oxford casino phone number Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position. Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump's transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Trump's pick of Chronister for the post drew backlash from conservatives, including for past comments he made that his sheriff’s office was not focused on enforcing federal immigration laws. RELATED STORY | Trump nominates South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz , Trump's first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The DEA post requires Senate confirmation.

CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term . Trump’s cabinet picks offer a preview of how his administration could handle abortion after he repeatedly flip-flopped on the issue on the campaign trail. He attempted to distance himself from anti-abortion allies by deferring to states on abortion policy, even while boasting about nominating three Supreme Court justices who helped strike down the constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for half a century. In an NBC News interview that aired Sunday, Trump said he doesn't plan to restrict medication abortion but also seemed to leave the door open, saying “things change.” “Things do change, but I don't think it's going to change at all,” he said. The early lineup of his new administration , including nominations to lead health agencies, the Justice Department and event the Department of Veterans Affairs, has garnered mixed — but generally positive — reactions from anti-abortion groups. Abortion law experts said Trump's decision to include fewer candidates with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement could indicate that abortion will not be a priority for Trump's administration. “It almost seems to suggest that President Trump might be focusing his administration in other directions," said Greer Donley, an associate law professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Karen Stone, vice president of public policy at Planned Parenthood Action Fund , said while many of the nominees have “extensive records against reproductive health care,” some do not. She cautioned against making assumptions based on Trump's initial cabinet selections. Still, many abortion rights groups are wary, in part because many of the nominees hold strong anti-abortion views even if they do not have direct ties to anti-abortion activists. They're concerned that an administration filled with top-level officials who are personally opposed to abortion could take steps to restrict access to the procedure and funding. After Trump’s ambiguity about abortion during his campaign, "there’s still a lot we don’t know about what policy is going to look like," said Mary Ruth Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis School of Law. That approach may be revealed as the staffs within key departments are announced. Trump announced he would nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, which anti-abortion forces have long targeted as central to curtailing abortion rights nationwide. Yet Kennedy shifted on the issue during his own presidential campaign. In campaign videos, Kennedy said he supports abortion access until viability , which doctors say is sometime after 21 weeks, although there is no defined timeframe. But he also said “every abortion is a tragedy” and argued for a national ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a stance he quickly walked back. The head of Health and Human Services oversees Title X funding for a host of family planning services and has sweeping authority over agencies that directly affect abortion access, including the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The role is especially vital amid legal battles over a federal law known as EMTALA, which President Joe Biden’s administration has argued requires emergency abortion access nationwide, and FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Mini Timmaraju, president of the national abortion rights organization Reproductive Freedom for All, called Kennedy an “unfit, unqualified extremist who cannot be trusted to protect the health, safety and reproductive freedom of American families.” His potential nomination also has caused waves in the anti-abortion movement. Former Vice President Mike Pence , a staunch abortion opponent, urged the Senate to reject Kennedy’s nomination. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the national anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, said the group had its own concerns about Kennedy. “There’s no question that we need a pro-life HHS secretary," she said. Fox News correspondent Marty Makary is Trump’s pick to lead the FDA, which plays a critical role in access to medication abortion and contraception. Abortion rights groups have accused him of sharing misinformation about abortion on air. Russell Vought , a staunch anti-abortion conservative, has been nominated for director of the Office of Management and Budget. Vought was a key architect of Project 2025 , a right-wing blueprint for running the federal government. Among other actions to limit reproductive rights, it calls for eliminating access to medication abortion nationwide, cutting Medicaid funding for abortion and restricting access to contraceptive care, especially long-acting reversible contraceptives such as IUD’s. Despite distancing himself