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General Enterprise Ventures (GEVI) appointed Wes Bolsen as CEO, succeeding Ted Ralston, who becomes Chairman. Bolsen, with experience in scaling technology companies including LaderaTech and Perimeter Solutions, will focus on growth and innovation, particularly within the wildfire protection sector. Ralston will focus on strategic partnerships. The company highlights the potential of its CitroTech fire inhibitor, emphasizing its environmental safety and effectiveness in wildfire prevention, aiming to expand market reach and pursue a listing on a national stock exchange.

Safe & Green Holdings (SGBX) is consolidating operations by relocating its SG Echo factory from Oklahoma to Conroe, Texas, merging with Olenox Corp. The new facility offers office and warehouse space, plus income from existing leases. This move aims to cut overhead, boost efficiency, and tap into Houston’s labor market. Selling the Oklahoma property will generate capital to support the company’s growth strategy. Analysts see this as a proactive response to market demands, creating a regional hub with logistical advantages.

American Financial Group (AFG) has declared its regular quarterly dividend, demonstrating confidence in its stable financial performance. The dividend, payable on [Insert Date] to shareholders of record as of [Insert Date], reflects AFG’s commitment to returning value. Analysts cite AFG’s specialty lines business and proactive capital deployment as key factors in its resilience. Despite industry challenges, AFG’s strategic positioning allows it to navigate headwinds effectively, maintaining profitability and delivering shareholder value. The announcement follows AFG’s recent [Insert Recent Event].

Johnston & Murphy announced a partnership with Peyton Manning as its brand ambassador for the Fall 2025 campaign. The campaign, developed with Wolfgang and Omaha Productions, uses humor to showcase the brand’s collection. Manning, a long-time fan, will feature in ads highlighting “Fashion Fumbles” and the “Wall of Game.” This collaboration aims to solidify the existing customer base and attract new consumers through athlete endorsement. The campaign coincides with Johnston & Murphy’s 175th anniversary and the launch of their XC+™ Extreme Comfort collection.

Quintauris and Everspin Technologies are collaborating to integrate MRAM solutions into the Quintauris RISC-V ecosystem, enhancing reliability and safety for automotive, industrial, and edge computing applications. This partnership aims to meet stringent data persistence, integrity, and security requirements. By combining Everspin’s MRAM with Quintauris’ architectures, this collaboration will address critical data maintenance needs under adverse conditions. The goal is to enable broader adoption of RISC-V in automotive and other safety-critical sectors with dependable platforms.

Energy Fuels Inc. priced a $600 million private placement of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031, upsized from $550 million due to strong investor interest. Net proceeds will fund rare earth separation expansion at the White Mesa Mill, development of the Donald rare earth project in Australia, and general corporate purposes. The notes are convertible into cash, shares, or a combination thereof, with an initial conversion price of $20.34 per share. The company also entered into capped call transactions to mitigate potential dilution.

CoinShares, a leading European digital asset manager, has acquired Bastion Asset Management, a London-based, FCA-regulated alternative investment manager. This acquisition enhances CoinShares’ active management capabilities and aligns with its strategic goal of becoming a global leader in digital asset management. Bastion’s quantitative alpha investment approach and expertise will be integrated into CoinShares, facilitating the development of actively managed funds, particularly for the U.S. market, and strengthening CoinShares’ position as a comprehensive digital asset investment platform.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced the pricing of a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock at $83.00 per share. Underwriters have an option to purchase up to 450,000 additional shares. Net proceeds, estimated at $239 million (potentially $274.9 million with the option), will primarily repay debt under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and RBC Capital Markets are the joint lead book-running managers. The offering is expected to close around October 2, 2025.

Scryb (SCYRF) granted 3,870,000 stock options, exercisable at $0.12 per share for five years, to company stakeholders; 2,910,000 options were allocated to directors and officers. The grants fall under the Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan and include a four-month resale restriction. The company utilized exemptions under MI 61-101 regarding valuation and minority shareholder approval for insider participation, which may draw scrutiny. The options aim to incentivize personnel but also pose potential dilution risks.

GreenTree Hospitality Group reported its unaudited H1 2025 financial results, revealing a mixed performance. Total revenues decreased 14.2% year-over-year to RMB 585.1 million, while net income increased to RMB 198.8 million due to strategic investments. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 22.2%. The company operated 4,509 hotels as of June 30, 2025, and opened 138 hotels during the period. Hotel RevPAR declined while restaurant ADS also decreased significantly.