Henry Schein Medical Announces Winner of Its 2025 Rising Star Award

Henry Schein Medical Announces Winner of Its 2025 Rising Star Award

Fifth Annual Award Spotlights Up-and-Coming Athletic Trainers

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), announced today that Ian Jeffer, MS, ATC, LAT, Head Athletic Trainer at Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, Arizona, is the winner of the fifth annual Henry Schein Medical Athletics and Schools Rising Star Award. The recognition celebrates emerging athletic trainers with up to five years of experience in the Sports Medicine industry.

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From left to right: Ian Jeffer, Marissa Lucas, and Angel Picart.

From left to right: Ian Jeffer, Marissa Lucas, and Angel Picart.

Mr. Jeffer was recognized for providing exceptional care to the students at Desert Ridge High School, and for managing a student sports medicine club that inspires future athletic trainers across the Gilbert Public Schools District. Known for his creative teaching methods, Mr. Jeffer exceeds expectations by helping students with college applications, supervising events beyond his job requirements, and fostering a passion for sports medicine throughout the community.

“Congratulations to Ian Jeffer and each Rising Star finalist for the positive impact they are making, both in their communities and the athletic training profession,” said Eric Kearns, National Sales Director of Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics and Schools business. “Athletic trainers play a vital role in not only keeping athletes in the game, but also in supporting the health of communities. We created the Rising Star campaign to celebrate ­­­the future of the profession.”

The Rising Star Award recognizes recently graduated athletic trainers who have not yet reached a senior chief-level position but have a strong career trajectory with the potential for advancement and appointment at the highest levels of the profession.

“I feel blessed to have this opportunity and look forward to using this platform to continue advocating for my athletes, educating my students, and contributing to the growth of the athletic training profession,” said Ian Jeffer. “As an athletic trainer, I strive to serve others with respect and compassion, recognizing the challenges our athletes face and helping them overcome. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Henry Schein and the sports medicine community for selecting me as the recipient of the 2025 Rising Star Award. I am truly humbled and grateful to be chosen from among so many incredible candidates.”

Ian Jeffer was among the following finalists who demonstrated ongoing achievements and contributions to their organizations and the profession:

  • Marissa Lucas, DAT, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer, WellStar Health SystemandCross Creek High School (Augusta, Georgia)
    • To address the lack of access to athletic training within her system, Marissa Lucas partners with local universities to provide athletic training interns with valuable hands-on experience. A strong advocate for the profession, Dr. Lucas also serves as a mentor, educating future professionals. Beyond physical care, she prioritizes mental health, fostering strong communication with coaches to ensure comprehensive athlete support. Her dedication extends beyond work hours, leading community service initiatives, and building lasting relationships that highlight her passion for athletic training.
  • Angel Picart, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer, American Heritage Schools (Broward County, Florida)
    • In just three years as an athletic trainer, Angel Picart has already made a lifesaving impact, with two cardiac arrest saves and recognition from the Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida for heroic action during a medical emergency. Dedicated to both her athletes and students at American Heritage Schools in Florida, Ms. Picart goes the extra mile, personally providing equipment for individuals in need and ensuring athletes stay safe in extreme conditions. Known for her respectful yet fun teaching style, Ms. Picart is deeply committed to her patients and the future of athletic training.

The finalists were nominated by peers and selected by a Recognition Committee that included athletic trainers and industry experts in the field. Together, the committee members have experience from an athletic training perspective of a broadly diverse size, type, and geographic distribution. The recipient was then selected based on the number of votes from the public.

As the winner, Ian Jeffer will receive a handheld muscle stimulator and a Medi Kit™ MULE roller bag filled with athletic training supplies.

The Rising Star Award winners throughout the years were Darlene Eckhardt, Head Athletic Trainer at the Buffalo Beauts, a professional women’s ice hockey team; Caitlin Hart, Head Athletic Trainer at Newberry High School in Newberry, South Carolina; Gina Harris, Head Athletic Trainer at Bellport High School in Brookhaven, New York; and Aline Valiengo, Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine for Coconut Creek High School in Coconut Creek, Florida.

For more information about the Rising Star Award, click here. To learn more about Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics and Schools business, click here.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company’s network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company’s sales reached $12.7 billion in 2024 and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.2 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, LinkedIn.com/Company/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on X.

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Amesite Announces NurseMagic™ Meets HIPAA Requirements for Individuals Users, in Addition to Enterprises

NurseMagic™ Now Supports Healthcare Workers in Any Care Setting, Allowing Every Provider to Store Confidential Patient Information

DETROIT, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading technology company specializing in the development and marketing of B2C and B2B AI-driven solutions, today announced NurseMagic™ now meets HIPAA requirements for all users. This extension ensures that all usage—individual or enterprise—meets regulatory standards for handling sensitive healthcare information. Amesite announced that it met HIPAA requirements for enterprises late last year, and subsequently reported increased sales in B2B.

To meet HIPAA requirements, care providers are required to execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with their software vendors. NurseMagic™ now provides a BAA for all users, whether licenses are purchased by enterprises or by individuals. Any provider can confidently enter patient details or other personally identifiable health information (PHI) into NurseMagic™’s safe, secure environment. Users can copy and paste documentation produced with NurseMagic™ into any electronic medical record (EMR) system, enabling them to take advantage of NurseMagic™’s AI capabilities, no matter their current software infrastructure.

