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LightPath Technologies Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) (“LightPath,” the “Company,” “we,” or “our”), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Financial Summary:
Three Months Ended March 31,
$ in millions
2025
2024
% Change
Revenue
$9.2
$7.7
19.1 %
Gross Profit
$2.7
$1.6
65.9 %
Operating Expenses
$6.0
$4.2
42.9 %
Net Income (Loss)
($3.6)
($2.6)
37.1 %
Adj. EBITDA* (non-GAAP)
($2.0)
($1.5)
(31.3 %)
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 & Subsequent Highlights:
Closed the acquisition of G5 Infrared (“G5”), a leading high-end infrared camera systems manufacturer, part of LightPath’s strategic vision to become a leading vertically-integrated infrared imaging solutions provider.Awarded an initial $2.2 million engineering development model (EDM) order for infrared cameras by L3Harris Technologies to support the Navy’s Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optic/Infrared (SPEIR) Program.Received a $4.8 million initial qualification order for infrared cameras with a new defense industry customer, for planned delivery in calendar year 2025.Secured $4.9 million order for cooled infrared cameras with existing defense customer, for planned delivery in fiscal 2026.Participated in leading industry and investor conferences including the Photonics Spectra Infrared Imaging Summit 2025, SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, Advanced Infrared Solutions at 2025 Border Security Expo, 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference, and Sequire Investor Summit Puerto Rico.
Management Commentary
Sam Rubin, President and Chief Executive Officer of LightPath, said: “The closing of our acquisition of G5 Infrared, and the subsequent three significant orders for this new subsidiary, helped to accelerate execution of our strategic vision to become a leading vertically-integrated infrared imaging solutions provider in the $9 billion infrared imaging market. G5 provides a highly incremental offering to LightPath, providing a broad range of cooled infrared camera solutions and assemblies, ranging from high performance mid wave zoom thermal imaging camera systems to thin film deposition services on a variety of infrared substrates, all of which are complementary to our line of uncooled infrared cameras, infrared optics and infrared materials.
“G5’s significant pipeline of new business opportunities, with multiple program awards expected to begin production in the next two years, was highlighted recently by three new orders that validate our accretive acquisition. A $4.8 million initial qualification order with a new defense industry customer and a $4.9 million follow-on order with an existing defense industry customer was followed by an initial $2.2 million engineering development model order by L3Harris Technologies – all of which were for infrared cameras from our growing portfolio of cooled and uncooled camera solutions. G5’s revenue is primarily driven by established multi-year contracts and multiple programs of record in shipboard long-range surveillance, border security, and counter UAS systems, as well as recurring federal, naval, and law enforcement programs. We expect to add significant value beyond G5’s initial accretive revenue stream and believe the acquisition will continue to drive future growth with its higher average selling price and higher-margin cooled infrared camera offerings, incremental products, as well as notable operational synergies – such as integrating their offerings with our proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass and in-house optics manufacturing capabilities.
“Looking ahead, we expect continued momentum for our product portfolio and market potential with our Germanium-free BlackDiamond™ infrared imaging solutions. With supply chain issues plaguing competing Germanium based solutions – such as China’s recent ban on the export of Germanium to the United States – our BlackDiamond products are becoming increasingly important to customers. While the China ban has of course impacted the small proportion of our legacy business that still leverages Germanium, we continue to transition our business to utilize our BlackDiamond™ solutions.
“We are moving forward with key defense programs, including our bid to produce a design of a major missile program for the U.S. Army with Lockheed Martin. We are now starting to deliver flightworthy hardware for implementation into Lockheed Martin’s initial live program test units and believe the U.S. Army could potentially make a contractor selection decision late this year or early next year. With the integration of G5, we believe we are well positioned to be the optical solutions provider of choice for high value customers with an accelerating pipeline of government and military projects with key defense customers,” concluded Rubin.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 19.1% to $9.2 million, as compared to $7.7 million in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Revenue was split amongst the Company’s product groups in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 as follows:
Product Group Revenue
($ in millions)**
Third Quarter of
Fiscal 2025
Third Quarter of
Fiscal 2024
% Change
Infrared Components
$3.6
$3.6
0 %
Visible Components
$2.8
$2.7
6 %
Assemblies & Modules
$1.9
$0.8
123 %
Engineering Services
$0.8
$0.5
54 %
** Numbers may not foot due to rounding
Gross profit increased 65.9% to $2.7 million, or 29.1% of total revenues, in the third quarter of 2025, as compared to $1.6 million, or 20.9% of total revenues, in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The increase in gross margin as a percentage of revenue is primarily due to a more favorable product mix, with more revenue from assemblies and modules and engineering services, which typically have higher margins than infrared components.
