LPL Financial Appoints Mike Holtschlag as Executive Vice President of Banking and Lending

Holtschlag and team will focus on delivering robust liquidity and wealth solutions that enhance advisor capabilities and client service

SAN DIEGO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC, a leading wealth management firm, has appointed Mike Holtschlag as Executive Vice President of Banking and Lending. In this role, Holtschlag will lead the company’s banking and lending initiatives to drive growth and enhance the full-service experience for both advisors and investors. His team will be responsible for the strategy, design, development, execution and delivery of LPL’s suite of solutions, including cash management accounts (CMA), credit cards and secured credit lending.

LPL’s strategic focus on developing state-of-the-art banking and lending solutions makes it easier for advisors to provide comprehensive services to discerning investors who desire a singular partner, where they can get personalized financial advice along with flexible options for lending, liquidity and cash management. Holtschlag will also oversee integration of these services with LPL’s trading and investment advisory teams, guiding and advancing the firm’s strength in delivering comprehensive wealth management solutions.

“Simplification and centralization are key for both advisors and investors,” said Aneri Jambusaria, Group Managing Director of Wealth Management at LPL Financial. “Mike’s deep expertise in financial solutions and his proven track record in driving innovation will be instrumental in advancing our banking and lending initiatives, ensuring we continue to offer exceptional, one-stop solutions that reduce friction and power growth for our advisors. With Mike on board, we look forward to continuing to elevate LPL as the destination of choice in wealth management.”

Holtschlag brings more than 25 years of financial services experience to LPL. Most recently, he spent 17 years at Fidelity Investments, where he served as Senior Vice President for the Saving, Spending, and Lending Business within Personal Investing. He led a global team of 150 associates providing a broad portfolio of financial solutions to retail clients, including cash management, credit, debit, lending solutions, health savings accounts, 529 plans, fixed income securities and alternatives. Prior to Fidelity, he was a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, leading critical initiatives for clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations.

Holtschlag holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration in Operations and Information Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is based in San Diego.


About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.8 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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INVO Fertility Adds Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Capabilities at Wisconsin Fertility Institute

MIDDLETON, Wis. and SARASOTA, Fla., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INVO Fertility, Inc. (Nasdaq: IVF) (“INVO Fertility” or the “Company”), a healthcare company focused on the fertility market, is excited to announce the addition of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to its comprehensive suite of fertility services at its Wisconsin Fertility Institute center. This cutting-edge treatment offers additional options for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges, further expanding the center’s commitment to innovative, patient-centered care.

PRP is a cutting-edge treatment that uses your body’s own growth factors to stimulate uterine lining growth and ovarian rejuvenation, potentially improving implantation rates and ovarian response. PRP therapy is particularly beneficial for women facing specific fertility challenges, including patients with a thin uterine lining; women with diminished ovarian reserve; and those looking to boost their chances of conception. The therapy is ideal for patients seeking alternatives before resorting to options like egg donation or surrogacy, offering a minimally invasive approach using the body’s own resources.

“PRP therapy represents another potentially helpful option in fertility care,” said Steve Shum, CEO of INVO Fertility. “By harnessing the body’s natural healing potential, our team at Wisconsin Fertility Institute is offering new possibilities for patients who may have felt their options were limited. We’re thrilled to bring this innovative treatment to the Wisconsin community.”

Dr. Gretchen Collins, at Wisconsin Fertility Institute, added, “As a double board certified OB/GYN and REI, I understand how deeply challenging fertility struggles can be. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an experimental but promising option in reproductive medicine. While its use in fertility is still being studied, PRP has shown value in other areas of medicine—such as orthopedics and wound healing—by supporting tissue repair and regeneration. We’re hopeful that similar benefits may extend to ovarian and endometrial health, offering new hope to patients with minimal risk.”

Patients interested in exploring PRP therapy are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Wisconsin Fertility Institute’s team of experienced fertility specialists by visiting https://wisconsinfertility.com/ or at 608-824-0075.