from the conservative manifesto on the campaign trail, Trump is stocking his administration with people who played central roles in developing Project 2025. Trump acknowledged that drafters of the report would be part of his incoming administration during the Sunday interview with NBC News, saying “Many of those things I happen to agree with.” “These cabinet appointments all confirm that Project 2025 was in fact the blueprint all along, and the alarm we saw about it was warranted,” said Amy Williams Navarro, director of government relations for Reproductive Freedom for All. Dr. Mehmet Oz , Trump’s choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is a former television talk show host who has been accused of hawking dubious medical treatments and products. He voiced contradictory abortion views during his failed Senate run in 2022. Oz has described himself as “strongly pro-life, praised the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade , claimed “life starts at conception” and referred to abortion as “murder.” But he also has echoed Trump’s states-rights approach, arguing the federal government should not be involved in abortion decisions. “I want women, doctors, local political leaders, letting the democracy that’s always allowed our nation to thrive to put the best ideas forward so states can decide for themselves,” he said during a Senate debate two years ago. An array of reproductive rights groups opposed his Senate run. As CMS administrator, Oz would be in a key position to determine Medicaid coverage for family planning services and investigate potential EMTALA violations. As Florida’s attorney general, Pam Bondi defended abortion restrictions, including a 24-hour waiting period. Now she’s Trump’s choice for attorney general . Her nomination is being celebrated by abortion opponents but denounced by abortion rights groups concerned she may revive the Comstock Act , an anti-vice law passed by Congress in 1873 that, among other things, bans mailing of medication or instruments used in abortion. An anti-abortion and anti-vaccine former Florida congressman, David Weldon, has been chosen to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which collects and monitors abortion data across the country. Former Republican congressman Doug Collins is Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs amid a political battle over abortion access and funding for troops and veterans. Collins voted consistently to restrict funding and access to abortion and celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade. “This is a team that the pro-life movement can work with," said Kristin Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion organization Students for Life. ___ The Associated Press receives support from several private foundations to enhance its explanatory coverage of elections and democracy. See more about AP’s democracy initiative here . The AP is solely responsible for all content. Christine Fernando, The Associated PressMaeda saves point for Celtic against Club Brugge after Carter-Vickers error

NoneWith Ms Cairns expecting a baby imminently, deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan has been filling in at national campaign events. She has been active online and in her Cork-South West constituency. Mr O’Callaghan said Ms Cairns has “played a very strong role in our campaign, especially in the opening stages, and she’s doing huge work online”. Wicklow candidate Jennifer Whitmore said: “The Social Democrats are really the face of a changing politics in Ireland ... Women have babies, that’s just reality and that’s life, and we have to support them if we want more women to run. “We’ve all done our bit. If we want a different kind of politics, we have to work and operate differently.” Ms Whitmore said her party is “living that” and “showing that”. At a press conference in Dublin Mr O’Callaghan said the Social Democrats are “in the hunt” for Dáil seats in ten or more constituencies. The Dublin Bay North candidate said the party is “very hopeful” it can retain the six seats and add more. He said at the start of the campaign Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were behaving as if the result was “sewn up”, but it is clear now that the outcome is “very much yet to be determined”. He said there are a “huge amount” of undecided voters, and the party is “also seeing significant momentum behind the Social Democrats”. His party’s message is “resonating” with people and this was highlighted by how support had risen to 6 per cent in Monday’s Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll. [ Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns on her labours, on and off the political pitch Opens in new window ] Former co-leader Catherine Murphy, who is retiring, said the party is confident it can hold her former seat in Kildare North and she predicted gains elsewhere. Asked where this might be, she mentioned Carlow-Kilkenny, Cork East, Cork South Central and Dublin South Central as places where there are “solid campaigns”. Mr O’Callaghan argued that rival parties, including Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin, are “promising very significant tax cuts and very significant increases in public services and investment and it is simply not possible to do the two”. He said his party will not erode the tax base. He said if people want change, including affordable housing and childcare and improved disability and health services, they need to vote for his party. “It’s not going to be delivered by parties that are promising to do two contradictory things,” he said. Labour leader Ivana Bacik has been pushing for a post-election centre-left alliance, including the Social Democrats and the Greens, so they could enter Programme for Government negotiations from a position of strength. On the proposal, Mr O’Callaghan said: “We’ll talk to other parties after the election, including other centre-left parties. We’re certainly open to doing that.” He said the Social Democrats would “encourage people to vote left”. Cormac McQuinn is a Political Correspondent at The Irish Times

