• Report notes that the increasing pace of transactions serves as an encouraging sign for the hospitality industry
• Nightfood Holdings has closed on two acquisitions this month alone
• Company is “building a powerful ecosystem designed to lead the future of hotel automation,” says chair

Strategic acquisitions are a cornerstone for companies aiming to scale and diversify, particularly in the hospitality sector, where consumer preferences and technological advancements rapidly evolve. In this dynamic environment, Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) has demonstrated its commitment to savvy acquisitions in the past six months, positioning itself to capitalize on emerging robotic trends and broaden its market presence.

“The year 2024 marked a significant period of strategic consolidation within the hotel management industry, reflecting a deeper trend beyond mere financial transactions,” stated a recent ReportLinker article (https://ibn.fm/TZpQk). “These mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) signal a substantial shift in the way hotel management companies are positioning themselves in an ever-evolving market landscape.”

“This increasing pace of transactions serves as an encouraging sign for the hospitality industry, suggesting not only a recovery from any past market slowdowns but also an optimistic outlook for the future,” the article continued. “The strategic nature of these mergers and acquisitions, focusing on scalability, market penetration and operational synergies, highlights a proactive approach to navigating the challenges and opportunities of the hospitality market.”

Nightfood Holdings’ recent acquisitions reflect this strategic approach. In September 2024, Nightfood completed the acquisition of CarryoutSupplies.com, a leading wholesaler and distributor of custom takeout packaging for the food-service industry (https://ibn.fm/N3UA3). This strategic all-stock acquisition expanded Nightfood’s product offerings and customer base, enhancing operational efficiencies and opening new avenues for cross-promotion within its subsidiaries.

“Acquiring Carryout Supplies is a major step forward in our strategy to transform hospitality operations,” said Jamie Steigerwald, chair of Nightfood Holdings. “Combining their industry-leading packaging capabilities with our advanced automation technology enables us to offer more efficient, scalable solutions that directly address cost, labor, and operational challenges in the sector.”

The company has closed on two additional acquisitions this month. On April 1, the company announced the successful acquisition of Skytech Automated Solutions Inc., a recognized expert in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-driven service technologies for the hotel industry (https://ibn.fm/joUNP). This acquisition enhances Nightfood Holdings’ Robots-as-a-service (“RaaS”) capabilities and accelerates market penetration across the hotel sector – with robotics being an inevitable evolution that forward-thinking businesses will need to embrace to lead in the future.

“Closing the Skytech acquisition represents a transformative leap forward for Nightfood,” said Steigerwald. “This strengthens our ability to scale automation across the hospitality industry-addressing key operational pain points such as labor shortages and rising costs. Together with the Carryout Supplies acquisition, we’re building a powerful ecosystem designed to lead the future of hotel automation.”

In addition, Nightfood has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire the assets of Victorville Treasure Holdings LLC, owner and operator of a 155-room Holiday Inn(R) in Victorville, California (https://ibn.fm/BrIyb). This acquisition represents the company’s plan to become a leader in hotel ownership and management; Nightfood Holdings has developed more than 50 properties and manages more than 130 hotels.

The Victorville property is undergoing a major renovation, including the addition of a new state-of-the-art fitness center, to qualify for the Courtyard by Marriott(R) rebranding. Following the acquisition, Nightfood plans to continue developing the site as a model property and proof-of-concept for its integrated RaaS platform and hospitality asset management approach-one of many more to come.

“This transaction marks another milestone in Nightfood’s aggressive acquisition strategy, further expanding its footprint in hospitality real estate and smart-service automation,” the company observed. “The Victorville property utilizes Skytech’s robotic technologies to reduce operating costs and improve profitability.

Through these strategic acquisitions, Nightfood Holdings is not only expanding its operational capabilities but also reinforcing its position as a leader in the transition to a more modern and efficient hospitality sector as well as hotel management. By identifying and integrating complementary businesses, the company is poised to enhance its market position and deliver value to stakeholders.

For more information, visit the company’s website at NightfoodHoldings.com.

