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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Verra Mobility Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call
MESA, Ariz., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after market close on August 6, 2025. Verra Mobility's Chief Executive Officer, David Roberts, and Chief Financial Officer, Craig Conti, will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss financial results for investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET on August 6, 2025. A live webcast will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at To access this conference call by telephone, register here to receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN to join the call. A replay of the call will also be made available on the Investor Relations website. In addition, an archived webcast will be available in the "News & Events" section of Verra Mobility's Investor Relations website at About Verra Mobility Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit Forward Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Verra Mobility's plans, objectives, expectations, beliefs and intentions and other statements including words such as "hope," "anticipate," "may," "believe," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "plan," "estimate," "predict," "continue" and "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements herein represent the judgment of Verra Mobility, as of the date of this release, and Verra Mobility disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in Verra Mobility's other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC and on the SEC website, Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand Verra Mobility's reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions and estimates used as a basis for the forward-looking statements. Additional Information We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, and our investor relations website, We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. Media Relations: Investor Relations: Eric Krantz Mark Zindler View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Verra Mobility Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Belfast Telegraph
02-07-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
North coast hotel wins five-star rating from Tourism NI
The hotel was opened in February by US owners Links Collection Capital ahead of the Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club this month. It is operated by global company Valor Hospitality in its first Northern Ireland project. The hotel, which overlooks Royal Portrush's fourth fairway, has 35 suites. According to Tourism NI's quality grading scheme, 'upon inspection, the bedrooms were found to be spacious and finished to an exceptional standard while the restaurant demonstrated superb interior design'. It added that 'staff were found to be friendly and courteous with high levels of hospitality and service provided'. David Roberts, director of strategic development at Tourism NI, said: 'Tourism NI is delighted to award Dunluce Lodge a five-star accommodation grading. 'This is a thoroughly well-deserved award, testament to the exceptionally high-quality facilities and services on offer to guests. 'I have no doubt the bespoke hospitality experiences this hotel offers will increase Northern Ireland's popularity as a destination for the lucrative golf and luxury segments of the tourism market.' Stephen Meldrum, general manager of Dunluce Lodge, said it was 'thrilled' at the five-star rating. 'From the very beginning our intention has been to provide a new level of genuine Irish hospitality on the Causeway Coast and the awarding of five-star status is testament to the exceptional service we provide for our guests in luxurious surroundings. 'Looking ahead, we want to be constantly evolving and setting new standards. We already have exciting plans to further develop our spa offering and complement our packages with a series of wellness experiences. This is just the beginning for Dunluce Lodge.' Dunluce Lodge is among a wave of new high-quality accommodation to open on the north coast ahead of the Open. Marine & Lawn, which also owns the Slieve Donard in Co Down, unveiled its revamped Adelphi Hotel Portrush earlier this year. And Andras House opened the Marcus Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton venue, last week.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Verra Mobility's Q1 Earnings Call
Verra Mobility's first quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, reflecting performance ahead of Wall Street expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. Management attributed growth to broad-based strength across all three segments, with particular emphasis on increased product adoption and higher tolling activity in Commercial Services. CEO David Roberts noted that the company's Government Solutions segment benefited from expansion in photo enforcement programs outside New York City and continued contract renewals, while the T2 Parking business saw incremental gains from its SaaS product offerings. Management also highlighted the company's ability to generate higher free cash flow and maintain stable operating margins despite modest growth in travel volumes. Is now the time to buy VRRM? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $223.3 million vs analyst estimates of $217 million (6.4% year-on-year growth, 2.9% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.30 vs analyst estimates of $0.29 (4.5% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $95.44 million vs analyst estimates of $92.24 million (42.7% margin, 3.5% beat) The company reconfirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $930 million at the midpoint Management reiterated its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance of $1.33 at the midpoint EBITDA guidance for the full year is $415 million at the midpoint, in line with analyst expectations Operating Margin: 25.7%, in line with the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $4.05 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Nikolai Cremo (UBS) asked about the timeline for finalizing the New York City contract; CEO David Roberts estimated clarity within 60 to 90 days, but did not offer specifics due to ongoing negotiations. Daniel Moore (CJS Securities) questioned whether guidance reflected real-time weakness in travel or just precaution; CFO Craig Conti clarified that only a slight decline had been observed, with more caution embedded for the second half. Daniel Moore (CJS Securities) also asked if RAC tolling growth would continue to outpace TSA volume; Conti explained that performance depends on travel trends in core tolling states rather than nationwide averages. Louie DiPalma (William Blair) inquired about the impact of autonomous vehicles on future tolling partnerships; Roberts indicated near-term focus remains on OEM relationships rather than autonomous fleets. Rodney McFall (Northcoast Research) asked about T2 Parking's operational improvements since management changes; Roberts cited better commercial execution and use of operating discipline as contributing factors to growth. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be monitoring (1) the finalization and implementation of the New York City safety enforcement contract, (2) the pace at which new photo enforcement legislation is converted into recurring revenue, and (3) trends in discretionary travel demand impacting Commercial Services' tolling activity. Progress with operational enhancements in T2 and the realization of ERP efficiencies will also be key milestones. Verra Mobility currently trades at $25.01, up from $22.19 just before the earnings. In the wake of this quarter, is it a buy or sell? The answer lies in our full research report (it's free). Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