“Meeting HIPAA requirements for all of our users is a natural extension of what we’ve already provided to enterprise customers,” said Kalie Wortinger, Senior Manager of Engineering at Amesite. “We operate in a highly regulated industry, where protecting sensitive data is essential. This expansion reinforces our commitment to trust, privacy, and long-term value—for individual users, organizations, and their patients.”

“We believe that NurseMagic™’s usage by professionals in more than 130 different roles—from Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners to Paramedics, Medical Directors, and Hospital Managers—demonstrates the real-world impact of our solution in empowering healthcare workers to enhance care delivery, and meet diverse demands in the industry,” said Sai Nittala, Senior AI Manager at Amesite.

“We believe we have good traction in both B2B and B2C sales, growing our user base and building recurring revenue. As Amesite’s AI tools are deployed across healthcare, we expect to lead the industry in reducing documentation burden and improving care team efficiency,” said Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, CEO of Amesite.

Amesite launched NurseMagic™ less than a year ago in June of 2024, leveraging its successes globally in academic and business segments, and quickly generated users across all 50 U.S. States and 21 countries. The app has garnered top reviews and testimonials. Amesite has since announced successful launches of Automated Enterprise Sales Flow, Enterprise Sales to Large Franchisees and Paid Consumer Subscriptions. The healthcare software-as-a-service market is expected to reach a revenue of over $90 Billion by 2033, at nearly 11% CAGR.

For more information on NurseMagic™, visit www.nursemagic.ai

About Amesite

Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) is an AI-driven company with an immediate aim to transform the $330 billion home and healthcare segments. Its flagship product, NurseMagic™, streamlines documentation for nurses and caregivers, reducing the time required from 20 minutes to just 20 seconds. NurseMagic™ is used by over 100 professions to improve care, enhance operational efficiency and improve financial performance. Built on proprietary AI trained on industry-specific data, NurseMagic meets HIPAA regulations while improving accuracy and efficiency. The platform serves B2B and B2C users across 50 states and 21 countries, offering seamless integration into healthcare workflows and translations to over 50 languages. 
  
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Herc Holdings Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Affirms 2025 Full Year Guidance

Herc Holdings Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Affirms 2025 Full Year Guidance

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

  • Record equipment rental revenue of $739 million, an increase of 3%
  • Record total revenues of $861 million, an increase of 7%
  • Reported net loss of $18 million or $0.63 per share driven primarily by the H&E acquisition transaction costs
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $339 million was flat year-over-year with adjusted EBITDA margin of 39.4%
  • Free cash flow of $49 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc Holdings” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

“As expected, the 2025 operating landscape continues to be a tale of two disparate economic trends,” said Larry Silber, president and chief executive officer. “Our national account business is growing, fueled by federal and private funding for large construction projects like data centers, manufacturing onshoring and LNG facilities. At the same time, while facility maintenance, municipal, and infrastructure projects are supporting the local markets, other more interest-rate sensitive projects continue to be on hold, restricting overall local account growth.

“Against this uneven backdrop, Herc’s diversified business model helps drive resiliency,” said Silber. “With growth in mega project activity and incremental revenue benefits from last year’s acquisitions, we delivered financial results that were in line with our expectations for the seasonally low first quarter. And we remain on pace to outperform the overall equipment rental market again this year as Team Herc continues to identify opportunities to deliver value for our customers, while managing our fleet and capital strategically and with discipline.

“As it relates to the H&E acquisition, with the closing date targeted for mid-year, our operators and salesforce remain focused on running the day-to-day business, and our integration team is actively preparing for the migration of Herc systems and processes. We are excited to bring together two strong cultures that focus on growth and share priorities for customer service and safety.”

2025 First Quarter Financial Results

  • Total revenues increased 7% to $861 million compared to $804 million in the prior-year period. The year-over-year increase of $57 million related to an increase in equipment rental revenue of $20 million, reflecting uneven demand across end markets and incremental revenue from prior year greenfields and acquisitions. Sales of rental equipment increased by $36 million during the period.
  • Dollar utilization decreased to 37.6% in the first quarter compared to 39.7% in the prior-year period.
  • Direct operating expenses were $327 million, or 44.2% of equipment rental revenue, compared to $307 million, or 42.7% in the prior-year period. The increase as a percent of rental revenue related to lower fixed cost absorption due to the normal seasonality associated with the first quarter, particularly facilities costs due to greenfield and acquisition locations and higher insurance costs year-over-year.
  • Depreciation of rental equipment increased 8% to $172 million due to higher year-over-year average fleet size. Non-rental depreciation and amortization increased 14% to $33 million primarily due to an increase in non-rental asset depreciation resulting from the growth of the business.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses were $118 million compared to $112 million in the prior-year period. As a percent of rental revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses were nearly flat year-over-year.
  • Transaction expenses were $74 million compared to $3 million in the prior-year period. The increase related to costs incurred for the H&E acquisition, primarily a $64 million termination fee paid to United Rentals on behalf of H&E.
  • Interest expense remained relatively flat at $62 million compared with $61 million in the prior-year period.
  • Net loss was $18 million compared to net income of $65 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income decreased 45% to $37 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared to $67 million, or $2.36 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. The income tax provision in the first quarter was primarily driven by the non-deductible transaction costs related to the H&E acquisition.
  • Adjusted EBITDA remained flat at $339 million and adjusted EBITDA margin was 39.4% compared to 42.2% in the prior-year period.