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• Brera Holdings, an Ireland-based, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs, just recorded the highest home attendance of the season for its S.S. Juve Stabia S.r.l football club competing in Italy’s Serie B
• The derby match against Salernitana, held on April 5, posted a crowd of 7,000 fans at Stadio Romeo Menti in Castellammare di Stabia, just 100 shy of a full sell-out
• For Brera, this milestone pointed to the club’s potential, along with its trajectory to become a playoff-competitive football club and a globally relevant brand
• It also affirmed the company’s continued push for matchday monetization, a key priority for its revenue-generation activities for the 2025-26 season

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) approach, just recorded the highest home attendance of the season for its S.S. Juve Stabia S.r.l football club, “The Second Team of Naples,” a significant milestone for the company. Its management continues to push for matchday monetization, a key driver for the 2025-26 season revenue-generation (https://ibn.fm/yILdD).

On April 5, in a match against Salernitana, Juve Stabia posted a crowd of 7,000 fans, just 100 seats shy of a full sell-out given the stadium’s 7,100 capacity. For the club, this attendance not only delivered a vibrant atmosphere but also showed passion for the game, which was a huge morale boost for the team.

“The turnout wasn’t just a show of passion – it was a tangible step forward in our matchday revenue strategy,” noted Brera’s Executive Chairman, Daniel McClory. “Our goal is to build a commercially sustainable club, and that starts with maximizing our stadium potential and deepening the connection with our supporters,” he added (https://ibn.fm/yILdD).

For Brera, this was a major milestone followed by the recent international broadcast that saw Juve Stabia’s match against Cremonese aired live across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. It is part of a deliberate move to grow the Juve Stabia name internationally, with appeal to an international audience, and to continually build its revenue streams.

“This international spotlight reflects the rising trajectory of Juve Stabia as both a competitive football club and a globally relevant brand,” noted Mr. McClory. “We are proud to see the club’s identity resonate beyond Italy, and we welcome new fans from around the world who are discovering the energy and ambition of this team, along with the devoted diaspora of Italians abroad who cheer for Le Vespe every match,” he added (https://ibn.fm/6mmTX).

Juve Stabia ranks 5th in Italy’s Serie B league, and its off-field value has consistently expanded in the past few months. Since mid-March, it has achieved the highest value increase in the league at €16.13 million, representing a 36.19% growth, according to Transfermarkt. As an overall commercial strategy, Brera has molded Juve Stabia to complement its sporting ambitions, with potential investments in infrastructure, ticketing, and fan experience all supporting long-term growth (https://ibn.fm/yILdD).

For Brera, these milestones point to the club’s potential. They also point to its diligence in identifying the right investment opportunities, seeing as the company is on track to owning a majority stake in S.S. Juve Stabia. Since signing the initial Letter of Intent in December 2024, Brera and Juve Stabia have made some incredible strides, which only speaks to more achievements yet to come. Brera’s management remains optimistic and confident that the club will continue to grow both in revenue and rankings, as will its global reach and impact.

“We’re encouraged by the traction and remain focused on building a strong commercial foundation for Juve Stabia’s continued ascent,” concluded Mr. McClory (https://ibn.fm/yILdD).

For company information, visit the company’s website at www.BreraHoldings.com.

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• D-Wave and Japan Tobacco’s pharmaceutical division completed a proof-of-concept project aimed at speeding up and improving the design of small molecule pharmaceuticals. 
• D-Wave’s annealing quantum computer was used to train large language models within Japan Tobacco’s AI framework.
• The quantum-hybrid application outperformed classical methods in generating valid and drug-like molecules.
• Japan Tobacco plans to further pursue Quantum AI in molecular design following these early results.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the pharmaceutical division of Japan Tobacco Inc. (“JT”), have announced the successful completion of a proof-of-concept project applying quantum computing and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drug discovery. The project demonstrated that a hybrid quantum-classical system outperformed classical methods in generating potential drug compounds (https://ibn.fm/5sTUn).

