Costs and expenses      
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation shown separately below   5,024       5,056  
Selling, general and administrative   32,992       34,968  
Engineering   14,405       22,197  
Depreciation expense   12,655       17,256  
Total costs and expenses   65,076       79,477  
Operating loss   (52,206 )     (69,403 )
Other (expense) income, net      
Interest income, net   970       1,722  
Change in fair value of financial instruments   (60,071 )     6,474  
Other (expense) income, net   (2,107 )     9,271  
Total other (expense) income, net   (61,208 )     17,467  
Loss before income tax   (113,414 )     (51,936 )
Income tax expense   (2,858 )     (9,082 )
Net loss available to stockholders $ (116,272 )   $ (61,018 )
Other comprehensive loss      
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax   (538 )     279  
Comprehensive loss $ (116,810 )   $ (60,739 )
       
Basic net loss per share for the period attributable to holders of Common Stock $ (1.28 )   $ (0.68 )
Basic weighted-average Common Stock outstanding   91,164,286       89,539,910  
Diluted net loss per share for the period attributable to holders of Common Stock $ (1.28 )   $ (0.68 )
Diluted weighted-average Common Stock outstanding   91,164,286       89,539,910  
               

SATELLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
UNAUDITED
 
  December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
 2024     2023 
ASSETS      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $         22,493     $         23,476  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $148 and $126, respectively                          1,464       901  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets                           3,907                               2,173  
Total current assets                         27,864                             26,550  
Property and equipment, net                         27,228                             41,130  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   877       3,195  
Other non-current assets                           5,722                               5,507  
Total assets $         61,691     $         76,382  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable $         3,754     $         7,935  
Warrant liabilities                         11,511                               2,795  
Earnout liabilities                           1,501       419  
Operating lease liabilities   363       2,143  
Contract liabilities                           5,871                               3,728  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities                         11,621                               4,372  
Total current liabilities                         34,621                             21,392  
Secured Convertible Notes at fair value   79,070        
Operating lease liabilities   516       1,789  
Contract liabilities         1,000  
Other non-current liabilities   516       526  
Total liabilities                       114,723                             24,707  
Commitments and contingencies      
Stockholders’ (deficit) equity      
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023                                 —                                     —  
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 385,000,000 shares authorized, 83,000,501 shares issued and 82,432,678 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 77,289,166 shares issued and 76,721,343 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023                                 —                                     —  
Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 13,582,642 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023                                 —                                     —  
Treasury stock, at cost, 567,823 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 567,823 shares as of December 31, 2023                         (8,603 )                           (8,603 )
Additional paid-in capital                       356,247                           344,144  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (571 )     (33 )
Accumulated deficit   (400,105 )     (283,833 )
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity                       (53,032 )                           51,675  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity $         61,691     $         76,382  
               

SATELLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
 
  Year Ended December 31,

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
2024
  2023
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss $ (116,272 )   $ (61,018 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation expense   12,655       17,256  
Debt issuance costs   2,397        
Operating lease expense   1,515       2,751  
Stock-based compensation   2,335       6,299  
Change in fair value of financial instruments   60,071       (6,474 )
Foreign exchange differences   (2,936 )     (10,933 )
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   4,377        
Expense for estimated credit losses on accounts receivable, net of recoveries   22       1,126  
Non-cash change in contract liabilities   (1,323 )     1,188  
Other, net   234       666  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable   (1,126 )     (385 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (1,666 )     2,114  
Accounts payable   (2,356 )     1,533  
Contract liabilities   2,532       598  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   7,200       (2,059 )
Operating lease liabilities   (2,024 )     (2,233 )
Cash paid for interest on Secured Convertible Notes   (1,525 )      
Net cash used in operating activities   (35,890 )     (49,571 )
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment   (5,038 )     (14,885 )
Other   6       450  
Net cash used in investing activities   (5,032 )     (14,435 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from Secured Convertible Notes   30,000        
Payments of debt issuance costs   (2,397 )      
Tax withholding payments for vested equity-based compensation awards   (660 )     (458 )
Proceeds from exercise of Public Warrants   1        
Proceeds from PIPE Investment, net of transaction costs   9,600        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   911       375  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   37,455       (83 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (3,467 )     (64,089 )
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes   2,546       10,900  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period   24,603       77,792  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period $ 23,682     $ 24,603  



