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For the first time, Robinhood customers will have access to index options, expanding their trading capabilities on its platformCboe’s index options – S&P 500 Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Russell 2000 Index, and Mini S&P 500 Index options – soon available to Robinhood customers on its platformLaunch taps into rising investor demand for options trading, market data and education

CHICAGO and MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, and Robinhood Markets Inc. today announced at the HOOD Summit in Miami, Florida, Robinhood’s upcoming launch of Cboe’s index options on its platform.  For the first time, Robinhood customers will soon be able to trade index options – including Cboe’s flagship S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options, Russell 2000 Index (RUT) options and Mini SPX (XSP) options – expanding their trading capabilities on its platform.

Cboe’s proprietary suite of index options will provide Robinhood’s customers potential new ways to gain broad U.S. market exposure, hedge against U.S. large-cap and U.S. small-cap equity market volatility, generate income and capitalize on market movements1 on Robinhood’s platform. Index options offer the benefits of cash-settlement (accounts are debited or credited in cash; there is no physical transfer of shares) and European-style exercise (options expire on their expiration date; there is no risk of early assignment).

“The rise of the retail investor is one of the greatest forces reshaping financial markets today,” said Dave Howson, Global President at Cboe Global Markets. “Retail traders have expanded their financial knowledge and trading experience in recent years to become much more sophisticated, and now, they are seeking new opportunities to further elevate their trading strategies. Cboe’s proprietary index options are among some of the world’s most popular, liquid and actively traded options products, which we believe will be a welcome addition to the retail trader’s toolkit. Cboe’s index options have long been used by institutional investors to manage risk and build wealth. Now, with Robinhood offering index options to its growing user base, we are excited even more investors may access the utility of our products.”

Robinhood makes Cboe Global Indices Feed, which provides real-time index values for products like SPX, VIX and RUT options, available to its customers. The feed may offer additional data to support customers when making their own trading decisions.

“Robinhood continues to deliver innovative and intuitive trading solutions that empower retail investors, and our collaboration with Cboe aligns perfectly with that mission,” said Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood. “As our customers have grown, they have asked us for access to more advanced assets including index options, which allow them to diversify their portfolio and better manage risk. Adding index options to Robinhood is a natural extension of our product offering and has been one of the most requested asset classes by our customers. This will be another powerful tool to help them navigate their financial future.”

Demand for options trading has risen among both retail and institutional investors who may be seeking tools to manage risk and capture market opportunities. In 2023, total U.S. options volumes exceeded 11 billion contracts, marking the fourth consecutive year of record volumes and a 126% increase since 20192. Average daily volumes this year through third-quarter 20243 was 47 million contracts, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year.

Cboe’s proprietary product suite has similarly seen increasing investor participation, with average daily volumes reaching a record high of 4.2 million contracts during third-quarter 2024, up 13% from third-quarter 2023. In response to growing investor demand, Cboe’s Options Institute, a leader in options education for more than 35 years, has expanded its offerings to include free online courses, webinars, interactive tutorials and insights from top market experts and academics, all tailored to help retail traders – whether beginners or seasoned investors – enhance their understanding of index options and build the knowledge they need to trade with confidence.

“As we move through 2024, one theme is clear: the need for robust risk management tools has never been greater and we see both institutional and retail participants, domestic and international, increasingly turning to options,” said Catherine Clay, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets. “We see that investors are trading options with both longer and shorter durations and utilizing various strategies – whether hedging event risk, systematically selling call and put spreads to generate income, or trading options within a shorter time horizon to capture intraday moves. The U.S. options market has never been more vibrant and robust, and, as the options industry leader, Cboe remains committed to providing all investors access to this deep and growing liquidity pool.”

For more information on Cboe’s proprietary index options and educational offerings, visit: https://go.cboe.com/youhaveoptions

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.

