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MALMÖ, Sweden, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

Company: Replenish Nutrients
Listings: CSE Canada , Frankfurt and US OTC
Tickers: ERTH / VVIVF / WIMN
Market cap at time of publication: $12M CAD
Stock price at time of publication: $0.085 CAD
Business: Regenerative agriculture
Website: https://replenishnutrients.com/

ESGFIRE’s Comment:

ESGFIRE portfolio company Replenish Nutrients’ first-quarter (Jan–Mar) 2025 results show clear signs of operating leverage and margin improvement.  Gross profit margins jumped (to ~19% vs 12% a year ago) even though revenues were seasonally lower .  Management reports that demand remains robust and Q2 blended fertilizer sales have already topped last year’s levels, signaling that the year-start softness was due to normal crop-cycle timing rather than weakening demand .

Key financial highlights are:

• Revenue: C$0.4 M vs C$1.3 M (Q1’24) .  The drop reflects expected seasonal cycling of crop nutrient needs, but demand is strong and customer volumes are rebounding.
• Gross Profit & Margin: C$0.1 M vs C$0.2 M (Q1’24); gross margin ~19% vs 12% a year ago .  This ~7-point margin gain reflects higher selling prices and lower input costs per tonne.
• Net Loss: –C$1.2 M vs –C$1.6 M (Q1’24) .  The loss narrowed by C$0.4 M, largely due to the improved gross margin and tighter cost control.
• Operating Cash Flow: +C$0.1 M vs –C$0.2 M (Q1’24) .  Replenish turned positive cash flow from operations for the first quarter, reflecting the leaner cost structure and better margins.
• Facility and Sales Commitments: The Beiseker granulation plant has completed interior upgrades and is in final commissioning.  Full capacity (~2,000 tonnes/month) is on track by mid-2025 , and management already has firm orders for the first ~6,000 tonnes of output , ensuring a clear revenue ramp.
• Sustainability (ESG) Strength:  Replenish’s fertilizer is 100% Canadian-made with almost 100% Canadian inputs .  This fully domestic supply chain (supporting local agriculture and workers) adds ESG appeal and protects margins against global trade disruptions.

Building on Prior Strategy

These results validate the company’s recent strategic moves.  After FY2024, Replenish raised about C$5.6 million (debt/equity) to complete the Beiseker plant and extend its distribution network .  That capital infusion is now paying off: as we noted in our earlier FY2024 commentary, the company was already seeing gross-profit gains in late 2024 .  The Q1 outcome shows this trend continuing – the plant upgrades and broader market reach are driving better unit economics and a stronger customer pipeline.

Outlook for FY2025

We expect these early signs to translate into robust full-year results.  Spring planting is underway, and management reports that early Q2 sales exceed last year’s pace .  Once Beiseker hits full output, annual run-rate volume could exceed 20,000–24,000 tonnes, which at current margins would substantially boost revenue and profits.  Moreover, the company’s disciplined cost base suggests further margin expansion as scale grows.  In our view, Q1’s combination of improving gross margins, positive cash flow, and committed sales order book confirms that Replenish Nutrients is on track to meet its 2025 growth targets.  We remain optimistic in our outlook given that the Q1 results underscore the company’s strengthened financial profile and the long-term upside of its regenerative fertilizer platform. 2025 is set to be a big turn around year for Replenish Nutrients .

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ESGFIRE is an investment company and research firm that focuses on ESG companies with either an environmentally friendly service or product. ESGFIRE has a performance record of over 1000 % returns since 2018.

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MALMÖ, Sweden, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

Company: Replenish Nutrients
Listings: CSE Canada , Frankfurt and US OTC
Tickers: ERTH / VVIVF / WIMN
Market cap at time of publication: $12M CAD
Stock price at time of publication: $0.085 CAD
Business: Regenerative agriculture
Website: https://replenishnutrients.com/

ESGFIRE’s Comment:

ESGFIRE portfolio company Replenish Nutrients’ first-quarter (Jan–Mar) 2025 results show clear signs of operating leverage and margin improvement.  Gross profit margins jumped (to ~19% vs 12% a year ago) even though revenues were seasonally lower .  Management reports that demand remains robust and Q2 blended fertilizer sales have already topped last year’s levels, signaling that the year-start softness was due to normal crop-cycle timing rather than weakening demand .

