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Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) announced a 5.25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.3426 per share, payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 12, 2025. This marks Essential’s 80th consecutive year of quarterly dividends and 35 dividend increases in the last 34 years. Essential Utilities operates under the Aqua and Peoples brands, serving 5.5 million people across nine states, focusing on water, wastewater, and natural gas services.

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Cerro de Pasco Resources (GPPRF) reported a significant turnaround in fiscal year 2025, achieving a net income of $24.6 million compared to a $29.3 million loss in the prior period. This was driven by a $35.9 million gain from the sale of its Santander mine, which eliminated over $70 million in liabilities. The company ended the year with $11.5 million in cash and is now focused on advancing its Quiulacocha Tailings Project, initiating a 40-hole drilling program.

Zhihu (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) will release its Q2 2025 financial results on August 27, 2025, before U.S. market opening. A conference call will follow at 7:00 A.M. ET, featuring a Q&A session. Participants must pre-register online to receive dial-in details. A live and archived webcast will be available on Zhihu’s investor relations website (https://ir.zhihu.com). Zhihu is a leading online content community in China.

Bank Leumi will release its second quarter financial results on August 13, 2025, followed by a conference call at 5 PM Israel time led by Hagit Argov and Omer Ziv. The call will delve into the earnings report, strategic outlook, and include a Q&A session. Access numbers for the call are provided. A presentation outlining the results will be available on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website and Leumi’s Investor Relations page. An archived webcast will be available for on-demand viewing within one business day.

Evotec SE has entered a non-binding agreement with Sandoz AG for the potential sale of its Just – Evotec Biolog

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has priced its public offering of 71,942,450 shares at $20.85 per share, generating approximately $1.5 billion in gross proceeds. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 10,791,367 shares. The offering is expected to close on July 31, 2025, and SoFi intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working capital and strategic opportunities. Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Mizuho Securities are acting as underwriters. SoFi offers a suite of digital financial services to over 11.7 million members.

This document outlines the importance of integrating sustainability practices into business operations. It highlights the potential benefits, including improved brand reputation, reduced costs, and enhanced resilience. The document also discusses key areas for implementation, such as resource management, supply chain optimization, and stakeholder engagement, emphasizing the value of a holistic and long-term approach.

Legend Power Systems (LPSIF) received TSX Venture Exchange approval to extend the expiry date of 12,861,553 common share purchase warrants, originally issued in July and August 2023, from 2025 to July 31, 2026, and August 22, 2026, respectively. The exercise price remains at $0.25. Legend Power provides solutions like SmartGATE to enhance building energy efficiency, reduce costs and emissions, and improve asset management. The warrant extension gives holders more time to exercise their rights, but potential future dilution exists.

Lifeway Foods (LWAY) received a boost as ISS recommended shareholders “DO NOT VOTE” on the consent solicitation by dissident shareholders Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky. ISS cited Lifeway’s positive financial performance and share price rally, finding the dissidents’ arguments lacking context and a clear plan. CEO Julie Smolyansky welcomed the recommendation, stating the solicitation is “unwarranted, disruptive and not in the best interest of Lifeway shareholders.” Lifeway urges shareholders to follow ISS’s advice and take no action.