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Cboe®, VIX®, and Cboe Global Markets® are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc. S&P®, SPX® and S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, and have been licensed for use by Cboe Exchange, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively “Cboe”) All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and has been licensed for use by Cboe.  Cboe exchange-traded products that have the S&P 500 Index or other S&P Indexes (collectively, the “S&P Indexes”) as their underlying interest are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P DJI or its affiliates (collectively, “S&P”).  S&P does not make any representations or recommendations concerning the advisability of investing in products that have S&P Indexes as their underlying interests, and S&P will have no liability with respect thereto.

Trading in futures and options on futures is not suitable for all market participants and involves the risk of loss, which can be substantial and can exceed the amount of money deposited for a futures or options on futures position. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether trading in futures and options on futures is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should put at risk only funds that you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle. For additional information regarding the risks associated with trading futures and options on futures and with trading security futures, see respectively the Risk Disclosure Statement Referenced in CFTC Letter 16-82 and the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Contracts. Certain risks associated with options, futures, and options on futures and certain disclosures relating to information provided regarding these products are also highlighted at https://www.cboe.com/us disclaimers.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.  and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is not affiliated with S&P, Russell, or Robinhood Markets Inc. Investors should undertake their own due diligence regarding their securities, futures, and investment practices. This press release speaks only as of this date. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Nothing in this announcement should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any securities or futures in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this communication constitutes tax, legal or investment advice.  Investors must consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.  and  its  affiliates make  no  warranty,  expressed  or  implied,  including,  without  limitation,  any  warranties  as  of  merchantability,  fitness  for  a particular  purpose,  accuracy,  completeness  or  timeliness,  the  results to  be  obtained  by  recipients  of  the  products  and  services  described  herein, or as to the ability of the indices referenced in this press release to track the performance of their respective securities, generally, or the performance of the indices referenced in this press release or any subset of their respective securities, and shall not in any way be liable for any inaccuracies, errors. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates have not calculated, composed or determined the constituents or weightings of the securities that comprise the third-party indices referenced in this press release and shall not in any way be liable for any inaccuracies or errors in any of the indices referenced in this press release.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” and the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. All statements that reflect our expectations, assumptions or projections about the future other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the loss of our right to exclusively list and trade certain index options and futures products; economic, political and market conditions; compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; price competition and consolidation in our industry; decreases in trading or clearing volumes, market data fees or a shift in the mix of products traded on our exchanges; legislative or regulatory changes or changes in tax regimes; our ability to protect our systems and communication networks from security vulnerabilities and breaches; our ability to attract and retain skilled management and other personnel; increasing competition by foreign and domestic entities; our dependence on and exposure to risk from third parties; global expansion of operations; factors that impact the quality and integrity of our and other applicable indices; our ability to manage our growth and strategic acquisitions or alliances effectively;  our ability to operate our business without violating the intellectual property rights of others and the costs associated with protecting our intellectual property rights; our ability to minimize the risks, including our credit, counterparty, investment, and default risks, associated with operating a European clearinghouse; our ability to accommodate trading and clearing volume and transaction traffic, including significant increases, without failure or degradation of performance of our systems; misconduct by those who use our markets or our products or for whom we clear transactions; challenges to our use of open source software code; our ability to meet our compliance obligations, including managing potential conflicts between our regulatory responsibilities and our for-profit status; our ability to maintain BIDS Trading as an independently managed and operated trading venue, separate from and not integrated with our registered national securities exchanges; damage to our reputation; the ability of our compliance and risk management methods to effectively monitor and manage our risks; restrictions imposed by our debt obligations and our ability to make payments on or refinance our debt obligations; our ability to maintain an investment grade credit rating; impairment of our goodwill, long-lived assets, investments or intangible assets; the impacts of pandemics; the accuracy of our estimates and expectations; litigation risks and other liabilities; and risks relating to digital assets, including winding down the Cboe Digital spot market and transitioning digital asset futures contracts to CFE, operating a digital assets futures clearinghouse, cybercrime, changes in digital asset regulation, and fluctuations in digital asset prices. More detailed information about factors that may affect our actual results to differ may be found in our filings with the SEC, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other filings made from time to time with the SEC.