The project used D-Wave’s annealing quantum computer to enhance the training of large language models (“LLMs”) for chemical structure generation. LLMs, which are foundational to modern generative AI, were integrated into JT’s drug discovery process to explore chemical space and propose novel molecular structures. The hybrid quantum approach produced a higher proportion of valid, drug-like molecules compared to classical-only models.

The generated compounds displayed a higher quantitative estimate of “drug-likeness” than the molecules in the training data or those produced through classical LLM training. This suggests that annealing quantum computing may help optimize low-energy molecular configurations more effectively than conventional computing alone.

The collaboration focused on first-in-class small molecule pharmaceuticals. The use of quantum computing in training the AI models appears to have improved both the diversity and the quality of generated molecular structures, a key objective in early-stage drug development.

Dr. Masaru Tateno, Chief Scientific Officer at JT’s Central Pharmaceutical Research Institute, said the team used D-Wave’s annealing quantum computer to shift the AI-generated compounds toward a more “drug-like” molecular ensemble—without explicitly programming the models to do so. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work for annealing quantum computation to outperform classical results concerning LLM training in drug discovery,” Dr. Tateno added. “This validation has also revealed that annealing quantum computing systems can deliver high quality, low energy samples that could drive enhanced performance in generative AI architectures.”

JT has indicated plans to continue developing its capabilities in this area, with the goal of using quantum computing for real-world molecular design applications. “Moving forward, with D-Wave’s quantum annealing machines, we aim to maximize the use of quantum computing hardware characteristics and accelerate our efforts in achieving Quantum AI-driven drug discovery,” Dr. Tateno said.

While generative AI has rapidly progressed in life sciences applications, the computational requirements are growing. As model complexity increases, power consumption and costs become limiting factors, said D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz, noting that quantum computing may offer a more energy-efficient and scalable way to train these models, potentially enabling broader use of AI in industries like pharmaceuticals.

“We believe that our work with JT is an important demonstration and validation of quantum’s integration with AI. When used together, these powerful technologies can help customers build more efficient, rapid, and energy-saving AI and machine learning workloads,” Dr. Baratz added. “While we are just at the beginning of exploring Quantum AI’s potential impact, in our view, this work is a resounding step forward.”

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit Advantage(TM) quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage and Advantage2(TM) systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

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• Adageis offers an AI-powered financial technology platform tailored to healthcare providers seeking a financially positive transition to value-based care.
• The company’s patented analytics engine predicts revenue performance and simplifies contract reimbursement analysis to maximize financial efficiency.
• Adageis acts as an advocate for providers, helping them understand what payments they should expect from insurers.
• The platform integrates with over 90 EHR systems and supports providers through improved cash flow and access to funding.
• With growing adoption, Adageis continues to expand investor partnerships and develop superior tools for smaller healthcare practices.

Adageis, a forward-thinking healthcare technology company, has a comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions aimed at providers shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care. With growing policy support and payer incentives, value-based care has become a pressing priority across U.S. healthcare systems. But many providers—especially smaller ones—lack the tools to navigate this transition efficiently and profitably. Adageis makes it all possible.

At the core of the company’s offering is its ProActive Care Platform, which combines predictive analytics with real-time data integration to improve both clinical and financial outcomes. The platform’s Patented Risk Engine (“PRE”) enables users to forecast revenue based on quality performance metrics and patient care patterns. For providers managing contracts that tie compensation to outcomes, these insights are increasingly important.

One area where Adageis stands out is its ability to help clients advocate for themselves with insurers. As the complexity of payer agreements grows, many providers are unsure of what they’re actually owed. Adageis uses its platform to analyze contract terms, performance metrics, and historical claims data, to tell providers what payments they should be receiving—and where they may be falling short.

This approach positions Adageis not just as a service provider, but as an advocate. By delivering insight into financial performance and payer compliance, the company enables providers to push back against underpayments and negotiate from a position of strength.

The company’s platform is already serving 70 providers and covering over 260,000 patient lives. It has been integrated with more than 90 electronic health record (“EHR”) systems, including platforms like Epic, AthenaHealth, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks. This broad interoperability is essential to the company’s strategy of scaling rapidly across provider types and geographies.

