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GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. Releases its Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

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Q1 2025 revenue of $616 million, a decrease of $28 million, or 4%, over Q1 2024. Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA* of $34 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA* margin of 6%, compared to $28 million and 4% in Q1 2024.Q1 2025 net income of $6 million or $0.26 per share compared with $0.4 million or $0.02 per share for the first quarter of 2024.Q1 2025 decrease in long-term debt, net of cash*, of $14 million.Q1 2025 decrease in net operating working capital* of $9 million.

LASALLE, QC, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ – GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (“GDI” or the “Company”) (TSX: GDI) is pleased to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

For the first quarter of 2025:

Revenue reached $616 million, a decrease of $28 million, or 4%, over the first quarter of 2024 mainly attributable to an organic decline of 7%, partially offset by growth from foreign currency translation.Adjusted EBITDA* amounted to $34 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA* margin of 6% compared to $28 million and 4% in Q1 2024.Net income was $6 million or $0.26 per share compared to $0.4 million or $0.02 per share in Q1 2024.Long-term debt, net of cash* decreased by $14 million in the quarter.Net operating working capital* reduction of $9 million in the quarter.

For the first quarters of 2025 and 2024, the business segments performed as follows:

(in millions of

Canadian dollars)

Business Services Canada

Business Services USA

Technical Services(1)

Corporate and Other(1)

Consolidated

2025

2024

2025

2024

2025

2024

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue

147

145

217

225

246

260

6

14

616

644

Organic Growth (Decline)

1 %

3 %

(15 %)

10 %

(5 %)

(1 %)

0 %

0 %

(7 %)

3 %

Adjusted EBITDA* (2)

11

10

15

14

12

6

(4)

(2)

34

28

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

7 %

7 %

7 %

6 %

5 %

2 %

N/A

N/A

6 %

4 %

Note:

The 2024 results were recast to reflect i) the transfer of the Integrated Facility Services business from Corporate and Other to Technical Services since January 1, 2025 and ii) the allocation of corporate technology costs, moving some from the Corporate and Other segment to the operating Business Segments

In Q1 2025, GDI effected a change in the allocation of corporate technology costs, moving costs from the Corporate and Other segment to the operating Business Segments. This change was implemented to provide a more accurate view of segment profitability. Also, GDI has moved reporting for its IFS business unit from Corporate and Other to Technical Services as its was a more appropriate home for this business unit. Q1 2024 results have been recast to reflect this modification.

GDI’s Business Services Canada segment recorded $147 million in revenue while generating $11 million in Adjusted EBITDA*, representing an Adjusted EBITDA margin* of 7%. GDI’s Business Services USA segment recorded revenue of $217 million and Adjusted EBITDA* of $15 million, representing an Adjusted EBITDA margin* of 7%. Business Services USA experienced an organic revenue decline due to the loss of the segment’s largest client at the end of Q1 2024 and from exiting of low margin contracts obtained in the Atalian acquisition, which was partially mitigated by new customers wins. In addition, revenue generated by one customer fluctuates based on the volume of recurring project work which was lower in the first quarter of 2025.

The Technical Services segment recorded revenue of $246 million and Adjusted EBITDA* of $12 million, up by $6 million compared to Q1 2024, representing an Adjusted EBITDA margin* of 5% compared to 2% in Q1 2024, as the first quarter of 2024 was negatively affected by cost overruns on three large projects in its U.S operations.

GDI’s Corporate and Other segment recorded revenue of $6 million and negative Adjusted EBITDA* of $4 million compared to $14 million and $2 million in Q1 2024, respectively. The decline in revenue is primarily attributable to business divestitures during Fiscal 2024.

