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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The ball bounced through KaVonte Turpin's legs and stopped at the 1-yard line. He picked it up, made a spin move and was off to the races. Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return touchdown was the highlight of the Dallas Cowboys' 34-26 win at Washington on Sunday that ended their losing streak at five. That came with just under three minutes left, and then Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick for a TD to provide a little happiness in the middle of a lost season. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
Late kickoff return TDs by Turpin and Thomas spark the Cowboys as they end their 5-game skid
Avante Corp. achieved 52% year-over-year revenue growth in the fiscal second quarter with Recurring Monthly Revenues improving by 29%. The Company expects continued growth in Fiscal 2025, fueled by the NSSG acquisition, technological innovation such as Halo, Avante Verified and WALL-E, and a strategic focus on combining organic expansion with tuck-in acquisitions. TORONTO-Ontario, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avante Corp. (TSX.V: XX) (OTC: ALXXF) (“ Avante ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce its financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024 all amounts in Canadian dollars thousands, unless otherwise indicated). Manny Mounouchos, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of Avante, commented, “The second quarter of fiscal 2025 marked another successful quarter of growth for Avante, with quarterly revenue increasing by 52% year-over-year. Our core business continues to thrive, reflected in a 29% growth in Recurring Monthly Revenue. The success of the NSSG acquisition has been a key driver of this growth, enabling us to expand our international revenue and elevate our global capabilities. Our proprietary Halo technology is now deployed in over 160 locations and continues to grow, with significant enhancements on the way. In addition to Halo, we’ve launched several innovative security solutions over the past year including Homeworxx, The Reserve (previously Toyboxx), Argus App, Avante Verified, Human-in-the-loop Remote Video Servies developed in partnership with Scylla, and WALL-E. Looking ahead, we plan to continue developing new tech-enabled products and integrating advanced third-party solutions. We remain committed to driving organic growth and enhancing profitability.” Raj Kapoor, Avante’s Chief Financial Officer, added, “I am pleased to report that we maintain a robust balance sheet, enabling us to fund the Company’s organic growth initiatives through positive cash flows from operations. The Company remains bank debt-free, with $3.9 million in cash on hand and access to $12 million in unused credit facilities. We have achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA in nine of the past eleven quarters while consistently maintaining strong gross margins. The outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2025 is highly positive, supported by our strong financial position, which enables us to pursue compelling acquisitions and advance key internal developments.” QUARTERLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND FISCAL QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 : Within continuing operations, the Company reported revenue of $8,089 during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, representing year-over-year revenue growth of 52%, or $2,750, compared to $5,339 for the prior fiscal year second quarter. The increase was due to the acquisition of NSSG, Avante Black growth and organic growth of its domestic business. Total gross profit from continuing operations increased by $1,359 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2024. Gross profit margins within continuing operations remained relatively stable at 43% compared to 40% during the prior year’s second quarter, indicating a consistent level of profitability. The Avante Security segment delivered recurring monthly revenues (“ RMR ”) of $3,666 during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $2,834 during the Company’s second quarter in the prior year, a year-over-year growth of 29%. The increase was due to net growth in monitoring customers and the introduction of new recurring revenue services to the existing client base. The Company achieved Adjusted EBITDA gain from continuing operations of $338 during the second quarter, compared to a gain of $227 for the prior fiscal year second quarter. OUTLOOK Management maintains a positive outlook for Fiscal 2025. The Company’s long-term financials serve as a guide to developing and executing long-term corporate strategy. Management is pleased to reiterate the Company’s long-term financial objectives: Increase recurring monthly revenues; Achieve consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margins consistent with its industry; Achieve growth in Adjusted Net Income per share; Reinvest cashflows in future business growth. SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND FISCAL QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 : Readers should refer to the Company’s financial statements and MD&A in respect of its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024, for additional risk factors, accounting policies, detailed financial disclosures, reconciliation of non-IFRS financial measures to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures, related party transactions, contingencies, and reporting of subsequent events. Such financial statements and MD&A are incorporated by reference into this news release and are filed electronically through the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR+”), which can be accessed at www.sedarplus.ca. (1)Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenues (“RMR”) are non-IFRS financial measures that have no standard meaning under IFRS and as a result may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures by other companies. See Description of Non-IFRS Financial Measures. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and RMR to Net Income or Revenues, as applicable, are provided in the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A”). The Company’s (“ RMR ”) from continuing operations during the last eight quarters are summarized below. Gross profit margins over the last eight quarters ranged between 37.7% and 44.2%, and were 41.9% on a trailing twelve-month basis to September 30, 2024: (1)The Company’s fiscal year end is on March 31 of each year. “F23” means the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023; and “F24” means the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. INVESTOR WEBINAR SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) The Company will also host an investor webinar to provide a corporate update and review its fiscal second quarter of fiscal 2025 financial results, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT). The call will be hosted by: Emmanuel Mounouchos, CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Avante, and Raj Kapoor, CFO of Avante. Webinar Details: ABOUT AVANTE CORP. : Avante Corp Inc. is a Toronto based leading provider of security operatives and technology enabled security solutions to residential and commercial clients. Avante’s mission is to deliver an elevated level of security globally, with white-glove mentality to high- net-worth families and corporations alike, through advanced solutions and methods of detecting conditions that require immediate response. The Company has developed a diversified security platform that leverages advanced technology solutions to provide a superior level of security services. With an experienced team and proven track record of solid growth, Avante is taking steps to establish a broad portfolio of security businesses and solutions for its customers through organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions. Avante acquires, manages and builds industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the security risks of its clients. Avante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “ XX ”. For more information, please visit www.avantecorp.ca and consider joining our investor email list. Emmanuel Mounouchos Founder, CEO & Board Chair, Avante Corp. 416-923-6984 manny@avantesecurity.com This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities described herein in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This news release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities described herein have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent registration under U.S. federal and state securities laws or an applicable exemption from such U.S. registration requirements. Non-IFRS Financial Measures This press release includes certain measures which have not been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenue (“RMR”). These non-IFRS measures are not recognized under IFRS and and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Accordingly, users are cautioned that these measures should not be construed as alternatives to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The non-IFRS measures presented are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. References to EBITDA are to net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. References to Adjusted EBITDA are to net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangibles & capitalized commissions, share-based payments, acquisition, integration and / or reorganization costs, deferred financing costs, loss (gain) in fair value of derivative liability and expensing of fair value adjustments per IFRS. Recurring Monthly Revenues , or RMR , represent revenue during the fiscal period that benefited from contractual periodic billing to customers, typically monthly, quarterly or annually. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenues are appropriate additional measures for evaluating Avante’s performance. Readers are cautioned that neither EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA nor Recurring Monthly Revenues should be construed as an alternative to net income or revenues (as such financial measures are determined under IFRS), as an indicator of financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (as determined under IFRS) or as a measure of liquidity and cash flow. Avante’s method of calculating EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Recurring Monthly Revenues may differ from methods used by other issuers and, accordingly, Avante’s reported Non-IFRS measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other issuers. Forward-Looking Information This news release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to the business of the Company and the environment in which it operates. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “project”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “may” “estimate”, “pro-forma” and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the Company’s expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to achieve the benefits expected as a result of the sale of Logixx Security Inc., anticipated growth from acquisitions, new service offerings and from development and deployment of new technologies and the list of risk factors identified in the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), Annual Information Form (AIF) and other continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Flights Cancelled, Highways Closed, Rail Services Suspended In Kashmir Due To Heavy Snowfall, Tourists Stranded In Traffic JamsHesai Group Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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The Lineup Cheat Sheet was created so that you could get quick answers to your Fantasy start/sit questions with the analysis already built in. For detailed rationale, check out my latest content , including my weekly Lineup Decisions column. What do the numbers mean? All of my analyses from the week, from data points to matchup outlooks to game-flow predictions, are basically represented by a number on a confidence scale from 1-10. The higher the number next to a player's name, the more confident I am that you should start him. The numbers are not a projection, just a confidence score to help you pick who to start. Every relevant player for this week is here, so if a player isn't listed, don't start him. To find a specific player, use your search function -- CTRL-F on PCs and Command-F on Macs. If neither of those are options, or if you're on a mobile device, you can scroll by game. If you're still unsure, just send a note on X.com ( @daverichard ), and I'll give it a look, time permitting. Remember