Teva to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and 2025 Financial Guidance at 8 a.m. ET on January 29, 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) announced today that it will issue a press release on its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results, as well as on its financial guidance for 2025, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. ET. Following the release, Teva will conduct a conference call and live webcast on the same day, at 8:00 a.m. ET.

In order to participate, please register in advance here to obtain a local or toll-free phone number and your personal pin.

A live webcast of the call will be available on Teva’s website at: https://ir.tevapharm.com/Events-and-Presentations.

Following the conclusion of the call, a replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours on Teva’s website.

About Teva

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a global pharmaceutical leader, harnessing our generics expertise and stepping up innovation to continue the momentum behind the discovery, delivery, and expanded development of modern medicine. For over 120 years, Teva’s commitment to bettering health has never wavered. Today, the company’s global network of capabilities enables its ~37,000 employees across 58 markets to push the boundaries of scientific innovation and deliver quality medicines to help improve health outcomes of millions of patients every day. To learn more about how Teva is all in for better health, visit www.tevapharm.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and the conference call may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace including our ability to successfully execute our Pivot to Growth strategy; our substantial indebtedness; our business and operations in general; compliance, regulatory and litigation matters; other financial and economic risks; and other factors discussed in this press release, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2024, and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including in the sections captioned “Risk Factors.” Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Publication relating to transparency notifications

               

REGULATED INFORMATION

Publication relating to transparency notifications

Mont-Saint-Guibert
(Belgium),
December 20, 2024
,
10:30 pm CET / 4:30 pm ET
In accordance with article 14 of the Act of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of large shareholdings, Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) announces that it received a transparency notification as detailed below.


BlackRock, Inc.

On December 19, 2024, Nyxoah received a transparency notification from BlackRock, Inc. and related persons. Based on the notification, BlackRock, Inc. (together with its controlled undertakings) holds 1,124,630 voting rights, consisting of 1,122,658 shares and 1,972 equivalent financial instruments, representing 3.00% of the total number of voting rights on December 17, 2024 (37,427,265).

The notification dated December 18, 2024 contains the following information:

  • Reason for the
    notification:

    • Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
    • Acquisition or disposal of financial instruments that are treated as voting securities
  • Notification by: a parent undertaking or a controlling person
  • Persons subject to the notification requirement:

    • BlackRock, Inc. (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
    • BlackRock Advisors, LLC (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
    • BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
    • BlackRock Fund Advisors (with address at 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.)
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association (with address at 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.)
    • BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited (with address at 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.)
    • BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (with address at 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ, 8540, U.S.A.)
  • Date on which the threshold was crossed: December 17, 2024
  • Threshold that is crossed: 3%
  • Denominator: 37,427,265
  • Notified
    details:
A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction
  # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights
Holders of
voting
rights
  Linked to securities Not linked to
the
securities
Linked to securities Not linked to the securities
BlackRock, Inc. 0 0   0.00%  
BlackRock Advisors, LLC 1,038,361 1,089,161   2.91%  
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. 0 6,167   0.02%  
BlackRock Fund Advisors 446 255   0.00%  
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association 0 2,551   0.01%  
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited 1,080 1,080   0.00%  
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC 25,234 23,444   0.06%  
Subtotal 1,065,121 1,122,658   3.00%  
  TOTAL 1,122,658 0 3.00% 0.00%

B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction
Holders of
equivalent financial instruments
Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement
BlackRock Fund Advisors Securities Lent     200 0.00% physical
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Contract Difference     1,772 0.00% cash
  TOTAL     1,972 0.01%  

  TOTAL (A & B) # of voting rights % of voting rights  
        1,124,630 3.00%  
  • Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held:

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
Trident Merger, LLC
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
BlackRock Group Limited
BlackRock Finance Europe Limited
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
BlackRock Fund Advisors

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock Advisors, LLC

  • Additional information: The disclosure obligation arose due to total holdings in voting rights for BlackRock, Inc. going above 3%. Please note that the actual percentage in section 10 (A) is 2.99%. The form displays it as remaining at 3% due to the rounding of the form.

*

* *

Contact:

Nyxoah

John Landry, CFO
[email protected]

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Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results


  • Net loss of $9.2 million for the quarter inclusive of a $6.3 million non-cash charge for contingent obligation, compared with a net loss of $5.1 million for the prior year quarter.

