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Arbor Realty Trust Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results and Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Second Quarter Highlights:

  • Declares a common dividend of $0.13 per share, an 8% increase from 1Q13
  • Declares a dividend of $0.515625 per share of Series A preferred stock and $0.6028 per share of Series B preferred stock
  • FFO of $4.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted common share 1
  • Net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted common share
  • Raised $30.4 million of capital in a preferred stock offering
  • Closed a $40.0 million warehouse facility
  • Originated 16 new loans totaling $181.2 million
  • Purchased 10 residential mortgage-backed securities totaling $84.8 million
  • Adjusted book value per common share of $9.63, GAAP book value per common share of $7.60 1
  • Recorded $1.5 million in loan loss reserves
  • Recorded $0.7 million in cash recoveries of previously recorded reserves

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR ), a real estate investment trust focused on the business of investing in real estate related bridge and mezzanine loans, preferred and direct equity investments, mortgage-related securities and other real estate related assets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Arbor reported net income attributable to common stockholders for the quarter of $3.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted common share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 of $15.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted common share. Net income attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $9.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2012 of $19.7 million, or $0.79 per diluted common share. Funds from operations ("FFO") for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 was $4.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted common share, compared to FFO of $17.1 million, or $0.68 per diluted common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. FFO for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $13.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share, compared to FFO of $19.0 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share for the six months ended June 30, 2012. 1

The balance of the Company's loan and investment portfolio, excluding loan loss reserves, at June 30, 2013 was approximately $1.8 billion, as compared to approximately $1.7 billion at March 31, 2013. The average balance of the Company's loan and investment portfolio during the second quarter of 2013, excluding loan loss reserves, was $1.8 billion and the average yield on these assets for the quarter was 5.47%, compared to $1.7 billion and 5.63% for the first quarter of 2013.

The balance of debt that finances the Company's loan and investment portfolio at June 30, 2013 remained relatively unchanged compared to March 31, 2013 at approximately $1.3 billion. The average balance of debt that finances the Company's loan and investment portfolio for the second quarter of 2013 also remained relatively unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2013 at approximately $1.3 billion. The average cost of borrowings for the second quarter was 3.15%, compared to 3.38% for the first quarter of 2013.

Financing Activity

As of June 30, 2013, Arbor's outstanding borrowings for its loan and investment portfolio totaled approximately $1.3 billion.

In June 2013, the Company closed a one year, $40 million warehouse facility with a financial institution to finance first mortgage loans on multifamily properties, including a $10 million sublimit to finance retail and office properties. The facility has an interest rate of 200 basis points over LIBOR, warehousing fees, a maximum advance rate of up to 75% and contains certain financial covenants and restrictions.

The Company is subject to various financial covenants and restrictions under the terms of the Company's CDO/CLO vehicles, credit facilities, and repurchase agreements. The Company believes that it was in compliance with all financial covenants and restrictions as of June 30, 2013.

The Company's CDO/CLO vehicles contain interest coverage and asset over collateralization covenants that must be met as of the waterfall distribution date in order for the Company to receive such payments. If the Company fails these covenants in any of its CDOs or CLO, all cash flows from the applicable vehicle would be diverted to repay principal and interest on the outstanding bonds and the Company would not receive any residual payments until that vehicle regained compliance with such covenants. As of the most recent determination dates in July 2013, the Company was in compliance with all CDO/CLO covenants. In the event of a breach of the covenants that could not be cured in the near-term, the Company would be required to fund its non CDO/CLO expenses, including management fees and employee costs, distributions required to maintain REIT status, debt costs, and other expenses with (i) cash on hand, (ii) income from any CDO/CLO not in breach of a covenant test, (iii) income from real property and loan assets, (iv) sale of assets, (v) or accessing the equity or debt capital markets, if available.

The chart below is a summary of the Company's CDO/CLO compliance tests as of the most recent determination dates in July 2013:

Cash Flow Triggers CDO I (3) CDO II (3) CDO III (3) CLO I CLO II
           
Overcollateralization (1)          
           
Current 176.69% 139.10% 106.61% 142.96% 146.89%
           
Limit 145.00% 127.30% 105.60% 137.86% 144.25%
           
Pass / Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
           
           
Interest Coverage (2)          
           
Current 590.16% 509.66% 621.88% 255.32% 367.57%
           
Limit 160.00% 147.30% 105.60% 120.00% 120.00%
           
Pass / Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
           
(1) The overcollateralization ratio divides the total principal balance of all collateral in the CDO/CLO by the total principal balance of the bonds associated with the applicable ratio. To the extent an asset is considered a defaulted security, the asset's principal balance for purposes of the overcollateralization test is the lesser of the asset's market value or the principal balance of the defaulted asset multiplied by the asset's recovery rate which is determined by the rating agencies.
           