A key benefit for providers is improved cash flow predictability. By using AI to model expected payments from accountable care organizations (“ACOs”), independent physician associations (“IPAs”), clinically integrated networks (“CINs”), and insurers, Adageis helps providers better manage their revenue cycles. For some clients, this has translated into as much as $75,000 in additional annual value-based care revenue.

The company is preparing for a significant expansion by the end of Q2 2025. It anticipates reaching 580,000 covered lives, generating $100,000 in monthly recurring revenue, and onboarding two to three new clients each month. As part of this growth strategy, Adageis has reduced its implementation time to just one week, a shift that could help smaller practices adopt its technology without major operational disruption.

Looking ahead, Adageis is collaborating with investors to develop additional tools for small and independent practices. These offerings are expected to focus on lowering onboarding costs, expanding financial access, and simplifying value-based care participation for providers without in-house administrative infrastructure.

In a healthcare landscape where policy and payer structures are evolving quickly, Adageis is betting that data-driven advocacy and financial insight will become essential for survival—particularly for providers serving complex or underserved populations. For investors seeking to enter the healthcare technology space, the company’s combination of AI, finance, and operational support represents a one-of-a-kind approach within a crowded field.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Adageis.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Adageis are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Adageis

• On April 13, a match between SS Juve Stabia S.r.l and Cremonese was aired live with English-language commentary in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. through Destination Calcio. Juve Stabia is a portfolio club of Brera Holdings, an Ireland-based, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs
• The broadcast marked a key milestone for the club and the company in growing their global recognition and key English-speaking markets
• Brera is optimistic that initiatives such as these will expand the club’s footprint beyond Italy, ultimately reaching a broader base of international supporters
• In addition, its management is confident that it will further showcase the energy and ambition of the team to new audiences, including Italians living abroad

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on building a global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) model, announced that on April 13, 2025, its portfolio club SS Juve Stabia S.r.l.’s match against Cremonese was broadcast live in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. This broadcast was conducted in partnership with Destination Calcio, with full English commentary, marking a key milestone for the club and the company in growing global recognition (https://ibn.fm/9PTJw).

The match was hosted by fourth-ranked Cremonese, and Juve Stabia played to a 1-1 draw. SS Juve Stabia currently ranks 5^th in Serie B and recently made headlines for achieving the highest squad value growth in the league at 36.8% since mid-March. The club has also posted a recent season-high home attendance of 7,000 fans at Stadio Romeo Menti in Castellammare di Stabia in its match versus Salernitana, signifying the club’s growing popularity fast extending beyond Italy.

“This international spotlight reflects the rising trajectory of Juve Stabia as both a competitive football club and a globally relevant brand,” noted Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings (https://ibn.fm/9PTJw).

Live, English-language broadcasts such as these look to present SS Juve Stabia to an even bigger audience, specifically those in the U.S. with a growing appetite for authentic European football. Serie B promises intense competition with a rich pipeline of emerging talent, which SS Juve Stabia offers. The reception it is getting is encouraging not just to the players but also to Brera’s shareholders, the club’s fans, and the surrounding community.

“We are proud to see the club’s identity resonate beyond Italy, and we welcome new fans from around the world who are discovering the energy and ambition of this team, along with the devoted diaspora of Italians living abroad who cheer for ‘Le Vespe’ every match,” added McClory (https://ibn.fm/9PTJw).

Brera owns 38.46% of Juve Stabia and is on track to own a majority stake in the club. Its interest in owning a controlling share started in 2024, with the initial steps toward the acquisition in December 2024. The first phase was concluded on Dec. 31, initially bringing the company’s ownership to 21.74%. The second was reached on Jan. 10, 2025, and brought Brera’s interest to 34.62%. On Feb. 12, 2025, Brera announced the third closing in its multi-step transaction, bringing its equity ownership up to 38.46%. (https://ibn.fm/7FQEI). Brera has since been successfully reviewed by the Italian Football Federation (“FIGC”) on the acquisition, confirming that it satisfied the standards of financial soundness and reputational integrity required by the set regulations (https://ibn.fm/qukQ6).