We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

1 Cboe’s proprietary index options are available for trading on a number of retail brokerage platforms. Please consult your retail broker for more information.
2 Source: OCC
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CAMTEK ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2026

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Q1 revenues of $121.7 million; Expects over 25% revenue growth in 2H26 versus 1H26 based on strong order momentum

Q2 revenue guidance of $129-131 million

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ: CAMT) (TASE: CAMT), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

2026 First Quarter Financial Highlights

Revenues of $121.7 million, a slight year-over-year increase;GAAP gross margin of 50.1% and non-GAAP gross margin of 51.0%;GAAP operating income of $27.3 million and non-GAAP operating income of $31.1 million, representing operating margins of 22.4% and 25.5%, respectively; andGAAP net income of $31.6 million and non-GAAP net income of $35.3 million; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.63 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.70.

Forward-Looking Expectations

Based on Camtek’s backlog and pipeline, guidance for the second quarter is for revenues between $129 million and $131 million. Expects a significant increase in second half 2026 with revenues expected to grow by over 25% versus first half 2026 revenues.

Management Comment

Rafi Amit, Camtek’s CEO commented, “I’m pleased to share that we have experienced an unprecedented start to the year in terms of incoming orders. This exceptional demand has substantially improved our confidence regarding the results over the remainder of 2026 and provides us with a strong foundation as we already start to look ahead into 2027.”

Continued Mr. Amit, “Camtek continues to invest heavily in innovation in advanced AI-based algorithms and software capabilities. Leveraging our dedicated AI expert team and our strategic collaboration with Visual Layer whose acquisition we recently closed, we have developed additional cutting-edge capabilities in detection, metrology, and classification. These new capabilities are already demonstrating breakthrough performance, and we believe will further strengthen our competitive edge.”

Mr. Amit concluded, “Based on the strong market demand we have experienced, we expect a surge in revenues in the second half of 2026, with revenues expected to grow by over 25% compared with the first half.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results 

Revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were $121.7 million. This compares to first quarter 2025 revenues of $118.6 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 2.5%.

Gross profit on a GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $60.9 million (50.1% of revenues), similar to a gross profit of $60.6 million (51.0% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2025.

Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $61.9 million (51.0% of revenues), similar to a gross profit of $61.8 million (52.1% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2025.

Operating income on a GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $27.3 million (22.4% of revenues), a decrease of 17% compared to an operating income of $32.7 million (27.6% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2025.

Operating income on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $31.1 million (25.5% of revenues), a decrease of 17% compared to $37.3 million (31.5% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2025.

Net income on a GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $31.6 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, a decrease of 8% compared to net income of $34.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.

Net income on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $35.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, a decrease of 9% compared to a non-GAAP net income of $38.7 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025. 

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term deposits, and marketable securities, as of March 31, 2026, were $849.7 million compared to $851.1 million as of December 31, 2025, and $522.6 million as of March 31, 2025. During the first quarter, the Company generated an operating cash flow of $3.1 million.

Conference Call

Camtek will host a video conference call/webinar today via Zoom, on May 12, 2026, at 09:00 ET (16:00 Israel time). Rafi Amit, CEO, Moshe Eisenberg, CFO, and Ramy Langer, COO will host the call and will be available to answer questions after presenting the results.

To participate in the webinar, please register using the following link, which will provide access to the video call: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ny2_wROuSXmYAH3JpArfaA

For those wishing to listen via phone, following registration, the dial in link will be sent. For any problems in registering, please email Camtek’s investor relations a few hours in advance of the call.

For those unable to participate, a recording will be available on Camtek’s website at http://www.camtek.com within a few hours after the call.

A summary presentation of the quarterly results will also be available on Camtek’s website. 