About INVO Fertility

We are a healthcare fertility company dedicated to expanding assisted reproductive technology (“ART”) care to patients in need. Our principal commercial strategy is focused on building, acquiring and operating fertility clinics, including “INVO Centers” dedicated primarily to offering the intravaginal culture (“IVC”) procedure enabled by our INVOcell® medical device (“INVOcell”) and US-based, profitable in vitro fertilization (“IVF”) clinics. We have two operational INVO Centers in the United States and one IVF clinic. We also continue to engage in the sale and distribution of our INVOcell technology solution into third-party owned and operated fertility clinics. The INVOcell is a proprietary and revolutionary medical device, and the first to allow fertilization and early embryo development to take place in vivo within the woman’s body. The IVC procedure provides patients with a more natural, intimate, and affordable experience in comparison to other ART treatments. We believe the IVC procedure can deliver comparable results at a fraction of the cost of traditional IVF and is a significantly more effective treatment than intrauterine insemination (“IUI”). For more information, please visit www.invofertility.com.

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This release includes 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. The Company invokes the protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategies, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our filings at www.sec.gov. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

INVO Fertility, Inc.

Steve Shum, CEO

978-878-9505
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Blaize Secures $56M Edge AI Deployment Across Southeast Asia’s Smart Infrastructure

Blaize Secures $56M Edge AI Deployment Across Southeast Asia’s Smart Infrastructure

AI Systems Delivered, Deployment to Begin Q2 2025 Across 250K+ Smart Surveillance Systems

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BZAI) (“Blaize”), an edge AI computing leader, announced today that its edge AI platform will be deployed across more than 250,000 intelligent surveillance endpoints beginning in Q2 2025 and continuing through 2026—supporting a national-scale transformation of real-time smart infrastructure across Southeast Asia through a scalable, hybrid AI deployment.

The total value of the contracted purchase order is approximately $56 million, with $6 million in initial revenue expected to be recognized across Q2 and Q3 of fiscal 2025.

This deployment represents a pivotal milestone in the adoption of real-world AI, delivering edge-native intelligence for urban infrastructure, traffic monitoring, and public safety applications. The solution’s hybrid AI architecture enables seamless coordination between edge inference and centralized analytics—essential for dynamic urban environments. Blaize’s Graph Streaming Processor (GSP) and multimodal inference architecture were central to the selection, enabling efficient, scalable analytics across mission-critical workloads.

“Blaize’s edge AI platform gave us exactly what we needed to accelerate our next-generation public safety deployments — powerful multimodal processing, seamless integration, and real-time performance,” said a senioradvisor to a Southeast Asia smart infrastructure initiative. “Its ability to handle multiple sensor types and data streams on a single, efficient system was unmatched.”

Initial deployment starts in Q2 2025 with continued expansion through 2026. Blaize systems are powering core smart infrastructure use cases including:

  • Traffic management and incident response

  • License plate recognition (LPR)

  • Speed and behavioral analytics

  • Multimodal sensor fusion at the edge

“This is proof that real-world AI transformation is happening now,” said Dinakar Munagala, Co-founder and CEO of Blaize. “It reflects the strength of our technology and validates our approach to purpose-built, hybrid AI at the physical edge—bringing together edge inference and centralized intelligence to deliver meaningful outcomes. Blaize is proud to support the infrastructure powering this next wave of intelligent systems across rapidly growing smart city ecosystems.”