Brera is optimistic that with partnerships and initiatives like this with Destination Calcio, SS Juve Stabia will expand its footprint beyond Italy, ultimately reaching a broader base of international supporters. The potential is endless, particularly given the club’s potential to be promoted to Serie A, a move that will further stamp its position as the club to watch. The company’s management remains optimistic and looks to assure fans and shareholders that there will be more initiatives such as these going forward.

For company information, visit the company’s website at www.BreraHoldings.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BREA are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BREA

The Vermont Cannabis & Hemp Convention is set to take place on May 2-3, 2025, at the Champlain Valley Expo in Burlington, VT. This NECANN event puts special emphasis on Vermont’s local cannabis industry. Focusing exclusively on the local cannabis community, NECANN strives to help industry players achieve a more significant ROI. The convention brings together industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs to explore the latest developments and opportunities in the cannabis and hemp sectors.

Why Attend? 

• Over 100 exhibitors will showcase their cutting-edge products, services, and innovations to a crowd comprising leading experts in the cannabis industry.
• The event will feature expert speakers and workshops covering topics such as medical marijuana, industrial hemp, CBD wellness products, and the latest trends in the New England cannabis industry.
• The event provides a platform for attendees to connect with industry professionals, investors, and like-minded individuals, fostering potential business partnerships and collaborations.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and learn about the latest tools and resources to stay ahead of competitors.
• Network with industry leaders and connect with entrepreneurs to explore new business collaborations.
• Gain valuable insights from expert speakers during keynote sessions and panel discussions and get all queries solved by the experts.

The Vermont Cannabis & Hemp Convention is the largest event focused on the Vermont cannabis industry, benefitting a broad spectrum of industries, namely business owners, investors, professionals, and enthusiasts. The NECANN event offers a curated agenda backed by a well-researched program. New and established players in the cannabis sector can showcase their products and innovations at the exhibition hall. With robust networking opportunities, this event is poised to drive growth in the Vermont cannabis industry.

To know more, please visit https://ibn.fm/n019x.

• Despite policy uncertainty, demand for scalable solar and storage solutions in North America remains strong, especially in commercial and community sectors, the Zacks report says.
• The company has a development pipeline exceeding 1 GW and is aiming to triple its owned capacity in the next two years.
• SolarBank is expanding from solar EPC services into independent power production (“IPP”) and battery energy storage systems (“BESS”).

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Zacks Small-Cap Research has launched coverage of SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S. (https://ibn.fm/lYkSZ). The Zacks report highlights SolarBank’s growing role as an integrated energy firm with a strategy focused on building out its independent power production (“IPP”) capabilities and battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) to meet rising electricity demand in North America.

SolarBank is transitioning from an engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) provider to owning and operating more of its own solar and storage assets. This shift is expected to improve revenue consistency and margins over time. The company is currently managing a project pipeline that exceeds 1 gigawatt (“GW”) and has already completed installations totaling more than 200 megawatts (“MW”), according to the Zacks report (https://ibn.fm/XBhNS).

Currently, SolarBank has approximately 25 MWp of solar and 60 MWh of storage under construction, with another 149 MWp in late-stage development. Over the next 24 months, the company expects to triple its owned solar and storage capacity. This growth is being driven by both private-sector demand and the need for energy systems that can be quickly deployed.

Zacks expects significant revenue growth for SolarBank in FY2025 and FY2026. This projection is supported by contracts with Qcells and Honeywell and an expanding backlog of IPP and BESS projects. The battery energy storage segment, in particular, is emerging as a critical piece of North America’s energy infrastructure. BESS is forecast to be the fastest-growing part of the energy sector through 2030, driven by the electrification of transportation, increasing data center demand, and grid stability needs. SolarBank’s involvement in this space positions it well to benefit from these trends.