“I am very pleased with the performance of all of our business segments in Q1 this year,” stated Claude Bigras, President & CEO of GDI. “Each segment delivered profitability levels that were either in-line or above expectations which contributed to a 21% increase in Adjusted EBITDA over Q1 F2024 and a 6% consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin for GDI as a whole. Our Business Services Canada segment recorded its fifth straight quarter with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 7%, when adjusting last year’s results for the IT cost reallocation, showing strong stability and maintaining its premium of 100 to 200 basis points above pre-COVID levels, which we expect to continue for the foreseeable future. As we had already announced last quarter, our Business Services USA segment experienced an organic revenue decline stemming from the loss of GDI’s largest client in Q1 F2024 and from exiting low contracts as we focused on margin improvement in the Atalian acquisition throughout F2024. The majority of this business has now been replaced, and we are expecting organic growth to progressively improve to historic levels by the end of this year. Adjusted EBITDA margin in the segment was 7% during the quarter, returning to more normalized levels as the work we had been engaged in to increase margins from the Atalian acquisition has now been successfully completed. Our Technical Services segment had an outstanding quarter. Our decision to focus on higher margin business at Ainsworth continues to bear fruit, with $12 million of EBITDA and a 5% Adjusted EBITDA margin in the quarter. This was Ainsworth’s highest Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 since our acquisition of the business in F2015 which has historically ranged between 2% to 4% in the first quarter. Given the margin improvement initiatives we successfully implemented, the outlook at Ainsworth is positive for the remainder of F2025.”

“In addition to strong operating performance, GDI continued to deliver on our balance sheet initiatives during Q1 F2025. Our focus on working capital reduction resulted in a decrease of $9 million in the quarter. This puts us at a total net working capital reduction of $53 million since Q3 F2023 when we factor in M&A and FX impact, surpassing the $50 million dollar target that we announced at that time. We also decreased our long-term debt by $14 million in the quarter, which coupled with the increase in Adjusted EBITDA resulted in a decrease in our leverage ratio which now sits below our comfort range of 3x-3.5x.”

“All of our business segments are performing well. Business Services Canada has been performing well with a very stable margin profile. Organic growth at our Business Services USA segment is expected to show progressive improvement through the year and rebound to more historic levels by Q4. Ainsworth will continue to focus on higher margin business, and the outlook is positive. Finally, we are actively evaluating a number of M&A opportunities and have a healthy balance sheet with sufficient capacity to execute on our growth strategies. I am looking forward to GDI delivering on our expectations for the remainder of F2025,” concluded Mr. Bigras.

ABOUT GDI

GDI is a leading integrated commercial facility services provider which offers a range of services in Canada and the United States to owners and managers of a variety of facility types including office buildings, educational facilities, distribution centers, industrial facilities, healthcare establishments, stadiums and event venues, hotels, shopping centres, airports and other transportation facilities. GDI’s commercial facility services capabilities include commercial janitorial and building maintenance, energy advisory and system optimization, the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC-R, mechanical, electrical and building automation systems, as well as other complementary services such as janitorial products manufacturing and distribution. GDI’s subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GDI). Additional information on GDI can be found on its website at www.gdi.com.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Forward looking information may relate to GDI’s future outlook and anticipated events, business, operations, financial performance, financial condition or results and, in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as “may”; “will”; “should”; “expect”; “plan”; “anticipate”; “believe”; “intend”; “estimate”; “predict”; “potential”; “continue”; “foresee”; “ensure” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In particular, statements regarding GDI’s future operating results and economic performance, and its objectives and strategies are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including expected growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities, which GDI believes are reasonable as of the current date. While management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to the Company, they may prove to be incorrect. It is impossible for GDI to predict with certainty the impact that the current economic uncertainties may have on future results. Forward-looking information is also subject to certain factors, including risks and uncertainties (described in the “Risk Factors” section) that could cause actual results to differ materially from what GDI currently expects. Namely, these factors include risks pertaining to unsuccessful implementation of the business strategy, changes to business structure, inherent operating risks from acquisition activity, failure to integrate an acquired company, decline in commercial real estate occupancy levels, increase in costs which cannot be passed on to customers, labour shortages, disruption in information technology systems and execution issues with Strategic IT projects, increases in interest rates, exchange rate fluctuations, deterioration in economic conditions, Government Policies on International trade and Investment, including sanctions and actions after recent U.S. elections in respect to global trade, tariffs, and trade agreement, increase in competition, influence of the principal shareholders, loss of key or long-term customers, public procurement laws and regulations, legal proceedings, reputational damage, labour disputes, disputes with franchisees, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations, goodwill and long-lived assets impairment charges, tax matters, key employees, participation in multi-employer pension plans, legislation or other governmental action, cybersecurity, data confidentiality and data protection, and public perception of our environmental footprint, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what management currently foresees. The reader should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While management may elect to, the Company is under no obligation and does not undertake to update or alter this information at any particular time, except as may be required by law.