to use the #AskFFT hashtag! If you're reading this on Sunday, please refer to our weekly rankings , which are updated in real-time. Ready to get off on the right foot? Here's how to approach every play for this week in PPR leagues -- you can find our non-PPR cheat sheet here.Update 11/27/2024: If you want to protect your home or keep an eye on things while you’re away, then you probably check around for the best security camera deals pretty regularly. That also means you’re interested in the best and lowest discounts, but don’t worry. We update our Black Friday guides regularly, including this one. More recently, we reviewed the prices, added some new products, and made sure it was all ready to go for you, dear reader. The Black Friday deals are pretty much here, and retailers have launched some massive sales and discounts on highly sought-after tech. Right now, we’re focusing on the Black Friday security camera deals that are available. We want to monitor our properties remotely just like you. These discounts include some major brands which are sure to help keep your property more secure than ever especially if you’re leaving for the holidays. Black Friday is a great time for seeking out the biggest savings so we also have some awesome Black Friday Apple deals while the pick of the Black Friday iPad deals means that you can easily spot what’s going on through your security camera’s app. Whatever your intentions, read on while we take you through the best Black Friday security camera deals. We also have some great buying advice on what to consider before making a purchase. Our top pick: Blink Outdoor 4 5-camera security system — $160 $400 60% off A five camera system means that you can use the Blink Outdoor 4 5-camera security system to cover a wide area of your property, keeping an eye on every part. Each camera offers 1080p HD live view, infrared night vision, and two-way audio. Two years of battery life for each camera means no need to maintain them too often while there’s enhanced motion detection for added safety. Blink Outdoor 4 — $40 $100 60% off Our comparison between the Blink Outdoor 4 and Blink Outdoor 3 helps you quickly learn why it’s so good. It offers 1080p HD live view, infrared night vision, crisp two-way audio, and its batteries last up to two years so it’s super low hassle. It’s easy to check what’s going on via the enhanced motion detection too. TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera — $50 $70 29% off With a 360-degree horizontal and 130-vertical range, the TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera can see a lot around your property. It has full color night vision up to 98 feet while two-way audio and an alarm ensures you can ward off any unwanted visitors. It’s perfect for most homes. Reolink Argus PT 4K with 6W solar panel — $100 $160 37% off This camera offers 4K 8MP color vision day and night, which, is a pretty big deal. You might not realize it until you’re looking at the night feed and you can make out perfectly what’s happening. It has a 100% wire-free setup, even more so with the solar panel. Moreover, you get smart detection to help reduce false alarms, multiple alert and recording options, and 360-degree coverage with remote access. Plus, this is one of the super good Black Friday security camera deals. Alternative: — $126 $190 34% off Arlo Pro 5S 2K 3 Camera Bundle — $250 $500 50% off The Arlo Pro 5S 2K 3 Camera Bundle offers two times the video resolution of HD so you can zoom in 12 times further to see sharper details of what’s going on, whether you’re indoors or outside. There’s color night vision which further helps matters while the flexibility of working both in and outdoors ensures you can be versatile in your plans. Blink Indoor 3rd gen 5 camera system — $280 If you have plenty of areas in your home that you want to keep an eye on, check out the Blink Indoor 3rd gen 5 camera system. It comes with five cameras with each wireless and battery powered. You can set up customizable motion alerts for each of them as well as talk through two-way audio or simply spy on whatever is going on at home. More Black Friday security camera deals to shop How to choose a security camera on Black Friday Your first port of call when choosing a security camera is do you need it to be an outside camera or an indoor camera? Read up on the best home security cameras and the best outdoor security cameras and you’ll notice some overlap with brands. However, you really need to decide as an outdoor one can handle the outdoors (like the weather) and is often wire-free while indoor ones rely on being plugged into a power source and can’t handle poor weather. From there, think about the quality of the camera that’s required. You might only need a basic camera or not. But if you need to see what’s going on clearly, aim for the highest resolution possible. Also, look for options such as if the camera records to a microSD card inside the device. That way you’re not restricted to cloud-based storage. There are pros and cons to both, though. Be sure to think about if you need to access it remotely or not. How we chose these Black Friday security camera deals When it comes to seeking out awesome deals, we know what we’re doing. We look for deals all year around by scouring all the best major retailers. Then we update our pages with the best savings. Because of that, we can spot a good deal compared to an incremental offer. During Black Friday, there are a lot of discounts. Admittedly, some aren’t as special as they’d like you to think they are. We only feature the security camera deals which are genuinely worth buying. We skip deals from no-name brands or those that are for older tech. Instead, we focus on the devices that we would want to own ourselves. In fact, some of them we have. That includes the kind of security cameras we would recommend to our friends and family. So, you’re in safe hands with what we list here. We also know our way around the technology. We know which security cameras are worth owning and which should be skipped.