Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — He's making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. Donald Trump has more than a month and a half to go before he's sworn in for a second term. But the Republican president-elect is already moving aggressively not just to fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but to achieve those priorities . Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, prompting emergency calls and a visit from Canada's prime minister that resulted in what Trump claimed were commitments from both U.S. allies on new border security measures. The incoming president has warned there will be “ALL HELL TO PAY" if, before his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, Hamas does not release the hostages being held in Gaza . He has threatened to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company, warning "Buyer Beware!!!” And this weekend, Trump was returning to the global stage, joining a host of other foreign leaders for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral five years after it was ravaged by a fire. On Saturday, he met with French President Emmanuel Macron — joined at the last minute by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — and had plans to see Britain's Prince William also in Paris. Absent in Paris: lame duck President Joe Biden, who has largely disappeared from headlines, except when he issued a pardon of his son , Hunter, who was facing sentencing for gun crimes and tax evasion. First lady Jill Biden is attending in his place. “I think you have seen more happen in the last two weeks than you’ve seen in the last four years. And we’re not even there yet,” Trump said in an over-the-top boast at an awards ceremony Thursday night . For all of Trump's bold talk, though, it is unclear how many of his efforts will bear fruit. Breaking precedent The pre-inauguration threats and deal-making are highly unusual, like so much of what Trump does, said Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University. “Transitions are always a little complicated in this way. Even though we talk about one president at a time," he said, “the reality is one president plus. And that plus can act assertively sometimes." Zelizer said that is particularly true of Trump, who was president previously and already has relationships with many foreign leaders such as Macron, who invited both Trump and Biden to Paris this weekend as part of the Notre Dame celebration. “Right now he’s sort of governing even though he’s not the president yet. He’s having these public meetings with foreign leaders, which aren't simply introductions. He's staking out policy and negotiating things from drug trafficking to tariffs," Zelizer said. Foreign leader meetings Trump already has met with several foreign leaders, in addition to a long list of calls. He hosted Argentinian President Javier Milei in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago club in November. After the tariff threat, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago for a three-hour dinner meeting. Canadian officials later said the country is ready to make new investments in border security, with plans for more helicopters, drones and law enforcement officers. Last Sunday, Trump dined with Sara Netanyahu, wife of the Israeli prime minister. Incoming Trump aides have also been meeting with their future foreign counterparts. On Wednesday, several members of Trump's team, including incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz, met with Andriy Yermak, a top aide to Zelenskyy, in Washington, as Ukraine tries to win support for its ongoing efforts to defend itself from Russian invasion, according to a person familiar with the meeting. Yermak also met with Trump officials in Florida, he wrote on X . That comes after Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, traveled to Qatar and Israel for high-level talks about a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza, according to a U.S familiar with the efforts, meeting with the prime ministers of both countries. One president, two voices There is no prohibition on incoming officials or nominees meeting with foreign officials, and it is common and fine for them to do so — unless those meetings are designed to subvert or otherwise impact current U.S. policy. Trump aides were said to be especially cognizant of potential conflicts given their experience in 2016, when interactions between Trump allies and Russian officials came under scrutiny. That included a phone call in which Trump's incoming national security adviser, Michael Flynn, discussed new sanctions with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, suggesting things would improve after Trump became president. Flynn was later charged with lying to the FBI about the conversation. Trump’s incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that, “All transition officials have followed applicable laws in their interactions with foreign nationals.” She added: “World leaders recognize that President Trump is returning to power and will lead with strength to put the best interests of the United States of America first again. That is why many foreign leaders and officials have reached out to correspond with President Trump and his incoming team.” Such efforts can nonetheless cause complications. If, say, Biden is having productive conversations on a thorny foreign policy issue and Trump weighs in, that could make it harder for Biden “because people are hearing two different voices” that may be in conflict, Zelizer said. Leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin and Netanyahu may also anticipate a more favorable incoming administration and wait Biden out, hoping for more a better deal. Coordination between incoming and outgoing administrations It also remains unclear how extensively the Biden administration has been kept apprised of Trump transition efforts. Although there is no requirement that an incoming administration coordinate calls and meetings with foreign officials with the State Department or National Security Council, that has long been considered standard practice. That is, in part, because transition teams, particularly in their early days and weeks, do not always have the latest information about the state of relations with foreign nations and may not have the resources, including interpretation and logistical ability, to handle such meetings efficiently. Still, the Biden and Trump teams have been talking, particularly on the Middle East, with the incoming and outgoing administrations having agreed to work