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Grab Holdings: A Massive Opportunity Hiding In Plain Sight stocknewsapi
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Micron Stock Gets a New Fan. The Memory-Chip Boom Can Last This Long. stocknewsapi
MU
Micron stock has surged on demand for memory chips for use in AI hardware and there's reason to believe it will last, William Blair analysts say.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - RIO TINTO PLC & RIO TINTO LIMITED - Ordinary Shares stocknewsapi
RIO
January 22, 2026 06:29 ET  | Source: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.KEY INFORMATION   (a)Full name of discloser:Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3. (b)Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.  (c)Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeRio Tinto PLC and Rio Tinto Ltd (d)If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)Date position held/dealing undertaken:
For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure21 January 2026 (f)In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”YES
Glencore PLC   2.POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE   If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a)Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)   Class of relevant security:Rio Tinto plc 10p ordinary (GB0007188757)  InterestsShort Positions  Number%Number% (1)Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:4,619,7210.37 %   (2)Cash-settled derivatives:     (3)Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:      Total4,619,721 *0.37 %   * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 280,951 shares that are included in the total above.   All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

     Class of relevant security:Rio Tinto Limited ordinary (AU000000RIO1)  InterestsShort Positions  Number%Number% (1)Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:6,769,7721.82 %   (2)Cash-settled derivatives:     (3)Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:      Total6,769,772 *1.82 %   * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 69,739 shares that are included in the total above.   All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

     (b)Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)   Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:    3.DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE   Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

 (a)Purchases and sales   Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit Rio Tinto plc 10p ordinary (GB0007188757)Sale96365.5124 GBP Rio Tinto plc ADR (US7672041008)Purchase20888.8400 USD There was a Transfer In of 1,133 shares of Rio Tinto plc 10p ordinaryThere was a Transfer In of 315 shares of Rio Tinto Limited ordinary

 (b)Cash-settled derivative transactions   Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. CFDNature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit         (c)Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i)Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit          (ii)Exercise   Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit         (d)Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)        Class of relevant securityNature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)        4.OTHER INFORMATION   (a)Indemnity and other dealing arrangements   Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None   (b)Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives   Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None   (c)Attachments   Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO   Date of disclosure22 January 2026 Contact nameThomas Hone Telephone number+44 20 3033 3419    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
2026-01-22 11:49 1d ago
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Greenoaks Takes Legal Action to Stop Korea's Discrimination Against Coupang and Other U.S. Companies stocknewsapi
CPNG
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Leading U.S. investment firms notify Korea of intent to file arbitration claims and request a U.S. government investigation to restore fair competition for U.S. companies in Korea

Actions follow Korean Government's unprecedented assault on U.S. company Coupang

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenoaks, along with Altimeter (the “U.S. Investors”), today filed two distinct actions to defend U.S. businesses and investors from discriminatory acts and unfair trade practices by the Government of the Republic of Korea (the “ROK Government”).

The actions follow sustained ROK Government interference in the Korean business operations of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), a U.S.-founded and headquartered technology company whose publicly traded stock is widely held by U.S. pension funds and other American shareholders. The ROK Government’s actions against Coupang appear designed to target, disable, and destroy an innovative American competitor to the apparent benefit of domestic and Chinese companies in the Korean market.

In response, the U.S. Investors have served formal notice of their intent to file arbitration claims against the ROK Government under the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (“KORUS”), which protects U.S. investors and companies against discriminatory acts and unfair trade practices.

Separately, the U.S. Investors have petitioned the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate the ROK Government’s unreasonable and discriminatory conduct under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and impose appropriate trade remedies.

The Notice of Intent under KORUS and the full Petition under Section 301 of the Trade Act are attached for download.

As detailed in these documents, the U.S. investors’ actions follow:

A multi-year pattern of selective government enforcement and escalating regulatory pressure singling out Coupang, marked by extraordinary investigations, audits, and on-site inspections that appear to far exceed the regulatory scrutiny imposed on domestic Korean and Chinese competitors. As Coupang took increasing market share from Korean and Chinese competitors, enforcement actions across the Korea Fair Trade Commission, National Tax Service, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Financial Supervisory Service, and others increased, resulting in hundreds of audits, inspections, and raids and more penalties against Coupang than any other company in Korean history. False and defamatory claims by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (“DPK”) administration about Coupang’s limited and contained 2025 data incident. Following a data breach by a China-based threat actor, the threat actor downloaded and retained data from only approximately 3,000 accounts which did not include financial information, government ID numbers, or login credentials. Yet senior DPK officials ignored that evidence and falsely framed the incident as involving tens of millions of “victims” and even suggested it implicated home-entry passcodes, in an apparent attempt to inflame Korean public opinion and provide cover for efforts to eliminate Coupang and benefit domestic and Chinese competitors. A disproportionate and whole-of-government escalation. In the weeks following disclosure of the data incident, the DPK administration mounted a sweeping, multiagency campaign against Coupang. More than a dozen government bodies were mobilized over several weeks, including law enforcement, tax, labor, financial, media, customs, land use, and national intelligence agencies, many with no role in data or cybersecurity matters. Among many other actions, authorities conducted repeated raids, blocked commercial agreements unrelated to the data breach, pressured the national pension to divest its Coupang holdings, and marshaled overwhelming resources, including hundreds of officials, to launch an administrative assault on the company, including a 150-member National Tax Service task force and an 86-member police task force focused solely on investigating the company. Open threats to destroy the company through enforcement. Senior DPK officials have publicly called for penalties and sanctions explicitly designed to force Coupang out of business, including statements advocating fines large enough to cause the company’s collapse. Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged regulators to approach enforcement against Coupang for the data breach “with the same determination used to wipe out mafias,” and officials repeatedly raised the possibility of bankrupting the company, revoking its licenses, imposing the largest fine in Korean history against it, and forcing it to divest its affiliates. Criminal referrals for company executives who are U.S. nationals. The DPK administration has also referred several Coupang executives for criminal prosecution, including the company’s Chairman Bom Kim and Chief Administrative Officer Harold Rogers, who are both U.S. nationals. Billions of dollars in lost market capitalization as a result of the DPK administration's targeted and hostile interference following the data incident. These losses have been borne directly by U.S. shareholders – including individual investors and institutional funds holding the retirement savings of millions of American workers. “When a close ally penalizes a U.S. company for its success, it compromises a vital partnership and opens the door to competitors that don’t play by the rules,” said Neil Mehta, Founder and Managing Partner of Greenoaks. “That is bad for U.S. investors, bad for Korean consumers and workers, and bad for the U.S.-Korea relationship. Trade agreements are only as strong as our willingness to stand up for them, and we are acting today to ensure that international competition is governed by rules, not the whims of politicians.”

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Surf Air Mobility Builds Foundation for Advanced Air Mobility by Investing in Mokulele Airlines' Hawaii Operations stocknewsapi
SRFM
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (the “Company”, “Surf Air Mobility”) today provided an operational update on its Mokulele Airlines (“Mokulele”) scheduled airline business, highlighting its Hawaii network as a core strategic asset and reaffirming the Company's commitment to continued investment across the network. Mokulele operates the largest airline network in Hawaii by airports served and has the most scheduled departures among commuter airlines in Hawaii, op.
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Atlantic Union Bankshares Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results stocknewsapi
AUB
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (the “Company” or “Atlantic Union”) (NYSE: AUB) reported net income available to common shareholders of $109.0 million and both basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.77, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders(1) of $138.4 million and adjusted diluted operating earnings per common share(1) of $0.97 for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Net income available to common shareholders was $261.8 million and both basic and diluted earnings per common share were $2.03 for the year ended December 31, 2025. Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders(1) were $444.8 million and adjusted diluted operating earnings per common share(1) were $3.44 for the year ended December 31, 2025.

“Atlantic Union had a strong fourth quarter, reflecting disciplined execution and a successful integration of the Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. acquisition,” said John C. Asbury, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Union. “We believe that the adjusted operating results for the quarter showcase the organization’s earnings capacity. While merger-related charges continued to affect this quarter’s results, the underlying operating performance supports our continued confidence in achieving the strategic goals associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition—namely, the targets for adjusted operating return on assets, return on tangible common equity, and efficiency ratio.

“Atlantic Union is a story of transformation from a Virginia community bank to the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic, with operations in Virginia, Maryland, and a growing presence in North Carolina. Operating under the mantra of soundness, profitability, and growth – in that order of priority – Atlantic Union remains committed to generating sustainable, profitable growth and building long-term value for our shareholders.”

NET INTEREST INCOME

For the fourth quarter of 2025, net interest income was $330.2 million, an increase of $11.0 million from $319.2 million in the third quarter of 2025. Net interest income - fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”)(1) was $334.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $11.2 million from $323.6 million in the third quarter of 2025. The increases from the prior quarter in both net interest income and net interest income (FTE)(1) are due primarily to a decrease in interest expense resulting from lower deposit costs, reflecting the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering the Federal Funds rates by 75 basis points from September 2025 through December 2025, as well as increases in investment income and income on loans held for investment (“LHFI”), primarily driven by increases in accretion income due to the acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (the “Sandy Spring acquisition”) and loan fees. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in other earning asset interest income, primarily driven by lower average cash and cash equivalent balances in the fourth quarter.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company’s net interest margin and net interest margin (FTE)(1) increased 13 basis points from the prior quarter to 3.90% and 3.96%, respectively, primarily due to lower cost of funds, partially offset by a decrease in earning asset yields. Cost of funds decreased 14 basis points from the prior quarter to 2.03% for the fourth quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower deposit costs. Earning asset yields for the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased 1 basis point to 5.99%, compared to the third quarter of 2025, due primarily to lower investment and other earning asset yields, partially offset by higher loan yields.

The Company’s net interest margin (FTE)(1) includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $45.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared to $41.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The impact of accretion and amortization for the periods presented are reflected in the following table (dollars in thousands):

Loan

Deposit

Borrowings

Accretion

Accretion

Amortization

Total

For the quarter ended September 30, 2025

$

43,949

$

1,237

$

(3,266

)

$

41,920

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025

48,363

762

(3,178

)

45,947

ASSET QUALITY

Overview

At December 31, 2025, nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) as a percentage of total LHFI was 0.42%, a decrease of 7 basis points from the prior quarter and included nonaccrual loans of $115.1 million. The decrease in NPAs as a percentage of LHFI was primarily due to lower levels of new nonperforming loans during the quarter as compared to the third quarter of 2025, and continued progress resolving existing NPAs during the quarter. Accruing past due loans as a percentage of total LHFI totaled 41 basis points at December 31, 2025, an increase of 14 basis points from September 30, 2025, and an increase of 10 basis points from December 31, 2024. Net charge-offs were 0.01% of total average LHFI (annualized) for the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of 55 basis points compared to September 30, 2025 and a decrease of 2 basis points compared to December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) totaled $321.3 million at December 31, 2025, a $1.3 million increase from the prior quarter.

Nonperforming Assets

The following table shows a summary of NPA balances at the quarters ended (dollars in thousands):

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

2025

2025

2025

2025

2024

Nonaccrual loans

$

115,051

$

131,240

$

162,615

$

69,015

$

57,969

Foreclosed properties

1,826

2,001

774

404

404

Total nonperforming assets

$

116,877

$

133,241

$

163,389

$

69,419

$

58,373

The following table shows the activity in nonaccrual loans for the quarters ended (dollars in thousands):

December 31,

September 30,

June 30,

March 31,

December 31,

2025

2025

2025

2025

2024

Beginning Balance

$

131,240

$

162,615

$

69,015

$

57,969

$

36,847

Net customer payments and other activity (1)

(21,667

)

(17,947

)

(4,595

)

(898

)

(11,491

)

Additions (1)

7,816

25,333

98,975

13,197

34,446

Charge-offs

(2,307

)

(37,410

)

(780

)

(1,253

)

(1,231

)

Loans returning to accruing status

(31

)

(77

)





(602

)

Transfers to foreclosed property



(1,274

)







Ending Balance

$

115,051

$

131,240

$

162,615

$

69,015

$

57,969

Past Due Loans

At December 31, 2025, past due loans still accruing interest totaled $113.0 million or 0.41% of total LHFI, compared to $74.2 million or 0.27% of total LHFI at September 30, 2025, and $57.7 million or 0.31% of total LHFI at December 31, 2024. The increase in past due loans from the prior quarter were primarily driven by increases within LHFI 30-59 days past due and LHFI 90 days or more past due and still accruing, partially offset by decreases in LHFI 60-89 days past due.

Allowance for Credit Losses

At December 31, 2025, the ACL was $321.3 million, an increase of $1.3 million from the prior quarter, comprised of an allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) of $295.1 million and a reserve for unfunded commitments (“RUC”) of $26.2 million. This increase in the ACL was primarily driven by loan growth in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The ACL as a percentage of total LHFI was 1.16% at December 31, 2025, compared to 1.17% at September 30, 2025. The ALLL as a percentage of total LHFI was 1.06% at December 31, 2025, compared to 1.07% at September 30, 2025.

Net Charge-offs

Net charge-offs were $0.9 million or 0.01% of total average LHFI on an annualized basis for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $38.6 million or 0.56% (annualized) for the third quarter of 2025, and $1.4 million or 0.03% (annualized) for the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease in net charge-offs as compared to the third quarter of 2025 was due to the charge-off of two individually assessed commercial and industrial loans in the third quarter of 2025 that had been partially reserved for in prior quarters.

Provision for Credit Losses

For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $2.2 million, compared to $16.2 million in the prior quarter, and $17.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The provision for credit losses decreased compared to the prior quarter primarily due to a decrease in net charge-offs in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the prior quarter included the charge-off of two individually assessed commercial and industrial loans that had been partially reserved for in prior quarters. The provision for credit losses decreased as compared to the prior year primarily because a $13.1 million specific reserve was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024 on an impaired commercial and industrial loan.

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income increased $5.2 million to $57.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 from $51.8 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $4.8 million pre-tax loss in the prior quarter related to the final settlement of the sale of approximately $2.0 billion of performing commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans executed at the end of the second quarter of 2025 as part of the Sandy Spring acquisition.

Adjusted operating noninterest income(1), which excludes the pre-tax loss on the CRE loan sale ($4.8 million in the third quarter), pre-tax gain on sale of our equity interest in Cary Street Partners (“CSP”) ($457,000 in the fourth quarter), and pre-tax gains on sale of securities ($2,000 in the fourth quarter and $4,000 in the third quarter), totaled $56.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, which was relatively consistent with $56.6 million in the prior quarter. Compared to the prior quarter, service charges on deposit accounts decreased $1.1 million, other operating income decreased $807,000, primarily due to a decrease in equity method investment income, and mortgage banking income decreased $727,000 due to a seasonal decrease in mortgage loan origination volumes, offset by higher loan-related interest rate swap fees of $2.5 million due to an increase in transaction volumes and by increased fiduciary and asset management fees of $1.3 million, primarily due to an increase in estate fees, personal trust income, and investment advisory fees.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense increased $4.8 million to $243.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 from $238.4 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $3.8 million increase in merger-related costs, primarily related to the core systems conversion and lease termination costs associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition.

Adjusted operating noninterest expense(1), which excludes merger-related costs ($38.6 million in the fourth quarter and $34.8 million in the third quarter) and amortization of intangible assets ($17.7 million in the fourth quarter and $18.1 million in the third quarter) increased $1.4 million to $186.9 million, compared to $185.5 million in the prior quarter. This increase was primarily due to a $2.4 million increase in other expenses, primarily due to an increase in non-credit-related losses on customer transactions, and a $1.7 million increase in marketing and advertising expenses. These increases were partially offset by a $1.4 million decrease in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") assessment premiums and other insurance due to a lower assessment in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a $1.2 million decline in furniture and equipment expenses, primarily driven by lower software amortization expense related to the integration of Sandy Spring.

INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 21.0% and 19.0%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate reflects the impact of the Sandy Spring acquisition, which expanded the Company’s state income tax footprint.

The effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was 18.8% and 19.5%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate reflects the impact of a $7.7 million income tax benefit related to the Company re-evaluating its state net deferred tax assets as a result of the Sandy Spring acquisition, partially offset by an increase in state tax expense due to the Company’s expanding state income tax footprint.

BALANCE SHEET

At December 31, 2025, total assets were $37.6 billion, an increase of $513.0 million or approximately 5.5% (annualized) from September 30, 2025, and an increase of $13.0 billion or approximately 52.9% from December 31, 2024. Total assets increased from the prior quarter primarily due to increases in LHFI and cash and cash equivalents. The increase in total assets from the same period in the prior year was primarily driven by the Sandy Spring acquisition.

Preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition totaled $519.2 million at December 31, 2025, which was calculated based on the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, inclusive of subsequent measurement period adjustments, and is subject to change if the Company obtains additional information and evidence within the one-year measurement period. The Company recorded measurement period adjustments in the third and fourth quarters of 2025 related to the Sandy Spring acquisition, primarily related to other liabilities, fair values of certain loans, and other assets, which resulted in a $22.4 million increase in preliminary goodwill associated with the Sandy Spring acquisition compared to April 1, 2025.

At December 31, 2025, LHFI totaled $27.8 billion, an increase of $435.0 million or 6.3% (annualized) from September 30, 2025, and an increase of $9.3 billion or 50.5% from December 31, 2024. LHFI increased from the prior quarter primarily due to increases in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and multifamily real estate loan portfolios, partially offset by decreases in the construction and land development loan portfolio. The increase from the same period in the prior year was primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition, as well as organic loan growth.

At December 31, 2025, total investments were $5.3 billion, a decrease of $41.9 million or 3.1% (annualized) from September 30, 2025, and an increase of $1.9 billion or 57.3% from December 31, 2024. The decrease compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to principal repayments and maturities of available for sale (“AFS”) securities, and the increase compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to the Sandy Spring acquisition. AFS securities totaled $4.2 billion at December 31, 2025, $4.3 billion at September 30, 2025, and $2.4 billion at December 31, 2024. Total net unrealized losses on the AFS securities portfolio were $295.7 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $327.6 million at September 30, 2025, and $402.6 million at December 31, 2024. HTM securities are carried at cost and totaled $884.2 million at December 31, 2025, $883.8 million at September 30, 2025, and $803.9 million at December 31, 2024 and had net unrealized losses of $27.4 million at December 31, 2025, $35.7 million at September 30, 2025, and $44.5 million at December 31, 2024.

At December 31, 2025, total deposits were $30.5 billion, a decrease of $193.7 million or 2.5% (annualized) from the prior quarter. Total deposits at December 31, 2025 increased $10.1 billion or 49.4% from December 31, 2024. The decrease in deposit balances from the prior quarter are due to decreases of $260.0 million in demand deposits, largely driven by typical seasonal patterns, and $14.5 million in interest-bearing customer deposits due to decreases in high-cost non-relationship deposits from the Sandy Spring portfolio, partially offset by an increase of $80.8 million in brokered deposits. The increase from the same period in the prior year is primarily due to the addition of the Sandy Spring acquired deposits.

At December 31, 2025, total borrowings were $1.5 billion, an increase of $637.0 million from September 30, 2025, and an increase of $962.7 million from December 31, 2024. The increase in borrowings from the prior quarter was primarily due to increases in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances for loan fundings and deposit cash flows, while the increase from the same period in the prior year was primarily due to increases in FHLB advances and additional borrowings in connection with the Sandy Spring acquisition used for general funding and capital purposes.

The following table shows the Company’s capital ratios at the quarters ended:

12/31/2025

9/30/2025

12/31/2024

Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (2)

10.10

%

9.92

%

9.96

%

Tier 1 capital ratio (2)

10.64

%

10.46

%

10.76

%

Total capital ratio (2)

13.90

%

13.81

%

13.61

%

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets) (2)

9.10

%

8.92

%

9.29

%

Common equity to total assets

12.88

%

12.81

%

12.11

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)

7.85

%

7.69

%

7.21

%

_______________________

(1)

These are financial measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the “Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP)” section of the Key Financial Results.

(2)

All ratios at December 31, 2025 are estimates and subject to change pending the Company’s filing of its FR Y9-C. All other periods are presented as filed.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company declared and paid a quarterly dividend on the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock of $171.88 per share (equivalent to $0.43 per outstanding depositary share), consistent with the third quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company also declared and paid cash dividends of $0.37 per common share, a $0.03 increase or 8.8% from both the third quarter of 2025 and fourth quarter of 2024.

ABOUT ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) is the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank. Atlantic Union Bank has branches and ATMs located in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington D.C. Certain non-bank financial services affiliates of Atlantic Union Bank include: Atlantic Union Equipment Finance, Inc., which provides equipment financing; Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC, which provides brokerage services; and Union Insurance Group, LLC, which offers various lines of insurance products.

FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast for investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 22, 2026, during which management will review our financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and provide an update on our recent activities.

The listen-only webcast and the accompanying slides can be accessed at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/gn6f9s2g.

For analysts who wish to participate in the conference call, please register at the following URL: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIed6373a327fa40d5a345305dcc567554. To participate in the conference call, you must use the link to receive an audio dial-in number and an Access PIN.

A replay of the webcast, and the accompanying slides, will be available on the Company’s website for 90 days at: https://investors.atlanticunionbank.com/.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In reporting the results as of and for the period ended December 31, 2025, we have provided supplemental performance measures determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to GAAP, which we use to prepare our financial statements, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures of other companies. We use the non-GAAP financial measures discussed herein in our analysis of our performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional understanding of our ongoing operations, enhance the comparability of our results of operations with prior periods and show the effects of significant gains and charges in the periods presented without the impact of items or events that may obscure trends in our underlying performance. For a reconciliation of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures and additional information about these non-GAAP financial measures, see “Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP)” in the tables within the section “Key Financial Results.”

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release and statements by our management may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include, without limitation, statements made in Mr. Asbury’s quotations, statements regarding the acquisition of Sandy Spring, including expectations with regard to the benefits of the Sandy Spring acquisition; statements regarding our expectations with regard to the benefits of the American National acquisition; statements regarding our future ability to recognize the benefits of certain tax assets; statements regarding our business, financial and operating results, including our deposit base and funding; the impact of changes in economic conditions, anticipated changes in the interest rate environment and the related impacts on our net interest margin, changes in economic, fiscal or trade policy and the potential impacts on our business, loan demand and economic conditions in our markets and nationally; management’s beliefs regarding our liquidity, capital resources, asset quality, CRE loan portfolio and our customer relationships; and statements that include other projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “view,” “opportunity,” “seek to,” “potential,” “continue,” “confidence,” or words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company and our management about future events. Although we believe that our expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our existing knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual future results, performance, or achievements of, or trends affecting, us will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance, achievements or trends expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results, performance, achievements or trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of or changes in:

market interest rates and their related impacts on macroeconomic conditions, customer and client behavior, our funding costs and our loan and securities portfolios; economic conditions, including inflation and recessionary conditions and their related impacts on economic growth and customer and client behavior; U.S. and global trade policies and tensions, including change in, or the imposition of, tariffs and/or trade barriers and the economic impacts, volatility and uncertainty resulting therefrom, and geopolitical instability; volatility in the financial services sector, including failures or rumors of failures of other depository institutions, along with actions taken by governmental agencies to address such turmoil, and the effects on the ability of depository institutions, including us, to attract and retain depositors and to borrow or raise capital; legislative or regulatory changes and requirements, including changes in federal, state or local tax laws and changes impacting the rulemaking, supervision, examination and enforcement priorities of the federal banking agencies; the sufficiency of liquidity and changes in our capital position; general economic and financial market conditions, in the United States generally and particularly in the markets in which we operate and which our loans are concentrated, including the effects of declines in real estate values, an increase in unemployment levels, U.S. fiscal debt, budget, and tax matters, U.S. government shutdowns, and slowdowns in economic growth; the impact of purchase accounting with respect to the Sandy Spring acquisition, or any change in the assumptions used regarding the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to determine the fair value and credit marks; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of our acquisition activity, including our acquisitions of Sandy Spring and American National, including anticipated cost savings and strategic gains, are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the strength of the economy, competitive factors in the areas where we do business, or as a result of other unexpected factors or events; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from our acquisitions of Sandy Spring and American National; our ability to identify, recruit and retain key employees; monetary, fiscal and regulatory policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve; the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios and changes in these portfolios; demand for loan products and financial services in our market areas; our ability to manage our growth or implement our growth strategy; the effectiveness of expense reduction plans; the introduction of new lines of business or new products and services; real estate values in our lending area; changes in accounting principles, standards, rules, and interpretations, and the related impact on our financial statements; an insufficient ACL or volatility in the ACL resulting from the CECL methodology, either alone or as that may be affected by changing economic conditions, credit concentrations, inflation, changing interest rates, or other factors; concentrations of loans secured by real estate, particularly CRE; the effectiveness of our credit processes and management of our credit risk; our ability to compete in the market for financial services and increased competition from fintech companies; technological risks and developments, and cyber threats, attacks, or events; operational, technological, cultural, regulatory, legal, credit, and other risks associated with the exploration, consummation and integration of potential future acquisitions, whether involving stock or cash consideration; the potential adverse effects of unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related disasters, terrorist acts, geopolitical conflicts or public health events (such as pandemics), and of governmental and societal responses thereto; these potential adverse effects may include, without limitation, adverse effects on the ability of our borrowers to satisfy their obligations to us, on the value of collateral securing loans, on the demand for our loans or our other products and services, on supply chains and methods used to distribute products and services, on incidents of cyberattack and fraud, on our liquidity or capital positions, on risks posed by reliance on third-party service providers, on other aspects of our business operations and on financial markets and economic growth; performance by our counterparties or vendors; deposit flows; the availability of financing and the terms thereof; the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities; actual or potential claims, damages, and fines related to litigation or government actions, which may result in, among other things, additional costs, fines, penalties, restrictions on our business activities, reputational harm, or other adverse consequences; any event or development that would cause us to conclude that there was an impairment of any asset, including intangible assets, such as goodwill; and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Please also refer to such other factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and related disclosures in other filings, which have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All risk factors and uncertainties described herein and therein should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and all the forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein and therein. The actual results or developments anticipated may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, they may not have the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or our businesses or operations. Readers are cautioned not to rely too heavily on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update, revise or clarify any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

As of & For Year Ended

12/31/25

9/30/25

12/31/24

12/31/25

12/31/24

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Results of Operations

Interest and dividend income

$

501,842

$

503,437

$

319,204

$

1,821,487

$

1,227,535

Interest expense

171,674

184,227

135,956

666,574

528,996

Net interest income

330,168

319,210

183,248

1,154,913

698,539

Provision for credit losses

2,211

16,233

17,496

141,788

50,089

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

327,957

302,977

165,752

1,013,125

648,450

Noninterest income

57,000

51,751

35,227

219,436

118,878

Noninterest expenses

243,243

238,446

129,675

895,570

507,534

Income before income taxes

141,714

116,282

71,304

336,991

259,794

Income tax expense

29,748

24,142

13,519

63,276

50,663

Net income

111,966

92,140

57,785

273,715

209,131

Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

11,868

11,868

Net income available to common shareholders

$

108,999

$

89,173

$

54,818

$

261,847

$

197,263

Interest earned on earning assets (FTE) (1)

$

506,463

$

507,856

$

322,995

$

1,838,648

$

1,242,761

Net interest income (FTE) (1)

334,789

323,629

187,039

1,172,074

713,765

Total revenue (FTE) (1)

391,789

375,380

222,266

1,391,510

832,643

Pre-tax pre-provision adjusted operating earnings (7)

182,092

172,128

95,796

610,466

357,234

Key Ratios

Earnings per common share, diluted

$

0.77

$

0.63

$

0.60

$

2.03

$

2.24

Return on average assets (ROA)

1.19

%

0.98

%

0.92

%

0.80

%

0.88

%

Return on average equity (ROE)

8.97

%

7.51

%

7.23

%

6.16

%

7.04

%

Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) (2) (3)

17.85

%

15.51

%

13.77

%

12.82

%

13.35

%

Efficiency ratio

62.83

%

64.28

%

59.35

%

65.16

%

62.09

%

Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)

62.09

%

63.52

%

58.34

%

64.36

%

60.95

%

Net interest margin

3.90

%

3.77

%

3.26

%

3.74

%

3.27

%

Net interest margin (FTE) (1)

3.96

%

3.83

%

3.33

%

3.80

%

3.34

%

Yields on earning assets (FTE) (1)

5.99

%

6.00

%

5.74

%

5.95

%

5.82

%

Cost of interest-bearing liabilities

2.74

%

2.93

%

3.20

%

2.90

%

3.29

%

Cost of deposits

2.03

%

2.18

%

2.48

%

2.16

%

2.48

%

Cost of funds

2.03

%

2.17

%

2.41

%

2.15

%

2.48

%

Operating Measures (4)

Adjusted operating earnings

$

141,366

$

122,693

$

64,364

$

456,710

$

264,694

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders

138,399

119,726

61,397

444,842

252,826

Adjusted operating earnings per common share, diluted

$

0.97

$

0.84

$

0.67

$

3.44

$

2.88

Adjusted operating ROA

1.50

%

1.30

%

1.03

%

1.33

%

1.11

%

Adjusted operating ROE

11.33

%

10.00

%

8.06

%

10.27

%

8.91

%

Adjusted operating ROTCE (2) (3)

22.12

%

20.09

%

15.30

%

20.41

%

16.85

%

Adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)(6)

47.77

%

48.79

%

52.67

%

49.68

%

53.31

%

Per Share Data

Earnings per common share, basic

$

0.77

$

0.63

$

0.61

$

2.03

$

2.29

Earnings per common share, diluted

0.77

0.63

0.60

2.03

2.24

Cash dividends paid per common share

0.37

0.34

0.34

1.39

1.30

Market value per share

35.30

35.29

37.88

35.30

37.88

Book value per common share(8)

34.14

33.52

33.40

34.14

33.40

Tangible book value per common share (2)(8)

19.69

18.99

18.83

19.69

18.83

Price to earnings ratio, diluted

11.60

14.16

15.90

17.41

16.88

Price to book value per common share ratio (8)

1.03

1.05

1.13

1.03

1.13

Price to tangible book value per common share ratio (2)(8)

1.79

1.86

2.01

1.79

2.01

Unvested shares of restricted stock awards(8)

857,866

885,686

658,001

857,866

658,001

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

141,758,460

141,728,909

89,774,079

128,777,445

86,149,978

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

142,118,797

141,986,217

91,533,273

129,161,421

87,909,237

Common shares outstanding at end of period

141,776,886

141,732,071

89,770,231

141,776,886

89,770,231

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

As of & For Year Ended

12/31/25

9/30/25

12/31/24

12/31/25

12/31/24

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Capital Ratios

Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (5)

10.10

%

9.92

%

9.96

%

10.10

%

9.96

%

Tier 1 capital ratio (5)

10.64

%

10.46

%

10.76

%

10.64

%

10.76

%

Total capital ratio (5)

13.90

%

13.81

%

13.61

%

13.90

%

13.61

%

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets) (5)

9.10

%

8.92

%

9.29

%

9.10

%

9.29

%

Common equity to total assets

12.88

%

12.81

%

12.11

%

12.88

%

12.11

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (2)

7.85

%

7.69

%

7.21

%

7.85

%

7.21

%

Financial Condition

Assets

$

37,585,754

$

37,072,733

$

24,585,323

$

37,585,754

$

24,585,323

LHFI (net of deferred fees and costs)

27,796,167

27,361,173

18,470,621

27,796,167

18,470,621

Securities

5,268,717

5,310,629

3,348,971

5,268,717

3,348,971

Earning Assets

33,818,712

33,151,873

21,989,690

33,818,712

21,989,690

Goodwill

1,733,287

1,726,386

1,214,053

1,733,287

1,214,053

Amortizable intangibles, net

315,544

333,236

84,563

315,544

84,563

Deposits

30,471,636

30,665,324

20,397,619

30,471,636

20,397,619

Borrowings

1,497,292

860,312

534,578

1,497,292

534,578

Stockholders' equity

5,006,398

4,917,058

3,142,879

5,006,398

3,142,879

Tangible common equity (2)

2,791,210

2,691,079

1,677,906

2,791,210

1,677,906

Loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs

Construction and land development

$

1,666,381

$

2,163,182

$

1,731,108

$

1,666,381

$

1,731,108

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

4,305,796

4,335,919

2,370,119

4,305,796

2,370,119

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

7,178,515

6,805,302

4,935,590

7,178,515

4,935,590

Multifamily real estate

2,418,250

2,196,467

1,240,209

2,418,250

1,240,209

Commercial & Industrial

5,229,728

4,956,770

3,864,695

5,229,728

3,864,695

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

1,100,157

1,105,067

719,425

1,100,157

719,425

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

2,825,259

2,799,669

1,293,817

2,825,259

1,293,817

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

1,248,284

1,186,298

756,944

1,248,284

756,944

Auto

183,720

211,900

316,368

183,720

316,368

Consumer

121,488

121,620

104,882

121,488

104,882

Other Commercial

1,518,589

1,478,979

1,137,464

1,518,589

1,137,464

Total LHFI

$

27,796,167

$

27,361,173

$

18,470,621

$

27,796,167

$

18,470,621

Deposits

Interest checking accounts

$

7,193,204

$

6,916,702

$

5,494,550

$

7,193,204

$

5,494,550

Money market accounts

6,863,981

6,932,836

4,291,097

6,863,981

4,291,097

Savings accounts

2,747,622

2,882,897

1,025,896

2,747,622

1,025,896

Customer time deposits of more than $250,000

1,737,345

1,773,710

1,202,657

1,737,345

1,202,657

Customer time deposits of $250,000 or less

3,956,571

4,007,070

2,888,476

3,956,571

2,888,476

Time deposits

5,693,916

5,780,780

4,091,133

5,693,916

4,091,133

Total interest-bearing customer deposits

22,498,723

22,513,215

14,902,676

22,498,723

14,902,676

Brokered deposits

1,128,284

1,047,467

1,217,895

1,128,284

1,217,895

Total interest-bearing deposits

$

23,627,007

$

23,560,682

$

16,120,571

$

23,627,007

$

16,120,571

Demand deposits

6,844,629

7,104,642

4,277,048

6,844,629

4,277,048

Total deposits

$

30,471,636

$

30,665,324

$

20,397,619

$

30,471,636

$

20,397,619

Averages

Assets

$

37,356,117

$

37,377,383

$

24,971,836

$

34,380,986

$

23,862,190

LHFI (net of deferred fees and costs)

27,433,274

27,386,338

18,367,657

25,116,692

17,647,589

Loans held for sale

24,387

27,185

12,606

458,267

11,912

Securities

5,269,097

4,955,297

3,442,340

4,589,613

3,394,095

Earning assets

33,555,065

33,563,417

22,373,970

30,876,034

21,347,677

Deposits

30,884,349

31,031,655

20,757,521

28,442,104

19,533,259

Time deposits

6,229,539

6,283,031

4,862,446

5,950,382

4,333,362

Interest-bearing deposits

23,919,801

24,071,758

16,343,745

22,078,128

15,212,033

Borrowings

914,352

868,783

543,061

911,154

862,716

Interest-bearing liabilities

24,834,153

24,940,541

16,886,806

22,989,282

16,074,749

Stockholders' equity

4,950,858

4,866,989

3,177,934

4,446,839

2,971,111

Tangible common equity (2)

2,733,470

2,647,488

1,711,580

2,410,115

1,591,349

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

As of & For Year Ended

12/31/25

9/30/25

12/31/24

12/31/25

12/31/24

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Asset Quality

Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL)

Beginning balance, Allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL)

$

293,035

$

315,574

$

160,685

$

178,644

$

132,182

Add: Recoveries

3,043

1,847

2,816

7,411

7,194

Less: Charge-offs

3,959

40,440

4,255

49,864

15,956

Add: Initial Allowance - Purchased Credit Deteriorated (PCD) loans







28,265

3,896

Add: Initial Provision - Non-PCD loans







89,538

13,229

Add: Provision for loan losses

2,989

16,054

19,398

41,114

38,099

Ending balance, ALLL

$

295,108

$

293,035

$

178,644

$

295,108

$

178,644

Beginning balance, Reserve for unfunded commitment (RUC)

$

26,951

$

26,778

$

16,943

$

15,041

$

16,269

Add: Initial Provision - RUC acquired loans







11,425

1,353

Add: Provision for unfunded commitments

(790

)

173

(1,902

)

(305

)

(2,581

)

Ending balance, RUC

$

26,161

$

26,951

$

15,041

$

26,161

$

15,041

Total ACL

$

321,269

$

319,986

$

193,685

$

321,269

$

193,685

ACL / total LHFI

1.16

%

1.17

%

1.05

%

1.16

%

1.05

%

ALLL / total LHFI

1.06

%

1.07

%

0.97

%

1.06

%

0.97

%

Net charge-offs / total average LHFI (annualized)

0.01

%

0.56

%

0.03

%

0.17

%

0.05

%

Provision for loan losses/ total average LHFI (annualized)

0.04

%

0.23

%

0.42

%

0.52

%

0.29

%

Nonperforming Assets

Construction and land development

$

4,303

$

61,436

$

1,313

$

4,303

$

1,313

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

6,034

6,467

2,915

6,034

2,915

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

11,301

13,125

1,167

11,301

1,167

Multifamily real estate

45,369

1,583

132

45,369

132

Commercial & Industrial

10,288

9,193

33,702

10,288

33,702

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

6,657

6,615

1,510

6,657

1,510

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

23,297

23,623

12,725

23,297

12,725

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

5,643

5,444

3,826

5,643

3,826

Auto

572

556

659

572

659

Consumer

12

37

20

12

20

Other Commercial

1,575

3,161



1,575



Nonaccrual loans

$

115,051

$

131,240

$

57,969

$

115,051

$

57,969

Foreclosed property

1,826

2,001

404

1,826

404

Total nonperforming assets (NPAs)

$

116,877

$

133,241

$

58,373

$

116,877

$

58,373

Construction and land development

$

1,481

$

1,856

$

120

$

1,481

$

120

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

4,788

2,790

1,592

4,788

1,592

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

2,099

2,283

6,874

2,099

6,874

Multifamily real estate

6,140

2,088



6,140



Commercial & Industrial

9,114

1,005

955

9,114

955

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

2,379

2,570

949

2,379

949

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

5,633

2,955

1,307

5,633

1,307

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

3,458

1,816

1,710

3,458

1,710

Auto

404

348

284

404

284

Consumer

55

311

44

55

44

Other Commercial





308



308

LHFI ≥ 90 days and still accruing

$

35,551

$

18,022

$

14,143

$

35,551

$

14,143

Total NPAs and LHFI ≥ 90 days

$

152,428

$

151,263

$

72,516

$

152,428

$

72,516

NPAs / total LHFI

0.42

%

0.49

%

0.32

%

0.42

%

0.32

%

NPAs / total assets

0.31

%

0.36

%

0.24

%

0.31

%

0.24

%

ALLL / nonaccrual loans

256.50

%

223.28

%

308.17

%

256.50

%

308.17

%

ALLL/ nonperforming assets

252.49

%

219.93

%

306.04

%

252.49

%

306.04

%

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

As of & For Year Ended

12/31/25

9/30/25

12/31/24

12/31/25

12/31/24

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Past Due Detail

Construction and land development

$

1,455

$

1,387

$

38

$

1,455

$

38

Commercial real estate - owner occupied

7,241

5,346

2,080

7,241

2,080

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

9,482

4,295

1,381

9,482

1,381

Multifamily real estate

52

3,113

1,366

52

1,366

Commercial & Industrial

8,935

4,902

9,405

8,935

9,405

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

2,634

2,843

697

2,634

697

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

17,911

1,871

5,928

17,911

5,928

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

3,994

3,074

1,824

3,994

1,824

Auto

3,332

2,744

3,615

3,332

3,615

Consumer

444

329

804

444

804

Other Commercial

3,242



2,167

3,242

2,167

LHFI 30-59 days past due

$

58,722

$

29,904

$

29,305

$

58,722

$

29,305

Construction and land development

$

94

$

5,784

$



$

94

$



Commercial real estate - owner occupied

3,171

2,217

1,074

3,171

1,074

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied

1,455





1,455



Multifamily real estate

247

2,553



247



Commercial & Industrial

3,552

8,397

69

3,552

69

Residential 1-4 Family - Commercial

1,306

803

665

1,306

665

Residential 1-4 Family - Consumer

5,628

3,320

7,390

5,628

7,390

Residential 1-4 Family - Revolving

2,157

2,162

2,110

2,157

2,110

Auto

797

867

456

797

456

Consumer

171

179

486

171

486

Other Commercial

143



2,029

143

2,029

LHFI 60-89 days past due

$

18,721

$

26,282

$

14,279

$

18,721

$

14,279

Past Due and still accruing

$

112,994

$

74,208

$

57,727

$

112,994

$

57,727

Past Due and still accruing / total LHFI

0.41

%

0.27

%

0.31

%

0.41

%

0.31

%

Alternative Performance Measures (non-GAAP)

Net interest income (FTE) (1)

Net interest income (GAAP)

$

330,168

$

319,210

$

183,248

$

1,154,913

$

698,539

FTE adjustment

4,621

4,419

3,791

17,161

15,226

Net interest income (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

334,789

$

323,629

$

187,039

$

1,172,074

$

713,765

Noninterest income (GAAP)

57,000

51,751

35,227

219,436

118,878

Total revenue (FTE) (non-GAAP)

$

391,789

$

375,380

$

222,266

$

1,391,510

$

832,643

Average earning assets

$

33,555,065

$

33,563,417

$

22,373,970

$

30,876,034

$

21,347,677

Net interest margin

3.90

%

3.77

%

3.26

%

3.74

%

3.27

%

Net interest margin (FTE)

3.96

%

3.83

%

3.33

%

3.80

%

3.34

%

Tangible Assets (2)

Ending assets (GAAP)

$

37,585,754

$

37,072,733

$

24,585,323

$

37,585,754

$

24,585,323

Less: Ending goodwill

1,733,287

1,726,386

1,214,053

1,733,287

1,214,053

Less: Ending amortizable intangibles

315,544

333,236

84,563

315,544

84,563

Ending tangible assets (non-GAAP)

$

35,536,923

$

35,013,111

$

23,286,707

$

35,536,923

$

23,286,707

Tangible Common Equity (2)

Ending equity (GAAP)

$

5,006,398

$

4,917,058

$

3,142,879

$

5,006,398

$

3,142,879

Less: Ending goodwill

1,733,287

1,726,386

1,214,053

1,733,287

1,214,053

Less: Ending amortizable intangibles

315,544

333,236

84,563

315,544

84,563

Less: Perpetual preferred stock

166,357

166,357

166,357

166,357

166,357

Ending tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

2,791,210

$

2,691,079

$

1,677,906

$

2,791,210

$

1,677,906

Average equity (GAAP)

$

4,950,858

$

4,866,989

$

3,177,934

$

4,446,839

$

2,971,111

Less: Average goodwill

1,726,933

1,711,081

1,212,724

1,592,391

1,139,422

Less: Average amortizable intangibles

324,099

342,064

87,274

277,977

73,984

Less: Average perpetual preferred stock

166,356

166,356

166,356

166,356

166,356

Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

2,733,470

$

2,647,488

$

1,711,580

$

2,410,115

$

1,591,349

ROTCE (2)(3)

Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP)

$

108,999

$

89,173

$

54,818

$

261,847

$

197,263

Plus: Amortization of intangibles, tax effected

13,977

14,335

4,435

47,138

15,253

Net income available to common shareholders before amortization of intangibles (non-GAAP)

$

122,976

$

103,508

$

59,253

$

308,985

$

212,516

Return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE)

17.85

%

15.51

%

13.77

%

12.82

%

13.35

%

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

As of & For Year Ended

12/31/25

9/30/25

12/31/24

12/31/25

12/31/24

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Operating Measures (4)

Net income (GAAP)

$

111,966

$

92,140

$

57,785

$

273,715

$

209,131

Plus: Merger-related costs, net of tax

29,742

26,856

6,592

124,590

33,476

Plus: FDIC special assessment, net of tax









664

Plus: Deferred tax asset write-down









4,774

Plus: CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense, net of tax







77,742

11,520

Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities, net of tax

2

3

13

(62

)

(5,129

)

Less: (Loss) gain on CRE loan sale, net of tax



(3,700

)



8,405



Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP, net of tax

340





10,994



Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP)

141,366

122,693

64,364

456,710

264,694

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

11,868

11,868

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)

$

138,399

$

119,726

$

61,397

$

444,842

$

252,826

Operating Efficiency Ratio (1)(6)

Noninterest expense (GAAP)

$

243,243

$

238,446

$

129,675

$

895,570

$

507,534

Less: Amortization of intangible assets

17,692

18,145

5,614

59,668

19,307

Less: Merger-related costs

38,626

34,812

7,013

157,278

40,018

Less: FDIC special assessment









840

Adjusted operating noninterest expense (non-GAAP)

$

186,925

$

185,489

$

117,048

$

678,624

$

447,369

Noninterest income (GAAP)

$

57,000

$

51,751

$

35,227

$

219,436

$

118,878

Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities

2

4

17

(81

)

(6,493

)

Less: (Loss) gain on CRE loan sale



(4,805

)



10,915



Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP

457





14,757



Adjusted operating noninterest income (non-GAAP)

$

56,541

$

56,552

$

35,210

$

193,845

$

125,371

Net interest income (FTE) (non-GAAP) (1)

$

334,789

$

323,629

$

187,039

$

1,172,074

$

713,765

Adjusted operating noninterest income (non-GAAP)

56,541

56,552

35,210

193,845

125,371

Total adjusted revenue (FTE) (non-GAAP) (1)

$

391,330

$

380,181

$

222,249

$

1,365,919

$

839,136

Efficiency ratio

62.83

%

64.28

%

59.35

%

65.16

%

62.09

%

Efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)

62.09

%

63.52

%

58.34

%

64.36

%

60.95

%

Adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) (1)(6)

47.77

%

48.79

%

52.67

%

49.68

%

53.31

%

Operating ROA & ROE (4)

Adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP)

$

141,366

$

122,693

$

64,364

$

456,710

$

264,694

Average assets (GAAP)

$

37,356,117

$

37,377,383

$

24,971,836

$

34,380,986

$

23,862,190

Return on average assets (ROA) (GAAP)

1.19

%

0.98

%

0.92

%

0.80

%

0.88

%

Adjusted operating return on average assets (ROA) (non-GAAP)

1.50

%

1.30

%

1.03

%

1.33

%

1.11

%

Average equity (GAAP)

$

4,950,858

$

4,866,989

$

3,177,934

$

4,446,839

$

2,971,111

Return on average equity (ROE) (GAAP)

8.97

%

7.51

%

7.23

%

6.16

%

7.04

%

Adjusted operating return on average equity (ROE) (non-GAAP)

11.33

%

10.00

%

8.06

%

10.27

%

8.91

%

Operating ROTCE (2)(3)(4)

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)

$

138,399

$

119,726

$

61,397

$

444,842

$

252,826

Plus: Amortization of intangibles, tax effected

13,977

14,335

4,435

47,138

15,253

Adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders before amortization of intangibles (non-GAAP)

$

152,376

$

134,061

$

65,832

$

491,980

$

268,079

Average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

2,733,470

$

2,647,488

$

1,711,580

$

2,410,115

$

1,591,349

Adjusted operating return on average tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

22.12

%

20.09

%

15.30

%

20.41

%

16.85

%

Pre-tax pre-provision adjusted operating earnings (7)

Net income (GAAP)

$

111,966

$

92,140

$

57,785

$

273,715

$

209,131

Plus: Provision for credit losses

2,211

16,233

17,496

141,788

50,089

Plus: Income tax expense

29,748

24,142

13,519

63,276

50,663

Plus: Merger-related costs

38,626

34,812

7,013

157,278

40,018

Plus: FDIC special assessment









840

Less: Gain (loss) on sale of securities

2

4

17

(81

)

(6,493

)

Less: (Loss) gain on CRE loan sale



(4,805

)



10,915



Less: Gain on sale of equity interest in CSP

457





14,757



Pre-tax pre-provision adjusted operating earnings (non-GAAP)

$

182,092

$

172,128

$

95,796

$

610,466

$

357,234

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

11,868

11,868

Pre-tax pre-provision adjusted operating earnings available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)

$

179,125

$

169,161

$

92,829

$

598,598

$

345,366

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

142,118,797

141,986,217

91,533,273

129,161,421

87,909,237

Pre-tax pre-provision earnings per common share, diluted

$

1.26

$

1.19

$

1.01

$

4.63

$

3.93

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

As of & For Three Months Ended

As of & For Year Ended

12/31/25

9/30/25

12/31/24

12/31/25

12/31/24

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Mortgage Origination Held for Sale Volume

Refinance Volume

$

20,179

$

11,296

$

7,335

$

56,636

$

21,492

Purchase Volume

79,089

97,729

42,677

341,743

179,565

Total Mortgage loan originations held for sale

$

99,268

$

109,025

$

50,012

$

398,379

$

201,057

% of originations held for sale that are refinances

20.3

%

10.4

%

14.7

%

14.2

%

10.7

%

Wealth

Assets under management

$

15,146,318

$

14,819,080

$

6,798,258

$

15,146,318

$

6,798,258

Other Data

End of period full-time equivalent employees

3,001

3,100

2,125

3,001

2,125

_______________________

(1)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes net interest income (FTE), total revenue (FTE), and total adjusted revenue (FTE), which are used in computing net interest margin (FTE), efficiency ratio (FTE) and adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE), provide valuable additional insight into the net interest margin and the efficiency ratio by adjusting for differences in tax treatment of interest income sources. The entire FTE adjustment is attributable to interest income on earning assets, which is used in computing the yield on earning assets. Interest expense and the related cost of interest-bearing liabilities and cost of funds ratios are not affected by the FTE components.

(2)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible assets and tangible common equity are used in the calculation of certain profitability, capital, and per share ratios. The Company believes tangible assets, tangible common equity and the related ratios are meaningful measures of capital adequacy because they provide a meaningful base for period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons, which the Company believes will assist investors in assessing the capital of the Company and its ability to absorb potential losses. The Company believes tangible common equity is an important indication of its ability to grow organically and through business combinations as well as its ability to pay dividends and to engage in various capital management strategies.

(3)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that ROTCE is a meaningful supplement to GAAP financial measures and is useful to investors because it measures the performance of a business consistently across time without regard to whether components of the business were acquired or developed internally.

(4)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted operating measures exclude, as applicable, merger-related costs, FDIC special assessments, deferred tax asset write-down, the CECL Day 1 non-purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans and RUC provision expense, gain (loss) on sale of securities, (loss) gain on CRE loan sale, and gain on sale of equity interest in CSP. The Company believes these non-GAAP adjusted measures provide investors with important information about the continuing economic results of the Company’s operations. Due to the impact of completing the Sandy Spring acquisition in the second quarter of 2025 and the acquisition of American National Bankshares in the second quarter of 2024, we updated our non-GAAP operating measures beginning in the second quarter of 2025 to exclude the CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense. The CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense is comprised of the initial provision expense on non-PCD loans, which represents the CECL “double count” of the non-PCD credit mark, and the additional provision for unfunded commitments. The Company does not view the CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans and RUC provision expense as organic costs to run the Company’s business and believes this updated presentation provides investors with additional information to assist in period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons of operating performance, which will aid investors in analyzing the Company’s performance. Prior period non-GAAP operating measures presented in this release have been recast to conform to this updated presentation.

(5)

  All ratios at December 31, 2025 are estimates and subject to change pending the Company’s filing of its FR Y9‑C. All other periods are presented as filed.

(6)

  The adjusted operating efficiency ratio (FTE) excludes, as applicable, the amortization of intangible assets, merger-related costs, FDIC special assessments, gain (loss) on sale of securities, (loss) gain on CRE loan sale, and gain on sale of equity interest in CSP. This measure is similar to the measure used by the Company when analyzing corporate performance and is also similar to the measure used for incentive compensation. The Company believes this adjusted measure provides investors with important information about the continuing economic results of the Company’s operations.

(7)

  These are non-GAAP financial measures. Pre-tax pre-provision adjusted earnings excludes, as applicable, the provision for credit losses, which can fluctuate significantly from period-to-period under the CECL methodology, income tax expense, merger-related costs, FDIC special assessments, gain (loss) on sale of securities, (loss) gain on CRE loan sale, and gain on sale of equity interest in CSP. The Company believes this adjusted measure provides investors with important information about the continuing economic results of the Company’s operations.

(8)

  The calculations for the period ended December 31, 2024 exclude the impact of unvested restricted stock awards outstanding as of each period end; however, unvested shares are reflected in subsequent period ratios.

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

2025

2025

2024

ASSETS

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and due from banks

$

234,257

$

342,490

$

196,435

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

706,014

447,323

153,695

Federal funds sold

26,191

4,852

3,944

Total cash and cash equivalents

966,462

794,665

354,074

Securities available for sale, at fair value

4,194,301

4,267,523

2,442,166

Securities held to maturity, at carrying value

884,216

883,786

803,851

Restricted stock, at cost

190,200

159,320

102,954

Loans held for sale

18,486

24,772

9,420

Loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs

27,796,167

27,361,173

18,470,621

Less: allowance for loan and lease losses

295,108

293,035

178,644

Total loans held for investment, net

27,501,059

27,068,138

18,291,977

Premises and equipment, net

166,752

168,315

112,704

Goodwill

1,733,287

1,726,386

1,214,053

Amortizable intangibles, net

315,544

333,236

84,563

Bank owned life insurance

672,890

669,102

493,396

Other assets

942,557

977,490

676,165

Total assets

$

37,585,754

$

37,072,733

$

24,585,323

LIABILITIES

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

6,844,629

$

7,104,642

$

4,277,048

Interest-bearing deposits

23,627,007

23,560,682

16,120,571

Total deposits

30,471,636

30,665,324

20,397,619

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

75,432

91,630

56,275

Other short-term borrowings

650,000



60,000

Long-term borrowings

771,860

768,682

418,303

Other liabilities

610,428

630,039

510,247

Total liabilities

32,579,356

32,155,675

21,442,444

Commitments and contingencies

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred stock, $10.00 par value

173

173

173

Common stock, $1.33 par value

188,563

188,504

118,519

Additional paid-in capital

3,888,841

3,882,830

2,280,547

Retained earnings

1,184,908

1,128,659

1,103,326

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(256,087

)

(283,108

)

(359,686

)

Total stockholders' equity

5,006,398

4,917,058

3,142,879

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

37,585,754

$

37,072,733

$

24,585,323

Common shares issued and outstanding

141,776,886

141,732,071

89,770,231

Common shares authorized

200,000,000

200,000,000

200,000,000

Preferred shares issued and outstanding

17,250

17,250

17,250

Preferred shares authorized

500,000

500,000

500,000

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2025

2025

2024

2025

2024

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

(audited)

Interest and dividend income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

443,714

$

441,944

$

282,116

$

1,615,937

$

1,093,004

Interest on deposits in other banks

6,134

12,478

5,774

26,117

10,751

Interest and dividends on securities:

Taxable

43,038

40,601

23,179

145,547

91,191

Nontaxable

8,956

8,414

8,135

33,886

32,589

Total interest and dividend income

501,842

503,437

319,204

1,821,487

1,227,535

Interest expense:

Interest on deposits

157,886

170,721

129,311

615,537

483,894

Interest on short-term borrowings

957

626

1,187

6,639

23,236

Interest on long-term borrowings

12,831

12,880

5,458

44,398

21,866

Total interest expense

171,674

184,227

135,956

666,574

528,996

Net interest income

330,168

319,210

183,248

1,154,913

698,539

Provision for credit losses

2,211

16,233

17,496

141,788

50,089

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

327,957

302,977

165,752

1,013,125

648,450

Noninterest income:

Service charges on deposit accounts

11,742

12,838

9,832

46,484

37,279

Other service charges, commissions and fees

1,726

2,325

1,811

8,058

7,511

Interchange fees

3,660

4,089

3,342

14,477

12,134

Fiduciary and asset management fees

19,848

18,595

6,925

62,863

25,528

Mortgage banking income

2,084

2,811

928

8,689

4,202

Gain (loss) on sale of securities

2

4

17

(81

)

(6,493

)

Bank owned life insurance income

5,040

5,116

3,555

21,020

15,629

Loan-related interest rate swap fees

8,381

5,911

5,082

18,425

9,435

Other operating income

4,517

62

3,735

39,501

13,653

Total noninterest income

57,000

51,751

35,227

219,436

118,878

Noninterest expenses:

Salaries and benefits

108,405

108,319

71,297

402,081

271,164

Occupancy expenses

13,222

13,582

7,964

48,166

30,232

Furniture and equipment expenses

5,331

6,536

3,783

22,124

14,582

Technology and data processing

17,495

17,009

9,383

61,939

37,520

Professional services

8,044

8,774

5,353

29,312

16,804

Marketing and advertising expense

6,786

5,100

3,517

18,827

12,126

FDIC assessment premiums and other insurance

7,392

8,817

5,155

30,053

20,255

Franchise and other taxes

4,874

4,669

3,594

18,875

18,364

Loan-related expenses

2,216

1,933

1,470

6,676

5,513

Amortization of intangible assets

17,692

18,145

5,614

59,668

19,307

Merger-related costs

38,626

34,812

7,013

157,278

40,018

Other expenses

13,160

10,750

5,532

40,571

21,649

Total noninterest expenses

243,243

238,446

129,675

895,570

507,534

Income before income taxes

141,714

116,282

71,304

336,991

259,794

Income tax expense

29,748

24,142

13,519

63,276

50,663

Net Income

$

111,966

$

92,140

$

57,785

$

273,715

$

209,131

Dividends on preferred stock

2,967

2,967

2,967

11,868

11,868

Net income available to common shareholders

$

108,999

$

89,173

$

54,818

$

261,847

$

197,263

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.77

$

0.63

$

0.61

$

2.03

$

2.29

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.77

$

0.63

$

0.60

$

2.03

$

2.24

ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

AVERAGE BALANCES, INCOME AND EXPENSES, YIELDS AND RATES (TAXABLE EQUIVALENT BASIS) (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

For the Quarter Ended

December 31, 2025

September 30, 2025

Average
Balance

Interest
Income /
Expense (1)

Yield /
Rate (1)(2)

Average
Balance

Interest
Income /
Expense (1)

Yield /
Rate (1)(2)

Assets:

Securities:

Taxable

$

3,938,289

$

43,038

4.34

%

$

3,677,164

$

40,601

4.38

%

Tax-exempt

1,330,808

11,337

3.38

%

1,278,133

10,651

3.31

%

Total securities

5,269,097

54,375

4.09

%

4,955,297

51,252

4.10

%

LHFI, net of deferred fees and costs (3)(4)

27,433,274

445,296

6.44

%

27,386,338

443,639

6.43

%

Other earning assets

852,694

6,792

3.16

%

1,221,782

12,965

4.21

%

Total earning assets

33,555,065

$

506,463

5.99

%

33,563,417

$

507,856

6.00

%

Allowance for loan and lease losses

(295,879

)

(320,915

)

Total non-earning assets

4,096,931

4,134,881

Total assets

$

37,356,117

$

37,377,383

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:

Interest-bearing deposits:

Transaction and money market accounts

$

14,850,122

$

88,616

2.37

%

$

14,899,443

$

98,205

2.61

%

Regular savings

2,840,140

12,521

1.75

%

2,889,284

14,240

1.96

%

Time deposits (5)

6,229,539

56,749

3.61

%

6,283,031

58,276

3.68

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

23,919,801

157,886

2.62

%

24,071,758

170,721

2.81

%

Other borrowings (6)

914,352

13,788

5.98

%

868,783

13,506

6.17

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

24,834,153

$

171,674

2.74

%

$

24,940,541

$

184,227

2.93

%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

6,964,548

6,959,897

Other liabilities

606,558

609,956

Total liabilities

32,405,259

32,510,394

Stockholders' equity

4,950,858

4,866,989

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

37,356,117

$

37,377,383

Net interest income (FTE)

$

334,789

$

323,629

Interest rate spread

3.25

%

3.07

%

Cost of funds

2.03

%

2.17

%

Net interest margin (FTE)

3.96

%

3.83

%

_______________________

(1)   Income and yields are reported on a taxable equivalent basis using the statutory federal corporate tax rate of 21%.

(2)   Rates and yields are annualized and calculated from rounded amounts in thousands, which appear above.

(3)   Nonaccrual loans are included in average loans outstanding.

(4)   Interest income on loans includes $48.4 million and $43.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, respectively, in accretion of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions.

(5)   Interest expense on time deposits includes $762,000 and $1.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, respectively, in accretion of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions.

(6)   Interest expense on borrowings includes $3.2 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, respectively, in amortization of the fair market value adjustments related to acquisitions.
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WEX Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 4, 2026 stocknewsapi
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Results will be released after market hours on February 4; Conference call scheduled for February 5

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced it will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results in a release to be issued on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after market close. The press release and WEX’s supplemental materials packet—which includes certain details of our fourth quarter and full year performance—will also be available that same afternoon through the investor relations section of the WEX website, www.wexinc.com.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, Melissa Smith, WEX’s Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President, and Jagtar Narula, WEX’s Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's results.

The conference call will be webcast live online and may be accessed through the investor relations section of WEX’s website. The live conference call may also be accessed by dialing +1 888-596-4144 or +1 646-968-2525. The conference ID number is 2902800. The live webcast will be accompanied by presentation slides, which will be made available through the investor relations section of the WEX website on the morning of February 5 prior to the beginning of the webcast.

A replay of the live webcast will be available on the Company's website or by dialing +1 800-770-2030 or +1 609-800-9909, conference ID number 2902800, beginning approximately two hours after the webcast. The replay will remain available through Thursday, February 12, 2026.

About WEX
WEX (NYSE: WEX) is the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business. WEX has created a powerful ecosystem that offers seamlessly embedded, personalized solutions for its customers around the world. Through its rich data and specialized expertise in simplifying benefits, reimagining mobility and paying and getting paid, WEX aims to make it easy for companies to overcome complexity and reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.wexinc.com.

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CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TCBK #CommunityBank--TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK): Executive Commentary: “The strong performance trajectory which we close 2025 and start 2026 gives us good reason to be optimistic about our future. TriCo's foundation, built with exceptional employees and customers, consistently allows us to navigate a broad range of challenges and opportunities with confidence. Execution of our long-term strategies remain our primary focus, and we believe that alignment between the current econom.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - SPIRE HEALTHCARE GROUP PLC - Ordinary Shares stocknewsapi
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January 22, 2026 06:30 ET  | Source: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.KEY INFORMATION   (a)Full name of discloser:Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3. (b)Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.  (c)Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeSpire Healthcare Group PLC (d)If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)Date position held/dealing undertaken:
For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure21 January 2026 (f)In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”N/A   2.POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE   If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a)Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)   Class of relevant security:1p ordinary (GB00BNLPYF73)  InterestsShort Positions  Number%Number% (1)Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:12,179,8973.02 %   (2)Cash-settled derivatives:     (3)Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:      Total12,179,897 *3.02 %   * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 35,234 shares that are included in the total above.   All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

     (b)Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)   Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:    3.DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE   Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

 (a)Purchases and sales   Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit 1p ordinary (GB00BNLPYF73)Sale17,7331.7492 GBP 1p ordinary (GB00BNLPYF73)Sale25,8551.7555 GBP There was a Transfer In of 5,034 shares of 1p ordinary   (b)Cash-settled derivative transactions   Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. CFDNature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit         (c)Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i)Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit          (ii)Exercise   Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit         (d)Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)        Class of relevant securityNature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)        4.OTHER INFORMATION   (a)Indemnity and other dealing arrangements   Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None   (b)Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives   Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None   (c)Attachments   Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO   Date of disclosure22 January 2026 Contact nameThomas Hone Telephone number+44 20 3033 3419    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
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Henry Schein to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2025 Conference Call on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. ET stocknewsapi
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MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call on the same day beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. Speakers on the call will include Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Ronald N. South, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Share Investors can access the call by visiting https://investor.henryschein.com/webcasts. A replay will be available on the Henry Schein website following the presentation.

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 more than 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 main 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 34 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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Zomedica Enters Contract Manufacturing and Services Agreement with Rahm Sensor Development to Expand Revenue Streams Beyond Animal Health stocknewsapi
ZOMDF
Agreement leverages existing infrastructure to add contract-based revenue, improve asset utilization, support long-term cash flow and create shareholder value through diversified markets

ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Zomedica Corp. (OTCQB:ZOMDF) ("Zomedica" or the "Company"), an animal health company offering innovative diagnostic and therapeutic devices for equine and companion animals, today announced that it has entered into a contract manufacturing and service agreement with Rahm Sensor Development, a technology company advancing contact-free, multi-sensor monitoring solutions for high-risk environments.

Under the agreement, Zomedica will manufacture Rahm's first commercial product, the Cell-Guardian™, an advanced personnel monitoring device designed to improve safety and situational awareness in high-risk environments. Cell-Guardian™ is currently being deployed in correctional and institutional settings to enhance safety and situational awareness. Zomedica will also provide engineering services on an as-needed basis and Level One customer service, enabling Rahm to accelerate commercialization while leveraging Zomedica's established operational platform.

The agreement expands Zomedica's revenue model beyond the animal health channel by monetizing existing manufacturing and engineering capabilities. Management expects the partnership to generate incremental, contract-based revenue while improving utilization of existing assets and limiting incremental fixed costs.

"This agreement allows us to generate new revenue by leveraging assets we already own," said Larry Heaton, Chief Executive Officer of Zomedica. "It improves operating leverage, supports cash flow, and aligns with our disciplined approach to diversification without increasing fixed costs. We view this as a practical way to create shareholder value while maintaining focus on our core animal health business."

From an investor perspective, the opportunity is supported by the size and growth of adjacent monitoring and sensor markets. According to Grand View Research, the global wearable technology market was valued at approximately $84 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $186 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. Zomedica believes this market backdrop supports a measured expansion strategy focused on capital efficiency and execution discipline

"We chose Zomedica for their experienced team, established quality systems, and background operating in regulated medical device environments," said Vik Ramprakash, CEO of Rahm Sensor Development. "Cell-Guardian™ is our first commercial product, and this partnership allows us to accelerate market entry while building a strong manufacturing and support foundation for future growth."

As Rahm's product portfolio expands, the agreement provides a framework to evaluate Zomedica's participation in additional programs, creating the potential for recurring manufacturing and services revenue over time.

"This partnership is a clear example of disciplined diversification," said Greg Blair, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning at Zomedica. "By extending our existing capabilities into adjacent markets, we can unlock higher-margin revenue opportunities, improve asset efficiency, and build predictable, contract-based income streams."

Zomedica believes this partnership will contribute positively to revenue growth, margin expansion, and free cash flow over time, while strengthening the Company's strategic position as a diversified medical technology platform.

About Zomedica

Zomedica is a leading equine and companion animal health company dedicated to improving animal health by providing veterinarians with innovative therapeutic and diagnostic solutions. Our gold standard PulseVet® shock wave system, which accelerates healing in musculoskeletal conditions, has transformed veterinary therapeutics. Our suite of products also includes the Assisi® line of therapeutic devices, the TRUFORMA® diagnostic platform, the TRUVIEW® digital cytology system, the VetGuardian® Zero Touch™ monitoring system, and VETIGEL® hemostatic gel, a revolutionary hemostatic agent that rapidly stops bleeding, all designed to empower veterinarians to deliver top-tier care. In the aggregate, their total addressable market in the U.S. exceeds $2 billion annually. Headquartered in Michigan, Zomedica employs approximately 150 people and manufactures and distributes its products from its world-class facilities in Georgia and Minnesota. Zomedica grew revenue 8% in 2024 to $27 million and maintains a strong balance sheet with approximately $54.4 million in liquidity as of September 30, 2025. Zomedica is advancing its product offerings, leveraging strategic acquisitions, and expanding internationally as it works to enhance the quality of care for pets, increase pet parent satisfaction, and improve the workflow, cash flow and profitability of veterinary practices. For more information visit www.zomedica.com.

Follow Zomedica

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur and include statements relating to our expectations regarding future results. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Consequently, there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, including assumptions with respect to economic growth, demand for the Company's products, the Company's ability to produce and sell its products, sufficiency of our budgeted capital and operating expenditures, the satisfaction by our strategic partners of their obligations under our commercial agreements and our ability to realize upon our business plans and cost control efforts.

Our forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the expected revenue may not materialize, the expenses may be greater than anticipated, Rahm Sensor Development may elect to purchase products from another vendor, the risks associated with the adoption of new products in the marketplace, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, which are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates, and judgments, uncertainty as to whether our strategies and business plans will yield the expected benefits; uncertainty as to the timing and results of development work and verification and validation studies; uncertainty as to the timing and results of commercialization efforts, including international efforts, as well as the cost of commercialization efforts, including the cost to develop an internal sales force and manage our growth; uncertainty as to our ability to realize the anticipated growth opportunities from our acquisitions; uncertainty as to our ability to supply products in response to customer demand; supply chain risks associated with tariff changes; uncertainty as to the likelihood and timing of any required regulatory approvals, and the availability and cost of capital; the ability to identify and develop and achieve commercial success for new products and technologies; veterinary acceptance of our products and purchase of consumables following adoption of our capital equipment; competition from related products; the level of expenditures necessary to maintain and improve the quality of products and services; changes in technology and changes in laws and regulations; our ability to secure and maintain strategic relationships; performance by our strategic partners of their obligations under our commercial agreements; risks pertaining to permits and licensing, intellectual property infringement risks, risks relating to any required clinical trials and regulatory approvals, risks relating to the safety and efficacy of our products, the use of our products, intellectual property protection, and the other risk factors disclosed in our filings with the SEC and under our profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to changes in our expectations except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Investor Relations Contact:

Zomedica Investor Relations
[email protected]
1-734-369-2555

SOURCE: Zomedica Corp.
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Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend stocknewsapi
TGT
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share.  The dividend is payable March 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business February 11, 2026.  The first quarter dividend will be the company's 234th consecutive dividend paid since October 1967 when the company became publicly held.

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center. 

SOURCE Target Corporation
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Unlocking the Future of Metals Supply from Above-Ground Assets stocknewsapi
ESGLF
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK) (“EnviroGold” or the “Company”) today announced it will host a live investor webinar focused on the growing global opportunity to recover precious and critical metals from existing, above-ground assets, and how its proprietary NVRO Process™ supports global supply-security objectives while delivering improved economic and environmental outcomes. A registration link is provided below.

The webinar will outline the Company’s concise strategy, path to revenue and earnings, technology buildout, strategic partnerships and key objectives for 2026.

In addition, the webinar will address how rising metal prices, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving ESG expectations, and critical-minerals policy, particularly in the United States and allied jurisdictions, are converging to create a compelling opportunity for technology enabled metal recovery that complements traditional mining operations. The webinar presentation will be informational in nature and will not include the disclosure of material non-public information.

Tailings are a Large, Under-Recognized Source of Metal Supply

Global demand for gold, silver, copper and critical minerals continues to rise, driven by electrification, infrastructure investment, defence requirements and supply chain resilience. At the same time, the development of new mines is increasingly constrained by lengthy permitting timelines, capital intensity, and environmental considerations.

What is often overlooked is that significant quantities of these metals have already been mined, crushed and processed, but were not fully recovered using historic methods. These metals now reside in tailings and mine waste on existing sites, permitted, above ground, and largely written off or treated as environmental liabilities.

EnviroGold was established to help unlock this opportunity.

Through its proprietary NVRO Process™, the Company enables mining companies and tailings owners to recover additional precious and critical metals from existing materials, improving asset returns while reducing long term environmental and closure liabilities. EnviroGold refers to this approach as “Metals Without Mining”, a technology led pathway that enhances and complements existing mining operations.

Aligned with U.S. and Global Critical Minerals Mandates

Governments worldwide are increasingly prioritizing secure, domestic sources of precious and critical metals. In the United States, recent critical minerals mandates explicitly recognize recycling, re-processing and secondary recovery as essential components of supply-chain security.

Because tailings are already above ground and permitted, recovery using the NVRO Process™ can often be achieved faster and at lower cost than developing new mines, while delivering improved environmental outcomes. This positions EnviroGold to support U.S. and allied efforts to strengthen metal supply without the time, cost and complexity traditionally associated with new mining development.

Webinar Focus

During the webinar, EnviroGold’s management team will discuss:

The scale of the global above-ground metals opportunityThe economic and environmental advantages of tailings recoveryHow critical-minerals policy tailwinds support this approachHow the NVRO Process™ recovers precious and critical metals from tailingsEnviroGold’s capital-light, licensing-led business modelKey milestones and value-creation catalysts expected in 2026 The presentation is designed for existing and prospective investors seeking a clear, non-technical understanding of EnviroGold’s opportunity, strategy and pathway to long-term value creation.

Investor Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Time: 2:30 p.m. Eastern TimeFormat: Live online webinar (registration required)Presenters: David Cam, Founder & Executive ChairGrant Freeman, Chief Executive Officer A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Investors must submit their questions in advance.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g7bhDcOoRiyJlRtm0DWa4Q#/registration

A replay will be made available following the event on the Company’s website at www.envirogoldglobal.com/investors and YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@NVROTV

About EnviroGold Global

EnviroGold Global is a clean-technology company that enables the recovery of high-value precious, base and critical metals from mine waste and tailings using its proprietary NVRO Process™. By unlocking metals from existing, above-ground assets, EnviroGold delivers scalable, lower-impact metal recovery solutions that complement traditional mining operations and align with global ESG frameworks and critical-minerals strategies.

Additional information, including the Company’s investor presentation and corporate profile, is available at www.envirogoldglobal.com.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s business strategy and objectives; including its anticipated pathway to revenue and earnings; the development, scale-up, and commercialization of the NVRO Process™; the anticipated economic and environmental benefits of tailings and mine-waste reprocessing; the Company’s capital-light, licensing-led business model; anticipated strategic partnerships; expected milestones and value-creation catalysts in 2026; and the role of critical-minerals policy, commodity prices, and market conditions in supporting technology-enabled metal recovery.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs as of the date hereof, including, but not limited to: assumptions regarding the technical performance and scalability of the NVRO Process™; the availability and suitability of tailings and mine-waste materials for reprocessing; the willingness of mining companies and tailings owners to adopt the Company’s technology and business model; the continued alignment of government policy and regulatory frameworks with secondary metal recovery; favourable commodity price and market conditions; and the Company’s ability to execute its business plan and strategic initiatives within anticipated timelines.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: technical or operational challenges; delays in technology validation, scale-up, or deployment; permitting, regulatory, or approval delays; changes in government policy or regulatory frameworks; inability to secure commercial agreements or strategic partnerships on expected terms or timelines; changes in market or commodity price conditions; increased competition; adverse economic, geopolitical, or market developments; and other risks and uncertainties beyond the Company’s control. This list is not exhaustive.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, EnviroGold disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise.
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McCORMICK REPORTS STRONG 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES 2026 OUTLOOK stocknewsapi
MKC
, /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2025 and provided its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.

Net sales increased 3% in the fourth quarter from the year-ago period and included a 1% favorable impact from currency. Organic sales grew 2% compared to the year-ago period. Earnings per share was $0.84 in the fourth quarter compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.86 compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period. Operating income was $311 million in the fourth quarter compared to $306 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income was $317 million compared to $308 million in the year-ago period.  For fiscal year 2025, sales increased 2% from the prior year. As there was minimal impact from currency, organic sales were the same as reported sales. The sales increase was driven by volume and pricing. Earnings per share of $2.93 compared to $2.92 in 2024. Adjusted earnings per share was $3.00 in 2025 compared to $2.95 in 2024. Operating income was $1,071 million in 2025 compared to $1,060 million in 2024. Adjusted operating income was $1,094 million compared to $1,070 million in the year-ago period.  Cash flow from operations was $962 million for fiscal year 2025 compared to $922 million in 2024. In November, the Board authorized a 7% increase to the quarterly dividend, marking the 40th consecutive year of dividend increases. The Company's 2026 outlook reflects continued investment in core categories to sustain its differentiated net sales and volume trends, expand operating margins, and drive shareholder value. Chairman, President, and CEO's Remarks

Brendan M. Foley, Chairman, President, and CEO, stated, "McCormick's performance in 2025 demonstrated the strength and resilience of our business. We achieved differentiated, volume-led organic growth and share gains powered by continued investment in our brands, expanded distribution, and innovation across our portfolio. Despite inflationary pressures and rising costs from a shifting global trade environment, we achieved operating profit growth and operating margin expansion while continuing to invest for future growth. Additionally, we generated strong cash flow, strengthened our balance sheet, and advanced our flavor leadership through the McCormick de Mexico transaction."

"As we move into 2026, McCormick is operating from a position of strength, a solid foundation, and a clear focus on sustainable, profitable growth. Our outlook reflects continued top-line momentum, gross margin recovery, and strong operating profit performance, supported by executing on our strategic priorities, efficiency gains, and the strategic acquisition of a controlling interest in  McCormick de Mexico. While global trade dynamics continue to create headwinds and we are facing elevated costs for the year, we are leveraging our competitive advantages, productivity initiatives, and cost management discipline to help mitigate these pressures, sustain volume growth, and fund investments that drive long-term value creation." 

"Lastly, I am proud of and grateful to McCormick employees worldwide. Their dedication, agility, and commitment to excellence continue to propel our success. Together, we are executing with discipline, advancing our leadership in flavor, and delivering differentiated results for consumers, customers, and shareholders."

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Sales Metrics

Fourth Quarter 2025

As
Reported

Organic1

% Change  

Volume/  
Mix

Price 

% Change  

Total Net Sales

2.9 %

0.2 %

1.9 %

2.1 %

Total Consumer

3.9 %

1.0 %

2.1 %

3.1 %

Americas

3.1 %

1.0 %

2.2 %

3.2 %

EMEA

8.5 %

0.8 %

2.3 %

3.1 %

APAC

0.7 %

1.8 %

— %

1.8 %

Total Flavor Solutions   

1.4 %

(0.9) %

1.6 %

0.7 %

Americas

2.1 %

(1.6) %

3.1 %

1.5 %

EMEA

(1.1) %

(1.3) %

(1.8) %

(3.1) %

APAC

1.7 %

4.5 %

(2.0) %

2.5 %

Fiscal Year 2025

As
Reported

Organic1

% Change  

Volume/  
Mix

Price 

% Change  

Total Net Sales

1.7 %

1.2 %

0.7 %

1.9 %

Total Consumer

2.6 %

2.1 %

0.3 %

2.4 %

Americas

2.0 %

2.4 %

(0.1) %

2.3 %

EMEA

6.0 %

1.4 %

2.1 %

3.5 %

APAC

1.0 %

1.7 %

0.2 %

1.9 %

Total Flavor Solutions   

0.5 %

(0.2) %

1.3 %

1.1 %

Americas

0.5 %

(0.7) %

2.6 %

1.9 %

EMEA

(2.2) %

(2.2) %

(2.1) %

(4.3) %

APAC

6.2 %

8.6 %

(1.9) %

6.7 %

1 Organic sales growth is defined as the impact of volume/mix and price and excludes the impact of acquisitions or divestitures, as applicable, and foreign currency. For the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, organic sales are equal to constant currency sales

Profitability Metrics
($ in millions except per share data)

Fourth Quarter 2025

As Reported

Adjusted

Q4 2025 

vs. 2024 

Q4 2025 

vs. 2024 

Gross profit

$   720.3

(0.3) %

$   721.4

(0.1) %

Gross profit margin

38.9 %

(130) bps

39.0 %

(120) bps

Operating income

$   311.1

1.6 %

$   316.6

2.9 %

Operating income margin

16.8 %

(20) bps

17.1 %

 0 bps

Net income

$   226.6

5.3 %

$   230.9

6.7 %

Earnings per share - diluted   

$     0.84

5.0 %

$     0.86

7.5 %

Fiscal Year 2025

As Reported

Adjusted

FY 2025 

vs. 2024 

FY 2025 

vs. 2024

Gross profit

$ 2,592.2

— %

$ 2,594.3

0.1 %

Gross profit margin

37.9 %

(60) bps

37.9 %

(60) bps

Operating income

$ 1,070.8

1.0 %

$ 1,094.0

2.3 %

Operating income margin

15.7 %

(10) bps

16.0 %

10 bps

Net income

$   789.4

0.1 %

$   807.1

1.4 %

Earnings per share - diluted

$     2.93

0.3 %

$     3.00

1.7 %

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Net sales in the fourth quarter increased 3% from the year-ago period and included a 1% favorable impact from currency. Organic sales increased 2%, driven by growth in both segments.

Consumer segment net sales increased 4% from the fourth quarter of 2024 to $1,127 million, including a 1% favorable impact from currency. Organic sales increased 3%, driven by a 2% increase in price, reflecting tariff and inflation related pricing actions, and 1% increase in volume and product mix. Flavor Solutions segment sales increased 2% from the fourth quarter of 2024 to $723 million, with a 1% impact from currency. Organic sales increased 1% driven by a 2% contribution from price, partially offset by a 1% decline in volume and product mix. Gross profit for the fourth quarter decreased by $2 million from the comparable period in 2024. Gross profit margin contracted 130 basis points versus the fourth quarter of last year. Excluding special charges, adjusted gross profit contracted 120 basis points versus the year-ago period. This contraction was primarily driven by higher commodity costs, tariffs, and costs to support increased capacity for future growth, partially offset by cost savings led by the Company's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program.

Operating income was $311 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $306 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding special charges, adjusted operating income was $317 million compared to $308 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income increased 3% from the year-ago period, and included a 1% impact from currency. In constant currency, adjusted operating income increased 2%, driven by decreased selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, due to lower employee-related benefit expense and cost savings led by the CCI program, including SG&A streamlining initiatives, partially offset by lower gross profit, sustained brand marketing investments, and increased technology investments.

Consumer segment operating income, excluding special charges, increased 1% to $231 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the year-ago period, with minimal impact from currency. The increase was driven by higher sales and decreased SG&A expenses, partially offset by increased commodity costs and tariffs. Flavor Solutions segment operating income, excluding special charges, increased 7% to $86 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the year-ago period, or 6% in constant currency. This increase was driven by higher sales and decreased SG&A expenses, partially offset by increased commodity costs and tariffs. Earnings per share was $0.84 in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $0.80 in the fourth quarter of 2024. Special charges lowered earnings per share by $0.02 per share in the fourth quarter of 2025. Excluding the impact of special charges, adjusted earnings per share was $0.86 in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $0.80 in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was attributable to the impact of higher operating income, lower adjusted effective tax rate and lower interest expense.

Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Net sales increased 2% in 2025 as compared to 2024 with minimal impact from currency. Organic sales increased 2%, driven by volume and product mix growth of 1%, and a 1% contribution from price.

Consumer segment net sales increased 2% from 2024 to $3,950 million, with minimal impact from currency. Organic sales increased 2%, driven by volume growth. Flavor Solutions segment net sales were comparable to 2024 at $2,890 million, which included a 1% unfavorable impact from currency. Organic sales increased 1%, driven by price. Gross profit increased by $1 million as compared to 2024, representing a gross profit margin contraction of 60 basis points. Excluding special charges, adjusted gross profit increased $3 million from the previous period, reflecting a gross profit margin contraction of 60 basis points. This contraction was primarily driven by higher commodity costs, tariffs, and costs to support increased capacity for future growth, partially offset by cost savings led by the Company's CCI program.

Operating income was $1,071 million in 2025 compared to $1,060 million in 2024. Excluding special charges, adjusted operating income was $1,094 million compared to $1,070 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income increased 2% from the year-ago period, including a 1% unfavorable impact from currency. In constant currency, adjusted operating income increased 3%, driven by decreased selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, due to lower employee-related benefit expense and cost savings led by the CCI program, including SG&A streamlining initiatives, partially offset by sustained brand marketing investments, and increased technology investments.

Consumer segment operating income, excluding special charges, decreased 1% to $735 million in 2025 compared to the year-ago period, with minimal impact from currency. The decrease was primarily due to increased commodity costs and tariffs, as well as investments for future growth, partially offset by decreased SG&A expenses, driven by the Company's CCI program, including SG&A streamlining initiatives. Flavor Solutions segment operating income, excluding special charges, grew 9% to $359 million in 2025 compared to the year-ago period, or 11% in constant currency. The increase was driven by pricing and decreased SG&A expenses, partially offset by higher commodity costs and tariffs. Earnings per share was $2.93 in 2025 compared to $2.92 in the prior year. The unfavorable impact of special charges lowered earnings per share by $0.07 in 2025 and $0.03 in 2024. Excluding these impacts, adjusted earnings per share was $3.00 in 2025 compared to $2.95 in 2024. This increase was driven primarily by higher operating income and lower interest expense, partially offset by a higher adjusted effective tax rate and lower income from unconsolidated operations related to McCormick de Mexico. This decline was driven by the unfavorable impacts of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by improved operating performance from McCormick de Mexico. 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $962 million in 2025 compared to $922 million in 2024.

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Outlook

McCormick's fiscal 2026 outlook continues to reflect the Company's prioritized investments in key categories to sustain its volume trends and drive long-term profitable growth while appreciating the uncertainty of the consumer and macro environment, including global trade policies. The Company's CCI program is continuing to fuel growth investments while also driving operating margin expansion. Lastly, the outlook reflects meaningful contributions from the acquisition of a controlling interest in McCormick de Mexico, which closed on January 2, 2026. 

Fiscal Year 2026 Guide (1)

Reported 

Constant 
Currency 

Net sales growth

13% to 17%

12% to 16%

Contribution from acquisition of McCormick de Mexico   

11% to 13%

11% to 13%

Organic sales growth (2)

---

1% to 3%

Adjusted operating income

16% to 20%

15% to 19%

Adjusted earnings per share

$3.05 to $3.13

2% to 5%

1% to 4%

(1) Amounts are rounded with percentages calculated from the underlying amounts.

(2) Organic sales growth is defined as the impact of volume/mix and price and excludes the impact of acquisitions or divestitures, as applicable, and foreign currency.

Fiscal Year 2026 Guide - Expectations:

Net Sales:

Sustained volume growth and increased pricing benefits relative to the prior year. Adjusted Operating Income:

Adjusted gross margin expansion to reflect recovery from 2025. Favorable impacts from organic sales growth, McCormick de Mexico accretion, and the Company's CCI program, partially offset by increased commodity costs. SG&A expenses impacted by cost headwinds including digital transformation and build back of incentive compensation, as well as growth investments. In addition, SG&A is expected to benefit from the Company's CCI program, inclusive of streamlining initiatives. Adjusted Earnings per Share:

Adjusted operating income growth partially offset by: Tax rate of approximately 24% vs. 21.5% in 2025. Higher net interest expense, primarily associated with the McCormick de Mexico transaction. Unconsolidated operations expense, reflects elimination of the 25% minority interest in McCormick de Mexico Net Income attributable to Grupo Herdez. The Company expects foreign currency rates to favorably impact net sales by 1%, adjusted operating income by 1%, and adjusted earnings per share by 1%.

For fiscal 2026, the Company expects strong cash flow driven by profit and working capital initiatives and anticipates returning a significant portion of cash flow to shareholders through dividends.

The Company's outlook for 2026 adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude or otherwise adjust for items impacting comparability of financial results. The Company is unable to reconcile its projected adjusted operating income to its projected reported operating income for 2026 because it cannot reasonably predict the amount of special charges, including transaction and integration expenses during this time period.

The Company expects 2026 transaction and integration expenses to include a step-up in inventory to fair value related to the recent acquisition of an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico. This step-up will be recognized in cost of goods sold as the related inventory is sold.

Similarly, the Company is unable to reconcile its projected adjusted earnings per share to projected reported earnings per share for 2026 due to the same factors affecting reported operating income, and because the Company cannot reasonably predict the amount of the anticipated non-cash gain from remeasuring the previously held equity interest in McCormick de Mexico to fair value.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The tables below include financial measures of organic net sales, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted income tax rate, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These represent non-GAAP financial measures which are prepared as a complement to our financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. These financial measures exclude the impact, as applicable, of the following:

Special charges - Special charges consist of expenses and income associated with certain actions undertaken by us to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness. Included in special charges are transaction and integration costs. 

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are important. The exclusion of the items noted above provides additional information that enables enhanced comparisons to prior periods and, accordingly, facilitates the development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. This information is also used by management to measure the profitability of our ongoing operations and analyze our business performance and trends.

These non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP; however, they should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, as they may calculate them differently than we do. We intend to continue providing these non-GAAP financial measures as part of our future earnings discussions, ensuring consistency in our financial reporting. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial results is provided below:

(in millions except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

11/30/2025 

11/30/2024 

11/30/2025 

11/30/2024 

Gross profit

$  720.3

$   722.2

$  2,592.2

$  2,591.0

Impact of special charges included in cost of goods   
  sold

1.1



2.1



Adjusted gross profit

$  721.4

$   722.2

$  2,594.3

$  2,591.0

Gross profit margin(1)

38.9 %

40.2 %

37.9 %

38.5 %

Impact of special charges(1)

0.1 %

— %

— %

— %

Adjusted gross profit margin(1)

39.0 %

40.2 %

37.9 %

38.5 %

Operating income

$  311.1

$   306.2

$  1,070.8

$  1,060.3

Impact of special charges

5.5

1.6

23.2

9.5

Adjusted operating income

$  316.6

$   307.8

$  1,094.0

$  1,069.8

% increase versus prior year

2.9 %

2.3 %

Operating income margin(2)

16.8 %

17.0 %

15.7 %

15.8 %

Impact of special charges(2)

0.3 %

0.1 %

0.3 %

0.1 %

Adjusted operating income margin(2)

17.1 %

17.1 %

16.0 %

15.9 %

Income tax expense

$    65.6

$     67.2

$ 195.8

$   184.0

Impact of special charges

1.2

0.3

5.5

2.4

Adjusted income tax expense

$    66.8

$     67.5

$ 201.3

$   186.4

Income tax rate(3)

23.9 %

25.4 %

21.4 %

20.5 %

Impact of special charges

— %

— %

0.1 %

— %

Adjusted income tax rate(3)

23.9 %

25.4 %

21.5 %

20.5 %

Net income

$  226.6

$   215.2

$ 789.4

$   788.5

Impact of special charges

4.3

1.3

17.7

7.1

Adjusted net income

$  230.9

$   216.5

$ 807.1

$   795.6

% increase versus prior year

6.7 %

1.4 %

Earnings per share—diluted

$    0.84

$     0.80

$   2.93

$     2.92

Impact of special charges

0.02



0.07

0.03

Adjusted earnings per share—diluted

$    0.86

$     0.80

$   3.00

$     2.95

% increase versus prior year

7.5 %

1.7 %

(1)

Gross profit margin, impact of special charges, and adjusted gross profit margin are calculated as gross profit, impact of special charges, and adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales for each period presented.

(2)

Operating income margin, impact of special charges, and adjusted operating income margin is calculated as operating income, impact of special charges, and adjusted operating income as a percentage of net sales for each period presented.

(3)

Income tax rate is calculated as income tax expense as a percentage of income from consolidated operations before income taxes. Adjusted income tax rate is calculated as adjusted income tax expense as a percentage of income from consolidated operations before income taxes excluding special charges of $279.5 million and $936.2 million for the three months and year ended November 30, 2025, respectively, $265.8 million and $907.8 million for the three months and year ended November 30, 2024, respectively.

Because we are a multi-national company, we are subject to variability of our reported U.S. dollar results due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Those changes can be volatile. The exclusion of the effects of foreign currency exchange, or what we refer to as amounts expressed "on a constant currency basis," is a non-GAAP measure. We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides additional information that enables enhanced comparison to prior periods excluding the translation effects of changes in rates of foreign currency exchange and provides additional insight into the underlying performance of our operations located outside the U.S. It should be noted that our presentation herein of amounts and percentage changes on a constant currency basis does not exclude the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses (that is, the impact of transactions denominated in other than the local currency of any of our subsidiaries in their local currency reported results).

We provide organic net sales growth rates for our consolidated net sales and segment net sales. We believe that organic net sales growth rates provide useful information to investors because they provide transparency to underlying performance in our net sales by excluding the effect that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, acquisitions, and divestitures, as applicable, have on year-to-year comparability. A reconciliation of these measures from reported net sales growth rates, the relevant GAAP measures, are included in the tables set forth below.

Percentage changes in sales and adjusted operating income expressed on a constant currency basis are presented excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange. To present this information for historical periods, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the comparative year, rather than at the actual average exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year. As a result, the foreign currency impact is equal to the current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the comparative year. Rates of constant currency and organic growth (decline) follow:

Three months ended November 30, 2025

Percentage Change as  
Reported

Impact of Foreign
Currency Exchange  

Percentage Change on  
a Constant Currency
and Organic Basis

Total Net Sales

2.9 %

0.8 %

2.1 %

Total Consumer

3.9 %

0.8 %

3.1 %

  Americas

3.1 %

(0.1) %

3.2 %

  EMEA

8.5 %

5.4 %

3.1 %

  APAC

0.7 %

(1.1) %

1.8 %

Total Flavor Solutions   

1.4 %

0.7 %

0.7 %

  Americas

2.1 %

0.6 %

1.5 %

  EMEA

(1.1) %

2.0 %

(3.1) %

  APAC

1.7 %

(0.8) %

2.5 %

Twelve months ended November 30, 2025

Percentage Change as  
Reported

Impact of Foreign
Currency Exchange  

Percentage Change on  
a Constant Currency
and Organic Basis

Total Net Sales

1.7 %

(0.2) %

1.9 %

Total Consumer

2.6 %

0.2 %

2.4 %

  Americas

2.0 %

(0.3) %

2.3 %

  EMEA

6.0 %

2.5 %

3.5 %

  APAC

1.0 %

(0.9) %

1.9 %

Total Flavor Solutions   

0.5 %

(0.6) %

1.1 %

  Americas

0.5 %

(1.4) %

1.9 %

  EMEA

(2.2) %

2.1 %

(4.3) %

  APAC

6.2 %

(0.5) %

6.7 %

Three months ended November 30, 2025

Percentage Change  
as Reported

Impact of Foreign
Currency Exchange  

Percentage Change on  
Constant Currency
Basis

Adjusted operating income

   Consumer segment

1.3 %

0.3 %

1.0 %

   Flavor Solutions segment

7.4 %

0.9 %

6.5 %

Total adjusted operating income   

2.9 %

0.5 %

2.4 %

Twelve months ended November 30, 2025

Percentage Change  
as Reported

Impact of Foreign
Currency Exchange  

Percentage Change on  
Constant Currency
Basis

Adjusted operating income

   Consumer segment

(0.7) %

(0.1) %

(0.6) %

   Flavor Solutions segment

9.0 %

(1.7) %

10.7 %

Total adjusted operating income   

2.3 %

(0.5) %

2.8 %

To present the percentage change in projected 2026 net sales, adjusted operating income, and adjusted earnings per share (diluted) on a constant currency basis, the projected local currency net sales, adjusted operating income, and adjusted net income for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at forecasted exchange rates. These figures are then compared to the 2026 local currency projected results, which are translated into U.S. dollars at the average actual exchange rates in effect during the corresponding months of fiscal year 2025. This comparison determines what the 2026 consolidated U.S. dollar net sales, adjusted operating income, and adjusted earnings per share (diluted) would have been if the relevant currency exchange rates had not changed from those of the comparable 2025 periods.

Projections for the Year Ending November 30, 2026 

Percentage change in net sales

13% to 17%

Impact of favorable foreign currency exchange

1 %

Percentage change in net sales in constant currency

12% to 16%

Impact of acquisition

11% to 13%

Percentage change in organic net sales

1% to 3%

Percentage change in adjusted operating income

16% to 20%

Impact of favorable foreign currency exchange

1 %

Percentage change in adjusted operating income in constant   
currency

15% to 19%

Percentage change in adjusted earnings per share - diluted

2% to 5%

Impact of favorable foreign currency exchange

1 %

Percentage change in adjusted earnings per share - diluted

1% to 4%

Live Webcast

As previously announced, McCormick will hold a conference call with analysts today at 8:00 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast of the call along with the accompanying presentation materials will be available on the McCormick website, ir.mccormick.com.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain information contained in this release, including statements concerning expected performance such as those relating to net sales, gross margin, earnings, cost savings, special charges including transaction and integration expenses, acquisitions, brand marketing support, volume and product mix, income tax expense, and the impact of foreign currency rates are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "plan," and similar expressions. These statements may relate to: general economic and industry conditions, including consumer spending rates, recessions, interest rates, and availability of capital; expectations regarding sales growth potential in various geographies and markets, including the impact of brand marketing support, product innovation, and customer, channel, category, heat platform, and e-commerce expansion; the expected results of operations of businesses acquired, including the additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico; expected trends in net sales, earnings performance, and other financial measures; the expected impact of pricing actions on the Company's results of operations, including our sales volume and mix as well as gross margins;  the expected impact of the inflationary cost environment on our business; the anticipated effects of factors affecting our supply chain, including the availability and prices of commodities and other supply chain resources such as raw materials, packaging, labor, and transportation; the potential impact of trade policies, including tariffs; the impact of legal challenges to U.S tariffs; the expected impact of productivity improvements, including those associated with our Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program and the Global Business Services operating model initiative; the ability to identify, attract, hire, retain, and develop qualified personnel and the next generation of leaders; the impact of ongoing or future geopolitical conflicts, including the potential for broader economic disruption; expected working capital improvements; the anticipated timing and costs of implementing our business transformation initiative, which includes the implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; the expected impact of accounting pronouncements; expectations regarding pension and postretirement plan contributions and anticipated charges associated with those plans; the holding period and market risks associated with financial instruments; the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations; the adequacy of internally generated funds and existing sources of liquidity, such as the availability of bank financing; the anticipated sufficiency of future cash flows to enable payments of interest, repayment of short- and long-term debt, working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, quarterly dividends, and our ability to obtain additional short- and long-term financing or issue additional debt securities; and expectations regarding purchasing shares of McCormick's common stock under the existing repurchase authorization.

These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Results may be materially affected by factors such as: the Company's ability to drive revenue growth; the Company's ability to increase pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressures on the cost of our products; damage to the Company's reputation or brand name; loss of brand relevance; increased private label use; the Company's ability to offset cost pressures or business impacts related to trade policies, including tariffs; the Company's ability to drive productivity improvements, including those related to our CCI program and other streamlining actions; product quality, labeling, or safety concerns; negative publicity about our products; actions by, and the financial condition of, competitors and customers; the longevity of mutually beneficial relationships with our large customers; the ability to identify, interpret and react to changes in consumer preference and demand; business interruptions due to natural disasters, unexpected events or public health crises; issues affecting the Company's supply chain and procurement of raw materials, including fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw and packaging materials; labor shortage, turnover and labor cost increases; the impact of changing political and geopolitical conditions, including conflicts and the potential for broader economic disruption; government regulation, and changes in legal and regulatory requirements and enforcement practices; the lack of successful acquisition and integration of new businesses; global economic and financial conditions generally, availability of financing, interest and inflation rates, and the imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other similar restrictions; foreign currency fluctuations; the effects of our amount of outstanding indebtedness and related level of debt service as well as the effects that such debt service may have on the Company's ability to borrow or the cost of any such additional borrowing, our credit rating, and our ability to react to certain economic and industry conditions; impairments of indefinite-lived intangible assets; assumptions we have made regarding the investment return on retirement plan assets, and the costs associated with pension obligations; the stability of credit and capital markets; risks associated with the Company's information technology systems, including the threat of data breaches and cyber-attacks; the Company's inability to successfully implement our business transformation initiative; fundamental changes in tax laws; including interpretations and assumptions we have made, and guidance that may be issued, and volatility in our effective tax rate; climate change; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters; infringement of intellectual property rights, and those of customers; litigation, legal and administrative proceedings; the Company's inability to achieve expected and/or needed cost savings or margin improvements; negative employee relations; and other risks described herein under Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors."

Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With approximately $7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments and flavors to the entire food and beverage industry including retailers, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, Gourmet Garden, FONA and Giotti. The breadth and reach of our portfolio uniquely position us to capitalize on the consumer demand for flavor in every sip and bite, through our products and our customers' products. We operate in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions, which complement each other and reinforce our differentiation. The scale, insights, and technology that we leverage from both segments are meaningful in driving sustainable growth.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is committed to its Purpose – To Make Life More Flavorful – and driven by its Vision - To be the World's Most Trusted Source of Flavor.

To learn more, visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Instagram and LinkedIn.

For information contact:

Investor Relations:
Faten Freiha - [email protected]

Global Communications:
Lori Robinson - [email protected]

(Financial tables follow)

Fourth Quarter Report

McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Consolidated Income Statement
(Unaudited)

(In millions except per-share data)

Three months ended

Year ended

November 30,
2025

November 30,
2024

November 30,
2025

November 30,
2024

Net sales

$             1,850.4

$             1,798.0

$             6,840.3

$             6,723.7

Cost of goods sold

1,130.1

1,075.8

4,248.1

4,132.7

Gross profit

720.3

722.2

2,592.2

2,591.0

Selling, general and administrative   
expense

404.8

414.4

1,500.3

1,521.2

Special charges

4.4

1.6

21.1

9.5

Operating income

311.1

306.2

1,070.8

1,060.3

Interest expense

46.5

52.7

196.2

209.4

Other income, net

9.4

10.7

38.4

47.4

Income from consolidated operations
before income taxes

274.0

264.2

913.0

898.3

Income tax expense

65.6

67.2

195.8

184.0

Net income from consolidated
operations

208.4

197.0

717.2

714.3

Income from unconsolidated
operations

18.2

18.2

72.2

74.2

Net income

$                 226.6

$                 215.2

$                 789.4

$                 788.5

Earnings per share–basic

$                   0.84

$                   0.80

$                   2.94

$                   2.94

Earnings per share–diluted

$                   0.84

$                   0.80

$                   2.93

$                   2.92

Average shares outstanding - basic

268.6

268.4

268.5

$                 268.5

Average shares outstanding - diluted

269.3

269.7

269.4

269.6

Fourth Quarter Report

McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

(In millions)

November 30, 2025

November 30, 2024

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$                           95.9

$                         186.1

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances

628.9

587.4

Inventories

1,272.0

1,239.9

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

141.3

125.6

Total current assets

2,138.1

2,139.0

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,448.8

1,413.0

Goodwill

5,301.3

5,227.5

Intangible assets, net

3,293.1

3,318.9

Other long-term assets

1,019.1

971.9

Total assets

$                   13,200.4

$                   13,070.3

Liabilities

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt   

$                        890.5

$                         748.3

Trade accounts payable

1,259.4

1,238.1

Other accrued liabilities

912.3

896.4

Total current liabilities

3,062.2

2,882.8

Long-term debt

3,105.8

3,593.6

Deferred taxes

835.8

840.5

Other long-term liabilities

428.5

436.6

Total liabilities

7,432.3

7,753.5

Shareholders' equity

Common stock

2,283.2

2,237.2

Retained earnings

3,816.4

3,545.0

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(363.1)

(491.2)

Total McCormick shareholders' equity

5,736.5

5,291.0

Non-controlling interests

31.6

25.8

Total shareholders' equity

5,768.1

5,316.8

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$                   13,200.4

$                   13,070.3

Fourth Quarter Report

McCormick & Company, Incorporated

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Unaudited)

(In millions)

Year Ended

November 30, 2025

November 30, 2024

Operating activities

Net income

$                          789.4

$                          788.5

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by   
operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

231.3

208.8

Stock-based compensation

46.2

47.4

Gain on sale of assets



(2.1)

Deferred income tax benefit

(6.6)

(30.3)

Income from unconsolidated operations

(72.2)

(74.2)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effect of
businesses acquired and disposed)

Trade accounts receivable

(14.7)

(20.5)

Inventories

23.9

(125.0)

Trade accounts payable

1.2

135.1

Other assets and liabilities

(94.1)

(72.6)

Dividends received from unconsolidated affiliates

57.8

66.8

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

962.2

921.9

Investing activities

  Acquisition of business

(34.1)



Capital expenditures (including software)

(221.8)

(274.9)

Other investing activities

0.7

5.9

Net cash flow used in investing activities

(255.2)

(269.0)

Financing activities

Short-term borrowings (repayments), net

(101.4)

211.1

Long-term debt borrowings

2.7

495.5

Payment of debt issuance costs



(1.0)

Long-term debt repayments

(267.9)

(801.1)

Proceeds from exercised stock options

20.9

17.5

Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards

(13.2)

(9.0)

Common stock acquired by purchase

(34.8)

(53.1)

Dividends paid

(483.0)

(451.0)

Other financing activities

35.8

8.0

Net cash flow used in financing activities

(840.9)

(583.1)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43.7

(50.3)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(90.2)

19.5

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

186.1

166.6

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$                            95.9

$                          186.1

SOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated
2026-01-22 11:49 1d ago
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NexGen Establishes Partnership with Indigenous Communities to Develop a New Hotel in La Loche to Support the Communities and Rook I Project stocknewsapi
NXE
• The 59-room hotel with conference center, restaurant, cultural heritage centre and playground will meet growing regional accommodation demand and create 36 local full-time roles.