ABOUT CAMTEK LTD.

Camtek is a developer and manufacturer of high-end inspection and metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry. Camtek’s systems inspect IC and measure IC features on wafers throughout the production process of semiconductor devices, covering the front and mid-end and up to the beginning of assembly (Post Dicing). Camtek’s systems inspect wafers for the most demanding semiconductor market segments, including Advanced Interconnect Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration, Memory and HBM, CMOS Image Sensors, Compound Semiconductors, MEMS, and RF, serving numerous industries’ leading global IDMs, OSATs, and foundries.

With manufacturing facilities in Israel and Germany, and eight offices around the world, Camtek provides state-of-the-art solutions in line with customers’ requirements.

This press release is available at http://www.camtek.com

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on Camtek’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about its business and industry, all of which may change. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words including “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy,” and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including our expectations and statements relating to our future earnings and guidance, the compound semiconductors market and our position in this market. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Camtek to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks related to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East; the impact of disruptions to global shipment and supply chain, including but not limited to increased risk and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, and broader impacts on energy and freight markets; the continued demand and future contribution of HBM and Chiplet applications and devices to the Company business resulting from, among other things, the field of AI surging worldwide across companies, industries and nations; formal or informal imposition by countries of new or revised export and/or import and doing-business regulations or sanctions, including but not limited to changes in U.S. trade policies, changes or uncertainty related to the U.S. government entity list and changes in the ability to sell products incorporating U.S originated technology, which can be made without prior notice, and our ability to effectively address such global trade issues and changes; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and those other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F as published on March 19, 2026, as well as other documents filed by the Company with the SEC as well as other documents that may be subsequently filed by Camtek from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Camtek does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release unless required by law.

While we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Camtek’s views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Camtek does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law.

This press release provides financial measures that exclude: (i) share based compensation expenses; and (ii) acquisition related expenses and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP measures when evaluating the business internally and therefore felt it is important to make these non-GAAP adjustments available to investors. A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP results appears in the tables at the end of this press release. The results reported in this press-release are preliminary unaudited results, and investors should be aware of possible discrepancies between these results and the audited results to be reported, due to various factors.

 

CAMTEK LTD. and its subsidiaries

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

U.S. Dollars

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

199,597

177,848

Short-term deposits

380,440

411,450

Marketable securities

90,224

78,862

Trade accounts receivable, net

131,743

90,829

Inventories

99,975

112,202

Other current assets

35,505

25,804

Total current assets

937,484

896,995

Marketable securities

179,488

182,941

Long-term inventory

16,764

15,569

Deferred tax asset, net

12,933

12,933

Other assets, net

1,572

1,881

Property, plant and equipment, net

55,857

55,090

Right of use assets, net

10,243

10,017

Intangible assets, net

9,374

10,062

Goodwill

74,345

74,345

    Total non- current assets

360,576

362,838

Total assets

1,298,060

1,259,833

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

34,305

33,676

Other current liabilities

77,964

73,749

Total current liabilities

112,269

107,425

Long-term liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities, net

819

1,261

Other long-term liabilities

14,633

14,311

Convertible notes

487,811

519,833

    Total long-term liabilities

503,263

535,405

Total liabilities

615,532

642,830

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity

Ordinary shares NIS 0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized at March
31, 2026 and at December 31, 2025;

46,044,477 shares outstanding at March 31, 2026 and 45,828,133 at
December 31, 2025

180

 

178

Additional paid-in capital

267,735

231,892

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(1,678)

287

Retained earnings

418,189

386,544

684,426

618,901

Treasury stock, at cost (2,092,376 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31,
2025)

 

(1,898)

 

(1,898)

Total shareholders’ equity

682,528

617,003

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

1,298,060

1,259,833

 

CAMTEK LTD. and its subsidiaries 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited)

(in thousands)