New CPEC playbook This is critical time for Pakistan to reconsider its growth trajectory and align with international trends Amidst global economic uncertainty, developing nations are striving to minimise long-term economic setbacks and foster recovery. To break free from the low-income trap and achieve sustained prosperity, these countries are prioritising productivity, technological advancement, and innovation as fundamental pillars of their economic strategies. Emerging economies in Asia, as highlighted by the McKinsey Global Institute, have positioned themselves as leaders in technological platforms, resource management, energy solutions, and capital development. Examining the economic impact of demographics across regions reveals that Asia’s urban population is expected to grow from 1.6 billion to 3.0 billion by 2030. A prime example of how geography, a sizeable population, and connectivity can drive economic success is China’s extraordinary rise. With trends like glocalisation, nearshoring, and friend-shoring reshaping the global investment landscape, Asia is poised to become the centre of the global economy by 2050. While these global trends offer opportunities, they also bring domestic political and economic challenges, including low productivity, into sharper focus. This is a critical time for Pakistan to reconsider its growth trajectory and align with international trends. Breaking the cycle of low income and setting the stage for a future centred on productivity and innovation will require gradual yet consistent advancements in the country’s industrial and economic structure, renewable energy initiatives, and technological adoption. Over the past decade, China has been Pakistan’s leading investor. Through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it has not only helped address Pakistan’s energy shortages but also constructed critical infrastructure, including the Gwadar Port, a cornerstone of Pakistan’s Blue Economy. Gwadar’s strategic connectivity to the hinterland via the coastal highway and its linkage to global markets through the recently operationalized Gwadar International Airport, funded by a $230 million Chinese grant, underscores its importance. Moving forward, it is imperative to focus on establishing processing and manufacturing industries within the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the Gwadar Free Zone. This should be followed by a phase of maturity where endogenous mechanisms for sustainable growth are firmly in place. The development of Gwadar city infrastructure, as outlined in its master plan, will be crucial to realising the full dividend of the port city and addressing the genuine concerns of the local population. The next phase of CPEC may not involve mega-projects but should feature initiatives aligned with evolving global trends, regional needs, and Pakistan’s economic priorities. However, the emerging geopolitical landscape poses significant challenges to CPEC’s progress, notably in the form of security concerns and narrative-related issues such as recent terrorist attacks and debates surrounding anti-CPEC/BRI sentiments within the broader context of US-China rivalry. While discussing this new phase, it is essential to support and address the concerns of existing Chinese investors, who will play a pivotal role in attracting new private or state-owned enterprises to Pakistan. Regular engagement with these stakeholders is imperative. Strengthening security infrastructure through technology-driven solutions, particularly in critical areas like SEZs and mega energy projects, is equally important. Additionally, incremental investment and financing models must be adopted for large-scale projects like the ML1 railway project. Dividing such projects into manageable phases with clear milestones will help attract investment and ensure steady, measurable progress. There is also untapped potential for collaboration between Chinese Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Pakistani businesses, particularly in sectors such as engineering, automotive, IT, chemicals, textiles, and agro-based industries. Encouraging Chinese SMEs and start-ups to visit Pakistan through tailored tourism and academia initiatives could serve as a precursor to investment. Simultaneously, the Pakistani business community must be motivated to seize these opportunities. Establishing a High-Tech Education City under CPEC, through partnerships with Chinese universities and research institutions, could be a transformative step forward. Given Pakistan’s resource-constrained environment, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) offer a viable model for financing large-scale projects. However, the