Guaranty Bank & Trust Provides Gift to Texas Southern University Bankers Leadership Program, Advancing Economic and Workforce Development

Guaranty Bank & Trust Provides Gift to Texas Southern University Bankers Leadership Program, Advancing Economic and Workforce Development

ADDISON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: GNTY), the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., is proud to announce a transformative gift to Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program, reinforcing its commitment to economic growth and workforce development in Houston and beyond.

The Future Bankers Leadership Program is designed to equip students with the financial expertise, industry insights, and real-world experience necessary to thrive in banking and financial services. Through mentorship, hands-on training, and career-building opportunities, the program is shaping the next generation of banking professionals while strengthening the economic infrastructure of the communities they will serve.

“At Guaranty Bank & Trust, we recognize that strong economies are built on strong talent,” said Ryan Coaxum, Senior Vice President of Community Development and External Affairs. “By investing in these future financial leaders, we are not only helping to develop a highly skilled workforce but also ensuring long-term economic stability and growth within the banking industry.”

This gift will expand the program’s reach, providing students with greater access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and career pathways that prepare them to lead in an evolving financial landscape. By bridging the gap between education and professional development, Guaranty Bank & Trust is actively fostering a pipeline of banking talent that will drive innovation and economic progress.

“We are incredibly grateful for Guaranty Bank & Trust’s commitment to our students and the Future Bankers Leadership Program,” said John Scroggins, Texas Southern University Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program Executive in Residence. “This investment will have a lasting impact, not only on our students’ careers but also on the broader financial sector as they enter the workforce prepared to lead and innovate.”

John Robinson, Houston Area Chairman at Guaranty Bank & Trust, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Texas Southern University has a long history of producing top-tier talent, and we are honored to support the Future Bankers Leadership Program in its mission to develop the next generation of financial professionals. Our partnership reflects our deep-rooted commitment to fostering economic empowerment and workforce development in Houston and across Texas.”

Through this initiative, Guaranty Bank & Trust continues its mission of Growing Strong Communities by championing educational programs that enhance workforce readiness, expand economic opportunities, and develop the financial leaders of tomorrow.

About Guaranty Bancshares

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. and has 33 banking locations across 26 Texas communities located within the East Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Central Texas regions of the state. As of December 31, 2024, Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. had total assets of $3.1 billion, total loans of $2.1 billion and total deposits of $2.7 billion. Visit www.gnty.com for more information.

Shalene Jacobson

Executive Vice President & CFO

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

(888) 572-9881

[email protected]

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Wrap Technologies, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter 2024 and Full Year Financial Results on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET

MIAMI, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”) today announced it will hold a conference call on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Wrap management will host the presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Interested parties may submit questions to the Company prior to the call at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 28, 2025. Questions will be addressed based on the relevance to the Company’s strategic direction and execution, stockholder base and public disclosure rules.

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time)
Webcast Link: Click here to register

The fourth quarter 2024 earnings press release with financial results and other related materials will be available on the “Investors” section of Wrap’s website at [email protected].

About Wrap Technologies, Inc.

Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in public safety solutions, bringing together cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.

Wrap’s

BolaWrap



®


 solution is a safer way to gain compliance—without pain. This innovative, patented device deploys light, sound, and a Kevlar® tether designed to safely restrain individuals from a distance, giving officers critical time and space to manage non-compliant situations before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap 150 does not shoot, strike, shock or incapacitate, instead, it helps officers operate lower on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap’s commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.