  • Net loss on a non-GAAP basis was $1.3 million for the quarter, representing a 56% improvement from the third quarter of 2023, and $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, representing a 60% improvement from the prior year comparable period.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative $1.0 million, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of negative $1.4 million for the prior year quarter.

  • Direct Operating Costs and Expenses of $2.8 million for the quarter, a 50% improvement from the prior year quarter.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with significant expertise in livestream shopping and social commerce, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel commented, “I am pleased with the continued improvements in our operating results.” He further commented, “despite some headwinds in the industry, this is an exciting time for our company given the growth in our brands with key retail partners and the strong pipeline of planned new brand launches in 2025. I believe we are positioned nicely for where things are going in retail.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.9 million, representing a decrease of approximately $0.7 million (-28%) from the third quarter of 2023. This decrease was predominantly driven by a decline in net licensing revenue – specifically, the June 30, 2024 divestiture of the Lori Goldstein brand, and delayed sales due to cancelled shows caused by hurricanes at our interactive TV retailer’s studio location, partially offset by increased licensing revenues generated by the Company’s other brands.

Net loss attributable to Xcel Brands stockholders for the quarter was approximately $9.2 million, or $(0.39) per share, compared with a net loss of $5.1 million, or $(0.26) per share, for the prior year quarter. The current quarter notably includes a $6.3 million non-cash charge to recognize the estimated value of a contingent obligation to transfer a portion of the Company’s equity ownership interests in IM Topco, LLC to WHP after March 31, 2025. This charge essentially represents a subsequent reduction of the previously recognized gain from the 2022 sale of a majority interest in the Isaac Mizrahi Brand, and ultimately will not require any use of cash to settle the contingent obligation.

After adjusting for certain cash and non-cash items, results on a non-GAAP basis were a net loss of approximately $1.3 million, or $(0.06) per share for the current quarter and a net loss of approximately $3.0 million, or $(0.15) per share, for the prior year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA also improved on a year-over-year basis, from negative $1.4 million in the prior year quarter to negative $1.0 million for the current quarter, primarily as a result of the restructuring of the business and entry into the new long-term license agreements in 2023 for the Halston, Judith Ripka, C Wonder, and Longaberger brands.  

Nine Month 2024 Financial Results

Total revenue for the current nine-month period was $7.1 million, representing a decrease of approximately $8.4 million (-54%) from the prior year’s nine-month period. This decline was predominantly driven by the decrease in net product sales due to the Company’s discontinuance of its wholesale businesses as part of its Project Fundamentals plan in 2023.

Net loss attributable to Xcel Brands stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately $15.3 million, or $(0.68) per share, compared with a net loss of $14.3 million, or ($0.72) per diluted share, for the prior year comparable period. The current nine-month period includes significant one-off non-cash items, including a $3.8 million gain on the divestiture of the Lori Goldstein brand, a $3.5 million charge related to the exit and sublease of the Company’s prior office space, and the aforementioned $6.3 million charge related to the contingent obligation for IM Topco, LLC.

After adjusting for certain cash and non-cash items, results on a non-GAAP basis were a net loss of approximately $3.4 million, or ($0.15) per share for the current nine-month period and a net loss of approximately $8.7 million, or ($0.44) per share, for the prior year nine-month period.

Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly on a year-over-year basis to negative $2.7 million for the current year nine-month period as compared with negative $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of the restructuring of the business and entry into the new long-term license agreements in 2023 for the Halston, Judith Ripka, C Wonder, and Longaberger brands.

Balance Sheet

The Company’s balance sheet at September 30, 2024, reflected stockholders’ equity of approximately $35 million, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $0.2 million, and a working capital deficit, exclusive of the current portion of lease obligations and deferred revenue, of approximately $(0.4) million.

However, in November 2024, the Company entered into a new term loan agreement in the amount of $10 million, which provides the Company with approximately $5 million of additional liquidity after repayment of its previous term loan. In connection with the new term loan debt, Company’s working capital increased by approximately $6 million subsequent to September 30, 2024.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call with members of the executive management team to discuss these results with additional comments and details at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 23, 2024. A webcast of the conference call will be available live on the Investor Relations section of Xcel’s website at www.xcelbrands.com. Interested parties unable to access the conference call via the webcast may dial 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 and use the conference ID 9838743. A replay of the webcast will be available on Xcel’s website.

About Xcel Brands

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the Tower Hill by Christie Brinkley co-branded collaboration, and holds noncontrolling interests in the Isaac Mizrahi brand and Orme Live. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing LLC. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retail, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customers shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone, and over 20,000 hours of live-stream and social commerce. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. www.xcelbrands.com

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “appears,” “suggests,” “future,” “likely,” “goal,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “should,” “would,” “guidance,” “confident” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our anticipated revenue, expenses, profitability, strategic plans and capital needs. These statements are based on information available to us on the date hereof and our current expectations, estimates and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including, without limitation, the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and its other filings with the SEC, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors, nor can we address the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

For further information please contact:

Seth Burroughs
Xcel Brands
[email protected]

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS are non-GAAP unaudited terms. We define non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders, exclusive of amortization of trademarks, income (loss) from equity method investments, reduction inequity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC, stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants, gains on sales of assets and investments, gain on lease termination, asset impairment charges, and income taxes (if any). Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS measures do not include the tax effect of the aforementioned adjusting items, due to the nature of these items and the Company’s tax strategy.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP unaudited measure, which we define as net (loss) income attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders before asset impairment charges, depreciation and amortization, income (loss) from equity method investments, reduction inequity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC, interest and finance expenses (including loss on extinguishment of debt, if any), accretion of lease liability for exited leases, income taxes (if any), other state and local franchise taxes, stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants, gains on sales of assets and investments, gain on lease termination, costs of restructuring of operations, and losses from discontinued businesses.

Management uses non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA as measures of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to identify business trends relating to our results of operations. Management believes non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA are also useful because these measures adjust for certain costs and other events that management believes are not representative of our core business operating results, and thus these non-GAAP measures provide supplemental information to assist investors in evaluating our financial results.

Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, earnings per share, or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Given that non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA are financial measures not deemed to be in accordance with GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, our non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including companies in our industry, because other companies may calculate these measures in a different manner than we do. In evaluating non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may or may not incur expenses similar to some of the adjustments in this document. Our presentation of non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA does not imply that our future results will be unaffected by these expenses or any unusual or non-recurring items. When evaluating our performance, you should consider non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including our net income and other GAAP results, and not rely on any single financial measure.

Xcel Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                         
    For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
Revenues                        
Net licensing revenue   $ 1,505     $ 2,381     $ 6,515     $ 7,031  
Net sales     407       256       535       8,437  
Net revenue     1,912       2,637       7,050       15,468  
Cost of goods sold     407       225       445       6,718  
Gross profit     1,505       2,412       6,605       8,750  
                         
Direct operating costs and expenses                        
Salaries, benefits and employment taxes     1,208       2,141       4,771       7,847  
Other selling, general and administrative expenses     1,618       3,482       5,137       9,918  
Total direct operating costs and expenses     2,826       5,623       9,908       17,765  
                         
Operating loss before other operating costs and expenses (income)     (1,321 )     (3,211 )     (3,303 )     (9,015 )
                         
Other operating costs and expenses (income)                        
Depreciation and amortization     910       1,677       4,044       5,260  
Asset impairment charges                 3,483        
Loss from equity method investments     593       515       1,683       1,545  
Reduction in equity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC     6,254             6,254        
Gain on divestiture of Lori Goldstein Brand                 (3,801 )      
Gain on sale of limited partner ownership interest                       (351 )
Gain on settlement of lease liability                       (445 )
                         
Operating loss     (9,078 )     (5,403 )     (14,966 )     (15,024 )
                         
Interest and finance expense (income), net     142             438       18  
                         
Loss before income taxes     (9,220 )     (5,403 )     (15,404 )     (15,042 )
                         
Income tax benefit                        
                         
Net loss     (9,220 )     (5,403 )     (15,404 )     (15,042 )
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest     (7 )     (259 )     (92 )     (787 )
Net loss attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders   $ (9,213 )   $ (5,144 )   $ (15,312 )   $ (14,255 )
                         
Earnings (loss)per share attributed to Xcel Brands, Inc. common stockholders:                    
Diluted net income (loss) per share   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.68 )   $ (0.72 )
Basic net income (loss) per share   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.68 )   $ (0.72 )
                         
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding     23,522,453       19,749,317       22,466,737       19,683,525  
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding     23,522,453       19,749,317       22,466,737       19,683,525  
                         
Xcel Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
             
    September 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
    (unaudited)    

Assets
           
Current Assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 242     $ 2,998  
Accounts receivable, net     2,908       3,454  
Inventory     0       453  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     375       398  
Total current assets     3,525       7,303  
             
Property and equipment, net     202       634  
Operating lease right-of-use assets     3,923       4,453  
Trademarks and other intangibles, net     35,642       41,520  
Equity method investment, net     9,796       17,735  
Other assets     911       15  
Total non-current assets     50,474       64,357  
Total Assets   $ 53,999     $ 71,660  
             
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity            
Current Liabilities:            
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities   $ 2,602     $ 2,236  
Deferred revenue     1,376       889  
Accrued income taxes payable     372       372  
Current portion of operating lease obligation     1,433       1,258  
Current portion of long-term debt     1,000       750  
Current portion of contingent obligations           964  
Total current liabilities     6,783       6,469  
Long-Term Liabilities:            
Deferred revenue     2,889       3,556  
Long-term portion of operating lease obligation     5,633       4,021  
Long-term debt, net, less current portion     3,297       3,971  
Long-term portion of contingent obligations           5,432  
Other long-term liabilities     431       40  
Total long-term liabilities     12,250       17,020  
Total Liabilities     19,033       23,489  
             
Stockholders’ Equity:            
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding            
Common stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, and 23,581,290 and 19,795,053 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively     24       20  
Paid-in capital     106,056       103,861  
Accumulated deficit     (69,161 )     (53,849 )
Total Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders’ equity     36,919       50,032  
Noncontrolling interest     (1,953 )     (1,861 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity     34,966       48,171  
             
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   $ 53,999     $ 71,660  
             
Xcel Brands, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
             
    For the Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
    2024     2023  
         
Cash flows from operating activities            
Net loss   $ (15,404 )   $ (15,042 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:            
Depreciation and amortization expense     4,044       5,260  
Asset impairment charges     3,483       100  
Amortization of deferred finance costs included in interest expense     76        
Stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants     296       184  
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses     (45 )     20  
Restructuring of certain contractual arrangements           756  
Undistributed proportional share of net loss of equity method investees     1,683       1,545  
Reduction in equity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC     6,254        
Gain on divestiture of Lori Goldstein brand     (3,801 )      
Gain on sale of limited partner ownership interest           (351 )
Gain on settlement of lease liability           (445 )
             
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Accounts receivable     591       (415 )
Inventory     453       1,848  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     (134 )     920  
Deferred revenue     (180 )     4,676  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities     (304 )     (1,395 )
Lease-related assets and liabilities     (710 )     (471 )
Other Liabilities     391        
Net cash used in by operating activities     (3,307 )     (2,810 )
             
Cash flows from investing activities            
Net proceeds from sale of assets           451  
Purchase of property and equipment     (112 )     (87 )
Net cash provided by investing activities     (112 )     364  
             
Cash flows from financing activities            
Proceeds from public offering and private placement transactions, net of transaction costs   1,902        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options           27  
Payment of long-term debt     (500 )      
Payment of breakage fees associated with extinguishment of long-term debt            
Net cash used in financing activities     1,402       27  
             
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     (2,017 )     (2,419 )
             
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period     2,998       4,608  
             
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period   $ 981     $ 2,189  
             
Reconciliation to amounts on consolidated balance sheets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 242     $ 2,189  
Restricted cash (reported in other non-current assets)     739        
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   $ 981     $ 2,189  
             
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:            
Recognition of operating lease right-of-use asset   $ 2,596     $  
Recognition of operating lease obligation   $ 2,596     $  
             
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:            
Cash paid during the period for interest   $ 344     $  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes   $     $ 16  
             
($ in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024     2023     2024     2023  
(Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
Net loss attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders $ (9,213 )     (5,144 )   $ (15,312 )     (14,255 )
Amortization of trademarks   875       1,520       3,914       4,565  
Loss from equity method investments   593       515       1,683       1,545  
Reduction in equity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC   6,254             6,254        
Stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants   158       62       344       184  
Gains on sales of assets and investments               (3,801 )     (351 )
Gain on lease termination                     (445 )
Asset impairments               3,483       100  
Non-GAAP net loss $ (1,333 )   $ (3,047 )   $ (3,435 )   $ (8,657 )
                       
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024     2023     2024     2023  
(Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.39 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.68 )   $ (0.72 )
Amortization of trademarks   0.04       0.08       0.17       0.23  
Loss from equity method investments   0.02       0.03       0.07       0.08  
Reduction in equity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC   0.26             0.28        
Stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants   0.01       0.00       0.02       0.01  
Gains on sales of assets and investments               (0.17 )     (0.02 )
Gain on lease termination                     (0.02 )
Asset impairments               0.16       0.00  
Non-GAAP diluted EPS $ (0.06 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.44 )
Non-GAAP weighted average diluted shares   23,522,453       19,749,317       22,466,737       19,683,525  
                       
($ in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024     2023     2024     2023  
(Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
Net loss attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders $ (9,213 )   $ (5,144 )   $ (15,312 )   $ (14,255 )
Asset impairment charges               3,483       100  
Depreciation and amortization   910       1,677       4,044       5,260  
Loss from equity method investments   593       515       1,683       1,545  
Reduction in equity ownership of IM TopCo, LLC   6,254             6,254        
Interest and finance expense   142             438       18  
Accretion of lease liability for exited lease   98             174        
State and local franchise taxes   9       9       33       53  
Stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants   158       62       344       184  
Gains on sales of assets and investments               (3,801 )     (351 )
Gain on lease termination                     (445 )
Costs associated with restructuring of operations         1,471             3,319  
Adjusted EBITDA $ (1,049 )   $ (1,410 )   $ (2,660 )   $ (4,572 )
                       



Ultragenyx Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NOVATO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 15,175 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to 15 newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of December 16, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The restricted stock units vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by the company as of such vesting dates.

About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel products to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultrarare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology for treatment, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.

The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.

For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company’s website at: www.ultragenyx.com.

Contact Ultragenyx
Investors & Media
Joshua Higa
(415) 475-6370



AtlasClear Holdings Announces Intent to Effect Reverse Stock Split

AtlasClear Holdings Announces Intent to Effect Reverse Stock Split

Common Stock Will Begin Trading on a Split-Adjusted Basis on January 2, 2025

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: ATCH) (“AtlasClear Holdings” or the “Company”) today announces that it intends to effect a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split will become effective on December 31, 2024 (the “Effective Time”) upon filing with the Delaware Secretary of State of an amendment to the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Charter”), and the Company’s common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on January 2, 2025. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade on NYSE American LLC under the symbol “ATCH.” The new CUSIP number for the common stock following the Reverse Stock Split will be 128745 205.

As previously disclosed, at the Company’s special meeting of stockholders held on October 21, 2024, the Company’s stockholders voted to approve four alternative amendments to the Company’s Charter to effect a Reverse Stock Split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio of either 1-for 30, 1-for-40, 1-for 50 or 1-for 60, with such ratio and the implementation and timing of such Reverse Stock Split to be determined by the Company’s board of directors. The board of directors subsequently approved the implementation of a 1-for-60 Reverse Stock Split.

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, each share of common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be automatically reclassified as and converted into one-sixtieth (1/60) of a share of common stock. The Reverse Stock Split will affect all stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s equity, except to the extent that the Reverse Stock Split would result in a stockholder owning a fractional share. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split but any fractional share resulting from the Reverse Stock Split will be rounded up to the next whole number. As a result, stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive a fractional share will instead receive a whole share of common stock from the Company’s transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company as a result of the Reverse Stock Split.

The Reverse Stock Split did not change the par value of the common stock or the authorized number of shares of common stock. All outstanding warrants, convertible notes or other securities entitling their holders to purchase or obtain or convert into shares of our common stock will be adjusted, as required by the terms of these securities.

About AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.

AtlasClear Holdings plans to build a cutting-edge technology enabled financial services firm that would create a more efficient platform for trading, clearing, settlement and banking of evolving and innovative financial products with a focus on the small and middle market financial services firms. The strategic goal of AtlasClear Holdings is to have a fully vertically integrated suite of cloud-based products including account opening, trade execution, risk management, regulatory reporting and settlement. The team that leads AtlasClear Holdings consists of respected financial services industry veterans that have founded and led other companies in the industry including Penson Clearing, Southwest Securities, NexTrade, Symbiont, and Anderen Bank.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Reverse Stock Split and other future events and expectations described in this press release. The Company’s actual results or outcomes and the timing of certain events may differ significantly from those discussed in any forward-looking statements. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability.

Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including AtlasClear Holdings’ failure to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of AtlasClear Holdings to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and strategic alliance third parties, and to retain its management and key employees; changes in general economic or political conditions; changes in the markets that AtlasClear Holdings targets; slowdowns in securities or cryptocurrency trading or shifting demand for trading, clearing and settling financial products; any change in laws applicable to AtlasClear Holdings or any regulatory or judicial interpretation thereof; and other factors, risks and uncertainties, including those that were included under the heading “Risk Factors” in AtlasClear Holdings’ Transition Report on Form 10-KT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2024 and its subsequent filings with the SEC. If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company presently does not know or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this document. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this document. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. to Present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced it will present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at investors.mt.com.

METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Adam Uhlman

Head of Investor Relations

METTLER TOLEDO

Direct: 614-438-4794

[email protected]

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Independent Bank Corporation Announces Date for its Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it expects to issue its 2024 fourth quarter results on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 8:00 am ET. The release will be available on the Internet at IndependentBank.com within the “News” section of the “Investor Relations” area of the Company’s website.

Brad Kessel, President and CEO, Gavin Mohr, CFO and Joel Rahn, EVP Commercial Banking will review the quarterly results in a conference call for investors and analysts beginning at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

To participate in the live conference call, please dial 1-833-470-1428 (Access Code # 213949). Also the conference call will be accessible through an audio webcast with user-controlled slides via the following event site/URL: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/519785754.

A playback of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (Access Code # 178534). The replay will be available through January 30, 2025.


About Independent Bank Corporation

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) is a Michigan-based bank holding company with total assets of approximately $5.3 billion. Founded as First National Bank of Ionia in 1864, Independent Bank Corporation operates a branch network across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula through one state-chartered bank subsidiary. This subsidiary (Independent Bank) provides a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage lending, investments, insurance and title services. Independent Bank Corporation is committed to providing exceptional personal service and value to its customers, stockholders and the communities it serves.

For more information, please visit our website at: IndependentBank.com.

Contact:   William B. Kessel, President and CEO, 616.447.3933
    Gavin A. Mohr, Chief Financial Officer, 616.447.3929

       



BOSTON BEER UPDATES 2024 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE TO REFLECT SUPPLIER CONTRACT AMENDMENT

BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of its ongoing initiatives to optimize its supply chain, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), today announced an amendment and restatement in its entirety of an existing production agreement with a third-party supplier, Rauch North America Inc (‘Rauch’). This amendment adjusts the existing production agreement to better match the Company’s future capacity requirements and results in increased production flexibility and more favorable termination rights to the company in exchange for a $26 million cash payment to Rauch on or before December 23, 2024.

As a result of the payment, the Company expects to record a pre-tax contract settlement expense of $26 million or $1.70 after tax per diluted share impact in the fourth quarter of 2024. The full anticipated impact of the payment on the Company’s prior guidance is set forth in the chart below under Updated Full-Year 2024 Projections.

Updated Future Third Party Production Obligations

For the full year 2024, the Company continues to estimate shortfall fees will negatively impact gross margin by 65 to 75 basis points and the non-cash expense of third-party production pre- payments will negatively impact gross margins by 95 to 105 basis points.

The Company continues to work to finalize its 2025 financial plan. The company does not expect this agreement to materially impact its previously provided estimate of $14 million in 2025 shortfall fees disclosed in its third quarter 10-Q filed on October 24, 2024. The Company will provide further guidance on shortfall fees and the non-cash expense of third-party production
pre-payments along with its full year 2025 financial guidance in its fourth quarter earnings report in February 2025.

The Company has regular discussions with its third-party production suppliers related to its future capacity needs and the terms of its contracts. Changes to volume estimates, future amendments or cancellations of existing contracts could accelerate or change total shortfall fees expected to be incurred.


Updated Full-Year 2024 Projections

The Company has updated its full year guidance to reflect the estimated contract settlement expense discussed above. The Company’s actual 2024 results could vary from the current projection and are highly sensitive to changes in volume projections and supply chain performance.

Full Year 2024 Current Guidance Prior Guidance
Depletions and Shipments Percentage Decrease Down low single digits Down low single digits
Price Increases                                                        2% 2%
Gross Margin 44% to 45% 44% to 45%
Advertising, Promotion, and Selling Expense Year Over Year Change ($


million)
($5) to $15 ($5) to $15
Effective Tax Rate 34% 30%
GAAP EPS $3.80 to $5.80 $5.50 to $7.50
Non-GAAP EPS $8.00 to $10.00 $8.00 to $10.00
Capital Spending ($ million) $80 to $95 $80 to $95

The non-GAAP earnings per share (Non-GAAP EPS) projection excludes the contract settlement of $26 million or $1.70 per diluted share and the impact of non-cash brand impairments of $42.6 million or $2.49 per diluted share, recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 relating primarily to the Dogfish Head brand.

The increase in the estimated full year effective tax rate is due to the impact of the contract settlement which decreased estimated full year pre-tax income but did not significantly change estimated full year non-deductible expenses.


Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Non-GAAP EPS is not a defined term under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Non-GAAP EPS, or Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, excludes from projected GAAP EPS the estimated impact of the contract settlement of $26 million or $1.70 per diluted share to be recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and the impact of the non-cash asset impairment charge of $42.6 million, or $2.49 per diluted share, recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 relating primarily to the Dogfish Head brand. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for diluted earnings per share prepared in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to calculations of similarly titled measures by other companies. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure to make operating and strategic decisions and to evaluate the Company’s underlying business performance. Management believes this forward-looking non-GAAP measure provides meaningful and useful information to investors and analysts regarding the Company’s outlook for its ongoing financial and business performance or trends and facilitates period to period comparisons of its forecasted financial performance.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that state the Company’s or management’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements. It is
important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Company’s report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023 and subsequent reports filed by the Company with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Copies of these documents are available from the SEC and may be found on the Company’s website, www.bostonbeer.com. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

About the Company

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began brewing Samuel Adams beer in 1984 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what
we’ve learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative
“beyond beer” products. Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer and hard tea. Our core brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Sun Cruiser, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and Samuel Adams. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to our respective brand websites.



Jennifer Larson
Boston Beer Company
(617) 368-5152
[email protected]

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today published its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the Company’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance, strategy and initiatives and features its commitment to environmental sustainability, corporate employees, hotel associates and guests, communities, and other stakeholders.

Justin Knight, Chief Executive Officer of Apple Hospitality, commented, “Our hotels span a vast array of urban, high-end suburban and developing markets that offer guests a wide variety of reasons to travel. Whether our guests travel for business, leisure or small group gatherings, we are dedicated to providing outstanding accommodations while remaining mindful of our environmental footprint and ensuring our teams make a positive impact on the many communities our hotels serve. High environmental, social and governance standards have always been an important part of our overall strategy. We believe these key areas of focus are an integral part of driving long-term value for our shareholders while safeguarding the future of travel for years to come. We are proud to highlight our initiatives and progress in our Corporate Responsibility Report and look forward to providing additional updates on our ESG efforts over time.”

Apple Hospitality’s enhanced disclosures are intended to provide stakeholders with a better understanding of the Company’s strategy, policies, programs, procedures, performance and initiatives related to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance and resiliency. The Company’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report and other ESG-related materials can be found on the Company’s website at https://applehospitalityreit.com/corporate-responsibility/.

About Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States. Apple Hospitality’s portfolio consists of 222 hotels with approximately 29,900 guest rooms located in 86 markets throughout 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentrated with industry-leading brands, the Company’s hotel portfolio consists of 98 Marriott-branded hotels, 119 Hilton-branded hotels and five Hyatt-branded hotels. For more information, please visit www.applehospitalityreit.com.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by use of statements that include phrases such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “goal,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “predict,” “potential,” “outlook,” “strategy,” and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such factors include, but are not limited to, the ability of the Company to effectively acquire and dispose of properties and redeploy proceeds; the anticipated timing and frequency of shareholder distributions; the ability of the Company to fund capital obligations; the ability of the Company to successfully integrate pending transactions and implement its operating strategy; changes in general political, economic and competitive conditions and specific market conditions (including the potential effects of inflation or a recessionary environment); reduced business and leisure travel due to geopolitical uncertainty, including terrorism and acts of war; travel-related health concerns, including widespread outbreaks of infectious or contagious diseases in the U.S.; inclement weather conditions, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires; government shutdowns, airline strikes or equipment failures or other disruptions; adverse changes in the real estate and real estate capital markets; financing risks; changes in interest rates; litigation risks; regulatory proceedings or inquiries; and changes in laws or regulations or interpretations of current laws and regulations that impact the Company’s business, assets or classification as a REIT. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that such statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results or conditions described in such statements or the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. In addition, the Company’s qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes speaks only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or cautionary factors, as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