Analyst Conference Call:

May 9, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. (ET)

Kindly note that Investors and Media representatives may attend as listeners only.

Please use the following dial-in numbers to have access to the conference call by dialing 10 minutes before the beginning of the conference:

North America Toll-Free: 1-800-990-4777

Local: 289-819-1299 (Toronto) or 514-400-3794 (Montreal)

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A rebroadcast of the conference call will be available until May 16, 2025 by dialing:

North America Toll-Free: 1-888-660-6345

Local: 289-819-1450 (Toronto)

Confirmation Code: 14687#

March 31, 2025 unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and accompanied Management & Discussion Analysis are filed on www.sedarplus.ca.

____________________________

* The terms “Adjusted EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA Margin”, Long-term debt, net of cash, and net operating working capital do not have standardized definitions prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards and therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as operating income before depreciation and amortization, transaction, reorganization and other costs, share-based compensation and strategic information technology projects configuration and customization costs. The Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by revenues. For more details and for a reconciliation of that measure to the most directly comparable IFRS measure, consult the “Operating and Financial Results” section of the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A”). Long-term debt, net of cash, and net operating working capital details and calculation is descripted in the section “consolidated financial position” of the MD&A.

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)

As at March 31,

As at December 31,

2025

2024

Assets

Current assets

Cash

25

14

Trade and other receivables and contract assets

564

565

Inventories

34

33

Prepaid expenses and other

25

16

Other financial assets

15

Assets held for sale

6

6

Current tax assets

4

4

Total current assets

658

653

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

120

119

Intangible assets

110

115

Goodwill

378

378

Other long-term assets

21

20

Total non-current assets

629

632

Total assets

1,287

1,285

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Current liabilities

Bank indebtedness

1

2

Trade and other payables

309

306

Provisions

29

32

Contract liabilities

36

33

Current tasx liabilities

5

9

Current portion of long-term debt

23

21

Total current liabilities

403

403

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

358

362

Other long-term payables

8

9

Deferred tax liabilities

15

15

Total non-current liabilities

381

386

Shareholders’ equity

Share capital

383

382

Retained earnings

106

100

Contributed surplus

3

3

Accumulated other comprehensive income

11

11

Total shareholders’ equity

503

496

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

1,287

1,285

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS, EXCEPT FOR EARNINGS PER SHARE)

Three-month periods ended March 31,

2025

2024

Revenues

616

644

Cost of services

501

538

Selling and administrative expenses

84

80

Transaction, reorganization and other costs

1

1

Strategic information technology projects configuration and customization costs

1

Amortization of intangible assets

5

12

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

13

14

Operating income (loss)

12

(2)

Net finance expense (income)

3

(1)

Income (Loss) before income taxes

9

(1)

Income tax expense (benefit)

3

(1)

Net income

6

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Gains (losses) that are or may be reclassified to earnings:

  Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations

6

  Hedge of net investments in foreign operations, net of tax of nil (2024 – nil)

(6)

  Cash flow hedges, effective portion of changes in fair value, net of tax of nil (2024 – nil)

(1)

(1)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

6

(1)

Earnings per share:

  Basic

0.26

0.02

  Diluted

0.26

0.02

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)

Share Capital

Number

(in
thousands

of shares)

Amount

Retained
earnings

Contributed
surplus

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (1)

TOTAL

Balance, January 1, 2024

23,414

380

68

2

5

455

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

(1)

(1)

Total comprehensive income for the year

(1)

(1)

Transactions with owners of the Company:

Stock options exercised

35

1

1

Balance, March 31, 2024

23,449

381

68

2

4

455

Balance, January 1, 2025

23,520

382

100

3

11

496

Net income

6

6

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the year

6

6

Transactions with owners of the Company:

Stock options exercised

38

1

1

Balance, March 31, 2025

23,558

383

106

3

11

503

(1)

The amount of accumulated other comprehensive income is net of tax of nil.