(2) The interest coverage ratio divides interest income by interest expense for the classes senior to those retained by the Company.
           
(3) CDO I, CDO II, and CDO III have reached the end of their replenishment periods. As such, investor capital is repaid quarterly from proceeds received from loan repayments held as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective CDO.

Portfolio Activity

During the second quarter of 2013, Arbor purchased 10 residential mortgage-backed securities with a total face value of $84.8 million, of which six residential mortgage-backed securities totaling $76.1 million were accounted for as derivatives net of financings of $60.6 million in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These securities had paydowns totaling approximately $2.2 million during the quarter, reducing their combined face value to $82.6 million as of June 30, 2013. Including this $2.2 million of paydowns, the securities portfolio had total paydowns of approximately $29.2 million during the quarter.

During the second quarter of 2013, Arbor originated 12 bridge loans totaling approximately $164.2 million, three mezzanine loans totaling approximately $7.5 million, and one preferred equity investment totaling $9.5 million. In addition, four loans paid off with an unpaid principal balance of $34.4 million during the quarter. Additionally, three loans totaling approximately $12.3 million were extended during the quarter.

At June 30, 2013, the loan and investment portfolio's unpaid principal balance, excluding loan loss reserves, was approximately $1.8 billion, with a weighted average current interest pay rate of 5.07%. Including certain fees earned and costs associated with the loan and investment portfolio, the weighted average current interest rate was 5.48% at June 30, 2013. At the same date, advances on financing facilities pertaining to the loan and investment portfolio totaled approximately $1.3 billion, with a weighted average interest rate of 3.21% excluding changes in the market value of certain interest rate swaps.

As of June 30, 2013, Arbor's loan portfolio consisted of 29% fixed-rate and 71% variable-rate loans.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded $1.5 million in loan loss reserves related to two loans with a carrying value of approximately $12.9 million, before loan loss reserves.  The loan loss reserves were the result of the Company's regular quarterly risk rating review process, which is based on several factors including current market conditions, real estate values and the operating status of each property.  The Company recorded $0.7 million of net recoveries of previously recorded loan loss reserves related to three of the Company's assets during the second quarter of 2013. These recoveries were recorded in provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  At June 30, 2013, the Company's total loan loss reserves were approximately $146.6 million relating to 20 loans with an aggregate carrying value before loan loss reserves of approximately $247.6 million. The Company recognizes income on impaired loans on a cash basis to the extent it is received.

The Company had six non-performing loans with a carrying value of approximately $14.8 million, net of related loan loss reserves of $30.1 million as of June 30, 2013, which was relatively unchanged from March 31, 2013. Income recognition on non-performing loans has been suspended and will resume if and when the loans become contractually current and performance has recommenced.

Equity Offering

In May 2013, Arbor completed an underwritten public offering of approximately 1.3 million shares of its 7.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock generating net proceeds of approximately $30.4 million after deducting underwriting fees and estimated offering costs. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to make investments, to repurchase or pay liabilities and for general corporate purposes.

Common Dividend

The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2013 to common shareholders of record on August 14, 2013. The ex-dividend date is August 12, 2013.

Preferred Dividends

The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.515625 per share of Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock reflecting accrued dividends through August 31, 2013. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2013 to preferred shareholders of record on August 14, 2013.

The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.6028 per share of Series B cumulative redeemable preferred stock reflecting accrued dividends from the date of issuance, May 9, 2013, through August 31, 2013. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2013 to preferred shareholders of record on August 14, 2013.

Earnings Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at http://www.arborrealtytrust.com/ in the investor relations area of the Website. Those without Web access should access the call telephonically at least ten minutes prior to the conference call. The dial-in numbers are (866) 515-2912 for domestic callers and (617) 399-5126 for international callers. Please use participant passcode 98005895.

After the live webcast, the call will remain available on the Company's Website, www.arborrealtytrust.com , through September 2, 2013. In addition, a telephonic replay of the call will be available until August 9, 2013. The replay dial-in number is (888) 286-8010 for domestic callers and (617) 801-6888 for international callers. Please use passcode 98316976.