government must enhance the capacity of officials engaged in PPP nodes, particularly at the provincial level. Offering realistic, non-financial incentives tailored to each region’s unique needs will further strengthen this model. It is essential to reflect on why Pakistan has struggled to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) at the same level as countries like Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Thailand, despite offering competitive incentives, a favourable geographical location, and a relatively large population. Furthermore, Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio remains significantly lower than the regional average. Investors, whether domestic or foreign, private or state-owned, are drawn to Pakistan’s large market size and abundant human and mineral resources. What they need is a conducive environment characterised by pragmatic governance, financial security, and personal safety. The incentives required to attract investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan cannot be the same as those for Punjab and Sindh, which benefit from superior infrastructure. Pakistan needs a tailored approach that acknowledges the heterogeneity of investment opportunities across the country and implements region-specific strategies to attract both domestic and foreign investments. A recurring challenge in Pakistan’s economic planning has been the gap between policy formulation and implementation. Incentive packages must not only be well-conceived but also reliably executed to build investor confidence. An incremental approach to economic development could involve targeting one SEZ, one Integrated Tourism Zone, one Mineral Zone, and at least one CPEC Agri-Tech Zone for 2024-25. These are achievable goals, provided the plans are kept straightforward and free of unnecessary complexity. The success of CPEC’s next phase will also depend on a meritocratic approach, where officials responsible for delays and inefficiencies in project development are held accountable. Talent development will play a critical role in ensuring Pakistan’s workforce is equipped to meet the demands of emerging industries, particularly in high-tech sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), and renewable energy. In this regard, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has a crucial role to play. The road to recovery will undoubtedly be slow, but with confidence-building measures and a focus on sustainable development, Pakistan can still capitalise on emerging opportunities. Decisive action and a clear vision are essential for navigating the challenges ahead. The nation’s youthful population, strategic partnerships, and potential for innovation provide a unique opportunity to build a brighter and more prosperous future. By prioritising these efforts, Pakistan can position itself as a regional leader and a catalyst for sustainable growth and development. The time to act is now. The writer is a project management specialist and is a faculty member at various institutes/universities, while also having served as a diplomat in China and Vietnam. He can be reached at: hdb4049@gmail.com

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2024 / Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V:DMI)(OTCQB:DMIFF)(FRA:DC3A), ("Diamcor" or the "Company"), announces that in connection with the ongoing Canada Post labour strike, the notice of meeting, management information circular, and form of proxy (the "Meeting Materials") for the upcoming annual general and special meeting (the "Meeting") on December 30, 2024, of holders (the "Shareholders") of Common shares ("Common Shares") of the Company, can be accessed under Diamcor's SEDAR+ profile on www.sedarplus.ca and through Diamcor's website at Diamcor Mining Inc. - 2024 AGM . NOBO's and Registered Shareholders The Company is encouraging Non-Objecting Beneficial Owners (the "NOBO's") and Registered Shareholders to access the Meeting Materials electronically and vote their Common Shares online. NOBO's and Registered Shareholders can request copies of the Meeting Materials delivered via email by contacting Computershare Trust Company of Canada ("Computershare"), Diamcor's registrar and transfer agent, at 1-800-564-6253 (Toll-Free North America) or 1-514-982-7555 (Toll-Free International). In addition, NOBO's and Registered Shareholders can request and receive from Computershare their Control Numbers after correctly answering a couple of security questions. Objecting Beneficial Shareholders Objecting Beneficial Shareholders should contact their broker/intermediary to obtain a copy of their voting instruction form or other proxy-related materials if not already provided. Proxies and Questions In all cases, Shareholders' votes must be received not later than 10:00 a.m. (PST) on December 24, 2024, being three (3) business days prior to the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. Shareholders with questions on voting may contact Computershare at 1-800-564-6253 (Toll-Free North America) or 1-514-982-7555 (Toll-Free International), or the Company at 1-250-862-3212. For further information contact: Mr. Mark F Smith Diamcor Mining Inc MarkS@Diamcor.com +1 250 862-3212 About Diamcor Mining Inc. Diamcor Mining Inc. is a fully reporting publicly traded Canadian diamond mining company with a well-established proven history in the mining, exploration, and