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)

Three-month periods ended March 31,

2025

2024

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities

Net income

6

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortization

18

26

Net finance expense (income)

3

(1)

Income tax expense (benefit)

3

(1)

Income taxes paid

(7)

Net changes in non-cash operating assets and liabilities

12

(3)

Net cash from operating activities

35

21

Cash flows from (used in) financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

57

99

Repayment of long-term debt

(62)

(107)

Payment of lease liabilities

(9)

(9)

Interest paid

(6)

(7)

Other

1

1

Net cash used in financing activities

(19)

(23)

Cash flows from (used in) investing activities

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(4)

(4)

Additions to intangible assets

(1)

Other

2

Net cash from investing activities

(4)

(3)

Foreign exchange loss on cash held in foreign currencies

(3)

Net change in cash (bank indebtedness)

12

(8)

Cash, beginning of period:

Cash

14

17

Bank indebtedness

(2)

(14)

12

3

Cash (bank indebtedness), end of period:

Cash

25

29

Bank indebtedness

(1)

(34)

24

(5)

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)

Three-month period ended March 31, 2025

Business
Services
Canada

Business
Services
USA

Technical
Services

Corporate
and Other

     Total

Recurring/contractual services

129

206

38

373

On-call services

8

11

64

83

Projects

144

144

Manufacturing and distribution

9

9

Other revenues

7

7

Total external revenues

144

217

246

9

616

Inter-segment revenues

3

(3)

Revenues

147

217

246

6

616

Income (loss) before income taxes

8

10

2

(11)

9

Net finance expense

1

1

1

3

Operating income (loss)

8

11

3

(10)

12

Depreciation and amortization

3

4

9

2

18

Transaction, reorganization, and other costs

1

1

Share-based compensation (1)

3

3

Strategic information technology projects configuration and customization costs

Adjusted EBITDA

11

15

12

(4)

34

Total assets

255

402

546

84

1,287

Total liabilities

72

104

271

337

784

Additions to property, plant and equipment

1

10

2

1

14

Additions to intangible assets

Goodwill recorded on business acquisitions

(1) 

Includes stock option, performance share unit and restricted share unit plans.

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)

Three-month period ended March 31, 2024

Business
Services
Canada

Business
Services
USA

Technical
Services(3)

Corporate and
Other(3)

     Total

Recurring/contractual services

126

203

35

364

On-call services

9

22

74

105

Projects

151

151

Manufacturing and distribution

17

17

Other revenues

7

7

Total external revenues

142

225

260

17

644

Inter-segment revenues

3

(3)

Revenues

145

225

260

14

644

Income (loss) before income taxes (4)

7

4

(3)

(9)

(1)

Net finance expense

(1)

(1)

Operating income (loss)

7

4

(4)

(9)

(2)

Depreciation and amortization

3

9

10

4

26

Transaction, reorganization, and other costs

1

1

Share-based compensation (1)

2

2

Strategic information technology projects configuration and customization costs

1

1

Adjusted EBITDA

10

14

6

(2)

28

Total assets(2)

254

416

526

89

1,285

Total liabilities(2)

72

114

246

357

789

Additions to property, plant and equipment

2

1

8

1

12

Additions to intangible assets

1

1

Goodwill recorded on business acquisitions

3

3

(1)

Includes stock option, performance share unit and restricted share unit plans.

(2)

As at December 31, 2024.

(3)

The 2024 figures were recast to reflect January 1, 2025 reorganization change were facility management services now report into Technical Services segment as opposed to Corporate and Other as published in 2024.

(4)

The 2024 figures were recast to reflect a change in the allocation of corporate technology costs, moving from the Corporate and Other segment to the operating segments. This change was implemented to provide a more meaningful view of segment profitability.

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
(UNAUDITED)

Acquisition date

Company acquired (1)

Location

Segment reporting

Status(2)

2025 Acquisitions

None

2024 Acquisitions

April 1, 2024

Hussmann Canada Inc.