Three months ended 
March 31,

Year ended 
December 31,

2026

2025

2025

U.S. dollars

Revenues

121,659

118,638

496,072

Cost of revenues

60,730

58,074

245,755

Gross profit

60,929

60,564

250,317

Operating expenses:

Research and development

14,323

10,362

48,345

Selling, general and administrative

19,340

17,502

73,769

Total operating expenses

33,663

27,864

122,114

Operating profit

27,266

32,700

128,203

Financial income, net

8,149

5,433

25,064

Other expenses

(100,932)

Income before incomes taxes

35,415

38,133

52,335

Income tax expense

(3,770)

(3,822)

(1,613)

Net income

31,645

34,311

50,722

Basic net earnings per share (in US dollars)

0.68

0.75

1.11

Diluted net earnings per share (in US dollars)

0.63

0.70

1.04

Weighted average number of

  ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

46,348

45,561

45,703

Diluted

51,471

49,286

49,970

 

CAMTEK LTD. and its subsidiaries  

(In thousands, except share data) 

Three months ended
March 31,

Year ended
December 31,

2026

2025

2025

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

Reported net income attributable to
     Camtek Ltd. on GAAP basis

 

31,645

 

34,311

 

50,722

Acquisition of FRT-related expenses (1)

489

650

2,801

Loss from extinguishment of Capital Notes (2)

88,682

Share-based compensation

3,122

3,710

16,819

Non-GAAP net income

35,256

38,671

159,024

Non –GAAP net income per share, diluted

0.70

0.79

3.26

Gross margin on GAAP basis

50.1 %

51.0 %

50.4 %

Reported gross profit on GAAP basis

60,929

60,564

250,317

Acquisition of FRT-related expenses (1)

610

610

2,895

Share-based compensation

452

584

2,806

Non-GAAP gross profit

61,991

61,758

51.6 %

Non- GAAP gross margin

51.0 %

52.1 %

256,018

Reported operating income attributable to
Camtek Ltd. on GAAP basis

 

27,266

 

32,700

 

128,303

Acquisition of FRT-related expenses (1)

692

928

4,000

Share-based compensation

3,122

3,710

16,819

Non-GAAP operating income

31,080

37,338

149,122

 

(1) During the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $0.5 million, consisting of: (1) $0.6 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $0.1 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (3) $0.2 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $0.6 million, consisting of: (1) $0.6 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $0.3 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (3) $0.3 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $2.8 million, consisting of: (1) inventory written-up to fair value in purchase accounting charges of $0.5 million. This amount is recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $2.4 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (3) $1.1 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (4) $1.2 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

(2) During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a loss of $88.7 million, consisting of: (1) $100.9 million from the extinguishment of Capital Notes recorded under the other expenses line item.  (2) $12.3 million tax benefit recorded under the income tax benefit line item.

 

Camtek Ltd.

P.O.Box 544, Ramat Gabriel Industrial Park

Migdal Ha’Emek 23150, ISRAEL

Tel: +972 (4) 604-8100   Fax: +972 (4) 644-0523

E-Mail: Info@camtek.com  Web site: http://www.camtek.com

 

CAMTEK LTD.

Moshe Eisenberg, CFO

Tel: +972 4 604 8308

Mobile: +972 54 900 7100

moshee@camtek.com

 

INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR RELATIONS  

EK Global Investor Relations

Ehud Helft

Tel: (US) 1 212 378 8040

camtek@ekgir.com

 

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THE SEEING EYE RELEASES FIRST-EVER STATE-BY-STATE SERVICE DOG ACCESS REPORT CARD

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New “State of Access” Campaign Ranks All 50 States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico on Rights and Protections for Service Dog Handlers

MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Seeing Eye, the nation’s first and most recognized guide dog school, today released the State of Access Report Card, a first-of-its-kind, data-driven ranking of every U.S. state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico on how well they protect the rights of people who work with service dogs to travel independently and live without compromising their freedom. The report card grades each jurisdiction in five subjects, combining legal analysis, government transparency data, enforcement and real-world handler experiences. Their scores are then used to rank them from 1 to 52, offering a comprehensive public accounting of service dog access protections.