together on efforts to free hostages who remain in held in Gaza, according to a U.S. official, who, like others, was not authorized to comment publicly about the sensitive talks and spoke on condition of anonymity. That includes conversations between Witkoff and Biden’s foreign policy team as well as Waltz and Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Last month, Biden administration officials said they had kept Trump’s team closely apprised of efforts to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah on the Israel-Lebanon border. “I just want to be clear to all of our adversaries, they can’t play the incoming Trump administration off of the Biden administration. I’m regularly talking to the Biden people. And so, this is not a moment of opportunity or wedges for them," Waltz said Friday in a Fox Business interview. But when it comes to immigration, Biden administration officials haven’t been entirely in the loop on discussions around how to execute on Trump’s pledge to deport millions of migrants, according to four administration officials with knowledge of the transition who spoke on condition of anonymity. That’s not terribly surprising given how differently the teams view migration. Taking credit already Trump’s team, meanwhile, is already claiming credit for everything from gains in the stock and cryptocurrency markets to a decision by Walmart to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion policies Trump opposes. “Promises Kept — And President Trump Hasn’t Even Been Inaugurated Yet,” read one press release that claimed, in part, that both Canada and Mexico have already pledged "immediate action” to help “stem the flow of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and deadly drugs entering the United States." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stopped short of saying Trump mischaracterized their call in late November. But she said Friday that Trump “has his own way of communicating, like when we had the phone call and he wrote that we were going to close the border. That was never talked about in the phone call.” Earlier this week, Mexico carried out what it claimed was its largest seizure of fentanyl pills ever. Seizures over the summer had been as little as 50 grams per week, and after the Trump call, they seized more than a ton. Security analyst David Saucedo said that "under the pressure by Donald Trump, it appears President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration is willing to increase the capture of drug traffickers and drug seizures that Washington is demanding.” Biden, too, tried to take credit for the seizure in a statement Friday night. ___ Associated Press writers Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington and Mark Stevenson in Mexico City contributed to this report.

Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) and HyperThink Systems have announced the opening of applications for the third edition of the Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards (QEA). Entrepreneurs and startups from Qatar and the region are invited to submit their applications across 11 award categories. The QEA serves as a national platform celebrating excellence and innovation within Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem startups. Hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship & Organisational Excellence (CEOE) at QU’s College of Business and Economics, in collaboration with the regional consulting and technology firm HyperThink Systems, the QEAs reflect a shared commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving innovation in Qatar. Commenting on the awards, Dr Said Elbanna, director of the CEOE at QU, stated, “The QEAs underline our dedication to creating a supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. We are empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to contribute to Qatar’s economic transformation.” Awdesh Chetal, CEO of HyperThink Systems, remarked, “We are proud to continue with QU in hosting the QEAs. This platform is a testament to Qatar’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital age.” The 2023 edition of the QEA achieved outstanding success, with more than 500 applications submitted. The event honoured exceptional startups and entrepreneurs across various categories, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Khalifa Al-Haroon, CEO of ILoveQatar.net and owner of Store 974, a leading computer gaming store in Qatar. Other distinguished winners included At Home Doc, recognised as the Best Health Tech Startup of the Year for its leadership in telemedicine and home healthcare solutions, and Bonocle, which won Best Startup of the Year for revolutionising accessibility for the visually impaired. C Wallet Services was awarded Best fintech startup of the year for its efforts in promoting financial inclusion and cashless society solutions. Dr Kholoud Mohamed Abdullah, founder of GeneDose and a pioneer in pharmacogenomic testing, was honoured as Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, while Torba Market, which promotes organic farming and sustainability, was recognised as the Best Green Tech/Sustainability Startup of the Year. These winners and many others exemplify the spirit of innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurship thriving in Qatar. The 2024 edition will once again honour outstanding achievements in categories such as Best Innovative Technology, Best Green Startup, Women in Entrepreneurship, and more. Startups and entrepreneurs from Qatar and the region are encouraged to seize this opportunity to showcase their accomplishments. Applications can be submitted via the official Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards website: https://qatarentrepreneurshipawards.com/ The Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards is more than an event; it is a movement to inspire and support entrepreneurial excellence. For inquiries, contact: Email: [email protected] , Phone: +974 44654622 Copy 23/12/2024 10

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UNC football head coach Bill Belichick is not expected to attend the Tar Heels' Fenway Bowl game against UConn, per ESPN's Pete Thamel . Belichick signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the Tar Heels to coach the team for the 2025-2029 seasons. In the meantime, interim coach Freddie Kitchens is leading the team on the field after UNC parted ways with ex-head coach Mack Brown. Kickoff in Boston's Fenway Park is slated for Saturday morning at 11 a.m. ET. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .

The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the past five and a half weeks. Now, with the holiday break in the rearview mirror, they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Back on Nov. 18, the Oilers were 9-8-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They rebounded the next night with a 5-2 win against the host Ottawa Senators, spurring their current 12-3-0 stretch. Most recently, they've won three in a row, including a 3-1 home victory against the Senators on Sunday. "I think we're in a good spot," goalie Stuart Skinner said after that contest. "We're finding ways to win games. We don't want to lose two in a row, and we've been doing a pretty good job of that lately. I think the way we've been playing in all ends of the ice has been pretty consistent." Edmonton scored 2.63 goals per game and allowed 3.16 goals through the first five weeks of the season. They've done a 180-degree flip, averaging 4.07 goals for while limiting opponents to an average of 2.33 from Nov. 19 and on. Special teams have also improved, with the power play going from 16.3 percent efficiency to 28.2 percent and the penalty kill from a 67.4 percent success rate up to 86.7 percent. A resurgent Zach Hyman has helped contribute to the Oilers' success. The 32-year-old has seven goals in a six-game goal streak and has 10 of his 13 on the season in nine games since returning from injury Dec. 5. "When you're feeling good, things are easier, things slow down," he said. "When you're not feeling good, everything seems fast. ... So much of hockey and sports are results-driven. And when you're not getting the results, you know that it's about the process and about getting your looks and getting your chances and being around it." The Kings, meanwhile, kick off a five-game homestand with Saturday's tilt, hoping to rebound following back-to-back losses in the finale of a seven-game road trip that spanned 13 days. Los Angeles has struggled slightly since posting a sixth straight win against the New York Islanders, dropping four of the six games that followed (2-2-2). Despite the average results on the trip, the Kings are just one point behind the Oilers for second place in the Pacific Division. "It's a pretty good trip," coach Jim Hiller said. "We would have liked points out of (a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday), but the trip itself was good. We played some pretty good hockey." The comforts of home could help fuel the team to get the results it missed out on during its road trip. Los Angeles has been one of the best home teams thus far, going 10-2-1 in 13 games. The Kings have won five straight as the hosts, with their last defeat coming on Nov. 20 against Buffalo. Defenseman Mikey Anderson has been stellar for the team on the back end in the absence of Drew Doughty, averaging a career-high 22:43 of ice time, a minute-plus more than his previous high set two seasons ago. "What an engine and he's really taking a step," Hiller said. "we've talked about that more than once. He's a really important player for us." --Field Level MediaDaily Post Nigeria ‘Chioma has been my girlfriend for 12 years’ – Davido [VIDEO] Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Entertainment ‘Chioma has been my girlfriend for 12 years’ – Davido [VIDEO] Published on November 27, 2024 By Racheal Ayodele Afrobeats singer Davido has disclosed that he has been with his wife, Chioma, for 12 years. The singer revealed this during his latest interview on ‘The Baller Alert’ show in the United States. Davido in a now trending video was asked to shout-out to Chioma. The singer said: “Shout out to my wife and the mother of my beautiful twins, Mrs chioma Adeleke. She has been my girl for almost 12 years. I love you and I got you for life.” DAILY POST reports that Davido tied the knot with Chioma in Lagos State on June 25, 2024, after the arrival of their twins. Watch him speak below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by OFFICIAL CHIVIDO|FANPAGE (@teamchivido) Related Topics: chioma davido Don't Miss Speed Darlington: You’re social media lawyer — Paulo slams Adeyanju You may like ‘They’re threatening to cancel my show over economy comment’ – Davido Best doctors in America are Nigerians – Davido claims Davido brags as Wizkid fails to break his record on Spotify Davido incredible melody maker — Nicki Minaj Retract immediately – Davido under fire over remark on Nigerian economy Nigeria made you – Joe Igbokwe blasts Davido for saying economy is in shambles Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

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None49% Year-to-Date Revenue Growth and 71% Adjusted Gross Margin Drive OAM's Path to Profitability TORONTO , Nov. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - OverActive Media Corp. ("OverActive" or the "Company") OAM OAMCF , a global esports, and entertainment company for today's generation of fans , released its third-quarter results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 . Note to reader: A significant portion of the Company's revenue is derived from "League Revenues," which have historically varied in the quarter they were received, making period-over-period comparisons less meaningful. To address this, the Company has adopted a straight-line revenue recognition model, distributing revenue evenly over 12 months. This approach ensures more consistent quarter-to-quarter comparisons. The normalized financials in this press release reflect this change, providing clearer insights into the Company's performance. All amounts are presented in Canadian dollars ($). Below is a summary of the financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 , compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 : $CAD (000's) Three months ended September 