(“Hussmann”)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Technical Services

Completed

May 1, 2024

Jade Opco, LLC, doing business as Paramount Building Solutions

(“Paramount”)

Phoenix, Arizona

Business Services USA

Completed

June 1, 2024

RYCOM Corporation (“RYCOM”)

Toronto, Ontario

Technical Services

Preliminary

(1)         

GDI acquired all of the outstanding shares of each acquired company, with the exception of Hussman, where the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and assumed certain liabilities.

(2)         

Preliminary status: Given the limited time between the 2024 Acquisitions and March 31, 2025, the purchase prices have been allocated on a preliminary basis and will be finalized as soon as the Company’s management has obtained all the information it considers necessary. Completed status: The assessment of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is completed.

Business disposals

On April 1, 2024, the Company completed the sale of its Superior cleaning and sanitation supplies distribution business and transferred to the purchaser some of its related liabilities.

On November 30, 3024, the Company completed the sale of Ainsworth Power Construction (“APC”), a specialized business performing high voltage work primarily for utilities in Ontario.

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS)

(in millions of Canadian dollars)

March 31,

2025

December 31,
2024

Net operating working capital:

Trade and other receivables and contract assets

564

565

Inventories

34

33

Prepaid expenses and other

25

16

Other financial assets

15

Trade and other payables

(309)

(306)

Provisions

(29)

(32)

Contract liabilities

(36)

(33)

    Net operating working capital

249

258

Long-term debt, including current portion, net of Cash (bank indebtedness):

    Cash, net of bank indebtedness

24

12

    Long-term debt, including current portion

(381)

(383)

    Long-term debt, including current portion, net of Cash (bank indebtedness)

(357)

(371)

Other financial position accounts:

Property, plant and equipment

120

119

Intangible assets

110

115

Goodwill

378

378

Other long-term assets

21

20

Assets held for sale

6

6

Other long-term liabilities

(8)

(9)

Net current tax (liabilities) assets

(1)

(5)

Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets

(15)

(15)

GDI INTEGRATED FACILITY SERVICES INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
THREE-MONTH PERIODS
(UNAUDITED) (IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLLARS, EXCEPT FOR EARNINGS PER SHARE)

Three months ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data) (1)

March
2025

December
2024

September
2024

June
2024

Revenue

616

634

640

639

Operating income

12

15

15

10

     Depreciation and amortization

18

22

20

19

     Transaction, reorganization and other costs

1

(2)

1

2

     Share-based compensation

3

2

3

2

Strategic information technology projects configuration and customization costs

1

1

Adjusted EBITDA

34

38

39

34

Net income for the period

6

23

7

2

Earnings per share

   Basic

0.26

1.00

0.28

0.07

   Diluted

0.26

0.99

0.28

0.07

Three months ended

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per share data) (1)

March
2024

December
2023

September
2023

June
2023

Revenue

644

622

615

609

Operating (loss) income

(2)

9

16

10

     Depreciation and amortization

26

22

19

19

     Transaction, reorganization and other costs

1

2

1

     Share-based compensation

2

2

2

3

Strategic information technology projects configuration and customization costs

1

2

2

1

Adjusted EBITDA

28

37

39

34

Net income for the period

6

8

1

Earnings per share

   Basic

0.02

0.26

0.35

0.04

   Diluted

0.02

0.25

0.35

0.04

(1)

The differences between the quarters are mainly the results of business acquisitions, as well as seasonality in the Technical Services segment.

SOURCE GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc.

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PAVIA, Italy, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO) served as the first stop today during Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to the city of Pavia. His choice to begin his journey at this center reflects a profound commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue between advanced scientific progress and the alleviation of human suffering.

CNAO President Gianluca Vago and General Manager Sandro Rossi received His Holiness, illustrating the center’s distinctive capabilities. CNAO stands out as a unique reality in Italy, remaining one of the very few facilities worldwide capable of delivering hadrontherapy using both protons and carbon ions. The technological core of the facility is its synchrotron, a subatomic particle accelerator that generates ultra-high-precision beams to treat complex, inoperable and radioresistant tumours. This cutting-edge technology allows for the targeted eradication of diseased cells while meticulously preserving surrounding healthy tissues, drastically improving patients’ survival and quality of life.

