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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
908 Devices to Participate in the Canaccord Genuity 45th Annual Growth Conference
908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a core small-cap growth company focused on purpose-built handheld chemical analysis tools for vital health, safety and defense tech applications, announced it will participate in the upcoming Canaccord Genuity 45 th Annual Growth Conference. 908 Devices' management is scheduled to present on Wednesday, August 13 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access a live and archived webcast of the presentation on the 'Investors' section of the company website at: About 908 Devices 908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing life-altering applications. The Company's devices are used at the point-of-need to interrogate unknown and invisible materials and provide quick, actionable answers in vital health, safety and defense tech applications, addressing the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. The Company designs and manufactures innovative products that bring together the power of complementary analytical technologies, software automation, and machine learning. For more information, visit
Daily Tribune
14-07-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Guru Purnima celebrated with devotion by Mata Amritanandamayi Seva Samiti Bahrain
The sacred occasion of Guru Purnima was celebrated with deep devotion and spiritual intensity at the Bahrain Media City Auditorium, under the auspices of Mata Amritanandamayi Seva Samiti Bahrain (MASS). The event served as a gentle reminder that 'Amma's life is her message – a message of unconditional love, universal compassion, and selfless service.' The spiritually uplifting atmosphere inspired attendees to reflect on the significance of the Guru in one's life and to walk the path of dharma, humility, and service. Officials The celebration was led by Bahrain Coordinator Shri Sudheer Thirunilath and was graced by the presence of Patron Shri Krishnakumar, General Secretary Shri Satheesh Kumar, and Bhajan Coordinator Shri Manoj U. Active participation came from committee members including Shri Chandran, Shri Suresh, Shri Vinayan, Shri Santosh, Shri Kesavan Namboothiri, Shri Jagannath, Shri Harimohan, Shri Shaji, Shri Sreejith, Smt. Anitha, Shri Vinu, Shri Raju, Shri Vineeth, Shri Santhosh Menon, and many others. The day's program included a series of soul-stirring rituals and devotional offerings such as Padabhishekam (ceremonial washing of the Guru's feet), Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, devotional bhajans, and satsang (spiritual discourse and reflection). Each segment of the program resonated with spiritual energy and collective devotion. The celebrations concluded with the distribution of prasadam, symbolizing the blessings of the Guru and reinforcing the spirit of unity, gratitude, and love. Guru Purnima 2025 was not just a celebration — it was a spiritual experience, bringing the community together in the light of Amma's timeless teachings.
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Horse racing tips: Three longshot picks to bring the bookies to their knees on Sunday
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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
908 Devices Inc (MASS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amidst Rising Losses
Revenue: $11.8 million, up 59% from the prior-year period. Handheld Product and Service Revenue: $11 million, up 86% from the prior-year period. Recurring Revenue: $4.4 million, representing 37% of total revenues, up 54% from the prior-year period. Gross Margin: 47%, compared to 52% in the prior-year period. Adjusted Gross Margin: 54%, an increase of approximately 75 basis points from the prior-year period. Net Loss from Continuing Operations: $9.8 million, compared to $5.9 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA Loss: $4.6 million, an improvement from a loss of $5.3 million in the prior-year period. Cash Position: $124.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, with no debt outstanding. Device Shipments: 157 devices shipped in Q1 2025, compared to 53 devices in Q1 2024. Full Year Revenue Guidance: Expected to be in the range of $53 million to $55 million, representing growth of 11% to 15% over full year 2024. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with MASS. Release Date: May 13, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Revenue from continuing operations increased by 59% year-over-year, reaching $11.8 million. Recurring revenue grew by 54% from the previous year, representing 37% of total revenues. The company completed the divestiture of its biopharma desktop portfolio, strengthening its cash position. 908 Devices Inc (NASDAQ:MASS) received significant orders, including a $2 million order from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The company is targeting positive adjusted EBITDA by Q4 2025 and full-year cash flow positivity in 2026. Gross margin decreased to 47% from 52% in the prior-year period, primarily due to intangible amortization from the RedWave acquisition. Net loss from continuing operations increased to $9.8 million compared to $5.9 million in the prior-year period. Total operating expenses rose to $16.6 million from $11.5 million in the prior-year period. The company is not assuming any meaningful revenue contribution from the US Department of Defense AVCAD program in 2025. There is potential risk of delays in the decision to move forward with full-rate production for the AVCAD program. Q: Can you provide insights on the benefits from the RedWave acquisition and your ability to meet global demand? A: Kevin Knopp, CEO, highlighted that the integration with RedWave has been successful, expanding their product portfolio from one to four, which diversifies revenue streams. The sales team is effectively cross-selling, and they have a robust sales and marketing team in place to drive growth. The demand is accelerating due to macro pressures, and they are well-positioned to meet it. Q: What is the status of the transition to Danbury, and what are the expected savings? A: Joseph Griffith, CFO, stated that the transition is progressing well, with initial moves already underway. They aim to complete it by midyear to support the second-half revenue ramp. The move is expected to save approximately $2 million annually, with about 40% of savings impacting the gross margin line. Q: Can you update us on the AVCAD program and its revenue potential? A: Kevin Knopp, CEO, mentioned that they are working through improvements and expect a decision on full-rate production by the end of the government fiscal year. Joseph Griffith, CFO, added that the program could ramp to $10 million annually, potentially by 2026, but it might span into 2027. Q: How do you view the opportunity for installed base expansion and next-gen system profitability? A: Joseph Griffith, CFO, noted that a significant portion of MX systems are under service contracts, providing recurring revenue. The next-gen system is expected to offer gross margin benefits due to efficiencies and comparable ASPs. Kevin Knopp, CEO, emphasized the potential for an upgrade cycle driven by new features. Q: What is your strategy regarding M&A and business development as you approach cash flow breakeven? A: Kevin Knopp, CEO, stated that while M&A has been part of their strategy, they are currently focused on executing their existing plans. They remain open to opportunities that align with their financial profile but are primarily concentrating on organic growth and leveraging existing catalysts for future growth. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