Rank

State

Cumulative Grade

1

California

A-

2

Alaska

A-

3

Colorado

B+

4

Pennsylvania

B+

5

Nebraska

B+

California earned the top ranking and an overall grade of A-. Only one other state, Alaska, earned an A grade. Approximately 30 percent of all jurisdictions received a D or F, meaning nearly one in three service dog handlers live in a state with critically inadequate protection.

“People who are blind deserve to move through the world independently and with confidence, and a Seeing Eye dog is a powerful partner in that goal,” said Karen Leies, President and CEO of The Seeing Eye. “However, the data we collected reveals serious and persistent gaps in protections not only for guide dog handlers, but for all types of service dog teams across the country. This report card is our call to greater public education and action.”

The Seeing Eye State of Access Report Card is designed to be a resource for everyone with a stake in service dog handlers’ rights. This includes handlers navigating their daily lives, advocates pushing for stronger protection, and lawmakers with the power to close the gaps this data reveals. This report establishes a baseline as the first comprehensive, state-by-state measure of service dog handlers’ rights, designed to be updated and built upon in the years ahead.

AN UPDATED TOOL FOR SELF-ADVOCACY

Alongside the report card launch, The Seeing Eye is spotlighting the release of its updated Advocacy App, which gives users instant mobile access to federal and state laws. With the most recent update, users can now look up the process for filing a civil rights complaint in their state. Whether you’re a handler, business owner, service provider, or policymaker, the app provides important information about your rights and responsibilities.

“We hope that the data presented in The Seeing Eye advocacy app, as well as the State of Access Report Card, provide a clear picture of where each state stands and a roadmap for progress,” Leies continued. “The Seeing Eye’s Advocacy and Government Relations team is standing by to assist lawmakers and community leaders with making positive changes in their communities.”

STATE OF ACCESS REPORT CARD: KEY FINDINGS

“It’s important to highlight that even in states that received the worst grades, the lived experience scores from service dog handlers who live there could still be quite high,” said Melissa Allman, Senior Specialist of Advocacy and Government Relations. Allman is an architect of the Seeing Eye advocacy app and a contributor to the State of Access report card. “This should be encouraging to those with service dogs, even if they live in a state with a poor grade. It tells us that strong communities, informed handlers, and engaged advocates can make a real difference, even where the law hasn’t caught up yet.”

Significant Gaps at the State Level

Just 14 jurisdictions earned a B grade or higher, meaning fewer than 1 in 4 service dog handlers live in a state with strong, comprehensive protections.

Approximately 30 percent of all ranked jurisdictions (16 of 52) received a D or F, signaling critically weak protection across a large swath of the country.

Five jurisdictions received a failing grade (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico and Wyoming) for lacking state-level complaint processes, public education initiatives, or meaningful legal protections beyond federal minimums.

Public awareness and outreach were among the lowest-performing areas, with fewer than a quarter of jurisdictions earning an A or B grade.

More than half (54 percent) of service dog handlers reported rideshare and taxi denials over a 12-month period.

Nearly 40 percent of service dog handlers reported that they had encountered access barriers in the last 12 months.

Bright Spots

Most states have established infrastructure for addressing civil rights complaints – 42 states and Washington, D.C. have a state-level process in place.

On the legal front, there is a foundation to build on as 37 states earned a C+ or better for the strength of their laws and protections beyond the federal minimum.

Lived experience had the most A grades (37 percent of jurisdictions) among the five scoring categories and did not always align with overall scores. Mississippi and Wyoming, for example, both received an A+ in lived experience despite earning an overall grade of F and ranking 51st and 48th nationally.

71 percent of service dog handlers rated their state as good or excellent when asked to rate their overall experiences with public places, transportation, and services respecting their legal rights.