Policy risk remains a factor. Although political developments have introduced uncertainty into federal renewable energy policy, potentially affecting incentives and regulatory frameworks, Zacks notes that the practical need for new energy infrastructure—especially in commercial, industrial, and community-scale solar—will likely continue to drive demand regardless of political developments.

SolarBank’s share price has seen volatility in recent months, influenced by macro policy signals and recent below-market financing. However, the Zacks report suggests that the company’s fundamentals and strategic focus could offer upside for investors willing to navigate short-term market noise.

Investors interested in the renewable energy space may find SolarBank’s expanding IPP footprint and BESS focus to be compelling aspects of a longer-term growth story, particularly as utility-scale and commercial solar continue to outpace residential deployment. As the demand for scalable and reliable energy solutions rises, SolarBank’s role as both a developer and operator could position it to deliver more consistent returns in a sector known for volatility.

For more information, visit the company’s website at SolarBankCorp.com.

This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press release entitled “SolarBank Announces 2024 Highlights” for additional details on the statements, risks and assumptions. The target price and revenue forecasts in the report are based on Zacks analysis and the company has not provided guidance to Zacks on this matter. While SolarBank paid Zacks a fee to complete the report, the report was based on Zacks analysis.

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• The sport offers a unique blend of physical activity, mental challenge and social interaction.
• Newton Golf focuses on creating products that enhance performance and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels.
• In 2025, Newton Golf is poised to make significant strides in the industry.

Golf has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, evolving from a traditional pastime into a dynamic sport embraced by a diverse and growing audience. According to the National Golf Foundation, a record 47.2 million Americans aged six and older engaged in golf activities in 2024, combining both on-course and off-course participation. This surge includes 28.1 million on-course players and 19.1 million who enjoyed golf through driving ranges, simulators, and entertainment venues like Topgolf (https://ibn.fm/JSo6U).

A key part of this growth is the increasing involvement of women in the sport. Women account for approximately 20% of the U.S. golf equipment market, representing a significant portion of total golf equipment sales, with women spending an estimated $1 billion annually on equipment. While men are still the more frequent purchasers of golf equipment, this growing engagement from women reflects a broader shift towards a more inclusive and diverse golfing community. This trend suggests that golf is becoming more accessible and appealing to a wider demographic, further driving the sport’s resurgence.

Several factors contribute to golf’s escalating popularity. The sport offers a unique blend of physical activity, mental challenge and social interaction. Health benefits are also a significant draw; regular play can improve cardiovascular health, enhance balance and reduce stress. Moreover, initiatives to make golf more inclusive have broadened its appeal. In 2024, nearly seven million Black, Asian and Hispanic golfers took to the courses, reflecting a growing diversity within the sport (https://ibn.fm/Wp2XE).

Amid this backdrop of growth and diversification, Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) has emerged as a notable player in the golf industry. Founded with a mission to revolutionize golf equipment through science and innovation, Newton Golf focuses on creating products that enhance performance and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels. The company’s approach combines cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of the game’s nuances, resulting in equipment that resonates with both amateur and professional players (https://ibn.fm/IVFZp).

In 2025, Newton Golf is poised to make significant strides in the industry. The company showcased its latest innovations at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, including new additions to its Newton Motion Shaft and Newton Gravity Putter lines. These products are designed to optimize swing dynamics and improve putting accuracy, embodying Newton Golf’s commitment to performance-driven design.

Beyond product development, Newton Golf is enhancing its engagement with the golfing community. The launch of the company’s new corporate and investor relations website provides a centralized platform for stakeholders to access company news, financial information and strategic updates. This initiative reflects Newton Golf’s dedication to transparency and community building, fostering a deeper connection with its audience.

Newton Golf’s vision for 2025 extends beyond technological advancements. The company aims to make golf more accessible and enjoyable, aligning with the broader trend of inclusivity within the sport. By focusing on equipment that caters to a wide range of players, Newton Golf is contributing to the democratization of golf, ensuring that more people can experience the game’s benefits.