Wrap Reality™ VR

is an advanced, fully immersive training simulator designed to enhance decision-making under pressure. As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, Wrap Reality™ equips officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.


Wrap’s Intrensic

solution
(“Intrensic”)
is an advanced body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency, security, and transparency. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, Intrensic seamlessly captures, stores, and manages digital evidence, ensuring integrity and full chain-of-custody compliance. With automated workflows, secure cloud storage, and intuitive case management tools, it streamlines operations, reduces administrative burden, and enhances courtroom credibility.

Trademark Information

Wrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Wrap Reality™ and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should”, “believe”, “target”, “project”, “goals”, “estimate”, “potential”, “predict”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the expected benefits of the acquisition of W1 Global, LLC, the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s listing standards; the Company’s ability to successfully implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce products for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its products; the market acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solutions; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the impact resulting from geopolitical conflicts and any resulting sanctions; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the United States; the ability to obtain patents and defend intellectual property against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

Investor Relations Contact:
(800) 583-2652
[email protected]



IGT Celebrates World Premiere of RISE55 Cabinet at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2025

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Company to highlight new hardware, core video, premium multi-level progressive and Class II games, IGT ADVANTAGE X advancements, expanded Wheel of Fortune entertainment and more


LONDON
, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it will showcase a compelling portfolio of games and solutions designed to drive tribal casino growth at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (“IGA”) 2025, April 2-3, in San Diego, Calif.

“IGT’s products and solutions portfolio for IGA 2025 will reflect our commitment to delivering future-forward gaming innovations that can provide growth opportunities for our valued tribal customers,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. “Building on the success of our high-performing content and hardware, we will feature the world premiere of the RISE55 cabinet, the latest Magic Treasures, Tiger and Dragon and Prosperity Link games, plus new Class II and core video content. Our IGA display will also highlight our exciting expansion of Wheel of Fortune content to multiple product categories.”

IGT will kick off IGA 2025 with a special RISE55™ cabinet unveiling event with Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. on April 2. Under the theme “IGT On The Rise,” IGT’s booth #1641 will feature the following performance-focused products and solutions:

  • Taking Hardware Performance to New Heights with the RISE55 Cabinet: designed to deliver an immersive experience while optimizing floor space with its sleek design, the RISE55 cabinet features an ultra-high-definition 55-inch screen, state-of-the-art lighting, and advanced ergonomics. Backed by a brand-new lineup of premium multi-level progressive (“MLP”) content, the RISE55 cabinet will house Magic Treasures Gold™, the next evolution of the high-performing Magic Treasures theme.

  • Building Wide-Area Progressives (“WAP”) Excitement with Next-Generation Games: at IGA, IGT will build on the success of some of its highest-performing premium games. Next-generation WAP titles will include Tiger and Dragon Super Arrow™, which builds upon the functionalities of the original chart-topping Tiger and Dragon theme, and Prosperity Link™ Blessings on the 11-foot tall SkyRise™ cabinet. IGT will also showcase the superstar power of Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance with Somebody Slots on the impressive Peak65™ cabinet.

  • Introducing New Core Video Games for the PeakCurve™49: IGT will preview a new lineup of action-packed core video games at IGA, including Grand Buddha Link™ and Grand Cat Link™ with repeating win multipliers, and Bring the Boom™ Pirate Bay and Bring the Boom Egypt with an exciting ‘Boom Wheel’ bonus. Additional highlights include Black Widow™ Grand, featuring enhanced free games and a lock and respin bonus.

  • Fortifying a Compelling Class II Portfolio: IGT Class II highlights at IGA will include the new Stinkin’ Rich™ Tail Wins game on the RISE55 cabinet, plus Moonlight Lanterns™ on the PeakCurve49 cabinet. For Washington CDS, IGT will present Triple Fortune Dragon™ Unleashed Player’s Edition, the latest extension of the high-performing Triple Fortune Dragon theme. IGT’s latest dual-screen hardware evolution, the Sierra27™ cabinet, will also make its Class II debut.