Rental Fleet

  • Net rental equipment capital expenditures were as follows (in millions):

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Rental equipment expenditures

$

187

 

 

$

181

 

Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment

 

(94

)

 

 

(61

)

Net rental equipment capital expenditures

$

93

 

 

$

120

 

  • As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s total fleet was approximately $6.9 billion at OEC.
  • Average fleet at OEC in the first quarter increased 9% compared to the prior-year period.
  • Average fleet age was 47 months as of March 31, 2025 and 2024.

Disciplined Capital Management

  • The Company opened 3 new greenfield locations during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
  • Net debt was $4.0 billion as of March 31, 2025, with net leverage of 2.5x unchanged from the same prior-year period. Cash and cash equivalents and unused commitments under the ABL Credit Facility contributed to approximately $1.9 billion of liquidity as of March 31, 2025.
  • The Company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.70, an increase of 5%, paid to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025 on March 4, 2025.

2025 Outlook—Excluding Cinelease

The Company is affirming its full year 2025 equipment rental revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA, and gross and net rental capital expenditures guidance ranges, excluding Cinelease studio entertainment and lighting and grip equipment rental business. The sale process for the Cinelease studio entertainment business is ongoing and a transaction is expected to be completed in 2025.

Equipment rental revenue growth:

4% to 6%

Adjusted EBITDA:

$1.575 billion to $1.650 billion

Net rental equipment capital expenditures:

$400 million to $600 million

Gross capex:

$700 million to $900 million

As a leader in an industry where scale matters, the Company expects to continue to gain share by capturing an outsized position of the forecasted higher construction spending in 2025 by investing in its fleet, optimizing its existing fleet, capitalizing on strategic acquisitions and greenfield opportunities, and cross-selling a diversified product portfolio.

Earnings Call and Webcast Information

Herc Holdings’ first quarter 2025 earnings webcast will be held today at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Interested U.S. parties may call +1-800-715-9871 and international participants should call the country specific dial in numbers listed at https://registrations.events/directory/international/itfs.html, using the access code: 9128891. Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call start time to ensure that you are connected to the call and to register your name and company.

Those who wish to listen to the live conference call and view the accompanying presentation slides should visit the Events and Presentations tab of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at IR.HercRentals.com. The press release and presentation slides for the call will be posted to this section of the website prior to the call.

A replay of the conference call will be available via webcast on the Company website at IR.HercRentals.com, where it will be archived for 12 months after the call.

About Herc Holdings Inc.

Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is a full-line rental supplier with 453 locations across North America, and 2024 total revenues were approximately $3.6 billion. We offer products and services aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively, and safely. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. Our ProSolutions® offering includes industry-specific, solutions-based services in tandem with power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, and trench shorting equipment as well as our ProContractor professional grade tools. We employ approximately 7,600 employees, who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Learn more at www.HercRentals.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Certain Additional Information

In this release we refer to the following operating measures:

  • Dollar utilization: calculated by dividing rental revenue (excluding re-rent, delivery, pick-up and other ancillary revenue) by the average OEC of the equipment fleet for the relevant time period, based on the guidelines of the American Rental Association (ARA).
  • OEC: original equipment cost based on the guidelines of the ARA, which is calculated as the cost of the asset at the time it was first purchased plus additional capitalized refurbishment costs (with the basis of refurbished assets reset at the refurbishment date).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are generally identified by the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “looks,” and future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could” or “may,” as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and there can be no assurance that our current expectations will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. They are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) the cyclical nature of our industry and our dependence on the levels of capital investment and maintenance expenditures by our customers; (2) the competitiveness of our industry, including the potential downward pricing pressures or the inability to increase prices; (3) our dependence on relationships with key suppliers; (4) our heavy reliance on communication networks, centralized information technology systems and third party technology and services and our ability to maintain, upgrade or replace our information technology systems; (5) our ability to respond adequately to changes in technology and customer demands; (6) our ability to attract and retain key management, sales and trades talent; (7) our rental fleet is subject to residual value risk upon disposition; (8) the impact of climate change and the legal and regulatory responses to such change; (9) our ability to execute our strategy to grow through strategic transactions; and (10) our significant indebtedness; and (11) our ability to complete the acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. and our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction. Further information on the risks that may affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other SEC filings. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results calculated according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company has provided certain information in this release that is not calculated according to GAAP (“non-GAAP”), such as EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted common share, free cash flow and certain results excluding the Cinelease studio entertainment business. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance and period-over-period performance of our core business without regard to potential distortions, and believes that investors will likewise find these non-GAAP measures useful in evaluating the Company’s performance. These measures are frequently used by security analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. For the definitions of these terms, further information about management’s use of these measures as well as a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the supplemental schedules that accompany this release.