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

About Blaize

Blaize provides a full-stack programmable processor architecture suite and low-code/no-code software platform that enables AI processing solutions for high-performance computing at the network’s edge and in the data center. Blaize solutions deliver real-time insights and decision-making capabilities at low power consumption, high efficiency, minimal size and low cost. Headquartered in El Dorado Hills (CA), Blaize has more than 200 employees worldwide with teams in San Jose (CA) and Cary (NC), and subsidiaries in Hyderabad (India), Leeds and Kings Langley (UK), and Abu Dhabi (UAE). To learn more, visit www.blaize.com or follow us on LinkedIn at @blaizeinc.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Blaize, including statements regarding the future deployment of our products in AI-enabled cameras, future revenues associated with the purchase order, the industry in which Blaize operates, market opportunities, and product offerings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “target,” “seek” or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. 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. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) the expected benefits of Blaize’s business combination with BurTech Acquisition Corp. (the “Business Combination”) are not obtained; (iii) the ability to continue to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; (iv) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of Blaize as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (v) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (vi) costs related to the Business Combination; (vii) changes in applicable law or regulations; (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Blaize; (ix) the effects of competition on Blaize’s future business; (x) the ability of the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities or obtain debt financing; (xi) the enforceability of Blaize’s intellectual property rights, including its copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade secrets, and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others; and (xii) those factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 15, 2025 and other documents filed by Blaize from time to time with the SEC. 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 Blaize assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Blaize does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

The financial projections in this release are forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Blaize’s control. While such projections are necessarily speculative, Blaize believes that the preparation of prospective financial information involves increasingly higher levels of uncertainty the further out the projection extends from the date of preparation. The assumptions and estimates underlying the projected results are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the projections. The inclusion of financial information or projections in this press release should not be regarded as an indication that Blaize, or its representatives and advisors, considered or consider the information or projections to be a reliable prediction of future events. The independent registered public accounting firm of Blaize has not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this press release and, accordingly, has not expressed an opinion or provided any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this press release.

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Rumble Joins Russell 2000® and 3000® Indexes

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rumble Inc. (Nasdaq: RUM) (“Rumble” or the “Company”), the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider, today announced that it has been added as a member of the Russell 2000® and the Russell 3000® indexes, effective after the U.S. equity markets opened on June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution.

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the U.S. all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which currently remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

Rumble’s Chairman and CEO, Chris Pavlovski, commented, “We are pleased to announce that our Class A shares have been added to the Russell 2000 Index, a leading performance benchmark for the North American markets. It has been a transformational year thus far at Rumble, and it is our belief that the addition of Rumble to the Russell 2000 Index will further increase awareness and ownership of our stock in the institutional investment community.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s U.S. indexes. FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, administers these indexes.

About Rumble

Rumble is a high-growth video platform and cloud services provider that is creating an independent infrastructure. Rumble’s mission is to restore the internet to its roots by making it free and open once again. For more information, visit corp.rumble.com.

About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $18.1 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent, rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. 

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange Group. 

For more information, visit FTSE Russell.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and include, for example, statements related to the increased ownership of our stock by institutional investors and the implied potential impact on the price. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company as applicable and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements involve many risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For more information about risks facing the Company, see the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time. We do not intend, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any of our forward-looking statements after the issuance of this release to reflect any future events or circumstances. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Shannon Devine
MZ Group, MZ North America
203-741-8811
[email protected]

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SailPoint’s Fast-Growing Machine Identity Security Is Changing How Businesses Manage and Secure Machine Identities

SailPoint’s Fast-Growing Machine Identity Security Is Changing How Businesses Manage and Secure Machine Identities

SailPoint Machine Identity Security eliminates the complexity of managing multiple identity tools by providing a unified approach to identity management

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SailPoint, Inc., (Nasdaq: SAIL), a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, today highlighted the exceptional growth of its Machine Identity Security solution. Since its launch last fall, SailPoint Machine Identity Security has been the company’s fastest-growing product, reflecting urgent market demand for comprehensive machine identity lifecycle management. SailPoint’s unified platform enables customers to manage both human and machine identities in one system, improving visibility and closing critical security gaps.

Machine identities have surged in volume across modern enterprises, often outpacing human identities by a significant margin. According to the SailPoint-commissioned “Machine Identity Crisis: the challenges of manual processes and hidden risks” report, nearly 70% of today’s companies surveyed said they now manage more machine identities than human ones. Additionally, according to this research, machine identity volume is projected to grow by roughly 30% over the next 3-5 years. Yet many organizations struggle to identify and govern these identities effectively, as they often remain hidden deep within directories like Active Directory (AD) or Entra and are frequently overlooked in security strategies. SailPoint Machine Identity Security addresses these challenges head-on. Unlike traditional tools that focus narrowly on certificates and secrets, SailPoint’s unique approach centers on discovering and governing the identities behind those credentials—including bots, service accounts, RPAs, and APIs—bringing visibility and control where it’s needed most. This grants businesses the oversight and accountability they need to eliminate machine identities that lack visibility, ownership, or governance.

SailPoint customers comment on the importance of Machine Identity Security:

“Managing machine identities used to be a fragmented, resource-intensive process. With SailPoint’s Machine Identity Security, we’ve consolidated oversight into one unified platform, giving us real-time visibility and governance over thousands of service accounts, bots, and automation tools,” said Shawn Marks, VP, Information Security. “What used to be hidden is now visible, accountable, and compliant—without slowing down innovation or operations.”

“As our organization continues to scale, the number of machine identities—like service accounts, bots, and APIs—has grown rapidly,” said Michele Anne Schroeder, IAM Manager, PACCAR. “Without proper oversight, they can become blind spots, potentially disrupting critical processes. To support our digital initiatives and ensure operational continuity, securing and managing machine identities has become a top priority.”

“Utilizing SailPoint MIS enables our organization to achieve machine identity visibility, control, and compliance with the same rigor as our human identities undergo. This will significantly reduce potential attack vectors while strengthening our security posture,” said Thomas Zuliani, Global CISO, Arla Foods and Hardeep Singh Sidhu, Senior Architect IAM, Arla Foods.

Despite the rapid growth in machine identities, SailPoint believes most organizations remain unprepared to manage the associated risks. According to a recent SailPoint-conducted survey of IT and security professionals, 60% of organizations surveyed say machine identities pose a greater security risk than human identities. In fact, 57% of organizations surveyed have already experienced inappropriate access granted to a machine identity – highlighting that the risk is no longer theoretical, but a current and pressing challenge. Yet, many companies continue to retain unnecessary and potentially dangerous accounts: 72% of those surveyed intentionally keep dormant machine identities, and 88% admit they are afraid to delete them for fear of breaking something. Nearly 66% of companies surveyed still rely on cumbersome manual processes, while only 38% say they have real-time visibility into active machine identities. Additionally, 72% acknowledge that they find machine identities more difficult to manage than human identities. This underscores the growing need for a more streamlined, automated approach to identity security.

SailPoint Machine Identity Security allows enterprises to apply the same degree of visibility, governance and control over their machine identities as they would their human identities. It features a powerful discovery engine designed to surface machine accounts hidden across the enterprise. By connecting enterprise systems like Active Directory and Entra, the solution can scan for accounts that are often overlooked—such as those tied to automated services and applications—bringing them into view. Once discovered, these accounts can be classified by type, assigned to appropriate owners, and brought under governance. AI agents—identities capable of initiating actions or decisions independently—are governed separately under SailPoint’s Agent Identity Security solution, launching at Navigate 2025.

With SailPoint, organizations can manage all identities—human and machine—in a unified platform. This includes applying access policies, enforcing least privilege, and regularly certifying accounts to ensure they remain compliant and secure. The result is a comprehensive and scalable approach to identity security that reduces blind spots without adding complexity.

“The rapid growth of SailPoint Machine Identity Security shows that businesses are moving away from fragmented, siloed identity offerings,” said Chandra Gnanasambandam, EVP of Product and CTO at SailPoint. “Customers want simplicity, security, and a unified way to govern all identities—whether they are human, machine, third-party or AI agents. That’s exactly what SailPoint delivers. We’ve spent years building a platform that brings all identities under a single control plane. With SailPoint Machine Identity Security, organizations can now discover, secure, and certify every machine identity just as seamlessly as they do with human identities.”

SailPoint Machine Identity Security also helps address some of the compliance demands of today’s enterprises, with both FedRAMP and GovRAMP certifications. This helps users remain aligned with certain security and privacy frameworks mandated by federal, state, and local governments. With this proactive approach to compliance paired with comprehensive coverage of both human and machine identities, it comes as little surprise that SailPoint Machine Identity continues to be the company’s fastest-growing product.

To see how SailPoint can help you govern machine identities at scale, visit: www.sailpoint.com/products/identity-security-cloud/atlas/add-ons/machine-identity-security.

About SailPoint

At SailPoint (Nasdaq: SAIL), we believe enterprise security must start with identity at the foundation. Today’s enterprise runs on a diverse workforce of not just human but also digital identities—and securing them all is critical. Through the lens of identity, SailPoint empowers organizations to seamlessly manage and secure access to applications and data at speed and scale. Our unified, intelligent, and extensible platform delivers identity-first security, helping enterprises defend against dynamic threats while driving productivity and transformation. Trusted by many of the world’s most complex organizations, SailPoint secures the modern enterprise.

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Acuren Corporation Announces Merger S-4 Declared Effective by SEC

Acuren Corporation Announces Merger S-4 Declared Effective by SEC

TOMBALL, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Acuren Corporation (NYSE: TIC) (the “Company” or “Acuren”), a leading provider of critical asset integrity services, today announced that its registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the proposed merger between the Company and NV5 Global, Inc. (“NV5”, Nasdaq: NVEE), was declared effective by the SEC on June 27, 2025. Notice of Acuren’s meeting of stockholders to be held in connection with the proposed merger and a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus is expected to be mailed on or about July 1, 2025, to stockholders of record of the Company as of June 30, 2025. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Stockholders will be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents that Acuren files with the SEC from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other relevant documents will also be available, without charge, by directing a request by mail or telephone to Acuren’s proxy solicitor, Georgeson, toll free at: (888) 686-8750 or from the Company’s website, www.acuren.com.

Annual Meeting Information

Acuren established a record date of June 30, 2025 for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held to consider and vote upon (1) a proposal to approve the issuance of the shares of common stock, par value $.0001 per share, of the Company in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of May 14, 2025, by and among Acuren, Ryder Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Acuren, Ryder Merger Sub II, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Acuren, and NV5 (the “Acuren Stock Issuance” and such proposal, the “Acuren Stock Issuance Proposal”) in accordance with the applicable requirements of the New York Stock Exchange, (2) a proposal to elect eight directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, (3) a proposal to ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Acuren’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, (4) a proposal to approve Acuren’s 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and (5) a proposal to approve any adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of the Acuren Stock Issuance Proposal.

The Annual Meeting will be held virtually, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time. The Annual Meeting will be conducted via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TIC2025. To register and receive access to the virtual meeting, registered stockholders and beneficial stockholders (those holding shares through a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other holder of record) will need to follow the instructions applicable to them provided in the joint proxy statement/prospectus.

The Company continues to expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2025.

About Acuren

Acuren is a leading provider of critical asset integrity services. The company operates primarily in North America serving a broad range of industrial markets. It provides these essential and often compliance-mandated (often at customer locations) services in the industrial space and is focused on the recurring maintenance needs of its customers. The work Acuren does fits in the service category referred to as Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) including Nondestructive Testing (NDT) in the field and the laboratory and in-lab destructive testing capabilities. More information can be found at https://www.acuren.com/.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release concerning the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Transactions”), including any statements regarding the expected timetable for completing the Transactions, and any other statements regarding NV5’s or Acuren’s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “ensure,” “expect,” “if,” “intend,” “estimate,” “probable,” “project,” “forecasts,” “predict,” “outlook,” “aim,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” “may,” “might,” “anticipate,” “likely” “plan,” “positioned,” “strategy,” and similar expressions or other words of similar meaning, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Annual Meeting and the expected closing of the Transactions. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, but not limited to, the possibility that stockholders of NV5 may not approve the Merger Agreement or stockholders of Acuren may not approve the Acuren Stock Issuance Proposal; the risk that a condition to closing of the Transactions may not be satisfied, that either party may terminate the Merger Agreement or that the Closing might be delayed or not occur at all.

Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in NV5’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended, which is on file with the SEC and available from NV5’s website at www.nv5.com under the “Investor Relations” tab, and in other documents NV5 files with the SEC; and in Acuren’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which is on file with the SEC and available from Acuren’ website at www.acuren.com under the “Investor Relations” tab, and in other documents Acuren files with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. Neither NV5 nor Acuren assumes any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.

Participants in the Merger Solicitation

NV5, Acuren and their respective directors and certain of their executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed, under SEC rules, to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from NV5’s stockholders and Acuren’s stockholders in connection with the Transactions. Information regarding the executive officers and directors of Acuren is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2025. Information regarding the executive officers and directors of NV5 is included in its amendments to its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 28, 2025 and May 30, 2025. Additional information regarding the persons who may be deemed participants and their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the Registration Statement and other related materials which may be filed with the SEC in connection with the Transactions. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described in the paragraphs above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the Transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer 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 any such jurisdiction.

Important Additional Information Regarding the Transaction

In connection with the Transactions, Acuren filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC, which includes a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Acuren and NV5. Information in the joint proxy statement/prospectus may be changed. The Registration Statement was declared effective on June 27, 2025. Each of Acuren and NV5 will deliver the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Transactions to their respective stockholders of record as of June 30, 2025, commencing on or about July 1, 2025. Stockholders of Acuren and NV5 and other interested persons are encouraged to read, when available, the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus as well as other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC because these documents will contain important information about Acuren, NV5 and the Transactions. Investors and security holders may also obtain a copy of the Registration Statement, including the preliminary or definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, and other documents filed with the SEC by Acuren or NV5 without charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

Investor Relations Contacts

Acuren:

Andrew Shen

Director of Investor Relations

Email: [email protected]

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CN to Report Second-Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results on July 22, 2025

MONTREAL, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its second-quarter 2025 financial and operating results after the market close on July 22, 2025.

CN’s senior officers will review the results and the railway’s outlook in a conference call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 22. Tracy Robinson, CN President and Chief Executive Officer, will lead the call.

Parties wishing to participate via telephone may dial 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.), or 1-647-932-3411 (International), using 7456934 as the passcode. Participants are advised to dial in 10 minutes prior to the call.

CN will webcast the presentation live and furnish slides supporting the officers’ remarks via the Investors section of its website at www.cn.ca/en/investors. A webcast replay will be available after the call ends.

About CN

CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919. 



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Ashley Michnowski Stacy Alderson
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Media Relations Investor Relations
(438) 596-4329 (514) 399-0052
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Usio Enters into Strategic Partnership with Mortgage Software Leader – Mortgage Automator

Usio’s Proprietary Technology will enable Mortgage Automator to offer private lenders seamless, automated payment solutions

SAN ANTONIO and TORONTO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading FinTech company that operates a full stack of integrated, cloud-based electronic payment and embedded financial solutions, and Mortgage Automator, a premier mortgage origination and servicing software provider, today announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance payment processing capabilities for private lenders. This collaboration will integrate Usio’s advanced payment technology into Mortgage Automator’s platform, offering lenders seamless, automated payment solutions that improve efficiency and borrower experience.

Through this partnership, Mortgage Automator users will gain access to Usio’s robust suite of payment options, including ACH, card payments, Pinless Debit and real-time disbursements, all within the Mortgage Automator ecosystem. This integration will enable lenders to streamline loan servicing, reduce manual processes, and enhance compliance with secure, automated payment workflows.

“We’re excited to bring this partnership to life and help modernize how private lenders manage payments,” said Greg Carter, Chief Revenue Officer at Usio. “Embedding our payment technology into Mortgage Automator’s platform gives lenders the tools they need to operate more efficiently, reduce friction, and deliver a better experience for their borrowers. This is another example of how Software Vendors in all industries can benefit from the implementation of our unique PayFac-in-a-box technology.”

Mortgage Automator’s CEO Pavel Tchourliaev echoed the enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “Our mission has always been to provide private lenders with the most powerful and intuitive software solutions. Partnering with Usio allows us to further enhance our platform by offering integrated payment processing that simplifies loan servicing and improves cash flow management for our clients.”

The integration launched in June 2025, with both companies committed to ongoing innovation and support for private lenders seeking to optimize their operations.


About Usio, Inc.

Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading, cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks, service bureaus, integrated software vendors and card issuers. The Company operates credit, debit/prepaid, and ACH payment processing platforms to deliver convenient, world-class payment solutions and services to clients through its unique payment facilitation platform as a service. The Company, through its Usio Output Solutions division offers services relating to electronic bill presentment, document composition, document decomposition and printing and mailing services. The strength of the Company lies in its ability to provide tailored solutions for card issuance, payment acceptance, and bill payments as well as its unique technology in the card issuing sector. Usio is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices in Austin, Texas. Websites: www.usio.com, www.payfacinabox.com, www.akimbocard.com and www.usiooutput.com. Find us on Facebook® and Twitter.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release include forward-looking statements which are covered by safe harbors. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding management’s intent, belief and expectations, such as statements concerning our future and our operating and growth strategy and any guidance for future periods. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “should,” “intend,” “look forward,” “anticipate,” “schedule,” and “expect” among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business that could cause actual results to vary, including such risks related to an economic downturn, the management of the Company’s growth, the loss of key resellers, the relationships with the Automated Clearing House network, bank sponsors, third-party card processing providers and merchants, the security of our software, hardware and information, the volatility of the stock price, the need to obtain additional financing, risks associated with new legislation, and compliance with complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future could affect, the Company’s businesses and financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements included in this press release are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance such assumptions will prove to be correct. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on information presently available to management. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Usio Contact:

Paul Manley, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
[email protected]
612-834-1804

About Mortgage Automator:

For more information about Mortgage Automator’s partnership, visit www.mortgageautomator.com.



Helios Technologies Expands Electronics Portfolio with Rugged High Current Power Distribution Module

Helios Technologies Expands Electronics Portfolio with Rugged High Current Power Distribution Module

SARASOTA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, announced today the launch of the High Current Power Distribution Module (“HCPDM”), a rugged and intelligent solution developed by Enovation Controls, a Helios operating company within its Electronics segment. The HCPDM excels in managing high current loads in extreme environments and applications which is ideal for construction equipment, recreational marine applications, specialty vehicles, military platforms, and more.

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High Current Power Distribution Module

Engineered to extend the functionality of control systems, the HCPDM is a powerful evolution of the popular IX3212 power distribution module and delivers advanced switching capabilities with high diagnostic fidelity. Designed and manufactured by Enovation Controls, the HCPDM is built to simplify the interconnection of input devices and control of high current loads, up to 200 amps total output, in the harshest working conditions.

“The High Current Power Distribution Module reinforces our commitment to helping OEMs design smarter, more robust electrical systems,” said Sean Bagan, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Helios. “The combination of power and intelligence gives our customers the confidence to push their systems further for the challenging environments in which they trust our solutions to address. This is another great example of our teams launching complex, industry leading innovations.”

The HCPDM features six configurable inputs, eight high-current outputs (40 amps each), and two low-current (100mA) outputs ideal for relay control or high-impedance loads. Its rugged sealed aluminum enclosure (rated to IP69K) is built to withstand vibration, shock, moisture, and extreme temperature swings.

With CAN 2.0B support and SAE J1939 protocol compatibility, the HCPDM integrates seamlessly with modern machine networks. The module also features advanced startup behavior, a regulated 5V sensor supply, and per-channel current feedback with adjustable overcurrent protection, ensuring performance, visibility, and safety in every application.

“Our goal with the HCPDM was to deliver next-level current switching capabilities in a compact, sealed platform,” said Billy Aldridge, SVP, Managing Director – Electronics Segment. “It offers the Original Equipment Manufacturer an intelligent, powerful, and configurable way to extend and protect their systems while maintaining full control over demanding electrical loads.”

About Enovation Controls

Enovation Controls is a fast-growing and innovative manufacturer of electronic controls and displays for diverse markets. As an international leader in fully tailored solutions, Enovation Controls offers a broad range of displays, controls, and instrumentation products for various applications. With an internationally diverse team, we serve customers around the world through our global sales, manufacturing, and engineering operations. Enovation Controls partners directly with OEMs and supports a worldwide network of authorized distributors and system integrators. Visit us at www.enovationcontrols.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Helios Technologies

Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, including construction, material handling, agriculture, energy, recreational vehicles, marine and health and wellness. Helios sells its products to customers in over 90 countries around the world. Its strategy for growth is to be the leading provider in niche markets, with premier products and solutions through innovative product development and acquisitions. The Company has paid a cash dividend to its shareholders every quarter since becoming a public company in 1997. For more information please visit: www.heliostechnologies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Product/Solutions contact:

Kati Zumwalt

Director, Marketing – Electronics Segment

(918) 317-4100

[email protected]

Investor and Media contacts:

Tania Almond

Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communication

(941) 362-1333

[email protected]


Deborah Pawlowski

Alliance Advisors LLC

(716) 843-3908

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Florida

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Hardware Manufacturing Electronic Design Automation Technology Engineering

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CBAK Energy Forms Strategic Partnership with Anker Innovations to Establish Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia, with Potential Orders Valued at Up to US$357 Million

DALIAN, China, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries and comprehensive electric energy solutions in China, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, China BAK Asia Holdings Limited (“China BAK”), has entered into a significant strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) with Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 300866, “Anker Innovations”), a global leader in intelligent hardware and one of CBAK Energy’s largest customers. As part of this Partnership, CBAK Energy will establish a new battery cell manufacturing facility in Malaysia (the “Malaysian Project”), with construction beginning immediately. The facility is expected to commence mass production of the Company’s flagship LFP cylindrical battery models, 32140 and 40135, by the end of 2025.

In recognition of CBAK Energy’s commitment to expanding its global manufacturing presence, Anker Innovations and CBAK Energy have established a long-term cooperation framework, with potential orders valued at approximately US$357 million. Both parties have also expressed a strong mutual intent to collaborate closely on the Malaysian Project. Since 2022, Anker Innovations has steadily increased its procurement of battery cells from CBAK Energy, becoming the Company’s largest customer. The majority of these purchases have centered around the Model 32140 LFP cylindrical batteries, which power Anker’s high-demand portable energy storage products—particularly in the U.S. market. The new Partnership marks a deepening of this long-term collaboration.

CBAK Energy has completed the registration of its Malaysian entity and expects to begin facility renovation as early as next month.
Zhiguang Hu, Chief Executive Officer of CBAK Energy, commented, “We are thrilled to enter into this strategic partnership with Anker Innovations, a highly respected and globally recognized brand. This long-term order commitment, along with substantial prepayments, reflects Anker’s strong confidence in our technical capabilities, product performance, and manufacturing quality. We are fully committed to allocating all necessary internal resources to ensure the successful launch of the Malaysian Project and the fulfillment of this transformative order.”

About CBAK Energy

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) is a leading high-tech enterprise in China engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of new energy high power lithium batteries and raw materials for use in manufacturing high power lithium batteries. The applications of the Company’s products and solutions include electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and other high-power applications. In January 2006, CBAK Energy became the first lithium battery manufacturer in China listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. CBAK Energy has multiple operating subsidiaries in Dalian, Nanjing and Shaoxing, as well as a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian.
For more information, please visit ir.cbak.com.cn.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, strategy and plans, and our expectations for future operations, 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. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Our actual results may differ materially or perhaps significantly from those discussed herein, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.

For further inquiries, please contact:

In China:

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: [email protected]