Operating expenses increased 42.9% to $6.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, as compared to $4.2 million in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to higher legal and consulting fees related to business development and strategic initiatives, including expenses associated with the G5 acquisition, as well as increased sales and marketing spend to promote new products and an increase in materials spend for internally funded new product development projects.
Net loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 totaled $3.6 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, as compared to $2.6 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Adjusted EBITDA* loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $2.0 million, compared to a loss of $1.5 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings Call
Management will host an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time today, Thursday, May 15, 2025, to discuss the Company’s third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results, provide a corporate update, and conclude with Q&A from telephone participants. To participate, please use the following information:
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time
U.S. Dial-in: 1-877-425-9470
International Dial-in: 1-201-389-0878
Conference ID: 13749941
Webcast: LPTH Q3 FY2025 Earnings Conference Call
Please join at least five minutes before the start of the call to ensure timely participation.
A playback of the call will be available through Thursday, May 29, 2025. To listen, please call 1-844-512-2921 within the United States and Canada or 1-412-317-6671 when calling internationally, using replay pin number 13749941. A webcast replay will also be available using the webcast link above.
About LightPath Technologies
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) is a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications. As a vertically integrated solutions provider with in-house engineering design support, LightPath’s family of custom solutions range from proprietary BlackDiamond™ chalcogenide-based glass materials – sold under exclusive license from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory – to complete infrared optical systems and thermal imaging assemblies. The Company’s primary manufacturing footprint is located in Orlando, Florida with additional facilities in Texas, New Hampshire, Latvia and China. To learn more, please visit www.lightpath.com.
*Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors with additional information regarding financial results, this press release includes references to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company calculates EBITDA by adjusting net income to exclude net interest expense, income tax expense or benefit, depreciation, and amortization. We also calculate adjusted EBITDA, which excludes: (1) the effect of the non-cash income or expense associated with the mark-to-market adjustments, related to the warrants; and (2) the loss on extinguishment of debt. The fair value of the warrants is re-measured each reporting period until the warrants are either exercised or expired (which expiration occurs on February 18, 2031).
A “non-GAAP financial measure” is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company’s historical or future performance that excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze underlying business operations and understand performance. In addition, management may utilize these non-GAAP financial measures as guides in forecasting, budgeting, and planning. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP is presented in the table below.
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Regulation G Disclosure
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Nine Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net loss
$
(3,560,349)
$
(2,597,534)
$
(7,795,091)
$
(5,653,573)
Depreciation and amortization
1,463,150
1,042,850
3,356,752
2,985,850
Income tax provision
100,031
5,798
160,192
121,402
Interest expense
498,862
37,649
817,275
149,048
EBITDA
$
(1,498,306)
$
(1,511,237)
$
(3,460,872)
$
(2,397,273)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
418,502
418,502
Change in fair value of warrant liability
(904,694)
(904,694)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(1,984,498)
$
(1,511,237)
$
(3,947,064)
$
(2,397,273)
% of revenue
-22
%
-20
%
-16
%
-10
%
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “forecast,” “guidance,” “plan,” “estimate,” “will,” “would,” “project,” “maintain,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “prospect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “continue,” “opportunity,” “potential,” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: (i) anticipated timing for program awards, as well as any resulting impact on our financial performance; (ii) the impact of the G5 acquisition on our business and results of operations; (iii) the performance of our product portfolio and expected market potential with our products and (iv) expectations regarding our ability to secure government and military projects with certain customers. These forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the impact of varying demand for the Company products; the ability of the Company to obtain needed raw materials and components from its suppliers; the impact of tariffs