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rich9 app for android NEW YORK & NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 17, 2024-- Coliseum Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Coliseum”) (NASDAQ: MITA), today reminded shareholders to vote in connection with the proposed business combination between Coliseum and Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (the “Business Combination”), and in connection with the proposed extension of time to complete the Business Combination (the “Extension”). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217362143/en/ The extraordinary general meeting of Coliseum shareholders in connection with the Business Combination (the “Business Combination Meeting”) is scheduled to occur at 9:00 a.m. ET on December 23, 2024. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 26, 2024, the record date for the Business Combination Meeting, will be entitled to vote their shares at the Business Combination Meeting either in person or by proxy. Notice of the Business Combination Meeting was mailed on December 10, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024. The parties are working together to expeditiously satisfy the conditions to completing the Business Combination, however, there can be no assurance that the Business Combination will be consummated within the time period required by Coliseum’s governing documents, which currently provide that Coliseum must consummate its initial consummation by December 25, 2024. Accordingly, Coliseum has mailed to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024, a proxy statement relating to a shareholder meeting to seek approval of an extension of the time that Coliseum has to complete the Business Combination (the “Extension Meeting”). The Extension Meeting is scheduled to occur at 9:00 a.m. ET on December 23, 2024. Coliseum intends to bring the proposals to approve the Extension and related matters to a vote of shareholders during the Extension Meeting if Coliseum determines that additional time is necessary to complete the Business Combination. Notice of the Extension Meeting was mailed on December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024. Coliseum urges shareholders to vote FOR all items submitted for shareholder approval at the Business Combination Meeting and, if necessary, FOR all items submitted for shareholder approval at the Extension Meeting. Shareholders who have not yet voted so are encouraged to vote as soon as possible. If any such shareholders have questions or need assistance in connection with the Business Combination Meeting or the Extension Meeting, please contact the Company’s proxy solicitor, Sodali & Co., by calling (800) 662-5200, or banks and brokers can call collect at (203) 658-9400, or by emailing MITA.info@investor.sodali.com . Redemption Requests Coliseum public shareholders are entitled to submit their public shares for redemption in connection with both the Business Combination Meeting and the Extension Meeting. On December 16, 2024, the redemption price per public share was approximately $11.39, which is expected to be the same approximate amount two (2) business days prior to each of the Business Combination Meeting and Extension Meeting. Shareholders who wish to ensure that their public shares are redeemed in the event that either the Business Combination is consummated or the Extension is implemented must instruct Coliseum’s transfer agent to redeem such shares in connection with both the Business Combination Meeting and the Extension Meeting, no later than the redemption deadline for each meeting, which is December 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Coliseum cannot assure you whether it will hold the Business Combination Meeting or the Extension Meeting on December 23, 2024. If Coliseum holds the Business Combination Meeting and completes the Business Combination, any public shares submitted for redemption in connection with the Business Combination Meeting will be redeemed; however, shares submitted for redemption solely in connection with the Extension Meeting will not be redeemed in connection with the Business Combination, and such shareholders will remain shareholders of the combined company. If Coliseum holds the Extension Meeting and implements the Extension, any public shares submitted for redemption in connection with the Extension Meeting will be redeemed; however, shares submitted for redemption solely in connection with the Business Combination Meeting will not be redeemed in connection with the Extension, and such shareholders will remain shareholders of Coliseum. Shareholders who wish to withdraw their previously submitted redemption request may do so prior to the taking of the shareholders’ vote at the Business Combination Meeting and/or the Extension Meeting, or thereafter with Coliseum’s consent, by requesting that the transfer agent return such shares. You may contact the transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at 1 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Attn: SPAC Redemption Team, or by email at spacredemptions@continentalstock.com . Proposals to be Submitted for Vote at the Business Combination Meeting At the Business Combination Meeting, Coliseum will seek shareholder approval of (1) a proposal to approve and adopt the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2024 and amended on August 22, 2024, by and among Coliseum, Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc., and the other parties thereto, (2) a proposal to approve and adopt the plan of merger in connection with the Business Combination, and (3) adjournment of the Business Combination Meeting. Proposals to be Submitted for Vote at the Extension Meeting At the Extension Meeting, Coliseum will seek shareholder approval of: The foregoing proposals will not be implemented if Coliseum completes its initial business combination on or prior to December 25, 2024. About Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. RET was founded to provide the world with reliable access to water, one of life’s most important resources. To achieve this mission, RET aims to develop, manufacture and commercialize ionization rainfall generation technology. This weather modification technology seeks to provide the world with reliable access to water, and transform business, society and the planet for the better. About Coliseum Acquisition Corp. Coliseum Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company whose business purpose is to effectuate a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find it As previously disclosed, Coliseum entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“RET”), Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (“Holdco”), and the other parties thereto, dated June 25, 2024, as subsequently amended on August 22, 2024, which provides that, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions therein, Coliseum will complete the Business Combination. The Business Combination will be submitted to shareholders of Coliseum for their consideration. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-283425) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) filed by RET and Holdco, which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 10, 2024, includes a proxy statement/prospectus that is both the proxy statement of Coliseum and a prospectus of Holdco relating to the shares to be issued in connection with the Business Combination (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). The definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus was mailed to Coliseum’s shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024, the record date established for voting on the Business Combination. Coliseum, RET, and/or Holdco may also file other relevant documents regarding the Business Combination with the SEC. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors, security holders of RET, Coliseum, and other interested persons are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto in connection with Coliseum’s solicitation of proxies for its extraordinary meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the Business Combination, because these documents will contain important information about Coliseum, RET, Holdco, and the Business Combination . Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Coliseum, RET and/or Holdco through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . The documents filed by Coliseum, RET, and/or Holdco with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon written request to Coliseum at Coliseum Acquisition Corp., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144. Additional Information about the Extension and Where to Find it Coliseum filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement dated December 13, 2024 (the “Extension Proxy Statement”) in connection with Coliseum’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by Coliseum shareholders at the Extension Meeting. The Extension Proxy Statement was mailed to Coliseum’s shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024, the record date established for voting on the Extension. Coliseum may also file other relevant documents regarding the Extension with the SEC. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Extension and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Extension. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors, security holders of Coliseum, and other interested persons are urged to read the Extension Proxy Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto in connection with Coliseum’s solicitation of proxies for its extraordinary meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the Extension, because these documents will contain important information about Coliseum and the Extension . Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain free copies of the Extension Proxy Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Coliseum through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . The documents filed by Coliseum with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon written request to Coliseum at Coliseum Acquisition Corp., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144. Participants in the Solicitation Coliseum, RET, Holdco and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Coliseum’s shareholders in connection with the Business Combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers, and information regarding their interests in the Business Combination and their ownership of Coliseum’s securities are, or will be, contained in Coliseum’s filings with the SEC, and such information and names of RET’s directors and executive officers is also contained in the Registration Statement, which includes the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. Coliseum and its respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the Extension. Additional information regarding the identity of these potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the Extension Proxy Statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of RET’s and Coliseum’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 viewed by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of factor probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Coliseum, RET, and Holdco. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the ability of the parties to successfully consummate the Business Combination; the ability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the approval of the Business Combination by Coliseum’s shareholders and the satisfaction of the minimum cash condition; the amount of redemption requests made by Coliseum’s public shareholders; the effect of the announcement and pendency of the Business Combination on RET’s business; RET’s ability to manage future growth; Holdco’s ability to meet the listing standards of Nasdaq; the failure to obtain, maintain, adequately protect, or enforce RET’s intellectual property rights; the numerous regulatory and legal requirements that RET will need to comply with to operate its business; the concentrated ownership of Holdco’s stock in RET’s principal stockholders; and the other risks presented elsewhere herein and in the Registration Statement. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Registration Statement, along with the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Coliseum’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by Coliseum, Holdco, and RET from time to time with the SEC. There may be additional risks that neither Coliseum, Holdco, nor RET presently know or that Coliseum, Holdco, and RET currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made, based on information available as of the date of this press release, and such information may be inaccurate or incomplete. Coliseum, Holdco, and RET expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Information regarding performance by, or businesses associated with, RET’s or Holdco’s management team or businesses associated with them is presented for informational purposes only. Past performance by RET’s or Holdco’s management team and its affiliates is not a guarantee of future performance. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on the historical record of the performance of RET’s or Holdco’s management team or businesses associated with them as indicative of RET’s or Holdco’s future performance of an investment or the returns RET or Holdco will, or is likely to, generate going forward. No Offer or Solicitation This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, or a recommendation to purchase, any securities in any jurisdiction, or the solicitation of any proxy, vote, consent or approval in any jurisdiction with respect to any securities or in connection with the Business Combination or Extension. There shall not be any offer, sale or exchange of any securities of RET, Holdco, or Coliseum in any jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom, such offer, sale or exchange may be unlawful under the laws of the jurisdiction prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217362143/en/ CONTACT: Investors RainwaterTechIR@icrinc.comMedia RainwaterTechPR@icrinc.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENVIRONMENT FINANCE UTILITIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENERGY OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES OTHER SCIENCE SCIENCE NATURAL RESOURCES SOURCE: Coliseum Acquisition Corp. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/17/2024 06:06 PM/DISC: 12/17/2024 06:05 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217362143/en

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a rallying cry to the PAP’s rank and file on Nov 24, calling on them to be front and centre working the ground for the next general election. SINGAPORE - Bringing the People’s Action Party “out in front” means getting party activists to go beyond grassroots work and step up efforts to explain policies, said political observers. It also means the ruling party needs to rally Singaporeans behind its ideas, rather than just government policies and their outcomes, they added. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a rallying cry to the party’s rank and file on Nov 24. He called on them to be front and centre working the ground for the next general election, which must be held by November 2025. This seems to be a fresh perspective, said Dr Gillian Koh, a senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies. She noted that the incoming secretary-general’s message could see PAP activists being more upfront in engaging citizens, explaining policies and soliciting feedback and ideas. To do this, they would need a clear grasp of the party manifesto and how it translates to government policies, beyond the usual grassroots connections, she said. Dr Koh added that this could also be a signal that party members will get more leeway to talk about the pros and cons of policy positions across the spectrum. Echoing the sentiment, Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan said it is significant that PM Wong made clear the distinction between party and government in rallying for the party to be “out in front”. This means the PAP must contest not just as the incumbent government but more as the political party that has governed Singapore since 1959, he said. Campaigning from the position of the incumbent government places a stronger focus on policies and outcomes, but a potential downside is that this does not necessarily lead to strong bonds with the people. On the other hand, campaigning as a political power can help rally Singaporeans behind the party’s cause, values and ideals, he said. PM Wong’s speech also took on the cost-of-living hot potato , stating that while the PAP government is doing its best to shield citizens from inflation, opposition parties have tried to exploit the concerns to turn sentiments against the ruling party. Dr Koh said recurring gripes about the cost of living are significant as this is where political and policy pressures can clash. PM Wong had also called for Singaporeans to remain united in a dangerous world , with more conflict and instability on the horizon. Associate Professor Bilveer Singh, who is from the National University of Singapore’s political science department, said he had expected to hear more on topics such as the rise of strong man politics, nationalism and deglobalisation. These trends have been seen in other countries, and can hurt Singapore and livelihoods here, he said. Raising these issues could be a way for PM Wong to rally Singaporeans behind the Government against outside pressures, he added. “It is not about PAP anymore, but Singapore and its future,” said Dr Singh. Next election ‘most consequential’ The next election will be a key fight for the PAP, given voters’ growing appetite for more political diversity, along with a drop in enthusiasm for one-party dominance, observers said. Prof Tan noted that a bad outcome for the PAP would be the loss of a few more current or prospective political office holders. Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, senior international affairs analyst at Solaris Strategies Singapore, added that PM Wong underscored the importance of the electorate voting for the PAP if they believe in the ruling party governing the country, rather than being enticed to vote for the opposition because they want more diverse voices. He added that PM Wong’s “strategically-calibrated, quasi-electioneering” speech indicates that the PAP will continue its focus on bread-and-butter issues and cost-of-living challenges to capture as many votes as possible. Dr Singh said the party will have to survive the “70-year itch” for political parties, referring to when people “get sick and tired” of the incumbent and attribute anything that goes wrong in the country to it. “The PAP has to prove that it is able to appreciate, understand, and respond to the rumblings on the ground,” he added. New leadership line-up shows focus on continuity On Nov 24, the PAP’s inner circle also voted for its central executive committee, returning 11 out of 12 who were elected in 2022 . The absence of major changes to the party’s top decision-making body shows it is focused on continuity and stability, observers said. But the few tweaks to the line-up could provide an indication of future Cabinet appointments under PM Wong’s watch, they added. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat – the only new addition – was co-opted along with Manpower Minister Tan See Leng as the next two highest vote-getters. While fourth-generation (4G) leaders make up the majority of the slate, observers highlighted two notable shifts in cadres’ voting preferences. These were the inclusion of Mr Chee and the rise of Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, who was co-opted two years ago but part of the top 12 this round. Twelve of the usual 18 who eventually make up the party’s policymaking body are voted in by its cadres at the biennial party conference. The CEC then traditionally co-opts the two next highest vote-getters on the same day, and another four members after its first meeting. Mr Chee’s inclusion in the CEC “marks his exponential rise within the PAP, which sees him as crucial to the party’s future under PM Wong’s leadership”, said Dr Mustafa. Mr Chee, who took up the transport portfolio in the wake of a corruption probe into his predecessor S. Iswaran, has impressed the party cadres, given that he was just shy of gaining an outright seat on the CEC, said Prof Tan. Party members told reporters on Nov 24 that the new slate is made up of trusted people with deep experience. It also includes ministers in their first term, showing that the transition between the third and fourth generation of leaders is going well, said Tampines GRC MP Desmond Choo. Tampines GRC MP Desmond Choo speaking to the media at the PAP conference on Nov 24. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI “PM Wong was very frank that his leadership style is an inclusive one. He’s looking forward to bringing in people across the ranks, especially younger ones coming in. “That to me, is a strong message to Singaporeans that he is prepared to look for ideas, talent... (and) people with a heart to serve from across the ranks and across the different demographics,” said Mr Choo. Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam said there is a good balance of getting new people in, but also having the stability of keeping those who are more senior. “That is the modus operandi that we have used, and I hope that that’s something that we can carry on in years to come,” she added. Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam speaking to the media at the PAP conference on Nov 24. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Left off the list after the ballot was Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo. But observers were certain that she would be among those co-opted at the CEC’s first meeting. In 2022, she was co-opted as one of the two highest vote-getters after the first 12. The CEC’s first meeting is usually held within weeks of the election. It is at this meeting where they determine the appointments each member will hold. Dr Mustafa said Mrs Teo is likely to be co-opted at this meeting as she is considered a valuable member of PM Wong’s 4G team, and is an anchor minister in Jalan Besar GRC. Prof Tan added that the CEC elections are clearly competitive, and there are more Cabinet ministers than CEC positions. Another person likely to be co-opted is labour chief Ng Chee Meng, who was also co-opted in 2022. This would be expected given the close relationship between the PAP and the NTUC, and Mr Ng’s potential candidacy in the next election, said Dr Mustafa. Mr Ng had contested and lost in Sengkang GRC in 2020, and held various ministerial portfolios before that including Minister for Education (Schools). However, it is also possible that Mr Ng is replaced by another labour MP, or that two National Trades Union Congress leaders may be co-opted this round, said political observers. Prof Tan highlighted Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Desmond Tan as a name to watch. The deputy secretary-general of the NTUC was among the 19 names on the ballot at the conference, but was not voted into the committee. Mr Tan could be co-opted to the committee along with Mr Ng, said Prof Tan. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowNone

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A collaborative call to action As free nations, we cannot ignore the suffering of others. These crises have shattered lives, undermined freedoms, and inflicted untold hardship. They demand our attention and our advocacy for a world where the rights and dignity of all people are protected. The freedoms enjoyed by the people of the Commonwealth Caribbean are the result of generations of struggle and sacrifice, from the abolition of slavery and the termination of indentured labour to the fight for independence. They are not self-sustaining; they require vigilance, courage, and a commitment to principles. Free, fair, and transparent elections must remain the bedrock of our democracies, and institutions that protect freedoms must be fortified. This is not just the responsibility of governments but of all who call these countries home. Sir Ronald Sanders is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the US and the OAS. The views expressed are entirely his own.

Qatar's prime minister said on Saturday that momentum had returned to talks aimed at securing a truce and hostage exchange deal in Gaza following Donald Trump's election as US president. The Gulf emirate, along with the United States and Egypt, had been involved in months of unsuccessful negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release. But in November, Doha announced it had put its mediation on hold, saying it would resume when Hamas and Israel showed "willingness and seriousness". "We have sensed, after the election, that the momentum is coming back," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani told the Doha Forum for political dialogue. He spoke as a source close to the Hamas delegation in the talks told AFP that a new round of negotiations will "most likely" begin in the coming week. Sheikh Mohammed said that while there were "some differences" in the approach to an agreement by the outgoing and incoming US administrations, "we didn't see or recognise any disagreement on the goal itself to end the war". He said there had been "a lot of encouragement from the incoming administration in order to achieve a deal, even before the president comes to the office", adding this had affected Qatar's decision to get talks "back on track". "We hope to get things done as soon as possible. We hope that the willingness of the parties to engage in a good faith continues," he said. The source close to the Hamas delegation, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP: "Based on contacts with the mediators, we expect a new round of negotiations to begin in Cairo, most likely this week, to discuss ideas and proposals regarding a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange." The source added that Turkey, as well as Egypt and Qatar, had been "making commendable efforts to stop the war". In a statement later on Saturday, the group said Turkish spy chief Ibrahim Kalin met with a Hamas delegation in Doha to discuss the war in Gaza. The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,208 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. During the attack, militants kidnapped 251 people, 96 of whom remain in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli military. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 44,664 people, a majority civilians, according to figures from the territory's Hamas-run health ministry which the UN considers reliable. The US president-elect this week warned on social media of unspecified massive repercussions if the hostages were not released by the time he takes office next month. Trump has vowed staunch support for Israel and to dispense with outgoing President Joe Biden's occasional criticism, but has also spoken of his desire to secure deals on the world stage. On Saturday, Qatar's premier dismissed the prospect of his country facing greater pressure over the status of the Hamas political bureau, which the Gulf state has hosted since 2012 with Washington's blessing. Sheikh Mohammed called the Hamas office a "platform to convene between the different parties". Qatar was not "expected to enforce solutions" on the Palestinian militants, he added. csp/srm/dcp/itNEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 4DDiG, a leading software solutions provider, and unit of Tenorshare, is spreading holiday cheer with the launch of its exciting 2024 Christmas Sale ! 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(TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) wishes to provide an update to shareholders on the impact of the strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on the Company’s ability to comply with its obligations to deliver to shareholders its financial statements and related disclosure and proxy-related materials in respect of the Company’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held virtually on December 12, 2024 at 9:00 am PST (the “Meeting”). As a result of the strike, and pursuant to CSA Coordinated Blanket Order 51-931 (the “Blanket Order”), the Company is advising shareholders that: For information on Thunderbird and to subscribe to the Company’s investor list for news updates, go to . Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world’s leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include . Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: . Thunderbird’s public communications may include written, or oral “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. 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Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; product capability and acceptance; and other factors set out in the “Risk and Uncertainty” section of the Company’s MD&A dated June 30, 2024. The foregoing is not an exhaustive list. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to Thunderbird or that management believes to be less significant may also adversely affect the Company. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this document represent the Company’s views as of the date hereof, and therefore such information should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this document. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those ‎expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be ‎given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if ‎any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive therefrom. Readers are therefore cautioned ‎that the foregoing lists of important factors are not exhaustive, and they should not unduly rely on the ‎forward-looking statements included in this news release. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly ‎qualified by this cautionary statement. Thunderbird has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 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A new year is almost here, so what better time to start looking at making some new additions to your investment ? But which ASX shares could be top buys in 2025? Listed below are 10 that analysts think could generate strong returns for investors over the next 12 months. They are as follows: ( ) With this biotherapeutics giant forecast to deliver strong earnings growth in the coming years, a number of brokers are tipping its shares as a buy. One of those brokers is Bell Potter, which has a buy rating and $345.00 price target on them. It notes that "CSL continues to be a high quality, global operator with a multi-year gross margin recovery well underway to drive earnings expansion." ( ) Goldman Sachs thinks that pizza chain operator Domino's could be an ASX share to buy in 2025. Its analysts appear to believe that the worst is now behind the company. They recently "reiterate[d] buy on earnings recovery trajectory with new management and limited valuation downside." The broker has a buy rating and $39.10 price target on its shares. ( ) This counter drone technology company's shares have had a wild ride in 2024. But after pulling back materially from their highs, the team at Bell Potter believes major upside potential is on the cards in 2025. The broker has a buy rating and $1.20 price target on its shares. ( ) Goodman Group could be an ASX share to buy. It is an integrated industrial property company. It appears well-placed to benefit from strong demand for industrial property and its network of data centres. Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating and $42.40 price target on its shares. ( ) This miner's shares were sold off in 2024, potentially creating a buying opportunity in 2025. That's the view of analysts at Bell Potter, which believe that the company will soon benefit from a lithium supply deficit in 2026. The broker recently upgraded its shares to a buy rating with a $2.95 price target. ( ) Another ASX share that could be a buy in 2025 is wine giant Treasury Wine Estates. With the China market reopening to Australian wine, the Penfolds owner appears well-placed to deliver a strong result in FY 2025. Morgan Stanley expects this to be the case and recently put an overweight rating and $14.60 price target on its shares. ( ) It was an eventful year for this logistics solutions technology company in 2024. Its shares enter 2025 some distance from their 52-week high, which could be a buying opportunity according to Morgan Stanley. It has an overweight rating and $160.00 price target on the ASX share. ( ) This energy giant could be severely undervalued as we enter 2025 according to analysts at Morgans. The broker has an add rating and $33.00 price target on its shares. It said: "Despite Brent oil trading in line with our long-term forecast, WDS' share price implies a near cycle-low oil price level. We do not see this as capable of being explained by WDS' growth profile (comfortably funded) or risks around non-core assets such as Browse." ( ) This supermarket giant's shares were sold off in 2024. This could be a buying opportunity according to Goldman Sachs. Its analysts have a buy rating and $36.20 price target on its shares. They note that Woolworths' shares are "trading below fair value." ( ) Finally, Goldman Sachs thinks that Xero shares could outperform again in 2025. The broker recently put a buy rating and $201.00 price target on the cloud accounting platform provider's shares. It said: "Given the company's pivot to profitable growth and corresponding faster earnings ramp, we see an attractive entry point into a global growth story."Lisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football? On Monday night, the entire Simpsons universe gets to experience it in a way not many could have imagined. The prime-time matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also take place at Springfield’s Atoms Stadium as part of “The Simpsons Funday Football” alternate broadcast. The altcast will be streamed on ESPN+, Disney+, and NFL+ (on mobile devices). ESPN and ABC have the main broadcast, while ESPN2 will carry the final “ManningCast” of the regular season. The replay will be available on Disney+ for 30 days. Globally, more than 145 countries will have access to either live or on replay. “We’re such huge football fans, and the Simpsons audience and the football audience, I feel, are like the same audience of just American families and football. And