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Texas and Georgia are battling for recruiting supremacy before duking it out for a Southeastern Conference title. Alabama, which also appears to be headed to the playoffs, is right behind them. The two Atlanta-bound and presumably playoff-bound SEC powers are leading the way in recruiting league-wide and nationally during the early signing period that started Wednesday. They'll meet Saturday in the SEC championship game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They're currently No. 1 (Texas) and No. 2 (Georgia) nationally, but the SEC holds a sweep of the top three with the Crimson Tide ranked third in Kalen DeBoer's first full recruiting cycle. The league holds eight of the top 11 spots. The final rankings are pending the decision of the nation's top uncommitted prospect, defensive tackle Justus Terry, who is expected to choose among three SEC schools: Georgia, Texas and Auburn. The Longhorns landed four five-star prospects, per the 247Sports composite rankings of recruiting sites. They also picked up No. 1-ranked athlete Michael Terry III on signing day when he chose Texas over Nebraska. Steve Sarkisian's Longhorns class is led by five-star safety Jonah Williams of Galveston, Texas, the nation’s No. 8 overall prospect, according to the composite rankings. They signed five-star wide receivers Kaliq Lockett and Jaime Ffrench, along with edge rusher Lance Jackson. Only Florida’s Ffrench was from out of state. Georgia had pledges from five five-star prospects entering signing day, led by No. 3 overall recruit defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, edge rusher Isaiah Gibson and linebacker Zayden Walker. Alabama got a potential successor to quarterback Jalen Milroe. Keelon Russell of Duncanville, Texas, is rated as the No. 2 quarterback and overall prospect per the composite rankings. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been touting his recruiting success frequently as building a solid foundation amid losing records in his first two seasons. The Tigers are currently at No. 6 and landed a much-needed quarterback in five-star Deuce Knight from Lucedale, Mississippi. LSU had the eighth-ranked class, a group led by five-star prospects in cornerback DJ Pickett, running back Harlem Berry and offensive lineman Solomon Thomas. Texas A&M stands at No. 9 after late flips in five-star signees in wide receiver Jerome Myles (from USC) and offensive tackle Lamont Rogers (Missouri). The Aggies are followed in order by LSU, Tennessee and Florida. The Volunteers were still awaiting the letter-of-intent from top-five prospect offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., who has been committed since August but is reportedly considering Ohio State. The Gators' class was highlighted by five-star receiver Vernell Brown III. Ole Miss wide receiver signee Caleb Cunningham is too highly rated to be truly under the radar for most programs. But Lane Kiffin has built the Rebels into an SEC contender largely with transfers, not blue-chip high school recruits. Cunningham, who de-committed from Alabama on Nov. 13, is rated as the No. 2 receiver and 18th-best player in the class. Ole Miss is looking for a replacement to star receiver Tre Harris. Alabama's Russell was the highest-rated recruit and plays at the most prized position. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder led Duncanville High School to state championships in 2022 and 2023 and was MVP of the Elite 11 quarterback competition this year. Alabama returns Ty Simpson and Austin Mack at quarterback, so there may not be a pressing need for an immediate impact. Myles was a big addition to the Aggies at a position of need. The nation's No. 5 receiver and 23rd-rated recruit had decommitted from USC after visiting College Station last weekend. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko's team is down to five scholarship receivers entering the postseason. Billy Napier and Florida flipped four-star safety Lagonza Hayward from rival Tennessee. Hayward ranks as the No. 9 safety in the country and had decommitted from the Vols on Sunday. Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 football throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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ALPINE, Texas (AP) — Three U.S. Army soldiers at Fort Cavazos, Texas, have been arrested on human smuggling charges, U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas said Thursday. Soldiers Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, 20, and Enrique Jauregui, 25, were arrested after a vehicle allegedly driven by Palma and carrying Mendoza Lopez, a Mexican national and two Guatemalan nationals was stopped Nov. 27 by law enforcement in Presidio along the border with Mexico, about 500 miles (805 kilometers) southwest of Dallas. Mike Lahrman, a spokesman for Esparza, said he did not know the soldier’s ranks or whether action had been taken against them by the military. A spokesman for Fort Cavazos did not immediately respond to a request for comment. “Mendoza Lopez and Palma allegedly traveled from Fort Cavazos to Presidio for the purpose of picking up and transporting undocumented noncitizens,” Esparza said in a statement. “Jauregui is alleged to be the recruiter and facilitator of the human smuggling conspiracy,” according to Esparza. “Data extracted from Palma’s phone through a search warrant revealed messages between the three soldiers indicating collaboration in the smuggling operation.” Related Articles National News | Two children wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school National News | Abandoned mines in the US pose dangers to people and property when land gives way National News | Dog food recalled in 7 states for salmonella risk after puppy litter gets sick, FDA says National News | White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign National News | Powell: Fed’s independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions Mendoza Lopez was arrested at the scene of the Nov. 27 traffic stop while Palma, who prosecutors said fled the scene of the traffic stop, and Jauregui were arrested Tuesday at Fort Cavazos, about 125 miles (201 kilometers) south of Dallas, Lahrman said. Mendoza Lopez’s attorney, Shane Chriesman, said he is awaiting more information, known as discovery, from prosecutors on the charge. “Once I get discovery and have a chance to assess the case we’ll develop a plan of attack” and will try to get a bond set for Mendoza Lopez, who is currently jailed without bail, Chriesman said. No attorneys are listed in jail records who could speak for for Palma and Jauregui, who are awaiting their first court appearance on Friday, according to Esparza.

(Note to subs: amends byline error) The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”Suspected gunman dead after shooting at Butte County school, authorities say

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has $958.54 Million Holdings in JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ)Texas and Georgia are battling for recruiting supremacy before duking it out for a Southeastern Conference title. Alabama, which also appears to be headed to the playoffs, is right behind them. The two Atlanta-bound and presumably playoff-bound SEC powers are leading the way in recruiting league-wide and nationally during the early signing period that started Wednesday. They'll meet Saturday in the SEC championship game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They're currently No. 1 (Texas) and No. 2 (Georgia) nationally, but the SEC holds a sweep of the top three with the Crimson Tide ranked third in Kalen DeBoer's first full recruiting cycle. The league holds eight of the top 11 spots. The final rankings are pending the decision of the nation's top uncommitted prospect, defensive tackle Justus Terry, who is expected to choose among three SEC schools: Georgia, Texas and Auburn. The Longhorns landed four five-star prospects, per the 247Sports composite rankings of recruiting sites. They also picked up No. 1-ranked athlete Michael Terry III on signing day when he chose Texas over Nebraska. Steve Sarkisian's Longhorns class is led by five-star safety Jonah Williams of Galveston, Texas, the nation’s No. 8 overall prospect, according to the composite rankings. They signed five-star wide receivers Kaliq Lockett and Jaime Ffrench, along with edge rusher Lance Jackson. Only Florida’s Ffrench was from out of state. Georgia had pledges from five five-star prospects entering signing day, led by No. 3 overall recruit defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, edge rusher Isaiah Gibson and linebacker Zayden Walker. Alabama got a potential successor to quarterback Jalen Milroe. Keelon Russell of Duncanville, Texas, is rated as the No. 2 quarterback and overall prospect per the composite rankings. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been touting his recruiting success frequently as building a solid foundation amid losing records in his first two seasons. The Tigers are currently at No. 6 and landed a much-needed quarterback in five-star Deuce Knight from Lucedale, Mississippi. LSU had the eighth-ranked class, a group led by five-star prospects in cornerback DJ Pickett, running back Harlem Berry and offensive lineman Solomon Thomas. Texas A&M stands at No. 9 after late flips in five-star signees in wide receiver Jerome Myles (from USC) and offensive tackle Lamont Rogers (Missouri). The Aggies are followed in order by LSU, Tennessee and Florida. The Volunteers were still awaiting the letter-of-intent from top-five prospect offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., who has been committed since August but is reportedly considering Ohio State. The Gators' class was highlighted by five-star receiver Vernell Brown III. Ole Miss wide receiver signee Caleb Cunningham is too highly rated to be truly under the radar for most programs. But Lane Kiffin has built the Rebels into an SEC contender largely with transfers, not blue-chip high school recruits. Cunningham, who de-committed from Alabama on Nov. 13, is rated as the No. 2 receiver and 18th-best player in the class. Ole Miss is looking for a replacement to star receiver Tre Harris. Alabama's Russell was the highest-rated recruit and plays at the most prized position. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder led Duncanville High School to state championships in 2022 and 2023 and was MVP of the Elite 11 quarterback competition this year. Alabama returns Ty Simpson and Austin Mack at quarterback, so there may not be a pressing need for an immediate impact. Myles was a big addition to the Aggies at a position of need. The nation's No. 5 receiver and 23rd-rated recruit had decommitted from USC after visiting College Station last weekend. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko's team is down to five scholarship receivers entering the postseason. Billy Napier and Florida flipped four-star safety Lagonza Hayward from rival Tennessee. Hayward ranks as the No. 9 safety in the country and had decommitted from the Vols on Sunday. Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 football throughout the season. . AP college football: andVice President-elect JD Vance has worn a handful of hats this year, but his sights are now centered on ensuring the Donald Trump administration secures wins — early and often. While he’s no longer campaigning, Vance remains a sitting senator while preparing for the administration and playing perhaps the most critical role — other than Trump himself — in staffing the future administration. It’s a tall order, seemingly requiring Vance to be in multiple places at once, and the stakes are high. Vance is being forced to prioritize his time on efforts that will be the most impactful for Trump’s transformative agenda. That directive has required Vance to miss some Senate votes, even as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) works to force through President Joe Biden’s nominees for judicial posts. But Democrats hold a 51 to 49 majority and have Vice President Kamala Harris’s vote if needed. Vance’s vote therefore is not likely to be a determining factor for most confirmation votes, allowing him to work effectively elsewhere. Trump, while possessing an historic opportunity to reform government and reshape the executive branch, also must face harsh political realities. Crucial but narrow majorities in the House and the Senate — the latter hindered even further by the effective 60-vote threshold for legislation — will impede Trump’s legislative agenda. Most of Trump’s America First agenda will be attained through the executive, not the legislative, branch. Yet there isn’t much time. Historically, most of a president’s key achievements, or the foundations for attaining them, are made in the first months of an administration. Put simply, Trump must have the right people in place, and he must have them as soon as possible. And Vance is working feverishly toward that goal. “As a co-chairman of the transition it’s vital that I’m focused on making sure President Trump’s government is fully staffed with people who support his America First agenda and will be ready to hit the ground running on January 20th,” Vance said in a statement. “However, it’s also important to me to do everything in my power to block more radical judges from getting confirmed. So while it may be outside of the norm for an incoming VP to take Senate votes in the lame duck period, if my colleagues here in the Senate tell me that we have a real chance of beating one of these nominees, I’ll move heaven and earth to be there for the vote.” A spokesman for the Trump-Vance transition echoed Vance. “We cannot allow Chuck Schumer to play games with the transition’s ability to staff the incoming administration,” Brian Hughes, a transition spokesman, said in a statement. “Under no circumstances should we allow radical left judges to be jammed through the Senate at the 11th hour, but the Vice President-elect is needed for the transition to continue working ahead of schedule.” Vance’s focus on staffing the administration reflects not only those political realities but is consistent with those who have come before him. In fact, by casting votes after Election Day, Vance became the first senator in a century to vote on a judicial nomination after being elected to either the presidency or vice presidency. Harris, before resigning from the Senate on January 18, 2021, voted on one nomination after being elected to the vice presidency in November 2020 — Judy Shelton’s nomination to the Federal Reserve Board. But Harris did not vote on any judicial nominations during this period. Prior to Harris, the last senator to vote on any nomination after being elected to either the presidency or vice presidency was Alben Barkley, who on January 18, 1949, voted on the nomination of Dean Acheson to be Secretary of State. Before him was Harry Truman, who on November 19, 1944, voted in favor of Archibald MacLeish’s nomination to be an assistant secretary of state. Vance’s adherence to that historical role of a senator-turned-vice president will pay huge dividends in ensuring Trump’s presidency is a success. 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VANCOUVER — A confidence agreement between British Columbia's New Democrats and the provincial Green Party stabilizes David Eby’s bare-majority government, while putting Green election promises on the legislative agenda. The agreement announced Friday outlines the basis on which the Greens' two-member caucus will provide confidence to Eby's party, which won election with 47 seats in B.C.'s 93-seat legislature in October's provincial election. The deal features key elements of the Greens' election platform, including a commitment to growing a community health centre model for primary care and expanding public coverage of psychology services at a cost of $50 million. Deputy premier Niki Sharma said the framework focuses on areas of agreement between the two parties, while recognizing their positions won't always align. The balance struck is "a way to keep government stable for four years ... without erasing the distinct identity that we both have as political parties," she said Friday. The seven-page agreement says the house leaders of the NDP and the Greens "agree to establish a relationship of trust based on good faith and no surprises." While set to last four years, it is subject to annual agreement at each parties discretion. It was important to the Greens throughout the negotiations to be able to disagree with government positions, Sharma told a news conference. "I know that we'll have differences of opinions moving forward, but the fact that we can show a pathway where two political parties in a time of great polarization can come together for British Columbians, I think is a profound thing." The October election saw two new Green members win seats, lawyer Rob Botterell, representing Saanich North and the Islands, and geological engineer Jeremy Valeriote in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, while the B.C. Conservatives won 44 seats. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said after the election that he would work to bring the NDP government down if it continues with its "destructive policies." When he was asked about the agreement on Friday, Rustad said he has always assumed the Greens would back the NDP. Eby is "fooling himself" if he thinks having the support of the Green Party is going to make it easier to pass legislation, Rustad said in an interview. "We are going to make it very difficult for him to move anything through the legislature that is continuing the destruction of British Columbia," he said. "A week can be a long time in politics, so we'll see what January brings. I don't want to say anything further at this point." The stability of Eby's government had appeared shakier earlier this month when New Democrat Grace Lore announced she was temporarily stepping away due to a cancer diagnosis, though she said she intended to participate in important votes. Eby said in a statement Friday that the agreement with the Greens will "strengthen the stability of government and help deliver on the priorities of British Columbians." While his party and the Greens are distinct and won't always agree, the premier said they have "many shared values." He said the deal sets out specific areas of action they will work together on, including health care, affordable housing, creating livable communities and growing a strong, sustainable economy. "We will continue to work with all MLAs who want to make the legislature work for people," Eby said. Additional policy commitments outlined in the deal that reflect the Green platform include expanding access to housing aid for elderly renters and building 30,000 more units of non-market housing than the government had pledged. The agreement also commits to a review of B.C.'s forests to "address concerns around sustainability, jobs, environmental protection an the future of the industry." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Despite dealing with his share of injuries and learning a new offense, Justin Herbert is on one of the NFL's longest streaks without throwing an interception. Herbert enters the Los Angeles Chargers' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday having thrown 335 passes without a pick. That's the fifth-longest run in league history. Aaron Rodgers holds the record of 402 for Green Bay in 2018. “It’s one of those things where you go play quarterback and you’re not worried about it. If I throw an interception, it is what it is,” Herbert said. “I’m doing everything I can to take care of the ball and make sure that I’m not putting the team in harm’s way. At the end of the day, you got to be aggressive downfield and you got to take your shots.” Herbert suffered a sprained left ankle and bruised left leg in last Sunday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City . He practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. Herbert — whose last interception came midway through the first quarter on Sept. 15 at Carolina — has also joined Tom Brady as the only players who have not thrown an interception in 11 straight games with a minimum of 15 attempts in each. Brady accomplished the feat with New England in 2010. “It's pretty amazing. I said to him the other day, ‘Thank you for not having us overcome some interceptions.’ It's huge and has kept us in a lot of games,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. “You have a smart quarterback that is trying to win the game. He's not trying to win stats and understands the importance of taking care of the football.” Herbert will face a Tampa Bay defense that has only six interceptions, tied for sixth fewest in the league. “He does a great job taking care of the football and understanding the offense," Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said. “If it’s not there, he can use his legs; if it’s there, he’s got a cannon of an arm. He can zip it in. He trusts his receivers — they do a good job of mixing it up.” The Chargers (8-5) have dropped two of their past three, but hold the second wild card spot in the AFC. The Bucs (7-6) have won three straight since their Week 11 bye, which gave them a chance to regroup following a stretch in which they lost five of six. All of the victories, which have carried them back to the top of the NFC South, have come against last-place teams (Giants, Panthers, Raiders). Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield has already matched a career high with 28 touchdown passes, but he hasn’t done as good a job of protecting the ball as he did a year ago. He’s thrown more interceptions through 13 games (13) than he did in 17 games (10) a year ago. He threw for 295 yards and three TDs during last week’s 28-13 win over Las Vegas , yet also turned the ball over three times to help the Raiders keep it close until the fourth quarter. “We have to understand, especially when we’re in the red zone and we’re in the scoring territory, we can’t turn it over. That’s No. 1,” Bowles said. “You don’t like the turnovers, period. Every now and then they can happen, but we have to do a better job taking care of the football as an offensive staff, period,” Bowles added. “Between the coaches and the players, we need to do a better job of focusing on exactly what we want to get done, how we need to get it done, and make sure we execute it every play. It’s not just on Baker, it’s on everybody.” Los Angeles leads the league in scoring defense, allowing 15.9 points per game. It is also fifth in sacks (39) and three-and-out percentage (24.3%) and seventh in third-down defense. “They’re really gap sound,” Mayfield said. “They don’t get bad eyes down there. Everybody does their part in whatever the play's called. Nobody tries to do too much and then like I said earlier, they fly to the ball. They don’t let you get explosives. Obviously, in the red zone, they’re closing windows pretty quick.” The Bucs are 7-1 in December and January regular-season games dating to last season and 19-5 in those games going back to 2020. The Chargers are the only opponent with a winning record that Tampa Bay will face over the final seven weeks of the season. Tampa Bay's running backs catching the ball out of the backfield. The Bucs are second in the league in receptions by running backs (85), first in receiving yards (726) and tied for the league lead with six touchdowns. Rachaad White is fourth among backs in yards after the catch with 420. He has 41 catches, and Bucky Irving has 36. “They're similar in the sense they can do the same things but different in style. They're both really shifty,” Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said. “The goal of offense is to get the ball to people in space with angles on blockers. They do a good of that.” AP Sports Writer Fred Goodall in Tampa, Florida, contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

JD Vance: Focus Must Be on Transition, but I'll 'Move Heaven and Earth' if I Can Block Biden's NomineesA big battery will plug into the solar corridor to the south of Canberra, with the profits to go to the taxpayer in a revenue-sharing first. or signup to continue reading Located next to existing powerlines and solar farms, construction has begun on Eku Energy's $400 million project that will bring 200 jobs for local tradies. The 250 megawatt/500 MW hour Williamsdale battery energy storage system located 35km south of Canberra will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the capital for two hours during peak demand periods when it comes online in 2026. A critical energy asset for greater energy security and a bulwark against future price spikes, it is also a crucial step in the fight against climate change, according to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Importantly, a revenue-sharing deal means profits from the project will flow to the ACT and pay for more clean energy and other services for a growing population, he said in Williamsdale. "That is an important principle for our community, who want to see investment in renewable energy and battery storage not only supporting the effectiveness and reliability of our energy network but generating revenue." Recently re-elected and already the nation's longest-serving political leader, Mr Barr says the revenue-sharing model could be extended nationally as a good template for government procurement. Working with Evoenergy, Tesla Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator, the Williamsdale battery will also be part of the NSW energy market and the broader east coast energy market. "The electrons flow in real time so what we would be replacing is the next most expensive form of generation when we dispatch," Eku Energy chief executive Daniel Burrows told AAP. It will provide additional supply when the market is tight, which should help lower wholesale prices and support making more clean energy available when it is required, he said. The battery will also provide more grid security by responding within milliseconds to demand and storing energy when it is abundant. "What we have in Australia is a prevalence of distributed energy - rooftop solar, large-scale wind and batteries - and a reasonably sophisticated grid," Mr Burrows said. "As we're doing business all around the world, other businesses, other governments, other industry players are looking to what happens here as to how we might manage the energy transition." Not a player in a nuclear energy future, he says Eku Energy focuses on projects that are "genuinely the most cost-effective and will stand the test of time". A $500 million set up by the company will be available to eligible local non-profit organisations for employment and education, social and environment initiatives. Another $500,000 will go to an Australian National University program that has been a testing ground for neighbourhood batteries and other technology. "Research funding in this area helps ensure we remain at the forefront of advancing technology for a clean energy future," Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program co-director Heather Logie says. Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Suzanne Orr donned high-vis gear to shovel dirt alongside Mr Barr in her first public engagement in her new portfolio. Simon Corbell, the architect of the ACT's clean energy transition as a Labor minister more than a decade ago, is one of her heroes, she told AAP. "Everyone has a different journey in coming to politics and mine has definitely been flavoured by the environmental movement," she said. Ms Orr, first elected in 2016, replaced former energy and emissions reduction minister Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury in the new government that has taken power without the ACT Greens as a partner. Canberra has already achieved a nation-leading 100 per cent renewable electricity supply and the ACT is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. The territory is phasing out household gas, with support for households to buy new appliances, electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries. But Ms Orr said the next stage of the transition will be more than "care and maintenance" of what has already been achieved. "I don't think anyone wants to rest on their laurels," she said. The Big Canberra Battery project that Mr Barr began as climate action minister will include the large-scale system in Williamsdale and neighbourhood-scale batteries at nine government sites. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. lessened its stake in Arch Capital Group Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ACGL – Free Report ) by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 5,966,782 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 243,467 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s holdings in Arch Capital Group were worth $667,564,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Arch Capital Group by 12.8% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 890 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $100,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Arch Capital Group by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC now owns 3,779 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $415,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Arch Capital Group by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,553 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $344,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. KG&L Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Arch Capital Group by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. KG&L Capital Management LLC now owns 10,854 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $1,214,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, Marks Group Wealth Management Inc raised its stake in shares of Arch Capital Group by 4.2% during the third quarter. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc now owns 2,884 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $323,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.07% of the company’s stock. Arch Capital Group Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ ACGL opened at $92.34 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $98.25 and a 200 day moving average price of $102.38. The firm has a market cap of $34.74 billion, a PE ratio of 6.20, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. Arch Capital Group Ltd. has a 1-year low of $73.51 and a 1-year high of $116.47. Arch Capital Group Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 18th were paid a dividend of $5.00 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 18th. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of analysts have commented on ACGL shares. Barclays initiated coverage on shares of Arch Capital Group in a report on Wednesday, September 4th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. JMP Securities upped their price objective on Arch Capital Group from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Arch Capital Group from $108.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 10th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Arch Capital Group from $114.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Arch Capital Group from $116.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 20th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Arch Capital Group presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $118.38. Check Out Our Latest Report on Arch Capital Group About Arch Capital Group ( Free Report ) Arch Capital Group Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance products worldwide. The company's Insurance segment offers primary and excess casualty coverages; loss sensitive primary casualty insurance programs; directors' and officers' liability, errors and omissions liability, employment practices and fiduciary liability, crime, professional indemnity, and other financial related coverages; medical professional and general liability insurance coverages; and workers' compensation and umbrella liability, as well as commercial automobile and inland marine products. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ACGL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Arch Capital Group Ltd. ( NASDAQ:ACGL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Arch Capital Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Arch Capital Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Subscription and support revenue grew 13% year-over-year to US$46.8 million Professional services and other revenue in the quarter increased to US$7.5 million Annual Recurring Revenue 1 reached US$201.7 million , up 12% over the prior year Adjusted EBITDA 2 of US$10.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin 2 of 19.2% margin in the quarter Company increases Fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to $204 million to $205 million and increases Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $25.5 million to $26.5M million TORONTO , Dec. 4, 2024 /CNW / - D2L Inc. DTOL ("D2L" or the "Company") , a leading global learning technology company, today announced financial results for its Fiscal 2025 third quarter ended October 31, 2024 . All amounts are in U.S. dollars and all figures are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") unless otherwise indicated. "Our strong third-quarter results were highlighted by healthy growth in subscription revenue and significant margin expansion, driving substantial improvement in our 'Rule of 40' performance as we successfully balance growth and market share gains with improving profitability," said John Baker , CEO of D2L. "We continue to benefit from high win rates in our target markets as we navigate the broader macroeconomic conditions. We're making disciplined investments that support our goal of long-term market leadership, and have seen strong customer response and pipeline generation from our recently expanded product portfolio, including our AI offering Lumi and Creator+. These new products make learning experiences better and easier to create for our customers, leading to improved learning outcomes and better learner retention." Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Total revenue was $54.3 million , up 18% from the same period in the prior year. Subscription and support revenue was $46.8 million , an increase of 13% over the same period of the prior year. Professional services and other revenue was $7.5 million , an increase of $2.8 million from the same period of the prior year. During the current quarter, the Company recognized services revenue of $1.2 million from re-evaluating the completion progress of certain professional services engagements. Excluding this revenue, services revenue increased by $1.6 million over the prior year, and total revenue increased by $7.1 million or 15.2% year over year. Annual Recurring Revenue 1 as at October 31, 2024 increased by 12% or $21.6 million year-over-year, from $180.1 million to $201.7 million . Cash flow from operating activities was $11.4 million , compared to $15.3 million in the same period in the prior year, and Free Cash Flow 2 was $11.3 million , compared to $14.2 million in the same period in the prior year. Cash flow from operating activities for the 9-month period ended October 31, 2024 was $28.0 million , up 32% compared with $21.2 million for the same period in the prior year. Gross profit increased 22% to $37.4 million (68.9% gross profit margin) from $30.6 million (66.4% gross profit margin) in the same period of the prior year. Gross profit margin for subscription and support revenue increased to 72.7%, up 140 basis points from 71.3% in the same period of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA 2 increased to $10.4 million (19.2% Adjusted EBITDA margin 2 ) from $2.1 million (4.6%) for the same period in the prior year. Excluding the additional services revenue of $1.2 million recognized in the quarter, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin would have been $9.2 million and 17.4%, respectively, for the three months ended October 31 , 2024. Income for the period was $5.5 million , compared with a loss of $0.4 million for the comparative period of the prior year. Strong balance sheet at quarter end, with cash and cash equivalents of $108.3 million and no debt. During the third quarter, the Company repurchased and canceled 68,600 Subordinate Voting Shares under its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). The Company has repurchased and cancelled 348,080 shares since the inception of the NCIB on December 8, 2023 . On December 4, 2024 , the Company announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") accepted the Company's notice to launch a new NCIB, commencing on December 9, 2024 . 1 Refer to "Key Performance Indicators" section of this press release. 2 A non-IFRS financial measure or non-IFRS ratio. Refer to "Non IFRS Financial Measures" section of this press release. Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results – Selected Financial Measures (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) Three months ended October 31 Nine months ended October 31 2024 2023 Change Change 2024 2023 Change Change $ $ $ % $ $ $ % Subscription & Support Revenue 46,752 41,450 5,302 12.8 % 133,723 120,045 13,678 11.4 % Professional Services & Other Revenue 7,547 4,663 2,884 61.8 % 18,240 14,766 3,474 23.5 % Total Revenue 54,299 46,113 8,186 17.8 % 151,963 134,811 17,152 12.7 % Constant Currency Revenue 1 54,106 46,113 7,993 17.3 % 152,126 134,811 17,315 12.8 % Gross Profit 37,390 30,600 6,790 22.2 % 103,441 90,161 13,280 14.7 % Adjusted Gross Profit 1 37,964 30,778 7,186 23.3 % 104,439 90,622 13,817 15.2 % Adjusted Gross Margin 1 69.9 % 66.7 % 68.7 % 67.2 % Income (Loss) for the period 5,547 (387) 5,934 1,533.3 % 5,857 (4,105) 9,962 242.7 % Adjusted EBITDA 1 10,420 2,122 8,298 391.0 % 18,652 4,399 14,253 324.0 % Cash Flows From Operating Activities 11,420 15,318 (3,898) (25.5 %) 28,037 21,171 6,866 32.4 % Free Cash Flow 1 11,296 14,244 (2,948) (20.7 %) 27,567 16,009 11,558 72.2 % 1 A non-IFRS financial measure or non-IFRS ratio. Refer to the "Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures" section of this press release for more details. Third Quarter Business & Operating Highlights D2L continued to grow its customer base in education in North America , including the additions of the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, University of the Fraser Valley, and Prairie View A&M University . D2L continued to expand its international customer base, including XP Educação in Brazil and the main statutory body overseeing legal education and training in New Zealand . Signed new corporate customers, including Becoming Institute and the premier academic trauma surgery organization in the United States . Launched Creator+ natively integrated with H5P Group AS ("H5P"), offering an all-in-one solution for creating engaging courses with interactive content, video tools, dynamic analytics, and generative AI. Early adopters include the University of Hawaiʻi System. The Tambellini Group, the leading analyst and advisory firm focused on higher education, ranked D2L Brightspace highest among competitors for usability and innovation in the inaugural Tambellini StarChartTM 2024 for Learning Management Systems ("LMS") in higher education. Named a winner in the 2024 LMS Top 20 Company by Training Industry and a winner in the 2024 Learning Systems Awards for Best Enterprise LMS by Talented Learning. D2L Lumi was named a winner of the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2024 in the Primary and Higher Education categories. Announced a strategic partnership with Seesaw, the leading elementary Learning Experience Platform to enhance the K-12 digital learning experience. Financial Outlook D2L updated its previously issued financial guidance for the year ended January 31, 2025 ("Fiscal 2025") as follows: Subscription and support revenue in the range of $180 million to $181 million , implying growth of 11% at the midpoint over Fiscal 2024, an increase from previously issued guidance of $178 million to $181 million ; Total revenue in the range of $204 million to $205 million , implying growth of 12% at the midpoint over Fiscal 2024, an increase from previously issued guidance of $199 million to $202 million ; and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $25.5 million to $26.5 million , implying Adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% at the midpoint, an increase from previously issued guidance of $22 million to $24 million . These guidance revisions reflect the Company's continued progress in balancing revenue growth with operating efficiency improvements. For additional details on the Company's outlook, including the principal underlying assumptions and risk factors regarding achievement, refer to the "Financial Outlook" section of the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and 12 months ended January 31, 2024 (the "Annual MD&A"), as well as the "Forward-Looking Information" section therein, below and in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended October 31, 2024 (the "Interim MD&A"). Conference Call & Webcast D2L management will host a conference call on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 8:30 am ET to discuss its third quarter Fiscal 2025 financial results. Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 Time: 8:30 am (ET) Dial in number: Canada/US: 1 (833) 470-1428 International: 1 (404) 975-4839 Access code: 027545 Webcast: A live webcast will be available at ir.d2l.com/events-and-presentations/events/ The webcast will also be archived Forward-Looking Information This press release includes statements containing "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "outlook", "target", "forecasts", "projection", "potential", "prospects", "strategy", "intends", "anticipates", "seek", "believes", "opportunity", "guidance", "aim", "goal" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain future conditions, actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might", "will", "can", or negative versions thereof, "be taken", "occur", "continue" or "be achieved", and other similar expressions. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. This forward-looking information relates to the Company's future financial outlook and anticipated events or results and includes, but is not limited to, statements under the heading "Financial Outlook" and information regarding: the Company's financial position, financial results, business strategy, performance, achievements, prospects, objectives, opportunities, business plans and growth strategies, including the Company's balance growth and profitability plan; the Company's budgets, operations and taxes; judgments and estimates impacting the financial statements; the markets in which the Company operates; industry trends and the Company's competitive position; and expansion of the Company's product offerings, including the impact of AI offerings on the Company's addressable market and revenue opportunity. Forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions, expectations and projections, and analyses made by the Company in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, including the following: the Company's ability to win business from new customers and expand business from existing customers; the timing of new customer wins and expansion decisions by existing customers; the Company's ability to generate revenue and expand its business while controlling costs and expenses; the Company's ability to manage growth effectively; the Company's ability to hire and retain personnel effectively; the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on our operations; the ability to seek out, enter into and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the acquisition of H5P; business and industry trends, including the success of current and future product development initiatives; positive social development and attitudes toward the pursuit of higher education; the Company's ability to maintain positive relationships with its customer base and strategic partners; the Company's ability to adapt and develop solutions that keep pace with continuing changes in technology, education and customer needs; the ability to patent new technologies and protect intellectual property rights; the Company's ability to comply with security, cybersecurity and accessibility laws, regulations and standards; the assumptions underlying the judgments and estimates impacting on financial statements; and the Company's ability to retain key personnel; the factors and assumptions discussed under the "Financial Outlook" section of the Annual MD&A, and that the list of factors referenced in the following paragraph, collectively, do not have a material impact on the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking information were reasonable when made, they are inherently uncertain and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and may prove to be incorrect. The Company cautions investors that forward-looking information is not a guarantee of the future and that actual results may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including but not limited to the risks identified herein, or at "Summary of Factors Affecting Our Performance" of the Company's Interim MD&A or in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recently filed annual information form, in each case filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com . If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, including any financial outlook. Any forward-looking information that is contained in this press release speaks only as of the date of such statement, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of those statements to reflect future events or developments, except as required by applicable securities laws. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. About D2L Inc. DTOL D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and business at www.D2L.com . D2L Inc. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position (In U.S. dollars) As at October 31, 2024 and January 31, 2024 (Unaudited) October 31, 2024 January 31, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 108,252,331 $ 116,943,499 Trade and other receivables 20,379,489 23,025,690 Uninvoiced revenue 3,896,203 3,971,861 Prepaid expenses 6,559,188 10,517,226 Deferred commissions 5,134,323 5,334,864 144,221,534 159,793,140 Non-current assets: Other receivables 480,621 537,056 Prepaid expenses 381,939 119,872 Deferred income taxes 573,268 529,674 Right-of-use assets 8,127,082 8,774,960 Property and equipment 7,402,295 8,427,734 Deferred commissions 7,449,801 7,730,724 Investment in associate 21,248 — Loan receivable from associate 5,120,885 — Intangible assets 18,073,003 770,707 Goodwill 26,379,860 10,440,091 Total assets $ 218,231,536 $ 197,123,958 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 28,615,437 $ 32,635,926 Deferred revenue 105,842,166 93,727,368 Lease liabilities 1,396,079 1,002,464 Contingent consideration 4,893,539 271,479 140,747,221 127,637,237 Non-current liabilities: Deferred income taxes 4,119,188 587,075 Lease liabilities 10,660,223 11,707,534 Contingent consideration — 311,839 14,779,411 12,606,448 155,526,632 140,243,685 Shareholders' equity: Share capital 367,288,877 364,830,884 Additional paid-in capital 48,190,065 47,485,107 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (7,333,643) (4,998,317) Deficit (345,440,395) (350,437,401) 62,704,904 56,880,273 Related party transactions Subsequent event Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 218,231,536 $ 197,123,958 D2L INC. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In U.S. dollars) For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited) Three months ended October 31 Nine months ended October 31 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue: Subscription and support $ 46,751,998 $ 41,449,926 $ 133,723,027 $ 120,045,266 Professional service and other 7,547,470 4,662,769 18,239,685 14,765,509 54,299,468 46,112,695 151,962,712 134,810,775 Cost of revenue: Subscription and support 12,777,133 11,884,640 36,651,859 33,977,839 Professional services and other 4,132,232 3,627,638 11,870,394 10,671,456 16,909,365 15,512,278 48,522,253 44,649,295 Gross profit 37,390,103 30,600,417 103,440,459 90,161,480 Expenses: Sales and marketing 12,806,266 12,807,855 40,302,476 40,209,601 Research and development 11,139,920 12,351,201 35,294,478 36,015,722 General and administrative 8,651,729 7,102,165 25,231,988 20,603,875 32,597,915 32,261,221 100,828,942 96,829,198 Income (loss) from operations 4,792,188 (1,660,804) 2,611,517 (6,667,718) Interest and other income (expense): Interest expense (235,892) (157,582) (550,438) (456,456) Interest income 870,355 1,221,704 2,899,093 2,938,216 Other income (expense) (122,043) (10,355) (122,000) 4,897 Gain on SkillsWave disposal transaction — — 917,395 — Foreign exchange gain 224,145 314,938 307,859 380,417 736,565 1,368,705 3,451,909 2,867,074 Income (loss) before income taxes 5,528,753 (292,099) 6,063,426 (3,800,644) Income taxes (recovery): Current 246,162 43,883 602,830 435,294 Deferred (264,457) 51,613 (396,134) (130,838) (18,295) 95,496 206,696 304,456 Income (loss) for the period 5,547,048 (387,595) 5,856,730 (4,105,100) Other comprehensive gain (loss): Foreign currency translation gain (loss) 137,532 (1,556,171) (2,335,326) (1,020,872) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 5,684,580 $ (1,943,766) $ 3,521,404 $ (5,125,972) Earnings (loss) per share – basic $ 0.10 $ (0.01) $ 0.11 $ (0.08) Earnings (loss) per share – diluted $ 0.10 $ (0.01) $ 0.10 $ (0.08) Weighted average number of common shares – basic 54,453,244 53,703,768 54,282,281 53,454,498 Weighted average number of common shares – diluted 56,032,694 53,703,768 55,828,067 53,454,498 D2L INC. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Shareholders' Equity (In U.S. dollars) For the nine months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited) Share Capital Additional paid-in capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss Deficit Total Shares Amount Balance, January 31, 2024 53,978,085 $ 364,830,884 $ 47,485,107 $ (4,998,317) $ (350,437,401) $ 56,880,273 Issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares on exercise of options 410,397 3,443,979 (1,804,429) — — 1,639,550 Issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares on settlement of restricted share units 374,307 1,416,155 (4,602,395) — — (3,186,240) Stock-based compensation — — 7,111,782 — — 7,111,782 Repurchase of share capital for cancellation under NCIB (306,880) (2,402,141) — — — (2,402,141) Change in share repurchase commitment under ASPP — — — — (859,724) (859,724) Other comprehensive loss — — — (2,335,326) — (2,335,326) Income for the period — — — — 5,856,730 5,856,730 Balance, October 31, 2024 54,455,909 $ 367,288,877 $ 48,190,065 $ (7,333,643) $ (345,440,395) $ 62,704,904 Balance, January 31, 2023 53,146,530 357,639,824 46,084,161 (5,001,805) (344,630,902) 54,091,278 Issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares on exercise of options 381,794 3,414,019 (1,443,627) — — 1,970,392 Issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares on settlement of restricted share units 218,010 988,410 (2,474,669) — — (1,486,259) Stock-based compensation — — 7,237,274 — — 7,237,274 Other comprehensive loss — — — (1,020,872) — (1,020,872) Loss for the period — — — — (4,105,100) (4,105,100) Balance, October 31, 2023 53,746,334 $ 362,042,253 $ 49,403,139 $ (6,022,677) $ (348,736,002) $ 56,686,713 D2L INC. Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (In U.S. dollars) For the nine months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited) 2024 2023 Operating activities: Income (loss) for the period $ 5,856,730 $ (4,105,100) Items not involving cash: Depreciation of property and equipment 1,285,970 1,158,782 Depreciation of right-of-use assets 945,223 927,605 Amortization of intangible assets 723,100 60,159 Gain on disposal of property and equipment (51,476) (16,194) Stock-based compensation 7,111,782 7,237,274 Net interest income (2,348,655) (2,481,760) Income tax expense 206,696 304,456 Gain on SkillsWave disposal transaction (917,395) — Loss from equity accounted investee 416,850 — Fair value gain on loan receivable from associate (120,885) — Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Trade and other receivables 3,784,969 1,041,252 Uninvoiced revenue (37,023) (440,936) Prepaid expenses 3,503,610 1,073,501 Deferred commissions 296,245 (1,105,606) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,410,785) 1,952,832 Deferred revenue 11,573,770 13,243,128 Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities (44,962) (57,530) Interest received 2,878,878 2,938,216 Interest paid (19,343) (9,815) Income taxes paid (596,646) (549,475) Cash flows from operating activities 28,036,653 21,170,789 Financing activities: Payment of lease liabilities (1,344,625) (575,023) Lease incentive received 103,128 935,025 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,639,550 1,970,392 Taxes paid on settlement of restricted share units (3,186,240) (1,486,259) Repurchase of share capital for cancellation under NCIB (2,402,141) — Cash flows (used in) from financing activities (5,190,328) 844,135 Investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment (521,775) (5,178,461) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 51,476 16,537 Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (22,308,927) (2,793,180) Payment of contingent consideration (249,436) — Transfer of cash on disposal of SkillsWave (1,483,357) — Proceeds from sale of majority ownership stake in SkillsWave 809,038 — Issuance of loan to SkillsWave (5,000,000) — Cash flows used in investing activities (28,702,981) (7,955,104) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2,834,512) (1,701,358) (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (8,691,168) 12,358,462 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 116,943,499 110,732,236 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 108,252,331 $ 123,090,698 Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures The information presented within this press release refers to certain non-IFRS financial measures (including non-IFRS ratios) including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Free Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow Margin, and Constant Currency Revenue. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company's results of operations, financial performance and liquidity from management's perspective and thus highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. The Company believes that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS financial measures in the evaluation of the Company. The Company's management also uses non-IFRS financial measures to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts, and to assess our ability to meet our capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (or EBITDA), adjusted for stock-based compensation, foreign exchange gains and losses, non-recurring expenses, transaction-related costs, fair value adjustment of acquired deferred revenue, income (loss) from equity accounted investee, change in fair value on the loan receivable from associate, impairment charges and other income and losses. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of total revenue. For an explanation of recent changes to and management's use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin see "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures – Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Non-IFRS Financial Ratios – Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin" section in the Company's Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference herein. The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) for the period, and discloses Adjusted EBITDA Margin, for the periods indicated: (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) Three months ended October 31 Nine months ended October 31 2024 2023 2024 2023 Income (loss) for the period 5,547 (387) 5,857 (4,105) Stock-based compensation 2,195 2,068 7,112 7,237 Foreign exchange gains (224) (315) (308) (380) Non-recurring expenses (1) 305 807 2,171 957 Transaction-related costs (2) 1,249 169 2,072 721 Fair value adjustment of acquired deferred revenue 500 — 639 — Change in fair value on loan receivable from associate (121) — (121) — Loss from equity accounted investee 320 — 417 — Net interest income (634) (1,064) (2,348) (2,482) Income tax (recovery) expense (18) 95 207 304 Depreciation and amortization 1,301 749 2,954 2,147 Adjusted EBITDA 10,420 2,122 18,652 4,399 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 19.2 % 4.6 % 12.3 % 3.3 % During the current quarter, the Company recognized services revenue of $1.2 million from re-evaluating the completion progress of certain professional services engagements. Excluding this increase, the Company's Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin would have been $9.2 million and 17.4%, respectively, for the three months ended October 31, 2024 . Notes: (1) These expenses relate to non-recurring activities, such as certain legal fees incurred that are not indicative of continuing operations, and changes of workforce or technology whereby certain functions were realigned to optimize operations. (2) These expenses include certain legal and professional fees that were incurred in connection with acquisition and other strategic transactions, including the disposal of our majority ownership stake in SkillsWave Corporation ("Skillswave") and our acquisition of H5P. These expenses also include post-combination compensation costs from the acquisition of H5P. These expenses are net of a gain of $0.9 million recognized on the disposal of our majority ownership stake in SkillsWave. These expenses would not have been incurred if not for these transactions and are not considered expenses indicative of the Company's continuing operations. Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin Adjusted Gross Profit is defined as gross profit excluding related stock-based compensation expenses and amortization from recently acquired intangible assets, specifically acquired technology. Adjusted Gross Margin is calculated as Adjusted Gross Profit expressed as a percentage of total revenue. For an explanation of management's use of Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin see "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures – Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Non-IFRS Financial Ratios – Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin" section in the Company's Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference herein. The following table reconciles Adjusted Gross Margin to gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue, for the periods indicated: (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) Three months ended October 31 Nine months ended October 31 2024 2023 2024 2023 Gross profit for the period 37,390 30,600 103,441 90,161 Stock-based compensation 147 147 442 430 Acquired intangible asset amortization 427 31 556 31 Adjusted Gross Profit 37,964 30,778 104,439 90,622 Adjusted Gross Margin 69.9 % 66.7 % 68.7 % 67.2 % During the current quarter, the Company recognized services revenue of $1.2 million from re-evaluating the completion progress of certain professional services engagements. Excluding this revenue, the Company's Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin would have been $36.8 million and 69.2% respectively, for the three months ended October 31, 2024 . Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin Free Cash Flow is defined as cash provided by (used in) operating activities less net additions to property and equipment. Free Cash Flow Margin is calculated as Free Cash Flow expressed as a percentage of total revenue. For an explanation of management's use of Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin see "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures – Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Non-IFRS Financial Ratios – Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin" section in the Company's Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference herein. The following table reconciles our cash flow from (used in) operating activities to Free Cash Flow, and discloses Free Cash Flow Margin, for the periods indicated: (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) Three months ended October 31 Nine months ended October 31 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cash flow from operating activities 11,420 15,318 28,037 21,171 Net addition to property and equipment (124) (1,074) (470) (5,162) Free Cash Flow 11,296 14,244 27,567 16,009 Free Cash Flow Margin 20.8 % 30.9 % 18.1 % 11.9 % Constant Currency Revenue Constant Currency Revenue is defined as foreign-currency-denominated revenues translated at the historical exchange rates from the comparable prior period into our U.S. dollar functional currency. For an explanation of management's use of Constant Currency Revenue see "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures – Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Non-IFRS Financial Ratios – Constant Currency Revenue" section in the Company's Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference herein. The following table reconciles our Constant Currency Revenue to revenue, for the periods indicated: Three months ended October 31 Nine months ended October 31 (in thousands of U.S. dollars) 2024 2023 2024 2023 $ $ $ $ Total revenue for the period 54,299 46,113 151,963 134,811 (Positive) negative impact of foreign exchange rate changes over the prior period (193) — 163 — Constant Currency Revenue 54,106 46,113 152,126 134,811 During the current quarter, the Company recognized services revenue of $1.2 million from re-evaluating the completion progress of certain professional services engagements. Excluding this increase, the Company's constant currency revenue would have been $52.9 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024 . Key Performance Indicators Management uses a number of metrics, including the key performance indicators identified below, to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. Our key performance indicators may be calculated in a manner different than similar key performance indicators used by other issuers. These metrics are estimated operating metrics and not projections, nor actual financial results, and are not indicative of current or future performance. Annual Recurring Revenue and Constant Currency Annual Recurring Revenue: We define Annual Recurring Revenue as the annualized equivalent value of subscription revenue from all existing customer contracts as at the date being measured, exclusive of the implementation period. Our calculation of Annual Recurring Revenue assumes that customers will renew their contractual commitments as those commitments come up for renewal. We believe Annual Recurring Revenue provides a reasonable, real-time measure of performance in a subscription-based environment and provides us with visibility for potential growth to our cash flows. We believe that increasing Annual Recurring Revenue indicates the continued strength in the expansion of our business, and will continue to be our focus on a go-forward basis. We define Constant Currency Annual Recurring Revenue as foreign-currency-denominated Annual Recurring Revenue translated at the historical exchange rates from the comparable prior period into our U.S. dollar functional currency. As at October 31 ( in millions of U.S. dollars, except percentages) 2024 2023 Change $ $ % Annual Recurring Revenue 201.7 180.1 12.0 % Constant Currency Annual Recurring Revenue 200.7 180.1 11.4 % SOURCE D2L Inc. 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'But can you see the crease?' is what I always end up asking myself when I ponder the new generation of flip phones. That you can even fold over a screen at all strikes me like something out of science fiction - however, this (admittedly small) section of the smartphone market always came with the slight whiff of gimmick. With this in mind, I looked forward to giving the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 a test drive. It's the top of line when it comes to foldables so if this didn't pass the test nothing would. The Z Flip6 folds horizontally, so in its smallest form it can easily fit into your pocket. When unfolded, you're presented with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that boasts stunning, vivid colours and deep contrasts. The glass is durable, with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the hinge feels robust and smooth with less resistance, showing that Samsung has worked on refining the fold. You can still see the crease when you open up the screen but once you're watching, say, a video it even in nonmal use you are not going to notice it. When folded, the phone transforms into a compact square shape, easily slipping into pockets or bags. The external 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display is functional, allowing for notifications, quick replies, and interactions without unfolding the phone. But more on that later. Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, which, coupled with 8GB of RAM, means it's more than up to the task even if you're a heavy multitasker or gamer. Storage options range from 256GB to 512GB, but there’s no microSD slot, so users need to choose wisely based on their needs. The Z Flip 6 runs on Android 14 with Samsung's One UI, offering a pretty refined experience with useful features like Flex mode, which allows the phone to be partially folded and used hands-free for activities like video calls or watching content. You also get Galaxy AI, which is making a good stab of getting ahead of Apple Intelligence before to arrives and includes features like live translate, circle to search and plenty of camera whiz-bangs. The Flip6 camera comes with the same tech as the Galaxy S24 so you're in good hands with sharp, vibrant photos, especially in well-lit conditions. Battery life is solid, with a 3,700mAh battery that lasts a full day with moderate use, including streaming, gaming, and social media. While it’s not class-leading, it’s on par with other models. The 25W fast charging feature gets you back up to 50% charge in about 30 minutes, although wireless charging is limited to 15W. The Flip6 is IPX8 water-resistant, meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. However, it’s not dustproof, so care should be taken in dusty environments. Samsung’s continuous improvement in foldable technology has made the hinge more durable, and the device overall feels sturdy in hand. A versatile and powerful foldable smartphone, the Flip6 certainly doesn't feel like a gimmick. The only real disappointment is when the phones is flipped. There's really not much you can do with cover display. I was expecting an Apple Watch-like experience with lots of widgets to play around with but it's a pretty bare cupboard. It's a missed opportunity but I can only imaging that Samsung's promise of seven years of major Android OS updates means there are plans to make more use out of it. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is a versatile and powerful foldable smartphone, great for users who want a unique blend of portability, style, and performance. The super display, decent camera, and powerful performance make it an appealing choice. However, its price tag remains steep, which may limit its appeal to those who are looking for more traditional smartphones at a lower cost. The Flip6 starts at £1,049 - but you can currently get £250 cashback while Samsung's trade-in deals are always excellent and offer up to £570 on your old device. What users say Poppy: I absolutely love this phone. It looks wonderful and is so easy to use. Very neat to put into my bag. I love the all the extra features. Fantastic value for money. Stuart: The idea of this phone is great. Small so goes in the pocket, small screen on front so dont have to keep opening the phone up. Three weeks ago the USB socket stopped charging. I'm not sure if this is common on this phone but have a read a few threads on these sort of occurrences. Alternatives Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Foldable Smartphone OPPO Find N2 FlipRoy Rogers, nicknamed the “King of the Cowboys,” died more than a quarter-century ago. But, a 56-year-old fast-food restaurant chain that still bears his name is attempting a comeback, starting in South Jersey. A new Roy Rogers restaurant is opening next spring in Cherry Hill , the company announced earlier this month. It will be first Roy Rogers in South Jersey in at least three decades according to Jim Plamondon, co-president of Roy Rogers Restaurants . In its heyday, there were around 600 Roy Rogers in the U.S., including more than 100 in New Jersey. The western-themed restaurant specializes in fried chicken, roast beef and hamburgers, with customers adding pickles, tomatoes and other toppings at the “Fixin’s Bar.” Cherry Hill once was home to three Roy Rogers. Now there are only two in all of New Jersey, in Brick and Pine Beach, along with 37 others in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. The chain, though, is planning a modest comeback, starting with the new location in Cherry Hill. “We plan to build on this success and expand even further in the market,” said Joe Briglia, the company’s director of real estate and franchise development. Customers lining up on opening day at the Roy Rogers restaurant in Flemington, New Jersey, March 18, 2016. The restaurant closed in 2019. Sallie Graziano for NJ.com Maybe not everyone knows about Roy Rogers the person, but cowboys are timeless and also getting a renewed burst of attention due to the popular “Yellowstone” television series about a family-owned cattle ranch in Montana. That can’t hurt the restaurant chain, which features a “western decor” theme in its locations, Plamondon told NJ Advance Media. “Cowboys are cool. People love cowboys, right? Think ‘Yellowstone.’ It’s still red hot. I don’t think that’s ever going to change. We embrace the cowboy because of that,” Plamondon said. The restaurants have a cowboy theme but with a modernized look, he said. Examples include the wood grain accents and star and sun symbol elements in the decor, along with nostalgic posters on the walls. “There’s something called the cowboy code. We call it the ‘Code of Roy,’ where its honesty and integrity and quality in our food. That’s the theme of our image and advertising and culture,” Plamondon said. For those unfamiliar with Roy Rogers the restaurant, or Roy Rogers the 20th century cultural icon, here’s what you need to know: Roy Rogers is shown with Dale Evans, his wife, in July 1952 photo. ASSOCIATED PRESS Who was Roy Rogers? Rogers, born in 1911, was a singer, actor, rodeo performer and pilot, perhaps best-known for starring with his wife, Dale Evans, and horse, Trigger, on “The Roy Rogers Show” in the 1950s. He appeared in nearly 90 movies between the 1930s and 1970s. “Happy Trails,” the show’s theme song, was sung by the couple and has been covered by numerous artists, most memorably by Van Halen in the early 1980s. Elton John’s 1973 album, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” has a song entitled, “Roy Rogers,” with lyrics referencing “the great sequin cowboy who sings of the plains/ of roundups and rustlers and home on the range.” Rogers died in 1998, but lives on at the restaurants. “We occasionally will include him in our advertising on social media and we have pictures of Roy Rogers in our restaurants. When we open in Cherry Hill, you’ll see a beautiful picture of Roy, a black and white, really cool kind of throwback old movie scene,” Plamondon said. Vintage lunch box featuring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. (Tom Wrobleski/Staten Island Advance) Tom Wrobleski/Staten Island Advance How did his name end up on a restaurant chain? Rogers licensed his name to Marriott, which in 1968 renamed some restaurants after Rogers, which quickly evolved into hundreds of locations. Rogers never ran the restaurants, though he did appear to take pride in them. He appeared in a 1978 TV commercial wearing a cowboy hat, holding a tray of roast beef and greeting customers while touting the quality of the burgers. “Take it from me, pardner, they’re the best you’ve ever tasted,” Rogers said. A tray of fried chicken awaiting customers on opening day at the since-closed Roy Rogers restaurant in Flemington, New Jersey, in 2016. Sallie Graziano for NJ.com What’s on the menu? For lunch and dinner, the menu includes a wide range of chicken and burgers, along with roast beef sandwiches and sliders. The “Gold Rush Chicken Sandwich,” as described on the menu, has crispy, white-meat chicken served on a buttery Kaiser roll with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese topped with golden barbecue sauce and crispy Smithfield bacon. NJ.com food writer Jeremy Schneider in 2021 ranked it 13th on his list of 15 fast-food chicken sandwiches available in New Jersey. “It’s our third most popular sandwich, behind the roast beef and cheeseburgers,” Plamondon said. The “Double R Bar Burger” is a quarter-pounder served on a buttery Kaiser roll with a slice of American cheese and topped with sliced and seared Smithfield ham. NJ.com food writer Pete Genovese in 2024 ranked Roy Rogers 13th out of 21 burger chains in New Jersey. Baked beans, cole slaw, fries, fruit cup, mashed potatoes and salads are among the sides. Breakfast options include a western platter featuring scrambled eggs and breakfast fries with creamy chipped beef served over a split, buttermilk biscuit. The Fixins' Bar as seen on opening day at the Roy Rogers restaurant in Flemington in 2016. Sallie Graziano for NJ.com What is the “Fixin’s Bar”? It is such a simple concept, yet it has been and remains perhaps the signature attraction of Roy Rogers restaurants. The Fixin’s Bar is stocked with toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers and pickles. How much you add on, that’s up to you — at no extra cost. “That is a point of difference that sets us apart,” Plamondon said, in drawing a contrast with McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King. “They dress their sandwiches. I suppose you can have a special order, but that’s not their schtick. Ours is — serve them, generally speaking, plain, and then let the guest take care of it. And that’s what they love about us,” Plamondon said. Didn’t Roy Rogers already attempt a New Jersey expansion? The fast-food market is perpetually challenging, and Roy Rogers encountered some turbulence in the not-too-distant past. Franchises in Franklin Borough in Sussex County, and Flemington in Hunterdon County opened in 2015 and 2016, respectively, amid much fanfare and a purported expansion push. However, both locations closed six days apart in 2019 , according to the company. Does the company has a name for its longtime fans? Yes. “Royalists.” “Some, not all, but some, can be older. They do remember the Roy’s back in the heyday. They are certainly an audience that’s been with us, through and through,” Plamondon said. The goal is to break through with the non-Royalists, including those who had not yet been born when Rogers died. “The challenge for us — and any brand, really — is to attract that younger audience, because you’ve got to keep replenishing your audiences,” Plamondon said. Roy Rogers riding his famous horse, Trigger, at Harringay Arena in London in 1954. ASSOCIATED PRESS Stories by Rob Jennings N.J. ski resort opening early after investing $5M to make more snow Iconic N.J. restaurant up for sale after 75 years NYC-style New Year’s Eve ball drop coming to N.J. town Please subscribe now and support the local journalism you rely on and trust. Rob Jennings may be reached at rjennings@njadvancemedia.com .