Key financial highlights are:

• Revenue: C$0.4 M vs C$1.3 M (Q1’24) .  The drop reflects expected seasonal cycling of crop nutrient needs, but demand is strong and customer volumes are rebounding.
• Gross Profit & Margin: C$0.1 M vs C$0.2 M (Q1’24); gross margin ~19% vs 12% a year ago .  This ~7-point margin gain reflects higher selling prices and lower input costs per tonne.
• Net Loss: –C$1.2 M vs –C$1.6 M (Q1’24) .  The loss narrowed by C$0.4 M, largely due to the improved gross margin and tighter cost control.
• Operating Cash Flow: +C$0.1 M vs –C$0.2 M (Q1’24) .  Replenish turned positive cash flow from operations for the first quarter, reflecting the leaner cost structure and better margins.
• Facility and Sales Commitments: The Beiseker granulation plant has completed interior upgrades and is in final commissioning.  Full capacity (~2,000 tonnes/month) is on track by mid-2025 , and management already has firm orders for the first ~6,000 tonnes of output , ensuring a clear revenue ramp.
• Sustainability (ESG) Strength:  Replenish’s fertilizer is 100% Canadian-made with almost 100% Canadian inputs .  This fully domestic supply chain (supporting local agriculture and workers) adds ESG appeal and protects margins against global trade disruptions.

Building on Prior Strategy

These results validate the company’s recent strategic moves.  After FY2024, Replenish raised about C$5.6 million (debt/equity) to complete the Beiseker plant and extend its distribution network .  That capital infusion is now paying off: as we noted in our earlier FY2024 commentary, the company was already seeing gross-profit gains in late 2024 .  The Q1 outcome shows this trend continuing – the plant upgrades and broader market reach are driving better unit economics and a stronger customer pipeline.

Outlook for FY2025

We expect these early signs to translate into robust full-year results.  Spring planting is underway, and management reports that early Q2 sales exceed last year’s pace .  Once Beiseker hits full output, annual run-rate volume could exceed 20,000–24,000 tonnes, which at current margins would substantially boost revenue and profits.  Moreover, the company’s disciplined cost base suggests further margin expansion as scale grows.  In our view, Q1’s combination of improving gross margins, positive cash flow, and committed sales order book confirms that Replenish Nutrients is on track to meet its 2025 growth targets.  We remain optimistic in our outlook given that the Q1 results underscore the company’s strengthened financial profile and the long-term upside of its regenerative fertilizer platform. 2025 is set to be a big turn around year for Replenish Nutrients .

About ESGFIRE

ESGFIRE is an investment company and research firm that focuses on ESG companies with either an environmentally friendly service or product. ESGFIRE has a performance record of over 1000 % returns since 2018.

Legal Disclaimer

This post is based upon reliable sources, namely regulated press releases from the company, as referred to above. Nevertheless, this post may contain interpretations, estimates, or opinions of the authors, or other non-factual information. If that is the case, this is continuously stated above. Furthermore, any projections, forecasts, or similar are explicitly stated as such.

The author holds shares and/or other securities of these companies and the relevant
companies may or may not have paid the author for content posted on this website. This
may impact the content on the website. Because of the above, ESGFire urges the visitors to always analyze all the posts critically in an objective manner, e.g., concerning the reliability of the relevant source and of what constitutes the authors’ personal interpretations. The visitor is hereby reminded that the post does, as set forth in the Post, contain interpretations, estimates, or opinions of the authors. This post was written by Filip Erhardt, at ESGFIRE, published June 3rd 2025 by Filip Erhardt.

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Email: Filip@esgfire.com
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USMNT star joins community to dedicate second of three mini-pitches aimed at fostering youth participation

PHILADELPHIA, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allstate, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, unveiled a new mini-pitch on Saturday, May 31, at Bell Avenue Elementary School in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. The initiative, part of a multi-year collaboration with U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Tyler Adams, aims to increase access to safe, engaging play spaces for youth in underserved communities.