30, 2024 Three months ended September 31, 2023 Variance (%) Three months ended September 30, 2023 (Normalized) Variance (%) Normalized Nine months ended September 30, 2024 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Variance (%) Nine months ended September 30, 2023 (Normalized) Variance (%) Normalized Revenue $6,881 $6,015 14 % $3,998 72 % $17,156 $11,492 49 % $10,819 59 % Adjusted Gross Profit i $5,071 $4,837 5 % $2,820 80 % $12,194 $7,717 58 % $7,044 73 % Adjusted Gross Margin i 74 % 80 % -8 % 71 % 4 % 71 % 67 % 6 % 65 % 9 % Operating Expenses $7,609 $5,374 42 % $5,374 42 % $22,416 $17,259 30 % $17,259 30 % Adjusted EBITDA i $4 $777 -99 % ($1,240) 100 % ($3,048) ($5,508) 45 % ($6,181) 51 % Net Income (Loss) ($1,790) ($1,993) 10 % ($4,010) 55 % $239 ($11,170) 102 % ($11,843) 102 % Net Working Capital $9,423 ($4,260) 321 % ($4,260) 321 % $9,423 ($4,260) 321 % ($4,260) 321 % Cash & Equivalents $8,861 $9,695 -9 % $9,695 -9 % $8,861 $9,695 -9 % $9,695 -9 % i Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Gross Margin/Profit are non-IFRS measures. Refer to "Non-IFRS Measures" at the end of this press release. "Our third-quarter results demonstrate OverActive Media's disciplined execution and growth. With year-to-date revenue up 49% to $17.1 million and positive net income of $239,000 , we are making significant progress," said Adam Adamou , CEO of OverActive Media. "This growth is driven by strategic changes, including renegotiated league agreements, increased digital revenue, and contributions from our KOI and Riders acquisitions, as well as our entry into the VALORANT EMEA ecosystem. We delivered positive Adjusted EBITDA this quarter and significantly reduced year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA losses by 45%, illustrating our strong path forward." Mr. Adamou continued, "Restructuring agreements with Activision earlier this year eliminated over $35 million in liabilities, strengthening our net working capital to $9.4 million . Additionally, post-quarter, we finalized a new Riot Games agreement that eliminated the remaining $2 million franchise fee for our LEC team, securing full ownership of our franchises without future obligations. These restructured agreements have enabled us to generate high-margin revenue streams, especially in digital merchandise and microtransactions. Mr. Adamou concluded, "Today, we are operating from a position of financial strength — debt-free, globally diversified, and supported by partnerships with iconic brands like Pepsi, AMD, Telefónica, and Bell. With a clear strategy, strong margins, and transformative agreements in place, we are focused on expanding our opportunities and driving sustainable, profitable growth in the near future." Q3 2024 Financial Highlights Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $6.8 million , reflecting a 14% increase compared to $6.0 million in the same period of 2023. On a normalized basis—accounting for changes in revenue recognition—revenue increased by $2.8 million , or 72%. This growth was driven by several strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Riders and KOI assets in the first quarter and our entry into the VALORANT EMEA ecosystem in February. Additionally, stronger performance across both our Team Operations and Business Operations segments, particularly from digital merchandise (MTX) sales, contributed significantly to this revenue expansion. Operating Costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $7.6 million , compared to $5.4 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 42% increase. This rise in costs is primarily attributed to higher payroll expenses across both corporate and team operations, driven by the integration of the recently acquired Riders and the KOI assets. Additionally, one-time restructuring costs incurred as part of our strategic efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency have also contributed to this increase. Adjusted Gross Profit i for the quarter (defined as revenue less direct costs) remained strong at $5.1 million , resulting in an Adjusted Gross Margin i of 74%, compared to $4.8 million and 80% for the same period in 2023. On a normalized basis, Adjusted Gross Profit improved from $2.8 million to $5.1 million for the quarter and Adjusted Gross Margin improved from 71% to 74%. The stability in Adjusted Gross Profit, despite the increase in operating costs, highlights the effectiveness of our revenue growth initiatives, particularly from digital merchandise sales and contributions from our expanded portfolio. These results underscore the scalability of our business model as we continue to execute on strategic opportunities to drive long-term profitability. Adjusted EBITDA i for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was essentially break-even, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA gain of $777,000 in the same period in 2023. This year-over-year decline is primarily due to changes in the timing of revenue recognition for certain league earnings and in-game microtransactions (MTX). On a normalized basis, Adjusted EBITDA showed a significant improvement, moving from a loss of $1.2 million in Q3 2023 to a gain of $4,000 in Q3 2024. This improvement was driven by increased revenues from strategic acquisitions, and successful team performances in key tournaments. Net Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $1.8 million , representing a 10% improvement compared to a Net Loss of $2.0 million in the same period in 2023. This improvement was driven by strong revenue growth and disciplined cost management, even as the Company absorbed additional expenses related to acquisitions and integration. Net Working Capital (current assets less current liabilities) as of September 30, 2024 improved dramatically