He didn't learn his lesson and was filmed crawling around on the floor
A "prolific offender" burgled the same mosque twice within the space of a year. David Roberts was filmed crawling around the floor of the place of worship after apparently "forgetting" about the same CCTV cameras which had ensnared him previously. His latest crime spree also saw him break into a food bank and a church before he was arrested in a priest's bath. These break-ins had apparently been undertaken in order to fund the £200-a-day drug habit which has "consumed his life". Liverpool Crown Court heard this week that Roberts, of Clapgate Crescent in Widnes, attended a mosque on Arpley Street in Warrington while worshippers were attending prayers. There, the 43-year-old was caught on CCTV trying on pairs of shoes which members of the congregation had taken off while praying before stealing one man's jacket and a mobile phone which had been left inside the pocket. READ MORE: Abuser who stalked ex and chased her down an alleyway dies in prison READ MORE: DWP benefit payment dates for July 2025 Zara Kayani, prosecuting, described how the defendant then struck at Widnes Foodbank at around 7pm on April 29, gaining entry by smashing a rear window and stealing food. The area around this window was left "covered in blood" as a result of the burglary. Roberts would go on to target St Alban's Church in Bewsey, Warrington, the following day. A parishioner was said to have called police after being alerted to the burglary in progress by the alarm system being set off at around 8.30am. Officers then attended and found the intruder in the bath of the priest's adjoining living quarters, with a quantity of cash which he had apparently taken from the property being found in a bin inside the bathroom where he had attempted to lock himself in. Having been arrested, Roberts then urinated in a holding cell at Cheshire Police's Runcorn Custody Suite. His criminal record shows a total of 58 previous convictions for 104 offences. This includes a 26-week in June last year for a burglary at the same mosque, he and an accomplice having taken between £700 and £1,200 of cash from charity boxes during a break-in earlier that month. Paul Wood, defending, told the court: "Matters are obviously going to be aggravated by his very poor record. Many of these offences are extremely old, but clearly not all." Mr Wood added of Roberts' wife, who was present in the public gallery: "Her health is precarious. This has been a testing time for her, and it has for the defendant. While they have had a turbulent relationship, they have been married for four years and he loves his wife. "He has a long standing drug problem. He instructs me, at its worst, it is £200 per day. When things go wrong and he has had an argument with his wife, he goes back to his old habits. Since he has been in custody, he instructs me that he is clean and that he feels better. "It is a habit which has consumed his life for nine years. He is from a deprived and difficult background. He had a horrific childhood. He is a product, quite frankly, of his upbringing." Roberts admitted three counts of burglary, criminal damage and failing to surrender to bail and asked for a further a further burglary, on Foregate Street in Chester, to be taken into consideration. Appearing in the dock wearing a short sleeved blue and red checked shirt, he was jailed for two years and two months on Thursday. Sentencing, Recorder Louis Browne KC said: "You have a dreadful criminal record. Of these, 47 are for theft or kindred offences. You have mitigation, consisting of a troubled childhood and some mental health problems. "Your wife has a serious medical condition. I bear that in mind. To describe you as a prolific offender would not be an understatement." Roberts put his thumb up and waved to his partner, who told him "phone me, I love you", as he was being led to the cells. He replied: "I will do. I love you." Cheshire Police's Sergeant Graham Robinson said following the hearing: "Having previously been convicted of a burglary at the same mosque in 2024, Roberts was well aware of the CCTV cameras that were in place at the premises. However, it appears that he thought that he could evade detection by crawling across the floor to steal the items, before making good his escape. "Unfortunately, what he appears to have forgotten is that the cameras cover the whole room. After reviewing the footage, we were quickly able to identify him as the offender and he's now back behind bars where he belongs'
Leader Live
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Behind-the-scenes visit to JCB Transmissions Wrexham
Organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD) North Wales, attendees toured the facility in Wrexham and received expert insight into the company's role in manufacturing components for carbon efficient machinery from JCB operations director Craig Weeks. Guests were equipped with professional leadership knowledge as Craig shared his career journey with the multinational manufacturing business, as well as highlighting key decisions made to increase business growth and efficiency. Read more: Five lawyers at North Wales firm celebrate qualifying as solicitors He also revealed practical ways the firm invests in its workforce by utilising training opportunities provided by the North East Wales Skills Academy (NEWSA) and Gatewen Training Services. David Roberts, chair of North Wales IoD, believes the event spotlighted JCB's innovation and contribution toward Wales' net zero by 2050 target. He said: "From its latest hydrogen generator technology to its production of gearboxes, axles, and transmissions systems, it's evident that JCB Transmissions is paving the way as a leader in creative, cutting-edge renewable technology. Read more: From homeless mum to award-winning Flintshire business owner "Moreover, I think the experience gave guests the chance to understand ways in which they could make more informed investments and the long-term benefits of upskilling members of their respective teams. "Seeing business leaders and directors attend from across Wales was also very encouraging and I hope they feel more empowered to excel in their industries." Speaking about Craig, an IoD North Wales Skills Development award winner, David added: "I think there is a lot to learn from his leadership. Read more: Tutoring company launches to help learners study in the Welsh language "His careful, considered allocation of company resources, alongside his career path from axle and gearbox technician to operations director, demonstrates great creative direction and tenacity. "Overall, building a supportive and welcoming culture in any firm is essential for longevity and it's something I think JCB Transmissions showcased to all attendees." • To become an IoD volunteer, contact David Roberts on 07899 910 293. For more information and to view upcoming events on the IoD in North Wales, visit