and other governmental trade restrictions; actions governments, businesses, and individuals take in response to the pandemic, including restrictions on onsite commercial interactions; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; geopolitical tensions, the Russian-Ukraine conflict, and the Hamas/ Israel war; the effects of steps that the Company could take to reduce operating costs; the inability of the Company to sustain profitable sales growth, convert inventory to cash, or reduce its costs to maintain competitive prices for its products; circumstances or developments that may make the Company unable to implement or realize the anticipated benefits, or that may increase the costs, of its current and planned business initiatives; and those factors detailed by the Company in its public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or facts materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
March 31,
June 30,
Assets
2025
2024
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
6,478,885
$
3,480,268
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $23,514 and $25,676
7,651,086
4,928,931
Inventories, net
12,687,225
6,551,059
Prepaid expenses and deposits
1,206,115
445,900
Other current assets
57,815
131,177
Total current assets
28,081,126
15,537,335
Property and equipment, net
15,461,601
15,210,612
Operating lease right-of-use assets
6,457,530
6,741,549
Intangible assets, net
21,476,226
3,650,739
Goodwill
9,741,473
6,764,127
Deferred tax assets, net
123,000
123,000
Other assets
79,860
59,602
Total assets
$
81,420,816
$
48,086,964
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
5,737,240
$
3,231,713
Accrued liabilities
3,079,036
1,911,867
Accrued payroll and benefits
1,752,940
1,446,452
Operating lease liabilities, current
1,271,740
1,059,998
Loans payable, current portion
185,631
209,170
Finance lease obligation, current portion
203,954
177,148
Total current liabilities
12,230,541
8,036,348
Deferred tax liabilities, net
1,498,479
326,197
Accrued liabilities, noncurrent
937,000
611,619
Finance lease obligation, less current portion
457,441
528,753
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent
7,518,766
8,058,502
Loans payable, less current portion
4,693,544
325,880
Warrant liability
4,116,357
Total liabilities
31,452,128
17,887,299
Commitments and Contingencies
Series G Convertible Preferred Stock; $0.01 par value
$
34,399,622
Stockholders equity:
Preferred stock: Series D, $.01 par value, voting;
500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock: Class A, $.01 par value, voting;
94,500,000 shares authorized;
42,893,563 and 39,254,643 shares issued and outstanding
428,936
392,546
Additional paid-in capital
238,327,729
245,140,758
Accumulated other comprehensive income
451,067
509,936
Accumulated deficit
(223,638,666)
(215,843,575)
Total stockholders equity
15,569,066
30,199,665
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders equity
$
81,420,816
$
48,086,964
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
March 31,
March 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenue, net
$
9,167,627
$
7,699,175
$
24,992,837
$
23,092,060
Cost of sales
6,503,526
6,092,988
17,553,476
16,985,846
Gross profit
2,664,101
1,606,187
7,439,361
6,106,214
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
4,448,359
3,171,770
11,075,005
8,691,395
New product development
757,938
569,962
1,998,775
1,817,598
Amortization of intangible assets
779,025
434,403
1,469,512
1,201,120
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
2,068
13,248
80,505
13,248
Total operating expenses
5,987,390
4,189,383
14,623,797
11,723,361
Operating loss
(3,323,289)
(2,583,196)
(7,184,436)
(5,617,147)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net
(498,862)
(37,649)
(817,275)
(149,048)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(418,502)
(418,502)
Change in fair value of warrant liability
904,694
904,694
Other income (expense), net
(124,359)
29,109
(119,380)
234,024
Total other income (expense), net
(137,029)
(8,540)
(450,463)
84,976
Loss before income taxes
(3,460,318)
(2,591,736)
(7,634,899)
(5,532,171)
Income tax provision
100,031
5,798
160,192
121,402
Net loss
$
(3,560,349)
$
(2,597,534)
$
(7,795,091)
$
(5,653,573)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
120,572
(112,356)
(58,869)
22,409
Comprehensive loss
$
(3,439,777)
$
(2,709,890)
$
(7,853,960)
$
(5,631,164)
Loss per common share (basic)
$
(0.09)
$
(0.07)
$
(0.19)
$
(0.15)
Number of shares used in per share calculation (basic)
41,363,643
37,988,770
40,209,657
37,639,464
Loss per common share (diluted)
$
(0.09)
$
(0.07)
$
(0.19)
$
(0.15)
Number of shares used in per share calculation (diluted)
41,363,643
37,988,770
40,209,657
37,639,464
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(unaudited)
Temporary
Equity
Accumulated
Series G
Convertible
Class A
Additional
Other
Total
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Paid-in
Comprehensive
Accumulated
Stockholders
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Income
Deficit
Equity
Balances at June 30, 2024
39,254,643
$
392,546
$
245,140,758
$
509,936
$
(215,843,575)
$
30,199,665
Issuance of common stock for:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
8,232
82
10,290
10,372
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
70,309
703
(703)
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of Visimid
279,553
2,796
318,562