to $9.4 million , compared to negative working capital of $4.3 million in the same period in 2023 — a positive shift of $13.7 million . This significant change is primarily the result of the acquired businesses and the restructuring of our league partnerships, which resulted in the elimination of substantial league payables. Cash and Cash Equivalents as of September 30, 2024 totaled $8.9 million , compared to $9.7 million at the same time in 2023. This modest decrease reflects careful asset management, with planned investments directed toward operating activities and acquisition integration costs. The Company's approach underscores a commitment to balancing strategic growth with operational efficiency while maintaining a strong liquidity position. Nine Months 2024 Financial Highlights For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 Revenue totaled $17.2 million , a 49% increase compared to $11.5 million during the same period in 2023. After normalizing for changes in revenue recognition, Revenue grew by $6.3 million or 59%. This growth was driven by strategic acquisitions of Riders and KOI, stronger performance across Team Operations and Business Operations segments, and contributions from our marketing and influencer activities. Operating Costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $22.4 million , a 30% increase compared to $17.3 million in the same period in 2023. This increase reflects higher payroll expenses, costs associated with integrating acquired businesses, and one-time restructuring expenses. These costs align with the Company's strategic focus on streamlining operations and positioning for sustainable growth. Adjusted Gross Profit for the period stood at $12.2 million , with an Adjusted Gross Margin of 71%, compared to $7.7 million and 67% for the same period in 2023. On a normalized basis, year-to-date Adjusted Gross Profit significantly improved from $7.0 million to $12.2 million and Adjusted Gross Margin improved from 65% to 71%. The growth in Adjusted Gross Profit underscores the scalability of our revenue model, particularly from digital merchandise and expanded team contributions. Adjusted EBITDA loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $3.0 million , a 45% improvement from the $5.5 million loss reported for the same period in 2023. This improvement reflects robust revenue growth from acquisitions and changes in revenue recognition, offset by integration and restructuring costs. Net Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was a gain of $239,000 , compared to a Net Loss of $11.2 million in the same period in 2023. The shift to profitability was driven by strong revenue performance, disciplined cost management, and a gain from the termination of the Call of Duty League franchise obligation. Selected Q3 2024 Achievements OverActive Media's teams, competing as Toronto Ultra at the 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Saudi Arabia , delivered a strong international performance, earning valuable Club Championship Points in Overwatch 2, Teamfight Tactics, and Call of Duty to secure an 11th place global finish. This achievement underscores OverActive Media's growing influence in the global esports ecosystem and highlights its role as an Official Esports World Cup Partner. OverActive Media secured new high-profile partnerships with global brands, including Pepsi, and renewed previous announced partnerships with AMD, SCUF and Bell. These partnerships continue to enhance the Company's market presence and brand portfolio, particularly in the esports and gaming sectors. Toronto Ultra finished in third place at the CDL World Championships in Texas , capping off a successful year that included winning Major 1 in the first quarter and leading all CDL teams in team branded digital merchandise sales globally. Significant Announcements Subsequent to Quarter End OverActive Media's esports team, Movistar KOI, partnered with Ecoembes, a leader in circular economy and packaging recycling, to drive sustainability within the esports community. This strategic sponsorship positions Movistar KOI as an advocate for environmental responsibility in European esports, focusing on recycling awareness, packaging recovery, and carbon neutrality. The partnership also includes Movistar KOI's commitment to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework, reinforcing OverActive Media's dedication to sustainable growth. OverActive Media's League of Legends team MAD Lions KOI qualified for the World Championship tournament for the sixth consecutive time, drawing peak viewership of almost 2.5M concurrent viewers. OverActive Media has secured a new long-term partnership with Riot Games for the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), reinforcing its presence in one of the world's premier esports leagues. The agreement eliminates all future franchise obligations from OAM's balance sheet, significantly improving future cash flows and ensuring full ownership of its franchises with no remaining liabilities. This milestone positions the company for enhanced revenue opportunities and long-term growth in the global esports ecosystem. The Company's consolidated unaudited financial statements, notes to financial statements, and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine-month periods ended September 31, 2024 , are available on the Company's website at www.overactivemedia.com and under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca . Conference Call The Company will conduct a conference call on Thursday, November 28, 2024 , at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to review the third-quarter results, as well as provide an overview of the Company's recent milestones and growth strategy. To access the conference call without operator