(See Accompanying Tables)

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Unaudited

(In millions, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

Equipment rental

$

739

 

 

$

719

 

Sales of rental equipment

 

105

 

 

 

69

 

Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies

 

11

 

 

 

9

 

Service and other revenue

 

6

 

 

 

7

 

Total revenues

 

861

 

 

 

804

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

Direct operating

 

327

 

 

 

307

 

Depreciation of rental equipment

 

172

 

 

 

160

 

Cost of sales of rental equipment

 

76

 

 

 

46

 

Cost of sales of new equipment, parts and supplies

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

118

 

 

 

112

 

Transaction expenses

 

74

 

 

 

3

 

Non-rental depreciation and amortization

 

33

 

 

 

29

 

Interest expense, net

 

62

 

 

 

61

 

Other expense (income), net

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

Total expenses

 

869

 

 

 

723

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

(8

)

 

 

81

 

Income tax provision

 

(10

)

 

 

(16

)

Net income (loss)

$

(18

)

 

$

65

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

Basic

 

28.5

 

 

 

28.3

 

Diluted

 

28.5

 

 

 

28.4

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.63

)

 

$

2.30

 

Diluted

$

(0.63

)

 

$

2.29

 

 

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

December 31, 2024

ASSETS

(unaudited)

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

48

 

$

83

Receivables, net of allowances

 

554

 

 

589

Prepaid expenses

 

69

 

 

47

Other current assets

 

20

 

 

40

Current assets held for sale

 

18

 

 

17

Total current assets

 

709

 

 

776

Rental equipment, net

 

4,085

 

 

4,225

Property and equipment, net

 

567

 

 

554

Right-of-use lease assets

 

869

 

 

852

Intangible assets, net

 

564

 

 

572

Goodwill

 

682

 

 

670

Other long-term assets

 

8

 

 

8

Long-term assets held for sale

 

221

 

 

220

Total assets

$

7,705

 

$

7,877

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations

$

22

 

$

21

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities

 

39

 

 

39

Accounts payable

 

161

 

 

248

Accrued liabilities

 

237

 

 

239

Current liabilities held for sale

 

15

 

 

15

Total current liabilities

 

474

 

 

562

Long-term debt, net

 

4,026

 

 

4,069

Financing obligations, net

 

99

 

 

101

Operating lease liabilities

 

862

 

 

842

Deferred tax liabilities

 

771

 

 

800

Other long-term liabilities

 

57

 

 

47

Long-term liabilities held for sale

 

58

 

 

60

Total liabilities

 

6,347

 

 

6,481

Total equity

 

1,358

 

 

1,396

Total liabilities and equity

$

7,705

 

$

7,877

 

A – 2

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited

(In millions)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

(18

)

 

$

65

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation of rental equipment

 

172

 

 

 

160

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

22

 

 

 

19

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

11

 

 

 

10

 

Amortization of deferred debt and financing obligations costs

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Stock-based compensation charges

 

6

 

 

 

5

 

Provision for receivables allowances

 

14

 

 

 

12

 

Deferred taxes

 

(29

)

 

 

9

 

Gain on sale of rental equipment

 

(29

)

 

 

(23

)

Other

 

 

 

 

3

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Receivables

 

20

 

 

 

(7

)

Other assets

 

(20

)

 

 

(6

)

Accounts payable

 

(18

)

 

 

(2

)

Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities

 

39

 

 

 

(6

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

171

 

 

 

240

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Rental equipment expenditures

 

(187

)

 

 

(181

)

Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment

 

94

 

 

 

61

 

Non-rental capital expenditures

 

(33

)

 

 

(30

)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

 

4

 

 

 

2

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(11

)

 

 

(148

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(133

)

(296

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization

 

520

 

 

 

385

 

Repayments on revolving lines of credit and securitization

 

(561

)

 

 

(302

)

Principal payments under finance lease and financing obligations

 

(5

)

 

 

(5

)

Dividends paid

 

(21

)

 

 

(20

)

Other financing activities, net

 

(6

)

 

 

(10

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(73

)

 

 

48

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the period

 

(35

)

 

 

(8

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

83

 

 

 

71

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

48

 

 

$

63

 

 

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS

Unaudited

(In millions)

 

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA – EBITDA represents the sum of net income (loss), provision (benefit) for income taxes, interest expense, net, depreciation of rental equipment and non-rental depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus the sum of transaction related costs, restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, loss on extinguishment of debt (which is included in interest expense, net), impairment charges, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business and certain other items. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA do not purport to be alternatives to net income as an indicator of operating performance. Additionally, neither measure purports to be an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, as they do not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments and tax payments.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin – Adjusted EBITDA Margin, calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues, is a commonly used profitability ratio.

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Net income (loss)

$

(18

)

 

$

65

 

Income tax provision

 

10

 

 

 

16

 

Interest expense, net

 

62

 

 

 

61

 

Depreciation of rental equipment

 

172

 

 

 

160

 

Non-rental depreciation and amortization

 

33

 

 

 

29

 

EBITDA

 

259

 

 

 

331

 

Non-cash stock-based compensation charges

 

6

 

 

 

5

 

Transaction related costs

 

74

 

 

 

3

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

339

 

 

$

339

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

861

 

 

 

804

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

339

 

 

$

339

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

39.4

%

 

 

42.2

%

 

A – 4

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

EBITDA, ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED REBITDA

EXCLUDING STUDIO ENTERTAINMENT RECONCILIATIONS

Unaudited

(in millions)

 

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, REBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, REBITDA Margin and REBITDA Flow-Through Excluding Studio Entertainment – Each metric below has been adjusted to exclude the studio entertainment business due to the intent to sell that business and provides the operating performance of the remaining business.

 

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2025

 

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2024

 

Herc

Studio

Ex-Studio

 

Herc

Studio

Ex-Studio

Equipment rental revenue

$

739

 

$

15

 

$

724

 

 

$

719

 

$

29

 

$

690

 

Total revenues

 

861

 

 

17

 

 

844

 

 

 

804

 

 

30

 

 

774

 

Total expenses

 

869

 

 

17

 

 

852

 

 

 

723

 

 

21

 

 

702

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

(8

)

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

81

 

 

9

 

 

72

 

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(10

)

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(16

)

 

(2

)

 

(14

)

Net income (loss)

 

(18

)

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

65

 

 

7

 

 

58

 

Income tax provision

 

10

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

16

 

 

2

 

 

14

 

Interest expense, net

 

62

 

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

 

61

 

Depreciation of rental equipment

 

172

 

 

 

 

172

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

 

160

 

Non-rental depreciation and amortization

 

33

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

29

 

EBITDA

 

259

 

 

 

 

259

 

 

 

331

 

 

9

 

 

322

 

Non-cash stock-based compensation charges

 

6

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

5

 

Transaction related costs

 

74

 

 

1

 

 

73

 

 

 

3

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

339

 

 

1

 

 

338

 

 

 

339

 

 

10

 

 

329

 

Less: Gain (loss) on sales of rental equipment

 

29

 

 

1

 

 

28

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

23

 

Less: Gain (loss) on sales of new equipment, parts and supplies

 

3

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

Rental Adjusted EBITDA (REBITDA)

$

307

 

$

 

$

307

 

 

$

313

 

$

9

 

$

304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

861

 

$

17

 

$

844

 

 

$

804

 

$

30

 

$

774

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

339

 

$

1

 

$

338

 

 

$

339

 

$

10

 

$

329

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

39.4

%

 

5.9

%

 

40.0

%

 

 

42.2

%

 

33.3

%

 

42.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

861

 

$

17

 

$

844

 

 

$

804

 

$

30

 

$

774

 

Less: Sales of rental equipment

 

105

 

 

1

 

 

104

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

69

 

Less: Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies

 

11

 

 

1

 

 

10

 

 

 

9

 

 

1

 

 

8

 

Equipment rental, service and other revenues

$

745

 

$

15

 

$

730

 

 

$

726

 

$

29

 

$

697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment rental, service and other revenues

$

745

 

$

15

 

$

730

 

 

$

726

 

$

29

 

$

697

 

Adjusted REBITDA

$

307

 

$

 

$

307

 

 

$

313

 

$

9

 

$

304

 

Adjusted REBITDA margin

 

41.2

%

 

%

 

42.1

%

 

 

43.1

%

 

31.0

%

 

43.6

%

 

A – 5

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE

Unaudited

(In millions)

 

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share – Adjusted Net Income represents the sum of net income (loss), restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, transaction related costs, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business and certain other items. Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share represents Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share are important measures to evaluate our results of operations between periods on a more comparable basis and to help investors analyze underlying trends in our business, evaluate the performance of our business both on an absolute basis and relative to our peers and the broader market, provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results and operational strength of our business.

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Net income (loss)

$

(18

)

 

$

65

 

Transaction related costs

 

74

 

 

 

3

 

Tax impact of adjustments(1)

 

(19

)

 

 

(1

)

Adjusted net income

$

37

 

 

$

67

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted shares outstanding

 

28.5

 

 

 

28.4

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings per diluted share

$

1.30

 

 

$

2.36

 

(1) The tax rate applied for adjustments is 25.5% and reflects the statutory rates in the applicable entities. 

 

A – 6

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

FREE CASH FLOW

Unaudited

(In millions)

Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less rental equipment expenditures and non-rental capital expenditures, plus proceeds from disposal of rental equipment, proceeds from disposal of property and equipment, and other investing activities. Free cash flow is used by management in analyzing the Company’s ability to service and repay its debt, fund potential acquisitions and to forecast future periods. However, this measure does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service debt or for other non-discretionary expenditures.

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

171

 

 

$

240

 

 

 

 

 

Rental equipment expenditures

 

(187

)

 

 

(181

)

Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment

 

94

 

 

 

61

 

Net rental equipment expenditures

 

(93

)

 

 

(120

)

 

 

 

 

Non-rental capital expenditures

 

(33

)

 

 

(30

)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

 

4

 

 

 

2

 

Free cash flow

$

49

 

 

$

92

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(11

)

 

 

(148

)

Decrease (increase) in net debt, excluding financing activities

$

38

 

 

$

(56

)

 

A – 7

 

Leslie Hunziker

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability

[email protected]

239-301-1675

KEYWORDS: United States North America Florida

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Construction & Property Automotive Machinery Other Transport General Automotive Other Construction & Property Transport Manufacturing

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Spectrum Brands Holdings to Report Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results and Hold Conference Call and Webcast on May 8, 2025

Spectrum Brands Holdings to Report Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results and Hold Conference Call and Webcast on May 8, 2025

MIDDLETON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB; “Spectrum Brands”), a leading global branded consumer products and home essentials company focused on driving innovation and providing exceptional customer service, announced today it will release its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results for the period ended March 30, 2025 before the markets open on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Spectrum Brands will conduct a live conference call and live webcast on May 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time), which will be hosted by David Maura, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeremy Smeltser, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The live webcast and related presentation slides will be available by visiting the Event Calendar page in the Investor Relations section of Spectrum Brands’ website at www.spectrumbrands.com. Participants may register for the call here. Instructions will be provided to ensure the necessary audio applications are downloaded and installed. Users can obtain these at no charge.

Following the call, a replay of the live broadcast also will be accessible through the Event Calendar page in the Investor Relations section of Spectrum Brands’ website.

About Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

Spectrum Brands is a home-essentials company with a mission to make living better at home. We focus on delivering innovative products and solutions to consumers for use in and around the home through our trusted brands. We are a leading supplier of specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, personal insect repellents, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, and small household appliances. Helping to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, we offer a broad portfolio of market-leading, well-known and widely trusted brands including Tetra®, DreamBone®, SmartBones®, Nature’s Miracle®, 8-in-1®, FURminator®, Healthy-Hide®, Good Boy®, Meowee!®, OmegaOne®, Spectracide®, Cutter®, Repel®, Hot Shot®, Rejuvenate®, Black Flag®, Liquid Fence®, Remington®, George Foreman®, Russell Hobbs®, BLACK + DECKER®, PowerXL®, Emeril Lagasse®, and Copper Chef®. For more information, please visit www.spectrumbrands.com. Spectrum Brands – A Home Essentials Company™.

Investor/Media Contact: Joanne Chomiak

608-275-4458

KEYWORDS: United States North America Wisconsin

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Women Other Retail Wine & Spirits Pets Men Specialty Home Goods Consumer Retail Online Retail

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Ducommun Incorporated Announces First Quarter Conference Call

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) (“Ducommun” or the “Company”) today announced that it plans to release the Company’s 2025 first quarter financial results on May 6, 2025, prior to the stock market opening. Stephen G. Oswald, the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Suman Mookerji, the Company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a call that day at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET) to review these results.

To access the conference call, please pre-register using this registration link. Registrants will receive a confirmation with dial-in details. Mr. Oswald and Mr. Mookerji will speak on behalf of the Company and anticipate the meeting and Q&A period to last approximately 45 minutes. A live webcast of the event can be accessed using this link. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Ducommun website at www.ducommun.com.

About Ducommun Incorporated

Ducommun Incorporated delivers value-added innovative manufacturing solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Founded in 1849, the company specializes in two core areas – Electronic Systems and Structural Systems – to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. For more information, visit Ducommun.com

CONTACTS:

Suman Mookerji, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, 657.335.3665



First Advantage Releases 2025 Global Trends Report

Findings Point to Rising Demand for Speed, Automation, and Digital Identity Solutions in Background Screening 

ATLANTA, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry, today released its 2025 Global Trends Report. Meticulously crafted from hundreds of customer survey responses, and analysis of hundreds of millions of anonymized data points, the latest edition of the proprietary research offers a global perspective and unparalleled insight into the evolving landscape of background screening.  

As one of the largest background screening providers, First Advantage leverages deep industry expertise and data sources to identify key trends, best practices, and emerging challenges that shape screening programs for 80,000 organizations across more than 200 countries and territories. The report reflects customer insights from a diverse range of verticals, including healthcare, retail and hospitality, transportation, education, government, and more, pinpointing the critical factors that drive efficiency, compliance, and an improved candidate experience. 

Key findings from the 2025 Global Trends Report include: 

  • The Acceleration of Speed and Automation – In 2024, the demand for faster background screening processes surged, particularly in the United States. Enhanced automation technologies have significantly reduced criminal background check turnaround times, enabling employers to onboard candidates more efficiently while maintaining compliance. 
  • Balancing Speed with Regulatory Compliance – As organizations strive to streamline hiring, they continue to prioritize adherence to evolving global regulatory requirements. Advanced screening technology plays a crucial role in enabling a seamless process that supports compliance. 
  • Increased Identity Fraud – Companies worldwide are increasingly leveraging identity fraud mitigation solutions and criminal history screening to enhance security and mitigate risk while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. 

    • As an example, in the UK, an average of 52% of applicants use touchless digital identification within their online application, and 9% provide a share code to validate their right-to-work. 

“This year’s report emphasizes how the right blend of technology and compliance strategies can enable companies to hire smarter, onboard faster, and create a seamless candidate experience while upholding the highest standards of risk mitigation and security,” said Joelle Smith, President of First Advantage. “As speed remains a critical priority for our customers, they are leveraging our software to expedite the hiring process all while maintaining rigorous global regulatory compliance in their screening processes.” 

Explore the full 2025 Global Trends Report here on fadv.com. First Advantage will also spotlight the research in an upcoming webinar, “2025 Global Screening Trends Revealed” on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11 AM ET. Registration is available here.  

About First Advantage 
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by its proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernizing hiring and onboarding on a global scale. For more information, please visit our website at https://fadv.com/

Media Contact:   
Mariah Mellor   
Senior Director, Corporate Communications   
[email protected] 
(678) 868-4151 

Katelyn Brower 
Director, Public Relations, Social Media, & Events 
(678) 868-4151 



Athene Survey Finds Sandwich Generation’s Retirement Plans Affected by Intergenerational Caregiving

73% of Survey Respondents Say Supporting Family Has Impacted Their Retirement Goals; 34% Planning to Delay Retirement

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa , April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new survey conducted by Athene of the Sandwich Generation, defined as people aged 40-59 who provide financial or caregiving support to both adult children and elderly relatives, found that nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents have adjusted their retirement goals to support their adult children or aging relatives, including:1

  • Delaying retirement (34%)
  • Using retirement assets to support their family (22%)
  • Not planning to retire at all (9%)

“As the retirement age population in the U.S. grows, the Sandwich Generation represents the next wave in America’s retirement crisis, with potential long-term implications for individuals, families and the economy,” said Mike Downing, Athene Chief Operating Officer.

