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VeriSign announced that Berkshire Hathaway is selling 4.3 million shares of its common stock at $285.00 per share in a secondary offering underwritten by J.P. Morgan Securities. The sale aims to reduce Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership below 10%, avoiding regulatory oversight. Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to a 365-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. Underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 515,032 shares. Proceeds will go to the selling stockholders, not VeriSign.

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF) granted 2,750,000 stock options at $0.73 per share to employees, directors, management, and consultants. The options have a five-year exercise window. Vesting for most options occurs in three stages: one-third immediately, one-third after six months, and the final third after twelve months. 40,000 options are allocated to Adelaide Capital, vesting quarterly over a year. The grant awaits TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Ranger Energy Services (RNGR) announced the development of the industry’s first Hybrid Double Electric Workover Rig, “ECHO,” converting existing Taylor rig designs for cost-effective electrification. Expected in Q3 2025, these rigs offer improved efficiency, safety, and potential for zero emissions when plugged into well site power. ECHO rigs feature regenerative braking, modular design, and real-time diagnostics with AI support. Both initial rigs are contracted with major U.S. operators, showcasing strong market demand for electrified solutions.

Mountain Province Diamonds (MPVD) is increasing its financial flexibility with a $10 million USD expansion of its bridge credit facility with Dunebridge Worldwide, bringing the total to $40 million USD. The “Additional Bridge Term Facility” shares the same maturity date and interest rate as the original. The deal requires shareholder approval due to Dunebridge’s related party status, using a “financial difficulty” exemption within MI 61-101. TSX conditional approval hinges on insider consideration remaining below a defined threshold.

DAT Freight & Analytics is acquiring the Convoy Platform from Flexport, enhancing its freight-matching capabilities. The acquisition brings automation, fraud prevention technology, and a mobile-friendly platform to DAT One. Key Convoy Platform personnel, including Bill Driegert, will join DAT. Flexport views the sale as beneficial for the industry, DAT, and themselves, after improving and decoupling the platform. DAT aims to integrate the Convoy Platform to offer brokers automated and manual freight-matching options, while carriers benefit from streamlined load discovery and faster payments.

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) will release its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter results on August 14, 2025, before market open. An investor conference call will follow at 10 a.m. ET, accessible via webcast and phone. The call will discuss the quarter’s performance and future outlook. Replays will be available. Applied is a major industrial distributor and tech solutions provider serving diverse markets with MRO, OEM, and system install applications.

Erayak Power Solution Group (NASDAQ: RAYA) closed a registered direct offering, selling 30,612,246 Class A ordinary shares (or equivalents) at $0.098 per share. This generated approximately $3 million in gross proceeds before deducting fees and expenses. The offering also included pre-funded warrants priced at $0.098 with a minimal exercise price.

Macy’s, Inc. announced early results of its cash tender offer, increasing the maximum amount to $250 million. The offer targets outstanding notes and debentures, prioritizing retirement based on a predetermined hierarchy. Early tenders exceeded the initial target, and Macy’s will accept specific amounts of each series. The Early Settlement Date is set for July 29, 2025. The company plans to use proceeds from a new senior notes offering and existing cash to fund the buyback, redeem other debt, and cover related expenses.

Ardagh Group S.A. has announced a comprehensive recapitalization agreement with key financial players, including its controlling shareholder and a significant creditor coalition. The deal slashes $4.3 billion in debt via a debt-for-equity swap, extends bond maturities to 2030, and injects $1.5 billion in new capital. Ownership will transfer to noteholders, while Ardagh retains its Glass and Metal Packaging businesses. The transaction, expected to close by September 30, 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals.

Truecaller (TRUBF) continues its share repurchase program, buying back 145,000 B shares in week 30, 2025, at an average price of 53.19 SEK. Since May 30, 2025, they’ve reacquired 400,000 shares (0.11% of outstanding capital). The program, authorized until the 2026 AGM, allows repurchasing up to 10% of outstanding shares. Truecaller now holds 4,345,332 B shares and 5,013,786 C-shares, representing 2.65% of outstanding capital, leaving 344,390,935 shares outstanding.