assistance, please register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/3O6qT40 to receive an instant automated callback. To dial directly to be entered into the call by an operator, please dial 1-888-699-1199 or, for international callers, 416-945-7677 . A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or, for international callers, 289-819-1450 . The entry code for the replay is 27822# . The replay will expire on Thursday, December 5, 2024 . A live conference call webcast can be accessed on OverActive's website at https://app.webinar.net/ZXxR8X7pPLM . An online webcast archive will be available via the same link for three months following the call. ABOUT OVERACTIVE MEDIA OverActive Media Corp. OAM OAMCF is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario , with operations in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany , is a premier global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fan. OverActive owns team franchises in professional esports leagues, including the Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), operating as MAD Lions KOI, the VALORANT Champions League (VCT) EMEA, operating as Movistar KOI and other professional esports leagues and competitions. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of OverActive with respect to future business activities and operating performance. 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Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include the following: the potential impact of OverActive's qualifying transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; the ability of the Company to continue to execute on its existing partnerships and business strategy; the ability of the MAD Lions and Call of Duty Leagues to maintain viewership; the successful completion of the Company's new venue; and other risk factors set out in OverActive's most recent annual information form and its other filings with Canadian securities regulators, copies of which may be found under OverActive's profile at www.sedarplus.ca . These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of OverActive and general market conditions, 9. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although OverActive has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. OverActive does not intend and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law. NON-IFRS MEASURES This press release includes references to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin. These non-IFRS financial measures are not earnings or cash flow measures recognized by IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Our method of calculating these financial measures may differ from the methods used by other issuers and, accordingly, our definition of these non-IFRS financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Investors are cautioned that non-IFRS financial measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of our performance or to cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows. Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company net income or loss before income taxes, finance costs, finance income, depreciation and amortization, decrease in net present value of franchise obligations, foreign exchange gains / loss, assistance payments from Franchise League and government assistance, restructuring and business development costs, impairment charges, and share-based compensation. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of financial performance because it provides an indication of the Company's ability to capitalize on growth opportunities in a cost-effective manner, finance its ongoing operations and service its financial obligations. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income/loss may be found in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 . Adjusted Gross Profit is defined by the Company as revenue less the direct operating costs incurred by the Company in generating revenue. Direct operating costs include merchandise, sponsorship and agency expenses, live event expenses and the portion of team prize money revenue paid to team members but do not include other team operation expenses or other indirect operating costs. Adjusted Gross Profit Margin is the percentage that Adjusted Gross Profit represents of total revenue. We believe that Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin are important measures of financial performance because they focus on the profitability of our core revenue-generating activities by excluding indirect operating costs. These metrics provide investors with a clearer view of the Company's ability to deliver value to fans, sponsors, advertisers, and league partners, while maintaining sustainable margins in our primary operations. This distinction helps investors evaluate the underlying performance and efficiency of our revenue streams before considering broader expenses. A reconciliation of revenue to Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin for the periods indicated is as follows: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 $ $ $ $ Revenue for the period 6,881 6,015 17,156 11,492 Normalized revenue for the period 6,881 3,998 17,156 10,819 Less: Merchandise, sponsorship and agency expenses (1) 625 126 1,542 595 Live event expenses 510 888 2,157 1,999 Team prize money expense (2) 674 163 1,263 1,181 Total Direct Costs 1,810 1.178 4,962 3,775 Adjusted Gross Profit 5,071 4,837 12,194 7,717 Normalized Adjusted Gross Profit 5,071 2,820 12,194 7,044 Adjusted Gross Profit Margin 74 % 80 % 71 % 67 % Normalized Adjusted Gross Profit Margin 74 % 71 % 71 % 65 % Notes: (1) These are selling, general and administrative operating costs that the Company treats as direct costs. (2) Represents the portion of team operations constituting prize money the portion of team prize money revenue paid to team members. The following tables presents a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 $ $ $ $ Net income (loss) for the period (1,790) (1,993) 239 (11,170) Income tax expense (recovery) 176 152 (334) 148 Depreciation 546 435 1,688 1,313 Amortization 318 51 744 159 Decrease in net present value of franchise obligations - - (9,838) - Finance income (64) (44) (222) (182) Finance costs 150 1,332 1,603 3,843 Foreign exchange (gain) loss (70) 610 903 119 Share-based compensation 254 122 368 (55) Restructuring and development costs 484 112 1,801 317 Adjusted EBITDA 4 777 (3,048) (5,508) Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE Overactive Media Corp. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart's sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups. The changes announced by the world's biggest retailer on Monday followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The retreat from such programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump's incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser Stephen Miller , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher at the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches -- the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President -- are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the October survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associate at Pew, called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI," Glasgow said. "The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Walmart says its U.S. businesses sourced more than $13 billion in goods and services from diverse suppliers in fiscal year 2024, including businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America's top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart's announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart's need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company has no explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer's ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart." Walmart's announcement came after the company spoke directly with conservative political commentator and activist Robby Starbuck, who has been going after corporate DEI policies, calling out individual companies on the social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are pulling back their initiatives, including Ford , Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply . Walmart confirmed to The Associated Press that it will better monitor its third-party marketplace items to make sure they don’t feature sexual and transgender products aimed at minors. The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders

From wide-open flat bed, to loaded utility canopy, to fully packed multi-week expedition camper, the modular canopy camping system from South Africa's Alublack customizes the world's most rugged, unstoppable trucks into personalized adventure partners. Build the components up on the back of a Toyota Hilux or Land Cruiser or slide them off the truck completely and tow them on an equally rugged off-road trailer. We're not sure there's another system in the entire world that combines Alublack's hardwearing go-anywhere construction with sheer user-inspired flexibility. Alublack is the sister company of , and we're honestly having trouble figuring out which company gets office bragging rights for the most creative truck camping solution out there. We think we have to give the edge to Alublack thanks to its modular ecosystem of components buyers can build, tweak, adjust, adapt, rebuild, remove and scale down. Alublack was founded in 2022 with a focus on trays and utility canopies before rapidly growing its lineup with all kinds of modular equipment and accessories, right up to walk-in campers. It's designed its flexible truck system around some of the most capable platforms on the globe, showing components on the bare backs of Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 70 Series, Jeep Gladiator Rubicons, Ford Rangers and Isuzu D-Max trucks, to name a few. It builds on both single and double cabs, letting the buyer dial in just the right happy medium between compact vehicle length and passenger space. Each build starts by swapping out the stock pickup bed for Alublack's tray with headache rack. The tray mounts to the vehicle chassis via galvanized steel hardware with integrated vibration damping. With a wedge-shaped rear underbody, the tray boosts departure angle and brings along loads of storage space. Buyers now have a large flat bed for carrying cargo, along with a large rear drawer and two to four under-bed storage lockers on the sides. That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep? As the short video below shows, buyers can mount various boxed walls, racks, and partial- and full-length canopies atop the tray to take storage and utility to the next level and beyond. We particularly like the "Weekend Warrior" and full camper setups that Alublack has developed. The Weekend Warrior is the gnarliest looking of the bunch, appearing more like an all-terrain military vehicle than a simple recreational adventure rig. But it performs the latter function with aplomb, dedicating most of its space to an open rack with half-height walls that drop down for access and double as worktops. Those walls can also be removed in seconds without any tools. The fully enclosed half canopy up front houses a fridge on an easy-access drop slide. The top of the Weekend Warrior system is designed to carry a rooftop tent, awning, etc., and the angled back houses a fold-out ladder and full spare wheel. Or at least that's the setup shown below. It can easily be completely rearranged as per the customer's