More than 75 children, ages 9 to 12, participated in a youth clinic led by grassroots partner Black Star, a national community platform focused on accelerating the growth and visibility of Black soccer players, coaches and fans.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, Allstate is proud to support initiatives that create safer spaces and more opportunities for young athletes to thrive,” said Elizabeth Brady, executive vice president and chief marketing, customer and communications officer at Allstate. “This mini-pitch is more than just a place to play, it’s a foundation for building stronger, more connected communities.”

The event featured a block party with local food trucks, a DJ, inflatable soccer games and an appearance by Adams, who participated in the unveiling and engaged with youth and families throughout the day. The Philadelphia-area pitch is the second installation in a three-year partnership between Allstate and Adams, who are donating one mini-pitch annually to underserved communities across the country. The first was unveiled in 2024 at Fisher Academy in Detroit.

Mini-pitches are hard-court surfaces designed for both pickup and organized play and have proven to be powerful tools in helping kids stay active, improving public safety and providing accessible, permanent spaces to grow the game.

“Partnering with Allstate to create this mini-pitch means a lot to me, not just because it’s about soccer, but because it’s about access,” said Adams. “Growing up, I didn’t always have facilities like this. So being able to give kids in communities like Yeadon a safe place to play, grow and dream — that’s what it’s all about.”

“We are thrilled to continue our work with Tyler and Allstate to bring mini-pitches to more communities across the country,” said Ed Foster-Simeon, president and CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation. “Tyler is committed to ensuring that more young people have safe places to play the game. We are delighted to help bring this project to fruition and we know that it will have a positive impact on children for years to come.”

Black Star, a national community platform focused on accelerating the growth and visibility of Black soccer players, coaches and fans, helped lead the clinic and community outreach for the event.

“This partnership with Allstate and Tyler is a step forward in ensuring soccer is accessible, inclusive and inspiring for all youth, no matter where they come from,” said Patrick Rose, director, Black Star and cultural marketing at For Soccer. “By activating in communities like Yeadon, we’re investing in long-term development and opportunity for generations to come.”

About Allstate:
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices and identity theft. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” For more information, visit www.allstate.com.

About The U.S. Soccer Foundation:
As the national leader for sports-based youth development in under-resourced areas, the U.S. Soccer Foundation is on a mission to let soccer do what it does: change absolutely everything. Founded as a legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the Foundation provides underserved communities with access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs that instill hope, foster well-being, and help youth achieve their fullest potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Soccer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information visit www.ussoccerfoundation.org or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Black Star
Black Star is the leading fan engagement brand driving soccer’s growth in Black American communities at the intersection of soccer, lifestyle, and culture. We provide access to development pathways and cultivate soccer culture through real-world and digital experiences. Our programming and offerings include: player experiences, content, fan events, merchandise, and advocacy initiatives. Black Star is backed by For Soccer, the preeminent soccer marketing, media, and experiences company in North America, bound by shared vision for the growth of the sport. For more information, visit www.Blackstarsoccer.com.

National Media Contacts: 
Allstate Media Team
847.402.5600
mediateam@allstate.com

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OSLO, Norway, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Agilyx ASA (OSE: AGLX) (OTCQX: AGXXF) announces its venture Plastyx Ltd. has reached 75% of its near-term objective to source and execute MOUs for 200,000 metric tons of waste plastic by the end of 2025. As of today, it has executed MOUs for 150,000 tons.

At this rate, Plastyx is likely to double its target and help advanced recycling growth by developing partnerships and material processing capabilities to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality polymers for food-grade and other high-performance packaging applications.

Agilyx ASA is at the forefront of advanced recycling, converting post-use plastics into high-value feedstock and virgin-equivalent products. Through Cyclyx, its joint venture with ExxonMobil (25%) and LyondellBasell (25%), Agilyx supports the collection and processing of post-use plastic waste into custom-formulated, high-quality feedstock solutions for global plastic producers. Through Plastyx, its joint venture with Circular Resources (40%), Agilyx provides critical European-sourced feedstock to the global mechanical and advanced recycling markets. Additionally, Agilyx markets TruStyrenyx, a polystyrene advanced recycling solution that combines its Styrenyx depolymerization technology with Technip Energies’ purification process. By advancing from a linear “make-take-waste” model to a circular economy, Agilyx advances the transition to a low-carbon future.