When asked to describe the culture of their state with regards to the acceptance and understanding of their legal rights, 59 percent of service dog handlers felt generally positive, and just 5 percent reported feeling excluded.

Nearly 75 percent of service dog handlers reported interstate travel, demonstrating that access barriers aren’t keeping them home and signaling a clear demand for stronger, more consistent protections and enforcement.

HOW STATES WERE GRADED

Each state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico were evaluated across five categories and ranked based on their total scores.

Strength and Scope of State-Level Laws: Does the state go beyond federal law to protect service dog handlers? Scoring assessed nine categories, including whether states criminalize access denials, have pedestrian safety laws, and have enacted service animal fraud statutes.Complaint and Enforcement Process: Can a service dog handler actually use their state’s complaint system to seek relief? Scoring assessed how state-level protections are addressed and whether the filing process is easy to find and initiate.Public Awareness and Outreach: Has the state proactively educated businesses and the public about guide dog access rights? Scoring recognizes states that publish materials, address service animal fraud, provide links to resources, and actively promote training opportunities.Public Data and Transparency: Does the state publish data on complaints and enforcement actions? Are service animals specifically addressed? Is the data current?Lived Experience: More than 522 service dog handlers from each of the 52 jurisdictions completed a survey on access barriers, quality of experience in their state, rights awareness, and the cultural climate toward service dog teams. Grades reflect normalized composite data adjusted for sample size.

WHERE TO FIND THE DATA

The full State of Access Report Card, including each state’s overall letter grade, national ranking, and grades across all five categories, is available at www.seeingeye.org/stateofaccess.

ABOUT THE SEEING EYE

Established in 1929, The Seeing Eye provides specially bred and trained dogs to guide people who are blind. Seeing Eye dog handlers experience greatly enhanced mobility and independence, allowing them to retain their active lifestyles. The Seeing Eye is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, bequests, and other planned gifts.

The Seeing Eye is a trademarked name and can only be used to describe the dogs bred and trained at the school’s facilities in Morristown, N.J. If you would like more information on The Seeing Eye, please visit the website at www.seeingeye.org, call 973-539-4425, or email info@seeingeye.org.

Note to editors: “Seeing Eye®” is a registered trademark. Dogs trained by other organizations are referred to as guide dogs. Preferred language: “people who are blind,” “people with vision loss,” “Seeing Eye® dog handlers.” Phrases to avoid: “the blind,” “suffers from blindness,” “visually challenged.”

Contact: Ronica Cleary
302-414-9977, Media@ClearyStrategies.com

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eBay Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop

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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that, following a thorough review with the support of its financial and legal advisors, the company’s Board of Directors has determined to reject GameStop’s unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal.

The full text of the eBay Board’s response letter to GameStop CEO, Ryan Cohen, is set forth below:

Dear Mr. Cohen,

The Board, with the support of its independent advisors, has thoroughly reviewed your proposal and has determined to reject it.

We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive. We have taken into account such factors as 1) eBay’s standalone prospects, 2) the uncertainty regarding your financing proposal, 3) the impact of your proposal on eBay’s long-term growth and profitability, 4) the leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity, 5) the resulting implications of these factors on valuation, and 6) GameStop’s governance and executive incentives.

eBay is a strong, resilient business that has delivered meaningful results over the past several years. We have sharpened our strategic focus, strengthened execution, enhanced our marketplace and seller experience, and consistently returned capital to shareholders. With its differentiated global marketplace and a clear strategy, eBay’s Board is confident that the company, under its current management team, is well-positioned to continue to drive sustainable growth, execute with discipline, and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.

Our team remains focused on executing our strategy and driving our business forward in the best interests of the company, our shareholders, our employees, and millions of buyers and sellers around the world.

Sincerely,

/s/ Paul S. Pressler

Paul S. Pressler
Chairman of the Board of Directors, eBay

About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2025, eBay enabled nearly $80 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

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ir@ebay.com

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