the Simpsons are so much a part of the DNA of the American family and culture that for us to, like, mush them together in this crazy video game, it’s so fun,” said Matt Selman, executive producer of “The Simpsons.” While the game is the focal point, the alternate broadcast, in some ways, will resemble a three-hour episode of “The Simpsons.” It starts with Homer eating too many hot dogs and having a dream while watching football. Homer joins the Cowboys in the dream while Bart teams up with the Bengals. Lisa and Marge will be sideline reporters. “That’s the beginning of the story, and the story continues through the entire game until Homer wakes up from his dream at the end of the game. It is like a complete story, and the NFL game will happen in between. It’s just going to be an amazing presentation with tons of surprises,” said Michael “Spike” Szykowny, ESPN’s VP of edit and animation. This is the second year ESPN has done an alternate broadcast for an NFL game. It used the characters from “Toy Story” for last year’s Sunday morning game from London between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars. “The Simpsons” has featured many sports-themed episodes during its 35 seasons. Even though “Homer at the Bat” remains the consensus favorite sports episode for many Simpsons fans, there have been football ones such as “Bart Star” and “Lisa The Greek.” There also was a Super Bowl-themed one after Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl 33 between Denver and Atlanta in 1999. Even though “The Simpsons” remains a staple on Fox’s prime-time schedule, it is part of the Disney family after their acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019. All 35 seasons are on Disney+. The show’s creators have worked with ESPN and the NFL to make sure the look and sound is definitely Simpsonsesque. The theme song is a mash-up of “The Simpsons” opening and “Monday Night Football’s” iconic “Heavy Action.” There have also been pre-recorded skits and bits to use during the broadcast featuring Simpson’s legendary voices Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Yeardley Smith. The telecast will be entirely animated, with the players’ movements in sync with what is happening in real-time on the field. That is done through player-tracking data enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats system and Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. While Next Gen Stats tracks where players are on the field with a tracking chip in the shoulder pads, there is skeletal data tracking and limb tracking data — which uses 29 points per player — to get closer to the player’s movements. The other data tracking will allow Beyond Sports and Disney to add special characters to the game. For example, there might be a play where Lisa catches the ball and goes 30 yards instead of Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. “Lisa is much smaller than the rest of the players. So, in real life, the ball would go over her head, but now, with data processing, we can take the ball and make it go exactly into her hands. So for the viewer, it still looks believable, and it all makes sense,” said Beyond Sports co-founder Nicolaas Westerhof. The other major challenge is making “The Simpsons” two-dimensional cartoon characters into 3-D simulations. Szykowny and his team worked to make that a reality over the past couple of months. “That’s a big leap of faith for them to say, hey, we trust you to make our characters 3-D and work with it. Our ESPN creative studio team has done a wonderful job,” Szykowny said. Lisa, Krusty, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph will be with Bart and the Bengals; while Carl, Barney, Lenny and Moe join up with with Homer and the Cowboys. The broadcast will also feature ESPN personalities Stephen A. Smith, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. ESPN’s Drew Carter, Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky will call the game from Bristol, Connecticut, and also be animated. They will wear Meta Quest Pro headsets to experience the game from Springfield using VR technology. For Kimes, being part of the broadcast and being an animated Simpsons character is a dream come true. She is a massive fan of the show and has a framed photo of Lisa Simpson — who she said is a personal hero and icon — as part of her backdrop when she makes appearances on ESPN NFL shows from her home in Los Angeles. “I didn’t have any input, and I didn’t see anything beforehand, so I wasn’t sure if it would look like me, but it kind of does, which is very funny,” said Kimes, who drew Simpsons characters when she was a kid. “To see the actual staff turn me into one was a dream.” Even though the Bengals (4-8) and Cowboys (5-7) have struggled this season, Selman thinks both teams have personalities that appeal to “The Simpsons” universe. “We were just so lucky also that the Cowboys are sort of like a Homer Simpson-type team, American team, and Mike McCarthy might be a Homer-type guy, one might imagine,” he said. ”And then you have Joe Burrow on the other side who is a cool young, spiky-haired, blonde bad boy -- he’s like Bart. And that fits our character archetypes so perfectly. “If Homer is mad at Bart and has a hot dog dream while watching ’Monday Night Football’, and then it’s basically McCarthy versus Burrow, Homer versus Bart, and that’s the simple father versus son strangling — Homer strangling Bart dynamic that has been part of the show for 35 years. I don’t know if that would have worked as well if it was like Titans versus Jacksonville. We would have found something. We would have made it work.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Joe Reedy, The Associated Press

Natixis Advisors LLC Purchases 1,177 Shares of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:RNR)Net sales increased 2% versus last year with comparable sales up 1% Operating margin of 9.3% improved 270 basis points versus last year Market share gains across all brands in the quarter Raises outlook for fiscal 2024 net sales, gross margin and operating income growth SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP), the largest specialty apparel company in the U.S. and a house of iconic brands including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended November 2, 2024. "I'm proud that Gap Inc. delivered another successful quarter, growing net sales for the 4 th consecutive quarter and gaining market share across all brands while meaningfully expanding operating margin," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Dickson . "Consistent execution of our strategic priorities, including the rigor and repetition we're applying to our brand reinvigoration playbook, is making us a stronger company and demonstrates our continued progress in unlocking Gap Inc.'s full potential." Dickson continued: "Holiday is off to a strong start and we remain focused on executing with excellence in the fourth quarter. Our performance year-to-date gives us the confidence to raise our full year outlook for sales, gross margin and operating income growth." Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 – Financial Results Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights Additional information regarding free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided at the end of this press release along with a reconciliation of this measure from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the applicable period. Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 – Global Brand Results Comparable Sales Third Quarter 2024 2023 Old Navy — % 1 % Gap 3 % (1) % Banana Republic (1) % (8) % Athleta 5 % (19) % Gap Inc. 1 % (2) % Old Navy: Gap: Banana Republic: Athleta: Fiscal 2024 Outlook As a result of its strong third quarter results, the company is raising its full year outlook for net sales, gross margin and operating income growth compared to prior expectations. Please note that the company's projected full year fiscal 2024 operating income growth below is provided in comparison to its full year fiscal 2023 adjusted operating income, which excludes $93 million in restructuring costs and a $47 million gain on sale of a building. Full Year Fiscal 2024 Current FY24 Outlook Prior FY24 Outlook FY23 Results Net sales Up 1.5% to 2.0% on a 52-week basis Up slightly on a 52-week basis $14.9 billion 1 Gross margin Approximately 220 bps expansion Approximately 200 bps expansion 38.8 % Operating expense Approximately $5.1 billion Approximately $5.1 billion $5.17 billion (adjusted) 2 Operating income Mid to High 60% growth range Mid to High 50% growth range $606 million (adjusted) 3 Effective tax rate Approximately 26.5% Approximately 28% 9.7 % Capital expenditures Approximately $500 million Approximately $500 million $420 million 1 Fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks and the extra week drove approximately $160 million of incremental sales. 