CONTACT:

Be a part of the solution.

Contact us:
investors@agilyx.com 
contact@plastyx.com 

Learn more at:
www.agilyx.com 
www.plastyx.com 

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$20,000 donation will support new club set to open in Clarksville, Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global tire manufacturer Hankook Tire has donated $20,000 to support the upcoming opening of the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee’s (BGCMT) newest location in Clarksville, Tenn. At an event held on May 31, officials from Hankook Tire and BGCMT – Clarksville Club came together to officially announce the tiremaker’s support of the club’s initiatives as they look towards the opening of their Clarksville location.

With this sponsorship, Hankook Tire will support BGCMT’s plans to bring its services to the greater Clarksville area. BGCMT announced plans to open a new club in the area in June 2024, following a thorough assessment which identified a strong need for the club’s presence to bring positive enrichment and activities to the city’s youth. As Clarksville’s population continues to grow rapidly – in part due to economic investments from companies such as Hankook – BGCMT will offer dedicated, curriculum-based programs to help Club Members achieve success in priority areas including academics, healthy lifestyles, and good character and leadership.

“Clarksville is home to our North America manufacturing operation, and we are dedicated to supporting the community where so many of us live and work,” said Rob Williams, President of Hankook Tire America Corp. “We have seen the great work that the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee has done in the region, and are certain that the Club’s presence in Clarksville will bring important academic enrichment and community to many of our own employees’ families. We are excited and honored to be able to support that mission.”

Hankook opened its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Clarksville in October 2017. Since then, the tiremaker has become an integral part of the Clarksville community. Its $800 million facility in Clarksville currently employs more than 1,000 employees and produces 5 million tires each year. The Tennessee Plant is currently undergoing two expansions simultaneously to expand production of both its Passenger Car and Light Truck (PCLT) and Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) lines. Upon completion of the expansion plan, the facility will achieve an expected annual production capacity of 10 million PCLT and 1 million TBR tires. This expansion will not only establish the Tennessee Plant as one of the largest in North America, but also bring additional jobs to the region and establish stronger relationships with the Clarksville community.

Hankook presented the check to BGCMT – Clarksville Club during its Summer Festival community event held on May 31. The event brought together local vendors, entertainment and attractions for a family-friendly fundraiser for the Clarksville Club. In addition to the donation, Hankook served as a corporate sponsor for the Summer Festival.

“We are incredibly grateful and excited to have Hankook Tire as a partner. Their generous donation demonstrates a profound belief in our mission and a commitment to the future of Clarksville’s youth,” said Deidre Ward, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Board Member and Clarksville Committee Chair. “We have a significant need for safe, affordable, and enriching environments for the youth in our community. Hankook’s investment will directly help us establish a club where every child can reach their full potential. We are thrilled to partner with a company that not only provides economic growth to our city but also deeply invests in the well-being and success of our youngest citizens.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee – Clarksville Club is actively working in collaboration with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and anticipates operating within the local school facilities.

About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

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Issues Letter to TURN Shareholders Detailing Continued Governance Failures and Mismanagement by 180 Board and Management Team

CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marlton Partners L.P. (together with its affiliates and group members, “Marlton” or “we”), beneficial owners of approximately 5.2% of the outstanding stock of 180 Degree Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: TURN) (the “Company”), today issued an open letter calling on the TURN Board of Directors to immediately set a record date and allow shareholders to vote on the Company’s proposed sale to Mount Logan Capital Inc. (Cboe Canada: MLC) (“Mount Logan”):

Dear Fellow Shareholders of 180 Degree Capital Corp. (TURN),

As long-term TURN shareholders, we remain committed to realizing the Company’s full value. Unfortunately, that value continues to be undermined by persistent mismanagement and abysmal governance under Chairman and CEO Kevin Rendino and the current Board.