321,358
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
264,475
264,475
Foreign currency translation adjustment
271,594
271,594
Net loss
(1,622,745)
(1,622,745)
Balances at September 30, 2024
39,612,737
$
396,127
$
245,733,382
$
781,530
$
(217,466,320)
$
29,444,719
Issuance of common stock for:
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
229,097
2,291
(2,291)
Shares issued as compensation
49,000
490
89,180
89,670
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
231,581
231,581
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(451,035)
(451,035)
Net loss
(2,611,997)
(2,611,997)
Balances at December 31, 2024
39,890,834
$
398,908
$
246,051,852
$
330,495
$
(220,078,317)
$
26,702,938
Issuance of preferred stock under private equity placement, net of fees
255
20,968590
(1,320,102)
(1,320,102)
Issuance of common stock for:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
1,137
11
4,002
4,013
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
238,641
2,387
788
3,175
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of Visimid
102,700
1,027
391,561
392,588
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of G5
1,972,501
19,725
4,852,343
4,872,068
Issuance of common stock under private equity placement, net of fees
687,750
6,878
1,584,014
1,590,892
Preferred cumulative dividends plus accretion
13,431,032
(13,431,032)
(13,431,032)
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
194,303
194,303
Foreign currency translation adjustment
120,572
120,572
Net loss
(3,560,349)
(3,560,349)
Balances at March 31, 2025
255
$
34,399,622
42,893,563
$
428,936
$
238,327,729
$
451,067
$
(223,638,666)
$
15,569,066
Balances at June 30, 2023
37,344,739
$
373,447
$
242,808,771
$
606,536
$
(207,836,229)
$
35,952,525
Issuance of common stock for:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14,607
146
19,573
19,719
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
14,482
145
(145)
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of Visimid
81,610
816
149,184
150,000
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
240,075
240,075
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(125,208)
(125,208)
Net loss
(1,342,376)
(1,342,376)
Balances at September 30, 2023
37,455,438
$
374,554
$
243,217,458
$
481,328
$
(209,178,605)
$
34,894,735
Issuance of common stock for:
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
93,940
940
(940)
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
258,691
258,691
Foreign currency translation adjustment
259,973
259,973
Net loss
(1,713,663)
(1,713,663)
Balances at December 31, 2023
37,549,378
$
375,494
$
243,475,209
$
741,301
$
(210,892,268)
$
33,699,736
Issuance of common stock for:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
15,840
158
19,800
19,958
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
225,814
2,258
(2,258)
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of Visimid
267,176
2,672
333,382
336,054
Issuance of common stock under public equity placement
68,041
680
97,528
98,208
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
264,492
264,492
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(112,356)
(112,356)
Net loss
(2,597,534)
(2,597,534)
Balances at March 31, 2024
38,126,249
$
381,262
$
244,188,153
$
628,945
$
(213,489,802)
$
31,708,558
Issuance of common stock for:
Exercise of Stock Options, RSUs & RSAs, net
610,952
6,110
(6,110)
Issuance of common stock under public equity placement
517,442
5,174
702,950
708,124
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs
255,765
255,765
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(119,009)
(119,009)
Net loss
(2,353,773)
(2,353,773)
Balances at June 30, 2024
39,254,643
$
392,546
$
245,140,758
$
509,936
$
(215,843,575)
$
30,199,665
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
March 31,
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$
(7,795,091)
$
(5,653,573)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
3,356,752
2,985,850
Interest from amortization of loan issuance costs
161,905
Loss on extinguishment of debt
418,502
Warrant issuance costs
318,777
Change in fair value of warrant liability
(904,694)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
80,505
13,248
Stock-based compensation on stock options, RSUs & RSAs, net
745,155
763,258
Provision for credit losses
(3,014)
(4,422)
Change in operating lease assets and liabilities
(91,582)
47,693
Inventory write-offs to allowance
135,625
95,539
Deferred taxes
(2,368)
8,573
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable
(822,043)
1,766,594
Other current assets
73,362
(419,797)
Inventories
(1,206,340)
725,460
Prepaid expenses and deposits
(360,439)
95,900
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
520,289
32,020
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(5,374,699)
456,343
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment
(580,726)
(1,892,660)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
10,648
Proceeds from sale-leaseback of equipment
364,710
Acquisition of G5
(20,250,011)
Acquisition of Visimid, net of cash acquired
(847,141)
Net cash used in investing activities
(20,820,089)
(2,375,091)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
3,175
Proceeds from sale of common stock from Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14,385
39,677
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under public equity placement
98,208
