Fossil Group Appoints Laks Lakshmanan as Chief Supply Chain Officer

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced the appointment of Laks Lakshmanan to the newly created position of Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 16, 2025.

With more than 20 years of supply chain leadership experience, Lakshmanan brings deep expertise in network design, integrated planning, cost transformation, and operational excellence, having advised and led initiatives for Fortune 500 consumer and retail companies. Lakshmanan leads Fossil Group’s global end-to-end supply chain—from manufacturing and sourcing to distribution and logistics—across all brands and regions. He also oversees the Company’s Global Business Services operations based in Bengaluru, India.

“As we continue to execute our plan, building a high-performing, diverse leadership team remains a top priority,” said Franco Fogliato, Chief Executive Officer of Fossil Group. “We’re excited to welcome Laks to the executive leadership team. His deep operational expertise, strategic mindset, and understanding of the watch category will be invaluable to our turnaround.”

“Twenty years ago, Fossil was the first aspirational watch I purchased. Decades later, the Company continues to inspire consumers with its heritage, innovation, and customer experience. I’m honored to take on this role and partner with management and our global teams to elevate and modernize our supply chain for the future,” said Lakshmanan.

Lakshmanan most recently served as Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), within the firm’s Consumer and Retail Group. Over the past two years, he has worked closely with Fossil as interim Head of Supply Chain as part of the Company’s partnership with A&M. During this time, he played a pivotal role in reshaping Fossil’s distribution strategy, driving significant progress against operational goals and helping improve the Company’s manufacturing responsiveness and cost structure.

Prior to A&M, Lakshmanan held senior operational roles, including Principal in the Strategic Operations practice at Kearney and Group Manager of Distribution and Transportation at Target. He also led transformational initiatives at a leading U.S.-based multinational cosmetics company and a major consumer cooperative focused on supply chain cost optimization and private label strategy.

About Fossil Group, Inc.

Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings include watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. We are committed to delivering the best in design and innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Relic, Skagen and Zodiac, and licensed brands, Armani Exchange, Diesel, Emporio Armani, kate spade new york, Michael Kors and Tory Burch. We bring each brand story to life through an extensive distribution network across numerous geographies, categories and channels. Certain press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available at www.fossilgroup.com.

Investor relations: Christine Greany
The Blueshirt Group
[email protected]
   



Enphase Energy Launches Next-Generation IQ EV Charger 2 In Australia and New Zealand

FREMONT, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced production shipments of its newest electric vehicle (EV) charger, the IQ® EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. The IQ EV Charger 2 is a smart charger built to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a powerful standalone charger. With advanced energy management features, the charger can support increased solar self-consumption, lower energy costs, and offer a smart, efficient EV charging experience.

The charger’s top features include:

  • Charge with solar: The IQ EV Charger 2 intelligently prioritizes surplus solar energy for EV charging, enhancing clean energy use. With automatic phase switching between three-phase and single-phase modes, it can begin charging with as little as 1.38 kW of solar production – potentially helping homeowners manage electricity costs and support sustainability goals.
  • Rapid response time: Localized solar charging allows for near real-time tracking of surplus solar and quickly regulates EV charging current in 1A increments supporting an efficient and sustainable charging.
  • Built-in intelligence: Smart capabilities that include access control using RFID technology, dynamic load balancing, and a certified MID energy meter for tracking and expense reimbursement applications – ideal for home and fleet operations.
  • Future-ready bidirectional charging: The IQ EV Charger 2 is equipped with built-in hardware and software to support AC bidirectional charging. While availability depends on EV compatibility, standards, and regional certifications, this feature is built to enable vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration – supporting homeowners with resilience and flexibility.

“Smart EV charging isn’t just about convenience; it’s about enhancing your solar investment,” said Nigel Charlesworth at DES Electrical & Solar, a Platinum level installer of Enphase products in Australia. “The Enphase IQ EV Charger 2 goes above and beyond, harnessing solar power to give our customers a seamless, efficient charging experience, while helping them reduce costs and grid reliance, and power their cars with renewable energy.”

The IQ EV Charger 2 is built for high performance and long-term reliability. The charger features a rugged Type-2 connector that is compatible with most EVs sold in Australia and New Zealand. With configurable power levels up to 32 A per phase, the charger is built to support both single-phase and three-phase wiring from the same hardware – helping to simplify logistics and reduce inventory complexity. Installation is fast and efficient, featuring a 7.5-meter cable for added flexibility and a streamlined, sub-10-minute setup process that potentially reduces labor time and installation costs, depending on site conditions.

The IQ EV Charger 2 is housed in an IP55-rated enclosure, making it weatherproof for indoor and outdoor installations. All chargers activated in Australia and New Zealand come backed by an industry-leading five-year warranty and 24/7 customer support from Enphase – supporting long-term reliability and exceptional peace of mind.

“With EV sales accelerating across New Zealand, homeowners want charging that adapts to their lifestyle and energy needs,” said Kerry Hulleman at Hubands Energy, a Platinum installer of Enphase products in New Zealand. “The IQ EV Charger 2’s ability to start charging with just 1.38 kW of solar means even modest rooftop systems can power EVs during the day. That’s a game-changer for energy independence.”

“What sets the IQ EV Charger 2 apart is its intelligence,” said Matt Wildy at Venus Energy, a Gold level installer of Enphase products in Australia. “Enphase’s IQ EV Charger 2 seamlessly integrates into home energy systems and allows homeowners to manage their power on their terms.”

“The IQ EV Charger 2 represents the next evolution in home energy management, where solar, battery storage, and EV charging work as one intelligent ecosystem,” said Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC at Enphase Energy. “We’re excited to bring this innovative solution to Australia and New Zealand, giving homeowners the confidence they’re investing in future-ready technology that adapts to their energy needs.”

Earlier this year, Enphase launched the IQ EV Charger 2 across 14 European countries. For more information about the IQ EV Charger 2 launch in Australia and New Zealand, please visit the Enphase website.

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power — and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 81.5 million microinverters, and approximately 4.8 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in over 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.

©2025 Enphase Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Enphase Energy, Enphase, the “e” logo, IQ, IQ8, and certain other marks listed at https://enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks or service marks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy’s technology and products, including safety, quality, and reliability; and statements regarding the timing and availability Enphase Energy’s products in Australia and New Zealand; and the ability of the IQ EV Charger 2 to help reduce energy costs. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy’s most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by Enphase Energy from time to time with the SEC. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

Contact:

Enphase Energy


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DeFi Development Corp. Announces Upsized $112.5 Million of Convertible Notes

BOCA RATON, FL, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the “Company” or “DeFi Dev Corp.”), the first public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (“SOL”), today announced the pricing of its upsized private offering of $112.5 million aggregate principal amount of 5.5% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “Convertible Notes”), to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Key Elements of the Transaction:

  • $112.5 million 5.5% Convertible Notes offering, due 2030.
  • Approximately 10% conversion premium to the $21.01 closing price on July 1, 2025.
  • Prepaid forward stock purchase transaction of approximately $75.6 million of shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with the offering to facilitate hedging by certain investors.

The Company has granted the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a 7-day period beginning on, and including the date on which the Convertible Notes are first issued, up to an additional $25 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes. The offering is expected to close on July 8, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Use of Proceeds:

The Company estimates that the aggregate net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $108.1 million (or approximately $132.2 million if the initial purchasers exercise in full their option to purchase additional notes), after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the Company’s estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use approximately $75.6 million of the net proceeds from the offering to fund a prepaid forward stock purchase transaction in connection with the offering and the remainder for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of SOL.

Additional Details of the Convertible Notes:

The Convertible Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will accrue interest at a rate of 5.5% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2026. The Convertible Notes will mature on July 1, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms. Prior to July 1, 2030, the Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and thereafter, the Convertible Notes will be convertible at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date.

The Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at the Company’s election, subject to certain restrictions. The conversion rate will initially be 43.2694 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $23.11 per share of common stock). The initial conversion price of the Convertible Notes represents a premium of approximately 10% to the $21.01 closing price per share of the common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on July 1, 2025. The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. In addition, upon conversion in connection with certain corporate events or a notice of redemption, the Company will increase the conversion rate.

The Company may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to July 5, 2026. The Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Convertible Notes (subject to certain limitations), at its option, on or after July 5, 2026, if the last reported sale price of the common stock has been at least 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption to holders at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

Holders of the Convertible Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Convertible Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes) at a cash repurchase price of 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding the applicable repurchase date.

Prepaid Forward Stock Purchase Transaction:

In connection with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a privately negotiated prepaid forward stock purchase transaction (the “prepaid forward”) with one of the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes (the “forward counterparty”) with respect to $75,636,000 of shares of common stock, initially equal to approximately 3,600,000 million shares of common stock.

The prepaid forward is generally intended to facilitate privately negotiated derivative transactions, including swaps, between the forward counterparty or its affiliates and investors in the Convertible Notes, enabling those investors to hedge their investments in the Convertible Notes. As a result, the prepaid forward is expected to allow the investors to establish short positions that generally correspond to (but may be greater than) commercially reasonable initial hedges of their investment in the Convertible Notes. In the event of such greater initial hedges, investors may offset such greater portion by purchasing shares of common stock on the day the Company prices the Convertible Notes. In connection with establishing its initial hedges of the prepaid forward, the forward counterparty or its affiliates generally expect to, but are not required to, enter into one or more derivative transactions with respect to shares of common stock with the investors of the Convertible Notes concurrently with or after the pricing of the Convertible Notes. Such activities, which may occur on or shortly after the pricing date of the Convertible Notes, could have the effect of increasing (or reducing the size of any decrease in) the market price of the shares of common stock and effectively raise the conversion price of the Convertible Notes.

Neither the Company nor the forward counterparty will control how investors of the Convertible Notes may use such derivative transactions, and any related market activity could result in more purchases or sales of common stock than there otherwise would have been, potentially impacting the market price of common stock and/or the price of the Convertible Notes.

In addition, the forward counterparty or its affiliates may modify its hedge positions by entering into or unwinding one or more derivative transactions with respect to shares of common stock and/or purchasing or selling shares of common stock or other securities of the Company in secondary market transactions at any time following the pricing of the Convertible Notes and prior to the maturity of the Convertible Notes. These activities could also cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of common stock or the Convertible Notes, which could affect the ability to convert the Convertible Notes and, to the extent the activity occurs following conversion or during any observation period related to a conversion of Convertible Notes, it could affect the amount and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive upon conversion of the Convertible Notes.

About DeFi Development Corp.

DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has adopted a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve is allocated to Solana (SOL). Through this strategy, the Company provides investors with direct economic exposure to SOL, while also actively participating in the growth of the Solana ecosystem. In addition to holding and staking SOL, DeFi Development Corp. operates its own validator infrastructure, generating staking rewards and fees from delegated stake. The Company is engaged across decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities and continues to explore innovative ways to support and benefit from Solana’s expanding application layer. The Company also operates an AI-powered online platform that connects the commercial real estate industry by providing data and software subscriptions, as well as value-add services, to multifamily and commercial property professionals, as the Company connects the increasingly complex ecosystem that stakeholders have to manage.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, the anticipated terms of the notes being offered, the completion, timing and size of the proposed offering, the intended use of proceeds, and the prepaid forward stock purchase program. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,”, “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of the Company’s management and are inherently subject to a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including risks related to the satisfaction of the closing conditions for the proposed offering, and other risks and uncertainties more fully in the section captioned “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Investor Contact:

[email protected]

Media Contact:
Prosek Partners
[email protected] 





Freshworks to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 29, 2025

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 following the close of market on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Freshworks will host a live audio webcast beginning at 2:00 p.m Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the company’s financial results and business highlights.

Event: Freshworks Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET
Audio webcast:https://ir.freshworks.com  

A webcast replay will be accessible from the Freshworks investor relations website at https://ir.freshworks.com. The press release will be accessible from the Freshworks investor relations website prior to the commencement of the event.

About Freshworks Inc.


Freshworks Inc.
builds uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 73,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. For the latest company news and customer stories, visit www.freshworks.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

© 2025 Freshworks Inc. All Rights Reserved. Freshworks and its associated logo is a trademark of Freshworks Inc. All other company, brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Nothing in this press release should be construed to the contrary, or as an approval, endorsement or sponsorship by any third party of Freshworks Inc. or any aspect of this press release.

Investor Relations Contact:

Brian Lan
[email protected]

Media Relations Contact:

Jayne Gonzalez
[email protected]



CareCloud Joins Russell Microcap Index as Common Stock Price Rises 70% During Q2 2025

SOMERSET, N.J., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CareCloud, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCLD, CCLDO) (“CareCloud” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced that it has been added to the Russell Microcap® Index, effective at the open of U.S. markets on June 30, 2025, as part of the Russell indexes’ annual reconstitution based on market capitalization, public float, and related criteria. The inclusion underscores growing recognition of CareCloud’s momentum in the healthcare technology sector.

During Q2, the price of the Company’s common stock increased by approximately 70%. Key developments during the first half of 2025 included the launch of CareCloud’s new AI Center of Excellence, the resumption of acquisition activities in targeted growth areas, the conversion of approximately 3.5 million shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock on March 6, 2025 and a strong cash position of approximately $10 million at the end of Q2 2025.

“Being added to the Russell Microcap Index is a powerful endorsement of the value CareCloud is creating,” said Stephen Snyder, Co-Chief Executive Officer of CareCloud. “Our team is relentlessly focused on delivering breakthrough solutions, scaling profitability, and positioning CareCloud as a long-term industry leader.”

The Russell Microcap Index is widely followed by investment managers and institutional investors and serves as a key benchmark for performance in the U.S. small-cap equity market. Membership remains in place for one year and results in automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Companies are selected based on a transparent, rules-based methodology that evaluates market capitalization and public float as of Rank Day—April 30 each year—along with minimum price, liquidity, and U.S. exchange listing requirements.

About CareCloud

CareCloud brings disciplined innovation to the business of healthcare. Our suite of AI and technology-enabled solutions helps clients increase financial and operational performance, streamline clinical workflows and improve the patient experience. More than 40,000 providers count on CareCloud to help them improve patient care, while reducing administrative burdens and operating costs. Learn more about our products and services, including revenue cycle management (RCM), practice management (PM), electronic health records (EHR), business intelligence, patient experience management (PXM) and digital health, at carecloud.com.

Follow CareCloud on LinkedInX and Facebook.

For additional information, please visit our website at carecloud.com. To listen to video presentations by CareCloud’s management team, read recent press releases and view the latest investor presentation, please visit ir.carecloud.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to anticipated future events, future results of operations or future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “could”, “intends,” “expects,” “plans,” “goals,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “possible,” “potential,” “target,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements reflecting management’s expectations for future financial performance and operating expenditures, expected growth, profitability and business outlook, and the expected results from the integration of our acquisitions. Past operational or stock price performance is not an indication of future performance.

These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are only predictions, are uncertain and involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our (or our industry’s) actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements, including without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s ability to manage growth, migrate newly acquired customers and retain new and existing customers, maintain cost-effective global operations, increase operational efficiency and reduce operating costs, predict and properly adjust to changes in reimbursement and other industry regulations and trends, retain the services of key personnel, develop new technologies, upgrade and adapt legacy and acquired technologies to work with evolving industry standards, compete with other companies’ products and services competitive with ours, and other important risks and uncertainties referenced and discussed under the heading titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligations to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

SOURCE:
CareCloud

Company Contact: 

Norman Roth 
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller 
CareCloud, Inc.
[email protected] 

Investor Contact:

Stephen Snyder 
Co-Chief Executive Officer 
CareCloud, Inc. 
[email protected] 



Genius Group Increases Bitcoin Treasury 20% to 120 Bitcoin; accelerates purchase plan.

SINGAPORE, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, today announced that on July 1, 2025 it increased its Bitcoin Treasury by 20% to 120 Bitcoin, which have been purchased at an average price of $101,539 per bitcoin. The Company is accelerating its purchase plan with more frequent purchases.

With its most recent purchase, Genius Group has doubled the size of its Bitcoin Treasury since May 22, 2025, when a Preliminary Injunction preventing the Company from purchasing Bitcoin was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals pending the appeal hearing.

The Company is restating its target to build its Treasury to 1,000 Bitcoin within the next six months.

Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, said “Genius Group’s focus is on teaching the ABC’s of the future: AI (Digital workforce of the future), Bitcoin (Digital money of the future) and Community (Human values of the future), empowering our students to shift focus from their day’s work to their life’s work. Our Bitcoin Treasury is a key part of our Genius philosophy of preserving and growing value.”

About Genius Group

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 5.8 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit https://www.geniusgroup.ai/

Forward-Looking Statements 

Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will”, “plan,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, including those involved with the risks of investing in Bitcoin, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate and involve factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are advised to consider the factors listed above together with the additional factors under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 20-F, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company’s Reports of a Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise. No information in this press release should be construed as any indication whatsoever of the Company’s future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.

Contacts

For enquiries, contact [email protected].



Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, July 10, 2025

Earnings Call Scheduled at 8:30 am U.S. Eastern Time on July 10, 2025

Tokyo, Japan, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, collectible cards, trendy toys as well as other products in Hong Kong, Japan, North America, Thailand and the United Kingdom, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The Company will host an earnings conference call to discuss its financial results at 8:30 am U.S. Eastern Time (9:30 pm Japan Standard Time) on July 10, 2025.

To attend this earnings conference call, please use the information below for dial-in access.

Dial-in details for the conference call are as follows:
Date: July 10, 2025
Time: 8:30 am U.S. Eastern Time
International: 1-412-902-4272
United States Toll Free: 1-888-346-8982
Japan Toll Free: 0066-33-1-33094
Conference ID Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Please dial in at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the call to ensure timely participation.

For those unable to participate, an audio replay of the conference call will be available from approximately one hour after the end of the live call until July 17, 2025. The dial-in for the replay is +1-877-344-7529 within the United States or +1-412-317-0088 internationally. The replay access code is 7762709.

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://www.ystbek.co.jp/irlibrary/.

About Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Yoshitsu Co., Ltd) is a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, collectible cards, trendy toys, and other products in Hong Kong, Japan, North America, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The Company offers various beauty products (including cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and body care products), health products (including over-the-counter drugs, nutritional supplements, and medical supplies and devices), sundry products (including home goods), and other products (including food and alcoholic beverages). The Company currently sells its products through directly-operated physical stores, through online stores, and to franchise stores and wholesale customers. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.ystbek.co.jp/irlibrary/.


Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Investor Relations Department
Email: [email protected]

Ascent Investor Relations LLC

Tina Xiao
President
Phone: 1-646-932-7242
Email: [email protected]s



TPG Completes Acquisition of Peppertree Capital Management

TPG Completes Acquisition of Peppertree Capital Management

SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas & CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Peppertree Capital Management (“Peppertree”).

With the completion of the transaction, TPG has added a differentiated investing strategy focused on wireless communications towers and related critical communications assets, delivering immediate scale in a core subset of the growing digital infrastructure sector. Moving forward, the $7.8 billion strategy will operate as TPG Peppertree and will continue to be led by Howard Mandel and Ryan Lepene as Co-Managing Partners. Across all platforms, TPG now manages $258 billion1 of AUM.

“With Peppertree’s proven communications infrastructure strategy, TPG has meaningfully expanded its presence in an attractive digital infrastructure category with strong secular tailwinds,” said Jon Winkelried, Chief Executive Officer of TPG. “This combination presents meaningful opportunities to leverage our combined capabilities and areas of expertise to deliver value for investors and shareholders.”

“TPG’s leading alternatives platform and global scale position us well to identify and execute on opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving network infrastructure landscape,” said Howard Mandel and Ryan Lepene, Co-Managing Partners of TPG Peppertree. “We look forward to applying our combined expertise and intellectual capital to identify opportunities and accelerate growth through new and existing strategies.”

Advisors

BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey, and Campbell Lutyens acted as financial advisors to TPG, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as TPG’s transaction counsel. Evercore acted as financial advisor to Peppertree, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as Peppertree’s transaction counsel.

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $258 billion1 of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. For more information, visit www.tpg.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements based on TPG’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to TPG. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements TPG makes regarding the outlook for our and/or Peppertree’s future business and financial performance, estimated operational metrics, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, among other things, statements regarding the expected benefits of the acquisition.