Most recently, the Board has failed to schedule a shareholder vote on the proposed sale to Mount Logan more than five and a half months after the definitive Mt. Logan deal was announced.¹

The Board is Delaying the Vote – At Your Expense

The Board has spent over five months – and counting – without a shareholder vote on the Mount Logan deal orchestrated by Mr. Rendino and this Board. Meanwhile, they stonewalled and rejected a superior offer for 101% of NAV within just 5 days and otherwise have refused to run a legitimate sales process.²

This mismanagement comes at a real cost to shareholders. The Company’s amended proxy disclosed that TURN shareholders will be on the hook for $6–7 million in deal-related costs—equivalent to 15.8% of TURN’s Q1 NAV.³ That is in addition to TURN’s already excessive annual operating expenses of roughly 10% of NAV.

In the interim, NAV continues to decline -4.7% through Q1 2025, and the longer this process drags on, the deeper those losses will grow.⁴

Management continues to state the deal is “expected to be completed in mid-2025.”⁵ With the calendar turning over to June, we are now firmly in “mid-2025,” yet shareholders remain in the dark and no record date or meeting date has been announced.

The Path Forward: Let Shareholders Decide

Shareholder democracy is a bedrock principle of corporate governance, which the TURN Board is actively thwarting by delaying this process with no transparency.

TURN shareholders must be given the right to vote on this transaction — NOW.

Instead of respecting your rights as TURN shareholders by facilitating a fair and reasonably prompt vote, management has reportedly spent its time in recent months soliciting voting agreements with select shareholders under non-public terms. These back room deals serve one purpose: to entrench management and rig the process, while TURN shareholders are left in the dark.

TURN has taken other steps to avoid engaging with its shareholders since announcing this transaction. Namely, the Company has not provided monthly NAV estimates at any point in 2025, nor has it held full year 2024 or 1Q 2025 earnings calls to address shareholder questions. If the Mount Logan transaction is truly in shareholders’ best interest, the Board should welcome — not fear — a timely, transparent vote.

As shareholders standing alongside you, we recognize that your right to vote on this transaction sooner rather than later is a critical part of you realizing the value of your investment in TURN. We all deserve better and are calling on the Company’s board and management to take their fiduciary duty seriously and set a record date now.

Sincerely,

/s/ James C. Elbaor

James C. Elbaor
Managing Member of the General Partner,
Marlton Partners, L.P.

About Marlton Partners L.P.
Marlton Partners L.P. is a Chicago-based, privately held investment firm led by James C. Elbaor. The firm has a proven track record of success in investing in closed-end funds and acquires significant ownership positions in other assets where it believes long-term value can be enhanced through active ownership. Mr. Elbaor holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. For more information about Marlton Partners L.P., please visit https://MarltonLLC.com.

DISCLAIMER
This material does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in any state to any person. In addition, the discussions and opinions in this press release and the material contained herein are for general information only, and are not intended to provide investment advice. All statements contained in this press release that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are “forward-looking statements,” which are not guarantees of future performance or results, and the words “may,” “might,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current assumptions, estimates and expectations, but are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of those risk factors. The Participants (as defined below) caution readers not to rely on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Certain information included in this press release is based on data obtained from sources considered to be reliable. No representation is made with respect to the accuracy or completeness of such data, and any analyses provided to assist the recipient of this press release in evaluating the matters described herein may be based on subjective assessments and assumptions and may use one among alternative methodologies that produce different results. Accordingly, any analyses should also not be viewed as factual and should not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of future results. Any figures are unaudited estimates and subject to revision without notice. The Participants disclaim any intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or future events, conditions or circumstances on which any such forward-looking statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results may differ from those set forth in such forward-looking statements.

CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PARTICIPANTS

Marlton Partners L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Marlton Partners”), together with the other Participants named herein, intends to file a preliminary proxy statement and an accompanying proxy card with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to be used to solicit votes for the election of its slate of highly-qualified director nominees at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders of 180 Degree Capital Corporation, a New York corporation (the “Company”).

THE PARTICIPANTS STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS, INCLUDING A PROXY CARD, AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. SUCH PROXY MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE ON THE SEC’S WEB SITE AT HTTP://WWW.SEC.GOV. IN ADDITION, THE PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROXY SOLICITATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF THE PROXY STATEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE, WHEN AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS FOR COPIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE PARTICIPANTS’ PROXY SOLICITOR.