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under private equity placement
437,725
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock under private equity placement
18,842,138
Proceeds from issuance of warrants under private equity placement
4,313,813
Deferred payment for acquisition of Visimid
(125,000)
Borrowings on loans payable
6,659,596
142,853
Loan issuance costs
(597,465)
Payments on loans payable
(149,118)
(2,262,798)
Repayment of finance lease obligations
(133,711)
(87,610)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
29,265,538
(2,069,670)
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
(72,133)
2,880
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
2,998,617
(3,985,538)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
3,480,268
7,144,490
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
6,478,885
$
3,158,952
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid in cash
$
66,136
$
161,676
Income taxes paid
$
118,016
$
120,787
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing & financing activities:
Purchase of equipment through finance lease arrangements
$
93,048
$
391,107
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of Visimid
$
713,946
$
486,054
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TELUS transforms legacy telecommunications site into 195 new homes for Nanaimo
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Across Canada, demand for rental housing continues to outpace supply. TELUS Living is helping address this challenge by transforming existing TELUS properties into smart, sustainable homes in communities where new housing is needed most.
NANAIMO, BC, July 23, 2026 /CNW/ — TELUS Living today opened a new 195-home purpose-built rental community in downtown Nanaimo, transforming a former telecommunications property into smart, sustainable housing that helps address one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: increasing rental supply in growing communities. Located at 235 Wallace St, the multi-storey, mixed-use build features 195 purpose-built rental units, providing much-needed housing supply to downtown Nanaimo, while thoughtfully honouring the city’s unique coastal identity and heritage.
The Nanaimo development is part of TELUS’ long-term strategy to repurpose legacy telecommunications infrastructure into purpose-built rental housing as the company modernizes its network and completes the transition from copper to PureFibre technology. The Nanaimo community joins TELUS Living’s growing portfolio of developments that are transforming underutilized TELUS properties into housing across Canada.
“The Nanaimo development represents exactly what TELUS Living stands for by providing purpose-built rental housing tailored to the specific needs of the community it serves. We’ve designed 235 Wallace St with Nanaimo’s unique character in mind, offering a curated lifestyle that blends a climate-conscious, Zero Carbon Design approach with top-tier wellness and smart-tech amenities,” said Manasweeta Bhatia, Vice President of Corporate Real Estate at TELUS. “We shape every TELUS Living project by listening to the community, understanding its unique identity and design needs, and building accordingly. Its central downtown location and proximity to both Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital also position it as an ideal home for students, educators, and healthcare workers seeking modern, connected living.”
“More housing and good jobs are a win-win for downtown Nanaimo,” said Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island. “Adding to the approximately 1,500 affordable homes our B.C. government has completed and underway in Nanaimo, it’s great to see TELUS stepping up with 195 new units. It’s been great to see hundreds of construction and indirect jobs in town, and I can’t wait to see folks move into their new homes.”
“I’m thrilled to see a new rental option in downtown Nanaimo, and especially excited that this conversion was made with sustainability and active transportation in mind,” said George Anderson, MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville. “Ensuring everyone can find homes they can afford in the communities they love requires creative approaches, and I hope to see more creativity like this in the future.”
“I’m delighted to celebrate the opening of TELUS Living Nanaimo, a landmark project that strengthens our downtown as a vibrant, inclusive place to live,” said Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo. “This partnership between the City of Nanaimo, our community, and TELUS demonstrates what’s possible when we work together toward shared goals. The addition of nearly 200 diverse housing options is exactly what our city needs, and we’re excited about the positive impact this will have on our community. TELUS’ commitment to our city and investment in our future will contribute to Nanaimo’s economic and social vitality.”
Situated within walking distance of downtown’s vibrant cafes, eclectic Old City Quarter, the iconic Harbourfront Walkway, and a short transit ride from Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, the development is architecturally designed to blend classic and contemporary exterior elements. Curated for modern living, the community offers an expansive suite of indoor and outdoor social amenities alongside street-level retail and public art contributions.