  • Expanding the Wheel of Fortune Slots Success: IGA attendees can experience the community-style win celebrations of Wheel of Fortune Cash Link™ Big Money™ video slots game on the massive Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet, which recently made its tribal casino debut. IGT will also display the Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Reels™ Double Diamond® on the DiamondRS™ Premium Wheel mechanical reel cabinet. IGA attendees can also enjoy the legendary Wheel of Fortune theme in its recent expansion to the video poker and electronic table game (“ETG”) categories.

  • Reimagining CMS Power and Performance with IGT ADVANTAGE™ X: IGT will provide demonstrations of its future-forward IGT ADVANTAGE Xcasino management system at IGA. Designed for on-premise and cloud-based deployments, the solution includes modern advancements such as service-bus architecture, persona driven UI experiences and actionable event data. The IGT systems team will also showcase advancements to its Resort Wallet™ and IGTPay™ cashless solution by way of enhanced account security, registration and on-machine Slot Marker technology.

Rounding out IGT’s strong IGA games portfolio will be core stepper themes, including Double Chili Mania Extremo!™ and Pinball Grand™ on the dazzling DiamondRS cabinet. In addition, guests at IGT’s booth can preview IGT’s proven video poker performers like All-Star Poker™ III, Super Star Poker™ II, and Game King™X.  

For a full list of games and solutions in IGT’s stand, visit IGT.com/IGA or follow #IGTxIGA25 on social media. For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning International Game Technology PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) and other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, products and services, customer relationships, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “shall,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the factors and risks described in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 and other documents led from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.IGT.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to International Game Technology PLC, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contact:

Phil O’Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Matteo Selva, Italian media inquiries, +39 366 6803635
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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The trademarks and/or service marks used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT, its affiliates or its licensors.

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Cadence Bank Receives Regulatory Approvals for its Merger with FCB Financial Corp.

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HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss.
, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) announced it has received all regulatory approvals to complete its proposed merger with FCB Financial Corp., the bank holding company for First Chatham Bank, a Savannah, Georgia-based community bank.

The merger is expected to be effective on May 1, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. As of Dec. 30, 2024 (unaudited), First Chatham reported total assets of $589 million, total loans of $326 million and total deposits of $507 million.

“We’re pleased to receive regulatory approval for our merger with FCB Financial Corp.,” said Cadence Bank Chairman and CEO Dan Rollins. “First Chatham Bank is a trusted financial institution serving the Greater Savannah community for more than two decades, and their dedication to their customers aligns perfectly with our culture. I look forward to welcoming their teammates and customers to the Cadence Bank family.” 

To learn more, visit CadenceBank.com.

About Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a $50 billion regional financial services company committed to helping people, companies and communities prosper. With more than 350 locations spanning the South and Texas, Cadence offers comprehensive banking, investment, trust and mortgage products and services to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and corporations. Accolades include being recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report and a 2025 America’s Best Banks by Forbes. Cadence maintains dual headquarters in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Mississippi, and has dutifully served customers for nearly 150 years. Learn more at www.cadencebank.com. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release may not be based upon historical facts and are “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. These forward-looking statements may be identified by their reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “continue,” “seek,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “foresee,” “hope,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “should,” “predict,” “project,” “goal,” “outlook,” “potential,” “will,” “will result,” “will likely result,” or “would” or future or conditional verb tenses and variations or negatives of such terms. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those relating to the terms, timing and closing of the merger, the benefits and synergies expected from the merger, and the ability of Cadence Bank to close the merger in a timely manner or at all.