For additional information or to receive press releases by email, visit www.applehospitalityreit.com.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Kelly Clarke, Vice President, Investor Relations

804‐727‐6321

[email protected]

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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in a Prime Sacramento, California Neighborhood

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in a Prime Sacramento, California Neighborhood

Westcott Station offers personalized, new homes close to outdoor recreation and walking distance to shopping and dining, priced from the low $500,000s.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Westcott Station in a prime Sacramento, California neighborhood. The new homes are designed for the way people live today, with popular interior features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. The two-story homes at Westcott Station offer three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241220874093/en/

KB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announces the grand opening of Westcott Station in a prime Sacramento, California neighborhood. (Photo: Business Wire)

KB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announces the grand opening of Westcott Station in a prime Sacramento, California neighborhood. (Photo: Business Wire)

What sets KB Home apart is the company’s focus on building strong, personal relationships with every customer, so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same. Homebuyers have the ability to personalize their new home, from floor plans to exterior styles to where they live in the community. Their home comes to life in the KB Home Design Studio, a one-of-a-kind experience where customers get both expert advice and the opportunity to select from a wide range of design choices that fit their style and their budget. Reflecting the company’s commitment to creating an exceptional homebuying experience, KB Home is the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on homebuyer satisfaction surveys from a leading third-party review site.

“We are pleased to offer Northern California homebuyers spacious new two-story homes in a prime Sacramento location,” said Nam Joe, President of KB Home’s Sacramento division. “Families will appreciate Westcott Station’s proximity to outdoor recreation, including Lake Natomas and American River Parkway and being walking distance to shopping and dining. At KB Home, we’re here to help you achieve your dream with a personalized new home built uniquely for you and your life.”

Innovative design plays an essential role in every home KB builds. The company’s floor plans inspire contemporary living, with a focus on roomy, light-filled spaces that have easy indoor/outdoor flow. KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments. They are also designed to be ENERGY STAR ® certified — a standard that fewer than 10% of new homes nationwide meet — offering greater comfort, well-being and utility cost savings than new homes without certification.

Westcott Station is situated in a commuter-friendly location that offers homebuyers an exceptional lifestyle. The new community is located on Old Placerville Road just east of Bradshaw Road, providing easy access to Highway 50, Highway 99 and the Butterfield Light Rail Station as well as downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport. Homeowners will also appreciate being walking distance to shopping and dining and near popular entertainment venues like Golden 1 Center, Cal Expo and Old Sacramento Riverfront. Westcott Station is also close to outdoor recreation, including boating and fishing at Folsom Lake and Lake Natomas and hiking and biking at the American River Parkway. Additionally, the new neighborhood is just a short drive to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe, which offer year-round recreation and world-class resorts.

The Westcott Station sales office and model homes are open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment. Homebuyers also have the flexibility to arrange a live video tour with a sales counselor. Pricing begins from the low $500,000s.

For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the United States. We operate in 47 markets, have built over 680,000 quality homes in our more than 65-year history, and are honored to be the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on third-party buyer surveys. What sets KB Home apart is building strong, personal relationships with every customer and creating an exceptional experience that offers our homebuyers the ability to personalize their home based on what they value at a price they can afford. As the industry leader in sustainability, KB Home has achieved one of the highest residential energy-efficiency ratings and delivered more ENERGY STAR ® certified homes than any other builder, helping to lower the total cost of homeownership. For more information, visit kbhome.com.

For Further Information:

Craig LeMessurier, KB Home

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KB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announces the grand opening of Westcott Station in a prime Sacramento, California neighborhood. (Photo: Business Wire)