The participants in the proxy solicitation are expected to be Marlton Partners, Marlton, LLC, James C. Elbaor, Aaron T. Morris, Gabriel D. Gliksberg, ATG Fund II, LLC, ATG Capital Management, LLC (collectively, the “Participants”).

As of the date hereof, Marlton Partners is the beneficial owner of 156,590 shares of common stock, par value $0.03, of the Company (the “Common Shares”). Marlton, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Marlton”) is the investment manager of Marlton Partners and, by virtue of that relationship, may be deemed to beneficially own the 156,590 Common Shares beneficially owned by Marlton Partners. Mr. Elbaor is the President of Marlton and, by virtue of that relationship, may be deemed to beneficially own the156,590 Common Shares beneficially owned directly by Marlton. ATG Fund II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ATG Fund II”) is the beneficial owner of 300,546 Common Shares. ATG Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ATG Management”), is the managing member of ATG Fund II and, by virtue of that relationship, may be deemed to beneficially own the 300,546 Common Shares beneficially owned by ATG Fund II. Mr. Gliksberg is the managing member of ATG Management and, by virtue of that relationship, may be deemed to beneficially own the 300,546 Common Shares beneficially owned by ATG Management. Mr. Gliksberg also owns 28,042 Common Shares in his individual capacity. As of the date hereof, Mr. Morris is the beneficial owner of 10,670 Common Shares. As of the date hereof, the Participants may be deemed to collectively beneficially own 516,807 Common Shares.

Media Contact:
ASC Advisors
Taylor Ingraham (203 992 1230)
tingraham@ascadvisors.com 

Investors Contact:
James C. Elbaor (214-405-4141)
James@marltonllc.com

 

 

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Selected for their stories and accomplishments, each student will receive $10,000 toward higher education

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Carl’s Jr.^® announced today that ten students from around the country have been selected as Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founder’s Scholarship recipients.

Every year, on behalf of founders Carl and Margaret Karcher, Carl’s Jr. awards $100,000 in scholarships to 10 outstanding individuals who have excelled academically, demonstrated leadership in extracurriculars and their communities and have financial need in pursuing higher education. Since 1998, Carl’s Jr. has granted more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 1,000-plus deserving students.

Open to first-time college freshmen in states with Carl’s Jr. locations, this year saw recipients hailing from California, Oregon, Texas and Nevada, and included a Carl’s Jr. restaurant team member.

“Since our inception, Carl’s Jr. has been committed to supporting the aspirations of those in the communities where we live and work,” said Blake Devillier, Carl’s Jr. Brand President. “This year’s recipients not only shine in the classroom, but they also show true dedication to supporting their communities. We are honored to provide this assistance to kick start the journey to each of their bright futures.”

Congratulations to the following recipients on their award for the 2025-2026 school year

• Adam Badawia – University High School, CA
• Ameen Kandathil – Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School, CA
• Celerina Lee – Sunny Hills High School, CA
• Daniel Cuz – PSJA Memorial High School, TX
• Eduardo Murillo Reyes, SOAR High School, CA – Carl’s Jr. Team Member
• Ivan Sun – Ed W. Clark High School, NV
• Mercedes Rodriguez – La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, OR
• Sangeet Satpathy – Henry M. Gunn High School, CA
• Santiago Preciado Cruz – Life Academy High School of Health and Bioscience, CA
• Sophie Garcia – San Pedro Senior High School, CA

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Facebook: facebook.com/carlsjr 

About Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr.^® is famous around the world for big, audacious, impossible-to-ignore flavors inspired by its California roots. For a bold move, guests have ordered items like over-the-top, juicy charbroiled burger creations, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™, Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™ and indulgent breakfast burgers for more than 80 years. Together with its Franchisees, Carl’s Jr. operates more than 1,000 restaurants across the U.S. and has a presence in 24 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.carlsjr.com.

About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl’s Jr.^® and Hardee’s^® restaurants, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a U.S. and international footprint, Carl’s Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee’s Restaurants LLC have more than 3,600 franchised or company-operated restaurants domestically and more than 35 international markets and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com.