2 Fiscal year 2023 adjusted operating expense of $5.17 billion excludes $89 million in restructuring costs and a $47 million gain on sale. 3 Fiscal year 2023 adjusted operating income of $606 million excludes $93 million in restructuring costs and a $47 million gain on sale. Webcast and Conference Call Information Whitney Notaro , Head of Investor Relations at Gap Inc., will host a conference call to review the company's third quarter fiscal 2024 results beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. Ms. Notaro will be joined by President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Dickson and Chief Financial Officer, Katrina O'Connell . A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying materials will be available online at investors.gapinc.com . A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location. Non-GAAP Disclosure This press release and related conference call include financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are therefore referred to as non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP measures described below are intended to provide investors with additional useful information about the company's financial performance, to enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and to allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by management for financial and operating decision-making. The company presents these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing its financial performance from management's view and because it believes they provide an additional tool for investors to use in computing the company's core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in its industry. Additional information regarding the intended use of non-GAAP measures included in this press release and related conference call is provided in the tables to this press release. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release and related conference call are adjusted operating expense/adjusted SG&A, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures exclude the impact of certain items that are set forth in the tables to this press release. In addition, the company's outlook includes projected full year fiscal 2024 operating income growth compared to its full year fiscal 2023 adjusted operating income. The non-GAAP measures used by the company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies due to possible differences in method and in items or events being adjusted. The company urges investors to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included in the tables to this press release below, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the company have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Forward-Looking Statements This press release and related conference call and accompanying materials contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the following: becoming a high performing company; unlocking Gap Inc.'s potential; our four strategic priorities, including maintaining and delivering financial and operational rigor, the reinvigoration of our brands, strengthening our operating platform, and energizing our culture; driving relevance and revenue by executing on our brand reinvigoration playbook; expectations for Old Navy for the holiday season; accelerating Old Navy's presence in the Active category; Old Navy's holiday activations and product; reigniting Gap brand's leadership in trend-right products and creative expression through big ideas and culturally relevant messaging; reestablishing Banana Republic to thrive in the premium lifestyle space; evolving Banana Republic's assortment and fit; continuing to fix the fundamentals at Banana Republic; Banana Republic's holiday product; Athleta's trajectory; Athleta's holiday product; enhancing Athleta's in-store and online experiences; driving high-performance across our teams; executing with excellence; Gap Inc.'s positioning going into the holiday season; expectations for our full year performance; expected year-end inventory levels; expected full year fiscal 2024 net sales; the expected impact of the loss of the 53rd week on full year fiscal 2024 net sales; expected fourth quarter fiscal 2024 net sales; the expected impacts of the loss of the 53rd week and the weekly calendar shift on fourth quarter fiscal 2024 net sales; expected full year fiscal 2024 gross margin; the expected impacts of commodity costs and better inventory management on full year fiscal 2024 gross margin; expected full year fiscal 2024 ROD; expected fourth quarter fiscal 2024 gross margin; the expected impact of the loss of the 53rd week on fourth quarter fiscal 2024 gross margin; expected full year fiscal 2024 SG&A/operating expense; continuing cost discipline and unlocking more efficiencies in the business; expected full year fiscal 2024 operating income; expected full year fiscal 2024 effective tax rate; expected full year fiscal 2024 capital expenditures; generating sustainable, profitable growth and delivering long-term shareholder value; and our dividend policy. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following risks, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or reputation: the overall global economic and geopolitical environment, including the ongoing Russia - Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts and recent elections in the United States , and impacts on consumer spending patterns; social and political unrest in our sourcing countries, including Bangladesh , and disruptions to global trade and shipping capacity, including in the Red Sea; the risk that we or our franchisees may be unsuccessful in gauging apparel trends and changing consumer preferences or responding with sufficient lead time; the highly competitive nature of our business in the United States and internationally; the risk that we may be unable to manage our inventory effectively and the resulting impact on our gross margins and sales; the risk that our investments in customer, digital, and omni-channel shopping initiatives may not deliver the results we anticipate; the risk that we fail to maintain, enhance, and protect our brand image and reputation; the risk of loss or theft of assets, including inventory shortage; the risk that we fail to manage key executive succession and retention or continue to attract qualified personnel; reductions in income and cash flow from our credit card arrangement related to our private label and co-branded credit cards; the risk that changes in our business strategy or restructuring our operations may not generate the intended benefits or projected cost savings; the risk that trade matters could increase the cost or reduce the supply of apparel available to us; the risks to our business, including our costs and global supply chain, associated with global sourcing and manufacturing; the risks to our reputation or operations associated with importing merchandise from foreign countries, including failure of our vendors to adhere to our Code of Vendor Conduct; the risk that we or our franchisees may be unsuccessful in identifying, negotiating, and securing new store locations and renewing, modifying, or terminating leases for existing store locations effectively; engaging in or seeking to engage in strategic transactions that are subject to various risks and uncertainties; the risk that our efforts to expand internationally may not be successful; the risk that our franchisees and licensees could impair the value of our brands; the risk of data or other security breaches or vulnerabilities that may result in increased costs, violations of law, significant legal and financial exposure, and a loss of confidence in our security measures; the risk that failures of, or updates or changes to, our IT systems may disrupt our operations; the risk that our comparable sales and margins may experience fluctuations, that we may fail to meet financial market expectations, or that the seasonality of our business may experience fluctuations; the risk of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; the risk that our level of indebtedness may impact our ability to operate and expand our business; the risk that we and our subsidiaries may be unable to meet our obligations under our indebtedness agreements; the risk that changes in our credit profile or deterioration in market conditions may limit our access to the capital markets; natural disasters, public health crises (such as pandemics and epidemics), political crises (such as the ongoing Russia - Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts), negative global climate patterns, or other catastrophic events; evolving regulations and expectations with respect to ESG matters, including climate reporting; the adverse effects of climate change on our operations and those of our franchisees, vendors, and other business partners; our failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations and changes in the regulatory or administrative landscape; the risk that we will not be successful in defending various proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, and claims; the risk that our estimates and assumptions used when preparing our financial information are inaccurate or may change; the risk that changes in the geographic mix and level of income or losses, the expected or actual outcome of audits, changes in deferred tax valuation allowances, and new legislation could impact our effective tax rate, or that we may be required to pay amounts in excess of established tax liabilities; the risk that changes in our business structure, our performance or our industry could result in reductions in our pre-tax income or utilization of existing tax carryforwards in future periods, and require additional deferred tax valuation allowances; the risk that the adoption of new accounting pronouncements will impact future results; and the risk that additional information may arise during our close process or as a result of subsequent events that would require us to make adjustments to our financial information. Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2024 , as well as our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information as of November 21, 2024 . We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. About Gap Inc. Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy , Gap , Banana Republic , and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2023 net sales were $14.9 billion . For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com . Investor Relations Contact: Nina Bari Investor_relations@gap.com Media Relations Contact: Megan Foote Press@gap.com The Gap, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS UNAUDITED ($ in millions) November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,969 $ 1,351 Short-term investments 250 — Merchandise inventory 2,331 2,377 Other current assets 580 646 Total current assets 5,130 4,374 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 2,546 2,552 Operating lease assets 3,217 3,200 Other long-term assets 960 926 Total assets $ 11,853 $ 11,052 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,523 $ 1,433 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,135 1,078 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 617 604 Income taxes payable 50 24 Total current liabilities 3,325 3,139 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 1,489 1,488 Long-term operating lease liabilities 3,360 3,456 Other long-term liabilities 544 509 Total long-term liabilities 5,393 5,453 Total stockholders' equity 3,135 2,460 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 11,853 $ 11,052 The Gap, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED 13 Weeks Ended 39 Weeks Ended ($ and shares in millions except per share amounts) November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net sales $ 3,829 $ 3,767 $ 10,937 $ 10,591 Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses 2,194 2,211 6,322 6,488 Gross profit 1,635 1,556 4,615 4,103 Operating expenses 1,280 1,306 3,762 3,757 Operating income 355 250 853 346 Interest, net (6) — (12) 8 Income before income taxes 361 250 865 338 Income tax expense 87 32 227 21 Net income $ 274 $ 218 $ 638 $ 317 Weighted-average number of shares - basic 377 371 376 369 Weighted-average number of shares - diluted 383 375 383 373 Earnings per share - basic $ 0.73 $ 0.59 $ 1.70 $ 0.86 Earnings per share - diluted $ 0.72 $ 0.58 $ 1.67 $ 0.85 The Gap, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS UNAUDITED 39 Weeks Ended ($ in millions) November 2, 2024 (a) October 28, 2023 (a) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 638 $ 317 Depreciation and amortization 371 394 Gain on sale of building — (47) Change in merchandise inventory (344) (5) Change in accounts payable 156 133 Other, net

Google on Monday showed off a new quantum computing chip that it said was a major breakthrough that could bring practical quantum computing closer to reality. A custom chip called “Willow” does in minutes what it would take leading supercomputers 10 septillion years to complete, according to Google Quantum AI founder Hartmut Neven. “Written out, there is a 1 with 25 zeros,” Neven said of the time span while briefing journalists. “A mind-boggling number.” Neven’s team of about 300 people at Google is on a mission to build quantum computing capable of handling otherwise unsolvable problems like safe fusion power and stopping climate change. “We see Willow as an important step in our journey to build a useful quantum computer with practical applications in areas like drug discovery, fusion energy, battery design and more,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai on X. A quantum computer that can tackle these challenges is still years away, but Willow marks a significant step in that direction, according to Neven and members of his team. While still in its early stages, scientists believe that superfast quantum computing will eventually be able to power innovation in a range of fields. Quantum research is seen as a critical field and both the United States and China have been investing heavily in the area, while Washington has also placed restrictions on the export of the sensitive technology. Olivier Ezratty, an independent expert in quantum technologies, told AFP in October that private and public investment in the field has totaled around $20 billion worldwide over the past five years. Regular computers function in binary fashion: they carry out tasks using tiny fragments of data known as bits that are only ever either expressed as 1 or 0. But fragments of data on a quantum computer, known as qubits, can be both 1 and 0 at the same time — allowing them to crunch an enormous number of potential outcomes simultaneously. Crucially, Google’s chip demonstrated the ability to reduce computational errors exponentially as it scales up — a feat that has eluded researchers for nearly 30 years. The breakthrough in error correction, published in leading science journal Nature, showed that adding more qubits to the system actually reduced errors rather than increasing them — a fundamental requirement for building practical quantum computers. Error correction is the “end game” in quantum computing and Google is “confidently progressing” along the path, according to Google director of quantum hardware Julian Kelly. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.TD ‘Querubin’ suspends classes in Panabo, Igacos

Neal had nine rebounds, nine assists, and four blocks for the Bluejays (7-3). Steven Ashworth added 17 points plus seven assists. Isaac Traudt had 15 points and shot 5 for 8, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc. The Rebels (4-4) were led in scoring by Jailen Bedford, who finished with 20 points and three steals. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 18 points for UNLV. Julian Rishwain finished with 10 points and two steals. Creighton took the lead with 18:48 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 39-27 at halftime, with Neal racking up 10 points. Creighton extended its lead to 49-27 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Ashworth scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:57 p.m. ESTForest Department Sarawak draws up four key pillars for 2025 strategic roadmap

Oklahoma has been fined twice for its fans storming the field at the end of on Saturday night. The Sooners got a $100,000 fine as is customary for the first time a school’s fans have entered the playing field after a big win. But the fine was doubled with an additional $100,000 penalty because the game was delayed by a premature field storm. Oklahoma fans poured onto the playing surface with 28 seconds to go. We can’t even storm the field correctly. — Don Neto (@greybeardbb) Oklahoma fans invaded the field despite the Sooners needing to run one more play to end the game. The field had to be cleared of fans before Oklahoma could officially put the capper on the three-TD win and start to celebrate for good. Oklahoma’s field storm came just hours after at the end of the Sun Devils’ win over BYU. The game appeared to be over after Arizona State’s questionable clock management to end the game, but a replay review as fans surrounded the officials on the field determined that there was one second left with Sam Leavitt’s pass landed in the grandstands. That gave BYU an attempt at a Hail Mary to win the game, but Jake Retzlaff’s pass to Chase Roberts came up short of the end zone. Oklahoma was not the only SEC school fined on Sunday either. Auburn got a $100,000 fine for a field storming after the over Texas A&M. The victory was just Auburn’s second SEC win of the season and kept the team’s bowl hopes alive. The Tigers need to beat Alabama in Week 14 to finish 6-6 and make a bowl game. SEC's field-storming fine process mandates that the fines are paid to the losing teams. So Alabama will net $200,000 from Oklahoma while the Aggies will get Auburn's fine money.BOSSCAT Recognized for Excellence, Innovation and Growth with Prestigious 2024 Contractor/Rehab Company of the Year Award at the Third Annual IMN SFR Industry Awards Event in Scottsdale, AZ on December 2, 2024 . CHARLESTON, S.C. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BOSSCAT TM Home Services and Technologies, a leading provider of home technology, improvement and repair solutions, announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious IMN 2024 Contractor/Rehab Company of the Year Award at the third annual Industry Award Ceremony. The award recognizes the company's commitment to customer-centered innovation, excellence in service delivery, cost effectiveness and focus on client satisfaction. "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire BOSSCAT team," said Dan Vercek , Senior Vice President of Field Operations. "We are honored to be recognized by IMN for our commitment to delivering superior home services, and this recognition inspires us to continue raising the bar for excellence in the industry." The event, held on December 2, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ , brought together leading companies and professionals from across the industry to celebrate achievements in service, innovation, and growth. BOSSCAT stood out among a competitive field of nominees for its exceptional growth in the past year, driven by strategic partnerships, innovative technologies, and a commitment to championing both customers and skilled tradesmen and women. About Information Management Network (IMN) Founded in 1994, IMN is the premier real estate conference business in the United States , providing a high-quality intelligence and networking platform that drives industry connections, deal flow and knowledge transfer across multiple corporate functions and property types. IMN's series of SFR conferences have been considered the de facto gatherings for the industry since their inception 12 years ago, featuring a "Who's Who" of SFR & BTR owner/operators, ranging from large institutional groups to smaller players, property managers, "fix & flippers", lenders, and service providers/vendors. Over 1,600 SFR professionals attend the must-attend event for the industry's calendar, where attendees will establish connections, generate business and learn from SFR pioneers driving this space forward. Learn more at sfrwest.com About BOSSCAT Home Services and Technologies BOSSCAT Home Services and Technologies is the leading real estate platform reshaping homeownership by digitizing home inspection data for instant estimates and online ordering of repair, renovation, and maintenance services. Proprietary technology and exclusive access to proprietary data power the platform to deliver lifecycle services at scale through innovative products, process automation, and direct integration with industry partners. BOSSCAT's Instant Estimate technology is available in all 50 states and Canada. The company is a licensed and insured general contractor in all operational markets with a commitment to advancing the skilled trades. BOSSCAT has been recognized by Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing, privately held repair and renovation companies in the country for three consecutive years. Learn more at BosscatHome.com . MEDIA INQUIRIES: Mark Kearns Chief Financial Officer Mark@BosscatHome.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bosscat-home-services-and-technologies-wins-imn-2024-contractor-of-the-year-award-at-third-annual-industry-award-ceremony-302334312.html SOURCE BOSSCATOLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Chance Moore scored 16 points as Saint Bonaventure defeated Buffalo 65-55 on Saturday night. Moore shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Bonnies (9-1). Melvin Council Jr. scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and added three steals. Jonah Hinton had 12 points and shot 3 of 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line. Ryan Sabol led the way for the Bulls (5-5) with 14 points. Buffalo also got 14 points from Bryson Wilson. Brayden Jackson had 11 points. Saint Bonaventure took the lead with 19:26 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Hinton led their team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them ahead 32-22 at the break. Saint Bonaventure closed out the victory in the final half, while Moore led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points. 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Aide to finance minister outlines tax reforms What lies in the centre of the reform effort is the targeting of high-value non-filers Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad. — Linkedin@khurramschehzad/File KARACHI: The government has launched a sweeping set of tax reforms aimed at narrowing the country’s substantial tax gap, estimated at Rs7.1 trillion. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad outlined key measures in a detailed series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) compliance and enforcement strategies. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); What lies in the centre of the reform effort is the targeting of high-value non-filers. With 4.9 million non-filers identified through data from banks, property registries, vehicle records and telecom spending, the government has used algorithms to categorise these individuals into actionable clusters. Of these, the top 5.0 per cent of earners, representing 3.3 million individuals, owe over Rs1.6 trillion in taxes. However, only 0.8 million of these high-income earners file returns, leaving 2.7 million unaccounted for. Notices have already been issued to 169,000 affluent non-filers, with enforcement plans extending into 2025. High-value non-filers include those with annual bank profits exceeding Rs1.3 million, ownership of three or more vehicles, or deposits over Rs28 million. A digital dashboard has been deployed to monitor enforcement progress. To combat systemic tax evasion, the FBR is establishing linkages with major value chains in industries such as sugar, cement, textiles and beverages. Advanced technologies, including video-based production monitoring and track-and-trace systems, are being employed to reconcile sectoral data with tax filings, Schehzad unveiled in his post. The sugar industry, for instance, is already under scrutiny, with data from video analytics and track-and-trace solutions monitored centrally. Similar measures will soon expand to other priority sectors. Automation plays a pivotal role in curbing sales tax evasion. Businesses engaging in fraudulent input tax adjustments have been identified using network analytics tools that trace transactions across sales chains. This innovation reduces auditing time from days to minutes, boosting the FBR’s ability to identify and address fraudulent practices. According to the adviser, a new system of faceless assessments aims to eliminate collusion between importers and appraisers. Goods Declarations (GDs) are now randomly assigned to a centralised pool of sanitised appraisers. Enhanced monitoring, including body cameras, ensures transparency, with 80 per cent of Karachi’s import volume already covered under the system. The initiative will expand nationwide by 2025. The Tax Amendment Bill 2024 introduces stricter penalties for non-compliance. Non-filers will be barred from purchasing vehicles exceeding 800cc, opening bank accounts, buying property beyond specified limits, or acquiring shares. These measures signal the government’s resolve to end the culture of tax evasion. While acknowledging that reforms are a work in progress, Schehzad said that Pakistan is on the “right track” to creating a balanced and effective tax system. By combining targeted enforcement, advanced automation, and legislative changes, the government aims to enhance tax compliance and boost revenue collection.

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