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River Valley Community Bank (RVCB) is expanding its Yuba Sutter market team, focusing on agricultural and small business lending. Matt Peyret joins as Senior Vice President, bringing over 20 years of experience. Heather Peña is appointed Vice President and Relationship Manager. The team will provide tailored financial solutions, including cash flow management and long-term planning, to support local farmers and businesses in Yuba and Sutter counties. This investment demonstrates RVCB’s commitment to serving Main Street America and fostering economic growth in the region.

Ellipsis U.S. Onshore Holdings, backed by Westlawn, announced the acquisition of Permian Basin assets producing 4,000 BOEPD, with plans to reach 20,000 BOEPD in 2025. This adds over 8,200 net acres in the Northern Delaware Basin. Separately, they signed a farmout agreement with Black Stone Minerals for 270,000 gross acres in East Texas, securing rights to non-operated interests in Haynesville acreage tied to Revenant Energy’s drilling program. These deals expand Ellipsis’ non-operated portfolio.

BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. (XALCX) will liquidate and terminate operations around August 29, 2025, its sixth anniversary. The Board of Directors approved the decision, aligning with the Fund’s Charter. Final NAV calculation will occur on the termination date, with distributions expected the week of September 2, 2025. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, part of BNY Investments (managing $2.1T in assets), oversees the fund’s strategy. BNY, founded in 1784 with $55.8T in assets under custody/administration, trades on the NYSE as BK.

Standard Premium Finance Holdings (SPFX) anticipates record financial results for fiscal year 2025. Net income is projected to increase 13% year-over-year, exceeding $1 million. The company expects return-on-equity above 15% and basic earnings per share of $0.34. SPFX’s loan portfolio is projected to grow to over $75 million, a 15% increase from 2024. They attribute success to strategic expansion, operational efficiencies, and disciplined expense management, maintaining a 7% preferred dividend rate.

Natural Grocers will close its Austin – Arbor Walk location on Oct. 2, 2025, due to unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations. A storewide clearance sale starts Sept. 2, offering 25% off all inventory. This location has served the Austin community since 2010. The company is providing transition assistance to employees. Other Austin Natural Grocers locations will remain open. Natural Grocers operates 169 stores in 21 states, offering natural and organic groceries and supplements.

Herbalife’s CEO and CFO will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 2, 2025. A live webcast will be available on Herbalife’s Investor Relations website, with a replay for six months. The discussion is expected to cover Herbalife’s strategies, market position, and responses to evolving consumer trends in the health and wellness sector. Herbalife, a global nutrition company present in over 90 markets, offers products and entrepreneurial opportunities through its independent distributor network.

BingEx (FLX) reported Q2 2025 revenue of RMB1,024.6 million (US$143.0 million), down from RMB1,176.7 million YoY, due to market competition. However, gross profit margin improved to 12.0% from 10.8%. Net income was RMB53.5 million (US$7.5 million). The company fulfilled 64.8 million orders and repurchased approximately 0.8 million ADSs for US$2.6 million under its share repurchase program. They maintain a strong cash position of RMB827.8 million (US$115.6 million).

A Yubico survey reveals significant cybersecurity habit disparities across major U.S. cities. Nearly half of Americans reuse passwords, while only 3% favor hardware security keys. Seattle and San Francisco lead in MFA and passkey adoption, while Denver lags. The survey exposes a disconnect between perceived and actual security, with many experiencing cyber incidents despite believing they can identify phishing. Yubico advocates for robust, phishing-resistant authentication methods like YubiKeys.

Green Rain Energy Holdings (GREH) announced a special stock dividend of 100 shares for every 1,000 held, for shareholders of record on October 28, 2025. This strategic move aims to reward shareholders, combat manipulative trading, and increase market liquidity. The company anticipates the dividend to be tax-free for U.S. stockholders. This initiative aligns with GREH’s growth strategy in the expanding EV charging and solar infrastructure markets, capitalizing on projected global EV sales of 31 million units by 2030. No action is required from shareholders.

Viking announced the delivery of the *Viking Amun* to its Egypt fleet on August 18, 2025. The ship, accommodating 82 guests, will enhance the 12-day *Pharaohs & Pyramids* itinerary. The *Viking Amun* is similar to other Viking Nile ships, featuring Scandinavian design and an Aquavit Terrace. Viking plans to expand its Egypt fleet to 12 vessels by 2027, reflecting its commitment to Egyptian tourism. Viking also expects to take delivery of 27 additional river ships by 2028 and 10 more ocean ships by 2031.