As golf continues to grow in popularity, companies like Newton Golf play a crucial role in shaping the sport’s future. Through innovation, community engagement and a commitment to inclusivity, Newton Golf is not only responding to the evolving needs of golfers but also setting new standards in the industry. The company’s efforts exemplify how a forward-thinking approach can resonate in a market that values tradition yet embraces change.

For more information, visit www.NewtonGolfCo.com.

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• ESGold has closed a C$3.4 million financing round, enabling final construction at its Montauban project in Quebec.
• Advanced geophysical surveys at Montauban suggest large-scale exploration upside, with parallels to Australia’s legendary Broken Hill deposit.
• Gold and silver production is expected to begin in Q3 2025, offering investors near-term cash flow potential.
• ESGold plans to publish a new Preliminary Economic Assessment reflecting current high metal prices.
• With gold prices at record levels, ESGold shares suggest a more affordable entry point than direct bullion investment.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a fully permitted, pre-production resource company on a clear path to near-term gold and silver production, is progressing toward its first pour at the Montauban project in Quebec, targeting production by the third quarter of 2025. The company’s dual strategy, generating near-term cash flow from tailings while advancing district-wide exploration, places it among a select group of juniors transitioning to producer status.

In a recent corporate update, the company detailed several key achievements reported in recent months, along with major upcoming operational milestones (https://ibn.fm/4PtUF). On April 11, 2025, ESGold closed a C$3.4 million private placement to fund the final buildout of its mill circuit. That funding marks a critical step in the move toward commissioning Montauban’s production infrastructure. With the project fully permitted, the company is now selecting contractors for the upcoming construction phase.

Beyond construction, the company is focused on developing a deeper understanding of the broader mineral system beneath Montauban. ESGold recently completed the final phase of an Ambient Noise Tomography (“ANT”) survey, a geophysical imaging method that exceeded its depth targets. Initial results reached depths over 800 meters, double the original 400-meter plan, offering new insight into potential mineralization well below historic workings.

The ANT data will now be integrated with historical and VTEM (airborne electromagnetic) results to create a 3D geological model by the end of April. This model is expected to drive exploration planning across the company’s 13,000-hectare land package.

ESGold also confirmed that rhodonite, a pathfinder mineral commonly associated with high-grade silver-lead-zinc systems like Australia’s Broken Hill deposit, has been identified at Montauban. The comparison to Broken Hill — one of the most significant discoveries of its type — suggests potential for deeper, more complex mineralization than previously recognized.

For investors, the timing of ESGold’s advancement coincides with elevated gold and silver prices. The company is preparing an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) to reflect current commodity levels. With gold recently hovering near record highs, ESGold’s equity offers a leveraged alternative to buying physical gold.

While bullion remains a traditional hedge, shares in development-stage producers like ESGold can offer exposure to upside not only from metal prices but also from successful project execution and discovery. At present, ESGold offers that dual potential: a near-term production catalyst and an expanding exploration story.

The company also intends to pursue grant funding from Quebec’s well-established mining support programs. With a dedicated grant team to be appointed in the coming weeks, ESGold expects potential funding to align with the start of production. As construction moves forward and the market environment for gold and silver strengthens, ESGold is executing on its vision to become a modern leader in mining, balancing near-term revenue generation with scientific discovery and responsible environmental stewardship.

The company continues to position itself as a company capable of generating revenue and delivering exploration results. For investors looking for exposure to precious metals at a time of rising prices, but without paying current gold premiums, ESGold may provide a timely entry point.

“The last few months have been foundational for ESGold, and we are entering a new phase with strong technical footing, capital in hand, and a clear path forward,” said Brad Kitchen, President of ESGold. “With exploration underway and production imminent, we are building more than a mine— one of Canada’s next precious metals producers.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ESGold.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ESAUF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF

• PLG’s Waterberg Project is expected to be one of the largest and lowest-cost underground PGM mines globally.
• The platinum group metals have a rich history and play a crucial role in various modern applications.
• In September 2024, an independent definitive feasibility study (“DFS”) was completed for the Waterberg Project, confirming its world-class potential.