Project Highlights:
Smart-Enabled Living: Powered by the TELUS PureFibre network, the custom TELUS Living App provides keyless entry, smart climate control, leak detection, parcel notifications, visitor management, and amenity bookings.Social & Wellness Amenities: Features a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen, BBQs, and panoramic views, alongside a state-of-the-art fitness centre and resident lounge.Pet & Active Lifestyle Ready: Equipped with a dedicated children’s outdoor play area, outdoor bark park and pet care station, secure underground parking, bike storage and maintenance facilities.Premium Functional Interiors: Studio to three-bedroom layouts include private balconies, individual A/C with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) for optimal air quality, Samsung SmartThings appliances, and in-suite laundry.Gold-Standard Sustainability: Sets a Vancouver Island benchmark aligned with Zero Carbon Design standards and Salmon-Safe development guidelines that actively protects local ecosystems.
This opening marks a significant milestone in TELUS Living’s mission to transform existing real estate holdings into purpose-built rentals that bridge the housing gap with smart, sustainable, and community-focused developments. As TELUS completes its transition from legacy copper to advanced fibre networks, the company is transforming its historic central offices–which once served as the backbone of B.C.’s phone system–into vibrant, smart, purpose-built rental communities. TELUS Living is breathing new life into these properties to help address Canada’s housing crisis. For more details on TELUS Living Nanaimo or to view available floor plans, please visit telusliving.com/nanaimo.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20 billion in annual revenue with more than 17 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. TELUS Health is enhancing approximately 170 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. TELUS Digital specializes in digital customer experiences and future-focused digital transformations that deliver value for their global clients. Guided by our enduring ‘give where we live’ philosophy, TELUS continues to invest in initiatives that support education, health and community well-being. In 2023, we launched the TELUS Student Bursary, which strives to ensure that every young person in Canada who wants a postsecondary education has the opportunity to pursue one. To date, the program has distributed over $6 million in bursaries to 2,000 students and counting. Since 2000, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $1.85 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs, including 2.5 million days of service–earning TELUS the distinction of the world’s most giving company.
For more information, visit telus.com.
For more information, please contact:
Brandi Rees
TELUS Public Relations
brandi.rees@telus.com
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Award-Winning Author Euran Daniels to Deliver Opening Keynote at International Nevus Outreach Conference, Unveiling New $100,000 Global Initiative to Advance CMN Research and Awareness
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and Congenital Melanocytic Nevus (CMN) advocate Euran S. Daniels will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2026 Nevus Outreach International Conference on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®.
Launching the conference under this year’s theme, “Amplify,” Daniels will share his personal journey of living with CMN for more than 50 years and challenge attendees to transform awareness into meaningful action through hope, advocacy, and research.
During his keynote, Daniels will unveil a new global initiative aimed at expanding awareness and inspiring greater support for CMN research. The initiative will encourage individuals, healthcare organizations, corporations, and philanthropists to join a collaborative effort to improve the lives of those affected by this rare skin condition.
“For more than fifty years, I’ve lived with a visible mark that became my purpose,” said Daniels. “My hope is that every person leaves this conference believing they can make a difference by amplifying hope, supporting research, and leaving a positive impact on the lives of others.”
CMN is a rare skin condition present at birth that, in its larger forms, affects approximately 1 in every 20,000 births. Individuals living with CMN may face complex medical challenges, including an increased risk of melanoma, multiple surgeries, and the emotional impact of living with a visible difference.
Daniels’ keynote will focus on three powerful messages: You’re Not Alone. Live Your Life. Leave Your Mark.Through his story of resilience and leadership, he hopes to inspire families, advocates, researchers, and community leaders to work together to create greater awareness and opportunity for those living with CMN.
Media are invited to attend the keynote address to learn more about this initiative.
For more information, visit www.EuranDaniels.com or to support CMN research, visit www.nevus.org/joineuran.
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Media Relations – Fanisha Love (910) 262-3439
Email: info@danielscompany.com
Website: www.EuranDaniels.com
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Immigration Desk Shares Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Foreign Businesses Planning US Expansion in 2026
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NEWTON, Mass., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Immigration Desk is highlighting key immigration considerations for entrepreneurs, investors, and foreign-owned companies looking to establish or expand a presence in the United States, as interest in cross-border growth continues alongside evolving visa procedures and compliance expectations. The firm noted that many business owners plan with a general goal of opening a US office, only to be met by a system that favors careful planning and documentation.