sale of rough diamonds. The Company's primary focus is on the mining and development of its Krone-Endora at Venetia Project which is co-located and directly adjacent to De Beers' Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa. The Venetia diamond mine is recognized as one of the world's top diamond-producing mines, and the deposits which occur on Krone-Endora have been identified as being the result of shift and subsequent erosion of an estimated 50M tonnes of material from the higher grounds of Venetia to the lower surrounding areas in the direction of Krone and Endora. Tiffany & Co. Canada, a subsidiary of New York based Tiffany & Co., provided Diamcor with loans totalling CAD $9.5M in support the advancement of the Company's Krone-Endora at Venetia Project, and in doing so retained a first right of refusal to purchase up to 100% of the future production of rough diamonds (up to 10.8 carats in size) from the Krone-Endora at Venetia project at then market prices. Diamcor also focuses on the acquisition and development of mid-tier projects with near-term production capabilities and growth potential and uses unique approaches to mining that involves the use of advanced technology and techniques to extract diamonds in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. The Company has a strong commitment to social responsibility, including the support of local people, communities, and the environment. About Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co., founded in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, is a global luxury jeweler synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftmanship and creative excellence. With more than 300 retail stores worldwide and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees, Tiffany & Co. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories. Nearly 5,000 skilled artisans cut Tiffany diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company's own workshops, realizing the brand's commitment to superlative quality. Tiffany & Co. has a long-standing commitment to conducting its business responsibly, sustaining the natural environment, prioritizing diversity, and inclusion, and positively impacting the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Tiffany & Co. and its commitment to sustainability, please visit www.tiffany.com . About the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project Diamcor acquired the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project from De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited, consisting of the prospecting rights over the farms Krone 104 and Endora 66, which represent a combined surface area of approximately 5,888 hectares directly adjacent to De Beers' flagship Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa. The Company subsequently announced that the South African Department of Mineral Resources had granted a Mining Right for the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project encompassing 657.71 hectares of the Project's total area of 5,888 hectares. The Company has also submitted an application for a mining right over the remaining areas of the Project. The deposits which occur on the properties of Krone and Endora have been identified as a higher-grade "Alluvial" basal deposit which is covered by a lower-grade upper "Eluvial" deposit. These deposits are proposed to be the result of the direct-shift (in respect to the "Eluvial" deposit) and erosion (in respect to the "Alluvial" deposit) of an estimated 1,000 vertical meters of material from the higher grounds of the adjacent Venetia Kimberlite areas. The deposits on Krone-Endora occur with a maximum total depth of approximately 15.0 metres from surface to bedrock, allowing for a very low-cost mining operation to be employed with the potential for near-term diamond production from a known high-quality source. Krone-Endora also benefits from the significant development of infrastructure and services already in place due to its location directly adjacent to the Venetia Mine, which is widely recognised as the largest diamond mine in South Africa, and one of the most prolific diamond mines in the world. Qualified Person Statement: Mr. James P. Hawkins (B.Sc., P.Geo.), is Manager of Exploration & Special Projects for Diamcor Mining Inc., and the Qualified Person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 responsible for overseeing the execution of Diamcor's exploration programmes and a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta ("APEGA"). Mr. Hawkins has reviewed this press release and approved of its contents. On behalf of the Board of Directors: Mr. Dean H. Taylor President & CEO Diamcor Mining Inc. www.diamcormining.com This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent our best current judgement, they are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict and which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Further, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. WE SEEK SAFE HARBOUR Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE: Diamcor Mining Inc. View the original on accesswire.comNOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. OTHER RESTRICTIONS ARE APPLICABLE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. PLEASE SEE THE IMPORTANT NOTICE AT THE END OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Oslo, 9 December 2024: Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Vow ASA (the " Company ") on 19 November 2024 regarding the approval by the extraordinary general meeting of the Company of a fully underwritten rights issue of 166,666,666 new shares in the Company (the " Offer Shares "), at a subscription price of NOK 1.50 per share (the " Rights Issue "). In connection with the Rights Issue, a total of 9,910,929 new shares, each at a subscription price of NOK 1.50 (the " Underwriting Commission Shares ") shall be delivered to the underwriters pursuant to the subscription and underwriting agreement dated 27 September 2024 as settlement of their entitlement to commission under said agreement. In accordance with the authorisation granted to the board of directors at the extraordinary general meeting held on 19 November 2024, the board of directors has today resolved to increase the share capital by NOK 926,671.8615 by the issuance of 9,910,929 new shares, each with a nominal value of NOK 0.0935 and a subscription price of NOK 1.50. The subscription price of NOK 1.50 per Underwriting Commission Share is equal to the subscription price in the Rights Issue. The share capital increase relating to the issuance of the Underwriting Commission Shares is expected to be registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises on or about 18 December 2024, and the Underwriting Commission Shares are expected to be delivered to the underwriters on or about 19 December 2024. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. For more information, please contact: Henrik Badin, CEO, Vow ASA Tel: +47 90 78 98 25 Email: [email protected] Tina Tønnessen, CFO, Vow ASA Tel: +47 406 39 556 Email: [email protected] About Vow ASA Vow and its subsidiaries Scanship, C.H. Evensen and Etia are passionate about preventing pollution. The company's world leading solutions convert biomass and waste into valuable resources and generate clean energy for a wide range of industries. Advanced technologies and solutions from Vow enable industry decarbonisation and material recycling. Biomass, sewage sludge, plastic waste and end-of-life tyres can be converted into clean energy, low carbon fuels and renewable carbon that replace natural gas, petroleum products and fossil carbon. The solutions are scalable, standardised, patented, and thoroughly documented, and the company's capability to deliver is well proven. The company is a cruise market leader in wastewater purification and valorisation of waste. It also has strong niche positions in food safety and robotics, and in heat-intensive industries with a strong decarbonising agenda. Located in Oslo, the parent company Vow ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker VOW). - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities of the Company in the United States or any other jurisdiction. 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SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- AiAdvertising, Inc. (OTC: AIAD), an industry leader in AI-powered digital advertising solutions, has reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter Highlights and Beyond Announced a six-figure targeting campaign for De-dollarize News, a digital news and media platform, a property of GSI Exchange, a leading national coin and precious metals company specializing in wholesale trading, the establishment of a gold IRA or silver IRA for individual buyers, as well as direct sales to the general public. Operationally we continued to focus on improving efficiencies across the organization, including efforts to reduce costs across all expense categories, while managing more clients and increased revenue. To help lead these efforts, we appointed Douglas Beck as our new CFO. Douglas is a senior level finance executive with over 30 years of hands-on experience and an established record with public and private companies for strategic and financial planning, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and public equity markets. Looking ahead, we believe we are positioned for growth as we deliver value to new and existing customers. Strengthened by our new CFO, we are moving to the next phase as a company and executing on the company’s strategic and financial priorities, including a national exchange uplisting. We continue to expect FY 2024 revenue to be in the $9 to $10 million range, driven by high customer retention, increased digital marketing and new customers. Nine Months September 30, 2024 Financial Results Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $6.6 million as compared to compared $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $0.7 million or 12% was primarily due to customer growth, increase in on boarding fees, the use by customers of the company’s platform, increase in digital marketing and creative design. Gross profit margin increased by 2.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This is primarily from higher use of the company’s platform that has a fixed cost associated with it, and higher gross margin associated with on boarding revenues and a reduction in headcount. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $4.3 million. Deferred revenues and customer deposits as of September 30, 2024 were $1.1 million compared to $0.5 million, an increase of $0.6 million. Deferred revenue is revenue that has not been earned and represents products or services that are owed to a customer. The table below summarizes the revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Creative design $ 1,315,929 $ 1,059,863 Development - 28,000 Digital marketing 4,617,169 4,384,918 Platform license fees 630,853 385,548 Total $ 6,563,951 $ 5,858,329 About AiAdvertising AiAdvertising is an AI-powered solutions leader employing the industry’s most scientifically advanced, patent-pending AI targeting process. Transforming marketing and customer experiences, allowing marketers to personify client data and scientifically target their ideal customers with hyper-personalized campaigns. By harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), we empower brands to easily target, predict, create, scale, measure campaign performance and reduce waste. Our clients gain the intelligence they need to prove advertising’s impact on the bottom line. This means more engaging, higher-impact campaigns that drive conversions and results. For more information about the Company, please visit www.AiAdvertising.com or our LinkedIn or X pages. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" section of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law. AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 630 $ 110,899 Accounts receivable, net 981,914 517,344 Prepaid and other current Assets 102,711 58,982 Total current assets 1,085,255 687,225 Property and equipment, net 52,792 72,948 Right-of-use asset 116,910 147,480 Other assets Security deposits 10,369 8,939 Goodwill and other intangible asset, net - 20,202 Total other assets 10,369 29,141 TOTAL ASSETS 1,265,326 936,794 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 1,581,094 $ 1,567,751 Accrued expenses 229,964 46,430 Operating lease liability 37,393 33,572 Deferred revenue and customer deposit 1,119,001 533,386 Total current liabilities 2,967,452 2,181,139 Operating lease obligation, net of current portion 85,516 113,907 Total liabilities 3,052,968 2,295,046 Commitment and Contingencies Shareholders’ deficit Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 Authorized shares: Series A Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 10,000 authorized shares; zero shares issued and outstanding - - Series B Preferred stock; $0.001; 25,000 authorized shares; 18,025 shares issued and outstanding 18 18 Series C Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 25,000 authorized; 14,425 shares issued and outstanding 14 14 Series D Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 90,000 authorized shares; 86,021 and 90,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, respectively 86 86 Series E Preferred stock; $0.001 par value, 10,000 authorized; 10,000 shares issued and outstanding 10 10 Series F Preferred stock; $0.001 par value, 800,000 authorized shares; zero shares issued and outstanding - - Series G Preferred stock; $0.001 per share; 2,600 authorized shares; 2,597 shares issued and outstanding 3 3 Series H Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 1,000 authorized shares; zero shares issued and outstanding - - Series I Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 3,000,000 authorized shares; 2,272,727 and zero shares issued and outstanding 2,273 2,273 Series J Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 700 authorized shares; zero shares issued and outstanding - - Series K Preferred stock; $0.001 par shar; 1,000 authorized shares; zero shares issued and outstanding - - Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000,000 and 2,000,000,000 authorized shares; 1,344,231,504 and 1,134,408,773 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 1,344,238 1,334,415 Additional paid-in capital 58,237,559 56,865,961 Common stock payable, consisting of 5,000,000 shares valued at $0.1128 per share 564,000 564,000 Preferred stock payable, consisting of 892,857 shares of Series I Preferred stock valued at $2.80 per share 2,500,000 - Accumulated deficit (64,435,843 ) (60,125,032 ) Total shareholders’ deficit (1,787,642 ) (1,358,252 ) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS DEFICIT $ 1,265,326 $ 936,794 AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 2023 Revenues $ 6,563,951 $ 5,858,329 Cost of revenues 6,112,604 5,608,404 Gross profit 451,347 249,925 Operating expenses Sales, general, and administrative expenses 4,738,477 4,992,607 Impairment on intangible asset 20,202 Total operating expenses 4,758,679 4,992,607 Loss from operations (4,307,332 ) (4,742,682 ) Other income (expense) Other income (expense) (3,479 ) - Employee retention credit - 435,026 Total other income (expense) (3,479 ) 435,026 Loss from operations before income taxes (4,310,811 ) (4,307,656 ) Provision for income taxes - - Net loss (4,310,811 ) (4,307,656 ) Dividends on preferred stock - - Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (4,310,811 ) $ (4,307,656 ) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.00 ) $ (0.00 ) Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 1,345,682,415 1,281,214,213 View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212571048/en/ CONTACT: Investor Contact: Larry Holub/Chris Tyson 312-261-6412 AIAD@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE DIGITAL MARKETING MARKETING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVERTISING DATA MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: AiAdvertising, Inc. 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