Forward-looking statements are based on TPG’s current expectations and assumptions regarding its and/or Peppertree’s business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, TPG’s actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the transaction; unexpected costs related to the integration of the Peppertree business and operations; TPG’s ability to manage growth and execute its business plan; and regional, national, or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, and regulatory conditions and uncertainties, among various other risks. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements and risk factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including, but not limited to, those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 18, 2025 and subsequent filings with the SEC, which can be found at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

For the reasons described above, TPG cautions you against relying on any forward-looking statements, which should also be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere in this announcement and related public filings. Any forward-looking statement made by TPG in this announcement speaks only as of the date on which TPG makes it. Factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for TPG to predict all of them. TPG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. No recipient should, therefore, rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of the Company or its management as of any date subsequent to the date of the document.

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or an offer of any TPG fund.

1 As of March 31, 2025, including AUM attributable to TPG Peppertree on a pro forma basis.

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Germany’s Largest Public Insurer Versicherungskammer Selects Clearwater Analytics for Scalable Investment Operations

Germany’s Largest Public Insurer Versicherungskammer Selects Clearwater Analytics for Scalable Investment Operations

BOISE, Idaho & CHICAGO & NEW YORK & MUNICH & FRANKFURT A.M., Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN), the most comprehensive technology platform for investment management, today announced that Versicherungskammer Group has selected Clearwater Analytics’ platform to power their middle, back office and risk functions.

This decision is based on a comprehensive operating model review that began in 2024, followed by a structured selection process to identify a strategic partner. The rigorous assessment underscored the need for change, as market developments and demographic shifts demanded more agility, transparency, and efficiency. By adopting Clearwater’s modern, cloud-based platform, Versicherungskammer will gain real-time, advanced data analytics to strengthen investment decision-making and drive improved performance. This will allow Versicherungskammer to focus on its core competencies in capital investment in the future.

“Partnering with Clearwater marks an important shift in our investment operations strategy and is central to our goal of future-proofing Versicherungskammer’s investment capabilities,” said Martin Knobbe, Head of Middle and Back Office Investment at Versicherungskammer. “Versicherungskammer becomes part of a platform with over 700 insurance customers, which offers considerable network advantages. This partnership allows us to focus on our core competencies, enhances data quality, supports our decision-making processes, and lays the foundations for the further development of our risk and performance management. This transition not only improves agility and flexibility of our business processes – it future-proofs the Group’s investment operations and provides us with economic advantages.”

“Versicherungskammer is setting a new benchmark for insurers modernizing their investment operations,” said Keith Viverito, Managing Director EMEA at Clearwater Analytics. “It’s a privilege to partner with them on this transformation. Together, we’re implementing a solution that combines technology from our recent acquisitions, Enfusion and Beacon, to deliver a powerful front-to-back platform. This will modernize Versicherungskammer’s operations, significantly enhance the accuracy and timeliness of their data across all asset classes, and support their long-term growth objectives.”

Versicherungskammer joins more than 2,400 clients worldwide on Clearwater’s unique single-instance, multi-tenant platform. The solution delivers comprehensive investment data management, risk, performance, accounting, and reporting capabilities through a single, unified cloud-native system that eliminates data silos and automates manual processes that impact efficiency and accuracy.

Contact an expert today for more information about Clearwater Analytics and how our solutions can support your organization.

About Versicherungskammer Group

The Versicherungskammer Group is the largest public insurer in Germany and is among the top 10 primary insurers in Germany. With its regionally active companies, the company is active in Bavaria, the Palatinate, Saarland as well as in Berlin and Brandenburg. The health insurer of the S-Finanzgruppe operates nationwide together with the other public insurers. The social commitment of the Versicherungskammer Group is of great importance. The sustainability-oriented strategy of promoting voluntary institutions and initiatives, which are particularly active in the field of prevention and safety, has been further strengthened for several years by the two foundations, the Versicherungskammer-Stiftung and Versicherungskammer-Kulturstiftung. In addition, the Versicherungskammer Group has been awarded the “Work and Family” certificate as a family-friendly company for the third time. It has around 7,500 employees, including around 340 trainees. Further information can be found at Konzern Versicherungskammer | VK Konzernportal.