Although the Sandwich Generation’s average age of expected retirement is 65, only 24% of respondents have a written retirement plan and 30% indicate they are concerned about having to rely on their children for financial support in retirement.

“Many retirees don’t have the luxury of assuming that the traditional ‘three legs’ of the retirement stool – social security, savings and investments, and workplace pensions – will fully secure their retirement,” said Downing. “Early preparation has never been more important.”

Among respondents who support older family members who have an income source, 83% say those family members depend on Social Security, which often doesn’t provide sufficient retirement income to cover a retiree’s full expenses. Only 14% have an annuity, which provides guaranteed income in retirement.

Guaranteed Income Can Support Financial Confidence

Among respondents who say they are not completely confident in their ability to provide support to family, approximately two-thirds (66%) say that increased income would improve their confidence, outweighing other factors including:

  • Increased savings and investments (43%)
  • Support from other family members (42%)
  • Lower debt (38%)

Guaranteed income is one tool available through a financial professional that can help the Sandwich Generation manage the financial aspects of caregiving and plan for retirement. Importantly, respondents who had already incorporated guaranteed income into their financial strategies tended to have higher incomes, and reported more confidence, less stress and greater preparedness for retirement.

“As Americans face the financial responsibility of supporting their families, strategies to diversify their sources of income in retirement are more critical than ever,” said Downing. “Understanding your options and creating a plan are the most effective steps to balance the dual responsibilities of supporting family and securing your retirement.”

Significant Caregiving Impact on Women

Athene’s survey found that caregiving for adult children and elderly relatives affected women in the Sandwich Generation disproportionately, with women surveyed reporting higher levels of financial strain than men (53% vs. 40%). Women were also less likely than men to proactively plan their finances across a number of measures, putting them at an additional disadvantage when preparing for retirement:

  • Seek advice from a financial professional (36% vs. 57%)
  • Have a written retirement plan (19% vs. 30%)
  • Discuss financial planning with elderly relatives (57% vs. 68%)

Financial Professional Support Critical

A trusted financial professional can help devise solutions. An overwhelming majority (90%) of respondents already working with a financial professional say that their relationship had a positive impact on their financial future.

Although the majority of respondents (53%) say they are concerned about maintaining their standard of living in retirement, those respondents not currently working with a financial professional were more likely to be worried about not having enough assets to retire (47% vs. 30%).

About Athene

Athene is the leading retirement services company, with over $360 billion of total assets as of December 31, 2024, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.

Contact:

Alyssa Castelli
Director, External Relations
+1 (646) 768-7304
[email protected]


1 Athene contracted Harris Poll to survey 1,024 adults aged 40-59 who provide financial support to at least one adult child (aged 18 and out of high school) living in their home without significantly contributing to household expenses, and who provide financial or caregiving support to at least one elderly relative. The survey was conducted between January 2, 2025 and January 19, 2025.



PEOPLES BANCORP INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

PR Newswire


MARIETTA, Ohio
, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples”) (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per common share on April 21, 2025, payable on May 19, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 5, 2025.

This dividend represents a payout of approximately $14.6 million, or 60.1% of Peoples’ reported first quarter 2025 earnings. Based on the closing stock price of Peoples’ common shares of $27.85 on April 17, 2025, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 5.89%.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and premium financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples Bank has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902. Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $9.2 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2025, and 147 locations, including 128 full-service bank branches in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of U.S. publicly-traded companies. Learn more about Peoples at www.peoplesbancorp.com.

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Enerflex Ltd. Confirms Search for New Independent Director and Announces Timing of First Quarter Release

CALGARY, Alberta, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) (“Enerflex” or the “Company”) today confirmed that, consistent with good corporate governance, it intends to initiate a search this year for a qualified independent director. The Board also announced that it is committed to achieve at least 30% gender diversity on the Board on or before the Company’s 2026 annual meeting.

Q1 Earnings Release

Enerflex plans to release its financial results and operating highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2025, prior to market open on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Results will be communicated by news release and will be available on the Company’s website at www.enerflex.com and under the electronic profile of the Company on SEDAR+ and EDGAR at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar, respectively.

Investors, analysts, members of the media, and other interested parties, are invited to listen to or participate in a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (MDT), where members of senior management will discuss the Company’s results. A question-and-answer period will follow.

Those wishing to listen or participate may register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIbf48293aea6d4b518127ab7e050c6058. Once registered, participants will receive the dial-in numbers and a unique PIN to enter the call. The audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the Enerflex website at www.enerflex.com under the Investors section or can be accessed directly at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/oqas9bdk.