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This licensing partnership brings an established global product line to French contractors.

COON RAPIDS, Minn. and PROVINS, France,, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Precast Forte Group and the Saint-Léonard Matériaux (SLM) division of Groupe Saint-Léonard (GSL) today announced a strategic partnership to bring the innovative EV Blocks precast foundation for electric vehicle chargers to the French market. This universal, ready-to-install solution is already delivering improved project margins and future-proofing infrastructure in markets worldwide.

The Precast Forte Group currently licenses EV Blocks and other precast products across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

SLM, a division of GSL, is a well-established provider of concrete precast products in France, with in-house civil engineering and logistics capabilities to support a wide range of customer needs. Its growth strategy focuses on developing complementary solutions that accelerate progress toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Romain Collignon, Director of SLM, views EV Blocks as a key component of his strategy related to the rapid growth of French EV charging point installations which are expected to triple, while advancing the country’s decarbonization goals as well. Precast products have already proven successful for SLM, widely recognized in France as efficient in both resource use and labor, and endorsed by the International Federation for Structural Concrete. “With the surge in demand for EV charging infrastructure, there’s a major opportunity to provide the foundational elements that support that growth.It seems that the timing to introduce this product is right,” says Collignon.

While GSL currently licenses other products, this marks its first international partnership. US-based Forte will support the rollout of the EV Blocks product in France, providing localized marketing support, an online presence, and translated technical and installation documentation.

“The Forte team continues to see strong global interest in the EV Blocks line,” says Mike Klotthor, President of Forte. “France’s commitment to net-zero and its embrace of the benefits of precast construction signals a strong market fit. We’re excited to support Romain and the GSL team as they introduce this efficient, sustainable solution to French contractors.”

About The Precast Forte Group

Forte is based in Coon Rapids, MN and stems from precast modular block licensor, Recon Wall Systems, Inc., founded in 2000. Forte’s mission is to lead the precast concrete industry in commerce and partnership through licensing, innovation, promotion, and education; serving licensees and consumers. Learn more at www.precastforte.com.

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BILLINGSHURST, UK, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Energys Group Limited (NASDAQ: ENGS) (“Energys Group” or the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), a vertically integrated energy efficiency and decarbonisation solutions provider for the built environment, is pleased to announce the award of the second tranche of LED lighting projects from Ark Multi-Academy Trust (“Ark“), an education charity based in London, United Kingdom.

The LED lighting projects involve upgrading existing infrastructure with the latest generation of LED lighting systems and intelligent controls. Upon completion, the projects are expected to deliver annual savings of approximately £1.4 million and reduce carbon emissions by over 900 tonnes annually. To date, the Company has completed Phase I of the projects, valued at £1.2 million. Riding on the successful completion and its proven track record, the Company has secured an additional £1.1 million in contracts which will commence immediately, along with £1.2 million for works scheduled for August 2025. A further £2.0 million later in 2025 is anticipated to finalise the programme, bringing the total value of works to £5.5 million.

Kevin Cox, Chief Executive Officer of Energys Group Limited, commented, “It is a privilege to work with Ark Multi-Academy Trust, which has demonstrated its strong commitment towards education accessibility and sustainability since 2002. We are proud to be part of this transformative programme. The new contracts also highlight our strong relationship with our clients, along with our growing brand profile and track record. Looking ahead, our team will remain committed to advancing the decarbonisation initiatives, with the aim of fostering a greener, more sustainable environment for all.”

About Energys Group
Founded in 1998 as an energy conservation consultancy, Energys Group Limited (NASDAQ: ENGS) has since transitioned into a vertically integrated energy efficiency and decarbonisation solutions provider for the built environment. Serving organisations from both the private and public sectors, including schools, universities, hospitals, and offices primarily in the UK, the Company’s vision is to deliver innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions, lower costs, and support the Net Zero agenda – alongside improving the wellbeing of building users within the built environment.
For more information: www.energysgroup.com 

About Ark Multi-Academy Trust
Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. There are approximately 30,000 students across the network of 39 schools within the Trust.
For more information: www.arkonline.org

Forward-Looking Statements

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

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DLK Advisory
Phone: +852-2857-7101
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, today published its 2024 Sustainability Report. Entitled Values-Led, Purpose-Driven, the report provides an update on Albemarle’s achievements in line with the company’s sustainability goals.