Furthermore, CNAO is expanding its capabilities as a premier multi-center utilizing new ion species, like Helium, later Oxygen and Neon. Soon, treatments will incorporate the Leo Cancer Care upright positioning and imaging system. The immediate future also includes beginning therapies with a Hitachi dedicated proton accelerator and gantry and a BNCT system for metastatic diseases, equipped with an electrostatic accelerator produced by TAE Life Science. With these new technologies, CNAO will become one of the most technologically advanced center in the world.

To date, over six thousand individuals, including approximately three hundred children and adolescents, have benefited from these life-saving treatments.

During his visit, the Pope engaged with CNAO’s Board of Directors, a collaborative body uniting national universities, clinical institutions, and research centers. He also extended his heartfelt greetings to the two hundred employees of the center. These doctors, physicists, engineers, and researchers tirelessly operate the advanced technologies in the service of oncology patients.

The emotional pinnacle of the day was the Holy Father’s private gathering with a delegation of young children who underwent treatment. The paediatric patients and their families shared a deeply touching moment of closeness, receiving the Pope’s comforting embrace.

“The visit of Pope Leo XIV honours us and represents a moment of extraordinary human value”, stated CNAO President Gianluca Vago. “In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Holy Father emphasizes the necessity of a science that constantly safeguards the centrality of the person and directs technology toward the common good. In a time marked by global tensions, CNAO testifies daily how the incredible power of the atom can be used not to destroy, but to heal. The particle beams we utilize against disease are, symbolically, Rays of Hope, sharing and supporting the IAEA project bearing this name. The embrace the Holy Father reserved for our children reminds us that scientific research finds its most authentic purpose when it encounters listening, compassion, and hope”.

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HelloNation Article Examines Full Coverage Auto Insurance With Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow

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The article explains what full coverage auto insurance typically includes, what it excludes, and how coverage limits affect Iowa drivers.

URBANDALE, Iowa, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What does full coverage auto insurance actually include for drivers in Iowa? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow of Buenzow Insurance Group in Urbandale, Iowa.

The HelloNation article explains that full coverage auto insurance is a commonly used phrase that many drivers misunderstand. While the term suggests broad protection, it usually refers to a combination of liability coverage, collision coverage, and comprehensive coverage within an insurance policy. Understanding what these components cover helps drivers avoid gaps in protection and unexpected costs after an accident.

Liability coverage forms the legal foundation of auto insurance in Iowa. The article explains that liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage that a driver causes to others in an accident. State law requires Iowa drivers to carry minimum liability limits, and full coverage auto insurance policies include at least those required limits. However, liability coverage does not pay for damage to the driver’s own vehicle, which is why additional protection is often necessary.

Collision coverage is the part of a policy that helps pay for damage to the driver’s own vehicle after an accident. The HelloNation article notes that collision coverage applies when a vehicle hits another car, a guardrail, or a stationary object. In most cases, the insurer pays the actual cash value of the vehicle or the repair cost minus the policy’s deductible. Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow is featured in the article as a source of insights on how deductibles influence both insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs during a claim.

Comprehensive coverage addresses a different type of risk. According to the article, comprehensive coverage protects against damage caused by events other than collisions. This includes hail, theft, vandalism, fire, falling objects, or animal-related incidents. For Iowa drivers, weather-related risks such as hailstorms can make comprehensive coverage an important part of a full coverage auto insurance policy.

The HelloNation article also explains that deductibles apply to both collision coverage and comprehensive coverage. The deductible is the amount the policyholder must pay before insurance coverage begins. Drivers can often choose higher or lower deductibles depending on their financial preferences. Higher deductibles typically reduce premium costs but increase the amount paid out of pocket if damage occurs.

Another important takeaway from the article is what full coverage auto insurance does not automatically include. Standard policies usually do not provide roadside assistance, rental reimbursement, or gap coverage unless these features are added separately. The article explains that roadside assistance covers towing or emergency services, while rental reimbursement helps cover the cost of a temporary vehicle during repairs.