ADVISORY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” (and together with “forward-looking information”, “FLI”) within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are FLI. The use of any of the words “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “will”, and similar expressions, are intended to identify FLI. In particular, this news release includes (without limitation) FLI and statements pertaining to the intention and ability of the Company to achieve at least 30% gender diversity on the Board on or before the Company’s 2026 annual meeting and the Company’s expectation to release its financial results and operating highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2025, prior to market open on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

FLI reflects management’s current beliefs and assumptions with respect to such things as the impact of general economic conditions; commodity prices; the markets in which Enerflex’s products and services are used; general industry conditions, forecasts, and trends; changes to, and introduction of new, governmental regulations, laws, and income taxes; increased competition; availability of qualified personnel; political unrest and geopolitical conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Enerflex. More specifically, Enerflex’s expectations in respect of its FLI are based on a number of assumptions, estimates and projections developed based on past experience and anticipated trends including that the Company will be successful in recruiting a qualified independent director within the stipulated timeframe. As a result of the foregoing, actual results, performance, or achievements of Enerflex could differ and such differences could be material from those expressed in, or implied by, the FLI. The principal risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting Enerflex and its business are identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in: (i) Enerflex’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, dated February 27, 2025; and (ii) Enerflex’s Annual Report dated February 26, 2025, copies of which are available under the electronic profile of the Company on SEDAR+ and EDGAR at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar, respectively.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of assumptions and risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. The FLI included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and are based on the information available to the Company at such time and, other than as required by law, Enerflex disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FLI, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. This news release and its contents should not be construed, under any circumstances, as investment, tax, or legal advice.

ABOUT ENERFLEX
Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure and energy transition solutions, deploying natural gas, low-carbon, and treated water solutions – from individual, modularized products and services to integrated custom solutions. With over 4,600 engineers, manufacturers, technicians, and innovators, Enerflex is bound together by a shared vision: Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. The Company remains committed to the future of natural gas and the critical role it plays, while focused on sustainability offerings to support the energy transition and growing decarbonization efforts.

Enerflex’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “EFX” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EFXT”. For more information about Enerflex, visit www.enerflex.com.

For investor and media enquiries, contact:

Preet S. Dhindsa
President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
E-mail: [email protected]

Joe Ladouceur
Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
E-mail: [email protected]

Jeff Fetterly
Vice President, Corporate Development and Capital Markets
E-mail: [email protected]



BEN Launches “iSKYE” AI Platform

WILMINGTON, Del., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BEN) (Nasdaq: BNAI), a global innovator in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, announces the Generally Available (GA) release of its iSKYE platform to enable businesses to quickly deploy and scale customized AI solutions with enterprise grade security, flexibility and control.

Why

iSKYE

? Transforming AI Integration and Scalability for Businesses

iSKYE is a new approach to AI Agent development by combining industry-specific training, robust full-stack platform, and scalable deployment. It enables businesses to regain control of their AI projects, build secure, relevant engagement solutions, and accelerate time to value. Whether it’s sharing healthcare information or receiving relevant offers from favorite brands, BEN’s new iSKYE platform individualizes each engagement vs. LLMs delivering generic responses.

Businesses are quickly learning that sole reliance on large language models (LLMs) is not sufficient to ensure appropriate engagement with the users,” said Paul Chang, CEO of Brand Engagement Network. “LLMs are important components of GenAI but they are prone to hallucinations and inappropriate responses. iSKYE is the result of BEN’s multi-year effort to evolve a set of orchestrated AI modules from its original SKYE AI Agents(1) into a robust turnkey GenAI platform. iSKYE provides businesses with the ability for its users to have personalized and natural dialogue with the AI Agents while injecting process control and management to the interactions.”

Key platform features include:

  • Proprietary, Industry-Specific Design –
    iSKYE leverages several AI modules, industry-specific datasets to fine-tune its model, optimized Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture, and most importantly, to mitigate hallucinations. This novel architecture facilitates injection of business rules in the response generation process to ensure proper procedures, protocols, and adherence to business processes.
  • Small Footprint for Cost-Effective Deployment –
    iSKYE’s small footprint architecture allows for more efficient deployment with lower infrastructure and operational costs. It can run on CPUs, reducing energy consumption while maintaining performance and scalability, making AI more accessible without compromising user experience.
  • Scalable, Adaptable Architecture for Seamless Integration –
    iSKYE integrates with existing workflows and legacy enterprise systems, supporting high-precision, industry-specific applications across sectors like healthcare, finance, and automotive. Its scalable design allows AI solutions to evolve alongside business needs, automating routine tasks to support teams and improve operational efficiency.
  • Fully Customizable AI Agent – With iSKYE’s built-in graphics studio, businesses can design lifelike 3D AI avatars tailored to their exact needs. From appearance, to gestures, to speech tone, every agent feature is configurable to align with brand goals and deliver a personalized customer experience.
  • Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance –
    iSKYE’s closed-loop system ensures HIPAA and SOC2 compliance on U.S.-based cloud servers. The platform supports on-premise deployment and even offline usage, providing businesses assurance on data security and regulatory compliance.

Looking ahead, BEN plans to expand the iSKYE platform with additional industry-specific solutions, white-label offerings, OEM partnerships, and plug-in modules to further enhance its flexibility and functionality. We believe these innovations will help businesses unlock ever greater potential and drive more impactful AI-driven engagement across various sectors.


(1)

SKYE
AI Agents
were developed by
Deep Machine Lab (DMLAB)
, which
was acquired by BEN in 2023.

About Brand Engagement Network (BEN)

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) innovates in AI-powered customer engagement by delivering safe, intelligent, and scalable solutions. Its proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture enable highly personalized interactions supported by customers’ curated data in closed-loop environments. BEN develops AI-driven engagement solutions for the life sciences, automotive, and retail industries, featuring AI-powered avatars for outbound campaigns, inbound customer service, and real-time recommendations. With a global AI research and development team, BEN provides secure cloud-based and on-premises deployments, granting complete control of the technology stack and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type 1 standards. The company holds 21 patents, with 28 pending, demonstrating its commitment to advancing AI-driven consumer engagement. For more information, visit www.beninc.ai.

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