wants, hopes and needs. Those looking for a more all-in-one camping experience can step up to Alublack's radical climb-in camper. Canopies like Alublack's are usually for housing equipment and general storage space, topped with a rooftop tent if and when camping space is needed. But Alublack turns its canopy into a properly integrated camper by cutting a hole through the canopy top and into the oversized Bundutop tent with electric-lift roof. The particular Alublack Camper pictured below is based on a single-cab Toyota Hilux and pairs a full and half canopy into a sturdy camping base. The half canopy up front houses is accessible from both sides of the truck, housing a drop-slide fridge, spare wheel, and space for firewood, a grill and other gear. The main canopy of the camper houses a slide-out Engel fridge/freezer, 205-Ah lithium battery system, inverter and electrical hardware, water heater and pump, and air compressor on the righthand side of travel. The lefthand side includes a particularly sleek slide-out dual-burner gas stove, drawers, a slide-out food pantry with extendable worktops, and an oven/air fryer. In place of a hard-mounted stainless steel sink, Alublack secures a pair of collapsible bowls at the rear corner next to the LPG tank carrier, just below a hot water outlet for hooking up the sprayer. The bowls remove and collapse for easy transport. As for water, that's stored in an 80- or 160-L fresh storage system with a quick tap integrated in the canopy just behind the right-side door. Around back, the hatch flips open for ladder access inside. With all that aforementioned equipment already taking up space on both sides of the canopy, there isn't any room left over for a dining or sofa lounge. Instead, there's just enough floor space to get in and climb up through the roof hatch into the tent. There's also an available slide-out toilet that can be used in the entryway space or outside and a shoe drawer for storing footwear away. The tent itself is a super king-sized Bundutop that lifts at the push of a button. Not only does the 10.1-foot-long (3.1-m) tent house a double bed, it has two seats on the floor to the sides of the rectangular hatch entry, providing the interior sitting space the lower canopy lacks – two campers can sit across from each other with their legs dangling through the hatch. It doesn't look like the type of lounge in which you'll spend the whole afternoon but is designed as an upright sitting option for escaping bad weather without having to lie down in bed. Of course, that's just a sample layout. Buyers can also get a canopy camper for a double cab truck, which lacks the half canopy; create a closed canopy/half-wall boxed bed system; or go a different route. And they can configure the canopy interior in different ways, loading it with storage and equipment options or keeping things more open. Alublack goes so far as to ask if the buyer has any preferred brands for equipment like refrigerators and batteries. We've seen a few canopy-camping systems with different levels of modularity, including the award-winning stackable system from Germany's and the from America's Dirtbox Overland. Alublack takes the concept to new heights, though, with a ridiculous number of standard options, configurations and compatible base trucks. Just to drive the point home, Alublack even offers the canopy systems on a trailer for those who might not want to dedicate an entire truck to weekend adventuring. The same trays, canopies and equipment can be planted on a rugged trailer. The canopies are also designed for easy removal and swapping. Taking a canopy off is as simple as removing four bolts, raising the canopy via four hydraulic-lift legs and driving the truck out from underneath it. If anything, Alublack's system might just be so modular as to be intimidating to some buyers. It's like a custom camper van build where you select not only the interior components and layout, but the size and style of the van cabin itself ... and whether it has a motor or tows behind a separate vehicle. We reached out to Alublack for more detailed pricing on the full camper model, but the company has yet to get back to us. Given the customizability of its products, we're not necessarily hopeful for a neat, bottom-line base price. We will update if we get a solid price figure or range, but what we know for now is that Alublack has a US distributor, so at least some of its hardcore safari truckin' gear is available in the States. Boise-based Long Range America is an overland company that specializes in high-capacity fuel tanks for long-mileage adventures. It doesn't show the full camper in its lineup of available Alucab layouts, but it does offer the replacement flatbed tray and empty canopy for US$16,950. That base unit also includes a full-length platform roof rack, spare tire carrier and rear-mounted ladder. From there, buyers can spec the canopy with storage and utility equipment like the slide-out kitchen pantry and fridge drop-slide up to a top-tier price of $22,952. Those prices are based on a setup for a short-bed Toyota Tacoma, and Long Range also offers models for the Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tundra. Unlike Alublack itself, Long Range does have an , so you can spec out your own preferred setup and see how much the tab will be. Long Range does not advertise any equipment options, like refrigerators or electrical systems, so buyers might have to fill out the canopy themselves. While they're at it, they can add a rooftop tent on the platform rack to complete an overnight-ready adventure canopy-camper for roaming the US. Alublack's walkthrough video below provides a closer look at the details of the single-cab Hilux camper truck. The company also has some good videos of other setups on its . Source: