Safety First Training Ltd. has been a leader in safety education for more than 30 years. They focus on workplace safety, especially through their Forklift Operator Certification Program. This program is available in Toronto, Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, and all across Ontario. It is tailored to equip workers with the skills needed to operate forklifts safely while meeting Canadian safety standards. Courses from Safety First Training Toronto are vital for companies looking to improve their safety measures and follow necessary regulatory requirements, which are key for both efficiency and worker well-being.
The program provided by Safety First Training combines both classroom learning and hands-on practice. This ensures that forklift operators not only know the technical details but also understand safety procedures. The course covers equipment inspections, effective load handling, identifying and reducing workplace hazards, and following safe operational strategies. These elements help create a safer work environment, reduce accidents, and enable workers to do their jobs well.
Participants must pass a series of written and practical tests to prove their understanding and skill in operating forklifts safely. Those who pass earn a certification according to CSA Standard B335-15. This certification is a recognized credential for forklift operator qualifications and matches both provincial and federal standards. Its recognition highlights the program’s alignment with national safety rules, contributing to nationwide safety compliance.
“Forklifts are vital to many industries, but without proper training, they can pose serious safety risks,” said Kevin Mork, CEO of Safety First Training Ltd. “Our program gives operators the confidence and competence to work safely, while helping organizations maintain compliance and reduce workplace incidents.”
The training is designed for a wide range of participants, such as newcomers to forklift operations, experienced workers needing recertification, and industry employees in warehousing, manufacturing, construction, and logistics. The program covers various types of forklifts, and experienced instructors adjust the course to suit different categories, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and skills development. For companies interested in self-sufficiency, Safety First Training also offers a Train the Trainer program which allows companies to develop their in-house safety experts.
Safety First Training Toronto is dedicated to offering flexible training options. They provide scheduling choices and on-site training to allow companies to incorporate certification into their operations without significant downtime. This flexibility supports companies in keeping up with their work demands while boosting their workforce’s safety skills.
The process for enrolling in Safety First Forklift Training Toronto‘s certification program is simple. Companies can tailor the training according to their needs, considering factors such as group size, experience level, or location. This adaptability and commitment to quality training have built client trust across various industries. By addressing specific business needs, Safety First Training solidifies its role as a dependable partner in workplace safety.
To learn more about the Forklift Operator Certification Program and see how Safety First Training can help achieve safety aims across different fields, visit the company’s website. Businesses can find out more about the program’s benefits and how it helps maintain a culture of safety within organizations.
WELLESLEY, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / MDaudit, an award-winning cloud-based continuous risk monitoring platform for RCM that enables the nation’s premier healthcare organizations to minimize billing risks and maximize revenues, has finalized its acquisition of Streamline Health Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of solutions that enable healthcare providers to improve financial performance. The addition of Streamline’s pre-bill integrity solutions to its robust billing compliance and revenue integrity platform positions MDaudit to bridge crucial RCM gaps, thereby mitigating billing compliance risks and strengthening and streamlining the revenue cycle.
First announced in May, the acquisition brings together two healthcare RCM powerhouses supporting healthcare organizations with a combined net patient revenue of more than $300 billion. The companies’ shared belief in centering customer satisfaction while leveraging the latest technologies converges into a powerful platform capable of meeting head-on the revenue cycle realities confronting organizations in today’s complex healthcare environment.
“Navigating the unrelenting financial and operational pressures of the current revenue cycle landscape requires a strategic approach to revenue cycle management, one in which real-time data, AI, analytics, and automation provide an uninterrupted view across the revenue cycle continuum,” says Ritesh Ramesh, CEO of MDaudit. “This acquisition allows us to provide healthcare organizations with the data- and AI-driven solutions they need to implement an effective, resilient, and adaptive RCM strategy.”
The award-winning MDaudit platform streamlines healthcare revenue integrity using augmented intelligence. It rapidly analyzes billions of rows of data, monitors coding, billing, and payment processes, and uses AI-powered tools to democratize insights and automate workflows. Benchmarking helps identify charge capture and denial issues, while retrospective audits drive staff education to prevent errors.
Streamline Health’s RCM solutions empower healthcare providers to manage and optimize their revenue streams more efficiently. Its suite of comprehensive solutions focuses on pre-bill charge and coding integrity, ensuring that all charges and coding are accurate before billing and payment. By preventing lost revenue and minimizing denials, Streamline Health enables providers to secure the reimbursement they deserve.
Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets, acted as exclusive financial advisor to Streamline, which is now a private company and wholly owned subsidiary of MDaudit. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP served as Streamline Health’s legal counsel. Goodwin Proctor, LLP served as legal counsel to MDaudit.
About MDaudit
MDaudit is a leading healthcare technology provider that partners with the nation’s premier healthcare systems to reduce compliance risk, improve efficiency, retain revenue, and enhance communication between cross-functional teams. Bringing solutions to an industry in transformation, MDaudit enables organizations to minimize billing risks and maximize revenue with an AI-powered, integrated, cloud-based platform that leverages the power of collaboration between people and sophisticated technology to keep humans at the forefront of decision-making while driving sustainable change. To learn more, visit www.mdaudit.com/.
About Streamline Health
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. enables healthcare organizations to proactively address revenue leakage and improve financial performance. We deliver integrated solutions, technology-enabled services and analytics that drive compliant revenue leading to improved financial performance across the enterprise. For more information, visit www.streamlinehealth.net.
Strategic acquisition expands capabilities in financial incentives and behavioral engagement, further strengthening Clutch’s growing healthcare footprint
AMBLER, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / Clutch, the leading AI-powered engagement platform serving both commerce and healthcare verticals, today announced its acquisition of Reciprocity Health, a healthcare technology company known for its behavioral science-driven approach to financial incentives and patient engagement.
The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Clutch Health, Clutch’s dedicated healthcare business line. By integrating Reciprocity Health’s specialized technology and experienced healthcare team, Clutch Health is poised to scale faster, serve broader use cases, and deliver even more impactful outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem.
“Clutch Health has been growing rapidly, and the addition of Reciprocity accelerates everything; capabilities, talent, and strategic reach,” said Craig Hauben, CEO of Clutch. “We’re combining the science and discipline of healthcare engagement with the consumer-grade technology Clutch is known for. It’s a natural evolution of the platform.”
A Platform Built for Behavioral Impact
This acquisition unites two mission-aligned organizations:
Reciprocity Health’s TheraPay® platform leveraging gamified, incentive-based models to drive plan adherence and patient/member action
Clutch Health’s personalized engagement engine, designed to deliver 1:1 communication and behavioral nudges at scale
Together, Clutch Health will offer enhanced capabilities for healthcare organizations, payers, providers, health plans, cost management and VBC entities to engage consumers more intelligently, efficiently, and measurably.
“With market healthcare opportunities rapidly expanding and a focus towards enhanced consumerism and patient/provider engagement through care journeys,” said Jim Mayhall, CEO of Reciprocity Health. “joining Clutch furthers our mission in empowering patients with customized incentives to enhance adherence, improve outcomes, and reduce costs”
Reciprocity Health was born from the vision of Co-Founders Matt Swanson and Jon Silvon in applying innovative retail behavioral science technology to improve outcomes in complex care journeys for members in vulnerable populations. This vision has broadened to deliver commercially scalable solutions to help activate, empower, and engage members in a variety of healthcare settings.
“This next phase is about more than scaling technology – it’s about combining Reciprocity’s clinical, decision science expertise with Clutch’s world-class AI and data science to redefine how healthcare engagement works,” said Matt Swanson, Co-Founder of Reciprocity Health. “We’re operating in a rapidly evolving market that demands greater precision in patient activation and, together with Clutch, we’re bringing the full power of behavioral science and dynamic incentives to the center of value-based care.”
No Shift Away from Commerce, Just Expanding the Vision
Clutch remains committed to its Commerce line of business supporting leading brands in retail, grocery, restaurants, and consumer services. This acquisition simply reflects Clutch’s multi-sector strategy, where the same core technology powers high-performance engagement across both consumer and healthcare domains.
Under the Clutch umbrella:
Clutch Commerce continues to grow with leading commerce clients
Clutch Health expands its reach, capabilities, and delivery model now strengthened by the Reciprocity Health team and technology
Expanded Capabilities for a Growing Market
With this acquisition, Clutch Health now offers:
Advanced Financial Incentive Management: Deploy secure, gamified incentives tied to plan and program milestones
Hyper-Personalized Outreach: Use AI and behavioral data to drive targeted, outcome-based messaging
Integrated Behavioral Science: Build durable engagement models that improve outcomes and reduce churn
The combined team is already delivering results across existing client portfolios and is poised for rapid expansion through the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
About Clutch
Clutch is an AI-powered Retention, Loyalty, and Engagement Platform that helps businesses in Commerce and Healthcare build stronger relationships with their customers, patients, and members. Through personalized, data-driven communication, automation, and incentives, Clutch helps clients drive measurable outcomes in loyalty, retention, and health engagement.
About Reciprocity Health
Reciprocity Health is a healthcare engagement company that uses behavioral science and financial incentives to activate patients and members. Its flagship platform, TheraPay®, delivers personalized nudges, gamified engagement, and real-time rewards to help individuals take action on their care plans and health journeys.
New survey of 600 enterprise leaders reveals growing investment in IT asset management, yet alarming visibility and alignment gaps persist across organizations.
BOULDER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / WanAware, an innovator in intelligent observability, today released a new report titled Closing the ITAM Confidence Gap: 2025 Survey Insights for IT Leaders, uncovering a stark divide in how IT teams and the broader business perceive the value and performance of ITAM systems. While IT managers express growing confidence in their tools, data, and ROI, most other departments remain unconvinced and often left in the dark.
According to the survey of 600 professionals across IT, operations, and general management at multi-location enterprises, 95% of IT leaders say they trust their asset data, and 80% report growing investment in ITAM initiatives. But outside of IT, that confidence quickly erodes. Less than half of analysts feel good about ROI, and only 35% of other managers trust the accuracy of asset data.
“This isn’t just a perception problem, it’s an operational one,” said Jeff Collins, CEO of WanAware. “When confidence in IT asset data drops by half outside the IT department, it creates real risk, wasted spend, and delays that fly under the radar until it’s too late.”
The report highlights how manual effort, fragmented tooling, and poor visibility continue to plague ITAM workflows. Nearly a quarter of IT teams still rely on spreadsheets and email threads to track assets. And even as IT leaders consolidate systems and adapt, the rest of the organization sees little progress. Non-IT respondents report fragmented tools, slow onboarding, and inconsistent data, undermining trust and making collaboration harder across finance, procurement, and compliance.
The gap is more than frustrating, it’s expensive. The survey estimates up to 25% of IT spend is wasted on “ghost assets” including devices and licenses that are no longer in use but remain on the books. These blind spots often fly under the radar, exposing companies to unnecessary tax, security, and compliance risk.
When asked what would improve ITAM most, IT leaders weren’t asking for bells and whistles. They pointed to real-time updates, automated responses to risky assets, and simplified tools that remove the burden of manual tracking. The goal is clear: fewer roadblocks, not more features.
The disconnect also appears to be widening. Half of IT managers say missing assets cause significant disruption, compared to just 9% of their peers in other departments. And while IT teams report improved visibility since shifting to remote work, analysts and ops managers see no such benefit. These perception gaps fuel disengagement, workarounds, and wasted time, ultimately weakening the business case for ITAM investment.
Still, WanAware believes alignment is possible. The report calls on IT leaders to take a more strategic role by proving the value of ITAM in business terms, integrating it with cybersecurity and service management tools, and making data and dashboards accessible to non-technical teams.
“Asset management shouldn’t be a gatekeeping function,” said Collins. “It should be a command center. When asset data is real-time, trusted, and actionable, it becomes the foundation for smart operations, secure systems, and scalable growth.”
WanAware’s own platform is built to solve exactly these issues, eliminating ghost assets with automated discovery, providing a shared real-time view across departments, and triggering policy-based remediation the moment an asset goes missing or risky. That combination of observability and automation is already helping enterprises close the confidence gap and regain control over sprawling, hybrid IT environments.
Download the full 2025 ITAM Confidence Gap survey report here. Organizations can also now capitalize on a free 14-day trial of WanAware AIM to uncover gaps in their own environment and see real-time results: https://engage.wanaware.com/free-trial-sing-up
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ABOUT WANAWARE:
WanAware is an innovator in intelligent observability, dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges in IT performance, availability, and security monitoring. By leveraging advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning, WanAware delivers actionable insights that empower organizations to achieve operational excellence. For more information, visit www.wanaware.com.
Company plans to file its Earnings Report on August 14, 2025 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025
Jaguar CEO Lisa Conte presenting August 20 at Emerging Growth Conference to provide updates on near-term catalysts; Click here to register
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / Jaguar Health, Inc.(NASDAQ:JAGX) today announced that the company will conduct an investor webcast on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern to review second-quarter 2025 financials and provide corporate updates.
Participation Instructions for Jaguar Investor Webcast
When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time
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Participation Instructions for Jaguar’s Virtual Presentation at the Emerging Growth Conference
When: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 2:55 – 3:05 PM Eastern Time
Jaguar Health, Inc. (Jaguar) is a commercial stage pharmaceuticals company focused on developing novel proprietary prescription medicines sustainably derived from plants from rainforest areas for people and animals with gastrointestinal distress, specifically associated with overactive bowel, which includes symptoms such as chronic debilitating diarrhea, urgency, bowel incontinence, and cramping pain. Jaguar family company Napo Pharmaceuticals (Napo) focuses on developing and commercializing human prescription pharmaceuticals for essential supportive care and management of neglected gastrointestinal symptoms across multiple complicated disease states. Napo’s crofelemer is FDA-approved under the brand name Mytesi® for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy. Jaguar family company Napo Therapeutics is an Italian corporation Jaguar established in Milan, Italy in 2021 focused on expanding crofelemer access in Europe and specifically for orphan diseases. Jaguar Animal Health is a Jaguar tradename. Magdalena Biosciences, a joint venture formed by Jaguar and Filament Health Corp. that emerged from Jaguar’s Entheogen Therapeutics Initiative (ETI), is focused on developing novel prescription medicines derived from plants for mental health indications.
Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements.” These include statements regarding the expectation that Jaguar will file its 10-Q on August 14, 2025 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the expectation that Jaguar will hold an investor webcast on August 14, 2025, and Jaguar’s expectation that Jaguar management will present at the August 2025 Emerging Growth Conference. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “aim,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release are only predictions. Jaguar has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Jaguar’s control. Except as required by applicable law, Jaguar does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
Now Offering Veterinary Hemodialysis, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, and Hemoperfusion
BEND, OR / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) is proud to announce the addition of advanced Extracorporeal Therapies, including Hemodialysis, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, and Hemoperfusion, to its suite of specialized veterinary services. VRCCO is honored to be among the few facilities in the US to offer these cutting-edge treatments that provide new hope for pets suffering from acute kidney injuries, chronic kidney disease, immune-mediated diseases, and life-threatening toxicities.
Hemodialysis serves as an “artificial kidney” by filtering a pet’s blood to remove harmful substances such as waste, toxins, and excess fluids. While it does not directly heal the kidneys, it provides a vital window of time for recovery, while significantly improving comfort and quality of life for the pet during this critical period. Hemodialysis is most commonly used for acute kidney injuries, severe electrolyte imbalances, fluid overload, and certain toxicities.
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) is a procedure designed to remove harmful substances from a pet’s plasma, replacing it with donor plasma. This therapy is particularly effective in managing severe immune-mediated conditions such as immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and myasthenia gravis, as well as certain toxicities. Pets may experience rapid improvement, particularly with immune-mediated diseases that are unresponsive to conventional treatments.
Hemoperfusion involves filtering a pet’s blood through a cartridge containing activated charcoal or similar materials to adsorb toxins. This technique is especially valuable in cases of NSAID overdoses (e.g., ibuprofen, carprofen) or exposure to other harmful substances where no antidote exists. Treatments are generally completed within 2-4 hours, and a single session is often sufficient if administered before organ damage occurs.
VRCCO utilizes the same advanced dialysis machines and materials used in human medicine, ensuring the highest standards of care. Throughout treatments, patients are continuously monitored for vital parameters including blood clotting times, fluid balance, hematocrit, electrolytes, and cardiac health, with personalized attention from their care team. Pet Parents should also be aware of the following while considering these therapies:
Comfort & Compassionate Care: Dialysis treatments are not painful. Pets rest comfortably on soft bedding under the continuous care and observation of VRCCO’s specialized team. Sedation is rarely required.
Patient Size & Suitability: Most companion animals, regardless of size, can be safely treated. VRCCO’s in-house blood bank ensures the availability of transfusions if necessary.
Prognosis & Expectations: Treatment outcomes are highly variable and depend on the severity and cause of the condition. Some pets may require only a few treatments, while others may need ongoing therapy.
Early Intervention is Critical: Starting dialysis before severe complications arise, such as fluid overload or organ dysfunction, dramatically improves the likelihood of a positive outcome.
The Veterinary Referral Center’s board-certified specialists encourage pet parents and referring veterinarians to consult with them to determine whether these therapies are appropriate for individual cases. In many situations, time is a critical factor and early intervention can be life-saving. To learn more about Extracorporeal Therapies or VRCCO’s comprehensive specialty services, please contact the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon at 541-209-6960 or info@vrcvet.com.
RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced financial results for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2025.
Danny Schoening, CEO of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., commented, “We are proud to announce another record-breaking quarter for revenue, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer support. This milestone reflects not only our strong operational performance but also the momentum we are building across the business.
“In addition to surpassing previous revenue records, we are excited to report several significant new program wins that expand our footprint in both domestic and international markets. These new awards are the result of our consistent delivery of high-quality products and the trust we have earned as a dependable defense manufacturing partner.
“Our factory performance continues to highlight the strength of our team and the efficiency of our processes. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on sustaining this growth trajectory, investing in innovation, and delivering superior value to our customers and shareholders.
“We thank our employees, customers, and investors for their ongoing support in making this success possible.”
Backlog as of June 29, 2025 was $38.3 million, compared to a backlog of $45.6 million as of June 30, 2024, representing a decrease of $7.3 million, or 16.0% from the prior year June period. Subsequent to the period ended June 29, 2025, the Company announced several new awards including a $2.8 million order for the XM30 program, a $10.2 million five-year requirement-type contract award for optical sighting systems, and a $1.6 million order for laser filters, bringing our total backlog to $45.0 million as of August 5, 2025.
For the three months ended June 29, 2025, our total revenue increased by $2.1 million, or 22.6%, compared to the prior year period. For the nine months ended June 29, 2025, our total revenue increased by $5.5 million, or 22.3%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by higher periscope production levels at the Optex Richardson segment, combined with increased customer demand across both the Optex Richardson and the Applied Optics operating segments.
Consolidated gross profit for the three months ended June 29, 2025 increased by $0.3 million, or 10.0%, compared to the prior year period. Consolidated gross profit for the nine months ended June 29, 2025 increased by $1.5 million, or 21.6%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in the most recent three and nine-month period gross profit was primarily attributable to increased revenue and changes in product mix.
Our operating income for the three months ended June 29, 2025 increased by $0.3 million, or 18.3%, compared to the prior year period. Our operating income for the nine months ended June 29, 2025 increased by $1.5 million, or 43.8%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by higher revenue and gross profit.
As of June 29, 2025, Optex Systems Holdings had working capital of $19.4 million, as compared to $15.1 million as of September 29, 2024. During the nine months ended June 29, 2025, we generated operating cash of $5.4 million, primarily driven by increased net income, reductions in inventory and increased accounts payable. During the nine months ended June 29, 2025, we paid $1.0 million against the credit facility and purchased capital assets of $0.5 million.
At June 29, 2025, the Company had approximately $4.9 million in cash and no draws against its revolving credit line. As of June 29, 2025, our outstanding accounts receivable balance was $4.1 million to be collected during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Our key performance measures for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 are summarized below.
(Thousands)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
Metric
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 30, 2024
% Change
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 30, 2024
% Change
Revenue
$
11,110
$
9,060
22.6
%
$
30,038
$
24,552
22.3
%
Gross Profit
$
3,168
$
2,881
10.0
%
$
8,658
$
7,122
21.6
%
Gross Margin %
28.5
%
31.8
%
(10.4
)%
28.8
%
29.0
%
(0.7
)%
Operating Income
$
1,911
$
1,615
18.3
%
$
5,065
$
3,523
43.8
%
Net Income
$
1,510
$
1,261
19.7
%
$
4,122
$
2,754
49.7
%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
$
2,125
$
1,837
15.7
%
$
5,698
$
4,224
34.9
%
The table below summarizes our three- and nine-month operating results for the periods ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, in terms of both the GAAP net income measure and the non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We believe that including both measures allows the reader better to evaluate our overall performance.
(Thousands)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
June 29, 2025
June 30, 2024
June 29, 2025
June 30, 2024
Net Income (GAAP)
$
1,510
$
1,261
$
4,122
$
2,754
Add:
Federal Income Tax Expense
401
337
931
737
Depreciation and Amortization
131
132
386
341
Stock Compensation
83
90
247
360
Interest (Income) Expense
–
17
12
32
Adjusted EBITDA – Non GAAP
$
2,125
$
1,837
$
5,698
$
4,224
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for performance measures calculated under GAAP. This non-GAAP measure excludes certain cash expenses that we are obligated to make. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do or may not calculate it at all, which limits the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure.
Our net income increased by $0.2 million to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 29, 2025, as compared to net income of $1.3 million for the prior year period. Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.3 million to $2.1 million for the three months ended June 29, 2025, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 million for the prior year period.
Our net income increased by $1.3 million to $4.1 million for the nine months ended June 29, 2025, as compared to net income of $2.8 million for the prior year period. Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.5 million to $5.7 million for the nine months ended June 29, 2025, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million for the prior year period.
The increase in net income and adjusted EBITDA for the most recent three and nine-month periods compared to the prior year periods is primarily driven by increased revenue and gross profit.
We currently do not anticipate any significant material risks as a result of the recent tariff uncertainties or China’s stranglehold on rare earths. Our defense products are primarily sourced domestically, but those which are imported are generally not subject to tariff or duties. We produce some commercial optical assemblies with selective components sourced from Taiwan; however, our current customer backlog is covered with existing material in inventory. We anticipate any future orders for these commercial products will be subject to revised pricing inclusive of any potential tariff impact.
Highlights of the Consolidated and Segment Results of Operations have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial highlights do not include all information and disclosures required in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes and should be read in conjunction with our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 12, 2025.
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Thousands, except share and per share data)
June 29, 2025
September 29, 2024
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
4,871
$
1,009
Accounts Receivable, Net
4,140
3,764
Inventory, Net
14,514
14,863
Contract Asset
155
219
Prepaid Expenses
469
217
Current Assets
24,149
20,072
Property and Equipment, Net
1,475
1,292
Other Assets
Deferred Tax Asset
852
947
Intangible Assets, Net
845
951
Right-of-use Asset
1,836
2,233
Security Deposits
23
23
Other Assets
3,556
4,154
Total Assets
$
29,180
$
25,518
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
$
1,778
$
1,177
Credit Facility
–
1,000
Operating Lease Liability
645
638
Federal Income Taxes Payable
–
74
Accrued Expenses
1,227
1,258
Accrued Selling Expense
169
237
Accrued Warranty Costs
173
52
Contract Loss Reserves
423
259
Customer Advance Deposits
285
255
Current Liabilities
4,700
4,950
Other Liabilities
Operating Lease Liability, net of current portion
1,346
1,760
Other Liabilities
1,346
1,760
Total Liabilities
6,046
6,710
Commitments and Contingencies
–
–
Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock – ($0.001 par, 2,000,000,000 authorized, 6,912,919 and 6,873,938 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)
7
7
Additional Paid in Capital
21,669
21,465
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
1,458
(2,664
)
Stockholders’ Equity
23,134
18,808
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
29,180
$
25,518
The accompanying notes in our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 12, 2025 are an integral part of these financial statements.
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(Thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
June 29, 2025
June 30, 2024
June 29, 2025
June 30, 2024
Revenue
$
11,110
$
9,060
$
30,038
$
24,552
Cost of Sales
7,942
6,179
21,380
17,430
Gross Profit
3,168
2,881
8,658
7,122
General and Administrative Expense
1,257
1,266
3,593
3,599
Operating Income
1,911
1,615
5,065
3,523
Interest Expense
–
17
12
32
Income Before Taxes
1,911
1,598
5,053
3,491
Income Tax Expense, net
401
337
931
737
Net Income
$
1,510
$
1,261
$
4,122
$
2,754
Basic income per share
$
0.22
$
0.19
$
0.60
$
0.41
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – basic
6,884,429
6,799,807
6,856,776
6,744,997
Diluted income per share
$
0.22
$
0.18
$
0.60
$
0.40
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – diluted
6,929,625
6,888,208
6,911,817
6,812,431
The accompanying notes in our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 12, 2025 are an integral part of these financial statements.
ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS
Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.optexsys.com.
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These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company’s markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government’s interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company’s products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control.
You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company’s forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.
Manuscript accepted for publication in Frontiers in Pharmacology, “Oral Administration of Ketamir-2, a Novel Ketamine Analog, Attenuates Neuropathic Pain in Rodent Models via Selective NMDA Antagonism” details Ketamir-2’s superior performance in two validated neuropathic pain models and supports advancement to Phase 2a clinical trials by year-end 2025.
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIRA) (“MIRA” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel oral therapeutics for neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders, today announced the acceptance of a second peer-reviewed manuscript describing its lead oral drug candidate, Ketamir-2, in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
The newly accepted publication reports that Ketamir-2 outperformed ketamine, pregabalin, or gabapentin-depending on the comparator used-in restoring sensory function and reversing pain behaviors across two gold-standard rodent models of neuropathic pain. The findings build on MIRA’s first publication characterizing Ketamir-2’s clean pharmacology and favorable safety profile and align with the Company’s plan to initiate a Phase 2a trial in neuropathic pain by year-end 2025.
Market Opportunity
Neuropathic pain represents a significant and underserved market across North America. Epidemiology suggests approximately 7-10% of the population experiences neuropathic pain; in North America, this equates to approximately 36-51 million people across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. According to Precedence Research, the global neuropathic pain market is valued at approximately $7.97 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $16.79 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.73%. North America accounts for a significant share of this market, representing an estimated $3.7-3.9 billion annually today. The U.S. neuropathic pain market is estimated at $2.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $5.92 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.80% over the same period. Growth is expected to be driven by rising prevalence of diabetes, cancer survivorship, and aging-related nerve damage, underscoring the large and expanding commercial potential for novel treatments such as Ketamir-2.
Ketamir-2’s differentiated mechanism, oral bioavailability, and superior performance in gold-standard preclinical models position it as a potential next-generation, non-opioid treatment option in this multi-billion-dollar and rapidly growing market.
Key Findings from the Publication
Chung Model (sciatic nerve ligation in rats)
Male rats: Ketamir-2 restored sensory thresholds toward baseline, while ketamine-tested as the comparator-showed no measurable benefit.
Female rats: Ketamir-2 outperformed both pregabalin and gabapentin, delivering greater and more consistent restoration of normal sensory responses.
Paclitaxel (PTX)-Induced Neuropathy in Mice
Gabapentin was the sole comparator in this chemotherapy-induced neuropathy model. Ketamir-2 produced more complete normalization of pain sensitivity in both male and female cohorts, while gabapentin provided only partial or inconsistent relief.
Efficacy Across Genders and Species Despite differences in baseline pain sensitivity between male and female animals, Ketamir-2 demonstrated clear and significant therapeutic benefit in every cohort tested.
Mechanistic Differentiation
Ketamir-2 is a new molecular entity that selectively binds to the PCP site of the NMDA receptor with low affinity and shows no significant interaction with over 40 other receptor systems, including serotonin, dopamine, and opioid receptors. This combination of selectivity, oral bioavailability, and demonstrated efficacy in gold-standard models suggests the potential for a differentiated, next-generation therapeutic option in neuropathic pain.
“The acceptance of this second peer-reviewed publication is another important milestone for our Ketamir-2 program,” said Erez Aminov, CEO of MIRA. “The data clearly demonstrate superior and more consistent pain relief compared to leading neuropathic pain drugs, within the specific models tested. This provides additional confidence as we advance Ketamir-2 toward Phase 2a clinical evaluation and continue to explore its potential in broader CNS applications.”
“The robust reversal of pain sensitivity observed in these well-validated preclinical models-whether compared to ketamine, pregabalin, or gabapentin-further supports Ketamir-2’s potential as a differentiated, orally administered treatment for neuropathic pain,” added Dr. Itzchak Angel, Chief Scientific Advisor. “Given the limited number of effective oral treatments for this indication, Ketamir-2’s profile is especially compelling.”
Clinical Development Update
Phase 1 Trial Progressing: The ongoing Phase 1 trial of Ketamir-2 in Israel is on schedule, with no safety concerns reported to date and the single ascending dose portion nearing completion.
Phase 2a by Year-End: MIRA plans to submit a Phase 2a clinical trial protocol to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Q4 2025 as an advanced development version to its active IND, with the goal of initiating the study in neuropathic pain by year-end.
Potential Beyond Neuropathic Pain: With its clean pharmacology and oral bioavailability, Ketamir-2 is also being explored for potential applications in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and as a topical formulation for localized pain conditions.
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIRA) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders. The Company’s pipeline includes oral drug candidates designed to address significant unmet medical needs in areas such as neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, obesity, addiction, anxiety, and cognitive decline.
This press release and the statements of MIRA’s management related thereto contain “forward-looking statements,” which are statements other than historical facts made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will,” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be deemed forward-looking. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on MIRA’s current expectations, estimates, and projections only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond MIRA’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including related to MIRA’s potential merger with SKNY Pharmaceuticals, Inc. These and other risks concerning MIRA’s programs and operations are described in additional detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Form 14A filed by MIRA on June 18, 2025, and other SEC filings, which are on file with the SEC at www.sec.gov and on MIRA’s website at https://www.mirapharmaceuticals.com/investors/sec-filings. MIRA explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a leader in electric marine propulsion and multi-brand boat retail, today announced a significant increase in sales performance-highlighted by accelerated boat sales revenue, a significant reduction in floor plan liabilities, and stronger inventory turnover-following the recent acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group Inc. (“Nautical Ventures”).
From June 20, 2025 to August 8, 2025, the newly acquired Nautical Ventures division generated approximately US$8.2 million in gross revenue through boat sales-compared to Vision Marine’s total boat sales of $1.4 million for its entire fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. This short-term performance reflects a 504% increase relative to the Company’s prior full-year sales and highlights the transformational impact of the acquisition, expanded retail footprint and integrated sales infrastructure.
This top-line expansion was accompanied by a 44% reduction in floor plan financing, declining from approximately US$56.1 million as of December 31, 2024, to US$31.3 million as of August 8, 2025. This reduction underscores Vision Marine’s focus on financial discipline, operational streamlining, and enhanced sales execution.
Inventory turnover has also accelerated. Between June 20, 2025 and August 8, 2025, the Company reduced its product inventory by approximately US$4.9 million, driven by increased demand across both internal combustion engine (“ICE”) and electric boat categories.
Vision Marine is also expanding into the tender boat segment. As announced in July, the Company is leveraging Nautical Ventures’ role as a leading U.S. distributor of Highfield Boats, which sold more than 600 tenders from 2022 to 2024 and generated over $14 million in related revenue. A new dedicated Fort Lauderdale facility now serves as a high-volume hub for tender sales and service.
In parallel, the Company saw a 900% year-over-year increase in inbound boat leads through the addition of Nautical Ventures’ sales channels, attributed to the availability of new product lines and a performance-driven marketing strategy. This demand directly supports Vision Marine’s growth across both electric and ICE segments.
“We want to be clear with investors: this is a materially different Vision Marine than it was last year,” said Alexandre Mongeon, CEO of Vision Marine. “Through the acquisition of Nautical Ventures, we’ve added real sales volume, operational scale, and a platform capable of accelerating both electric and traditional boat sales.”
Vision Marine will provide additional updates on its financial results and strategic milestones in its Q4 2025 release in November.
Preliminary and Unaudited Financial Information
The financial information presented in this release is preliminary, unaudited, and subject to change. These results have not been reviewed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and may differ materially from results to be included in the Company’s upcoming filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes references to “gross revenue,” which may be considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this metric internally to evaluate performance; however, it should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, measures calculated in accordance with IFRS. A reconciliation to GAAP financial measures will be provided, as necessary, in future filings with the SEC.
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect current expectations and projections about future events and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, integration risks related to the acquisition of Nautical Ventures, market demand, and operational execution. Vision Marine undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor and Company Contact: Bruce Nurse Investor Relations (303) 919‑2913 bn@v‑mti.com
Operational Efficiencies Improve, Increasing EBITDA and Cash Flow
Revenue increased 3% to $5.6M compared to $5.5M in Q1 2025 and decreased 7% from $6.0M in Q2 2024
Adjusted EBITDA increased $308,000 to $836,000 compared to $528,000 in Q2 2024
The Company was cash flow positive for the quarter, with cash flow from operations increasing $325,000 from Q2 2024
Subscriptions increased to 971 at the end of Q2 2025 from 955 at the end of Q1 2025 and 867 in Q2 2024
RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS) (the “Company”), a leading communications company, today reported its operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
“We’re pleased to report another quarter of sequential growth, highlighting the continued momentum of our business as we execute on our long-term strategy,” said Brian R. Balbirnie, ACCESS Newswire’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to transition the business to a subscription-based model and remain confident this shift is delivering greater value to our customers while building a sustainable, predictable business that will be best for all stakeholders. We continue to see strong gross margins, an increase in the number of subscription customers and a return of adjusted EBITDA to mid-teen percentages of revenue, at 15% for the quarter. Along with increasing revenue, all of these remain key areas of focus through the remainder of the year.”
Mr. Balbirnie added, “Based on the breadth of our product functionality and our subscription-based approach, we are in a unique position to capture growth in the communications market and are excited about the upcoming product enhancements we will release as we approach the end of the year. Alongside our focus on continued operational efficiencies, we believe our initiatives will further strengthen our performance and drive improved results in both the near and long term.”
Second Quarter 2025 Highlights:
Revenue – Total revenue was $5,621,000, a 7% decrease from $6,020,000 in Q2 2024 and a 3% increase from $5,476,000 in Q1 2025. The decrease in revenue year-over-year is due to slight declines across all our various product lines, including revenue from our core press release business, which decreased 4% from the prior year due to lower revenue per release as a result of product mix, despite an increase in volume. Press release revenue increased 5% from Q1 2025.
Gross Margin – Gross margin for Q2 2025 was $4,285,000, or 76% of revenue, compared to $4,647,000, or 77% of revenue, during Q2 2024 and $4,273,000, or 78% of revenue in Q1 2025. The decrease from the prior year is primarily due to lower revenue, as costs of revenue remained consistent. The decrease from Q1 2025 is due to increased distribution costs with the addition of new distribution partners.
Operating Loss – Operating loss was $249,000 for Q2 2025, as compared to $531,000 during Q2 2024. Operating expenses decreased $644,000, or 12%, to $4.5 million. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in headcount throughout the organization along with other initiatives to generate operational efficiencies.
Loss from continuing operations – On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was $239,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $683,000, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax – On a GAAP basis, net loss from discontinued operations was $236,000, or $0.06 per diluted share during Q2 2025, compared net income from discontinued operations of $690,000, or $0.18 per diluted share during Q2 2024. The net loss from discontinued operations during Q2 2025 was primarily related to additional reserves on remaining accounts receivable.
Operating Cash Flows – Cash flows from operations for Q2 2025 were $135,000 compared to $(190,000) in Q2 2024.
Non-GAAP Measures – Q2 2025 EBITDA was $480,000, or 9%, compared to $211,000, or 4%, during Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $836,000, or 15% of revenue, for Q2 2025 compared to $528,000, or 9% of revenue, for Q2 2024. Non-GAAP net income for Q2 2025 was $556,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $101,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, during Q2 2024. Adjusted free-cash flow was $250,000 for Q2 2025 compared to $(292,000) for Q2 2024. The improvement to Non-GAAP measures is largely due to the cost improvements and operational efficiencies made in the business.
First Half 2025 Highlights:
Revenue – Total revenue was $11,097,000, a 4% decrease from $11,592,000 during the first half of 2024. Similar to the results for the quarter, the decrease was primarily due to declines in revenue across all of our product lines. Specifically, press release revenue decreased approximately 2% due to lower revenue per release as a result of product mix, on increased volumes.
Gross Margin – Gross margin for the first half of 2025 was $8,557,000, or 77% of revenue, compared to $8,831,000, or 76% of revenue, during the first half of 2024. The increase in gross margin percentage is due to the optimization of our operations team partially offset by increased distribution costs related to the addition of new partners.
Operating Loss – Operating loss was $926,000 for the first half of 2025, as compared to $1,393,000 during the first half of 2024. Operating expenses decreased $740,000, or 7%, to $9.5 million. As with the quarter, the decrease was primarily due to a reduction in headcount and operational efficiencies throughout the organization.
Loss from continuing operations – On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was $1,004,000, or $0.26 per diluted share during the first half of 2025, compared to $1,466000, or $0.38 per diluted share during the first half of 2024.
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax – On a GAAP basis, net income from discontinued operations was $5,916,000, or $1.54 per diluted share during the first half of 2025, compared to $1,334,000, or $0.35 per diluted share during the first half of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the gain recorded on the sale of the compliance business of approximately $6.0M, net of taxes.
Operating Cash Flows – Cash flows from operations for the first half of 2025 were $882,000 compared to $796,000 during the first half of 2024.
Non-GAAP Measures – EBITDA for the first half of 2025 was $476,000, or 4%, compared to $282,000, or 2% of revenue, during the first half of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,400,000, or 13% of revenue, for the first half of 2025 compared to $415,000, or 4% of revenue, for the first half of 2024. Non-GAAP net income for the first half of 2025 was $762,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $(265,000), or $(0.07) per diluted share, during the first half of 2024. Adjusted free-cash flow was $1,217,000 for the first half of 2025 compared to $491,000 for first half of 2024. The improvement to Non-GAAP measures is largely due to the cost improvements and operational efficiencies made in the business.
Key Performance Indicators:
As of June 30, 2025, we had 11,770 customers who had an active contract during the past twelve months, compared to 12,112 as of June 30, 2024.
Subscription customers increased year-over-year by 104 to 971
Average ARR for subscriptions per customer at the end of the quarter was $11,039, up from $10,068 as of June 30, 2024.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP adjustments referenced below and herein relate to the exclusion of stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. and other expenses the Company believes to be non-recurring. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP historical financial measures has been provided in the tables at the end of this press release.
Management believes that the use of EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow is helpful to its investors. These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as tools for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating our own operating results over different periods of time.
EBITDA from continuing operations is calculated by excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and income taxes from the loss from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes certain other expenses which the Company believes to be non-recurring as well as the gain or loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets from loss from continuing operations and certain other adjustments noted in the tables below. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding as presented in the calculation of GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per share. Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company’s non-cash expenses, management believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between its operating results from period to period. For business combinations, management generally allocates a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets. The amount of the allocation is based on estimates and assumptions made by management and is subject to amortization. The amount of purchase price allocated to intangible assets and the term of its related amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition and thus management does not believe they are reflective of ongoing operations.
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, represents cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software. Adjusted free cash flow also deducts certain cash payments which the Company believe to be non-recurring in nature. Management considers free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow to be liquidity measures that provide useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated or used by the business.
Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on our reported financial results.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial information below and herein are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES ($ in ‘000’s, except per share amounts) CALCULATION OF EBITDA & ADJUSTED EBITDA
Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Amount
Amount
Net loss from continuing operations:
$
(239
)
$
(683
)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization
739
728
Interest (income) expense, net
(11
)
303
Income tax benefit
(9
)
(137
)
EBITDA from continuing operations
480
211
Acquisition and/or integration costs (1)
72
42
Other non-recurring expenses (2)
95
38
Stock-based compensation expense (3)
189
237
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:
$
836
$
528
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Amount
Amount
Net loss from continuing operations:
$
(1,004
)
$
(1,466
)
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization
1,481
1,456
Interest expense, net
193
587
Income tax benefit
(194
)
(295
)
EBITDA from continuing operations
476
282
Acquisition and/or integration costs (1)
201
107
Other non-recurring expenses (2)
331
(132
)
Stock-based compensation expense (3)
392
158
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:
$
1,400
$
415
(1)
This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration related expenses, incurred during the periods.
(2)
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $10,000 and non-recurring fees of $85,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $79,000, as well as corporate re-brand costs of $132,000 and non-recurring fees of $120,000. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to a gain recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $14,000 and $219,000, respectively, partially offset by one-time accounting fees, termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses of $52,000 and $87,000, respectively.
(3)
The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, this amount includes a benefit as a result of the resignation of an executive officer.
CALCULATION OF NON-GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Amount
Per diluted
share
Amount
Per diluted
share
Net loss from continuing operations:
$
(239
)
$
(0.06
)
$
(683
)
$
(0.18
)
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets(1)
630
0.16
637
0.17
Stock-based compensation expense(2)
189
0.05
237
0.06
Other unusual items(3)
167
0.04
80
0.02
Discrete items impacting income tax expense(4)
16
–
30
0.01
Tax impact of adjustments(5)
(207
)
(0.05
)
(200
)
(0.05
)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations:
$
556
0.14
$
101
$
0.03
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
3,857
3,823
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Amount
Per diluted
share
Amount
Per diluted
share
Net loss from continuing operations:
$
(1,004
)
$
(0.26
)
$
(1,466
)
$
(0.38
)
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets(1)
1,260
0.33
1,280
0.33
Stock-based compensation expense(2)
392
0.10
158
0.04
Other unusual items(3)
532
0.14
(25
)
0.00
Discrete items impacting income tax expense(4)
41
0.01
85
0.02
Tax impact of adjustments(5)
(459
)
(0.12
)
(297
)
(0.08
)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations:
$
762
0.20
$
(265
)
$
(0.07
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
3,850
3,821
(1)
The adjustments represent the amortization of intangible assets related to acquired assets and companies.
(2)
The adjustments represent stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations related to awards of stock options, restricted stock units, or common stock in exchange for services. Although we expect to continue to award stock in exchange for services, the amount of stock-based compensation is excluded as it is subject to change as a result of one-time or non-recurring projects. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, this amount includes a benefit as a result of the resignation of an executive officer.
(3)
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $10,000 and non-recurring fees, including acquisition, integration and divestiture costs of $157,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, this adjustment gives effect to the loss on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $79,000, as well as corporate re-brand costs of $132,000 and non-recurring fees, including acquisition, integration and divestiture costs of $321,000. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to a gain recorded on the change in fair value of our interest rate swap of $14,000 and $219,000, respectively, partially offset by one-time accounting fees, termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses, including acquisition and integration expenses of $94,000 and $194,000, respectively.
(4)
This adjustment gives effect to discrete items that impact income tax expense. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, this relates to additional expense associated with vesting of stock-based compensation awards.
(5)
This adjustment gives effect to the tax impact of all non-GAAP adjustments at the current Federal tax rate of 21%.
CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW
Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
$
135
$
(190
)
Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software
–
(155
)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
135
(345
)
Cash paid for acquisition and integration related items (1)
31
–
Cash paid for other unusual items (2)
84
53
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
$
250
$
(292
)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
$
882
$
796
Payments for purchase of fixed assets and capitalized software
(35
)
(416
)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
847
380
Cash paid for acquisition and integration related items (1)
118
23
Cash paid for other unusual items (2)
252
88
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
$
1,217
$
491
(1)
This adjustment gives effect to one-time corporate projects, including acquisition, divestiture and integration related expenses, paid during the periods.
(2)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, this relates to payments related to our corporate re-brand and other non-recurring fees. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, this adjustment gives effect to one-time accounting fees , termination benefits and other non-recurring or unusual expenses.
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Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or future performance contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “commit,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “continue to,” “confident,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, our confidence that our shift from pay-as-you-go to a subscription-based model is building the sustainable, predictable business we have been working toward and our belief that our various initiatives will further strengthen our performance and drive improved results in both the near and long-term.
Please see the Company’s documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s Annual Reports filed on Form 10-K, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto for a discussion of certain important risk factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this report. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These and other important factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
ASSETS
(unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4,111
$
4,103
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,600 and $1,059,
respectively)
3,731
3,351
Other current assets
1,716
1,234
Current assets held for sale
116
1,338
Total current assets
9,674
10,026
Capitalized software (net of accumulated amortization of $3,789 and $3,644, respectively)
811
934
Fixed assets (net of accumulated depreciation of $813 and $914, respectively)
302
365
Right-of-use asset – leases
639
766
Other long-term assets
88
158
Goodwill
19,043
19,043
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $8,284 and $7,024, respectively)
10,716
11,976
Deferred tax asset
4,280
3,793
Non-current assets held for sale
–
3,577
Total assets
$
45,553
$
50,638
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
1,478
$
1,423
Accrued expenses
2,394
1,699
Income taxes payable
2,684
56
Current portion of long-term debt
870
4,000
Deferred revenue
4,741
4,743
Current liabilities held for sale
–
893
Total current liabilities
12,167
12,814
Long-term debt (net of debt discount of $61 and $70, respectively)
2,112
11,930
Lease liabilities – long-term
495
668
Deferred Tax Liability
73
–
Other long-term liabilities
18
–
Total liabilities
14,865
25,412
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
–
–
Common stock $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,868,826 and 3,838,743 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
4
4
Additional paid-in capital
24,728
24,259
Other accumulated comprehensive loss
(97
)
(178
)
Retained earnings
6,053
1,141
Total stockholders’ equity
30,688
25,226
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
45,553
$
50,638
ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenues
$
5,621
$
6,020
$
11,097
$
11,592
Cost of revenues
1,336
1,373
2,539
2,761
Gross profit
4,285
4,647
8,558
8,831
Operating costs and expenses:
General and administrative
1,752
1,842
3,705
3,481
Sales and marketing expenses
1,462
1,943
3,056
4,014
Product development
655
719
1,388
1,373
Depreciation and amortization
665
674
1,335
1,356
Total operating costs and expenses
4,534
5,178
9,484
10,224
Operating loss
(249
)
(531
)
(926
)
(1,393
)
Interest income (expense), net
11
(303
)
(193
)
(587
)
Other income (loss), net
(10
)
14
(79
)
219
Loss before taxes
(248
)
(820
)
(1,198
)
(1,761
)
Income tax benefit
(9
)
(137
)
(194
)
(295
)
Net loss from continuing operations
(239
)
(683
)
(1,004
)
(1,466
)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(236
)
690
5,916
1,334
Net income (loss)
$
(475
)
$
7
$
4,912
$
(132
)
Loss from continuing operations per share – basic
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.18
)
$
(0.26
)
$
(0.38
)
Loss from continuing operations per share – fully diluted
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.18
)
$
(0.26
)
$
(0.38
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share – basic
$
(0.06
)
$
0.18
$
1.54
$
0.35
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share – fully diluted
$
(0.06
)
$
0.18
$
1.54
$
0.35
Income (loss) per share – basic
$
(0.12
)
$
0.00
$
1.28
$
(0.03
)
Income (loss) per share – fully diluted
$
(0.12
)
$
0.00
$
1.28
$
(0.03
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
3,856
3,821
3,849
3,818
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – fully diluted
3,857
3,823
3,850
3,821
ACCESS NEWSWIRE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$
4,912
$
(132
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on disposal of business
(8,974
)
–
Depreciation and amortization
1,509
1,540
Provision for credit losses
976
595
Deferred income taxes
(415
)
(72
)
Stock-based compensation expense
469
200
Non-cash interest adjustment on note payable
9
8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
(680
)
(928
)
Decrease (increase) in other assets
226
52
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
131
(230
)
Increase (decrease) in income tax payable
2,626
12
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
419
(341
)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
(326
)
92
Net cash provided by operating activities
882
796
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from Sale of Compliance Business
12,000
–
Capitalized software
(23
)
(400
)
Purchase of fixed assets
(12
)
(16
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
