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OCI Global (OCI) will distribute $700 million ($3.31/share) to shareholders on September 5, 2025, via capital repayment and an extraordinary dividend. The ex-dividend date is August 18, 2025. Shareholders can choose to receive funds as capital repayment or dividend and can elect to receive payment in USD (default) or EUR between August 20 and September 2. The EUR conversion rate will be set on September 3. Unspecified preferences will default to capital repayment.

Faraday Future (FFAI) shared a business update from Founder and Co-CEO YT Jia, highlighting progress and future plans. Jia emphasized blockchain integration into the US financial system and teased a major strategic upgrade on August 16th at Pebble Beach, unveiling the second chapter of FF’s “Bridge Strategy.” He cited a “Ten-Punch Combo” of transformations, the FX Super One launch with over 10,000 pre-orders, and progress in manufacturing and the FF and FX Bridge Strategy. Improvements in cash flow and a partnership with HabitTrade were also noted.

Zepp Health’s Q2 2025 earnings reveal a strong rebound, with revenue surging to US$59.4 million, a 46.2% year-over-year increase, surpassing company forecasts. Losses narrowed significantly, with GAAP net loss at US$7.7 million and adjusted net loss at US$6.16 million. The company projects Q3 2025 revenue between US$72 million and US$76 million, a 70-79% year-over-year increase. Key to this growth is the Amazfit brand, driven by new products like the Balance 2 and Helio Strap, and boosted by athlete endorsements and effective marketing.

The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) announced its 340th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2025. This consistent dividend payment demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to providing regular returns and highlights its financial resilience. They specialize in engineered solutions and operate in several countries.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A; BRK.B) reported its Q2 and first-half 2025 results. Net earnings attributable to Berkshire shareholders were $12.37 billion for Q2 2025, compared to $30.35 billion in Q2 2024. First-half 2025 earnings were $16.97 billion, down from $43.05 billion in 2024. The results include investment gains/losses and, for the second quarter and first half of 2025, an other-than-temporary impairment of investment in Kraft Heinz. Further details are available in the company’s 10-Q filing.

Software Experts named Avast “Best Antivirus” for its robust threat detection, broad platform support, and comprehensive privacy features. Avast Premium Security offers proactive protection with advanced malware detection, phishing and ransomware shields, and web threat prevention. The suite includes Scam Guardian Pro, an AI-powered defense against online scams. Avast Ultimate bundles Premium Security with SecureLine VPN, AntiTrack, and Cleanup Premium, providing a holistic security, privacy, and performance solution. Avast’s technologies are certified by leading independent labs and protect over 435 million users globally.

T-Mobile US, Inc. finalized exchange offers for Array Digital Infrastructure’s senior notes, linked to their May 2024 Securities Purchase Agreement. The offers involved exchanging old Array notes due in 2033, 2069, and 2070 for new T-Mobile USA notes with matching terms. Concurrent consent solicitations amended indentures tied to the old notes. As of August 1, 2025, the exchange was completed, with settlement expected around August 5, 2025. D.F. King & Co., Inc. managed the exchange process. The transaction is a debt restructuring, with no cash proceeds received by T-Mobile.

Above Food Ingredients (ABVE) is merging with Palm Global Technologies, with ~90% shareholder support. ABVE appointed CBIZ CPA to regain Nasdaq compliance. Palm Global partners with Promax United to tokenize $1.5T in sovereign assets and launch a gold-backed stablecoin ($350B US gold). Fifteen African nations may adopt the stablecoin as official currency, adding over $100B in assets to Palm Global’s balance sheet. ABVE faces Nasdaq delinquency but anticipates audit completion within 4-6 weeks.

Silicon Metals Corp. (CSE:SI) has received five-year exploration permits from the B.C. Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals for its Ptarmigan Silica Project in British Columbia. The permits, effective from July 31, 2025, to December 30, 2030, authorize surface drilling, trenching, and bulk sampling of up to 2,000 tonnes. This milestone allows the company to explore the project’s high-purity silica potential. The project is wholly-owned by Silicon Metals and is located approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Prince George.

Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (TCBS) reports a strong Q2 2025 with net income of $678,000, a significant increase from Q2 2024’s $348,000. First half 2025 net income reached $1.3 million, contrasting sharply with a $2.3 million net loss in H1 2024. CEO Jason Sobel attributes the success to higher-yielding commercial loans, net interest margin focus, and expense management. The bank is investing in technology and new products. Despite two large delinquent loan relationships, TCBS remains optimistic about future growth and shareholder value.