About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which invests in a diversified portfolio of multi-family and commercial real estate related bridge and mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, mortgage related securities and other real estate related assets. Arbor commenced operations in July 2003 and conducts substantially all of its operations through its operating partnership, Arbor Realty Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries. Arbor is externally managed and advised by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, a national commercial real estate finance company operating through 14 offices in the US that specializes in debt and equity financing for multi-family and commercial real estate.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Arbor can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Arbor's expectations include, but are not limited to, continued ability to source new investments, changes in interest rates and/or credit spreads, changes in the real estate markets, and other risks detailed in Arbor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and its other reports filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Arbor expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Arbor's expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

During the quarterly earnings conference call, the Company may discuss non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. In addition, the Company has used non-GAAP financial measures in this press release. A supplemental schedule of each non-GAAP financial measure and the comparable GAAP financial measure can be found on page 10 and 11 of this release.

1. See attached supplemental schedule of non-GAAP financial measures.  

 ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
     
  Quarter Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  2013 2012 2013 2012
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
         
Interest income   $ 24,329,116  $ 19,502,713  $ 47,317,938  $ 39,109,120
Interest expense   10,333,073  9,770,807  20,975,317  21,532,207
Net interest income   13,996,043  9,731,906  26,342,621  17,576,913
         
Other revenues:         
Property operating income   8,231,822  8,109,440  17,127,256  16,854,910
Other income, net   605,317  369,609  1,984,775  401,639
Total other revenues   8,837,139  8,479,049  19,112,031  17,256,549
         
Other expenses:         
Employee compensation and benefits   2,968,678  2,381,817  6,052,317  4,866,595
Selling and administrative   2,969,733  2,191,769  5,159,016  3,852,002
Property operating expenses   7,161,334  7,363,040  14,031,493  14,497,378
Depreciation and amortization   1,827,595  1,512,024  3,459,726  2,660,980
Provision for loan losses (net of recoveries)   821,722  7,945,453  3,321,877  15,734,861
Management fee - related party   2,800,000  2,500,000  5,600,000  5,000,000
Total other expenses   18,549,062  23,894,103  37,624,429  46,611,816
         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before gain on extinguishment of debt, loss from equity affiliates and (provision) benefit for income taxes  4,284,120  (5,683,148)  7,830,223  (11,778,354)
Gain on extinguishment of debt   --  20,968,214  3,763,000  26,314,335
Loss from equity affiliates   (81,804)  (224,136)  (163,689)  (474,710)
         
Income before benefit from income taxes   4,202,316  15,060,930  11,429,534  14,061,271
         
(Provision) benefit for income taxes   --  (600,000)  --  801,558
         
Income from continuing operations   4,202,316  14,460,930  11,429,534  14,862,829
         
Gain on sale of real estate held-for-sale   --  --  --  3,487,145
Income from operations of real estate held-for-sale   --  1,138,899  --  1,465,446
Income from discontinued operations   --  1,138,899  --  4,952,591
         
Net income   4,202,316  15,599,829  11,429,534  19,815,420
         
Preferred stock dividends   1,152,617  --  1,685,945  --
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   53,833  53,811  107,484  107,622
         
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders   $ 2,995,866  $ 15,546,018  $ 9,636,105  $ 19,707,798
         
Basic earnings per common share:         
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends   $ 0.07  $ 0.57  $ 0.25  $ 0.60
Income from discontinued operations   --   0.05  --   0.20
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders   $ 0.07  $ 0.62  $ 0.25  $ 0.80
         
Diluted earnings per common share:         
Income from continuing operations, net of noncontrolling interest and preferred stock dividends   $ 0.07  $ 0.57  $ 0.25  $ 0.59
Income from discontinued operations   --   0.05  --   0.20
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders   $ 0.07  $ 0.62  $ 0.25  $ 0.79
         
Dividends declared per common share   $ 0.120  $ 0.075  $ 0.240  $ 0.075
         
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding:         
         
Basic   43,113,898  24,977,879  38,468,718  24,579,022
         
Diluted   43,555,495  25,267,459  38,921,834  24,805,807
 
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     
  June 30,
2013
December 31, 2012
  (Unaudited)  
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 50,712,074  $ 29,188,889
Restricted cash (includes $33,056,424 and $41,537,212 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  34,147,603  42,535,514
Loans and investments, net (includes $1,322,272,207 and $1,113,745,356 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  1,532,567,253  1,325,667,053
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (includes $0 and $1,100,000 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  2,511,525  3,552,736
Securities held-to-maturity, net  47,598,688  42,986,980
Investment in equity affiliates  59,368,740  59,581,242
Real estate owned, net (includes $80,787,215 and $80,787,215 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  124,274,290  124,148,199
Due from related party (includes $7,279 and $0 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  25,283  24,094
Prepaid management fee - related party  19,047,949  19,047,949
Other assets (includes $15,170,276 and $11,709,103 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  63,089,178  55,148,624
Total assets  $ 1,933,342,583  $ 1,701,881,280
     