• Partnership model highlights NexGen's longstanding collaborative approach with Indigenous communities.

• NexGen driving regional economic growth and community benefits in northern Saskatchewan with development of the Rook I Project.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 22, 2026) - NexGen Energy Ltd. (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) ("NexGen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the formation of an exciting partnership with the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) and Métis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) Local 39, to build and operate a 59-room hotel in La Loche, Saskatchewan. Strategically located to serve the increased demand for local accommodation, particularly from the construction and operations of the Company's 100% owned Rook I Project as well as other regional needs, the hotel will drive economic growth including the creation of 36 local full-time roles. NexGen's Rook I Project will generate generational economic and social benefits to the region as it becomes an economic hub in Northern Saskatchewan.

The partnership is financially backstopped by NexGen and structured such that the CRDN and MN-S Local 39 will be full owners and operators of the hotel once in operation in July 2027. The CRDN and MN-S have applied for Federal grant funding to support the local infrastructure build out. NexGen has appointed 3Twenty Modular as the builder of the hotel so that NexGen maintains its sole focus on the ramp up of the construction phase of its Rook I Project following an approval decision from the CNSC in February 2026. This model builds on the success of previous innovative collaborations, including the establishment by NexGen of the Indigenous owned aggregate crushing company which is providing significant aggregate material to the Rook I Project and is responsible for the creation of 16 new local full-time roles.

Leigh Curyer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NexGen, commented: "This partnership with the CRDN and MN-S Local 39 truly exemplifies NexGen's commitment to meaningful collaboration for community empowerment, and is a testament to over a decade of genuine and transparent engagement. The hotel initiative is one example of NexGen's industry leading approach to the successful resource development that incorporates the core philosophy of creating outcomes beyond the Rook I Project.

The hotel is a central piece of local infrastructure which will host significant regional events and support the generation of additional new businesses covering retail, banking and community services into the region providing meaningful employment and increased economic activity for generations to come.

On final Federal Approval, the Rook I Project will create more than 1,400 total direct annual jobs across Saskatchewan during construction and the first 11 years of production."

The Honourable Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe commented: "This is an incredibly important milestone for the Clearwater River Dene Nation, MN-S Local 39, and the entire Northern Saskatchewan region. The partnership to build and operate a new 59-room hotel in La Loche is a strong example of what meaningful, long-term collaboration can achieve. This model puts lasting benefits directly into the hands of the community and reflects the kind of forward-thinking investment that leads to generational impact. It also demonstrates what's possible when we work together with shared purpose and respect. Congratulations to NexGen and their community partners. This is a proud moment that will help shape a vibrant, resilient future for La Loche and the wider region."

About NexGen

NexGen Energy is a Canadian company focused on delivering clean energy fuel for the future. The Company's flagship Rook I Project is being optimally developed into the largest low-cost producing uranium mine globally, incorporating the most elite environmental and social governance standards. The Rook I Project is supported by an N.I. 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study, which outlines the elite environmental performance and industry-leading economics. NexGen is led by a team of experienced uranium and mining industry professionals with expertise across the entire mining life cycle, including exploration, financing, project engineering and construction, operations and closure. NexGen is leveraging its proven experience to deliver a Project that leads the entire mining industry socially, technically and environmentally. The Project and prospective portfolio in northern Saskatchewan will provide generational, long-term economic, environmental, and social benefits for Saskatchewan, Canada, and the world.

NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NXE," and on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol "NXG," providing access to global investors to participate in NexGen's mission of solving three major global challenges in decarbonization, energy security and access to power. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with its primary operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors

This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves, and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") set by the SEC's rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.

Forward-Looking Information

The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable United States securities laws and regulations and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, the 2021 Arrow Deposit, Rook I Project and estimates of uranium production, grade and long-term average uranium prices, anticipated effects of completed drill results on the Rook I Project, planned work programs, completion of further site investigations and engineering work to support basic engineering of the project and expected outcomes. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Statements relating to "mineral resources" are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment that, based on certain estimates and assumptions, the mineral resources described can be profitably produced in the future.

Forward-looking information and statements are based on the then current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about NexGen's business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Forward-looking information and statements are made based upon numerous assumptions, including among others, that the mineral reserve and resources estimates and the key assumptions and parameters on which such estimates are based are as set out in this news release and the technical report for the property , the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price and market supply of uranium, the cost of planned exploration activities, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment, supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct NexGen's planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward looking information or making forward looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate in the future.

Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of NexGen to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of NexGen expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others, the existence of negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of the availability of additional financing, the risk that pending assay results will not confirm previously announced preliminary results, conclusions of economic valuations, the risk that actual results of exploration activities will be different than anticipated, the cost of labour, equipment or materials will increase more than expected, that the future price of uranium will decline or otherwise not rise to an economic level, the appeal of alternate sources of energy to uranium-produced energy, that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, that mineral resources and reserves are not as estimated, that actual costs or actual results of reclamation activities are greater than expected, that changes in project parameters and plans continue to be refined and may result in increased costs, of unexpected variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates or other risks generally associated with mining, unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental, regulatory or First Nations approvals, risks related to First Nations title and consultation, reliance upon key management and other personnel, deficiencies in the Company's title to its properties, uninsurable risks, failure to manage conflicts of interest, failure to obtain or maintain required permits and licences, risks related to changes in laws, regulations, policy and public perception, as well as those factors or other risks as more fully described in NexGen's Annual Information Form dated March 6, 2024 filed with the securities commissions of all of the provinces of Canada except Quebec and in NexGen's 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and Edgar at www.sec.gov.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or statements or implied by forward-looking information or statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Azimut to Conduct 10,000-metre Drill Program to Expand the Patwon Gold Deposit on the Elmer Property, James Bay region, Québec stocknewsapi
AZMTF
LONGUEUIL, Québec, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to announce a new work phase aiming to expand the Patwon Gold Deposit on its wholly owned Elmer Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (“James Bay”) region of Québec, Canada (see Figures 1 to 4). This program follows the internal scoping study conducted by Azimut in 2025 and is strongly supported by the current gold price (see the press release of March 31, 2025i).

The planned 10,000-metre diamond drill program will initially focus on expanding the known gold resource and testing well-defined targets in close proximity to Patwon. Contingent on positive results, this phase will be followed by an updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate using prevailing gold price assumptions, and a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”).

Building on the 2023 gold resource estimate

The NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for Patwonii, completed in 2023 (the “2023 MRE”), yielded the following estimate using a gold price of US$1,800 per ounce:

Indicated resources: 311,200 ounces in 4.99 million tonnes grading 1.93 g/t AuInferred resources: 513,900 ounces in 8.22 million tonnes grading 1.94 g/t Au The 2023 MRE provided the following estimate using a gold price of US$2,160 per ounce, the highest price considered by the sensitivity analysis:

Indicated resources: 324,800 ounces in 5.71 million tonnes grading 1.76 g/t AuInferred resources: 585,400 ounces in 10.85 million tonnes grading 1.68 g/t Au In this latter case (US$2,160), the open-pit portion comprises 322,900 ounces at a grade of 1.76 g/t Au (Indicated) and 363,600 ounces at a grade of 2.04 g/t Au (Inferred).

Resource growth potential (see Figure 4)

A systematic review of previous drilling data indicates potential for resource growth to the west, directly along strike with known resources at relatively shallow depths between 300 and 700 metres. The current resource shell boundary is not constrained by barren holes. The resource block model suggests a higher-grade gold rake plunging moderately to the west, the extension of which has not yet been tested by drilling. This represents a minimum target zone of 350 metres on-strike by 400 m vertically. Additional targets have been identified immediately east of the eastern boundary of the resource pit shell along a 400-metre strike. This area has only been investigated by shallow drilling. Several other well-defined proximal targets will be drill-tested.

A complete set of previous drill results can be found in the press release of June 29, 2023iii, and details of the MRE in the press release of November 21, 2023iv.

Advanced technical studies

Contingent on positive results, Azimut will initiate several technical studies immediately following this brownfield drill program to prepare for the PEA:

Advanced metallurgical testwork to optimize gold recovery processesGeochemical characterization for plant and waste management designRock mechanics data collection for mine design parametersEnergy and infrastructure assessment for improved budgetingEnvironmental baseline studies and permitting roadmap
About the Elmer Property

The Elmer Property comprises 658 claims (346.6 km2) in a single block covering a 42.8-kilometre strike length. The Property lies 285 kilometres north of the town of Matagami, 60 kilometres east of the village of Eastmain, and 5 kilometres west of the paved Billy-Diamond Highway, a major all-season road. The region benefits from excellent infrastructure, including significant road access, a hydroelectric power grid and airports.

Qualified Person

Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin (P.Geo.), Azimut’s President and CEO, prepared this press release and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed herein, including the previously reported results presented in the figures supporting this press release. He is acting as the Company’s qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Azimut

Azimut is a leading mineral exploration company with a solid reputation for target generation and partnership development. The Company holds the largest mineral exploration portfolio in Quebec, controlling strategic land positions for gold, copper, nickel and lithium. In addition to Elmer, Azimut is advancing several other high-potential projects:

Wabamisk (100% Azimut) – Fortin Zone (antimony-gold); Rosa Zone (gold): initial drilling phase completed, assays pending.Wabamisk East (100% Azimut) – Lithos North & South (lithium): initial drilling phase completed, assays pending.Kukamas (KGHM option) – Perseus Zone (nickel-copper-PGE): drilling phase completed; assays pending.
Azimut uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMine™ expert system), enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. The Company’s competitive edge is based on systematic regional-scale data analysis. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and a strong balance sheet.

Azimut has two strategic investors among its shareholders, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Centerra Gold Inc., which hold approximately 11% and 9.9%, respectively, of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.

Contact and Information

Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEO
Tel.: (450) 646-3015 – Fax: (450) 646-3045

Jonathan Rosset, Vice President Corporate Development
Tel.: (604) 202-7531
[email protected]        www.azimut-exploration.com

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events related to the drilling results from the Elmer Property. To the extent that any statements in this press release contain information that is not historical, the statements are essentially forward-looking and are often identified by words such as “consider”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “suggest” and “believe”. The forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause such differences, particularly volatility and sensitivity to market metal prices, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, imprecision in reserve estimates, recoveries of gold and other metals, environmental risks including increased regulatory burdens, unexpected geological conditions, adverse mining conditions, community and non-governmental organization actions, changes in government regulations and policies, including laws and policies, global outbreaks of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, as well as other development and operating risks. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required to do so by applicable securities laws. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Report filed on SEDAR+ for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business.

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

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i Azimut to Initiate a Scoping Study on the Patwon Gold Zone at its Flagship Elmer Project
ii Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Patwon Deposit, Elmer Property, Québec, Canada, prepared by Martin Perron, P.Eng., Chafana Hamed Sako, P.Geo., Vincent Nadeau-Benoit, P.Geo. and Simon Boudreau, P.Eng. of InnovExplo Inc., dated January 4, 2024. The initial MRE comprises Indicated resources of 311,200 ounces in 4.99 million tonnes grading 1.93 g/t Au and Inferred resources of 513,900 ounces in 8.22 million tonnes grading 1.94 g/t Au.
iii Azimut Reports Latest Results and Comprehensive Drilling Review for the Elmer Gold Property, James Bay Region, Quebec
iv Azimut Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Patwon Gold Zone, Elmer Property, James Bay Region, Quebec
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Spectrum Brands Holdings to Report Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results and Hold Conference Call and Webcast on February 5, 2026 stocknewsapi
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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 2026 first quarter financial results for the period ended December 28, 2025 before the markets open on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Spectrum Brands will conduct a live conference call and live webcast on February 5, 2026 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 Faisal Qadir, 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™.

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Brown & Brown launches fully integrated National Healthcare Practice stocknewsapi
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (“the Company”) today announced the launch of a fully integrated, all-lines National Healthcare Practice — Brown & Brown Healthcare. This major step brings together more than 140 seasoned professionals into a specialized team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, innovative risk solutions for the full spectrum of healthcare organizations. Collectively, the team will support hundreds of customers and place billions in premium domestically and internationally. This scale allows Brown & Brown to secure stronger market access, design more competitive programs and deliver outcomes that meaningfully support our customers’ goals.

Brown & Brown Healthcare will be co-led by Matthew Siciliani and Tracy Hoffman, with strategic guidance from Bob Dubraski, practice chairman. An industry veteran who joined with the Risk Strategies acquisition, Dubraski has a track record of successfully building and integrating national healthcare practices in the brokerage space and has helped countless healthcare organizations design and implement enterprise-wide risk strategies and solutions.

Siciliani and Hoffman bring decades of hands-on technical experience in managed care and professional liability underwriting, captive reinsurance and risk consulting for healthcare organizations across the country. Each possesses exceptional leadership qualities, along with a proven understanding of talent acquisition, team development and organizational behavior. Their strategic views on business development and meeting the ever-evolving needs of customers are well aligned.

“Healthcare organizations today face complex, rapidly evolving risks,” said Steve Hearn, president of Brown & Brown’s Retail segment. “By forming a National Healthcare Practice around this team of seasoned professionals, we’re demonstrating our commitment to delivering integrated, innovative risk management solutions, empowering our customers to focus on providing quality care.”

Retail senior leader Joe Siech added, “The strength of Brown & Brown Healthcare lies in the experience and collaboration of its leadership. We’ve assembled a team of true specialists who understand the challenges facing healthcare systems and bring the strategic perspective needed to address them. This structure helps to ensure we can deliver consistent, high-quality support as the industry continues to evolve.”

Drawing on the Company’s reach and scale across the United States, Brown & Brown Healthcare’s integrated structure provides end-to-end service across production, placement and customer service engagement with support in key specialty areas, including: professional liability, managed care reinsurance, value-based care, property, executive and cyber liability, workers compensation, captive management, actuarial services, surety and a host of data analytics platforms. This approach helps ensure that customers across the healthcare spectrum receive coordinated solutions tailored to their unique needs, backed by deep industry insights and responsive support, regardless of location.

With the launch of Brown & Brown Healthcare, the Company reaffirms its dedication to collaborating with healthcare organizations nationwide and elevating industry standards.

About Brown & Brown Inc.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm delivering comprehensive and customized insurance solutions and specialization since 1939. With a global presence spanning 700+ locations and a team of more than 23,000 professionals, we are dedicated to delivering scalable, innovative strategies for our customers at every step of their growth journey. Learn more at BBrown.com.

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements relating to future results. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only Brown & Brown’s current belief regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Brown & Brown’s control. It is possible that Brown & Brown’s actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. Further information concerning Brown & Brown and its business, including factors that potentially could materially affect Brown & Brown’s financial results and condition, as well as its other achievements, is contained in Brown & Brown’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this release, and Brown & Brown does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which Brown & Brown hereafter becomes aware.

For more information:

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - UNITE GROUP PLC/THE - Ordinary Shares stocknewsapi
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January 22, 2026 06:31 ET  | Source: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.KEY INFORMATION   (a)Full name of discloser:Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3. (b)Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.  (c)Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeUNITE Group PLC/The (d)If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:  (e)Date position held/dealing undertaken:
For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure21 January 2026 (f)In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”YES
Empiric Student Property PLC   2.POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE   If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a)Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)   Class of relevant security:25p ordinary (GB0006928617)  InterestsShort Positions  Number%Number% (1)Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:4,639,2060.95 %   (2)Cash-settled derivatives:     (3)Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:      Total4,639,206 *0.95 %   * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 19,299 shares that are included in the total above.   All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

     (b)Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)   Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:    3.DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE   Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

 (a)Purchases and sales   Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit 25p ordinary (GB0006928617)Purchase11,9345.7100 GBP There was a Transfer In of 2,328 shares of 25p ordinary (b)Cash-settled derivative transactions   Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. CFDNature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit         (c)Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i)Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit          (ii)Exercise   Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit         (d)Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)        Class of relevant securityNature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)        4.OTHER INFORMATION   (a)Indemnity and other dealing arrangements   Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None   (b)Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives   Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None   (c)Attachments   Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO   Date of disclosure22 January 2026 Contact nameThomas Hone Telephone number+44 20 3033 3419    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
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Yelp Purchasing AI Lead Management Platform Hatch for $300 Million stocknewsapi
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By PYMNTS  |  January 22, 2026

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Yelp is bolstering its AI capabilities by acquiring artificial intelligence-powered customer communication platform Hatch.

The online business directory announced the deal Wednesday (Jan. 21), saying it would employ Hatch’s lead management solutions to better assist service businesses as they adopt AI.

“The acquisition of Hatch is an important step forward in Yelp’s AI transformation, accelerating our strategy to bring powerful new AI tools to local businesses,” Jeremy Stoppelman, Yelp’s co-founder and CEO, said in a news release. 

“Hatch is solving challenging lead management and communication pain points for services businesses, and we’ve been impressed by the innovative AI technology and traction they’ve built. I believe that by bringing our companies together we will be able to help service providers operate and grow more efficiently.”

The release added that the agreement — set to become final in early February — will see Yelp acquire Hatch for roughly $270 million in cash with another $30 million of employee retention paid out in two to three years.

Founded in 2018, Hatch says its offering lets businesses increase retention and improve customer communication with the help of conversational AI agents for SMS, email and phone call interactions.

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Yelp has been embracing artificial intelligence tools for the last few years, adding new AI-powered search capabilities in 2023 and AI-powered business summaries in 2024. 

“This is an incredible moment for Hatch,” said Chris Bache, Hatch’s co-founder and chief executive. “We’ve worked day in and day out to build something that truly helps our customers grow their businesses. I’m grateful to the Hatch team for all their work and dedication that brought us to this milestone. Joining Yelp means we can scale faster and help more businesses grow and succeed.

The acquisition comes at a time when businesses are increasingly adopting agentic AI. As covered here Wednesday (Jan. 22), PYMNTS Intelligence research conducted last August showed that 52% of companies said they were just “considering” or “exploring” agentic AI. By November, that share had fallen to 30%. 

“In other words, a big chunk of the enterprise market moved out of the window-shopping phase,” PYMNTS wrote. “What replaced the passive interest is hands-on implementation.”

In November, nearly a quarter of chief product officers said that they were either piloting agentic AI or fully using it in production processes, compared to just 3% in August. Actual usage and piloting were evenly divided: 12% said they were testing agents out, and another 12% have already incorporated them into their daily operations.

“The upshot is that in just three months, the number of enterprises using or testing agentic AI spiked sevenfold,” PYMNTS wrote.
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Chipotle's new PAC signals a change in how the company engages in politics stocknewsapi
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Chipotle quietly filed FEC paperwork to form a political action committee. Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images 2026-01-22T11:43:02.396Z

Chipotle has filed to form a PAC, allowing the company to donate directly to federal candidates. The move is a departure from the Mexican Grill's prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy." The move comes ahead of the midterms, which are expected to be hotly contested. Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed paperwork to form a political action committee, marking a shift in how the burrito chain engages in US politics.

The filing, a Statement of Organization submitted to the Federal Election Commission early this month, establishes a corporate PAC, a vehicle that allows companies to collect voluntary political donations from employees and executives and give that money to federal candidates.

Two corporate governance and political campaign finance experts said that, for a consumer-facing brand that has previously kept its distance from direct campaign giving, the move signals a more formal and proactive approach to federal politics — just as the 2026 midterm elections are heating up.

The decision also represents a departure from Chipotle's prior stance. In versions of its Government Affairs Engagement Policy dating from 2021 and 2024, the company said it did not operate a PAC, though it noted that it could form one in the future.

"As Congress debates critical issues in 2026, the PAC is a meaningful way to give our 130,000 employees a voice in the political process that impacts their lives, communities, and our business, on a day-to-day basis," Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, told Business Insider.

Why now?The timing of Chipotle's move is notable. The 2026 midterm elections are expected to be exceptionally competitive, in part because several states have undertaken mid-decade redistricting — a move that can make races more unpredictable and more expensive.

"When elections are heavily contested, they tend to cost more money," Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, a professor of law at Stetson University College of Law and a Brennan Center fellow, told Business Insider. "Candidates for Congress are subject to hard money limits, so they may want money from corporate PACs to run their campaigns."

Corporate PACs can also serve longer-term strategic goals. Companies may give to lawmakers with influence over issues that affect their business, or to candidates they believe will appoint regulators aligned with their interests.

"Rather than just lobbying, a PAC allows a company to directly influence the election of officials, ensuring that legislators understand the company's specific business interests," Anat Alon-Beck, an assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, whose research focuses on corporate law and governance, said.

While corporate PACs are common across many sectors, restaurants have historically been smaller players in federal campaign finance. Trade groups like the National Beer Wholesalers Association and companies like American Crystal Sugar have been among the more active PACs in the food and drink space, but restaurant brands themselves have not ranked among the top corporate PAC spenders.

That context makes Chipotle's filing less about joining a dominant political force and more about signaling a shift in posture.

By forming a PAC, Chipotle's strategy is a more direct and structured way to engage with federal candidates at a moment when control of Congress is likely to be up for grabs. What remains to be seen is how active the PAC will become — and which candidates it ultimately supports.

Some clues can be found in Chipotle's previous government affairs contribution reports, which outline the company's contributions to political organizations and in support of state and local ballot measures.

In 2023 and 2024, Chipotle as a company gave $50,000 each to both the Democratic and Republican Governors Associations and $25,000 to the Democratic Mayors Association. It also made annual contributions of $150,000 to the National Restaurant Association, in addition to $625,000 in 2024 and $408,000 in 2023 to Save Local Restaurants, a coalition led by the National Restaurant Association to lobby for pro-restaurant legislation.

The National Restaurant Association has its own PAC that has historically donated primarily to Republican candidates, according to OpenSecrets data.

How corporate PACs workCorporate PACs — formally known under federal law as "separate segregated funds" — exist because corporations are barred from donating money from their own treasuries directly to federal candidates.

"That ban comes from the Tillman Act of 1907," Torres-Spelliscy said. "To avoid that ban, corporations ask people who are associated with the company, typically executives, to donate up to $5,000 to the corporate PAC."

Those funds can then be donated directly to candidates within federal contribution limits — $5,000 per candidate per election if the PAC contributes to at least five candidates, or a maximum of $3,500 if the PAC supports fewer than five candidates.

One advantage of corporate PACs, Torres-Spelliscy said, is transparency. "Everyone who donates knows that the money is going into politics," she said. "And the public can see who has given to the corporate PAC and who the corporate PAC has donated money to."

Since 2010, corporations have also been able to spend money through Super PACs, which can accept unlimited funds — including corporate treasury money — as long as they operate independently of candidates. Creating a Super PAC requires a separate filing with the FEC, which Chipotle had not submitted at the time of publication.

"The catch is a Super PAC spends money independently of a candidate," Torres-Spelliscy said.

That independence can be a drawback for companies that want a more direct relationship with lawmakers. While Super PACs allow for far larger sums, they can't coordinate with campaigns or give directly to candidates.

In practice, the biggest corporate donors to Super PACs in recent election cycles have come from industries like cryptocurrency and fossil fuels — not restaurants or food companies, according to data from OpenSecrets.

"A corporation may still want to have a corporate PAC if it wants to make donations directly to federal candidates," Torres-Spelliscy said.

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Life Time Reports Preliminary Estimated Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results and Introduces Select Fiscal 2026 Guidance stocknewsapi
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Total revenue estimated to increase 12.2% to $743 – $745 million for the fourth quarter and 14.2% to $2,993 – $2,995 million for the year* Net income estimated to increase 226.6% to $120 – $123 million for the fourth quarter and 138.5% to $371 – $374 million for the year* Diluted EPS estimated to increase 211.8% to $0.52 – $0.54 for the fourth quarter and 122.3% to $1.63 – $1.66 for the year* Adjusted net income estimated to increase 25.2% to $74 – $77 million for the fourth quarter and 61.3% to $322 – $325 million for the year* Adjusted EBITDA estimated to increase 13.6% to $200 – $202 million for the fourth quarter and 21.7% to $823 – $825 million for the year* Adjusted diluted EPS estimated to increase 22.2% to $0.32 – $0.34 for the fourth quarter and 50.0% to $1.41 – $1.44 for the year* Company introduces select financial guidance for FY 2026 * Percentages are at the midpoint of our estimated results

, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) today announced its preliminary estimated unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025. The Company also introduced select guidance for full-year fiscal 2026. The Company plans to release its full fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results on February 24, 2026.

Select Preliminary Financial Information

Three Months Ended

Percent
Change
(Using
midpoint as
illustrative)

Year Ended

Percent
Change
(Using
midpoint as
illustrative)

($ in millions, except memberships and per membership data)

December 31,

December 31,

2025

(Preliminary)

2024

(Actual)

2025

(Preliminary)

2024

(Actual)

Total revenue

$743 – $745

$663.3

12.2 %

$2,993 – $2,995

$2,621.0

14.2 %

Rent

$86 – $87

$79.1

9.4 %

$338 – $339

$304.9

11.0 %

Net income (1)

$120 – $123

$37.2

226.6 %

$371 – $374

$156.2

138.5 %

Adjusted net income

$74 – $77

$60.3

25.2 %

$322 – $325

$200.5

61.3 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$200 – $202

$177.0

13.6 %

$823 – $825

$676.8

21.7 %

Comparable center revenue (2)

9.7% – 9.9%

13.5 %

11.0% – 11.1%

12.2 %

Center memberships, end of period

822,380

812,062

1.3 %

822,380

812,062

1.3 %

Average center revenue per center membership

$880 – $882

$796

10.7 %

$3,529 – $3,531

$3,160

11.7 %

(1)

Net income is preliminarily estimated to include approximately $46 million and $49 million of tax-effected income for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025, respectively, related to (i) payroll tax credits for employee retention under the CARES Act, (ii) payment to us in partial satisfaction of legal claims, net of fees, and (iii) income tax benefits due to a significant exercise of stock options by our Chief Executive Officer that were set to expire in 2025, as well as other adjustments to determine Adjusted net income. Refer to the Adjusted net income reconciliation table under "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.

(2)

The Company includes a center, for comparable center revenue purposes, beginning on the first day of the 13th full calendar month of the center's operation, in order to assess the center's growth rate after one year of operation.

Select Fiscal 2026 Annual Guidance
The Company introduced the following select financial guidance for full-year fiscal 2026:

Percent

Year Ending

Year Ended

Change

December 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

(Using

($ in millions)

(Guidance)

(Preliminary)

midpoints)

Total revenue

$3,300 – $3,330

$2,993 – $2,995

10.7 %

Rent

$378 – $388

$338 – $339

13.1 %

Net income (1)

$330 – $336

$371 – $374

(10.6 %)

Adjusted net income

$369 – $378

$322 – $325

15.5 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$910 – $925

$823 – $825

11.3 %

(1)

Net income is preliminarily estimated to include approximately $49 million of tax-effected income for the year ended December 31, 2025 related to (i) payroll tax credits for employee retention under the CARES Act, (ii) payment to us in partial satisfaction of legal claims, net of fees, and (iii) income tax benefits due to a significant exercise of stock options by our Chief Executive Officer that were set to expire in 2025, as well as other adjustments to determine Adjusted net income. Refer to the Adjusted net income reconciliation table under "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.

The Company also expects the following operational and financial results for full-year fiscal 2026:

Open 12 to 14 new clubs, most of which will be large-format, ground-up construction clubs. We expect the total square footage of our 2026 class of clubs to be approximately 1.2 million square feet, nearly double the square footage of each of our 2024 and 2025 class of clubs. We expect the majority of our 2026 class of clubs to open in the back half of the year, including six to seven in the fourth quarter of 2026. Comparable center revenue growth of 6.3% to 7.3%, which includes our ramping and mature clubs. Rent to include non-cash rent expense of $24 million to $27 million. Cash income tax expense of $57 million to $59 million. Interest expense, net of interest income, of approximately $56 million to $60 million, reflecting full year benefits of reduced interest expense on our term loan facility as a result of our execution of an interest rate swap and repricing during 2025 and greater capitalized interest expense due to increased construction activity related to clubs expected to open in 2026 and 2027. Manage our net debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to maintain at or below 2.00 times. About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 185 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 25 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the Company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its 44,000 team members.

Unaudited Preliminary Estimated Results for the Three Months and Year-Ended December 31, 2025
The Company's unaudited preliminary estimated financial results are based on information available to us as of the date of this press release. The amounts set forth herein are subject to revision based upon the completion of our year-end financial closing process and audit, a final review by our management, audit committee and independent registered public accounting firm ("Deloitte") and the preparation of full financial statements and related notes. The unaudited preliminary estimated financial information included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, our management. Deloitte has not audited, reviewed, compiled or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to the preliminary financial information. Accordingly, Deloitte does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto.

The processes we have used to produce the unaudited preliminary estimated financial information required a greater degree of estimation and assumptions than required during a typical year-end closing process. During our completion of our closing process and audit, we may identify additional items that require adjustments to the unaudited preliminary estimated financial information presented in this press release. The unaudited preliminary estimated financial information should not be considered a substitute for the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2025, once they become available. 

The preliminary estimated financial results presented in this press release do not purport to indicate our final results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2025, or the year ended December 31, 2025, nor are they necessarily indicative of any future period and should be read together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes and our other financial information reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2025.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain financial measures that are not presented in accordance with GAAP, including Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per common share, Adjusted EBITDA, and net debt and ratios and calculations with respect thereto. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, net income, net income per common share, or total debt (defined as long-term debt, net of current portion, plus current maturities of debt) as a measure of financial performance or liquidity or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, and should not be construed as an inference that the Company's future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measures should be carefully evaluated.

Adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense as well as (gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions, capital transaction costs, legal settlements, asset impairment, severance and other items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations, less the tax effect of these adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense as well as (gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions, capital transaction costs, legal settlements, asset impairment, severance and other items that are not indicative of the Company's ongoing operations. Net debt is as of the last day of the respective quarter or year. Our net debt leverage ratio is calculated as our net debt divided by our trailing twelve months of Adjusted EBITDA.

The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes that these measures assist investors and analysts in comparing the Company's operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance. Investors are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons the Company considers them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating the non-GAAP financial measures, investors should be aware that, in the future, the Company may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in the Company's presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures. There can be no assurance that the Company will not modify the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures in future periods, and any such modification may be material. In addition, the Company's non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the Company's industry or across different industries.

The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income and income per common share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, to Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per common share:

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

($ in millions, except per share data)

(Preliminary)

(Actual)

(Preliminary)

(Actual)

Net income

$120 – $123

$37.2

$371 – $374

$156.2

Share-based compensation expense (a)

  7 – 6

20.6

  52 – 51

51.0

(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions (b)

(18) – (18)



(13) – (13)

(2.6)

Capital transaction costs (c)





2 – 2



Legal settlements (d)

(39) – (39)



(39) – (39)

1.9

Employee retention credits (e)

(20) – (20)



(55) – (55)



Asset impairments (f)

6 – 6



6 – 6



Other (g)



10.3



8.9

Taxes (h)

18 – 19

(7.8)

(2) – (1)

(14.9)

Adjusted net income

$74 – $77

$60.3

$322 – $325

$200.5

Income per common share:

Basic

$0.54 – $0.56

$0.18

$1.68 – $1.71

$0.77

Diluted

$0.52 – $0.54

$0.17

$1.63 – $1.66

$0.74

Adjusted income per common share:

Basic

$0.33 – $0.35

$0.29

$1.46 – $1.49

$0.99

Diluted

$0.32 – $0.34

$0.27

$1.41 – $1.44

$0.95

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

220 – 222

207.1

218 – 220

201.6

Diluted

226 – 228

220.3

225 – 227

211.2

(a)

Share-based compensation expense preliminarily estimated to be recognized during the three months and year ended December 31, 2025 was associated with stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock units, our employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"), and liability-classified awards related to our 2025 short-term incentive plan. Share-based compensation expense recognized during the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 was associated with stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock units, our ESPP, and liability-classified awards related to our 2024 short-term incentive plan.

(b)

We adjust for the impact of gains and losses on the sale-leaseback of our properties as they do not reflect costs associated with our ongoing operations.

(c)

Represents one-time costs related to capital transactions, including debt and equity offerings that are non-recurring in nature.

(d)

We adjust for the impact of unusual legal settlements or judgments as these costs and proceeds are non-recurring in nature and do not reflect costs or proceeds associated with our normal ongoing operations. The vast majority of the preliminarily estimated adjustment for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025 is payment of nearly $40 million by Zurich American Insurance Company in partial satisfaction of legal claims against Zurich for its failure to provide certain business interruption insurance coverage related to the government-ordered suspensions of our club operations in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, representing payment of up to $1.0 million plus interest for 26 occurrences of 29 total occurrences found by the Minnesota Court of Appeals in an order dated August 11, 2025. This payment is offset by preliminarily estimated legal-related expenses in pursuit of our claim against Zurich of $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, and $1.0 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. This adjustment also includes $1.3 million of other costs related to unusual legal settlements or judgments for the year ended December 31, 2024.

(e)

Represents refundable payroll tax credits for employee retention under the CARES Act.

(f)

Represents preliminarily estimated non-cash asset impairments of our long-lived assets related to non-club businesses.

(g)

Includes (i) a $10.3 million and $13.8 million write-off of the unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs associated with the extinguishment of our former term loan facility and construction loan and the loss on the satisfaction and discharge of our 5.750% Senior Secured Notes and 8.000% Senior Unsecured Notes for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, (ii) gain on sales of land of $(5.0) million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and (iii) other immaterial transactions that are unusual or non-recurring in nature preliminarily estimated to be $(0.1) million for the three months ended December 31, 2025.

(h)

Represents the estimated tax effect of the total adjustments made to arrive at Adjusted net income using the effective income tax rates for the respective periods. Taxes for the year ended December 31, 2025 is preliminarily estimated to include $12.6 million in income tax benefits due to a significant exercise of stock options by our Chief Executive Officer that were set to expire in 2025.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2025

2024

2025

2024

($ in millions)

(Preliminary)

(Actual)

(Preliminary)

(Actual)

Net income

$120 – $123

$37.2

$371 – $374

$156.2

Interest expense, net of interest income

  18 – 17

37.0

  83 – 82

148.1

Provision for income taxes

  49 – 51

12.6

120 – 122

52.5

Depreciation and amortization

  77 – 76

69.6

  296 – 295

274.7

Share-based compensation expense (a)

  7 – 6

20.6

52 – 51

51.0

(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions (b)

(18) – (18)



(13) – (13)

(2.6)

Capital transaction costs (c)





2 – 2



Legal settlements (d)

(39) – (39)



(39) – (39)

1.9

Employee retention credits (e)

(20) – (20)



(55) – (55)



Asset impairments (f)

6 – 6



6 – 6



Other (g)







(5.0)

Adjusted EBITDA

$200 – $202

$177.0

$823 – $825

$676.8

(a) – (f)    See the corresponding footnotes to the table immediately above.

(g)     Includes gain on sales of land of $(5.0) million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted net income:

Year Ending

($ in millions)

December 31, 2026

Net income

$330 – $336

Share-based compensation expense

54 – 58

Taxes

(15) – (16)

Adjusted net income

$369 – $378

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:

Year Ending

($ in millions)

December 31, 2026

Net income

$330 – $336

Interest expense, net of interest income

60 – 56

Provision for income taxes

129 – 130

Depreciation and amortization

337 – 345

Share-based compensation expense

54 – 58

Adjusted EBITDA

$910 – $925

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, the Company's plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial, including its current expectations for the fourth quarter and year ended 2025 financial results and its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026, growth, capital expenditures, leverage, interest expense, consumer demand, industry and economic trends, taxes, rent expense and expected number, size and timing of new center openings. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the Company's management. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements or    information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements included in this press release include, but are not limited to, risks relating to our business operations and competitive and economic environment, risks relating to our brand, risks relating to the growth of our business, risks relating to our technological operations, risks relating to our capital structure and lease obligations, risks relating to our human capital, risks relating to legal compliance and risk management and risks relating to ownership of our common stock and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 27, 2025 (File No. 001-40887), as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes in this press release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, the Company does not have any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Strive Bitcoin strategy drives $150 million preferred stock raise for debt reduction and new purchases cryptonews
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Backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, asset manager Strive bitcoin plans now include a fresh capital raise aimed at restructuring its balance sheet and expanding its crypto exposure.

Summary

Strive targets $150 million via SATA preferred stockDebt swaps and preferred-only capital modelSemler acquisition boosts Bitcoin treasuryMarket headwinds for crypto treasury companies in 2026 Strive targets $150 million via SATA preferred stock Strive, co-founded in 2022 by former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, plans to raise up to $150 million through an offering of preferred stock to pay down debt and acquire more Bitcoin. According to a Wednesday announcement, the firm will issue shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, which trades under the ticker SATA.

The company noted that proceeds from the preferred share sale, combined with existing cash and potential income from unwinding hedging transactions, will be directed to reduce liabilities at its wholly owned subsidiary Semler Scientific. That said, the debt reduction is a key part of Strive’s broader balance sheet simplification plan.

These liabilities include repurchasing a portion of Semler’s 4.25% convertible senior notes due in 2030, as well as paying down outstanding borrowings under a master loan agreement with Coinbase Credit. Moreover, the company intends to use the capital structure shift to reinforce its identity as a Bitcoin-focused treasury platform.

Debt swaps and preferred-only capital model Strive said the initiative aims to streamline its balance sheet and return to what it calls a “perpetual-preferred only amplification model”. Any remaining funds after the planned debt repayments may be allocated to acquiring Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related products, effectively expanding the firm’s digital asset treasury.

The Bitcoin treasury company also disclosed plans to negotiate private exchanges with certain holders of the Semler convertible notes. In these transactions, investors would swap their debt holdings for SATA preferred shares. However, these exchanges would not generate new cash for Strive, though they would reduce the size of the public offering.

The SATA preferred stock has a starting annual dividend rate of 12.25%, paid monthly in cash. The rate will adjust over time based on market conditions and short-term interest rates. Moreover, the preferred shares are perpetual, but Strive can redeem them, typically at $110 per share plus any unpaid dividends.

Barclays and Cantor Fitzgerald are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, with Clear Street serving as co-manager. These roles place major Wall Street institutions at the center of the capital raise.

Semler acquisition boosts Bitcoin treasury Earlier in January, Strive announced an all-stock deal to acquire Semler Scientific. The company said it has secured shareholder approval for the acquisition, marking a pivotal expansion of its digital asset holdings. Following completion, Semler’s treasury will be combined with Strive’s existing reserves.

The transaction will add Semler Scientific’s 5,048.1 Bitcoin to Strive’s current holdings. As a result, Strive’s total Bitcoin treasury will reach 12,797.9 BTC. However, the preferred stock raise and related liability management are being positioned as complementary moves that support this larger accumulation strategy.

In May 2025, Strive announced a $750 million capital raise dedicated to establishing “alpha-generating” strategies through Bitcoin-related purchases. Moreover, in December the company revealed another $500 million stock sales program to finance additional Bitcoin acquisitions, underscoring its aggressive build-up of digital assets.

Market headwinds for crypto treasury companies in 2026 Strive bitcoin efforts are unfolding as digital asset treasury companies brace for a challenging environment in 2026. Industry executives have warned that many firms created during Bitcoin’s rally may struggle to survive if the market downturn persists.

Altan Tutar, CEO of MoreMarkets, said 2026 could bring widespread shutdowns as falling crypto prices and declining share valuations put pressure on business models largely dependent on holding digital assets. However, he emphasized that firms without diversified revenue or clear yield strategies are most at risk.

Tutar expects altcoin-focused treasury companies to be the first to fail, followed by large-cap strategies concentrated in assets such as Ethereum, Solana and XRP. Moreover, he argued the sector is overcrowded and cannot sustain valuations above net asset value without generating additional sources of return.

In this context, Strive’s mix of preferred stock financing, debt management at Semler Scientific and targeted Bitcoin accumulation represents a high-conviction bet on the long-term value of the leading cryptocurrency.

Overall, Strive’s $150 million SATA offering, Semler integration, and evolving Bitcoin treasury model highlight a bold strategy to scale its balance sheet around digital assets, even as the broader crypto treasury sector heads into a turbulent 2026.

Alessia Pannone

Graduated in communication sciences, currently student of the master's degree course in publishing and writing. Writer of articles from an SEO perspective, with care for indexing in search engines.
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Jefferies Financial Group Just Dumped Bitcoin. Here's Why. cryptonews
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Jefferies thinks quantum computing could break Bitcoin in years, not decades.

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies Financial Group, just cut Bitcoin (BTC +0.81%) from his model portfolio. Wood was early to the crypto party, first adding to his portfolio in 2020 and again in 2021. He has now pulled out altogether because of his belief in the possibility that quantum computing could undermine Bitcoin's security.

Image source: Getty Images.

Wood wrote in his recent weekly Greed & Fear investment newsletter that he had replaced his 10% position in Bitcoin with a mixture of gold and gold stocks. For him, the cryptocurrency can't act as a long-term store of value because quantum computing poses an "existential" threat. Worse, he believes it could come sooner than many developers believe.

Is Bitcoin's quantum computing risk real? The risk posed by quantum computing has been talked about for some time. In 1994, a mathematician named Peter Shor published an algorithm that, if run on a powerful enough computer, could break the asymmetric cryptographic keys that are fundamental to Bitcoin's security.

Shor's algorithm can derive a private key from the public key that people use to make transactions. It's a bit like being able to derive your PIN from your bank account number. As yet, computers aren't powerful enough to do so. But quantum computing is moving fast and Q-day -- when it can undermine Bitcoin's encryption -- will come eventually.

A study by the professional services firm Deloitte showed that over 4 million bitcoins -- about a quarter of all the coins -- could be vulnerable to a quantum attack. That's about $370 billion's worth of the digital currency at today's prices.

If you're wondering why not all bitcoins are equally at risk, it's because security was not as evolved in the early days. Without getting too technical, when the crypto was launched, people could see the public key when making transactions. Later, they could only see an encoded version of it.

The risk is real, though there are ways to protect the vulnerable addresses. The bigger question is timing: Bitcoin developers think we have five to ten years or more before Q-day comes. Wood thinks it could be a matter of years.

Is the quantum computing risk overstated? Before you follow Wood's example and sell your crypto, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, developers are working on solutions. Quantum developments are inevitable, but the risk is not. There's already a quantum-proofing plan on the table called the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-360, which would involve a gradual migration to safe wallet addresses.

That migration brings both organizational and governance challenges. Some wallets are inaccessible because people have lost the passwords, for example, and there isn't yet consensus around how to make them safe. Plus, the community is split on how urgent the threat is, and whether BIP-360 is the best solution.

Secondly, cryptocurrency is not the only industry that quantum developments could affect. We're talking about dramatic technological breakthroughs that could also undermine the security protocols of financial institutions.

One risk, known as "harvest now, decrypt later," is that hackers are already storing large amounts of data to decode once the tech evolves. Citigroup says that the economic impact of a single-day attack on one of the biggest U.S. banks could come to between $2 trillion and $3.3 trillion. In that context, Bitcoin is small potatoes.

Lastly, it won't happen overnight. Long-term investors can keep the risk on their radar and reduce their exposure to Bitcoin if developers are unable to develop effective quantum safeguards. Token holders can also monitor institutional moves and actively push for solutions. After all, Bitcoin is a decentralized network, and holders, miners, and node operators have a say in how it's run.

Don't ignore quantum computing ... but don't panic, either Cryptocurrency is a risky investment, which is why it should make up only a small percentage of your portfolio. It is a relatively young asset that's volatile, speculative, and susceptible to regulatory changes. Quantum computing is another risk to consider, particularly if you bought Bitcoin because you see it as a form of digital gold.

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Bitcoin has mostly held its head above the $90,000 level this year, and so far the risk of Q-day does not appear to be a major near-term headwind. That said, it is worrying to see institutional investors like Wood moving away from the crypto because of the quantum risk.

Institutional investment has helped push the leading cryptocurrency to new highs in 2025 and will be crucial to its long-term growth. However, panic investment decisions rarely pan out. There's a good chance that a solution will be forthcoming. And if it isn't, investors still have time to plan their exit.
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Nomura-backed Laser Digital introduces tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund cryptonews
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The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance.
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Bitcoin ‘Starterpacks' on X target crypto-curious users worldwide cryptonews
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X rolls out crypto-focused Starterpacks to boost discovery as Bitcoin chatter on the platform drops 32% and Vitalik renews push for decentralized social media.

Summary

X will launch interest-based “Starterpacks” so new users can auto-follow curated crypto and tech accounts by country and niche.​ Crypto users say visibility is collapsing, with Bitcoin mentions on X down 32% in 2025, fueling claims the platform is throttling CT.​ Vitalik Buterin urges a shift to decentralized social platforms that prioritize users’ long-term interests over engagement farming. Social media platform X announced Thursday plans to roll out “Starterpacks,” a new onboarding feature designed to help new users discover accounts and feeds based on specific interests including cryptocurrency and technology, according to Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X.

The feature, set to launch in the coming weeks, will offer curated lists of accounts across various categories and countries, Bier stated in a post on the platform. The crypto category will include content focused on memecoin trading, real-time market trends, and sentiment from active traders.

A video posted by Bier demonstrated the feature’s functionality, showing users selecting interests during onboarding and following curated account lists.

Over the last few months, we scoured the world for the top posters in every niche & country

We've compiled them into a new tool called Starterpacks: to help new users find the best accounts—big or small—for their interests

⬇️ Reply below with a topic you're most interested in… pic.twitter.com/MYIIQAaJaL

— Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) January 21, 2026 The announcement follows recent controversy surrounding crypto content visibility on X. Bier responded to complaints from cryptocurrency users about declining visibility of crypto-related posts, stating that “Crypto Twitter (CT) is dying from suicide, not from the algorithm.” The comment drew criticism from members of the crypto community, some of whom expressed belief that the platform is intentionally limiting crypto content. Bier maintained that X’s algorithms are not responsible for the issue.

Bitcoin cypherpunk Jameson Lopp reported Wednesday that posts containing “Bitcoin” on X totaled 96 million in 2025, representing a 32% decrease year-over-year. The data did not reflect overall crypto engagement levels on the platform.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addressed the broader issue of social media platforms in a Wednesday post, stating the need for “mass communication tools that serve the user’s long-term interest, not maximize short-term engagement.” Buterin indicated plans to return to decentralized social media platforms in 2026.

Buterin noted that decentralized social media projects have faced challenges, stating that such platforms “should be run by people who deeply believe in the ‘social’ part, and are motivated first and foremost by solving the problems of social.”
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Santiment Says XRP Social Sentiment Hits ‘Extreme Fear': Buy Signal? cryptonews
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XRP is back in a familiar spot: social chatter has turned sharply bearish even as the market probes support after an early-January surge. Analytics firm Santiment said its social data shows XRP slipping into “Extreme Fear” after a roughly 19% pullback from its early-month high, a setup it argues has historically preceded rallies.

Santiment wrote on Jan. 22 via X: “According to our social data, XRP has fallen into ‘Extreme Fear’ territory. Small retail traders have become pessimistic toward the #5 market cap cryptocurrency after a -19% drop since the high back on January 5th. Historically, this high level of bearish commentary leads to rallies. Prices move the opposite to retails’ expectations more often than not.”

The chart Santiment shared pairs XRP’s 6-hour candles with a social ratio measuring positive versus negative commentary, and overlays three “buy” and three “sell” markers tied to sentiment bands. Those bands are explicitly labeled as a “fear zone” (where prices “go up”), a neutral zone, and a “greed zone” (where prices “go down”).

XRP social sentiment | Source: X @santimentfeed How Reliable Is The XRP Social Sentiment Signal? To check the timing, daily XRP spot data for the same late-December-to-January window broadly supports the chart’s claim that extreme sentiment readings often show up near inflection points, with an important caveat: not every signal front-runs a turn cleanly, and some arrive early.

The first “buy” marker on the chart is dated Jan. 2. On that day, XRP closed around $2.01 after trading as low as roughly $1.87, and the market proceeded to accelerate into the week’s blow-off move: by Jan. 5 XRP closed near $2.35, and the Jan. 6 session printed a high around $2.42. In other words, the Jan. 2 “buy” call landed ahead of the sharp leg higher that set the period’s high.

The first “sell” marker is dated Jan. 7, immediately after the peak. XRP closed around $2.16 that day and then bled lower across the next sessions, sliding toward the low-$2.00s by Jan. 12. On sequence alone, that sell signal aligns with the market shifting from post-spike distribution into a steadier downtrend.

The second “sell” marker, Jan. 11, is less straightforward. XRP closed near $2.07 on Jan. 11 and dipped again on Jan. 12, but then logged a sharp rebound on Jan. 13, closing around $2.17. Traders treating the Jan. 11 marker as an immediate top signal would have faced a short-term whipsaw before downside resumed.

That brings the chart’s third “sell” marker (Jan. 13) which appears to target that rebound itself. From Jan. 13’s close near $2.17, XRP rolled back over: it faded through mid-month and ultimately slid into the Jan. 20 low around $1.87 (intraday), which maps cleanly to the chart’s contention that “greed-zone” sentiment can coincide with local exhaustion.

On the “buy” side late in the window, Santiment flags Jan. 18 and Jan. 20–21. The Jan. 18 marker arrived early: XRP closed around $1.99 on Jan. 18 but continued lower into Jan. 20 before rebounding. The current Jan. 20–21 marker fits better in the short term, with XRP bouncing from the Jan. 20 close near $1.89 to roughly $1.95 by today. Even so, that rebound has so far been modest relative to the broader drawdown from the $2.4 area peak.

Santiment’s broader point is contrarian: when social feeds tip into one-sided pessimism, marginal selling pressure may already be exhausted, setting up mean reversion. The recent signal history partially supports that while also showing the practical risk: entries can be early, and “extreme fear” can persist if trend conditions remain heavy.

At press time, XRP traded at $1.9498.

XRP trades at key support zone, 1-week chart | Source: XRPUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Strive Files $150 Million SATA Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases cryptonews
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Strive proposes a $150 million registered follow‑on offering of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA). Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SATA) announced in Dallas on January 21, 2026 that, subject to market conditions, it intends a $150 million follow‑on offering of SATA Stock, with net proceeds to finance redemption or repurchase of Semler Scientific's 4.
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XRP tipped for outsized gains as Trump-era crypto push meets AI hype cryptonews
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Gemini’s AI model tips XRP to outperform BTC and ETH by 2029 as Trump-era policy, a Bitcoin reserve, and stalled CLARITY Act talks reshape crypto risk-reward.

Summary

Gemini’s AI model speculates XRP could see the highest percentage return by 2029 after U.S. regulators cleared major legal hurdles around the token. Bitcoin is framed as the “safest bet” thanks to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while Ethereum is cast as a tech and utility play tied to broad deregulation. Trump’s pro-crypto stance contrasts with delays around the CLARITY Act, underscoring that AI projections remain speculative amid policy and market uncertainty. Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model has projected that XRP could deliver the highest percentage returns among major cryptocurrencies through the end of President Donald Trump’s term in 2029, according to a speculative analysis.

When prompted to evaluate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP (XRP), the AI model identified XRP as the most likely candidate for significant gains, citing the removal of regulatory obstacles that had constrained the digital asset for several years.

“If I had to speculate on highest percentage return between now and 2029, the answer is likely XRP,” the AI model stated, according to the outlet’s report.

The analysis comes as cryptocurrency markets have experienced volatility during the early months of Trump’s presidency. Trump pledged during his campaign to transform the United States into a global cryptocurrency hub and reiterated that commitment at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Despite these stated intentions, Bitcoin and numerous alternative cryptocurrencies have declined in value in recent weeks.

The Gemini model characterized Bitcoin as the “safest bet” while describing XRP as “the most aggressive” investment option among the three assets evaluated. The AI attributed XRP’s potential for growth to the resolution of legal challenges that had affected the cryptocurrency since 2020.

XRP faced regulatory uncertainty following a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Ripple Labs, the company associated with the digital asset. That legal dispute has since been resolved, and U.S. financial institutions now have regulatory clarity to utilize XRP’s on-demand liquidity services, according to the analysis.

Regarding Bitcoin, the AI model noted the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in 2025, which it characterized as elevating the cryptocurrency to a matter of national policy. The model suggested this designation provides institutional support for Bitcoin’s valuation.

Trump has indicated plans to sign additional cryptocurrency-focused legislation in the near future. However, the CLARITY Act, widely viewed as a key regulatory framework for digital assets, faces delays of several weeks or potentially months, according to reports. The Senate Banking Committee has shifted its legislative priorities to housing-related matters.

The Gemini model described Ethereum as a “tech and utility play,” projecting that the platform would benefit primarily from broader deregulation rather than targeted executive actions.

Cryptocurrency markets have historically demonstrated volatility and unpredictability, with price movements often diverging from widespread expectations. The AI model’s projections represent speculative analysis rather than investment guidance, and digital asset values remain subject to numerous economic, regulatory, and market factors.
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Stellar (XLM) Makes Legal Case for Open Blockchains After AWS Outage Hit 1000+ Firms cryptonews
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Joerg Hiller Jan 22, 2026 10:33

Stellar (XLM) Foundation argues open blockchain networks offer superior resilience and regulatory access after October 2025 AWS outage disrupted centralized systems for 15 hours.

The Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation published a policy paper Thursday arguing that open blockchain networks provide stronger legal and operational foundations than private alternatives—a case bolstered by the October 2025 AWS outage that knocked over 1,000 companies offline for 15 hours.

The timing isn't coincidental. That DNS configuration error on October 20, 2025, cascaded through 113 cloud services, exposing the fragility of centralized infrastructure. For financial institutions running critical operations on affected systems, "inconvenience" doesn't quite capture the regulatory and operational headaches that followed.

Three Arguments for Open NetworksStellar's paper centers on a counterintuitive claim: open blockchains actually enable better regulatory oversight than closed systems. Every transaction sits on a permanent, independently verifiable ledger. Regulators don't need to request access or trust what a private operator chooses to disclose—they can observe directly.

"This inverts the common compliance concern," the foundation argues. The real question isn't whether regulators can see what's happening on open networks. It's whether private systems limit visibility to whatever the operator allows.

The competitive neutrality argument targets consortium blockchains specifically. Who decides which institutions get access? What happens when the consortium's interests diverge from members building on their chain? These aren't hypothetical concerns for legal teams evaluating infrastructure dependencies.

The Resilience TestOctober's AWS disaster provided a real-world stress test. According to Stellar's analysis, networks running distributed validators across multiple providers and geographies continued normal operations. Those dependent on single sequencers or concentrated cloud infrastructure degraded or failed entirely.

The distinction matters for institutions requiring 99.99% uptime. Distributed architecture delivers that reliability through redundancy, not through hoping a cloud provider avoids configuration errors.

What This Means for XLMThe paper reads as positioning for institutional adoption rather than retail speculation. Stellar has been pushing its cross-border payments infrastructure to traditional finance players, and framing open networks as the legally defensible choice strengthens that pitch.

For traders, the takeaway is straightforward: Stellar is betting that post-AWS-outage, risk-conscious institutions will prioritize architectural resilience when evaluating blockchain infrastructure. Whether that translates to XLM demand depends on whether compliance officers actually read policy papers.

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Bitcoin analysts predict ‘prolonged consolidation' for BTC price cryptonews
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Bitcoin (BTC) price could be in for another prolonged period of consolidation if key support levels are not reclaimed, a new analysis reveals.

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin is stuck between key cost-basis levels, predicting 2022-type consolidation unless key support levels are reclaimed.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $708.7 million, their fifth-largest since launch, signaling institutional caution. 

Bitcoin’s “supply overhang” persistsIn the Jan. 21 edition of its regular newsletter, “The Week Onchain,” onchain data provider Glassnode confirmed key areas of resistance “constraining upside follow-through and keeping rallies vulnerable to distribution.”

The BTC/USD pair has been oscillating within a wide range defined by the True Market Mean at $81,100 and the short-term holder (STH) cost-basis at $98,400. 

According to Glassnode, the recent rejection near the STH cost basis at $98,400 “mirrors the market structure observed in Q1 2022, where repeated failures to reclaim recent buyers’ cost basis prolonged consolidation.”

“This similarity reinforces the fragility of the current recovery attempt.” Bitcoin risk indicator: Realized price and cost basis. Source: GlassnodeThe chart above shows that Bitcoin price spent the period between February 2022 and July 2022 trapped between the STH cost basis and the True Market mean before entering an extended bear market, bottoming around $15,000 in November 2022.

Glassnode’s Entity-Adjusted UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD), a metric that shows at which prices the current set of Bitcoin UTXOs were created, also revealed a wide and dense supply zone above $100,000 that has been gradually maturing into the long-term holder cohort.

“This unresolved supply overhang remains a persistent source of sell pressure, likely to cap attempts above the $98.4K STH cost basis and the $100K level,” Glassnode wrote, adding

“A clean breakout would therefore require a meaningful and sustained acceleration in demand momentum.” Bitcoin: Entity-Adjusted URPD. Source: GlassnodeThe Bitcoin “Risk Index has climbed to 21, hovering just below the High Risk zone (25),” said private wealth manager Swissblock in a recent X post, adding:

“This uptick suggests a likely continuation of the consolidation phase triggered by the ‘Massive High Risk’ environment we faced over the past few months.”  Bitcoin risk index. Source: SwissblockAs Cointelegraph reported, Bitcoin must take out resistance at $98,000-$100,000 to revive the bull market cycle.

Bitcoin ETFs record their fifth-largest outflowsOn Wednesday, US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows for the third consecutive day, totaling $708.7 million, according to data from CoinGlass.

This marked their largest single-day exit in two months and the fifth-largest withdrawal from these investment products since their launch in January 2024, as shown in the chart below.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, posted the biggest outflows of $356.6 million. Fidelity's FBTC followed with $287.7 million, alongside four other funds that saw outflows.

Spot Bitcoin ETF flows chart. Source: CoinGlassMeanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $286.9 million on Wednesday across five funds.

The last three days saw a “historic $1.58B exit from Bitcoin ETFs. BlackRock and Fidelity are leading the charge in heavy institutional de-risking,” said analyst NekoZ in a reaction to the outflows. 

The selling pressure from spot BTC ETFs coincided with the rejection at $90,000 on Wednesday amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty, which increased the probability of rangebound price action or further downside if the support at $84,000 breaks.

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SHIB Price Analysis for January 22 cryptonews
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The market has come back to the green zone after a few days of dropping, according to CoinMarketCap.

Top coins by CoinMarketCapSHIB/USDThe rate of SHIB has risen by 0.65% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of SHIB has made a false breakout of the local support at $0.00000789. However, if a bounce back does not happen, one can expect an ongoing drop to the $0.00000770-$0.00000780 range soon.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the rate of SHIB is within yesterday's bar, which means the altcoin is not ready yet for a sharp move. This statement is also confirmed by the falling volume. 

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All in all, sideways trading in the zone of $0.00000770-$0.00000820 is the most likely scenario.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the price of SHIB is closer to the support than to the resistance, confirming ongoing sellers' pressure. If the drop continues to the $0.00000678 level and a breakout happens, the accumulated energy might be enough for a move to the $0.0000060 area.

SHIB is trading at $0.00000794 at press time.
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Bitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to study American views on financial privacy cryptonews
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The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Fedi and Cornell University are launching a two‑year study on how Americans view financial privacy, the trade‑offs they will accept and how regulation shapes their behavior. 

The initiative brings together a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet company with an academic center and a policy think tank, aiming to connect how privacy tools are built, researched and ultimately governed.

According to Fedi and BPI, the research will combine quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to examine attitudes toward financial privacy and their evolution. 

Cornell’s Brooks School Tech Policy Institute is joining as the academic partner, while Fedi brings product and user behavior insights and BPI focuses on policy and communications.

The two-year project will pay particular attention to how Americans think about privacy in everyday transactions and their trust in institutions, with four semi‑annual reports, the first released in April 2026, aimed at bringing empirical evidence into policy debates and the regulatory climate facing developers.

Two-year privacy study. Source: Bitcoin Policy InstituteRising concern over data usePublic concern about data collection is on the rise. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that 71% of US adults were very or somewhat concerned about how the government used the data it collected about them, up from 64% in 2019. About two‑thirds said they understood little or nothing about what companies did with their personal data.

At the same time, governments around the world are exploring initiatives such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and digital identity frameworks that could expand official visibility into payments and online activity, feeding a broader debate over whether financial privacy should be preserved, redesigned or constrained in the digital era.

Developer climate and privacy toolsIn crypto, the policy climate for open‑source and privacy‑enhancing tools has grown harsher.

US authorities brought criminal cases against developers of non‑custodial services such as Samourai Wallet and Tornado Cash, alleging they operated unlicensed money‑transmitting businesses and helped move illicit funds through their software.

In both cases, developers ultimately faced criminal convictions and multi‑year prison sentences or ongoing liability risk.

The cases have raised fears that simply publishing or maintaining privacy‑focused code could be treated as a crime, even when developers do not directly control user funds.

Market structure bill and DeFi developersIn Washington, the ongoing crypto market structure bill has emerged as a key battleground over the future of developers and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Industry organizations, including the DeFi Education Fund, have urged lawmakers to provide “robust, nationwide protections” for software developers and non‑custodial infrastructure, warning that vague obligations could push builders offshore or force them into traditional financial‑intermediary roles.

Variant chief legal officer Jake Chervinsky framed DeFi as his “red line” in the market structure debate, arguing that the bill must protect DeFi developers and warning that, without clear safeguards, a future regulator could still try to “kill DeFi” in the United States.

Cointelegraph contacted the Bitcoin Policy Institute for additional comment, but had not received a response by publication time.

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Nomura-Backed Laser Digital Launches Tokenised Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting Excess Returns cryptonews
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Nomura’s crypto subsidiary Laser Digital has launched a natively tokenised Bitcoin yield strategy aimed at institutional and eligible accredited investors seeking income on top of long-only BTC exposure.

In a press release shared with CryptoNews, the company explains Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP (BDYF) combines directional Bitcoin exposure with income-generating, market-neutral strategies designed to deliver excess returns over Bitcoin across market cycles.

The fund is positioned as an evolution of Laser Digital’s Bitcoin Adoption Fund, which launched in 2023 ahead of the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.

First Natively Tokenised Bitcoin Yield FundLaser Digital said BDYF is the world’s first natively tokenised Cayman-domiciled Bitcoin yield fund. Unlike traditional tokenised structures that rely on special purpose vehicles or feeder funds, the tokenised share class is issued directly at the main fund level, enabling on-chain ownership alongside traditional share classes.

Tokenisation is handled exclusively by KAIO, while Komainu serves as the fund’s main custodian. The structure allows for in-kind contributions, atomic settlement and streamlined on-chain fund administration, according to the firm.

Strategy: Growth Plus IncomeThe fund is designed to maintain long-term, long-only exposure to Bitcoin while actively monetising carry-like opportunities through diversified market-neutral strategies, including arbitrage, lending and options.

Laser Digital said the strategy prioritises capital preservation over yield chasing, with institutional-grade risk controls intended to ensure income generation does not compromise the safekeeping of underlying BTC.

The fund targets long-term Bitcoin holders such as digital-asset treasury entities, traditional institutions and sovereign allocators, with a goal of delivering more than 5% excess net returns over BTC performance across rolling 12-month periods, depending on market conditions.

Why Launch NowLaser Digital said the launch reflects Bitcoin’s maturation into a mainstream institutional asset with deep liquidity and increasingly robust market infrastructure.

At the same time, macro uncertainty, persistent inflation risk and rising correlations across traditional asset classes are pushing allocators to seek diversifiers that can also generate income.

The objective, the firm said, is to turn a passive Bitcoin allocation into a more capital-efficient exposure that retains upside participation while producing a sustainable income stream aligned with institutional mandates.

Jez Mohideen, co-founder and CEO of Laser Digital, said recent volatility has highlighted growing demand for yield-bearing crypto strategies. “Yield-bearing, market-neutral funds built on calculated DeFi strategies are the natural evolution of crypto asset management,” he said.

Sebastien Guglietta, head of Laser Digital Asset Management, adds that while Bitcoin functions as a store of value it does not naturally generate yield. “Our strategy seeks to address that gap by offering a sustainable income stream for long-term Bitcoin holders,” he said.

Regulatory and Product Line ContextLaser Digital Middle East FZE, a regulated virtual asset service provider under Dubai’s VARA regime, acts as investment manager to the fund.

BDYF joins the firm’s existing actively managed strategies, including the Laser Digital Carry Fund and the Multi-Strategy Fund, as part of its expanding institutional digital asset offering.

In October it emerged Nomura Holdings is preparing to deepen its presence in Japan’s digital asset market as crypto activity surges, with its wholly owned subsidiary Laser Digital Holdings seeking a license to offer trading services to institutional clients.

🇯🇵 Nomura’s Swiss-based unit Laser Digital is seeking a license in Japan to offer institutional crypto trading, signaling confidence in the country’s digital asset market.#japan #nomura https://t.co/wVDTAt8jvk

— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 3, 2025
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AI on XRP Ledger? Evernorth Just Made Ultra-Bullish Move cryptonews
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Evernorth, a digital asset treasury with over 388 million XRP, says it has decided to raise over $1 billion to build the largest institutional treasury of the asset. As per the announcement, this will be done in collaboration with t54 Labs, which specializes in agentic artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Evernorth eyes $1 billion XRP Treasury with AI strategyNotably, Evernorth will raise this large amount of capital through institutional lending, liquidity provisioning and DeFi yield strategies on the XRP Ledger. Given the complex nature of the ambition, Evernorth will embrace AI-powered agents to assist in the operation.

With t54 Labs’ specialty in agentic infrastructure on the XRPL, the company will enable autonomous agents to handle XRP and Ripple USD stablecoin (RLUSD) payments. The goal is to develop new products that enhance AI-driven finance and risk management on an increasingly volatile market.

According to Evernorth, the plan is not just storing XRP like a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) but to try to earn more XRP with it. This would be achieved through institutional lending.

The idea is to leverage AI agents to automatically execute trades and manage liquidity positions. The AI agents will also be able to react to market shifts in real time to minimize risks.

While AI agents perform their functions in running the treasury company, t54 Labs will help monitor risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. t54 Labs’ role is to guarantee compliance, verify transactions before they are settled and maintain trust.

XRPL set for institutional growth beyond paymentsThis partnership is likely to have significant implications for both XRP and the XRP Ledger. It could mark a shift for XRP as it moves from just speculative trading to real institutional demand. For XRPL, its functions could extend beyond only payments to more complex financial structures managed by AI.

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The XRP Ledger community has expressed excitement at the development, describing it as a great collaboration. This enthusiasm could trickle into massive gains for XRP’s price outlook and push the coin out of its lingering stagnation.

As of press time, XRP exchanges hands at $1.95, representing a 2.94% increase in the last 24 hours. The coin climbed from a daily low of $1.88 as trading volume increased by 29.73% to $4.24 billion within the same time frame.

The rebound suggests that XRP might have averted a death drop that could have crashed it by over 80% in the market space.
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Bitcoin price movements as whale soaks up BTC at $90k — can price finally break higher? cryptonews
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Bitcoin price continues to face resistance around the $90,000 level, while a large-scale buyer has reportedly increased purchasing activity, according to statements from a cryptocurrency industry executive.

Summary

A Bitfinex whale is reportedly buying around 450 BTC per day near $90k, roughly matching daily mining supply at current prices. Glassnode flags a moderate bear phase, with market mean near support and short-term holder cost basis capping BTC with dense supply above $98k–$100k. Derivatives show dealers short gamma below $90k and long above it, options skew front-loaded, and futures participation thin, signaling fragile structure. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, stated that a “Bitfinex whale” is purchasing approximately 450 Bitcoin per day at current price levels. Back said the buyer initially acquired 300 Bitcoin daily but increased to 450 per day, matching the amount of Bitcoin mined globally each day.

Bitcoin price, is a break over $90k imminent? Data from analytics firm Santiment showed that Bitcoin “whales and sharks”—wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 Bitcoin—added 36,322 Bitcoin over a nine-day period despite weak market sentiment, according to the firm’s report.

📊 Bitcoin's price has fallen back down to $89.4K as gold & silver continue to surge. That said, Bitcoin's whales & sharks continue to accumulate.

🐳 Wallets with 10-10K $BTC: Accumulated +36,322 tokens in the past 9 days (+0.27%)
🦐 Wallets with under 0.01 $BTC: Dumped -132… pic.twitter.com/RnVOgVl3j2

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 20, 2026 Analytics firm Glassnode, in its latest on-chain report, characterized Bitcoin as remaining in a moderate bear phase bounded by specific price levels tied to cost-basis behavior. The firm identified a market mean as downside support and a short-term holder cost basis as upside resistance.

Glassnode stated that the recent rally partially filled an “air gap” between previously high price ranges, indicating that supply previously held by earlier buyers had been redistributed to newer market participants. The firm reported observing a wide and dense supply zone above the current threshold that has been gradually maturing into the long-term holder cohort.

According to Glassnode’s analysis, realized losses have been dominated by the three- to six-month holder cohort, with additional contributions from six- to twelve-month holders. The firm attributed this pattern to selling by investors who accumulated near recent price peaks and are now exiting as the price revisits their entry range.

On the profit side, Glassnode reported a rise in realizations from low-margin profit cohorts, consistent with breakeven sellers and short-term traders taking minimal gains rather than holding positions for further appreciation.

In derivatives markets, Glassnode noted that dealer gamma positioning has skewed lower, with market participants bidding for downside protection. This leaves dealers short gamma below a key strike price and long gamma above it, according to the firm’s analysis.

Glassnode described the derivatives market as appearing disengaged, characterizing futures participation as thin and noting that price movements have occurred without meaningful volume expansion. The firm also identified open interest adjustments without corresponding traded volume, a pattern it said is consistent with position churn rather than new leverage entering the market.

Options markets are pricing risk primarily at the front end, with short-term implied volatility reacting more than longer-dated measures, according to Glassnode.

Trading data from Bitfinex showed that margin long positions have been declining from recent peaks, then increased slightly during the recent price decline, signaling renewed buying activity on price dips in the short term. However, the broader trend over the past month remains downward, according to the data.

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading just under the $90,000 level after a brief dip to around 88,000 during the latest risk-off episode tied to tariff headlines, with nearby resistance stacked at $90,000–93,400 and major support in the $84,000–88,000 area.

Over the next 3–6 months, a reasonable base-case is a broad, violent range rather than a clean trend: with most analysts expecting a range of $80,000–110,000 as institutions continue to accumulate on dips via ETFs while macro (rate-cut expectations, trade tensions, election‑driven policy noise) periodically forces sharp liquidations.

On the bullish side, post‑halving cycle dynamics and growing institutional liquidity make a retest of the prior $108,000 peak and a push into the low six figures plausible if global risk sentiment stabilizes and U.S. rate cuts materialize; on the bearish side, a sustained break below $80,000 would likely signal that this cycle’s blow‑off already printed and open room toward the mid‑60,000s, especially if macro tightening resumes or regulatory shocks hit spot ETFs.
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SKR Delivers The 200% Rally Smart Money Was ‘Seek'ing — Yet Airdrop Sellers Lurk cryptonews
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SKR Delivers The 200% Rally Smart Money Was ‘Seek’ing — Yet Airdrop Sellers LurkSKR price surged as 182 million tokens were absorbed versus 129 million inflows.Top 100 wallets added 144 million SKR, outweighing airdrop selling pressure decisively.VWAP line holds; break below risks $0.034, upside opens above $0.059.Seeker price has staged a sharp post-launch rally. The SKR token is up more than 200% over the past 24 hours and is now trading near $0.041 after briefly tagging highs close to $0.059. The move comes after a large Solana ecosystem airdrop, a setup that usually creates heavy selling pressure.

What makes this rally stand out is not the size of the move, but who absorbed the supply. While airdrop recipients possibly sent large amounts of SKR to exchanges, wallet data shows smart money and whales stepping in aggressively. The result is a rally that looks speculative on the surface, but structurally supported underneath.

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Airdrop Selling Hit Exchanges but Failed to Break StructureThe first wave of selling was aggressive.

Over the past 24 hours, exchange balances rose by roughly 51%, lifting total exchange-held SKR to about 380.9 million tokens. That implies nearly 129 million SKR moved onto exchanges, likely from airdrop recipients taking quick profits. This selling pressure briefly pushed the price below VWAP on the one-hour chart.

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VWAP stands for Volume Weighted Average Price. It represents the average price traders paid, weighted by volume, and often acts as a short-term fairness level. Losing VWAP usually signals aggressive selling.

But in SKR’s case, that breakdown did not last.

Price quickly reclaimed VWAP, with the 9-period exponential moving average (EMA) holding as support.

An EMA is a trend indicator that gives more weight to recent prices, making it useful for spotting short-term momentum shifts. The 9-period EMA reflects very near-term trader behavior and often acts as the first support in strong, fast-moving trends.

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In this case, the 21-period EMA (black line), which represents a deeper short-term trend, was never tested. That showed sellers failed to force deeper weakness. The pullback was absorbed rather than accelerating, signaling controlled profit-taking instead of a trend breakdown.

One-Hour SKR Price Chart: TradingViewThe question then became: who was buying?

Smart Money and Whales Absorbed More Than Exchanges SoldWallet data gives a clear answer.

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While exchanges gained about 129 million SKR, non-exchange cohorts accumulated even more. The top 100 addresses (mega whales) added roughly 144 million SKR, raising their total holdings to about 8.3 billion tokens. This single cohort absorbed more supply than exchanges received.

Standard Seeker whale wallets increased holdings by about 25.6 million SKR, pushing their balances to roughly 133.8 million tokens. Smart money wallets added another 2.4 million SKR, a 32.5% increase in that cohort. Even public-facing wallets showed accumulation from a low base.

Massive Buying Pressure: NansenIn total, non-exchange wallets absorbed around 182 million SKR, outweighing exchange inflows by more than 50 million tokens. That imbalance explains why the VWAP loss failed and why the SKR price stabilized quickly.

In simple terms, airdrop sellers sold into strength, and larger players took the other side.

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SKR Price Levels That Decide Whether the Rally ExtendsFrom here, the Seeker price structure matters more than headlines.

On the two-hour charts, the most important level is VWAP (same as the one-hour chart). As long as the SKR price holds above this level on closing candles, the short-term trend remains constructive.

This is also reflected in the Smart Money Index, which tracks institutional-style positioning using price behavior. The index surged during the rebound and has since flattened rather than turned down. A flat Smart Money Index after a strong rise usually signals consolidation, not rapid selling. That means the smart money buyers we saw earlier might be waiting for a better price point or a better trigger.

If VWAP holds and the Smart Money Index remains stable or resumes rising, SKR price can retest the recent highs near $0.059. A clean break above that level would open price discovery, with $0.080 and $0.092 emerging as upside extension zones.

SKR Price Analysis: TradingViewThe risk case is clear as well. If VWAP fails on the two-hour chart and the Smart Money Index breaks below its current structure, selling pressure could return quickly. In that scenario, $0.034 becomes the first downside level to watch. A deeper loss of confidence would expose $0.020, where early consolidation formed.

For now, the SKR price is holding its ground. Exchange selling has been heavy, but it has been absorbed. As long as smart money behavior stays constructive and VWAP remains defended, this rally looks less like a one-day airdrop spike and more like a move that may still be seeking its next leg higher.

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Bitcoin and Crypto Market Face US Inflation Challenge as Trump Tariff Concerns Ease cryptonews
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Key NotesEconomists warn that US inflation could re-accelerate, with forecasts potentially above 4% in 2026, impacting the crypto market upside.Over $600M in positions were liquidated across both longs and shorts amid sharp Bitcoin swings.A rebound in Japan’s long bonds also provided temporary relief to Bitcoin and the crypto market. Bitcoin BTC $90 014 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $1.80 T Vol. 24h: $55.86 B and the broader crypto market bounced back following yesterday’s strong selling pressure as Trump has finally decided to back off from EU tariffs from Feb. 1. On Jan. 22, top altcoins like Ethereum ETH $3 012 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $363.54 B Vol. 24h: $34.43 B , Solana SOL $130.1 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $73.72 B Vol. 24h: $5.41 B , and Dogecoin DOGE $0.13 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $21.38 B Vol. 24h: $1.34 B have also registered recoveries from yesterday’s bottom.

This move helped in curbing the crypto market volatility, as liquidations topped $900 million yesterday, triggered by a global risk-off shift triggered by Trump’s warnings toward Europe. However, inflation could be a major challenge for Bitcoin and the crypto market moving ahead.

US Inflation Could Be Next Challenge for Bitcoin and Crypto Market Although concerns around the US tariffs are easing, risk-on assets are still not completely out of the woods. Sticky inflation could pose a major challenge to BTC and crypto assets, as per economists, who point out that US living costs could accelerate this year. With the Senate Banking Committee prioritizing housing legislation, the crypto bill has also taken a backseat recently.

In a new research note, Peterson Institute for International Economics President Adam Posen and Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter R. Orszag said US consumer prices could come in stronger than expected in 2026, potentially rising above 4%.

This could also hold the Fed from opting for future interest rate cuts. Last week, JPMorgan Global Research said that it expects the US Fed to keep rates unchanged through 2026, maintaining the policy rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range.

Posen and Orszag said inflation could be pushed higher by multiple forces, including Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports and a tighter labor market. This could eventually push the risk-on investors to the edge.

Crypto Market Faces Both Short and Long Liquidations Over $600 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data. The losses spread almost evenly between long and short trades across roughly 138,000 market participants.

The on-chain data shows that more than $300 million in liquidations happened on both sides. Liquidations were concentrated on major exchanges, with Binance recording about $120.8 million in forced closures, largely driven by long positions. Bybit saw nearly $95 million liquidated, with longs again slightly exceeding shorts.

The shakeout followed sharp intraday volatility in Bitcoin, which briefly dipped below $88,000 before recovering toward the $90,000 mark.

Another key factor impacting the market activity is the recovery in Japan’s long-term government bonds, which helped ease global borrowing costs. This has potentially eased the pressure on Bitcoin and other digital assets.

Crypto markets remain closely tied to moves in bond yields. Another sharp rise in rates could quickly renew downside pressure across bitcoin and the broader digital-asset market.

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Canton (CC) Surges in Double Digits as BTC Settles After Turbulent Moves: Market Watch cryptonews
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MYX and RAIN are the other big gainers today.

Bitcoin’s price went through another volatile 24-hour trading period due to the fast changes in the geopolitical atmosphere between the US and the EU, but it has calmed now, around $90,000.

Most altcoins are in the green on a daily scale as well, with ETH touching $3,000, and XRP nearing $2.00. CC is on the run again.

BTC Calms After a Rollercoaster It’s safe to say that the quickly developing and changing geopolitical tension has impacted the primary cryptocurrency in the past several days. Just over the weekend, the asset traded confidently above $95,000 after jumping to $98,000 last Wednesday. However, the US President then announced new tariffs on multiple EU counties for their involvement in the Greenland saga, an island which is under the control of one of those nations.

They responded with an emergency meeting and threats about implementing a so-called “trade bazooka” before this week’s highly anticipated World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. Yesterday, Trump had a speech in which he continued to emphasize how important it was for the US to acquire Greenland.

However, he said the US won’t use force to take control of the island. Minutes later, Denmark refused to join Trump’s Board of Piece, but the POTUS said the EU and the US will begin negotiations on a Greenland deal, which is why he cancelled the tariffs.

With all of these developments, BTC dumped from the aforementioned $95,000 peak to a 2026 low of under $88,000 before it recovered to the current $90,000. Its market cap is back to $1.8 trillion, while its dominance over the alts is at 57.4%.

BTCUSD Jan 22. Source: TradingView Why is the Canton (CC) Price Up Today? Canton is up by a considerable 10% at the time of this writing, making it one of the best performers in the market today. This comes as data platform LunarCrush reports that the protocol accounts for 45% of mindshare, as discussions around it continue to drive considerable engagement across social media.

Canton’s price remains up by more than 70% for the past 30 days and 13% in the last week alone, which is a standout performance given the state of the overall cryptocurrency market during this period.

RAIN is the other big gainer (13%), followed by MYX (10%). XMR and HYPE have jumped by 5% to $510 and $22, respectively. ETH has tapped $3,000, BNB has neared $900, while XRP is close to $2.00 again.

The total crypto market cap has recovered around $100 billion since yesterday’s low and is up to $3.135 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview Jan 22. Source: QuantifyCrypto
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Zcash tests key support as governance shifts and whale accumulation diverge cryptonews
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Zcash (ZEC) is once again at a critical juncture as price weakness collides with structural changes inside the ecosystem.

The privacy-focused cryptocurrency is trading near $356, down 0.4% over the past 24 hours, extending a broader 7-day and 30-day downtrend.

This decline places Zcash directly on a long-term trendline support, a level that has historically defined shifts between bullish and bearish regimes.

Market participants are now questioning whether conviction remains strong enough to defend this zone.

Technical pressure builds as structure weakens Copy link to section

From a technical perspective, Zcash recently broke below a long-term ascending trendline, triggering fresh selling pressure.

The breakdown occurred on in November 2025 and it activated a bearish structure pointing to a potential 34% downside move toward $255.

In addition, ZEC is currently trading below its 7-day MA near $374 and its 30-day MA around $444, reinforcing the loss of bullish momentum.

Zcash price analysis | Source: TradingViewFurthermore, momentum indicators like Relative Strength Index (RSI) reflect stress rather than recovery.

The RSI-14 is at around 37, suggesting almost oversold conditions, although it is yet to produce a convincing bullish divergence.

Derivatives data adds to the tension, with short positioning increasing, leaving Zcash vulnerable to sharp squeezes if price rebounds, while also reflecting prevailing bearish sentiment.

Whales, however, appear to be telling a different story.

On-chain data shows a decline in exchange balances, signaling that large holders are accumulating rather than distributing.

This divergence between price action and whale behavior has raised the possibility of a developing bear trap.

Governance uncertainty reshapes sentiment Copy link to section

Beyond charts, governance developments continue to weigh heavily on Zcash.

The January 2026 exit of the Electric Coin Company (ECC) marked a turning point for the network.

ECC’s departure created uncertainty around leadership, funding, and the execution of future protocol upgrades.

The situation intensified when ECC-operated infrastructure, including DNS seeders, went offline.

In response, the Zcash Foundation DNS seeder deployment added five new geographically distributed seeders to stabilize peer discovery.

This move reduced reliance on a single organization and strengthened decentralization.

While operational continuity was restored, confidence took time to recover.

Former ECC developers have since launched new initiatives, including the CashZ wallet, further fragmenting the ecosystem.

For some investors, this diversification represents resilience.

For others, it introduces short-term uncertainty around coordination and roadmap clarity.

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Amid this backdrop, institutional support has emerged as a counterbalance.

The Winklevoss Brothers donated over 3,200 ZEC, worth roughly $1.2 million, to Shielded Labs.

The funding is directed at protocol-level work, including Crosslink, dynamic fees, and network sustainability mechanisms.

This donation followed a previous contribution, reinforcing long-term commitment rather than opportunistic support.

Shielded Labs operates independently of block rewards, relying on voluntary funding to advance Zcash’s core protocol.

For many market participants, the Winklevoss involvement serves as a vote of confidence in privacy-preserving technology and decentralized development.

The timing is notable, as it coincides with heightened governance concerns and falling prices.

This contrast between institutional backing and weak market sentiment defines the current Zcash narrative.

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Looking ahead to February, several price levels will shape the outlook for Zcash (ZEC).

The most important support to watch is $329, the January low, as a decisive break could accelerate downside toward $255.

Holding above this zone keeps the bear trap scenario alive.

On the upside, $359 is the first pivot level that bulls must reclaim to stabilize momentum.

A stronger recovery would require ZEC to move back above $375–$400, where short liquidations could fuel a relief rally.

Longer-term resistance remains near $450, which would invalidate much of the current bearish structure.

However, until clarity emerges, Zcash remains a test of conviction, balancing technical pressure against long-term belief in privacy, decentralization, and independent development.
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Solana platforms roll out “vibe coding” assets with risk warnings cryptonews
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Vibe coding is becoming a new narrative on Solana, tapping the wider trend of creating apps with the help of AI. Vibe-coded apps and platforms are reusing the meme model to speed-run launches, but may remain a risky asset type. 

Vibe coding on Solana may be the next trend to use the meme token model. The new wave of creations follows a brief period dedicated to creator or content coins, which sought to reward content creators. 

Vibe coding has launched a series of simple games on Solana, most of which boil down to Ponzi schemes. Those games may have some appeal, at least for those who aim to join early. 

Vibe coding + AI could of course be used to build fun games, but for now it seems to enable more low-effort grifts on Solana… stay safe out there!

Look at this absolutely insane claim on their ACTUAL WEBSITE. Imagine putting that in writing! 😂 https://t.co/aIfXCwgkow pic.twitter.com/SIGZVIxsOL

— ian c (@ThirdTimeIan) January 21, 2026

Games also bring additional revenues and boost Solana’s transactions and general activity. However, like previous hype cycles, vibe coding projects may undercut the platform’s credibility. 

Vibe coding arrives as other meta narratives slow down Vibe coding may become another source of token launches on Solana, bringing a wave of new risky assets. As with other trends, the token trading may obscure the technology in search of easy liquidity. 

Solana users immediately proposed that vibe-coded apps could launch with their own token to finance development. As with other meta narratives, this approach could easily turn into a series of rug pulls and failed tokens. 

As with previous meta narratives, an intermediary layer appeared. With AI agents, platforms to launch new agents outperformed individual model launches. 

With vibe coding apps, platforms to launch new apps and tokens may compete to become the center of the new meta-narrative. Influencers are already presenting some of the first launch platforms for the creation of more vibe-coded apps. 

The trend has spread to Solana and Base, opening the door to thousands of token launches. IDEARALPH was among the first tokens to launch based on the vibe coding meta, inviting new projects to Base. The token was promoted by influencer Meta Alchemist. 

Is the vibe coding meta viable?  Meta trends remain unpredictable and can lead to both fast gains and steep losses. 

The AI meta and vibe coding may be a new attempt to bring back ‘trenches’ traders. Vibe coding and renewed AI meta with agents and apps aimed to offer the feeling of intrinsic value. However, several new AI tokens ended up in rug pulls and crashes. 

The vibe coding meta has already gone through a small boom and bust cycle, but there may be more attempts to build launchpads. The space is entirely unregulated, and most projects can fail or be launched as an excuse for a rug pull. Supporting vibe-coded apps by buying tokens does not give the holders any rights or security that they would benefit from the product. 

Additionally, most apps are easily built, but may not realistically gain adoption. The AI meta may still give a short-term boost to Solana fees and reported metrics, but it may be another repetition of issuing risky tokens based on hype.

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Solana Goes TradFi: Ondo Brings 200+ Tokenized Stocks and ETFs On-Chain cryptonews
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Wall Street liquidity hits Solana, enabling 24/7 trading and broad access to tokenized equities.

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More than 200 US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are now available on Solana through Ondo Finance, are now available on Solana through Ondo Finance, giving its 3.2 million daily active blockchain users access to traditional equities with institutional-grade liquidity for the first time.

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The launch makes Ondo Global Markets the largest issuer of real-world assets on Solana by asset count.

Today, Solana goes TradFi.

Hundreds of tokenized stocks & ETFs are now live on @solana, bringing the full TradFi portfolio to crypto’s largest trading ecosystem.

Millions of Solana users can now access Wall Street-grade liquidity across 200+ assets, including tokens tracking:… pic.twitter.com/JRZxcScOXj

— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) January 21, 2026 The offering includes blue-chip stocks such as Nvidia, Amazon, Walmart, and Meta, as well as technology, growth, and sector ETFs. Investors can also access leveraged ETFs, commodities-linked products like gold and silver, and thematic assets tied to sectors including artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles.

Wall Street Liquidity Meets Onchain MarketsUnlike many tokenized platforms that rely on on-chain liquidity pools, Ondo sources liquidity directly from major exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. 

This setup allows million-dollar trades with minimal slippage, addressing a common challenge for large on-chain transactions.

Ian De Bode, President of Ondo Finance, enables users to trade tokenized stocks “in size at brokerage prices,” combining the accessibility of blockchain with the reliability of traditional markets.

The platform launched with hundreds of assets live on day one, with plans to expand to thousands more over time.

Scaling Internet Capital Markets on SolanaThe Solana Foundation described the launch as a key step toward building global, high-performance internet capital markets. 

With Solana’s throughput and low-latency settlement, RWAs are increasingly seen as a core use case for on-chain finance.

Since its initial launch on Ethereum in September 2025 and subsequent expansion to BNB Chain, Ondo Global Markets has become the world’s largest tokenized securities platform. 

It currently reports more than $460 million in total value locked and over $6.8 billion in cumulative trading volume, underscoring growing institutional and market demand for tokenized equities.

Why This MattersThe launch enables traditional stocks to move on-chain, making trading more accessible and available around the clock.

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People Also Ask:What are tokenized stocks?

Tokenized stocks are digital representations of real-world shares on a blockchain. Each token typically mirrors the price and value of the underlying stock, allowing investors to trade equities on-chain.

How does Ondo Finance bring U.S. stocks to Solana?

Ondo Finance uses its Ondo Global Markets platform to issue tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs on Solana. The tokens are backed 1:1 by the actual securities held with licensed custodians.

How does liquidity work for these tokenized stocks?

Ondo Finance sources liquidity directly from major exchanges, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, enabling large trades with minimal slippage, unlike smaller on-chain liquidity pools.

Who can trade these tokenized stocks?

Solana users, including retail and institutional investors, can access tokenized stocks and ETFs on-chain. Some regulatory restrictions may apply for U.S.-based investors.

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South Korea Prosecution Loses Bitcoin Worth $48 Million cryptonews
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Gwangju Prosecutors’ Office loses $48 million in Bitcoin during asset inspection.Loss linked to potentially fraudulent website interaction.Internal investigation underway to locate missing assets. South Korea’s Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office reported a significant Bitcoin loss of approximately $48 million during asset inspections, suspecting a phishing incident.

The loss highlights vulnerabilities in handling seized crypto assets, raising concerns over security protocols within legal institutions.

South Korea Faces $48 Million Bitcoin Security Breach The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office discovered a large amount of lost Bitcoin during a routine inspection. Seized Bitcoin assets, originally stored for a criminal case, amounted to tens of billions of won. This case has underscored potential risks in managing such sensitive data.

The loss occurred during inspection due to potential interaction with a fraudulent website. The Prosecutors’ Office stored Bitcoin-related passwords on mobile devices, making them vulnerable. An internal probe is ongoing to uncover the specifics behind the loss.

Officials have not confirmed detailed information but have begun an internal investigation to trace missing assets. As of now, there are no public statements from key figures. The reaction remains muted, awaiting further details on retrieval measures.

Enhancing Digital Asset Security to Prevent Future Losses Did you know? Accidental access to fraudulent websites during asset inspections in Korea has been rare. This situation places a spotlight on enhancing digital asset security protocols within regulatory bodies to prevent similar occurrences.

Bitcoin (BTC) currently holds a price of $89,918.36 with a market cap of $1.80 trillion, maintaining a market dominance of 59.06%. Over the past 24 hours, BTC’s price increased by 0.76%, while a 30-day analysis shows a recovery of 2.78%. These insights are attributed to CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 10:08 UTC on January 22, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap According to the Coincu research team, the loss raises significant concerns about digital asset security in legal environments. Enhancements in procedural knowledge and technology are required to prevent such future occurrences. Proper asset management and heightened security measures would serve as critical preventative measures to protect against exposure to fraudulent sites.

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Ethereum Price Reclaims $3000 as Whale Activity Intensifies: Is a 50% Rally Next? cryptonews
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Ethereum price is back above the psychological $3,000 mark, staging a modest but meaningful rebound after days of downward pressure. The second-largest cryptocurrency is up around $1.30% today, snapping a short-term bearish streak and hinting that buyers may be quietly regaining control. The move comes after ETH price briefly slipped below $3000 earlier this week. 

But instead of accelerating lower, ETH price found demand near the $2700-$2800 zone. While the recovery is still in its early phase, on-chain activity and technical structure suggest that the recent dip may have been more of an accumulation opportunity than a trend reversal.

Whales Step In as Smart Money Buys the DipOn-chain data paints a clear picture of strategic positioning beneath the surface. Data shows that a large OTC whale address acquired 10,000 ETH worth nearly $29 million during the market pullback, despite broader weakness. In a separate transaction, another institutional entity borrowed $70 million USDT from Aave and used it to purchase 24,555 ETH valued nearly $75.5 million, signaling high-conviction dip buying.

These flows suggest that large players are not waiting for confirmation from price action. Instead, they appear to be positioning ahead of a potential structural shift. At the same time, an early Ethereum OG wallet deposited 14,183 ETH worth around $42 million to Coinbase. While such deposits are often interpreted as selling pressure, this move appears more consistent with selective profit-taking rather than broad distribution, especially when contrasted with the scale of ongoing accumulation elsewhere.

Taken together, the data highlights a market split between long-term holders securing gains and institutions aggressively building exposure at current levels.

Ethereum Price Structure Signals 50% Upside Scenario Ethereum’s price chart structure continues to showcase a bullish medium-term outlook. On the daily chart, ETH price remains locked inside a rising macro structure, forming a series of cyclical rounded bases that have historically preceded massive rallies. The current price structure suggests that the recent dip toward the $2700-$2800 region may represent a higher low within a broader accumulation phase.

If broader market sentiment favors bulls, Ethereum price may see a potential 40-50% upside move, which could place ETH in the $4200-$4800 zone in the near term. As long as ETH price holds above $2700, the broader bullish structure remains intact. However, a break of that level would invalidate the pattern and re-open downside risk toward $2400.

Overall, Ethereum’s price reversal toward $3000 combined with whale accumulation and a bullish structural base, suggests that the market is cooling for a breakout, with a 50% upside move increasingly back in play.

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Strive proposes $150 million preferred stock sale to repay debt, buy bitcoin cryptonews
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The capital raise will support balance sheet restructuring and the company's bitcoin strategy.
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Vitalik Buterin Proposes Fix to Ethereum Staking — No More Single-Node Risk cryptonews
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Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has suggested the fundamental alteration to the staking system in the network to eliminate the dependency on one validator node.

In a detailed post published Wednesday on the Ethereum Research forum, Buterin introduced the idea of “native distributed validator technology,” or native DVT.

Source: ethresear.chThe idea would allow stakers to split validator responsibilities across multiple nodes directly at the protocol level rather than relying on complex external setups.

Ethereum’s Staking Boom Brings New Security QuestionsThe proposal comes as Ethereum staking reaches record scale with more than 36 million ETH now staked across nearly one million validators, with the total value of staked assets exceeding $118 billion.

Source: ValidatorQueue.While this growth has reinforced Ethereum’s security, it has also amplified long-standing concerns around centralization, operational risk, and the technical barriers faced by solo stakers.

For much of Ethereum’s proof-of-stake history, running a validator meant placing 32 ETH behind a single machine and a single private key.

Any failure, from a power outage to a software bug or security breach, could result in inactivity penalties or slashing.

These risks pushed many users toward large staking providers and liquid staking platforms, concentrating control of consensus among a relatively small group of operators and cloud providers.

Buterin’s proposal directly targets that single-node risk, as under the proposed native DVT, a validator with a larger balance would be allowed to register multiple keys, up to a maximum of 16, and define a threshold for signing duties.

Validator actions, such as block proposals or attestations, would only be considered valid if a minimum number of those keys signed off together.

As long as more than two-thirds of the nodes behave honestly, the validator would continue operating normally without penalties.

Buterin’s Native DVT Idea Targets Easier, Safer ETH StakingUnlike existing DVT solutions such as Obol or ssv.network, which rely on external tooling, networking layers, and the linear properties of BLS signatures, Buterin’s design would be embedded directly into Ethereum’s consensus rules.

He argued this would dramatically simplify staking operations, reduce setup complexity, and remove dependencies that may not be compatible with future cryptographic upgrades.

From a user perspective, Buterin described the experience as running multiple standard validator nodes with minimal configuration changes.

Most of the added complexity would be limited to block production, where one node would act as a temporary leader and others would co-sign its output.

The proposal is explicitly aimed at medium- to large-sized ETH holders, including institutions and individual “whales,” who currently face a choice between running fragile single-node setups or outsourcing control to staking providers.

By making multi-node staking simpler, Buterin said native DVT could increase client diversity, improve measurable decentralization metrics, and encourage more self-custodial staking.

Ethereum Developers Debate Practical Challenges of the DVT modelThe discussion quickly drew technical feedback from the community.

Ethereum developer Alonmuroch raised questions around coordination during block production, the possibility of multiple proposers racing to collect signatures, and the need for protocol-level key rotation to handle compromised keys without forcing validators to exit and re-stake.

Buterin largely agreed, noting that instant key changes should be feasible and that reducing operational headaches is central to the proposal’s motivation.

The proposal also fits into a broader shift in Buterin’s recent public messaging.

Earlier this month, he declared 2026 the year Ethereum would reclaim lost ground on self-sovereignty and trustlessness, calling for fewer compromises in favor of convenience.

Days later, he warned that Ethereum risks becoming an “unwieldy mess” if developers continue layering complexity onto the protocol without deliberate simplification.
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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Stores Economic Energy Best cryptonews
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Bitcoin is often dismissed as a bubble with no real use. On the PBD Podcast, Michael Saylor explained why Bitcoin actually solves a deep problem in human history. Let’s break it down. Saylor describes Bitcoin as a new means by which human beings store what he calls economic energy in a clean and reliable form.

Bitcoin vs the “Tulip Bubble” Argument Saylor starts by addressing a common criticism. There are those who argue that Bitcoin is the Dutch tulip bubble, hype with no substance. They argue that if Bitcoin disappeared tomorrow, most people’s lives would stay the same.

Title: Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Is the Correct Solution for Storing “Economic Energy”

Description: In an interview with the PBD Podcast, responding to skepticism that Bitcoin is a “Tulip bubble” with no utility, Strategy Co-founder Michael Saylor delivers a powerful rebuttal. He… pic.twitter.com/rHzF7eEfzN

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) January 21, 2026

Saylor pushes back. He says many life-changing technologies looked useless at first. People once lived short, painful lives and didn’t even know why. They thought early death was normal.

Clean Energy Changed Human Life Saylor explains history in simple terms. Humans began living longer not by luck, but through technology. Clean water, clean food, electricity, medicine, and energy changed everything. Before these advances, people died young. Infant mortality was high. Even rich people drank contaminated wine because water was unsafe. The problem wasn’t biology; it was dirty systems. In Saylor’s view, money today has the same problem. It is “dirty,” broken, and unstable.

Why Money Keeps Failing Saylor points out that most companies fail within 10 to 15 years. He compares this to how people once accepted high child mortality as “normal.” Over time, technology fixed that. But money never got the same upgrade.

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is “the king apex asset, the root asset which everything else is settled on.”

“The center of gravity of the financial universe of the 21st-century emerging is Bitcoin.” pic.twitter.com/5VmviG4ZXb

— Simply Bitcoin (@SimplyBitcoin) January 14, 2026

Throughout history, people have been killed, displaced, or forced to flee because their money failed them. From religious wars to refugees escaping authoritarian states, weak money systems caused real suffering. This, Saylor says, proves that money does not store value well.

Bitcoin as Stored Economic Energy Here’s where Bitcoin comes in. Saylor uses a biological example. Humans store organic energy as fat. Without it, the body breaks down. In the same way, societies need a way to store economic energy. Gold tried to do this, but it failed too often. History is full of inflation, currency collapse, and lost wealth.

According to Saylor, Bitcoin finally solves this. It is digital, scarce, and not controlled by any single group. That makes Bitcoin a clean and durable store of economic energy.

“The last 90 days are just an opportunity for someone that’s got clear eyes to buy more Bitcoin.” – Michael Saylor

While price chops, Bitcoin gains:
• Banking acceptance
• Regulatory clarity
• Institutional custody rails

This is how Bitcoin wins. pic.twitter.com/qjWmIP3Ivi

— Swan (@Swan) January 20, 2026

Conclusion Michael Saylor’s message is simple: Bitcoin is a new technology for storing economic energy over time. Just as clean water and energy extended human life, Saylor believes Bitcoin can protect human effort, savings, and freedom in a way no system has ever done before.

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Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly Dividend stocknewsapi
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 4, 2026 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company.

The Company makes available through the Investor Relations section of its internet website at http://ir.yumchina.com its filings with the HKEX as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such materials with the HKEX. These filings may also be obtained by visiting the HKEX's website at http://www.hkex.com.hk.

As no Board resolution in relation to the Dividend has been adopted as of the date of this press release, there is no assurance that the Dividend will be declared.

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. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as "expect," "expectation," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "could," "intend," "belief," "plan," "estimate," "target," "predict," "project," "likely," "will," "continue," "should," "forecast," "outlook" or similar terminology. These statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, but there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. We cannot assure you that any of our expectations, estimates or assumptions will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release, and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. Numerous factors could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. You should consult our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q) for additional detail about factors that could affect our financial and other results.

About Yum China Holdings, Inc. 

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 17,000 restaurants under six brands across around 2,500 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has also partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world's most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.

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