Transocean Ltd. Announces Time Change for First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) announced today that, due to a scheduling conflict, it is changing the time of its first quarter 2025 earnings call. It will now conduct the teleconference starting at 10 a.m. EDT, 4 p.m. CEST, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

As previously announced, the company’s first quarter 2025 earnings will be reported on Monday, April 28, with the teleconference scheduled on Tuesday, April 29. Individuals who wish to participate in the call should dial +1 785-424-1619 approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled 10 a.m. EDT start time and refer to conference code 119877.

The teleconference will be simulcast in a listen-only mode at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, News, and Webcasts. A replay of the conference call will be available after 1 p.m. EDT, 7 p.m. CEST, on April 29. The replay, which will be archived for approximately 30 days, can be accessed at +1 402-220-7202, passcode 119877. The replay also will be available on the company’s website.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 34 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and eight harsh environment floaters.

For more information about Transocean, please visit: www.deepwater.com.

Analyst Contact:

Alison Johnson
+1 713-232-7214

Media Contact:

Pam Easton
+1 713-232-7647



Carriage Services Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

HOUSTON, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced that its Board of Directors on April 17, 2025, declared a quarterly dividend of 11.25¢ per share payable on June 2, 2025, to common share record holders as of May 5, 2025. 

Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. Carriage operates 160 funeral homes in 25 states and 28 cemeteries in 10 states. It is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership, and elevated service.

For more information, please email [email protected].



NexPoint Hospitality Trust Completes Going Private Transaction with NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust

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DALLAS and TORONTO
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NexPoint Hospitality Trust (the “REIT“) (TSX-V: NHT.U) and NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NYSE: NXDT) (“NXDT“) today announced the closing (the “Closing“) of the previously announced transaction whereby the REIT was dissolved and its subsidiary entities merged with and into entities owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by NXDT (the “Transaction“).

Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction, REIT unitholders (the “Unitholders“) were able to elect to receive, per trust unit of the REIT (each, a “Unit“), either US$0.36 cash or one (1) common share of NHT Hospitality, Inc., which was subsequently converted into a number of common shares of NXDT (the “NXDT Common Shares“) equal to the quotient of US$0.36 divided by the volume weighted average price of the NXDT Common Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange for the ten (10) trading days prior to Closing. Unitholders that did not submit an election will receive NXDT Common Shares in exchange for their Units.

With the completion of the Transaction, the Units will cease trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV“) and be delisted from the TSXV at the close of trading on April 22, 2025.

For more information on the Transaction, please see the joint news releases issued by the REIT and NXDT on November 25, 2024, February 14, 2025 and April 15, 2025 along with the REIT’s management information circular prepared in connection with the Transaction, all of which are available on SEDAR+.

About NXDT

NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NYSE: NXDT) is an externally advised, publicly traded, diversified REIT focused on the acquisition, development, and management of opportunistic and value-add investments throughout the United States across multiple sectors where NexPoint and its affiliates have operational expertise. NXDT is externally advised by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors X, L.P. For more information, please visit nxdt.nexpoint.com.

Forward Looking Information

This news release includes forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions and beliefs. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue”, and by discussions of strategies that involve risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the REIT’s and NXDT’s control. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the REIT are included in reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. Additional factors that may affect NXDT’s business or financial results are described in the risk factors included in NXDT’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

By its nature, such forward-looking information necessarily involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities in future periods of the REIT and NXDT to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and neither the REIT, nor NXDT, nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any forward-looking information, and no one has any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or such other factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contact:
Investor Relations
[email protected]

Media Inquiries
[email protected]

Jesse Blair III

Executive Vice President, Head of Lodging 
(833) 697–7523

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BANCFIRST CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

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OKLAHOMA CITY
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ GS:BANF) reported net income of $56.1 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $50.3 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024. 

The Company’s net interest income for the three-months ended March 31, 2025 increased to $115.9 million compared to $106.1 million for the same period in 2024. Higher loan volume along with general growth in earning assets were the primary drivers of the change in net interest income. Net interest margin was unchanged at 3.70% for both the first quarter of 2025 and 2024. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2024.

Noninterest income for the quarter totaled $49.0 million compared to $44.9 million last year. Trust revenue, treasury income, sweep fees and insurance commissions each increased when compared to first quarter last year.

Noninterest expense grew to $92.2 million for the quarter-ended March 31, 2025 compared to $82.8 million in the same quarter in 2024. The Company recorded a $4.4 million expense related to the disposition of certain equity investments no longer permissible under the Volcker rule which prohibits banks with more than $10 billion in assets from holding certain private equity investments. Additionally, the increase in noninterest expense was augmented by growth in salaries and employee benefits of $3.1 million.

At March 31, 2025, the Company’s total assets were $14.0 billion, an increase of $483.7 million from December 31, 2024. Loans grew $69.6 million from December 31, 2024, totaling $8.1 billion at March 31, 2025. Deposits totaled $12.1 billion, an increase of $408.2 million from year-end 2024. Sweep accounts totaled $5.5 billion at March 31, 2025, up $324.6 million from December 31, 2024. The Company’s total stockholders’ equity was $1.7 billion, an increase of $51.6 million from the end of 2024.

Nonaccrual loans totaled $56.4 million, representing 0.70% of total loans at March 31, 2025, down slightly from 0.72% at year-end 2024. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.24% at March 31, 2025, unchanged from December 31, 2024. Net charge-offs were $503,000 for the quarter compared to $3.5 million for the first quarter last year.

BancFirst Corporation CEO David Harlow commented, “The Company continues to perform fundamentally well; however, the current bond and equity market volatility presents a unique backdrop. The ultimate impact on our region’s economy, our customers and, thus, credit quality remains to be seen. We are cautious in our outlook for the remainder of the year with the likelihood of an economic slowdown increasing and, as a result, our reserve for credit losses as a percentage of loans is unchanged from year-end 2024.”

BancFirst Corporation (the Company) is an Oklahoma based financial services holding company. The Company operates three subsidiary banks, BancFirst, an Oklahoma state-chartered bank with 104 banking locations serving 59 communities across Oklahoma, Pegasus Bank, a Texas state-chartered bank with three banking locations in the Dallas Metroplex area, and Worthington Bank, a Texas state-chartered bank with three locations in the Fort Worth Metroplex area, one location in Arlington Texas and one location in Denton Texas. More information can be found at www.bancfirst.bank.

The Company may make forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to earnings, credit quality, corporate objectives, interest rates and other financial and business matters. Forward-looking statements include estimates and give management’s current expectations or forecasts of future events.  The Company cautions readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, the performance of financial markets and interest rates; legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; competition; as well as other factors, all of which change over time.  Actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements.

For additional information call: 

Hannah Andrus, Chief Financial Officer at (405) 218-4174 or
David Harlow, Chief Executive Officer at (405) 270-1082.


BancFirst Corporation


Summary Financial Information


(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share data – Unaudited)


2025


2024


2024


2024


2024


1st Qtr  


4th Qtr  


3rd Qtr  


2nd Qtr  


1st Qtr  


 Condensed Income Statements:  

 Net interest income  

$                  115,949

$                  115,917

$                  114,957

$                  109,896

$                  106,104

Provision for (benefit from) credit losses  

1,586

(1,400)

3,031

3,358

4,015

 Noninterest income:

Trust revenue

5,539

5,551

5,672

5,490

5,088

Service charges on deposits

16,804

18,133

17,723

17,280

16,428

Securities transactions

(333)

355

(308)

317

(267)

Sales of loans

636

731

721

733

491

Insurance commissions

10,410

7,914

9,391

6,668

9,455

Cash management

10,051

9,221

9,189

9,149

8,651

Other

5,787

5,114

6,324

4,307

5,054

Total noninterest income  

48,894

47,019

48,712

43,944

44,900

 Noninterest expense:

Salaries and employee benefits

54,593

54,327

54,215

51,928

51,528

Occupancy expense, net

5,753

5,977

5,776

5,233

5,206

Depreciation

4,808

4,593

4,482

4,504

4,556

Amortization of intangible assets

886

887

886

887

886

Data processing services

2,892

2,726

2,720

2,696

2,616

Net expense from other real estate owned

2,658

6,446

2,751

1,656

2,202

Marketing and business promotion

2,461

2,719

2,168

2,246

2,256

Deposit insurance

1,725

1,653

1,645

1,614

1,438

Other

16,403

13,007

12,091

14,552

12,091

   Total noninterest expense  

92,179

92,335

86,734

85,316

82,779

 Income before income taxes  

71,078

72,001

73,904

65,166

64,210

 Income tax expense  

14,966

15,525

15,001

14,525

13,876

 Net income  

$                    56,112

$                    56,476

$                    58,903

$                    50,641

$                    50,334


 Per Common Share Data:  

 Net income-basic  

$                        1.69

$                        1.71

$                        1.78

$                        1.53

$                        1.53

 Net income-diluted  

1.67

1.68

1.75

1.51

1.50

 Cash dividends declared

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.43

0.43

 Common shares outstanding  

33,241,564

33,216,519

33,122,689

33,022,124

32,966,678

 Average common shares outstanding – 

   Basic 

33,130,938

33,172,530

33,097,164

33,001,180

32,947,983

   Diluted 

33,667,023

33,750,993

33,646,549

33,525,061

33,513,412


 Performance Ratios:  

 Return on average assets

1.66 %

1.67 %

1.80 %

1.61 %

1.63 %

 Return on average stockholders’ equity

13.85

14.04

15.14

13.72

13.96

 Net interest margin  

3.70

3.68

3.78

3.76

3.70

 Efficiency ratio  

55.92

56.67

52.99

55.46

54.82

 


BancFirst Corporation


Summary Financial Information


(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share data – Unaudited)


2025


2024


2024


2024


2024


1st Qtr  


4th Qtr


3rd Qtr


2nd Qtr


1st Qtr  


Balance Sheet Data:

Total assets 

$ 14,038,055

$ 13,554,314

$ 13,313,482

$ 12,737,318

$ 12,602,425

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

3,706,328

3,315,932

2,743,578

2,299,019

2,341,604

Debt securities 

1,167,441

1,211,754

1,376,913

1,441,365

1,534,651

Total loans 

8,102,810

8,033,183

8,188,202

8,054,856

7,787,857

Allowance for credit losses 

(100,455)

(99,497)

(101,882)

(99,626)

(97,267)

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

4,027,797

3,907,060

3,858,670

3,815,818

3,849,807

Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits

5,393,995

5,231,327

5,122,457

4,930,853

4,901,081

Savings deposits

1,174,685

1,110,020

1,082,855

1,084,266

1,076,181

Time deposits

1,530,273

1,470,139

1,410,370

1,184,665

1,082,552

Total deposits 

12,126,750

11,718,546

11,474,352

11,015,602

10,909,621

Stockholders’ equity 

1,672,827

1,621,187

1,584,575

1,512,492

1,469,312

Book value per common share 

50.32

48.81

47.84

45.80

44.57

Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)(1) 

44.47

42.92

41.91

39.83

38.56


Balance Sheet Ratios: 

Average loans to deposits 

68.08 %

69.63 %

72.27 %

72.25 %

71.97 %

Average earning assets to total assets 

93.10

93.14

93.02

92.77

92.67

Average stockholders’ equity to average assets 

12.00

11.87

11.88

11.71

11.65


Asset Quality Data:

Past due loans

$          5,120

$          7,739

$          4,628

$          4,280

$          6,332

Nonaccrual loans (3)

56,371

57,984

45,481

44,021

41,996

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

35,542

33,665

39,519

38,497

35,116

Nonaccrual loans to total loans

0.70 %

0.72 %

0.56 %

0.55 %

0.54 %

Allowance to total loans

1.24

1.24

1.24

1.24

1.25

Allowance to nonaccrual loans

178.20

171.59

224.01

226.32

231.61

Net charge-offs to average loans

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.05


Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (non-GAAP)(2):

Stockholders’ equity 

$   1,672,827

$   1,621,187

$   1,584,575

$   1,512,492

$   1,469,312

Less goodwill

182,263

182,263

182,263

182,263

182,263

Less intangible assets, net

12,272

13,158

14,045

14,931

15,818

Tangible stockholders’ equity (non-GAAP)

$   1,478,292

$   1,425,766

$   1,388,267

$   1,315,298

$   1,271,231

Common shares outstanding

33,241,564

33,216,519

33,122,689

33,022,124

32,966,678

Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP) 

$          44.47

$          42.92

$          41.91

$          39.83

$          38.56

(1) Refer to the “Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value per Common Share (non-GAAP)” Table.

(2) Tangible book value per common share is stockholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets, net, divided by common shares outstanding. This amount is a non-GAAP financial measure but has been included as it is considered to be a critical metric with which to analyze and evaluate the financial condition and capital strength of the Company. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. 

(3) Government Agencies guarantee approximately $9.2 million of nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2025.

 


BancFirst Corporation


Consolidated Average Balance Sheets


And Interest Margin Analysis


Taxable Equivalent Basis


(Dollars in thousands – Unaudited)


Three Months Ended


March 31, 2025


Interest


Average


Average


Income/


Yield/


Balance


Expense


Rate


ASSETS

Earning assets:

  Loans

$        8,050,816

$           137,178

6.91

%

  Securities – taxable

1,195,306

7,006

2.38

  Securities – tax exempt

2,192

22

4.13

  Interest bearing deposits with banks and FFS

3,492,467

38,468

4.47

     Total earning assets

12,740,781

182,674

5.81

Nonearning assets:

  Cash and due from banks

214,859

  Interest receivable and other assets

828,449

  Allowance for credit losses

(99,703)

     Total nonearning assets

943,605

     Total assets

$      13,684,386


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Interest bearing liabilities:

Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits

$        5,302,584

$             40,720

3.11

%

  Savings deposits

1,138,173

8,900

3.17

  Time deposits

1,494,885

15,870

4.31

  Short-term borrowings

643

7

4.36

  Subordinated debt

86,162

1,030

4.85

     Total interest bearing liabilities

8,022,447

66,527

3.36

Interest free funds:

  Noninterest bearing deposits

3,889,812

  Interest payable and other liabilities

129,460

  Stockholders’ equity

1,642,667

     Total interest free  funds

5,661,939

     Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$      13,684,386

Net interest income

$           116,147

Net interest spread

2.45

%

Effect of interest free funds

1.25

%

Net interest margin

3.70

%

 

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Patrick Industries, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Webcast on May 1, 2025

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ELKHART, Ind.
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) (“Patrick” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Patrick Industries will host a conference call on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss results and other business matters. Participation in the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to institutional investors and analysts. The dial-in number for the live conference call is (877) 407-9036. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live webcast of the call on Patrick’s website at www.patrickind.com under “Investors.” A replay of the conference call will also be available via the Company’s investor relations website.

About Patrick Industries, Inc.

Patrick (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider serving the RV, Marine, Powersports and Housing markets. Since 1959, Patrick has empowered manufacturers and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve next-level recreation experiences. Our customer-focused approach brings together design, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in a full solutions model that defines us as a trusted partner. Patrick is home to more than 85 leading brands, all united by a commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation. Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Patrick employs approximately 10,000 skilled team members throughout the United States. For more information on Patrick, our brands, and products, please visit www.patrickind.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements related to future results, our intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any projections of financial performance or statements concerning expectations as to future developments should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results or developments will, in fact, occur. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly different from that set forth in such forward-looking statement. Information about certain risks that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are contained in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in the Company’s Forms 10-Q for subsequent quarterly periods, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date on which it is made.

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Conagra Brands Releases 2024 Citizenship Report, Showcasing Initiatives Supporting a More Sustainable Future

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CHICAGO
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the publication of its 2024 Citizenship Report, which highlights key initiatives and actions that positively impact Conagra’s employees, the communities it serves, and the health of the planet. Conagra’s Citizenship approach is centered around four focus areas that reflect the company’s values as a responsible corporate citizen: Good Food, Responsible Sourcing, Better Planet, and Stronger Communities.

“I am incredibly proud of our work in fiscal year 2024 to continue meeting evolving consumer preferences and delivering solid results while making meaningful progress against our Citizenship priorities,” said Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer of Conagra Brands. “Our teams’ collective efforts to create positive change and support our communities help foster a more sustainable and resilient future.”

Highlights From the 2024 Report Across Conagra’s Four Citizenship Focus Areas Include:

Good Food: Conagra is dedicated to making safe, delicious, and nutritious foods that fulfill the needs of modern consumers, while providing them with access to the information they want and need to make informed decisions about what they eat.

  • 100% of Conagra production facilities have completed Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)-recognized certification.
  • Assessments from the Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) revealed that over 71% of Conagra’s frozen meals and vegetable products, and 85% of its plant-based offerings, meet the Health Star Rating (HSR) threshold for “healthier” foods. Additionally, 90% of its Birds Eye® products also met the “healthier” threshold on the HSR scale.

Responsible Sourcing: Conagra approaches the sourcing of ingredients and packaging materials with care and consideration. The company takes into account the potential environmental and social impacts of its products throughout their lifecycle and seeks to support circularity through regenerative agriculture practices and thoughtful packaging design.

  • In collaboration with its growers, the company advanced regenerative agriculture within its supply chains by enhancing soil health, biodiversity, water quality, and air quality, while maintaining the productivity of farms. Highlights include:
    • Popcorn: Crop rotation avoided over 288,000 lbs. of nitrogen application in fiscal year 2024. Conservation tillage was implemented on 28,500 acres to prevent soil erosion and runoff.
    • Tomatoes: Drip irrigation on 100% of field acreage in California reduced overall water use by nearly 15% compared to traditional furrow irrigation systems.
    • Carrots, peas, sweet corn, and green beans: Strategic crop rotation practices avoided the need for more than 11,000 gallons of post-emergence herbicide since 2021.

Better Planet: Conagra believes that responsible environmental practices are a key ingredient for a healthy business. The company is focused on the climate-related impacts of its business by reducing energy use, protecting and managing water resources efficiently, and minimizing or diverting waste for more beneficial uses.

  • 90% of the solid waste generated at all Conagra’s facilities was diverted to more beneficial uses through recycling, product donations to bolster food supplies at area food banks, use as animal feed, or land applications to improve soil quality.
  • The company’s Chicago corporate office composted 6,000 pounds and recycled 7,600 pounds of materials, and hosted educational activities on waste reduction.

Stronger Communities: Conagra’s ambition is to be the most impactful, energized, and inclusive culture in food. The company’s team is driven by collaboration, innovation, and a desire to grow, and supports its employees with the tools they need to succeed and thrive in their careers. The company also helps fight food insecurity in the communities where its employees live and work through volunteerism, product donations, and financial contributions.

  • Conagra employees volunteered more than 12,000 hours at 180 unique nonprofit agencies.
  • Donated more than 24.5 million pounds of food to Feeding America and its network of food banks, equivalent to more than 20.5 million meals.
  • The Conagra Brands Foundation raised the equivalent of nine million meals, surpassing its goal by 85%, during the Shine the Light on Hunger initiative, supporting the Food Bank for the Heartland in Nebraska and Western Iowa.

In addition, the report includes data addressing the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards. Data in the 2024 Citizenship Report primarily covers the company’s fiscal year 2024, which ended May 26, 2024, unless otherwise specified. For more information about these highlights, including details on calculations, measurements, and methodology, please see the full 2024 Citizenship Report.


About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America’s leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company’s portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers’ ever-changing food preferences. Conagra’s brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender’s®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie’s® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what’s right for our business, our employees, our communities and the world. Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2024 net sales of more than $12 billion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

For more information, please contact:

MEDIA: 

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The J.M. Smucker Co. Declares Dividend and Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting Date

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ORRVILLE, Ohio
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced its Board of Directors approved a $1.08 per share dividend on the common shares of the Company. The dividend will be paid on Monday, June 2, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, May 16, 2025.

The Company also announced its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in a virtual-only meeting format. The meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders of record at the close of business on Monday, June 16, 2025, will be eligible to join the webcast and vote by accessing the meeting from the Company’s website: investors.jmsmucker.com. To join, shareholders must enter the 16-digit control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form, or notice of internet availability of proxy materials.

About The J.M. Smucker Co.

At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day, including Folgers®, Dunkin’®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Uncrustables®, Smucker’s®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone®, and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.

The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Dunkin’®, which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin’® brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels, such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, and in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin’® restaurants.

 

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LIONSGATE AND LIONSGATE STUDIOS REMIND SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE AT THE UPCOMING MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCE PROXY SUPPLEMENT

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) (“Lionsgate”) and Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Nasdaq: LION) (“Lionsgate Studios”) today reminded shareholders to vote at the upcoming annual general and special meeting of shareholders of Lionsgate and special meeting of shareholders of Lionsgate Studios (the “Meetings”). The revised proxy materials are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios are seeking shareholder approval to, among other things, effect the separation of the businesses of Lionsgate Studios, which encompasses the motion picture and television studio operations, from the other businesses of Lionsgate, including the STARZ-branded premium subscription platforms.

Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios will hold the Meetings on April 23, 2025. Shareholders of record of Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios as of at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 12, 2025 are entitled to vote at the Meetings in accordance with the joint proxy statement/prospectus. The board of directors for each of Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios strongly recommend that shareholders vote “FOR” each of the proposals presented at the Meetings.

In addition, Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios today announced the filing of a supplement to the joint proxy statement/prospectus, dated March 14, 2025, in connection with the Meetings.

If you need assistance in voting your shares or have questions regarding the Meetings, please contact Lionsgate’s and Lionsgate Studios’ proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., at (800) 322-2885 (toll-free) or (212) 929-5500 (collect), or by email at [email protected], if you are a shareholder of Lionsgate, or [email protected], if you are a shareholder of Lionsgate Studios.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication is being made in respect of the Transactions described in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 involving Lionsgate, Lionsgate Studios and Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp (“New Lionsgate”). In connection with the Transactions, Lionsgate filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 on March 13, 2025 and a Proxy Statement on March 14, 2025. Promptly after filing its Proxy Statement with the SEC, Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios mailed the Proxy Statement and a proxy card to each shareholder of Lionsgate entitled to vote at the Meetings relating to the Transactions. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document that Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios has filed or may file with the SEC or send to its shareholders in connection with the Transactions. INVESTORS, SECURITY HOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTIONS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LIONSGATE, LIONSGATE STUDIOS AND THE TRANSACTIONS. The materials filed by Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios are available to Lionsgate’s investors and shareholders at no expense to them and copies may be obtained free of charge by directing a request to Lionsgate at 2700 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404, Attention: Investor Relations or at tel: (310) 449-9200. In addition, all of those materials are available at no charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Participants in the Solicitation
Lionsgate, Lionsgate Studios and certain of their directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders in connection with the Transactions. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered to be participants in the solicitation of Lionsgate’s and Lionsgate Studios’ shareholders in connection with the Transactions is set forth in the Proxy Statement. Additional information regarding these individuals and any direct or indirect interests they may have in the Transactions is set forth in the Proxy Statement and other relevant documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Transactions. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above.

Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the Transactions are included in the Proxy Statement. These documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Transactions or (ii) an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase, any securities of Lionsgate, Lionsgate Studios or New Lionsgate. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom, nor shall any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction be affected. No securities commission or securities regulatory authority in the United States or any other jurisdiction has in any way passed upon the merits of the business combination or the accuracy or adequacy of this communication.

Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this communication include forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results in the future could differ materially and adversely from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, but not limited to: changes in our business strategy; the substantial investment of capital required to produce and market films and television series; budget overruns; limitations imposed by our credit facilities and notes; unpredictability of the commercial success of our motion pictures and television programming; risks related to acquisition and integration of acquired businesses; the effects of dispositions of businesses or assets, including individual films or libraries; the cost of defending our intellectual property; technological changes and other trends affecting the entertainment industry; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships; weakness in the global economy and financial markets, including a recession and past and future bank failures; wars, terrorism and multiple international conflicts that could cause significant economic disruption and political and social instability; labor disruptions and strikes; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Transactions, including the approval of the requisite equity holders of Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios is not obtained; the inability to receive court approval of the proposed plan of arrangement in connection with the Transactions; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreements relating to the Transactions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Transactions on Lionsgate’s or Lionsgate Studios’ ability to retain key personnel and to maintain relationships with business partners; risks relating to potential diversion of management attention from Lionsgate’s and Lionsgate Studios’ ongoing business operations; negative effects of this announcement or the consummation of the Transactions on the market price of Lionsgate’s or Lionsgate Studios’ applicable equity securities and/or operating results; transaction costs associated with the Transactions; and the other risk factors set forth in Lionsgate’s and Lionsgate Studios’ most recent Quarterly Reports Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the risk factors that are set forth in the S-4. Neither of Lionsgate nor Lionsgate Studios undertakes any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances.

About Lionsgate Studios
Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by Lionsgate’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) owns approximately 87% of the outstanding shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Nasdaq: LION), one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies, as well as the premium subscription platform STARZ.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Nilay Shah

[email protected]

310-255-3651

For media inquiries, please contact:

Laurel Pecchia

[email protected]

310-255-5114

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Quaker Houghton Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings and Investor Call

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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its first quarter 2025 earnings release and investor call.

Earnings Release:           

Thursday, May 1, 2025 (after market close)

Visit the investor relations portion of Quaker Houghton’s

website at https://investors.quakerhoughton.com/

Teleconference:           

Friday, May 2, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (ET)

Participate live by phone or listen to live audio webcast through

the investor relations portion of Quaker Houghton’s website at



https://investors.quakerhoughton.com/

Dial-in Number:             

+1-877-269-7756 (toll-free)

+1-201-689-7817 (toll)

Please call 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call.

No password required.

 If unable to participate live, select from one of the following replay options:

Digital Replay:

 Available through May 16, 2025

 Call +1-877-660-6853 (toll free) or +1-201-612-7415 (toll)

 Conference ID No. 13753016

Archived Webcast:           

Visit the investor relations portion of Quaker Houghton’s website

at https://investors.quakerhoughton.com/

About Quaker Houghton

Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world’s most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.

 

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Harley-Davidson, Inc. To Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 1, 2025

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Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8 a.m. CT


MILWAUKEE
, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before market hours Thursday, May 1, 2025. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast from 8-9 a.m. CT. Harley-Davidson, Inc. senior management will discuss financial results, developments in the business, and updates to the Company’s outlook. A slide presentation supporting the discussion will be available prior to the audio webcast.

Webcast participants should log-on and register at least 10 minutes prior to the start time and can access the slide presentation here: https://investor.harley-davidson.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx . A replay of the audio webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.

Company Background

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

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