Liabilities and Equity:    
Repurchase agreements and credit facilities  $ 101,097,436  $ 130,661,619
Collateralized debt obligations (includes $744,105,570 and $812,452,845 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  744,105,570  812,452,845
Collateralized loan obligations (includes $264,500,000 and $87,500,000 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  264,500,000  87,500,000
Junior subordinated notes to subsidiary trust issuing preferred securities  159,025,006  158,767,145
Notes payable  51,457,708  51,457,708
Mortgage notes payable – real estate owned  53,751,004  53,751,004
Due to related party  1,902,881  3,084,627
Due to borrowers (includes $0 and $1,320,943 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  17,556,616  23,056,640
Deferred revenue  77,123,133  77,123,133
Other liabilities (includes $17,767,315 and $22,013,896 from consolidated VIEs, respectively)  65,599,159  72,765,437
Total liabilities  1,536,118,513  1,470,620,158
     
Commitments and contingencies  --  --
     
Equity:    
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 8.25% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock, $38,787,500 aggregate liquidation preference; 1,551,500 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012; 7.75% Series B cumulative redeemable preferred stock, $31,500,000 aggregate liquidation preference; 1,260,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012  67,654,655  --
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 500,000,000 shares authorized; 45,787,742 shares issued, 43,136,975 shares outstanding at June 30, 2013 and 33,899,992 shares issued, 31,249,225 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012  457,877  339,000
Additional paid-in capital  582,842,587  493,211,222
Treasury stock, at cost - 2,650,767 shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012  (17,100,916)  (17,100,916)
Accumulated deficit  (207,260,372)  (207,558,257)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (31,305,199)  (39,561,700)
Total Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity  395,288,632  229,329,349
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated entity  1,935,438  1,931,773
Total equity  397,224,070  231,261,122
Total liabilities and equity  $ 1,933,342,583  $ 1,701,881,280
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
   
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 (Unaudited) 
   
  June 30, 2013
   
   
GAAP Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity   $ 395,288,632
Subtract: 8.25% Series A and 7.75% Series B cumulative redeemable preferred stock   (67,654,655)
   
GAAP Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Common Stockholders' Equity   $ 327,633,977
   
Add: 450 West 33rd Street transaction - deferred revenue   77,123,133
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments   29,782,120
   
Subtract: 450 West 33rd Street transaction - prepaid management fee   (19,047,949)
   
Adjusted Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Common Stockholders' Equity   $ 415,491,281
   
Adjusted book value per common share   $ 9.63
   
GAAP book value per common share   $ 7.60
   
Common shares outstanding   43,136,975
   
Given the magnitude and the deferral structure of the 450 West 33rd Street transaction combined with the change in the fair value of certain derivative instruments, Arbor has elected to report adjusted book value per share for the affected period to currently reflect the future impact of the 450 West 33rd Street transaction on the Company's financial condition as well as the evaluation of Arbor without the effects of unrealized losses from certain of the Company's derivative instruments. Management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be an effective indicator, for both management and investors, of Arbor's financial performance. Arbor's management does not advocate that investors consider this non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
   
GAAP book value per share and adjusted book value per share calculations do not take into account any dilution from the potential exercise of the warrants issued to Wachovia as part of the 2009 debt restructuring. 
 
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Continued
(Unaudited) 
           
  Quarter Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
  2013 2012 2013   2012
           
           
Net income attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. common stockholders, GAAP basis   $ 2,995,866  $ 15,546,018  $ 9,636,105    $ 19,707,798
           
Subtract:           
Gain on sale of real estate-held-for-sale   --   --   --     (3,487,145)
Add:           
Depreciation - real estate owned and held-for-sale (1)   1,827,595  1,540,217  3,459,726    2,716,972
Depreciation - investment in equity affiliate   22,599  26,936  45,198    53,871
           
Funds from operations ("FFO")   $ 4,846,060  $ 17,113,171  $ 13,141,029    $ 18,991,496
           
Diluted FFO per common share   $ 0.11  $ 0.68  $ 0.34    $ 0.77
           
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   43,555,495  25,267,459  38,921,834    24,805,807
           