Gap coverage is another optional feature highlighted in the article. It is often recommended for drivers who finance or lease newer vehicles. Gap coverage pays the difference between the remaining loan balance and the vehicle’s actual cash value if it is declared a total loss after an accident.

The article also discusses the importance of understanding coverage limits within an insurance policy. Coverage limits determine the maximum amount an insurer will pay for a covered loss. If damage or liability exceeds those limits, the driver may be responsible for the remaining costs. Reviewing coverage limits carefully helps drivers ensure their policy reflects both the value of their vehicle and their financial risk.

Insurance Expert Ben Buenzow is again referenced in the article as part of a broader discussion about how drivers can make informed decisions about Iowa car insurance. The article encourages drivers to evaluate deductibles, coverage limits, and optional protections based on their individual needs.

The HelloNation article concludes by emphasizing that drivers should periodically review their insurance policy. Changes in vehicle value, financial circumstances, and driving habits can all affect the appropriate level of coverage. Understanding the components of full coverage auto insurance helps drivers maintain adequate protection and prepare for unexpected events on the road.

Iowa Auto Insurance: What Full Coverage Includes and Excludes features insights from Ben Buenzow, Insurance Expert of Urbandale, Iowa, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation Clarifies Ohio Waiver Waiting List Classifications For Adults With Disabilities, Featuring Home Healthcare Expert Kellan Roberts Of Canton, Ohio

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The article explains immediate need and current need categories and how families can navigate Medicaid waiver programs.

CANTON, Ohio, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should families of developmental disabilities know about the Ohio waiver waiting list and how immediate need and current need classifications affect access to services? HelloNation provides guidance in an article featuring insights from Home Healthcare Expert Kellan Roberts of R House Home Health Care Services in Canton, Ohio.

The HelloNation article explains that the Ohio waiver waiting list exists because demand for Medicaid waiver programs often exceeds available funding. To manage this gap, counties use service prioritization categories to determine who receives services first. Understanding how these classifications work helps families plan more effectively and reduce uncertainty.

According to the article, immediate need generally refers to adults with developmental disabilities who cannot safely remain at home without prompt services. This may include individuals who have lost caregiver support or experienced a sudden health crisis. In contrast, the current need applies to individuals who require support but whose living situations remain stable enough to wait for waiver programs to become available.

The article emphasizes that documentation plays a critical role in determining placement on the Ohio waiver waiting list. Families must provide medical records, assessments, and supporting information that clearly demonstrate the level of need. Counties review this documentation carefully and may conduct interviews or home visits to confirm circumstances before assigning a classification.

Accurate and updated records are described as essential for proper service prioritization. Needs can change over time, and families are encouraged to notify county offices if circumstances worsen. A person initially categorized under current need may later qualify as immediate need if conditions shift. Staying engaged ensures that updated information is considered during periodic reviews.

While waiting for Medicaid waiver programs to begin, families may need to explore temporary supports. The article notes that personal care services, homemaker assistance, and community programs can help adults with disabilities maintain daily routines and independent living during the waiting period. These interim solutions provide structure and stability while long-term services are pending.

Family planning is highlighted as an important part of navigating the process. Understanding how waiver programs operate, what services they provide, and how classifications are reviewed allows families to make informed decisions. Planning ahead also reduces stress and prepares adults with disabilities for a smoother transition once services are approved.

The article further explains that service prioritization is not static. Counties regularly reassess waiting lists and adjust classifications based on updated information or changes in resources. Families benefit from understanding review timelines and maintaining open communication with county representatives.

Medicaid waiver programs offer a range of supports, including personal care, homemaker services, transportation, and community engagement. The HelloNation article advises families to consider how these services align with long-term goals related to independence, skill development, and community participation. Preparing in advance allows adults with disabilities to transition into services more efficiently when their turn arrives.

Ultimately, the article presents the Ohio waiver waiting list as a system that requires preparation, patience, and active participation. By understanding immediate need and current need classifications, maintaining proper documentation, and staying involved throughout the review process, families can better advocate for timely care and ensure continued safety and stability.

Immediate vs Current Need: How to Navigate the Ohio Waiver Waiting List features insights from Kellan Roberts, Home Healthcare Expert of Canton, Ohio, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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