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a leading exploration and development company, is making significant strides in the development of its Waterberg Project, a large-scale platinum group metals (“PGM”) mine located in South Africa. The Waterberg Project is designed as a fully mechanized, shallow, decline-access mine focusing on the extraction of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold, with additional by-product production of copper and nickel. Waterberg is projected to be one of the largest and lowest-cost underground PGM mines globally (https://ibn.fm/unrDY).

The platinum group metals, comprising platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium, have a rich history and play a crucial role in various modern applications. Historically, these metals were known to pre-Columbian civilizations, with platinum artifacts discovered in South American archaeological sites. The first European reference to platinum dates back to 1557, when Italian scholar Julius Caesar Scaliger described a metal found in Central America that was impossible to melt. The term “platinum” itself is derived from the Spanish word platina, meaning “little silver,” reflecting the metal’s appearance and the initial perception of its lesser value compared to silver (https://ibn.fm/RvGbh).

In contemporary times, platinum group metals are indispensable due to their unique properties, including exceptional resistance to corrosion, high melting points, and excellent catalytic abilities. These characteristics make them vital in numerous industries (https://ibn.fm/hQU2t). For instance, platinum and palladium are extensively used in the automotive industry for manufacturing catalytic converters, which reduce harmful emissions from vehicles. According to the World Platinum Investment Council, in 2024 the automotive sector’s demand for platinum was projected to reach its highest quarterly level since 2017 (https://ibn.fm/Uearo).

Beyond automotive applications, platinum group metals are utilized in jewelry, electronics and as catalysts in chemical reactions. Platinum’s resistance to tarnish and the metal’s luster make it a preferred choice for fine jewelry. In the electronics industry, these metals are used in hard disks and thermocouples due to their stable electrical properties. Additionally, platinum compounds have been employed in medical treatments, notably in chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment.

The Waterberg Project represents a significant advancement for Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Discovered in 2011, the project is situated on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, approximately 85 kilometers north of Mokopane. The Bushveld Complex is renowned for its rich PGM deposits, and the Waterberg Project stands out due to its substantial scale and favorable mining conditions. Most PGM deposits mined in South Africa are mineralized layers only one to three meters thick, requiring dangerous and labor-intensive mining methods. The Waterberg deposit hosts mining widths up to 118 meters thick, suitable for safer, more efficient mechanized mining methods. The deposit is also shallow, with depths starting at approximately 140 meters vertical, allowing for decline access mining, which is also safer and more cost-effective than traditional vertical shaft mining (https://ibn.fm/pYrYQ).

In September 2024, an independent definitive feasibility study (“DFS”) was completed for the Waterberg Project, confirming its world-class potential. The study highlighted the project’s robust economics, including projected steady state annual production of 353,208 ounces of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold, along with significant copper and nickel by-products, over a 54-year mine life. The DFS also emphasized the project’s commitment to safety and efficiency, with plans for fully mechanized operations and the creation of approximately 2,000 jobs during construction and 1,425 jobs during steady-state operations.

“The 2024 DFS validates the world-class nature of the Waterberg Project,” said Frank Hallam, President and CEO of Platinum Group Metals. “Engineering teams have collaborated to achieve an optimized and de-risked mine plan while also minimizing capital requirements.”

The company’s latest financial results, reported for the six-month period ending Feb. 28, 2025, indicate ongoing progress in advancing the Waterberg Project (https://ibn.fm/ZMK7h). Platinum Group Metals continues to focus on securing the necessary permits and financing to move towards construction and eventual production.

The development of the Waterberg Project aligns with the global demand for platinum group metals, which are essential in various industries, including automotive, jewelry and electronics. As the world transitions towards cleaner energy solutions, PGMs are expected to play a pivotal role, particularly in technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells. The Waterberg Project’s potential to supply these critical metals positions Platinum Group Metals strategically to meet future market needs.

With its focus solidly on platinum group metals development, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is at the forefront of developing one of the most significant PGM mining projects globally. The Waterberg Project’s innovative design, combined with its substantial resource base, underscores the company’s commitment to delivering value while contributing to the global supply of essential platinum group metals.

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