“As a values-led organization, sustainability is foundational to how we choose to operate,” said Albemarle Chairman and CEO Kent Masters. “The initiatives outlined in this report speak to our commitment to creating a more resilient world. We remain dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint, creating responsible and reliable products for our customers, and engaging with our communities to foster positive outcomes.”

Report Highlights

Reducing our carbon footprint

• Due to efficiency improvements and increased procurement of renewable and carbon-free electricity, we remain on track to grow our Energy Storage business in a scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity-neutral manner. In addition, our Specialties and Ketjen segments also remain on track to meet their 2030 scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions targets on an absolute basis.
• 24% of our total electricity consumed was generated from renewable sources, an increase from 16% the previous year.
• Initiated a decarbonization roadmap to assess enterprise hot spots and identify intervention approaches including electrification and renewable/carbon-free electricity, process changes and efficiency improvements, fuel substitutions and end-of-pipe solutions.

Practicing responsible freshwater management

• Our operations in Chile and Jordan are on track to meet our 2030 freshwater intensity target.
• In Chile, we achieved an additional 28% reduction in freshwater intensity by further optimizing the efficiency of our La Negra facility and completing the first year of continuous operation for our Salar Yield Improvement Project.
• At our Jordan Bromine Company (JBC) joint venture, we achieved the mechanical completion of NEBO, a process upgrade that is expected to bring the facility’s freshwater intensity in line with 2030 targets.

Supporting our customers’ sustainability goals

• We expanded the development of externally verified Product Carbon Footprints to include more bromine and lithium products from locations in the U.S., Jordan and China.

Promoting the resilience of our communities

• A human rights assessment was conducted at our Salar de Atacama site in Chile to confirm our standards and tools align with global best practices to protect the rights of our employees, suppliers and communities.

To read Albemarle’s 2024 Sustainability Report, visit the company’s website at www.albemarle.com.
The report was developed with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards and recommendations outlined by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

About Albemarle
Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB) leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. We partner to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind. A reliable and high-quality global supply of lithium and bromine allows us to deliver advanced solutions for our customers. Learn more about how the people of Albemarle are enabling a more resilient world at Albemarle.com, LinkedIn and on X (formerly known as Twitter) @AlbemarleCorp.

Albemarle regularly posts information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other information regarding the company, its businesses and the markets it serves.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The 2024 Sustainability Report and our sustainability webpage contain statements relating to Albemarle’s operations, growth strategies and sustainability plans that are based on our current expectations, anticipations and beliefs regarding the future, which constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which are based on assumptions that we have made as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “design,” “target,” “project,” “commit,” “aim,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “scenario,” “should,” “would,” and “will.” Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. The reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Unless legally required, Albemarle undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Standards of measurement and performance made in reference to our environmental, social, governance and other sustainability plans and goals may be based on protocols, processes and assumptions that continue to evolve and are subject to change in the future, including due to the impact of future regulations. Factors that could cause Albemarle’s actual results to differ materially from the outlook expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include: changes in economic and business conditions; financial and operating performance of customers; fluctuations in lithium market prices; production volume shortfalls; increased competition; changes in product demand; availability and cost of raw materials and energy; technological change and development; changes in laws and government regulation; regulatory actions, proceedings, claims or litigation; cyber-security breaches, terrorist attacks, industrial accidents or natural disasters; political unrest; acquisition and divestiture transactions; timing and success of projects; performance of Albemarle’s partners in joint ventures and other projects; and the other factors detailed from time to time in the reports Albemarle files with the SEC, including those described under “Risk Factors” in Albemarle’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the SEC and available on the investor section of Albemarle’s website (investors.albemarle.com) and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Media Contact:
Peter Smolowitz, +1 (980) 308-6310, media@albemarle.com

Investor Relations Contact:
+1 (980) 299-5700, invest@albemarle.com

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