For women to be counted as leaders, a seat at the table isn't enough
Written by Kinnari Gatare and Akriti Jayant 'If I had a rupee for every time I wasn't taken seriously, I'd be rich by now.' A woman colleague shares this as an example of the often invisible patterns that continue to hold women back. She had volunteered to lead a project, with a plan and team support. A colleague questioned her clarity, joking that she might get confused. She brushed it off, assuming fairness would prevail. Trusting his intentions, she handed him key responsibilities, expecting collaboration. But when the time came, he assumed leadership — without discussion or acknowledgment. More than hurt, she was struck by how quickly shared work can become invisible when authority isn't equally distributed. This experience taught her that fairness doesn't just happen — it must be actively safeguarded. This isn't just one colleague's story. Across various sectors and spheres of life, a familiar pattern repeats. Even when included through quotas or nominations, they're often relegated to token roles or 'soft' committees. This isn't about competence — it's about power. Structural hierarchies persist even within movements for equality. Masculinity and the fear of female authority Prevailing models of masculinity tend to prize dominance over dialogue, confidence over competence — leaving competent women perceived not as peers, but as threats. A 2023 Harvard Business Review study found senior male executives were 50 per cent more likely to mentor younger, less assertive women — those less likely to challenge authority. Critique from a woman, especially when direct, often unsettles ingrained hierarchies, not because it lacks merit, but because it comes from an unexpected source. Encouragingly, events like the 2025 Male Allyship Synergy Summit (MASS), reflect a cultural shift and aspirational change towards shared responsibility. At MASS, participants engaged in initiatives promoting male allyship, such as the launch of 'Allyship Clubs' and discussions on actionable steps toward gender inclusion. Institutions must redesign leadership pipelines to value empathy, collaboration, and reflection — not just representation. The problem is cultural, but the solutions must be institutional. Corporates and public institutions must develop gender-responsive performance indicators that reward inclusive decision-making as much as deliverables. Because culture follows structure — and structure must first make room. Break the silence between women, too One of the hardest truths about gendered power is that women aren't always allies. In some institutional settings, younger women report feeling undermined by older women who, having survived patriarchal systems, may unintentionally reinforce them to protect hard-won space. We're taught not to 'pit women against women,' so the harm goes unspoken. That silence preserves the status quo. A 2022 World Economic Forum report found that only 25 per cent of senior women mentor other women, compared to 48 per cent of men mentoring younger men. This isn't personal failure — it's structural conditioning in systems that reward individual survival over collective strength. Rebuilding trust among women in power Patriarchal systems often fracture potential solidarity among women, especially when power is scarce and competition becomes survival. A 2023 LinkedIn survey found that 43 per cent of working women in India have faced exclusion or lack of support from other women. These are not personal failures, but symptoms of institutional cultures that never taught women to collaborate as equals. Respect among women is political. It must be taught, practised, and built into leadership development, training, and incentives. Women should be encouraged to amplify each other's voices and challenge with care. Solidarity isn't optional — it's foundational. Policymakers must institutionalise cross-generational mentorship, especially in bureaucracy and politics. Initiatives like Mission Karmayogi can be powerful tools — if shaped by a strong gender lens. Justice, not reversal: Teaching empathy across power lines In dismantling patriarchy, we must avoid replacing one imbalance with another. Paulo Freire warned that 'the oppressed tend themselves to become oppressors' — a caution that resonates in the pursuit of gender justice. Empowerment must not come at the cost of empathy. As women rise into leadership, we must ensure they don't replicate the very dominance they once resisted. Women in power should be sensitised to the emotional experiences of male colleagues — not as a form of compromise, but as a commitment to inclusive leadership. True equality invites vulnerability and leadership across genders. Companies like Hindustan Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive are advancing this with gender-neutral parental leave, while SEWA's cooperative model shows how feminist leadership rooted in care and accountability can be transformative. Representation without authority is hollow We often celebrate representation as progress, but numbers alone don't dismantle entrenched bias. Without real authority, representation risks becoming symbolic. In India, where women make up just 13.6 per cent of the 18th Lok Sabha, and an average of only 10 per cent in state assemblies, there are great expectations from the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act). The reservation will be implemented following the publication of a new Census and the completion of the delimitation exercise. The question, however, is whether representation will translate to true power. A 2012 UNDP report found that higher women's participation in politics leads to better outcomes in health, education, and governance. Yet across sectors, women's authority is too often treated as optional — ignored, interrupted, or challenged more than their male counterparts. The right to equality under Article 15 means little if women's authority continues to be interrupted, ignored, or tokenised. The problem isn't the number of women in leadership; it's the systemic refusal to respect and follow them. Until that changes, more seats won't make us heard. As Indira Gandhi once reflected, 'To be liberated, a woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.' Her words are a reminder that women don't need power handed to them — they need space where their power is honoured. Gatare is a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Learning Analytics, currently working as a UX Design consultant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Jayant leads Communications and Marketing at The Dialogue, a New Delhi-based tech policy think tank