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans on Sunday voted in the second round of the country's presidential election , with the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote . The closing of polls started a countdown to the announcement of official results as independent polling firms were preparing to release so-called quick counts. Depending on how tight the vote turns out to be, electoral officials may not call the race for days — as happened in the contentious 2019 runoff that brought center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou to office and ended 15 years of rule by Uruguay’s left-leaning Broad Front. Uruguay's staid election has turned into a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate who won 27% in the first round of voting on Oct. 27, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, who took 44% of the vote in the first round. But other conservative parties that make up the government coalition — in particular, the Colorado Party — notched 20% of the vote collectively, enough to give Delgado an edge over his challenger. Congress ended up evenly split in the October vote. Most polls have shown a virtual tie between Delgado and Orsi, with nearly 10% of Uruguayan voters undecided even at this late stage. Many said they believed turnout would be low if voting weren't compulsory in the country. “Neither candidate convinced me and I feel that there are many in my same situation," said Vanesa Gelezoglo, 31, in the capital, Montevideo, adding she would make up her mind at “the last minute.” Analysts say the candidates' lackluster campaigns and broad consensus on key issues have generated extraordinary indecision and apathy in an election dominated by discussions about social spending and concerns over income inequality but largely free of the anti-establishment rage that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere . “The question of whether Frente Amplio (the Broad Front) raises taxes is not an existential question, unlike what we saw in the U.S. with Trump and Kamala framing each other as threats to democracy," said Nicolás Saldías, a Latin America and Caribbean senior analyst for the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit. “That doesn't exist in Uruguay.” Both candidates are also appealing to voter angst over a surge in violent crime that has shaken a nation long regarded as one of the region’s safest, with Delgado promising tough-on-crime policies and Orsi advocating a more community-oriented approach. Delgado, 55, a rural veterinarian with a long career in the National Party, campaigned on a vow to continue the legacy of current President Lacalle Pou — in some ways making the election into a referendum on his leadership. He campaigned under the slogan “re-elect a good government." While a string of corruption scandals rattled Lacalle Pou's government last year, the president — who constitutionally cannot run for a second consecutive term — now enjoys high approval ratings and a strong economy expected to grow 3.2% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. Inflation has also eased in recent months, boosting his coalition. Delgado served most recently as Secretary of the Presidency for Lacalle Pou and promises to pursue his predecessor's pro-business policies. He would continue pushing for a trade deal with China that has raised hackles in Mercosur, an alliance of South American countries promoting regional commerce. "We have to give the government coalition a chance to consolidate its proposals,” said Ramiro Pérez, a street vendor voting for Delgado on Sunday. Orsi, 57, a former history teacher and two-time mayor from a working-class background, is widely seen as the political heir to iconic former President José “Pepe” Mujica , an ex-Marxist guerilla who raised Uruguay's international profile as one of the region's most socially liberal and environmentally sustainable nations during his 2010-2015 term. His Broad Front coalition oversaw the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation of 3.4 million people. “He's my candidate, not only for my sake but also for my children's,” Yeny Varone, a nurse, said of Orsi. “In the future they'll have better working conditions, health and salaries.” Mujica, now 89 and recovering from esophageal cancer , was among the first to cast his ballot after polls opened. “Uruguay is a small country, but it has earned recognition for being stable, for having a citizenry that respects institutional formalities,” he told reporters from his local polling station. “This is no small feat.” While promising to forge a “new left” in Uruguay, Orsi plans no dramatic changes. He proposes tax incentives to lure investment and social security reforms that would lower the retirement age but fall short of a radical overhaul sought by Uruguay's unions. The contentious plebiscite on whether to boost pension payouts failed to pass in October, with Uruguayans rejecting generous pensions in favor of fiscal constraint. Both candidates pledged full cooperation with each other if elected. “I want (Orsi) to know that my idea is to form a government of national unity,” Delgado told reporters after casting his vote in the capital's upscale Pocitos neighborhood. He said that if he won, he and Orsi would chat on Monday over some yerba mate, the traditional herbal drink beloved by Uruguayans. Orsi similarly pledged a smooth and respectful transition of power, describing Sunday's democratic exercise as “an incredible experience" as he voted in Canelones, the sprawling town of beaches and cattle ranches just north of Montevideo where he served as mayor for a decade. “The essence of politics is agreements,” he said. “You never end up completely satisfied.” Associated Press writer Isabel DeBre in Villa Tunari, Bolivia, contributed to this report.WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Dior Conners led Appalachian State with 19 points and Myles Tate made a jumper from the free-throw line with 25.1 seconds left as the Mountaineers knocked off Sam Houston 66-63 on Wednesday night. Conners shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Mountaineers (4-2). Tate scored 17 points, going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Jackson Threadgill had 11 points and shot 4 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Lamar Wilkerson led the way for the Bearkats (3-3) with 22 points. Marcus Boykin added 11 points, five assists and four steals for Sam Houston. Dorian Finister also had 10 points and seven rebounds. Threadgill scored nine points in the first half and Appalachian State went into the break trailing 33-30. Tate scored a team-high 10 points for Appalachian State in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