Cadence Bank cautions readers not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, in that actual results could differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Cadence Bank. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the ability of Cadence Bank and FCB Financial Corp. to complete the merger, the ability of Cadence Bank and FCB Financial Corp. to satisfy the conditions to the completion of the merger, including the approval of the merger by FCB Financial Corp.’s shareholders, the ability of Cadence Bank and FCB Financial Corp. to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the merger, the potential impact upon Cadence Bank of any delay in the closing of the merger, the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits, cost savings and synergies of the merger will not be realized or will not be realized as expected, the acceptance by customers of FCB Financial Corp. of Cadence Bank’s products and services if the merger closes, the failure of the merger to close for any other reason, the effect of the announcement of the merger on Cadence Bank’s operating results, the possibility that the merger may be more expensive or time consuming to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, and the impact of all other factors generally understood to affect the assets, business, cash flows, financial condition, liquidity, prospects and/or results of operations of financial services companies and the other factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Cadence Bank does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this press release.

Additional Information and Participants in the Solicitation

This communication is being made in respect of the merger of FCB Financial Corp. discussed in this press release. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. In connection with the merger, Cadence Bank and FCB Financial Corp. have delivered a proxy statement and related offering materials to the shareholders of FCB Financial Corp. seeking approval of the merger and related matters. THE SHAREHOLDERS OF FCB FINANCIAL CORP. ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OFFERING MEMORANDUM CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER, CADENCE BANK AND FCB FINANCIAL CORP. The proxy statement and related offering memorandum will also be made available without charge from the Corporate Secretary of each of Cadence Bank and FCB Financial Corp. The Corporate Secretary of Cadence Bank may be contacted by mail at Attention: Corporate Secretary, Cadence Bank, 201 South Spring Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804.

Cadence Bank and FCB Financial Corp., and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of FCB Financial Corp. in respect of the merger. Certain information about the directors and executive officers of Cadence Bank is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) on Feb 21, 2025 (the “Form 10-K”), and in its proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the Federal Reserve on March 14, 2025. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are included in the proxy statement and related offering memorandum.

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Dogness Schedules 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting

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DONGGUAN, China and PLANO, Texas
, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dogness (International) Corporation (“Dogness” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, today announced its annual meeting of shareholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, will be held on March 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. China Time (9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 26, 2025). The meeting will be held at the Company’s executive office at No. 16 N. Dongke Road, Tongsha Industrial Zone, Dongguan, Guangdong, China. The meeting will be held as a hybrid virtual and physical meeting. Shareholders unable to attend in person may attend by call as follows:

Topic: DOGNESS (INTERNATIONAL) CORPORATION ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING 2024

Time: Mar 26, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88948047162?pwd=Eaypg5PPF1QRRLX59bFAexnam0INbf.1 

Meeting ID: 889 4804 7162

Passcode: 916781

Annual meeting materials will be made available on the Company’s investor relations website ir.dogness.com and is available in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the EDGAR website www.sec.gov.

About Dogness

Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members. Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness’ technology simplifies pet lifestyles and enhances the relationship between pets and pet caregivers. The Company ensures industry-leading quality through its fully integrated vertical supply chain and world-class research and development capabilities, which has resulted in over 200 patents and patents pending. Dogness products reach families worldwide through global chain stores and distributors. For more information, please visit: ir.dogness.com.

Forward Looking Statements

No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our customers’ businesses and end purchasers’ disposable income, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China and the U.S., our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Dogness may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Wealth Financial Services LLC
Connie Kang, Partner
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +86 1381 185 7742 (CN)

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Baiya International Group Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

Shenzhen, P.R. China, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baiya International Group Inc. (“BIYA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BIYA) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of an aggregate of 2,500,000 ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“Ordinary Shares”), at an offering price of $4.00 per share to the public, for a total of $10,000,000 in gross proceeds to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses (the “Offering”). The Ordinary Shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “BIYA” on March 21, 2025.

In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option, exercisable following the closing of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 375,000 Ordinary Shares at the price of $4.00 per share (the “Overallotment”). Assuming this Overallotment is fully exercised, BIYA may raise a total of approximately $11,500,000 in gross proceeds from the Offering.