(1) Includes discontinued operations           
           
Arbor is presenting funds from operations, or FFO, because management believes it to be an important supplemental measure of the Company's operating performance in that it is frequently used by analysts, investors and other parties in the evaluation of real estate investment trusts (REITs). The revised White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, in April 2002 defines FFO as net income (loss) attributable to Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated real properties, plus impairments of depreciated real properties and real estate related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The Company considers gains and losses on the sales of undepreciated real estate investments to be a normal part of its recurring operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be excluded when calculating FFO. Losses from discontinued operations are not excluded when calculating FFO.
FFO is not intended to be an indication of our cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) or a measure of our liquidity, nor is it entirely indicative of funding our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. Arbor's calculation of FFO may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. 

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Paul Elenio, Chief Financial Officer 516-506-4422 Media: Bonnie Habyan, EVP of Marketing 516-506-4615 Investors: Stephanie Carrington The Ruth Group 646-536-7017

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The humdrum world of golf carts just got a jolt of energy with lithium batteries entering the fray. Vatrer Power, the brain behind some nifty LiFePO4 lithium battery conversions, made some noise at this year's Golf Carting Expo & Dealer Summit in Charleston, South Carolina. Held at the North Charleston Convention Center, this trade show was the industry's premier...

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Trading Platforms Poised for Billions by 2031

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Forecasts and Fierce Digital Landscapes Just when you thought the online trading realm was getting saturated, the numbers are making it clear: there’s still room for growth—even explosive growth. The online trading platform market is eyeing a hike, jumping from a $11.65 billion valuation in 2025 to a projected $18.18 billion by 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence....

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Kal Plastics Showcases at Design-2-Part Expo

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Kal Plastics Steps into the Limelight There's a buzz in the air, and it's all about Kal Plastics getting ready to strut their stuff at the Southern California Design-2-Part Show. Now, most folks probably don't spend their nights dreaming about thermoforming and pressure forming, but these guys sure make a case for it. They’ve got their eyes on impressing the crowd with...

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Ractigen's Breakthrough in DMD: RNA Activates Utrophin

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Ractigen's New Fight Against Duchenne: A Personal Take When it comes to biotech advancements, I've seen enough breakthroughs to not get swayed easily. But Ractigen Therapeutics presenting their first-in-human data on RNA activation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) kind of demands your attention. Folks, they're talking about a potential shift in handling this brutal...

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Aetna's 2027 Medicare Plans: Comprehensive Outlook

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Unpacking Aetna's Medicare Strategy for 2027 Look, if there's one thing you should keep tabs on, it's how Aetna isn't just coasting by in the healthcare arena. These folks are pushing forward with new options for 2027 that prove they're serious about making healthcare not just accessible, but affordable across the board. Aetna, backed by CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is making...

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New Bill is Set to Transform Pharmacy Care Access

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Pharmacists to the Rescue in Underserved Areas In a move that could shake up healthcare access across the board, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has pushed forward a nifty piece of legislation, H.R. 3164, dubbed the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is doing a victory lap. And why not? If this gets through Congress, folks...

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Ervin Cohen & Jessup Expands to New York with Strategic Move

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Strategic Expansion of Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP (ECJ), a notable firm based in California, is proudly announcing its strategic expansion to the East Coast with the recent opening of its New York office. This marks a pivotal moment in the firm’s history, as it is their first office located outside of Beverly Hills in over seven decades of...

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FICO to Unveil First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Insights

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FICO Prepares to Share Financial Results for Q1 of Fiscal 2025 FICO, a leader in global analytics software, is gearing up to announce its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. This announcement will take place after the market closes on February 4, 2025, followed by a conference call scheduled for the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Webcast...

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Navigating New Cybersecurity Regulations with Mobilicom's Innovations

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Navigating New Cybersecurity Regulations with Mobilicom's Innovations The U.S. Department of War has introduced the Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC), a significant shift that emphasizes real-time cyber defense for autonomous systems. This new framework highlights the increasing urgency for security measures in military technology, particularly in the areas...

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SpaceX Buys Colossus I Data Center: What's Next?

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SpaceX's Bold Move: Snatching Up Colossus I Well, well, well, SpaceX didn't just stop at launching rockets into the great unknown. Now they've scooped up a big ol' data center—the infamous Colossus I in Memphis. This is no pocket-change deal, folks. We're talking a $185 million price tag for 217 acres of valuable land. For SpaceX, it's like snagging a big piece of tech...

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