Immigration planning often intersects with business planning, with company structure, ownership percentage, funding sources, job roles, and operational timelines influencing the pathways available and evidence required. A viable business plan alone often isn’t enough, and applicants must also meet specific legal definitions tied to visa categories. Those definitions, however, can differ significantly depending on the route pursued.
“Business immigration is not a single form or a single standard,” said Anu Gupta, attorney at Immigration Desk. “Entrepreneurs and foreign businesses often come to the process thinking in terms of growth goals like opening a location, hiring, and launching a product. However, the immigration system asks for detailed proof of role, eligibility, and structure. Planning early helps align those two realities and avoids last-minute surprises.”
Immigration Desk notes that entrepreneurs and foreign businesses typically evaluate options based on the nature of the US activity and the individual’s role. For some, the relevant question is whether a company can transfer an executive, manager, or specialized employee to a US office under an intracompany framework, particularly when the business can document a qualifying relationship between entities.
For others, the analysis may focus on investment-based categories where the applicant is actively directing and developing a US enterprise. In still other cases, founders may explore categories that emphasize extraordinary ability, research-based work, or employer sponsorship, depending on the individual’s background and the company’s needs.
L-1 and E-2 Visas: Pathways for Multinational Companies and Investors
For companies evaluating intracompany transfers, the L-1 visa provides a structured pathway for multinational businesses to bring executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. office — including newly established entities. Immigration Desk notes that L-1 cases require careful documentation of the qualifying relationship between the foreign and U.S. companies, as well as a clear demonstration of the applicant’s role and seniority. For new U.S. offices in particular, USCIS applies additional scrutiny to whether the operation is sufficiently established to support the position being petitioned.
The E-2 treaty investor visa offers a separate route for entrepreneurs from qualifying treaty countries who are making a substantial investment in and actively directing a U.S. enterprise. While the E-2 does not require a minimum investment threshold, Immigration Desk emphasizes that the investment must be proportional to the nature of the business and at risk in a commercial sense — factors that require careful structuring and documentation from the outset. Unlike some other business visa categories, the E-2 does not provide a direct path to permanent residency, which means founders relying on it should also plan for long-term status options early in the process.
The firm also points to a recurring challenge for growth-stage companies: staffing. Employer-sponsored visas can involve strict timing, evolving agency practices, and in some categories, annual numerical limits. In recent years, many employers have sought clarity on how to plan around the H-1B cap and lottery cycle, particularly when hiring needs don’t align neatly with government filing windows.
While the H-1B category remains widely used for specialized professional roles, Immigration Desk emphasizes that businesses should treat it as one part of a broader hiring and compliance plan rather than a single solution, especially when role definitions, worksite compliance, and documentation requirements are central to adjudication.
“People often focus on the name of a visa category, but the practical work is in the documentation and the operational reality behind the petition,” Gupta added. “For businesses, that means understanding what the government expects in terms of job duties, business activity, and the evidence that supports eligibility. For entrepreneurs, it can mean clarifying ownership, funding, and what day-to-day leadership looks like in a way that is consistent and well documented.”
Immigration Desk also notes that immigration planning frequently involves risk management. Businesses may need to consider how quickly a US operation must become functional, what happens if timelines shift, and how to maintain continuity if a petition is delayed or requires additional review. For founders, the concerns often include whether a pathway supports both business operations and personal stability, including travel, family planning, and long-term status options.
The firm cautions that immigration outcomes depend on individualized facts and that what works for one company may not apply to another. However, the most consistent problems, like incomplete timelines, inconsistent documentation, unclear roles, and last-minute filings, are completely avoidable. In response to those issues, Immigration Desk encourages business owners to approach US immigration as a phased process that begins with strategy and thorough preparation, with an operational plan for compliance after arrival.
For more information, please refer to the company’s website.
Immigration Desk
704 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02459
1-800-688-7892
https://immigrationdesk.com/
clients@ImmigrationDesk.com
At Immigration Desk, attorney Anu Gupta and her team have helped thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and multinational companies navigate complex immigration matters. With more than 40 years of combined experience and over 10,000 immigration cases handled, the firm has developed a reputation for careful preparation and strategic case planning. Whether you are a startup founder, a multinational executive, or an investor seeking to establish a presence in the United States, Immigration Desk can help you determine the most effective immigration strategy for your situation.
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