UWM Holdings Corporation Announces Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call

UWM Holdings Corporation Announces Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call

PONTIAC, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:UWMC), the publicly traded indirect parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), #1 overall mortgage lender, wholesale and purchase mortgage lender in the U.S., will announce its second quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

A press release with financial highlights will be available on the company’s investor relations website https://investors.uwm.com in the earnings release section.

UWM will host a conference call for financial analysts and investors on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 10:30 AM ET to review the results and answer questions. Interested parties may register for a toll-free dial-in number by visiting: https://conferencingportals.com/event/ywTxNUZf.

Please dial in at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure a timely connection to the call. Audio webcast, taped replay and transcript will be available on the UWM investor relations website.

About UWM Holdings Corporation and United Wholesale Mortgage

Headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) is the publicly traded indirect parent of United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC (“UWM”). UWM is the nation’s largest home mortgage lender, despite exclusively originating mortgage loans through the wholesale channel. UWM has been the largest wholesale mortgage lender for 8 consecutive years and is also the largest purchase lender in the nation. With a culture of continuous innovation of technology and enhanced client experience, UWM leads the market by building upon its proprietary and exclusively licensed technology platforms, superior service and focused partnership with the independent mortgage broker community. UWM originates primarily conforming and government loans across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit uwm.com or call 800-981-8898. NMLS #3038.

For information regarding UWM, please contact:

Blake Kolo

[email protected]

Nicole Roberts

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Michigan

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Finance Banking Professional Services Residential Building & Real Estate Construction & Property

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BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds Declare Distributions

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds Declare Distributions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced today that BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc., BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (each, a “Fund”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund’s common shares as summarized below. The distributions are payable August 31, 2023 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of August 9, 2023.

 

 

Fund

 

 

Ticker

Monthly

Distribution

Per Share

Change from

Prior Monthly

Distribution

Per Share

 

BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc.

 

DMF

$0.015

 

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc.

 

DSM

$0.018

($0.004)

 

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.

 

LEO

$0.019

($0.004)

This distribution reduction for BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. primarily reflects the lower interest rate environment that has existed in the market for the reinvestment of the proceeds from coupon payments and from called, sold and/or matured securities of securities that are held, or may be held, by the Funds and from the higher cost of borrowings being borne by the Fund.

For BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. the $0.018 per share investment income dividend represents a decrease of $0.004 from the previously declared monthly net investment income dividend of $0.022 per share.

For BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. the $0.019 per share investment income dividend represents a decrease of $0.004 from the previously declared monthly net investment income dividend of $0.023 per share.

Important Information

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management. BNY Mellon Investment Management is one of the world’s largest asset managers, with $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023. Through an investor-first approach, BNY Mellon Investment Management brings to clients the best of both worlds: specialist expertise from seven investment firms offering solutions across every major asset class, backed by the strength, stability, and global presence of BNY Mellon. Additional information on BNY Mellon Investment Management is available on www.bnymellonim.com.

BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $46.9 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of June 30, 2023. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund’s portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

This release is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security.

For Press Inquiries:

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

Sue Watt

(212) 815-3757

For Other Inquiries:

BNY Mellon Securities Corporation

The National Marketing Desk

240 Greenwich Street

New York, New York 10286

1-800-334-6899

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Netcapital Announces Revenue Growth of 55% for Fiscal Year 2023

Netcapital Announces Revenue Growth of 55% for Fiscal Year 2023

Investor conference call to be held tomorrow, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended April 30, 2023.

“Fiscal 2023 marked a year of strong performance, highlighted by revenue growth of 55% and operating income of more than $2 million,” said Martin Kay, CEO of Netcapital Inc. “The value proposition of our business is becoming more evident as we continue to build scale and deliver a superior experience at a lower cost for issuers. We expect to offer secondary trading in private equities later in this year, a liquidity model that we believe will support expansion of both our investor and issuer communities, and generate a potential new revenue stream for Netcapital. As a back-to-back winner of the Fintech Breakthrough Award in 2022 and 2023, our brand is well-recognized for innovation and excellence, and well-positioned for value creation.”

Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights

  • Revenue growth of 55% year-over-year to $8.5 million as compared to $5.5 million in fiscal 2022

  • Operating income of $2.3 million compared to an operating loss of $1.0 million in fiscal year 2022

  • Paid down $1 million in debt, closed two underwritten public offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $6.7 million, and uplisted to Nasdaq in July 2022

For additional disclosure regarding operating results, please refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended April 30, 2023, which has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET tomorrow, July 27, 2023.

Participant access: 844-985-2012 or 973-528-0138

Conference entry code: 398497

For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be made available in the Investors section of the Company’s website.

About Netcapital Inc.

Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The company’s consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies with disruptive technologies. The Netcapital funding portal is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association.

 

NETCAPITAL INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
Assets:

April 30, 2023

April 30, 2022

Cash and cash equivalents

$

569,441

$

473,925

Accounts receivable net

 

1,388,500

 

2,433,900

Related party receivable

 

 

668

Prepaid expenses

 

583,030

 

5,694

Total current assets

 

2,540,971

 

2,914,187

 
Deposits

 

6,300

 

6,300

Notes receivable – related parties

 

202,000

 

202,000

Purchased technology, net

 

15,875,297

 

15,536,704

Investment in affiliate

 

240,080

 

240,080

Equity securities at fair value

 

22,955,445

 

12,861,253

Total assets

$

41,820,093

$

31,760,524

 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Trade

$

578,331

$

536,508

Related party

 

75,204

 

378,077

Accrued expenses

 

285,065

 

229,867

Stock subscription payable

 

10,000

 

33,400

Deferred revenue

 

661

 

2,532

Interest payable

 

98,256

 

222,295

Current taxes payable

 

174,000

 

Deferred tax liability, net

 

1,657,000

 

977,000

Related party debt

 

15,000

 

22,860

Convertible notes payable

 

 

300,000

Secured note payable

 

350,000

 

1,400,000

Current portion of SBA loans

 

1,885,800

 

1,890,727

Loan payable – bank

 

34,324

 

34,324

Total current liabilities

 

5,163,641

 

6,027,590

 
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term SBA loans, less current portion

 

500,000

 

495,073

Total Liabilities

 

5,663,641

 

6,522,663

 
Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value; 900,000,000 shares
authorized, 6,440,777 and 2,934,344 shares issued and outstanding

 

6,441

 

2,934

Shares to be issued

 

183,187

 

244,250

Capital in excess of par value

 

30,500,944

 

22,479,769

Retained earnings

 

5,465,880

 

2,510,908

Total stockholders’ equity

 

36,156,452

 

25,237,861

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

41,820,093

$

31,760,524

NETCAPITAL INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Year Ended

Year Ended

April 30, 2023

April 30, 2022

 
Revenues

$

8,493,985

 

$

5,480,835

 

Costs of services

 

85,038

 

 

110,115

 

Gross profit

 

8,408,947

 

 

5,370,720

 

 
Costs and expenses:
Consulting expense

 

589,349

 

 

892,567

 

Marketing

 

85,482

 

 

95,753

 

Rent

 

75,052

 

 

47,670

 

Payroll and payroll related expenses

 

3,646,490

 

 

3,763,845

 

General and administrative costs

 

1,740,698

 

 

1,602,031

 

Total costs and expenses

 

6,137,071

 

 

6,401,866

 

Operating income (loss)

 

2,271,876

 

 

(1,031,146

)

 
Other income (expense):
Interest expense

 

(93,842

)

 

(126,372

)

Gain on debt conversion

 

224,260

 

 

 

Debt forgiveness

 

 

 

1,904,296

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

(96,407

)

 

 

Other income

 

51,645

 

 

25,007

 

Realized loss on sale of investment

 

(406,060

)

 

 

Unrealized gain on equity securities

 

1,857,500

 

 

3,275,745

 

Total other income (expense)

 

1,537,096

 

 

5,078,676

 

Net income before taxes

 

3,808,972

 

 

4,047,530

 

Income tax expense

 

854,000

 

 

544,000

 

Net income

$

2,954,972

 

$

3,503,530

 

 
Basic earnings per share

$

0.63

 

$

1.31

 

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.63

 

$

1.27

 

 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic

 

4,677,214

 

 

2,666,173

 

Diluted

 

4,677,464

 

 

2,748,480

 

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Investor

800-460-0815

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Massachusetts

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Professional Services Technology Finance Fintech Consulting Internet Banking

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Bel Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Continued Execution Drives Solid Results

WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bel Fuse Inc. (Nasdaq: BELFA and BELFB) today announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights

Net sales of $168.8 million compared to $170.6 million in Q2-22. Non-GAAP adjusted net sales (which exclude raw material expedite fee invoicing) were $163.1 million in Q2-23, up from $161.4 million in Q2-22 
Gross profit margin of 32.9%, up from 26.6% in Q2-22
Net earnings of $27.8 million versus $17.0 million in Q2-22
Adjusted EBITDA of $28.6 million (17.0% of sales), up from $19.1 million (11.2% of sales) in Q2-22
Voluntary paydown of $40.0 million of debt
Divestment of non-core Czech business and closed sale of former headquarters building in Jersey City, New Jersey, resulting in gains of $1.1 million and $3.7 million, respectively

“This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year gross margin improvement, driven by volume growth in key end markets and global discipline on pricing and costs. Excluding the impact of raw material expedite fees, overall sales were slightly higher in Q2-23 as compared to Q2-22. Our focus on margin expansion across the business, product and end market diversity, and capturing opportunistic growth have continued to translate into improved financial performance. We are very pleased to have achieved these results in an otherwise challenging macroeconomic environment,” said Daniel Bernstein, President and CEO.

“Within our Connectivity Solutions segment, commercial aerospace sales grew by 102% over Q2-22 to $15.9 million, a new record high for this end market. Sales into our defense end market were also strong in Q2-23 at $11.7 million, up 22% from Q2-22. Similar to Q1-23, gross margins for this segment benefited from increased volumes, better SKU management and cost savings from strategic initiatives implemented starting in 2022. We expect commercial aerospace and defense to be the primary growth drivers for this segment through the balance of the year.

“Our Power group achieved record sales this quarter of $87.1 million, largely driven by continued easing of the supply chain, allowing us to ship more product. The largest increase in revenue was seen in our front-end power products, which increased by $16.1 million in Q2-23 versus Q2-22. Additionally, eMobility power product sales continued its trend of sequential growth, reaching $8.5 million in Q2-23, an increase of 71% over Q2-22. 

“Our Magnetics segment continued to be affected by our networking end customers as they work through their remaining surplus of inventory in the channel. We believe this segment is showing some early signs of rebounding as we move into Q3. As previously announced, this segment is in the process of a facility consolidation initiative in China and this project remains on schedule, targeted for completion by the end of 2023. This is the largest of four facility consolidations started in 2022, and we anticipate collective annualized cost savings of approximately $5 million to fully take effect by the first quarter of 2024,” concluded Mr. Bernstein.

Farouq Tuweiq, CFO, added “In addition to delivering solid performance during the quarter, we completed several initiatives including divesting our Czech operations, selling our former headquarters building, conducting an executive offsite, and progressing with various plant consolidations. Looking ahead to the third quarter of 2023, we expect to see yet another shift in product mix on the horizon, anticipating a slight rebound in Magnetics taking hold while our Power segment will likely normalize a bit now that many past-due orders have been shipped. Based on information available as of today, our current estimate for the third quarter is GAAP net sales in the range of $157-$165 million. We anticipate gross profit margins to largely hold at second quarter 2023 levels. We believe we are well positioned from both a technological and customer relationship perspective to capture organic growth from the secular tailwinds that are expected to benefit our industry in the near and mid-term,” concluded Mr. Tuweiq.

Non-GAAP financial measures, such as Non-GAAP net earnings, Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, exclude restructuring charges, gains on sales of business and property, and certain litigation costs. Non-GAAP adjusted net sales exclude expedite fee invoicing. Please refer to the financial information included with this press release for reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to Non-GAAP financial measures and our explanation of why we present Non-GAAP financial measures.

Conference Call

Bel has scheduled a conference call for 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 27, 2023 to discuss these results.  To participate in the conference call, investors should dial 877-407-0784, or 201-689-8560 if dialing internationally. The presentation will additionally be broadcast live over the Internet and will be available at https://ir.belfuse.com/events-and-presentations. The webcast will be available via replay for a period of at least 20 days at this same Internet address.  For those unable to access the live call, a telephone replay will be available at 844-512-2921, or 412-317-6671 if dialing internationally, using access code 13739830 after 11:30am ET, also for 20 days.

About Bel

Bel (www.belfuse.com) designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits.  These products are primarily used in the networking, telecommunications, computing, general industrial, high-speed data transmission, military, commercial aerospace, transportation and eMobility industries.  Bel’s portfolio of products also finds application in the automotive, medical, broadcasting and consumer electronics markets.  Bel’s product groups include Magnetic Solutions (integrated connector modules, power transformers, power inductors and discrete components), Power Solutions and Protection (front-end, board-mount and industrial power products, module products and circuit protection), and Connectivity Solutions (expanded beam fiber optic, copper-based, RF and RJ connectors and cable assemblies).  The Company operates facilities around the world.

Company Contact:

Farouq Tuweiq  
Chief Financial Officer  
[email protected]

Investor Contact:

Three Part Advisors
Jean Marie Young, Managing Director or Steven Hooser, Partner
631-418-4339
[email protected]; [email protected]

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, our guidance for the third quarter of 2023, our statements regarding our expectations for 2023, and our statements regarding future events, performance, plans, intentions, beliefs, expectations and estimates, including statements regarding matters such as trends in sales, supply, demand, orders and bookings, growth, costs and anticipated cost savings, margin, products and product mix, and end markets, and statements regarding the Company’s positioning, its strategies, goals, focuses and initiatives, and the expected timing and potential benefits thereof, and statements regarding our expectations and beliefs regarding trends in the Company’s industry and the macroeconomic environment generally. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Bel’s control. Bel’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in our forward-looking statements (including without limitation any of Bel’s projections) due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, the market concerns facing our customers, and risks for the Company’s business in the event of the loss of certain substantial customers; the continuing viability of sectors that rely on our products; the effects of business and economic conditions; the impact of public health crises (such as the governmental, social and economic effects of COVID-19); the effects of rising input costs, and cost changes generally; difficulties associated with integrating previously acquired companies; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, including supply chain constraints or other challenges; difficulties associated with the availability of labor, and the risks of any labor unrest or labor shortages; risks associated with our international operations, including our substantial manufacturing operations in China; risks associated with restructuring programs or other strategic initiatives, including any difficulties in implementation or realization of the expected benefits or cost savings; product development, commercialization or technological difficulties; the regulatory and trade environment; risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; uncertainties associated with legal proceedings; the market’s acceptance of the Company’s new products and competitive responses to those new products; the impact of changes to U.S. legal and regulatory requirements, including tax laws, trade and tariff policies; and the risks detailed in Bel’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and in subsequent reports filed by Bel with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other documents that may be filed by Bel from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the risks and uncertainties impacting our business, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will in fact prove to be correct. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Bel’s views as of the date of this press release. Bel anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. Bel undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Bel’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Non-GAAP measures identified in this press release as well as in the supplementary information to this press release (Non-GAAP adjusted net sales, Non-GAAP net earnings, Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA) are not measures of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  These measures should not be considered a substitute for, and the reader should also consider, income from operations, net earnings, earnings per share and other measures of performance as defined by GAAP as indicators of our performance or profitability. Our Non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to other similarly-titled captions of other companies due to differences in the method of calculation.  We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain unusual or special items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under U.S. GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods.  We may use Non-GAAP financial measures to determine performance-based compensation and management believes that this information may be useful to investors.

Website Information

We routinely post important information for investors on our website, www.belfuse.com, in the “Investor Relations” section. We use our website as a means of disclosing material, otherwise non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Relations section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

[Financial tables follow]

Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2023     2022     2023     2022  
                                 
Net sales   $ 168,777     $ 170,572     $ 341,121     $ 307,290  
Cost of sales     113,240       125,120       231,920       227,879  
Gross profit     55,537       45,452       109,201       79,411  
As a % of net sales     32.9 %     26.6 %     32.0 %     25.8 %
                                 
Research and development costs     6,006       4,661       11,229       9,505  
Selling, general and administrative expenses     25,135       23,965       50,432       44,992  
As a % of net sales     14.9 %     14.0 %     14.8 %     14.6 %
Restructuring charges     709       31       4,215       31  
Gain on sale of property     (3,672 )           (3,672 )      
                                 
Income from operations     27,359       16,795       46,997       24,883  
As a % of net sales     16.2 %     9.8 %     13.8 %     8.1 %
                                 
Gain on sale of business     1,115             1,115        
Interest expense     (908 )     (779 )     (1,890 )     (1,467 )
Other expense, net     (270 )     (1,724 )     (190 )     (2,496 )
Earnings before income taxes     27,296       14,292       46,032       20,920  
                                 
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes     (479 )     (2,746 )     3,685       (1,182 )
Effective tax rate     -1.8 %     -19.2 %     8.0 %     -5.7 %
Net earnings   $ 27,775     $ 17,038     $ 42,347     $ 22,102  
As a % of net sales     16.5 %     10.0 %     12.4 %     7.2 %
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                                
Class A common shares – basic and diluted     2,142       2,144       2,142       2,145  
Class B common shares – basic and diluted     10,634       10,362       10,636       10,368  
                                 
Net earnings per common share:                                
Class A common shares – basic and diluted   $ 2.08     $ 1.30     $ 3.17     $ 1.68  
Class B common shares – basic and diluted   $ 2.19     $ 1.37     $ 3.34     $ 1.78  

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2023 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  
   

Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, unaudited)

    June 30, 2023     December 31, 2022  
Assets                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 65,053     $ 70,266  
Accounts receivable, net     106,913       107,274  
Inventories     157,265       172,465  
Other current assets     25,023       31,403  
Total current assets     354,254       381,408  
Property, plant and equipment, net     38,446       36,833  
Right-of-use assets     22,771       21,551  
Related-party note receivable     1,958        
Equity method investment     11,009        
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net     77,918       79,210  
Other assets     46,063       41,464  
Total assets   $ 552,419     $ 560,466  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 51,754     $ 64,589  
Operating lease liability, current     6,181       5,870  
Other current liabilities     68,939       65,845  
Total current liabilities     126,874       136,304  
Long-term debt     60,000       95,000  
Operating lease liability, long-term     16,623       15,742  
Other liabilities     44,432       51,074  
Total liabilities     247,929       298,120  
Stockholders’ equity     304,490       262,346  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 552,419     $ 560,466  

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2023 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

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Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, unaudited)

    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2023     2022  
                 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net earnings   $ 42,347     $ 22,102  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization     6,571       8,316  
Stock-based compensation     1,851       1,087  
Amortization of deferred financing costs     33       34  
Deferred income taxes     (3,128 )     (2,965 )
Net unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency revaluation     505       (373 )
Gain on sale of property     (3,672 )      
Gain on sale of business     (1,115 )      
Other, net     (1,124 )     90  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable, net     (236 )     (12,704 )
Unbilled receivables     5,018       4,998  
Inventories     13,473       (25,284 )
Accounts payable     (11,544 )     6,323  
Accrued expenses     2,448       4,421  
Other operating assets/liabilities, net     (10,771 )     5,101  
Net cash provided by operating activities     40,656       11,146  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchases of property, plant and equipment     (7,081 )     (3,546 )
Payment for equity method investment     (9,975 )      
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment     5,239       87  
Proceeds from sale of business     5,198        
Net cash used in investing activities     (6,619 )     (3,459 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Dividends paid to common stockholders     (1,658 )     (1,646 )
Repayments under revolving credit line     (40,000 )      
Borrowings under revolving credit line     5,000        
Purchase of treasury stock           (349 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (36,658 )     (1,995 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     (2,592 )     (1,618 )
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     (5,213 )     4,074  
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period     70,266       61,756  
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period   $ 65,053     $ 65,830  
                 
                 
Supplementary information:                
Cash paid during the period for:                
Income taxes, net of refunds received   $ 10,358     $ 4,614  
Interest payments   $ 2,762     $ 1,105  
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations   $ 5,172     $ 5,734  

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2023 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Product Group Highlights
(dollars in thousands, unaudited)

    Sales     Gross Margin  
    Q2-23     Q2-22     % Change     Q2-23     Q2-22     Basis Point
Change
 
Power Solutions and Protection   $ 87,091     $ 71,026       22.6 %     35.7 %     28.2 %     750  
Magnetic Solutions     26,843       53,450       -49.8 %     24.6 %     28.2 %     (360 )
Connectivity Solutions     54,843       46,096       19.0 %     37.4 %     27.6 %     980  
Total   $ 168,777     $ 170,572       -1.1 %     32.9 %     26.6 %     630  

    Sales     Gross Margin  
    YTD June
2023
    YTD June
2022
    % Change     YTD June
2023
    YTD June
2022
    Basis Point
Change
 
Power Solutions and Protection    $ 170,272      $ 129,816       31.2 %     35.7 %     27.7 %     800  
Magnetic Solutions     62,610       87,665       -28.6 %     23.6 %     25.1 %     (150 )
Connectivity Solutions     108,239       89,809       20.5 %     35.9 %     27.1 %     880  
Total    $ 341,121      $ 307,290       11.0 %     32.0 %     25.8 %     620  

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2023 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(2)
(in thousands, unaudited) 

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2023     2022     2023     2022  
                                 
GAAP Net earnings   $ 27,775     $ 17,038     $ 42,347     $ 22,102  
Interest expense     908       779       1,890       1,467  
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes     (479 )     (2,746 )     3,685       (1,182 )
Depreciation and amortization     3,335       4,015       6,571       8,316  
EBITDA   $ 31,539     $ 19,086     $ 54,493     $ 30,703  
% of net sales     18.7 %     11.2 %     16.0 %     10.0 %
                                 
Unusual or special items:                                
Restructuring charges     709       31       4,215       31  
Gain on sale of property     (3,672 )           (3,672 )      
Gain on sale of Czech Republic business     (1,115 )           (1,115 )      
MPS litigation costs     1,160             2,771        
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 28,621     $ 19,117     $ 56,692     $ 30,734  
% of net sales     17.0 %     11.2 %     16.6 %     10.0 %

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2023 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  
(2) In this press release and supplemental information, we have included Non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP net earnings, Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain specified items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods. We may use Non-GAAP financial measures to determine performance-based compensation and management believes that this information may be useful to investors.  

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Bel Fuse Inc.
Supplementary Information
(1)
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures
(2)
(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following tables detail the impact that certain unusual or special items had on the Company’s net earnings per common Class A and Class B basic and diluted shares (“EPS”) and the line items in which these items were included on the consolidated statements of operations.

    Three Months Ended June 30, 2023     Three Months Ended June 30, 2022  
Reconciling Items   Earnings
before
taxes
    Benefit
from
income
taxes
    Net
earnings
    Class
A
EPS(3)
    Class
B
EPS(3)
    Earnings
before
taxes
    Benefit
from
income
taxes
    Net
earnings
    Class
A
EPS(3)
    Class
B
EPS(3)
 
                                                                                 
GAAP measures   $ 27,296     $ (479 )   $ 27,775     $ 2.08     $ 2.19     $ 14,292     $ (2,746 )   $ 17,038     $ 1.30     $ 1.37  
Restructuring charges     709       118       591       0.04       0.05       31       4       27              
Gain on sale of property     (3,672 )     (734 )     (2,938 )     (0.22 )     (0.23 )                              
Gain on sale of Czech Republic business     (1,115 )     (56 )     (1,059 )     (0.08 )     (0.08 )                              
MPS litigation costs     1,160       267       893       0.07       0.07                                
Non-GAAP measures   $ 24,378     $ (884 )   $ 25,262     $ 1.89     $ 1.99     $ 14,323     $ (2,742 )   $ 17,065     $ 1.30     $ 1.38  

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2023     Six Months Ended June 30, 2022  
Reconciling Items   Earnings
before
taxes
    Provision
for
income
taxes
    Net
earnings
    Class
A
EPS(3)
    Class
B
EPS(3)
    Earnings
before
taxes
    Benefit
from
income
taxes
    Net
earnings
    Class
A
EPS(3)
    Class
B
EPS(3)
 
                                                                                 
GAAP measures   $ 46,032     $ 3,685     $ 42,347     $ 3.17     $ 3.34     $ 20,920     $ (1,182 )   $ 22,102     $ 1.68     $ 1.78  
Restructuring charges     4,215       600       3,615       0.27       0.29       31       4       27              
Gain on sale of property     (3,672 )     (734 )     (2,938 )     (0.22 )     (0.23 )                              
Gain on sale of Czech Republic business     (1,115 )     (56 )     (1,059 )     (0.08 )     (0.08 )                              
MPS litigation costs     2,771       637       2,134       0.16       0.17                                
Non-GAAP measures   $ 48,231     $ 4,132     $ 44,099     $ 3.30     $ 3.48     $ 20,951     $ (1,178 )   $ 22,129     $ 1.68     $ 1.79  

(1) The supplementary information included in this press release for 2023 is preliminary and subject to change prior to the filing of our upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(2) In this press release and supplemental information, we have included Non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP net earnings, Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. We present results adjusted to exclude the effects of certain specified items and their related tax impact that would otherwise be included under GAAP, to aid in comparisons with other periods. We may use Non-GAAP financial measures to determine performance-based compensation and management believes that this information may be useful to investors.
(3) Individual amounts of earnings per share may not agree to the total due to rounding.

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Uniti Group Inc. to Present at the TD Cowen 9th Annual Communications Infrastructure Summit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Gunderman, is scheduled to present at the TD Cowen 9th Annual Communications Infrastructure Summit. The presentation is scheduled for 4:25 PM MDT / 6:25 PM EDT on August 8, 2023 in Boulder, CO.

You may access a live webcast of the event on Uniti’s Investor Relations website at investor.uniti.com. The webcast will be available for replay for a limited time following the presentation.

ABOUT UNITI

Uniti, an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of fiber and other wireless solutions for the communications industry. As of March 31, 2023, Uniti owns approximately 137,000 fiber route miles, 8.3 million fiber strand miles, and other communications real estate throughout the United States. Additional information about Uniti can be found on its website at www.uniti.com.

INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS:

Paul Bullington, 251-662-1512
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
[email protected]

Bill DiTullio, 501-850-0872
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
[email protected]



NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (“NCS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NCSM) will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2023 results on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time). NCS will issue its second quarter 2023 earnings release the evening prior to the conference call.

The conference call will be available via a live audio webcast. Participants who wish to ask questions may register for the call here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN. If you wish to join the conference call but do not plan to ask questions, you may join the listen-only webcast here. It is recommended that participants join at least 10 minutes prior to the event start. The replay will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days.. It is recommended that participants join at least 10 minutes prior to the event start. The replay will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website shortly after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately seven days.

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of highly engineered products and support services that facilitate the optimization of oil and natural gas well construction, well completions and field development strategies. NCS provides products and services primarily to exploration and production companies for use in onshore and offshore wells, predominantly wells that have been drilled with horizontal laterals in both unconventional and conventional oil and natural gas formations. NCS’s products and services are utilized in oil and natural gas basins throughout North America and in selected international markets, including Argentina, China, the Middle East and the North Sea. NCS’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NCSM.” Additional information is available on the website, www.ncsmultistage.com.

Contact:
Mike Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
+1 281-453-2222
[email protected]



Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Announces Cash Distribution of $0.05 per Unit

MONACO, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) (NYSE:NMM), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash distribution of $0.05 per unit for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. This distribution represents an annualized distribution of $0.20 per unit.

The cash distribution will be payable on August 11, 2023 to unit holders of record as of August 8, 2023.

About Navios Maritime Partners L.P.

Navios Partners (NYSE: NMM) is an international owner and operator of dry cargo and tanker vessels. For more information, please visit our website at www.navios-mlp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains and will contain forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events, TCE rates and Navios Partners’ expected cash flow generation, future contracted revenues, future distributions and its ability to make distributions going forward, opportunities to reinvest cash accretively in a fleet renewal program or otherwise, potential capital gains, its ability to take advantage of dislocation in the market and Navios Partners’ growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy, including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters and Navios Partners’ ability to refinance its debt on attractive terms, or at all. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by Navios Partners at the time these statements were made. Although Navios Partners believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Navios Partners. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks relating to: global and regional economic and political conditions including global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of the products we ship, the ability and willingness of charterers to fulfill their obligations to us and prevailing charter rates, the economic condition of the markets in which we operate, shipyards performing scrubber installations, construction of newbuilding vessels, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, wars, diseases, pandemics, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists; uncertainty relating to global trade, including prices of seaborne commodities and continuing issues related to seaborne volume and ton miles, our continued ability to enter into long-term time charters, our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, expected demand in the dry and liquid cargo shipping sectors in general and the demand for our drybulk, containerships and tanker vessels in particular, fluctuations in charter rates for drybulk, containerships and tanker vessels, the aging of our fleet and resultant increases in operations costs, the loss of any customer or charter or vessel, the financial condition of our customers, changes in the availability and costs of funding due to conditions in the bank market, capital markets and other factors, fluctuation in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and the impact of the discontinuance of the London Interbank Offered Rate for US Dollars, or LIBOR, after June 30, 2023, increases in costs and expenses, including but not limited to: crew, insurance, provisions, port expenses, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance and general and administrative expenses, the expected cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business, general domestic and international political conditions, competitive factors in the market in which Navios Partners operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in Navios Partners’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 20-Fs and Form 6-Ks. Navios Partners expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Navios Partners’ expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Navios Partners makes no prediction or statement about the performance of its common units.

Contacts
Public & Investor Relations Contact:
Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
+1.212.906.8645
[email protected]

Nicolas Bornozis
Capital Link, Inc.
+1.212.661.7566
[email protected]



TransAct Technologies to Report Second Quarter 2023 Results On August 9, 2023, Host Conference Call and Webcast

TransAct Technologies to Report Second Quarter 2023 Results On August 9, 2023, Host Conference Call and Webcast

HAMDEN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2023 results after the market close on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public.

The conference call number is 888-886-7786; and the conference ID number is 45546995. Please call ten minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. Interested parties may also access the live call on the Internet at www.transact-tech.com (select “Investor Relations” followed by “Events & Presentations”); allow fifteen minutes to register and download and install any necessary software.

Following its completion, an archived version of the webcast will be available for replay at the same location. A replay of the call will also be available starting roughly 2 hours after the call has ended and will continue until Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET. The replay call number is 844-512-2921 with pin 45546995.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated

TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a global leader in developing and selling software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets including food service, casino and gaming, and POS automation. The Company’s solutions are designed from the ground up based on customer requirements and are sold under the BOHA!™, AccuDate™, EPICENTRAL®, Epic® and Ithaca® brands. TransAct has sold over 3.6 million printers, terminals and other hardware devices around the world and is committed to providing world-class service, spare parts, and accessories to support its installed product base. Through the TransAct Services Group, the Company also provides customers with a complete range of supplies and consumable items both online at http://www.transactsupplies.com and through its direct sales team. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information, please visit http://www.transact-tech.com or call (203) 859-6800.

©2023 TRANSACT Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved. TransAct®, BOHA!®, AccuDate®, Epic Edge®, EPICENTRAL®, Ithaca® are Registered Trademarks of TransAct Technologies Incorporated.

Investors:

Ryan Gardella

ICR, Inc.

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Connecticut

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Entertainment Technology Other Technology Software Networks Hardware Casino/Gaming

MEDIA:

ZIVO Commences Sales of its Proprietary Algal Biomass as Human Food

ZIVO Commences Sales of its Proprietary Algal Biomass as Human Food

Signs manufacturing agreement to grow and process algal biomass, enters into distribution agreement for branded DTC sales of ZivolifeTM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zivo Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIVO) (“ZIVO” or the “Company”), a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the development of therapeutic, medicinal and nutritional product candidates derived from proprietary algal cultures, announces the commercialization of its proprietary algal biomass as a food or food ingredient.

ZIVO has engaged an independent distributor, ZWorldwide, Inc., who will launch the product, branded ZivolifeTM, with an initial focus on North America. ZIVO and ZWorldwide are parties to an exclusive commercial agreement that is expected to result in ongoing product sales by ZIVO.

ZIVO also announces the signing of a contract manufacturing agreement with Alimenta Algae SAC (“Alimenta Algae”) to grow and process the algal biomass at facilities previously utilized by ZIVO for development in Peru. Alimenta Algae is the microalgae subsidiary of Grupo Alimenta, a global, multi-generational, family-run agribusiness with headquarters in Lima, Peru.

“ZivolifeTM is the Company’s first revenue-generating product, and its commercial availability and the establishment of a cohesive supply chain marks our entry into the global algae food market. After years of rigorous R&D and product testing, we’re proud to make ZivolifeTM available to consumers who are looking for a sustainable, whole-food product that delivers a wide range of nutrients that contribute to their overall health. We look forward to growing the market for ZivolifeTM, launching more products based on our proprietary algae, and will also continue to aggressively pursue the opportunities we have in the biotech and pharma markets,” said John Payne, CEO and Chairman of ZIVO Bioscience.

The global food and beverage microalgae market is projected to reach $247 million by 2033. The Company’s dried algal powder is a whole-food entrant into this fast-growing and premium segment. The rapid growth in demand for plant-based protein sources is being driven by trends in healthy living, environmental sustainability and ethical considerations. The target market for ZivolifeTM is consumers of microalgae and so-called “green drinks” who would benefit from a whole-food supplement to their diet, as well as conscious consumers who value sustainable products with exceptional nutritional profiles.

“ZWorldwide is delighted to partner with ZIVO Bioscience to bring ZivolifeTM to market for the first time. This is a premium product in the microalgae market as ZivolifeTM is a proprietary algae strain. Consumers are increasingly looking for nutrient-dense whole foods to supplement their diets. With our team’s expertise in DTC sales, e-commerce and brand marketing we are looking forward to helping grow this exciting category in cooperation with ZIVO,” said Greg Consiglio, Chairman of ZWorldwide.

“Alimenta Algae is looking forward to bringing our international agriculture expertise to support the scaleup of ZivolifeTM. Our prior experience with microalgae along with our commitment to food quality and safety will ensure that ZivolifeTM is a high-quality, premium product,” said Vasco Masias, President of Grupo Alimenta and Alimenta Algae, SAC. “Alimenta Algae has worked extensively with microalgaes through its pursuit of sustainable superfoods, and believes this partnership with ZIVO will bring much-needed products to the food market.”

ZivolifeTM is natural, non-GMO and a source of plant-based protein, naturally occurring beta glucan and fiber. ZIVO’s dried microalgae is a source of essential amino acids, polyphenols, iron, potassium and vitamins A, E and B12. ZivolifeTM supports digestive and gut health and helps to support a healthy immune system. It has a mild taste compared with other microalgae and has been tested as shelf stable for up to two years. ZivolifeTM is 100% made from ZIVO’s proprietary microalgae. For more information about ZWorldwide and ZivolifeTM, please visit www.zivo.life.

ZivolifeTM is cultivated at a single-source, sustainable aquaculture facility in the foothills of the Peruvian Andes Mountains using proprietary cultivation processes developed in partnership with ZIVO. The partnership has established quality-control testing at facilities in Ica, Peru, Ft. Myers, Florida and certified third-party laboratories. ZivolifeTM will initially be available in limited quantities as ZIVO scales up production. For more information about Grupo Alimenta, please visit www.alimenta.pe.

The revenue received under the agreements described in this news release is expected to fund ZIVO’s ongoing development of therapeutic and pharmaceutical product candidates. ZIVO Bioscience is currently working to complete its latest coccidiosis treatment study in broiler chickens as part of its efforts to secure a corporate partnership for this application.

About ZIVO Bioscience

ZIVO Bioscience is a research and development company with an intellectual property portfolio comprised of proprietary algal and bacterial strains, biologically active molecules and complexes, production techniques, cultivation techniques and patented or patent pending inventions for applications in human and animal health. Please visit www.zivobioscience.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for any historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although ZIVO believes that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our expectations of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect due to factors largely outside our control, including risks that our strategic partnerships may not facilitate the commercialization or market acceptance of our products; risks that our products may not be ready for commercialization in a timely manner or at all; risks that our products will not perform as expected based on results of our pre-clinical and clinical trials; our ability to raise additional funds; uncertainties inherent in the development process of our products; changes in regulatory requirements or decisions of regulatory authorities; the size and growth potential of the markets for our products; the results of clinical trials, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and ZIVO undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward–looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.

ZIVO Bioscience

Keith Marchiando, Chief Financial Officer

(248) 452-9866 x130

[email protected]

LHA Investor Relations

Tirth T. Patel

(212) 201-6614

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Peru United States South America North America Michigan

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Research Technology Agritech Fitness & Nutrition Biotechnology Health Agriculture Natural Resources Science Food Tech

MEDIA:

Chemours Announces Third Quarter Dividend

Chemours Announces Third Quarter Dividend

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, announced today that the Board of Directors of Chemours declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s common stock for the third quarter of 2023. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2023.

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials providing its customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry-based innovations. We deliver customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and consumer electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Ti-Pure™, Opteon™, Freon™, Teflon™, Viton™, Nafion™, and Krytox™. The company has approximately 6,600 employees and 29 manufacturing sites serving approximately 2,900 customers in approximately 120 countries. Chemours is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to a historical or current fact. The words “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project” and similar expressions, among others, generally identify “forward-looking statements,” which speak only as of the date such statements were made. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the outcome or resolution of any pending or future environmental liabilities, the commencement, outcome or resolution of any regulatory inquiry, investigation or proceeding, the initiation, outcome or settlement of any litigation, changes in environmental regulations in the U.S. or other jurisdictions that affect demand for or adoption of our products, anticipated future operating and financial performance for our segments individually and our company as a whole, business plans, prospects, targets, goals and commitments, capital investments and projects and target capital expenditures, plans for dividends or share repurchases, sufficiency or longevity of intellectual property protection, cost reductions or savings targets, plans to increase profitability and growth, our ability to make acquisitions, integrate acquired businesses or assets into our operations, and achieve anticipated synergies or cost savings, all of which are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that may not be accurate or realized, such as full year guidance relying on models based upon management assumptions regarding future events that are inherently uncertain. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties that are beyond Chemours’ control. Matters outside our control, including general economic conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic, have affected or may affect our business and operations and may or may continue to hinder our ability to provide goods and services to customers, cause disruptions in our supply chains such as through strikes, labor disruptions or other events, adversely affect our business partners, significantly reduce the demand for our products, adversely affect the health and welfare of our personnel or cause other unpredictable events. Additionally, there may be other risks and uncertainties that Chemours is unable to identify at this time or that Chemours does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Chemours assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law.

INVESTORS

Brandon Ontjes

VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Investor Relations

+1.302.773.3300

[email protected]

Kurt Bonner

Manager, Investor Relations

+1.302.773.0026

[email protected]

NEWS MEDIA

Thomas Sueta

Director, Corporate Communications

+1.302.773.3903

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Delaware United States North America

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