About Clearwater Analytics

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is transforming investment management with the industry’s most comprehensive cloud-native platform for institutional investors across global public and private markets. While legacy systems create risk, inefficiency, and data fragmentation, Clearwater’s single-instance, multi-tenant architecture delivers real-time data and AI-driven insights throughout the investment lifecycle. The platform eliminates information silos by integrating portfolio management, trading, investment accounting, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, performance, compliance, and risk analytics in one unified system. Serving leading insurers, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, corporations, and governments, Clearwater supports over $8.8 trillion in assets globally. Learn more at www.clearwateranalytics.com.

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SE Labs Award Reinforces NetApp Status as the Most Secure Storage on the Planet

SE Labs Award Reinforces NetApp Status as the Most Secure Storage on the Planet

NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs Award for Enterprise Data Protection

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced that it was recognized as a standout performer in cybersecurity in the SE LABS ® Awards 2025. NetApp won the 2025 SE Labs Award for Enterprise Data Protection, validating NetApp’s status as the most secure storage on the planet.

This recognition as a winner of a 2025 SE Labs Award is a result of NetApp’s exceptional innovation in cyber resiliency to deliver NetApp ONTAP® Autonomous Ransomware Protection with Artificial Intelligence (ARP/AI), which was tested and validated by SE Labs. NetApp ARP/AI demonstrated 99 percent detection of tested, advanced full-file encryption ransomware attacks with zero false positives, indicating a strong ability to operate in a business context without contributing to alert fatigue.

“Great security doesn’t just happen—it’s built, tested and proven,” says Simon Edwards, Founder and CEO of SE Labs. “Behind every high performing security product is a team committed to excellence. We believe that we should celebrate the technologies and teams pushing the boundaries in protection and resilience against cyberattacks. The standard of competition for the top place in each category has been very high this year and all of our winners are to be congratulated.”

Now in its seventh year, the SE Labs Awards recognize those security vendors that deliver the very best in their field and are making a real difference in keeping systems secure. Judged based on a combination of continual public testing, private assessments, and feedback from SE Labs’ corporate clients, these are the products setting the benchmarks for the rest of the cyber security industry.

“Winning the 2025 SE Labs Award for Enterprise Data Protection highlights NetApp’s commitment to providing the most secure storage on the planet. With ARP/AI, NetApp is the first and only storage vendor with built-in, real-time AI-powered ransomware detection in primary storage for file workloads,” said Gagan Gulati, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Data Services at NetApp. “Keeping data and their businesses safe is a top concern for companies everywhere, with discussions about the disruption of ransomware attacks rising all the way to the boardroom. To combat the relentless threat of targeted, automated and destructive cyberattacks, companies need an intelligent data infrastructure with built-in cyber resilience.”

Since the release of ARP/AI, NetApp has continued to build and innovate its cyber resiliency solutions, announcing advanced capabilities to orchestrate protection of critical workloads in native cloud environments and the upcoming enhancements for ARP/AI to protect block storage workloads.

Statements by NetApp about unreleased offerings and future plans are for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be relied upon for purchasing or other decisions. Such statements do not constitute a commitment, obligation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by NetApp, including about availability, functionality, pricing, or timing.

No ransomware detection or prevention system can completely guarantee safety from a ransomware attack. Although it’s possible that an attack might go undetected, NetApp technology acts as an important additional layer of defense, and our research indicates NetApp technology has resulted in a high degree of detection for certain file encryption-based ransomware attacks.

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About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, combining unified data storage, integrated data, operational and workload services to turn a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. NetApp creates silo-free infrastructure, harnessing observability and AI to enable the industry’s best data management. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in the world’s biggest clouds, our data storage delivers seamless flexibility. In addition, our data services create a data advantage through superior cyber resilience, governance, and application agility. Our operational and workload services provide continuous optimization of performance and efficiency for infrastructure and workloads through observability and AI. No matter the data type, workload, or environment, with NetApp you can transform your data infrastructure to realize your business possibilities. Learn more at www.netapp.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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