The net proceeds from the Offering are expected to be used for development of the Company’s cloud-based internet platform, Gongwuyuan Platform, which provides one-stop crowdsourcing recruitment and SaaS-enabled HR solutions; to pursue suitable opportunities for business growth and expansion within the industry; to support our marketing; to fund increased compensation for employees and training enhancements; and to provide funding for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. Cathay Securities, Inc. acted as representative of the underwriters for the Offering, and Revere Securities LLC acted as co-underwriter (collectively, the “Underwriters”). Ogier, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP acted as the Cayman Islands legal counsel, PRC legal counsel, and U.S. legal counsel, respectively, to the Company. VCL Law LLP acted as U.S. legal counsel to the representative of the underwriters for the Offering.

The Offering was conducted pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-275232) previously filed with and subsequently declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 6, 2025. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from Cathay Securities, Inc. at 40 Wall Street, Suite 3600, New York, NY 10005, or by telephone at +1 (855) 939-3888.

This press release has been prepared for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, and no sale of these securities may be made in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About Baiya International Group Inc. (“Baiya”)

Baiya has evolved from a job matching service provider into a cloud-based internet platform to provide one-stop crowdsourcing recruitment and SaaS-enabled HR solutions on the Gongwuyuan Platform to supplement its offline job matching services and started to position itself as a SaaS-enabled HR technology company by introducing its Gongwuyuan Platform in the flexible employment marketplace. Baiya has been and will continue to strategically develop and improve the Gongwuyuan Platform with product features that work together with its traditional offline service model to improve the job matching and HR related services in the flexible employment marketplace.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” as defined under the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “should”, “seek”, “estimate”, “will”, “aim” and “anticipate”, or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

For further information, please contact:

Baiya International Group Inc

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Investor Relations Department
Phone: +86 0769-88785888
Email: [email protected]


Investor Relations Inquiries:

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Phone: +1-646-932-7242
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Coherent Introduces Pluggable High Dynamic Range QSFP OTDR

SAXONBURG, PA, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, announces its latest advancement in fiber network diagnostics: a high-performance embedded Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (eOTDR) in a QSFP package. With an industry-leading 30 dB dynamic range, it enables precise, repeatable OTDR traces for spans up to 150 km—all in a compact, pluggable form factor.   

With rising bandwidth demands, real-time fiber-plant health monitoring is critical for data center interconnects and telecom networks. The eOTDR provides precise fiber span measurements, including absolute loss, reflection values, and industry-standard SOR span traces. Combined with optical channel monitors, it delivers unmatched visibility into channel and system performance, enabling real-time optimization and predictive maintenance using AI and machine learning.  

As part of the modular embedded OTDR family from Coherent, this QSFP eOTDR features a CMIS-based interface with an optimized memory map, ensuring seamless integration into routers with minimal effort. This plug-and-play solution enhances network diagnostics while minimizing infrastructure disruptions.  

As optical networks shift toward pluggable modules, the QSFP eOTDR enables in-service fiber health monitoring without additional infrastructure investment. Its pluggable format supports a scalable, “pay-as-you-grow” deployment model, allowing operators to expand efficiently while maintaining quality.  

“Integrating an OTDR’s complex electrical processing and high-performance optics into a compact pluggable module was a major challenge,” said Dr. Sanjai Parthasarthi, Chief Marketing Officer at Coherent. “This innovation delivers unparalleled flexibility and performance in fiber diagnostics.”  

Coherent continues to lead in embedded OTDR technology, with this QSFP addressing the needs of ultra-high-capacity fiber networks where real-time visibility and proactive maintenance are crucial. Alongside eOTDR, Coherent offers complementary fiber monitoring tools, including optical channel monitors, to provide a complete view of fiber health, maximize uptime, and optimize network performance. 

Visit Coherent booth #1519 at OFC 2025 in San Francisco, April 1-3 to learn more about the eOTDR and other fiber monitoring solutions. 

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